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Mounds View City Council May 11, 2026 <br />Regular Meeting Page 3 <br /> <br />months. She asked that the City Council provide comments regarding utility rates at <br />utilityreform.now. <br /> <br />Luke Edmond, 8407 Spring Lake Road, indicated he read Xcel was changing their billing which <br />meant the March bill was double because bills were not sent out in February. He questioned if the <br />number of incidents with school buses was down from last year. <br /> <br />Rebecca Scholl, 2467 Hillview Road, discussed the public utilities and energy bills. She reported <br />for those residents that are in need, there was assistance available from the public utility providers. <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund noted CEE completes home energy audits for residents. He <br />encouraged Ms. Harness to reach out to the City for further information on these audits. <br /> <br />8. COUNCIL BUSINESS <br />A. Resolution 10251, Approving the Final Plat and Wetland Buffer Permit for a <br />Subdivision of 7687 Long Lake Road. <br /> <br />Evan Monson, Stantec, requested the Council approve the final plat and wetland buffer permit for <br />a subdivision at 7687 Long Lake Road. He discussed the process that has been followed and noted <br />the applicant was proposing to construct Suite Living Mounds Views which would consist of 32 <br />senior living suites. He commented further on the proposed request and recommended approval <br />with conditions. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Smith. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10251, <br />Approving the Final Plat and Wetland Buffer Permit for a Subdivision of 7687 Long Lake Road. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />B. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 1064, Amending the Zoning <br />Ordinance Regarding Height of Attached Accessory Structures. <br /> <br />Evan Monson, Stantec, requested the Council introduce an ordinance that would amend the zoning <br />ordinance regarding height of attached accessory structures. He commented on the discussion that <br />was held at the Planning Commission meeting, reviewed the proposed language within the <br />ordinance and noted the Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed ordinance. <br /> <br />Council Member Gunn asked how the proposed room above the garage would be accessed. <br /> <br />Heidi Schroder, 8150 Eastwood Road, explained the space would be accessed through the garage. <br />She indicated the space would be used by the family as a bonus room. <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause requested further comment on why the applicant was requesting an <br />ordinance amendment versus a variance. Mr. Monson reported that variance requests were <br />reviewed by the Planning Commission and were not guaranteed to be approved. He stated the <br />ordinance amendment would allow for the height of the proposed accessory structure to move <br />forward without requiring a variance.