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PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
May 17, 2023 — 6:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Special Order of Business
A. (none)
4. Citizens Requests and Comments Relating to Planning and Zoning Issues
Not Already on the Agenda. (Before speaking, please give your full name and
address for the record.)
5. Planning Cases
A. Resolution 1159-23, Recommending Approval of Ordinance 1003,
Amending Mounds View City Code Chapter 160.198; B-3 Highway Business
District, Conditional Uses; and
Resolution 1160-23, Recommending Approval of a Conditional Use Permit
for Big Dipper Creamery, 2222 Mounds View Boulevard
6. Other Planning Activity
A. Accessory Dwelling Unit discussion
7. Approval of Minutes:
A. May 3, 2023
8. Reports
A. Upcoming Planning Cases & Activity
B. Staff Updates
C. Council Updates
D. Planning Commissioner Reports
9. Next Planning Commission Meetings:
A. Wednesday, June 7, 2023
B. Wednesday, June 21, 2023
10. Adjournment
Item No: 05A
Meeting Date: May 17, 2023
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Type of Business Planning Case
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City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Planning Commission
From: Jon Sevald, Community Development Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 1159-23, Recommending Approval of Ordinance
1003, Amending Mounds View City Code Chapter 160.198;
B-3 Highway Business District, Conditional Uses; and,
Resolution 1160-23, Recommending Approval of a
Conditional Use Permit for Big Dipper Creamery, 2222
Mounds View Boulevard
Introduction:
Big Dipper Creamery proposes to relocate their ice cream production facility to 2222 Mounds
View Boulevard, requiring; (1) an amendment to the B-3 district to allow processing of food
products as a Conditional Use; and (2) a Conditional Use Permit.
Discussion:
Big Dipper Creamery currently operates retail stores in Blaine and North Oaks, and an ice
cream production facility at their North Oaks store. They've outgrown the space, and intend to
lease 2222 Mounds View Boulevard for production and retail sales (no dine -in).
2222 Mounds View Boulevard is a multi -tenant building (Southpaw Crossfit, Scout Shop,
Mounds View Chiropractic, Betterley Tools)', and is zoned B-3 Highway Business. Big Dipper
will be taking over space currently occupied by Betterley Tools (7,578 sq ft). Prior to Betterly,
the unit was Abbey Carpet.
Analysis:
Ordinance Amendment:
The B-3 district is intended for retail uses dependent upon traffic, e.g. most businesses along
the Boulevard. Staff interprets ice cream production most similar to; "Manufacturing,
compounding, processing, packaging or treatment of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food
products and the rendering or refining of fats and oils" which is a Permitted Use in the 1-1
Industrial district.z
In comparing the option of rezoning the property to 1-1 Industrial (existing businesses would
become non -conforming), vs. amending the B-3 district to permit processing of food products as
a CUP, that later made more sense.
NOTE: Resolution 735-03 approved a Variance; increasing exterior signage from 100 sq ft to 150 sq ft for 2014
and 2022 Mounds View Blvd (the south and north corner units).
City Code 160.231(N); 1-1 Industrial District, Permitted Uses
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As a CUP, the City may require conditions to alleviate any nuisance the business may create.
For example, if a rendering plant were to want to locate in a B-3 district, the City may allow it
conditioned upon limiting it to a small size, such that it would be more practical to locate in the I-
1 Industrial district instead.
Conditional Use Permit:
Big Dipper Creamery will be producing ice cream products (primary use), and will sell packages
of ice cream retail (accessory use). There's anticipated to be 5-10 employees at any given time.
Employee parking is located along the east side, and rear of the building, while customer
parking is in front of the building. The building includes a loading dock, and drive-in warehouse,
which will be renovated to include a commercial kitchen, freezers, and inside storage of trailers.
Big Dipper has no plans to offer dine -in ice cream sales. However, "restaurants" are a permitted
use in the B-3 district. If the applicant chooses to offer dine -in service in the future, this may be
approved administratively as part of building permits (staff would review parking requirements at
that time).
The City Code includes a list of criteria in determining the appropriateness for a CUP (e.g.
Findings of Fact),3 and is included in the Resolution. In summary, that the CUP will be
compatible with surrounding land uses, and not create a nuisance. In doing such, the City
Council/Planning Commission may require certain things. Staff is recommending a condition
that the property owner re -stripe the parking lot because the lines are significantly faded.
Parking:
Required Parking
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Southpaw Crossfit
X4
Scout Shop
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Mounds View Chiropractic
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Big Dipper
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Parking requirements are based on the number of employees, and sq ft devoted to each use,
e.g retail, warehouse, office, etc. Without detailed floor plans, this cannot be accurately
3 City Code §160.452(B) Criteria for granting conditional use permits)
4 Southpaw Crossfit, 2214 Mounds View Blvd, Bay D; 5,930 sq ft (Community center, physical culture studio,
library, private club, lodge, museum, art gallery); Ten spaces, plus one for each 150 square feet in excess of 2,000
square feet of floor area in the principal structure
S Scout Shop, 2218 Mounds View Blvd, Bay C; 4,200 sq ft (Retail store and service establishment); At least one off-
street parking space for each 100 square feet of retail floor area, plus one per employee
e Mounds View Chiropractic, 2020 Mounds View Blvd, Bay B; 4,044 sq ft (Medical, dental or hospital out -patient
clinic); One space for each 100 square feet of net floor area or seven and one-half spaces per doctor, whichever
number of parking spaces is greater.
Big Dipper, 2222 Mounds View Blvd, Bay A; 7,578 sq ft; (Manufacturing, fabricating or processing of a product or
material; warehouse, storage, handling of bulk goods, post offices); At least eight spaces, plus one space for each
two employees on each shift based on maximum planned employment or, at a minimum, at least eight spaces,
plus one space for each 500 square feet of floor area
$ Resolution 5847; A Resolution approving a Development Review Request for a Commercial Building and a
Conditional Use Permit to allow Joint Facilities Parking for the property located at 2214 County Highway 10,
Planning Case DE02-006.
s Development Agreement, City of Mounds View and Mounds View Business Properties LLC (John Kopas, Robert
Carlson), Section 2.02(B); "The Developer shall arrange to record with Ramsey County the joint facilities parking
agreement between the Developer and Dan Hall of the Mermaid.
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analyzed. Parking was a concern prior to the building being built in 2002 (reason for requiring
joint -parking at The Mermaid). However, it has been Staff's observation that the property is
over -parked, and most spaces are unused.
Conditional Use Permits "run with the land." In the event Big Dipper closes, a similar use (e.g.
food processing) could use the same CUP.
Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal:
Continue BR&E program, maximize utilization of development space and updated lists of
available sites, & consider residential development.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval
Respectfully,
C�,in
Jon Sevald, AICP
Community Development Director
ATTACHED
Zoning Map
Aerial Map
Site Photos
Applicant's Narrative, May 8, 2023
Resolution 1159-23; Ordinance 1003
Resolution 1160-23' Conditional Use Permit
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AERIAL PHOTO
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SITE PHOTOS
2222 Mounds View Boulevard (unit at right) (May 12, 2023)
2222 Mounds View Boulevard (unit at left) (May 12, 2023)
Big Dipper Creamery, 115 Village Center Drive, North Oaks (May 12, 2023)
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RESOLUTION 1159-23
ORDINANCE 1003
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 1003,
AMENDING MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE CHAPTER 160.198;
B-3 HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT, CONDITIONAL USES
The City of Mounds View Ordains:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Chapter 160 of the Mounds
View Municipal Code by adding the underlined material and deleting the semen material as follows:
B-3, HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT
§ 160.198 CONDITIONAL USES.
The following are conditional uses in a B-3 District (requiring a conditional use permit
based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by §§ 160.450 through 160.452 of this
chapter):
(J) Manufacturing, compounding, processing, packaging or treatment of cosmetics,
pharmaceuticals and food products and the rendering or refining of fats and oils;
SECTION 2. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, City staff shall have the following
summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance:
On June 12, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance 1000 that amends Chapter 160 of the
Mounds View City Code, relating to Conditional Uses in the B-3 Highway Business district.
A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular business hours at
Mounds View City Hall and is available on line at the City's web site located at www.ci.mounds-
view.mn.us.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and after its passage and
publication, in accordance with Section 3.09 of the City Charter.
Introduction and First Reading by the Mounds View City Council on May 17, 2023.
Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on June 12, 2023.
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Publication Date: June 14, 2022.
BE IT FINALLY RESOVLED, that the Planning and Zoning Commission directs Staff to forward this
Resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes.
Adopted this 17t" day of May, 2023.
Gary Rundle, Chair
Attest:
Jon Sevald, Community Development Director
(SEAL)
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 1160-23
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
MANUFACTURING, COMPOUNDING, PROCESSING, PACKAGING OR TREATMENT OF COSMETICS,
PHARMACEUTICALS AND FOOD PRODUCTS AND THE RENDERING OR REFIING OF FATS AND OILS, FOR
BIG DIPPER CREAMERY, 2222 MOUNDS VIEW BOULEVARD;
PLANNING CASE 2023-005
WHEREAS, the applicant, Julie Guss, Big Dipper Creamery, has applied for a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) for the production of ice cream (primary use), and retail sales (accessory use) at 2222
Mounds View Boulevard, legally described as follows:
P I D: 08-30-23-43-0010
Lot 1, Block 1, Herbst Enterprises
WHEREAS, the property is zoned B-3 Highway Business, and guided General Commercial in the
Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, Mounds View City Code §160.198(J) permits Conditional Uses in the B-3 district, to
include "Manufacturing, compounding, processing, packaging or treatment of cosmetics,
pharmaceuticals and food products and the rendering or refining of fats and oils" (Ordinance 1003); and,
WHEREAS, Mounds View City Code §160.452(B) includes the criteria for granting conditional use
permits (Findings in italics):
The use will not create an excessive burden on existing parks, schools, streets and other public
facilities and utilities which serve or are proposed to serve the area;
FINDING: The use will not create an excessive burden on public facilities.
2. The use will be sufficiently compatible or separated by distance or screening from adjacent
residentially zoned or used land so that existing homes will not be depreciated in value and
there will be no deterrence to development of vacant land;
FINDING: The use is not adjacent to residentially zoned land, and is adjacent to
office/retail, and industrial uses. There is no anticipated impact to adjacent
uses.
The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon
adjacent residential properties;
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FINDING: The business will be located in an existing multi -tenant building, and is not
adjacent to residential properties.
4. The use, in the opinion of the City Council, is reasonably related to the overall needs of the city
and to the existing land use;
FINDING: The use; production of ice cream as a primary use, and bulk sales as an
accessory use, is related to the overall needs of the city, as demonstrated in the
City's 2023-2025 Strategic Plan;
Vision: Create and maintain a positive business climate where
businesses want to locate and remain in Mounds View.
Strategy: Continue BR&E program, maximize utilization of development
space and updated list of available sites, & consider residential
redevelopment
Goals: Fill Vacant Space & Continue BR&E Program
5. The use is consistent with the purposes of this chapter and the purposes of the zoning district in
which the applicant intends to locate the proposed use;
FINDING: Ordinance 1003 was approved June 12, 2023, amending the B-3 zoning district
to allow this type of use as a Conditional Use.
6. The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the city;
FINDING: The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan, which guides this
property for General Commercial, "intended for retail and service businesses,
often which are auto dependent. Examples may include retail, restaurants,
entertainment, and gas stations. This category is a consolidation of the 2030
Plan's Community commercial, Regional Commercial PUD, and Highway
Commercial." The proposed use; production of ice cream, is compatible with
adjacent office/retail/service tenants of this property, and is compatible with
adjacent industrial/warehouse uses.
7. The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion;
FINDING: The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion. The property includes;
19 parking stalls, in front of the building
17 parking stalls south of the building
12 parking stalls west of the building
27 parking stalls (shared off -site, per agreement with The Mermaid)
75 TOTAL
8. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilities have been or will be provided.
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FINDING: Adequate utilities, roads, and drainage exist.
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing is scheduled for Monday, June 12, 2023; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning and Zoning Commission, based
upon the above findings, the Staff Report, and in consideration of public testimony, hereby recommends
Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Manufacturing, compounding, processing, packaging or
treatment of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food products and the rendering or refining of fats and
oils, with the following conditions;
1. The property owner shall re -stripe the parking lot within 60-days (August 12, 2023).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Planning Commission
directs Staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes.
Adopted this 17t" day of May, 2023
Gary Rundle, Chair
ATTEST:
Jon Sevald, Community Development Director
(SEAL)
5/08/2023
After 20 years of business, we are in need to expand our production facility of ice cream.
— Warehouse space
— Retail bulk outlet store
— Office space for Big Dipper Creamery
— 5-10 employees
— Business vehicles parked inside
— Hours to be determined at a later date
We are excited to have this opportunity to have our business in Mounds View Community
Sincerely,
Big Dipper Creamery family owned.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
May 3, 2023
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Rundle at 6:30 p.m. for May 3, 2023.
2. Roll Call
Members Present: Commissioners Curtis, Farmer, Nelson, Rundle, Stevenson and Urlacher.
Absent and Excused: Commissioner Munson.
Also Present: Community Development Director Jon Sevald and Council Member Gary
Meehlhause.
Index to Minutes Page
Pulte Homes & Yard Homes Concept Plan 2
Approval of Minutes 5
3. Special Order of Business
A. Oath of Office — Commissioner Amber Urlacher
This item was conducted at the April Planning Commission meeting.
4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda
None.
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5. Planning Cases
None.
6. Other Planning Activity
A. Pulte Homes & Yard Homes Concept Plan
Community Development Director Sevald stated Pulte and Yard Homes have submitted a
Concept Plan for review by the City Council (May 1), Planning Commission (May 3), and Parks,
Recreation & Forestry Commission (May 25). Concept Plans are intended to be an informal
review for the benefit of the developer in their preparation of submitting a Preliminary Plat. Staff
reviewed the proposed Concept Plan in detail with the Commission and requested each
Commissioner ask questions and provide their individual recommendations.
Dean Lotter, Manager of Land, Planning and Title for Pulte Homes, explained he has provided
several iterations of the proposed Concept Plan to the City. He noted this project includes
townhouses and affordable single family homes that would be provided by Yard Homes. He
reviewed the location of the project and noted wetlands have been identified, along with the
floodplain elevations. He commented on the stormwater management system noting extra
capacity would be built into the system. He reported the project has been cut back to 75 units. He
provided further information on how the project would be accessed and asked for questions or
comments. He commented further on the trail that would be installed through the development to
LaPort. The portions of the development that were proposed for wetland banking was further
discussed.
Commissioner Stevenson asked if any of the units would have basements. Mr. Lotter reported
all of the units would be slab on grade.
Commissioner Farmer questioned how delivery vehicles would maneuver through the
development. Mr. Lotter explained the development had several turnouts that would allow
delivery vehicles to turn around in order to exit the development. He reported the proposed
turnouts were designed for both delivery vehicles and fire trucks. He noted for safety purposes
each of the townhomes would be sprinkled. It was noted the streets within the development
would be privately owned and the development would have an HOA in place.
Commissioner Urlacher asked what type of traffic backup would occur given the fact this
development would share access with the waste drop off site. Mr. Lotter understood the
weekends would be busy. He noted he was working with staff on a different design to the yard
waste site.
Commissioner Nelson inquired if a traffic study had been completed. Mr. Lotter stated a traffic
study had not yet been completed.
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Commissioner Farmer questioned if the City had traffic counts for the compost center.
Community Development Director Sevald anticipated the County would have this information.
Commissioner Farmer recommended the City review this information in order to better
understand how the peak traffic numbers in the fall when the compost site is the busiest.
Community Development Director Sevald stated he could speak with Ramsey County regarding
this matter.
Commissioner Urlacher asked if who would be maintaining the trails after they were constructed
by the developer. Mr. Lotter stated trails running through a townhome development were
typically managed by the HOA and those running outside the townhome development were
maintained by the City.
Commissioner Urlacher inquired if there would be public parking available for residents to use in
order to utilize the new walking trails. Mr. Lotter reviewed the location of several parking
spaces for public use.
Commissioner Urlacher questioned if dogs would be allowed within the townhome association.
Mr. Lotter reported dogs would be allowed and noted pet stations could be posted along the
trails.
Commissioner Urlacher asked if there was enough space between the townhomes and yard
homes for snow storage. Mr. Lotter explained a snow storage plan would be provided to the City
with the Preliminary Plat.
Commissioner Nelson reported he attended the neighborhood meeting. He commented on a
couple of the concerns that were raised by the neighbors, which had to do with the wetlands.
Further discussion ensued regarding the current site conditions and soil borings.
City Administrator Zikmund addressed the give and take within this project, which included the
trail system that would be reviewed by the Park Commission.
Councilmember Meehlhause commented on the compost site and stated this valuable amenity
would not be taken away from the community. He explained the yard homes would be cottage
style homes that were like a studio style apartment. He reported the townhomes could be one or
two stories and had a number of amenities for the future buyers to consider.
Jamie Stolpestad commented further on price range and amenities that would be included within
the yard homes.
Mr. Lotter explained Pulte was seeing the vast majority of townhome buyers being empty nesters
that were looking for low maintenance single story housing.
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Commissioner Curtis questioned why the cottages were geographically separated from the Pulte
townhomes. Mr. Lotter stated the first iteration had the yard homes at the entrance and after
numerous iterations, the yard homes were coupled together separate from the Pulte townhomes.
He discussed how Pulte finances its own projects and stated he believed the separation made the
most sense for this development. Mr. Stolpestad commented further on how the two separate
developments served as a transition from one density point to another.
Commissioner Curtis asked if a trail had been considered between the two developments. Mr.
Lotter stated this would be difficult given the poor soil conditions in this area of the
development.
Commissioner Urlacher inquired if the yard homes would have its own association. Mr.
Stolpestad reported this was the case. He noted the association would have controls in place to
assist with balancing the development. He commented further on how trash would be handled in
the cottage homes.
Chair Rundle asked for recommendations for the developer.
Commissioner Nelson stated he would like to see a traffic study before a preliminary plat is
brought to the Planning Commission. In addition, he would like to see the geotechnical
completed. He requested further information be provided regarding the street lighting. He
recommended the City work with the County on the traffic issues surrounding the compost site.
Mr. Lotter thanked the Commission for sharing their general support and noted he would report
back with more information on traffic, the geotechnical, stormwater design and wetland banking.
Chair Rundle asked if there was any comments from the public regarding this Concept Plan.
Lily stated she was a resident of Mounds View. She expressed concern with the
number of houses that would be built behind her house and her neighbors houses. She did not
believe this was a fair decision and asked the City to listen carefully to what people had to say.
She understood the City owns this land and wants to raise money. However, she would like to
see the woods and wildlife protected. She commented on a memory she made in the woods near
a very big tree that was full of moss. She stated she will be sad if this area was developed
because she would no longer be able to have outdoor experiences. She explained she loves being
outside exploring. She thanked the Commission for listening to her concerns.
Maria Slabiak, 8135 Long Lake Road, stated the property proposed for development was located
on a floodplain and had wetlands. She discussed how wetlands provide habitats and food for
wildlife. She questioned why the density on this property was increased and stated she feared this
would adversely impact the property values for the surrounding residential homes. She explained
she was also concerned with how the drainage in the area would be impacted when this many
new units were added. She reported this project was asking for numerous deviations and noted
the yard homes do not meet minimum standards for the City, nor do the townhomes meet the
minimum zoning requirements for lot size. She commented on the safety concerns she had
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regarding the yard homes. She asked how the City would be benefiting from this project. She
believed this was not the time or place to experiment with expensive townhomes and
"affordable" yard homes given the close proximity to an established residential neighborhood.
She indicated the neighbors were concerned with how much their home value will decrease. She
commented on how townhomes are not known for having high resale values. She noted this
project would remove one of the last remaining natural areas in Mounds View. She believed the
proposed trail did not make up for what would be lost should this project move forward.
Commissioner Urlacher recommended the developer provide further information regarding the
parking within the yard homes development.
Community Development Director Sevald summarized his notes based on the comments from
the Commission and stated he would work with the developer to address these issues within the
preliminary plat.
Commissioner Curtis asked what the next steps were for this project. Community Development
Director Sevald explained staff would be having a similar conversation with the Park
Commission. After this meeting, staff would begin working on a zoning map amendment and
comprehensive plan amendment.
7. Approval of Minutes
April 19, 2023.
MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Curtis/Commissioner Nelson. To approve the Minutes of
the April 19, 2023 regular Planning Commission meetings as presented.
Ayes — 6 Nays — 0 Motion carried.
8. Reports
A. Upcoming Planning Cases & Activity
Community Development Director Sevald discussed upcoming planning cases with the
Commission and noted the Planning Commission would be meeting on Wednesday, May 17.
B. Staff Updates
Community Development Director Sevald had nothing additional to report.
Mounds View Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
C. Council Updates
May 3, 2023
Page 6
Council Member Meehlhause provided the Planning Commission with an update from the City
Council. He stated the Council held a worksession on Monday night where the group received a
presentation from Pulte Homes and Yard Homes. He explained the Council reviewed the five
year financial plan, along with the five year CIP. He updated the Council on the Community
Center expansion and the potential local sales tax request. He reported the Council would be
holding information meetings regarding organized trash collection on May 31. He noted the 2022
Citizen and Coaches of the Year would be recognized at the May 8 City Council meeting.
D. Planning Commissioner Reports
None.
9. Next Planning Commission Meeting:
A. Wednesday, May 17, 2023
B. Wednesday, June 7, 2023
10. Adjournment
There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Rundle adjourned the
meeting at 7:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jon Sevald
Community Development Director
Transcribed by:
Heidi Guenther
Minute Maker Secretarial