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Mounds View City Council April 27, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 6 Timothy Wood, 2501 Sherwood Road, explained he was the facilitator of the community garden next to the Edgewood Middle School. He noted this garden has eight plots that were offered to parents and/or students. He commented no fees have been charged for these plots and reported there have been 10 people showing up regularly at the community garden. He indicated there was interest in having more community garden plots available to the public. He stated he would be interested and willing to assist the City with a new community garden if the Council were to move forward with this project. Fatone, resident of Mounds View, explained she has lived in Mounds View for the past six years. Before this, she lived in St. Cloud where she had her own garden. She encouraged the City to consider hosting a community garden, noting she was willing to pay a fee for the community garden plot. Murwo Mohamed, 2651 Silver Lake Common, Apartment #203, stated she grew up farming back home and she urged the City to move forward with a community garden. Suaad, 2901 Mounds View Boulevard, Apartment #104, explained those living in an apartment complex do not have a way to grow fruits and vegetables. She stated a community garden would provide residents of Mounds View with a way to connect with nature while also providing valuable life skills. Sharon Kirscher, 8406 Red Oak Drive, stated she supported the City pursuing a community garden. She encouraged the City to ask for volunteers to assist with the fencing and tilling the garden space. Vince Meyer, 8380 Spring Lake Road, suggested the City rent a tiller versus purchasing a tiller. Jennifer Higgin, 8432 Groveland Road, read a letter from a newer member of the school’s community garden. This individual wanted the Council to know she moved to Mounds View in 2024 from South Minneapolis. This individual was looking for ways to connect with the community and noted she attended an event at the Community Center where she was introduced to Project Ardan. This individual volunteered at the expo this year and has enjoyed getting to know more individuals in the community. This individual hoped the City would pursue a plot-styled community garden for Mounds View residents. Carmen Heiselmann, 2143 Bronson Drive, supported the City moving forward with a community garden. She explained she was new to community gardening and noted she saw value in expanding this use to the community. Rebecca Scholl, 2467 Hillview Road, questioned if this property would have to be rezoned. She questioned how the City would offer the plots and if it would be on a first-come, first-served basis. She supported the City pursuing smaller plots to begin within order to allow more people to be involved in the community garden. Council Member Gunn thanked Ms. Scholl for her comments.