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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, May 13, 2019
6:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Mueller, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Bergeron
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes: April 22, 2019
B. Just and Correct Claims
C. Resolution 9111 Approving the distribution of the DRAFT 2040 Comprehensive
Plan to affected jurisdictions for Review.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give
your full name and address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments to
three minutes.
7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Proclamation National Public Works Week (read aloud)
B. Proclamation National Police Week (read aloud)
8. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution 9107, Residential Dog Kennel License Request,
Solomon Tilleskjor, 7534 Greenfield Avenue
B. PUBLIC HEARING: First Reading of Ordinance 956, Amending the Zoning Map
for 8482, 8484, and 8486 Long Lake Road
C. PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution 9108, Revocation of a Conditional Use Permit for
C & N Group LLC (dba Tires N’More), 2832 Mounds View Boulevard
D. Resolution 9109 Adopting a Five Year Financial Plan for 2020 thru 2025
E. First Reading, Ordinance 957, Amending/updating Chapter 1000 of the Mounds
View City Code
F. Removed
G. Resolution 9110 Adopting a Calendar for the Preparation of the 2020 Budget
H. Resolution 9112 Approving the Plans and Specifications for the City Hall / Police
Remodel and Authorize Bidding
I. Resolution 9113 Approving HVAC repairs at Mounds View Community Center
and City Hall
J. Resolution 9114 Approving the Purchase and Installation of an Automatic
Transfer Switch for the Generator at City Hall
9. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
a. Report on Closed Session – Administrator Review - Mayor
B. Reports of Staff
1. City Hall Hours – Administrator Zikmund
2. Automotive Repair in Residential Zoning
C. Reports of City Attorney
10. NEXT COUNCIL WORK SESSION: June 3, 2019
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING: May 28, 2019
11. ADJOURNMENT
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
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Regular Meeting 5
April 22, 2019 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112 8
6:31 P.M. 9
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1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 12
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 14
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3. ROLL CALL: Bergeron, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller 16
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NOT PRESENT: None. 18
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4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
A. Monday, April 22, 2019, City Council Agenda. 21
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Bergeron. To Approve the Monday, April 22, 2019, agenda as 23
presented. 24
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 26
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5. CONSENT AGENDA 28
A. Approval of Minutes: April 8, 2019. 29
B. Just and Correct Claims. 30
C. Set a Public Hearing for May 17, 2019, to Consider Resolution 9XXX, 31
Amending the Zoning Map for Properties at 8482, 8484 and 8486 Long Lake 32
Road. 33
D. Set a Public hearing for May 17, 2019, to Consider Resolution 9XXX, 34
Revoking a Conditional Use Permit for a Tires N’ More Auto Repair Store at 35
2832 Mounds View Boulevard. 36
E. Resolution 9101, Authorizing Insurance Policies for the Year January 2019 37
through December 2019. 38
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MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 40
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 42
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT 44
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Mounds View City Council April 22, 2019
Regular Meeting Page 2
None. 1
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7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 3
B. Peter Lindstrom – Met Council Board Member, District 10. 4
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Peter Lindstrom, Met Council Board Member for District 10, introduced himself to the Council. 6
He stated he would be attending a Council worksession meeting in June to allow for further 7
discussion. He commented on how the metro area was proposed to grow over the next 10 years. 8
He discussed the work the Met Council does for the metro area and explained he began his 9
municipal work in the City of Mounds View as a recycling coordinator. He indicated he looks 10
forward to working with the Mounds View City Council and encouraged the Council to contact 11
him with comments or questions. 12
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Mayor Mueller thanked Mr. Lindstrom for his time and encouraged him to fight for additional 14
transit opportunities for the City of Mounds View. 15
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C. Audit Presentation – Aaron Nielsen, Partner MMKR. 17
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Aaron Nielsen, MMKR, reviewed the 2018 audit with the Council. He explained MMKR 19
offered the City a clean or unmodified opinion on its financial statements. He discussed the 20
estimated market value and tax capacity rates for Mounds View. He commented on the General 21
Fund financial position, reviewing both revenues and expenditures. He provided further 22
comment on the City’s utility funds and commended the City on its strong financial position. He 23
thanked the Council for their time and asked for comments or questions. 24
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Mayor Mueller thanked Mr. Nielsen for his thorough report on the City’s financial position. 26
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D. Proclamation – Building Safety Month - May. 28
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Mayor Mueller read a proclamation in full for the record declaring May to be Building Safety 30
Month in the City of Mounds View. 31
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A. Resolution 9102, Resolution of Appreciation to Willard Doty for his Service 33
on the Mounds View Charter Commission. 34
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Mayor Mueller read a Resolution in full for the record thanking Willard Doty for his years of 36
dedicated service on the Mounds View Charter Commission. A round of applause was offered 37
by all in attendance. 38
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Williard Doty thanked the Council for this recognition and commented on the history of the 40
Charter Commission. 41
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Adopt Resolution 9102, Resolution of 43
Appreciation to Willard Doty for his Service on the Mounds View Charter Commission. 44
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Mounds View City Council April 22, 2019
Regular Meeting Page 3
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 1
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8. COUNCIL BUSINESS 3
A. Public Hearing: Resolution 9100, Considering the Residential Dog Kennel 4
Request for Christi Rodriguez, 7877 Sunnyside Road. 5
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City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council consider a residential dog kennel request for 7
Christi Rodriguez. He reported Ms. Rodriguez meets all City requirements and notification was 8
given to her neighbors. Staff provided further comment on the request and recommended 9
approval of the residential dog kennel. 10
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Mayor Mueller opened the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. 12
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Anthony Nicholls, 2656 Hillview Road, commented it was his understanding the City required a 14
permit for three dogs and three or more would require a permit to operate a kennel. He 15
questioned how the City defined a kennel and if a kennel license would allow four dogs. City 16
Administrator Zikmund reviewed City Code and noted Ms. Rodriguez could have three or four 17
dogs with her approved kennel license. He explained the three dogs triggered the need for a 18
kennel license. He reported a business license would be required to breed or board dogs. 19
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Mr. Nicholls stated he did not disagree with people rescuing pets but wanted to be assured Ms. 21
Rodriguez was following the City’s rules. He asked if all of the dogs were up to date on their 22
vaccinations. City Administrator Zikmund reported this was the case. 23
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Hearing no further public input, Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. 25
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9100, 27
Considering the Residential Dog Kennel Request for Christi Rodriguez, 7877 Sunnyside Road. 28
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Council Member Meehlhause discussed the process that used to be followed for kennel licenses. 30
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 32
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B. Resolution 9103, SBM Parking Lot Rehabilitation in Conjunction with 2019 34
Street Project and Approve the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). 35
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Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council consider the SBM parking lot 37
rehabilitation in conjunction with the 2019 Street Project and approve the JPA. He explained 38
originally the Fire Department believed the bids were too high for this project but after 39
discussions with staff have decided to proceed. He requested the Council approve Alternate 1 on 40
the bidding document which includes the SBM parking lot with a 10% contingency. 41
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Council Member Meehlhause stated he discovered several inaccuracies in the JPA that he 43
pointed out to staff. He questioned if these items had been addressed by staff. City Administrator 44
Zikmund commented the inaccuracies had been corrected. 45
Mounds View City Council April 22, 2019
Regular Meeting Page 4
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Council Member Meehlhause asked how the City would be reimbursed for this portion of the 2
project. Finance Director Beer explained the Fire Department would pay the City back for this 3
expense in 2019, noting the JPA had a mechanism in place. 4
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MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 6
9103, SBM Parking Lot Rehabilitation in Conjunction with 2019 Street Project and Approve the 7
Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). 8
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 10
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C. Resolution 9104, Approval for the Replacement of the Exterior Doors at the 12
Mounds View Community Center. 13
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Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council approve the replacement of the exterior 15
doors at the Mounds View Community Center. He explained staff has had trouble the past few 16
months securing the existing doors and keeping the doors locked. For this reason, staff was 17
recommending the replacement of the exterior doors, noting the expense would be paid for 18
through the Special Projects Fund. 19
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Council Member Gunn asked if just the front doors were being replaced. Public Works Director 21
Peterson explained the two west doors and two north doors would be replaced. He noted the 22
work would be completed as soon as possible. 23
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9104, 25
Approval for the Replacement of the Exterior Doors at the Mounds View Community Center. 26
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Mayor Mueller thanked the Community Center staff for delaying a project in order to allow the 28
City to replace the exterior doors. 29
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 31
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D. Resolution 9105, Approving the Purchase of a Floor Sweeper Scrubber for 33
the Public Works Facility. 34
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Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council approve the purchase of a floor sweeper 36
scrubber for the Public Works Facility. He discussed the cleaning process that had to be 37
followed at the new Public Works Facility and explained the floor sweeper scrubber was a 38
budgeted item for 2019. He reviewed the cost for this item, noting the cost was higher than 39
anticipated. He described how staff could cover the expense by altering several purchases in 40
2019 and through the sale of other pieces of Public Works equipment. Staff recommended 41
approval of the purchase from the Vehicle Equipment Fund. 42
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Council Member Bergeron thanked staff for working diligently to come up with a strategy to 44
cover the expense for this piece of equipment. 45
Mounds View City Council April 22, 2019
Regular Meeting Page 5
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MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9105, 2
Approving the Purchase of a Floor Sweeper Scrubber for the Public Works Facility. 3
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5
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E. Resolution 9106, Authorization to Advertise and Hire for the Position of 7
Police Administrative Assistant. 8
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City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council authorize staff to advertise and hire for the 10
position of Police Administrative Assistant. He reported this position was vacant at this time and 11
noted the position would be posted on a number of different websites. He noted the position 12
would be posted for 10 days. 13
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MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9106, 15
Authorization to Advertise and Hire for the Position of Police Administrative Assistant. 16
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Mayor Mueller asked when this position would be filled. City Administrator Zikmund explained 18
staff would be working to fill the position as quickly as possible but anticipated it would take two 19
months to find a qualified candidate. 20
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 22
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9. REPORTS 24
A. Reports of Mayor and Council. 25
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Council Member Gunn stated on Monday, April 29th the Mounds View Police Foundation would 27
be having a fundraiser and bake sale at the Texas Roadhouse in Coon Rapids from 4:00 p.m. to 28
10:00 p.m. 29
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Council Member Gunn explained she attended the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Conference in St. 31
Cloud with City Administrator Zikmund last Tuesday. 32
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Council Member Gunn indicated she would be going out with the SBM Fire Department to 34
install smoke detectors in the community on Saturday, April 27th. 35
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Council Member Meehlhause commented the NYFS Board meeting for Thursday, April 25th had 37
been canceled. 38
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Council Member Meehlhause stated on Tuesday, April 30th he would be attending the 40
Community Support Center’s Luncheon. 41
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Council Member Meehlhause explained on Wednesday, May 1st he would be attending the NYFS 43
Leadership Luncheon. 44
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Mounds View City Council April 22, 2019
Regular Meeting Page 6
Council Member Meehlhause stated on Saturday, May 4th at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., and 1
Sunday, May 5th at 2:00 p.m. the Pinewood Elementary School would be putting on a 2
performance of Mary Poppins Junior at the Irondale High School. 3
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Council Member Bergeron encouraged the public to attend the Pinewood Elementary School 5
performances of Mary Poppins Junior at Irondale High School. 6
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Council Member Meehlhause reported on Wednesday, May 15th through Friday, May 17th the 8
Mounds View Lions would be sponsoring their annual garage sale at Hillview Park. 9
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Council Member Bergeron commented he was back and thanked the Council for the well wishes 11
while he was recovering. 12
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Mayor Mueller stated on Tuesday, April 23rd at 5:00 p.m. she would be attending a ribbon cutting 14
ceremony at Edgewood Middle School. She discussed the renovations that would be made to 15
Edgewood Middle School. 16
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Mayor Mueller explained she would be attending a Joint Comprehensive Plan Task Force 18
meeting with all City Commissions and the City Council on Tuesday, April 23rd at 6:30 p.m. 19
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Mayor Mueller reported on Thursday, April 25th she would be attending a League of Minnesota 21
Cities Safety Workshop during the day and would be attending the Ramsey County League of 22
Local Government meeting that night. 23
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Mayor Mueller stated on Friday, April 26th and Saturday, April 27th she would be attending the 25
Minnesota Mayors Conference in Stillwater. 26
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Mayor Mueller commented the Public Works Department would be flushing water lines this 28
week. Residents were encouraged to contact City Hall with any concerns. 29
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B. Reports of Staff. 31
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Finance Director Beer reported the City received a grant for advertising from Twin Cities 33
Gateway. He questioned how these funds should be distributed. The Council supported sending 34
$1,500 to the YMCA with the remainder going to Festival in the Park. 35
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City Administrator Zikmund commended Finance Director Beer for his tremendous efforts on 37
behalf of the City and for having a clean audit. 38
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City Administrator Zikmund reviewed the items the Council would be discussing at the May 40
worksession meeting. 41
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C. Reports of City Attorney. 43
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Mounds View City Council April 22, 2019
Regular Meeting Page 7
City Attorney Riggs updated the Council on the Skyline Motel relocation efforts and potential 1
closing dates. He stated he did not believe it was necessary for the Council to hold a closed 2
session meeting to discuss the State of Minnesota versus Nelson Auto, Inc. 3
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City Attorney Riggs commented on the sanitary sewer lines that run through Mounds View and 5
would service TCAAP. He noted he was working on agreements for these lines. 6
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10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, May 6, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. 8
Next EDA Meeting: Monday, May 13, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. 9
Next Council Meeting: Monday, May 13, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. 10
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11. ADJOURNMENT 12
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m. 14
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Transcribed by: 16
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Heidi Guenther 18
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 19
Item No: 05C
Meeting Date: May 13, 2019
Type of Business: Consent
City Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Jon Sevald, Community Development Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 9111, Approving the distribution of the DRAFT 2040
Comprehensive Plan to affected jurisdictions for Review.
Introduction:
Prior to submitting the Draft Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council, the City is required
to submit it to affected jurisdictions for a mandatory six-month review.
Discussion:
The Comprehensive Plan (Plan) is a 20-year guide for land use, and is updated every ten years.
The Plan must address specific topics, as required by the Metropolitan Council. The Plan
includes Goals and Policies used as “Findings” by the City Council and Planning Commission
when approving land use applications, such as zoning map amendments, subdivisions,
conditional use permits, and variances.
A workshop was held on April 23, 2019 between the Comprehensive Plan Taskforce, City
Council, and advisory commissions. Comments made at that workshop, as well as comments
submitted to Staff after the workshop, have been incorporated into the Plan as much as
possible. The most significant change is an adjustment to the City’s population forecast.
Staff will submit the Draft Plan to affected jurisdictions for their review. Jurisdictions were
identified by the Metropolitan Council. It is anticipated that those jurisdictions will have no
comments, unless there is a conflict between Mounds View’s Plan and theirs. After this period,
the City Council will hold a Public Hearing (December 9, 2019), and submit the Plan to the
Metropolitan Council for its review. It is likely that the Metropolitan Council will require and
suggest edits prior to final adoption by the City Council, sometime in 2020.
If the City Council, Taskforce, advisory commissions, or the public, would like to suggest any
changes to the Plan, that may be done at any time prior to the City Council adopting the Plan.
Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal:
• Maintain and plan for infrastructure improvements including waste water, water, &
transportation.
• Increase community engagement while being sensitive to the changing demographics &
their needs and inclusive to all socioeconomic situations.
• Continue BR&E program, maximize utilization of development space and current list of
available sites, encourage land owners to maintain their properties, & consider residential
redevelopment.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 9111, submitting the Draft Comprehensive Plan to
affected jurisdictions for a mandatory six-month review. Attached is a redlined version of the
Plan with edits made since April 23rd. A “cleaned-up” version will be posted on the website.
Item 05C
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The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
Respectfully submitted,
Jon Sevald, AICP
Community Development Director
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 9111
DRAFT Comprehensive Plan (redlined)
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
RESOLUTION NO. 9111
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE DRAFT 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
TO AFFECTED JURISDICTIONS FOR REVIEW
WHEREAS, MN Statute §462.355 provides the process for metropolitan
municipalities to update their Comprehensive Plans; and,
WHEREAS, prior to submitting the Draft Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan
Council, the City Council must; (1) submit the Plan to adjacent communities for their
review; (2) hold a Public Hearing; and (3) authorize the submittal of the Draft Plan to the
Metropolitan Council for its review; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council authorizes Staff
to distribute the Draft Comprehensive Plan to the following adjacent communities for a
mandatory six-month review:
• City of Arden Hills
• City of Blaine
• City of Fridley
• City of New Brighton
• City of Shoreview
• City of Spring Lake Park
• Anoka County
• Ramsey County
• Ramsey County
(regional park
implementing agency)
• Mounds View School
District, ISD 621
• Coon Creek Watershed
District
• Rice Creek Watershed
District
• Minnesota Department of
Transportation
• Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources
• Metropolitan Airports
Commission
Adopted this 13th day of May, 2019.
_______________________________
Carol A. Mueller, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator
(SEAL)
City of Mounds View
Comprehensive Plan
Adopted _______, __ 2020
City of Mounds View | 2040 Comprehensive Plan
DRAFT May 1, 2019
Community Vision:
A Thriving Desirable Community
Mission Statement:
Provide High Quality Public Services in a Fiscally Responsible Manner
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Community Vision:
A Thriving Desirable Community
Mission Statement:
Provide High Quality Public Services in a Fiscally Responsible Manner
City of Mounds View | 2040 Comprehensive Plan
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Chapter 1: Background | 1-2
Chapter 1: Background
INTRODUCTION
This document represents the fifth official update to the Mounds View
Comprehensive Plan originally released in 1959. The plan has been updated
in 1975, 1979, 1998, and 2008. Though it is written in response to a legislative
mandate, the City recognizes that comprehensive planning – including goals,
policies, and actions – is a continuous process to support the livability of the
Mounds View Community. Comprehensivepressive Plan updates must
respond to changing conditions, both internal to Mounds View and external.
Updating the Comprehensive Plan provides an opportunity to review Mounds
View’s development related goals and policies to ensure growth that is
managed and orderly through the year 2040. The Comprehensive Plan update
must also respond to regional system statements that affect the City as
outlined in the Metropolitan Council’s regional framework: Thrive MSP 2040.1
Although the emphasis is on land use, the Comprehensive Plan includes
several interrelated elements that are critical to the growth of the city.
Included in this plan:
Chapter 1: Background
Chapter 2: Land Use
Chapter 3: Housing
Chapter 4: Parks, Trails, and Community Facilities
Chapter 5: Transportation
Chapter 6: Water Resources
Chapter 7: Implementation
To ensure the integration of these various elements, the 2040 Comprehensive
Plan identifies current issues for the City to consider as part of the planning
process and sets broadly defined goals and policies for the community. The
Mounds View Comprehensive Plan is a policy document. The term ‘policy’
reflects the flexibility that the City requires in the application of the plan. This
document is an expression of the City’s social and economic values.
Residents, developers, and city officials should use each element of the
comprehensive plan as a guide for development and redevelopment through
the year 2040. The plan should be viewed not as a hard and fast graphic layout
of the city. Nor should one view the goals and policies, as presented in written
form, as ordinances or law. These are guidelines that the City and individuals
1 Text and Footnotes with the Metropolitan Council logo address the Checklist of Minimum
Requirements for Mounds View.
Figure 1-2: Mounds View
Comprehensive Plan, Land Use
Map (1979)
Figure 1-1: Mounds View
Comprehensive Plan, Land Use
Map (1979)
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must review and apply individually and collectively to each proposed
development, improvement, or decision.
The plan is also long-range by definition, covering a period of at least 20 years
into the future. Since it is difficult for the City to predict the changes that may
occur during that period, the plan will need to be updated on a periodic basis.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to help the public and private
sectors develop productive physical, social, and economic environments. To
this end, the 2040 Comprehensive Plan will accomplish the following:
• Guide future development and redevelopment in an orderly manner
• Define the proper functional relationships between different types of
land uses
• Help coordinate public and private sector decisions
• Encourage orderliness and economy in City government
• Inspire expression of the city’s unique identity
The goals and policies contained in the following chapters form the basic and
fundamental plan for the city. In this regard, they serve two functions. First and
foremost, they guide public and private actions and development within the
city. In addition to this active function, they also serve the more passive
function of establishing evaluation criteria for the development and changes
that subsequently occurs.
Policies are collective in nature. Although a single policy may define a decision
or course of action, it is more likely that several policies jointly apply to a given
situation. The City must approach and use the Comprehensive Plan with this
understanding.
To ensure proper understanding and clarification, the City defines the following
terms as noted:
Goals: The desired end products that will ultimately result in
achieving the kinds of living, working, and recreational areas that
are desired and that are in accord with accepted policies and
standards.
Policies: The means of achieving established goals. Policies
involve a general course of conduct. They are goals translated into
legislative action.
Planning decisions not only have an impact on land use, but also affect the
provisions of public services and facilities. The ability to provide services and
facilities in an efficient manner is one of the responsibilities of local
government. Through this process, cities can determine the current and future
services that will be necessary to meet the needs and demands of its many
constituents.
Figure 1-3: Comprehensive Plan
Taskforce.
(Left to Right) John Kroeger, Bill
Urbanski, Dennis Farmer, Angelica
Klebsch, Marcie Weinandt, Teresa
Muckala, Gary Rundle, Carol
Mueller (Chair), and Justin Klander.
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PLANNING PROCESS
The City Council appointed a Comprehensive Plan Taskforce consisting of
representatives of the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Parks,
Recreation, and Forestry Commission, Economic Development Commission,
and at-large residents. The Taskforce was facilitated by City Staff and Stantec.
The City requested and was granted an extension by the Metropolitan Council
to complete this plan, allowing additional time to focus on topics beyond the
minimum requirements.
A community opinion survey was distributed in the April 2018 Utility Bills,
spring 2018 edition of Mounds View Matters, and on the City’s website. The
survey included 15 questions on various subjects related to the
Comprehensive Plan. The City received 845 responses, equivalent to 7% of
the population. The results of this survey served as a guide in supporting the
Goals and Policies of this Comprehensive Plan, and have provided the City
Council, its advisory commissions, and staff with guidance on the residents’
priorities. Excerpts of the survey responses are included in the sidebars of
this plan, and within the text when applicable.
The Comprehensive Taskforce met off and on in 2018 and 2019, reviewing
and discussing Census data, Goals and Policies, Future Land Use Map, and
results of the community opinion survey, . On April 23, 2019, a joint-work
session was held between the Taskforce, City Council, Economic
Development Commission, Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Commission, and
Planning & Zoning Commission. The group reviewed the Future Land Use
Map, and Goals and Policies. Recommendations were reviewed by the City
Council on May 13, 2019. The Draft Comprehensive Plan was distributed to
before reviewing the Draft Comprehensive Plan, and providing
recommendations to the City Council. All Taskforce meetings were public,
advertised, televised, and occasionally attended by interested residents.
The Draft Comprehensive Plan was reviewed by city advisory commissions,
with recommendations provided to the City Council.
The Draft plan was distributed to the following affected jurisdictions (below) on
______.in May, 2019. Comments received and responses are included in
Appendix _.
• City of Arden Hills
• City of Blaine
• City of Fridley
• City of New Brighton
• City of Shoreview
• City of Spring Lake Park
• Anoka County
• Ramsey County
• Ramsey County (regional
park implementing
agency)
• Mounds View School
District, ISD 621
• Coon Creek Watershed
District
Figure 1-4: Taskforce Ice Breaker
Green: Where do you live?
Blue: What, or where is the
focal point of your
neighborhood?
Yellow: Where is your favorite
place in Mounds View
and why (excluding your
home)?
Red: If you could change one
thing, where/what would
it be?
Focal points of neighborhoods
included parks, schools, and
intersections.
Favorite places included the
Ramsey County Library, parks,
schools, RJ Riches, and Caribou.
One thing to change included,
Mounds View Boulevard and vacant
businesses along the boulevard.
Formatted: Normal
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• Rice Creek Watershed
District
• Minnesota Department of
TranspirationTransportatio
n
• Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources
• Metropolitan Airports
Commission
In addition to the April 2018 public opinion survey, public participation
included an open house conducted during the Annual Town Hall Meeting,
held April 30, 2018 and April 15, 2019. The City Council conducted a Public
Hearing on ___________, reviewing the Draft Comprehensive Plan, directing
Staff to forward the Draft onto the Metropolitan Council (Resolution _____).
Mounds View
TCAAP
TCAAP
The Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant
(TCAAP) was located on 2,370 acres in
Arden Hills, adjacent to Mounds View.
TCAAP was established in 1941, and
decommissioned during the 2000’s. At
its height, it employed 26,000 workers.
In 2013, Ramsey County purchased
427 acres for “Rice Creek Commons”, a
planned mixed-use redevelopment.
Phased construction is planned, 2019 –
2039. When completedThough its
future is still unknown, Rice Creek
Commons will could be home to around
4,000 residents, in about 270-520
single-family homes, 240-360
townhomes, and 180-240 multi-family
units. Rice Creek Commons will could
additionally accommodate 159 acres of
commercial, retail, office and flex space
(extrapolated from Arden Hills
Comprehensive Plan, Table 6.3 and
7.3).
As the project develops, there will likely
be residual redevelopment within
Mounds View within proximity of the
Mounds View Boulevard and County
Road H intersection. along the County
Road H corridor. This corrido arear
currently consists of a mix of
entertainment, hospitality, and service
oriented businesses.
There will be additional demand for
such land uses not permitted within
Rice Creek Commons, such as auto
dealers, warehousing, and other uses
requiring outside storage.
Mounds View will also benefit as an
affordable alternative to the higher-end
homes planned in Arden Hills. Mounds
View neighborhoods will have a closer
proximity to TCAAP attractions than
many Arden Hills and Shoreview
neighborhoods.
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CITY BACKGROUND
Mounds View is located in the northwest corner of Ramsey County and is
adjacent to Anoka County. It is neighbored by the cities of Blaine, Shoreview,
Arden Hills, New Brighton, Fridley, and Spring Lake Park. Mounds View lies
north and west of a large range of lakes and Rice Creek which drains into the
Mississippi River, about 7.5½ miles to the west. The City is bordered by US
Highway 10 to the north, and Interstate 35W to the east, supporting travel to
Minneapolis and St. Paul, Duluth, and St. Cloud.
Mounds View Boulevard (formerly the Anoka Cutoff, Trunk Highway 10, and
then County Road 10) runs diagonally through the City and defines the
character of the community. The Boulevard is a four-lane divided highway with
a mix of uses, from single-family residential to office-warehouse and auto-
oriented retail. The Boulevard has always been auto-dependent. After the
Trunk THighway (TH) 610 bridge was completed across the Mississippi River
in 1999, the average daily traffic (ADT) on the Boulevard declined from 43,000
ADT to 21,000 ADT in 2015. With this decline, many auto-dependent
businesses moved, leaving many commercial buildings and remain empty and
properties blighted today. This challenge, addressing appearance and
redevelopment of the Boulevard, is a reoccurring theme throughout this plan.
HISTORY
Mounds View Township consisted of the northwest quadrant of Ramsey
County, including present-day Mounds View, Arden Hills, New Brighton,
Shoreview, and portions of Blaine, North Oaks, Spring Lake Park, and St.
Anthony Village. The center of commerce was Irondale (present-day New
Brighton).The cities of Arden Hills, Shoreview, North Oaks, New Brighton,
Mounds View, and portions of Spring Lake Park, St. Anthony Park, and Blaine
were all part of the original Mounds View Township.
The first elections of the Mounds View Township were held in May of 1858.
The townshipIt was 23,040 acres in size. It’s name is in reference to the
significant mounds on the present-day Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant
(TCAAP) and Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS), and could be seen from
much of Ramsey and Anoka counties. The largest of the mounds were mined
for gravel to develop TCAAP, and expand roads.
and got its name because it was the site of large mounds of sand and gravel
that were visible from almost anywhere in the township and from much of
Anoka County. Many of the mounds have disappeared over time due to mining
and development of the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) in Arden
Hills.
In 1891, New Brighton became the first village in the township to incorporate,
followed by Arden Hills (1951), North Oaks (1956), Spring Lake Park (1957),
Blaine, St. Anthony Village and Shoreview (1957).. The rest of Mounds View
Township remained intact until 1951 when Arden Hills incorporated, followed
Figure 1-5: Ramsey County, 1874
(Mounds View Township outlined in
red)
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Figure 1-6: Suburban community designation, within the regional context
by North Oaks in 1956 and Shoreview in 1957. That same year, small portions
of the Township were annexed by Spring Lake Park, Blaine, and St. Anthony.
Delegates from the remaining four square miles of the township sought for the
area to become part of New Brighton but their efforts were denied. Instead,
the Village of Mounds View was incorporated on April 2, 1958 (57% voter
approval) with a population of 5,738. In accordance with state law, the Village
of Mounds View became the City of Mounds View on January 1, 1974.
The now defunct Village 2 established the first Planning Commission in 1959
and completed the first Comprehensive Plan for Mounds View that same year.
The City adopted a revised comprehensive plan in 1976 in accordance with
the Metropolitan Land Planning Act passed by the Minnesota legislature.
Mounds View adopted the previous Comprehensive Plan in 20082010.
SUBURBAN DESIGNATION
In Thrive MSP 2040, the Metropolitan Council categorizes each city in the
region as an urban center, urban, suburban, suburban edge, emerging
suburban edge, rural center, diversified rural, rural residential, or agricultural
community. The Council has designated Mounds View as a “Suburban”
community. Suburban communities are those that saw peak development
periods as baby boomers formed families and built homes. Figure 1-6 and
Figure 1-7 show Mounds View and surrounding cities, color coded by specific
community designations.
2 "Little Mounds View” included about 300 acres in the southwest corner of the township, mostly
owned by the Salvation Army. The area incorporated into St Anthony Village in 1958, and
was the last area of the township to incorporate.
Figure 1-7: Suburban community
designation, within the local
context.
Mounds View, as a Suburban
community, is required to plan for
development and redevelopment
5: Population Cohorts, 2010 Census
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POPULATION PROJECTIONS
While Mounds View has been developed from edge-to-edge it is still
expected to grow through infill and redevelopment. Table 1-1 and Figure 1-8
shows the Metropolitan Council’s forecasted population, household, and
employment growth in Mounds View through 2040.
Table 1-1:
Projections
Forecast Year
Population Households Employment
2010 12,155 4,954 6,386
2020 132,5300 5,280100 6,800
2030 12,30013,700 5,200500 7,100
2040 12,40013,700 5,200500 7,200
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2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
19401950196019701980199020002010(est) 2020(est) 2030(est) 2040Population
Households
EmploymentFigure 1-8: Growth and Projections
-
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
19401950196019701980199020002010(est) 2020(est) 2030(est) 2040Population
Households
Employment
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Chapter 2: Land Use
INTRODUCTION
This element of the Comprehensive Plan steers future development and
redevelopment of land across Mounds View. The city continues to face land
use challenges of a developed suburban community. This section responds to
those challenges in a manner that encourages growth and supports a high
quality of life.
The intent of the Mounds View Land Use element is to describe the overall
land use patterns throughout the city and how it relates to the city’s future
needs. State statutes and Metropolitan Council guidelines require specific
elements be addressed in the plan.
Thrive MSP 2040, adopted by the Metropolitan Council, has designated
Mounds View as a “Suburban” community – one that was primarily developed
in the 1980’s and into the 1990’s, as Baby Boomers established homes. In
May 2014, the Metropolitan Council estimated that Suburban communities will
grow by 159,000 residents, 76,000 households, and 161,000 jobs between
2010 and 2040. This represents growth of 22% in population, 27% in
households, and 43% in jobs, regionally.
The City of Mounds View intends for this plan to guide development and
redevelopment within the city to achieve the stated goals and policies for a
balanced and efficient land use. Most of the development activity will occur
through redevelopment. The City anticipates that most opportunities for
redevelopment will occur along the Mounds View Boulevard corridor. As such,
much of the corridor is guided as Mixed-Use, with the intent of allowing
flexibility of residential and/or commercial redevelopment, at varying densities.
The Metropolitan Council encourages growth to occur around new and existing
activity centers. This type of land use can create places for people to gather
with a mix of retail, higher density residential, parks, and institutional spaces.
If properly integrated with the community, these places also help people move
around by foot, bicycle, transit, and other modes while diminishing the
dependence on the automobile. The City’s land use policies and strategies
reflect this regional strategy.
LAND USE PLAN PURPOSE
The land use plan is interrelated with all other elements, goals, and objectives
of the Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of the land use element is to
designate the type, location, and density of land uses in Mounds View. In doing
so, the City will consider the following:
• City goals and policies
• Natural resources
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• Supportive elements, such as transportation, utilities, and drainage
• Existing and future problems
• Coordination with surrounding cities and metropolitan systems and
facilities
LAND USE GOALS AND POLICIES
The City has developed land use goals and policies. The goals and policies
are the foundation of the plan as they define what the city should look like in
the future. Mounds View has based the future land use plan on these goals
and policies. The following are the land use goals and policies for Mounds
View:
Goal 1: Stabilize and strengthen neighborhoods
• Establish and preserve neighborhood character through public
investments identified in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
• Stabilize neighborhoods through citizen-initiated and proactive
zoning code enforcement and proactive quadrennial (every four
years) code enforcement.
• Require impact studies to be completed when considering
developments which may significantly affect a surrounding
neighborhood.
• Ensure redevelopment complements adjacent land uses and
character. When considering development, preserve vegetative
buffers between different land uses when possible and establish
vegetative buffers when none exist.
Goal 2: Stabilize Enhance the appearance of properties along Mounds View
Boulevard and establish a physical focal center of the city.
• Conduct proactive code enforcement of properties along the Mounds
View Blvd corridor.
• Complete pedestrian trails with connections to trail systems in
adjacent communities.
• Improve landscaping along the Mounds View Blvd corridor and the
pedestrian/motoring public’s experience traveling through the
corridor.
• Goal 3: Establish a physical focal center of the city.
• Create a place that represents a unique and attractive destination.
• Ensure redevelopment and landscaping along the Mounds View
Boulevard Corridor enhances the corridor’s urbanizing character
while maintaining physical buffers from the motoring public.
• Develop a model for mixed-use districts along Mounds View
Boulevard.
Opinion Survey
The top three factors residents
like most about Mounds View are
(1) access to highways; (2, tied)
schools; and neighborhood or my
neighbors; and (3) my house.
Survey respondents commented
about the city’s large wooded lots,
quiet neighborhoods, and
proximity to services and
amenities.
General comments about what
respondents liked most about
Mounds View:
“Proximity to needed services &
businesses”.
“Proximity to Unity Hospital and
Cub”.
“Old trees, large lots. I like the
variety of dwellings. This is not
cookie-cutter suburbia.”
“Compost and organics recycling”.
“Large lots for a close suburb”.
“New roads”.
“Location close to town but yet not
too far north”.
“People need to be able to get
around when they have no car;
the walking and bike paths are
great to have. Thank you”.
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Goal 43: Strategically invest in redevelopment opportunities.
• Continue Business Retention & Expansion efforts through
conducting Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) visits, and
promotion of Mounds View businesses.
• Identify sites deemed blighted or detracting from the city’s character
for potential façade improvements.
• Include large parking lots in discussions related to potential
redevelopment of underutilized lands
• Map opportunities to assemble properties.
• Incentivize Encourage affordable housing in redevelopment.
• Meet the City’s goals of creating livable wage jobs on redeveloped
sites.
• Support new industrial business.
Goal 54: Encourage resident participation and active citizenship within the
community.
• Provide accurate, complete, and timely communications with the
public through official notices and social media.
Goal 65: Amend the Future Land Use Map and/or Zoning Map to support
changes when found that the proposed designation will not significantly create
adverse impacts to the surrounding neighborhood or community.
• Require supporting documentation for land use and zoning changes.
• Update the zoning code to conform to the Future Land Use plan.
EXISTING LAND USE
There are wide varieties of land use throughout Mounds View from parks and
single family residential neighborhoods to commercial and industrial nodes.
The city consists mostly of single family residential neighborhoods with most
other uses (e.g. multi-family, commercial, and industrial uses) clustered along
and around Mounds View Boulevard. Small parks and churches are scattered
throughout the quiet residential neighborhoods. The largest parks are
generally closer to multi-family residential, manufactured home parks, and
commercial areas. The industrial areas are clustered around freeway access-
points.
RESIDENTIAL
Most of the land in Mounds View is used for single-family homes. The vast
majority of homes were built in the latter half of the twentieth-century.
Scattered throughout these tree-lined neighborhoods are small neighborhood
parks, churches, and a few schools.
Opinion Survey
General comments about what
respondents liked the least about
Mounds View:
“Nothing to draw outsiders, lack of
restaurants or central shopping.”
“Could be more walkable
destinations for families.”
“Mounds View is not a destination
city. It is a city that commuters
want to travel through, as quickly
as possible, to get to their jobs in
other cities. Mounds View does
not do a good job of managing
this traffic.”
“Lack oif community
center/”downtown” area for
shopping. No stores and lots of
vacant old buildings, dining,
gathering.”
“Mounds View is thoroughly
bland, uninteresting, poorly
landscaped, uninspired, and the
government seems uninterested
in making it a “home town”. It has
zero character – it’s just another
place.”…
“Mounds View Boulevard appears
quite unkempt both the land and
businesses. Next, landlords
should be made more responsible
for upkeep of their properties.
Finally, if we’re building more
apartments, gear them toward a
more upscale population.
Mounds View has enough low
income housing.”
“Lack of grocery and retail. Lack
of quality shopping choices.
Overabundance of affordable
housing.”
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COMMERCIAL
At the center of the city and along Mounds View Boulevard are lands with a
wider variety of uses – from multi-family housing to commercial strip malls and
City Hall. Mounds View Boulevard is generally lined by commercial and office
uses, with multi-family, institutional, and industrial uses just off the Boulevard
and indirectly connected. Certain uses function as effective buffers between
the bustling corridor and the quiet residential streets – including Silver View
Park and various multi-family housing developments.
INDUSTRIAL
The area around the interchange of Mounds View Boulevard and Interstate-
35W is the primary industrial area of the city. Retail and other commercial uses
work to provide an entrance to the city from the southeast at Mounds View
Boulevard and Old Hwy 8, but surrounding that area are a large number of
parcels used primarily for industrial purposes.
A second industrial area is on the far north edge of Mound View, bisected by
US Highway 10 from the rest of the city. This area is unique from the larger
industrial area previously mentioned because it hosts one large distribution
center. It is also accessed directly from County Road J on the edge of Mounds
View. Little traffic that is related to this use is expected through Mounds View.
MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS
The manufactured home parks in Mounds View are also situated near
freeways – though freeways may not function as an amenity for this use. One
manufactured home park is situated between a freeway, an industrial area,
and a large park. The two others are lined by freeways on at least one side
and multi-family housing or duplexes on the others.
Manufactured Homes
Mounds View is home to three
manufactured home parks, with a
combined 561 homes (11% of
households). The parks were
established during the 1960’s and are
privately owned. The parks are
licensed and inspected annually by
Ramsey County Public Health.
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EXISTING LAND USE MAP
The existing land uses throughout Mounds View with the main categories
being residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional can be seen in
Figure 2-1: Existing Land Use. Table 2-1 shows the net acreage and
percentage of each land use type.
Table 2-1: Existing Land Use Net Acres Percent Acres
Single Family, Detached 1,109.88 42%
Single Family, Attached 58.47 2%
Multi-Family 86.10 3%
Manufactured Housing Park 80.03 3%
Retail and Other Commercial 74.56 3%
Office 40.35 2%
Mixed-Use Residential 0.40 0%
Mixed-Use Industrial 21.33 1%
Industrial and Utility 148.82 6%
Institutional 87.77 3%
Park, Recreation, or Preserve 128.58 5%
Undeveloped/Vacant 52.63 2%
Right-of-Way 538.21 20%
Open Water 61.90 2%
NWI Wetland 144.75 5%
Total City 2,633.79 100%
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Figure 2-1: Existing Land Use
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FUTURE LAND USE
Mounds View is a developed suburb. Updates to the land use map are more
detailed and less radical in nature. Updates to the future land use plan include:
• Consolidation of land use guide categories
• Development of the definition, and expansion of Mixed-Use districts
Because Mounds View is developed from edge-to-edge new land uses will
occur through redevelopment and significant impact to infrastructure or
additional services provided by the City are not expected.
RESIDENTIAL
This comprehensive plan update comes with a simplified list of residential land
use categories compared to the previous update. The purpose of this
simplification is for easier compatibility of the zoning code and realization of
the City’s vision.
The 2030 Update had four residential categories: single-family, detached;
single family, attached; Multi-family; and Manufactured Housing Park. Each of
those categories was compatible with numerous zoning categories which
stifled the ability of the Comprehensive Plan to guide toward a defined vision.
The 2040 Update simplifies the guide categories and establishes a clearer
path for the application of the zoning code. The new designations are as
follows:
• Single-Family Residential: 0 to 5 units per acre1
• Multi-Family Residential: 5 to 15 units per acre 2
• Manufactured Home Park: 0 to 8 units per acre3
1 In R-1 zoning district (2018), the minimum lot size is 11,000 sf (12,000 sf if corner lot).
Subtracting ROW, the density = 2.83 units per acre. In R-2 district (e.g. two-family
townhomes), the density = 5 units per acre.
2 In R-3 zoning district (e.g. 4+ unit townhomes) (2018), the density = 10.6 units per acre (e.g.
Pleasant View Townhomes, SW corner of Mounds View Blvd & Groveland Rd).
3 There are three manufactured home parks. Colonel Village is 7.66 units per acre; Mounds
View Manufactured Home Park is 7.78 units per acre, and Towns Edge Manufactured Home
Park is 6.92 units per acre.
New Neighbors
Mounds View Township was settled in
the early 1940’s with small homes built
on large wooded lots on dirt roads.
When regional sewer was extended into
town in the 1960’s, many of these large
lots were re-platted.
As time passed, many of the original
1940’s homes have not aged well. For
those still on larger lots, if the property
value was less than the retail value of
two lots minus home demolition costs
(e.g. less than $180,000), the large lot
becomes a target for developers as a
tear-down and re-plat.
In Mounds View, there are about two or
three tear-downs per year, often
including subdividing the large lot into
two. There are only a handful of these
large lots left, which can be subdivided,
and still meet the minimum lot
dimensions required in the Zoning
Code.
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COMMERCIAL
The commercial guide designations have been streamlined. The previous
2030 Update included four commercial designations and one commercial
planned unit development (PUD) designation. This 2040 Update includes two
commercial designations and one commercial PUDoffice designation.
Neighborhood Commercial is intended for those commercial uses which are
compatible within a residential neighborhood. Historically, retail businesses in
these locations have struggled, and many of them sit vacant or have uses such
as offices, which are not location dependent.
General Commercial is intended for retail and service businesses, often which
are auto dependent. Examples may include retail, restaurants, entertainment,
and gas stations. This category is a consolidation of the 2030 Plan’s
Community Commercial, Regional Commercial PUD, and Highway
Commercial.
Office is intended for offices and ancillary uses. An example is the Medtronic
complex, consisting of offices, laboratories, daycares, and other services
intended for those office employees
The Corner Store
As neighborhoods grew, retail grocery
and convenience stores came and
went, including:
Simon’s Market (1946 – mid 1970’s)
B & R Groceries (1958 – 1972)
Fedor’s (1961 – 1974)
(name unknown) (? – 1965)
Tom Thumb / Sam’s Food Market /
Snap Market (1973 – 2016)
Penny’s Market / Country Club
(1974 – 1992)
7 Eleven / Super America
(1973 – 1992?)
Walgreens (2001 – present)
Snyder’s (2005 – 2010)
CVS (2004 – present)
Aldi (2007 – present)
Contributing to the closing of corner
stores was competition with gas
stations selling convenience items and
groceries, and large grocery stores
constructed in neighboring cities, such
as Festival Foods, Cub, and HyVee.
Today, many of these former
businesses are vacant buildings, or
have found other uses such as custom
meat processoingr, liquor stores,
offices, and warehouse space.
Complicating the return of the Corner
Store are Zoning setbacks for off-sale
liquor and tobacco sales from parks,
schools, and places of worship. Ideally,
these buildings will find uses that serve
the neighborhood, but their owners and
the City have struggled to find
compatible uses.
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INDUSTRIAL
Three Industrial designations have been combined into a single Industrial
designation. The previous 2030 update included a Light Industrial, Heavy
Industrial, and Light Industrial PUD designation.
The 2040 Update streamlines the guide to a single Industrial designation.
Industrial guided areas are located around the interchange of Mounds View
Boulevard and Interstate-35W and north of State Highway 10 at Xylite Street,
as were the cases in the previous Update. Some small changes have been
made to guide certain parcels from Regional Commercial to Industrial, and
from Industrial to Office or Regional Commercial.
Industrial is intended for light manufacturing, warehousing, office-showroom,
and similar uses, in addition to a need for outside storage. Non-traditional
uses may be located in Industrial areas which have similar needs (e.g. high
ceilings and open floor plans). Examples of these alternative uses include
indoor sports facilities and trampoline parks.
MIXED USE
Compared to previous updates, the Mixed-Use designation becomes a more
substantial category for guiding land use. The purpose of a Mixed-Use
category is to remove barriers for developments that have complementary
uses from two or more use categories – for instance a combination of multi-
family residential and office/retail uses together on one parcel, or one project
neighborhoodarea. The Future Land Use map includes two neighborhoods of
Mixed Use; (1) Mounds View Blvd & Groveland Rd; and (2) Mounds View Blvd
& Co Rd H2..
It is the intent (not a requirement) that development within the Mixed use
designation be developed as a Planned Unit Development (PUD). The City
anticipates that Mixed Use districts will be redeveloped at 60% residential and
40% commercial with the residential portions matching the density minimums
and maximums of the High Density Residential designation:
• Mixed Use (residential component): 15 to 30 units per acre4
The City of Mounds View seeks to achieve Mixed Use Districts by:
• Allowing development of multiple, complementary uses that support
one another.
• Promoting a walkable, sustainable development pattern that
supports alternative forms of transportation (walking, biking, and
transit) while still accommodating the automobile.
4 In the R-4 zoning district (2018), the density = 17 units per acre. The planned (2019)
Crossroad Pointe PUD will = about 30 units per acre.
Business, Retention & Expansion
Mounds View is home to about 140
businesses of various industries and
sizes. City Staff maintain an active
Business, Retention & Expansion
(BR&E) program, visiting each business
on a 3-year cycle. The intent is for City
Staff to be aware of the businesses’
activities and needs, and to provide
assistance when appropriate, from
providing information on sign
regulations, to connecting business
owners wishing to expand with
representatives from MN DEED and
Greater MSP.
The greatest challenges that local
businesses have expressed include;
lack of employees; tax & utility rates;
and lack of space to expand.
By staying knowledgeable of available
properties and business needs, the City
is able connect buyers and sellers.
Since the City is built-out, many
businesses can only expand by
relocating outside of Mounds View.
This is a short-term loss for the City but
presents opportunities for
redevelopment of vacant and
underutilized properties
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• Demanding high quality design to ensure compatibility between
residential and commercial uses.
• Creating attractive, community-oriented development that positively
reflects on the identity and quality of life of Mounds View.
In the future land use map, the Mixed-Use designation is used to guide parcels
along Mounds View Boulevard. The City has conducted various studies 5 and
plans 6 of the Boulevard corridor. Such plans have presented an idealistic
vision. In reality, the corridor is difficult to redevelop because of irregular
shaped lots, dis-interested property owners, unprepared developers, and
neighborhoods that demand improvement, yet resistant change. The Mixed-
Use designation provides the flexibility to consider opportunities, without
needing to amend the Comprehensive Plan.
FUTURE LAND USE MAP
The 2040 future land use plan for Mounds View with the main categories being
residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and mixed-use can be seen in
Figure 2-2. Table 2-2 shows the net acreage and percentage of each land use
by type. Over the decades, the land use category definitions have evolved.
Note: no changes to the future land use plan were made between 2030 and
2040. A break-down of the categories are shown in Table 2-2.
Table 2-2: Future Land Use 2020
Acres / Percent
2030 and 2040
Acres / Percent
Single-family Res. 1169.6 44% 1175.6 45%
Multi-family Res. 86.1 3% 85.6 3%
Manufactured
Home
80.0 3% 80.0 3%
N'hood Commercial - 0% 3.7 0%
General Commercial 74.6 3% 68.8 3%
Office 40.4 2% 52.4 2%
Mixed Use 21.7 1% 39.0 1%
Industrial/Utility 148.8 6% 174.0 7%
Public/Semi-public 87.8 3% 76.7 3%
Parks/Open Space 128.6 5% 134.4 5%
Undeveloped 52.6 2% - -
Right of way 538.2 20% 538.2 20%
5 Redevelopment Roundtable, April 7, 2018. Navigating the New Normal
Workshop, ULI Minnesota, June 14, 2012.
6 County Road 10 Redevelopment and Revitalization Plan, URS (2002).
Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study, DSU/Bonestroo (2006)
• Premium Stop
Redevelopment Study, 2006
(DSU/Bonestroo). Concept plans
included a mix of (west to east)
townhomes, senior condominiums,
office/retail, more townhomes and
an apartment building. As of 2019,
this area consists of (west to east)
proposed apartments,
senior/assisted living, vacant land,
and single-family homes.
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Open Water 61.9 2% 61.9 2%
Wetland 144.8 5% 144.8 5%
Total 2635.0 2635.0
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Figure 2-2: 2040 Future Land Use
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ANOKA COUNTY – BLAINE AIRPORT
The Anoka County-Blaine Airport is north and in proximity to Mounds View,
effecting certain land use regulations. Federal and state agencies have
established safety zones to ensure safety of aircraft operations. Land uses in
these zones must be consistent with FAA and MnDOT Aeronautics rules. The
Anoka County – Blaine Airport will be discussed further in Chapter 5:
Transportation.
POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT AREAS
Various underutilized sites have been identified in Mounds View that are prime
for redevelopment. Most of these sites are located along Mounds View
Boulevard and currently (2019) take the form of vacant lots, vacant or
underutilized buildings, or oversized surface parking lots. Potential
redevelopment sites are mapped in Figure 2-3. Such sites may or may not be
actively marketed for sale or lease by their owners. In either case, the City
markets such sites to inquiring developers and investors.
The City’s Economic Development efforts are restricted by the following:
• Land that is prime for redevelopment, but whose owners are not
interested in selling, or have priced the property above market.
• Land in which the highest & best use would require demolition of its
building. The cost of the property (land + building) is too expensive
when considering the building has no reusable value.
• Lack of available properties, five or more acres in size.
• Lack of access onto Mounds View Boulevard.
Since the 2030 Comprehensive Plan update, the City has assisted private
redevelopment efforts through acquiring small adjacent properties and
assembling into a larger project area. The EDA’s acquisition of property is
dependent upon adequate funding. Funding sources have varied, project by
project.
The EDA has and will consider Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Tax
Abatement, as appropriate.
Table 2-3: Redevelopment Density
2020 2030 2040
Acres Density Units Acres Density Units Acres Density Units
Pending Map Changes
The Mermaid Event Center
The Mermaid Lounge opened in 1966
on the corner of Highway 10 (now
Mounds View Boulevard) and County
Road H, featuring a 25’ tall mermaid
statue.
The lounge has expanded to include a
bowling center, three event halls, and a
hotel. The property includes 9.3 acres,
and over 800 parking stalls. The
expansive parking lot allows the facility
to hold simultaneous events,
maximizing its capacity.
The property changed owners in 2018
and looks forward to a new chapter at
this key corner. This may include
redevelopment of portions of its parking
lot for a use complementary to its hotel
and event center, in addition to the
restoration of its iconic statue.
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Figure 2-3: Potential Redevelopment Sites
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DOWNTOWN STUDY
The City Council and Planning Commission have expressed interest in
redevelopment along Mounds View Boulevard and public input has suggested
increased demand for a local downtown center. The Metropolitan Council has
emphasized the importance of developing dense activity centers where people
can live, work, and play. A center that is accessible by Mounds View residents
by foot could provide a place to gather and inspire unified identity for the
community. The most likely locations for a downtown center are around the
New Vision Cinema, or The Mermaid, or Mounds View Square site.
The Mixed-Use land use guide category may be used as a tool to encourage
this type of growth.
In the coming years, staff will study feasibility and alternatives for redeveloping
land to function as a town center for Mounds View. Land use studies will be
done in tandem with transportation studies, as each is largely dependent on
the other. See Chapter 5: Transportation.
Opinion Survey
“Character. We are bland with
one stupid wide treeless
canal-like highway of cement
cutting down the middle with
some of the worst-timed stop
lights in the Twin Cities.
Nowhere to go, nothing to do,
no place to meet. We live
here, but go elsewhere for any
kind of social life.”
- Mounds View Resident
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HOUSING
Many of the sites identified in Figure 2-3 are along Mounds View Boulevard,
prime for Mixed-use development including medium- to high-density housing
as an integral component. Projects in these locations are well situated to host
both affordable- and market-rate units as they often have greatest access to
services and amenities. See Chapter 3: Housing for more.
New housing units along Mounds View Boulevard may help increase the
number of available units in the city while maintaining the existing character of
adjacent residential neighborhoods by directing growth toward the corridor.
Support for – and improvement of – existing transit along the Boulevard will
help improve mobility, reduce congestion, and in turn help reduce the
likelihood that motorists will cut-through residential neighborhoods, helping
maintain their quiet character. See Chapter 5: Transportation for more.
KEY EMPLOYMENT AREAS
Most employment areas within the city are located along Mounds View
Boulevard. The exceptions include schools and churches. The heaviest
concentration of jobs are in the industrial areas around the interchange of
Mounds View Boulevard and Interstate-35W. A secondary employment area
straddles the border of Mounds View and Blaine north of State Highway 10.
The Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) and Arden Hills Army
Training Site (AHATS) together comprise over two-thousand acres of land just
east across interstate-35W from Mounds View. Plans for redevelopment of the
massive site have spanned decades. In 2016, the City of Arden Hills and
Ramsey County, as a Joint Development Authority, selected a master
developer for the site. As development continues, the TCAAP and AHATS site
are expected to become key employment areas for Mounds View and
surrounding municipalities.
The Mounds View School district is consistently ranked among the Top 10
metro school districts. School district facilities within Mounds View include
Pinewood Elementary school (553 students), Edgewood Middle school (659
students), Bridges transitional school and the Area Learning Center.
Combined, these schools account for about 200 staff.
It is critical for Mounds View to maintain and attract employment opportunities
as a matter of quality of life for its residents. A self-sustaining community is
one that has a variety of uses, from residential to commercial and industrial.
Keeping jobs nearby means that residents of Mounds View have greater
opportunities to live near work, reduce their commute times, and be able to
spend more time doing other things.
Medtronic
In 1970, the Mounds View City Council
denied a proposed 900-unit
manufactured home park near the North
Starr Speedway (1950-1979), and
appointed a golf course study
committee, which recommended an 18-
hole public course and swimming pool.
In 1995, “The Bridges” 9-hole public
course opened. After consistently
operating at a deficit, the City closed the
course in 2005, and sold the land to
Medtronic. Proceeds from the land sale
have been used to supplement the
City’s General Fund by about $250,000
per year, between 2007 and 2033.
Park Dedication Fees were used to
move the clubhouse to Random Park,
and construct park shelters at Hillview
and Lambert parks.
The City has used a portion of the
proceeds to reconstruct city streets and
supplement its General Fund.
Medtronic’s Mounds View campus
opened in 20076 and focuses on
research & development of cardiac
rhythm medical devices. The campus
includes three office towers, a parking
ramp, and land for expansion.
Employment fluctuates between 3,000
and 3,300 employees and is the
Medtronic’s largest campus. The
campus includes an employee walking
path, which according to Strava Labs
Global Heat Map, is the most used
walking path in Mounds View.
West of the campus are 43-acres of
wetland, flood plain and woods. This
land was donated to the City by Sysco
Foods for parks and open space.
Pending funding, there is an opportunity
to develop a loop trail system. It is
likely that such a trail would primarily
benefit Sysco and Medtronic
employees, and have limited use by
residents because of separation by US
Highway 10. Development of a trail
would be dependent upon donations
from the two businesses.
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Table 2-4: Employment Intensity
LOCATION ACRES DENSITY
Pending map changes
PROTECTING SPECIAL RESOURCES
As required by state statute, a municipality’s comprehensive plan must include
strategies for protection of special resources including solar access, historic
preservation, aggregate resources, and natural resources.
SOLAR ACCESS
Minnesota Statutes require an element for the protection and development
of access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. The purpose of this
legislation is to prevent solar collectors from being shaded by adjacent
structures or vegetation and to ensure the availability of solar access. The City
of Mounds View will whenever possible protect access to direct sunlight for
solar energy systems on principal structures. The City will consider solar
access in the review of site plans and planning decisions.
The Metropolitan Council has calculated the gross and rooftop solar potential
for the City to identify how much electricity could be generated using existing
technology. The gross solar potential and gross solar rooftop potential are
expressed in megawatt hours per year (Mwh/yr) and these estimates are
based on the solar map for each community. Developed areas with low
building heights and open space areas have the highest potential for solar
development within the City. Many of the developed neighborhoods and some
natural areas in Mounds View have low gross solar potential due to existing
tree cover. Solar suitability is mapped in Figure 2-4 and calculated in Table 2-
5: Solar Suitability.
Table 2-5: Solar Suitability
in Mounds View
Megawatt hours per
year (Mwh/yr)
Gross 3,970,368
Rooftop 543,963
Gross Generation 397,036
Rooftop Generation 54,396
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Figure 2-4: Gross Solar Potential
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NATURAL RESOURCES
Vibrant natural amenities help make Mounds View thrive. Preserving and
retaining natural resources for the future is an important value in Mounds View
and across the region. The City is home to numerous parks, lakes, and
wetlands, which provide ecological and recreational benefits to residents. No
new parks are planned but the City will work to protect existing natural areas
for future generations. Mounds View will work with adjacent communities, the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Rice Creek Watershed
District, Ramsey County, Anoka County, and the Metropolitan Council to
protect and enhance natural resources in the area.
Mounds View is a Minnesota Green Step City, Level 1 (2019), and has
formedis considering appointing a Green Step Advisory Committee to pursue
the additional levels.next level.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
There are no historically significant or potential historically significant sites
in Mounds view. Therefore, there is not a need for any special measures to
ensure the protection of historically significant properties. The City will
consider this potential issue during the normal development review process.
AGGREGATE RESOURCES
There are no aggregate sites in Mounds View. Therefore, there is no need
for the City to adopt any special measures to ensure the protection of these
resources. According to historic accounts, much of the “mounds” of Mounds
View Township were mined long ago. Remnants remain within the Arden Hills
Army Training Site (AHATS).
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SECTION REQUIREMENTS
Item Solution Done?
Table with population, households, employment (2020, 2030,
2040) page 1-7 (Background Chapter) Y
Map with community designation page 1-6 (Background Chapter) Y
Overall density expectation for designation page 1-6 (Background Chapter) Y
Verify “community role” in Thrive Y
Existing land use map page 2-6 Y
Existing land use table page 2-5 Y
Future land use map page 2-11 Y
Future land use table Table 2-2 Y
Define each land use category Page 2-7 to 2-10 Y
Description, and minimum and maximum densities for each
category Page 2-7 and 2-9 Y
“Mixed-use” define share of uses and density for residential
portion Written page 2-9 Y
Acknowledge council-approved master plans of parks and rec Not applicable Y
Identify employment locations and give measure of intensity Table 2-6 - pending map edits N
Airport requirements? References transportation chapter Y
Highlight areas that changed category None – noted page 2-10 Y
Identify when redevelopment expected For page 2-12 – pending map edits N
Identify redevelopment density Table 2-7 – pending map edits N
Calculate net developable acres Table 2-8 – pending map edits N
Identify local infrastructure impacts (2020, 2030, 2040) Page 2-7 Y
Acknowledge capability to provide additional services Page 2-7 Y
Match growth to sewer flow N
Consistency with affordable housing need allocation References Housing Chapter Y
Map and identify areas where development expected Figure 2-3 Y
Table with development areas, acreages, density ranges,
residential units (2020, 2030, 2040) Table 2-9 – pending map edits N
Describe goals, intentions, priorities, for natural resources Page 2-18 Y
Protection for historic sites Page 2-18 Y
Solar map and notes Page 2-16 – 2-17 Y
Aggregate resources? Page 2-18 Y
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Chapter 3: Housing
INTRODUCTION
Mounds View is a suburb in the northern Twin Cities metropolitan area. Most
of the community is residential and the community will continue to be
residential in principal land use. A variety of forces affect housing including
demographic, regional, and local trends, the economic climate, the availability
of land, government controls and the real estate market. A key factor in the
City’s ability to provide a livable community has been the development and
maintenance of strong neighborhoods, which consist of a variety of housing
styles and types, ownership and rental options, and range of costs.
The housing element of the Plan reviews the current housing situation and
establishes a plan to meet the city’s future housing needs. In addition, this
element reports on four areas that the Metropolitan Council requires study
including housing goals and policies, analysis of housing supply, anticipating
future housing needs, and outlining programs that the City plans or currently
utilizes to achieve housing goals.
HOUSING GOALS AND POLICIES
The City has developed goals and policies related to housing in order to grow
and adapt to changing conditions. The goals and policies of this chapter are
critical to guide housing that supports the community as it evolves and to
support projected growth. The following are the housing goals and policies for
Mounds View:
Goal 1: Support development and redevelopment which accomplishes 2040
forecasted population growth and the supportive land use designations
identified in this plan.
Goal 2: Maintain the residential character of Mounds View.
• Preserve single-family neighborhoods.
• Reinvest in multi-family properties.
• Redevelop the Mounds View Boulevard corridor.
Goal 3: Support a mix of housing types reflective of the needs and market of
the community.
• Preserve affordable housing while encouraging redevelopment of
multi-family properties, including manufactured home parks, such
that when redeveloped (if publicly subsidized)if publicly subsidized
redevelopment occurs, there is no net-loss of affordable housing
units.
Opinion Survey
It is clear that there is public
opposition to affordable housing,
and apartments.
Many of the concerns may be
attributed to the age of
apartments, many of which were
built in the 1960’s and 1970’s,
have been minimally improved,
and lack modern amenities.
The Comprehensive Plan seeks a
mix of housing types, supporting
existing single-family
neighborhoods, stabilizing the
County Road I corridor, and
manufactured home communities,
as well as redevelopment of the
Mounds View Boulevard Corridor.
Commented [PJ1]: Potentially add “5 Elements to Study” in
Implementation Chapter to maintain affordability of
Manufacture Housing Parks
Commented [EB2R1]: We will need to pull resources for the
“how” for the implementation chapter.
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• Support Home Improvement programs and encourage their use by
residential property owners.
• Coordinate with Manufactured Home communities on ways to
improve their neighborhoods and longevity of private infrastructure.
EXISTING STOCK
Mounds View was predominantly developed in the 1950’s through 1970’s.
One-level homes, split-levels, and rambler homes are typical in this city as they
are in the surrounding cities. Manufactured homes provide a significant
percentage of housing units in the city and located in three Manufactured home
parks. There are also a number of senior housing and multi-family units built
from the late 1960’s and through the previous decade2000’s. The cabins and
farmhouses that were built prior to 1930 and that are still standing are
scattered throughout town. Figure 3-1 shows the time period in which each
house in the city was built.
Figure 3-2 shows the values of owner occupied housing units. The same data
is not available for renter occupied units so this map excludes the values of
apartments and Manufactured homes in Manufactured home parks.
There were 5,332 occupied housing units in Mounds View in 2016. Most
of those units, 3,102 or 58% were single-family homes. Multi-family homes (i.e.
apartments or townhomes) made up 30% of the housing stock. A significant
10% of housing units in Mounds View are Manufactured homes.
Approximately two-thirds of the total housing units were owner occupied. One-
third were renter occupied. A break-down of housing units by type are
calculated in Error! Reference source not found..
Table 3-1: housing unit types NUMBER OF UNITS
Owner occupied 3,600
Renter occupied 1,732
Single-family 3,102
Multi-family 1,669
Manufactured homes 561
Total 5,332
Mounds View Schools
Mounds View ISD 621 serves
northwestern Ramsey County. Mounds
View residents are within the
attendance area of:
Irondale High School - All students
have a personal learning plan, guiding
their choice in classes according to their
goals and progress. The District’s
Pathways to Possibilities allows
students to pursue trades and earn
college credit, including an Associates
degree while at Irondale, along with
internships with about 30 partnering
businesses and organizations.
Edgewood Middle School - The
middle school has a STEAM curriculum.
60% of students participate in music
programs, and 40% in extracurricular
activities. 47% of students are non-
White. The most popular non-English,
non-native languages are Spanish,
Hmong, and Arabic. 47% of students
are eligible for free or reduced-price
lunch.
Pinewood Elementary School -
Family Night is held each Thursday.
Students in grades 4 and 5 can take
band, choir, or orchestra, and Spanish.
49% of students are non-white. 52% of
students are eligible for free or reduced-
price lunch.
Sunnyside Elementary School - 43%
of students are non-white. The most
popular non-English, non-native
languages are Spanish, Tibetan, and
Somali. 45% of students are eligible for
free or reduced-price lunch.
Pike Lake Education Center - This
school serves 519 all-day
kindergarteners, and are provided with
free breakfast. 47% of students are
non-white, 47% are eligible for free or
reduced-price lunch.
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Figure 3-1: Housing Age
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Figure 3-2: Owner Occupied Housing Values
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AFFORDABILITY
Residents across the Twin Cities region experience challenges affording the
costs of housing. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
defines housing as ‘affordable’ if its residents pay no more than 30% of their
gross income on housing and related costs. Housing costs include rent or
mortgage payments, utility bills, HOA fees or other fees associated with living
in a home. There are over twelve-hundred (24%) cost burdened households
in Mounds View who do not meet that threshold.
Households are considered Cost Burdened if their housing costs account
for a high percentage of their income. Cost burdened households are classified
by household size and income as a percent of the area median income (AMI).
Qualifications for affordable housing are dependent on income and household
size, broken down in Table 3-2. The maximum rent by income and household
size is broken down in Table 3-3. The number of cost-burdened households
by income brackets below area median income (AMI) are calculated in Table
3-4.
1 Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, “Income Limits And Maximum Rents; Table K:
Projects Placed in Service on or after 4/1/2018”. Jan 2, 2019.
Table 3-2: Income limits by household size in order to qualify for
affordable housing1
1 2 3 4 5
30% AMI $13,220 $15,100 $16,980 $18,860 $20,380
50% AMI $33,050 $22,650 $25,470 $28,290 $30,570
60% AMI $39,660 $45,300 $50,940 $56,580 $61,140
80% AMI $52,880 $60,400 $67,920 $75,440 $81,520
Table 3-3: Maximum gross rents by bedroom size for affordable
housing (post 1989)
1 2 3 4
30% AMI $531 $636 $735 $735
50% AMI $885 $1,061 $1,226 $1,367
60% AMI $1,062 $1,273 $1,471 $1,641
80% AMI $1,416 $1,698 $1,962 $2,188
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Table 3-4: Cost-Burdened by Income Households
at or below 30% of AMI 532
31% to 50% of AMI 593
51% to 80% of AMI 144
The median home value in Mounds View was $219,100 in 2018 compared
to $208,000 in 2010. Most of the housing units in the City were affordable for
households earning 51% to 80% AMI. A much smaller number were affordable
to those earning a smaller percent AMI. The number of affordable units for
each income bracket below AMI are calculated in Table 3-5.
Table 3-5: Affordable Units by Income Housing Units
at or below 30% AMI 704
31% to 50% AMI 1,467
51% to 80% AMI 2,612
Some housing units in Mounds View are publicly subsidized. A certain
number of those units are supplied specifically for seniors. The number of
publicly subsidized homes is calculated with sub-categories in Table 3-6.
Table 3-6: Subsidized Housing Number of Units
Publicly Subsidized 181
… specifically for Seniors 40
… specifically for People with Disabilities 0
HOUSING PROJECTIONS AND NEEDS
Although Mounds View is largely built-out, it will need to continue to grow
as local and regional demographics evolve. The city will need to accommodate
a rising population including residents of all socioeconomic backgrounds. The
Metropolitan Council requires Mounds View to supply 27 new affordable units
by 2040. The allocation of needed units by income brackets below AMI are
calculated in Table 3-7.
2 “Boulevard” Apartments, constructed in 2019, includes 60-units at or below 60% AMI.
Table 3-7: Housing Allocation by Income Required Units
at or below 30% of AMI 13
31% to 50% of AMI 5
51% to 80% of AMI 9 2
Total Units 27
AMI = Area Median Income
Reinvestment
Many apartment buildings in Mounds
View were built in the 1960’s and
1970’s without indoor parking,
elevators, or other modern amenities,
and are naturally occurring affordable
housing, with rents $0.90 - $1.10 per sq
ft for a two-bedroom unit ($900 - $1,300
per month), as of 2018.
In 2018, BBH Management purchased
the 48-unit Ridgewood Apartments. As
leases expire, BBH has remodeled
each unit, floor to ceiling, investing
about $10,000 per unit, with a goal of
rents of about $1 per sq ft (garage
extra).
Reinvestment in multi-family housing is
critical to maintain these older buildings
and stabilize neighborhoods.
$- $25,000 $50,000 $75,000 $100,000 $125,000 $150,000 $175,000 $200,000 $225,000 $250,000
200020042008201220162020Median Home Value
(Mounds View)
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The Metropolitan Council estimates that there will be an increase of 22100
new households in Mounds View between 2020 and 2040. In order to
accommodate the growth, new homes both single-family and multi-family are
likely to be needed. New multi-family development is likely to occur along the
Mounds View Boulevard corridor on property currently used as single-family
residential and commercial uses.
HOUSING ACTION PLAN
Mounds View intends to work with partners to develop an Action Plan that
focuses on:
1. Homeowner Assistance
2. Preservation of Affordable Housing
3. Development/Redevelopment of New Affordable Housing
Currently (2019), such efforts operate independently, rather than as a
conjoined effort. A conjoined effort will be developed as part of the City’s
Strategic Plan.
HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE
Many of the resources are through Ramsey County, and include loans for
moderate-income to low-income households, and weatherization programs
specific to suburban communities. A list of available resources can be found
on the City of Mounds View website. As of 2019, this list includes programs
facilitated by the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE), including;
• Suburban Ramsey County Energy Conservation Differed Loan
• Mounds View Emergency Repair Deferred Loan
• Mounds View General Home Repair Revolving Loan
• Mounds View Mobile Home Loan
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PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Mounds View includes some small homes on large lots built prior to World War
II. As homeowners move or pass away, developers have purchased,
demolished, and subdivided the properties for new construction, typically
priced between $325,000k and $425,000k. The City will continue to encourage
such redevelopment, which is necessary to provide options, and to remain
competitive with surrounding communities within the School District.
Mounds View is home to three Manufactured Home Parks consisting of 561
homes on a combined 80 acres. These properties are particularly desirable for
redevelopment due to their size, proximity to freeways, service, manufacturing
and high-tech jobs, and are walkable distances to parks and schools. These
manufactured home parks are privately owned and maintained. The City
intends to work with the owners and the Metropolitan Council to monitor private
infrastructure for structural stability (Inflow & Infiltration). Should one or more
of these parks be redeveloped, the City supports preserving the same number
of affordable housing units in its place, or within the same school attendance
boundary.
DEVELOPMENT OF NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The City has preference for new market-rate housing in order to provide a
range of housing options. When warranted, the City will support new affordable
housing projects on a case-by-case basis, preferably mixed with market rate
housing. It has been the City’s experience that mixed affordable/market-rate
developments are difficult to attract to Mounds View because of smaller land
parcels available for redevelopment, meaning smaller projects are more likely
to be developed as all affordable, or all market-rate units with no mixture.
The City will continue to work with its partners to better understand the City’s
place in supporting affordable housing within the larger metro area. Mounds
View is an attractive location because of the school district, proximity to
freeways, and jobs. Redevelopment is likely to occur along the Mounds View
Boulevard and many of those parcels are guided for mixed use and higher
density housing to better support a mix of housing, including affordable units.
See Chapter 1: Land Use.
The city’s location is hindered by the availability and cost of land 3, limited mass
transit access, and public opposition to affordable housing due to the large
amount that already exists in the City. Part of this is public perception of “what
kind of people” live in affordable housing. The City will continue its efforts of
making Mounds View an inclusive and welcoming community.
3 The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) provides competitive tax credits to
qualifying affordable housing projects based on a Qualified Allocation Plan, taking into
account proximity to jobs, transit, high performing school districts, economic and racial
integration. More points tend to be awarded to those areas of higher incomes and less
integration, presenting a challenge for Mounds View which is stable and affordable, not
attracting regional attention for reinvestment, and supporting vacancy along Mounds View
Boulevard.
Boulevard
Affordable Housing costs about the
same to construct as market-rate
housing. New affordable housing is
affordable because of subsidies
provided to the developer/owner,
allowing them to reduce rent. For
example, the Boulevard Apartments
(2019) costs about $230,000 per unit to
build, and will charge rents within 60%
of AMI.
The project received funding from
multiple sources, including; the
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
(IRS Tax Credits), Metropolitan Council
(Livable Communities Grant), Ramsey
County (discounted land sale), and the
City of Mounds View (Tax Increment
Financing). It is these subsidies that
made the project financially feasible,
and would not have been built but for
this assistance.
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HOUSING ELEMENT REQUIREMENTS
Item Solution Done?
A table with the following: n/a Y
• Total number of housing units
Error! Reference source not found. Y
• Units affordable below 30%, 31-50%, 51-80% AMI Table 3-5 Y
• Units owner occupied Error! Reference source not found. Y
• Units rentals Error! Reference source not found. Y
• Number Single family homes Error! Reference source not found. Y
• Number Multi-family homes Error! Reference source not found. Y
• Subsidized: senior, disabilities, other; expiration Table 3-6 Y
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•Heat Source Map,
illustrating popularity of
walking/jogging routes (Stava
Labs, 2019)
Chapter 4: Parks, Trails,
and Community Facilities
INTRODUCTION
This section covers the lands, infrastructure, buildings, and services that public
agencies provide on a public and semipublic basis in the interest of Mounds
View residents. Public facilities and services are vital to the city’s quality of life
and marketability. As Mounds View is a developed city, its public facilities are
generally in place. The focus of this chapter is maintenance and improvement
of existing facilities and services and the community’s future needs.
PARKS, TRAILS, AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES GOALS AND
POLICIES
The City of Mounds View has developed policies related to parks, trails, and
community facilities to ensure their preservation and enhancement. The goals
and policies are as follows:
Goal 1: Recognize that the Mounds View ISD 621 is the most valued
community asset, and coordinate with the district in developing mutually
beneficial facilities and programs.
• Establish agreements with ISD 621 and athletic associations for
shared programing and maintenance of city-school facilities.
• Strengthen relationships between relevant for-profit and non-profit
organizations for their mutual benefitthe benefit of the public in
recreational programming.
Goal 2: Support community health through land uses that improve
opportunities for physical activities, access to healthy food and social services,
housing stability and the environment.
• Support healthy lifestyle programs through continued cooperation
with the YMCA and other programing.
Opinion Survey
28% of respondents use the
Mounds View Community Center,
and 30% use city trails at least
weekly.
There were several comments
comparing Mounds View facilities
to that of Shoreview and New
Brighton, along with suggestions
for minor improvements to specific
parks and trail segments.
The Comprehensive Plan seeks
to maintain and enhance current
park facilities, and explore
partnerships for expansions and
enhancements. (Ramsey County,
YMCA, ISD 621, youth athletic
associations).
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• Support partnerships between the City and community organizations,
and for-profit organizations and local entrepreneurs, for the joint-use
of City facilities.
• Investigate market demands for the Community Center, and consider
re-allocating space and/or expansion to meet the needs of the
community and the adjacent City Hall Park.
• Explore opportunities for studying access to healthy food.
Goal 3: Improve connections between local trails and regional trail systems.
• Complete the City’s trail and sidewalk master plan with connections
to trails/sidewalks in adjacent cities.
Coordinate with Ramsey County and DNR for improvements to the Rice Creek
Water trail and the regional trail system.Goal 4: Conduct inventory and needs
analysis of park facilities to address if parks are addressing the needs of the
immediate neighborhood and the larger community.
• Identify gaps in facilities, and program improvements through the
CIP and annual budget.
• Consider repurposing of under-utilized properties in a manner that
achieves the highest and best use and increases the value (not
limited to monetary) to the community while mitigating impacts on
surrounding neighborhoods.
• Study park dedication fees and how they are handled by other
municipalities.
Goal 5: Create a pollinator friendly corridor along Mounds View Boulevard,
and investigate feasibility along CR-I through coordination with utility
owners/operators, including the City of St. Paul (Board of Water
Commissioners) and Metropolitan Council Environmental Servicescommunity.
• Encourage pollinator friendly practices in private gardens.
• Partner with local schools.
Goal 6: Maintain the City’s storm water infiltration system and coordinate with
RCWD to optimize their efficiencies, and repair or re-purpose inefficient
systems.
Goal 7: Improve major and minor gateway entrances of the city to include
improved signage and attractive landscaping (where space permits).
EXISTING PARKS AND TRAIL NETWORK
Parks and open space areas in Mound View include municipally owned
and operated neighborhood and community parks and special use facilities.
Rice Creek North Regional Trail
Master Plan
The 14-mile Rice Creek Regional Trail
extends from the Chain of Lakes
Regional Park Reserve in Lino Lakes
(5,500 acres), to the Mississippi River
in Fridley. Within Ramsey County, the
trail passes through a wildlife corridor
adjacent to the Arden Hills Army
Training Site, and through Long Lake
Regional Park in New Brighton (217
acres).
Anoka and Ramsey counties are
conducting a trail master plan. The
main activity center will be in and
around Building 189 in Arden Hills.
Within Mounds View, planned
improvements include:
•Trails for hiking, mountain biking,
and cross country skiing, east of
and adjacent to Irondale HS.
•Redevelopment of the parking lot
at Old Hwy 8 to include improved
water trail access, fishing area,
restrooms, increased parking.
•Overflow parking at Edgewood
Middle School.
(Below) Proposed Development (south
section). Mounds View is highlighted
in yellow.
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There are nine neighborhood parks, three community parks, and one special
use park. These publicly owned parcels are highlighted in Figure 4-1.
The City owns a number of properties that do not have a designated use.
Many of these are not publicly accessible, or consist of wetlands and flood
plain. The City intends to consider the land’s highest and best use, which may
be leaving it as open space.
City trails and sidewalks are identified in Figure 4-2. The City plans to
complete a trail segment along Mounds View Boulevard, with connections to
the Rice Creek North Regional Trail (east), and planned trails in Spring Lake
Park (west). The City has added sidewalks as part of its street reconstruction
program. It is the intent that every household be within a ¼ mile of a sidewalk
or trail, and that all busy roads have a sidewalk or trail.
•Heat Source Map,
illustrating popularity of
walking/jogging routes (Stava
Labs, 2019)
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Figure 4-1: Publicly Owned Properties
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Figure 4-2: Bicycle and Pedestrian System
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In addition to City parks, Ramsey County Parks and Trails are included in
the Metropolitan Council’s Regional Park System. Within, and adjacent to
Mounds View, is the Rice Creek North Regional Trail, and water trail, which
includes portions of Anoka and Ramsey counties. The trail cuts through the
extreme southeast corner of Mounds View. Facilities include a pedestrian trail,
water trail (Rice Creek), and parking/portage area.
PLANNED PARKS AND TRAILS
Mounds View is a developed suburb. There are no proposals for new
parks within the city. There are a number of sidewalks, trails, and extensions
proposed to improve options for active transportation. Proposed trails and
sidewalks generally connect segments that are missing to close gaps in the
network. Proposed trails/sidewalks connections are mapped in Figure 4-2.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Mounds View public buildings include City Hall (which includes city
administrative offices and the police department), the Public Works
maintenance facility, the community center, park buildings, and park shelters.
All community facilities are mapped in Figure 4-3.
Mounds View Community Center
and YMCA
The Bel Rae Ballroom was built in
1964, and was remodeled and
expanded to become the Mounds
View Community Center in 1998. The
Center includes a banquet facility with
a 400-person capacity, meeting
rooms, gymnasium, fitness equipment,
teen center, game area, and daycare
center (operates independently).
In 1998, in an effort to save money the
City Council eliminated the Parks
Department and replaced its staff
through an outside management
agreement. The outside manager
would operate the Community Center
and run the City’s park & recreation
programs. The City entered into an
agreement with the YMCA in 1999,
and have renewed agreements every
five-years.
The YMCA administers the
Community Center operations and
recreational programing, and is
overseen by the YMCA Advisory
Board, which includes two City
Councilmembers, Parks, Trails &
Forestry Commissioners, community
members, YMCA staff and City staff.
The Advisory Board provides
•Heat Source Map, illustrating
popularity of walking/jogging routes
(Stava Labs, 2019). The most used
route is on the Medtronic campus.
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PARKS ELEMENT REQUIREMENTS
Item Solution
Describe and map Regional Parks in city Page 4-2, Figure 4-2
Describe and map Fed. & State recreational lands Figure 4-1
Mark regional parkland on maps Figure 4-1
Acknowledge Council-approved park master plan boundaries N/A
Describe and map existing and proposed parks, trails, facilities Figure 4-2
Include CIP for parks and open space facilities
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Chapter 5: Transportation
INTRODUCTION
The roadway system in Mounds View is built-out, though it will still evolve. The
system consists of state and county roads that function as principal and minor
arterials, and County and City roads that function as collector and local streets.
Mounds View Boulevard, also known as County Highway 10, runs diagonally
through the city. The corridor provides quick access to nearby freeways, but many
have seen it function dually as a barrier. The State of Minnesota (MnDOT) turned
the jurisdiction of Mounds View Boulevard to Ramsey County in 2000. While
Mounds View acknowledges the importance of the corridor for moving traffic, the
City has determined that there is an excessive amount of right-of-way being
maintained for the Boulevard. In 2002, the City adopted a design theme to enhance
the image of the Mounds View Boulevard corridor and continues working to
implement it.
Mounds View has developed a comprehensive trailway plan. The City will consider
opportunities to implement the construction and maintenance of trailways. See
Chapter 5: Parks, Trails, and Community Facilities for more information.
Transportation Goals and Policies
The City has developed transportation goals and policies to ensure residents and
visitors can move safety through the city. The goals and policies related to
transportation are as follows:
Goal 1: Support Transit Oriented Development (TOD) through supportive transit
options.
• Expand transit routes through Mounds View, including the city’s northeast
quadrant, where there is a physical gap in service .
• Encourage transit innovation and implementation, including future Bus
Rapid Transit, alternative modes of transit (e.g. autonomous vehicles),
and electric vehicles..
• Work with MTC to invest in permanent Park & Ride facilities.
• Advocate for transit including the preservation of existing routes,
investments in permanent Park & Ride facilities, and support for Transit
Oriented Development.
• Improve permanent mass transit stations, including seating, shelters, and
signage for all ages and abilities.
Goal 2: Complete the remaining 20% of street reconstruction and maintain a long-
term fiscal plan for maintenance and replacement of City infrastructure.
Goal 3: Acknowledge that Balance community and commuting needs as Mounds
View is located along a commuting corridor by enhancing characteristics that
improve the City’s Boulevard.
• Coordinate with Ramsey County access management to balance needs
of travelling public with needs of local residents and property owners.
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• Minimize non-local traffic from cutting through neighborhoods.
• Coordinate with Ramsey County and MnDOT to improve traffic flow on
County and State Roads.
• Improve safety of pedestrian crossings along Mounds View Blvd.
• When considering subdivisions, require additional right-of-way and
realignment of off-set intersections along Mounds View Blvd.
• Include electric vehicle charging stations and improvements to support
innovative modes of transportation in capital improvement projects.
Goal 4: Continue to participate in the planning process for any expansion of the
Anoka County Airport.
• Protect the general airspace for the Anoka County Airport, through
regulation of structure height.
• Notify MnDOT and the FAA of any proposed construction or alteration
that would exceed a height of 200’ above ground level at an imaginary
surface extending upward and outward at a slope of 100:1 from the
nearest point of the nearest runway of a public airport, at least 30 days in
advance of a Public Hearing, or City Council action.
• Oppose expansion of the Anoka County Airport if it creates noise
nuisance or safety related issues for Mounds View residents.
Goal 5: Improve major and minor gateway entrances of the city to include
improved signage and attractive landscaping (where space permits).
ROADWAY SYSTEM
The streets in Mounds View mostly create a regular, rectangular grid system. The
major exception is Mounds View Boulevard as it cuts through the grid northwest to
southeast diagonally from Central Avenue (Highway 65) just outside of Mounds
View to I-35W at the opposite edge of the city. This layout creates many angled
intersections with the Boulevard. The City is not anticipating any major street
expansion projects in the near future, although some street extensions may occur
due to subdivisions and development of existing large lots. Some street and
intersection reconfigurations and traffic calming installations may also be
undertaken to manage traffic. Ramsey County and the City recently completed a
federally funded reconstruction of the intersection of Mounds View Boulevard and
County Road H. The City will continue to pursue funding opportunities to improve
roadway facilities, crossings, and calming measures across the city.
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Functional Classification
Functional classification is a system to establish the hierarchy of streets that collect
and distribute traffic from residential neighborhoods to the metropolitan roadway
system. The Metropolitan Council has established a functional classification
system for the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Classifications of streets in Mounds
View include principal arterials, minor arterials, collector roadways, and local
streets. The functional classifications of roadways in Mounds View and associated
traffic volumes are shown in Figure 5-1.
Functional classification helps to ensure that non-transportation factors, such as
land use and development, are taken into account in planning and design of the
roadway system.
The two major considerations in the classification of roadway networks are access
and mobility. Mobility is of primary importance on arterials and thus limiting access
is a necessity. However, the primary function of a local roadway is access. This in
turn limits mobility. The extent and degree of access control is an important factor
in the function of a roadway facility. The functional classification types are
dependent upon one another in order to provide a complete system of streets and
highways.
Minor Arterials – Mounds View Boulevard, Silver Lake Road: Minor arterial
roadways connect the urban service area to cities and towns inside and outside
the region and generally service medium to short trips. Minor arterials connect
principal arterials, minor arterials, and collectors. The spacing range from ¼ to ¾
of a mile in metro centers to 1 to 2 miles in developing areas. The desired minimum
average speed during peak traffic periods is 20 mph in fully developed and 30 mph
in developing areas. The emphasis for minor arterial roadways is on mobility rather
than on land access. In urban areas, direct land access is generally restricted to
concentrations of commercial/industrial land uses.
• Mounds View Boulevard (A-Minor Reliever): Defined as a road that
provides direct relief for metropolitan highway traffic. 4 lanes + turn lanes.
• Silver Lake Road (A-Minor Expander): Defined as a road that provides
a way to make connections between urban areas outside the I-494/I-694
beltway. 4 lanes.
Principal Arterials - Interstate 35W, State Highway 10: Principal arterial roadways
serve major activity centers, higher traffic volumes, longer trips, and carry a higher
proportion of total urbanized travel on a minimum of mileage. Along these facilities,
the City and other agencies need to limit access to preserve the ability of the
roadway to accommodate the volumes and to maximize safety. The management
criteria require that a 40 mph average speed be achieved during peak traffic
periods. Also, little or no direct land access should be allowed to these roadways.
Grade separated intersections are required for freeways and highly desired for
other principal arterial roadways.
Highway Safety
Minnesota Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) 2014-2019, Minnesota Toward
Zero Deaths (TZD)
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Figure 5-1: Existing and Planned Functional Classifications and Traffic Volumes
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Access Management
Access management is the balancing of two important components in any
transportation system: access and mobility. It is a critical component of a safe and
efficient roadway system. By limiting access points on highways, potential conflicts
may be reduced. Access management is important to balancing automotive
mobility with access to local properties. As discussed above, access is limited on
higher mobility roadways such as Principal Arterials, while local streets provide
increased access and decreased mobility. Standards are listed in Table 5-1.
Table 5-1: Summary of Recommended Street Spacing for Non-IRCs, MnDOT
Access Management Manual
Complete Streets
The City is committed to providing a transportation network that is safe and
supportive of all users, in- or outside of motor vehicles.
As the use of alternative modes of transportation rise locally and regionally, the
City will study the feasibility of allocating more space on the roads for slower
moving traffic with a primary focus on pedestrian comfort and safety.
The City also recognizes that residents’ mode choice is partially dependent on the
type of infrastructure in place. The City will continue to study options for improving
sidewalk, bikeways, and transit facilities as a catalyst for increasing use of
alternative modes of transportation.
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Revisioning Mounds View Boulevard
In past years, a significant portion of traffic has been diverted from Mounds View
Boulevard to State Highway 10, bypassing much of the city. This reconfiguration
brings new opportunities as well as challenges. With much of the traffic diverted
from the area, fewer people are passing by the local businesses each day.
The bypass of automotive traffic also provides the opportunity to create an
attractive destination. Mounds View Boulevard could better function for people
using a range of transportation options, including driving, use of mass transit,
walking, and biking. The City will study the feasibility of reconstructing Mounds
View Boulevard in the coming years. Transportation studies will be completed in
tandem with land use studies, as each greatly effects and is dependent on the
other. See Chapter 2: Land Use.
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Pedestrian and Bicycle System
Mounds View adopted a resolution establishing a comprehensive trailways system
policy in 1992. The goals of this program include:
1. Helping to promote pedestrian and bicycle safety in the city
2. Providing a trailway system that connects recreational opportunities
within the city
3. Provide trail links to Ramsey and Anoka counties and to adjacent cities’
trail systems
In recent years, a link to the Rice Creek North Regional Trail and Rice Creek Chain
of Lake Park Preserve has been completed, providing bike and walking access to
neighboring jurisdictions and the Mississippi River Trail. Anoka and Ramsey
Counties jointly operate the Rice Creek West Regional Trail and the Rice Creek
North Regional Trails. Mounds View lies in the middle of the corridor and provides
a link between the two.
Ramsey County trailway connections that serve Mounds View include a route to
downtown St. Paul through Shoreview on a trailway on County Road I. Mounds
View also has the opportunity to connect with trailways leading to downtown
Minneapolis via Silver Lake Road. The City will continue to study trailway
improvements and extensions. See Chapter 4: Parks, Trails, and Community
Facilities for more.
The City does not provide trailways on every street. Mounds View intends for the
trailway system to provide reasonable accessibility to all areas of the city, making
special provisions to provide access to schools, parks, business areas, and the
City Hall and Community Center area. A map of the existing and proposed bicycle
and pedestrian system can be seen in Figure 5-2.
Trailway priorities established by the City in 1992 include:
Stripe and mark one or both sides of City roads with sufficient width to provide on-
street trails consistent with the trailways plan
1. Pursue grants and funding sources for development of the trailways in
Mounds View
2. Consider adding trailways during street reconstruction and
improvements
The City has nearly completed a program to construct new trailways along both
sides of Mounds View Boulevard, a street which could otherwise be seen as a
barrier to safe biking. The corridor contains several destinations vital to the city,
including Mounds View City Hall, Community Center, Ramsey County public
library, parks, transit facilities, and various strip malls, most of which were designed
primarily for access by car. The new trails along Mounds View Boulevard provide
pedestrian safe access to these facilities as well as provide access to several local
trial segments and regional trail systems. The City will investigate strategies for
integrating mixed-use trails into existing strip malls and other auto-oriented
developments. The City will also study expansions to the system that provide
connections with neighboring cities.
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Figure 5-2: Bicycle and Pedestrian System
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Transit
Metro Transit is the major transit service provider in the Twin Cities area and it
provides transit service in Mounds View. Mounds View is within the Metropolitan
Transit Taxing District, Market Area III. Service options for Market Area III include:
• Primary emphasis on commuter express bus service
• Suburban local routes providing basic coverage
• General public dial-a-ride complements fixed routes in some cases
Figure 5-3 shows the current bus routes serving Mounds View. There are express
routes to downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul, and limited and local bus
service to downtown Minneapolis via Silver Lake Road. In addition to the fixed
route bus service, the Metropolitan Council operates Metro Mobility that provides
door-to-door transportation service for people with disabilities. The Metropolitan
Council provides other services through the Metro Commuter program. The City is
expecting the Metropolitan Council to continue to provide mass transit, Metro
Mobility, and Metro Commuter services in the future.
The City is supportive of higher density and mixed-use development along the
Mounds View Boulevard corridor, see Chapter 2: Land Use. Higher density
development is particularly symbiotic with reliable transit service. As plans move
forward with higher density development along the Corridor, the City will continue
to work with Metro Transit to develop transit service on Mounds View Boulevard.
There is an existing park-and-ride lot located at the County Road H and I-35W
interchange area.
Transit service in the northeast quarter of Mounds View is virtually nonexistent.
The residential areas there, including two manufactured home parks, would benefit
from transit service. As Mounds View works to build a robust and diversified
transportation network, it is important for transit service to be included as a viable
option. Mounds View will work with Metro Transit to enhance transit service in the
City in order to support a multi-modal network and improve access for current and
future residents.
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Figure 5-3: Existing Transit System
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Aviation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Minnesota Department of
Transportation (MnDOT) Aeronautics safety and standards are a major
consideration in the planning, design, maintenance, and operation of air
transportation facilities and services. There are no existing or planned aviation
facilities within Mound View. However, the City has a responsibility to protect
airspace from potential hazards to air navigation including electronic interference.
The City recognizes its responsibility to protect the general airspace around the
airport in Blaine and within City limits.
Federal and state agencies have established safety zones and regulations around
public airports to ensure safety of aircraft operations. Land uses in these zones
must be consistent with FAA and MnDOT Aeronautics rules. Structures that are
200 feet tall or higher may pose a hazard to air navigation. As such, structures are
limited to a maximum height of 200 feet and there can be no interference with
electronic communications, airport lighting, and impairment of visibility. The
construction for any structure or alteration exceeding a height of 200 feet or any
construction or alteration of greater height that an imaginary surface extending
upward at a scale of 100:1 from the nearest point of the nearest runway of a public
airport requires notification to the MnDOT Commissioner and possibly the FAA.
The current FAA Regulations can be found on the FAA website. Part 77 of the
Current FAA Regulations contains guidelines regarding when the FAA shall be
notified of construction or alterations that will affect the local airspace. In the event
that the FAA shall be notified of proposed construction or alterations, one may find
the appropriate form (“Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration” – Form 7460-
1) on the FAA website. The FAA has several regional offices with Minnesota
served by the Great Lakes Regional Office in Des Plaines, Illinois.
There currently are no structures in Mounds View that exceed 200 feet or pose
safety hazards to air navigation. Mounds view is almost fully developed and land
uses are well established in the safety zones. Some infill development of
residential land may occur as property owners subdivide larger lots in the future.
Mounds View has enacted a Wireless Telecommunication Facilities Ordinance
that governs the height of towers among other things. This ordinance limits the
height of towers to 150 feet in an industrial area, subject to certain conditions. As
such, the City is not expecting to have any structure that would be taller than 200
feet near the airport or within its boundaries.
In 2008, the Mounds View City Council passed Resolution 7366, opposing the
expansion of the Anoka County-Blaine Airport runway(s), and opposing any
legislative effort to reclassify the airport as an intermediate status facility.
The City expects to participate in the long-term planning efforts and preparations
of the safety zoning ordinance for the Anoka County-Blaine Airport and to ensure
that airport noise levels to not increase in Mounds View.
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Figure 5-4: Freight Access
Freight
There are a couple nodes of industrial uses that generate freight movement within
Mounds View, each adjacent to city limits.
The first and largest is around the interchange of I-35W and Mounds View
Boulevard (County 10). Multiple industrial facilities with trucking docks are located
in this area. Access is provided via A-Minor and local streets to the Interstate
system and Mounds View Boulevard.
The second use that generates freight movement is along the city’s northern
border. There is a distribution center with direct access to County Rd J, an A-Minor
Expander so freight traffic is not expected on local streets as a result.
There are no rail lines or rail stations in Mounds View. One rail line and spur runs
adjacent to city limits and to a property in Fridley. County Road H2 through Mounds
View is the most direct route between the property and Interstate-35W, creating
freight traffic through Mounds View along County Road H2 as a result.
Figure 5-4 illustrates major access-point and desitnations in Mounds View for
freight traffic. Figure 5-1 maps multi-axle freight traffic on A-Minor and Principal
Arterial roads.
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TRAFFIC ANALYSIS ZONES
The City of Mounds View lies within Traffic Analysis Zones (TAZ) 1692 through
1695, and 1701 through 1707. Potions of zones 1703 and 1695 are also within
adjacent cities. Figure 5-5 shows the alignment of TAZ zones and Mounds View
boundaries. Population, household, and employment forecasts are allocated for
each TAZ zone in Table 5-2.
The City of Mounds View is developed with few vacant parcels. New population
growth in each zone will be the result of residential and mixed-use redevelopment.
The heaviest concentration of redevelopment (i.e. population growth) is guided
along the Mounds View Boulevard corridor, which limits the need for road
improvements on local roads and better supports use of mass transit and
alternative modes of transportation.
TAZ zone 1701 is expected to see the greatest population change in the city with
an 80 person increase. This zone is one of the largest by geographical area and
includes land along Mounds View Boulevard, residential neighborhood, one of the
city’s manufactured home parks, and large industrial parcels. Population growth
here could be a result of mixed-use or high-density residential development along
Mounds View Boulevard, or infill development in the residential neighborhoods or
manufactured home park.
The number of households is also expected to remain steady across all Mounds
View TAZ zones. In one zone near Long Lake Road and County Road H2, the
number of households is expected to drop by 10. In the other zones, the number
of households is expected to increase by anywhere between 10 and 30 between
2020 and 2040. The greatest increase is expected in a small zone between
Mounds View Boulevard and Spring Lake.
Employment numbers are expected to rise nearly across the board, with one major
exception. The zone that is spread between Blaine and the northeast corner of
Mounds View and that includes a Medtronic facility within Mounds View and
industrial uses within Blaine is expected to lose 100 jobs between 2020 and 2040.
Most zones are expected to gain somewhere between 10 and 40 jobs. The zone
south of Mounds View Boulevard at the southeast corner of Mounds View is
expected to gain 300 jobs.
Most growth is expected in TAZ zones adjacent to Mounds View Boulevard.
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Figure 5-5: Traffic Analysis Zones (TAZ)
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Table 5-2: Traffic Analysis Zones (TAZ)
Population : TAZ 2020 2030 2040
1692 1,200 1,200 1,210
1693 1,230 1,230 1,240
1694 2,150 2,130 2,150
1695 0 0 0
1701 2,600 2,640 2,680
1702 1,710 1,720 1,740
1703 520 540 570
1704 470 480 490
1705 470 450 450
1706 1,020 980 970
1707 1,130 1,130 1,140
Households : TAZ 2020 2030 2040
1692 480 490 490
1693 490 500 510
1694 850 870 870
1695 0 0 0
1701 1,080 1,100 1,100
1702 750 770 770
1703 220 250 250
1704 210 210 220
1705 190 190 190
1706 410 410 400
1707 500 500 500
Employment : TAZ 2020 2030 2040
1692 60 60 70
1693 40 40 50
1694 80 80 90
1695 4,660 4,710 4,560
1701 1,610 1,690 1,730
1702 280 340 380
1703 110 140 140
1704 0 0 0
1705 10 10 20
1706 90 100 110
1707 940 1,120 1,260
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PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS
The City of Mounds View will continue to collaborate with neighboring
municipalities, Anoka and Ramsey Counties, and MnDOT to maintain and improve
mobility and access for residents and visitors to the city.
Highlights from the 2018-2024 Capital Improvement Plan are listed below.
2018 – Program Ave from MV Blvd to CR H2
2019 – Bronson Dr from Edgewood to Long Lake and Woodale Dr.
2019 – Water Treatment System Upgrade (bonds in 2020)
2020 – Quincy St from CR H2 to CR I
2020 – MV Blvd / Co. Rd. H2 intersection improvements
2020 – Water Treatment System Upgrade
2021 – Pleasant View Dr/84th Ave
2021 – Spring Lake Road
2021 – Water Treatment System Upgrade
2022 – Bronson from Edgewood to Quincy
2024 – Intersection improvements along MV Blvd (2024 or later)
2026 – Sediment Removal – Silver View Pond (approx. year)
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TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT REQUIREMENTS
Item Solut
TAZ table with population, household, employment growth (2020, 2030, 2040) Table 5
Describe connection between growth and FLU Page 5
Describe placement of density around transit Page 5
Map of functional classification Figure
Information on A-minor’s: -
• Existing and future number of lanes Page 5
• Traffic volumes, inc. heavy commercial Figure
• Map 2040 traffic volumes
• Planned improvements for principal arterials Page 5
• Incorporate MnDOT access management Table 5
Identify transit market area Page 5
• Dail-a-ride service Page 5
• Existing and potential high-frequency transit routes None
• Existing and planned transit stations and transit centers Figure
• Existing and planned park-and-rides and express corridors Figure
• Existing and planned transit advantages None
Describe and map bike facilities (include RBTN), connections to activity centers, physical barriers Page 5
Describe pedestrian needs for Suburban designation Page 5
Airport: Identify policies/ordinances protecting airspace Page 5
Identify freight terminals, nodes, Page 5
Map multi-axle traffic on principal arterial and a-minors Figure
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Chapter 6: Water Resources
INTRODUCTION
This chapter provides information on the City’s Sanitary Sewer, Local Surface
Water Management, and Water Supply Plans. These plans are currently being
updated to meet new Metropolitan Council and watershed district standards. Full
versions of these water resource plans will be included as appendices to the final
comprehensive plan.
Water Resources Goals and Policies
The City of Mounds View recognizes the importance of water resources for human
and ecological services. The following goals and policies address sanitary sewer,
surface water, and water supply.
1. Provide adequate sanitary sewer, water supply, and surface water
management to serve existing and new development or redevelopment.
2. Construct and operate existing and new public facilities to protect the
health, safety, and welfare of residents.
3. Develop a plan consistent with the Metropolitan Council’s Regional
Development Framework.
Policies and Action Steps:
1. Encourage new development or redevelopment that is consistent with the
capacity of the sanitary sewer and water systems.
2. Continue City activities to prevent or eliminate excessive infiltration/inflow
from the sanitary sewer system.
3. Continue City activities and programs to prevent flooding and adverse
impacts from land disturbance, and to manage and preserve the City’s
wetlands, lakes, and groundwater.
4. Continue implementation of the City’s water conservation actions
including a conservation rate structure, system improvements,
educational efforts, conservation ordinances, and enforcement of water
regulations.
SANITARY SEWER
The Metropolitan Council has prepared forecasts for sewer flow to assist
communities in their comprehensive planning efforts. The sewer forecasts for
Mounds View are presented in Table 6-1.
Table 6-1: Sewer Forecasts
2020 2030 2040
Sewered Population 12,300 12,300 12,400
Sewered Households 5,100 5,200 5,200
Sewered Employment 6,800 7,100 7,200
Average Annual Wastewater
Flow (MGD)
1.06 1.03 1.01
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The City of Mounds View is served by two Met Council interceptors, 4-NS-523 and
4-NS-524. Mounds View’s wastewater flow is treated at the Metropolitan Waste
Water Treatment Plant in St. Paul. Several improvements are planned for this
facility through 2040 to provide for additional plant capacity and to meet required
permit standards.
The Met Council has established infiltration/inflow (I/I) goals for all communities
discharging wastewater to the Metropolitan Disposal System. Since excess I/I is a
local concern to Mounds View as well as a regional concern to the Metropolitan
Council, Mounds View will continue to work on reducing I/I in its sanitary sewer.
The City’s goals generally are to identify and prevent I/I from exceeding local and
regional system capacity and causing local backups, and to work to remove I/I from
the system to the greatest extent practicable.
As demonstrated in Table 6-1, the community’s sewer flow is anticipated to
decrease slightly by the year 2040, largely due to water conservation efforts. The
City does not anticipate any capacity issues with the existing sewer system.
SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT
Mounds View is within the Rice Creek Watershed District. The City has updated
its local surface water management plan to reflect the needs of the watershed
district and the Metropolitan Council. A draft plan has been prepared and is
currently (2019) under review by the watershed district and Met Council. A full copy
of the plan will be included in the appendices of this Comprehensive Plan upon
completion.
WATER SUPPLY PLANNING
The City of Mounds View water system includes water supply, treatment,
distribution, and storage to meet the water demands of the utility’s customers. The
utility operates five active groundwater wells to supply water and maintains two
water tanks in the distribution system to sustain water system pressures and
provide water during emergencies.
The City’s water system supply and storage is adequate to meet projected future
water demands. The existing firm water supply capacity exceeds the projected
2040 maximum day demand. The existing water storage capacity exceeds future
average day demand. While no new water system facilities are planned,
maintenance and repair of existing facilities are ongoing. The water treatment
facilities are currently (2019) being evaluated to determine necessary repairs and
improvements to be made over the next five years.
All public water suppliers in Minnesota that operate a public water distribution
system, serve more than 1,000 people, and/or all cities in the seven-county
metropolitan area, must have a Water Supply Plan (WSP) approved by the
Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The City of Mounds View Water Supply
Plan is required by the DNR and Metropolitan Council. The Mounds View WSP
was originally submitted in December 2016 and was updated in January 2019. A
full copy of the plan is included in the appendices of this Comprehensive Plan.
Inflow & Infiltration
One Million Dollars, per year! That is
the cost of treating sewage that the
City of Mounds View pays to the
Metropolitan Council each year to
have our sewer lines connected to
their sanitary sewer treatment system.
I & I, or Inflow and Infiltration
comprises somewhere from 20% to
25% of that bill.
Inflow is waste water going down the
drain. Flushing toilets, showers, sinks,
washing machines, etc. It is not lawn
sprinkling as that goes back into the
ground or down the storm sewer.
Infiltration is seepage into the
underground sewer lines, both the City
collector lines and the lateral line from
the house/business to that collector
line. Cracks occur do to settling, roots,
or construction activity and with our
high water table, ground water or clear
water, seeps into the pipe.
You can HELP, do not let the faucet
run in the sink. Use water saving
appliances and low flow shower
heads. 100% of our lines will be
inspected and re-lined within the next
10 years. A proposed ordinance will
require homeowners to inspect and
repair their lateral line at the point of
sale.
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Chapter 7: Implementation
INTRODUCTION
This Chapter is intended to address the Metropolitan Council’s Checklist of
Minimum Requirements regarding Implementation, unless otherwise
addressed previously in this Plan. This Plan is not intended to sit on a shelf
and collect dust, but to be continuously used as a reference and long-term
guide to implementing short-term goals identified in the City’s Strategic Plan.
This Comprehensive Plan addresses land use, supportive infrastructure, and
related topics. It is not intended to address quality of life, much of which is
outside the scope and boundary of city government services. This is a critical
topic, which the City wishes to address outside of this Plan, in cooperation with
community organizations, many of which are represented in the sidebar of
page 7-2.
The Comprehensive Plan (Plan) will be implemented through the
following:
1. When considering a change in land use (e.g. Zoning Map amendment,
subdivision, conditional use permit, etc.), the City Council and
Planning Commission shall consider if the proposed use is consistent
with the Goals and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
2. When considering annual department goals, Department Heads shall
consider their role in implementing the Goals & Policies of the
Comprehensive Plan, in conjunction with the Strategic Plan.
3. When considering adoption of a three-year Strategic Plan, the City
Council shall consider how it relates to, and implements the Goals &
Policies of this 20-year Comprehensive Plan. This includes the
timeline in which this Comprehensive Plan will be implemented.
4. When considering adoption of a 5-year Financial Plan 1, City Staff and
the City Council shall consider prioritization of expenditures, in
implementing the Goals & Policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
5. When considering studies, inter-agency cooperative efforts, and Joint
Power Authorities (when applicable), City Staff will consider how these
1 The Five Year Financial Plan (aka Capital Improvement Plan, or CIP) is adopted annually, as
required by the City Charter, Chapter 7.05. The Financial Plan includes the replacement of
equipment and vehicles within their expected life-cycle (5 – 25 years). The CIP is adopted
annually in May, and supports annual budget preparation for the coming August/September.
The Five Year Financial Plan is available at www.moundsviewmn.org and through the City’s
Finance Department.
Priorities
The Strategic Plan establishes
policy areas and strategy for the
City to concentrate its efforts. The
2020-2023 Plan identifies the
following Major Themes:
• Financial Stability
• Maintain Good Infrastructure
• Demographics: Diversity &
Outreach
• Employee Recruitment &
Retention
• Business Retention &
Expansion
The Strategic Plan identifies
Goals, allocated funds and
funding gaps, and Staff’s tasks in
implementing the Plan within fiscal
constraints. In preparation of
creating the Strategic Plan, the
City Council discusses numerous
subjects during Council Work
Sessions, such as Development
Priorities (pictured). In this
example, the Council identified
five priority sites (2018):
• Tires N’More/Simon’s Sports
• Mounds View Blvd &
Woodale Dr
• Rydell Auto Outlet
• Mounds View Blvd & Spring
Lake Rd
• Snyders
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actions are impacted by this Comprehensive Plan, in addition to that
of adjacent agency’s comprehesnive plans, to meet common goals.
6. Throughout this Plan, and as stated numerous times in the City’s 2018
Opinion Survey, there is a need to improve the appearnce of the
Mounds View Boulevard corridor, as well as other areas of the City.
The City conducts Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) visits with
each business on a three-year cycle, with the intent of understanding
each business’ future plans and needs, and assisting when applicable,
including programs to assist business owners improve their property.
The City conducts a reactive code enforcement program, relying on
residents to notify the City when a property does not meet their
expecations. When a complaint is inspected, the City not only
inspects that property, but the entire block for code violations. This is
to be fair, particularly when the complaint stems from neighbor
disputes.
7. Ofiical Controls relavent to this Comprehensive Plan include the
following:
• Mounds View City Code, Chapters 600 (Public Health and Safety),
900 (Public Ways), 1000 (Building and Development
Regulations),
• 1100 (Zoning Code), 1200 (Land Subdivisions), and 1300 (Flood
Control Regulations).
• All new buildings designated for human occupancy shall be
connected to the Municipal water system.2
• All buildings which include a toilet or other plumbing facilities, and
which are adjacent to the municipal sanitary sewer system, must
be connected to the system.3 Once connected, septic tanks are
required to be filled.4 There is one known single-family home
which is not connected to the municipal sewer system.
Within nine months of adoption of this Plan, the City shall update its Offiical
Controls (e.g. City Code), such that the Code and this Plan are not in conflict.
It is not the City’s intent that such amendments (e.g. Zoning Map amendments)
create non-conforming land uses, but such conflicts must be considered when
balancing property rights, and Goals & Policies of this Plan.
2 City Code, Section 906.01 (Connection Required; Exceptions). There is one known
residential home that is not connected to municipal sewer.
3 City Code, Section 907.02 (Connection with System Required).
4 City Code, Section 907.04, Subd 3 (Construction Specifications).
CHURCH UPON
THE ROCK
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Mounds View is an affordable community, with strategic access to major
freeways, and is within an outstanding school district. The community
welcomes all people.
Regarding Affordable Housing, the Metropolitan Council has allocated a need
for 27 additional units of affordable housing in Mounds View by 2030.5 The
City will consider subsicizing developemnt projects on a case by case basiss
(e.g. Tax Increment Financing, etc.), depenent upon location, project
intregratiion within the neighborhood, and the City’s fiscal abilities.
The most desireable location for affordable housing is within ¼ mile of both
regular mass-trasit stops (e.g. route 25/825) and grocery stores (Aldi). There
is a one-block corridor that fits this criteria; Long Lake Rd, between Hillview
Rd & Bronson Dr. This block consists of, and is guided for; single-family
residential; thus, transit-dependent affordable housing is not practical in
Mounds View without cooperative change by Metro Transit.
It is the City’s desire for affordable housing to be mixed with market rate
housing, although, in practice, this has not been feasible. The reasons why,
need to be studied further. Mounds View includes a substantial amount of
naturally occuring affordable housing, such as manufactured homes, and
aging apartments built in the 1960’s and 1970’s. It is the City’s desire that
these communities be stabilized, physically (structures) and neighborly
(community). The City does not have the capcity to stablize these
communities alone, and is dependent upon cooperation with property owners,
Ramsey County, ISD 621, community organizations, and private development.
Since the relocation of US Highway 10 in 1999, Mounds View Boulevard
(County Road 10) has experienced many vacant businesses and blight due to
changing traffic patterns, a changing economy, and commercial landlords who
have choosen not to reinvest in their proprerties. The 2018 Community Survey
indicates that Mounds View Boulevard is the #1 priority that residents would
change, and that there is a desire for additional restaurants, grocery stores,
retail, and other businesses. In order to support such businesses, the
community’s income must increase, either through higher incomed families, or
through increased density. In either case, redevelopment involves change,
which is difficlt for established neighborhoods to accept. But change is
necessary to support the Mounds View Boulevard corridor.
Similar to aging apartment buildings, the community includes againg single-
family homes. The City utilizes the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE)
to administer the City’s housing assistance program.6 The program has been
seldomly used, and is adequately funded based on demand. The program is
5 Metropolitan Council, 2021-2030 Allocation of Affordable Housing Need. Allocation of need
includes 13 units for households at or below 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI), 5 units
for households with income 31% - 50% of AMI, and 9 units for households with income 51% -
80% AMI.
6 Emergency Repair Loan, Revolving Loan Program, Manufactured Home Loan, Home Energy
Squad.
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promoted by City Staff through word-of-mouth to homeowners in need (e.g.
during building permit inspections), and through the City’s website.
Final Thoughts
Although this Plan has an end, planning does not. Redevelopment requires
three ingrediants; a willing landowner, a willing developer, and a willing City
Council. When these three align, it is the City’s intent to take advantage of the
opporunity to study and implement this Plan in more detail. Without any one
of those ingrediants, planning is trivial at best. This Plan does not provide all
of the answers, but does provide a path to explore ideas further.
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IMPLEMENTATION ELEMENT REQUIREMENTS
Item Solut
Describe public programs, devices, actions used to implement plan
Describe timeline for implementation of each element
CIP for transportation
CIP for sewers
CIP for parks
CIP for water supply
CIP for open space facilities
Describe sequence of major public investments
Describe official controls, zoning, subdivision, water supply, private sewer
Schedule needed changes to official controls
Include zoning map
Describe zoning categories
Describe where zoning must be updated to follow plan
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, public works services provided in our community are an integral part of our
citizens everyday lives; and
WHEREAS, the support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to the efficient
operation of public works systems and programs such as water, sewers, streets and
highways, public buildings, and solid waste collection; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety, and comfort of this community greatly depends on these
facilities and services; and
WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their planning,
design, and construction is vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill of public works
officials; and
WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who staff public works
departments is materially influenced by the people’s attitude and understanding of the
importance of the work they perform,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Carol A. Mueller, Mayor of the City of Mounds View, do hereby
proclaim the week of May 19-25, 2019 as
“NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK”
in The City of Mounds View, and I call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint
themselves with the issues involved in providing our public works and to recognize the
contributions in which public works officials make every day to our health, safety, comfort,
and quality of life.
Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Mounds View, this 13th day of May, 2019.
Carol A. Mueller, Mayor
(SEAL)
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Proclamation
TO RECOGNIZE NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2019 AND TO HONOR THE
SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF THOSE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY WHILE PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITIES
AND SAFEGUARDING OUR DEMOCRACY
WHEREAS, there are over 900,000 law enforcement officers serving in communities across the United
States, including the dedicated members of the MOUNDS VIEW POLICE DEPARTMENT;
WHEREAS, there have been 60,211 assaults against law enforcement officers in 2017, resulting in
approximately 17,476 injuries;
WHEREAS, since the first recorded death in 1786, over 21,000 law enforcement officers in the United States
have made the ultimate sacrifice and been killed in the line of duty;
WHEREAS, the names of these dedicated public servants are engraved on the walls of the National Law
Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.;
WHEREAS, 371 names of fallen heroes are being added to the National Law Enforcement Officers
Memorial this spring, including 158 officers killed in 2018 and 213 officers killed in previous years;
WHEREAS, the service and sacrifice of all officers killed in the line of duty will be honored during the
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund’s 31st Annual Candlelight Vigil, on the evening of May 13,
2019;
WHEREAS, the service and sacrifice of all officers killed in the line of duty will be honored during the
MINNESOTA LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION’S Annual Candlelight Vigil, on the
evening of May 15, 2019;
WHEREAS, the Candlelight Vigil is part of National Police Week, which takes place this year from May 12-
18;
WHEREAS, May 15 is designated as Peace Officers Memorial Day, in honor of all fallen officers and their
families;
WHEREAS, the service and sacrifice of RAMSEY COUNTY SUBURBAN LAW ENFORCEMENT
officers killed in the line of duty will be honored during the SUBURBAN RAMSEY COUNTY LAW
ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL CEREMONY, on May 16, 2019;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL formally designates May
12-18, 2019, as Police Week in THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW, and publicly salutes the service of law
enforcement officers in our community and in communities across the nation.
Given under my hand and seal of the City of Mounds View this 13th day of May, 2019.
______________________________________________________
Carol A. Mueller, Mayor (SEAL)
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
Item No: 08A
Meeting Date: May 13, 2019
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 No. 9107 to Consider a Residential
Kennel License for Solomon Tilleskjor, 7534 Greenfield Avenue
Introduction:
Ordinance 890 requires that a public hearing be held for all dog kennel license applications and
that notices be sent to residents within 500 feet of the property in question. Solomon Tilleskjor,
7534 Greenfield Avenue, has applied for a residential dog kennel license.
Discussion:
Solomon Tilleskjor owns the home located at 7534 Greenfield Avenue. Currently, Mr. Tilleskjor
has three dogs. Diesel is a Lab/German Shepard Mix, Rem is a German Short Hair, and Bolt is
a Husky. The dogs are family pets and will not be used for breeding. All of the dogs are current
on their rabies vaccinations and each has a Mounds View Dog License. Mr. Tilleskjor indicates
that there is not an outside kennel on the property.
As required, the City has published notice of this meeting in the New Brighton-Mounds View
Bulletin and has sent a notice to property owners within five hundred feet (500’) of the subject
property at least ten (10) days before this public hearing.
Kennel licenses expire each year on June 30, 2019. However, staff is recommending that this
first kennel license expire June 30, 2020.
According to the Mounds View Police Department, there are no animal complaints on file for this
address within the past year.
Solomon has been asked to be present at this meeting to answer any questions.
Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: Our ordinance and this application are consistent with the
Vision Statement – “Welcoming and desirable destination to all ages and cultures…and a place
where residents can live, work and play.
Financial Impact: None.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends opening the public hearing for public comment, and approving Resolution No.
9107.
Respectfully submitted,
_______________________
Nyle Zikmund
City Administrator
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
RESOLUTION NO. 9107
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A RESIDENTIAL DOG KENNEL LICENSE
FOR SOLOMON TILLESKJOR, 7534 GREENFIELD AVENUE
WHEREAS, Solomon Tilleskjor, 7634 Greenfield Avenue, has applied for a
Residential Kennel License; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Tilleskjor currently has three dogs which requires a residential
kennel license; and
WHEREAS, the dogs owned by Mr. Tilleskjor are currently licensed with the City
and have received their rabies vaccinations;
WHEREAS, the appropriate paperwork and fees have been submitted to the City;
and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Ordinance 890, the City sent public hearing
notices to Ramsey County registered property owners that are within five hundred feet
(500’) of 7534 Greenfield Avenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does
hereby approve a residential dog kennel license for Solomon Tilleskjor for up to three
dogs for the property located at 7534 Greenfield Avenue;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this license will expire on June 30, 2020.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this license is contingent on all dogs keeping
current on their City dog licenses and rabies vaccinations.
Adopted this 13th day of May, 2019.
__________________________________
Carol A. Mueller, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator
(Seal)
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
Item No: ___08B
Meeting Date: May 13, 2019
Type of Business: Council Business
City Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Jon Sevald, Community Development Director
Item Title/Subject: PUBLIC HEARING: First Reading of Ordinance 956,
Amending the Zoning Map for 8482, 8484, and 8486 Long
Lake Road
Introduction
Staff is requesting an Amendment to the Zoning Map to correct an error. The affected
properties include a twin-home and a single-family home. The twin-home was rezoned from R-
1 to R-2 in 1982. During the City’s updating of the Zoning Map, the neighboring single-family
home was rezoned instead.
Discussion
In December 2018, 8486 Long Lake Road (west half of twin-home) was sold. As part of the
process, a real estate appraiser contacted the City to confirm zoning, at which time Staff noticed
that the twin-home was erroneously zoned R-1, and that the adjacent single-family home (8482
Long Lake Road) was zoned R-2 (zoning was flip-flopped). It is Staff’s guess that this error
occurred in the early 1990’s when the City converted hand drawn zoning maps into computer
generated maps.
Analysis
Timeline:
1982: Ordinance 325 is adopted, rezoning unplatted land from R-1 to R-2.
1984: 8495 Red Oak Dr is subdivided into two lots; Parcel A and B (Resolution 1511).
Parcel B is that area rezoned R-2. Parcel B is then subdivided for a zero-lot line
twin home (Resolution 1803). A twin-home is built.
19XX: City Staff convert hand drawn maps into computer generated maps.
1995: Zoning Map shows 2716/2720 County Road J as R-1, and 2708 County Road J
as R-2. 2708 County Road J is a single-family home, built in 1941.
2002: County Road J is realigned. 2716/2720 County Road J (twin-home) is re-
addressed as 8484/8486 Long Lake Road, and 2708 County Road J is re-
addressed as 8482 Long Lake Road.
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Within the R-1 District, Single-Family homes are a permitted use. Within the R-2 District, Both
Single-Family, and Two-Family homes are a permitted use. This means that the twin home at
8484/8486 Long Lake Road is a non-conforming use. As such, the twin-home can be repaired
or replaced, but cannot be expanded. In 2017, the twin-home was struck by lighting, requiring
extensive repairs.
By rezoning 8482 Long Lake Road from R-2 to R-1, the single-family home cannot be converted
into a two-family home. This home was built in 1941. It is not known if its owner has any intent
of converting the home.
The owner of 8486 Long Lake Rd (west half of Twin-Home) contacted Staff for clarification of
the proposed re-zoning, and had no objections.
Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal:
N/A
Financial Impact:
N/A
Summary
During a mapping update, the City unintentionally changed the zoning of three properties. Staff
is requesting an amendment to the Zoning Map to correct this error.
A Public Hearing Notice was mailed to all property owners within 350’ of the subject properties,
and published in the Sun Focus on May 3, 2019.
Planning Commission Recommendation
At the April 17, 2019 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission recommended approval of
the rezoning on a 3-2 vote (Resolution 1095-19).
Commissioners were concerned that both the Zoning Map and the proposed rezoning conflict
with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map, and the DRAFT 2040
Comprehensive Plan, both of which guide the twin-home for Single-Family Detached
Residential. The intent of the Comprehensive Plan is that should the twin-home be destroyed,
that single-family detached homes take its place, as this is the character of the neighborhood.
Minnesota Statutes provides protection (with exceptions 1) for non-conforming structures.
1 MN Statute §462, Subd 1e (Nonconformities). Exceptions: (1) [if] “the nonconformity or occupancy is
discontinued for a period of more than one year; or. (2) any nonconforming use is destroyed by fire or other peril
to the extent of greater than 50 percent of its estimated market value, as indicated in the records of the county
assessor at the time of damage, and no building permit has been applied for within 180 days of when the
property is damaged. In this case, a municipality may impose reasonable conditions upon a zoning or building
permit in order to mitigate any newly created impact on adjacent property or water body”….
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Should the twin-home be destroyed, it could be rebuilt where-is if a building permit is applied for
within six months of the event, no matter the zoning district.
Staff Recommendation
Staff Recommends that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing, and First Reading of
Ordinance 956, Amending the Zoning Map for 8482, 8484, and 8486 Long Lake Road.
If the Council would like to include an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to guide the twin-
home for Single-Family Attached Residential (instead of the current Single-Family Detached
Residential), Staff recommends that this be incorporated into the DRAFT 2040 Comprehensive
Plan.
A Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 956 is scheduled for the May 28, 2019 Council
meeting. A four-fifths vote is required to amend the Zoning Code and Zoning Map.
Respectfully submitted,
_____________________
Jon Sevald, AICP
Community Development Director
Attachments
1. Zoning Map
2. Photos
3. Ordinance 325
4. Ordinance 956
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Photo
8482 Long Lake Road (left), 8484/8486 Long Lake Road (right) (Photo April 11, 2019)
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE No. 956
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP, REZONING 8482 LONG LAKE
ROAD FROM R-2 SINGLE & TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO R-1 SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, AND REZONING 8484 LONG LAKE ROAD AND 8486
LONG LAKE ROAD FROM R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO R-2 SINGLE &
TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
SECTION 1. The Official Zoning Map was established on May 1, 1980 in the Mounds View
City Code, Chapter 1105.02, and may be amended by the City Council from time to time. The
City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends the following properties:
Address PID Legal Description Current
Zoning
Proposed
Zoning
8482 Long Lake
Road
06-30-23-12-0039 THAT PART OF LOT 2 BLK 1 OF
KATHLEEN BERG ADD LYING W OF
WL OF LOT 1 BLK 1 OF SD ADD
EXTENDED S TO SL OF SD LOT 2 &
EX S 3198 FT; THE E 90 FT OF W 882
FT OF NE 1/4 (SUBJ TO RD &
ESMTS) IN SEC 6 TN 30 RN 23
R-2 R-1
8484 Long Lake
Road
06-30-23-12-0118 The east 60 feet of that part of the NE
¼ of section 6, T. 30 R. 23, Ramsey
County, Mn. Described as follows:
Beginning at a point528.00 feet east of
the west line and 201.74 feet south of
the north line of the NE ¼, of said
Section 6; thence east and parallel with
h south line of said NE 1/4 , a distance
of 264.00 feet; thence north and
parallel with the west line of said NE ¼,
a distance of 192.82 feet, more or less,
to the north line of said SE ¼; thence
west, along said north line to a point
being a distance of 528.00 feet east of
the Northwest corner of said NE ¼;
thence south, to the point of beginning.
Reserving and subject to an easement
for road purposes over the north 33.00
feet thereof. Also reserving and
subject to an easement for drainage
purposes over the south 15.00 feet
thereof.
R-1 R-2
8486 Long Lake
Road
06-30-23-12-0119 The west 60 feet of the east 120.00
feet of that part of the NE ¼ of the
Section 6, T. 30, R. 23, Ramsey
County, Mn. Described as follows:
R-1 R-2
Ordinance 956
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Beginning at a point 528.00 feet east of
the west line and 201.74 feet south of
the north line of the NE ¼ of said
Section 6; thence east and parallel with
the south line of said NE ¼, a distance
of 264.00 feet; thence north and
parallel with the west line of said NE ¼,
a distance of 192.82 feet, more or less,
to the north line of said NE ¼; thence
west along said north line to a point
being a distance of 528.00 feet east of
the Northwest corner of said NE ¼;
thence south, to the point of beginning.
Reserving and subject to an easement
for road purposes over the north 33.00
feet thereof. Also reserving and
subject to an easement for drainage
purposes over the south 15.00 feet
thereof.
SECTION 2. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, City Staff shall have
the following summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance.
On May 28, 2019, the City Council adopted Ordinance 956, amending the Official
Zoning Map for property located at 8482 Long Lake Road to be rezoned from R-2 Single
& Two Family Residential to R-1 Single-Family Residential, and for properties at 8484
and 8486 Long Lake Road to be rezoned from R-1 Single-Family Residential to R-2
Single & Two-Family Residential. The purpose of the Zoning Map amendment is to
correct a mapping error.
A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular business hours
at Mounds View City Hall and is available online at the City’s website, located at
www.moundsviewmn.org.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be inforce 30 days from and after its
passage and publication, in accordance with Section 3.09 of the City Charter.
Introduction and First Reading by the Mounds View City Council on May 13, 2019.
Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on May 28, 2019.
Publication Date: June 7, 2019
Carol A. Mueller, Mayor
Attest:
Nyle Zikmund
(SEAL) City Administrator
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Meeting Date: May 13, 2019
Type of Business: Council Business
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Jon Sevald, Community Development Director
Item Title/Subject: PUBIC HEARING: Resolution 9108, Approving Revocation of a
Conditional Use Permit for C & N Group, LLC (dba Tires N’More),
2832 Mounds View Boulevard
Introduction:
The City has taken numerous enforcement action against Tires N’More, located at 2832
Mounds View Boulevard. The property has a history of violations pertaining to non-permitted
land use (warehouse), outside storage (inoperable vehicles, semi-trailers, tires), and Fire Code
violations. The City’s enforcement actions have had limited results, leading to the option of
revoking a Conditional Use Permit for Minor Auto Repair 1. Since discussions began, the
property has come under new management, and most violations have been corrected.
Discussion:
The property is zoned B-3 Highway Business, and guided for Mixed Use in the Comprehensive
Plan. Naoufel Soussi, representing Tires N’More, received a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for
a “Tire and Minor Auto Repair Store” in 2012 (Resolution 7984). To the City’s knowledge, the
building had only been used for the warehousing of tires. “Warehouse” is not a permitted use in
the B-3 district.
With cause, the City Council may revoke the CUP. In this case, the property cannot be used for
“Tire and Minor Auto Repair” [emphases added]. It can be used for “limited retail uses which
have, as the principle use, sales with warehousing or display secondary to that use.”
Tires N’More is one of several auto related businesses operated by the Soussi family, and has
been used to warehouse tires. The primary concerns the City has relates to improper storage of
tires inside and outside of the building, and exterior storage of semi-trailers 2 and inoperable
vehicles. The excessive amount of tires (800 tires in trailers) creates very hazardous
conditions, should a fire occur.
During the April 17, 2019 Planning Commission meeting, the property manager, Sami Soussi,
stated that they have no intent of installing tires or doing minor auto repair, and are not opposed
to the CUP being revoked. Their intent is to operate a tire store.
1 Mounds View City Code, Section 1102.02, Subd 6 (Definitions): Automobile Repair; Minor: Minor repairs,
including body and fender work, minor painting and upholstering service, replacement of parts and engine
service to passenger vehicles and trucks not exceeding a one (1) ton chassis design.
2 Mounds View City Code, Section 1114.03 (B-3 district) allows all permitted accessory uses, as allowed in the B-2
district, which refers the same to permitted accessory uses as allowed in the B-1 district. Section 1112.03, Subd 2
(Accessory Uses in B-1 District); “Off-street parking as regulated by Chapter 1121 of this Title but not including
semi-trailer trucks”. Staff interprets this as off-street parking of semi-trailer trucks is prohibited in the B-1, B-2,
and B-3 districts, unless for deliveries.
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Staff inspected the property on May 6th, finding that most violations have been resolved, with the
exception of a few inoperable vehicles on the property. The tire store has posted hours,
Monday thru Saturday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM and has one employee.
Since the property is not used for Minor Auto Repair (e.g. installing tires), revoking the CUP has
no effect on the current use as a tire store. If revoked, and the current or future owner wishes to
conduct Minor Auto Repair, a new CUP can be applied for.
Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal:
Continue enforcement & responsiveness to drug problem, traffic, code violations, & petty crimes
& support 2nd K-9 unit.
Financial Impact:
Enforcement on this property has consumed a significant amount of Staff time and legal costs.
Summary:
In 2012, Tires N’More received a Conditional Use Permit for Tire and Minor Auto Repair. Until
recently, the property had significant violations of the Fire Code and Zoning Code. CUP’s may
be revoked by the City Council, with Findings. In this case, Findings include the owner’s failure
to operate the business such that it (Tire and Minor Auto Repair) provide a service and benefit
to the community.
Staff’s intent of the Council in considering revocation of the CUP is to establish a person
responsible for managing the property, and for that person to hear from the Planning
Commission and the City Council of their concerns. The intent is not to force Tires N’More out
of business, but for it to become a viable business serving the community.
Planning Commission Recommendation
At the April 17, 2019 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission recommended approval of
the Revocation of the CUP (Resolution 1096-19). Commissioners had concerns about the code
violations, the inability of the owners to open a retail store at this location, and the fact that the
CUP was not in use.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the CUP be voluntarily revoked with the owner’s consent, or that the
CUP be revoked with Findings.
The Council is requested to conduct a Public Hearing, and consider the following options:
1. Request that the property owner, C & N Group, LLC (Naoufel Soussi, registered
Manager), consent to the revocation of the CUP. If this action is taken, a Resolution will
be prepared for Council action at a later date. It is Staff’s understanding that Naoufel
Soussi does not reside in the U.S.
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2. Approve Resolution 9108, Revoking the CUP for Tire and Minor Auto Repair, with
Findings.
3. Table action for an undefined period. If the operations manager, Sami Soussi, fails to
comply with City Codes, the Council can reconsider action on the Revocation.
Respectfully submitted,
Jon Sevald, AICP
Community Development Director
ATTACHMENTS
1. Aerial Map
2. Site Photos
3. Tires N’More Timeline
4. Resolution 7984 (2012 CUP)
5. Resolution 9108 (2019 CUP Revocation)
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Aerial Map
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Site Photos
Tires N'More (photo Mar 27, 2019)
Tires N'More. Interior window signs removed (photo taken May 6, 2019)
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Posted hours. Upon Saturday inspections, the store was not open (photo Mar 27, 2019).
Posted Hours. Upon inspection, store was open (May 6, 2019)
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Rear of Tires N'More. Semi-trailers used to store tires. The semi-trailer at right has its landing gear sunken into the pavement
due to weight, and is not movable as-is. (photo Apr 9, 2019).
Rear of Tires N'More. Semi-trailers have been removed. Exterior storage of tires and inoperable vehicles still in violation.
(photo taken May 6, 2019).
Tires N’More Timeline
Tires N’ More Code Enforcement Timeline
Authored by Mounds View Housing/Code/Fire Inspector, Jacob Martin.
08/01/2017 – 1st Notice of Violation for case #CE17-4 was mailed on this date for inoperable vehicles.
08/14/2017 – 2nd Notice of Violation for case #CE17-4 was mailed on this date for inoperable vehicles.
08/29/2017 – 3rd Notice of Violation for case #CE17-4 was mailed on this date for inoperable vehicles.
09/13/2017 – Final Warning Letter for case #CE17-4 was mailed on this date for inoperable vehicles.
11/02/2017 – I received an email from the Mounds View Community Development Supervisor/City
Planner Jon Sevald and he stated that the property is zoned as a B-3 Highway Business and is being used
as a warehouse which is a violation of the Mounds View Municipal Code, Section 1114.02 (Permitted
Uses).
11/03/2017 – I was forwarded an email from the Mounds View Fire Marshal Mike Mattson that was
from Tires – N – More where they stated the property was being used as a warehouse. At this time I
pursued the violation for operating a warehouse in a B-3 Highway Business.
11/06/2017 – I sent a Formal Letter to Haythem Soussi, who is the property manager in question, and it
stated the corrections to be made to bring the property into compliance with the Mounds View
Municipal Code. The due date for a response to the letter sent was 11/20/2017. During this time the
Mounds View Fire Marshal was trying to conduct re-inspections at this property.
11/10/2017 – MV Police investigated a suspicious vehicle on this date due to a complaint from an
employee at CVS. Refer to MV Police Report #MVPTL17010579.
01/05/2018 – I set up a meeting with the Mounds View City Administrator Nyle Zikmund, Mounds View
Police Chief Nate Harder, Mounds View Community Development Supervisor/City Planner Jon Sevald,
Mounds View Fire Marshal Mike Mattson and myself to discuss moving forward with Tires – N – More.
We came to the conclusion to allow the completion of the fire inspections before further enforcement
of the violation for operating a warehouse. Fire Inspection was set for 01/15/2018 at 10:00am.
01/15/2018 – Mounds View Fire Marshal Mike Mattson and myself were present for the re-inspection
on this date and time but no one from the property was present to allow us entry into the property. I did
receive a voicemail from the property manager later in the day.
01/20/2018 – MV Police investigated a report of a large accumulation of tires stacked in the rear of the
business. Refer to MV Police Report #MVPTL18000509.
01/26/2018 – Summary Abatement Notice for case #CE18-11 was sent for the removal of the large
accumulation of tires in the rear of the property. Due to the history of non-compliance at the property
this notice was immediately issued.
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02/07/2018 – The City Contractor was hired on this date to abate the large accumulations of tires in the
rear of this property. During the clean-up, the property owner’s brother, Haythem Soussi arrived at the
property and stated they would remove the rest of the tires that were remaining. They did remove the
remaining tires from the rear of the building.
03/29/2018 – MV Police investigated a RV parked behind the building on this property with potential
people living in the RV. Refer to MV Police Report #MVPTL18002452. The vehicle in question was
removed from the property.
03/07/2018 – On this date I resent a Formal Letter explaining to the property owner what actions
needed to take place to come into compliance with the City of Mounds View. The due date for the
response was 03/22/2018.
03/30/2018 – I received an email from the property manager Haythem Soussi that stated what steps
would be taken to bring the property into compliance. I forwarded the message onto the Mounds View
Community Development Supervisor/City Planner Jon Sevald to respond. Email thread is attached.
04/02/2018 – An agreement came about between the property manager and our department that we
would give them until 06/01/2018 to have the building operating as a business and not a warehouse.
Other conditions associated with this were to allow myself access to the building to check for progress
on reopening which I conducted on 04/26/2018. Also to complete all fire inspections and violations
related to the inspections, which are still ongoing.
06/08/2018 – I emailed the Mounds View Fire Marshal Mike Mattson and asked for any update on the
fire inspections. He stated they still had open violations and missed due dates that he set. At this point
the Community Development Supervisor/City Planner stated for me to pursue a Ramsey County Court
Citation for violation of Mounds View Municipal Code 1114.02 (Permitted Uses).
06/20/2018 – A case was opened by the MV Police Department for the business being operated as a
warehouse in a zoned B-3 Highway Business. Refer to MV Police Report #MVPTL18005075.
06/22/2018 – 1st Notice of Violation for case #CE18-199 was mailed on this date for long grass and
weeds around the property.
06/25/2018 – Case CE#18-199 was abated on this date.
07/06/2018 – 1st Notice of Violation for case #CE18-217 was mailed on this date for trash and debris
throughout the grounds of the property.
07/06/2018 – 1st Notice of Violation for case #CE18-216 was mailed on this date for long grass and
weeds and outside tire storage.
07/06/2018 – 1st Notice of Violation for case #CE18-218 was mailed on this date for multiple inoperable
vehicles.
07/13/2018 – Summary Abatement Notice mailed on this date for case #CE18-216.
07/13/2018 – 2nd Notice of Violation for case #CE18-218 was mailed on this date.
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07/18/2018 – Haythem Soussi contacted Community Development Supervisor/City Planner Jon Sevald,
stating that Soussi did not think he is the right person to take to court, and that the building is in his
Brother’s and Mother’s name; that there are small things to take care of and should not be brought to
court. Soussi will call SBM to see if the fire inspection is fine, and that the store would be open
Saturdays 9:00 – 3:00. He is trying to be compliant.
07/23/2018 – Case #CE18-217, #CE18-216 and #CE18-218 were abated on this date.
07/23/2018 – Haythem Soussi emailed Fire Marshal Mike Mattson, Cc’ing myself and Jon Sevald,
regarding a fire inspection. Soussi states that the property owner is C&N Properties, not himself, and
that he is “willing to do my part to make sure that this building stays compliant as long as I’m not held
responsible for trying to help!” Soussi requests that the summons be removed, and that he talk with
Fire Marshal Mattson prior to a final fire inspection to go over a few things before a walk-thru
inspection.
08/22/2018 – 1st Notice of Violation for case #CE18-338 was mailed on this date.
08/28/2018 – Case CE18-338 was abated on this date.
10/29/2018 – 1st Notice of Violation for case #CE18-432 was mailed on this date.
10/30/2018 – MV Police investigated multiple vehicles stored on this property. Refer to MV Police
Report #MVPTL18009252.
11/13/2018 – 2nd Notice of Violation for case #CE18-432 was mailed on this date.
12/03/2018 – 1st Notice of Violation for case #CE18-445 was mailed on this date for trash/debris and
failure to maintain plowing the parking lot.
12/03/2018 – 3rd Notice of Violation for case #CE18-432 was mailed on this date.
12/17/2018 – Summary Abatement Notice was mailed on this date for case #CE18-445.
01/02/2019 – Case #CE18-445 was abated on this date.
01/03/2019 – A Formal Letter and Administrative Offense #19-003 in the amount of $150.00 was issued
and mailed on this date for case CE18-432.
02/13/2019 – A Formal Letter and Administrative Offense #19-005 in the amount of $300.00 was issued
and mailed on this date for case RD2019-00001(Formerly case #CE18-432 from the prior code
enforcement module ComCate)
02/21/2019 – Received returned mail for the Formal Letter (Case #RD2019-00001) and Administrative
Offense (19-005) that was previously mailed on 02/13/2019.
03/15/2019 – A Formal Letter and Administrative Offense #19-008 in the amount of $450.00 was issued
and mailed on this date for case RD2019-00001.
03/22/2019 – Annual Fire Occupancy inspection was conducted on this day. I met with Sami Soussi
during this inspection.
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05/06/2019 – Conducted a re-inspection on this date and progress was made on the Fire Violations.
Violations still to be completed are the annual inspections and testing of the FACP, fire suppression
system and fire extinguishers. I met with the new employee, Edgar, during this re-inspection.
From:haythem soussi
To:Jon Sevald
Subject:Re: 2832 county Hywy 10 Moundsview
Date:Friday, March 30, 2018 7:32:52 PM
We will not service Tires then. We will just sell auto accessories. We need to stock tires to sell
them not sure what you mean by can’t warehouse tires. It’s inventory.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 30, 2018, at 11:53 AM, Jon Sevald <jon.sevald@moundsviewmn.org> wrote:
Haythem,
Until the property is being operated as a retail use (Auto Accessory Store), it cannot be
used for warehousing/storage.
If servicing tires, this is “auto repair”, which requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
Please clarify if this is the case.
Thanks,
Jon Sevald
From: haythem soussi [mailto:hsoussi2001@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2018 9:54 AM
To: Jon Sevald <jon.sevald@moundsviewmn.org>
Subject: Re: 2832 county Hywy 10 Moundsview
Jon,
It will take time & effort to hire another manager to run the business. We’ve
already started this process & hopefully it will be sooner but we need 2 months to
slowly get back to a normal retail function. Staffing is our biggest problem right
now. Our plan is to start opening on Saturdays in a few weeks. You will notice
progress by end of the month & maybe expand hours & days as staff & time
allow. I’ve been there every day cleaning up for the past month. To comply with
fire inspector. There are already tires up front on display. Just need warm bodies
for work.
We will be selling & servicing tires.
Hope this answers your questions.
Thanks,
Haythem
On Mar 30, 2018, at 9:28 AM, Jon Sevald <jon.sevald@moundsviewmn.org>
wrote:
Haythem,
We need more information before the City will postpone any
enforcement action on the property.
1. Why wait to open the store by June 1st, if you will display items for sale
within a few weeks?
2. What days/hours will the store be open?
3. What will you be selling or servicing?
Thanks,
Jon Sevald
City Planner/Supervisor
From: haythem soussi [mailto:hsoussi2001@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2018 9:12 AM
To: Jacob Martin <jacob.martin@moundsviewmn.org>
Subject: 2832 county Hywy 10 Moundsview
March 30th 2018
Tires N’ More
2832 County Hywy 10
Moundsview, Mn. 55112
To whom it may concern,
This letter is to inform all necessary parties of our future intended use
and compliance of the address listed above.
1. We intend to hire staff member to open store by June 1st 2018
2. We will post business hours on premise & “open” sign in a few
weeks.
3. We will display items for sale in show room in a few weeks.
4. Comply & cooperate with all city ordinances & officials
including fire inspector, to keep premise & business safe and
clean.
Thank You for your current & future understanding and cooperation.
Regards,
C&N GROUP
Sent from my iPhone
RESOLUTION 9108
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REVOCATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A TIRE AND MINOR AUTO REPAIR STORE AT
2832 MOUNDS VIEW BOULEVARD
PLANNING CASE CU2012-001
WHEREAS, on August 27, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution 7984,
approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Tire and Minor Auto Repair Store at 2832
County Road 10, legally described as:
PID: 06-30-23-34-0089
Lot 1, Block 1 Velmeir CVS Addition
WHEREAS, the property is guided Mixed Use MU-PUD in the Comprehensive
Plan, defined as “Land containing a building or buildings with significant amounts of
residential uses in combination with commercial and/or office uses. Sites with this
designation should be developed as planned unit developments to provide flexibility to
ensure that integrated efficient and well-planned development occurs. Examples
include projects that could provide for a mix of residential and commercial uses within
single or multiple structures”; and,
WHEREAS, the property is zoned B-3 Highway Business. The purpose of the B-
3 district “is to provide for and limit the establishment of motor vehicle oriented or
dependent commercial and service activities.” Permitted uses include “Limited retail
uses which have, as the principle use, sales with warehousing or display secondary to
that use.”1 Conditional Uses include minor auto repair, tire and battery stores and
service, with conditions2; and,
WHEREAS, to the City’s knowledge, since the Conditional Use Permit was
approved in 2012, the property has not been used for the approved permit. Instead, the
property was used for an unpermitted warehouse, until May 2019; and,
1 Mounds View City Code, Section 1114.02 (Permitted Uses); “All permitted uses as allowed in a B-2 Limited
Business District”.
2 Mounds View City Code, Section 1114.04, Subd 3 (Motor fuel station, auto repair, minor and tire battery stores
and service)
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WHEREAS, Since 2012, the City has taken multiple enforcement actions for
violations including; Building Code, Fire Code, and Zoning Code. Recent violations
have included operating an unpermitted use within the B-3 district (warehouse),
improper storage of high-hazard material (tires); exterior storage of inoperable vehicles,
and exterior storage of semi-trailer trucks; and,
WHEREAS, Resolution 7984, Condition 4 of the Conditional Use Permit states
“This Conditional Use Permit may be reviewed by the Planning Commission and City
Council if any problems develop or if there are any changes to the operation deemed
substantial enough to warrant such a review, in the estimation of the City Administrator
or the City Council”; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Revocation
of the Conditional Use Permit at its April 17, 2019 meeting (Resolution 1096-19); and,
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed Public Hearing on May 13,
2019; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, consistent with the Mounds View City
Code, Section 1125.01, Subdivision 3 (Conditional Uses), in granting a Conditional Use
Permit, the City Council shall consider the advice of the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the effect of the proposed use on the Comprehensive Plan and upon
the health, safety and general welfare of the occupants of surrounding lands. Among
other things, the City Council make findings where applicable [Findings in italics]:
(1) The use will not create an excessive burden on existing parks, schools,
streets and other public facilities and utilities which serve or are proposed
to serve the area.
Finding: The use (Tire and Minor Auto Repair Store) does not create
an excessive burden on existing public facilities. The
property’s frequent code violations has created a burden on
City resources.
(2) The use will be sufficiently compatible or separated by distance or
screening from adjacent residentially zoned or used land so that existing
homes will not be depreciated in value and there will be no deterrence to
development of vacant land.
Finding: The use (Tire and Minor Auto Repair Store) is adjacent to
single-family homes, and screened by a 6’ privacy fence that
is not sufficient to screen tall vehicles such as semi-trailers
and trucks that have frequently been stored on the property.
(3) The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an
adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties.
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Finding: The structure and site have an appearance of a rundown
property, as demonstrated by the frequent exterior storage of
inoperable vehicles, scattered debris and garbage in the
parking lot, dilapidated signage, and hazardous storage of
tires, presenting an eminent health threat to the community
should a fire occur.
(4) The use, in the opinion of the City Council, is reasonably related to the
overall needs of the City and to the existing land use.
Finding: Within the Mounds View community and adjacent areas,
there are numerous tire retailers concentrated along
Highway 47, and Highway 65. There is not a tire retailer
within Mounds View other than auto repair shops (there are
three in Mounds View). It is reasonable that a Tire and
Minor Auto Repair Store would serve the overall needs of
the City, if operated appropriately.
(5) The use is consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Code and the
purposes of the zoning district in which the applicant intends to locate the
proposed use.
Finding: The intent of the Zoning Code is to protect the public health,
safety and general welfare of the community and its people
through the establishment of minimum regulations governing
development and use.
The use of the property for the improper storage of tires (e.g.
within semi-trailers) creates a significate threat to the public’s
health and safety in the event of a tire fire. Although the
semi-trailers have been removed as of May 6, 2019, the
property owner has a history of frequent code violations.
The City finds that the community has not benefited from the
approved CUP for Tire and Minor Auto Repair.
The B-3 Highway Business district does permit “limited retail
uses which have, as the principle use, sales with
warehousing or display secondary to that use.”
(6) The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City.
Finding: The approved use (Tire and Minor Auto Repair Store) as
operated by Tires N’More (e.g. auto repair has not been
operational), conflicts with the following goals and policies of
the Comprehensive Plan (2010):
Resolution 9108
Page 4 of 4
Chapter 3: Land Use
Commercial
Goal 2: Provide safe, convenient, attractive, and
accessible commercial development.
Policy d. Ensure that all service, institutional and
commercial uses are adequately screened and
buffered from any existing or planned
residential developments.
Policy k. The City will enact and uniformly enforce
commercial/industrial maintenance code to
help ensure that commercial and industrial
properties reflect city attribute, policies and
standards.
(7) The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion.
Finding: The use has not caused traffic hazards or congestion.
(8) Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilities have
been or will be provided.
Finding: Adequate facilities have been provided for the approved use
(Tire and Minor Auto Repair Store), but not for the additional
use of improper storage of tires.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that in consideration of the
Staff Report, the Planning Commission’s recommendation, public testimony, and the
Findings, the Mounds View City Council hereby Revokes Resolution 7984, a
Conditional Use Permit for “Tire and Minor Auto Repair” at 2832 Mounds View
Boulevard.
Adopted this 13th day of May, 2019
__________________________
Carol A. Mueller, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator
(SEAL)
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
Item No. 8.D.
Meeting Date: May 13, 2019
Type of Business: Council Business
City Administrator Review: ______
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Mark Beer, Finance Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 9109 Adopting a Five Year Financial Plan for 2020
thru 2024
Introduction:
The City Charter, Chapter 7.05, requires that a five year financial plan be prepared annually. It
must be presented at a public meeting and adopted by motion or resolution. Residents are
welcome to comment on the plan at this meeting.
The components of the Five Year Financial Plan are attached for Council consideration. There
are several components to the Five Year Financial Plan. These are the General Fund Multi-year
Operating Budget, the Vehicle & Equipment Replacement Plan, the Capital Improvement
Program, the Impact on Capital Projects Funds’ Cash Balance, and Utility Rate Studies.
This five year plan should be considered a work-in-progress and a guide for Council and Staff to
make longer range decisions. As new information becomes available and conditions change we
can update the components to determine the longer range effect.
General Fund Multi-year Operating Budget:
The multi-year operating budget for the General Fund includes Local Government Aid (LGA) at
90% of the anticipated amount for 2020 and beyond. The City is projected to receive $744,315
in LGA under current law for 2020 and certified aid is $739,446 for 2019.
The plan reflects a 4% increase in expenditures for 2020, 2021, and 3.5% for the remaining years.
A 3.8% levy increase is reflected for 2020 and 4.5% for all years after. When possible staff used
known amounts instead of projections. Past levy increases were 2% - 2014 and 2015, 1% - 2016,
1.71% - 2017, 4.3% - 2018, and 4.4% - 2019. This version of the budget assumes that there will
be no additions to personnel or other major changes in operating expenditures. City staff has
varied by 1 or 2 positions over the last 20 years with an average of 49.675 FTE’s over that period.
Public Works has added 1 FTE, Police have added 2 FTE’s, and Admin has added a .4 FTE,
while Community Development and Finance have each lost a position over that period. We have
had 9 to 11 seasonals over that same period.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP):
The Capital Improvement Program has been updated to reflect changes in the project list and is
presented for your consideration. There are a number of projects that have no current funding
source and are reflected as unfunded in the CIP.
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Plan
The schedule has been updated to reflect retirements, new acquisitions, and changes to
expected useful lives. The current amounts transferred to the Vehicle and Equipment
Fund from the participating funds is sufficient to maintain replacement levels except for
the General Fund. The General Fund amount was reduced to balance the budgets in
2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 but has been systematically increased starting in 2013.
There is an unfunded balance of $810,140 compared with the prior year of $1,060,861,
replacement costs and useful lives were updated to reflect current expectations.
Impact on Capital Projects Funds’ Cash Balances:
This presents the sources and uses and impacts to cash for the Capital Improvement Program
on the four capital projects funds for the five year period of this report, 2020 thru 2024.
Utility Rate Studies
Rate studies are included for the utility funds. (Water, sewer, storm water, street light) The water,
sewer, and storm water rates should be considered for an increase in 2020. The water base rate
is proposed to increase by $2 in 2020 and the variable rate is proposed to increase by $.10, which
will increase water charges by $1.29 per month or $15.44 a year to the average bill. The rate
tiers should be reviewed in future years to be considered for adjustment. The sewer rate is
proposed to increase by 4% in 2020, which will add $1.18 per month or $14.21 a year to the
average residential bill. The need for an increase in both the water and sewer funds is generated
by significant capital expenses from deferred maintenance and increases in disposal charges by
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services for the current and previous years. Future
increases will need to be considered until both funds stabilize. The storm water rate should be
considered for a $1 per quarter increase to begin preparing for the dredging of Silver View Pond
storm water basin in 2026 or later. (Approximate cost $1-2 million). The street light rate is
proposed to remain stable until 2022. Water service repair insurance is currently $7.50 per
quarter and we will need to monitor this for future increases. There have been significant
increases in repairs that have occurred over the last five years.
Five Year Financial Plan Adoption:
The Five Year Plan is a blueprint for future years and is only one possible scenario. It is intended
to be changed as priorities change and more current information becomes available. Staff
welcomes Council comments and direction on any desired changes. Once adopted the five year
financial plan will be published on the City’s website.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mark Beer
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
RESOLUTION NO. 9109
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ADOPTING A FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN
FOR 2020 thru 2024
WHEREAS, the City Charter, Section 7.05 subdivision 1, calls for the City Council to
have prepared a five year financial plan commencing with the ensuing calendar year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council and staff have reviewed this document; and
WHEREAS, the City Council shall discuss and take public comment at a City Council
Meeting and adopt by motion or resolution the five year financial plan, with or without
amendment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council may subsequently amend the five year financial plan at
their discretion upon proper public notice; and
WHEREAS, the five year financial plan is a work-in-progress and a guide for the City
Council and staff to make and plan for longer range decisions but does not bind or obligate
future Councils.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does hereby
adopt the Five Year Financial Plan for the period 2020 thru 2024, as attached.
Adopted this 13th day of May, 2019.
___________________________
Carol A. Mueller, Mayor
ATTEST
___________________________
Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator
(SEAL)
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
ADOPTING A FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN
FOR 2020 thru 2024
On May 13, 2019, pursuant to the City Charter Chapter 7 subdivision 5, the Mounds View City
Council adopted a five year financial plan for the years 2020 thru 2024. This is a planning
document and does not bind this Council or future Councils to a specific course of action until
they take action on specific projects.
A copy of the detailed plan is on file and available for public viewing at the office of the City
Administrator. The plan is also posted in its entirety on the City’s website, located at
www.moundsviewmn.org/finance.
__________________________________
Nyle Zikmind, City Administrator
Draft
2020 - 2024
Five Year
Financial Plan
City of Mounds View,
Minnesota
City of Mounds View
Five Year Financial Plan
General Fund Multi-year Operating Budget 2020 thru 2024
General Assumption 4.00%4.00%3.50%3.50%3.50%
2016 2017 2018 Budget Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected
Actual Actual Actual 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Interest 1.75%2.00%2.00%2.00%2.00%
Other revenue 3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%
Revenues:Levy increase percentage 4.40%3.80%4.50%4.50%4.50%4.50%
Property taxes - Base levy 3,700,379$ 3,809,842$ 4,082,924$ 4,244,285$ 4,450,538$ 4,650,812$ 4,860,099$ 5,078,803$ 5,307,349$
Property taxes - Special levies (not subject to cap)233,145 244,145 244,145 349,145 359,145 364,145 374,145 379,145 396,207
Property taxes - debt levies (not subject to cap)154,119 90,835 90,835 165,800 175,158 175,931 175,261 135,092 93,918
Total taxes 4,087,643 4,144,822 4,417,904 4,759,230 4,984,841 5,190,888 5,409,505 5,593,040 5,797,474
Franchise tax 296,173 309,303 338,919 295,000 302,500 311,575 320,922 330,550 340,466
Other taxes 27,556 31,610 23,046 29,000 26,000 26,780 27,583 28,411 29,263
Hotel/motel tax 67,408 68,666 77,115 65,000 65,000 66,950 68,959 71,027 73,158
Licenses and permits 184,499 310,965 312,047 183,372 188,873 194,539 200,376 206,387 212,578
Intergovernmental 1,090,100 1,093,163 1,229,019 1,163,014 1,197,904 1,233,842 1,270,857 1,308,983 1,348,252
Charges for services 40,988 17,144 23,736 16,625 17,124 17,637 18,167 18,712 19,273
Fines & forfeitures 29,278 26,810 35,800 33,000 33,990 35,010 36,060 37,142 38,256
Interest 104,985 127,086 157,074 115,000 117,013 119,353 121,740 124,175 126,658
Miscellaneous 342,547 382,536 304,719 294,084 302,907 311,994 321,354 330,994 340,924
Transfers:3%3%3%3%3%3%3%3%3%
Water Fund (3%)- - 78,103 80,446 82,859 85,345 87,906 90,543 93,259
Sewer Fund (3%)58,309 60,058 61,860 80,446 82,859 85,345 87,906 90,543 93,259
Street Light Fund (3%)2,612 2,690 2,771 2,854 2,940 3,028 3,119 3,212 3,309
Storm Water Fund (3%)7,604 7,832 8,067 8,309 8,558 8,815 9,079 9,352 9,632
DARE Fund - - - - - - - - -
Vehicle & Equipment Fund 22,000 21,600 - 23,000 24,000 25,000 26,000 27,000 28,000
Debt issued (bonds, certificates or leases)172,427 175,191 - - - - - -
Total revenues 6,361,702 6,776,712 7,245,371 7,148,380 7,437,368 7,716,101 8,009,530 8,270,069 8,553,763
-2.56%6.52%6.92%-1.34%4.04%3.75%3.80%3.25%3.43%
Operating Expenditures:
Legislative Services:
City Council 47,213 55,479 58,903 60,752 60,735 63,164 65,375 67,663 70,031
Advisory Commissions 15,520 14,375 15,352 19,500 25,000 26,000 26,910 27,852 28,827
Subtotal 62,733 69,854 74,255 80,252 85,735 89,164 92,285 95,515 98,858
Administrative Services:
City Administrator 282,476 314,338 286,882 309,655 329,619 342,804 354,802 367,220 380,073
Elections 19,167 32,575 33,460 26,832 27,905 29,021 30,037 31,089 32,177
Finance 255,786 261,574 268,325 274,169 285,136 296,541 306,920 317,662 328,781
Central Services 237,713 259,405 261,610 280,773 292,004 303,684 314,313 325,314 336,700
Subtotal 795,142 867,892 850,277 891,429 934,664 972,051 1,006,072 1,041,285 1,077,730
Community Development 320,413 324,264 435,152 477,189 464,939 483,537 500,460 517,976 536,106
Police 2,719,071 2,814,764 2,969,790 3,148,099 3,335,898 3,469,334 3,590,761 3,716,437 3,846,513
Fire 390,343 386,738 431,873 458,501 465,723 484,352 501,304 518,850 537,010
Public Works Administration 135,670 129,775 149,353 156,637 162,902 169,419 175,348 181,485 187,837 1
Operating Expenditures: (continued)
Parks, Recreation & Forestry:
Recreation 109,358 109,071 123,961 122,042 126,924 132,001 136,621 141,402 146,351
Parks 322,085 280,084 286,911 358,750 373,100 388,024 401,605 415,661 430,209
Forestry 29,474 11,887 36,836 49,188 51,156 53,202 55,064 56,991 58,986
Subtotal 460,917 401,042 447,708 529,980 551,179 573,226 593,289 614,054 635,546
Public Works
Building & Grounds Mtnce 116,217 118,555 144,415 137,834 143,347 149,081 154,299 159,700 165,289
Vehicle & Equipment Mtnce 86,965 108,819 124,811 122,604 127,508 132,608 137,250 142,054 147,025
Subtotal 203,182 227,374 269,226 260,438 270,856 281,690 291,549 301,753 312,314
Streets:
Pavement Management 185,346 192,701 205,269 233,056 242,378 252,073 260,896 270,027 279,478
Snow & Ice Control 131,951 107,680 168,529 150,547 156,569 162,832 168,531 174,429 180,534
Sign Maintenance 37,082 44,676 47,325 66,301 68,953 71,711 74,221 76,819 79,507
Subtotal 354,379 345,057 421,123 449,904 467,900 486,616 503,648 521,275 539,520
Other
Convention & Visitor's Bureau 64,038 65,233 73,260 61,750 61,750 63,603 65,511 67,476 69,500
Social Service Coordination 20,259 20,461 20,748 26,329 35,969 37,408 38,717 40,072 41,475
Miscellaneous/contingency 5,061 5,238 3,766 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500
Transfers to EDA 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 25,000
Transfers to Comm Ctr fund 170,000 190,000 190,000 190,000 190,000 200,000 200,000 210,000 210,000
Transfers to Vehicle fund 150,000 250,000 300,000 286,000 286,000 286,000 286,000 286,000 286,000
Transfers to Special Projects fund 375,000 275,000 100,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000
Debt service - Fire Bonds 146,777 85,367 130,123 166,116 166,817 167,553 166,915 128,659 89,446
Debt service - Lease (ESP)24,495 24,495 24,495 24,495 24,496 24,496 24,496 24,496 24,496
Subtotal 1,005,630 965,794 892,392 886,190 896,532 910,559 913,139 888,203 827,417
Total operating expenditures 6,447,480 6,532,554 6,941,149 7,338,619 7,636,328 7,919,947 8,167,855 8,396,835 8,598,851
Percent increase(decrease) over PY 4.00%1.32%6.25%5.73%4.06%3.71%3.13%2.80%2.41%
Capital Expenditures:
Administrative 28,113 - - - - - - - -
Fire 55,059 213,082 240,227 59,761 77,550 164,290 86,860 102,700 268,820
Park & Recreation - - - - - - - - -
Public Works - - - - - - - - -
Subtotal 83,172 213,082 240,227 59,761 77,550 164,290 86,860 127,700 293,820
Total expenditures 6,530,652 6,745,636 7,181,376 7,398,380 7,713,878 8,084,237 8,254,715 8,524,535 8,892,671
Revenue over (under) expenditures (168,950) 31,076 63,995 (250,000) (276,510) (368,137) (245,185) (254,465) (338,908)
Beginning Fund Balance 9,614,413 9,445,463 9,476,539 9,540,534 9,290,534 9,014,024 8,645,888 8,400,703 8,146,237
Ending Fund Balance 9,445,463$ 9,476,539$ 9,540,534$ 9,290,534$ 9,014,024$ 8,645,888$ 8,400,703$ 8,146,237$ 7,807,329$
Assigned for Levy Reduction by Council Res.5,656,709 5,478,848 5,337,607 5,087,607 4,926,640 4,775,173 4,620,676 4,463,090 4,302,352
Assigned for Balancing Subsequent Budget 250,000 (63,995) 250,000 276,510 368,137 245,185 254,465 338,908 334,966
Unassigned Fund Balance 3,538,754 4,061,686 3,952,927 3,926,417 3,719,247 3,625,530 3,525,561 3,344,239 3,170,011
Total Fund Balance 9,445,463 9,476,539 9,540,534 9,290,534 9,014,024 8,645,888 8,400,703 8,146,237 7,807,329
Unassigned Fund Balance % of
subsequent years revenues 52.22%56.06%55.30%52.79%48.20%45.27%42.63%39.10%36.01%2
City of Mounds View
Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Fund
Veh.Year Original Replace
Department Manufacturer Model No.VIN Acq.Cost Year
ComDev FORD Ranger Pickup 102 1FTYR10U26PA83660 2006 12,287.50 2021
ComDev CHEVY IMPALA (deputy chief)(to ComDev)107 2G1WB58K569361240 2006 15,507.00 2021
ComDev CHEVY IMPALA LS (former PD staff car)106 2G1WB58K079377475 2007 19,252.33 2022
Cent Ser Various Computers, servers, & switches Various 2018 23,318.72 2023
Cent Ser Various Computers, servers, & switches Various 2014 4,295.55 2019
Cent Ser Various Computers, servers, & switches Various 2015 21,315.85 2020
Cent Ser Various Computers, servers, & switches Various 2016 22,102.23 2021
Cent Ser Various Computers, servers, & switches Various 2017 20,229.58 2022
Cent Ser Various Copiers (3) add pw copier replacement 2024 Various 2019 20,500.00 2024
Police CHEVY Tahoe - Comm. Resource Officer 0112 1GNSK2EO5BR320699 2011 34,454.75 2022
Police FORD Interceptor (deputy chief/staff)0131 1FAHP2M87DG132282 2012 30,321.01 2022
Police FORD Interceptor (Unmarked)0141 1FAHP2MK3EG102967 2013 29,837.61 2020
Police FORD Interceptor 0142 1FAHP2MKXEG102965 2013 29,837.61 2020
Police FORD Interceptor (practice car)0143 1FAHP2MK1EG102966 2013 29,837.61 2022
Police FORD Interceptor SUV 0144 1FM5K8AR1EGC61627 2014 36,262.00 2021
Police CHEVY IMPALA (Detective)0145 2G1WA5E32E1176673 2014 22,562.82 2024
Police FORD Interceptor SUV (K-9 take home)0161 1FM5K8AR5GGA19524 2015 40,508.44 2022
Police CHEVY IMPALA (Police Chief)0162 2G1WA5E39G1109252 2015 27,678.37 2025
Police FORD Interceptor SUV (K-9 take home)0163 1FM5K8AR1GGC91889 2016 35,037.00 2023
Police FORD Fusion (Detective)0171 3FA6P0H75HR358333 2017 25,983.02 2027
Police FORD Interceptor SUV 0172 1FM5K8AR2HGC86265 2017 36,338.70 2023
Police FORD Interceptor SUV 0182 1FM5K8AR3JGB46585 2018 38,856.75 2024
Police FORD Interceptor SUV 0191 1FM5K8AR5KGB14500 2019 27,368.45 2025
Police FORD Interceptor 0192 1FAHP2MK6KG107947 2019 23,848.45 2025
Police Motorola 800 Mhz radios (25)2005 77,748.00 2021
Pub Safety ONAN Generator for EOC (City Hall)2011 26,692.04 2031
Pub Safety Civil Defense Siren (upgraded in 2017)2017 26,261.37 2037
Pub Safety Civil Defense Siren (upgraded in 2018)2018 15,593.00 2038
Pub Safety Civil Defense Siren (upgraded in 2018)2018 15,749.00 2039
Street FORD Crown Victoria (parts car)(old K9)421 2FABP7BV5BX154316 2011 24,955.89 2021
Street CASE 621D Loader 423 JEE0135702 2003 89,800.39 2023
Street BOBCAT BCA125 Compactor 427 6814146-4916-11082 2003 14,052.50 2023
Street BOBCAT S650 T4 Skid Steer 430 ALJ819700 (maybe 18 mon)2017 38,575.00 2021
Street STERLING L 8500 (dump truck)437 2FZAAWDC84AN52061 2004 95,782.84 2021
Street BIG TOW Bobcat trailer 439 4KNUB16284L161539 2004 4,024.25 2029
Street FORD F350 Pickup (To be ordered)442 1FDWF3657GED35714 2019 27,012.54 2032
Street SPAULDING RMV Road Saver (Hot Box)443 T2DRS-07-0205-37 2007 19,191.30 2027
Street REDIHAUL Trailer (tilt bed)444 47SS121T881023934 2008 3,414.00 2033
Street FREIGHTLINER Dump truck 445 1FVAC3BS2BDBC6824 2012 133,244.95 2027
Street DOOSAN Air Compressor 446 435928UAWD95 2012 12,673.23 2032
Street FORD Bucket truck (used 2006)447 1FDAF56P86ED52058 2012 48,840.66 2022
Street FORD F350 Pickup 448 1FTRF3B60CEC70104 2012 37,353.06 2025
Street FORD F150 Pickup (Sup)(to PW Admin)450 1FTEX1EM1EKF28595 2014 26,355.96 2027
Street FORD F550 w/dump box and compressor 451 1FDUF5HTXFEA71029 2014 73,368.85 2027
Street FORD F150 4x4 Super Cab replaces 438 452 1FTFX1EG8HKD27473 2017 33,860.05 2030
Street MACK GU532 SBA (dump truck)453 1M2AX35C6JM010381 2017 201,553.00 2032
Street FELLING FT16-2 Trailer 454 5FTCF3127H1004474 2017 12,826.80 2042
Street TBD Floor Sweeper/Scrubber (New item)2019 13,000.00 2039
3
Target Actual
Estimated Age Replacement Replacement Balance New
Replacement In Balance Balance Surplus Remaining To Be Annual
Life Cost 2019 as of 12/19 as of 12/19 (Deficit)Life Funded Cost
15 - 13 - - - 2 - -
15 - 13 - - - 2 - -
15 - 12 - - - 3 - -
Total Community Development -
5 27,000 1 5,400.00 5,400.00 - 4 21,600.00 5,400.00
5 23,000 5 23,000.00 23,000.00 - 0 - -
5 24,000 4 19,200.00 19,200.00 - 1 4,800.00 4,800.00
5 25,000 3 15,000.00 15,000.00 - 2 10,000.00 5,000.00
5 26,000 2 10,400.00 10,400.00 - 3 15,600.00 5,200.00
5 28,250 0 - - - 5 28,250.00 5,650.00
Total Central Services 26,050.00
11 - 8 - - - 3 - -
10 - 7 - - - 3 - -
7 50,000 6 42,857.14 42,857.14 - 1 7,142.86 7,142.86
7 50,000 6 42,857.14 42,857.14 - 1 7,142.86 7,142.86
9 - 6 - - - 3 - -
7 51,000 5 36,428.57 36,428.57 - 2 14,571.43 7,285.72
10 35,000 5 17,500.00 17,500.00 - 5 17,500.00 3,500.00
7 52,000 4 29,714.29 29,714.29 - 3 22,285.71 7,428.57
10 37,000 4 14,800.00 14,800.00 - 6 22,200.00 3,700.00
7 53,000 3 22,714.29 22,714.29 - 4 30,285.71 7,571.43
10 38,000 2 7,600.00 7,600.00 - 8 30,400.00 3,800.00
6 53,000 2 17,666.67 17,666.67 - 4 35,333.33 8,833.33
6 54,000 1 9,000.00 9,000.00 - 5 45,000.00 9,000.00
6 55,000 0 - - - 6 55,000.00 9,166.67
6 55,000 0 - - - 6 55,000.00 9,166.67
16 101,000 14 88,375.00 88,375.00 - 2 12,625.00 6,312.50
20 125,000 8 50,000.00 50,000.00 - 12 75,000.00 6,250.00
20 40,000 2 4,000.00 4,000.00 - 18 2,000.00 111.11
20 40,000 1 2,000.00 2,000.00 - 19 38,000.00 2,000.00
21 40,000 1 1,904.76 1,904.76 - 20 38,095.24 1,904.76
Total Police 100,316.47
10 - 8 - - - 2 - -
20 150,000 16 120,000.00 120,000.00 - 4 30,000.00 7,500.00
20 20,000 16 16,000.00 16,000.00 - 4 4,000.00 1,000.00
4 - 2 - - - 2 - -
17 210,000 15 185,294.12 185,294.12 - 2 24,705.88 12,352.94
25 8,000 15 4,800.00 4,800.00 - 10 3,200.00 320.00
13 50,000 0 - - - 13 50,000.00 3,846.15
20 30,000 12 18,000.00 18,000.00 - 8 12,000.00 1,500.00
25 6,000 11 2,640.00 2,640.00 - 14 3,360.00 240.00
15 240,000 7 112,000.00 112,000.00 - 8 128,000.00 16,000.00
20 32,000 7 11,200.00 11,200.00 - 13 20,800.00 1,600.00
10 75,000 7 52,500.00 52,500.00 - 3 22,500.00 7,500.00
13 51,000 7 27,461.54 27,461.54 - 6 23,538.46 3,923.08
13 35,000 5 13,461.54 13,461.54 - 8 21,538.46 2,692.31
13 92,000 5 35,384.62 35,384.62 - 8 56,615.38 7,076.92
13 45,000 2 6,923.08 6,923.08 - 11 38,076.92 3,461.54
15 280,000 2 37,333.33 37,333.33 - 13 242,666.67 18,666.67
25 20,000 2 1,600.00 1,600.00 - 23 18,400.00 800.00
20 20,000 0 - - - 20 20,000.00 1,000.00
Total Streets 69,012.94
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City of Mounds View
Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Fund
Veh.Year Original Replace
Department Manufacturer Model No.VIN Acq.Cost Year
Park US CARGO Cargo trailer 306 4X4UTS2103W012414 2003 2,923.00 2028
Park AEBI TERRATRAC TT75 (Not replacing)307 14004 2005 74,839.81 2025
Park FORD F250 4X4 Pickup (CC)308 1FTNF215X5ED18387 2005 25,723.77 2023
Park FORD Sterling/Precision (Tanker)309 2FZACHDC66AV96438 2006 126,221.86 2026
Park FORD F350 Pickup (To be Ordered)310 1FDWF35586ED96586 2019 21,678.60 2032
Park John Deere Ordered 312 Ordered 2019 11,500.00 2029
Park CUSHMAN Ordered 313 Ordered 2019 12,023.85 2032
Park JACOBSEN Turfcat JRM372 4WD 314 95723402186 2013 21,343.81 2023
Park BOB CAT 3400 Utility Vehicle 315 AJNT11764 2013 7,500.00 2023
Park TBD Place holder to replace AEBI 2013 2028
Park AEBI TERRATRAC TT705 (not replacing)316 9098 2013 130,384.23 2028
Park AEBI AEBI/SMWA Rev CF225 mower (not replacing)2013 10,686.49 2028
Park AEBI Lastec 126" Batwing mower (not replacing)2013 16,975.00 2028
Park FORD F350 w/service body and compressor 317 1FTBF3A6XFEA71021 2014 65,593.98 2027
Park TORO Groundmaster 4000 318 314000231 2015 57,212.00 2025
Park TORO Groundmaster 4000 319 314000237 2015 57,212.00 2025
Park BOB CAT 3400 Utility Vehicle (added 2017)320 AJNT30458 2017 7,900.00 2027
Storm FORD F250 646 1FTBF2B67BEC30936 2011 25,923.55 2024
Storm Tymco 500X mounted on International 4300-M7 Chassis 647 1HTJTSKN1EH018891/201407SNF59502BAH 2015 272,612.45 2027
Water Custom Water tower (fluted column)500,000 gallon 2012 517,019.07 2032
Water CAT 446B Backhoe 703 05BL00672 1995 88,281.05 2026
Water REDIHAUL WOLFPAC Trailer (Not replaced)705 47SS121T5K1005396 1989 2,129.75 2020
Water FORD 4X2 3/4 ton 706 1FTNF20L32EC81193 2002 25,761.85 2020
Water ONAN Booster Station (generator)J910431288 1990 2020
Water BOBCAT S650 708 ALJ819717 2017 38,575.00 2019
Water FORD F350 Pickup 709 1FT8X3A64FEB55441 2014 64,414.70 2027
Water FORD F150 4x4 Super Cab (ordered)710 1FTFX1EG3HKD34430 2017 33,120.00 2030
Water BOBCAT Hydraulic Frost Breaker A00Y02317 2007 5,888.39 2022
Water Interstate Power Systems 150RJC6DT3 Generator 176142-0608 2008 83,125.61 2033
Sewer FORD F250 4X2 834 1FTNF20L11EA62781 2016 35,500.30 2031
Sewer FORD Ordered 835 1FTSS34P44HB43679 2019 190,000.00 2039
Sewer INT'NATL Work Star (sewer jetter)836 1HTWGAZT4CJ591184 2011 346,416.78 2026
Sewer FORD F250 837 1FT7X2A60HEB80040 2016 43,064.00 2029
4,121,020.93
2010 125,000.00
2011 100,000.00
2012 125,000.00
2013 155,000.00
2014 155,000.00
2015 120,000.00
2016 82,000.00
2017 92,000.00
954,000.00
5
Target Actual
Estimated Age Replacement Replacement Balance New
Replacement In Balance Balance Surplus Remaining To Be Annual
Life Cost 2019 as of 12/19 as of 12/19 (Deficit)Life Funded Cost
25 5,000 16 3,200.00 3,200.00 - 9 1,800.00 200.00
20 - 14 - - - 6 - -
18 40,000 14 31,111.11 31,111.11 - 4 8,888.89 2,222.22
20 200,000 13 130,000.00 130,000.00 - 7 70,000.00 10,000.00
13 54,000 0 - - - 13 54,000.00 4,153.85
10 15,000 0 - - - 10 15,000.00 1,500.00
13 53,000 0 - - - 13 53,000.00 4,076.92
10 29,000 6 17,400.00 17,400.00 - 4 11,600.00 2,900.00
10 9,000 6 5,400.00 5,400.00 - 4 3,600.00 900.00
15 100,000 6 40,000.00 40,000.00 - 9 60,000.00 6,666.67
15 - 6 - - - 9 - -
15 - 6 - - - 9 - -
15 - 6 - - - 9 - -
13 87,000 5 33,461.54 33,461.54 - 8 53,538.46 6,692.31
10 71,500 4 28,600.00 28,600.00 - 6 42,900.00 7,150.00
10 71,500 4 28,600.00 28,600.00 - 6 42,900.00 7,150.00
10 13,000 2 2,600.00 2,600.00 - 8 10,400.00 1,300.00
Total Parks 54,911.97
Total General Fund 250,291.38
13 37,000 8 22,769.23 22,769.23 - 5 14,230.77 2,846.15
12 355,000 4 118,333.33 118,333.33 - 8 236,666.67 29,583.33
Storm Water Fund Total:32,429.49
20 780,000 7 273,000.00 273,000.00 - 13 507,000.00 39,000.00
31 140,000 24 108,387.10 108,387.10 - 7 31,612.90 4,516.13
31 - 30 - - - 1 - -
18 35,000 17 33,055.56 33,055.56 - 1 1,944.44 1,944.44
30 125,000 29 120,833.33 120,833.33 - 1 4,166.67 4,166.67
2 - 2 - - - 0 - -
13 85,000 5 32,692.31 32,692.31 - 8 52,307.69 6,538.46
13 45,000 2 6,923.08 6,923.08 - 11 38,076.92 3,461.54
15 7,500 12 6,000.00 6,000.00 - 3 1,500.00 500.00
25 137,000 11 60,280.00 60,280.00 - 14 76,720.00 5,480.00
Water Fund Total:65,607.24
15 82,500 3 16,500.00 16,500.00 - 12 66,000.00 5,500.00
20 285,000 0 - - - 20 285,000.00 14,250.00
15 450,000 8 240,000.00 240,000.00 - 7 210,000.00 30,000.00
13 57,000 3 13,153.85 13,153.85 - 10 43,846.15 4,384.62
Sewer Fund Total:54,134.62
5,815,250 2,477,316.53 2,477,316.53 - 3,303,933.47 402,462.72
Fund Balance 12-31-2018 1,744,177.00
733,139.53 2020 Budgeted transfers
2019 Transfers In (436,000.00) General Fund 285,000.00
2019 Budget Expenses 513,000.00 Water Fund 67,000.00
Unfunded Balance 810,139.53 Sewer Fund 55,000.00
Storm Water 33,000.00
440,000.00
Over (Under) funded Transfers 37,537.28
6
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW, MINNESOTA
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WORKSHEET
2020 - 2025
Project / Improvement 451 480 485 700
Park Dedication Special Projects
Street
Improvement
Water
Enterprise
001 2019 PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS $ 2,680,198 $ 83,500 $ 912,698 $ 825,000 $ 50,000
2019 002 Silverview Park Shelter (updates, remodel) 25,000 25,000
2019 003 City Hall park (2) shelters 58,500 58,500
2019 004 City monument sign Cty H roundabout 100,000 100,000
2019 005 PW bldg Cameras, floor sealing, Security System 43,340 43,340
2019 006 City Hall automatic transfer switch, DP switches 33,505 33,505
2019 007 CC locker room bathrooms, HVAC Imp, Dividers 83,853 83,853
2019 008 City Hall Police and basement remodel/upgrades 257,000 257,000
2019 009 Trench drain PW(15,000), Copiers(20,000), Park bldg cameras(10,000) 45,000 45,000
2019 010 Splash Pad (construction) 350,000 350,000
2019 011 Pavement Maintenance - Area E (2012), 2004 Project Area (2007) 110,000 110,000
2019 012 Program Ave from CSAH 10 to CR H2 (Closeout) 5,000 5,000
2019 013 Woodale Dr. (Construction) Silverview Parking lot 655,000 655,000
2019 014 Quincy St from CR H2 to CR I (Design) 55,000 55,000
2019 015 Municipal Well No. 6 Pump & Motor Rehabilitation 50,000 50,000
2019 016 Water Treatment System Upgrade (bonds in 2020) 400,000
2019 017 Upgrade panel Bronson lift station and nat gas generator 166,000
2019 018 Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation (Slip Lining) 138,000
2019 019 Weir at Silverview Pond 75,000
2019 020 Silverview Pond aerators 30,000
021 2020 PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS $ 5,022,454 $ 203,500 $ 291,000 $ 595,850 $ 100,000
2020 022 Irrigation & landscaping improvements City Hall Park 45,000 45,000
2020 023 Rest room enclosures, roof, hockey lighting 58,500 58,500
2020 024 Trailway Development & ADA Transition Project 100,000 100,000
2020 025 Codification of City ordinances 21,000 21,000
2020 026 Sidewalk ADA improvements Comm Ctr, door locks and video 22,000 22,000
2020 027 Divider wall replacement & front counter gate - Comm Ctr 128,000 128,000
2020 028 CH conf room, harden dias & front counter, other misc imp 120,000 120,000
2020 029 Seal coating - Area F, G, Mustang Dr & Cr 98,850 98,850
2020 030 Woodale Dr (Closeout) 10,000 10,000
2020 031 Quincy St from CR H2 to CR I (Construction)(2610 ft) 895,000 487,000
2020 032 Water Treatment System Upgrade 3,159,104
2020 033 Municipal Wells No. 3&5 Pump & Motor Rehabilitation 100,000 100,000
2020 034 Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation (Slip Lining) 175,000
2020 035 Ardan Ave Storm Sewer cleaning 60,000
2020 036 Storm Water Collection System Rehabilitation 30,000
037 2021 PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS $ 4,027,072 $ 85,000 $ 237,000 $ 290,968 $ 50,000
2021 038 Oakwood Park playground 45,000 45,000
2021 039 Ardan Park Dog Park 20,000 20,000
2021 040 Lambert Park Hockey boards 35,000 35,000
2021 041 Rest room enclosures 30,000 30,000
2021 042 Replace gym floor and dance floor 100,000 100,000
2021 043 Paint CH and Comm Ctr interior 37,000 37,000
2021 044 Replace carpet CH & Comm Ctr (CC last replaced 2004, CH 2006) 100,000 100,000
2021 045 Seal Coating - Area A 105,968 105,968
2021 046 Quincy St from CR H2 to CR I (Closeout) 55,000 55,000
2021 047 Pleasant View Dr/84th Ave (Design)(approx. 3566 lineal feet) 130,000 130,000
2021 048 Water Treatment System Upgrade 3,159,104
2021 049 Municipal Well No. 6 Pump & Motor Rehabilitation 50,000 50,000
2021 050 Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation (Slip Lining) 175,000
2021 051 Storm Water Collection System Rehabilitation 30,000
052 2022 PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS $ 2,891,665 $ 80,000 $ - $ 2,158,657 $ 20,000
2022 053 Random Park playground equipment 80,000 80,000
2022 054 Paint CH and Comm Ctr interior 8
2022 055 Pavement Maintenance - Area B, C, & H 141,657 141,657
2022 056 Spring Lake Rd S of MV Blvd (Design) 130,000 130,000
2022 057 Pleasant View Dr/84th Ave Spring Lake Rd N of MV Blvd(Construction) 2,295,000 1,887,000
2022 058 Water Treatment System Upgrade (Closeout) 20,000 20,000
Year
Line
No. Estimated Total Cost
7
730 745
San. Sewer
Enterprise
Stormwater
Enterprise Franchise City Bonds
Municipal State
Aid Ramsey County State/Fed Grants
Unfunded
Amount
$ 304,000 $ 105,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 400,000
400,000
166,000
138,000
75,000
30,000
$ 175,000 $ 90,000 $ - $ 6,800,000 $ 408,000 $ - $ - $ (3,640,896)
408,000
6,800,000 (3,640,896)
175,000
60,000
30,000
$ 175,000 $ 30,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 3,159,104
3,159,104
175,000
30,000
$ 175,000 $ 50,000 $ - $ - $ 408,000 $ - $ - $ -
408,000
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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW, MINNESOTA
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WORKSHEET
2020 - 2025
Project / Improvement 451 480 485 700
Park Dedication Special Projects
Street
Improvement
Water
Enterprise Year
Line
No. Estimated Total Cost
2022 059 Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation (Slip Lining) 175,000
2022 060 Stormwater Conveyance System Improvement Project 50,000
061 2023 PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS $ 1,574,897 $ 115,000 $ - $ 826,897 $ -
2023 062 Parking lot Random Park, Oakwood Park playground equip., trail maint 115,000 115,000
2023 063 Pavement Maintenance - Area D (2014), Business Park North (2018) 98,897 98,897
2022 064 Pleasant View Dr/84th Ave (Closeout) 50,000 50,000
2023 065 Spring Lake Road/Sherwood Pl (Construction) 1,041,000 633,000
2023 066 Bronson from Long Lake to Quincy (design) 45,000 45,000
2023 067 Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation (Slip Lining) 175,000
2023 068 Stormwater Conveyance System Improvement Project 50,000
069 2024 PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS $ 767,887 $ - $ - $ 462,887 $ 50,000
2024 070 Pavement Maintenance - Area I (2014) 52,887 52,887
2024 071 Spring Lake Road (Closeout) 50,000 50,000
2023 072 Bronson from Long Lake to Quincy (construction) 360,000 360,000
2024 073 Municipal Well No. 1 Pump & Motor Rehabilitation 50,000 50,000
2024 074 Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation (Slip Lining) 175,000
2024 075 Storm Water Collection System Rehabilitation 30,000
2024 076 Stormwater Conveyance System Improvement Project 50,000
077 TOTAL 2019 - 2024 $ 16,964,173 $ 567,000 $ 1,440,698 $ 5,160,259 $ 270,000
078
079 2025 and BEYOND IMPROVEMENTS $ 5,912,000 $ - $ 37,000 $ 677,500 $ 200,000
2025 080 Pavement rehabilitation - 2003 project area (place holder no costs yet) -
2025 081 Bronson from Long Lake to Quincy (closeout) 45,000 45,000
2025 082 Municipal Well No. 2 Pump & Motor Rehabilitation 50,000 50,000
2025 083 Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation (Slip Lining) 175,000
2025 084 Storm Water Collection System Rehabilitation 30,000
2025 085 Pavement Maintenance - Business Park North 80,000 80,000
2026 086 Pavement Maintenance 100,000 100,000
2026 087 Pavement rehabilitation - 2004 project area (place holder no costs yet) -
2026 088 Municipal Well No. 3 Pump & Motor Rehabilitation 50,000 50,000
2026 089 Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation (Slip Lining) 175,000
2026 090 Sediment Removal - Silver View Pond (approx. 2026) 2,000,000
2027 091 Pavement Maintenance - 125,000 125,000
2027 092 Pavement Maintenance - Mustang Drive and Circle 60,000 60,000
2027 093 Municipal Well No. 5 Pump & Motor Rehabilitation 50,000 50,000
2027 094 Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation (Slip Lining) 175,000
2027 095 Storm Water Collection System Rehabilitation 30,000
2027 096 Pavement Maintenance - 125,000 125,000
2028 097 Municipal Well No. 6 Pump & Motor Rehabilitation 50,000 50,000
2028 098 Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation (Slip Lining) 175,000
2028 099 Storm Water Collection System Rehabilitation 30,000
2025+100 MV Blvd (CSAH 10) / Co. Rd. H2 Intersection Improvements 450,000 22,500
2025+101 CSAH 10 / Woodale Dr. Intersection Improvements 250,000 35,000
2025+102 CSAH 10 / Edgewood Dr. Intersection Improvements 250,000 35,000
2025+103 City Hall irrigation & landscape, Police parking lot lighting 37,000 37,000
2025+104 CSAH 10 Trail - Segment 8 (Knollwood Dr. - Silver Lake Rd.) 250,000
2025+105 CSAH 10 Trail - Segment 7 (Pleasant View Dr. - Knollwood Dr.) 300,000
2025+106 CSAH 10 / Spring Lake Rd. Intersection Improvements 150,000
2025+107 CSAH 10 / Groveland Rd. Intersection Improvements 150,000
2025+108 Other Pavement Maint - parking lots and trails 50,000 50,000
2025+109 CSAH 10 / Co. Rd. I Intersection Improvements 500,000
TOTAL 2019 - 2028 $ 22,876,173 $ 567,000 $ 1,477,698 $ 5,837,759 $ 470,000
9
730 745
San. Sewer
Enterprise
Stormwater
Enterprise Franchise City Bonds
Municipal State
Aid Ramsey County State/Fed Grants
Unfunded
Amount
175,000
50,000
$ 175,000 $ 50,000 $ - $ - $ 408,000 $ - $ - $ -
408,000
175,000
50,000
$ 175,000 $ 80,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
175,000
30,000
50,000
$ 1,179,000 $ 405,000 $ - $ 6,800,000 $ 1,224,000 $ - $ - $ (81,792)
$ 700,000 $ 2,090,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 232,500 $ 985,000 $ 990,000
175,000
30,000
175,000
2,000,000
175,000
30,000
175,000
30,000
22,500 405,000
35,000 180,000
35,000 180,000
- 250,000
- 300,000
20,000 110,000 20,000
20,000 110,000 20,000
100,000 360,000 40,000
$ 1,879,000 $ 2,495,000 $ - $ 6,800,000 $ 1,224,000 $ 232,500 $ 985,000 $ 908,208
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City of Mounds View
Capital Improvement Plan 2020 thru 2024
Impact on Capital Projects Funds' Cash Balances
Fund 451 Fund 460 Fund 480 Fund 485
Park Vehicle and Special Street
Dedication Equipment Projects Improvement Total
Cash balance, Dec. 31, 2018 145,650$ 1,772,239$ 1,012,324$ 1,710,588$ 4,640,801$
Revenues 2019:
Taxes - - - 150,000 150,000
Franchise fees - - - 295,000 295,000
Special assessments - - - 15,000 15,000
Intergovernmental:-
State - - - 407,880 407,880
Federal - - - - -
County/Local - - 827,280 - 827,280
Miscellaneous:-
Investment income 1,000 - 10,123 8,000 19,123
Developer payments 3,000 - - - 3,000
Proceeds from bond sale - - - - -
Operating transfer in - 436,000 75,000 - 511,000
Total revenue 4,000 436,000 912,403 875,880 2,228,283
Available Resources 149,650 2,208,239 1,924,727 2,586,468 6,869,084
Expenditures 2019:
Government buildings & equip - 20,500 111,845 - 132,345
Public safety - 111,000 257,000 - 368,000
Streets, highways, & utilities - 117,000 100,000 725,000 942,000
Sidewalks & trails - - - - -
Parks & recreation 83,500 51,500 443,853 100,000 678,853
Operating transfers out - 123,000 - - 123,000
Total expenditures 83,500 423,000 912,698 825,000 2,244,198
Surplus of revenues
over (under) expenditures (79,500) 13,000 (295) 50,880 (15,915)
Cash balance, Dec. 31, 2019 66,150$ 1,785,239$ 1,012,029$ 1,761,468$ 4,624,886$
11
City of Mounds View
Capital Improvement Plan 2020 thru 2024
Impact on Capital Projects Funds' Cash Balances
Fund 451 Fund 460 Fund 480 Fund 485
Park Vehicle and Special Street
Dedication Equipment Projects Improvement Total
Cash balance, Dec. 31, 2019 66,150$ 1,785,239$ 1,012,029$ 1,761,468$ 4,624,886$
Revenues 2020:
Taxes - - - 150,000 150,000
Franchise fees - - - 302,500 302,500
Special assessments - - - 25,000 25,000
Intergovernmental:-
State - - - 408,000 408,000
Federal - - - - -
County - - - - -
Miscellaneous:-
Investment income 662 - 10,120 17,615 28,396
Developer payments - - - - -
Proceeds from bond sale - - - - -
Operating transfer in - 440,000 75,000 - 515,000
Total revenue 662 440,000 85,120 903,115 1,428,896
Available Resources 66,812 2,225,239 1,097,150 2,664,583 6,053,783
Expenditures 2020:
Government buildings & equip - - 141,000 - 141,000
Public safety - 100,000 - - 100,000
Streets, highways, & utilities - - - 1,003,850 1,003,850
Sidewalks & trails - - 12,000 - 12,000
Parks & recreation 203,500 - 138,000 - 341,500
Operating transfers out - 184,000 - - 184,000
Total expenditures 203,500 284,000 291,000 1,003,850 1,782,350
Surplus of revenues
over (under) expenditures (202,839) 156,000 (205,880) (100,735) (353,454)
Cash balance, Dec. 31, 2020:(136,689)$ 1,941,239$ 806,150$ 1,660,733$ 4,271,433$
12
City of Mounds View
Capital Improvement Plan 2020 thru 2024
Impact on Capital Projects Funds' Cash Balances
Fund 451 Fund 460 Fund 480 Fund 485
Park Vehicle and Special Street
Dedication Equipment Projects Improvement Total
Cash balance, Dec. 31, 2020 (136,689)$ 1,941,239$ 806,150$ 1,660,733$ 4,271,433$
Revenues 2021:
Taxes - - - 150,000 150,000
Franchise fees - - - 305,000 305,000
Special assessments - - - 25,000 25,000
Intergovernmental:-
State - - - 408,000 408,000
Federal - - - - -
County - - - - -
Miscellaneous:-
Investment income (1,367) - 8,061 16,607 23,302
Developer payments - - - - -
Proceeds from bond sale - - - - -
Operating transfer in - 440,000 75,000 - 515,000
Total revenue (1,367) 440,000 83,061 904,607 1,426,302
Available Resources (138,055) 2,381,239 889,211 2,565,340 5,697,735
Expenditures 2021:
Government buildings & equip - - 137,000 - 137,000
Public safety - 152,000 - - 152,000
Streets, highways, & utilities - 210,000 - 290,968 500,968
Sidewalks & trails - - - - -
Parks & recreation 85,000 - 100,000 - 185,000
Operating transfers out - 25,000 - - 25,000
Total expenditures 85,000 387,000 237,000 290,968 999,968
Surplus of revenues
over (under) expenditures (86,367) 53,000 (153,939) 613,639 426,334
Cash balance, Dec. 31, 2021:(223,055)$ 1,994,239$ 652,211$ 2,274,372$ 4,697,767$
13
City of Mounds View
Capital Improvement Plan 2020 thru 2024
Impact on Capital Projects Funds' Cash Balances
Fund 451 Fund 460 Fund 480 Fund 485
Park Vehicle and Special Street
Dedication Equipment Projects Improvement Total
Cash balance, Dec. 31, 2021 (223,055)$ 1,994,239$ 652,211$ 2,274,372$ 4,697,767$
Revenues 2022:
Taxes - - - 150,000 150,000
Franchise fees - - - 310,000 310,000
Special assessments - - - 20,000 20,000
Intergovernmental:-
State - - - 408,000 408,000
Federal - - - - -
County - - - - -
Miscellaneous:-
Investment income (2,231) - 6,522 22,744 27,035
Developer payments - - - - -
Proceeds from bond sale - - - - -
Operating transfer in - 440,000 75,000 - 515,000
Total revenue (2,231) 440,000 81,522 910,744 1,430,035
Available Resources (225,286) 2,434,239 733,733 3,185,116 6,127,802
Expenditures 2022:
Government buildings & equip - - - - -
Public safety - 52,000 - - 52,000
Streets, highways, & utilities - 75,000 - 2,566,657 2,641,657
Sidewalks & trails - - - - -
Parks & recreation 80,000 - - - 80,000
Operating transfers out - 33,500 - - 33,500
Total expenditures 80,000 160,500 - 2,566,657 2,807,157
Surplus of revenues
over (under) expenditures (82,231) 279,500 81,522 (1,655,913) (1,377,122)
Cash balance, Dec. 31, 2022:(305,286)$ 2,273,739$ 733,733$ 618,459$ 3,320,645$
14
City of Mounds View
Capital Improvement Plan 2020 thru 2024
Impact on Capital Projects Funds' Cash Balances
Fund 451 Fund 460 Fund 480 Fund 485
Park Vehicle and Special Street
Dedication Equipment Projects Improvement Total
Cash balance, Dec. 31, 2022 (305,286)$ 2,273,739$ 733,733$ 618,459$ 3,320,645$
Revenues 2023:
Taxes - - - 150,000 150,000
Franchise fees - - - 315,000 315,000
Special assessments - - - 15,000 15,000
Intergovernmental:-
State - - - 408,000 408,000
Federal - - - - -
County - - - - -
Miscellaneous:-
Investment income (3,053) - 7,337 6,185 10,469
Developer payments - - - - -
Proceeds from bond sale - - - - -
Operating transfer in - 440,000 75,000 - 515,000
Total revenue (3,053) 440,000 82,337 894,185 1,413,469
Available Resources (308,339) 2,713,739 816,070 1,512,643 4,734,114
Expenditures 2023:
Government buildings & equip - - - - -
Public safety - 106,000 - - 106,000
Streets, highways, & utilities - 170,000 - 1,234,897 1,404,897
Sidewalks & trails - - - - -
Parks & recreation 115,000 78,000 - - 193,000
Operating transfers out - 27,000 - - 27,000
Total expenditures 115,000 381,000 - 1,234,897 1,730,897
Surplus of revenues
over (under) expenditures (118,053) 59,000 82,337 (340,712) (317,428)
Cash balance, Dec. 31, 2023:(423,339)$ 2,332,739$ 816,070$ 277,746$ 3,003,217$
15
City of Mounds View
Capital Improvement Plan 2020 thru 2024
Impact on Capital Projects Funds' Cash Balances
Fund 451 Fund 460 Fund 480 Fund 485
Park Vehicle and Special Street
Dedication Equipment Projects Improvement Total
Cash balance, Dec. 31, 2023 (423,339)$ 2,332,739$ 816,070$ 277,746$ 3,003,217$
Revenues 2024:
Taxes - - - 150,000 150,000
Franchise fees - - - 320,000 320,000
Special assessments - - - 10,000 10,000
Intergovernmental:-
State - - - 408,000 408,000
Federal - - - - -
County - - - - -
Miscellaneous:-
Investment income (4,233) - 8,161 2,777 6,705
Developer payments - - - - -
Proceeds from bond sale - - - - -
Operating transfer in - 440,000 75,000 - 515,000
Total revenue (4,233) 440,000 83,161 890,777 1,409,705
Available Resources (427,572) 2,772,739 899,231 1,168,524 4,412,922
Expenditures 2024:
Government buildings & equip - 28,250 - - 28,250
Public safety - 89,000 - - 89,000
Streets, highways, & utilities - 51,000 - 462,887 513,887
Sidewalks & trails - - - - -
Parks & recreation - 78,000 - - 78,000
Operating transfers out - 204,000 - - 204,000
Total expenditures - 450,250 - 462,887 913,137
Surplus of revenues
over (under) expenditures (4,233) (10,250) 83,161 427,890 496,568
Cash balance, Dec. 31, 2024:(427,572)$ 2,322,489$ 899,231$ 705,637$ 3,499,785$
16
City of Mounds View
Water Utility Rate Study
3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%
Actual Actual Actual Budget Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Expenses
Personnel services 370,512$ 345,353$ 328,983$ 382,568$ 394,045$ 405,866$ 418,042$ 430,584$ 443,501$
Supplies & materials 64,640 61,787 94,202 77,949 80,287 82,696 85,177 87,732 90,364
Contractual services 242,961 229,717 237,948 281,123 289,557 298,243 307,191 316,406 325,899
Water service line repairs 82,048 93,668 94,754 80,000 82,000 84,000 84,000 84,000 84,000
Depreciation 240,583 237,949 240,717 238,000 238,000 323,000 408,000 408,000 408,000
Debt service - interest - - - - 85,567 204,000 193,032 181,734 170,098
Transfers to other funds - - 144,103 147,446 149,859 152,345 154,905 157,542 150,345
Contingency - - - 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
Total Expenses 1,000,744 968,474 1,140,707 1,222,086 1,334,315 1,565,151 1,665,347 1,680,998 1,687,207
Revenues
Metered water sales 971,654 1,016,067 1,161,536 1,135,660 1,225,018 1,279,351 1,333,684 1,401,182 1,578,830
Meter charge 1,564 5,896 4,601 - - - - - -
Water service line repair fee 87,775 88,165 88,775 85,000 85,000 85,000 85,000 85,000 85,000
Investment income (charges)(648) 1,595 7,370 2,000 7,971 86,424 19,105 15,142 11,974
Miscellaneous revenues 3,644 2,131 2,105 1,000 1,030 1,061 1,093 1,126 1,159
Transfers from vehicle & equipment fund - 35,000 - - 163,000 - 4,400 - -
Total Revenues 1,063,989 1,148,854 1,264,387 1,223,660 1,482,019 1,451,836 1,443,282 1,502,450 1,676,963
Change in net position 63,245 180,380 123,680 1,574 147,703 (113,315) (222,065) (178,549) (10,244)
Accounting change (GASB 68 pension)
Net position - begining of year 3,741,942 3,805,187 3,985,567 4,109,247 4,110,821 4,258,525 4,145,209 3,923,145 3,744,596
Net position - end of year 3,805,187$ 3,985,567$ 4,109,247$ 4,110,821$ 4,258,525$ 4,145,209$ 3,923,145$ 3,744,596$ 3,734,352$
Cash flows
Change in net position 63,245$ 180,380$ 123,680$ 1,574$ 147,703$ (113,315)$ (222,065)$ (178,549)$ (10,244)$
Deduct:
Capital outlays - equipment (29,263) (45,003) (4,150) - (160,000) - (7,500) - -
Construction - (37,848) - (500,000) (3,160,000) (3,210,000) - - (50,000)
Debt service - principal - - - - - (365,613) (376,581) (387,878) (399,515)
Add back:
Bonds issued - - - - 6,800,000 - -
Depreciation 240,583 237,949 240,717 238,000 238,000 323,000 408,000 408,000 408,000
Change in receivables/payables (cashflow stmt.)(161,548) (30,028) (67,566) - - - - - -
Cash - Beginning of Year 4,765 117,782 423,232 715,913 455,487 4,321,191 955,263 757,117 598,690
Cash - End of Year 117,782$ 423,232$ 715,913$ 455,487$ 4,321,191$ 955,263$ 757,117$ 598,690$ 546,931$
Residential 15.36%4.44%12.45%11.07%6.57%4.57%4.37%5.65%5.34%
Base rate per connection 6.00$ 8.00$ 12.00$ 16.00$ 18.00$ 19.00$ 20.00$ 22.00$ 24.00$
Water rate 1st 12,000 gallons used 2.10 2.10 2.20 2.30 2.40 2.50 2.60 2.70 2.80
Water rate 2nd 13,000 gallons used 2.31 2.31 2.42 2.53 2.64 2.75 2.86 2.97 3.08
Water rate over 25,000 gallons used 2.66 2.66 2.78 2.91 3.04 3.16 3.29 3.42 3.54
Residential annual based on 18,000 gal. per qtr.180.24 188.24 211.68 235.12 250.56 262.00 273.44 288.88 304.32
C/I annual based on 150,000 gal. per qtr.1,305.00 1,334.00 1,412.00 1,490.00 1,560.00 1,626.00 1,692.00 1,762.00 1,804.00 17
City of Mounds View
Sewer Utility Rate Study
3%3%3%3%3%
Actual Actual Actual Budget Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Expense
Personnel services 341,972$ 312,310$ 302,497$ 372,773$ 383,956$ 395,475$ 407,339$ 419,559$ 432,146$
Supplies & materials 16,378 16,590 35,407 31,502 32,447 33,420 34,423 35,456 36,519
Contractual services 58,830 56,166 78,565 117,919 121,457 125,100 128,853 132,719 136,700
MCES disposal charges (avg. since 2007 3.56%)898,621 916,035 974,798 997,993 1,037,913 1,079,429 1,122,606 1,167,511 1,214,211
Depreciation 85,388 95,362 101,597 95,000 96,000 96,000 96,000 96,000 96,000
Transfers to other funds 240,309 98,058 109,860 132,446 137,859 140,345 142,905 145,542 145,542
Contingency - - - 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
Total Expenses 1,641,498 1,494,521 1,602,724 1,762,633 1,824,632 1,884,770 1,947,127 2,011,787 2,076,119
Revenues 8.00%6.00%6.00%5.00%4.00%4.00%4.00%4.00%3.50%
Sanitary sewer service 1,470,099 1,595,904 1,676,325 1,655,618 1,789,923 1,861,520 1,935,980 2,013,420 2,083,889
Service availability charges 1,202 2,301 1,839 - - - - - -
Investment income 21,359 25,073 31,077 21,000 31,582 34,452 33,096 31,955 31,046
Miscellaneous revenues 1,215 1,306 1,362 - - - - - -
Transfers from vehicle fund 60,000 - - 100,000 - - - - -
Total Revenues 1,553,875 1,624,584 1,710,603 1,776,618 1,821,505 1,895,971 1,969,076 2,045,374 2,114,936
Change in net position (87,623) 130,063 107,879 13,985 (3,126) 11,201 21,949 33,588 38,817
Accounting change (GASB 68 pension)
Net position - beginning of year 3,872,946 3,785,323 3,915,386 4,023,265 4,037,250 4,034,124 4,045,325 4,067,274 4,100,862
Net position - end of year 3,785,323 3,915,386 4,023,265 4,037,250 4,034,124 4,045,325 4,067,274 4,100,862 4,139,678
Cash Flows
Change in net position (87,623) 130,063 107,879 13,985 (3,126) 11,201 21,949 33,588 38,817
Deduct:
Capital outlays - equipment (43,064) - - (190,000) - - - - -
Construction (150,317) (64,286) (4,150) (304,000) (175,000) (175,000) (175,000) (175,000) (175,000)
Add back:
Depreciation 85,388 95,362 101,597 95,000 96,000 96,000 96,000 96,000 96,000
Change in receivables/payables 186,017 (46,990) (187,841) - - - - - -
Cash - Beginning of Year 2,067,687 2,058,088 2,172,237 2,189,722 1,804,707 1,722,580 1,654,782 1,597,731 1,552,319
Cash - End of Year 2,058,088$ 2,172,237$ 2,189,722$ 1,804,707$ 1,722,580$ 1,654,782$ 1,597,731$ 1,552,319$ 1,512,135$
Residential equivalent connection rate 75.99$ 80.55$ 85.38$ 89.65$ 93.24$ 96.97$ 100.85$ 104.88$ 108.55$
Residential fixed rate 30.94 32.80 34.76 36.50 37.96 39.48 41.06 42.70 44.20
Residential variable rate 2.46 2.61 2.77 2.91 3.02 3.14 3.27 3.40 3.52
Annual based on 18,000 gal. per quarter 301.17 319.24 338.40 355.32 369.53 384.31 399.68 415.67 430.22
MCES Rate increase 7.33%1.94%6.41%2.38%3.24%4.00%4.00%4.00%4.00%18
City of Mounds View
Street Light Utility Rate Study
3%3%3%3%3%
Actual Actual Actual Budget Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Expenses
Personnel services 9,553$ 7,550$ 7,540$ 8,058$ 8,300$ 8,549$ 8,805$ 9,069$ 9,341$
Supplies & materials 25 1,334 90 1,000 1,030 1,061 1,093 1,126 1,159
Contractual services 70,790 76,592 77,417 78,900 81,267 83,705 86,216 88,803 91,467
Lease debt service 2,532 2,328 2,118 9,251 9,252 9,252 9,252 9,252 9,252
Transfer to other funds 2,612 2,690 2,771 2,854 2,940 3,028 3,119 3,212 3,309
Total Expenses 85,512 90,494 89,936 100,063 102,788 105,594 108,485 111,462 114,528
Revenues
Street light service fee 97,759 104,224 104,322 104,402 104,412 104,412 110,213 110,213 110,213
Investment income (charges)1,164 1,480 1,921 1,400 2,483 2,920 2,955 3,049 3,085
Total Revenues 98,923 105,704 106,243 105,802 106,896 107,332 113,168 113,262 113,298
Net change in position 13,411 15,210 16,307 5,739 4,107 1,738 4,683 1,800 (1,230)
Net position - begining of year 45,136 58,547 73,757 90,064 95,803 99,911 101,649 106,332 108,132
Net position - end of year 58,547$ 73,757$ 90,064$ 95,803$ 99,911$ 101,649$ 106,332$ 108,132$ 106,901$
Cash flows
Net change in position 13,411$ 15,210$ 16,307$ 5,739$ 4,107$ 1,738$ 4,683$ 1,800$ (1,230)$
Add back:
Change in receivables/payables (351) (3,053) (1,097) - - - - - -
Debt service - principal (6,719) (6,923) (7,133) - - - - - -
Lease proceeds
Cash - Beginning of Year 116,517 122,858 128,092 136,169 141,908 146,016 147,754 152,437 154,237
Cash - End of Year 122,858$ 128,092$ 136,169$ 141,908$ 146,016$ 147,754$ 152,437$ 154,237$ 153,006$
6.25%6.25%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%5.56%0.00%0.00%
Quarterly residential service fee 4.25$ 4.50$ 4.50$ 4.50$ 4.50$ 4.50$ 4.75$ 4.75$ 4.75$
Annual fee 17.00$ 18.00$ 18.00$ 18.00$ 18.00$ 18.00$ 19.00$ 19.00$ 19.00$ 19
City of Mounds View
Storm Water Utility Rate Study
3%3%3%3%3%
Actual Actual Actual Budget Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Expenses
Personnel services 122,298 120,849 114,323 115,283 118,741 122,304 125,973 129,752 133,645
Supplies & materials 11,027 17,756 19,428 10,487 10,802 11,126 11,459 11,803 12,157
Contractual services 25,474 53,672 61,228 137,404 141,526 145,772 150,145 154,649 159,289
Depreciation 35,353 35,344 39,016 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000
Transfers to other funds 114,604 39,832 40,067 39,309 41,558 41,815 42,079 42,351 42,351
Total Expenses 308,756 267,453 274,062 337,483 347,627 356,016 364,656 373,556 382,442
Revenues 0%0%2%-2%21%8%7%7%6%
Storm water service fee 264,488 285,814 292,431 286,500 347,100 373,800 400,500 427,200 453,900
Investment income 18,216 22,208 27,352 16,000 31,144 35,106 35,864 36,998 38,511
Other income - 539 473 - - - - - -
Transfers from vehicle fund - - - - - - - - 37,000
Total Revenues 282,704 308,561 320,256 302,500 378,244 408,906 436,364 464,198 529,411
Net change in position (26,052) 41,108 46,194 (34,983) 30,617 52,890 71,708 90,642 146,969
Accounting change (GASB 68 pension)- - - - - - - - -
Net position - beginning of year 3,167,772 3,141,720 3,182,828 3,229,022 3,194,039 3,224,656 3,277,546 3,349,254 3,439,896
Net position - end of year 3,141,720 3,182,828 3,229,022 3,194,039 3,224,656 3,277,546 3,349,254 3,439,896 3,586,865
Cash Flows
Net change in position (26,052)$ 41,108$ 46,194$ (34,983)$ 30,617$ 52,890$ 71,708$ 90,642$ 146,969$
Deduct:
Capital outlays - equipment (12,827) - - (30,000) - - - - (37,000)
Construction - (70,244) - (75,000) (90,000) (50,000) (50,000) (50,000) (80,000)
Add back:
Depreciation 35,353 35,344 39,016 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000
Change in receivables/payables 18,764 (8,449) (35,650) - - - - - -
Cash - begining of Year 1,822,111 1,837,349 1,835,108 1,884,668 1,779,685 1,755,302 1,793,192 1,849,900 1,925,542
Cash - end of year 1,837,349$ 1,835,108$ 1,884,668$ 1,779,685$ 1,755,302$ 1,793,192$ 1,849,900$ 1,925,542$ 1,990,511$
10%9%8%8%7%7%6%
Quarterly residential service fee 10.00$ 10.00$ 11.00$ 12.00$ 13.00$ 14.00$ 15.00$ 16.00$ 17.00$
Annual fee 40.00 40.00 44.00 48.00 52.00 56.00 60.00 64.00 68.00 20
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Item No: 08E
Meeting Date: May 13, 2019
Type of Business: CB
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Ordinance 957, Amending/Updating Chapter 1000 of
Mounds View City Code
Background:
A comprehensive review and update of the Mounds View City Code began last year and
continues on with this being the 10th chapter of 15.
Chapter 1000 deals with Building and Development.
Discussion:
There are no substantive changes in this portion of the code, rather; all technical and/or
statutory driven. The proposed Ordinance 957 has been on our web page since April 23,
2019. This is first reading with second reading occurring on May 28, 2019, publication on
June 7, 2019 and it will become effective on July 7, 2019.
Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal:
Systematic updating of the City Code addressed two of the five strategic strategies;
• Maintain and plan for infrastructure improvements including waste water, water,
& transportation
• Continue BR&E program, maximize utilization of development space and current
list of available sites, encourage land owners to maintain their properties, &
consider residential redevelopment
Financial Impact:
This is a budgeted item.
Recommendation:
Conduct First Reading of Ordinance 957, Amending/updating Chapter 1000 of the
Mounds View City Code
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________
Nyle Zikmund
City Administrator
Attachments: Attachment 1 – Ordinance 957
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ORDINANCE NO. 957
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1000, CHAPTERS 1001, 1002, 1003,
1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, AND 1012 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW
CITY CODE RELATING TO BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT
THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter
1001, Section 1001.01 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the double-underlined
material and deleting the stricken material as follows:
1001.01: ADOPTION OF STATE BUILDING CODE:
Subd. 1. Minnesota State Building Code – Adopted by rReference: The most current edition
of the Minnesota State Building Code and related documents, as adopted by the Minnesota
Department of Labor and Industry pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, including all of the
amendments, rules and regulations established, adopted and published from time to time
by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, through the Construction Codes and
Licensing Division is hereby adopted by reference including Chapter 1306 with optional
1306.00200 Subpart 2. The Minnesota State Building Code is hereby incorporated in this
Section as if fully set out herein. A copy of said Building Code is on file in the office of
the City Administrator.
Subd. 2. Effective Date: Effective July 1, 1972, all buildings within the City shall be regulated
by current State statutes, as amended from time to time.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter
1001, Section 1001.08 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by deleting the stricken material as
follows:
1001.08: TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY:
Subd. 1. Residential: A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be granted prior to sodding
or seeding the lawn and finishing the driveway if approved by the Building Official.
Subd. 2. Commercial: A temporary certificate of occupancy for not more than sixty (60) days
for commercial and industrial applications may be granted before the required fire
inspection approval. The City must inspect and approve all required fire protection
systems.
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SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter
1002, Section 1002.01 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by deleting the stricken material as
follows:
1002.01: ADOPTION OF STATE CODES:
Subd. 1. The most current edition of the Minnesota State Fire Code, as adopted by the
Commissioner of Public Safety pursuant to Minnesota State Statutes, including all the
amendments, rules and regulations established, adopted and published from time to time
by the Minnesota Commissioner of Public Safety, through the State Fire Marshal Division
is hereby adopted by reference including Minnesota State Amendments H and I. The
Minnesota State Fire Code is hereby incorporated in this Section as if fully set out herein.
Subd. 2. The most current edition of the Minnesota State Building Code, as adopted by the
Commissioner of Administration pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, including all of the
amendments, rules and regulations established, adopted and published from time to time
by the Minnesota Commissioner of Administration, through the Building Codes and
Standards Division is hereby adopted by reference including Chapter 1306 with options
1306.00200 Subpart 2, and 1306.0030 E Option 1.
SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter
1002, Section 1002.03 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by deleting the stricken material as
follows:
1002.03: ENFORCEMENT OF PROVISIONS:
Subd. 1. Enforcement of Fire Code: The Minnesota State Fire Code shall be enforced by the
Fire Marshal, who shall be appointed by and operate under the supervision of the Chief of
the Fire Department.
Subd. 2. Inspectors: The Code Official shall have the authority to appoint a deputy code
official, other related technical officers and inspectors as shall, from time to time, be
necessary.
Subd. 3. Annual Report: A report of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall be made annually
and transmitted to the Council.
SECTION 5. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter
1002, Section 1002.08 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the double-underlined
material and deleting the stricken material as follows:
1002.08: RESIDENTIAL ALARM VERIFICATION: All Rresidential monitoring
companiesy shall attempt to contact the homeowner for alarm verification prior to dispatching the
police and fire departments.
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SECTION 6. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter
1003 by deleting said Chapter 1003 in its entirety.
SECTION 7. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter
1005, Section 1005.02, subd. 4 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by deleting the stricken
material as follows:
Subd. 4. Section 102.3 Application of Other Codes: Repairs, additions or alterations to a
structure, or changes of occupancy shall be done in accordance with the procedures and
provisions of the Minnesota State Building Code (MSBC), established pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Sections 16B.59 to 16B.75, as amended, as adopted by the City.
Nothing in this Code shall be construed to cancel, modify or set aside any provision of the
MSBC or the City of Mounds View Zoning Code.
SECTION 8. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter
1006, Section 1006.04, subd. 6 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the double-
underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows:
Subd. 6. Insurance: Any person requesting a contractor’s license shall file with the City
Administrator proof of public liability and property damage insurance showing the City of
Mounds View as the certificate holder, which shall remain and be in force and effect during
the entire term of said license or a renewal certificate shall be provided to the City at least
ten (10) days before the expiration of the certificate on file with the City. The Certificate
shall contain a provision that the insurance shall not be cancelled without ten (10) days’
written notice to the City. Public liability insurance should not be less than one hundred
thousand dollars ($1,000,000.00) for injuries and property damage, including accidental
death to any one (1) person, in an amount of not less than three hundred thousand dollars
($3500,000.00) on account of any one (1) accident, and property damage insurance in the
amount of not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00).
SECTION 9. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter
1007, Section 1007.02, subd. 2 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by deleting the stricken
material as follows:
Subd. 2. Zoning Permit Required: Buildings one hundred twenty (120) square feet or less are
exempt from the provisions of this Chapter but must meet the standards listed in Chapter
1006.01, subdivision 4.
SECTION 10. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter
1008, Section 1008.07, subd. 3 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the double-
underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows:
Subd. 3. Liability Insurance: Any person holding a license shall file with the City
Administrator policies of public liability and property damage insurance which shall
remain and be in force and effect during the entire term of said license and which shall
contain a provision that they shall not be cancelled without ten (10) days’ written notice to
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the Municipality. Public liability insurance should not be less than one hundred thousand
dollars ($1,000,000.00) for injuries and property damage, including accidental death to any
one (1) person and subject to the same limit for each person in an amount not less than
three hundred thousand dollars ($3500,000.00) on account of any one (1) accident, and
property insurance in the amount of not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00).
SECTION 11. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter
1008 by deleting Section 1008.10, subd. 7 in its entirety.
SECTION 12. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter
1009, Section 1009.05, subd. 3 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the double-
underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows:
Subd. 3. All electrical applications shall meet the requirements of Chapter 1003 of this Code
and those in , including the Minnesota State Electrical Code.
SECTION 13. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter
1010, Section 1010.02, subd. 1 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the double-
underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows:
1010.02: FINDINGS OF FACT; PURPOSE:
Subd. 1. Findings:
a. The Council finds that wetlands within the City, as part of the ecosystem, are critical
to the present and future health, safety and general welfare of the land, animals and people
within the City, as well as within the Rice Creek Watershed District, that existing and
potential development within the City and Rice Creek Watershed possess increasing
ecological and economic problems and demands, having the effect of potentially
despoiling, polluting, accelerating the aging, eliminating or negatively and irretrievably
altering both the wetlands and their functions (and the processes associated therewith)
which, if managed, will constitute important physical, educational, ecological, aesthetic,
recreational and economic assets for existing and future residents of the community and
the Rice Creek Watershed District. The City Council has in mind its statutory obligation
to comply with Chapters 104, 105 and 112 of Minnesota State Law, the regulations of Rice
Creek Watershed District, Regulations of the Department of Natural Resources, including
provisions for protected waters, Public Law 92.500 ( the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act), open space policies of the Metropolitan Council and its guidelines encouraging
protection and enhancement of marshes, wetlands in the flood plain area and the public
interest in preventing irreparable destruction or deterioration of valuable natural resources.
b. The public interest necessitates sound land use development, as land is a limited and
irreplaceable resource, and the land within the Municipality is a resource to be developed
in a manner which will result in minimum damage to the quality of life, property, threat to
health and reduction of private/public economic loss caused by drainage problems.
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SECTION 14. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter
1010, Section 1010.05, subd. 7 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the double-
underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows:
Subd. 7. LOCAL WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN: A Local Water Management Plan, dated
February 12, 1990 1, has been prepared for the City in accordance with Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 103B 103B.201 to 103B.255. The Plan identifies the goals and policies of the City
in providing for future development while minimizing surface water problems.
SECTION 15. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter
1010, Section 1010.08, subd. 4a of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the double-
underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows:
a. Minimum Alteration in Ecological and Hydrological Characteristics: A minimum
alteration of a wetland may be allowed when necessary for the use of property but only
when it will not have a substantially or significantly adverse effect, as determined by the
City, upon the ecological and hydrological characteristics of the wetland. However, in no
case shall the restrictions set out below in Section 1010.08, subdivision 34a(1) - (6) be
exceeded. Since the extent of alteration which can be permitted is limited, the City, when
considering a permit application, shall consider equal apportionment of alteration
opportunity. The alteration opportunity within the wetland shall be allocated among
property owners in proportion to the area of wetland located within each property.
SECTION 16. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter
1010, Section 1010.08, subd. 6b of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the double-
underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows:
b. City Council Authority: The City Council may issue permits which meet the
standards in this Chapter and are beyond the scope of the administrative authority stated in
Section 1010.08, subdivision 56a, or those that are appealed to the Council after having
been reviewed and denied by City staff.
SECTION 17. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter
1010, Section 1010.08, subd. 7c(1) of the Mounds View Municipal Code by deleting the stricken
material as follows:
(1) Compliance with standards: No wetland alteration or wetland buffer permit shall
be approved except it meet the standards set forth in Section 1010.08, subdivision 4.
A permit may be approved subject to conditions reasonable and necessary to ensure
compliance with the aforementioned standards in subdivision 4. Such conditions
may, among other matters:
(a) Provide for the enhancement of storm water storage, fish and wildlife
habitat, and water quality enhancement functions of wetland zoning
1 See Chapter 1302 of this Code.
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districts;
(b) Provide for enhancement of recreation and education opportunities in
wetland zoning districts;
(c) Limit the size, kind or character of the proposed work;
(d) Require the construction of storm water detention facilities or other
structures;
(e) Require replacement of vegetation;
(f) Establish required monitoring or maintenance procedures, including the
payment of costs for such procedures;
(g) Stage the work over time and increments of land to be developed;
(h) Require the alteration of the site design to insure buffering;
(i) Require posting of sufficient surety to guarantee conformance to the
purposes of the permit and all laws regulating the activity; or
(j) Require the conveyance to the City of certain lands or interest therein.
SECTION 18. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter
1012, Section 1012.03, subd. 4 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the double-
underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows:
Subd. 4. Issuance of License: The Community Development Department shall issue a rental
dwelling license if the building is found to be in compliance with the provisions of this
Chapter and all other code provisions, Chapter 1005 of this Code, and the applicable
requirements of Minnesota Statutes, 299F, as amended, provided however, that all real
estate taxes and utility bills for the premises which are due have been paid.
a. The license shall state that the rental dwelling has been inspected and complies with
the requirements of the City Codethis Chapter and Title 1000, Chapter 1005, Housing
Code. Additionally, the license shall contain contact information for maintenance and
management requests and a statement that tenants of the rental dwelling may contact the
attorney general for information regarding the rights and obligations of the owners and
tenants under state law. The statement shall include the telephone number and address of
the attorney general.
b. The following minimum standards and conditions shall be met in order to hold a
rental dwelling license under this Chapter. Failure to comply with any of these standards
and conditions shall be adequate grounds for the denial, refusal to renew, revocation, or
suspension of a rental dwelling license.
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(1) The licensee or applicant have paid the required license fees.
(2) Rental dwelling units shall not exceed the maximum number of dwelling units
permitted by the zoning code.
(3) An owner shall not have any violations of Minnesota Rule 1300.0120, subpart 1,
related to building permits, at any rental dwelling which it owns or has an ownership
interest.
(4) Failure to complete required corrections to maintain the property in compliance
with Chapter 1001 (Building Code), Chapter 1002 (Fire Code), and Chapter 1005
(Housing Code) of the City Code and the applicable requirements of Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 299F.
SECTION 19. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter
1012, Section 1012.03, subd. 8 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the double-
underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows:
Subd. 8. No license is transferrable during the pendency of a code enforcement matter related
to the licensed premisesnotice of violation issued pursuant to Chapter 1005 of the City
Code.
SECTION 20. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter
1012, Section 1012.05, subd. 1a of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the double-
underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows:
a. For purposes of this Subdivision, a premises is disorderly when any of the following
activities occur:
(1) Violation of Title 700, Chapter 702, Section 702.01, Subdivision 13h of the City
Code (Crimes Against Public Safety and Health) or violation of laws relating to
possession of controlled substances as defined in Minnesota Statutes.
(2) Violation of Title 700, Chapter 702, Section 702.01, Subdivision 14 of the City
Code (Public Misconduct or Nuisance) or violation of laws relating to disorderly
conduct as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 609.72 and 609.74.
(3) Violation of Title 500, Chapter 501, Section 501.02, Subdivision 1 and Section
501.02, Subdivision 2 of the City Code (General Liquor Provisions) or violation of
laws relating to possession, sale, or consumption of liquor or alcoholic beverages.
(4) Violation of laws relating to gambling.
(5) Violation of Mounds View Ordinances or Minnesota Statutes relating to
prostitution.
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(6) Violation of Title 700, Chapter 702, Section 702.01, Subdivision 13b(2) of the
City Code (Dangerous Weapons) or violation of laws relating to unlawful use or
possession of a firearm.
(7) Violation of Minnesota Statutes, Section 609.705 (Unlawful Assembly).
(8) Violation of Minnesota Statutes, Section 609.71 (Riot)
(9) Violation of Minnesota Statutes, Section 609.713 (Terroristic Threats of
Violence).
(10) Violation of Minnesota Statutes, Section 609.715 (Presence at Unlawful
Assembly)
SECTION 21. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter
1012, Section 1012.05, subd. 1d of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the double-
underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows:
d. If a second instance of disorderly use of the licensed premises occurs within three (3)
months of an incident for which a notice in Subdivision 91c, was given, the Police
Department shall notify the licensee of the violation and shall also require the licensee to
submit a written report of the actions taken, and proposed to be taken, by the licensee to
prevent further disorderly use of the premises. This written report shall be submitted to the
Police Department within five (5) days of the receipt of the notice of disorderly use of the
premises and shall detail all actions taken by the licensee in response to all notices of
disorderly use of the premises within the preceding three (3) months.
SECTION 22. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter
1012, Section 1012.05, subd. 1e of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the double-
underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows:
e. If a third instance of disorderly use of the licensed premises occurs within three (3)
months after a second instanceany two (2) previous instances of disorderly use for which
a notice wasnotices were given to the licensee pursuant to Section 1012.05, Subdivision
1d, the license for the premises may be denied, revoked, suspended, or not renewed. Any
action to deny, revoke, suspend, or not renew a license shall be initiated by the Police
Department or Community Development Department who shall give to the licensee written
notice of a hearing before the City Council to consider such denial, revocation, suspension
or non-renewal. Such written notice shall specify all violations of this subdivision, and
shall state the date, time, place and purpose of the hearing. The hearing shall be held no
less than ten (10) days and no more than thirty (30) days after giving such notice.
Following the hearing, the City Council may deny, revoke, suspend or decline to renew the
license for all or any part or parts of the licensed premises or may grant a license upon such
terms and conditions as it deems necessary to accomplish the purposes of this subdivision.
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(1) For the purposes of this subdivision, second and third instances of
disorderly use shall be those which occur at the same rental unit, involve tenants at
the same rental unit, involve guests or invitees at the same rental unit, involve guests
or invitees of the same tenant, or involve the same tenant.
SECTION 23. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, City staff shall have the
following summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance:
On May 13, 2019, the City Council adopted Ordinance ___ that amends Title 1000,
Chapters 1001, 1002, 1003, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, and 1012 of the Mounds
View City Code. The purpose of the amendment was to modify certain city regulations
related to building and development, update certain insurance requirements, remove
outdated and unnecessary code language, and update the code to conform to current City
practices.
A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular business hours at
Mounds View City Hall and is available on line at the City’s web site located at
www.moundsviewmn.org.
SECTION 24. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and after its passage
and publication, in accordance with Section 3.09 of the City Charter.
Introduction and First Reading by the Mounds View City Council on May 13, 2019.
Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on May 28, 2019.
Publication Date: June 7, 2019.
Carol A. Mueller, Mayor
Attest:
______________________________
Nyle Zikmund
City Administrator
(SEAL)
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
Item No. 8.G.
Meeting Date: May 13, 2019
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: _____ City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Mark Beer, Finance Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 9110 Adopting a Calendar for the Preparation of the
2020 Budget
Attached is resolution 9110 which adopts a calendar for preparation of the 2020 Budget.
There are several requirements in the City Charter and State Statutes that need to be met.
The calendar listed many staff work start and due dates. Items in bold type are City Council
meetings or actions.
Resolution 9110 only lists City Council meeting dates or other dates of significance to the
City Council. Staff will publish a copy of the calendar in the Mounds View Matters and on
our web site.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mark Beer
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
RESOLUTION NO. 9110
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ADOPTING A CALENDAR FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE 2020 BUDGET
WHEREAS, the City’s Charter and Code as well as State Statutes set forth various
requirements for considering and adopting components of the City’s budget; and
WHEREAS, Section 7.04 of the City Charter requires the City Administrator to submit to the
City Council a budget calendar to be established by resolution, and
WHEREAS, the calendar is an approximate schedule of when these actions will take place
but is not an absolute timeline.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View that
the following budget calendar is hereby adopted:
May 6, 2019 City Council discusses budget priorities at a work session.
May 30, 2019 Summary of General Fund operating budget requests delivered to City
Council.
June 3, 2019 City Council reviews General Fund budget at work session.
August 26, 2019 City Council adopts preliminary 2020 property tax levy or defers to
September 9th meeting and sets date for the Truth in Taxation Public
Hearing.
Oct. 7, 2019 City Council reviews other funds and utility rate study at a work session.
Nov. 12, 2018 City Council adopts utility rates for 2020.
Dec. 2, 2019 Truth in Taxation Public Hearing.
Dec. 9, 2019 Continuation Hearing and adoption of 2020 budget and tax levy.
Adopted May 13, 2019.
___________________________
Carol A. Mueller, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator
(SEAL)
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
City of Mounds View
2019 Budget Calendar
March 18, 2019 Finance Department begins preparing budget work papers.
April 9, 2019 Departments begin preparing operating budget requests.
May 6, 2019 City Council discusses budget priorities and strategies.
May 16, 2019 Operating budget requests due from departments.
May 20, 2019 Summary of operating budget requests due to City Administrator.
May 20-28, 2019 Administrator reviews operating budget requests and capital projects.
May 30, 2019 Summary of operating budget requests due to City Council.
June 3, 2019 City Council reviews General Fund budget at a work session.
August 26, 2019 City Council adopts preliminary 2020 property tax levy or defers to
September 9th meeting and sets date for the Truth in Taxation Public
Hearing.
October 7, 2019 City Council reviews other funds and utility rate study at work session
and additional General Fund review if needed.
Oct 8 – Nov 25 Additional City Council work sessions as needed.
Nov. 12, 2019 City Council adopts utility rates for 2020. (Tuesday)
Dec. 2, 2019 Truth in Taxation Public Hearing
Dec. 9, 2019 Continuation hearing and adoption of 2020 Budget and tax levy.
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
Item No: 8H
Meeting Date: May 13, 2019
Type of Business: CB
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Don Peterson, Public Works Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 9112, Approving the Plans and Specifications for the
City Hall / Police Remodel and Authorize Bidding
Background/ Discussion:
The City Council has been discussing the possibility of remodeling City Hall and the Police
Department. Discussion was brought forward by Staff with the move of Public Works
Administration Staff and the Police Department requiring more space and accommodations due
to their current limited space and recent additional officers approved by referendum. (The current
space in the Police Department is lacking showers in both the men’s and women’s locker rooms,
also needed is a soft interview room, and a secure holding room.)
A rough concept was presented to the City Council on April 2nd, 2018 and Council was supportive
of moving forward in hiring an architectural firm to review the concept plans and investigate if a
remodel project at City Hall was feasible.
City Council approved a contract with Buetow 2 Architects to provide professional Architectural
and Engineering services in creating plans and specifications for the remodel project.
Staff has been working with Buetow 2 since January in how the Police Department could be
remodeled. At the May 6th 2019 Work Session, draft plans and estimated costs were presented
to the Council. Staff was seeking direction from the City Council in moving forward with this
project. The entire council supported the project and moving forward with authorizing the final
plans and specifications and putting the project out to bid in order to receive hard numbers.
The following time line will be used for this project:
• May 13th - City Council to Approve Plans and Authorize bidding
• May 14th - Buetow 2 Architects send to General Contractors and advertise for bids.
• May 23rd - Walk through of project area with bidders
• May 31st - 10:00 am Open Bid at City Hall, Council Chambers
• June 3-5th - Buetow 2 Architects to review bids and make recommendation to City
Council in writing
• June 10th - City Council approves bid and awards contract for the remodel project.
• June 11-28th - Contracts reviewed and signed.
• July 1-3 - Pre Construction Meting
• July 8-19 - City Staff starts moving items prepping for construction
• July 22 – Construction starts
Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: Maintain and Plan for Infrastructure Improvements. Goal Focus
efforts on recruiting good employees and providing an environment to keep them.
Financial Impact: No Financial Impact to the 2019 Budget, as funding is in the Special Project
Fund, account 480-4180-7050-110 for this project.
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the plans and specifications from Buetow 2
Architects, Inc, for the City Hall remodel Project and authorize bidding.
Respectfully submitted,
Don Peterson
Public Works Director
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
RESOLUTION 9112
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CITY HALL / POLICE
REMODEL AND AUTHORIZE BIDDING
WHEREAS, the City Council has discussed the option of remodeling City Hall in order to
provide more space for the Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the proposal from Buetow 2 Architects for
Professional Architectural and Engineering Services for the proposed City Hall Remodel; and
WHEREAS, Staff and Buetow 2 Architects have been working on concept plans and
designs; and
WHEREAS, Buetow 2 Architects, Inc. submitted the draft plans and specifications for the
remodel project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council was presented the draft plans along with the cost proposals
at the May 6th 2019 Work Session; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to see hard numbers and bids for this remodel
project, City Project 2018-C03.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View,
Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. Approves the Plans and Specifications for the proposed City Hall Remodel.
2. Approves advertising for bids for City Project 2018-C03.
3. Funding exists in the Special Project Fund, account 480-4180-7050-110 for this project.
4. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to execute all
appropriate documents to effectuate the actions contemplated by this resolution.
5. The Mayor and City Administrator, Staff and consultants are hereby authorized and directed
to take any and all additional steps and actions necessary or convenient in order to
accomplish the intent of this Resolution.
Adopted this 13h day of May, 2019
Carol A. Mueller, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator
(Seal)
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
Item No: 8I
Meeting Date: May 13, 2019
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Don Peterson, Public Works Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 9113 Approving HVAC repairs at the Mounds View
Community Center and City Hall
Background:
The Public Works Department is responsible for the building Maintenance at all City facilities, this
includes the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) of the buildings.
In 2014 and 2015 the City upgraded the roof top units (RTUs) at the Community Center. After the
RTUs where installed and balanced it was discovered that the variable air volume systems (VAVs)
were never fully installed when the building remodel was completed between 1997 and 1998. The
lack of these VAVs has made controlling the temperature in the building and spaces difficult. Staff
has worked with Trane Building Services to find a solution to this problem. A wide variety of
options have been explored and the conclusion was to install fully functioning VAVs for those that
are not operational. In addition to VAVs being installed, DP switches are proposed to be installed
as well, these switches will notify Staff, through the Building Automation System, BAS, if air flow
is being restricted; Staff would then rectify the situation.
Staff has received a quote from Trane Building Services to install the VAVs for a total cost of
$43,553.00 and for the DP switches for both City Hall and the Community Center RTUs, for
$8,555.00. Funding for this repair is budgeted in account 480-4470-7050.
Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: Maintain and Plan for Infrastructure Improvements.
Financial Impact: No Financial Impact to the 2019 Budget, as funding is in the Special Project
Fund, account 480-4470-7050 for this project.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approving the quotes from Trane Building Services to install the VAVs for RTU
#4 and RTU #7 at the Community Center at cost of $43,553.00 and for installing DP switches in
all RTU unit at City Hall and the Community Center at a cost of $8,550.00. For a total of
$52,108.00. Funding for these repairs would be taken from the 2019 Budget account 480-4470-
7050, which has $52,108.00 budgeted for HVAC improvements.
Respectfully submitted,
Don Peterson, Public Works Director
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
RESOLUTION 9113
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING HVAC REPAIRS AT THE MOUNDS VIEW
COMMUNITY CENTER AND CITY HALL
WHEREAS, Public Works Department is responsible for the building Maintenance at all
City facilities, this includes the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) of the buildings;
and
WHEREAS, After the RTUs were installed in 2014 and 2015 and balanced it was
discovered that the variable air volume systems (VAVs) were never installed during the original
construction of the building; and
WHEREAS, Staff has received a quote from Trane Building Services to install this VAV
for a total of $43,553.00; and
WHEREAS, Staff also received a quote from Trane Building Services to install this DP
switches in the RTU’s at both City Hall and the Community Center for a total of $8,555.00; and
WHEREAS, Funding for both projects would be taken from account 480-4470-7050.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View,
Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. Approves the proposal from Trane Building Services to install VAVs in RTU #4 and #7
at the Community Center for a total of $43,553.00.
2. Approves the proposal from Trane Building Services to install DP switches in all the
RTUs at City Hall and the Community Center, for a total of $8,555.00.
3. A total of both projects of $52,108.00, to be funded from the Special Projects Fund
Acct. 480-4470-7050.
4. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to execute all
appropriate documents to effectuate the actions contemplated by this resolution.
5. The Mayor and City Administrator, Staff and consultants are hereby authorized and
directed to take any and all additional steps and actions necessary or convenient in
order to accomplish the intent of this Resolution.
Adopted this 13th day of May, 2019
__________________________________
Carol A. Mueller, Mayor
ATTEST: __________________________________
Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator
(Seal)
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
Item No: 8J
Meeting Date: May 13, 2019
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Don Peterson, Public Works Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 9114 Approving the Purchase and Installation of an
Automatic Transfer Switch for the Generator at City Hall
Background/Discussion:
The City Hall Building is designated as the EOC (Emergency Operating Center) in the Emergency
Operation Plan for the City of Mounds View. As Staff continues preparing the building for this
designation, one item is an alternate power supply for keeping the building open in critical or
emergency operations during power outages. In 2010, the City Hall building had electrical work
performed by installing a manual transfer switch for hooking up a portable generator as an
alternate power supply for this purpose. In 2011, the City Council approved the purchase and
installation of a standby generator for City Hall.
Since 2011 the generator has been used a few times when power was out at City Hall caused by
storms or other power outages. There has been a delay in getting power to the City Hall building
due to the fact that the transfer switch is operated manually and it requires Public Works Staff to
come in, start the generator and switch the power over.
This delay has been discussed at Staff meetings and with the members of the EOC team, it was
recommended that an automatic transfer switch be installed at City Hall, thus reducing the delay
in getting power to the City Hall building and not requiring Staff to start the generator and transfer
the power.
Staff received a quote from O’Neill Electric Inc of Stillwater MN, to install an Automatic Transfer
switch with SCDA connection for the City Hall generator at a cost of $21,660.00. Funding for this
purchase and installation is budgeted in account 480-4180-7030.
Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: Maintain and Plan for Infrastructure Improvements.
Financial Impact: No Financial Impact to the 2019 Budget, Special Project Fund account 480-
4180-7030 to be used for this purchase.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Council approve the attached Resolution approving the purchase and
installation of an Automatic Transfer Switch with SCDA installation from O’Neill Electric Inc. for a
total of $21,660.00, funded from the Special Project Fund account 480-4180-7030.
Respectfully submitted,
Don Peterson
Public Works Director
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
(seal)
RESOLUTION 9114
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC TRANSFER
SWITCH FOR THE GENERATOR AT CITY HALL
WHEREAS, the City Hall designated as the EOC (Emergency Operation Center) during
times of natural disasters or other City emergencies as designated in the Emergency Operations
Plan., and;
WHEREAS, the City Hall building does have a dedicated, permanent emergency power
supply during periods of long term power outage that may occur during natural disasters or other
emergencies; and
WHEREAS, this emergency power supply unit must be manually switched from normal
power to stand by power, and this results in a delay of providing power to City Hall; and Council
has planned for and budgeted for emergency power supply at the City Hall building in the 2011
adopted Budget; and
WHEREAS, this delay has been discussed at Staff meetings and with the members of the
EOC team, it was recommended that an automatic transfer switch be installed at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, Staff received a quote from O’Neill Electric Inc of Stillwater MN, to install an
Automatic Transfer switch with SCDA connection for the City Hall generator at a cost of
$21,660.00; and
WHEREAS, Funding for this purchase and installation is budgeted in account 480-4180-
7030.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View,
Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. The City hereby authorizes the purchase and installation of an Automatic Transfer
Switch with SCDA Connection from O’Neill Electric of Stillwater MN at a cost of
$21,660.00.
2. Funding will be from the Vehicle and Equipment Fund account 480-4180-7030.
3. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to execute all
appropriate documents to effectuate the actions contemplated by this resolution.
4. The Mayor and City Administrator, Staff and consultants are hereby authorized and
directed to take any and all additional steps and actions necessary or convenient in
order to accomplish the intent of this Resolution.
Adopted this 13th day of May, 2019
___________________________________
Carol A. Mueller, Mayor
ATTEST: ______________________________
Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator