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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
APPROVED
Regular Meeting
January 15, 2025
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112
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1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Farmer at 6:00 p.m. for January 15, 2025.
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2. Roll Call
Members Present: Commissioners Farmer, Larson, Munson, Nelson, and Rundle.
Absent and Excused: Commissioners Stevenson and Urlacher.
Also Present: Assistant City Administrator Brian Beeman, Council Member Gary
Meehlhause and Council Member Sherry Gunn.
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3. Approval of Agenda
MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Nelson/Commissioner Munson. To approve the agenda as
presented.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
4. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes: December 4, 2024
MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Munson/Commissioner Rundle. To approve the Minutes
of the December 4, 2024 regular Planning Commission meetings as presented.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
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5. Special Order of Business
A. Oath of Office – Commissioners Larson and Nelson
Assistant City Administrator Beeman administered the Oath of Office to Commissioners Larson
and Nelson.
6. Public Comment
None.
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7. Planning Business
A. Recommend Chair and Elect Vice Chair
Assistant City Administrator Beeman requested the Planning Commission make a
recommendation for Chair and elect a Vice Chair for 2025.
MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Nelson/Commissioner Larson. To recommend the City
Council appoint Dennis Farmer Chair of the Planning Commission for 2025 and that Miranda
Munson be elected Vice Chair for 2025.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
8. Reports
A. Reports of Staff
Assistant City Administrator Beeman discussed upcoming planning cases with the Commission,
noting he would have items for the Commission to address on Wednesday, February 5.
B. Reports of Council
Council Member Meehlhause provided the Planning Commission with an update from the City
Council. He explained the Council passed the 2025 balanced budget and tax levy in December.
He reported trash haulers would now have to provide their maximum rates with the City. He
stated the City purchased the Mermaid for $1 and she was currently in New Ulm to be
rehabilitated. He estimated it would cost $30,000 to complete this work. He indicated the
Council voted to discontinue the Economic Development Commission. He explained he would
continue to be the Acting Mayor for 2025, but noted Council Member Gunn would now be
serving as the Planning Commission liaison.
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Council Member Gunn reported the Council recently approved plans for the Mounds View
Tribute Park on a 5-0 vote. She noted fundraising would now begin for the park and explained
the City received a $50,000 donation from the SBM Fire Relief Association and $4,000 from the
Mounds View Lions. She reviewed the granite markers that would be included within the park.
She indicated the tragedies and PD, EMT, and SBM as part of the Tribute Park would be
dedicated on September 13, 2025 which was when the SBM Fire/Mounds View Police softball
game would be held. She stated a big ceremony would be held at the park on Veterans Day. She
commented on how the City plans to pay for the park noting there would be fundraising efforts
and grants would be pursued.
C. Reports of Planning Commissioners
Bill Barker, Minnesota Roots, introduced himself to the Council and spoke regarding the
legalized use of cannabis in Minnesota. He commented on how slow the rollout has been for the
State. He reported he was hopeful the State would have licenses and rules in place sooner rather
than later in 2025. He discussed the potential of opening a municipal cannabis retail shop in
Mounds View noting he has been working with staff on this matter for the 30 days. He stated he
has been looking at properties in Mounds View for a viable storefront and understood retail
space was very hard to come by in the City. Further discussion ensued regarding potential
properties that may be available for this use.
9. Next Planning Commission Meeting:
A. Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
B. Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
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10. Adjournment
There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Farmer adjourned the
meeting at 6:50 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Brian Beeman
Assistant City Administrator
Transcribed by:
Heidi Guenther
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