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Mounds View City Council September 24, 2018 <br />Regular Meeting Page 2 <br /> <br />Ken Munsterman, 2279 Pinewood Drive, expressed concern with the recent street project. He <br />explained the sod in his yard was failing. He indicated he has contacted the City on several <br />different occasions and has not heard back from the staff. He reported he has since contacted Mr. <br />Zikmund and was told someone would visit his property. He stated no one has been to his <br />property and now the warranty on the sod had lapsed. He requested the City Council pay him <br />respect and take action to address his concerns. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller reported someone from the City would contact Mr. Munsterman by Friday of this <br />week. <br /> <br />7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS <br /> A. Presentation of Patriot Award to City of Mounds View. <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund requested this item be postponed to a future City Council meeting. <br /> <br />8. COUNCIL BUSINESS <br />A. Public Hearing: Ordinance 949 Second Reading – an Ordinance Continuing <br />a Franchise Fee on Xcel Energy Electric and Natural Gas Operations within <br />the City of Mounds View. ROLL CALL VOTE <br /> <br />Finance Director Beer requested the Council adopt an Ordinance that would continue a franchise <br />fee with Xcel Energy Electric and Natural Gas for operations within the City of Mounds View. <br />He explained Xcel utilizes the City’s right of ways for natural gas and electricity. He reported <br />the City had a 20-year franchise fee agreement with Xcel and noted the funds paid to the City <br />were used for streets and public services. He noted this Ordinance would have a three-year sunset <br />clause. Staff provided further comment on the Ordinance and recommended approval. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller opened the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. <br /> <br />Hearing no public input, Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance <br />949, Continuing a Franchise Fee on Xcel Energy Electric and Natural Gas Operations within the <br />City of Mounds View directing staff to publish a summary Ordinance. <br /> <br />ROLL CALL: Bergeron/Gunn/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />B. Public Hearing: Ordinance 950 Second Reading – an Ordinance Continuing <br />a Franchise Fee on Center Point Energy Natural Gas Operations within the <br />City of Mounds View. ROLL CALL VOTE <br /> <br />Finance Director Beer requested the Council adopt an Ordinance that would continue a franchise <br />fee with Center Pointe Energy Natural Gas for operations within the City of Mounds View. He