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8AEW MOUN-DS VI Item No: 026 Meeting Date: May 26, 2026 Type of Business: Council Business City Administrator Review: City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator Item Title/Subject: Public Hearing: Resolution 10253 to Consider a Honeybee- Keeping License for Rebecca Parzyck, 2233 Knoll Drive Introduction: Section 90.0005(b) of the City Code allows for the keeping of honeybee hives on properties zoned R-1 , Single Family Residential. Applicant Rebecca Parzyck has applied to keep and raise honeybees on her daughter's property located at 2233 Knoll Drive. Discussion: Ms. Parzyck will have one hive on the property; the maximum allowed by Code is four hives. Ms. Parzyck has submitted the necessary certification recognizing the completion of the online short course for beekeeping in northern climates through the University of Minnesota. A site plan has been provided showing that the hive will be located in the rear yard and that there are adequate setbacks from the home (38.9', 10' is required) and all property lines. The property is a corner lot that partially borders Greenfield Park. It is 11 .2' from the northern property line, 2237 Knoll Drive. It is 71 .8' from the southern property line (Lois Drive). In accordance with Section 90.0005(b), applications are considered by the City Council after holding a public hearing. Licenses are valid indefinitely if the hives operate continuously. Licenses can be revoked or denied by the City Council based on negligence or nuisance. In such event, the applicant would be provided with an opportunity to be heard by the City Council. A digital signature has been submitted by the property owner, Summer Olson, on the attached application. Staff published a public hearing notice in the City's official newspaper, the Pioneer Press, on May 12, 2026. Public hearing notices were also mailed to residents within 350 feet of 2233 Knoll Drive. Staff received an email from one concerned resident (copy of email attached). Ms. Parzyck has indicated she will be present at the City Council Meeting/public hearing.