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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
September 13, 2021
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112
7:00 P.M.
1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER
Mayor Mueller stated due to the COVID-19 pandemic this meeting was also available virtually.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Bergeron, Cermak, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller
NOT PRESENT: None.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. Monday, September 13, 2021, City Council Agenda.
Mayor Mueller requested a change to the agenda asking that Item 8G be discussed after Item 8B.
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Bergeron. To Approve the Monday, September 13, 2021, agenda
as amended.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Bergeron asked to remove Item 5A.
A. Approval of Minutes: August 23, 2021.
B. Just and Correct Claims.
C. Resolution 9470, Establishing Sustainability Committee.
MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Hull. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
A. Approval of Minutes: August 23, 2021.
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Council Member Bergeron requested a change to the minutes on Page 9, Line 38 stating the line
should read there are six residents on this side of the street.
MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Cermak. To Approve the Minutes from August 23, 2021 as
amended.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Request to Appeal Rental License Re-Inspection Fees for Properties located at
5661, 5671, and 5691 Quincy Street.
City Administrator Zikmund stated the landlord spoke with staff late this afternoon and requested
a two week extension on this item.
MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Cermak. To Postpone Action on this Item to the September 27,
2021 City Council meeting.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
8. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing: Resolution 9465, Amending the Crossroad Pointe PUD
Narrative, 2390 Mounds View Boulevard.
Community Development Director Sevald requested the Council amend the Crossroad Pointe PUD
narrative for the property at 2390 Mounds View Boulevard. He explained this project was formerly
known as Crossroad Pointe and as was approved as a PUD. He commented since the approval,
the building was built slightly different than was approved and it would be necessary to amend the
PUD narrative to address the building setbacks. He indicated there were also some changes the
developer wanted to request: a five-foot chain link fence in the pet area and a solid eight foot
paneled fence along the patio area. He reviewed the proposed changes in further detail with the
Council and recommended approval of the PUD Narrative amendments.
Mayo r Mueller opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m.
Hearing no public input, Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 7:07 p.m.
Council Member Hull asked if staff recommended the pet fence be denied. Community
Development Director Sevald reported staff recommended the pet fence be four feet in height. He
indicated the Planning Commission supported the pet fence being five feet in height.
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Council Member Meehlhause questioned if the recommendations from the Planning Commission
were unanimous. Community Development Director Sevald stated this was the case.
Mayor Mueller inquired if pet fences were typically four feet in height. Community Development
Director Sevald stated front yard fences have a maximum height of four feet.
Mayor Mueller asked why a five-foot fence was installed instead of a four-foot fence. Kayla Zoet,
2390 Mounds View Boulevard, commented a five-foot fence was installed for the safety of the
animals using the pet area.
Mayor Mueller questioned if the pet fence was see through. Community Development Director
Sevald reported the pet area fence was see through and noted the patio area fence would not block
visibility at all.
MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Cermak. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9465,
Amending the Crossroad Pointe PUD Narrative, 2390 Mounds View Boulevard.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
B. Resolution 9466, Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Denial of a Variance
at 5045 Rainbow Lane.
Community Development Director Sevald requested the Council consider appealing the Planning
Commission’s denial of a Variance for the property at 5045 Rainbow Lane. He explained the
property owner had obtained a fence permit and a small portion of the front yard fence was
constructed at six feet when it should be four feet. This led the property owner to apply for a
variance and this variance request was denied by the Planning Commission. The applicant has
appealed this decision to the City Council. He commented further on the location of the property
noting it was a corner property adjacent to Sunnyside Elementary.
Council Member Meehlhause explained he drove by the property today. He commented on the
barrier that was installed along County Road H. He asked if staff was aware of this. Community
Development Director Sevald indicated he became aware of this recently.
Council Member Meehlhause questioned if this barrier was allowed. Community Development
Director Sevald reported a solid fence was not allowed.
Aaron Strand, 5045 Rainbow Lane, introduced himself to the Council and thanked them for
considering his request. He reviewed a picture of his property with the Council noting he hoped to
install a new driveway next year. He commented on how his home was placed on his lot noting he
had no backyard because it was taken up by a driveway and garage. He explained the new fence
was only six feet high where it met his home to keep his dogs from seeing over the fence. He stated
he was a caring person, he cared about both the safety of his dogs and the children in the
neighborhood. He requested his fence be allowed to remain as is.
Mayor Mueller thanked Mr. Strand for coming forward.
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MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9466,
Approving an Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Denial of a Variance at 5045 Rainbow Lane.
Council Member Meehlhause discussed the criteria that has to be met in order for a variance to be
approved. He stated it was his understanding one of these criteria was not being met. Community
Development Director Sevald reported this was the case, noting the property did not have any
unique circumstances that were the result of the applicant.
Mayor Mueller asked if the garage was located seven feet from the back of the house when he
purchased the home. Mr. Strand stated this was the case.
Mayor Mueller explained she considered this a unique circumstance for this property because the
lot had no backyard.
Council Member Meehlhause indicated he would not support overriding a decision of the Planning
Commission. He stated he served on the Planning Commission for eight years and noted this was
the third appeal request that has come before the Council for approval since he was voted onto the
City Council.
Ayes – 3 Nay – 2 (Cermak and Meehlhause) Motion carried.
G. Resolution 9471, Review 60% of Design Plans for the 2022/2023 Street Project
and Authorization to continue with the Project.
Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council review 60% of the
Design Plans for the 2022/2023 Street Project and authorize staff to continue with the project. He
explained this project comprises Spring Lake Road and Pleasantview Drive. He reported the
Council discussed this project at a recent worksession meeting. The schedule for the project was
reviewed in further detail. He discussed the existing condition of Spring Lake Road and
Pleasantview Drive and commented further on the proposed trail section that was being considered
for Spring Lake Road. It was noted the City conducted a survey for the homeowners living within
the project area and the results from this survey were discussed with the Council. He reported staff
was working to create a calm and safe roadway through this project. He commented further on the
tree survey that was completed for the project right-of-way. Staff reviewed a diagram of the
roadway right-of-way in further detail and recommended the Council authorize staff to continue
with the project.
Mayor Mueller opened the meeting to the public.
Luke Edmond, 8407 Spring Lake Road, explained he has lived in Mounds View for 25 of the past
30 years. He stated he supports sidewalks within the project but requested the bike path not be
pursued.
Mike Robinson, 8360 Pleasant View Drive, commented the residents along Pleasantview took
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pride in their mailboxes and requested the City not pursue gang mailboxes for this roadway. He
believed this was a safety matter and the mailboxes should remain as is.
Ken Dobizl, 7448 Spring Lake Road, indicated he has lived in his home for the past 11 years. He
commented he supported the road being redone with curb and gutter. However, he opposed the
trail stating there was no relevant data to support the trail moving forward. He recommended the
project move forward without the trail.
Terri Hougen, 8340 Spring Lake Road, reported she has lived in her home since 1977. She noted
traffic has increased considerably in the last five years and estimated over half were speeding. She
stated she supports a sidewalk being included in this project for safety purposes. She commented
she loved trees, but believed for safety reasons, a sidewalk should be installed. She suggested the
sidewalk be installed on the east side of the street in order for it to meet up with sidewalk along
Ardan. She recommended the sidewalk be back to curb as well as this would take up less space in
the boulevard.
Brandi Gapinski, 7313 Spring Lake Road, thanked City staff for completing a walk and talk with
her. She stated this provided her with a great deal of information on how the project would look.
She explained she did not want a sidewalk or trail on her street. She reported some of her neighbors
have private drains that flow out onto the street and she wondered if these could remain in place.
She asked if water, electric and gas would be updated through this project. She questioned if a
roundabout would be installed at County Road I and Spring Lake Road. She inquired if a four-way
stop would be installed at Bronson and Spring Lake Road. She asked if the realignment was
required per MSA requirements. She commented on the City’s Comprehensive Plan noting there
was flexibility within the plan and encouraged the City to keep this in mind.
Dan Dreier, 7830 Spring Lake Road, thanked the Council for speaking to him, along with the staff
members who reached out to him. He expressed concern regarding the proposed curb and gutter
as it relates to parking. He feared that if curb and gutter were installed, there would be parking
concerns along his street. He stated he had room for three trucks in his driveway and questioned
where his guests would park during a special event. He indicated he also has concerns if there was
enough room for a trail to be installed.
Margaret Oehlenschlager, 7545 Spring Lake Road, stated she has lived in her home since 1978.
She explained she has a new asphalt driveway that was less than four years old, along with three
of her neighbors. She feared how her property would be impacted if she had to give up this new
driveway and her Hosta garden for a City trail.
Tammy Englund, 8419 Spring Lake Road, indicated she has lived in her home for the past 15
years. She commented she supports a sidewalk being installed because it was unsafe to walk along
Spring Lake Road. She stated she has four school-aged children and she believed a sidewalk would
benefit this roadway, but noted she did not want to see a trail installed.
Cathlene Olin, 8245 Spring Lake Road, stated she has lived in her home for the past 43 years. She
commented she likes the road the way it is with all the trees and shade. She recommended that if
a change has to be made that a sidewalk be installed and not a trail.
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Patricia Robinson, 8360 Pleasantview Drive, reported she opposed the City’s mailbox policy. She
believed for safety purposes the mailboxes should remain as is. She encouraged the Council to
hear the concerns of the residents this evening and allow mailboxes to remain on single posts for
safety, maintenance and upkeep purposes.
Kathleen Smith, 7405 Spring Lake Road, questioned who would bear the cost for the future
maintenance of the trail if it was installed along Spring Lake Road. She did not want her taxes
increased for maintenance of this trail.
Susan Kaiser, 8275 Pleasantview Drive, stated she was concerned with how her driveway would
be handled. She explained she has a commercial concrete driveway that was installed with rebar
and came with a lifetime warranty. She feared that when the City cut into her driveway, the
integrity would be compromised and her warranty would be voided. She requested the City get
back to hear regarding this concern.
Mayor Mueller closed the meeting to the public.
Mayor Mueller commented on the tree survey that was completed for the project area noting the
number of trees that would be lost has been reduced dramatically. She explained the Council was
looking to move this project forward, while continuing to listen to the needs of the neighborhood.
She asked that staff respond to the questions that have been raised by the residents this evening.
Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson explained staff would work with
homeowners regarding the concerns they have on their driveways. He reported this project was
not that far into the process, but staff would be reaching out to these homeowners. He discussed
how mailboxes work in the City. He commented on the MSA thresholds that would have to be
met and how the City does not want to have to install rain gardens within the project area. He
stated the west side was more accommodating than the east side of the roadway for a trail. He
reported the City was looking at the fire hydrants in the project area to ensure that all ISA criteria
were met. He indicated all MSA requirements would have to be met with respect to curb and gutter.
He discussed the process that had to be followed for residents to request a traffic control device
from the City. He stated staff would like feedback from the Council on whether or not to proceed
with a sidewalk or shared trail. He explained staff does not have plans from the private utility
companies to see what their plans are for the project area but noted staff would be speaking with
these companies.
Council Member Meehlhause reported the layout of the mailboxes was ultimately dictated by the
postmaster. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported this was the case,
noting staff presents a plan to the postmaster that is either accepted of denied.
Council Member Meehlhause asked if the trail proposed along Spring Lake Road was part of the
City’s master trail plan. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated this was the
case.
Council Member Meehlhause requested further information on how the sump pump runoffs would
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be addressed. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson commented in other cities
drain tile is being installed behind the curb to allow residents to tie into the drain tile in order to
drain into the storm sewer.
Council Member Meehlhause questioned what percentage of Ramsey County property taxes does
the City of Mounds View represent. Finance Director Beer estimated the County’s percentage of
the tax bill was 26%.
Council Member Meehlhause inquired if additional equipment or staff would be required to
maintain the proposed trail. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated the City
already had equipment to plow the sidewalk; it would simply take staff a little more time. He
estimated the future maintenance costs would be fog sealing in the future.
Council Member Meehlhause asked how many streets in Mounds View do not have curb and
gutter. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson commented Pleasantview has an
asphalt curb and gutter and Spring Lake Road did not have either curb or gutter.
Council Member Meehlhause commented further on how the concrete driveway with rebar would
be impacted by this project because curb and gutter would now be installed.
Council Member Bergeron inquired what action the Council was being asked to take this evening.
Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated the Council was being asked to keep
the project moving forward. He noted plans cannot be changed or altered once the 100% designs
are created because this was an MSA roadway.
Mayor Mueller questioned if the homes along Spring Lake Road on the north side of Mounds View
Boulevard had their mailboxes placed two to a post when the last street project was completed.
Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported this was the case.
Mayor Mueller discussed her street reconstruction experience noting she did not have any concerns
with the grouped mailboxes. She noted she had a bike trail and sidewalk along Groveland Road,
which she lived on. She explained these amenities had really grown on her noting the City removes
the snow along the sidewalk and the trail and sidewalk have improved pedestrian safety. She
described how the City worked with her to allow her to save her gardens and plantings. She
commented on how her driveway was impacted through the street project. She stated in the end
the street improvement project turned out to be a real blessing for her family.
Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported the 100% plans will be coming
back to the City Council for consideration on October 25, 2021 prior to being submitted to State
Aid.
Mayor Mueller questioned if the City would be able to submit two plans to State Aid for
consideration for this project. Tyler McLeete, Stantec, explained the challenge around the decision
if a trail or sidewalk should go forward was that he needed to understand if the trail would be
installed at some point in the future as part of the design or if the road would be kept in the same
place. He discussed how this impacted the road model within the right-of-way. He commented if
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the sidewalk was installed back to curb, this would require him to go back to the watershed district
with new BMP’s. He indicated this was possible, but would just impact the roadway location and
design. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson commented further on how the road
placement would be impacted if a trail or sidewalk was considered.
Mayor Mueller discussed the curve on Spring Lake Road that would require a 20 mile per hour
speed limit. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated the City had applied for
a variance to the speed limit for this portion of the roadway.
Mayor Mueller asked if there was a cost savings to installing a sidewalk and/or trail when the road
was reconstructed, versus doing this at some point in the future. Public Works/Parks and
Recreation Director Peterson commented there would be a cost savings to installing a sidewalk or
trail when the road was reconstructed. However, he indicated the most important decision that has
to be made tonight was the placement of the road within the right-of-way.
MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Cermak. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9471, Review
60% of Design Plans for the 2022/2023 Street Project and Authorization to continue with the
Project.
Council Member Meehlhause asked if staff needed direction on a trail versus a sidewalk. Public
Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated the Council could make this decision later.
Mr. McLeete eported he would be designing the roadway with a trail and noted it would be easier
to reduce this to a sidewalk than to add a trail in later.
Council Member Meehlhause stated he supported the project having a trail as part of the design,
whether or not it is installed, this can be decided at a future Council meeting. He indicated he had
some concerns if a trail made sense between County Road I and Hillview if the City of Spring
Lake Park had no connection.
City Administrator Zikmund explained Stantec would be working on plans between now and
October 25. In addition, staff would be speaking with the residents that had driveway concerns.
He reported the 100% plans would be sent to the State and in November staff would work on the
mailbox plans.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
C. Resolution 9468, Authorizing Certification of the Preliminary General Fund
Budget and Preliminary Property Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2022.
Finance Director Beer requested the Council authorize certification of the Preliminary General
Fund Budget and Preliminary Property Tax Levy for fiscal year 2022. He stated by State Statute
the City was required to take this action each year by September 30th. He explained staff
recommended setting the preliminary levy at the maximum as allowed per the Charter, which was
5%. He indicated the debt service levy and police levy would increase the overall levy by .98%.
He reported the Council would be reviewing the preliminary levy and making adjustments as
necessary with the final tax levy being approved December. It was noted a Truth in Taxation
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Hearing would be held on December 6, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Council Member Bergeron asked if the final levy and budget would be approved on December 13.
Finance Director Beer reported this was the case.
Mayor Mueller requested further information on what the average increase was for insurance
premiums each year. Finance Director Beer stated this has been between 5% and 8%. He noted an
8% increase has been included in the budget.
MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9468,
Authorizing Certification of the Preliminary General Fund Budget and Preliminary Property Tax
Levy for Fiscal Year 2022.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
D. Resolution 9467, Approving the Preliminary EDA Property Tax Levy Request
and Budget for Fiscal year 2022.
Finance Director Beer requested the Council approve the preliminary EDA Property Tax Levy
request and Budget for fiscal year 2022. He stated the EDA was requesting to levy $100,000 to
support EDA activities.
MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9467,
Approving the Preliminary EDA Property Tax Levy Request and Budget for Fiscal year 2022.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
E. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 980, an Ordinance Amending the
Mound View Municipal Code, Title XI, to Add a New Chapter Regulating
Mobile Food Vehicles and Vendors. ROLL CALL VOTE
City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council adopt an Ordinance amending Title XI, adding
a new chapter that would regulate mobile food vehicles and vendors in the City of Mounds View.
He explained the Council has addressed this topic in numerous workshops and staff has not
received any additional feedback from the public since the First Reading of the Ordinance was
held. Staff commented further on the proposed Ordinance and recommended adoption.
MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance
980, an Ordinance Amending the Mound View Municipal Code, Title XI, to Add a New Chapter
Regulating Mobile Food Vehicles and Vendors and direct staff to publish an Ordinance summary.
Council Member Meehlhause thanked staff for all of their efforts on this Ordinance. He indicated
this Ordinance would make it easier for residents to bring in a food truck for grad parties or any
other type of gathering.
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ROLL CALL: Bergeron/Cermak/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
F. Resolution 9469, Adoption of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Community Development Director Sevald requested the Council adopt the 2040 Comprehensive
Plan. He explained staff has been working on this document for some time now and was proud to
have it before the Council for final approval. He indicated the Comprehensive Plan was a 20-year
guiding document for the City to decide how to use its land and water. He commented further on
the Comprehensive Plan and recommended approval.
MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9469,
Adoption of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
9. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council.
Council Member Hull thanked City Administrator Zikmund on his efforts on the Spring Lake Road
issue. City Administrator Zikmund extended his thanks to Public Works Director Peterson for all
of his efforts as well.
Council Member Cermak reported the Mounds View Police Foundation would meet on Tuesday,
September 14 at Random Park at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the fundraising efforts from Festival in the
Park.
Council Member Cermak explained she does not have children in the school system anymore.
However, she still saves her Loaves for Learning to assist Pinewood Elementary and encouraged
other residents to do the same.
Council Member Meehlhause reported he attended the Guns and Hoses softball game and thanked
all of the residents who attended this event. He noted the final score for this game was fire
department-10 and the police department-21.
Council Member Meehlhause updated the Council on the meetings he would be attending for
NYFS and Twin Cities Gateway in the coming weeks. He noted the Community Resource Fair
would be held at the Community Center on Saturday, September 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Council Member Meehlhause explained he attended the Mounds View Business Council meeting
last Wednesday and provided the Council with an overview of the matters discussed.
Mayor Mueller stated last Friday she attended a Zoom panel discussion with the Ramsey County
League of Local Government with NAMI. She commented further on how there was a growing
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need for mental health services and explained she appreciated the partnership the City had with
NYFS and the social work assistance this organization provided to the City of Mounds View.
Mayor Mueller reported Minnesota Mayor’s Conference was canceled over the weekend due to
COVID and low registration. She noted an annual meeting will be held via Zoom at the end of
September.
Mayor Mueller stated on Wednesday, September 15 she would be attending a North Metro Mayors
meeting with City Administrator Zikmund. She commented on Thursday, September 16 she would
be attending a Ramsey County League of Local Government worksession with the mental health
study group. On Friday, September 17, the Mayor would be attending a Minnesota Women in
Government Executive Board meeting.
Mayor Mueller reported the Town Hall meeting would be held on Monday, September 20 at the
Community Center at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Mueller stated on Tuesday, September 21 she would be chairing the Ramsey County
Dispatch Policy Committee meeting in St. Paul. She indicated she would be attending a Festival
in the Park meeting that evening at 7:30 p.m.
B. Reports of Staff.
1. Discussion; 5491 Adams Street (Fedor’s)
Community Development Director Sevald reported staff was seeking direction on the property at
5491 Adams Street (formerly Fedor’s). He noted this property sold this summer to someone that
plans to divide the multi-tenant space for multiple businesses. He explained the developer was
looking at a small grocery store, a dog boarding/kenneling facility and a small event center. He
commented the issue was if the parking lot would support the proposed uses. He commented on
the decisions the Council would have to consider if this project were to come forward. He noted
the proposed event center would have a capacity of 25 to 50 people and would require parking on
the street. He requested feedback from the Council regarding the proposed project.
Mayor Mueller questioned if the property had enough of a yard that could be used for pet exercise.
Community Development Director Sevald reported the site had a small yard.
Council Member Meehlhause requested further information regarding the garage onsite.
Community Development Director Sevald commented the site had a heated four-car garage.
Council Member Meehlhause inquired if the garage were removed, if this would free up more
space for parking. Community Development Director Sevald stated this would be the case, but
noted the garage was some of the nicest space on the property.
Council Member Meehlhause indicated he had concerns with the proposed event space and how it
would compete with the Mermaid, the Community Center and park space. He noted all of these
event spaces had adequate parking, while the proposed space did not.
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Council Member Hull stated he was against the event center because the site did not have adequate
parking.
Council Member Bergeron commented 1,000 square feet would be a very small grocery store.
Council Member Cermak indicated she did not support any of the proposed uses. She did not want
animal boarding at this location or an event center given the fact there was not enough parking. In
addition, she believed the grocery store would be too small.
Community Development Director Sevald thanked the Council for their input and noted he would
provide this feedback to the developer.
Finance Director Beer reported Metro INET has come to an agreement with a new Executive
Director. He reported the goal would be to have this agreement in place by January 1, 2022.
Mayor Mueller commented on the recent death of her cousin due to complications from COVID.
City Administrator Zikmund reported the City was one step closer to becoming the LGU for
development’s storm water management requirements.
City Administrator Zikmund explained Police Chief Harder would be meeting with school
administration regarding the districts SRO.
C. Reports of City Attorney.
There was nothing additional to report.
10. Town Hall Meeting: Monday, September 20, 2021, 5:30 p.m.
Next Council Work Session: Monday, October 4, 2021, at 6:30 p.m.
Next Council Meeting: Monday, September 27, 2021, at 6:30 p.m.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
Transcribed by:
Heidi Guenther
Minute Maker Secretarial