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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, October 2, 2023
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Meehlhause, Cermak, Gunn, Lindstrom
Council Work Sessions are informal gatherings of the council at which no final
decisions are made, rather consensus discussion to direct staff on council
decision items.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please share
your full name and address. Also, please limit your comments to three minutes.
AGENDA ITEMS DISCUSSED BY CONSENSUS
1. Mounds View Square Redevelopment Study-Brian (Allow at least 1.5 hours)
A. Market Analysis - LOCI Consulting
B. Draft Concept – HKGI
2. 2024 Draft Fee Schedule (Must be reviewed at this meeting, first reading of
ordinance is October 23, 2023) – Includes Liquor License Fee discussion
3. Market Rate Study – Rayla
4. Traffic and Speed - Nyle
5. Civic Group Partnerships - Gary
NEXT COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
And Monday, November 6, 2023 at 6:00 pm
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING: Monday, October 9, 2023 at 6:00 pm
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The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
Item No: 01
Meeting Date: Oct 02,2023
Type of Business Council Business
City Administrator Review
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Brian Beeman, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Mounds View Square Redevelopment Market Study & Concepts
Introduction:
In September 2023, the City of Mounds View contracted with HKGi to establish a redevelopment framework for
the Mounds View Square Shopping Center and Sunrise Methodist Church property. The study is being funded
by Ramsey County through a Critical Corridors Pre-Development Planning grant. The study is in response to
redevelopment interests for the site and findings from a recent market study (see attachment). The market study
has determined the study area may be more appropriate for a mix of uses that could include multifamily
residential housing, along with restaurant and retail uses. The study will explore redevelopment concepts and
phasing options to ensure redevelopment works in harmony with existing businesses and adjacent
neighborhoods. Recommendations will focus on redevelopment strategies that create a distinct and welcoming
place to attract people and businesses.
Discussion:
HKGi will be facilitating a work session to better understand City Council’s vision for the study area. They will
be supported by LOCi Consulting, who prepared the market study. The work session will be structured around
the following agenda items:
1. Study Overview (15 minutes)
a. HKGi and LOCi Introductions
b. Study Purpose
c. Study Schedule
a. October – Online Public Engagement
b. November – Public Open House/City Council Work Session
c. December – Final Plan & Recommendations
d. Site Context (Existing Conditions)
e. Development Constraints & Opportunities
f. Land Use Plan Designation and Zoning
2. Market Analysis (15 minutes)
a. Study Purpose
b. Overview and Findings
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
3. Visioning Discussion (30 minutes)
a. Precedent Examples
b. Redevelopment Strategies
i. Phasing & Reuse of Buildings
ii. Public Realm Improvements (Open Space and Ped/Bike Connections)
iii. Parking
iv. Access Management/Traffic Circulation
Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal:
Create and maintain a positive business climate where businesses want to locate and remain in Mounds View.
Financial Impact:
The City of Mounds View received a $50,000 grant from Ramsey County to conduct a Market and
Redevelopment study of the Mounds View Square area. The study must be approved and adopted by the
Mounds View City Council and submitted to Ramsey County by December 31, 2023.
Recommendation:
Listed to both the Marketing Study and Redevelopment Concepts presentation then ask questions and give
direction to the consultants as needed. The consultant will make any necessary changes, launch the public
engagement tools, then conduct a second presentation at the November City Council Worksession to hear
Council’s preferred concepts and recommendations before the City Council formally accepts the plan’s findings &
recommendations at its December 11 regular City Council meeting. The final step will be to submit the final plan
to Ramsey County between December 12-31, 2023.
Respectfully,
Brian Beeman, MPA, CMC
Assistant City Administrator
ATTACHMENT(S):
1) Mounds View Square Shopping Center Study
MOUNDS VIEW SQUARE
SHOPPING CENTER STUDY
City Council Work Session
October 2, 2023
Introductions
Planner Market ResearchLandscape
Architect
Agenda Items
1. Study Overview (15 minutes)
a.HKGi and LO Ci Introductions
b.Study Purpose and Goals
c.Schedule
a.October – Online Public Engagement
b.November – Public Open House/City Council Work Session
c.December – Final Plan & Recommendations
d.Site Context (Existing Conditions)
e.Development Constraints & Opportunities
f.Land Use Plan Designation and Zoning
2. Market Analysis (15 minutes)
a.Study Purpose
b.Overview and Findings
3. Visioning Discussion (30 minutes)
a.Precedent Examples
b.Redevelopment Strategies
i.Phasing & Reuse of Buildings
ii.Public Realm Improvements (Open
Space and Ped/Bike Connections)
iii.Parking
iv.Access Management/Traffic
Circulation
4. Next Steps
Study Purpose & Goals
•Establish a framework that defines how
different types of redevelopment can
be phased over time.
•Define how different types of
redevelopment can be integrated with
adjacent neighborhoods.
•Create a place for people to live, work,
and socialize.
•Identify and build on existing
businesses to stimulate markets and
attract new businesses.
•Coordinate and collaborate with
property owners, existing businesses,
and adjacent neighborhoods.
•Create a distinct and welcoming place
to attract people and businesses.
Schedule
Sept Oct Nov Dec
Project Start-Up
•City Awarded Ramsey
County Grant Funds
•Project Kick-Off with City
Staff
•Property Owner Interviews
•Existing Conditions Analysis
•Market Study Completed
Explore the Possibilities
•City Council Work Session
•Public Questionnaire
•Community Open House
•Identify Precedents &
Establish a Vision
•Develop Concept Ideas
Draft Materials
•Refine Vision & Concept
Ideas
•Develop a Development
Framework
•Draft Recommendations
•City Council Work Session
Study Recommendations
•Finalize Study
•City Council Approval –
Formally Recognizing the
Study
•Submit Final Study to
Ramsey County
•Start Corridor Design Theme
Study
Public Questionnaire
Site Context – Heart of the City
Legend
Residential
Commercial/Office
Public/Community Uses
Major Ped/Bike Routes
Gateways/
Major Intersections
Site Context – Shopping Center
Site Information
•Built in 1974
•9.64 acres
o 102,000 sqf t strip center building
anchored by a grocery store
o 3,900 sqft separate strip center
o 4,000 sqft freestanding restaurant
•The center currently has about 44,000-
square feet of vacant space (40% of total
space).
•Older building design (indoor corridors)
that is no longer conducive to businesses.
•Need to consider:
•Reuse/Repurposing of Buildings
•Lease Agreements/Timing
Site Context – Sunrise Methodist Church
Site Information
•Built in 1966
•6.42 acres (~3+ acres is wetland)
•18,500 sqft building
•Owned by the Minnesota Annual
Conference of United Methodist Church
o Represented by JLB to determine the
feasibility and best use of the
property
•The size of the congregation has decreased
over the years
•Multiple groups utilize the space
•Daycare - short-term lease agreement
Land Use Guidance
2040 Mounds View Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan is a community-wide plan of how land is guided to
be used between the years 2020-2040.
Guided for General Commercial
General Commercial is intended for retail and service businesses, often which
are auto dependent. Examples may include retail, restaurants,
entertainment, and gas stations.
Zoning District
Zoned B-4 (Regional Business District) - The purpose of Regional Business
District is to provide for the establishment of commercial and service activities
which draw from and service customers from the entire community or region.
Note: The Church is guided for “Public/Semi-Public” uses and zoned R-1 (Single
Family Residential)
Market Analysis
Overview of the Market Analysis for
Mounds View Square Redevelopment Site
City Council Work Session
City of Mounds View
October 2, 2023
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Mounds View Redevelopment Site Market Study
Uses Under Consideration
•Restaurant and retail space
•High-density housing
o Rental housing
o Senior housing
•Mixed use (Vertical or Horizontal)
o Residential
o Commercial space
Purpose
•Identify appropriate real estate uses at the site
•Estimate demand for space at rents and prices
currently supported by the market
•Provides analysis that supports final
recommendations
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Market Analysis Findings
Retail
7.3 million square feet of retail in PMA
3.9% vacancy rate
Much of the vacancy is in obsolete retail
shopping centers and space
Average rent per square foot per year is
about $14
Rents are not high enough to support new
construction
Multifamily
New rental developments opened in 2022-
2023, absorption has been good
Pushed vacancy up to over 8%
Average rent is now about $1,400 in PMA
New senior housing has opened in the
PMA in 2023 as well
Competitive Market
PMA population: 87,000
10-minute drive time population: 142,000
PMA annual population growth: 0.4% per
year, comparable to the Metro Area
Median household income: $79,000—14%
lower than the Metro Area
Demographics
Strengths of Site
Good traffic counts on Mounds View
Boulevard
Great visibility and access
Existing and established shopping
center and commercial node
Proximity to existing employment and
residential
Large parcel for redevelopment
Weaknesses of Site
Traffic noise for potential residents
Limited regional draw for retail
Anoka County Airport and TCAAP limit
the market area and potential growth
for retail and residential
Large portions of the church property
may be undevelopable
Site Analysis
Primary Market Area
Sources: ESRI; Costar; interviews ; LOCi Consulting LLC
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Demand for Real Estate Uses at the Site
Restaurant and Retail Demand
Much of the retail space at Mounds View Square is
obsolete
There is demand for about 65,000- to 75,000-
square feet of total restaurant and retail space at
the Site
Better positioned space could capture growth in
the PMA
“Right-sizing” the retail space creates opportunities
for mixed use
Multifamily Demand
Affordable housing units: 140-145
Market-rate rental housing units: 90-100
Senior housing: 50-60 units
Residential uses are more “market-ready” than retail
uses
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Data Resources and Study Limitations
The data in this market analysis is compiled from a variety of sources,
including interviews with city officials, property managers, and real
estate salespeople, along with secondary demographic, economic,
and competitive resources. Sources are identified in the tables and
figures.
LOCi Consulting believes that these sources are reliable. However,
there is no way to authenticate this data and information. LOCi
Consulting does not guarantee the data and assumes no liability for
any errors in fact, analysis, or judgement. The data in this analysis
includes the most recent information available at the time of this
analysis.
The findings, conclusions, and recommendations in this demand
analysis are based on the best judgements and analysis at the time of
the study. LOCi Consulting makes no guarantees or assurances that
the projections or conclusions will be realized as stated.
Visioning Discussion
Visioning Discussion
The Mounds View Square Redevelopment Study presents an
opportunity to imagine how redevelopment will look and
understand the possibilities and opportunities for reinvestment.
Goals to Consider
•Create a place for people to live, work,
and socialize.
•Identify and build on existing
businesses to stimulate markets and
attract new businesses.
•Reinvest in the public realm to create
a distinct and welcoming place to
attract people and businesses.
•Redefine the study area as the heart
of the city.
Strategies to Consider
•Redevelopment Strategies (e.g., reuse buildings,
reconfiguring space, phasing)
•City Strategies (e.g., zoning, partnerships,
incentives)
•Building Design Strategies (e.g., placement,
materials, design)
•Sense of Place Strategies (e.g., ped amenities,
public art, landscaping)
•Transportation Strategies (e.g., traffic
circulation, parking, connectivity, access)
•Environmental Strategies (e.g., stormwater)
Visioning Discussion
Texa -Tonka – St. Louis Park, MN
•1950’s Shopping Center
o 3.25 acres
o ~54,000 sqft building
•Building space converted to
outdoor dining space
•Façade improvements
•Created a more inviting/vibrant
space (landscaping and seating)
•Volo (adjacent to Texa -Tonka)
o 1.81 acers
o 110 apartments and
townhomes
Visioning Discussion
Visioning Discussion 7/41 Crossings Shopping Center,
Chanhassen, MN
•Built in 1989
•5 acres
o ~26,000+ sqft building
•“Bookend Improvements”
Visioning Discussion
Pints & Paddle – Maple Grove, MN
•Opened in 2023
•40,000+ sqft building
o 2,200 sqft patio,
o 4,000 sqft of green space for yard
games
•10 pickleball courts – 78 self serve taps
•Retained a local restaurant
•A second-floor mezzanine looks over
the courts and provides more seating.
Photo Credit: Shea design
Visioning Discussion
Smash Park -West Des Moines, IA
•30,000 sq. ft. indoor space and 15,000
sq. ft. of outdoor space
Pinstripes –Edina, MN
•27,000 sq. ft. of interior space and outdoor patio
•Restaurant with bowling alley & bocce courts
•2 floors and a roof deck
Visioning Discussion
RYA –Richfield, MN
•16 Townhome Buildings (4 units per building)
•Built 2020
•Serves as a buffer between single family homes and commercial development
Visioning Discussion
Sonder Point Apartments & 50+ Apartments
(Brooklyn Center, MN)
Legends Senior Living
(Columbia Heights, MN)
610 West Apartments
(Maple Grove, MN)
Bowline Apartments
(Champlain, MN)
Triple Crown
(Shakopee, MN)
Aura Senior Apartments
(Fridley, MN)
Visioning Discussion
Goals to Consider
•Create a place for people to live, work, and socialize.
•Identify and build on existing businesses to
stimulate markets and attract new businesses.
•Reinvest in the public realm to create a distinct and
welcoming place to attract people and businesses.
•Redefine the study area as the heart of the city.
Strategies to Consider
•Redevelopment Strategies (e.g., reuse buildings, reconfiguring space,
phasing)
•City Strategies (e.g., zoning, partnerships, incentives)
•Building Design Strategies (e.g., placement, materials, design)
•Sense of Place Strategies (e.g., ped amenities, public art, landscaping)
•Transportation Strategies (e.g., traffic circulation, parking,
connectivity, access)
•Environmental Strategies (e.g., stormwater)
Visioning Discussion
Visioning Discussion
Visioning Discussion
Next Steps
Sept Oct Nov Dec
Project Start-Up
•City Awarded Ramsey
County Grant Funds
•Project Kick-Off with City
Staff
•Property Owner Interviews
•Existing Conditions Analysis
•Market Study Completed
Explore the Possibilities
•City Council Work Session
•Community Survey
•Community Open House
•Identify Precedents &
Establish a Vision
•Develop Concept Ideas
Draft Materials
•Refine Vision & Concept
Ideas
•Develop a Development
Framework
•Draft Recommendations
•City Council Work Session
Study Recommendations
•Finalize Study
•City Council Approval –
Formally Recognizing the
Study
•Submit Final Study to
Ramsey County
•Start Corridor Design Theme
Study
Public Questionnaire
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Item 3
2024 Fee Schedule
2401 Mounds View Boulevard | Mounds View, MN 55112 | (763) 717-4000 | Fax (763) 717-4019 | info@moundsviewmn.org
2024 Mounds View Fee Schedule Page 2 of 14
INDEX
I. Building/Community Development Fees Page 2
II. Other Inspection / Planning Fees Page 3
III. Miscellaneous (copies, maps, agenda, etc.) Page 5
IV. Police/Administrative Offenses Page 5
V. Licenses Page 6
VI. Parks, Recreation, and MVCC Facility Rental Fees Page 8
VII. Public Works/Municipal Utility Fees Page 11
Appendix A – 2022 MN State Statutes: 326B.153 Building Permit Fees
Appendix B – 2022 MN State Statutes: 326B.148 Surcharge
I. BUILDING/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RELATED FEES
Building Permit (State Surcharge Required, See Appendix
B)
Fees shall be based on valuation according to
Appendix A, unless specifically noted otherwise or
as determined by the City’s Building Official
Building Permit Plan Review 65% of Building Permit Fee (Building Official may
waive plan review fee for certain projects that
require diminutive plan review such as partial
basement finishes, kitchen remodeling, and minor
repairs/alterations.
Building Permit Reinspection $63.25 per State Statute 326B.153
Building Permit Investigation Fee (starting work without an
approved/issued permit)
Equivalent to permit fee
Renewable Energy System (Solar PV Building Permit:
Small Rooftop Streamlined, Geothermal, Wind Energy
Conversion) – Residential
$150
Renewable Energy System (Solar, Geothermal, Wind
Energy Conversion) – Commercial
See Appendix A
Billboards/Billboard Alterations (includes Footings) $250 per billboard plus surcharge
Roofing or Siding – Single Family Residential
Partial (less than 25%) of principal structure; or
Detached Accessory Structures only
$100
$65
Roofing or Siding – Townhomes and rental properties up
to five units
$60 per unit
Roofing or Siding – Commercial See Appendix A
Window or Door Replacement
(within existing openings)
$65 for one window or door
$100 for two or more windows and/or doors
Telecommunications Antenna – New System $750 plus engineering/inspection fees if located
on City-owned property plus surcharge (see
Public Works for further information)
Telecommunications Antenna – Repairs/
Alterations/Swapping or Adding Antennas to Existing
System (City or Private Property)
$250 per permit plus surcharge
Electrical Permits, State of MN Established by the Minnesota State Boards of
Electricity
Fire Inspections (DHS) $50
Fire Panel Systems See Appendix A
Fire Permit (no surcharge), All permits unless noted
otherwise
$100
Fireworks Display/Fireworks Sales $100
Fireworks Sales Only (Businesses) $350
Fireworks Sales with other Retail (Businesses) $100
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Fire Permit, Temporary Tent $50
Fire Permit, Tank Installation (fuel, oil, gas, etc.) $100 per tank
Fire Permit, Tank Removal $50 per tank
Fire Permit, Operational $50 per year
Fire Permit, Chemical Fire Suppression $100
Fire Sprinkler Systems See Appendix A
Fire Sprinkler Plan Check 65% of permit (for new construction or 20 heads
or more only)
Mechanical Permit, Residential (State Surcharge
Required, See Appendix B)
Minimum $60 or 2% of Valuation, whichever is
larger
Mechanical Permit, Commercial (State Surcharge
Required, See Appendix B)
See Appendix A
Plumbing Permit, Residential (State Surcharge Required,
See Appendix B)
Minimum $60 or 1.25% of Valuation, whichever is
Larger
Plumbing Permits, Commercial (State Surcharge
Required, See Appendix B)
See Appendix A
Plumbing Permit Plan Review, Commercia:l
Plumbing system plans and specifications that are submitted to the City of Mounds View for review
shall be accompanied by the appropriate plan examination fees shall be paid prior to plan approval.
The City of Mounds View shall charge the following fees for plan reviews and audits of plumbing
installations for public, commercial, and industrial buildings:
1. Systems with both water distribution and drain, waste, and vent systems and having:
a. 25 of fewer drainage fixture units, $150
b. 26 to 50 drainage fixture units, $250
c. 51 to 150 drainage fixture units, $350
d. 151 to 249 drainage fixture units, $500
e. 250 or more drainage fixture units, $3 per drainage fixture unit to a maximum of $4,000;
and
f. Interceptors, separators, or catch basins, $70 per interceptor, separator, or catch basin
design
2. Building sewer service only, $150
3. Building water service only, $150
4. Building water distribution system only, no drainage system, $5 per supply fixture unit or $150,
whichever is greater
5. Storm drainage system, a minimum fee of $150 or:
a. $50 per drain opening, up to a maximum of $500; and
b. $70 per interceptor, separator, or catch basin design
6. Manufactured home park or campground, one to 25 sites, $300
7. Manufactured home park or campground, 26 to 50 sites, $350
8. Manufactured home park or campground, 51 to 125 sites, $400
9. Manufactured home park or campground, more than 125 sites, $500
10. Revision to previously reviewed or incomplete plans:
a. Review of plans for which the city has issued two or more requests for additional
information, per review, $100 or ten percent of the original fee, whichever is greater
b. Proposer-requested revision with no increase in project scope, $50 or ten percent of
original fee, whichever is greater
c. Proposer-requested revision with an increase in project scope, $50 plus the difference
between the original project fee and the revised project fee---
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Zoning Permits (No Surcharge) Title XV, Chapter 150.050(C)(2)
Patio/Deck 30” and under, or not attached $30
Driveways, Sidewalks, Parking Lots, Patios (no permit required for sealcoating or overlays without expansion).
A right-of-way permit is required for any construction that disrupts City-owned streets, curbing, sidewalks, etc.,
residential includes churches and schools.
Residential R-1 or R-2 Driveway $45
Residential R-3, R-4 and R-5 Driveway or Parking Lot $75
Residential Gravel (refer to Zoning Code for limitations) $25
Commercial/Industrial Driveway or Parking Lot $150
Commercial/Industrial Sidewalk or Patio $75
Fence/Kennel – 7’ or below (if higher, Building Permit, see
Appendix A)
$30
Retaining Wall – 4’ or below (if higher, Building Permit, see
Appendix A)
$30
Shed (200 square feet or less) $30
Signs – Billboards (Building Permit) See Appendix A
Signs (Chapter 1008) up to 100 square feet $75
Signs 100 square feet or over $95
Signs – Re-Facing or Altering $40
Signs, Banners – Temporary $40 per 21-day period (Limit 4 permits per year
plus one additional permit for a banner)
Swimming Pools, Residential (Above Ground) $30
Swimming Pools (In-Ground, Building Permit) See Appendix A (Surcharge Required)
II. OTHER INSPECTION / PLANNING FEES
Applicants are responsible for all costs incurred associated with the filing, review and processing of
development applications. Such fees to be paid in escrow up front or upon receipt of statement from the City of
Mounds View. Fees may include, but are not limited to, costs for consultants retained by the City, consultant
planning services, attorney, and engineer fees. A deposit may also be required to cover costs of public notices,
materials and staff time spent in the review, research or preparation of materials associated with each
application. The applicant shall be responsible for all reasonable incurred costs in excess of the initial fee
and/or deposit amount. Any portion of the deposit not spent or encumbered shall be refunded to the applicant
within 30 days after consideration of the application is completed. Payment of park dedication fees is required
with subdivision applications. Application fees are not refundable.
Building Inspections Conducted Outside Normal Business
Hours
$63.25/hour (two-hour minimum charge)
Change of Address $150
Change of Occupancy $75
Comprehensive Plan Amendment $500
Conditional Use Permit, R-1 or R-2 $400
Conditional Use Permit, All Other Districts $400
Conditional Use Permit Amendment Same as CUP Fee
Contractor License (Title XV, Chapter 150.053)) $60
Contractor State License Verification Fee $5 per permit
Development/Site Plan Review $400
Escrow – Manufactured Homes $500 per permit
Escrow – Occupancy (Seed, sod, landscaping; as-building
grading survey; driveway installation; curb cut
modifications; site clean-up; storm water management;
drainage features; site erosion; right-of-way restoration; or
any other items as determined by the Building Official)
$1,000 for each item
Housing Inspection Initial and One Follow-Up (includes
now shows)
No Charge (Title XI, Chapter 119)
Housing Inspection/No Show, each additional $100
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Interim Use Permit (IUP) $400
IUP Amendment $400
Park Dedication Fees (Ord. 745) Residential: $3,500 per unit
Non-Residential: Up to 10% of estimated market
value (of land)
Plan Review (Payment Required Before Plans are
Reviewed)
65 percent of permit fee for all commercial permits
and for residential permits for new dwellings,
dwelling additions, garages, garage additions,
decks, sheds over 200 square feet, and major
remodeling.
Plan Review for Changes, Revisions, or Additions to Plans $47/hour (one half-hour minimum charge)
Plan Review, Engineering (Applicable to any project that
changes the grade. To be determined by Staff during
application review).
$100 per permit
Plan Review for Outside Consultants for Plan Checking
and Inspections or Both
Actual costs including administrative and
overhead costs
Plan Review Similar (all units are same or similar) Each unit after the first shall be 25% or original
fee
Planned Unit Development (PUD) (Title XV, Chapter
160.300)
$1,000
PUD Amendment $400
Refund, Permits (within 100 days of application if work is
not commenced)
All but $40
Refund, Plan Review 100% (If review has not been done)
Refund, State Surcharge 100%
Rezoning $500
Vacation, Street or Easement $250
Subdivision $750
Subdivision Escrow $1,000 - $10,000 (at the discretion of the City
Administrator)
Subdivision (Reapproval Fee) $100
Text Amendment, Zoning Code $400
Text Amendment, Other City Code $400
Variance, Administrative R-1 or R-2 $100 (additional $125 $300 if formal variance is
required)
Variance, Formal R-1 or R-2 $400
Variance, All Other Districts $400
Wetland Alteration Permit, R-1 or R-2 $200
Wetland Alteration Permit, All Other Districts $350
Wetland Buffer Permit, R-1 or R-2 $30
Wetland Buffer Permit, All Other Districts $100
Zoning Code Review $200
Zoning Letter $100 per letter
III. MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Certified Copy $5 plus copy charges if any
Data Request Generating Over 100 Pages Staff Time? (Plus copying charges, if any)
Filing Fee for Public Office See Mounds View Charter
Insufficient Funds (NSF) Check $30
Municipal/City Code, Copy $200
Notary Public (Mounds View Residents Only) Free of Charge
Photocopy, B/W 8 ½ x 11 $0.25 per side
Photocopy, B/W 11 x 17 $0.50 per side
Photocopy, Color 8 ½ x 11 $1.00 per side
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Photocopy, Color 11 x 17 $2.50 per side
Pending Assessment Search $10
Copy Data to Flash Drive (Customer Provides New
Unopened Flash Drive) Free
IV. POLICE/FIRE/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFENSES
Crime Free Multi-Housing Participant No charge
Fingerprint Card $20 for first card, $5 each additional
Police Report Research (if exceeds 100 pages) $50 per hour
Police Report Research (under 100 pages) No charge
Certified Copy of Report $5 for certification and .25 per page
Clearance Letter $5
Color Computer Printed Copy $5 for 1st page, $1 for each additional
Electronic Copies to Digital Media $15 per disc
Impound Vehicle Storage Fee $15 per day
Annual Permit to Purchase Firearm (State of MN
Application)
1st or 2nd Replacement Permit
3rd and each add’l Replacement Permit
No charge
No charge
$20 each
False Alarm (Police/Fire), 3rd False Alarm within 12
Months
$50
False Alarm (Police/Fire), Each False Alarm in Excess of 3
within 12 months
$75
Maintenance-Related Fire Services (Multi-Family Rental
Only)
$250
Ignition device - Providing to, or in the possession of, a
minor
$50
Administrative Offenses
Animal Violation, 1st Violation within 12 Months $25
Animal Violation, 2nd Violation within 12 Months $50
Animal Violation, 3rd and Subsequent Violations within 12
months
$75
Building Code$ $150
Garbage/Trash Dumping $100
House Numbers, Not to Code $25
Junk Vehicle See property based violations
Junk and Debris See property based violations
Parks and Recreation (Title IX, Chapter 92)) $25
Regulated Business Activity (Title XI) $100 $150
Property Based Violation, 1st Offense $150
Property Based Violation, 2nd Offense within 12 Months $300
Property Based Violations, 3rd Offense within 12 Months $450
Administrative Hearing $50
Watering Ban, 1st Violation Written warning
Watering Ban, 2nd Violation $25
Watering Ban, 3rd Violation $50
Watering Ban, 4th Violation $100
Watering Ban, 5th Violation $200
Watering Ban, 6th Violation Given to City Attorney for criminal prosecution
Wetland, Altering of (Title XV, Chapter 159) $150
Zoning Code (Title XV, Chapter 160) $150
V. LICENSES (All Licenses are Subject to 20% Late Fee)
Adult Establishment $2,500 per year
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Adult Establishment, Investigation Fee $500 per person identified on the application as
an owner, operator or manager. (If it appears that the
investigative costs will exceed $500, the City Administrator shall
notify the applicant and give the applicant an estimate of costs.
The applicant either shall make an additional deposit equal to the
difference between $500 and the total estimate or may withdraw
the application)
Automobile Sales (Title XI, Chapter 112) $ 225 per year
Amusement Rides, Carnivals, Circuses (Title XI, Chapter
111)
$133 first day plus $21 for each additional day
Bowling Alleys (Title XI, Chapter 111) $21 per alley per year
Christmas Tree Sales $204 per season
Cigarette and Tobacco (Title XI, Chapter 118) $330 per year
Contractor License $60 per year
Dog License Fees/Duplicate Tag, After One Year Decrease Full Price by 50%
Dog License, Spayed/Neutered $12 for 2 years
Dog License, Unaltered $20 for 2 years
Dog License, Duplicate Tag $5
Donation Collection Bin $100 per bin per year
Garbage/Recycling/Rubbish Hauler (Title V, Chapter 50) $120 plus $50 per vehicle per year
Gasoline Stations (Title XI, Chapter 112) $75 plus $25 per pump per year
Chickens/Ducks, Keeping of (Title IX, Chapter 90) $100 first year
Chicken/Ducks, Renewal $30 per year
Honeybees, Keeping of (Title IX, Chapter 90) $50 (one time license)
Kennel, Residential (Title IX, Chapter 90) $45 per year
Kennel, Commercial $80 per year
Gambling, Lawful (Premises Permit Investigation Fee) $100 per permit
Gambling, Lawful (Title XI, Chapter 111.128) 10% Contribution of Net Profits per year
Liquor (Title XI, Chapter 110)
On-Sale, Intoxicating $0.65 per square foot for that space used
primarily as bar area and $0.53 per square foot for
that space used primarily as dining area with a
minimum fee of $3,000 and a maximum fee of
$10,000
On-Sale, Intoxicating (Movie Theaters Only) $3,000 base fee plus $100 per theater room
allowing alcohol
On-Sale, Sunday Sales $200 per year
State of MN AGED Buyer’s Card $20 (new application only)
On-Sale, Brewer Taproom $800 per year
Off-Sale, Brewer Malt Liquor $200 per year
On-Sale Microdistillery $800 per year
Off-Sale Microdistillery $200 per year
Sunday Growler Sales $200 per year
On-Sale Wine $800 per year
Off-Sale Intoxicating $260 per year
Bottle Club $330 per year
On-Sale Malt Liquor/3.2 Beer $800 per year
Off-Sale Malt Liquor/3.2 Beer $200 per year
Set Ups $330 per year
Club $330 per year
Temporary Liquor $120 per event (includes background check)
Transfer Fee, Liquor License $160
Investigation Fee, Renewal License $50 per year
Investigation Fee, Single Person $350 (new application)
Commented [BB1]:
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Investigation Fee, Partnership $385 (new application)
Investigation Fee, Corporation $450 (new application)
Rental Dwelling (Title XI, Chapter 119)
Administrative Fee (Multi-Family Dwelling) $30 (active license with no renters)
Single-Family Dwelling $100 per year
New Single Family Rental $100 per year plus conversion fee
Multi-Family Rental $100 plus $25 per unit per year
Renewal Late Fee 10% of license fee (minimum $100)
Reinstatement of a Revoked Rental License 5X Rental Fee (Maximum $3,000) Plus Rental
Fee
License Fee Discount, Certification Level C 20% fee reduction
License Fee Discount, Certification Level B 33% fee reduction
License Fee Discount, Certification Level A 50% fee reduction
Transfer of License $100 per building
Conversion Fee (conversion from unlicensed rental to
licensed rental, if 3 or fewer units in one building).
Buildings owned by Nonprofits are exempt from
Conversion Fee.
$375 in addition to annual license fee.
$100 if owner presents proof of participation in an
applicable education or hires a management
company for at least a year
Mobile Food Vehicle/Trailer
Mounds View Resident/Business Owner
$20 per day
$100 per thirty (30) consecutive days
$250 per year
50% of MFV/Vendor (Annual Only)
Mobile Food Vendor/Cart, (Packaged Foods, Ice Cream
Truck, Street Vending)
Mounds View Resident/Business Owner
$10 per day
$100 per year
50% of MFV/Cart (Annual Only)
Pawn Shop ((Title XI, Chapter 115), Non-refundable
Application Fee (Includes Investigation Fee)
$500
Pawn Shop, New Manager Investigation Fee $150
Pawn Shop, License $10,000 per year (pro-rated in 30-day increments
after June 30th)
Pawn Shop, Billable Transaction $1.50 per transaction
Pawn Shop, Performance Bond $10,000
Pawn Shop, Failure to Provide Daily Report to City $100 per day
Peddler/Transient Merchants/Solicitor (Title XI, Chapter
113) Permits
$61 per day
$204 per month
$510 per year
Registered Person (Under the Main Applicant) $15 each person/year
$10 each person/month
$5 each person/day
Peddler Investigation Fee, Per Person No Charge
Peddler ID Card, Per Person No Charge
Recuperation/Half Way House (Title XI, Chapter 114) Less
than 10 Beds
$33 per year
Recuperation/Half Way House, 10-49 Beds $55 per year
Recuperation/Half Way House, 50-99 Beds $82 per year
Recuperation/Half Way House, Over 100 Beds $110 per year
Restaurant, Class A (Occupancy Load Greater than 100)
(Title XI, Chapter 111), Operating 16 hours per day or less
$320 per year
Restaurant, Class A (Occupancy Load Greater than 100),
Operating More than 16 Hours Per Day
$560 per year
Restaurant, Class B (Occupancy Load of 100 or Less) ,
Operating 16 Hours Per Day or Less
$204 per year
Restaurant, Class B (Occupancy Load 100 or Less),
Operating More than 16 Hours Per Day
$337 per year
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Restaurant (Class A or B), Transfer $100
Therapeutic Massage (Title XI, Chapter 114), Enterprise $255 per year (pro-rated in 30-day increments
after June 30th)
Therapeutic Massage, Each Therapist $102 per year (pro-rated in 30-day increments
after June 30th)
Therapeutic Massage Investigation, Individual $100 new application $50 per year renewal
Therapeutic Massage Investigation, Partnership or
Corporation
$350 per year
Therapeutic Massage, Temporary $100
Transfer Fee, Any Other Commercial Business License
except Liquor (If Transferable).
$65
VI. PARKS, RECREATION, AND MOUNDS VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER
(MVCC) FEES
The City Administrator may waive the rental fees for charitable events held for the benefit of Mounds View
residents upon receiving a written request outlining the nature of such event.
Banquet and Conference Center Rentals
R/NP = Resident/Non-Profit NR = Non-Resident
S/PS = Schools/Public Sector
2023 2024 2025
Hourly Daily Hourly Daily Hourly Daily
Event Center 1/6 Seats 50 (Class 1 Excludes Set Up
Services in Event Center or Additional Set Up in
Multi-Purposes Rooms and Gymnasium)
$24 S/PS
$40 R/NP
$50 NR
NA
$25 $26 S/PS
$42 $43
R/NP
$52 $54 NR
NA
$27 S/PS
$44 R/NP
$56 NR
NA
Event Center 1/3, Seats 100 (Class 1 Excludes Set
Up Services in Event Center or additional Set Up in
Multi-Purpose Rooms and Gymnasium)
$40 S/PS
$65 R/NP
$75 NR
NA
$41 $42 S/PS
$68 $70
R/NP
$78 $80 NR
NA
$43 S/PS
$72 R/NP
$77 NR
NA
*Full Event Center, Seats 400 (Class I Excludes Set
Up Services in Event Center or Additional Set Up in
Multi-Purpose Rooms and Gymnasium) NOTE:
MUST RENT LOBBY FOR 200 OR MORE GUESTS.
*Fri, Sat, Sun, and Mon-Thurs after 6 pm
*Mon-Thurs 7 am-6 pm, R and NR Subtract $400
from daily total S/PS cost remains at daily rate
$100 S/PS
$165 R/NP
$185 NR
$670 S/PS
$1,675
R/NP
$1875 NR
$102 $120 S/P
S
$170 $190
R/NP
$190 $210 NR
$690 $800
S/PS
$1730
$1,900
R/NP
$1930
$2,100 NR
$124 S/PS
$196 R/NP
$216 NR
$825 S/PS
$1,960
R/NP
$2,165 NR
Multi-Purpose Rooms – Aspen**, Birch; Seating up to
20 (For Multi-Purposes Rooms and Gymnasium
Rentals, if the MVCC is Not Otherwise Open, the
Permit Holder will be Charged an Additional $20 per
Hour for Staffing) **$100 Damage Deposit Required.
$15 S/PS
$25 R/NP
$35 NR
NA
$15 $16
S/PS
$26 $27
R/NP
$36 $37 NR
NA
$17 S/PS
$28 R/NP
$38 NR
NA
Multi-Purpose Room – Pine**, Seating up to 40, 2-
HOUR MINIMUM RENTAL. (For Multi-Purpose
Rooms and Gymnasium Rentals, if the MVCC is not
Otherwise Open, the Permit Holder will be Charged
an Additional $20 per hours for Staffing) **$100
Damage Deposit Required.
$24 S/PS
$40 R/NP
$50 NR
NA
$25 $26
S/PS
$42 $43
R/NP
$52 $54 NR
NA
$27 S/PS
$44 R/NP
$56 NR
NA
Multi-Purpose Room – Studio (For Multi-Purpose
Rooms and Gymnasium Rentals, if the MVCC is Not
Otherwise Open, the permit Holder will be Charged
an Additional $20 per Hour for Staffing)
$39 S/PS
$65 R/NP
$75 NR
$754 $824
$40 $41
S/PS
$67 $69
R/NP
$77 $79 NR
$777
$42 S/PS
$71 R/NP
$81 NR
$800
Miscellaneous MVCC Charges - *Items subject to class rate pricing
Screen $50*
Lobby $25 per hour or $150 per day
Bar $20
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Fabric Backdrop $150
Backdrop Lighting $100
Coffee Pot and Carafes $25
Table Linens $3 each
Napkins $0.15 each
Prep Kitchen $150 per day
Kitchen $350 $200 per day
Sound Package – Microphone and up to 4
Speakers
$75*
Visual Package – Screen and Projector $75*
A/V Package – Sound Package and Visual
Package
$125*
MVCC Daily Admission MVCC Monthly Membership
Youth $3 R
$5 NR
$12 R
$22 NR
Adult $5 R
$7 NR
$25 R
$35 NR
Family NA
$40 R
$50 NR
Gymnasium Rental
Full Gym, Hourly $135 NR
$90 R/NP
$68 S/PS
Full Gym, All Day (8 am to 8 pm) $1,500 NR
$975 R/NP
$750 S/PS
Half Gym, Hourly $70 NR
$46 R/NP
$35 S/PS
Gym Rental Staffing, Hourly $20
Athletic Field Rentals Reservations Begin
Level 1 – City of Mounds View and Community Center February 1-7
Level 2 – School District #621/Mounds View Recognized Youth Athletic
Association
February 8-14
Level 3 – Recognized Youth Athletic Associations February 15-21
Level 4 – Other Mounds View Resident Community Groups February 21
Level 5 – All Other Individuals or Groups February 21
Fees are based upon an individual event/game/practice. Field reservations may be limited depending upon the
number of teams and fields available. Mounds View Staff will set a seasonal field use policy that may affect
field availability.
Baseball and Softball Fields (Youth Only) Hillview,
Groveland, Oakwood, Greenfield, Lambert and
City Hall Parks
$15 $16 for 2 hours
Softball Fields (Youth) City Hall and Silver View
Parks
$15 $16 for 2 hours
Softball Fields (Adult) City Hall and Silver View
Parks
$20 for 2 hours
Soccer Fields (Youth Only), Groveland and
Oakwood Parks
$10 for 2 hours
Soccer Fields (Youth Only) Silver View $50 for 2 hours
Lighting Fee for Softball Field, Level 1, 2 or 3 $20 per 2-hour time block
Lighting Fee for Softball Field, Level 4 $30 per 2-hour time block
Lighting Fee for Softball Field, Level 5 $40 per 2-hour time block
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Soccer Tournaments (Excludes Silver View) $100 per field per day (If Field Maintenance is Required
During Tournament, an Additional $30 per Hour with a 2-
Hour Minimum will be Charged)
Soccer Tournament – Silver View Park Only $50 for 2 hours
Park Shelter/Building Rental: Hillview and
Lakeside
Per Day = 10 am to 10 pm
$55 R/NP and $110 NR per day
$25 Refundable Key Deposit
$200 Refundable Damage Deposit
$100 $200 Service Fee (Groups of 50 or More or in
excess of 10 trash bags) Should the event go past the
agreed rental period, a 2-hour public works call-out fee will
be incurred.
Park Shelter/Building Rental, Groveland, Lambert,
Random and Silver View *
Per Day = 10 am to 10 pm
$100 R/NP and $200 NR per day
$25 Refundable Key Deposit
$200 Refundable Damage Deposit
$100 $200 Service Fee (Groups of 50 or More or in
excess of 10 trash bags) Should the event go past the
agreed rental period, a 2-hour public works call-out fee will
be incurred.
*Large Group Rental (200+) at Silver View Shelter
includes the Volleyball and Basketball Courts,
Horseshoe Pits and 100’ around Building. Non-
profit organizations and Night to Unite groups may
be eligible for a reduced fees (see policy below).
$500 for 8 12 hours**
City Hall Park Pavilion Rentals $40 for 4 hours
**NON-PROFIT POLICY:
1. Non-Profit entities duly registered in the State of Minnesota with active status as denoted on the Minnesota
Secretary of State registry that has real property or a physical presence and provide a measurable benefit to the
City of Mounds View can submit a written request to the City Administrator that $500 fee be waived.
2. Only one waived fee per year per Non-Profit is allowed.
3. Non-Profit’s making and receiving the waiver are still required to submit a $200 security deposit to cover damages
and cleaning.
4. Non-Profits making and receiving the waiver must clean the facility and remove all trash or will forfeit their $200
deposit.
5. Residents/Neighborhood Groups requesting use of a Park Facility for Night to Unite are required to pay the $25
security deposit for the key and sign a use agreement that details cleanup and usage requirements.
VII. PUBLIC WORKS RELATED FEES
Call-Out Rate Schedule Based on Current Wages
Normal Business Hours for Call-Out Rates 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday thru Friday
After Hours Call-Out Rate, Specified Time
Conducted Outside Normal Business Hours
$100/hr. (Minimum 2 hours)
Holiday Call-Out Rate, Specified Time Conducted
on Holidays
$150/hr. (Minimum 2 hours )
Right-Of-Way Management Fees (Title V, Chapter 54) Additional Fees May be Required for Legal and
Engineering Costs Incurred by the City) All issued right-of-way permits will include a $125
administrative fee.
Excavation, Hole Fees, Boulevard Areas $100 per hole
Excavation, Hole Fees, Pavement Areas $200 per hole
Excavation, Underground Utility Work, Open
Trenching – Boulevard Areas Open
$50 per 100 lineal feet or fraction thereof (requires hole
fee)
Excavation, Underground Utility Work, Open
Trenching – Pavement Areas
$70 per 100 lineal feet or fraction thereof (requires hole
fee)
Excavation, Trenchless Installation $35 per 100 lineal feet or fraction thereof
Excavation, Overhead Installation $25 per 100 lineal feet or fraction thereof
Obstruction, New Pavement $100 per obstruction
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Obstruction, Replace Existing Obstruction (in-
kind)
$50 per obstruction
Temporary Obstruction, Dumpster, Portable
Restroom, etc.
$25 per obstruction
Temporary Obstruction, Equipment Used for
Excavation
No Charge
Miscellaneous ROW Management Fees and Costs (Discount for Work Done Pertaining to City Project;
Additional Fees May be Required for Legal and Engineering Costs Incurred by the City)
Street Opening Permit (Requires Deposit) $200
Street Opening Deposit To be determined by the Director of Public Works
Registration Fee (ROW Users and Registrants) $30
Permit Extension $30
Delay Penalty 10% of ROW Permit
Degradation Fee Calculated at time of permit
Restoration Cost Calculated at time of permit
Overhead Utility Line Repair No Charge
Penalty for Work Done without a Permit Double Fee 50%
Municipal Water System Fees (Title V, Chapter 52)
Water Availability Charge (WAC), Residential $500 per unit
WAC Charge, Commercial/Industrial $1,000 per acre of developable land ($1,000 minimum
charge)
Residential Water Usage Base Charge $21.00 $23.00 per quarter
Residential Water – 0 to 12,000 gallons $2.70 $2.85 per 1,000 gallons per quarter
Residential Water – 12,000 to 24,000 gallons $2.97 $3.14 per 1,000 gallons per quarter
Residential Water – Over 24,000 gallons $3.42 $3.61 per 1,000 gallons per quarter
Commercial Water Usage Base Charge $21.00$23.00 per quarter
Commercial Water – 0 to 125,000 gallons $2.70 $2.85 per 1,000 gallons per quarter
Commercial Water – 125,000 to 700,000 gallons $2.97 $3.14 per 1,000 gallons per quarter
Commercial Water – 700,001 to 1,100,000 gallons $3.27 $3.49 per 1,000 gallons per quarter
Commercial Water – Over 1,100,000 gallons $3.76 $4.01 per 1,000 gallons per quarter
Water Quality Testing Charge (State) $ 2.43 per connection per quarter
Water Service Line Repair Insurance Charge $ 8.00 $9.00 per connection per quarter
Failure to participate or grant access regarding
Public Works Ordinance Programs.
(Installation/Repair/Inspect/Replace)
$150 per connection per quarter
Utility Bill Late Payment 10% of delinquent bill amount
Utility Bill Assessment Search $10
Water Service Connection/Repair/Disconnect
Size Less than 4 Inches
$100 plus surcharge
Water Service Connection/Repair/Disconnect
Size Over 4 Inches
$150 plus surcharge
Water Service Inspection or Reinspection After
Hours
After hours call-out rate per visit (Minimum 2 hours)
Manual Water Meter Read After hours call-out rate per visit
Hydrant Meter Deposit $2,500
Hydrant Meter Rental (One Week Minimum) $50 per week
$150 per month
Water Shut-Off/Turn-On No charge during normal business hours, otherwise one
hour at call-out rate per visit
Water Shut-Off/Turn-On (Snowbirds) $25 per shut –off
$25 per turn-on
Water Meter Testing Call-out rate per visit (Minimum 2 hours)
Water Testing One hour at call-out rate
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Water Meter City cost plus 10% administrative fee
Water Meter Radio Remote Reading Device City cost plus 10% administrative fee
Curb Stop – Valve Cover City cost plus 10% administrative fee
Municipal Sanitary Sewer System Fees (Title V, Chapter 52)
I/I Application Fee – H20PP Program $150 per lateral line
Sewer Service Availability Charge (SAC) $2,485 per Metropolitan Council Environmental Services
Sewer Usage Rate Per Quarter
Sewer Usage Rate $3.40 $3.64 per 1,000 gallons water sold per quarter
Sewer Service Charge, Residential $42.70 $45.69 per residential equivalent unit (REU)
connection per quarter
Sewer Service Charge, Commercial/Industrial/
Public Buildings and Churches
$104.88 $112.22 per REU connection per quarter
Sewer Connection/Repair/Disconnect $100 plus surcharge
Sewer Unit Charge (New Connection Only) $150 per connection
Sewer Inspection or re-inspection after hours. Call-out rate per visit (Minimum 2 hours)
Surface Water Management (SWM) Utility Fees (Title V, Chapter 53)
SWM New Construction, R-1 $212 per lot
SWM New Construction, R-2 $1,038 per acre
SWM New Construction, R-3, R-4, R-O $1,500 per acre
SWM New Construction, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4 $1,500 per acre
SWM New Construction, I-1, PUD $2,096 per acre
SWM Utility Rate Charge, R-1 Single Family and
R-2 Single and Two Family Residential
$16.00 $17.00 per unit per quarter
SWM Utility Rate Charge, R-3 Medium Density
Residential
$87.37 $92.83 per acre per quarter
SWM Utility Rate Charge ,R-4 High Density
Residential, R-5 Mobile Homes and R-O
Residential Office
$103.60 $110.08 per acre per quarter
SWM Utility Rate Charge ,B-1 Neighborhood
Business, B-2 Limited Business, B-3 Highway
Business and B-4 Regional Business
$135.71 $144.19 per acre per quarter
SWM Utility Rate Charge, I-1 Industrial $109.96 $116.83 per acre per quarter
SWM Utility Rate Charge, PUD Planned Unit
Development
$120.16 $127.67 per acre per quarter
SWM Utility Rate Charge, CRP Conservancy,
Recreation and Preservation
$16.00 $17.00 per acre per quarter
SWM Utility Rate Charge, School or Church,
Public or Private
$48.76 $51.81 per acre per quarter
Illicit Discharge Fee To be determined by the Public Works Director on a case-
by-case scenario.
Storm Water Management (The permit fee schedule adopted 12/08/2021 by the Rice Creek Watershed District
Board. The fee for a permit is the cumulative total of all individual aspects of a project. Government entities are
exempt from the permit fees).
Rule C (Storm water Management):
Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Institutional
development that proposes less than 5 acres of new
and/or reconstructed impervious surface
$3,000 non-refundable fee due at time of application.
Once application review costs (District Engineer and
Legal Counsel) exceed $9,000*, any additional cost
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must be reimbursed by the applicant before the permit
can be issued.
Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Institutional
development that proposes 5 or more acres of new
and/or reconstructed impervious surface
$5,400 non-refundable fee due at time of application.
Once application review costs (District Engineer and
Legal Counsel) exceed $9,000*, any additional cost
must be reimbursed by the applicant before the permit
can be issued.
Notes: An application subject to a Rule C fee is exempt from the Non-Rule C fee of $300.
The following is exempt from the Rule C fee and subject to only the Non-Rule C fee of $300: Single-family
residential subdivision that creates seven or fewer lots and establishes no new public roadway or a private
roadway/driveway serving three or more lots
Non-Rule C Fee: A $300 non-refundable fee is due at the time of application for a project subject to one or
more of the following Rules:
Rule D (Erosion and Sediment Control Plans)
Rule E (Floodplain Alteration)
Rule F (Wetland Alteration)
Rule G (Regional Conveyance Systems)
Rule I (Public Drainage Systems)
Rule J (Appropriation of Public Waters)
Rule L (Variances): Variable. See District Permit Variance Guidance Policy
* Review cost is calculated according to the consultant hourly rate, which the District will publish annually. The
review cost incurred between the non-refundable fee amount and $9,000 will be absorbed by the District and
will not be the responsibility of the applicant. District staff will notify the applicant of the incurred cost to date
once the total review cost exceeds $7,500, and at subsequent $3,000 intervals. A delay in notice, however, will
not affect the applicant's reimbursement responsibility
Storm Water Connection/Repair/Disconnect $100 plus surcharge
Storm Water Inspection or re-inspection after
hours
Call-out rate per visit (Minimum 2 hours)
Street Lighting Utility Fees (Title XV, Chapter 152.018)
Residential (single family homes, duplexes,
fourplexes, condominium and townhomes)
$4.50 $5.00 per unit per quarter
Commercial/Industrial $21.09 $23.41 per acre per quarter
Institutional/Charitable $21.09 $23.41 per acre per quarter
Apartments $21.09 $23.41 per acre per quarter
Construction Site and Land Disturbance Fees (Title XV, Chapter 156.006) Additional Fees May be
Required for Legal and Engineering Costs Incurred by the City.
50 Cubic Yards or Less $25
51 to 100 Cubic Yards $50
101 to 1,000 Cubic Yards $50 base fee plus $20 for each 100 cubic yards or fraction
thereof
1,001 to 10,000 Cubic Yards $250 base fee plus $35 for each 1,000 cubic yards or
fraction thereof
10,001 to 100,000 Cubic Yards $500 base fee plus $100 for each 10,000 cubic yards or
fraction thereof
100,001 Cubic Yards or More $1,500 base fee plus $250 for each 100,000 cubic yards
or fraction thereof
Other Miscellaneous Public Works Fees
Load Limit Waiver (Must be authorized by the
Public Works Director) $125 per trip
Call-Out Charge for Contractor Negligence (Lack
of Maintenance, Traffic Signs, Etc.)
Call-out rate per visit (Minimum 2 hours) plus cost(s)* of
any materials required to remedy the issue. *TBD by the
Director of Public Works/Parks and Recreation
Water Tower Telecommunications Maintenance or
Repair Access Fee
No charge if during normal business hours, otherwise 2
hour minimum charge for each after hours call-out
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Water Tower Telecommunications Plan Review
and Inspections
Actual legal and consulting engineering costs plus $125
for administration costs and $1,000 escrow.
RPZ Annual Inspection Violation See Property Based Violations, Section IV,
Police/Administrative Offenses
Appeal of Public Improvement Bond $250 (MN State Statutes 429.036)
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3696
5615
5822
6690
9330
0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000
Groveland
Red Oak
SLP Road
Long Lake
H2
2021-2023 Data -Weekly Traffic Volume
35.9
29.6
32.46875
36.4
41.6
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Groveland
Red Oak
SLP Road
Long Lake
H2
2021 -2023 Data -85th % Speed
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Memorandum
To: Mounds View Council
From: Administrator Zikmund
Date: October 2, 2023
Re: Item 4 – Traffic/Speed
Background:
Council has visited this item numerous times – the memo from the previous workshop follows this
background.
Since the last in-depth discussion, PD has placed the speed/traffic counters on a regular basis – enabling
us to capture more data on Groveland, Spring Lake Road, and H2. We also placed them on Woodale
Drive (due to citizen concerns).
Recent data on Groveland and H2 (not added to the chart yet) is nearly identical to the data already
collected, thus validating that data further.
Traffic/Camera Enforcement Update:
DPS is doing their study as mandated by the legislature but that is specific to highway construction
zones. Both Metro Cities and LMC policy committees adopted policies to legalized traffic/camera
enforcement to intersections and all public roads. This will come up next session.
Enforcement:
Is an effective tool, however, the problem is so widespread – combined with the ongoing candidate
shortages and call volume; it is not a solution readily available to us at this time. Data from around the
world shows that enforcement, when coupled with significant fines; is an effective deterrent. Germany
and Switzerland are cited as examples; both use traffic cameras as part of their enforcement.
Installation of Stop Signs:
Data from Groveland suggests (strongly) that this has worked, however, not all residents are supportive.
Worst Roads:
By far, H2 and Spring Lake Road – north of the boulevard, have the highest speeds (1 – 7 MPH over limit)
and largest volumes. We are in the process of installing a pole to mount the camera in order to capture
data on SLP road around the lake. H2 is 35 – average speed is 41.1 SLP Road is 30 – average speed is
37.6.
Death/Serious Injuries:
To date, no serious injury or death has occurred on a city Street.
Who is speeding:
Studies show that just over half of the US population speeds with male’s and young drivers comprising
the majority of those numbers.
Options/Ideas to Consider:
Traffic/Camera Enforcement – Work with legislators to legalize this (once legal, fiscal impact to
implement)
Police Enforcement – Can and will continue but widespread problem coupled with limited resources
results in modest impact.
Installation of Stop signs – Data suggest that stop signs work, however, they do not meet MSA standards
and could result in DOT requiring them to be removed. Secondary issue is they may just push the traffic
to another street. Fiscal impact of $400 for standard and $1,800 for flashing (includes installation).
Added challenge of where to place (not all residents are in support)
Speed Bumps – Tried in the past and resulted in more complaints. Also present significant complications
for plow operations.
Use of non-sworn officers to enforce – Impractical and potentially highly risky given the uncertainty of
unknown occupants, possibility of guns, contraband, and other unknowns.
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Traffic, Speed, Enforcement
Included in packet are all the items council received for their January 2022 workshop which resulted in
the “experiment” to install two addition signs on Groveland which was completed later that year; one at
Groveland Circle, and one at Sherwood. There is an existing sign at Ardan.
Staff (PD) collected a limited amount of data on Groveland, Spring Lake Road, Long Lake Road, and Red
Oak prior to the installations.
Staff (PD) has been collecting data for same the past two months along with data from H2 as we receive
complaints from residents along that corridor. NOTE - This is not engineering quality level data, that
would entail spending thousands of dollars to obtain. However, since it is the same equipment, an
argument can be made that it is comparable data.
Significant variables exist including construction of SLP road. Less significant is Groveland Village as no
data is available on occupancy of units and thus the potential volume impact.
Since the installation, staff has received requests from residents to remove the stop signs, they are
annoyed and do not feel they work. Staff has also received three requests for additional signs,
Groveland south of MV Boulevard, Spring Lake Road north of the Boulevard, and one on H2. Council
received a request for similar signs on County I and SLP Road, which were installed.
Since the experiment began, the Legislature has passed language that was signed into law allowing
every city/political subdivision to establish their own limits. Minneapolis and all adjacent communities
to the north (staff did not survey in other directions) have lowered their limits to 25 MPH.
Ramsey County has notified staff they will be lowering the limit on all their roads that have a marked
bicycle trail. Thus, portions of Long Lake Road will go to 25.
Staff has also advised and will update council that the City has not experienced a serious injury or
fatality on any city streets. Those have been confined to County and State Roads.
Included in the packet is a spreadsheet detailing 6 full years and current year to date data, of all calls for
service, DWI arrests, and traffic citations.
Policy issues for council to consider and contemplate include; PD staffing, calls for service, actual versus
perceived threat, violation of MSA standards, and cost of signage (speed limit and stop signs).
We are currently down three officers, calls for service measure between 10,000 and 11,000. However,
decline is a direct function of being down officers as traffic stops result in a call for service. Less officers,
less interactions, fewer calls. Actual versus perceived relates to no fatalities or serious injuries versus
comments “someone is going to die”, violation of MSA is specific to traffic control signs that do not meet
MNDOT engineering standards which none of the additional signs meet. If advised by MNDOT to
remove, council has choice of removing or foregoing (and paying back) the MSA funds. Cost of sign
relates to speed limit, and or traffic control. The flashing stop signs, utilized to ensure motorist who
would not normally be expecting a stop sign, are alerted to the new stop sign requirements.
Data:
Data collected to date ranges from August 2020 to present. Data was collected on Long Lake Road, Red
Oak, Spring Lake Road, H2, and Groveland. Data includes 12 one-week observations for Groveland from
2020 to present, 4 observations from Long Lake - all in 2022, 5 observations for Red Oak from 2021 to
present, one observation in 2021 for SLP road, and two observations in 2023 for H2. More data was
attempted but equipment and staffing issues impacted.
Summary results
H2 receives the greatest volume followed by Long Lake, then Red Oak, then Groveland with SLP road
last. The highest average speed occurs on SLP road, with Long Lake second, Groveland Third, H2 and
Red Oak last.
Of particular interest is the speed and volume on Groveland for 2023 versus 2022 showing about a 10%
drop from the 85th percentile moving from 35-37 to 32-33. This could be attributed to stop signs, but
also could be due to higher volume, which tends to slow traffic. Volume stayed static as compared to
previous years for one week but experienced almost a 15% increase for the other week.
Due to SLP road being under construction, it is difficult to determine if traffic was pushed from one
street to the next or if Groveland was used more due to the construction on SLP.
Impact Studies:
Staff spent a measure of time researching data delineating the difference of consequence to the human
body if impacted by a car going X speed. Logically, the higher the speed, the greater the chance of
bodily harm. Like all things googled, volumes of data – 60,400,000 hits. In short, there is a clear
relationship between speed and injury/death.
Lowering speed limits by 5 mph (from 30 to 25), theoretically would reduced the average speed from
present to 5mph less. That difference would reduce the chance of serious injury somewhere between
10% to 25%; depending on which study.
Next Step:
Council needs to digest the data and information received to date, determine if more data collection is
needed/warranted, make some determination regarding stop sign experiment, and discuss changing
speed limit city wide. There is no immediate decision or action needed, rather an introduction of the
issue. Don will have signage costs estimates at the meeting