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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packets - 2026/02/02 (2) CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL Monday, February 2, 2026 6:00 p.m. (Immediately Following Special Meeting) ROLL CALL: Lindstrom, Gunn, Meehlhause, Clark, Smith Council Work Sessions are informal gatherings of the Council at which no final decisions are made, rather consensus discussion to direct Staff on Council decision items. AGENDA ITEMS DISCUSSED BY CONSENSUS 1. Forgivable Loan Program - Brian 2. Draft Ordinance, Operation of Motorized Golf Carts - Nyle 3. Draft Ordinance, Regulations on Vacant Buildings and Registration 4. Draft Ordinance, Affordable Housing and Tenant Protection PUBLIC COMMENT Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give your name and address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments to three minutes. As a reminder, public comment is for addressing the Council 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 me asking you to cease commenting and asking you to return to your seat. That said, is there anyone here for public comment? NEXT COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00 pm NEXT COUNCIL MEETING: Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY The Mounds View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community Item No: 01 Meeting Date: February 2, 2026 Type of Business: Council Discussion City Administrator Review: _____ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Brian Beeman, Assistant City Administrator Item Title/Subject: Forgivable Loan Discussion Introduction: The Mounds View EDA offers a Forgivable Loan Program to local businesses in need of startup funds for building infrastructure improvements and similar projects. Each business is limited to $5,000 annually up to a total of three loans. A local business had three loans then was bought by a new owner. The new owner is asking for a Forgivable loan. Staff has historically treated each business location in the calculation of total amount of loans received, not each individual owner. Since it is not specified in the loan guidelines, the Council should have a discussion to determine how to handle this type of situation. Discussion: The Council to discuss the Forgivable Loan Program guidelines. Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: A progressive city that is welcoming and desirable destination to all ages and cultures, who seek progress through partnership, and a place where residents can live, work and play safely and show pride in the community. Financial Impact: None Recommendation: The City Council to provide guidance on the Forgivable Loan program. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ Brian Beeman Assistant City Administrator Attachment(s): 1. Forgivable Loan Lending Sheet 2. Exhibit A EDA Forgivable Loan Program Guidelines 3. Letter of Request for Reimbursement 4. Support Letter 5. Support Letter 6. Support Letter 7. Support Letter 8. Grand Opening Picture 9. Grand Opening Picture 10. Grand Opening Picture 11. Fitness Court Picture For more information call 763.717.4029 or visit www.moundsviewmn.org CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 2401 MOUNDS VIEW BOULEVARD, MN 55112 763.717.4029 Mounds View EDA FORGIVABLE LOAN PROGRAM 0% New Business Commercial Loan Interest Rate: 0% APR. Loan Amount: Loan amounts up to $5,000 per calendar year, up to $15,000 total. • No down payment required. • No monthly payments. Loan Term: Forgivable after 1 year if business is not sold. Eligible Properties: Commercial properties located within the boundaries of the City of Mounds View. Eligible Improvements: Eligible Improvements include physical improvements to the business’s commercial space, including, but not limited to, façade improvements, commercial signage, parking lots, sidewalks, permanent landscaping, siding, roofing, windows/ doors or other permanent physical exterior, or for equipment upgrades or purchase for other capital materials that are intended to sustain the business in the long-term, including but not limited to: HVAC, solar, plumbing, electrical, lighting, insulation, flooring, remodeling or other permanent physical interior improvements. Borrowers: Eligible borrowers must have at least one full- time employee or two part-time employees. All borrowers must be a registered business with the MN Secretary of State. The borrower(s) may own or lease the property. Eligible Use of Funds: For do-it-yourself projects, a materials list including prices is required. The cost for labor and equipment purchase may not be included in the loan. Bid: One bid required from a properly licensed contractor. Item 01, Attachment 1 Exhibit A Page 1 DOCSOPEN\MU205\13\867249.v2-4/5/23 Item 01, Attachment 2 EXHIBIT A PROGRAM GUIDELINES Exhibit A Page 2 DOCSOPEN\MU205\13\867249.v2-4/5/23 EDA Forgivable Loan Program Interest Rate: 0% Amortization Type: Deferred (no monthly payments). Loan Amount: Up to $5,000 per calendar year per business, but not to exceed $15,000 total through the program over any number of calendar years. Loan term: One (1) year. If the business or financed improvements have not been sold within one (1) year of loan closing the loan shall be 100% forgiven. If the business or improvements have been sold within one (1) year of loan closing 100% of the loan is due in full. Eligible Properties: Commercially zoned or legally non-conforming use properties located within the geographical boundaries of the City of Mounds View. Mixed use properties are eligible. Ineligible Properties: Properties used for residential purposes. Eligible Borrowers: The Borrower must require at least one (1) full-time employee (40 hours per week) or two (2) part-time employees (equaling 40 hours per week) to operate. All borrowers must be a registered business with the MN Secretary of State. The borrower(s) may own or lease the property. Ineligible Borrowers: Including but not limited to: Businesses not registered with the MN Secretary of State and businesses defined as home occupations under Mounds View City Code. Ownership/Occupancy: Business must occupy the property. Loan - to - Value Ratio: N/A Income Limit: N/A Debt - to - Income Ratio: N/A Credit Requirements: There must not be any delinquent property taxes, bills or charges due to the City. The City will verify or provide a list of eligible businesses. Multiple Loans per Property: More than one loan per business is allowed, but a maximum of $5,000 per calendar year and not to exceed a combined $15,000 over the life of the program. Eligible Use of Funds: To make permanent physical improvements to the business’s commercial space, including, but not limited to, façade improvements, commercial signage, parking lots, sidewalks, Exhibit A Page 3 DOCSOPEN\MU205\13\867249.v2-4/5/23 permanent landscaping, siding, roofing, windows/doors or other permanent physical exterior improvements. To make equipment upgrades or purchase other capital materials that are intended to sustain the business in the long-term, including but not limited to: HVAC, solar, plumbing, electrical, lighting, insulation, flooring, remodeling or other permanent physical interior improvements. Ineligible Use of Funds: Program loan proceeds may not be used for costs related to any City fees that are required to facilitate Business Improvements, e.g., building permits, zoning application fees. Additionally, Program loan proceeds may not be used to purchase commercial inventory or other materials that are not intended to sustain the appearance or functionality of the business in the long- term. Payment for work initiated prior to the loan being approved and closed, unless due to emergency. Questionable improvements will be brought to the EDA. Bids: Only one bid is required. All contractors must be properly licensed. Sweat Equity Labor: Work may be performed by property owners on a “sweat equity” basis. Loan funds may be used only for the purchase of materials and not to compensate for labor. Loan funds can be used to rent tools/ equipment. Post Installation Inspection: Permits must be obtained and signed off by a City inspector where required; when not required, a post installation inspection will be performed by the City or its authorized representative to ensure the work has been completed before any funds will be released. Loan Security: None. Borrower Fees: None. Work Completion: All work must be completed within six (6) months of the loan closing. However, when warranted, exceptions may be made on a case by case basis. General Program Conditions Application Processing: Loans will be distributed on a first come first serve basis as applicants qualify. Applicants must provide a completed application package including the following in order to be considered for funding.  Completed and signed application form  Proof of income  Bids or estimates for proposed projects  Other miscellaneous documents the City or the City’s authorized representative may require Contractors/Permits: Contractors must be properly licensed. Permits must be obtained when required by City ordinance. Program Costs: Loan origination, post installation inspection and remodeling advisor visit fees will be paid per the Program Budget. Loan program marketing efforts will be billed directly to the City of Mounds View EDA and is a separate expense should the City of Mounds View EDA choose to commission Exhibit A Page 4 DOCSOPEN\MU205\13\867249.v2-4/5/23 a third-party contractor for marketing support. Borrowers will pay all mortgage filing fees and related closing costs. Total Project Cost: It is the borrower’s responsibility to obtain the amount of funds necessary to finance the entire cost of the work. In the event the final cost exceeds the original loan amount, the borrower must obtain the additional funds and show verification of the additional funds in order to be approved for the loan. Disbursement Process: Payment to the contractor (or owner in sweat equity situations) will be made upon completion of work. An inspection will be performed by a City Inspector and/or the City’s authorized representative to verify the completion of the work. The following items must be received prior to final disbursement of funds: • Final invoice or proposal from contractor (or materials list from supplier); • Final inspection verification by a City Inspector or the City’s authorized representative; • Completion certificate(s) signed by borrower and contractor; • Lien waiver for entire cost of work; and • Evidence of City permit (if required). Dear Members of the Mounds View City Council, I am writing as a small business owner who is deeply invested in the success, health, and vitality of the Mounds View community, and to respectfully request reconsideration of CrossFit North Star ’s eligibility for the City’s Small Business Forgivable Loan program. Last year, I was proud to participate in this program, which made it possible for us to install exterior signage on our building—an improvement that increased visibility, professionalism, and connection to the surrounding community. I appreciated the structure of the program and the accountability it requires, and I was proud to meet the terms necessary for the loan to be forgiven. Programs like this make meaningful reinvestment possible for small businesses like mine. I was recently informed that CrossFit North Star is no longer considered eligible for future rounds of this program because the business is viewed as too similar to the business that previously occupied this space. I would like to clearly and directly challenge that reasoning. First, I did not purchase an existing business. I am a brand-new owner operating a brand-new legal entity, under a new name, with new leadership, vision, and operations. The transaction was an asset purchase—not a business purchase. While the industry may appear similar at a surface level, the ownership, financial risk, decision-making, and day-to-day operations are entirely different. Disqualifying a new small business owner based on a predecessor ’s existence sets a concerning precedent and runs counter to the intent of a program designed to encourage reinvestment, improvement, and long-term sustainability. Second, CrossFit North Star is more than a fitness facility—we are a community. Within our walls, meaningful relationships are built every day. Our members support one another through personal challenges, celebrate milestones together, and consistently show up for each other and for this city. That sense of belonging and mutual support is intentional and central to how we operate. It is not interchangeable with what existed before, nor is it something that can be reduced to a business category. This sense of community was reflected at our Grand Reopening, which was attended by Mayor Lindstrom, Councilmember Clark, members of the Mounds View Police Department, and the SBM Fire Department. Their presence meant a great deal to us and reinforced what we believe to be a shared goal: building a healthier, more connected Mounds View. I was also encouraged by the Mayor ’s openness about personal fitness goals, which underscored how closely our mission aligns with the broader health and wellness priorities of the city. Third, our impact extends well beyond our four walls. In the almost two years that I have owned CrossFit North Star, we have donated over 10,000 pounds of food and monetary contributions to the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, donated over $2,000 to Every Meal, and supported numerous community-driven initiatives, including the Fitness Court located near City Hall. These efforts are not marketing tactics—they are a reflection of our values and our belief that being a small business in Mounds View comes with a responsibility to give back. We are not “just a gym.” We are an invested and engaged partner in this community. I would also like to speak candidly about the broader context. There is frequent and vocal support—locally and nationally—for prioritizing small businesses over large corporations. Yet small businesses cannot thrive on sentiment alone. We rely on tangible support, equitable access to programs, and consistent application of policies. As new large developments and corporate entities move into the area, small business owners naturally question how long we can continue to compete, survive, and stay open. When a small business closes its doors, it is not simply a vacant space—it represents the loss of a livelihood, a dream, and a piece of the community fabric. I would also ask: how many small businesses are currently utilizing this forgivable loan program? How many have accessed it in recent years? When I applied last year, I found information about the program difficult to locate and navigate, despite actively searching for opportunities to reinvest in my space and improve our presence within the city. If participation has been limited, I would encourage the Council to consider whether exclusion—particularly of new owners—is aligned with the program’s original intent. I am proud to operate CrossFit North Star in Mounds View. I am proud to employ local coaches, serve local residents, and reinvest in our space and our city. I am simply asking for fair consideration as a new small business owner who is committed to continued improvement and long-term presence in this community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your consideration. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this further or provide any additional information that may be helpful. Respectfully, Dana Chicoine Owner, CrossFit North Star Mounds View, MN Hari Hara Kumar 2643 Valley View Lane New Brighton, MN 55112 January 26th, 2026 City of Mounds View Attn: Grants & Community Development 2401 Mounds View Blvd Mounds View, MN 55112 Dear Members of the Grant Review Committee, I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for the funding grant application submitted by CrossFit North Star; a valued community organization located in Mounds View. As a patron of their programs, I have personally witnessed, and benefitted from the positive impact this gym has on the health, wellness, and community engagement of our city’s residents . CrossFit North Star is more than just a fitness facility — it is a community hub that strengthens both bodies and relationships. By offering structured, coach-led classes, personalized coaching, and a welcoming environment for people of all fitness levels, they help residents pursue healthier lifestyles with accountability, encouragement, and support. Their emphasis on inclusive training and community makes this gym a place where individuals not only improve their fitness, but also build meaningful connections and support one another’s goals. Importantly, CrossFit North Star consistently demonstrates service beyond its core fitness mission. The owner, Dana Chicoine, the coaches, and members regularly support local causes - including donations of money, and food that benefit area food shelves and charitable drives. While many may focus on physical fitness, CrossFit North Star’s culture of giving ensures that community needs beyond wellness are also addressed - especially during food drives and charity fundraisers that help equip local food shelves serving those experiencing food insecurity. (The Ralph Reeder Food Shelf and other area pantry partners are examples of organizations active in our community that benefit from such support.) Their contribution to community events - including partnering with local organizations for wellness activities and supporting the city ’s outdoor gym exemplifies how this gym gives back in meaningful ways and fosters civic pride. From personal experience and community observation, I can say with confidence that CrossFit North Star enriches Mounds View beyond physical health. They are an organization that invests in people - their fitness, their wellbeing, and their life outcomes. A funding grant from the City of Mounds View would allow them to expand these positive contributions even further - supporting more residents, hosting greater outreach, and enhancing the social fabric of our community. Thank you for your consideration of this letter in support of CrossFit North Star’s grant application. I firmly believe that city support for this organization will return valuable benefits to Mounds View in the form of greater community health, stronger social ties, and continued charitable engagement. Sincerely, Hari Hara Kumar To: Mounds View City Council From: Dan Stowe Subject: Appeal for Reconsideration: Small Business Loan Application — CrossFit North Star Dear Council Members, I am writing to formally request a reconsideration of the small business loan application regarding CrossFit North Star. While I understand the Council faces the difficult task of balancing a limited budget with numerous worthy applicants, I believe there are critical community impacts & economic factors that warrant a second look at this specific application. CrossFit North Star is more than just a gym. It is a vital health and wellness hub for Mounds View residents. Reconsidering this loan is an investment in: Public Health: By providing accessible, high -quality fitness coaching, the gym directly combats sedentary lifestyle diseases, reducing the long-term healthcare burden on our local community. Economic Retention: Unlike large national franchises, CrossFit North Star is locally owned. The revenue generated stays within Mounds View, supporting other local vendors and keeping our tax base strong. CrossFit North Star is also a steward of charitable giving, having raised nearly $2,000 and donated over 1,000 lbs of food for the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf alone. Community Cohesion. The gym serves as a "third place" —a social anchor where residents from diverse backgrounds build relationships, fostering the kind of tight -knit community spirit Mounds View prides itself on. I'm currently a member at CrossFit North Star and can attest to the invaluable positive social atmosphere Dana and the coaches provide to our community. Finding positive, healthy & genuine social interactions nowadays are fewer and far between, but I can say with all certainty, CrossFit North Star has them in abundance. Thankyou for your dedication to Mounds View and for your time in reviewing this appeal. Investing in the future of CrossFit North Star by providing the necessary funding to improve a woman -owned local business further guarantees it will continue to be a thriving business for all, both for the members and the community of Mounds View. Sincerely, Dan Stowe y a F r �- dans1984C@gmail.com 5302 St. Stephen St.; Mounds View, MN 55112 To Whom is May Concern Hello My name is Mahmoud, and I am writing to you on behalf of CrossFit North Star in Mounds View. I have been a member there for three years, and recently, our wonderful owner, Dana, informed us that the city will not be awarding their regular funding toward the gym. As a member of CrossFit, I urge you to reconsider your decision, and I hope I can share with you just a glimpse of how necessary this gym is to our community. I come from a cultural background with little to no emphasis on staying fit and engaging in physical exercise. I always knew that working out was necessary to maintain my physical and mental health, but like so many others, committing to a gym took a lot of effort. In my several years here in America, I’ve started and canceled many gym memberships. I’m proud to say that my membership with CrossFit North Star is my longest serving membership, and there is a good reason why that is. Dana has created an incredibly welcoming space for her members. I am naturally a shy person, and if you knew me, you would expect that I prefer to work out in a gym alone, where no one knows me or recognizes me. I thought I could pull that off at CrossFit, but the opposite happened. Not only was I welcomed with warmth and support, but Dana, her staff, and my fellow members check in on me when they notice I’m missing. We push each other, enjoy working out together, and have fun with the competitive nature of crossfit workouts. It’s been such a nice experience that whenever I think about cutting back on my monthly spending, my wife agrees to cut back on anything except the gym. CrossFit has helped my mental and physical health tremendously, and I always feel better and more energized after a challenging work out. Beyond that, Dana goes above and beyond in making sure we feel safe, engaged, and part of the larger community. She’s always look for creative ways to share CrossFit with others, to participate in community events, and get people moving. It’s been a pleasure to witness the dedication and care she puts into managing her gym and making it truly one of a kind. Sometimes I wish more people in our families, in our communities, get to experience the beauty of a small gym like we have at CrossFit North star. I believe it’s something that many people are missing in their lives. I hope that the Mounds View City Council can reconsider their decision and know that its funding is being put to meaningful and impactful use by Dana and her team. Thank you for your time and consideration Mahmoud Maragha January 21, 2026 Mounds View City Council, I am writing to you today as a long-time resident of Mounds View (owning a house off Clearview Ave since 2008) and member of CrossFit North Star. CrossFit North Star is a great community and supports the needs of Mounds View. I was a member of Anytime Fitness that used to be in Mounds View and never felt the support and encouragement that I have received in my time at North Star. We support all diverse types of members from ages, genders, abilities, etc. Everyone has a home at CrossFit North Star. We cheer on all members and support each other daily. My own children have participated and now train at CrossFit North Star. In addition to being a great community for our members, our owner Dana, has searched for ways to give back and support the community outside of our doors. We have done a food drive to support Ralph Reeder Food Shelf for the last few years, exceeding our goals each year. We have run special workouts and a donation collection drive in support of mental health in memory of one of our coaches who lost family with these issues. We compete internally against each other in small competitions with the winning team picking a charity of their choice with donate to with the prize money. What I am trying to stress to you is the importance and value of CrossFit North Star. This is not a big box business like Planet Fitness where you are just a number and have no real connection to the local community. CrossFit North Star leads by example and wants to be part of something larger than just our gym community. As a Mounds View resident, we need more small businesses that want to support our city. Sincerely, Jenny Burns 2649 Clearview Ave '` TI �w.` ,�, tom°` . �''„�r"ea"`.,..."". `",^" , AW low >�opt • • � �--- �. - -e Y �r i +1 �a ,v b _ ti � The Mounds View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community Item No: 2, 3,4 Meeting Date: February 2, 2026 Type of Business: Workshop City Administrator Review: _____ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator Item Title/Subject: Workshop Items Introduction: Items 2, 3 and 4 on the agenda are all draft ordinances specific to issues one or more of you have asked to be discussed when time permits. Time now permits! 1. Agenda Item 2 – A draft ordinance allowing residents with physical handicaps to drive on residential streets with golf carts. 2. Agenda Item 3 (Att. 1/2) - A draft ordinance requiring registration of vacant buildings and giving the city regulatory abilities for vacant buildings. Also included is a sample vacant building registration form for the imposition of these provisions. 3. Agenda Item 4 - A draft ordinance creating a requirement that new construction multi- family residential developments must have 18% of their units be affordable. The ordinance also requires tenant notices and protection when a building with affordable housing units is sold. Discussion: Agenda Item 2 is in response to one or more residents that have handicapped members in the home who wish to increase their mobility via used of a motorized golf cart. Other cities have done this, and K & G has provided a draft ordinance that has been used by others. Agenda Item 3 above provides another tool for redevelopment/ending urban blight for properties that become vacant and then neglected. It gives council another tool to use in their redevelopment efforts. Agenda Item 4 above is a continuation of council discussion on housing affordability and would provide for options for council to consider. Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: A progressive city that is welcoming and desirable destination for all ages and cultures, who seek progress through partnership, and a place where residents can live, work and play safely and show pride in the community. Financial Impact: Varies Recommendation: Council Discretion. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ Nyle Zikmund City Administrator DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034876.v1-6/25/25 Item 02 ORDINANCE NO. XXX CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE, TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE, CHAPTER 72, CONCERNING OPERATION OF MOTORIZED GOLF CARTS THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title VII: Traffic Code, Chapter 72, of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding Sections 72.010- 72.022 as follows: OPERATION AND REGULATION OF MOTORIZED GOLF CARTS 72.010 OPERATION. Persons who are physically handicapped, as defined in M.S. § 169.345, subd. 2, as amended, are authorized to operate motorized golf carts on residential streets within the City, excluding prohibited areas as designated in section 72.016. 72.011 PERMIT REQUIRED. No person shall operate a motorized golf cart on a residential street without obtaining a permit provided herein. 72.012 APPLICATION. Every application for a permit shall be made on a form supplied by the city and shall contain the following information: (A) The name and address of the applicant. (B) The nature of the applicant's physical handicap. (C) The roadways, or portions thereof, on which the motorized golf cart will be operated. (D) The time of operation of the motorized golf cart. (E) Such other information as the city may require. Ordinance No. Page 2 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034876.v1-6/25/25 72.013 PERMIT FEE. The annual permit fee shall be as set forth in the city’s approved fee schedule. 72.014 TERM OF PERMIT. Permits shall be granted for a period of one year and may be renewed annually. 72.015 CONDITIONS OF PERMIT. No permit shall be granted unless the following conditions are met: (A) The applicant must demonstrate that they are a physically handicapped person as defined in M.N. § 169.345, subd. 2, as amended. (B) The applicant must submit a certificate signed by a physician that the applicant is physically able to safely operate a motorized golf cart on the residential roadways, and a certificate from a driving instructor stating that the person has the skills and training necessary to operate the motorized golf cart safely. (C) The applicant must provide evidence of insurance for liability coverage in the amount of $50,000.00 because of bodily injury to one person in any one accident, and $100,000.00 because of injury to two or more persons in any one accident, and $25,000.00 because of injury or destruction of property to others in any one accident. 72.016 PROHIBITED AREAS. Motorized golf carts may not be operated on walking paths in the city or within Silver View Park. 72.017 TIMES OF OPERATION. Motorized golf carts may only be operated on residential roadways from sunrise to sunset. Motorized golf carts shall not be operated in inclement weather or when visibility is impaired by weather, smoke, fog, or other similar conditions, or at any time when there is insufficient light to clearly see persons and vehicles on the roadway at a distance of 500 feet. 72.018 SLOW MOVING VEHICLE EMBLEM. Motorized golf carts shall display the slow-moving vehicle emblem provided for in M.S. § 169.522, as amended, when operated on residential roadways. 72.019 CROSSING INTERSECTING HIGHWAYS. Ordinance No. Page 3 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034876.v1-6/25/25 The operator of a motorized golf cart may cross any street or highway intersecting a residential roadway. 72.020 APPLICATION OF TRAFFIC LAWS. Every person operating a motorized golf cart under permit on residential roadways has all the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle under the provisions of Chapter 169 of the Minnesota Statutes, as amended, except when those provisions cannot reasonably be applied to motorized golf carts, and except as otherwise specifically provided in M.S. § 169.045, subd. 7, as amended. 72.021 SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF PERMITS. The city council may suspend or revoke a permit granted hereunder upon a finding that the holder thereof has violated any of the provisions of this Section or Chapter 169 of Minnesota Statutes, as amended, or if there is evidence that the permittee cannot safely operate the motorized golf cart on residential roadways. 72.022. PENALTY. Any person violating any of the provisions of this Subsection shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor. SECTION 2. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, City staff shall have the following summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance: On XX, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. XX by amending the Mounds View City Code, Title VII: Traffic Code, Chapter 72, by adding Sections 72.010- 72.022 concerning operation of motorized golf carts by individuals with physical handicaps. A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular business hours at Mounds View City Hall and is available on line at the City’s web site located at www.moundsviewmn.org. SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and after its passage and publication, in accordance with Section 3.09 of the City Charter. Introduction and First Reading by the Mounds View City Council on XXXXX. Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on XXXXX. Publication Date: XXXXXX. Ordinance No. Page 4 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034876.v1-6/25/25 Zach Lindstrom, Mayor Attest: ______________________________ Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator (SEAL) THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034615.v1-6/25/25 Item 03, Attachment 1 ORDINANCE NO. XXX CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE, TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 91, CONCERNING VACANT BUILDINGS THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title IX: General Regulations, Chapter 91, Sections 91.001 the Mounds View Municipal Code by incorporating the following text in alphabetical order into the existing definitions in the section: COMPLIANCE OFFICIAL. The City Administrator or their designee. BUILDING. A building or structure designed for business use or human use or occupancy. DWELLING. The building or part of a building used by an individual as a place of residence on either a full-time or a part-time basis. A dwelling may be a part of a multi- dwelling or multi-purpose building, or a manufactured home as defined in this code or State Statutes. OWNER. Those shown to be the owner or owners on the records on any documents held by Ramsey County, those identified as the owner or owners on a vacant building registration form, a holder of an unrecorded contract for deed, a mortgagee or vendee in possession, a mortgagor or vendor in possession, an assignee of rents, a receiver, an executor, a trustee, a lessee, other person, firm, or corporation in control of the freehold of the premises or lesser estate therein. An owner also means any person, partnership, association, corporation, or fiduciary having a legal or equitable title or any interest in the property or building. This includes any partner, officer, or Director of any partnership, corporation, association, or other legally-constituted business entity. All owners shall have joint and several obligations for compliance with the provisions of this subsection. RESPONSIBLE PARTY. An owner, occupant, entity or person acting as an agent for the owner who has direct or indirect control or authority over the building or real property upon which the building is located. Any party having a legal or equitable interest in the property. Responsible party may include, but is not limited to, a realtor, service provider, mortgagor, leasing agent, management company or similar person or entity. Ordinance No. Page 2 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034615.v1-6/25/25 VACANT BUILDING. A building or structure in which no person or persons actually and currently conducts a lawful business or lawfully resides or lives in any part of the building on a permanent, non-transient basis in accordance with City code; or, is occupied by unauthorized persons for any amount of time. PREMISES. Any real property and any appurtenant building or structure. SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby includes Title IX: General Regulations, Chapter 91, Sections 91.030 to 91.046 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the following text: REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF VACANT BUILDINGS 91.030 POLICY. The purpose of this section is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by establishing a program for the identification and regulation of vacant buildings within the city. This section further provides for the administration, enforcement, and penalties associated with the same. 91.031 FINDINGS. (A) Vacant buildings have become a major cause of and source of blight in residential and non-residential neighborhoods, especially when the owner or responsible party of the building fails to actively maintain and manage the building to ensure they do not become a liability to neighborhoods and the community. (B) Vacant buildings may attract trespassers and criminal behavior. Neglect of vacant buildings, as well as unauthorized use of vacant buildings, creates a risk of fire, explosion, or flooding for the vacant building and adjacent properties. (C) Vacant properties are often used as dumping grounds for junk and debris, are often overgrown with weeds and grass, and often become a harborage for rodents or other pests. (D) Vacant buildings that are boarded up to prevent unauthorized entry and other long- term vacancies discourage economic development and delay appreciation of property values. (E) There is a substantial cost to the city for monitoring vacant buildings regardless of whether those buildings are boarded or not. This cost should not be borne by the general taxpayers of the community, but rather these costs should be borne by those responsible for the vacancy. It is the responsibility of the property owner to prevent property from becoming a burden to the neighborhood and community and a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare. Ordinance No. Page 3 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034615.v1-6/25/25 91.032 ADOPTION OF STATE LAW M.S. § 463.251, in its entirety, and any future amendments to said statute are adopted by reference. 91.033 VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION. (A) Application. The owner or responsible party must register a vacant building with the city no later than 90 days after the building becomes vacant. The registration must be submitted on a form provided by the city and shall include the following information supplied by the owner: (1) The name, address, telephone number, and email address, if applicable, of each owner or the owner's representative; (2) The names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses, if applicable, of all known lien holders and all other parties with any legal interest in the building; (3) The name, address, telephone number, and email address of a local agent, maintenance company, or person responsible for managing or maintaining the property; (4) The legal description, tax parcel identification number, and street address of the premises on which the building is situated; (5) A description of the premises, including the address of the property; (6) The date the building became vacant, the period of time the building is expected to remain vacant, and a property plan and timetable for returning the building to appropriate occupancy or use and for correcting code violations and nuisances, or for demolition of the building; (7) The status of water, sewer, natural gas and electric utilities. (B) Change of information. The owner must notify the compliance official of any changes in information supplied as part of the vacant building registration within 15 days of any change. (C) Failure to comply. If the property is abandoned or the owner or responsible party fails to complete the registration process, the property will be administratively registered as a vacant property. 91.034 PROPERTY PLAN. The property plan identified in subdivision 91.033, section (A)(6) must meet the following requirements: Ordinance No. Page 4 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034615.v1-6/25/25 (A) The plan must comply with all applicable regulations and meet the approval of the compliance official. It must contain a timetable regarding use or demolition of the property. The plan must be submitted with the Vacant Building Application. (B) The plan must identify the means and timetable for addressing all maintenance and nuisance-related items identified in the application. Any repairs, improvements, or alterations to the property must comply with the applicable building codes and city regulations. (C) If the property plan or timetable for the vacant building is revised in any way, the revisions must meet the approval of the compliance official. 91.035 NON-COMPLIANCE AND NOTIFICATION. If the owner does not comply with the property plan or maintain or correct nuisance items, the city may commence abatement and recover its costs for correction of those items in accordance with city code and State Statutes. In the case of an absent owner and ongoing nuisance items, the city need not provide notice of each abatement act to the owner. A single notice by the city to the owner that it intends to provide ongoing abatement until the owner corrects the items will be sufficient notice. 91.036 DEMOLITION REQUIRED. If a building has remained vacant for a period of 365 consecutive days, and the compliance official has not approved an alternative schedule in the property plan, the owner may be required to demolish the building in accordance with city code and State Statutes 463.15-463.26. 91.037 SNOW-BIRD EXEMPTION. Those persons who leave their residential buildings on a temporary basis for vacation purposes or to reside elsewhere during the winter season in excess of 90 sequential calendar days, and have the intent to return within 180 days, are exempt from the registration requirement. Exemption as a "snowbird" will be granted with proper verification and a local agent contact or a no fee vacant building registration form with applicable contact information provided to the city. 91.038 FEES. (A) The owner must pay an annual registration fee. The registration fee will be in an amount adopted by resolution by the City Council. The amount of the registration fee shall be reasonably related to the administrative costs for registering and processing the registration form and for the costs of the city in monitoring the vacant building site. The fee must be paid in full prior to the issuance of any building permits or licenses, with the exception of a demolition permit. Ordinance No. Page 5 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034615.v1-6/25/25 (B) If the registration fee is not fully paid within 60 days following the annual registration due date, or within 60 days after any appeal becomes final, the City Council may certify the unpaid cost against the property in accordance with the process set forth in this code. 91.039 ISSUANCE OF PERMIT. Upon completion of the registration process and payment of the fee, the city will issue a Vacant Building Permit to the owner. The owner must securely post the permit on the vacant building on a side or rear entrance door that is not generally visible from the public street. If no side or rear entrance door is available, the permit must be securely posted on another available entrance door on that vacant building. 91.040 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP. New owners must register or re-register a vacant building within 15 days of any transfer of an ownership interest in a vacant building. The new owners must comply with the approved property plan and timetable submitted by the previous owner. Any proposed changes in the property plan must be submitted and approved by the compliance official. 91.041 INSPECTIONS. The compliance official may inspect any vacant building in the city for the purpose of enforcing and assuring compliance with this chapter and other applicable regulations. Upon the request of the compliance official, an owner or responsible party must provide access to all interior portions of the building and the exterior of the property in order to complete an inspection. If the owner or responsible party is not available to provide access to the interior of the building, the city may use any legal means to gain entrance to the building for inspection purposes. Prior to any re-occupancy, a vacant building must be inspected by the city and found to be in compliance with the city code and all other applicable regulations. All application and re-inspection fees must also be paid prior to any re-occupancy of the building. All such fees are set by Resolution of the City Council. 91.042 MAINTENANCE OF VACANT BUILDINGS. The owner must comply with and address the following items in the property plan: (A) Appearance. All vacant buildings must be so maintained and kept that they appear to be occupied. (B) Securing. All vacant buildings must be secured from outside entry by unauthorized persons or pests. Security must be by the normal building amenities such as windows and doors having adequate strength to resist intrusion. All doors and windows must remain locked. There shall be at least one (1) operable door into Ordinance No. Page 6 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034615.v1-6/25/25 every building and into each housing unit. Exterior walls and roofs must remain intact without holes. Vacant buildings shall be boarded when the building can no longer be secured against intrusion by the closing and locking of doors and windows in accordance with this chapter. (1) Architectural structural panels may be used to secure windows, doors and other openings provided they are cut to fit the opening and match the characteristics of the building. Architectural panels may be of exterior grade-finished plywood or Medium Density Overlaid plywood (MDO) that is painted to match the building exterior or covered with a reflective material such as plexi-glass to simulate windows. (2) Untreated plywood or similar structural panels or temporary construction fencing may be used to secure windows, doors and other openings for a maximum period of 14 days. (3) With prior approval of the compliance official, artistic options may be utilized to secure a vacant building. (4) The compliance official may take steps to immediately secure a vacant building at his or her discretion in emergency circumstances. (C) Fire safety. Owners of vacant buildings must comply with the Minnesota State Fire Code. (D) Plumbing, electrical, lighting, and heating. Owners of vacant buildings must comply with applicable city and state code provisions for the maintenance, repair, or removal of plumbing, electrical, lighting, and heating facilities or equipment. (E) Termination of utilities. The compliance official may require that water, sewer, electricity, or gas service to the vacant building be terminated or disconnected. Prior to the termination of any utility service, written notice must be given to the owner if possible, or posted directly at the property, unless an imminent hazard exists because of the utility. No utility may be restored until consent is given by the compliance official. Utilities may be discontinued at the request of the owner or responsible party as part of the approved vacant building property plan. The compliance official may authorize immediate termination of utilities at his or her discretion in emergency circumstances. (F) Exterior maintenance. The owner must comply with all applicable property maintenance regulations and city codes including, but not limited to, the following: (1) The owner must eliminate any activity on the property that constitutes a public nuisance as defined by city code. (2) Any weeds or grass must be no greater than eight (8) inches in height. (3) Exterior structure maintenance. The owner must maintain the vacant building in compliance with city code and building codes as determined to be necessary by the code official. Ordinance No. Page 7 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034615.v1-6/25/25 (4) The owner must remove abandoned and junk vehicles from the property. The city may impound such vehicles consistent with the requirements of the city code. (5) The storage and disposal of refuse must comply with the requirements of the city code. (6) The owner must ensure that all animals are removed from the property and handled in a humane manner. (7) The owner must remove diseased, dead or hazardous trees or branches from the property in accordance with the city code. (8) The owner must remove all graffiti from the property. (9) Swimming pools must be maintained, drained, emptied, and/or secured in accordance with city code. (10) The owner of any vacant building, or vacant portion thereof, must remove all garbage, refuse, rubbish, swill, filth, or other materials from the vacant building and the property upon which the building is located. (G) Police and fire alarm systems. The owner must properly maintain all alarm systems in any vacant building or portion thereof in operating condition or discontinue their service unless such service is required by code. (H) Loitering and/or criminal activities. Loitering or engaging in criminal activities is not allowed in the vacant building or on the real property upon which the vacant building is located. The owner or responsible party must not allow these activities and take immediate actions to eliminate these conditions once notified by the city. (I) Emergency abatement. The compliance official may authorize immediate abatement of any public nuisance or maintenance item if, in the discretion of the compliance official, emergency circumstances exist that present an imminent threat to the public health and safety. (J) Other codes. A plan for compliance with all applicable provisions of city code and other applicable regulations. 91.043 NO OCCUPANCY OR TRESPASS. No person may trespass, occupy or reside in, on a temporary or permanent basis, any vacant building without the owner's consent. 91.044 VANDALISM OR REMOVAL OF ITEMS PROHIBITED. No person may vandalize or remove items from a vacant building or the property upon which it is located, including, but not limited to, appliances, fixtures, electrical wiring, copper, or other similar items without the owner's consent. 91.045 APPEAL. Ordinance No. Page 8 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034615.v1-6/25/25 Any person or responsible party aggrieved by a decision under sections of this chapter may appeal to the City Council. The appeal must be in writing, must specify the grounds for the appeal, and must be submitted to the compliance official within ten (10) business days of the decision that is basis of the appeal. 91.046 PENALTIES. Any person or responsible party who violates any provision of this subsection is subject to a misdemeanor penalty and any administrative fees as provided under city code and this subsection. Imposition of such penalties, however, is not deemed to impair other remedies or civil penalties available to the city under this code or state law. SECTION 3. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, City staff shall have the following summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance: On XXX, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. XXX by amending the Mounds View City Code, Title IX: General Regulations, Chapter 91, Section 91.001 concerning nuisance definitions and adding sections 91.030 to 91.046 concerning regulation of vacant and abandoned buildings. A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular business hours at Mounds View City Hall and is available on line at the City’s web site located at www.moundsviewmn.org. SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and after its passage and publication, in accordance with Section 3.09 of the City Charter. Introduction and First Reading by the Mounds View City Council on XXXXX. Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on XXXXX. Publication Date: XXXXXX. Zach Lindstrom, Mayor Attest: ______________________________ Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator (SEAL) INSERT CITY LETTERHEAD HERE DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1030781.v1-5/30/25 Property Address: Date of Application: Tax Parcel ID Number: Vacancy Date: Application is: New Renewal Change in Owner Snowbird Other Applicant is: Owner Mortgage Co. Realtor Management Co. Other Property Type: Single Family Multi-family Commercial Other: Owner Information: Name(s): Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: Lien Holders or others with Legal Interest: Name(s): Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: Local Agent or Management Company: Name(s): Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: Building Security Status of Utilities Security system present: If yes, provide contact information:  Yes  No Water  On  Off Water Shut Off Requested: Call 763-717-4014  Yes  No Bldg. equipped with fire sprinklers:  Yes  No Water Meter Removed  Yes  No Natural Gas  On  Off Status of Property (circle all that apply) For Sale Listing Date: Point of Sale Permit: Yes No Renovation Start Date: City Permits: Yes No For Rent Start Date: Rental License: Yes No Demolition Demo Date: Demo Permit Yes No VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION FEE Single Family Home/Duplex Other Property Type • Vacant Building per year $250.00 Less than 20,000 square feet in building AND less than 1 acre of lot size: • Vacant less than 1 year $500 • Vacant 1+ years $1000 More than 20,000 square feet in building size OR more than 1 acre of lot size: • Vacant less than 1 year $1,250 • Vacant 1+ years $2,500 Vacant Property Registration Fee Total : $ (continue to page 2) Purpose: The vacant building ordinance was enacted to protect neighborhoods from health and safety hazards and from blight through lack of adequate maintenance and security of vacant buildings. Item 03, Attachment 2 City of Mounds View Vacant Building Registration Application DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1030781.v1-5/30/25 Acknowledgement of Responsibility: It is the responsibility of the owner(s) and/or person acting as an agent for the owner to ensure the information provided is complete and accurate. Owner(s) must comply with city codes and the approved property plan. Failure to comply is a misdemeanor. Unpaid vacant building registration fees may be certified against the property. The vacant building registration process must be completed annually. You will be notified by the City in writing prior to the renewal due date. Vacant building permits will be mailed out to an owner or agent after a property inspection is completed. Please contact the City of Mounds View regarding any change in property status within fifteen (15) days of change. If the owner fails to abate a nuisance under City Code, section 91.042 (F), related to lawn maintenance on the vacant property, after receiving notice from the City to do so, owner consents to allow the City to enter onto the property and abate the nuisance. Costs associated with such nuisance abatement may be certified against the property. For more information on the vacant building ordinance and requirements, please review Sections 91.030-91.046 of the City Code. Applicant Name (Please Print): ___________________________ Applicant Signature:_____________________________________ Date:____________________ Registration Fee, Signed and Completed Application and Property Plan Must be Submitted in Person or Mailed to: City of Mounds View, 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112 Missing or incomplete applications will be returned and considered unregistered. For questions regarding the Vacant Registration Application, please contact XX City Use Only Vacant Building Application Approved Yes No By: Property Plan Approved Yes No By: Vacant Building Application Certificate Issued on: By: Staff Notes: DATA PRACTICES INFORMATION: This information is classified as private or nonpublic data: any data that could be used to identify the location or security status of a registered vacant building is considered to be “security data” under Minnesota Statutes section 13.37. You are required by ordinance to provide this information. The information is used for purposes of ordinance enforcement. If you refuse to provide the information, the City will administratively register the property. The classified information is made available only to the owner, registered agent or other person responsible for the maintenance of the property, and to City staff persons involved in ordinance enforcement. The data may become public if enforcement actions are taken under the ordinance, such as nuisance abatement or criminal citation. DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1030781.v1-5/30/25 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW VACANT BUILDING PROPERTY PLAN Address of Vacant Building: Please complete and submit along with the vacant property application and required fee to: City of Mounds View 2401 Mounds View Boulevard Mounds View, MN 55112 Security of building: Is access to the vacant building (doors, windows, etc.) secured including the garage? Status of Water: Was City of Mounds View Public Works Department contacted to request the water be shut off? Identify known code violations on the property (long grass, garbage/debris, inoperable vehicles, newspapers/flyers, etc.): Identify the means in which current or future code violations will be corrected: Identify the frequency in which the vacant property will be inspected and maintained: Other pertinent information: DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1030781.v1-5/30/25 CONSENT TO MAINTAIN PROPERTY AND ABATE NUISANCE The owner of any property that is registered as vacant (the “Vacant Property”) with the City of Mounds View (the “City”) is responsible for ensuring that no situation which constitutes a nuisance under City Code is present on the Vacant Property. The owner has developed a property maintenance plan, which includes the frequency of when the Vacant Property will be maintained. If a situation constituting a public nuisance under the City Code is present on the Vacant Property and is not abated by the owner after the deadline provided in the City’s notice to abate such a nuisance, the City may abate such a nuisance and any expense will be the responsibility of the owner. Costs to abate any nuisance on the Vacant Property will be assessed to the property as provided in City Code. Owner hereby consents to allow the City to enter onto the Vacant Property and abate any nuisance after following the procedures in City Code. Owner acknowledges that any costs associated with any such abatement may be assessed against the property and will become payable with property taxes. Item 04 ORDINANCE NO. XXX CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE, TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 119, CONCERNING RENTAL DWELLING REGULATIONS THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title XI: Business Regulations, Chapter 119, section 119.002 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by incorporating the following text in alphabetical order into the existing definitions of this section: AFFORDABLE HOUSING BUILDING means a multifamily rental housing building having three or more housing units, where at least 18 percent of the units rent for an amount that is affordable to households at or below 60 percent of area median income, as median income was most recently determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota- Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area, as adjusted for household size and number of bedrooms. AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT means a rental unit in an affordable housing building that rents for an amount that is affordable to households at or below 60 percent of area median income, as median income was most recently determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Minneapolis-St. Paul- Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area, as adjusted for household size and number of bedrooms. CAUSE means the tenant or a member of the tenant's household materially violated a term of the lease or violated a provision of the crime-free, drug-free, or disorderly use lease requirements of this chapter. TENANT PROTECTION PERIOD means the period that commences on the date when a real estate closing transfers ownership of an affordable housing building and runs through the end of the three calendar months following the month in which written notice of the transfer is sent to each affordable housing unit tenant pursuant to this article. Ordinance No. Page 2 2 SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title XI, Chapter 119 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the following section 119.008 as follows: 119.008 AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS For newly constructed, converted, or infill multi-family, co-living or townhome residential developments with 20 or more newly created dwelling or co-living units, at least 8% of the newly created units must be affordable to households at or below 60% of AMI. SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title XI: Business Regulations, Chapter 119 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the following section 119.030- 119.034 as follows: SALE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING BUILDING 119.030 PURPOSE The purpose of this article is to provide housing stability, protection and notification to tenants in rental housing during an ownership transition. This article requires notice to tenants and to the city whenever title to property containing three or more rental housing units is conveyed or otherwise transferred. Under this article, the owner would be required to pay resident relocation benefits if they take certain actions during the three-month tenant notification period and the resident needs to move as a result of that action. 119.031 NOTICE. (A) Notice to tenants. Whenever title to property containing a housing building is conveyed or otherwise transferred, the new owner must, within 30 days after the real estate closing, deliver written notice to each housing unit tenant of the housing building that the property is under new ownership. The notice must include, at a minimum, the following information: (1) The name, mailing address, and telephone number of the new owner. (2) The following statement: "Mounds View City Code Title XI, Chapter 119 provides for a three-month tenant notification period for housing unit tenants. Under the ordinance, a housing unit tenant may be entitled to relocation assistance from the new owner if, during the three-month tenant notification period, the new owner: i) Terminates or does not renew the tenant's rental agreement without cause; ii) Raises the rent and the tenant terminates their rental agreement due to the rent increase; Ordinance No. Page 3 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034815.v1-6/25/25 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034815.v1-6/25/25 iii) Requires existing tenants to be rescreened or comply with new screening criteria and the owner or tenant terminates the tenant's lease; or iv) Imposes a material change in the terms of the lease and the owner or tenant terminates or does not renew the tenant's lease." (3) Whether there will be any rent increase within the three-month tenant notification period and, if so, the amount of the rent increase and the date the rent increase will take effect. (4) Whether the new owner will require existing housing unit tenants to be rescreened or comply with new screening criteria during the three-month tenant notification period and, if so, a copy of the applicable screening criteria. (5) Whether the new owner will, without the tenant's consent, impose a material change in the terms of the lease during the three-month tenant notification period, and, if so, the language of the material change and explanation of its effect. (6) Whether the new owner will terminate or not renew rental agreements without cause during the three-month tenant notification period, and, if so, notice to the affected housing unit tenants whose rental agreements will terminate and the date the rental agreements will terminate. (7) Whether the new owner intends to increase rent, require existing tenants to be rescreened to determine compliance with existing or modified residency screening criteria, terminate or not renew housing unit rental agreements, or impose a material change in the terms of the lease without cause within 30 days immediately following the tenant notification period. (8) The date that the tenant notification period will expire. (B) Notice to the city. The new owner must deliver a copy of the notice required by this article to XXX at the same time that the notice is delivered to tenants. (C) Required tenant notification period. The new owner of a housing building must not terminate or not renew a tenant's rental agreement without cause, raise rent, rescreen existing tenants, or impose a material change to the terms of the lease during the tenant notification period without providing the notices required by this article. 119.032 RELOCATION ASSISTANCE (A) When required. A new owner of a housing building must pay relocation assistance to housing unit tenants if, during the three-month tenant notification period, the new owner: (1) Terminates or does not renew the tenant's rental agreement without cause; (2) Raises the rent and the tenant terminates their rental agreement due to the rental increase: Ordinance No. Page 4 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034815.v1-6/25/25 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034815.v1-6/25/25 (3) Requires existing tenants to be rescreened or comply with new screening criteria and the owner or tenant terminates the tenant's lease; or (4) Imposes a material change in the terms of the lease and the owner or tenant terminates or does not renew the tenant's lease. (B) Amount. Relocation assistance is an amount equal to three months of the current monthly lease rent. (C) When paid. The new owner shall, when required, pay relocation assistance to the tenant of a housing unit within 30 days after receiving tenant's written notice of termination of the lease or within 30 days after the owner notifies the tenant that the lease will be terminated or not renewed. 119.033 TENANT COMPLAINTS A tenant of a housing unit who believes the new owner has not provided the tenant the notifications required under this section may submit a notice of violation to the city. The purpose of the notice is to inform the city of an alleged violation of this article to assist the city in determining whether to impose an administrative penalty provided for in this article. The city is not required to take any particular action in response to a notice of violation and any enforcement action it does take shall be on behalf of the city, not the tenant. Filing a notice of violation does not prohibit the tenant from pursuing any remedy available to the tenant under the law. 110.034 PENALTIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS. (A) A violation of this article is an administrative offense that may be subject to an administrative citation and civil penalties. (B) The procedure for administrative citations for violation of this article shall be as provided in Title I, Chapter 10, Section 10.999. (C) The penalty for a violation of this ordinance shall be the sum of the applicable amount of relocation assistance plus $500. (D) A violation of this article shall constitute a separate offense for each dwelling unit affected. (E) Within 30 days after a person pays the penalty in subsection (C) of this section to the city, the city shall pay to the displaced tenant of the housing unit in which the violation occurred an amount equal to the relocation assistance amount specified in section 119.032. Ordinance No. Page 5 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034815.v1-6/25/25 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034815.v1-6/25/25 SECTION 2. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, City staff shall have the following summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance: On XXX, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. XX by amending the Mounds View City Code, Title XI: Business Regulations, Chapter 119, by amending the definitions in section 119.002, adding section 119.008 concerning affordable housing in new construction in the city, and adding sections 119.030- 119.034 concerning obligations to tenants upon sale of a property. A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular business hours at Mounds View City Hall and is available on line at the City’s web site located at www.moundsviewmn.org. SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and after its passage and publication, in accordance with Section 3.09 of the City Charter. Introduction and First Reading by the Mounds View City Council on XXXXX. Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on XXXXX. Publication Date: XXXXXX. Zach Lindstrom, Mayor Attest: ______________________________ Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator (SEAL)