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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Packets - 2025/01/25 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL Wednesday, January 15, 2025 6:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL: Chair Farmer, Vice-Chair Munson, Urlacher, Larson, Nelson, Stevenson, Rundle 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes: December 4, 2024 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Oath of Office-Larson, Urlacher, Nelson 6. PUBLIC COMMENT Citizens may speak to issues relating to Planning and Zoning not on the agenda. Before speaking, please give your full name and address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments to three minutes. As a reminder, public comment is for addressing the Planning and Zoning Commission only. Comments or concerns regarding staff must be submitted in writing to the Mayor or City Administrator. Failure to respect these guidelines will result in the Chair asking you to cease commenting and asking you to return to your seat. That said, is there anyone here for public comment? 7. PLANNING BUSINESS A. Recommend Chair and elect Vice Chair 8. REPORTS A. Reports of Staff B. Reports of Council C. Reports of Planning Commissioners 9. NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS: A. Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. AS-Needed B. Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. As-Needed 10. ADJOURNMENT PLANNING COMMISSION Oath of Office I, Amber Urlacher, do solemnly swear, to support the Constitution of the United States, and of this state, and to discharge faithfully the duties, devolving upon me as a member of the Planning Commission of the City of Mounds View, to the best of my judgment and ability. Sworn before me this 15th day of January, 2025. _______________________________ Amber Urlacher (SEAL) _______________________________ Brian Beeman Assistant City Administrator PLANNING COMMISSION Oath of Office I, Danny Nelson, do solemnly swear, to support the Constitution of the United States, and of this state, and to discharge faithfully the duties, devolving upon me as a member of the Planning Commission of the City of Mounds View, to the best of my judgment and ability. Sworn before me this 15th day of January, 2025. _______________________________ Danny Nelson (SEAL) _______________________________ Brian Beeman Assistant City Administrator PLANNING COMMISSION Oath of Office I, Scot Larson, do solemnly swear, to support the Constitution of the United States, and of this state, and to discharge faithfully the duties, devolving upon me as a member of the Planning Commission of the City of Mounds View, to the best of my judgment and ability. Sworn before me this 15th day of January, 2025. _______________________________ Scot Larson (SEAL) _______________________________ Brian Beeman Assistant City Administrator PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting December 4, 2024 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112 ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Farmer at 6:00 p.m. for December 4, 2024. ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Roll Call Members Present: Commissioners Curtis, Farmer, Munson, Nelson, Rundle, Stevenson and Urlacher. Absent and Excused: None. Also Present: Assistant City Administrator Brian Beeman and Council Member Gary Meehlhause. 3. Approval of Agenda MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Munson/Commissioner Stevenson. To approve the agenda as presented. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 4. Consent Agenda A. Approval of Minutes: November 6, 2024 Chair Farmer noted a change to the minutes on Page 5 noting he wanted to thank Commissioner Curtis for his service on the Planning Commission. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Stevenson/Commissioner Munson. To approve the Minutes of the November 6, 2024 regular Planning Commission meetings as amended. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View Planning Commission December 4, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 5. Special Order of Business None. 6. Public Comment None. 7. Planning Cases A. Resolution 1176-24, Adopting the 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule Assistant City Administrator Beeman requested the Commission adopt the 2025 regular meeting schedule. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Nelson/Commissioner Munson. To approve Resolution 1176-24, a Resolution Recommending Approval of the 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 1177-24, Amending the Planning and Zoning Commission Bylaws Assistant City Administrator Beeman requested the Commission adopt a Resolution that would amend the Planning and Zoning Commission Bylaws. Staff reviewed the proposed amendments in further detail with the Commission and recommended approval. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Nelson/Commissioner Munson. To approve Resolution 1177-24, A Resolution Recommending Amendments to the Planning and Zoning Commission Bylaws . Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. Reports A. Reports of Staff Assistant City Administrator Beeman stated he did not have any upcoming planning cases, but noted he would have three items for the Commission to address in January of 2025. Mounds View Planning Commission December 4, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ B. Reports of Council Council Member Meehlhause provided the Planning Commission with an update from the City Council. He thanked Commissioner Curtis for his service to the City on the Planning Commission. He reported the Council was discussing a municipal cannabis operation noting if this were to move forward, it would be a partnership with a private organization. He reviewed the items the City Council had approved that were considered by the Planning Commission. He commented on the housing revenue bonds the City will be issuing for the city of St. Paul noting Mounds View will receive a 1% administrative fee for this bond issuance. He discussed the new stipulation that would require trash haulers to provide the City with standard pricing information each year. He indicated the City Council held its Truth in Taxation meeting on Monday, December 2. He commented further on streets in the community that need improvements. Assistant City Administrator Beeman provided further information on the County’s plans for Mounds View Boulevard and discussed when this corridor would be improved. Council Member Meehlhause explained a new rapid flashing beacon pedestrian crossing would be installed by the County at Edgewood and County Road H. C. Reports of Planning Commissioners None. 9. Next Planning Commission Meeting: A. Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. B. Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. 10. Adjournment There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Farmer adjourned the meeting at 6:38 p.m. ______________________________________________________________________________ Respectfully submitted, Brian Beeman Assistant City Administrator Mounds View Planning Commission December 4, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther Minute Maker Secretarial The Mounds View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community Item No: 07A Meeting Date: January 15, 2025 Type of Business: Planning Business Planning Case: (N/A) City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Planning Commission From: Brian Beeman, Assistant City Administrator Item Title/Subject: Recommend Chair and Elect Vice-Chair to the Mounds View Planning and Zoning Commission Introduction: The Mounds View Planning and Zoning Commission Bylaws require the Commission to elect a Vice Chair and also recommend a Chair to be confirmed by the City Council. IV. OFFICERS B. ELECTIONS; TERMS 1. Chairperson: At the first meeting in January, the Commission shall conduct an election in order to make its recommendation for the chairperson, following the procedure in Section IV.B.3. The name of the person recommended for chairperson shall be forwarded to the City Council for action at its next meeting in January. Based upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission, the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, shall appoint the chairperson of the Commission each year. 2. Vice-Chairperson: The Planning Commission shall elect a vice-chairperson each year at its first meeting in January, following the procedure in Section IV.B.3. 3. Election Procedure: For each office, the chairperson shall invite nominations from the Planning Commission members. After nominations have been received, the chairperson shall entertain a motion to close nominations. If such motion is made and passed, and more than one nomination has been made, the chairperson shall distribute ballots and announce the nominee receiving the most votes. In the event of a tie, the recording secretary shall announce the nominees tied in the voting and balloting shall be repeated until an election occurs. If only one nomination has been received, the chairperson may conduct the voting by voice vote. If a majority of the members present vote in the affirmative for the nominee, the nominee shall be elected. 4. Assumption of Duties: The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall assume office at the first meeting in February of each year. 5. Term of Office: The chairperson and vice chairperson shall serve one year terms, and may be re-elected to additional terms in accordance with this Section IV.B. Discussion: The Planning Commission should hold an election to recommend the chairperson for City Council consideration at its next meeting in January, and also hold an election to elect the vice- chairperson. Both offices will begin their duties the first Planning Commission meeting in February 2025. Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: N/A The Mounds View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community Recommendation: 1. Staff recommends the Planning Commission elect the chairperson to be recommended to the City Council for their consideration at their January 27, 2025 meeting via motion. 2. Staff recommends the Planning Commission elect a vice-chairperson via a motion. Respectfully, _________________________ Brian Beeman, MPA, CMA Assistant City Administrator Attachment(s): 1) None