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Mounds View City Council April 10, 2017 Regular Meeting Page 2 Assistant City Administrator Crane requested the Council consider a honeybee keeping license for Adam Retterath at 2071 Terrace Drive. She reported the applicant has met all City requirements for the beekeeping license. She noted the City received two calls regarding bee keeping requirements. Staff recommended the Council hold a public hearing and approve the bee keeping license. Mayor Mueller opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. Brentley Zaier, 2090 Oakwood Drive, expressed concern with his neighbors having honeybees. He feared he would be negatively impacted in his backyard by the bees while grilling. Susie Jacobs, 2091 Pinewood Drive, did not oppose her neighbor having honeybees. She requested that Mr. Retterath be properly trained to manage the bees to ensure they do not swarm. Assistant City Administrator Crane reported the applicant had successfully completed a bee keeping course through the University of Minnesota. Mayor Mueller explained proper training and certification was a requirement for all bee keepers in the City of Mounds View. Adam Retterath, 2071 Terrace Drive, introduced himself to the Council and described the training he attended at the University of Minnesota. He stated he would be attending several additional courses to improve his knowledge of beekeeping. He explained his grandfather would be assisting him with the bees. He commented the smoke from neighboring grills would assist in keeping the bees more docile. He reported the bees would be 20 feet in from the road and should not pose a threat to passing pedestrians. Council Member Gunn encouraged Mr. Retterath to have a water source close to the hives. Mr. Retterath indicated he would have a barrel next to the hives. Hearing no further public input, Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. Council Member Meehlhause asked if the City had received any complaints on the previously approved five beekeeping licenses. Assistant City Administrator Crane reported the City has not received any complaints. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8747, a Resolution to Consider a Honeybee Keeping License Located at 2071 Terrace Drive. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 8745, Awarding the Sale of $6,000,000 General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds, Series 2017A; Fixing Their Form and Specifications; Directing Their Execution and Delivery; and Providing for Their Payment.