Overview

• The Falcon Heights City Council voted 5-0 to implement a $25-per-day pay-by-mobile parking program for the 12 days of the Minnesota State Fair, starting in August 2025.
• The program applies to designated streets near the fairgrounds in the Northeast Quadrant and Northome neighborhoods, covering approximately 1,000 parking spots.
• Residents in affected areas will receive one free hang-tag parking pass in July, with options to request additional passes for specific needs.
• The city anticipates generating $100,000 to $200,000 annually from the program to offset hosting costs, including police overtime and street maintenance.
• Temporary parking zone signs will be installed before the fair and removed after Labor Day, with enforcement managed through vehicle license plates.