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8BEW 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 10254 to Consider a Honeybee- Keeping License for Gregory Evenson, 2309 Oakwood 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 Gregory Evenson has applied to keep and raise honeybees on his property located at 2309 Oakwood Drive. Discussion: Mr. Evenson will have two hives on his property; the maximum allowed by Code is four hives. Mr. Evenson 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 hives will be located in the rear yard and that there are adequate setbacks from the home (75') and both affected property lines (12' and 18'). 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. Staff published a public hearing notice in the City's official newspaper, the St. Paul Pioneer Press, on May 14, 2026. Public hearing notices were also mailed to residents within 350 feet of 2309 Oakwood Drive. Mr. Evenson has indicated he will be present at the City Council Meeting/public hearing.