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Weekly Newsletter
8/9/21 - 8/13/21
2077 Larpenteur Avenue West, Falcon Heights, Minnesota 55113 | 651-792-7600 | https://www.falconheights.org/
Community Updates
City Council and Commissions resumed in-person meetings at City Hall as
of July 2021 As always, meetings are open to the public, and all are
welcome to attend!
Community Engagement Commission - Postponed to Monday, August 23
City Council Budget Workshop - Wednesday, August 18, 6:30pm - Agenda
Groundbreaking for Amber Union Project
The redevelopment of the historic TIES building on the corner of Snelling and Larpenteur
Avenue will bring 125 units of affordable housing to Falcon Heights. On Monday, an official
groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled, marking the formal beginning of the project, which is
expected to wrap up in fall 2022. At the event will be individuals from the Met Council and
DEED, along with Ramsey County commissioners, and Falcon Heights elected officials and staff.
To learn more about the project, visit https://www.falconheights.org/government/departments/
community-development-planning-and-zoning/amber-union-redevelopment-project/.
2021 Pavement Stay Safe During Times
Management Project of Poor Air Quality
The smoke created from Canadian wildfires
Paving is completed, and in the coming may continue to impact air quality due to
weeks crews will focus on minor finishing higher than normal levels of particulate
work. Most restoration will need to be matter in the air. Stay up to date on current
completed this fall due to drought air quality alerts, and consider the following
conditions adn the growth of weeds in tips to help you reduce adverse health
disturbed areas. Please continue to mow impacts:
as needed. Close windows
Use air conditioners and air purification systems if
possible
If you have questions, please contact the Postpone outdoor physical activities
Roseville engineering department at 651- If you have asthma or other breathing conditions
792-7048. like COPD make sure you have your relief/rescue
inhaler with you
Check in on loved ones, especially children and the
elderly
For more information, https://www.pca.state.mn.us/featured/air-quality-alert-
click here to visit the project webpage. updated-continues-through-friday-july-30
Como Park Falcon Heights
Living-At-Home Block Nurse Program
The Como Falcon Heights block nurse
program needs your help. We need a
volunteer health care person to take blood
pressure at the following locations:
OUTDOOR WATERING Como Park Lutheran Church luncheon
RESTRICTIONS CONTINUE Arbor Pointe
Saint Paul Regional Water Services Falcon Heights City Hall
announced outdoor watering restrictions
for customers, which includes Falcon 3 clinics per month. About 1 hour long.
Heights residents. Odd-numbered
addresses should restrict watering to odd- Please contact Lisa Kane if interested:
numbered days, and even-numbered
director@comobnp.org.
addresses to even-numbered days. In
addition, customers are asked to limit
outdoor watering to the cooler times of To learn more about the program, click
the day - before noon or after 6:00 pm - to here, or see a summary of services
minimize evaporation. offered on the last page of this
For more information, click here. newsletter.
FREE FOOD SCRAPS STARTER KITS
AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL!
Call 651-792-7600 to request staff to
place a kit outside for pickup.
Food scraps drop-off site conveniently
located at City Hall parking lot- 2077 W.
Larpenteur Avenue. Free bags available.
JOIN A CITY COMMISSION!
WE CURRENTLY HAVE OPENINGS FOR 3-YEAR TERMS ON THE
FOLLOWING CITY COMMISSIONS:
Parks & Recreation Commission (1 seat)
Applications are available online and will be considered on a rolling basis.
Apply Online
To Park or Not To Park?
A reminder for upcoming State Fair parking regulations
Residents in Hollywood Court, as well as part of Idaho, Iowa, and
East Snelling Service Road received parking passes/permits that will
be effective during the State Fair. Individuals in certain apartments
along Larpenteur should check with property managers/owners
regarding obtaining a permit/pass for parking on Larpenteur. As in
the past, the City's policy prohibits sale or duplication of
passes/permits, and residents may only obtain additional
passes/permits from the City for unique circumstances. For more
information regarding parking regulations and enforcement during
the State Fair, including a map of streets that require a permit, visit
https://www.falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parking.
Residents should also note that City Code prohibits the sale of off-
street parking spaces during the State Fair. Questions? Call City Hall.
Promoting Safe Neighborhoods in Falcon Heights: 20mph Residential Speed Limit on the Horizon In the coming weeks, the City will be holding a public hearing on an ordinance change that would give the City Engineer authority to recommend changes to the speed limit on streets in the City's jurisdiction. This ordinance change, which follows the recent policy adopted in St. Paul, would lay the foundation for the City to implement 20mph speed limits on residential roadways in the city. Lower speed limits are shown to dramatically reduce pedestrian fatalities. For more information on the initiative, visit: https://www.falconheights.org/government/p ublic-safety/20mph-residential-speed-limit
Free COVID-19 Saliva Is your home a Safe Haven?
Testing Available Daily
To locate a COVID-19 testing site, view
hours, and make an appointment, visit
https://mn.gov/covid19/get-
tested/testing-locations/community-
testing.jsp
Sixty-five percent of home fire deaths occur
in homes with no working smoke alarms. The
Saint Paul Fire Department's Safe Haven
Program is a self-inspection safety tool that
may involve free installation of safety
equipment such as smoke alarms, carbon
monoxide detectors, and stovetop fire
extinguishers.
For more information, download the Safe
Haven checklist and request form.
Pandemic and Civil Unrest
Recovery Program
If a business is an Xcel Energy electric customer in
Minnesota and saw an electric load decrease of 25% or
more as a direct result of the pandemic or
civil unrest, they may qualify for a 25% discount on the
base energy and demand charges on bills from Jan. 1
through Aug. 31, 2021. Businesses can find out more by
filling out the interest form.
RentHelpMN is Available for Renters and Landlords
COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance is available to
Minnesotans struggling to pay their rent and utility bills
because of the pandemic. If you are eligible, you could
receive up to 15 months total assistance, paid three months
at a time for: Rent payments & utility payments (electric,
water/sewer, garbage/recycling and other utilities as
approved by RentHelpMN).
Apply today at renthelpmn.org or if you have questions, call
211. A RentHelpMN representative will be happy to guide
you through the process. We want you to get the help you
need, when you need it most.
E M E RG E N CY B ROA D BA N D B E N E F I T
You may be eligible for up to $50/month
toward your Internet service
As part of our ongoing commitment to digital equity, Comcast is proud to support
the Federal Government's Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB), a temporary
benefit program available on all tiers of Xfinity Internet service, including Internet
Essentials. We're making it simple for both new and existing customers to apply.
Only eligible households may enroll. Benefit covers up to $75/month in Tribal Lands.
What Is the Emergency Broadband Am I Eligible for this Benefit?
Benefit? If you're an Internet Essentials customer, you
The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) is a temporary automatically qualify for the Emergency Broadband
benefit program from the Federal Government designed Benefit and simply need to enroll in the program.
to help low-income households connect to the Internet Other qualifying criteria include a household member's
and stay connected during the COVID-19 crisis. Qualified qualification for the Lifeline program (such as Medicaid
households can receive a temporary monthly credit of and SNAP), free and reduced-price school lunch
up to $50/month (up to $75/month for customers in program, Pell Grant, or if the household experienced a
Tribal Lands) toward their Internet service and leased substantial loss of income since February 29, 2020.
Internet equipment until the program's funding runs out.
You will still need to connect services and apply to enroll
following your eligibility check.
How to Apply for this Benefit
To apply for the Emergency Broadband Benefit, simply follow these easy steps below.
Current Internet Essentials customers automatically qualify for the benefit and can skip to step 3.
1 2 3
QUALIFY CONNECT ACCESS YOUR
All non-Internet Essentials Xfinity Sign up for Internet services. BILL CREDIT
Internet customers must confirm If you are already a customer, Once you've confirmed eligibility
their eligibility with the program's move to step 3. and ordered Internet services, use
National Verifier. Apply for Internet Essentials: our simple application form to
Confirm Eligibility: InternetEssentials.com easily enroll in the benefit.
GetEmergencyBroadband.org Shop Xfinity: Xfinity.com Start EBB Application:
Xfinity.com/EBB
Once you have successfully enrolled, you will see the Emergency Broadband Benefit credit on your bill toward your Internet service.
Note: This credit may not appear on the first bill and instead you will receive two credits on your second bill.
Once the EBB program ends, your service will continue at regular rates. You can choose to change your Internet service by visiting
Xfinity.com/MyAccount, or cancel your Internet service by calling 1-800-Xfinity.
For more information, refer to our Frequently Asked Questions on Xfinity.com/EBB.
Internet Essentials Xfinity
1-855-8-INTERNET 1-800-XFINITY
FLY-PHO-BIL-EBB-0421
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Help with rent/mortgage and utilities during COVID-19.
You may be concerned about interruptions in your income and paying
your bills. Ramsey County is here to help with Emergency Assistance
(EA) and Emergency General Assistance (EGA).
Emergency Assistance helps adults with children and those who are
pregnant. Emergency General Assistance helps adults without children.
EA and EGA help with shelter costs, such as past due rent/mortgage,
or a damage deposit. EA and EGA also help pay for utilities, including
electricity, heat and water, when there is threat of disconnection.
ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILTY
You may be eligible for EA/EGA if you do not have enough resources to resolve your crisis and you can show
that you have enough income to pay bills moving forward.
APPLY FOR EMERGENCY HELP | CALL 651-266-4884
To apply for EA/EGA, visit ramseycounty.us/EmergencyAssistance.
If you are not already receiving public assistance and are applying for multiple programs (SNAP, health care,
cash, child care assistance) you can also apply online at applymn.dhs.mn.gov.
For questions about eligibility or application status, call the EA/EGA hotline at 651-266-4884.
Financial Assistance workers will return your call and can answer general questions about the program,
mail you a paper application, or help you do a phone application.
EA/EGA ELIGIBILITY UPDATES EFFECTIVE MAY 13, 2020
EA and EGA programs have suspended the rule about how often assistance may be obtained (usually
only once in a 12 month period). You can apply for EA/EGA even if you have already received help within
the past 12 months.
EA/EGA provides assistance for past due rent/mortgage, damage deposit or utilities. Those seeking help
with utility bills should apply first for Energy Assistance through Community Action Partnership of Ramsey &
Washington Counties. Visit caprw.org.
Both emergency programs have maximum limits of what dollar amount can be paid; these amounts have
been increased. Please speak with your financial worker about what you need; if it is still more than EA or
EGA can help with, we can refer you to other community agencies who can assist with additional funds.
Some other regular eligibility requirements have also been suspended. Your worker can explain these
to you in detail.
Como Park/Falcon Heights Saint Anthony Park
Living at Home Block Nurse
Area Seniors
Program
The Como Park/Falcon Heights Living at Home St. Anthony Park Area Seniors is serving
Block Nurse Program provides services and seniors and their caregivers!
support to residents 65 and better who wish to
remain in their home safely and independently. Services we are currently offering include:
We are a local nonprofit that has served this area
for almost 25 years. Foot care
Handy services
Metro Mobility Grocery & Goods Delivery Rides to medical appointments
Certified Metro Mobility customers can now Grocery delivery
order groceries and household essentials online Regularly scheduled calls to seniors and
from a store that has online shopping and local caregivers
pickup. Metro Mobility will pick your order up Virtual lunch gatherings
and deliver to your house.
Contact us at office@sapaseniors.org or
The service is free- no fares for delivery 651-642-9052 to find out how to join the lunch
Book same day or in advance just like you gathering
ALL are or how to
invited to attend
receiveanother
other services. Visit
virtual Guitar
book a ride for yourself our website
Concert www.sapaseniors.org
with to learn
Barbara Burk. It will be more
on Monday,
Receive your delivery within 60 minutes of about our program.
August 16 at 10 am.
the scheduled pickup time
Tell the store Metro Mobility is picking up Contact us at office@sapaseniors.org or
and provide the reservationist your order 651-642-9052 to register for this concert or to
number, if provided, as proof of purchase learn more about our other services and activities.
Four-bag limit remains in effect Visit our website at www.sapaseniors.org to learn
Pickups must be scheduled at a commercial more about our program.
location
Drivers will verify your photo ID at drop-off
Book your delivery with your provider.
Blood Pressure Clinics are suspended until
further notice. We sincerely apologize for the
inconvenience. For more information, please
visit us at www.comobnp.org or call 651-642-
1127.
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