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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
January 12, 2026
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. Monday, January 12, 2026, City Council Agenda.
MOTION/SECOND: Clark/Smith. To Approve the Monday, January 12, 2026, agenda as
presented.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes: December 9, 2025 and January 5, 2026.
B. Just and Correct Claims.
C. Resolution 10197, Authorize Ongoing Recruitment of 2026 Parks and
Recreation Positions.
D. Resolution 10195, Accepting Miscellaneous Donations for 2025.
E. Resolution 10190, Approving the Ramsey County Violent Crimes
Enforcement Team (VCET) Joint Powers Agreement (JPA).
F. Resolution 10194, Approving Revisions to the City Personnel Manual.
G. Resolution 10196, Supporting the Application of Mounds View Professional
Properties, LLC for Ramsey County Community Development Block Grant
Funding.
H. Resolution 10198, Approving 2026 Agreement with Northeast Youth and
Family Services and Authorizing Funds.
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
None.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Lindstrom encouraged the public to speak with kindness and respect when addressing the
City Council during Public Comment. There were no comments from the public.
8. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Ordinance 1052, Second Reading and Approval, Amending Chapter 121
Related to Cannabis and Hemp Businesses ROLL CALL VOTE.
City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council adopt an Ordinance that would amend Chapter
121 related to Cannabis and Hemp Businesses. He noted the proposed change would amend the
hours of operation for these businesses.
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Clark. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 1052,
Second Reading and Approval, Amending Chapter 121 Related to Cannabis and Hemp Businesses.
ROLL CALL: Clark/Gunn/Meehlhause/Smith/Lindstrom.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
B. Ordinance 1053, Introduction and First Reading Amending the 2026 City of
Mounds View Fee Schedule Regarding Residential Plumbing Fees.
City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council introduce an Ordinance that would amend the
2026 City of Mounds View fee schedule regarding residential plumbing fees. He indicated the
proposed changes would allow the City to remain consistent with State Statute.
Council Member Smith suggested the reference to campground be removed from the Ordinance
language. City Administrator Zikmund reported this language was coming from State Statute and
staff would recommend the language remain as is.
MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Clark. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance
1053, Amending the 2026 City of Mounds View Fee Schedule Regarding Residential Plumbing
Fees.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
C. Approval of Resolution 10200, A Resolution Appointing a Chairperson to the
Mounds View Planning & Zoning Commission.
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City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council adopt a Resolution appointing a Chairperson
to the Planning Commission.
Council Member Meehlhause reported the Planning Commission recommended Dennis Farmer
remain serving as Chair for 2026.
MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Smith. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10200, A
Resolution Appointing a Chairperson to the Mounds View Planning & Zoning Commission.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
D. Approval of Resolution 10199, Approving to Amend the Planned Unit
Development Agreement for the O’Neil Property Located at 2408 Mounds
View Boulevard.
Kribashini Moorthy, Stantec, requested the Council approve a Resolution to amend the Planned
Unit Development Agreement for the O’Neil Property located at 2408 Mounds View Boulevard.
She explained the applicant was proposing to renovate the existing building for office, childcare
and program space while also constructing a new trash enclosure. She indicated the applicant is
proposing to add a deck to the west side of the building, which would create an outdoor playground
space for children ages 2 to 5. She reported that the property’s original PUD was approved in 1998
and has been amended, most recently in 2023. She discussed the requirements for a PUD
amendment noting that the Planning Commission reviewed this item on January 7 and
recommended approval with conditions.
Council Member Meehlhause proposed the deck be made one foot shorter so as not to abut the
property line. The applicant stated this would be acceptable.
MOTION/SECOND: Clark/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10199,
Approving to Amend the Planned Unit Development Agreement for the O’Neil Property Located
at 2408 Mounds View Boulevard as amended having the deck one foot shorter so as not to abut
the property line.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
E. First Reading of Ordinance 1054, Amending the Zoning Code Regarding
Maximum Height Requirements.
Kribashini Moorthy, Stantec, requested the Council introduce an Ordinance that would amend the
zoning code regarding maximum height requirements. She discussed how increasing building
height along Mounds View Boulevard would assist with redeveloping the corridor. She noted the
Planning Commission reviewed this item on January 7. She explained staff advises against using
variances for changes to the City’s maximum building height requirements. She reported that the
Planning Commission recommended approval of a maximum building height of five stories, not
to exceed 60 feet or if four stories, not to exceed 48 feet, for commercial uses along Mounds View
Boulevard in the overlay district that are zoned B-1, B-2, B-3 and B-4.
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Mayor Lindstrom asked if an average four story building was 48 feet. Mr. Moorthy reported an
average story was 9 to 12 feet.
Council Member Clark stated she would like to keep commercial buildings at four stories.
Mayor Lindstrom indicated he did not oppose having a five-story building in the overlay district
along Mounds View Boulevard.
Council Member Meehlhause reported the overlay district was established in 2013 or 2014. He
indicated the Planning Commission spent a lot of time addressing the overlay district noting the
thought was to consider how the corridor should redevelop over time.
Rebecca Scholl, 2467 Hillview Road, noted she served on the Planning Commission. She reported
the Planning Commission did not add the fifth story for commercial properties but rather added
the height limitations to ensure a four-story building did not come in at 80 feet. She indicated she
was not opposed to restricting the building height to four stories along Mounds View Boulevard.
Mayor Lindstrom inquired if a separate height requirement could be set for the B-3 zoning district.
Ms. Moorthy reported this could be done.
Council Member Smith indicated she would like to see the building height maximum at four stories
for businesses.
Council Member Clark agreed.
Sharon Kirscher, 8406 Red Oak Drive, recommended the City consider how the increased building
heights could impact the airport.
City Administrator Zikmund stated the proposed building heights would meet FAA regulations.
Council Member Clark recommended this item move forward with a maximum building height of
48 feet, unless there was a mixed-use project.
MOTION/SECOND: Clark/Meehlhause. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance
1054, Amending the Zoning Code Regarding Maximum Height Requirements amending Item 1,
setting a maximum building height of four stories or 48 feet.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
9. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council.
Council Member Meehlhause reported he would be attending a Charter Commission meeting next
week along with an NYFS Finance Committee meeting.
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Council Member Smith stated she attended a Ramsey County League of Local Government tour
of the recycling center in Roseville last Friday.
Council Member Smith indicated she would be attending an airport commission meeting on
Thursday, January 15.
Council Member Gunn explained Friday was Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. She thanked
the Mounds View Police Department for serving the community well.
Council Member Gunn reported she attended the Nine Cities mayor and manager meeting for
Mayor Lindstrom today and noted this group discussed levy limits and ICE actions in the
community.
Council Member Clark stated she has continued to work on food distributions in the community.
She explained distribution events are held weekly on Sundays at the Community Center from 3:00
p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Council Member Clark indicated she got to teach a group of third grade Girls Scouts about
government.
Council Member Clark reported she was now serving as the Mounds View Police Foundation
representative. She explained this group would be meeting next on Tuesday, January 13 at 5:30
p.m. at City Hall. She noted the Daddy Daughter Dance would be held on Saturday, January 31.
Council Member Clark stated the Festival in the Park Committee would meet next on Tuesday,
January 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Public Works Facility.
Council Member Clark indicated the Parks, Rec and Forestry Commission would meet next on
Thursday, January 22 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Mayor Lindstrom explained he would be attending a meeting on January 13 to discuss ICE actions
in local communities. He thanked the police department for working to keep people safe.
Mayor Lindstrom reported he attended the food distribution event on Sunday. He noted the food
distributor had a request for 16,000 boxes for children that were afraid to go to school. He stated
he was sorry about how people were being treated by federal agents at this time.
Mayor Lindstrom indicated City Hall would be closed on Monday, January 19 for Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day.
Mayor Lindstrom stated he would be attending a board of pardons meeting on Tuesday, January
20 at the Senate Building.
Mayor Lindstrom commented on Thursday, January 22 he would be celebrating eight years of
sobriety.
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Mayor Lindstrom reported there would be an event at the Fridley Community Center on Saturday,
January 17 that will connect people to community.
Mayor Lindstrom indicated on Thursday, January 29 he would be in Apple Valley doing a second
event with the Annunciation parents.
B. Reports of Staff.
Finance Director Bauman stated she was working to close out 2025 and noted the auditors are at
the City this week to begin preliminary work. She noted the auditors would be back the third week
of February to complete the final field work.
Police Chief Zender provided the Council with a brief update from the police department. He
explained he currently had 18 officers with one new officer in training. He stated end of the year
reports were being drafted at this time. He commented on the Heros and Helpers event that was
held at the end of December. He noted the department ended 2025 with 11,824 calls which was
over 1,400 calls more than 2024. He stated the increase was due to officer proactivity and
additional calls for service. He provided further information on two uses of force events that
recently occurred in the community and commended his officers for their patience and
communication skills. He indicated the department would be hosting the Daddy Daughter Dance
on Saturday, January 31 and the Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 28.
Police Chief Zender discussed how residents have the right to protest peacefully against ICE. He
encouraged residents to do so, while not interfering with the ICE officers. He explained the
Mounds View Police Department would not be assisting ICE efforts, nor would the department be
interfering. He reported that ICE does not tell the Mounds View Police Department when they
would be in the community. He encouraged residents to contact 911 if they feel unsafe and the
Mounds View Police Department would respond.
Council Member Gunn reported if residents have a complaint against ICE they can be reported to
ACLU.
Further discussion ensued regarding the burglaries that occurred on Laport and Red Oak Drive and
it was noted the events appeared to be random. Police Chief Zender commented on how the BCA
was tracking the anti-protestors.
City Administrator Zikmund stated the Council would be holding a closed session meeting at
Hodges Park on Tuesday, January 13 at 6:30 p.m.
City Administrator Zikmund reported a celebration event would be held at Fire Station 3 on
Wednesday, January 21 at 6:30 p.m. to celebrate the consolidation of the Centennial Fire
Department into the SBM Fire Department.
Heidi Dwenell, 2403 Sherwood Road, reported IndivisibleTwinCities.org provided a great deal of
information for protestors in the metro area. She indicated Minnesota Immigrant Rights Network
also has resources available for immigrants.
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Dennis Farmer, 5117 Irondale Road, thanked the Council for reappointing him Chair of the
Planning Commission.
10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, February 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Next Council Meeting: Monday, January 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
Transcribed by:
Heidi Guenther
Minute Maker Secretarial