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Mounds View City Council March 25, 2019 <br />Regular Meeting Page 4 <br /> <br /> <br />Al Stauffacher, Twin Cities Gateway, commented on the sports marketing that has occurred for <br />the Gateway. He discussed the major sports events that were held in 2018 and how these events <br />impacted local restaurants and hotels. <br /> <br />Mr. Markuson reviewed the digital and media print ads that were used in 2018 to draw clientele <br />to the Gateway. He described the efforts that were in place for destination marketing and on <br />social media. He explained that signature event promotion was at an all time high which would <br />drive more people to local events within the Gateway. <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause thanked Mr. Markuson and Mr. Stauffacher for all of their efforts <br />on behalf of the Twin Cities Gateway. <br /> <br /> D. Presentation to Finance Department. <br /> <br />This item was removed from the agenda. <br /> <br />8. COUNCIL BUSINESS <br />A. Public Hearing: Resolution 9092 Considering a Honeybee Keeping License <br />for Michelle Herlund, 5557 St. Stephen Street. <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council consider a honeybee keeping license for <br />Michelle Herlund at 5557 St. Stephen Street. He explained the applicant was requesting no more <br />than four hives and has completed adequate training. Staff reviewed several comments he <br />received from the public regarding this request. He then recommended the Council hold a public <br />hearing and approve the honeybee keeping license. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller opened the public hearing at 7:46 p.m. <br /> <br />Laura Luchsinger, 5613 St. Michael Street, stated she supported the honeybee keeping request for <br />Michelle Herlund. She commented on how important bees were to the community. <br /> <br />Teresa Netkow, 5550 St. Michael Street, explained she did not know a lot about bees but <br />explained she had several grandchildren that were allergic to them. She questioned if these bees <br />would be flying around a certain radius and if this should be a concern to her and her <br />grandchildren. <br /> <br />Evelyn __________, 5613 St. Michael Street, stated she had a friend that worked in a bee facility <br />in Cannon Falls. She explained she spoke to this friend and was told the bees would not be <br />traveling in large groups outside of the bee box. She commented the only concern would be for <br />the beekeeper when handling the bee box. <br /> <br />Hearing no further public input, Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. <br /> <br />Michelle Herlund, 5557 St. Stephen Street, thanked the Council for their consideration. She