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Mounds View City Council May 12, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 3 Vince Meyer, 8380 Spring Lake Road, stated he met with City Administrator Zikmund last week to discuss the turn lanes on Ardan, 84th and 85th. He understood staff would be looking into this matter. He explained staff never did an update on the driveways on Spring Lake Road and asked that staff provide information on this matter. Sharon Kirscher, 8406 Red Oak Drive, stated she spoke with Charlie Herbst today about the Mermaid and she understood there was an extra pole by the sign that may accommodate the refurbished Mermaid. She suggested Charlie Herbst be considered as the grand marshal for this years Festival in the Park. She commented on the speed of government and encouraged staff to be careful with their words when responding to the public going forward. She asked if trade schools could be used to complete tasks for the City. She questioned if the City Council has discussed how revenues from the pot shop would be utilized by the community. Russell Czech, 8431 Pleasant View Drive, explained he has asked for a discussion with the City Council. He reported he made a phone call and asked about the policy for tree removal and this person then called the City. He reviewed a letter he received from the City Attorney and questioned why the City Council had not signed this letter. He commented on the false accusations within the letter and noted he had cameras on his house to prove this. He reported he never left his house on the day in question and asked how the City had proof for these accusations. He indicated the City was after him for $500 for a tree removal when he was not given 14 days-notice. He stated he got two business days. He questioned when the City would address this matter and noted he could provide video proof that he had not accosted anyone. Christina Czech, 8431 Pleasant View Drive, commented her husband is always loud and should not be perceived as aggression. She explained they were working diligently to squash this situation because it never should have happened this way. Mr. Czech stated if the tree in his yard had been deemed hazardous, this was a joke. He encouraged the City Council to begin doing this properly and noted he would like to see this matter squashed. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 1042, Amending the Mounds View Zoning Code on Standards Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units. Evan Monson, Stantec, requested the Council introduce an ordinance that would amend the Mounds View Zoning Code on standards relating to Accessory Dwelling Units. He reviewed the proposed changes noting the property would be legally required to be owner occupied. He indicated the second change would allow for exterior modifications, as long as they remained consistent with the existing structure. Mayor Lindstrom supported the City rethinking its ADU policy in order to be more flexible and to allow for detached ADU’s. Council Member Meehlhause reported in 2023 this came before the Council and there was a motion to table action on this. He agreed that this item should come back to the Council for further