Falcon Heights
Upcoming
Parks & Recreation Commission
The regular meeting scheduled for July 6, 2026, has been canceled. It has been rescheduled as a special meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
City Council
The City Council will discuss proposed amendments to the noise ordinance to regulate construction hours and other noise sources, and consider a new parking violation for car alarms sounding over four hours. Staff seek direction on these changes to improve enforcement. The workshop also includes a discussion on pay-by-mobile parking pass distribution for ineligible properties.
- Discussion of noise ordinance amendments covering construction hours, power tools, vehicles, and loudspeakers
- Proposed parking violation: car alarm sounding for more than 4 hours
- Review of draft update to Chapter 22 (Environment) for noise regulation
- Review of draft amendment to Chapter 46 (Traffic and Vehicles) for car alarm violations
- Discussion of pay-by-mobile parking pass distribution for ineligible properties
City Council
The City Council will consider two ordinances amending city code to regulate commercial parking lot licenses and a resolution to modify parking fines and establish a new license fee. The consent agenda includes approval of disbursements totaling $54,813.74, purchase of community park furnishings, and agreements related to Fairway Commons.
- General disbursements through 7/2/26: $16,685.24, payroll $19,969.54, wire payments $18,158.96
- Resolution 26-63: Authorize purchase of Community Park Furnishings
- Resolution 26-65: Approve encroachment agreement at 1670 Larpenteur Avenue (Fairway Commons)
- Ordinance 26-07: Amend Chapter 14 on commercial parking lot licenses
- Consider amending 2026 Fee Schedule to modify parking fines and establish commercial parking lot license fee
Last 30 days
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on new rules for commercial parking lots during special events. They also reviewed and approved a planned unit development amendment for the Fairway Commons senior housing project at 1407 Larpenteur. Additionally, the commission reviewed the city’s acquisition of a brownfield site for compliance with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
- Public hearing on zoning changes to allow special event commercial parking lots in business districts
- Approval of PUD amendment for Fairway Commons, a 110-unit affordable senior housing project
- Resolution approving city acquisition of 1407 Larpenteur for brownfield mitigation
- Draft ordinance establishing low licensing fees for special event parking operators
City Council
The Falcon Heights City Council will hold a workshop to discuss proposed amendments to the 2026 fee schedule, including new administrative citation fees, a commercial parking lot license ($35), and Community Park Shelter rental fees ($100 half-day/$175 full-day). They will also consider joining the Coalition for Safe & Stable Communities Phase II. No formal votes will be taken; public comment is not available at this workshop.
- New administrative citation fees (amounts to be determined)
- Commercial parking lot license fee of $35
- Community Park Shelter rental: $100 half-day, $175 full-day
- Proposed fee schedule to be adopted on July 8
- Coalition for Safe & Stable Communities Phase II consideration
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving up to $22.79 million in tax-exempt conduit revenue notes to finance Fairway Commons, a 110-unit age-restricted affordable rental housing project at 1670 Larpenteur Avenue. The council will also vote on vacating a storm sewer easement at the same site and approving related loan documents. Other actions include amending snow plowing guidelines to include alleyways and considering a contract amendment for the Community Park renovation.
- Public hearing and vote on Resolution 26-54 authorizing $22.79M in multifamily housing revenue notes for Fairway Commons
- Approval of Resolution 26-55 to vacate a storm sewer easement at 1670 Larpenteur Avenue (Fairway Commons)
- Approval of Resolution 26-62 authorizing LCDA loan documents with Fairway Commons, Limited Partnership
- Approval of Resolution 26-60 amending snow/ice control guidelines to allow city plowing of alleyways
- Consideration of Contract Amendment #1 for WSB project management on Community Park Renovation Project #01