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Mounds View City Council May 8, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 3 1 He discussed the recent life saving awards that his officers received. He then commented on the 2 crime stats for the first quarter of 2023 and he noted he would be working to update the 3 department's website. 4 5 Acting Mayor Meehlhause thanked Police Chief Zender for his report and for his efforts on behalf 6 of the community. 7 s 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS 9 A. Public Hearing: Resolution 9738, Considering a Honeybee -Keeping License 10 for Dustin Nyffeler for the Property at 8136 Red Oak Drive. 11 12 13 City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council consider a honeybee -keeping license for 14 Dustin Nyffeler for the property at 8136 Red Oak Drive. He reported the applicant has complied 15 with all ordinance requirements except for the fact he does not have any formal education. 16 However, he has received a recommendation of approval from Assistant City Administrator Brian 17 Beeman. Staff commented further on the request and recommended approval after the Council 18 holds a public hearing. 19 20 Acting Mayor Meehlhause opened the public hearing at 6:32 p.m. 21 22 Jerry Peterson, 8125 Red Oak Drive, stated he fully supported the applicant's request. He noted 23 his grandfather and father raised bees. He stated bees were very gentle and he did not see this as 24 being an issue. 25 26 Hearing no further public input, Acting Mayor Meehlhause closed the public hearing at 6:33 p.m. 27 28 MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Cermak. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9738, 29 Considering a Honeybee -Keeping License for Dustin Nyffeler for the Property at 8136 Red Oak 30 Drive. 31 32 Ayes — 4 Nays — 0 Motion carried. 33 34 B. Public Hearing: Resolution 9739, Considering a Residential Dog Kennel 35 License for Christina Wessel at 8373 Groveland Court. 36 37 City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council consider a residential dog kennel license for 38 Christina Wessel at 8373 Groveland Court. He explained the applicant meets all requirements and 39 exceeds the limit of two dogs. He noted the applicant does not intend to breed or sell dogs from 40 her home. He commented further on the request and recommended approval. 41 42 Acting Mayor Meehlhause opened the public hearing at 6:36 p.m. 43 44 Christina Wessel, 8373 Groveland Court, thanked the Council for considering her request. She 45 explained she has three dogs in her home, which required her to have a residential dog kennel. She 46 reported she trained and competed in dog agility challenges.