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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2024/05/13APPROVED PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting May 13, 2024 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112 6:00 P.M. 1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL: Cermak, Clark, Gunn, Lindstrom, and Meehlhause NOT PRESENT: None. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A. Monday, May 13, 2024, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Clark. To Approve the Monday, May 13, 2024, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes: April 22, 2024. B. Just and Correct Claims. C. Appointing/Designating Councilmember Clark Festival in the Park Liaison. D. Resolution 9922 Approving the Transfer of Nick Bohmert from to the Public Works Utilities Division to the Parks Division. E. Resolution 9924, Authorizing Out of State Travel Expenses for Sgt. Dison and Officer Levoir to Attend the International Association of Women Police (IAWP) Conference in Chicago Illinois. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. MMKR 2023 Audit Presentation – Aaron Nielsen, Principal. Mounds View City Council May 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 2 Aaron Nielsen, Principal with MMKR, presented the 2023 audit to the City Council. He commended the City for receiving a clean or unmodified opinion. He reviewed the financial statements, fund balances and provided a summary of net position for the City in detail with the Council. He commended the City for their strong financial position and stated he was available for comments or questions. Mayor Lindstrom thanked Mr. Nielsen for the detailed presentation on the City’s audit. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Accept the 2023 Financial Report and Audit Results. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Presentation of 2023 Coach of the Year – Adnan Omanovic. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Clark. To Adopt Resolution 9925, Naming Adnan Omanovic Coach of the Year for 2023. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Presentation of 2023 Coach of the Year – Roscoe Curry. Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Commission Chair Gerald Arel read the Resolution in full for the record naming Roscoe Curry Coach of the Year for 2023. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. Roscoe Currey thanked those who nominated him for this award. He stated he was fortunate to have great kids on his team along with supportive parents. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Clark. To Adopt Resolution 9925, Naming Roscoe Curry Coach of the Year for 2023. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. 2024 Mounds View Police Department Quarter 1 Report – Chief Zender. Police Chief Zender provided the Council with a presentation on Quarter 1 from the Mounds View Police Department. He welcomed Julie Clark to the City Council and stated she would be a great asset for the community. He reported this week was National Police Week. He commented on the tremendous success of the Daddy Daughter Dance and stated residents have also enjoyed attending Coffee with a Cop at City Hall. He discussed the career fairs his officers attended in recent months and noted he currently had 17 officers and was budgeted for 21. He noted the department currently had one officer in training and another going through the background process. He reported Officer Dison was recently promoted to Sergeant, which made her the first female sergeant within the Mounds View Police Department. He commented on the recent events the City’s K-9 team had attended and stated the department’s reserve program was helping with outreach to the community. He explained the VCET program continues to be busy in the City. He provided further comment Mounds View City Council May 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 3 on the training his officers received and discussed how the public safety funding from the State would assist in improving the safety of the department and its officers. He reported the department had two new solar signs and the department was considering placement. He indicated the City now had nine FLOCK cameras installed throughout the community and provided generalized stats on how the cameras were being utilized. He then reviewed numbers from Ramsey County’s appropriate response model stating some calls were being diverted and triaged at the County level. Council Member Meehlhause asked what happens to the money that is retrieved as part of the VCET cases. Police Chief Zender explained this was forfeited money and these funds will eventually go to VCET and the DEA. Mayor Lindstrom stated he had the opportunity to go to Blaine this past weekend where a live incident was occurring and a crowd was forming. He explained he appreciated the amount of professionalism, restraint and patience exuded by the officers. He applauded the Mounds View officers for their efforts and how they present themselves to the public. Dan Mueller, 8343 Groveland Road, questioned if cities of this size typically had SWAT teams. Police Chief Zender reported this was not the case. He discussed how Mounds View had officers that joined with Ramsey County to form a SWAT team. An anonymous resident raised a concern about the high speed traffic or racing that was occurring down Mounds View Boulevard in the overnight hours. Police Chief Zender encouraged the resident to contact the police department when these events occur. Council Member Gunn thanked the Mounds View Police Department for their tremendous efforts on behalf of the community. Mayor Lindstrom stated E. Bridging.Com – Diana Dalsin. Diana Dalsin, Bridging.Com, thanked the Council for their time. She discussed how Bridging.Com serves as a furniture bank for the nine county metro. She reported Minnesota was very fortunate to have residents willing to donate their reusable items for the benefit of others. She explained 115,000 households have been served since 1987. She noted 35% of those helped live in Ramsey County. She commented on how there was a growing need for housing and housing goods for the working poor. She invited the Council to come visit her site. She encouraged Mounds View residents to consider making a donation or to get involved with Bridging.Com. City Administrator Zikmund questioned if Mounds View could host a city-wide cleanup/recycling day where items could be donated to Bridging.Com. Ms. Dalsin stated she would love to partner with the City on this. Mayor Lindstrom recommended Bridging.Com work in partnership with the Community Support Center (CSC) in New Brighton. Mounds View City Council May 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 4 Council Member Cermak spoke to how Bridging.Com assisted her family when she moved to the community in 1988. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Vince Meyer, 8380 Spring Lake Road, questioned why his road issue was not addressed within the recent edition of the Mounds View Matters. He suggested his curb be sealed with a warranty that lasts five years. He commented on how painting catalytic converters was no longer effective. Dan Mueller, 8343 Groveland Road, asked if Groveland Road could be finished. He understood the roadway was set up as a parking lane, two driving lanes, a bike lane and nice six foot sidewalk. He reported the bike lanes have never been marked and were now using the sidewalk. In addition, he recommended fire hydrants be marked appropriately with no parking 10 feet on each side surrounding City parks. Luke Edmund, 8407 Spring Lake Road, congratulated Councilmember Clark for being elected to the City Council. He passed along his appreciation to the City Council for their service to the City of Mounds View. He stated he was concerned with the Keystone utility meter swap out and that every residents would have to sign a waiver. He reported he emailed Keystone last week to schedule an appointment and he was not finding any license or bond for this company. He questioned why the City contracted with a company out of state. He explained he requested a master plumber name and license and no information has been provided. He stated his main concern was that the City was allowing this contractor into the City and what would happen if they did faulty work on the meter swap out for thousands of homes in the community. He believed this was a huge liability, especially given the fact each homeowner had to sign a waiver. Mayor Lindstrom explained the waiver was for residents who need to have their valve replaced. He reported the Council decided to intervene and cover the expense for the valve replacement in tandem with the water meter replacement for an efficiency standpoint. City Administrator Zikmund stated as a general rule, the City has residents sign a waiver any time the City comes onto their personal property, whether for a tree removal or any other work as a standard liability release. He explained public works employees can swap out commercial water meters, but they are not licensed plumbers. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported Keystone was a subcontractor of WinWater. He noted the City put out a bid for the water meter replacement and the project was awarded to WinWater who hired Keystone as a subcontractor. He explained Keystone was known for completing water meter swap outs throughout the country. He stated they do have a licensed master plumber on standby. He indicated the bonding is with WinWater and public works has this information on file. He commented further on how and when valves are replaced by the contractor. Mr. Meyer explained his water meter was replaced and when he returned home after work, his basement was flooded. He stated he called the contractor and no one was answering his call. He indicated he finally got a hold of somebody and they came out and fixed the leak, but he had to Mounds View City Council May 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 5 clean up the mess. He reported he asked how their contractor was and has not received any information. Council Member Cermak stated she believed the contractor was doing a great job based on how the meter at her fourplex was replaced. Council Member Clark indicated her water meter was replaced as well and she has had no problems. Mr. Mueller asked if a licensed plumber were brought in to change the valve, would this require a permit from the City. City Administrator Zikmund stated he would look into this and would follow up with Mr. Mueller. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution 9915, Approving an Amendment to the Conditional Use Permit for the Property at 2375 Mounds View Boulevard to allow Auto Body Work and Auto Painting. Kristin Baldonado, Planner at Stantec, requested the City consider an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit for the property at 2375 Mounds View Boulevard to allow auto body work and auto painting. She explained auto body work and auto painting was not currently allowed under the current CUP, which was issued in 1992. She reported the applicant was not proposing any exterior changes to the building. She commented further on the request and recommended approval with conditions. Council Member Meehlhause reported the exterior of the property may change slightly, noting the conditions for approval would require an enclosed area to house the damaged cars. A representative for the applicant, noted there were 35 spaces behind the building that were fully screened by the pine trees at the rear property line. She reported the property owners would be willing to install additional screening if necessary. Mayor Lindstrom opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. Vince Meyer, 8380 Spring Lake Road, asked if the paint booth was up to code. He expressed concern with the fumes that would be going into the community from an auto body paint booth. Melanie Emery, representative for the applicant, reported there was no paint booth at this time. She commented further on how the City regulates auto body uses within the Highway B-3 zoning district. She explained any paint booth installed would have to comply with all City Codes. Rebecca Scholl, 2467 Hillview, stated regarding code compliance, codes are only enforced if the city has adopted the code. She questioned if the City had any code for paint booths. City Administrator Zikmund reported the City of Mounds View has State codes in place with respect to paint booths within the building and fire code that were adopted by Ordinance. Mounds View City Council May 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 6 Hearing no further public input, Mayor Lindstrom closed the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9915, Approving an Amendment to the Conditional Use Permit for the Property at 2375 Mounds View Boulevard to allow Auto Body Work and Auto Painting. Council Member Meehlhause stated this amendment to the CUP was presented to the Planning Commission and this group offered their unanimous approval. Mayor Lindstrom explained he was excited to retain this business in the community. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution 9917, Approving the Voyager Subdivision Preliminary Plat at 7900 Sunnyside Road. Ms. Baldonado requested the Council approve the Voyager Subdivision Preliminary Plat at 7900 Sunnyside Road. She reported the proposed plat would split the existing property into two lots. The first lot would be a new lot for a proposed single family home residence and the second lot would have an existing home on the corner lot. She explained both lots meet all R-1 zoning requirements. She commented further on the request and noting the park dedication fees would be collected upon final plat approval before the plat recording. Staff recommended approval of the Voyager Subdivision Preliminary Plat. City Attorney Riggs stated there were several items that should be added to the Resolution noting this parcel shall enter into a City subdivision agreement, which will have all of the terms and agreements for the plat. In addition, the Resolution shall be amended to read the applicant will provide title work and the attorneys plat opinion and engineers opinion will be completed from the title work. Mayor Lindstrom opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. Molly Tanner, 7935 Sunnyside Road, explained she lived across the street. She indicated she was somewhat concerned about this because both lots would become quite small. She questioned if sewer and water would be added to the new lot. Ms. Baldonado reported this was proposed, but noted the City did not have an official plan for this lot. Ms. Tanner indicated she moved into her home in 1978. She indicated she proposed several additions to her house over the years and they were refused because the building would take up too much of the lot size. She questioned when Mounds View changed and lot size didn’t matter anymore. She stated she did not support the proposed lot split. Brian Amundson, 3048 Woodale Drive, stated he understood this was a residential lot being divided by the current property owner. He commented on how there was a need for additional affordable housing in the community. He suggested the City not charge a park dedication fee as this would drive up the cost for the residential lot and would make the property less affordable. He Mounds View City Council May 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 7 recommended the park dedication fee be excluded for this lot subdivision. Rebecca Scholl, 2467 Hillview, respectfully disagreed with the previous speaker. She explained this was an out of town property owner that was splitting the lot for profit. She indicated she would like to see the City collecting the park dedication fee. She was bothered by the fact an out of town owner could cash in on a project like this and a Mounds View homeowner was not able to renovate their home. She stated she would like to see lot splits occurring only on owner occupied properties in the future. Hearing no further public input, Mayor Lindstrom closed the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. City Attorney Riggs reported park dedication fees were part of City Code and were charged for every development that was subdivided. He did not recommend the City Council approve a variance to waive the park dedication fee. Assistant City Administrator Beeman stated Stantec updated the Resolution to include the park dedication fees. Council Member Gunn reported the lots being created were meeting all R-1 residential zoning district standards. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Clark. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9917, Approving the Voyager Subdivision Preliminary Plat at 7900 Sunnyside Road as amended by the City Attorney. Council Member Clark requested staff review the size of the new lots. Ms. Baldonado discussed the lots sizes for both lots in further detail with the Council. She reiterated that both lots meet the minimum zoning requirements for the R-1 zoning district. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution 9918, Approving a Chicken-Keeping License for Kimberly Wanner, 2622 Clearview Avenue. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council consider a chicken-keeping license for Kimberly Wanner, 2622 Clearview Avenue. He reported the applicant meets all City requirements and noted staff has received two supportive comments from neighbors. Staff recommended approval of the request. Mayor Lindstrom opened the public hearing at 7:41 p.m. Kimberly Wanner, 2622 Clearview Avenue, explained her daughter, Izzy, got to raise chickens in girl scouts and she was hoping to keep two of the chickens. She stated Izzy and her brother have been raising money and would be building a chicken coop. Hearing no further public input, Mayor Lindstrom closed the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. Mounds View City Council May 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 8 MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Cermak. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9918, Approving a Chicken-Keeping License for Kimberly Wanner, 2622 Clearview Avenue. Council Member Meehlhause thanked Ms. Wanner and her daughter for providing the Council with excellent drawings and pictures of the chicken coop. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 9916, Approving the Purchase of One Ford Police Utility Vehicle Along with Additional Equipment and Setup Costs. Police Chief Zender requested the Council approve the purchase of one Ford Police Utility vehicle along with additional equipment and setup costs. He explained he was due to replace one unmarked squad car. He reported a State bid was received for this purchase. He reviewed the bid for the vehicle and setup costs and recommended approval. It was noted forfeiture funds would be used to purchase the radar equipment. He commented updates would be made on the squad video cameras when the body cameras were updated. MOTION/SECOND: Clark/Cermak. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9916, Approving the Purchase of One Ford Police Utility Vehicle Along with Additional Equipment and Setup Costs. Mayor Lindstrom questioned if a squad camera would be installed in this vehicle. Police Chief Zender stated squad cameras would be installed once he receives the vehicle, which would be in six months or so. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 9919, Adopting a Five Year Financial Plan for 2025 thru 2029. Finance Director Bauman requested the Council adopt a five year financial plan for 2025 thru 2029. She explained the Council reviewed the five year capital plan at their work session meeting on Monday, May 6. She noted the only change made to the plan had to do with amendments to the streets plan. Staff commented on the five year plan in further detail and recommended approval. Brian Amundsen, 3048 Woodale Drive, expressed concern with the streets that were sealcoated several years ago, noting there were large patches that were in poor repair. He understood additional repairs would not occur in 2024. He noted these roads have been in poor condition for two seasons, including two winters. He was concerned the five year plan had not considered this matter. He discussed how the Charter speaks to how the five year plan should include the financial services for regular public services. He stated he had been exchanging emails with Finance Director Bauman and she indicated it was too early to do that based on the fact she would only be applying inflation to revenues and expenses. His concern was the Council did not fully understand the impact to the budget. He further discussed how the charter called for this information to be included and urged the Council to revise the five year plan in order to better understand the five Mounds View City Council May 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 9 year impact for special projects. Mayor Lindstrom commented on the timing of the charter. He believed the date should be kicked out further. He questioned what type of timeframe was necessary in order to better understand the impacts. Finance Director Bauman explained for the record, the City set aside funding annually for sealcoating, fogging and reclamite. She reported with respect to the Charter, she does have all operating costs for the capital outlay funds. She indicated the General Fund does not have capital outlay. She believed it would be misleading to complete a General Fund projection with the 2024 budget and an inflationary figure because so many changes were coming up that would change the 2025 budget. She anticipated by July she would have more confidence in the numbers. Mr. Amundsen invited Ms. Bauman to attend the next Charter Commission meeting, which would be held on Tuesday, May 21 to discuss the timing issue in further detail. He stated he was following the calendar that was established by Finance Director Beer and noted as staff makes changes, the calendar could be adjusted. He indicated his real concern was with the fact the Council didn’t have a whole picture of what the five year financial plan is if the Council was only looking at the proposed projects. Mayor Lindstrom stated one of the changes that should be considered would be to add a provision for citizens to bring project concerns before that timeline. Council Member Meehlhause indicated there were two different topics here. He noted the five year capital improvement plan and the special projects plan were one piece. He stated the other piece was a projection on the general fund budget. He reported Mr. Beer always said when this plan was approved, that it was out of date because numbers were always changing. He suggested the Charter be further looked at, noting dates may have to be amended. He indicated the capital projects that were three or four years out, may not have a funding mechanism in place at this point in time. He stated the City Charter serves different entities, but it has to work for the Charter Commission, residents, City Council and City staff. He explained the timing may be off a little and the Charter Commission may need to consider an amendment. Rebecca Scholl, 2467 Hillview, commented one of her concerns was that the Council was being asked to approve a report that does not comply. She explained Mr. Amundsen was looking for this report to meet the Charter’s requirements. She understood this may not happen by June 1st and noted she would like to see the City and the report in compliance with the current charter going forward. Mayor Lindstrom stated he appreciated Finance Director Bauman’s commitment to accuracy in the numbers she was presenting to the Council. He agreed the plan was not perfect this year, but the Council would continue to have budget conversations and the numbers would continue to be updated and filled in. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson indicated this was a five year plan and as the Council begins working through the budget for 2025 projects would be picked, but not every project would be completed. Mounds View City Council May 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 10 MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Adopt Resolution 9919, Adopting a Five Year Financial Plan for 2025 thru 2029. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. F. Resolution 9921, Authorizing the Purchase of One Rifle Rated Ballistic Shield and Transport Bag. Police Chief Zender requested the Council authorize the purchase of one rifle rated ballistic shield and transport bag. He explained this piece of equipment would assist with officer safety. He reviewed the cost for the piece of equipment and noted the funding would be coming out of the public safety funding received from the State. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Cermak. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9921, Authorizing the Purchase of One Rifle Rated Ballistic Shield and Transport Bag. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. G. Resolution 9923, Authorizing Issuance RFP for Organized Trash Collection. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council authorize the issuance of an RFP for organized trash collection. He stated the City has been working through this process for over a year. He reviewed several minor corrections to the RFP, along with the proposed weighing matrix and recommended approval. Council Member Gunn supported the matrix as presented. Council Member Cermak agreed. Council Member Gunn requested further information regarding the lawsuit stipulation. City Attorney Riggs explained this stipulation was a disclosure requirement to ensure any future vendor could perform the requested services under the contract. Council Member Clark asked if the contract would include a spring and fall cleanup. City Administrator Zikmund reported this was included as a separate addendum. Mayor Lindstrom discussed the RFP in further detail and noted the City was open to multiple collection days. MOTION/SECOND: Lindstrom/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9923, Authorizing Issuance RFP for Organized Trash Collection. City Administrator Zikmund reported the RFP’s were due back to the City on June 4 and would be reviewed by the Council at the July workshop meeting. He noted the contract would not begin until April 1, 2025 because voters would be making a decision in November. Mounds View City Council May 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 11 Brian Amundsen, 3048 Woodale Drive, reported at last Monday’s meeting the Council discussed what value add items they may have. He suggested if the Council was grading the vendors based on these items, that it would be better to have expectations spelled out within the RFP. He stated he was surprised the Council was moving forward with this matter based on the Charter vote in March. Council Member Meehlhause commented just because someone voted for the Charter amendment in March does not mean they do not support organized trash collection, rather they want to be part of the decision making process. City Administrator Zikmund commented on how the feedback from the public was integrated into the RFP. City Attorney Riggs reported the RFP allows for flexibility noting there may not be apples to apples comparisons, and this was the reality of the process that was allowed by statute. Mayor Lindstrom indicated the commitment of the Council was to see this process through to the end. He stated he voted yes for the Charter amendment because he wanted people to have the right to choose at the ballot box. He further reviewed the rates Vadnais Heights just received for their organized collection, noting the rates were far better than anything the City of Mounds View residents were receiving. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. H. Introduction/Council Discussion – General Election/Holiday – Mayor Lindstrom. Mayor Lindstrom read a statement in full for the record. He was of the opinion Election Day should be a fully paid holiday as this would assist with getting people to the polls in this country. The consensus of Council was to support this recommendation. City Administrator Zikmund stated he would work with the City Attorney to make this an aspirational holiday. I. Community Engagement Committee – Mayor Lindstrom. Mayor Lindstrom stated the City had a Human Rights Task Force that was approved by the Council. He noted this group worked on human rights issues and eventually ran into some stalemates and dissolved. He was of the opinion there was still work to be done. He noted he has been working with the City Administrator and proposed listening sessions be held going forward to find out how Mounds View can be a more welcoming and engaging community. He stated the first event would be held on Saturday, June 22 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Community Center. City Administrator Zikmund commented on how the goal and mission of the listening session would be to gather information in order to create a mission for the Human Rights Task Force going forward. He stated the slogan for the listening sessions would be “Welcome Home” as the goal would be to create a welcoming community for all in the community. Council Member Gunn thanked the Mayor and staff for their efforts on this matter. Mounds View City Council May 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 12 The Council supported staff moving forward in the proposed manner with the listening sessions. 9. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Gunn reported last week she attended the NYFS leadership luncheon and the CPY career day. Council Member Gunn indicated the Tribute Park meeting has been postponed for May. Council Member Gunn explained she would be attending a law enforcement memorial ceremony at the Calvery Church in White Bear Township on Thursday, May 16. Council Member Gunn commented on Saturday, May 18 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. there would be a resource fair in the open space outside the library. Council Member Gunn reported the splash pad would be opening on Friday, May 24. Council Member Clark stated the Festival in the Park Committee would be meeting next on Tuesday, May 21 at the Community Center. Council Member Clark noted there would be a community wide garage sale in Mounds View from May 30 through June 2. Council Member Cermak explained the Mounds View Police Foundation would meet next on Tuesday, May 14th at Hodges Park at 5:30 p.m. Council Member Cermak reported she attended the NYFS leadership luncheon last week. Council Member Cermak noted she would be attending the law enforcement memorial on Thursday, May 16. Council Member Cermak indicated she attended the recent Anoka County Fire Board meeting. Council Member Cermak commented on a recent trip she took and stated she really appreciated the fact the City had bus routes in place to get residents to and from the airport. Council Member Meehlhause explained he would be attending the Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Thursday, May 16. Council Member Meehlhause reported he would be attending an NYFS finance committee meeting on Wednesday, May 15 along with a governance committee meeting on Tuesday, May 21. Council Member Meehlhause explained the Mounds View Lions would be hosting their annual garage sale on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. Mounds View City Council May 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 13 Council Member Gunn reviewed the recent edition of the Mounds View Matters and noted there was valuable information with contact numbers for Xcel Energy, Public Works, City Hall and Ramsey County. Mayor Lindstrom asked when the striping and parking concerns on Groveland Road would be addressed by the City. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson explained he could address this concern. Mayor Lindstrom indicated on Wednesday he had a call with Commissioner Frethem. Mayor Lindstrom explained he would be attending the Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Thursday, May 16. Mayor Lindstrom reported he received an invite from Ramsey County Commissioner Candidate Jebens-Singh and he would be attending coffee with Melvin Carter on Thursday, May 16. Mayor Lindstrom explained he applied for a position on the Post Board. B. Reports of Staff. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson provided the Council with an update on the 2022/2023 street improvement project. He explained a price was received for the modifications to the wings, noting the bid was $20,000 higher than the previous contractor and this was only for eight driveways. He reported continuing conversations would be held on this topic and he would update the Council on May 28. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated the 2024 street project has been postponed. He described how the parking along Edgewood Drive and the parking lot off of Bronson Drive has been amended. The Council supported the proposed changes. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson explained he has been meeting with Stantec to discuss grants for Ardan and Silver View Parks. He was pleased to report these grants could be used for future maintenance within the parks. He noted the first grant was due in June and the second was due in September. Vince Meyer, 8380 Spring Lake Road asked if he could install his own driveway wings to ensure it was done properly and receive payment from the City for this work. Mayor Lindstrom requested the City Administrator follow up with Mr. Meyer regarding this matter. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson asked if the Council supported him pursuing the grants for Ardan and Silver View Parks. The Council offered their support for this project. Mounds View City Council May 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 14 Police Chief Zender explained he attended the NYFS leadership luncheon. He reported he had applied for an NYFS board position. He indicated the senior fair was held at the SBM fire station and noted this event was well attended. He stated this week was National Police Week. City Administrator Zikmund stated the fire department was planning to complete the live burn on May 21 for the home on Mounds View Boulevard. City Administrator Zikmund reported the City was seeking applicants for the Master Park Steering Committee. City Administrator Zikmund indicated staff was proposing to hold the budget retreat on Monday, June 3. The Council consensus was to hold the budget retreat on Wednesday, June 12 at 6:00 p.m. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, June 3, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, May 28, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:17 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther Minute Maker Secretarial