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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL Monday, March 2, 2026 6:00 p.m. 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.Community Survey – Peter Leatherman – Morris Leatherman Company 2.Housing Ordinance Draft Review - Stantec 3.Vacancy Ordinance Draft Review – Jeremiah 4.Pet Store Ordinance Discussion – Kathy Smith 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, April 6, 2026 at 6:00 pm NEXT COUNCIL MEETING: Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 1 THE MORRIS LEATHERMAN COMPANY City of Mounds View 3128 Dean Court Residential Survey Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 PRELIMINARY FEBRUARY 2026 Hello, I'm ________ of the Morris Leatherman Company, a polling firm located in Minneapolis. We have been retained by the City of Mounds View to speak with a random sample of residents about issues facing the community. This survey is being conducted because the City Council and City Staff are interested in your opinions and suggestions about current and future city needs. I want to assure you that all individual responses will be held strictly confidential; only summaries of the entire sample will be reported. 1. Approximately how many years have LESS THAN FIVE YEARS.....1 you lived in Mounds View? SIX TO TEN YEARS.........2 11 TO TWENTY YEARS.......3 21 TO 30 YEARS...........4 OVER THIRTY YEARS........5 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......6 2. As things now stand, how long in LESS THAN TWO YEARS......1 the future do you expect to TWO TO FIVE YEARS........2 live in Mounds View? FIVE TO TEN YEARS........3 OVER TEN YEARS...........4 REST OF LIFE.............5 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......6 3. What do you like most, if anything, about living in Mounds View? ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 4. What do you think is the most serious issue facing Mounds View today? ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 5. How would you rate the quality of EXCELLENT................1 life in Mounds View – excellent, GOOD.....................2 lent, good, only fair, or poor? ONLY FAIR................3 POOR.....................4 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 Item 1 2 6. How would you rate the strength of EXCELLENT................1 community identity and the sense GOOD.....................2 of neighborliness in Mounds View ONLY FAIR................3 - excellent, good, only fair, or POOR.....................4 poor? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 7. To which of the following do you STATEMENT A..............1 feel a closer connection to: STATEMENT B..............2 A) The City of Mounds View as a STATEMENT C..............3 whole, NONE OF ABOVE............4 B) Your neighborhood, or DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 C) Your school district? 8. All in all, do you think things in RIGHT DIRECTION..........1 Mounds View are generally headed WRONG TRACK..............2 in the right direction, or do you DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 feel things are off on the wrong track? I would like to read you a list of characteristics of a community. For each one, please tell me if you think Mounds View currently has too many or too much, too few or too little, or about the right amount. MANY FEW/ ABOUT D.K./ MUCH LITT RIGHT REF. 9. affordable housing, defined by the Metropolitan Council as a single family home costing less than $_______? 1 2 3 4 10. affordable rental units? 1 2 3 4 11. luxury rental units? 1 2 3 4 12. townhouses? 1 2 3 4 13. starter homes for young families? 1 2 3 4 14. "move up" housing? 1 2 3 4 15. higher cost housing? 1 2 3 4 16. senior housing? 1 2 3 4 17. parks and open spaces? 1 2 3 4 18. trails and bikeways? 1 2 3 4 19. service establishments? 1 2 3 4 20. retail shopping opportunities? 1 2 3 4 21. entertainment establishments? 1 2 3 4 22. dining establishments? 1 2 3 4 23. day care opportunities? 1 2 3 4 Changing topics.... 3 I would like to read you a list of a few city services. For each one, please tell me whether you would rate the quality of the service as excellent, good, only fair, or poor? (ROTATE) EXC GOO FAI POO DKR 24. Police protection? 1 2 3 4 5 25. Fire protection? 1 2 3 4 5 26. Storm water drainage control? 1 2 3 4 5 27. Park maintenance? 1 2 3 4 5 28. City-sponsored recreation programs? 1 2 3 4 5 29. Public works, including sanitary sewer and drinking water?1 2 3 4 5 Now, for the next three city services, please consider only their job on city-maintained street and roads. That means excluding interstate highways, state and county roads that are taken care of by other levels of government. Hence, Interstate ___, Highway ___, or County Road ___, should not be considered. How would you rate .... EXC GOO FAI POO DKR 30. City street repair and maintenance? 1 2 3 4 5 31. Snow plowing? 1 2 3 4 5 32. Street lighting? 1 2 3 4 5 Property tax revenues are divided among the City of Mounds View, Ramsey County, and your local public school district. 33.For each dollar of the property TEN PERCENT OR LESS......1 taxes you pay, about what per- 11 TO 20 PERCENT.........2 centage do you think goes to 21 TO 30 PERCENT.........3 city government? (READ #1-#6) 31 TO 40 PERCENT.........4 41 TO 50 PERCENT.........5 OVER 50 PERCENT..........6 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......7 34. Do you consider the city portion VERY HIGH................1 of your property taxes to be SOMEWHAT HIGH............2 very high, somewhat high, about ABOUT AVERAGE............3 average, somewhat low, or very low SOMEWHAT LOW.............4 in comparison with neighboring VERY LOW.................5 cities? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......6 4 In 2025, the actual percentage of your property taxes going to the City of Mounds View was ____ percent. 35. Would you favor or oppose an in- FAVOR....................1 crease in YOUR city property tax OPPOSE...................2 if it were needed to maintain city DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 services at their current level? 36. And, would you favor or oppose an FAVOR....................1 increase in YOUR city property tax OPPOSE...................2 if it were used to improve and en- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 hance current city services? 37. When you consider the property EXCELLENT................1 taxes you pay and the quality of GOOD.....................2 city services you receive, would ONLY FAIR................3 you rate the general value of city POOR.....................4 services as excellent, good, only DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 fair, or poor? The City has been funding street reconstruction with a special city-wide property tax levy instead assessing property owners on the street being reconstructed. 38.Do you support or oppose the City STRONGLY SUPPORT.........1 continuing this approach? (WAIT SUPPORT..................2 FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel strong- OPPOSE...................3 ly that way? STRONGLY OPPOSE..........4 DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 IF “STRONGLY SUPPORT” OR “SUPPORT,” ASK: The City currently levies $300,000 annually for street projects. Over the last few years, the cost for a street project has increased and the City has had to move to a two years cycle for projects instead of annually. 39.Would you support raising the YES......................1 annual levy for street pro- NO.......................2 jects to $500,000? DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 Thinking about another topic.... 40. Are there areas in the City of YES......................1 Mounds View where you do not feel NO.......................2 safe?DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 5 IF "YES," ASK: 41. In which areas do you not feel safe? _______________________________________________________ 42. What would make you feel more safe? _______________________________________________________ 43. Do you feel safe in your immediate YES......................1 neighborhood walking alone at NO ......................2 night? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 44. Do you generally feel safe in your YES......................1 home?NO ......................2 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 45.How would you rate the amount of TOO MUCH.................1 police patrolling in your neigh- ABOUT RIGHT AMOUNT.......2 borhood - too much, about the NOT ENOUGH...............3 right amount or not enough? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......4 46.How would you rate the amount of TOO MUCH.................1 traffic enforcement by the police ABOUT RIGHT AMOUNT.......2 in your neighborhood - too much, NOT ENOUGH...............3 about right amount or not enough? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......4 47.How serious of a problem is traf- VERY SERIOUS.............1 fic speeding in your neighborhood SOMEWHAT SERIOUS.........2 - very serious, somewhat serious, NOT TOO SERIOUS..........3 not too serious, or not at all NOT AT ALL SERIOUS.......4 serious? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 48.And, how serious of a problem are VERY SERIOUS.............1 stop sign violations in your nei- SOMEWHAT SERIOUS.........2 ghborhood -- very serious, some- NOT TOO SERIOUS..........3 what serious, not too serious, or NOT AT ALL SERIOUS.......4 not at all serious?DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 6 49. Please tell me which one you consider to be the greatest concern in Mounds View? If you feel that none of these problems are serious in Mounds View, just say so. Violent crime....................................0 Traffic speeding.................................1 Drugs............................................2 Youth crimes and vandalism.......................3 Identity theft...................................4 Business crimes, such as shoplifting and check fraud.............................5 Residential crimes, such as burglary, and theft...................................6 ALL EQUALLY......................................7 NONE OF THE ABOVE................................8 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED...............................9 Continuing.... The Mounds View Park and Recreation System is composed of neighborhood parks, athletic fields for baseball, softball and soccer, courts for basketball, tennis and volleyball, a splash pad, trails, and the Mounds View Community Center. For each facility, please tell me if you or members of your household use that facility. Then for each one you use, please tell me if you would rate that facility as excellent, good, only fair, or poor? (ROTATE) NOT USE USE USE USE DK/ USE EXC GOO FAI POO REF 50.Neighborhood parks? 1 2 3 4 5 6 51.Athletic fields for baseball, softball and soccer? 1 2 3 4 5 6 52.Courts for basketball, tennis, and volleyball? 1 2 3 4 5 6 53.The splash pad? 1 2 3 4 5 6 54.Trails? 1 2 3 4 5 6 55.The Mounds View Community Center? 1 2 3 4 5 6 IF USE THE MOUNDS VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER, ASK: For each of the following facilities, please tell me if you or members of your household use it at the Mounds View Community Center. 7 YES NO DKR 56.Gymnasium? 1 2 3 57.Fitness center? 1 2 3 58.Meeting rooms? 1 2 3 59.Event Center? 1 2 3 For each of the following programs, please tell me if you or members of your household participate in it at the Mounds View Community Center. YES NO DKR 60.Senior programs? 1 2 3 61.Youth sports programs? 1 2 3 62.Youth summer programs? 1 2 3 63. In general, do you feel that YES......................1 existing recreational facilities NO ......................2 offered by the City meet the DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 needs of you and members of your household? IF "NO," ASK: 64. What additional recreational facilities would you like to see the City offer its residents? _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ 65.Have you or members of your house- YES......................1 hold participated in any City NO.......................2 park and recreation programs? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 IF "YES," ASK: 66. Which ones? _______________________________________________________ 67.Were you satisfied or dis- SATISFIED................1 satisfied with your exper- DISSATISFIED.............2 ience? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 8 68. Does the current mix of City park YES......................1 and recreation programming meet NO.......................2 the needs of your household? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 IF "NO," ASK: 69. What program(s) do you feel are lacking? _______________________________________________________ 70. Do you or members of your household currently leave the city for park and recreation facilities or activities? (IF "YES," ASK:) What would that be? ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ If the City were to ask residents to approve a property tax increase in the future for major park improvement projects. 71.Which of these statements best STATEMENT A...............1 describes your feelings?STATEMENT B...............2 A) I would vote AGAINST almost any STATEMENT C...............3 tax increase for park improve- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED........4 ment projects, B) I would vote for a tax increase under some conditions; but against it under other condi- tions; C) I would vote FOR almost any tax increase park improvement projects? Moving on.... 72. Do you leave the City of Mounds YES......................1 View on a regular or daily basis NO.......................2 to go to work? NOT EMPLOYED/RETIRED.....3 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......4 IF "YES," ASK: 73.How would you rate the ease EXCELLENT................1 of getting to and from work GOOD.....................2 -- excellent, good, only fair ONLY FAIR................3 or poor?POOR.....................4 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 9 74. How would you rate the ease of EXCELLENT................1 getting from place to place within GOOD.....................2 the City of Mounds View – excel- ONLY FAIR................3 lent, good, only fair or poor? POOR.....................4 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 Changing topics.... 75. Other than voting, do you feel YES......................1 that if you wanted to, you could NO ......................2 have a say about the way the City DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 of Mounds View runs things? 76. How much do you feel you know A GREAT DEAL.............1 about the work of the Mayor and A FAIR AMOUNT............2 City Council - a great deal, a VERY LITTLE..............3 fair amount, very little, or none NONE AT ALL..............4 at all?DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 77. From what you know, do you approve STRONGLY APPROVE.........1 or disapprove of the job the Mayor APPROVE..................2 and City Council are doing? (WAIT DISAPPROVE...............3 FOR RESPONSE) And do you feel STRONGLY DISAPPROVE......4 strongly that way?DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 Currently, the Mayor is elected to a two year term, while City Council members are elected to a four year term. 78. Would you favor or oppose changing STRONGLY FAVOR...........1 the Mayor’s term to four years? FAVOR....................2 (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel OPPOSE...................3 strongly that way? STRONGLY OPPOSE..........4 DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 79. How much first hand contact have QUITE A LOT..............1 you had with the Mounds View City SOME.....................2 staff - quite a lot, some, very VERY LITTLE..............3 little, or none? NONE.....................4 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 80. From what you have heard or seen, EXCELLENT................1 how would you rate the job per- GOOD.....................2 formance of the Mounds View City ONLY FAIR................3 staff - excellent, good, only POOR.....................4 fair, or poor?DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 10 81. During the past year, have you YES......................1 contacted Mounds View City Hall? NO.......................2 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 IF "YES," ASK: 82. On your last telephone call POLICE DEPARTMENT.......01 or visit, which Department FIRE DEPARTMENT.........02 did you contact -- the Police PUBLIC WORKS............03 Department, Fire Department, COMMUNITY CENTER........04 Public Works, Community Cen- HOUSING OFFICE..........05 ter, Housing office, Park and PARKS AND REC...........06 Recreation, Building Inspec- BUILDING INSPECT........07 tions, Engineering, Planning, ENGINEERING.............08 Administration, the Asses- PLANNING................09 sor's Office, the Finance ADMINISTRATION..........10 Department, or the General ASSESSOR'S OFFICE.......11 Information Desk reception- FINANCE DEPT............12 ist?GENERAL INFORMATION.....13 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......14 Thinking about your last contact with the City, for each of the following characteristics, please rate the service as excellent, good, only fair, or poor.... EXC GOO FAI POO DKR 83. Waiting time for the reception- ist to help you?1 2 3 4 5 84. Courtesy of city staff?1 2 3 4 5 85. Ease of obtaining the service you needed?1 2 3 4 5 Moving on...... 86. What is your principal source of information about Mounds View City Government and its activities? ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 11 87. How would you prefer to receive information about Mounds View City Government and its activities? ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 88. During the past year, did you YES......................1 receive the "____________________ NO ......................2 ____," the City's monthly news- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 letter? IF "YES," ASK: 89. Do you or any members of your YES......................1 household regularly read it? NO ......................2 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 90.Do you have access to the Internet HOME ONLY................1 at home? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do WORK ONLY................2 you have access to the Internet BOTH.....................3 at work? NEITHER..................4 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 IF "YES," ASK: 91.Have you accessed the City's YES......................1 website?NO.......................2 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 IF "YES," ASK: 92. Were you able to find YES......................1 what you were looking NO.......................2 for? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 93. What information would you like to see on the City of Mounds View's web site? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Now, just a few more questions for demographic purposes.... Could you please tell me how many people in each of the following age groups live in your household. 12 94. Persons 65 or over?NONE.....................0 ONE......................1 TWO OR MORE..............2 95. Adults under 65?NONE.....................0 ONE......................1 TWO......................2 THREE OR MORE............3 97. School-aged children and pre-NONE.....................0 schoolers?ONE......................1 TWO......................2 THREE OR MORE............3 98. Do you own or rent your present OWN......................1 residence? RENT.....................2 REFUSED..................3 99. What is your age, please?18-24....................1 (READ CATEGORIES, IF NEEDED) 25-34....................2 35-44....................3 45-54....................4 55-64....................5 65 AND OVER..............6 100. Finally, thinking about your STATEMENT A..............1 household finances, how would you STATEMENT B..............2 describe your financial situation, STATEMENT C..............3 would you say that - STATEMENT D..............4 A) Your monthly expenses are ex- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 ceeding your income; B) You are meeting your monthly expenses but are putting aside little or no savings; C) You are managing comfortably while putting some money aside; D) Managing very well? Thank you for your time. Good-bye. 101. Gender (DO NOT ASK)MALE.....................1 FEMALE...................2 102. REGION OF CITY City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and Mounds View City Council From: Evan Monson, AICP, Stantec, City Planner Item Title/Subject: Affordable Housing Request: Discussion Item I ntroduction: The City Council previously discussed the topic of affordable housing as a part of the strategic planning process in Summer 2025, which led to the creation of an affordable housing policy being drafted and discussed at multiple work sessions in 2025. Discussion centered on how the city can use ‘inclusionary zoning’ as a tool to require a percentage of new rental housing units within market-rate developments to be affordable to low- and middle- income households (based on area median income or ‘AMI’). Staff had prepared a policy for the city to use moving forward, which was last covered at the December work session meeting. Discussion: The City Council reviewed possible amendments to Chapter 119 (Rental Dwellings) of the city code at the February work session; it was the consensus at this meeting to incorporate the affordable housing policy into Chapter 119 of the city code at this time. To incorporate the policy into Chapter 119, amendments are proposed to existing Section 119.002 (Definitions), as well as creating Sections 119.008 through 119.016 (proposed as the Affordable Housing Policy sections). A ‘redlined’ draft showing the changes from last month to this month is included in the meeting packet, along with a ‘clean’ draft. Recommendation: Staff recommend the Council review the draft ordinance provided and provide staff with direction regarding any changes. The City Council would need to conduct two readings of the ordinance to adopt it. Respectfully submitted, Evan Monson, AICP City Planner Item 2 ORDINANCE NO. 1059 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 multiple dwelling use (as defined in Section 160.012) that contains ten (10) or more dwellings/units for rent, and that meets the affordability requirements of this Chapter. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT means an agreement between the city and the developer which formally sets forth development approval and requirements to achieve Affordable Housing in accordance with this Chapter. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN means a plan that documents policies and procedures for administering the Affordable Housing Units in accordance with the Affordable Housing Performance Agreement. AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT means a rental unit in an affordable housing building that rents for an amount that meets the affordability requirements of this Chapter. AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI) means the AMI as determined by the Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities, and as adjusted for household size and number of bedrooms, at the time of development. 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. 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- Clean Copy Ordinance No. 1059 Page 2 119.xyz as follows: AFFORDABLE HOUSING POLICY 119.08 PURPOSE AND FINDINGS The city’s Affordable Housing Policy (referred to in this Chapter as “the Policy” or “this Policy”) promotes high quality housing located in the community for households with a variety of income levels, ages, and sizes to meet the city's goal of preserving and promoting economically diverse housing options in our community. The city recognizes the need to provide housing that is affordable to households with a broad range of income levels to maintain a diverse population and to provide housing for those who live, work, and play in the city. Without intervention, the trend toward rising housing prices in new developments will continue to increase. As a result, this Policy is being adopted to ensure that a reasonable proportion of new development includes units affordable to low- and moderate-income households and working families. The requirements set forth in this Policy further the goals in the city’s Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Plan to create and preserve affordable housing opportunities. These requirements are intended to provide a structure for participation by both the public and private sectors in the production of affordable housing. 119.09 APPLICABILITY (A) This Policy shall apply to the following projects within the city: (1)Development of a new multiple dwelling use (as defined in Section 160.012 of the city code) that contains ten (10) or more dwellings/units for rent. (2)Renovation or Reconstruction of an existing multiple dwelling use (as defined in Section 160.012 of the city code) that contains ten (10) or more dwellings/units for rent. (B) This Policy shall not apply to the following projects within the city: (1)Development of Mobile Home Courts or Mobile Home Park use, or Nursing Homes and Senior Congregate living use (all as defined in Section 160.012 of the city code). (2)Renovation or Reconstruction of existing Mobile Home Courts or Mobile Home Park uses, or Nursing Homes and Senior Congregate living uses (all as defined in Section 160.012). (3)Development, or renovation or reconstruction, of single-family dwellings, townhouses, or cooperative housing uses (all as defined in Section 160.012). (4)Development, or renovation or reconstruction, of a building that includes a combination of residential and non-residential uses (all as defined in Section 160.012). (5)Development, or renovation or reconstruction, which does not fall under the criteria as outlined in Section 119.009(A) of this Policy as determined by the City Administrator. Ordinance No. 1059 Page 3 119.10 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS Applicable projects shall provide dwelling units at the following affordability levels. The Affordable Housing Units shall be located within the development. For developments that consist of multiple buildings, the Affordable Housing Units shall not all be located within a separate building. (A) Rental: (1)10% of units at 30% AMI, and 10% of units at 50% AMI; or (2)A combination of units at the above affordability levels that results in 20% of units being affordable. 119.11 LENGTH In developments subject to this Policy, as outlined in Section 119.009, the period of affordability for the Affordable Housing Units shall be at least twenty-five (25) years. 119.12 STANDARDS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS (A) Size. The size and interior design of the affordable dwelling units should be consistent and comparable with the market rate units for the rest of the project. (B) Appearance. The exterior materials and design of the affordable dwelling units in any development subject to this Policy shall be indistinguishable in style and quality with the market rate units in the development. The interior finish and quality of construction of the affordable dwelling units shall at a minimum be comparable to other units within the proposed development. Construction of the affordable dwelling units shall be concurrent with the construction of market rate dwelling units. (C) Tenants. Affordable Housing Units shall be rented only to income eligible families during the period of affordability. An income eligible family may remain in the affordable dwelling unit for additional rental periods if the income of the family does not exceed one-hundred twenty percent (120%) of the applicable AMI. 119.13 INCENTIVES The city can provide a combination of the following to projects that meet the requirements of this Policy. Said incentives cannot be combined with any requirements or standards that are waived or varied as part of a Planned Unit Development that is permitted in accordance with Section 160.317. (A) Building Height. The maximum height allowed in the underlying zoning district can be increased by up to ten (10) feet or one story. (B) Density. The maximum allowed units in the underlying zoning district can by increased by up to two units up to a maximum of a 50% increase over current zoning. Ordinance No. 1059 Page 4 (C) Site Area. The minimum lot area per unit required for a multifamily or multiple family use (as listed in Section 160.056(B)(2)(c) can be reduced by 10%. (D) Open Space. If applicable, the minimum open space required can be reduced by 10%. 119.14 ALTERNATIVES Developments that are unable to comply with Sections 119.009 – 119.012 shall meet the following options: (A) Developers may propose a mixed-use development that includes residential components, provided the following conditions are met: (1)Mixed Use PUD following Section 160.317(C) of the city code. (2)The development must be submitted as a Conditional Use Mixed Use PUD, incorporating both commercial uses and market-rate multi-family residential units. Approval is subject to review and authorization by the appropriate governing body. (3)If the Mixed-Use PUD is to be constructed in multiple phases, the proportion of residential development completed at any given stage, when averaged with all previously completed stages, shall not exceed the overall proportion of residential development planned for the entire PUD. This ensures a balanced and consistent integration of residential and non-residential uses throughout the development timeline. (4)Developments utilizing this alternative pathway shall not be eligible for any incentives related to increased building height, density, or other dimensional standards. All such developments must comply with the base zoning requirements applicable to the site. (5)If the commercial uses are specific businesses, such as medical offices or restaurants, applicants may be eligible for up to 5% cashback of the land cost if the site was owned by the city, or the city’s Economic Development Authority (EDA). (6) 119.15 AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN (A) Applicability (1)Developments that are subject to this Policy shall include an Affordable Housing Plan as described below. An Affordable Housing Plan describes how the developer complies with each of the applicable requirements of this Policy. (B) Approval (1)The Affordable Housing Plan must be approved by the City Council. (2)Minor modifications to the plan are subject to approval by the City Administrator. Major modifications are subject to approval by the City Council. Items that are considered major and minor will be designated in Ordinance No. 1059 Page 5 the Affordable Housing Plan. (C) Contents (1)The Affordable Housing Plan shall include at least the following: i.General information about the nature and scope of the development, subject to these regulations. ii.The total number of market rate units and Affordable Housing Units in the development. iii.The floor plans for the Affordable Housing Units showing the number of bedrooms and bathrooms in each Unit. iv.The approximate square footage of each Affordable Housing Units and average square foot of market rate unit by types. v.Building floor plans and site plans showing the location of each Affordable Housing Units. vi.The pricing for each Affordable Housing Units. The pricing of each unit shall be determined at time of approval. At time of sale this price may be adjusted if there has been a change in the AMI or a change in the formulas used in this Policy. vii.The order of completion of market rate and affordable dwelling units. viii.Documentation and specifications regarding the exterior appearance, materials and finishes of the development for each of the Affordable Housing Units illustrating that the appearance of affordable units is comparable to the appearance of the market-rate units. ix.A Management Plan documenting policies and procedures for administering the Affordable Housing Units, in accordance with the Affordable Housing Performance Agreement. x.All other information that the city may require that is needed to achieve the Council’s affordable housing goals. 119.16 RECORDED AGREEMENTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS (A) An Affordable Housing Performance Agreement shall be executed between the City and a Developer, in a form or format approved by the City Attorney, based on the Affordable Housing Plan described in Section 119.015, which formally sets forth development approval and requirements to achieve Affordable Housing in accordance with this Policy and location criteria. The Agreement shall identify: (1)The location, number, type, and size of affordable housing units that are to be constructed. (2)Sales and/or rental terms; occupancy requirements. (3)A timetable for completion of the units; and (4)Restrictions to be placed on the units to ensure their affordability and any terms contained in the approval resolution by the City as applicable. (B) The applicant or owner shall execute all documents deemed necessary by the city, including, without limitation, restrictive covenants, and other related instruments, Ordinance No. 1059 Page x to ensure the affordability of the affordable housing units in accordance with this Policy. (C) The applicant or owner must prepare and record all documents, restrictions, easements, covenants, and/or agreements that are specified by the city as conditions of approval of the application prior to issuance of any zoning permits or approvals for any development subject to this Policy. (D) Documents described above shall be recorded with the County Registry of Deeds by the applicant or owner, with copies of recorded documents provided to the city. 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 BUILDINGS 119.30 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 (3) 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. 119.31 NOTICE. (A) Notice to tenants. Whenever title to property containing three (3) or more rental housing units, as defined in this Chapter, 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; iii)Requires existing tenants to be rescreened or comply with new screening criteria and the owner or tenant terminates the Ordinance No. 1059 Page x 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 the City Administrator and the Community Development Department 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. 119.32 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: (3)Requires existing tenants to be rescreened or comply with new screening Ordinance No. 1059 Page x 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. 119.33 TENANT COMPLAINTS A tenant of a housing unit who believes the new owner has not provided the tenant with 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. 119.34 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. 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: Ordinance No. 1059 Page x 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 Sections 119.008 through 119.016 concerning affordable housing in new construction in the city, and adding Sections 119.030-119.034 concerning obligations to tenants upon sale of certain rental property. A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular business hours at Mounds View City Hall and is available online 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) 1 ORDINANCE NO. 1059 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 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.multiple dwelling use (as defined in Section 160.012) that contains ten (10) or more dwellings/units for rent, and that meets the affordability requirements of this Chapter. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT means an agreement between the city and the developer which formally sets forth development approval and requirements to achieve Affordable Housing in accordance with this Chapter. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN means a plan that documents policies and procedures for administering the Affordable Housing Units in accordance with the Affordable Housing Performance Agreement. 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 bedroomsmeets the affordability requirements of this Chapter. AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI) means the AMI as determined by the Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities, and as adjusted for household size and number of bedrooms, at the time of development. Red-Lined Copy 2 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. 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- 119.xyz as follows: AFFORDABLE HOUSING POLICY 119.08 AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTSPURPOSE AND FINDINGS For The city’s Affordable Housing Policy (referred to in this Chapter as “the Policy” or “this Policy”) promotes high quality housing located in the community for households with a variety of income levels, ages, and sizes to meet the city's goal of preserving and promoting economically diverse housing options in our community. The city recognizes the need to provide housing that is affordable to households with a broad range of income levels to maintain a diverse population and to provide housing for those who live, work, and play in the city. Without intervention, the trend toward rising housing prices in new developments will continue to increase. As a result, this Policy is being adopted to ensure that a reasonable proportion of new development includes units affordable to low - and moderate-income households and working families. The requirements set forth in this Policy further the goals in the city’s Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Plan to create and preserve affordable housing opportunities. These requirements are intended to provide a structure for participation by both the public and private sectors in the production of affordable housing.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. 119.09 APPLICABILITY (A) This Policy shall apply to the following projects within the city: (1) Development of a new multiple dwelling use (as defined in Section 160.012 of the city code) that contains ten (10) or more dwellings/units for rent. (2) Renovation or Reconstruction of an existing multiple dwelling use (as defined in Section 160.012 of the city code) that contains ten (10) or more dwellings/units for rent. (B) This Policy shall not apply to the following projects within the city: 3 (1) Development of Mobile Home Courts or Mobile Home Park use, or Nursing Homes and Senior Congregate living use (all as defined in Section 160.012 of the city code). (2) Renovation or Reconstruction of existing Mobile Home Courts or Mobile Home Park uses, or Nursing Homes and Senior Congregate living uses (all as defined in Section 160.012). (3) Development, or renovation or reconstruction, of single -family dwellings, townhouses, or cooperative housing uses (all as defined in Section 160.012). (4) Development, or renovation or reconstruction, of a building that includes a combination of residential and non-residential uses (all as defined in Section 160.012). (5) Development, or renovation or reconstruction, which does not fall under the criteria as outlined in Section 119.009(A) of this Policy as determined by the City Administrator. 119.10 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS Applicable projects shall provide dwelling units at the following affordability levels. The Affordable Housing Units shall be located within the development. For developments that consist of multiple buildings, the Affordable Housing Units shall not all be located within a separate building. (A) Rental: (1) 10% of units at 30% AMI, and 10% of units at 50% AMI; or (2) A combination of units at the above affordability levels that results in 20% of units being affordable. 119.11 LENGTH In developments subject to this Policy, as outlined in Section 119.009, the period of affordability for the Affordable Housing Units shall be at least twenty-five (25) years. 119.12 STANDARDS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS (A) Size. The size and interior design of the affordable dwelling units should be consistent and comparable with the market rate units for the rest of the project. (B) Appearance. The exterior materials and design of the affordable dwelling units in any development subject to this Policy shall be indistinguishable in style and quality with the market rate units in the development. The interior finish and quality of construction of the affordable dwelling units shall at a minimum be comparable to other units within the proposed development. Construction of the affordable dwelling units shall be concurrent with the construction of market rate dwelling units. (C) Tenants. Affordable Housing Units shall be rented only to income eligible families during the period of affordability. An income eligible family may remain in the affordable dwelling unit for additional rental periods if the income of the family does not exceed one-hundred twenty percent (120%) of the applicable AMI. 119.13 INCENTIVES The city can provide a combination of the following to projects that meet the requirements of this Policy. Said incentives cannot be combined with any requirements or standards that are waived or varied as part of a Planned Unit Development that is permitted in accordance with Section 160.317. (A) Building Height. The maximum height allowed in the underlying zoning district can be increased by up to ten (10) feet or one story. (B) Density. The maximum allowed units in the underlying zoning district can by increased by up to two units up to a maximum of a 50% increase over current zoning. (C) Site Area. The minimum lot area per unit required for a multifamily or multiple family use (as listed in Section 160.056(B)(2)(c) can be reduced by 10%. (D) Open Space. If applicable, the minimum open space required can be reduced by 10%. 119.14 ALTERNATIVES Developments that are unable to comply with Sections 119.009 – 119.012 shall meet the following options: (A) Developers may propose a mixed-use development that includes residential components, provided the following conditions are met: (1) Mixed Use PUD following Section 160.317(C) of the city code. (2) The development must be submitted as a Conditional Use Mixed Use PUD, incorporating both commercial uses and market-rate multi-family residential units. Approval is subject to review and authorization by the appropriate governing body. (3) If the Mixed-Use PUD is to be constructed in multiple phases, the proportion of residential development completed at any given stage, when averaged with all previously completed stages, shall not exceed the overall proportion of residential development planned for the entire PUD. This ensures a balanced and consistent integration of residential and non-residential uses throughout the development timeline. (4) Developments utilizing this alternative pathway shall not be eligible for any incentives related to increased building height, density, or other dimensional standards. All such developments must comply with the base zoning requirements applicable to the site. (5) If the commercial uses are specific businesses, such as medical offices or restaurants, applicants may be eligible for up to 5% cashback of the land cost if the site was owned by the city or the city’s Economic Development Authority (EDA). 5 119.15 AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN (A) Applicability (1) Developments that are subject to this Policy shall include an Affordable Housing Plan as described below. An Affordable Housing Plan describes how the developer complies with each of the applicable requirements of this Policy. (B) Approval (1) The Affordable Housing Plan must be approved by the City Council. (2) Minor modifications to the plan are subject to approval by the City Administrator. Major modifications are subject to approval by the City Council. Items that are considered major and minor will be designated in the Affordable Housing Plan. (C) Contents (1) The Affordable Housing Plan shall include at least the following: i. General information about the nature and scope of the development, subject to these regulations. ii. The total number of market rate units and Affordable Housing Units in the development. iii. The floor plans for the Affordable Housing Units showing the number of bedrooms and bathrooms in each Unit. iv. The approximate square footage of each Affordable Housing Units and average square foot of market rate unit by types. v. Building floor plans and site plans showing the location of each Affordable Housing Units. vi. The pricing for each Affordable Housing Units. The pricing of each unit shall be determined at time of approval. At time of sale this price may be adjusted if there has been a change in the AMI or a change in the formulas used in this Policy. vii. The order of completion of market rate and affordable dwelling units. viii. Documentation and specifications regarding the exterior appearance, materials and finishes of the development for each of the Affordable Housing Units illustrating that the appearance of affordable units is comparable to the appearance of the market-rate units. ix. A Management Plan documenting policies and procedures for administering the Affordable Housing Units, in accordance with the Affordable Housing Performance Agreement. x. All other information that the city may require that is needed to achieve the Council’s affordable housing goals. 119.16 RECORDED AGREEMENTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS (A) An Affordable Housing Performance Agreement shall be executed between the City and a Developer, in a form or format approved by the City Attorney, based on the Affordable Housing Plan described in Section 119.015, which formally sets 6 forth development approval and requirements to achieve Affordable Housing in accordance with this Policy and location criteria. The Agreement shall identify: (1) The location, number, type, and size of affordable housing units that are to be constructed. (2) Sales and/or rental terms; occupancy requirements. (3) A timetable for completion of the units; and (4) Restrictions to be placed on the units to ensure their affordability and any terms contained in the approval resolution by the City as applicable. (B) The applicant or owner shall execute all documents deemed necessary by the city, including, without limitation, restrictive covenants, and other related instruments, to ensure the affordability of the affordable housing units in accordance with this Policy. (C) The applicant or owner must prepare and record all documents, restrictions, easements, covenants, and/or agreements that are specified by the city as conditions of approval of the application prior to issuance of any zoning permits or approvals for any development subject to this Policy. (D) Documents described above shall be recorded with the County Registry of Deeds by the applicant or owner, with copies of recorded documents provided to the city. 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 BUILDINGS 119.30 PURPOSE The purpose of this article is to provide housing stability, protectionprotection, 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 (3) 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. 119.31 NOTICE. (A) Notice to tenants. Whenever title to property containing three (3) or more rental housing unitsa housing building, as defined in this Chapter, 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: DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034815.v1-6/25/25DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034815.v2-2/24/25 "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; 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 the City Administrator and the Community Development Department 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. DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034815.v1-6/25/25DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034815.v2-2/24/25 119.32 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: (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. 119.33 TENANT COMPLAINTS A tenant of a housing unit who believes the new owner has not provided the tenant with 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. 110119.034 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. DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034815.v1-6/25/25DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034815.v2-2/24/25 (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. 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 Section 119.002, adding section Sections 119.008 through 119.016 concerning affordable housing in new construction in the city, and adding sections Sections 119.030-119.034 concerning obligations to tenants upon sale of a certain rental property. A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular business hours at Mounds View City Hall and is available on lineonline 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) THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY The Mounds View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community Page | 1 Item No: 03 Meeting Date: March 3, 2026 Type of Business: WK City Administrator Review: _____ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Jeremiah Anderson, Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector Item Title/Subject: Vacant Building Registration Draft Ordinance Introduction: The attached draft vacant building registration ordinance has been modified based on policy direction of the City Council at the February 2, 2026, work session and necessary best practices for implementation by the Community Development Department. Discussion: Enacting this vacant building registration ordinance will create a registry of locations with property owner and responsible parties. This ordinance also requires creditors to file a registration for properties in foreclosure as a means to identify potential vacant properties. The identification and registration of vacant and foreclosure properties will increase efficiency of code enforcement pertaining to property maintenance and City utility billing and thus minimize hazards to persons and property as a result of the vacancy. This draft ordinance requires owners of Residential dwellings vacant for more than 30 days to register as vacant whereas owners of commercial building locations vacant more than 180 days are required to register as vacant. Owners who leave their residential dwelling on a temporary basis for vacation purposes or to reside elsewhere during the winter season in excess of 30 consecutive calendar days and have the intent to return are exempt from the registration requirement. The draft ordinance provides owners a seasonal vacancy “Snow- Bird” exemption and an ability to voluntarily register with no fee for vacant building registration with applicable contact information provided to the Community Development Department and a Trespass Authorization affidavit to authorize the Police Department to act as an agent to serve trespass notice to unauthorized persons occupying their dwelling during the vacancy and provide peace of mind. Staff have been in communication with MuniReg, a private company that specializes in tracking foreclosure properties and maintaining vacant building data for 36 Municipalities in 9 States. MuniReg’s online registration system supports municipal officials, homeowners, and organizations. The draft ordinance includes language to allow the City to enter into an agreement with a third party such as MuniReg to assist with identification, recordkeping and administration of the vacant building registration and foreclosure program and all relevant information would be tracked and submitted to them and available securely to the City. This would create an environment where minimal staff time is required to maintain and operate the vacant building registration program and a third party such as MuniReg would receive compensation from the portion of the registration fees generated with the remainder paid to The Mounds View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community Page | 2 the City. The records in this registry are classified as general nonpublic data “security information” under Minnesota Statutes § 13.37. This ordinance establishes fees for vacant building registration (VBR) of residential dwellings, commercial buildings, and prolonged vacancy enforcement (PVE) for each. Staff is seeking City Council direction for a future resolution amending the City fee schedule establishing fees and has provided a matrix showing fees from surrounding cities to assist with this discussion. 2026-2028 Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: The establishment of this ordinance is consistent with the strategy/goal “Maintain effective code enforcement promoting responsible landlords and homeowners.” and “Encourage landowners to maintain and take care of properties to ensure they are following codes and rules.” Financial Impact: There would be no financial impact if the City implements this ordinance and uses an outside third party to handle the administrative work. Recommendation: Staff is recommending the following. 1. This draft ordinance moves forward to the March 23, 2026 City Council meeting for the first reading and introduction. 2. City Council provide direction for the vacant building registration (VBR) fees and Prolonged Vacancy Enforcement (PVE) fee for a future resolution to amend the City Fee Schedule. Respectfully submitted, Jeremiah Anderson Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector Attachments: 1. Draft Vacant Building Registration (VBR) Ordinance 2. Example VBR Form 3. Matrix Showing Surrounding Cities with a VBR ordinance Vacant Property Registration/License Info and Rates from Similar and Surrounding Cities. 2026 Data City Residential Commercial Monitoring Fee How Long Late Fee Seasonal Excl Spring Lake Park $200 $200 $20 per visit 120-days None Yes Anoka $250 base plus permit escrow of half the cost of required building permits Same as Residential No 30-days No Richfield $600-$800 single family and duplex $618 < 20k Ft2 $1,133 up No 90-days No Snowbirds exempt Hopkins $500 1st year $1,000 – after 1 year Same as Residential No 90-days No Fee waived, still register to allow police to enforce trespassing laws Crystal $1,000 Same as Residential No 30-days Not required to register, verified emergency contact for owner required Champlin $300- six months $500 – six months 60-days $100 Brooklyn Center $400 $400 $195 per visit 30-days No Snowbirds and Fire damaged locations exempt Coon Rapids $720 $1,200 3 or more visits $190 120-days No Snowbirds and fire damaged locations exempt White Bear Twp $2,500 – initial $1,100 – after 1 year Same as Residential $60 code inspection within 60-days 30-days Snowbirds and fire damaged exempt Vacant Property Registration/License Info and Rates from Similar and Surrounding Cities. 2026 Data City Residential Commercial Monitoring Fee How Long Late Fee Seasonal Excl Minneapolis $7,228.70 – initial Max 2 years (94 had been registered more than 5 years) Beginning 2024, After 2 years Then Move to Prolonged Vacancy Enforcement (PVE). $2,000 per month Same as residential No 5-Days when unsecured 30-days when secured Saint Paul Categories 1 - $2,705 initial minor issues but generally in good condition 2 – $5410 each year. Significant issues often have multiple code violations. Sale requires code compliance inspection ($300) and explicit City approval and Same as residential No 30-days Category 2 and 3 buildings must be winterized and gas and water off within 60-days of notice. Vacant due to fire may qualify for 90-day fee exemption Vacant Property Registration/License Info and Rates from Similar and Surrounding Cities. 2026 Data Saint Paul Continued 3 - $5410 each year. “worst of worst” Requires code compliance inspection ($300) Cannot be sold until cert of code compliance is obtained. Repairs must be completed by owner before transfer of title All fees are yearly unless noted otherwise 2401 Mounds View Boulevard – Mounds View, MN 55112 (763) 717-4000 - info@moundsviewmn.org Application Date: VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION $1,000 Vacant Building Address: PID #: Owner(s): Attach additional sheets if necessary Full Name (PRINT): Company Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Cell: Email Address: Lien Holder(s) or Others w/ Legal Interest in Property: Attach additional sheets if necessary Full Name (PRINT): Company Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Cell: Email Address: Responsible Party: Can be a Realtor©, leasing agent, management company, mortgagor or other party with direct or indirect control or authority over the building. Attach additional sheets if necessary. Full Name (PRINT): Company Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Cell: Email Address: Relationship to Owner/Lien Holder: Date building became vacant: Property Plan Attached or Must be Submitted by: (within 30 days of Application Date) Acknowledgement of Responsibility: The undersigned owner/agent: 1) avows and acknowledges that the information herein is complete and accurate; 2) assumes responsibility for maintaining and securing the subject building in conformity with Mounds View City Code Section 435 and other applicable codes; and 3) acknowledges the responsibility to notify the city in writing within 30 days of any changes to information contained in this registration form. Owner or Agent: Signature: (Please Print Name) City Staff Use $1000 Annual Registration Fee Pd (0022.4276) $100 Administrative Fee Pd, if applicable (0022.4276) JDE Receipt No. Submitted Property Plan on: Registration Issued on: Property Plan for Vacant Building at: Property Status (Check all that apply) Property is actively listed for sale Listing Date: Property sale is pending Closing Date: Building is being renovated Completion Date: All required permits have been issued; or Applications for all required permits will be submitted by: Building will be used as a residential rental property Date by which property is anticipated to be occupied: * *Mounds View requires a rental dwelling license for any property occupied by someone other than the owner. A city inspection and a City Council-issued license is required BEFORE the property is occupied. For more information please see the city website at www.moundsviewmn.org or contact the Code Enforcement Inspector at jeremiah.anderson@moundsviewmn.gov. Property Maintenance Owner/responsible party attests that the following steps have been or will be taken. For any boxes left unchecked, you must provide a date by which the item will be completed. The building is secured against unauthorized entry by persons or pests in accordance with standards of City Code Section 435.20 All hazardous material or hazardous refuse has been removed The building’s water system has been protected from freezing Building is adequately heated to prevent freezing Water service to the building has been shut off at the curb stop Non-compliant electrical service lines, wiring or fixtures have been removed/disconnected Exterior lighting is being maintained and used to illuminate building and walkways Heating facilities have been removed, rendered inoperable, or are maintained per code Owner/responsible party affirms that the subject property shall be maintained in compliance with all applicable property maintenance regulations and city codes including, but not limited to the following: Nuisances Exterior maintenance Dead/hazardous trees Grass and weeds Motor vehicles Graffiti Animals Garbage and refuse Abandoned pools Signatures Owner/Responsible Party: Date: City Review/Approval by: Date: DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034615.v1-6/25/25 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 DWELLINGS AND 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: BUILDING. A building or structure designed for commercial, professional, mercantile, assembly, institutional, or manufacturing occupancy. COMMERCIAL BUILDING. Building or structure used or designated to be used, for manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, professional or retail use. See also, Building. COMPLIANCE OFFICIAL. The City Administrator or their designee. CREDITOR. Federal or State-chartered bank, savings bank, savings and loan association, credit union, mortgagee and any entity acting on behalf of the creditor named in the debt obligation including, but not limited to, servicers. DWELLING. A building that contains one or more dwelling units used, intended or designed to be used, rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied for living purposes. DWELLING UNIT. A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more people, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. 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. Ordinance No. Page 2 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034615.v1-6/25/25 PREMISES. Any real property and any appurtenant building or structure. 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, dwelling or real property upon which the building or dwelling 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. SEASONAL VACANCY “SNOW-BIRD”. Dwellings vacant on a temporary basis for vacation purposes or to reside elsewhere during the winter season in excess of 30 consecutive calendar days and have the intent to return. VACANT. Any condition that on its own, or combined with other conditions present, would lead a reasonable person to believe that the property is vacant. Vacant conditions include but are not limited to overgrown or dead vegetation; failure to remove snow accumulation from public driveways and access areas; accumulation of flyers, mail or trash. Zero and one unit of water usage on two consecutive City utility billing cycles shall be prima fascie evidence of a vacant condition. 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. 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 DWELLINGS AND BUILDINGS 91.030 PURPOSE AND INTENT. It is the purpose and intent of this section to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by establishing a vacant building, vacant dwelling and foreclosure identification, registration and maintenance program to minimize hazards to persons and property as a result of the vacancy. The City may utilize a third party to assist with identification, recordkeping and administration of this section, and all relevant information may be submitted to them. This section further provides for the administration, enforcement, and penalties associated with the same. Ordinance No. Page 3 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034615.v1-6/25/25 91.031 FINDINGS. (A) Improperly maintained and secured vacant and/or foreclosed buildings and dwellings can become a hazard to the health and safety of people who may come on or near the property and can adversely affect the aesthetic and economic attributes of the City of Mounds View. (B) The presence of improperly maintained and secured vacant buildings and dwellings may constitute a threat to the public health, general welfare, and safety of Mounds View residents and visitors. (C) Vacant commercial buildings and residential dwellings may attract trespassers and criminal behavior. Neglected and unauthorized use of vacant buildings and dwellings creates a risk of fire, explosion, or flooding of the vacant dwelling or building and adjacent properties. (D) Vacant premises are often used as dumping grounds for junk, appliances, hazardous materials, debris, inoperable equipment and often have an unkempt appearance including long grass and weeds that foster blight, and often become a public nuisance with harborage for rodents or other pests. (E) Vacant buildings and dwellings that are boarded up to prevent unauthorized entry during prolonged vacancy discourage economic development and delay the appreciation of surrounding property values. (F) There is a substantial cost to the city for monitoring vacant buildings and dwellings regardless of whether they are boarded or not. This cost should be borne by those responsible for the vacancy and not by the general taxpayers of Mounds View. It is the responsibility of the owner or responsible party to prevent a vacant building or dwelling from becoming a burden to the neighborhood and a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare. 91.032 ADOPTION OF STATE LAW M.S. § 463.251, in its entirety, and any future amendments to said statute are adopted by reference. 91.33 VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION. (A) Residential Dwelling Registration: The owner, creditor or responsible party shall register a vacant dwelling with the Community Development Department no later than 30-days after the dwelling becomes vacant as defined in this chapter for the purpose of minimizing hazards to people or property as a result of the vacancy. The registration shall be submitted on a form and method provided by the Community Development Department and shall pay a registration fee: Ordinance No. Page 4 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034615.v1-6/25/25 (1) Upon filing a complaint of foreclosure or executing a deed in lieu of foreclosure on a residential property, the creditor shall within 7 days register the property as a property in foreclosure for the purpose of minimizing hazards to people and property as a result of the potential for vacancy. (2) The creditor shall update the registration form with all pertinent information if the property becomes vacant and the creditor acquires title to the property at sheriff/foreclosure sale. (B) Commercial Building Registration: The owner, creditor or responsible party shall register a vacant commercial building with the Community Development Department no later than 180 days after the building becomes vacant as defined in this chapter for the purpose of minimizing hazards to people or property as a result of the vacancy. The registration shall be submitted on a form and method provided by the Community Development Department and shall pay a registration fee. (1) Upon filing a complaint of foreclosure or executing a deed in lieu of foreclosure on a residential property, the creditor shall within 7 days register the property as a property in foreclosure for the purpose of minimizing hazards to people and property as a result of the potential for vacancy. (2) The creditor shall update the registration form with all pertinent information if the property becomes vacant and the creditor acquires title to the property at sheriff/foreclosure sale. (C) The owner or responsible party shall provide the following information on a vacant registration application form: (1) The name, address, telephone number, and email address, if applicable, of each owner or the owner's representative. (2) The name, address, telephone number, and email address, if applicable, of all known creditors and all other parties with any legal interest in the building. (3) The name, address, telephone number, and email address of a responsible party, maintenance company, or person responsible for managing or maintaining the property. (4) The street address of the building, dwelling or known location of the premises. (5) The date the building or dwelling became vacant, the period of time the building or dwelling is expected to remain vacant, and a property plan and timetable for returning same to appropriate occupancy or use and for Ordinance No. Page 5 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034615.v1-6/25/25 correcting code violations and nuisances, or for demolition of the building or dwelling. (D) Change of information. The owner, responsible party or creditor shall notify the Community Development Department of any changes in information supplied as part of the vacant building registration within 15 days of any change. (E) Administrative registration. If the owner, responsible party or creditor fails to complete the registration process, or the compliance official determines that a building or dwelling has been vacant for at least 45 days the Community Development Department shall administratively register the building or dwelling as vacant and attempt to notify the owner of that registration. Properties registered administratively shall be charged an administrative registration fee in addition to the registration fee. (F) Recordkeeping. The Community Development Department shall maintain records of the location and contact information of responsible parties for all registered vacant buildings, dwellings and premises. This information shall be available to authorized City departments for monitoring and enforcement under this Chapter. These records are classified as general nonpublic data “security information” under Minnesota Statutes § 13.37 as amended. 91.34 DE-REGISTRATION Any registered building or dwelling that transfers ownership to an unaffiliated third party, or the foreclosure action is discharged and is legally re-occupied, or the registering creditor releases title at a foreclosure/sheriff sale a de-registation shall be completed by the Community Development Department. A new owner of a vacant building shall complete the vacant building registration application within 15 days. Forms and instructions shall be provided by the Community Development Department. For the purposes of this section, a new owner is an owner defined by this chapter who has purchased the vacant building or dwelling since its registration by the previous owner and has succeeded to all rights of that previous owner. 91.035 NON-COMPLIANCE AND NOTIFICATION. If the responsible party does not maintain the property and correct identified nuisance conditions, 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 Community Development Department to the owner that it intends to provide ongoing abatement until the owner corrects the items shall be sufficient. Ordinance No. Page 6 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034615.v1-6/25/25 91.036 PROLONGED VACANCY ENFORCEMENT. (A) Owners and responsible parties of a dwelling vacant for a period of 24 consecutive months shall be subject to an increased registration fee for prolonged vacancy enforcement by the Community Development Department. (B) Owners and responsible parties of a building vacant for a period of 60 consecutive months shall be subject to an increased registration fee for prolonged vacancy enforcement by the Community Development Department. (C) Owners and responsible parties of buildings and dwellings subject to prolonged vacancy enforcement that are hazardous, unsafe or significantly deteriorated may be required to submit a property rehabilitation plan with specifications from a licensed building professional stating that the dwelling or building is capable of being completely rehabilitated and restored to productive use and occupancy within 12 months. The Community Development Department may require an escrow deposit equal to half the cost of repair and building permit fees. Dwellings and buildings subject to prolonged vacancy enforcement may be raised and removed in accordance with city code and Minnesota Statutes § 463.15-463.26 pertaining to hazardous buildings. 91.37 EXEMPTIONS. (A) Owners who leave their residential dwelling on a temporary basis for vacation purposes or to reside elsewhere during the winter season in excess of 30 consecutive calendar days, and have the intent to return are exempt from the registration requirement. Owners may obtain a Seasonal Vacancy “Snow-Bird” exemption and register with no fee vacant building registration with applicable contact information provided to the Community Development Department and a Trespass Authorization affidavit to authorize the Police Department to act as an agent to serve trespass notice to unauthorized persons occupying the dwelling during the vacancy. (B) Buildings and dwellings that have sustained damaged by fire or natural disaster are exempt from the registration requirement for 180 days when the owner is actively seeking insurance proceeds or Federal assistance for rehabilitation. Continued exemption after 180-days will be provided with proper verification of a local agent contact and no fee vacant registration with applicable contact information provided to the Community Development Department; or upon issuance of a building permit for rehabilitation and repair. (C) Buildings and dwellings that are being actively marketed for sale or rental and actively maintained are exempt from the registration requirement. Evidence of property marketed for sale or rent shall include but not limited to a licensed real Ordinance No. Page 7 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034615.v1-6/25/25 estate agent or broker to list the property for sale or rent and advertisements in various media forms including the local multiple listing service. (D) Buildings and dwellings where the owner is on active military deployment with any branch of the U.S Armed Services shall be exempt from the registration requirement. Exemption shall be granted with proper verification, and a local agent contact and no fee vacant building registration with applicable contact information provided to the Community Development Department. (E) Registration is required and the fee is waived for Buildings, Dwellings, and premises owned by the City. 91.038 FEES. (A) The owner or responsible party shall pay an annual vacant building registration fee. The registration fee, administrative registration fee, or prolonged vacancy enforcement fee shall be an amount adopted by Resolution by the City Council. Registrations shall expire on a 12-month calendar year cycle. Registration fees shall not be pro-rated. 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 dwelling or building and premises. The fee must be paid in full prior to the issuance of any building permits or licenses, with the exception of a demolition permit. (B) If the registration fee is not fully paid within 30 days from the initial registration requirement or registration renewal due date, or within 30 days after any appeal becomes final, the unpaid fee shall be certified against the property taxes as a special assessment under Minnesota Statutes § 429.101, as amended. 91.039 ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE. Upon receipt of a completed vacant building registration application and payment of the registration fee, the Community Development Department shall issue a Vacant Building Certificate to the responsible party. The certificate may be delivered electronically and serves as evidence of compliance with the registration requirement. 91.040 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP. A new owner of a vacant building shall complete the vacant building registration application within 15 days. Forms and instructions shall be provided by the Community Development Department. For the purposes of this section, a new owner is an owner defined by this chapter who has purchased the vacant building or dwelling since its registration by the previous owner and has succeeded to all rights of that previous owner. Ordinance No. Page 8 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034615.v1-6/25/25 91.041 INSPECTIONS. The compliance official may inspect any vacant dwelling or 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 shall provide access to all interior portions of the vacant dwelling or building and exterior premises in order to complete an inspection. If the owner or responsible party is not available to provide access to the interior of the dwelling or building, the compliance official may apply for an administrative search warrant and use any legal means to gain entrance for an inspection. Prior to re-occupancy, a vacant dwelling or building shall be inspected and found to be in compliance with the city code and all other applicable regulations. All registration fees shall be paid prior to re-occupancy of the dwelling or building. 91.042 MAINTENANCE OF VACANT BUILDINGS. (A) The responsible party is required to conduct regular inspections, at the minimum once every 30-days, to ensure the vacant building or dwelling is compliant with applicable city property maintenance requirements. (B) Exterior Appearance and Maintenance. All vacant dwellings and buildings must be so maintained and kept that they appear to be occupied. The owner or responsible party shall eliminate conditions in violation of City Code Section 91.001 (Nuisances) and Section 150.085 (Housing Maintenance) (C) Securing. All vacant dwellings and buildings must be secured from outside entry by unauthorized persons or pests. Security must be by the normal 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 every dwelling, building and into each interior space. 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 section. (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. Ordinance No. Page 9 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034615.v1-6/25/25 (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 in emergency circumstances. (D) Termination of utilities. The compliance official may require that water, sewer, electricity, or gas service to the vacant dwelling or 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 in emergency circumstances. (E) Security and fire alarm systems. The owner or responsible party shall maintain all required alarm systems in any vacant building or portion thereof in operating condition and take steps to eliminate repeated nuisance false alarms. (F) Loitering and/or criminal activities. Loitering or criminal activities shall be prohibited in the vacant dwelling, building or premises. The owner or responsible party shall not allow these activities and take immediate actions to eliminate these conditions once notified by the city. (G) Emergency abatement. The compliance official may authorize immediate abatement of any public nuisance or maintenance item if emergency circumstances exist that present an imminent threat to the public health and safety. (H) 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, dwelling, or premises without the owner's consent. 91.044 VANDALISM OR REMOVAL OF ITEMS PROHIBITED. No person may vandalize or remove items from a vacant building, dwelling, or premises, including, but not limited to, appliances, fixtures, electrical wiring, copper, or other similar items without the owner's consent. Ordinance No. Page 10 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034615.v1-6/25/25 91.045 APPEAL. Any owner 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 provides false information or violates any provision of this section is subject to a misdemeanor penalty and any administrative fees as provided under city code and this section. 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, 2026, 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 buildings, dwellings and premises. 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)