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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2025/05/05 (April 28 CC was Cancelled)APPROVED PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Special Meeting May 5, 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. Monday, May 5, 2025, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Clark. To Approve the Monday, May 5, 2025, agenda as presented. Ayes — 5 Nays — 0 Motion carried. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes: April 14, 2025. B. Just and Correct Claims. C. Resolution 10097, Authorizing a Recruitment Process for the Police Intern Position and Approve the Revised Job Description. D. Resolution 10096, Approving an Internet Service and Access Agreement with Independent School District No. 621. E. Accept Financial Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025. F. Resolution 10098 Approving the Hire of Bradley Holt to the Public Works Arborist/Parks Maintenance Position. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mayor Lindstrom welcomed Bradley Holt to the City of Mounds View. Ayes — 5 Nays 0 Motion carried. Mounds View Special City Council May 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 2 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Building Safety Month — Proclamation. Mayor Lindstrom read a proclamation in full for the record declaring May to be Building Safety Month in the City of Mounds View. 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, stated it has been brought to the Council's attention that buses and trucks were driving onto the sidewalk/curb at Ardan, 84th and 851h. He believed this was a concern and asked that the width of these roadways be addressed. Sharon Kirscher, 8406 Red Oak Drive, reported it was Public Employee Awareness week. She commented on how important the City's employees were to the community and she thanked them all for their efforts on behalf of the Mounds View residents. City Administrator Zikmund thanked Ms. Kirscher for working with residents in the community to have their racial covenants dispatched. Council Member Gunn reported it was also Mounds View School District Staff Appreciation week. Mr. Meyer stated he was working with the school district to construct and sell chicken coops. He explained he has sold two chicken coops to date. He encouraged residents pursuing chicken - keeping licenses to contact him for a chicken coop at a reasonable price. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. PUBLIC HEARING: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1041, Vacating a Highway Easement on the Property at 3033 Woodale Drive ROLL CALL VOTE. Phil Carlson, Stantec, requested the Council adopt an Ordinance that would vacate a highway easement for the property at 3033 Woodale Drive. Mayor Lindstrom opened the public hearing at 6:11 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Lindstrom closed the public hearing at 6:11 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Clark. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 1041, Vacating a Highway Easement on the Property at 3033 Woodale Drive and direct staff to publish an Ordinance summary. Mounds View Special City Council May 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 3 ROLL CALL: Clark/Gunn/Meehlhause/Smith/Lindstrom. Ayes — 5 Nays — 0 Motion carried. B. PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution 10092, Approving a Chicken -Keeping License for Julie Clark, 8005 Woodlawn Drive. Councilmember Clark recused herself from voting on this item. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council consider a chicken -keeping license for Julie Clark at 8005 Woodlawn Drive. He explained all necessary paperwork has been submitted to the City and the City had not received any comments from the neighbors. Mayor Lindstrom opened the public hearing at 6:13 p.m. Julie Clark, 8005 Woodlawn Drive, reported she would like to have up to 12 chickens. She explained she would be adopting chicks from the middle school after they hatch. She indicated she had spoken with Vince Meyer about a chicken coop. Hearing no further public input, Mayor Lindstrom closed the public hearing at 6:15 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10092, Approving a Chicken -Keeping License for Julie Clark, 8005 Woodlawn Drive. Ayes — 4 Nays — 0 Motion carried. C. PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution 10093, Approving a Chicken -Keeping License for Jeremy Maniak, 5085 Greenwood Drive. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council consider a chicken -keeping license for Jeremy Maniak at 5085 Greenwood Drive. He explained all necessary paperwork has been submitted to the City and noted the City received one comment from a neighbor that opposed the request and one neighbor sent an email of support. Mayor Lindstrom opened the public hearing at 6:16 p.m. Jeremy Maniak, 5085 Greenwood Drive, explained he was hoping to keep six chickens. He stated he understood one of his neighbors opposed the request. Mayor Lindstrom encouraged Mr. Maniak to speak with his neighbor. Hearing no further public input, Mayor Lindstrom closed the public hearing at 6:17 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Clark/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10093, Approving a Chicken -Keeping License for Jeremy Maniak, 5085 Greenwood Drive. Mounds View Special City Council May 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 4 Council Member Meehlhause reported Mr. Maniak was not the first resident to apply for a chicken - keeping license that had a neighbor who opposed. He wished Mr. Maniak all the best with his chickens. Ayes — 5 Nays 0 Motion carried. D. PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution 10094, Approving a Chicken -Keeping License for Ana Parra, 8478 Long Lake Road. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council consider a chicken -keeping license for Ana Parra at 8478 Long Lake Road. He explained all necessary paperwork has been submitted to the City and the City had not received any comments from the neighbors. Mayor Lindstrom opened the public hearing at 6:19 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Lindstrom closed the public hearing at 6:19 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Clark/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10094, Approving a Chicken -Keeping License for Ana Parra, 8478 Long Lake Road. Ayes — 5 Nays — 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 10077, Adoption of the 2025 Ramsey County All -Hazard Mitigation Plan. Police Chief Zender requested the Council adopt the 2025 Ramsey County All -Hazard Mitigation Plan. He reported he has been working closely with SBM Assistant Chief Matt Montain on this matter. He discussed how this plan has been put together by City staff and has been reviewed by Ramsey County, noting this was a federally required document that had to be reviewed and approved every five years. He stated this plan was a 209-page document. He commented further on the type of hazards that were covered within this plan and requested approval from the City Council. SBM Assistant Chief Matt Montain explained the plan addressed the mitigation of impacts to life, property, the economy and environmental hazards. He indicated the document was last updated in 2019. He commented on how resiliency was being built into the plan along with an increased effort on community outreach to ensure all demographics in the community were being reached. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Smith. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10077, Adoption of the 2025 Ramsey County All -Hazard Mitigation Plan. Ayes — 5 Nays — 0 Motion carried. F. Resolution 10099, National Fitness Court — Consideration to Purchase. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council consider the purchase Mounds View Special City Council May 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 5 of a fitness court with the National Fitness Campaign in coordination with Blue Cross/Blue Shield. He explained the City received $50,000 in grant dollars from Blue Cross/Blue Shield for the installation of a fitness court. He estimated the total cost for this project would be $230,000 with the addition of the installation of concrete which would be another $25,000 to $30,000. He reported a local artist was interested in painting the wall of the fitness court. He noted the Council approved the $75,000 grant at their April 14, 2025 City Council meeting and directed staff to bring this matter to the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission for further consideration. He discussed how Blue Cross/Blue Shield would assist with training City staff on fitness courses that could be taught on the fitness court. He commented further on the proposed fitness court and recommended approval of the project. Council Member Meehlhause asked what the Park Commission's recommendation was for this project. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated the Park Commission was guarded when it comes to this project. He indicated the group saw a benefit to the community, but was concerned about funding this project. He stated the Park Commission was interested in pursuing an all-inclusive playground as well, but this would come with a higher price tag. Council Member Gunn requested further information regarding the app that goes along with the fitness court and questioned where people would park to use this space. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported additional parking would be available at the Community Center and in the new lot that was being installed. He explained the free app would provide users with a QR code that would list different workouts from National Fitness. Council Member Smith inquired if there would be a cost for the fitness classes that would be provided by the City at the outdoor fitness court. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated this would be determined by the City Council, but anticipated a small fee should be charged to cover staff time. Council Member Clark stated she attended the recent Park Commission meeting and she understood most supported the project moving forward but there were concerns about the cost. In the end, the Park Commission recommended the project move forward with the understanding the City Council would determine how to fund the fitness court. Mayor Lindstrom questioned if these types of grants come around every year. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated he was on a phone call with National Fitness today and was told there was no guarantee this grant will come around again next year. City Administrator Zikmund explained the ask of the City Council was $180,000 and the remainder of the project costs would be covered by grant funding. He estimated an inclusive playground would cost the City $1 million. He stated the City Council had discussed pursuing a levy for parks. He reported staff believed the City had the money for the fitness court project. Council Member Smith asked if the City had funding set aside for an all-inclusive park. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported the City does not have a designated fund for this park. Mounds View Special City Council May 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 6 Council Member Clark discussed how the Park Commission saw the proposed fitness court as meeting a need in the community by offering fitness space and classes for adults. Mayor Lindstrom stated he would like to know what the overall picture looks like for potential projects for the remainder of the year before deciding on this matter. He asked if staff had a final number on the Tribute Park. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson commented he had numbers for the concrete work and noted he was working on the electrical numbers. City Administrator Zikmund explained if the Council wanted more time, the Council could table action on this item to the next meeting. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported National Fitness wanted an answer fairly soon because they would like to have this fitness court installed yet this year. Council Member Clark indicated she spoke with Public Works staff and understood the maintenance for the fitness court would be fairly low. She noted the space could be used year- round. City Administrator Zikmund reported Marshall or Luverne has a fitness court and indicated he could reach out to these communities to see how much use they were getting from the community. Mayor Lindstrom anticipated this fitness court would be a draw for Mounds View residents as well as residents from neighboring communities. He suggested fitness planning for the space be coordinated with Shoreview and New Brighton. He asked what staff s personal opinion was on the value add for this project. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated this was difficult to answer. He indicated he has never seen one of these fitness courts, but understood the residents in the community were looking for adult activities. Mayor Lindstrom stated he was having a hard time with this decision and indicated he did not want to leave $75,000 in grant funding on the table. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson understood this was true and noted the grant funding would assist the City with investing in the park system. Mayor Lindstrom explained it was well documented that America has an obesity problem and he understood adults needed physical activities to do. Council Member Clark reported she has visited an outdoor fitness court in Florida and noted this was a unique experience she looked forward when visiting her friends. Sharon Kirscher, 8406 Red Oak Drive, asked how the fundraising was going on the Tribute Park. It was her hope the Tribute Park would be paid for through fundraising and would not require City tax dollars. Council Member Gunn reported fundraising was ongoing for the Tribute Park. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported the City was awarded $50,000 through the Minnesota Heritage Foundation for the Tribute Park. Mounds View Special City Council May 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 7 City Administrator Zikmund indicated there was never a commitment to fundraise all of the funding for the Tribute Park. He explained the SBM Fire Department has raised $70,000 to date, plus the City recently received a grant for $50,000. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Clark. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10099, National Fitness Court Purchase. Council Member Meehlhause stated he understood the Park Commission recommended this item be brought forward in order for the City Council to make the final decision. He supported the Park Commission taking this action, but noted he had been conflicted on this project. He explained he was leaning towards a nay vote for several different reasons. He understood the Park Commission was conflicted on this project. In addition, he believed there were higher priorities within the Parks Master Plan. He stated he was also concerned about the investment that was required for the Tribute Park. For these reasons, he would not be supporting this project moving forward. Council Member Smith explained she agreed with everything Council Member Meehlhause just said. Ayes — 3 Nay — 2 (Meehlhause and Smith) Motion carried. 9. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Meehlhause stated two weeks ago Denny Erickson passed away. He sent his deepest sympathies to Denny's family. Council Member Meehlhause reported the Mounds View Lions garage sale would be held starting next Wednesday, May 14 at Hillview Park. Council Member Gunn explained the Mounds View Police Foundation held a bake sale at Abiding Savior during their Wednesday night dinner. Council Member Gunn stated she would not be able to attend the Planning Commission meeting this Wednesday, May 7. Council Member Clark thanked all of the volunteers who assisted in making the Festival in the Park Easter egg hunt a tremendous success. She estimated there were 20,000 Easter eggs and 2,000 people in attendance at this event. Council Member Clark stated she attended the Arbor Day tree planting at Silver View Park where two trees were planted. Council Member Clark encouraged the public to consider attending the free Rec on the Go park program this summer. Council Member Clark reported the next Mounds View Matters should be mailed out next week. Mounds View Special City Council May 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 8 Council Member Clark stated the community -wide garage sale would be held on June 5 through June 8. Council Member Smith commented on Friday, April 18 the Ramsey County Search and Rescue Water Patrol Team trained SWAT on water rescues. Council Member Smith explained two weeks ago she helped the Roseville Police Department on a drug take back event. She stated 211 pounds of medications were collected at this event. Council Member Smith reported the Ramsey County League of Local Government would be meeting next on Friday, May 9 where ending homelessness and housing would be discussed. Mayor Lindstrom stated he started a non-profit a year ago that he ended up turning over to another individual to navigate the clemency system. Mayor Lindstrom indicated he spoke at the Edina Rotary Club last week regarding his story. In addition, he had the opportunity to go to Stillwater and speak at one of the prison graduations. Mayor Lindstrom thanked the Festival in the Park Committee and all of the volunteers that made the egg hunt possible. Mayor Lindstrom wished all of the mothers in the community a Happy Mother's Day. Mayor Lindstrom reported he would be attending the Regional Council of Mayors and Nine Cities meetings on Monday, May 12. B. Reports of Staff. Finance Director Bauman reported she would be receiving the final audit report tomorrow and the audit information would be presented to the Council on Monday, May 12. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson explained the City had 50 trees still available from the tree sale. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson commented he was confident the City was close to securing a new lease with AT&T for the water tower. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson asked if the City Council would allow Sysco to have a deduct meter on their chillers. Council Member Gunn questioned what the impact would be on the City. Finance Director Bauman reported the City would see lost revenue if the deduct meters were allowed. Mayor Lindstrom recommended Sysco be required to purchase meters from the City. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson indicated this would be his recommendation. Mounds View Special City Council May 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 9 Council Member Smith stated she would like more financial information before deciding on this matter. Finance Director Bauman explained she would investigate how much Sysco was paying in sewer fees and would report back to the City Council next week. Assistant City Administrator Beeman stated on Wednesday, May 7, the Planning Commission would be meeting, noting the City's public hearing process would be considered along with an ADU amendment. He commented further on potential developments that would be coming to the City of Mounds View, which included Auto Zone, Planet Fitness and Dunkin' Donuts. City Administrator Zikmund stated the mermaid was scheduled to return to Mounds View on Thursday, May 8 where she will be going into cold storage, but the media will be in attendance. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 10. Council Work Session: Immediately Following this Meeting. Next Council Work Session: Monday, June 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, May 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther Minute Maker Secretarial