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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2026/04/13APPROVED PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting April 13, 2026 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112 6:00 P.M. 1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL: Clark, Gunn, Lindstrom, Meehlhause and Smith NOT PRESENT: None. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A. Monday, April 13, 2026, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Smith. To Approve the Monday, April 13, 2026, agenda as amended moving Consent Agenda Item 5F to New Business Item 8P and adding a discussion under Reports regarding the Charter Commission Members. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes: March 23, 2026. B. Just and Correct Claims. C. Resolution 10230, Approving 1 year contract with Rainbow Treecare for Diseased Tree Care. D. Resolution 10231, Authorize a Recruitment Process for the City Hall Receptionist Position and Approve Revisions to the Job Description. E. Resolution 10232, Authorize a Recruitment Process for a Marketing Intern Position and Approve the Job Description. F. Resolution 10235, Appointing Michelle Drier to a 3-year term and Susan Stigney to a 1-year term on the Mounds View Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission. MOTION/SECOND: Clark/Meehlhause. To Approve the Consent Agenda as amended removing Item 5F for discussion as Council Business Item 8P. Mounds View City Council April 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 2 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Lindstrom encouraged the public to speak with kindness and respect when addressing the City Council during Public Comment. Vince Meyer, 8380 Spring Lake Road, discussed the Spring Lake Road street project. He requested the City visit his property because his driveway wing was damaged during installation. Murwo Mohamed, 2651 Silver Lake Common, Apartment #203, explained for years she had been advocating for additional metro public seats. She noted 804 and 25 were running nicely through the community. Sharon Kirscher, 8406 Red Oak Drive, asked where the packet was posted prior to City Council meetings. Mayor Lindstrom reported residents can Google “Mounds View City Council Meeting” and the first thing that will come up will be Mounds View City Council Meeting. He encouraged residents to click on this link and all agendas and meetings for the City Council are listed on this page of the City’s website. He indicated this was the same search he did each week to pull up the agenda and meeting packet. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Resolution 10226, Approval of a Chicken-keeping License for Christian Johnson, 5200 Edgewood Drive. Assistant City Administrator Beeman requested the Council consider a chicken keeping license for Christian Johnson at 5200 Edgewood Drive. He reported the applicant is proposing to keep eight (8) chickens and has provided staff with all the necessary paperwork. It was noted staff received one opposition to this request. Mayor Lindstrom opened the public hearing at 6:09 p.m. Christian Johnson, 5200 Edgewood Drive, explained he would like to start with eight chickens. Mayor Lindstrom stated his experience has been that sometimes the City receives feedback regarding concerns, but in the end the chickens were a hit in the neighborhoods. Ala Johnson, 5200 Edgewood Drive, indicated she has wanted chickens on her property for several years, but the biggest obstacle has been where to place the chicken coop due to the nature of her lot. She commented on how a coop location has now been worked out with City staff and she was Mounds View City Council April 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 3 looking forward to being able to keep chickens. Hearing no further public input, Mayor Lindstrom closed the public hearing at 6:12 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10226, Approval of a Chicken-keeping License for Christian Johnson, 5200 Edgewood Drive. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Resolution 10227, Approval of a Chicken-keeping License for Kristina Presson, 8321 Greenwood Drive. Assistant City Administrator Beeman requested the Council consider a chicken keeping license for Kristina Presson at 8321 Greenwood Drive. He reported the applicant is proposing to keep six (6) chickens and has provided staff with all the necessary paperwork. It was noted staff had not received any opposition about this request. Mayor Lindstrom opened the public hearing at 6:14 p.m. Kristina Presson, 8321 Greenwood Drive, thanked the Council for considering her request. Mayor Lindstrom stated Ms. Presson was his backyard neighbor and he had received a notice for this request. Hearing no further public input, Mayor Lindstrom closed the public hearing at 6:15 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Clark/Smith. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10227, Approval of a Chicken-keeping License for Kristina Presson, 8321 Greenwood Drive. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Second Reading and Approval of Ordinance 1059, Amending the Mounds View City Code, Title XI: Business Regulations, Chapter 119, Concerning Affordable Housing and Tenant Protection ROLL CALL VOTE. Evan Munsen Stantec, requested the Council hold the second hearing and adopt an Ordinance that would amend City Code regarding Business Regulations, Chapter 119, concerning Affordable Housing and Tenant Protection. He reported the Council would be formalizing affordable housing discussion the Council began last year. He explained the first reading for this Ordinance was held on March 23. MOTION/SECOND: Lindstrom/Meehlhause. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 1059, Amending the Mounds View City Code, Title XI: Business Regulations, Chapter 119, Concerning Affordable Housing and Tenant Protection and publication of summary. Mounds View City Council April 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 4 ROLL CALL: Clark/Gunn/Meehlhause/Smith/Lindstrom. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Second Reading and Approval of Ordinance 1057, Amending the Mounds View City Code, Title IX: General Regulations, Chapter 91, Concerning Vacant Buildings ROLL CALL VOTE. Housing and Code Enforcement Inspector Anderson requested the Council hold the second hearing and adopt an Ordinance that would amend City Code regarding General Regulations concerning vacant buildings. He reported this Ordinance would require property owners to register vacant buildings with the City. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Clark. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 1057, Amending the Mounds View City Code, Title IX: General Regulations, Chapter 91, Concerning Vacant Buildings and publication of summary. Council Member Meehlhause thanked Housing and Code Enforcement Inspector Anderson for all his efforts on this Ordinance. ROLL CALL: Clark/Gunn/Meehlhause/Smith/Lindstrom. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Second Reading and Approval of Ordinance 1058 – Title XI: Business Regulations, Chapter 119 Rental Dwellings, Section 119.024 Issuance of License ROLL CALL VOTE. Housing and Code Enforcement Inspector Anderson requested the Council hold the second hearing and adopt an Ordinance that would amend City Code regarding Business Regulations, Chapter 119 Rental Dwellings, Section 119.024 Issuance of License. He reported this Ordinance made a minor change to the rental license procedure by removing the requirement to have unpaid utility bills paid prior to issuing a rental license. Staff noted all delinquent utility fees are assessed to properties if unpaid to ensure the outstanding bills are recovered. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 1058 – Title XI: Business Regulations, Chapter 119 Rental Dwellings, Section 119.024 Issuance of License and publication of summary. Council Member Meehlhause stated he supported the proposed language change due to the process the City had in place to address delinquent utilities. ROLL CALL: Clark/Gunn/Meehlhause/Smith/Lindstrom. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View City Council April 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 5 F. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 1062, an Ordinance Continuing a Franchise Fee on Xcel Energy Electric and Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View. Finance Director Bauman requested the Council introduce an Ordinance that would continue a franchise fee on Xcel Energy Electric and Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View. She noted the proposed Ordinance would extend the franchise through 2032. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Smith. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 1062, an Ordinance Continuing a Franchise Fee on Xcel Energy Electric and Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. G. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 1063, an Ordinance Continuing a Franchise Fee on Center Point Energy Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View. Finance Director Bauman requested the Council introduce an Ordinance that would continue a franchise fee on Center Point Energy Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View. She noted the proposed Ordinance would extend the franchise through 2032. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Clark. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 1063, an Ordinance Continuing a Franchise Fee on Center Point Energy Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. H. Second Reading and Approval of Ordinance 1060, Amending Fee Schedule regarding Vacant Building Registration Fees and Rental Dwelling License Fees ROLL CALL VOTE. Housing and Code Enforcement Inspector Anderson requested the Council hold the second reading and adopt an Ordinance amending the Fee Schedule regarding Vacant Building Registration Fees and Rental Dwelling License Fees. He reviewed the proposed changes that would be made to the Fee Schedule and recommended approval. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Smith. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 1060, Amending Fee Schedule regarding Vacant Building Registration Fees and Rental Dwelling License Fees and publication of summary. ROLL CALL: Clark/Gunn/Meehlhause/Smith/Lindstrom. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. I. Second Reading and Approval of Ordinance 1061, Amending the Mounds Mounds View City Council April 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 6 View City Code, Title III: Administration, 33 Related to the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission ROLL CALL VOTE. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director requested the Council hold the second reading and adopt an Ordinance, Title III: Administration 33 related to the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission. He explained this Ordinance would extend the Parks, Recreation Forestry Commission from seven members to nine members. It was noted that the first reading of this Ordinance was held on March 23. MOTION/SECOND: Clark/Meehlhause. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 1061, Amending the Mounds View City Code, Title III: Administration, 33 Related to the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission and publication of summary. Council Member Meehlhause stated this was the second time the Council had increased the size of a Commission and he looked forward to the City bringing in new candidates that wanted to be involved in the community. ROLL CALL: Clark/Gunn/Meehlhause/Smith/Lindstrom. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. J. Resolution 10233, Approving the Purchase of (2) New Skid Steer Loaders for the Public Works Department. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council approve the purchase of two (2) new skid steer loaders for the Public Works Department. He explained the existing units were seven years old and needed replacement. Staff commented further on the purchase and noted the City’s two existing units would be traded in. Mayor Lindstrom asked why the City needed two new skid steers at this time. Public Works Foreman Atkinson explained these were the most used pieces of equipment by the Public Works Department. He reported the City used to have the skid steers replaced on an annual basis, but this program through Bobcat Monroe through Tri State came to an end, which led the City to replace these units every seven years. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson clarified the City was slated to replace these units every five years, but the replacement was pushed out to seven years. Mayor Lindstrom requested staff speak further about the attachments that are used with the skid steers. Public Works Foreman Atkinson explained the Public Works Department had a plow, snowblower, brush, and track machine. He noted these machines are also used for tree removal. Mayor Lindstrom thanked Public Works Foreman Atkinson for attending this meeting and for his dedicated service to the City of Mounds View. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10233, Approving the Purchase of (2) New Skid Steer Loaders for the Public Works Department. Mounds View City Council April 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 7 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. K. Resolution 10234, Authorization to purchase a 2026 John Deere 4075R Tractor. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council authorize the purchase of a 2026 John Deer 4075R Tractor. He reported this unit would be used for mowing, herbicide application, ball field maintenance and snow removal. He explained the existing unit was getting older and staff was having a difficult time finding replacement parts. Council Member Smith inquired if the City’s existing attachments would be compatible with the new John Deere tractor. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson indicated there were some attachments that will work with the new unit. MOTION/SECOND: Clark/Smith. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10234, Authorization to purchase a 2026 John Deere 4075R Tractor. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. L. Resolution 10236, Approving Bolton and Menk Engineering Services to begin the Street Design for the 2027 Street Rehabilitation Project. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the City approve Bolton & Menk Engineering Services to begin the street design work for the 2027 Street Rehabilitation Project. He reviewed the streets that would be rehabilitated, which included Mounds View Drive, Silver View Drive and Edgewood Drive. He reported that staff sent out RFP’s for this project and received three responses. He noted staff met with the three firms and selected Bolton & Menk to perform the engineering work for the 2027 Street Rehabilitation Project. Mayor Lindstrom questioned what Stantec was paid for the City’s last street project. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson anticipated Stantec was paid more for the last project due to the size and scale of that project. Cristina Mlejnek, Bolton & Menk, introduced herself to the Council and stated she was looking forward to working with the City of Mounds View. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10236, Approving Bolton and Menk Engineering Services to begin the Street Design for the 2027 Street Rehabilitation Project. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. M. Resolution 10237, Accepting the 2026 Twin Cities Gateway Marketing Grant. Council Member Smith recused herself from this agenda item. Mounds View City Council April 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 8 Finance Director Bauman requested the Council accept the 2026 Twin Cities Gateway Marketing Grant. She noted the amount was decreased slightly for this year and explained the City would have to submit a request for costs prior to receiving the grant funding from Twin Cities Gateway. She requested direction from the Council on how to split the funding for this year. Mayor Lindstrom recommended $7,000 be directed to Festival in the Park and the remainder be directed to the Community Center. Council Member Clark supported this recommendation. MOTION/SECOND: Clark/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10237, Accepting the 2026 Twin Cities Gateway Marketing Grant. Council Member Meehlhause explained the reason the grant amount was down slightly this year was due to the fact the Convention Bureau Board of Directors reduced the total amount that was being allocated to the cities. He was pleased to report that Mounds View hotels’ percentage of the organization’s total hospitality revenue went up slightly in 2025 compared to 2024. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. N. Resolution 10238, Accepting the Proposal from Corrective Asphalt Materials for the 2026 Seal Coating Project. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council accept the proposal from Corrective Asphalt Materials for the 2026 Seal Coating Project. He reviewed the streets that would be seal coated this year and recommended the Council move forward with this project. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Smith. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10238, Accepting the Proposal from Corrective Asphalt Materials for the 2026 Seal Coating Project. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. O. Resolution 10239, Approving the Proposal from Bolton & Menk for Storm Water Assessment. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council approve the proposal from Bolton & Menk for Storm Water Assessment. He explained this assessment would assess the Edgewood and Woodcrest storm water ponds. He reported the cost for this project would be $39,247. He was pleased to report the City received a planning grant for the Edgewood storm water pond in the amount of $242,000 and noted this grant would be coming before the Council at a future meeting for formal approval. MOTION/SECOND: Smith/Clark. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10239, Approving the Proposal from Bolton & Menk for Storm Water Assessment. Mounds View City Council April 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 9 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. P. Resolution 10235, Appointing Michelle Drier to a 3-year term and Susan Stigney to a 1-year term on the Mounds View Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council appoint Michelle Drier to a 3-year term and Susan Stigney to a 1-year term on the Mounds View Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Clark. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10235, Appointing Michelle Drier to a 3-year term and Susan Stigney to a 1-year term on the Mounds View Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Meehlhause reviewed his meeting schedule for the next two weeks which included an NYFS Finance Committee meeting on Wednesday, April 15. Council Member Meehlhause noted the Planning Commission would meet next on Wednesday, April 15. Council Member Meehlhause stated he would be attending the CPY Luncheon on Tuesday, April 21 along with a Charter Commission meeting later that evening. Council Member Gunn explained the Mounds View Police Foundation would be holding a planning meeting on ____________. Council Member Gunn reported Pinewood Elementary School would be holding a cultural event on Thursday, April 16 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Council Member Gunn stated the City-wide cleanup would be held on Saturday, April 18. Council Member Gunn indicated a tree planting would be held at Pinewood Elementary on Wednesday, April 22. Council Member Gunn reported that the Council would be holding a joint meeting with the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission on Thursday, April 23. Council Member Gunn indicated the Rotary Club would be holding their gold plate dinner on Friday, April 24. Mounds View City Council April 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 10 Council Member Gunn stated the Community Support Center would be holding their luncheon fundraiser on Thursday, April 30. Council Member Smith explained on Saturday, April 4 the Mounds View Festival hosted an Easter Egg Hunt, which was very well attended. She thanked Connie, all the seniors, volunteers and the Public Works staff, for their assistance with this event. Council Member Smith reported on Friday, April 10 she attended a Ramsey County League of Local Government meeting where the group discussed local responses to evictions and rental assistance. Council Member Smith stated on Wednesday, April 15, she would be attending a Metro Cities meeting. Council Member Smith indicated she would be attending an aviation festival meeting at the Anoka County Airport on Thursday, April 16. Council Member Smith explained the Festival in the Park Committee would be meeting next on Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Public Works Facility. Council Member Smith indicated she would be attending a St. Paul Autism Safety Forum on Tuesday, April 21. Council Member Clark noted the most recent edition of the Mounds View Matters was sent out last week. Council Member Clark stated she attended the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission meeting on Thursday, March 26. Council Member Clark reported Project Ardan would be participating in the Earth Day cleanup event on Saturday, April 18 at City Hall from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Council Member Clark explained registrations for youth summer sports was still open online. Council Member Clark indicated the weekly food distributions were still being held at the Community Center from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays. She stated the City needed volunteers to assist with these events. Mayor Lindstrom thanked all the volunteers that helped to make the Easter Egg Hunt possible. Mayor Lindstrom reported he would be attending the Community Engagement Committee on Thursday, April 16 at the Community Center at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Lindstrom explained he would be attending a meeting with the school district on Monday, April 20 to discuss potential future rentals at the Community Center. Mounds View City Council April 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 11 Mayor Lindstrom reported the City needed volunteers to assist with the weekly food distributions noting the City was feeding close to 1,000 people per week. Mayor Lindstrom stated he was in discussions with Turbo Tim about the City of Mounds View hosting a car cruise this summer. Mayor Lindstrom explained that the Community Engagement Committee would be hosting a movie night at the AMC Theater on April 24 where the new Mario Brothers movie will be screened. He encouraged those interested in this event to register on Eventbrite. Mayor Lindstrom reported on Wednesday, April 15 he would be speaking at St. Thomas with law students regarding his work with the clemency board. Mayor Lindstrom wished Minnesota Supreme Chief Justice Hudson all the best in her retirement. Council Member Meehlhause thanked public works staff for all their efforts on cleaning up area around the Silver View Park disc golf course. i. Charter Commission Members. Council Member Meehlhause stated the Charter Commission was a nine board Commission that was appointed by a Ramsey County judge. He noted there was currently an opening on this Commission and two residents applied for this opening. He explained when two or more candidates apply for an opening the Council can make a recommendation to the judge for the position. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To recommend Greg Evenson be appointed to the Mounds View Charter Commission. Council Member Clark stated she was conflicted with this recommendation because she knew both candidates personally. Mayor Lindstrom indicated there would be another vacancy on the Charter Commission in the near horizon and the other candidate could apply for this opening. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Council Member Smith thanked police and fire personnel for attending the Easter Egg Hunt. B. Reports of Staff. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated the Council would be holding a joint meeting with the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission on Thursday, April 23 to discuss funding for the 2040 Parks Master Plan. Mounds View City Council April 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 12 Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson was pleased to report registration numbers for the summer day camp was exceeding last years numbers and the City may have to look into hiring additional staff members to run this program. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported 85 people have already registered for the City-wide cleanup day. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reviewed the proposed plans from Ramsey County for Mounds View Boulevard at Spring Lake Road. Council Member Clark requested staff speak with Ramsey County about a roundabout at this intersection. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated he would speak to the County regarding this topic. Mayor Lindstrom indicated he would like staff to speak with Open Gov and to pursue other options for City purchasing. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson indicated he has talked to other vendors to see what options were available to the City. Mayor Lindstrom questioned if the City survey should be put on pause at this time. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated it was Peter Leatherman and WSB’s recommendation to delay the community survey until the City holds a meeting with the school district. He indicated the survey questions could then be refined prior to being sent out to the public later this spring or early summer. The Council supported this recommendation. Finance Director Bauman stated utility bills for the first quarter would be mailed out this week. Finance Director Bauman indicated she should have a draft audit this week and an audit presentation will be brought to the Council on Monday, May 11. Assistant City Administrator Beeman stated the Hillview property closed, and the Mounds View Blvd. property closing was postponed to Friday, April 24. Assistant City Administrator Beeman explained Dunkin Donuts and Culvers were working on their lease agreements and plans have not yet been submitted to the City. He commented further on how businesses would be shuffling within Mounds View Square. It was his understanding the potholes and upgrades would be made to the parking lot this year. Assistant City Administrator Beeman reported the marijuana business on the old Fedora’s site received their Certificate of Occupancy. Assistant City Administrator Beeman stated the senior living facility on Long Lake Road was getting closer to submitting plans. 10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, May 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, April 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Mounds View City Council April 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 13 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8: p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther Minute Maker Secretarial