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Notices will be posted below as they are scheduled. By law, notices must be published at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing. In addition to posting online, the City publishes all public notices in the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the official newspaper for the City's legal notices.
Some public hearings may be noticed as a virtual public hearing. If you would like to participate in a virtual public hearing or provide written comment in advance, visit our page on Virtual Meetings to learn how you can provide input.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Falcon Heights City Council will meet on December 22, 2025 at approximately 7:00 p.m. at Falcon Heights City Hall, 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West, Falcon Heights, Minnesota 55113, to consider amending the fee schedule by ordinance. A copy of the proposed fee schedule is available at City Hall or online at www.falconheights.org.
All persons who desire to speak on this issue are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to be heard at this meeting. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the City of Falcon Heights at (651) 792-7600 or online at www.falconheights.org.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of Falcon Heights, Ramsey County, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 2077 W. Larpenteur Ave., to consider the proposed 2026 Tax Levy. The City Council of Falcon Heights will also adopt the 2026 Budget. All persons who desire to be heard on these matters will be given the opportunity at this meeting. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the City of Falcon Heights at (651) 792-7600 or online at www.falconheights.org.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning Commission at its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on October 28, 2025, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 2077 W. Larpenteur Ave, will hold a public hearing to consider the application for a Conditional Use Permit for a child care / daycare center to be located in a portion of the building at 1550 Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights, MN 55113 (Falcon Heights Town Square).
The application and other planning documents will be available upon request no later than Friday, October 24, 2025. It will also be available on the City’s website at www.falconheights.org. If you have any questions regarding the public hearing, please contact Hannah Lynch, Community Development Coordinator at (651) 792-7613 or hannah.b.lynch@falconheights.org
Dated: October 16, 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the Council of the City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota, will meet at 7:00 p.m. on the 8th day of October, 2025, at the City Hall, 2077 Larpenteur Avenue, in said city, to consider, and possibly adopt, the proposed assessment for FH 25-01, 2025 Pavement Management Project. The general nature of street improvements now being assessed for is for the improvement of the streets by pavement reclamation, bituminous paving, and concrete curb and gutter repair and necessary appurtenances. Adoption by the Council of the proposed assessment may occur at the hearing.
THE FOLLOWING IS THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED, ALL THAT PROPERTY ABUTTING THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED STREETS:
Falcon Woods neighborhood which includes Autumn Street, Prior Avenue N, Summer Street, Moore Street, Howell Street N and Garden Avenue, as well as the Northome neighborhood which includes California Avenue W, Idaho Avenue W, and Iowa Avenue W.
Such assessment is proposed to be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of seven (7) years, the first of the installments to be payable with general taxes levied in 2025, collectible with such taxes during the year of 2026, and will bear interest at the rate of five and four hundred eighty-four thousandths percent (5.484%) per annum from the date of the adoption of the assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of the assessment resolution until December 31, 2025. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments.
A property owner may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the county auditor, pay the entire assessment on such property, with the interest accrued to the date of payment, to the City of Falcon Heights. No interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within thirty (30) days from the date of adoption of this assessment. A property owner may at any time thereafter, pay to Ramsey County the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with the interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 7 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the succeeding year. If a property owner decides not to prepay the assessment before the date given above, the rate of interest that will apply is five and four hundred eighty-four thousandths percent (5.484%) per year.
The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at City Hall. The total amount of the proposed assessment is $406,662.76. Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting. No appeal to district court may be taken as to the amount of an assessment, unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the municipal clerk prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The council may upon such notice consider any objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting upon such further notice to the affected property owners as it deems advisable.
Under Minnesota Statute Section 435.193 to Section 435.195 and City Resolution No. 07-09, the Council may, in its discretion, defer the payment of this special assessment for any homestead property owned by a person 65 years of age or older or one retired by virtue of a permanent and total disability for whom it would be a hardship to make the payments. When deferment of the special assessment has been granted and is terminated for any reason provided in that law and resolution, all amounts accumulated plus applicable interest become due. Any assessed property owner meeting the requirements of this law and Resolution No. 07-09, may, within 30 days of the confirmation of the assessment, apply to the City Clerk for the prescribed form for such deferral of payment of this special assessment on his/her property.
An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or Administrator of the City within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court within ten (10) days after service upon the Mayor or Administrator.
Dated: September 22, 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that The North Suburban Communications Commission (the “Commission”), on behalf of the City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota (the “City”), has reviewed a cable television franchise extension request from Comcast to provide cable communications service in the City. The Commission has negotiated and recommended for approval a cable television franchise to the City.
The City, as part of the cable television franchise process, will open a public hearing on June 25, 2025. The public hearing will commence at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as individuals and/or organizations, including Comcast, may be heard, at the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 2077 W. Larpenteur Ave, Falcon Heights, MN 55113. For directions to the City Council Chambers or any questions regarding the public hearing, the public may contact Jack Linehan, City Administrator at 651-792-7611 or jack.linehan@falconheights.org or Jeff Ongstad, the Commission’s Executive Director, at 651-792-7512 or jongstad@ninenorth.org.
The purpose of the public hearing is to permit interested persons and organizations to the opportunity to comment and a reasonable opportunity to be heard on the recommended cable television franchise for Comcast. A copy of the recommended cable television franchise extension can be obtained from the City Clerk or from the Commission’s Executive Director.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota will hold a public hearing at a meeting of the Council beginning at 7:00 P.M., on June 25, 2025, to be held at the City Hall Council Chambers, 2077 Larpenteur Ave West, Falcon Heights, Minnesota, on the proposal that the City abate property taxes levied by the City on the following property identified by the tax parcel identification number listed below (the "Tax Abatement Property"):
212923120008
The total amount of the taxes proposed to be abated by the City on the Tax Abatement Property for a period not to exceed 15 years is estimated to be not more than $1,193,365. The Council will consider the property tax abatement to finance the costs related to the construction of various park improvements in the City (the "Project").
The City proposes to issue general obligation bonds, a portion of which will be issued to finance the Project, in an amount not to exceed $1,190,000.
All persons who desire to speak on this issue are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to be heard at this meeting. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the City of Falcon Heights at (651) 792-7600.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Falcon Heights City Council will meet on March 26, 2025 at approximately 7:00 p.m. at Falcon Heights City Hall, 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West, Falcon Heights, Minnesota 55113, hear from the public on a proposed ordinance to allow for pay-by-phone street parking during Minnesota State Fair events on designated city streets. A copy of the proposed ordinance and the proposal are available at City Hall or online here.
All persons who desire to speak on this issue are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to be heard at this meeting. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the City of Falcon Heights at (651) 792-7600.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of Falcon Heights, Ramsey County, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Janaury 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 2077 W. Larpenteur Ave., to consider the improvement of the streets in the Falcon Woods neighborhood and the east to west streets in the Northome Neighborhood. The proposed project involves full depth reclamation, spot curb replacement, spot utility improvements.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of Falcon Heights, Ramsey County, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 2077 W. Larpenteur Ave., to consider the proposed 2025 Tax Levy. The City Council of Falcon Heights will also adopt the 2025 Budget. All persons who desire to be heard on these matters will be given the opportunity at this meeting.
Click here to view Notice of the Truth in Taxation Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of Falcon Heights, Ramsey County, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 23, 2024 at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 2077 W. Larpenteur Ave., to consider amending the fee schedule by ordinance.
The fees being amended are:
Re-Inspection fees (to include failed initial rechecks and/or no-shows)
- Current: $50
- Proposed: $100 per occurrence
Cannabis and Hemp Business Registration
- Initial: $500
- Renewal: $1,000
Credit Card / Debit Card Minimum Convenience Fees
- Current: 2.95% per transaction
- Proposed: Minimum fee of $3.99 per transaction
Sanitary Sewer Fees
- Current: Residential units: $37.75 per quarter plus $0.0247784 per cubic foot of water usage during the months of November - December.
Apartment units: and $37.75/unit/quarter plus $0.0247784 per cubic foot of water usage during the months of November - December.
- Proposed: Residential units: $38.50 per quarter plus $0.0252739 per cubic foot of water usage during the months of November - December.
Apartment units: and $38.50/unit/quarter plus $0.0252739 per cubic foot of water usage during the months of November - December.
Storm Drainage
- Current: $28.50 per quarter for residential units and $261.58 per acre for commercial and apartment units.
- Proposed: $28.25 per quarter for residential units and $268.64 per acre for commercial and apartment units.
Recycling
- Current: $14.25 per quarter for residential units.
- Proposed: $15.75 per quarter for residential units.
All persons who desire to speak on this issue are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to be heard at this meeting. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the City of Falcon Heights at (651) 792-7600 or online at www.falconheights.org.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Falcon Heights Planning Commission at its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on November 26, 2024, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 2077 W. Larpenteur Ave, will hold a public hearing to consider an amendment to Chapter 113 of City Code permitting cannabis businesses in the City of Falcon Heights.
The proposed updates will be available upon request no later than Friday, November 22, 2024. It will also be available on the City’s website. If you have any questions regarding the public hearing, please contact Hannah Lynch, Community Development Coordinator at (651) 792-7600 or hannah.b.lynch@falconheights.org.
Dated: November 14, 2024
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Falcon Heights Planning Commission at its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on August 27, 2024, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 2077 W. Larpenteur Ave, will hold a public hearing to consider updating City Code to allow accessory dwelling units, modify parking requirements, clarify language, and address other minor inconsistencies and necessary corrections.
The proposed change will be available for review upon request no later than Friday, August 23, 2024. It will also be available on the City’s website at www.falconheights.org. If you have any questions regarding the public hearing, please contact Hannah Lynch, Community Development Coordinator, at 651.792.7600 or hannah.b.lynch@falconheights.org.
Dated: August 15, 2024
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Falcon Heights Planning Commission at its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on February 27, 2024, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 2077 W. Larpenteur Ave, will hold a public hearing to consider allowing parking only by residential permit on Hollywood Court.
The proposed change will be available for review upon request no later than Friday, February 23, 2024. It will also be available on the City’s website at www.falconheights.org. If you have any questions regarding the public hearing, please contact Hannah Lynch, Community Development Coordinator, at 651.792.7600 or hannah.b.lynch@falconheights.org.
Dated: February 15, 2024
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Falcon Heights Planning Commission at its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on February 27, 2024, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 2077 W. Larpenteur Ave, will hold a public hearing to consider updating City Code to include regulations regarding electric vehicle supply equipment.
The proposed updates will be available upon request no later than Friday, February 23, 2024. It will also be available on the City’s website at www.falconheights.org. If you have any questions regarding the public hearing, please contact Hannah Lynch, Community Development Coordinator, at 651.792.7600 or hannah.b.lynch@falconheights.org.
Dated: February 15, 2024
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Falcon Heights City Council will meet on February 14, 2024 at approximately 7:00 p.m. at Falcon Heights City Hall, 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West, Falcon Heights, Minnesota 55113, to consider adopting final layout and building designs for the Community Park redesign project. A copy of the plans are available at City Hall or online at www.falconheights.org.
All persons who desire to speak on this issue are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to be heard at this meeting. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the City of Falcon Heights at (651) 792-7600 or online at www.falconheights.org. If you are unable to attend the meeting in person but would like to provide feedback to be read by the Council, please submit comments to mail@falconheights.org by 4:30 PM on February 13, 2024.
Dated: January 31, 2024
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