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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
January 24, 2022
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112
7:30 P.M.
1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER
Mayor Mueller stated due to the COVID-19 pandemic this meeting would be held virtually.
City Attorney Riggs reported Mayor Mueller had issued a declaration and determination that all
meetings be conducted by telephone or other interactive technology. He explained this was
allowed per State Statute after a declaration has been made by the Mayor. It was noted there were
a number of cities in the State of Minnesota that were conducting virtual meetings.
City Administrator Zikmund anticipated the City would be conducting virtual meetings for the
next month.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Bergeron, Cermak, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller
NOT PRESENT: None.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. Monday, January 24, 2022, City Council Agenda.
MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Approve the Monday, January 24, 2022, agenda as
amended adding Items 7D – 2021 Arbor Day/Earth Day Proclamation and 7E – 2022 Arbor
Day/Earth Day Proclamation under Special Business.
A roll call vote was taken.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Meehlhause asked to remove Item 5H.
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A. Approval of Minutes: January 10, 2022.
B. Just and Correct Claims.
C. Resolution 9526, Approving MOU’s Adding Juneteenth and Vacation
Accumulation.
D. Resolution 9527, Authorizing Vacation Carryover Extension for Certain
Police Department and Public Works Personnel.
E. Resolution 9537, Approving 2022 Parks and Recreation Part Time Positions.
F. Resolution 9539, Approving 2022 Parks and Recreation Seasonal Positions.
G. Resolution 9540, Supplemental Resolution Relating to the Issuance of Conduit
Revenue Bonds to Finance the Costs of a Multifamily Housing Development.
H. Resolution 9541, Appointing Planning Commission Chair.
MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Bergeron. To Approve the Consent Agenda as amended removing
Item 5H.
A roll call vote was taken.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
H. Resolution 9541, Appointing Planning Commission Chair.
Council Member Meehlhause stated the Planning Commission Chair recommendation for 2022
was Gary Rundle. He noted Dennis Farmer was recommended to serve as the Vice Chair.
MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9541,
Appointing Planning Commission Chair.
A roll call vote was taken.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Resolution 9433, Appreciation to Celena Monn for her Service on the Planning
Commission.
Mayor Mueller read a Resolution of Appreciation in full for the record recognizing Celena Monn
for her years of service on the Mounds View Planning Commission.
MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9433,
Appreciation to Celena Monn for her Service on the Planning Commission.
Council Member Meehlhause thanked Ms. Monn for her time and for being well prepared for each
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and every Planning Commission meeting.
Mayor Mueller thanked Ms. Monn for her service and encouraged her to consider serving on the
Festival in the Park Committee if her schedule allowed.
A roll call vote was taken.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
B. Resolution 9534, Appreciation to Lisa Marquis for her Service on the
Economic Development Commission.
Mayor Mueller read a Resolution of Appreciation in full for the record recognizing Lisa Marquis
for her years of service on the Mounds View Economic Development Commission.
MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9534,
Appreciation to Lisa Marquis for her Service on the Economic Development Commission.
Council Member Meehlhause thanked Ms. Marquis for her service on the Economic Development
Commission.
A roll call vote was taken.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
C. Resolution 9535, Appreciation of Roscoe Curry for his Service on the Parks,
Recreation and Forestry Commission.
Mayor Mueller read a Resolution of Appreciation in full for the record recognizing Roscoe Curry
for his years of service on the Mounds View Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission.
MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9535,
Appreciation of Roscoe Curry for his Service on the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission.
Council Member Meehlhause thanked Mr. Curry for his dedicated service on the Parks, Recreation
and Forestry Commission.
A roll call vote was taken.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
D. 2021 Arbor Day/Earth Day Proclamation
Mayor Mueller read a proclamation in full for the record declaring April 30, 2021 to be Arbor Day
and April 22, 2021 to be Earth Day in the City of Mounds View.
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MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Accept the 2021 Arbor Day/Earth Day Proclamation.
A roll call vote was taken.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
E. 2022 Arbor Day/Earth Day Proclamation
Mayor Mueller read a proclamation in full for the record declaring April 29, 2022 to be Arbor Day
and April 22, 2022 to be Earth Day in the City of Mounds View.
MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Accept the 2022 Arbor Day/Earth Day Proclamation.
A roll call vote was taken.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
8. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 986, an Ordinance Amending
Title XI, Chapter 118, Relating to Cigarettes and Tobacco Products.
City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council adopt an Ordinance amending Title XI,
Chapter 118 relating to cigarettes and tobacco products. He explained the Council first discussed
this matter at a workshop meeting and the first reading was held two weeks ago. Staff noted this
ordinance amendment addressed the retail sale of tobacco products via delivery. He reported the
City Attorney had reviewed this Ordinance and noted the proposed language strengthens the City’s
standing.
MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Cermak. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 986, an
Ordinance Amending Title XI, Chapter 118, Relating to Cigarettes and Tobacco Products.
A roll call vote was taken.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
B. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 987, Deleting Title XI, Chapter
111, Sections 111.20 through 111.030, Amusement Devices and Centers.
City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council introduce an Ordinance that would delete Title
XI, Chapter 111, Sections 111.20 through 111.030 relating to amusement devices and centers. He
explained amusement devices were regulated by the State, which meant the City did not need
language within City Code.
MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance
987, Deleting Title XI, Chapter 111, Sections 111.20 through 111.030, Amusement Devices and
Centers.
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A roll call vote was taken.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
C. Resolution 9536, Approving the Final Payment for the 2020 Street
Reconstruction Project.
Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council approve the final
payment for the 2020 Street Reconstruction Project. He stated this project began in 2020, and after
several COVID delays, the final punch list items were now completed. Staff requested the Council
approve final payment for the project.
MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9536,
Approving the Final Payment for the 2020 Street Reconstruction Project.
A roll call vote was taken.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
D. Resolution 9542, Approving Promotion of HR Director and Wage Adjustment.
City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council approve a promotion for the Human Resources
Director position and accompanying wage adjustment. Staff reviewed the proposed step and pay
schedule for this position.
Council Member Meehlhause reported the HR Committee supported the promotion of Rayla
Ewald to a director position and the adjusted wage associated with the promotion. Further
discussion ensued regarding the number of employees that have turned over in the past five years.
City Administrator Zikmund was pleased to report that the workforce at City Hall has since
stabilized.
Council Member Meehlhause thanked Ms. Ewald for all of her contributions to the City.
MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9542,
Approving Promotion of HR Director and Wage Adjustment.
A roll call vote was taken.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
E. Resolution 9543, Approving a Sewer Use Agreement with Arden Hills, Ramsey
County and Met Council for the TCAAP (Twin Cities Army Ammunition)
Site.
Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council approve a Sewer Use
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Agreement with Arden Hills, Ramsey County and Met Council for the TCAAP (Twin Cities Army
Ammunition) Site. He discussed the sewer line that runs from TCAAP to Mounds View and noted
the Met Council has now agreed to take over the metering station that was in Mounds View. Staff
commented further on the proposed agreement, noting all three parties had come together to
recommend approval.
MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9543,
Approving a Sewer Use Agreement with Arden Hills, Ramsey County and Met Council for the
TCAAP (Twin Cities Army Ammunition) Site.
A roll call vote was taken (Council Member Cermak did not vote).
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
F. Resolution 9544, Approving a Proposal from Stantec Engineering Services for
a Storm Water Assessment.
Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council approve a Proposal
from Stantec Engineering Services for a Storm Water Assessment. He explained the City has been
discussing this project for the past year. He commented in 2021 staff was approved to go out for
an RFP that would assess the overall condition of the City’s entire stormwater system. He reported
this report would assist staff in drafting a CIP for the next 10+ years. He noted an RFP was sent to
three different firms, two responded. Staff recommended the Council approve a proposal with
Stantec for the stormwater assessment.
City Administrator Zikmund discussed the differences between the two bids that were submitted.
He indicated Barr Engineering was not available to complete the task for the City. He commented
on how competitive engineering rates were at this time and discussed how valuable this assessment
would be for the City.
MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9544,
Approving a Proposal from Stantec Engineering Services for a Storm Water Assessment.
Council Member Meehlhause stated he supported this assessment and noted it would assist the
City Council in further assessing the stormwater infrastructure in the community.
A roll call vote was taken.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
9. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council.
Council Member Cermak reported the Mound View Police Foundation would be moving forward
with the Daddy Daughter Dance scheduled for Saturday, February 5.
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Council Member Meehlhause stated the City of Shoreview lost a longtime member of the
community and Council member last week, Terry Quigley. He noted he knew Mr. Quigley from
his time at Deluxe Corporation. He sent his condolences to the Quigley family and the City of
Shoreview.
Mayor Mueller reported she attended a Ramsey County League of Local Government meeting last
week where the group focused its discussions on mental health, homelessness and economic
instability.
Mayor Mueller indicated the Festival in the Park Committee was seeking volunteers to assist with
planning the 2022 event, which would be held on Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20,
2022. Those interested in serving were encouraged to contact Mayor Mueller for further
information.
Mayor Mueller explained the Ramsey County Dispatch Policy Committee would be meeting on
Tuesday, February 15, 2022.
B. Reports of Staff.
Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated he met with the City of Fridley to
discuss the County Road I roundabout.
Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported staff was looking at a new product
for seal coating. Further discussion ensued regarding the benefits of the new product.
Finance Director Beer explained he continues to prepare for the auditors who would be returning
to the City in February.
Assistant City Administrator Beeman reported he and Community Development Director Sevald
would be meeting with the new owners of the AMC Theaters to see what their intentions were for
this property.
City Administrator Zikmund stated staff would be attending a meeting with the new Scotland
Green owners to discuss the remodeling of this property.
City Administrator Zikmund indicated a representative from the Met Council would be attending
the February 14 City Council meeting.
City Administrator Zikmund reported he has been speaking with the Fire Board after learning
about Fire Chief Charlie Smith’s retirement.
City Administrator Zikmund commented the viewing of the officer-involved incident was
rescheduled to Friday, February 4.
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City Administrator Zikmund indicated he served on the Panther Foundation, which was a
fundraising arm of Spring Lake Park Schools, noting this organization was partnering with
Irondale High School to bring the trades back to these schools.
C. Reports of City Attorney.
City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report.
10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, February 7, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
Next Council Meeting: Monday, February 14, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
Transcribed by:
Heidi Guenther
Minute Maker Secretarial