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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2021/11/22APPROVED PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting November 22, 2021 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112 6:33 P.M. 1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL: Bergeron, Cermak, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller NOT PRESENT: None. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A. Monday, November 22, 2021, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Approve the Monday, November 22, 2021, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes: November 8, 2021. B. Just and Correct Claims. C. Resolution 9499, Electing to Retain the Statutory Tort Limit on Liability for the 2022 Insurance Policies. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Cermak. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT None. Mounds View City Council November 22, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 2 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Public Hearing: Resolution 9495, Approving Conditional Use Permit for an Animal Boarding Facility; and Resolution 9492, Approving a Commercial Dog Kennel License at 5491 Adam Street. Community Development Director Sevald requested the Council approve a conditional use permit for an animal boarding facility and commercial dog kennel license for the property at 5491 Adam Street. He noted this was the former Fedora’s Market. He noted the applicant was proposing to conduct a commercial kennel on the property, along with boarding and training services. Mayor Mueller opened the public hearing at 6:38 p.m. Brian Sjobeck, 2275 Groberry Street, applauded the City for working to find new businesses in Mounds View. However, he was concerned with how the proposed dogs in the kennel would impact his apartment building. He recommended another location be considered for the dog kennel and training facility. Katherine Smith, 2142 Bell Lane, reported she was a professional dog trainer and member of the International Canine Professionals. She reviewed her work history noting she has trained dogs for the past 10 years, seven years professionally. She noted she was also licensed as a therapy dog handler for the St. Paul Police Department for the past four years. She indicated she supported the boarding and training facility but had concerns with the small space and setting. She believed the proposed building was not set up right for boarding or training. She questioned how long the dogs will be left unattended or unsupervised. She discussed how dog kennel space was calculated. She indicated she was also concerned with the fact there was no outdoor play yard or runoff for pet waste. Rebecca Scholl, 2467 Hillview Road, stated she had questions regarding the proposed dog kennel. She believed the property was not well suited to adequately support a commercial venture. She indicated the boarding/kennel license would allow the applicant to sell dogs for testing purposes. This would mean strays could be taken in, the dogs could be held for a certain period of time and then sold. She recommended another site be considered in order to allow for the humane keeping of dogs. Brian Panter, 5421 Adams Street, indicated he was the Treasurer for the New Brighton Alano Society. He explained he did not object to the proposed business, but stated he would like to learn more about what the applicant would be constructing between the two buildings. Hearing no further public input, Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 6:48 p.m. Mayor Mueller requested staff review he staff report in further detail and provide the Council with the Planning Commission’s recommendation. Community Development Director Sevald reviewed the staff report in detail, along with the recommendations for approval and noted the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request. Mounds View City Council November 22, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 3 Mayor Mueller requested the applicant come forward to address the Council at this time. Paul Holt, 4315 Chatsworth Street in Shoreview, introduced himself to the Council noting he was a certified professional dog trainer. He thanked the neighbors for bringing their concerns forward. He explained he currently works from home boarding one or two dogs max, with the majority of his work coming from in home training. He stated he was hoping to expand his business and noted he would only be boarding five dogs to begin with. He reported most of his clients have a long- term relationship with him and he knows their dogs well. He did not anticipate barking would be a concern because he would be taking one dog outside at a time. He commented on the measures he would be taking to mitigate noise coming from within the building. Council Member Hull questioned if the dogs would always be supervised when outdoors. Mr. Holt reported this would be the case. Mayor Mueller requested further information regarding the privacy fence. Mr. Holt stated he was proposing to have a six foot wooden privacy fence. Mayor Mueller asked how the proposed business would impact the foot path that was used by the adjacent residents. Mr. Holt commented dogs boarding on the property may be able to see passersby, but reiterated that the dogs would be supervised when outside and there would be a six foot wooden privacy fence in place. Council Member Meehlhause inquired if the training would occur indoors or outdoors. Mr. Holt stated all dog training would occur indoors. Council Member Cermak asked how many staff members would be working at this facility. Mr. Holt indicated he would be working their exclusively with his fiancé. He noted more staff members would be brought on over the next six months. Council Member Meehlhause questioned how many hours dogs being boarded would be alone in this building. Mr. Holt stated four would be ideal and commented this may be increased to six hours for overnight. He reported the property would have cameras that he could view from his phone. Council Member Hull requested further information regarding the drainage system. Mr. Holt explained if the dogs were taken out routinely there should be very few accidents indoors. However, if this were to occur, solutions would be used to clean the facility. He reported the building would have an industrial fan to provide proper air ventilation indoors. He explained outside he would be using deodorizers and enzyme sprays to eliminate odor. He indicated waste would be picked up immediately and stored in a sealed waste basket. Council Member Meehlhause asked what would be the maximum number of dogs that would be allowed in the building for boarding. Mr. Holt commented no more than ten dogs would be allowed in the building. He stated he would like to keep this number closer to five. Mayor Mueller inquired if puppies could be boarded on site. Mr. Holt indicated he would more Mounds View City Council November 22, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 4 than likely bring puppies home with him in order to allow them to have more frequent potty breaks. Mayor Mueller asked if Mr. Holt would be boarding and selling strays for testing purposes. Mr. Holt commented this was not part of his business model. He reported he had a shelter background and he had a heart for boarding and caring for animals. Council Member Meehlhause questioned if the privacy fence would be solid. Community Development Director Sevald reported this was the way the condition was written. Council Member Meehlhause inquired if the fence could be eight feet in height. Community Development Director Sevald indicated this change could be made. Mr. Holt requested the fence remain at six feet. MOTION/SECOND: Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9492, Approving a Commercial Dog Kennel License at 5491 Adams Street. The motion failed for lack of a second. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Cermak. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9492, Denying a Commercial Dog Kennel License at 5491 Adams Street. Ayes – 4 Nay – 1 (Hull) Motion carried. City Attorney Riggs stated the next action that should be taken by the Council would be to direct staff to prepare a motion for denial of the Conditional Use Permit. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Meehlhause. To Direct Staff to Prepare a Motion for Denial of the Conditional Use Permit at 5491 Adams Street. Ayes – 4 Nay – 1 (Hull) Motion carried. Mayor Mueller addressed Mr. Holt and wished him well in his future endeavors noting the Council was concerned that this space was too small to adequately serve as a dog kennel and boarding facility. B. Public Hearing: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 985, Amending the Zoning Map for Properties at 4889 Old Highway 8 and 4943 Old Highway 8. ROLL CALL VOTE Community Development Director Sevald requested the Council hold a public hearing and adopt an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map for the properties at 4889 Old Highway 8 and 4943 Old Highway 8. He discussed the history of this property noting it was part of the Skyline redevelopment. Mayor Mueller opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. Mounds View City Council November 22, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 5 Hearing no public input, Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. Council Member Meehlhause asked if staff received any comments from the public regarding the Ordinance amendment. Community Development Director Sevald reported received no comments regarding this matter. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 985, Amending the Zoning Map for Properties at 4889 Old Highway 8 and 4943 Old Highway 8 directing staff to publish an Ordinance summary. ROLL CALL: Bergeron/Cermak/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Public Hearing: Resolution 9496, Approving the Preliminary/Final Plat of Skyline. Community Development Director Sevald requested the Council approve the Preliminary/Final Plat for the Skyline property, which would become the Villas of Mounds View. It was noted a small portion of land was also being set aside for BioClean. The park dedication fees that would be paid to the City for the land sale was reviewed with the Council and staff recommended approval of the Plat. Mayor Mueller opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. Mayor Mueller asked what direction the Planning Commission gave regarding this request. Community Development Director Sevald reported the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary/Final Plat. He noted most of the discussion held by the Planning Commission had focused on the PUD. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9496, Approving the Preliminary/Final Plat of Skyline. Council Member Meehlhause noted $425,000 in park dedication fees would be paid to the City for this project, which would be the second largest fee paid to the City. He noted these dollars could be used for capital improvements within the City’s parks. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Public Hearing: Resolution 9497, Planned Unit Development; and Development Review for The Villas of Mounds View at 4889 Old Highway 8 and 4943 Old Highway 8. Community Development Director Sevald requested the Council approve a Planned Unit Mounds View City Council November 22, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 6 Development and Development Review for The Villas of Mounds View at 4889 Old Highway 8 and 4943 Old Highway 8. He stated the Villas of Mounds View would be an affordable senior (55+) housing project. He discussed the maximum density that was currently allowed by the City and noted this project was proposing to have 31 dwelling units per acre. He explained City Code requires 2.5 stalls per unit and this project was proposing to have 1.6 stalls per unit. He reviewed the building setbacks and landscaping plan. The building elevations were discussed with the Council and it was noted the building itself would be 50 to 60 feet in height. Staff commented further on the plans for the senior housing building and noted the Planning Commission recommended approval. Mayor Mueller questioned how many parking spaces this senior housing building would have. Community Development Director Sevald reported the site would have 202 parking spaces. Mayor Mueller opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. Steve Murillo, 5001 Old Highway 8, explained he bordered this project. He requested further information regarding traffic and noise. He asked if there would be any fencing along this property. Community Development Director Sevald reported the property was not proposed be fenced. He stated the Bauer property had a six-foot chain link fence as did the mobile home park. Mayor Mueller questioned if landscaping or screening was being proposed to assist in buffering the property. Community Development Director Sevald commented this property was adjacent to 35W and there were no good means of buffering noise from I-35W. He commented further on the trees that would be removed, noting those near the wetland would remain in place. Hearing no further public input, Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. Further discussion ensued regarding the traffic along Old Highway 8. It was noted Ramsey County would be approving access to the site. Council Member Bergeron asked if the access point to the site would be utilized by Bauer property. Community Development Director Sevald stated the original plan was to have an assisted living facility on the Bauer property. However, the assisted living project fell through after COVID happened. At this point, there were no plans for the Bauer property. Council Member Hull questioned what the plan was for snow removal. Community Development Director Sevald deferred this question to the applicant. Peter Worthington, MWF Properties, explained if there was too much snow on the site, it would be removed from the property. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9497, Planned Unit Development; and Development Review for The Villas of Mounds View at 4889 Old Highway 8 and 4943 Old Highway 8. Council Member Meehlhause stated the proposed affordable senior housing had to have one Mounds View City Council November 22, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 7 individual within each unit that was 55 years of age or older. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Public Hearing: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 983, an Ordinance Adopting the 2022 Fee Schedule. ROLL CALL VOTE City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council adopt an Ordinance approving the 2022 fee schedule. He noted the Council takes action on the fee schedule each year noting the minor changes were due to the City taking on the role of the LGU. Mayor Mueller opened the public hearing at 7:53 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 7: p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 983, an Ordinance Adopting the 2022 Fee Schedule. ROLL CALL: Bergeron/Cermak/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. F. PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution 9498, Adopting Modification to Redevelopment Plan and Establishing TIF District No. 1-7 (Villas of Mounds View) and Adopting a TIF Plan. Assistant City Administrator Beeman requested the Council adopt modifications to the Redevelopment Plan establishing TIF District No. 1-7 for the Villas of Mounds View and adopt the TIF Plan. He reported Stacie Kvilvang had further comments for the Council regarding this matter. Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers & Associates, commented on the 26 year housing TIF District that would be created for this project. She noted all 120 units within the senior housing project would be affordable. She indicated 108 units would be affordable at 50% AMI, three units would be affordable at 30% AMI and the remaining nine would be affordable at 60% AMI. She indicated the first year of increment would occur in 2024. She commented further on the max budget for the project and recommended establishment of TIF District No. 1-7 for the Villas of Mounds View. Mayor Mueller questioned what benefit TIF Districts had on the City. Assistant City Administrator Beeman explained TIF Districts allow the City to address blight and substandard properties. He noted this was a complicated project because it involved four properties that would be brought together for a single project. He indicated the tax valuation would not decrease, but rather the property valuation would increase over time due to the redevelopment. Council Member Hull asked if this project could move forward without TIF. Assistant City Administrator Beeman reported without the proposed TIF amount, the project could not move Mounds View City Council November 22, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 8 forward. Council Member Meehlhause inquired if the developer was also pursuing conduit bond financing for this project. Assistant City Administrator Beeman stated the developer was pursuing this financing and was hoping to have it secured in the first quarter of 2022. Mayor Mueller opened the public hearing at 8:04 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9498, Adopting Modification to Redevelopment Plan and Establishing TIF District No. 1-7 (Villas of Mounds View) and Adopting a TIF Plan. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. G. Resolution 9503, Authorizing the Conveyance of City of Mounds View Property to the Mounds View Economic Development Authority. Assistant City Administrator Beeman requested the Council authorize the conveyance of City of Mounds View property to the Mounds View Economic Development Authority. It was noted this same action was taken with the Boulevard project. City Attorney Riggs reported it made the most sense to have all four properties under one name, which would make the platting and the development more simple going forward. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9503, Authorizing the Conveyance of City of Mounds View Property to the Mounds View Economic Development Authority. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. H. Resolution 9493, Approving Various Appointments to the City of Mounds View’s Boards, Commissions and Committees. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council approve various appointments to the City of Mounds View’s Boards, Commissions and Committees. He discussed the proposed appointments and recommended approval. Council Member Meehlhause reviewed the appointments in detail for the record. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9493, Approving Various Appointments to the City of Mounds View’s Boards, Commissions and Committees. Council Member Bergeron stated he was disappointed in the lack of new faces and female faces. Mounds View City Council November 22, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 9 City Administrator Zikmund reported the Parks Commission has two new members with both being female. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. I. Resolution 9494, Permitting the Andover Football Association to Conduct Charitable Gambling at Mermaid Entertainment Center at 2200 Mounds View Boulevard. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council permit the Andover Football Association to conduct Charitable Gambling at the Mermaid Entertainment Center at 2200 Mounds View Boulevard. He explained the Mermaid has requested the Andover Football Association conduct the charitable gambling at their establishment. He noted 10% of all proceeds would be given back to the City of Mounds View. Marcy DeMaio, Gambling Manager for the Andover Football Association, explained her organization currently operates in Oak Grove and Andover. She reported the reason for this request was due to the relationship with Triple Shift, which owns Andover Lanes. She discussed how the association distributes its funding to all youth sports and non-profit organizations in the community. She explained the Mermaid reached out to her and asked that her organization take over the charitable gambling in order to provide bingo and meat raffles. Mayor Mueller thanked Ms. DeMaio for the information. Council Member Bergeron stated he fully supported this request because it benefited youth sports in the community. Council Member Meehlhause questioned how 75% of the charitable proceeds would be spent in the “trade area”. City Attorney Riggs explained the trade area was larger than Mounds View and included all surrounding communities. He reported he could provide the Council with a better definition of “trade area” at a future meeting. Mayor Mueller noted the Andover Football Association has been in existence for the past 13 years and has served Andover, Coon Rapids, Blaine, Fridley, Ham Lake, Oak Grove and Anoka. Council Member Bergeron asked if the Andover Football Association would be willing and interested to support the Mounds View School District Ms. DeMaio stated her organization would be eager to support Mounds View schools. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9494, Permitting the Andover Football Association to Conduct Charitable Gambling at Mermaid Entertainment Center at 2200 Mounds View Boulevard. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. J. Resolution 9491, Approving Revisions to the City’s Personnel Manual, Section Mounds View City Council November 22, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 10 4.14 Reasonable Work Time for Nursing Mothers and Lactating Employees, Effective January 1, 2022. Human Resources Coordinator Ewald stated requested the Council approve revisions to the City’s Personnel Manual, Section 4.14 regarding reasonable work time for nursing mothers and lactating employees, effective January 1, 2022. She noted Minnesota State Statute 181.939 has been updated which requires the City to update Section 4.14 of its Personnel Manual. She explained the change would allow nursing or lactating employees to take reasonable paid breaks as opposed to unpaid breaks, which they currently get. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9491, Approving Revisions to the City’s Personnel Manual, Section 4.14 Reasonable Work Time for Nursing Mothers and Lactating Employees, Effective January 1, 2022. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. K. Resolution 9490, Employee Appreciation. Human Resources Coordinator Ewald requested the Council adopt a Resolution granting full and part-time employees four hours of vacation pay to be used in the next year. Council Member Meehlhause questioned how many permanent part-time employees does the City have. Human Resources Coordinator Ewald reported the City had 19 permanent part-time employees. City Administrator Zikmund explained the City had done this in the past. He discussed how trying the past two years have been on staff and noted these additional four hours of paid vacation would be greatly appreciated by staff. He thanked each employee at City Hall for their tremendous efforts on behalf of the community. He encouraged the Council to support these additional four hours of paid vacation for a job well done by all City employees. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9490, Employee Appreciation. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. L. Resolution 9500, Approving Recruitment Process for Police Officer. Human Resources Coordinator Ewald requested the Council approve the recruitment process for a police officer. She explained the Mounds View Police Department would be losing an investigator due to retirement. Staff is asking for flexibility for the process and the potential to offer an accelerated or additional compensation dependent on the candidate’s experience. Mayor Mueller questioned when staff anticipated this individual would begin working for the Mounds View Police Department. Human Resources Coordinator Ewald anticipated this would be in February of 2022. Mounds View City Council November 22, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 11 MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9500, Approving Recruitment Process for Police Officer. City Administrator Zikmund explained Officer Erickson would be moving to investigator and Chief Harder has posted for the Neighborhood Resource Officer position. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. M. Resolution 9501, Authorizing the installation of No Overnight Parking Signs and No Parking Signs on Woodlawn Drive, Pinewood School, Bronson Drive. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council authorize the installation of No Overnight Parking Signs and No Parking Signs on Woodlawn Drive, Pinewood School, Bronson Drive. He explained City Code allows the Public Works Director to post “No Parking” signs with Council approval. Council Member Meehlhause asked if Woodlawn Drive was south of County Road I. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported this was the case. Council Member Hull questioned if staff has communicated with the Woodlawn Terrace apartments property owner. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated staff speaks with them on a yearly basis when plowing begins. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9501, Authorizing the installation of No Overnight Parking Signs and No Parking Signs on Woodlawn Drive, Pinewood School, Bronson Drive. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. N. Resolution 9502, Authorizing the Replacement of the Random Park Playground Equipment. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council authorize the replacement of the Random Park playground equipment. He reported Random Park was heavily used by in the community. He described the playground equipment that was being recommended by the Parks Commission noting the existing equipment was 20 years old. The cost for the project was reviewed with the Council and staff recommended approval of the playground replacement at Random Park. Council Member Meehlhause asked when the equipment would be paid for. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson explained this would occur in 2022. He noted staff was recommending the purchase be approved at this time in order to avoid future price increases. Mayor Mueller recalled that the City of Mounds View had worked with Minnesota Wisconsin Playground Equipment in the past. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported Mounds View City Council November 22, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 12 this was the case and stated the City has had great success with this vendor. Council Member Meehlhause stated he would like to amend the Resolution having all funding come from the Park Dedication Fund, if available. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To direct staff to pay for the Random Park Playground Equipment project entirely from Park Dedication Funds, if available. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9502, Authorizing the Replacement of the Random Park Playground Equipment as amended. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Cermak reported she recently attended via Zoom a Ramsey County League of Local Government meeting where NAMI presented. She commented on the matters that were discussed by this organization, which included the growing needs of the homeless in the suburbs. Council Member Cermak explained the Mounds View Police Foundation would meet next on Tuesday, December 7 at 4:30 p.m. at Random Park. Council Member Meehlhause stated he attended a Twin Cities Gateway Board meeting last week where the 2022 budget was approved. He noted the City of Arden Hills has joined this organization. Council Member Meehlhause reported he would be attending an NYFS Board meeting on Thursday, December 2. He noted this group would be searching for a new Executive Director as the current Executive Director has decided to step down due for personal reasons. Council Member Bergeron thanked Council Member Cermak for her comments regarding the homeless in the suburbs. He discussed how homelessness was a growing concern for people, even in the suburbs. Council Member Bergeron wished everyone a safe and blessed Thanksgiving. Mayor Mueller stated the Minnesota Women in Government held an event last Friday on 101 years of women’s suffrage. Mayor Mueller reported the Santa Parade would be held on Thursday, December 9. Mounds View City Council November 22, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 13 Mayor Mueller explained after 30 years of service, Shoreview’s City Administrator Terry Schwerm would be having a retirement celebration on Thursday, December 9 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sherry Gunn, 5459 Landmark Circle, thanked the residents of Mounds View for their participation in the recent coat drive. She explained the City took in over 700 coats this year. B. Reports of Staff. Finance Director Beer reported it would not be cost effective for the City of Mounds View to complete any fiber projects in the community after conducting a walk through with a fiber constructor. He noted staff would be looking at other alternatives. Community Development Director Sevald stated construction has begun on the Caribou Cabin. Assistant City Administrator Beeman requested each Councilmember schedule a meeting with him to review the strategic plan. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported Cookies with Santa would be held on Saturday, December 4th at the Mounds View Community Center. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson updated the Council on the progress being made with the water treatment plant. He stated water treatment plant 2 was back on line and work continues on water treatment plant 1. He explained the cured in place pipe project was completed well ahead of schedule. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson indicated staff applied for a grant that would assist with the City’s wellhead protection plan part 2. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council to check their calendars to see if they would be able to meet with CSL January 11 through January 13. He noted the consultant would be onsite for three days taking comments from members of the community. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, December 6, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, December 13, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. Mounds View City Council November 22, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 14 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther Minute Maker Secretarial