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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, August 24, 2026
5:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Lindstrom, Gunn, Meehlhause, Clark, Smith
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes: August 10, 2026
B. Just and Correct Claims
C. Resolution 10287, LELS 204, Police Patrol and Investigators,
Memorandum of Understanding, Adjusting School Resource Pay
D. Resolution 10288, Approving the Promotion of Alex Aase to Position of
Police Sergeant
E. Resolution 10289, Authorizing Revisions to Section 2.01
Compensation and Classification, and Section 5.01 Separation of
Employment, in the Personnel Manual
F. Central Square Agreement – memo on Monday
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
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7. 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?
8. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1065 Amending the Zoning
Ordinance Regarding Height of Principal Structures in the R-1, R-2, R-3
Zoning Districts ROLL CALL VOTE
9. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
1. Open House – Park Bonding – Oct 14th, Does Council wish to hold.
C. Reports of City Attorney
10. NEXT COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6:30
pm
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING: Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm
11. ADJOURNMENT
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
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Regular Meeting 5
August 10, 2026 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112 8
6:00 P.M. 9
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1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 12
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 14
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3. ROLL CALL: Clark, Gunn, Meehlhause and Smith 16
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NOT PRESENT: Lindstrom. 18
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4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
A. Monday, August 10, 2026, City Council Agenda. 21
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MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Clark. To Approve the Monday, August 10, 2026, agenda as 23
amended adding Item 5D to the Consent Agenda. 24
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Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 26
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5. CONSENT AGENDA 28
A. Approval of Minutes: July 27, 2026. 29
B. Just and Correct Claims. 30
C. Resolution 10282, Approving the Promotion of Molly Olson to the Position of 31
Police Officer. 32
D. Resolution 10286, Authorizing Separation Compensation for Police Officer 33
Terran Pantelis. 34
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MOTION/SECOND: Clark/Meehlhause. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 36
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Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 38
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6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 40
A. Officer Asa Overton Official Swearing In - Police Chief Zender. 41
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Police Chief Zender introduced Police Officer Asa Overton to the City Council and administered 43
the Oath of Office to Officer Overton. Officer Overton’s badge was pinned on and a round of 44
applause was offered by all in attendance. 45
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7. PUBLIC COMMENT 1
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Acting Mayor Gunn encouraged the public to speak with kindness and respect when addressing 3
the City Council during Public Comment. 4
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Vince Meyer, 8380 Spring Lake Road, requested the Council regarding the Spring Lake Road 6
project. He explained this project was not yet complete. He indicated there were many driveways 7
that were installed incorrectly and noted this had to be addressed. He explained Pleasant View 8
Drive was cracking and popping after two years. He recommended the road be sealed before this 9
road becomes a disaster. 10
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Dr. Jeanne Strait, 7728 Knollwood Drive, suggested the Council allow public comment after the 12
Council completes their reports at the end of the meeting or that the Council give their reports 13
prior to the Public Comment portion of the meeting. She indicated the public may have 14
questions about items, especially on the items the Council was voting on - under Reports. 15
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City Administrator Zikmund reported the Council would not be having a discussion on the raffle 17
for the Festival in the Park at this meeting because the Mayor was not at the meeting. He noted 18
this item would be brought back to the Council for discussion at an upcoming work session 19
meeting. 20
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Dr. Strait indicated she had also heard some concerning comments that proper documents and 22
taxes may not have been paid by the Festival in the Park Committee and noted this was 23
concerning to her because this was a community event. 24
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8. COUNCIL BUSINESS 26
A. PUBLIC HEARING: Approval of Resolution 10281, Approving a Chicken-27
Keeping License for Wendy Stepanchak, 7373 Knollwood Drive. 28
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City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council consider a chicken-keeping license for 30
Wendy Stepanchak at 7373 Knollwood Drive. He reported all necessary requirements have been 31
met by the applicant, noting the City received one comment in support of the request from a 32
neighbor. 33
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Wendy Stepanchak, 737 Knollwood Drive, asked how she would be notified of the yearly 35
renewal for her chicken-keeping license. City Administrator Zikmund explained Ms. Stepanchak 36
would be notified by staff. 37
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Acting Mayor Gunn opened the public hearing at 6:13 p.m. 39
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Hearing no public input, Acting Mayor Gunn closed the public hearing at 6:13 p.m. 41
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MOTION/SECOND: Clark/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10281, 43
Approving a Chicken-Keeping License for Wendy Stepanchak, 7373 Knollwood Drive. 44
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Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 46
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B. First Reading of Ordinance 1065 Amending the Zoning Ordinance 2
Regarding Height of Principal Structures in the R-1, R-2, R-3 Zoning 3
Districts. 4
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Evan Monson, Stantec, requested the Council hold the first reading for an Ordinance amending 6
the Zoning Ordinance regarding height of principal structures in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 zoning 7
districts. He explained that the Planning Commission reviewed this item and recommended 8
amending the zoning ordinance reducing the principal structure height to 35 feet in the R-1 and 9
R-2 zoning districts and 45 feet in the R-3 zoning district. He commented on the Ordinance 10
amendment further and recommended the ordinance be introduced by the Council. 11
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MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Clark. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 13
1065 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Height of Principal Structures in the R-1, R-2 14
and R-3 Zoning Districts for Option 3 with the amendment to the daycare use. 15
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Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 17
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C. Resolution 10284, Recommending Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for 19
a “Drive-Thru Business” at 2535 Mounds View Boulevard. 20
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Evan Monson, Stantec, requested the Council recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit 22
for a drive-thru business at 2535 Mounds View Boulevard. He explained the B-4 zoning requires 23
a CUP for any type of drive-thru business. He indicated the applicant was proposing to tear down 24
the existing building in order to construct a new building with a drive-thru on this property. He 25
commented further on the request and reported the Planning Commission recommended 26
approval of the CUP with conditions. 27
28
Councilmember Smith inquired if the inlet and outlet road would be changed. Mr. Monson 29
reported the access off of Mounds View Boulevard and Long Lake Road would remain in place 30
but the building would be more centered on the site. 31
32
Council Member Meehlhause asked if this property would have to be subdivided. Mr. Monson 33
explained the subdivision request would be coming before the Council in September. 34
35
Council Member Smith stated she had concerns with how traffic would backup at the entrance to 36
this property. She requested staff work to address this concern. 37
38
Council Member Clark agreed this was a problematic intersection and she anticipated Culver’s 39
would draw even more traffic to the area. Mr. Monson explained a stop sign would be installed 40
on the Culver’s property and noted he was uncertain what type of traffic controlling measures 41
Aldi had in place. 42
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Acting Mayor Gunn indicated she had concerns with the noise that would be generated by the 44
drive-thru speaker. Mr. Monson stated it would be hard for the City to react to this without a 45
complaint in place. 46
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MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Clark. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10284, 2
Recommending Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a “Drive-Thru Business” at 2535 3
Mounds View Boulevard with the recommended findings and conditions. 4
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Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6
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D. Resolution 10283, Approving the Referendum Questions for the Park System 8
Master Plan Funding. 9
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Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council approve the 11
referendum questions for the Park System Master Plan funding. He explained the Council has 12
been discussing this topic for some time in order to find a way to fund park improvements for the 13
City going forward. He stated a resident committee was created to discuss how to fund the Park 14
System Master Plan. He indicated this group considered the financing options available to the 15
City and was recommending approval of ballot questions, with the second ballot question 16
contingent on the first, for the Park System Master Plan funding. He commented if the ballot 17
questions were approved, staff would be working with WSB on an education campaign. 18
19
Council Member Meehlhause recalled at the work session meeting that the Council was 20
interested in keeping the ballot questions separate and that one question does not hinge on the 21
other. He noted staff was making a different recommendation from this for the ballot questions. 22
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Council Member Clark stated she supported keeping the ballot questions separate. 24
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Councilmember Smith agreed. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson explained 26
he was recommending that question two could only move forward if question one passed. 27
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Councilmember Meehlhause supported the City having two separate bonding questions that were 29
not tied to one another. 30
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Council Member Clark recommended the ballot questions be phrased as proposed on Attachment 32
J. 33
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MOTION/SECOND: Clark/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10283, 35
Approving the Referendum Questions for the Park System Master Plan Funding as 36
recommended on Attachment J. 37
38
Vince Mayer, 8380 Spring Lake Road, requested the ballot questions state how much an 39
approval would cost each taxpayer in the community. 40
41
Council Member Meehlhause reported the City Council has worked with Ehlers & Associates on 42
this matter and noted the median value homeowner would see an annual increase for the $15 43
million bonding question would be $237 per year and if both ballot questions are passed, the 44
annual increase would be $315. 45
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Acting Mayor Gunn stated the City was out of park dedication funds and in order to improve and 1
maintain the City’s parks, this was what the City had to do. She indicated the Council was 2
allowing the public to vote on this matter. 3
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Joyce Jones-Strait, 7728 Knollwood Drive, reviewed the language for the first ballot question 5
and stated it appears the dollars would not be exclusive to the listed sites. She explained that the 6
Council is who decides how to allocate the park funding, if approved, however, it may not be this 7
Council. She believed specific wording should be put within the ballot question to ensure the 8
dollars are used strictly for park improvements and not the betterment of other City projects or 9
facilities. She recommended the language be phrased in a manner that all funds will be park 10
directed. 11
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Council Member Meehlhause indicated the City Council has worked with the City Attorney on 13
the ballot question language, and he believed the attorney knew what he was doing. 14
15
Council Member Clark stated she believed the intention was to direct the funds to Silver View 16
Park and Wood Crest Park and the remainder of the funds would be used to address the rest of 17
the Master Park Plan improvements. 18
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City Administrator Zikmund reported that any Council in the future could change how these 20
funds were directed. 21
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Lisa Rolfs, 8429 Eastwood Road, suggested the language be reversed to have the parks come 23
first. 24
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Council Member Clark requested an amendment to her motion noting the ballot language should 26
read: the betterment of City park sites and facilities. 27
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Council Member Meehlhause asked what the City would do if the full $15 million was not used 29
for park improvements. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported the 30
remaining dollars would be applied to the bonds in order to shorten the time for the bond 31
repayment. 32
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City Administrator Zikmund indicated there was well over $15 million in park improvements in 34
the Parks System Master Plan. 35
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AMENDMENT/SECOND: Clark/Smith. To amend the ballot language to read: the betterment 37
of City park sites and facilities. 38
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Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 40
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Acting Mayor Gunn called for a vote on the amended motion. 42
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ROLL CALL: Clark/ Meehlhause/Smith/Gunn. 44
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Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 46
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E. Resolution 10285, Accepting RFP’s and Awarding a Contract to Landbridge 2
Ecological for Ecological Restoration Maintenance Services. 3
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Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council accept the RFP’s 5
and award a contract to Landbridge Ecological for Ecological Restoration Maintenance Services. 6
He explained in 2024 the City received funding through BWSR for habitat enhancement and 7
landscaping to help restore 15.9 acres of pollinator habitat in Silver View and Ardan Parks. He 8
reported most of the work had been completed and requested the Council accept the RFP’s and 9
award a contract with Landbridge Ecological for restoration maintenance services. 10
11
Council Member Smith asked if this contract would be covered by grant funding. Public 12
Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported this was the case. 13
14
MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Smith. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10285, 15
Accepting RFP’s and Awarding a Contract to Landbridge Ecological for Ecological Restoration 16
Maintenance Services. 17
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Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 19
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9. REPORTS 21
A. Reports of Mayor and Council. 22
23
Council Member Smith reported Festival in the Park began in 1975 and was originally called the 24
Bicentennial Commission. Over time, this event became known as the Mounds View Festival in 25
the Park when the event was held on an annual basis. 26
27
Council Member Smith explained the 2026 Mounds View Festival in the Park would be held on 28
Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22. She reviewed the list of events scheduled for this 29
year’s festival. She noted the Festival Committee was still seeking volunteers for those residents 30
that may be interested in getting involved in this event. 31
32
Council Member Clark stated there would be fireworks again this year that would begin at 9:50 33
p.m. She noted there would be a live band, free kids’ games from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 34
35
Council Member Clark thanked all of the residents who participated in Night to Unite. She 36
thanked Deputy Chief Hellpap for allowing her to ride along with him on Night to Unite. 37
38
Council Member Clark noted the Mounds View Police Foundation would be meeting next on 39
Tuesday, August 18. 40
41
Council Member Smith commented she was seeking information from individuals that served on 42
the first Festival in the Park Committee regarding the time capsule that was buried in 1975 in the 43
City. She encouraged people with information to reach out to her. 44
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Council Member Meehlhause stated he would be attending a Charter Commission meeting on 1
Tuesday, August 18. He indicated he would be attending an NYFS Finance Committee meeting 2
on Wednesday, August 19 and noted the Planning Commission would meet next on Wednesday, 3
August 19. 4
5
Council Member Meehlhause noted there would be a mayoral candidate forum on Tuesday, 6
September 29 and on Wednesday, September 30 there would be a council candidate forum. 7
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Council Member Meehlhause stated there would be a State House 39B and 40A candidate forum 9
at City Hall on Monday, August 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 10
11
Acting Mayor Gunn thanked the residents of Mounds View for showing up and hosting parties 12
for Night to Unite. She stated Mounds View had a total of 29 parties this year. 13
14
Council Member Clark noted there would be an open house meeting on Rice Creek Boulevard at 15
the Ramsey County Public Works Facility on Wednesday, August 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 16
p.m. or residents could learn more about this project by attending a live webinar on Wednesday, 17
August 26 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. 18
19
B. Reports of Staff. 20
21
Assistant City Administrator Beeman stated staff applied for a Met Council grant to assist with 22
planning efforts for the Comprehensive Plan. He noted the City was approved for a $40,000 23
grant. He noted the City was now working to create a planning task force to assist with the 24
Comprehensive Plan updates. 25
26
Assistant City Administrator Beeman explained he was working on a joint powers agreement 27
between Mounds View and Spring Lake Park for building inspection and code inspection 28
services for the two cities. 29
30
Assistant City Administrator Beeman reported El Novello Allegre should be moving into their 31
new suite in Mounds View Square later this week. He provided further updates on development 32
projects that were being completed in the City. 33
34
City Administrator Zikmund stated the Rice Creek Watershed District would be holding a public 35
meeting on Judicial Ditch 1 on Wednesday, August 12 at City Hall. 36
37
Acting Mayor Gunn encouraged residents to get out and vote during the Primary Election which 38
would be held on Tuesday, August 11. 39
40
Dr. Strait asked when the lawful gambling and raffles topic would be on a Council agenda. 41
42
City Administrator Zikmund reported the Council would be addressing this topic in September. 43
44
Acting Mayor Gunn reported what the Council decides in September will impact the Festival in 45
the Park for 2027. 46
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10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. 2
Next Council Meeting: Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. 3
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11. ADJOURNMENT 5
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The meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m. 7
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Heidi Guenther 11
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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING JUST AND CORRECT
CLAIMS AGAINST CITY FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View, pursuant to Minnesota Statute 412.141, has full
authority over the financial affairs of the City and;
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the claims paid during the period
07/22/26 through 08/04/26 in the amount of 355,479.32$
TOTAL AMOUNT OF CLAIMS PRESENTED 355,479.32$
And has found said claims to be just and correct;
It was moved that the City Council of Mounds View hereby approve the attached
list of claims dated 07/22/26 – 08/04/2026 by vote __________ayes ________nays.
__________________________________
Finance Director
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Flex Daycare 31.25700 2006
Flex Medical 14.37730 2006
Flex Daycare 43.75730 2006
Flex Daycare 6.25740 2006
Flex Medical 7.75745 2006
Flex Daycare 18.75745 2006
1,641.51
Fire Extinguishers Inspect. PD 281.32100 4460-3030All Safe Global
281.32
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430.00
Uniform- Pantelis 38.05100 4200-2400Aspen Mills
38.05
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59,527.00
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4,154.80
2716 Hillview 2,115.00100 4180-3030Bolton & Menk, Inc.
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41,305.50
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87.27
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1,140.00
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100.00
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117.86
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513.00
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957.06
Aquatic Park -06/12/26 410.00252 4732-3030City of St. Louis Park
410.00
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Medicare W/H 192.79700 4823-0300
FICA W/H 824.33700 4823-0300
Medicare W/H 20.29700 4825-0300
FICA W/H 86.84700 4825-0300
Medicare W/H 199.68730 2011
Income Tax W/H 1,347.78730 2011
FICA W/H 853.74730 2011
Medicare W/H 28.51730 4820-0300
FICA W/H 121.87730 4820-0300
Medicare W/H 171.15730 4823-0300
FICA W/H 731.86730 4823-0300
Medicare W/H 11.35740 2011
Income Tax W/H 76.08740 2011
FICA W/H 48.52740 2011
Medicare W/H 11.35740 4416-0300
FICA W/H 48.52740 4416-0300
Medicare W/H 146.97745 2011
Income Tax W/H 758.03745 2011
FICA W/H 628.43745 2011
Medicare W/H 137.24745 4415-0300
FICA W/H 586.90745 4415-0300
Medicare W/H 9.69745 4417-0300
FICA W/H 41.48745 4417-0300
50,046.02
Feb 2025 Professional Svc 5,115.00100 4160-3010Ehlers & Associates, Inc
5,115.00
Recreation Program Refund 580.00252 3406EMILY THIELMAN
580.00
Chain Hooks 136.86100 4465-1600Fastenal Company
136.86
Replacement Curb Stop 193.30700 4823-1250Ferguson WaterWorks #2518 & #1657
Hydrant Parts 97.80700 4823-1250
291.10
Outreach Items 979.45480 4200-3630Foremost Promotions
979.45
DESCRIPTION AMOUNTFUNACCOUNTVENDOR NAME
COUNCIL REPORT 07/22/26 to 08/04/26 Page 5 of 118/18/2026
Wood Chips- Parks 168.00100 4360-1600FRA-DOR Inc
Oakwood Park Fence Repair 924.00100 4360-1600
Black Dirt- Water Dept 430.50700 4823-1240
1,522.50
Chlorine 50.00700 4825-1600Hawkins, Inc.
50.00
PW# 711 supplies 344.02700 4823-1220HD Supply - San Diego
344.02
Splash Pad Water Chemicals 27.60100 4360-1230Horizon Commercial Pool Supply
Splash Pad Pump Seal Kit 63.81100 4360-1230
91.41
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 2,741.53100 2014HSA Bank
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 128.75100 4130-0400
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 125.00100 4150-0400
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 262.50100 4180-0400
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 1,700.00100 4200-0400
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 231.67100 4360-0400
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 96.00100 4410-0400
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 30.00100 4460-0400
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 80.00100 4465-0400
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 130.00100 4470-0400
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 91.03100 4472-0400
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 20.00100 4475-0400
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 33.75210 2014
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 15.00210 4350-0400
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 95.84230 2014
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 50.00230 4650-0400
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 258.24252 2014
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 103.75252 4350-0400
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 123.75252 4730-0400
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 258.75252 4732-0400
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 47.92290 2014
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 25.00290 4420-0400
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 333.29700 2014
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 41.25700 4820-0400
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 272.66700 4823-0400
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 35.89700 4825-0400
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 221.65730 2014
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 41.25730 4820-0400
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 316.75730 4823-0400
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 19.17740 2014
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 17.00740 4416-0400
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 61.26745 2014
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 149.00745 4415-0400
C1211 HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 5.00745 4417-0400
8,162.65
Payroll W/H 1,976.69100 2013ICMA Retirement Trust - 457
Roth Payroll W/H 542.00100 2013
Payroll W/H 174.41100 2013
DESCRIPTION AMOUNTFUNACCOUNTVENDOR NAME
COUNCIL REPORT 07/22/26 to 08/04/26 Page 6 of 118/18/2026
Payroll W/H 3,221.33100 2013ICMA Retirement Trust - 457
Payroll W/H 85.91210 2013
Payroll W/H 13.17210 2013
Payroll W/H 38.46230 2013
Payroll W/H 46.81230 2013
Payroll W/H 154.00252 2013
Roth Payroll W/H 4.00252 2013
Payroll W/H 195.99252 2013
Payroll W/H 6.54290 2013
Payroll W/H 500.00700 2013
Roth Payroll W/H 20.00700 2013
Payroll W/H 455.09700 2013
Payroll W/H 327.56700 2013
Payroll W/H 482.50730 2013
Roth Payroll W/H 20.00730 2013
Payroll W/H 10.74730 2013
Payroll W/H 224.47730 2013
Payroll W/H 45.00740 2013
Payroll W/H 22.65740 2013
Payroll W/H 449.50745 2013
Roth Payroll W/H 4.00745 2013
Payroll W/H 181.61745 2013
9,202.43
Office Supplies 203.06100 4460-1600Innovative Office Solutions, LLC
203.06
7149 Pleasant View (Hidden Hol 28.80100 2320Kennedy & Graven, Chartered
7687 Long Lake-Hampton Dev. (c 428.40100 2320
Retainer - May 2,000.00100 4160-3010
Code Update/Revisions 1,669.80100 4160-3010
Parks & Rec department 24.20100 4160-3010
Cannabis Matters 1,766.60100 4160-3010
H2 Flats 54.00100 4160-3010
J.P.L Matter 387.20100 4160-3010
Cannabis licenses 1,306.80100 4160-3010
Stripper Bowl matter 24.20100 4160-3010
2716 Hillview Road 316.80230 4650-3030
2833 Mounds View Blvd 54.00230 4650-3030
Silver Lake Pond Improve Proje 24.20745 4415-3030
Edgewood Ponds MPCA Grant 363.00745 4415-3030
8,448.00
PW# 322 Supplies 189.35100 4360-1220Kromer Company
189.35
June 2026 Zumba Classes 75.00252 4732-3030Kumiko Glover
75.00
Silverview Pond Aerator Repair 692.20745 4415-5150Lakes Area Electric, Inc.
692.20
August trash service 1,137.30100 4460-3530LRS, LLC
August trash service 758.20252 4350-3530
August trash service 232.00290 4420-3530
DESCRIPTION AMOUNTFUNACCOUNTVENDOR NAME
COUNCIL REPORT 07/22/26 to 08/04/26 Page 7 of 118/18/2026
2,127.50
Camera Van Repair 549.90730 4823-5130MacQueen Equipment, Inc.
549.90
Q2 2026 Utility Billing 99.82100 4160-3030Mailing Solutions
Q2 2026 Utility Billing 99.83252 4732-3430
Q2 2026 Utility Billing 99.83730 4820-3300
Q2 2026 Utility Billing 99.83730 4820-3300
399.31
Asphalt for Storm Sewer Repair 154.37745 4415-1600Martin Marietta
154.37
Water Tank Hose Fitting 9.28100 4360-1210Menards - Blaine
MVCC Supplies 25.80100 4460-1230
Water Dept Supplies 27.68700 4823-1250
62.76
Fire Hydrants Repaint 2,530.00700 4823-1250Metal Finishers Inc.
2,530.00
Jan- June 2026 MNPFML FICA 56.92100 4130-0300MetLife
Jan- June 2026 MNPFML FICA 650.56100 4200-0300
Jan- June 2026 MNPFML FICA 3.16700 4820-0300
Jan- June 2026 MNPFML FICA 3.16730 4820-0300
713.80
2026 Kenworth Title & Registr. 9,799.88730 4823-7030Metro License Services Deputy #150
9,799.88
Microsoft License- Pantelis 395.00100 4200-5100Metro-INET
Laserfiche License- J Henry 408.50100 4410-3030
Laserfiche License- J Henry 408.50700 4820-3030
Laserfiche License- J Henry 408.52730 4820-3030
1,620.52
Park Rental Refund 250.00100 3665MICHELE WARD
250.00
PW#100 Rotor, Filter 259.50100 4465-1220Midway Ford Company
PW# 460 Parts 18.50100 4465-1220
PD#202 Switch 49.28100 4465-1220
PD# 0192 Battery 193.96100 4465-1220
521.24
Council Mtg- 07/13 261.00100 4100-3030Minute Maker Secretarial
261.00
Nina Garcia: Squad Supplies 37.24100 4200-1600MISC VENDOR
04-1840-00 36.35700 1152
07-1240-06 22.39700 1152
11-0180-01 5.04700 1152
10-1840-00 26.71700 1152
DESCRIPTION AMOUNTFUNACCOUNTVENDOR NAME
COUNCIL REPORT 07/22/26 to 08/04/26 Page 8 of 118/18/2026
17-1130-02 54.96700 1152MISC VENDOR
07-2200-00 42.41700 1152
10-0050-00 15.26700 1152
05-1690-02 212.65700 1152
453.01
TCI Lodging June 2026 2,471.13100 3195MMNTB
2,471.13
Surcharge Fees 3,394.04100 2078MN Dept Labor & Industry
Surcharge Fees -135.76100 3280
3,258.28
State Income Tax 7,177.33100 2001MN Dept of Revenue
State Income Tax 74.07210 2001
State Income Tax 101.84230 2001
State Income Tax 1,524.37252 2001
State Income Tax 20.08290 2001
State Income Tax 767.41700 2001
State Income Tax 517.52730 2001
State Income Tax 35.21740 2001
State Income Tax 346.99745 2001
10,564.82
Drug Screen 76.00100 4160-3030MN Occupational Health
76.00
Wastewater Cert. - Loder 55.00730 4823-3630MN Pollution Control Agency
Wastewater Cert.- Smith 55.00730 4823-3630
110.00
#98995-01 MN 1,493.17100 2013MN State Retirement System
#98995-01 MN ROTH 50.00100 2013
#98995-01 MN 214.35100 2013
#98995-01 MN 526.56100 4130-0100
#98995-01 MN 2.40210 2013
#98995-01 MN 6.19230 2013
#98995-01 MN 6.19230 4650-0100
#98995-01 MN 1.00252 2013
#98995-01 MN 31.97700 2013
#98995-01 MN 6.13700 2013
#98995-01 MN 30.97700 4820-0100
#98995-01 MN 31.97730 2013
#98995-01 MN 17.62730 2013
#98995-01 MN 30.97730 4820-0100
#98995-01 MN 51.78745 2013
#98995-01 MN 24.79745 4415-0100
2,526.06
Q3 2026 Contribution 6,693.72210 4350-3900North Suburban Communications Comm
6,693.72
Weekend Labor 06/28/26 309.00252 4730-3030Northland Temporaries
Weekend Labor 07/12/26 444.75252 4730-3030
DESCRIPTION AMOUNTFUNACCOUNTVENDOR NAME
COUNCIL REPORT 07/22/26 to 08/04/26 Page 9 of 118/18/2026
753.75
2025 Street Project 2024-C11 25,890.67485 4470-7050Northwest Asphalt, Inc.
25,890.67
Mattress Recycling Event 7,306.40290 4420-3430Nystrom Publishing Co. Inc
7,306.40
June Charges 73.50100 4200-3055Office of MNIT Services
73.50
Bond Process Flyer 1,145.26480 4360-3030Print Central
1,145.26
PERA 643400 4,037.18100 2012Public Employees Retirement Assn.
PERP 643400 11,015.76100 2012
DCP 643400 127.20100 2012
DCP 643400 127.20100 4100-0321
PERA 643400 578.19100 4130-0321
PERA 643400 327.55100 4150-0321
PERA 643400 913.16100 4180-0321
PERA 643400 482.92100 4200-0321
PERP 643400 16,523.65100 4200-0321
PERA 643400 778.65100 4360-0321
PERA 643400 123.36100 4380-0321
PERA 643400 403.30100 4410-0321
PERA 643400 63.04100 4460-0321
PERA 643400 195.09100 4465-0321
PERA 643400 435.94100 4470-0321
PERA 643400 280.61100 4472-0321
PERA 643400 76.52100 4475-0321
PERA 643400 103.44210 2012
PERA 643400 119.37210 4350-0321
PERA 643400 151.80230 2012
PERA 643400 175.16230 4650-0321
PERA 643400 1,282.28252 2012
PERA 643400 296.90252 4350-0321
PERA 643400 403.50252 4730-0321
PERA 643400 779.16252 4732-0321
PERA 643400 43.44290 2012
PERA 643400 50.12290 4420-0321
PERA 643400 1,107.58700 2012
PERA 643400 130.44700 4820-0321
PERA 643400 1,037.57700 4823-0321
PERA 643400 109.95700 4825-0321
PERA 643400 928.19730 2012
PERA 643400 130.42730 4820-0321
PERA 643400 940.52730 4823-0321
PERA 643400 53.53740 2012
PERA 643400 61.77740 4416-0321
PERA 643400 642.96745 2012
PERA 643400 692.37745 4415-0321
PERA 643400 49.49745 4417-0321
45,779.28
DESCRIPTION AMOUNTFUNACCOUNTVENDOR NAME
COUNCIL REPORT 07/22/26 to 08/04/26 Page 10 of 118/18/2026
Postage Machine Ink Cartridge 202.75100 4160-1600Quadient Finance USA, Inc.
202.75
Mowing @ 8255 Eastwood 803.75100 4180-3030QuickTurn Property Services
803.75
July-Sept. 2026 Dues 171.00100 4160-3030Rotary Club of New Brighton
171.00
LMC Conference Reimbursment 202.56100 4100-3630Sherry Gunn
202.56
CPR BLS Re-Certification 120.00100 4200-3630Spring Lake Park Fire Department
120.00
May-June Professional Svc 261.00100 4470-3030Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
May-June Professional Svc 1,521.75745 4415-3030
1,782.75
Street Sweepings 300.00745 4417-3530Superior Sand & Gravel
Street Sweepings 600.00745 4417-3530
Street Sweeping Disposals 270.00745 4417-3530
1,170.00
Office electronics 210.00252 4732-1230Surplus Services
210.00
Explore LIT Tees 467.10252 4732-3030Taho Sportswear Inc
Explore More Staff 491.10252 4732-3030
958.20
07/26/26-07/25/27 Software 1,572.00100 4200-5100TimeClock Plus, LLC
1,572.00
Gas Detection Inspection- PW 350.00100 4460-3030TOXALERT
350.00
HVAC Maintenance- MVCC 3,967.50252 4350-5130Trane U.S. Inc.
Replace Condenser Fan 2,177.00252 4350-5130
6,144.50
Smart Meters Access 120.00700 4820-5130Tyler Technologies, Inc.
120.00
Mobile 06/24-07/23 115.20100 4180-3100Verizon Wireless
Mobile 06/24-07/23 1,082.43100 4200-3100
Mobile 06/24-07/23 115.20100 4360-3100
Mobile 06/24-07/23 153.60100 4410-3100
Mobile 06/24-07/23 64.33100 4460-3100
Mobile 06/24-07/23 38.40100 4465-3100
Mobile 06/24-07/23 76.80100 4470-3100
Mobile 06/24-07/23 281.06252 4350-3100
Mobile 06/24-07/23 235.26700 4823-3100
Mobile 06/24-07/23 243.64730 4823-3100
DESCRIPTION AMOUNTFUNACCOUNTVENDOR NAME
COUNCIL REPORT 07/22/26 to 08/04/26 Page 11 of 118/18/2026
Mobile 06/24-07/23 96.82745 4415-3100Verizon Wireless
2,502.74
Professional Svc June 2026 6,824.50480 4360-3030WSB & Associates Inc
6,824.50
06/04/26-07/06/26 6,319.99700 4825-3210Xcel Energy
6,319.99
July Contract Cleaning 2,300.00100 4460-3030Z&K Avdiu, Inc.
July Contract Cleaning 800.00252 4350-3030
3,100.00
355,479.32TOTAL
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
Item No: 5.C.
Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
Type of Business: Consent Agenda
Administrator Review ______
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Rayla Sue Ewald, Human Resource Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 10287, LELS 204, Police Patrol and Investigators,
Memorandum of Understanding, Adjusting School Resource Officer
Pay
Introduction:
Council approved a three-year Labor Agreement with the Law Enforcement Labor Services Local
204 Police Patrol and Investigators for 2026 – 2028 on October 14, 2025. The School Resource
Officer (SRO) pay has been set at 2.75% above the patrol wage for the officer assigned to work
within the Mounds View schools for the last several contracts.
Discussion:
The SRO position has not been filled for the 2026-2027 school session. No internal officers
requested to be assigned to the SRO assignment. A recruitment process for lateral candidates
opened May 4, 2026, and eight (8) candidates applied, with four (4) being interviewed. Two (2)
candidates were offered the position, both declined due to low wages. A suggestion was received
that if the pay were increased from 2.75% to 5.0%, internal candidates may show interest in the
SRO assignment. The LELS 204 Business Agent prepared the attached Memorandum of
Understanding requesting an Increase to School Resource Officer Pay from 2.75% above base
wage to 5.0% above base wages while designated to the SRO position. The HR Committee has
reviewed and supports the increase to the SRO Pay.
Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal:
Create a culture where employees desire to work.
Financial Impact:
$2,600 annually
Recommendation:
Staff recommend, approval of Resolution 10287, LELS 204, Police Patrol and Investigators,
Memorandum of Understanding, Adjusting School Resource Pay.
_________________________
Rayla Sue Ewald
Human Resource Director
RESOLUTION NO. 10287
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF MOUNDS
VIEW AND LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES, INC. (LELS) LOCAL NO. 204
REGARDING AN INCREASE TO SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PAY
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., Local
#204 are parties to a 2026 – 2028 labor agreement; and
WHEREAS, no internal officers requested the School Resource Officer (SRO) 2026 –
2027 assignment, and an open recruitment process found no viable lateral candidates due to
low wages for the position; and
WHEREAS, the LELS 204 Business Agent prepared a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) for consideration to increase the SRO pay from 2.75% above base wage to 5.0% above
base wages while designated to the position and serving in the SRO capacity; and
WHEREAS, to continue a positive relationship with the Mounds View elementary and
middle schools, the HR Committee supports the Memorandum of Understanding, Adjusting
School Resource Officer Pay from 2.75% to 5.0%.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the parties agree language from the LELS
Local No. 204 2026 – 2024 Labor Contract within Appendix A will be changed to the following:
Employees classified or assigned by the EMPLOYER as School Resource Officer will receive
an additional 5.0% of wages while designated and serving in this capacity.
Adopted on this 24th day of August 2026.
_______________________________
Zach Lindstrom, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator
(seal)
Attachment MOU
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
LELS 204 – PATROL AND INVESTIGATORS
Increase to School Resource Officer Pay
This memorandum of understanding is made between the City of Mounds View (“City”)
and the Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., Local #204 (“Union”).
WHEREAS, the City and Union are parties to a 2026 - 2028 collective bargaining
agreement; and
WHEREAS, during the term of this agreement, Appendix A of the collective bargaining
agreement will be changed to include an increase to the School Resource Officer from
2.75% above base wage to 5.0% above base wages while designated to the position and
serving in this capacity; and
WHEREAS, the language in appendix A will be changed to the following: Employees
classified or assigned by the EMPLOYER as School Resource Officer will receive an
additional 5.0% of wages while designated and serving in this capacity; and
WHEREAS, the City and Union wish to make this adjustment to Appendix A of the
collective bargaining agreement.
In witness whereof, the parties have executed this Memorandum of Understanding on the
24th day of August, 2026.
LELS LOCAL #204 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
Sean McKnight, Business Agent Date Zach Lindstrom, Mayor Date
Nate Garland, Union Steward Date Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator Date
Rayla Ewald, HR Director Date
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Item No: 05D
Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
Type of Business: Consent Agenda
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Rayla Sue Ewald, Human Resource Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 10288, Approving the Promotion of Alex Aase to the
Position of Police Sergeant
Background:
The City Council approved the internal recruitment process for Police Sergeant on June 22, 2026.
Discussion:
Staff posted an internal job posting for the promotional opportunity of Police Sergeant. Four (4)
applicants applied, all were interviewed and all were sent to the City’s psychologist for leadership
assessments. Officer Alex Aase was selected for the promotion to the position of Sergeant. Staff
and the HR Committee support the selection of Officer Aase for the position and request a
promotion date of today, August 24, 2026, with compensation following the LELS 232 Labor
Agreement. Staff recommends beginning Sergeant Aase at Step 3 – 90%. Sergeant Aase will
serve a six-month probationary period. He will advance to Step 4 – 95% after successfully
completing one-year in the Sergeant position (August 24, 2027); advancing to Step 5 – 100%
one-year later (August 22, 2028), provided successful performance continues:
2026 LELS 232 Labor Contract Wages
Step 1 – 80% Step 2 – 85% Step 3 – 90% Step 4 – 95% Step 5 – 100%
$51.18 $54.37 $57.57 $60.77 $63.97
Sergeant Aase will continue with his K9 partner Brandi and receive the canine handler
compensation as outlined in the 232 Labor Agreement, receiving $125 per bi-weekly payroll, plus
an additional 0.5 hours of time per scheduled shift to care for his K9 partner.
Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal:
Create a culture where employees desire to work.
Financial Impact:
None, this is a budgeted position.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 10288, the Promotion of Alex Aase to the Position of
Police Sergeant.
Respectfully submitted,
Rayla Sue Ewald
Human Resource Director
Attachment(s):
Resolution 10288
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
RESOLUTION NO. 10288
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE PROMOTION OF POLICE OFFICER ALEX AASE TO THE
POSITION OF POLICE SERGEANT
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the posting of the Police Sergeant position during
the June 22, 2026, Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, staff posted the internal job for the promotional opportunity and received four
(4) applications, interviewed, and sent all candidates to the City’s psychologist for leadership
assessments; and
WHEREAS, Officer Alex Aase was selected for the promotion to Police Sergeant; and
WHEREAS, staff and the HR Committee support the selection of Officer Aase to the
position of Police Sergeant, with a start date of today, August 24, 2026, with compensation
following the LELS 232 Labor Agreement, beginning at Step 3 – 90%. Sergeant Aase will serve
a six-month probationary period. He will advance to Step 4 – 95% after successfully completing
one-year in the Sergeant position (August 24, 2027); and advance to Step 5 – 100% effective
August 24, 2028, based on successful performance evaluations.
2026 LELS 232 Labor Contract Wages
Step 1 – 80% Step 2 – 85% Step 3 – 90% Step 4 – 95% Step 5 – 100%
$51.18 $54.37 $57.57 $60.77 $63.97
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mounds View,
Ramsey County, Minnesota does hereby appoint Officer Alex Aase to the following:
• Non-Exempt, Union, Police Sergeant position, effective August 24, 2026
• Starting wage of Step 3, $57.57/hour
• Probationary period of six months
• Ability to advance to Step 4 – 95% after successfully completing one-year in the Sergeant
position (August 24, 2027); advancing to Step 5 – 100% (August 24, 2028), based on
successful performance evaluations
• Sergeant Aase will continue with his K9 partner and receive canine handler compensation
as outlined in the 232 Labor Agreement, receiving $125 per bi-weekly payroll, plus an
additional 0.5 hours of time per scheduled shift to care for his K9 partner
Adopted this 24th day of August 2026.
____________________________________
Zach Lindstrom, Mayor
ATTEST: _______________________________
Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator
(seal)
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
Item No: 05E
Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
Type of Business: Consent Agenda
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Rayla Sue Ewald, Human Resource Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 10289, Authorizing Revisions to Section 2.01
Compensation and Classification and Section 5.01 Separation of
employment in the Personnel Manual
Background:
Revisions requested to the Personnel Manual:
• Section 2.01 Compensation and Classification, D – Progress Through the Steps
• Section 5.01 Separation of Employment, C – Loss of Good Standing
Discussion:
Staff worked with a consultant at David Drown Associates to incorporate revisions to Section 2.01
Compensation and Classification of the Personnel Manual (revisions in red):
Generally, new employees will begin at Step 1 of the nine (9) step plan. The City Council may, however,
authorize an employee to start at a step other than Step 1 in consideration of experience and qualifications.
Employees hired to start at Step 1 will be eligible for an increase at six (6) months of service. Advancement
to subsequent steps would occur on the employee’s anniversary date until the employee reaches Step 9.
Advancement to a subsequent step necessitates (1) a performance evaluation rated satisfactory or better
by the employee's supervisor and (2) approval by the Department Head and City Administrator. The
progression from Step 1 to Step 9 represents a span of seven (7) years. If the Department Head believes
an employee should be considered to receive an increase of more than one step, the Department Head
must present their exceptional logic to the City Administrator for consideration (example: The employee
came up with a plan to save the city a significant amount of funds or to dramatically increase efficiency;
etc.).
Staff is requesting to deny access into any secured City department after an employee has terminated with
a loss of “good standing”. The following is requested to be added to Section 5.01 Separation of Employment,
C:
Loss of Good Standing
Employees who terminated with a loss of “good standing” will not be allowed access into any secured City
department after their termination without permission from the divisions Department Head. Loss of “good
standing” includes former employees who failed to give a two (2) week notice.
The HR Committee supports the requested revisions to the Personnel Manual.
Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal:
Create a culture where employees desire to work.
Financial Impact:
None.
Recommendation:
Staff recommend adoption of Resolution 10289 Authorizing Revisions to Section 2.01 Compensation and
Classification and Section 5.01 Separation of employment in the Personnel Manual
Respectfully submitted,
______________________
Rayla Sue Ewald
Human Resource Director
Attached: Resolution 10289
RESOLUTION NO. 10289
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AUTHORIZING REVISIONS TO SECTION 2.01 COMPENSATION AND
CLASSIFICATION, AND SECTION 5.01 SEPARATION OF EMPLOYMENT, IN THE
PERSONNEL MANUAL
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View has a Personnel Manual; and
WHEREAS, this resolution authorizes revisions to Section 2.01 Compensation and Classification,
D – Progress Through the Steps. Staff worked with the City’s Wage and Compensation Consultant, David
Drown and Associates, to create appropriate wording to Section 2.01; and
WHEREAS, this resolution also authorizes revisions to Section 5.01 Separation of Employment, C
– Loss of Good Standing. Staff is requesting to deny access into any secured City department after an
employee has terminated with a loss of “good standing”; and
WHEREAS, the HR Committee has reviewed and supports both changes to the Personnel Manual;
and
WHEREAS, the revisions are underlined to read as follows:
Section 2.01 – Compensation and Classification, D – Progress Through the Steps:
Generally, new employees will begin at Step 1 of the nine (9) step plan. The City Council may, however,
authorize an employee to start at a step other than Step 1 in consideration of experience and qualifications.
Employees hired to start at Step 1 will be eligible for an increase at six (6) months of service. Advancement
to subsequent steps would occur on the employee’s anniversary date until the employee reaches Step 9.
Advancement to a subsequent step necessitates (1) a performance evaluation rated satisfactory or better
by the employee's supervisor and (2) approval by the Department Head and City Administrator. The
progression from Step 1 to Step 9 represents a span of seven (7) years. If the Department Head believes
an employee should be considered to receive an increase of more than one step, the Department Head
must present their exceptional logic to the City Administrator for consideration (example: The employee
came up with a plan to save the city a significant amount of funds or to dramatically increase efficiency;
etc.);
Section 5.01 Separation of Employment, C – Loss of Good Standing
Loss of Good Standing
Employees who terminated with a loss of “good standing” will not be allowed access into any secured City
department after their termination without permission from the divisions Department Head. Loss of “good
standing” includes former employees who failed to give a two (2) week notice.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City Council does hereby authorize
the revision to Sections 2.01 and 5.01 of the Personnel Manual as stated above, effective August 24, 2026.
Adopted on this 24th day of August 2026.
____________________________________
Zach Lindstrom, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 08A
Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
Type of Business: Council Business
City Administrator Review NA
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and Mounds View City Council
From: Evan Monson, AICP, Stantec, City Planner
Item Title/Subject: Zoning Code Amendment
Applicant: Mounds View Planning Commission
Request: Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1065 Amending the
Zoning Ordinance Regarding Height of Principal Structures in the
R-1, R-2, and R-3 Zoning Districts
Introduction:
The city’s Zoning Code (Chapter 160 of the city code) regulates development within the city.
The code establishes different requirements based on zones, as well as whether a structure is
the main or primary building on a lot (referred to as the principal structure) or if it is an accessory
structure. Requirements for an accessory structure and a principal structure can vary. Note that
staff will use the terms ‘building’ and ‘structure’ interchangeably in this report.
The city’s current code requirements establish height limitations for principal structures located
in the R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-5 zones of “…two and one-half stories or 45 feet.” per Section
160.056(C)(1).
The city recently reviewed a request to amend the height requirements for accessory structures.
During the review of this request, the commissioners noted that the height requirements for the
city’s single-family zones (R-1, R-2, and R-3) should be reviewed and possibly reduced from 45
feet to 35 feet. The commission then initiated a request to consider such an amendment to the
city’s zoning code.
A request to amend the text of the code is considered a ‘legislative request’, as the city is
reviewing and setting the regulatory standards by which development will have to adhere to.
Sections 160.450 and 160.451 outlines the process to review an amendment to the city’s
Zoning Code. Such a request is reviewed by the Planning Commission, and approved or denied
by the City Council. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this potential
amendment at their 8/5/2026 Planning Commission meeting; their recommendation is found at
the end of this report.
Evaluation:
Comprehensive Plan
The city’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan serves as a high-level guide for future development in the
community. Since a comprehensive plan is a ‘high-level’ look at development, a comprehensive
plan typically does not delve into the specifics of dimensional requirements for structures. That
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being said, a community’s plan may provide support or guidance on how new development or
redevelopment impacts the community.
The Implementation chapter (Chapter 7 of the city’s 2040 Plan) includes the goals and policies
the city is working to implement in both the short term and long term. Some of the goals and
policies that would support a change to the height requirements for houses in the R-1, R-2, and
R-3 zones are:
• Housing Policy Goal #2: Maintain the residential character of Mounds View
o Housing Policy Goal #2, Policy #1: Preserve single-family neighborhoods.
• Housing Policy Goal #3: Support a mix of housing types reflective of the needs and
desires of the community.
Zoning Code
The zoning code establishes development standards, including height limits based on the
zoning district, the type of structure, or the type of use. Communities typically set a maximum
height tied to a number of stories or feet. In the case of single-family detached dwellings, the
‘standard’ is typically a height of 2 – 2.5 stories, or 30-35 feet.
For Mounds View, the code currently sets a limit for any structure located in the R-1, R-2, R-3
(and R-5 zones) of “…two and one-half stories or 45 feet.” The 2.5 story or 45 feet limit would
apply to principal structures, such as a single-family detached dwelling. Additional height
restrictions apply to ‘accessory’ buildings/structures such as garages. The R-1 zone primarily
consists of single-family detached dwellings, as these are a permitted use in the R-1 zone. The
R-1 zone also permits a number of conditional uses, such as schools and religious institutions.
While there are exceptions for belfries, church spires, and some other items listed in Section
160.056(C)(4), schools and churches in the R-1 zone also have to adhere to the 2.5 story or 45
feet height limit. The R-2 zone allows single-family detached dwellings, as well as single-family
attached dwellings such as side-by-side or stacked duplexes. The R-2 zone has the same
conditional uses allowed as the R-1 zone, and also allows daycare centers as a conditional use.
The R-3 zone, in addition to single-family attached and detached dwellings, also allows
townhouses (up to six units) as permitted uses. The R-3 zone allows the same conditional uses
as the R-1 and R-2 zones, and also allows multifamily dwellings (up to six units) as conditional
uses.
As discussed when reviewing the height requirements for accessory structures, much of the
housing stock in Mounds View was built after World War II – more specifically between 1950
and 1970. This period of development in the city saw single story or split-level homes as the
predominant style of single-family detached houses in the city. Staff were able to find a copy of
the city’s zoning code from 1972; the maximum height allowed in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones
was “…two and one-half stories or 30 feet, whichever is the lesser in height.” Staff were unable
to verify when the height was increased from 30 feet to 45 feet.
Staff reviewed the requirements of nearby communities to see what is similar and different (see
Table 1). Staff excluded zones in these other cities that did not permit single-family detached
housing. A number of cities limit height to either a number of stories or a number, similar to the
current language for Mounds View. Blaine and New Brighton had a similar story limit of 2.5
stories, while Spring Lake Park had a limit of 3 stories. All of the cities adjacent to Mounds View
were at 30 or 35 feet. Most of the cities measure height in a similar method to Mounds View;
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Shoreview notably measures height from the lowest grade to the peak of the roof. Other cities
vary in what other uses they allow (as permitted or conditional uses) in their ‘single family’
zones.
Table 1: Comparison of requirements in residential zones in neighboring cities.
City
Height
requirements in
single-family zones
Method to measure height
Arden Hills 35 feet “…grade of a building line to the top, to
the cornice of a
flat roof, to the deck line of a mansard
roof, to a point of the roof directly above
the highest wall of a shed roof, to the
uppermost point on a round or other
arch type roof, to the mean distance of
the highest gable on a pitched or hip
roof.”
Blaine
R-1: 2.5 stories or
35 feet
R-2: 2.5 stories or
30 feet
New Brighton Lesser of 2.5 stories
or 30 feet
“…measured from the average
elevations of the finished grade along
the front of the building to the highest
point of the roof surface in a flat roof, to
the deck line of mansard roofs, and to
the mean height level between eaves
and the ridge of gable, hip, and gambrel
roofs.”
Shoreview
R-1: 18 feet
R-2: 35 feet
R-3: 35 feet; can be
taller with increased
setbacks
highest roof peak to the lowest finished
grade
Spring Lake
Park
35 feet or three
stories, whichever is
greater
“…measured from the average
elevations of the finished grade along
the front of the building to the highest
point of the roof surface in a flat roof, to
the deck line of mansard roofs, and to
the mean height level between eaves
and the ridge of gable, hip, and gambrel
roofs.”
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Options:
#1. Amend – reduce the maximum height in R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones to 35 feet
This would result in a similar allowed maximum height under each zone – a ‘one size fits all’
approach. While this consistency would be appropriate for certain uses (single family detached
houses), it may not be appropriate for other uses. Staff would recommend not pursuing this
option, as this could also make any existing developments that are above 35 feet in height
legally nonconforming. Any legally nonconforming uses would have to request variances from
the Zoning Code for projects that today would be able to be approved administratively through a
building permit(s). The council should also consider if the same height limit would be
appropriate for all the uses allowed in each of these zones.
Maximum Height.
R-1: 35 feet.
R-2: 35 feet.
R-3: 35 feet.
#2. Amend – set different maximum height requirements for the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones
This would result in lower building heights for the R-1 zone, which is consists of the ‘lowest’
density areas of the city, but could allow for uses in ‘higher’ density areas that are zoned R-2 or
R-3 to be taller in height. An example would be:
Maximum Height.
R-1: 35 feet.
R-2: 40 feet.
R-3: 45 feet.
There could potentially be existing uses in the R-1 and R-2 zones that would become legally
nonconforming if this change were approved. In the case of the R-1 zone, the council should
consider if a reduced height limit would be appropriate for all the uses allowed in the R-1 zone.
For example, is a 35 foot limit OK for both a church and a single-family detached house?
#3. Amend – set different maximum height requirements for the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones and/or
different maximum height requirements for different uses.
The goal of this option is to have uses that the city finds appropriate to be shorter in height
(such as a single family detached house) adhere to a shorter maximum height, while allowing
uses that the city may find appropriate being developed at a taller height (such as a school,
church, townhouses, and multifamily buildings) continue to be able to be developed at a height
of 45 feet. Given that the R-3 zone allows a wide variety of uses, and tends to be located near
‘higher’ density zones (R-4/5, B-2/3), simplifying the height requirement by removing the
reference to number of stories may be appropriate.
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An example would be:
Maximum Height.
R-1: 35 feet, unless otherwise noted.
Public or semi-public recreational buildings/neighborhood centers/community centers, Public and
private education institutions, Religious Institutions: 45 feet.
R-2: 35 feet, unless otherwise noted.
Day care centers or Group Nurseries, Public or semi-public recreational buildings/neighborhood
centers/community centers, Public and private education institutions, Religious Institutions: 45
feet.
R-3: 45 feet.
#4. Keep code as-is
The Council can choose to do nothing, and not amend the ordinance at this time.
Criteria:
The zoning code lists criteria for the city to consider when reviewing an amendment to the zoning
code, per Section 160.450(E). These are listed below in italics, with comments from staff
following:
(1) Relationship to Municipal Comprehensive Plan;
The 2040 Plan does not explicitly discuss the height of structures. The following goals and
policies in the Plan would appear to support a change to the height requirements for
structures: Housing Policy Goal #2: Maintain the residential character of Mounds View.
Housing Policy Goal #2, Policy #1: Preserve single-family neighborhoods. Housing Policy
Goal #3: Support a mix of housing types reflective of the needs and desires of the
community.
(2) The geographical area involved;
The proposed changes would apply to single-family residential zones of the city. This
would include the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones. Such a change would impact new
development moving forward. Any existing uses that are taller than the proposed changes
would become legally nonconforming and could continue to remain at their current heights.
(3) Whether the use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed;
There is no evidence on how the proposed amendment would impact property values.
(4) The character of the surrounding area; and
The changes may not have any noticeable impacts on surrounding areas, as the changes
would still allow most developments to be built in a similar manner to what is allowed
currently. The biggest impact would be limiting the height of single-family detached
housing, though most housing in the city has historically been built at heights of less than
45 feet.
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(5) The demonstrated need for the use.
Maximum building heights in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones has not been reviewed by the
city for a number of years. The proposed changes would help the city implement the 2040
Comprehensive Plan, while establishing a better standard for future development within
these zones.
Review Period
N/A
Options
The City Council has the following options with this request:
1. Approve the request, with findings.
a. The amendment would be approved via ordinance, which will require two readings
by the City Council.
2. Table the request for further review/study.
Recommendation
If the city wants to amend the height requirements in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones, the Planning
Commission recommended approval of an amendment to Section 160.056(C)(1) of the zoning
code, changing the maximum height requirements in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones, with the
following findings of fact and conditions of approval:
(1) The 2040 Plan does not explicitly discuss the height of structures. The following goals
and policies in the Plan would appear to support a change to the height requirements
for structures: Housing Policy Goal #2: Maintain the residential character of Mounds
View. Housing Policy Goal #2, Policy #1: Preserve single-family neighborhoods.
Housing Policy Goal #3: Support a mix of housing types reflective of the needs and
desires of the community.
(2) The proposed changes would apply to single-family residential zones of the city. This
would include the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones. Such a change would impact new
development moving forward. Any existing uses that are taller than the proposed
changes would become legally nonconforming and could continue to remain at their
current heights.
(3) There is no evidence on how the proposed amendment would impact property values.
(4) The changes may not have any noticeable impacts on surrounding areas, as the
changes would still allow most developments to be built in a similar manner to what is
allowed currently. The biggest impact would be limiting the height of single-family
detached housing, though most housing in the city has historically been built at heights
of less than 45 feet.
(5) Maximum building heights in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones have not been reviewed by
the city for a number of years. The proposed changes would help the city implement
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the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, while establishing a better standard for future
development within these zones.
Conditions:
(1) Section 160.056(C)(1) shall be amended to include the underlined and remove the
strikethrough:
(1) R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-5 Districts: no building or structure shall have a height
greater than two and one-half stories or 45 feet.
a. R-1: 35 feet, unless otherwise noted.
i. Public or semi-public recreational buildings/neighborhood
centers/community centers, Public and private education
institutions, Religious Institutions: 45 feet.
b. R-2: 35 feet, unless otherwise noted.
i. Public or semi-public recreational buildings/neighborhood
centers/community centers, Public and private education
institutions, Religious Institutions: 45 feet.
c. R-3: 45 feet.
d. R-5: no building or structure shall have a height greater than two and one-
half stories or 45 feet.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________
Evan Monson, AICP
City Planner
ORDINANCE 1065
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING HEIGHT OF
PRINCIPAL STRUCTURES IN THE R-1, R-2, AND R-3 ZONING DISTRICTS
The City of Mounds View Ordains:
Section 1. Background; authority.
1.01. The City of Mounds View (“City”) has adopted a zoning ordinance pursuant to the authority
granted by the Municipal Planning Act. M.S. §§ 462.351 to 462.365, inclusive, as they may
be amended from time to time.
1.02. Sections 160.450 and 160.451 of the Mounds View Zoning Ordinance detail the process
and requirements for amending the zoning ordinance.
1.03. Section 160.056(C)(1) of the code currently states that: “R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-5 Districts:
no building or structure shall have a height greater than two and one-half stories or 45
feet.”
Section 2. Amendment Request.
2.01. The Planning Commission, as allowed under Section 160.451(A) of the city code, initiated
a request to amend the city’s zoning code to change the height requirements for the R-1,
R-2, and R-3 zoning districts.
2.02. The proposed request would amend Section 160.087(A)(2) to add the underlined and
removed the strikethrough:
(1) R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-5 Districts: no building or structure shall have a height
greater than two and one-half stories or 45 feet.
a. R-1: 35 feet, unless otherwise noted.
i. Public or semi-public recreational buildings/neighborhood
centers/community centers, Public and private education
institutions, Religious Institutions: 45 feet.
b. R-2: 35 feet, unless otherwise noted.
i. Public or semi-public recreational buildings/neighborhood
centers/community centers, Public and private education
institutions, Religious Institutions: 45 feet.
c. R-3: 45 feet.
d. R-5: no building or structure shall have a height greater than two and one-
half stories or 45 feet.
Section 3. Notice, decision, and findings.
3.01. The City published notice of the amendment request in the official newspaper on July 23,
2026.
3.02. A public hearing was held on August 5, 2026, by the Mounds View Planning Commission,
and all persons desiring to be heard with reference to the amendment were heard at said
public hearing. The staff report from the City Planner dated 8/6/2026 is hereby
incorporated by reference.
3.03. The Mounds View City Council finds and determines that it is in the best interests of the
City to amend the ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING HEIGHT OF PRINCIPAL
STRUCTURES IN THE R-1, R-2, AND R-3 ZONING DISTRICTS.
3.04. The Mounds View City Council, after considering the reports of City staff and information
at the public hearing, voted to amend the zoning ordinance as shown in Sections 2.02.
3.05. The Mounds View City Council makes the following findings regarding the amendment
request:
1. The 2040 Plan does not explicitly discuss the height of structures. The following
goals and policies in the Plan would appear to support a change to the height
requirements for structures: Housing Policy Goal #2: Maintain the residential
character of Mounds View. Housing Policy Goal #2, Policy #1: Preserve single-family
neighborhoods. Housing Policy Goal #3: Support a mix of housing types reflective of
the needs and desires of the community.
2. The proposed changes would apply to single-family residential zones of the city. This
would include the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones. Such a change would impact new
development moving forward. Any existing uses that are taller than the proposed
changes would become legally nonconforming and could continue to remain at their
current heights.
3. There is no evidence on how the proposed amendment would impact property
values.
4. The changes may not have any noticeable impacts on surrounding areas, as the
changes would still allow most developments to be built in a similar manner to what
is allowed currently. The biggest impact would be limiting the height of single-family
detached housing, though most housing in the city has historically been built at
heights of less than 45 feet.
5. Maximum building heights in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones have not been reviewed by
the city for a number of years. The proposed changes would help the city implement
the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, while establishing a better standard for future
development within these zones.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and after its passage
and publication, and upon adherence to the conditions of Section 3.06 of this ordinance.
Introduction and First Reading by the Mounds View City Council on August 10, 2026.
Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on August 24, 2026.
Publication Date: August 27, 2026.
_____________________________
Zach Lindstrom, Mayor
Attest:
_____________________________
Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator
(SEAL)
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mounds View Planning
Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 5, 2026,
at 6:00 PM at the Mounds View City Hall (2401 Mounds View
Boulevard, Mounds View, Minnesota, 55112) to consider a request to
amend the city’s zoning ordinance (Chapter 160 of the City Code) to
change the maximum height allowed for principal structures in the R-
1, R-2, and R-3 zoning districts.
Anyone wanting to speak about this matter may be heard at this
meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting, contact City
Administrator Nyle Zikmund. City staff will forward any comments to
the City Council. Information regarding the request will be available
for review at City Hall. If you have any questions about this meeting or
if you want to make an appointment to review the application, please
contact Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator. Phone: (763) 717-4001
Email: nyle.zikmund@moundsviewmn.gov Mail: 2401 Mounds View
Blvd., Mounds View, MN 55112. Published one time in the Pioneer
Press on July 23, 2026.
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To: Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator
From: Scott J. Riggs, City Attorney
Re: Mounds View Project Status Report
CITY:
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