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Creative Kids Child Care Center 5394 Edgewood Drive, Mounds View 763-792-4077 (Located in the Mounds View Community Center) COMMUNITY INFORMATION _________________________________________________________________________________ Mounds View Matters Page 7 TREE PRESERVATION AND LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE The City of Mounds View is considering adopting a new Tree Preservation & Landscaping Ordinance. Many other cities in the Twin Cities have adopted some level of tree preservation ordinances over the last several years. Currently this is an on-going discussion in Mounds View, with possible adoption occurring around June 2007. This ordinance would encour- age tree preservation, have tree replacement requirements after a certain amount of tree removal, and specify landscap- ing requirements for new development. City staff is working closely with the City Forester, City Council, Planning Com- mission, and Parks, Recreation & Forestry Commission to find a balance between having some regulations for tree re- moval and replacement standards, and the rights of property owners to do what they want with the trees on their property. The City would like to hear comments and suggestions from residents, such as: Do you support any level of a tree preservation ordinance in Mounds View? Should there be tree removal and replacement regula- tions put on existing property owners? Should the ordinance be limited to new development only? Any feedback is appreciated. Please call or email with com- ments or questions: Heidi Heller, Planning Associate at 763- 717-4022 or heidi.heller@ci.mounds-view.mn.us VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE MOUNDS VIEW CHARTER COMMISSION There are presently vacancies on the Mounds View Charter Commission. The members must be Mounds View residents and are appointed by the District Judge to four-year overlap- ping terms. Approximately half of the appointments expire every two years. The Commission originated in 1979 when the City of Mounds View adopted a Home-Rule Charter Plan. The Charter Commission currently meets on the second Tuesday of the month or as needed. The Mounds View Home Rule Charter establishes the basic organization, functions, and operational procedures of our city government. The purpose of the Charter Commission is to serve as custodians of the Mounds View City Charter in accor- dance with state laws to ensure that the Charter is an effective and workable document that will benefit our residents in over- seeing city operations and expenditures. For more informa- tion about serving on the Charter Commission and a copy of the application, contact Desaree Crane at 763-717-4016, or download and print the application on the Mounds View Website at: http://www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us/docs/ chartapp.pdf INSPECTIONS FOR RENTAL PROPERTIES TO BEGIN Beginning in May and continuing throughout the summer, the City of Mounds View will be conducting annual inspec- tions of all licensed multiple dwelling properties. The City requires all multiple dwellings with two or more dwelling units to obtain a multiple dwelling license from the City; the licensing process requires an annual inspection of the prop- erty. Inspections are conducted in accordance with the City’s Housing Maintenance Code, (the International Property Maintenance Code with local amendments) and the Minne- sota Fire Code. In addition to selected dwelling units, mini- mum inspection standards require that the building exterior, exterior property surrounding the building, hallway corri- dors, and other public areas be inspected. Not every dwell- ing unit will be inspected, however, any dwelling unit will be inspected upon the request of the resident. The purpose of these annual inspections is to ensure that all registered multiple dwellings are properly maintained and that no haz- ardous conditions exist, thus, protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public. IN THE EVENT THAT YOUR UNIT IS INSPECTED AND DOES NOT PASS…. Depending on the exact nature of the violation, a follow-up inspection will be scheduled approximately 30 days from the date of the initial annual inspection. The owner and/or property manager will be notified of the violations present and the follow up inspection date. Any additional questions about the inspection process may be directed to Jeremiah Anderson, Housing/Code Enforce- ment Inspector at (763) 717-4023 or jeremiah.anderson@ci.mounds-view.mn.us *Full/Part time & Drop In Available * Open Monday – Friday *Experienced Child Care Professionals * Before/After School & Summer Programs * Transportation to Schools ENROLLMENT NOW: 50%OFF Registration fee and 1/2 off 2nd week enrolled. **This is a paid advertisement.