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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2026/09/14APPROVED PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting September 14, 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, September 14, 2026, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Approve the Monday, September 14, 2026, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Clark asked to remove Item 5A. A. Approval of Minutes: August 24, 2026. B. Just and Correct Claims. C. Resolution 10292 Approving the 2027 – 2032 Agreement Between Ramsey County and the City of Mounds View for Election Services. D. Resolution 10290, Authorization to Discharge Public Works GIS Specialist Rachel Potter and Pay Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave. E. Resolution 10294, Approving the Hire of Aubree Laska to Community Service Officer. F. Resolution 10305, Approving Two-Step Compensation Increase – (Handout). MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Clark. To Approve the Consent Agenda as amended removing Item 5A. Mounds View City Council September 14, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 2 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes: August 24, 2026. Council Member Clark requested a change to the minutes on Page 2, Line 13 noting this was her comment and not Council Member Smith’s. MOTION/SECOND: Clark/Meehlhause. To Approve the Minutes from August 24, 2026 as amended. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Well Head Protection Plan (WHPP) Part 1 – Barr Engineering will be in attendance with a Power Point Presentation. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated as part of the wellhead protection plan, the City had to complete a delineated well head protection area, drinking water supply management area and assessment of the well aquifer to local units of government that are wholly or partially within those areas. He explained all surrounding government agencies received the City’s updated well head protection plan and now the City had to hold a public hearing. Alex Reemer, Barr Engineering, introduced himself and provided the Council with a presentation on the City’s well head protection plan. He reviewed the requirements within the well head protection plan and noted the City has six primary wells, with five being primary and one serving as an emergency. He described the ten-year time of travel for water in the community and discussed the location of the emergency response area. The aquifer vulnerability zone was reviewed, and it was noted groundwater moved relatively slowly. He explained the Part 2 amendment would be completed in 2027. Mayor Lindstrom stated most of the City’s wells were in low areas in the City. Mr. Reemer reported this was correct and provided further information on the location of the wells in the City. Mayor Lindstrom thanked Mr. Reemer for his presentation. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Lindstrom encouraged the public to speak with kindness and respect when addressing the City Council during Public Comment. Vince Meyer, 8380 Spring Lake Road, stated on August 19 that a staff member inspected driveways, and he was informed by the City Attorney that he could only speak to two people. He expressed frustration with the lack of communication he has had with these individuals. He indicated he was threatened by a worker today and noted he has two witnesses to this event. He stated he wanted an apology from the City. Mounds View City Council September 14, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 3 Colleen Sago, 8394 Spring Lake Road, explained she has had conversations with staff regarding the narrow width of her driveway apron. She asked that this be fixed. City Administrator Zikmund reported an engineering tech visited this property today and did an assessment. He stated it was his understanding the contractor would be out next week to do the repair. Sharon Kirscher, 8406 Red Oak Drive, stated this year’s Festival in the Park was wonderful. She thanked the volunteers and staff members that made this event possible. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Resolution 10297, Approving the Preliminary Property Tax Levy for Fiscal year 2027 and setting the public hearing. Finance Director Byrne requested the Council approve the preliminary property tax levy at 7.5% for fiscal year 2027 and set the Truth in Taxation Hearing for Monday, December 7. He reported the final tax levy and budget for 2027 would be approved by the Council on Monday, December 14. Council Member Gunn explained the Council could not increase the levy once the preliminary levy was set, but the percentage could be reduced. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Clark. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10297, Approving the Preliminary Property Tax Levy for Fiscal year 2027 and setting the public hearing. Mayor Lindstrom stated he anticipated the final levy would come in closer to 6.5%. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 10298, Approving the Preliminary EDA Property Tax Levy for Fiscal year 2027 and setting the public hearing date. Finance Director Byrne requested the Council approve the preliminary EDA property tax levy in the amount of $160,000 for fiscal year 2027 and set the public hearing date for Monday, December 7. MOTION/SECOND: Clark/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10298, Approving the Preliminary EDA Property Tax Levy for Fiscal year 2027 and setting the public hearing date. Council Member Meehlhause reported the EDA levy amount for 2027 would be the same amount that was levied in 2026. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 10293, Approving the Purchase of One Dodge Police SUV Vehicle Mounds View City Council September 14, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 4 Along with Additional Equipment and Setup Costs. Police Chief Zender requested the Council approve the purchase of one Dodge Police SUV vehicle along with additional equipment and setup costs. He explained this vehicle would replace a 2016 K-9 squad within the police department. He reviewed the cost for the vehicle and setup noting the expense would be coming from the Vehicle Equipment Fund and Forfeiture Fund. It was noted this expense was included in the 2027 budget. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Smith. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10293, Approving the Purchase of One Dodge Police SUV Vehicle Along with Additional Equipment and Setup Costs. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 10295, Approving Purchase of Water Control Valve for the Booster Station. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council approve the purchase of a water control valve for the booster station. He explained the original valve was installed in 2012 and needed replacement. He reviewed the cost for the valve and installation and recommended approval of the valve replacement. Mayor Lindstrom inquired if the City should order a second valve for emergency purposes. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported he was only recommending the purchase of one valve at this time. Mayor Lindstrom stated he supported staff ordering a second valve at this time to have in the event of an emergency. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Smith. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10295, Approving Purchase of Water Control Valve for the Booster Station. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 10296, Approving the Hiring of Jacob Garibay as a Consultant for GIS Services. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council approve the hire of Jacob Garibay as a consultant for GIS services. He reviewed the proposed employment agreement and recommended approval of the hiring of Mr. Garibay as a GIS consultant. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Clark. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10296, Approving the Hiring of Jacob Garibay as a Consultant for GIS Services. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View City Council September 14, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 5 F. Resolution 10300, Accepting Bids and Awarding a Contract to Keys Well Drilling for the Municipal Well No. 5 Rehabilitation. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council accept bids and award a contract to Keys Well Drilling for the Municipal Well No. 5 rehabilitation. He explained this well pump and motor needed replacement. He indicated the low bid for this project was received by Keys Well Drilling. Staff reviewed the cost of the improvements and noted this project would be completed this fall. Council Member Meehlhause asked if Well No. 5 is an operating well. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported this was the case, stating Well No. 4 was the City’s backup well. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Smith. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10300, Accepting Bids and Awarding a Contract to Keys Well Drilling for the Municipal Well No. 5 Rehabilitation. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. G. Resolution 10301, Approve and Review the 60% plans and authorize moving forward with the design for the 2027 Street Rehabilitation Project City Project 2026-C12. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council approve and review the 60% plans and authorize moving forward with the design for the 2027 Street Rehabilitation Project. He explained this project includes Mounds View Drive, Silver View Drive, County Road H2 and Edgewood Drive. He reviewed the cost breakdowns for the street and sidewalk improvements in detail with the Council and recommended approval of the plans. Council Member Smith asked if the sidewalk on the north side of Bronson would be completed after Living Suites was completed. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported the sidewalk would be completed in conjunction with the Living Suites project. Council Member Meehlhause requested further information regarding the assessment process. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson described the assessment process that would be followed should the Council decide to move forward with assessments for the businesses in the project area. Mayor Lindstrom stated it would be difficult for him to decide on assessments at this time without knowing what the assessment amount would be. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson indicated he could speak with the engineer and could report back to the City Council. Council Member Clark inquired if businesses contribute to the City’s street fund. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported this was the case. MOTION/SECOND: Clark/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10301, Mounds View City Council September 14, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 6 Approve and Review the 60% plans and authorize moving forward with the design for the 2027 Street Rehabilitation Project City Project 2026-C12. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. H. Resolution 10303, Approving the Proposal from KLM Engineering for Inspecting the Water Tower and Ground Reservoir. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council approve the proposal from KLM Engineering for inspection of the water tower and ground reservoir. He reported that the AWA recommends inspecting these facilities every three to five years. He noted the tower was last inspected in 2021, and the ground reservoir was last inspected in 2019. He commented further on the proposed inspections and recommended approval of the proposal with KLM Engineering. Council Member Clark questioned when the water tower was last painted. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson estimated this work was completed in 2011 or 2012. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Smith. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10303, Approving the Proposal from KLM Engineering for Inspecting the Water Tower and Ground Reservoir. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. I. Resolution 10304, Approving the Municipal Concurrence for Rice Creek Watershed to Conduct Drainage Proceedings for Anoka Ramsey Judicial Ditch 1 of the Storm Drainage System Under the Watershed Law. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council approve the municipal concurrence for Rice Creek Watershed to conduct drainage proceedings for Anoka Ramsey Judicial Ditch 1 of the storm drainage system under the watershed law. He explained public works was responsible for making sure the stormwater system operates efficiently and part of that includes proper maintenance of the watershed ditch. He reported that the Rice Creek Watershed District has included the maintenance of Judicial Ditch 1 in their 2027 budget and recommended the Council approve the drainage proceedings. It was noted the City Attorney had reviewed and recommended approval of this work as well. Council Member Smith asked where this ditch was located. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson discussed the location of the ditch noting water drains down from County Road 10 through Greenfield to Hillview and Quincy where the ditch is hard piped under I-35W. Council Member Smith questioned when this ditch and piping was last maintained by the watershed district. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated he could not recall but anticipated the pipes have not been inspected since they were installed in the early 1970’s. MOTION/SECOND: Smith/Clark. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10304, Approving the Municipal Concurrence for Rice Creek Watershed to Conduct Drainage Mounds View City Council September 14, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 7 Proceedings for Anoka Ramsey Judicial Ditch 1 of the Storm Drainage System Under the Watershed Law. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. J. Resolution 10302, Rice Creek Watershed Board Appointment. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council approve the appointment of Craig Burlingame to the Rice Creek Watershed Board. He explained this opening would occur January 1, 2027. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Clark. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10302, Rice Creek Watershed Board Appointment. Council Member Meehlhause thanked Mr. Burlingame for being willing to serve on the Rice Creek Watershed Board. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Gunn stated she attended the Resource Fair at the Community Center on Saturday, September 12. Council Member Gunn commented on the 9/11 event that was held at the Tribute Park on Friday, September 11. Council Member Gunn stated there would be a bake sale fundraiser at Pink Flower on Tuesday, September 15 for the Mounds View Police Foundation. Council Member Gunn reported the Mounds View Business Council would meet next on Thursday, September 17 in New Brighton. Council Member Smith reported she attended a meeting last week with the Ramsey County League of Local Government. Council Member Clark explained she celebrated her son’s 7th birthday this past weekend. She indicated her family went over to Turbo Tim’s for some remote-control car racing. She stated the next car racing event held at Turbo Tim’s would be held on Saturday, October 8 and the Mounds View Police Foundation would be hosting a fundraiser that day. Council Member Clark noted she attended the 9/11 event at the Tribute Park on Friday, September 11. Council Member Clark explained fall soccer began on Saturday morning. She thanked all the volunteers that made this programming possible. Mounds View City Council September 14, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 8 Council Member Clark invited the volunteers who have helped with the City’s food distribution over the past year to attend an appreciation luncheon that would be sponsored by the Mounds View Lions on Sunday, September 20 at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall Park. Council Member Meehlhause explained he would be attending a Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, September 16. Council Member Meehlhause indicated he would be attending the Chamber of Commerce’s business meeting on Thursday, September 17. Council Member Meehlhause commented on Monday, August 24 he attended the funeral of long time Mounds View resident and Lions Club member Gary Rundle. He sent his sincere condolences to the Rundle family. Council Member Gunn reported the SBM Fire Department would be holding an open house at all fire stations on Saturday, September 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mayor Lindstrom stated Turbo Tim’s would be holding a car extravaganza on Saturday, September 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mayor Lindstrom explained he attended the 9/11 ceremony at the Tribute Park on Friday, September 11. He thanked the fire department for their presence with the ladder truck on I-35W and for never forgetting. Mayor Lindstrom reported that the SBM Fire Department won the softball game this year. MOTION/SECOND: Lindstrom/Meehlhause. To direct staff to issue two youth service awards to Jeremiah and Finn for delivering food to individuals in the community every Sunday. Council Member Clark noted there were also students that assisted with packing the food boxes in the mornings and she would pass these names along to staff so these individuals could be recognized as well. The Council supported this recommendation. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mayor Lindstrom indicated the fall cleanup day would be held on Saturday, September 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Public Works Facility. B. Reports of Staff. Police Chief Zender provided the Council with an update from the police department. He explained he attended the Ramsey County League of Local Government last week where the main discussion was on Flock cameras. He stated that each community in attendance was encouraged to make their own determination when it comes to the use of Flock cameras. He reported he attended the 9/11 ceremony on Friday, September 11 along with Fire Chief Retka. He thanked the SBM Fire Mounds View City Council September 14, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 9 Department for their presence on I-35W on 9/11. He thanked all who attended the Resource Fair and thanked Officer Lavore for her attendance at this event. He noted he had one candidate being backgrounded at this time. He commented on the positive outreach event that was held at Iglesia Pentecostal. 10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, September 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther Minute Maker Secretarial