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The Mounds View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community Item No: 08F Meeting Date: March 23, 2026 Type of Business: Council Business City Administrator Review: _____ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Don Peterson, Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Item Title/Subject: PUBLIC HEARING: Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 1061, Amendment to Chapter 33 of the Mounds View City Code Related to the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission Introduction Ordinance No. 1061 proposes amendments to Title III: Administration, Chapter 33 of the Mounds View City Code relating to the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission. These amendments are intended to update the chapter for consistency, adjust membership structure, and modernize provisions that no longer reflect current operational practices. Background Staff recently conducted a recruitment process to fill an existing vacancy on the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission. The City received eight applications and interviewed five candidates. Of those interviewed, staff determined that three individuals were exceptionally strong candidates who would each bring valuable skills and perspectives to the Commission. This experience highlighted an opportunity to expand the Commission’s membership to better support its workload and enhance community representation. As a result, staff is recommending an increase in membership from seven to nine members. In addition to the membership change, the proposed amendments include: •Updating the Commission name throughout the chapter for consistency. • Modifying the maximum term for related contracts and leases from ten years to three years. •Removing outdated language. Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council open the public hearing for public comment and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 1061. Respectfully, Don Peterson, Director of Public Works / Parks and Recreation