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Mounds View City Council May 8, 2023 <br />Regular Meeting Page 3 <br /> <br />department participated in the Polar Plunge in order to raise funds for Special Olympics Minnesota. <br />He discussed the recent life saving awards that his officers received. He then commented on the <br />crime stats for the first quarter of 2023 and he noted he would be working to update the <br />department’s website. <br /> <br />Acting Mayor Meehlhause thanked Police Chief Zender for his report and for his efforts on behalf <br />of the community. <br /> <br />8. COUNCIL BUSINESS <br />A. Public Hearing: Resolution 9738, Considering a Honeybee-Keeping License <br />for Dustin Nyffeler for the Property at 8136 Red Oak Drive. <br /> <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council consider a honeybee-keeping license for <br />Dustin Nyffeler for the property at 8136 Red Oak Drive. He reported the applicant has complied <br />with all ordinance requirements except for the fact he does not have any formal education. <br />However, he has received a recommendation of approval from Assistant City Administrator Brian <br />Beeman. Staff commented further on the request and recommended approval after the Council <br />holds a public hearing. <br /> <br />Acting Mayor Meehlhause opened the public hearing at 6:32 p.m. <br /> <br />Jerry Peterson, 8125 Red Oak Drive, stated he fully supported the applicant’s request. He noted <br />his grandfather and father raised bees. He stated bees were very gentle and he did not see this as <br />being an issue. <br /> <br />Hearing no further public input, Acting Mayor Meehlhause closed the public hearing at 6:33 p.m. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Cermak. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9738, <br />Considering a Honeybee-Keeping License for Dustin Nyffeler for the Property at 8136 Red Oak <br />Drive. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />B. Public Hearing: Resolution 9739, Considering a Residential Dog Kennel <br />License for Christina Wessel at 8373 Groveland Court. <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council consider a residential dog kennel license for <br />Christina Wessel at 8373 Groveland Court. He explained the applicant meets all requirements and <br />exceeds the limit of two dogs. He noted the applicant does not intend to breed or sell dogs from <br />her home. He commented further on the request and recommended approval. <br /> <br />Acting Mayor Meehlhause opened the public hearing at 6:36 p.m. <br /> <br />Christina Wessel, 8373 Groveland Court, thanked the Council for considering her request. She <br />explained she has three dogs in her home, which required her to have a residential dog kennel. She