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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Special Meeting
January 3, 2022
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112
6:30 P.M.
1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. OATH OF OFFICE
None.
4. ROLL CALL: Bergeron, Cermak, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller
NOT PRESENT: None.
5. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Resolution 9523, Selection of the Acting Mayor, Treasurer and Official
Newspaper and Depositories for 2022.
City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council select an Acting Mayor, Treasurer, Official
Newspaper and Depository for 2022.
Council Member Hull stated he would be willing to serve as the Acting Mayor in 2022. He
suggested the Shoreview Press serve as the City’s primary newspaper and that the Pioneer Press
be the secondary newspaper for the City given their overall coverage of the City.
MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9523,
Selection of the Acting Mayor, Treasurer and Official Newspaper and Depositories for 2022.
Council Member Meehlhause asked if staff had ever approached the Star Tribune for a quote. City
Administrator Zikmund reported he was uncertain but anticipated Ms. Benesch may have done
this. Finance Director Beer stated it was his understanding the Star Tribune was quite expensive.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
B. Resolution 9522, Appointing City Council Members and City Staff as
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Representatives for City Commissions and Other Organizations for 2022.
City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council appoint members and City staff to serve as
representatives for City Commissions and other organizations for 2022.
Mayor Mueller explained she currently served as the representative to Metro Cities. She asked if
anyone would be willing to serve in her place, noting she could serve as the alternate.
Council Member Bergeron indicated he would be willing to serve as the Metro Cities
representative.
Mayor Mueller stated she was willing to serve on all of the rest of the committees as she did in
2021.
Council Member Hull commented he was also willing to continue his service as he did in 2021.
Council Member Cermak indicated she was willing to continue her service on the Fire Board. She
reported she would also remain the alternate to North Metro Mayors.
Council Member Meehlhause discussed his appointment to NYFS noting any alternate appointed
would not make them a board member with voting rights. He noted NYFS bylaws has a three
consecutive term limit and he would be reaching his term limit this June. He indicated he planned
to stay involved with the organization because he did not have to be a board member to serve on
the HR or Finance Committee.
Council Member Meehlhause stated he was willing to continue as the representative to the
Gateway Bureau noting he was currently serving as the Treasurer for this group. He indicated he
would like to continue serving on the HR Committee and encouraged all Councilmembers to attend
the Mounds View Business Council meetings.
Mayor Mueller thanked Council Member Meehlhause for serving as the representative and
attending the Mounds View Business Council meetings.
Council Member Cermak indicated she also attended the Mounds View Business Council meetings
on occasion.
MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9522,
Appointing City Council Members and City Staff as Representatives for City Commissions and
Other Organizations for 2022 as discussed.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
C. Resolution 9524, Authorizing Additional Compensation for Deputy Chief to
Work in a Higher Job Classification.
Human Resources Coordinator Ewald requested the Council adopt a Resolution that would
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authorize additional compensation for the Deputy Chief to work in a higher job classification. She
explained Police Chief Nate Harder was taking a medical leave of absence and would be out for
30+ days. She noted Deputy Chief Zender would be moving into the Interim Chief position for
this time. She indicated staff would recommend Interim Chief Zender be moved to Step 4 of the
Chief wage in order to recognize a pay increase while serving.
Council Member Hull asked if the Police Chief was having surgery. Human Resources
Coordinator Ewald reported Police Chief Harder had a work-related injury that required surgery
and he would be out of the office as of Monday, January 10.
MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9524,
Authorizing Additional Compensation for Deputy Chief to Work in a Higher Job Classification.
Council Member Meehlhause stated he supported the proposed wage increase and change in job
classification.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
6. Next Council Work Session: Immediately following this meeting.
Next Council Meeting: Monday, January 10, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
Transcribed by:
Heidi Guenther
Minute Maker Secretarial