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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
June 16, 2021
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112
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1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Rundle at 7:00 p.m. for June 16, 2021. Due to the
COVID-19 pandemic this meeting was held virtually.
2. Roll Call
Members Present: Commissioners French, Monn, Munson, Nelson, Rundle, and Stevenson.
Absent and Excused: Commissioner Farmer.
Also Present: Community Development Director Jon Sevald and Council Member Gary
Meehlhause.
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Index to Minutes Page
Resolution 1134-21, Recommending Approval of Ordinance 976 2
Discussion of Sign Ordinance 2
Approval of Minutes 3
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3. Special Order of Business
None.
4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda
None.
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5. Planning Cases
A. Resolution 1134-21, Recommending Approval of Ordinance 976, Adopting
the Recodification of the Mounds View Municipal Code and Updating the
City’s 2021 Fee Schedule
Community Development Director Sevald stated currently, the City Code is in PDF form (1,037
pages), plus 68 addendums. The addendums make it difficult for Staff, and nearly impossible for
the general public to find current language unless they know where to look. For example, the
current Rental Ordinance is not in the City Code, but in Ordinance 971 (addendum), which the
general public would not know without searching through the 68 addendums. The new version is
internet based, with an easily searchable format, and ability to print or save as a PDF. Code
amendments will be updated more regularly. The City Attorney has provided a summary of
proposed amendments. Specific to zoning, the current Code references outdated Minnesota
Statutes. This amendment updates the Code to current Statute numbers. Staff recommended the
Planning Commission review and recommend approval of the codification of the Mounds View
City Code.
Commissioner Monn requested clarification on several terms within the code. Community
Development Director Sevald offered the Planning Commission definitions to the terms within
the code.
Commissioner Monn questioned what information City staff had regarding the food truck
ordinance. Community Development Director Sevald reported the City Council was revising this
ordinance in order to allow food trucks to have more flexibility in the community.
Commissioner Monn requested staff review the peddler’s language because at this time it states
they are not required to have a license. The Commission discussed the various categories of
door to door peddlers and solicitors. Community Development Director Sevald explained he
would look into this language further.
MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Stevenson/Commissioner Munson. To approve Resolution
1034-21, a Resolution Recommending Approval of Ordinance 976, an Ordinance Adopting the
Recodification of the Mounds View Municipal Code and Updating the City’s 2021 Fee
Schedule.
A roll call vote was taken.
Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
B. Discussion - Sign Ordinance
Community Development Director Sevald provided the Commission with an update on the Sign
Ordinance and the frequency with which other communities allow dynamic display signs to
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change. It was noted the City Hall sign changes every five seconds and noted the minimum
should be eight seconds. He commented he could not find anything regarding ADA standards
for digital display signs. He reported the City does not allow any flashing signs or signs that
emulate emergency vehicles.
Commissioner Monn questioned if the Commission supported keeping the eight second rule.
The Commission supported the City keeping the eight second standard.
6. Reports
A. Upcoming Planning Cases & Activity
Community Development Director Sevald discussed upcoming planning cases with the
Commission. He reported the Commission would be reviewing plans for the Caribou Cabin in
July.
B. Staff Updates
Community Development Director Sevald explained this was the last Zoom meeting that would
be held by the Planning Commission. He indicated the Planning Commission meeting scheduled
for July 7, 2021 will be held in-person at City Hall in the Council Chambers.
C. Council Updates
Council Member Meehlhause provided the Planning Commission with an update from the City
Council. He commented on the changes the Council was proposing to the food truck ordinance.
He noted the Council was discussing the establishment of a Sustainability Commission. He
explained the Council was also talking about a forgivable small business loan program for start-
up businesses in Mounds View. He indicated the EDA recently approved a Resolution of
Support for the use of TIF for an affordable senior housing complex on the Skyline Motel
property. He commented the Final Plat for the Belden River View single family home project
was approved by the Council. Further discussion ensued regarding conduit bonds.
D. Planning Commissioner Reports
None.
7. Approval of Minutes
May 5, 2021.
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MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Stevenson/Chair Rundle. To approve the Minutes of the
May 5, 2021 regular Planning Commission meetings as presented.
A roll call vote was taken.
Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
8. Next Planning Commission Meeting:
A. Wednesday, July 7, 2021
B. Wednesday, July 21, 2021
9. Adjournment
There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Rundle adjourned the
meeting at 7:45 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Jon Sevald
Community Development Director
Transcribed by:
Heidi Guenther
Minute Maker Secretarial