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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2025/10/14APPROVED PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting October 14, 2025 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: Clark, Gunn, Lindstrom, Meehlhause and Smith NOT PRESENT: None. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A. Tuesday, October 14, 2025, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Smith/Clark. To Approve the Tuesday, October 14, 2025, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes: September 22, 2025 and October 6, 2025. B. Just and Correct Claims. C. Resolution 10155, Approving a Three-Year Labor Agreement with the LELS 204 Police Patrol and Investigators Effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028. D. Resolution 10156, Approving a Three-Year Labor Agreement with the LELS 232 Sergeants. Mayor Lindstrom thanked staff and the unions for coming together on the labor agreements. MOTION/SECOND: Clark/Gunn. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Mounds View City Council October 14, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 2 None. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Lindstrom encouraged the public to speak with kindness and respect when addressing the City Council during Public Comment. Vince Meyer, 8380 Spring Lake Road, reported the forms for the wings on his driveway have been installed incorrectly. He noted he called the City Administrator but learned he was out of the country. He indicated he then tried to call public works to inform them of the situation and he received no response. He stated he contacted the contractor directly to let him know the forms were installed incorrectly and the mistake was fixed the next day. Tony Preciado, 8217 Long Lake Road, asked how many miles and hours were on the pump truck. Mayor Lindstrom reported the pump truck was over 14 or 15 years old. Mr. Preciado expressed concern with the fact the Council was approving purchases without any knowledge. He indicated the City would be spending $700,000 on a pump truck. He was of the opinion this purchase was unwise. Mayor Lindstrom stated the pump truck had reached the end of its useful life and needed replacement. He explained this truck replacement has been pushed back two years and was now being put forward for purchase. Council Member Clark reported this truck was on the City’s replacement schedule and the Council setting aside funding for this purchase. Mr. Preciado shared a picture of the odometer on his truck noting he has gotten 515,438 miles. He was of the opinion the City could get more miles and years out of its vehicle purchases through proper maintenance. Luke Edmond, 8407 Spring Lake Road, explained the wings on his driveway were not poured correctly and were crooked. He stated this was a liability for his property and he would like the situation to be addressed by the City. Mayor Lindstrom stated staff would follow up with Mr. Edmond. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 10149, an Ordinance Adopting the 2026 City of Mounds View Fee Schedule. Assistant City Administrator Beeman requested the Council introduce an ordinance that would adopt the 2026 fee schedule. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Clark. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance Mounds View City Council October 14, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 3 10149, an Ordinance Adopting the 2026 City of Mounds View Fee Schedule. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 10157, Approving Driveway Variances for 8289 and 8380 Spring Lake Road. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council approve driveway variances for the properties at 8289 and 8380 Spring Lake Road. He explained during the 2022- 2023 street project a decision was made to replace driveway aprons in kind. Therefore, those at or under 12 feet were not brought into compliance as the City Code dictates. He explained the City offered to widen driveway widths to the maximum of 24 feet through a private agreement. He noted three properties in Area J and K took advantage of this option. Since completion of the project, staff and the City Council have received several complaints from property owners regarding difficulty they are experiencing turning into these driveways. He reported Council directed staff to widen the driveway wings on the driveways in Area J that were installed less than 12 feet to alleviate the turning concerns. He stated staff contacted the properties owners along Spring Lake Road and required the property owners to sign an authorization form. Fifteen of the 21 properties involved wanted to take advantage of the apron widening and submitted the forms and three requested changes to the driveway width. He reviewed the specifications for the properties at 8289 Spring Lake Road and 8380 Spring Lake Road, noting these driveways were under 12 feet in width. During a final review of the plans, staff found that both properties would require driveway variances due to the City’s driveway setback requirements. He reported staff worked with both homeowners in order to define the alterations that would be required, noting the new driveway widths for both properties would be approximately 15 feet with the new wings in place. He indicated this administrative variance was being brought forward by staff per the City Attorney’s recommendation. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10157, Approving Driveway Variances for 8289 and 8380 Spring Lake Road, as presented by staff. Mayor Lindstrom thanked staff for working diligently with the residents to reach a compromise on the driveways. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Meehlhause reported he would be attending an NYFS finance meeting on Wednesday, October 15. Council Member Gunn stated on Sunday, October 12 the Cross of Glory Church hosted a Faith and Boo event where a bake sale was held. Mounds View City Council October 14, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 4 Council Member Smith commented on the fashion show she attended on Tuesday, October 14 with Council Member Clark and Council Member Gunn. Council Member Smith indicated she would be attending an airport commission meeting on Thursday, October 16. Council Member Smith explained she would be attending a cable commission meeting on Thursday, October 16, as well. Council Member Smith stated on Sunday, October 19 she would be helping to host a DNR hunter safety class. Council Member Clark noted she attended a Park, Recreation and Forestry Commission meeting at the end of September. Council Member Clark indicated she visited Silver View Park this past weekend with her children. Council Member Clark reported the Festival in the Park Committee would be meeting next on Tuesday, October 21 at the Community Center where board elections would be held. Mayor Lindstrom thanked the Festival in the Park Committee for hosting an amazing car show on Saturday, October 4. Mayor Lindstrom discussed the upcoming school board election and commented on the candidates that were running for school board. Mayor Lindstrom explained the fall festival would be held on Thursday, October 23 at the Community Center from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mayor Lindstrom stated the Community Engagement Committee would be meeting on Thursday, October 16 at the Community Center where the community meal would be discussed. Mayor Lindstrom commented further on the conversations he has had and the comments he received after his op ed was printed in the Star Tribune. It was his hope that the State legislature or federal government would get serious about what they can do to address gun violence in order to keep children safe. He encouraged residents to contact their local reps to express their concerns. Vince Meyer, 8380 Spring Lake Road, requested comment from the Council regarding the recent home invasion that occurred in Mounds View. Council Member Gunn explained a daytime robbery occurred where jewelry and a handgun were taken. She thanked the Mounds View Police Department, Blaine Police Department, Spring Lake Park Police Department, Minnesota State Patrol, Ramsey County K-9, State Patrol K-9 and the drone for responding to this event. She reported the suspect for the home invasion has been caught and all of the stolen items were recovered. Mounds View City Council October 14, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 5 Mayor Lindstrom thanked all of the responding agencies for resolving this matter quickly. B. Reports of Staff. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson provided the Council with an update on Hodges and Silver View Park. He noted the concrete work had been completed for the zip line and the features would be installed later this week. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson explained the 2025 street project should be wrapped up by the end of this month. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson explained the tree lighting ceremony would be held on Friday, December 5 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. He commented further on how fire pits and cookies could be offered at the event. He noted the estimated budget for this event was $7,500. Mayor Lindstrom explained he did not support charging for pictures with Santa at this event. He suggested a donation of a non-perishable food item be collected in lieu of fees being charged for pictures with Santa. Council Member Clark recommended a photo booth type event be set up for pictures with Santa and that a professional photographer not be brought in. The Council supported this recommendation. Council Member Clark noted Project Ardan was interested in partnering with the City on this event by serving hot cocoa. She indicated she would be speaking with Caribou to see if they would be interested in partnering on this event as well. Assistant City Administrator Beeman stated staff met with a developer today to discuss a lot split on the Sunrise Church property. He explained a one level 34 unit assisted living for senior’s project was being proposed on the new lot. He reported a community meeting would be held at the church in order for the developer to discuss this proposal with the neighbors. Assistant City Administrator Beeman commented the Planning Commission would be meeting next Wednesday, November 5 to discuss a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for the EDA market rate townhomes on Hillview Road. Assistant City Administrator Beeman provided the Council with an update on the Simon’s property noting the developer was still pursuing another tenant. 10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, November 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, October 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Mounds View City Council October 14, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 6 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther Minute Maker Secretarial