Mounds View public meetings in 2025

City Council - Canceled

The City Council meeting scheduled for December 22, 2025 was canceled. The agenda contained only standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, approval of agenda, consent agenda, public comment, and reports. No decisions, ordinances, contracts, or hearings were slated for discussion. Future council sessions are listed for January 2026.

• Call to Order
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Approval of Agenda
• Consent Agenda – approval of minutes from December 9, 2025
• Public Comment

City Council

The City Council is meeting to adopt the 2026 municipal budget and tax levies for the city and the Economic Development Authority. The body will also consider funding for food security and rental assistance. Other business includes commission appointments and a fee reduction for a development on Long Lake Road.

• Resolution 10182, 10183, and 10184 regarding 2026 Tax Levies and Municipal Budget
• Fee reduction for Senior Suite Living Development at 7687 Long Lake Road
• Resolution 10187: $8,925 for Rental Assistance/Support
• Resolution 10188: $7,200 to Manna Market for food security
• Resolution 10189: Change #10 Order for the 2025 Street Project

The council reduced the 2026 tax levy to 6.5% and adopted the levy (Resolution 10182) and the EDA levy (Resolution 10183) with unanimous votes. It amended and adopted the 2026 municipal budget (Resolution 10184) to reflect the reduced levy. The council approved appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission (Resolution 10186) and authorized staff to pursue up to $40,000 in fee reductions for the Senior Suite Living Development at 7687 Long Lake Road. It also approved $8,925 for rental assistance for a single female with young children (Resolution 10187).

• Adopted 2026 Tax Levy at 6.5% (Resolution 10182) – 5-0
• Approved 2026 EDA Tax Levy (Resolution 10183) – 5-0
• Adopted 2026 Municipal Budget as amended (Resolution 10184) – 5-0
• Approved appointments to Planning & Zoning and Parks, Recreation & Forestry commissions (Resolution 10186) – 5-0
• Authorized staff to seek fee reduction up to $40,000 for Senior Suite Living Development at 7687 Long Lake Road – 5-0
• Approved $8,925 for rental assistance/support (Resolution 10187) – 5-0

Quorum

The Mounds View City Council may achieve quorum for a Community Educational Town Hall on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at City Hall, Council Chambers, 2401 Mounds View Boulevard. No specific agenda items are listed in the notice.

Work Session

The City Council held a work session to discuss several upcoming items. Council members will review a proposed amendment to the density and height ordinance, conduct a final review of the affordable housing policy, consider the 2026 budget and tax levy, and receive an update on LAHA funding for the mobile home program. No formal decisions are made in this informal meeting; staff will be directed based on the discussion.

• Amending Density/Height Ordinance – discussion by Brian/Stantec
• Affordable Housing Policy – final review by Brian/Stantec
• 2026 Proposed Budget and Tax Levy – discussion by Gayle
• Update on LAHA Money – Mobile Home Program – discussion by Brian/Nyle

City Council (Special - Truth in Taxation)

The Mounds View City Council will convene a special meeting on December 1, 2025. During the meeting, a public hearing will feature a presentation on Truth in Taxation. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Public Hearing – Truth in Taxation Presentation

The council voted 4‑0 to approve the December 1 agenda. No other formal actions were taken; members discussed the proposed 2026 property‑tax levy and upcoming budget work. The council scheduled a work session for later that evening and a regular meeting for December 9.

• Approved agenda (4‑0)
• Scheduled work session for Dec 1 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
• Scheduled regular council meeting for Dec 9 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will vote on a rezoning request for 2716 Hillview Road and discuss updates to the city's cannabis and hemp business codes. The body is also reviewing a labor agreement for Public Works and financing for the Silver Lake Pointe housing project.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1051 to rezone 2716 Hillview Road from R-1 to R-4
• Resolution 10177: Three-year labor agreement with Public Works Collective Bargaining Unit
• Resolution 10175: Conduit revenue bonds for the Silver Lake Pointe multifamily housing project
• Ordinance 1052: Amendments to City Code Chapter 121 regarding Cannabis and Hemp Businesses
• Consideration of a fee reduction for Senior Suite Living Development at 7687 Long Lake Road

The City Council voted 5‑0 to adopt Ordinance 1051, changing the zoning of 2716 Hillview Road from single‑family (R‑1) to multi‑family (R‑4). The council also approved Resolution 10169 hiring H/J Law Firm for 2026 police prosecutorial services (5‑0) and adopted Ordinance 1050 amending the charter vacancy process (5‑0). The consent agenda, including a lease renewal with Dippin’ Chocolate and a three‑year public works labor agreement, was approved unanimously.

• Approved rezoning of 2716 Hillview Road to R‑4 (5‑0)
• Approved H/J Law Firm contract for 2026 police prosecutorial services (5‑0)
• Adopted charter amendment on council vacancies (Ordinance 1050) (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items: lease renewal with Dippin’ Chocolate, three‑year public works labor agreement, and minutes (5‑0)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a rezoning request for 2716 Hillview Road and a cannabis retailer registration. The body is also reviewing hazardous condition abatements and emergency funding for a food shelf.

• Rezoning 2716 Hillview Road from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-4 (Multi Family Residential)
• Cannabis Retailer Registration for Marawanna at 5491 Adams Street
• $24,000 for Emergency Food Shelf Support and Operations
• Hazardous condition abatements at 5090 Irondale Road and 8391 Spring Lake Road
• Professional Services Agreement with Tubman for domestic abuse services

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It then approved Resolution 10171, registering Marawanna as a cannabis retailer at 5491 Adams Street. The council also adopted Resolution 10168 to amend the Future Land Use Map for 2716 Hillview Road, waived the first reading of Ordinance 1051 to rezone that property from R‑1 to R‑4, and ordered the abatement of hazardous conditions at 5090 Irondale Road.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 10171, cannabis retailer registration for Marawanna at 5491 Adams Street (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 10168, comprehensive plan amendment for 2716 Hillview Road (5-0)
• Waived first reading and introduced Ordinance 1051 to rezone 2716 Hillview Road from R-1 to R-4 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 10165, order abatement of hazardous conditions at 5090 Irondale Road (5-0)

Work Session

The Mounds View City Council held a work session on November 3, 2025 to discuss several items by consensus. Topics included a Senior Suite Living proposal for 7687 Long Lake Road, affordable housing and homeless shelter funding, a community survey presented by the mayor, and the Project Ardan Spring Expo. No final decisions were made, as work sessions are for informal discussion to guide staff.

• Senior Suite Living Proposal for 7687 Long Lake Road – Hampton Companies
• Affordable Housing/LAHA Money/Homeless Shelter Discussion
• Community Survey – Mayor Lindstrom
• Project Ardan Spring Expo – Councilmember Clark

City Council

The Mounds View City Council will hold public hearings to adopt Ordinance 10149, which sets the 2026 city fee schedule. It will also consider two resolutions that create special assessment levies: one for delinquent public utility accounts (Resolution 10159) and another for unpaid diseased tree and miscellaneous charges (Resolution 10160). Additional items on the consent agenda include retaining the statutory tort limit for 2026 insurance policies (Resolution 10158) and approving a 2026 SCORE recycling grant request to Ramsey County (Resolution 10163).

• Ordinance 10149 – adopting the 2026 City of Mounds View fee schedule (public hearing)
• Resolution 10159 – special assessment levy for delinquent public utility accounts (public hearing)
• Resolution 10160 – special assessment levy for unpaid diseased tree and miscellaneous charges (public hearing)
• Resolution 10158 – retain statutory tort limit on liability for 2026 insurance policies (consent agenda)
• Resolution 10163 – approve 2026 SCORE recycling grant request to Ramsey County (consent agenda)

The City Council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance 1049, establishing the 2026 City of Mounds View fee schedule (5‑0). The Council also waived readings and adopted Resolution 10159, a special assessment levy for delinquent public utility accounts, and Resolution 10160 for unpaid diseased tree and miscellaneous charges (both 5‑0). Additionally, the Council adopted Resolution 10161 recognizing October 28, 2025 as National First Responder Day, including Public Works personnel (5‑0).

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5‑0)
• Waived second reading and adopted Ordinance 1049 – 2026 fee schedule (5‑0)
• Waived reading and adopted Resolution 10159 – special assessment levy for delinquent utility accounts (5‑0)
• Waived reading and adopted Resolution 10160 – special assessment levy for unpaid diseased tree and miscellaneous charges (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 10161 – recognized Oct 28, 2025 as National First Responder Day (5‑0)

Quorum

The City Council may have a quorum for a Town Hall meeting on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Monds View Community Center, 5394 Edgewood Drive. No specific agenda items are listed; the notice is procedural. The notice is signed by City Administrator Nyle Zikmund.

City Council

The City Council will review three-year labor agreements for police patrol, investigators, and sergeants. The body will also conduct the first reading of the 2026 fee schedule and consider driveway variances.

• Resolution 10155: Three-year labor agreement with LELS 204 Police Patrol and Investigators
• Resolution 10156: Three-year labor agreement with LELS 232 Sergeants
• Ordinance 10149: 2026 City of Mounds View Fee Schedule
• Resolution 10157: Driveway variances for 8289 and 8380 Spring Lake Road

The council adopted two three‑year labor agreements with the LELS for police patrols and sergeants, each passing 5‑0. It also waived the first reading and adopted the 2026 city fee schedule (5‑0) and approved driveway variances for 8289 and 8380 Spring Lake Road (5‑0). All items were approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 10155, three‑year labor agreement with LELS 204 Police Patrol and Investigators (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 10156, three‑year labor agreement with LELS 232 Sergeants (5‑0)
• Waived first reading and introduced Ordinance 10149 adopting the 2026 City fee schedule (5‑0)
• Waived reading and adopted Resolution 10157 approving driveway variances for 8289 and 8380 Spring Lake Road (5‑0)

Work Session

The Mounds View City Council work session is an informal meeting for consensus discussion, not final decisions. Council members will review the draft 2026 City Fee Schedule, a draft Affordable Housing Ordinance, a proposed Infiltration/Rain Garden Ordinance, and the 2026 utility rates. The mayor will provide a State of the City update and discuss a request for the Big Dipper Grand Opening. No votes are taken; the discussion guides staff on upcoming actions.

• Review Draft 2026 City Fee Schedule
• Review Draft Affordable Housing Ordinance
• Review Proposed Infiltration/Rain Garden Ordinance
• Review Utility Rates for 2026
• Big Dipper Grand Opening Request

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session following the Work Session. The meeting is scheduled to discuss contract negotiations and personnel issues.

• Contract negotiations
• Personnel issues

City Council-Special Session

The Mounds View City Council will hold a special meeting on October 6, 2025. During the special order of business, council members will discuss a public works grievance. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public Works Grievance (special order of business)

The City Council held a special meeting to hear a grievance from the Public Works bargaining unit regarding step‑9 pay for four employees. Staff explained that wages and compensation are exempt from the grievance process under City Policy 6.02. Council members discussed the issue but did not vote on or adopt any resolution.

City Council

The Mounds View City Council will hold a public hearing on the second reading of Ordinance 1048, which amends the municipal code on hauling solid waste and pricing. The Council will also vote on Resolution 10152 to authorize purchase of a 2026 Vactor 2100I waste‑truck with a 2026 Kenworth T480 chassis. Additional items include approval of the September 8, 2025 minutes, hiring of Molly Olson as City Service Officer, and an appreciation resolution for the Minnesota Firefighters Pipes and Drums.

• Public hearing: Second reading of Ordinance 1048 – solid waste hauling and pricing amendment
• Resolution 10152 – authorize purchase of a 2026 Vactor 2100I with 2026 Kenworth T480 chassis
• Resolution 10153 – approve hire of Molly Olson as City Service Officer
• Resolution 10154 – appreciation to Minnesota Firefighters Pipes and Drums
• Consent agenda: approval of September 8, 2025 minutes and just and correct claims

The council approved its agenda and consent items, adopted a resolution honoring the Minnesota Firefighters Pipes and Drums, and approved Ordinance 1048 to increase transparency of solid‑waste pricing. It also authorized the purchase of a 2026 Vactor for sewer work. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved agenda (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (minutes, claims, CSO hire) (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 10154 honoring Minnesota Firefighters Pipes and Drums (4‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1048 amending municipal code for solid‑waste pricing transparency (4‑0)
• Authorized purchase of 2026 Vactor 2100I with Kenworth T480 chassis (4‑0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the preliminary property tax levies for the city and the Economic Development Authority for fiscal year 2026. The body is also considering updates to police equipment and municipal waste hauling codes.

• Resolution 10150: Preliminary Property Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2026
• Resolution 10151: Preliminary EDA Property Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2026
• Resolution 10149: Purchase of 24 police 9mm handguns with optics, lights, and holsters
• Resolution 10145: Conditional Use Permit for a storage building at 8031 Greenwood Drive
• Ordinance 1048: Amending municipal code regarding solid waste hauling and pricing transparency

The council adopted a 9% preliminary property tax levy for fiscal year 2026, passing the motion 4-1. It also approved a conditional use permit for a storage building at 8031 Greenwood Drive, the purchase of a dual‑purpose police K9 for $18,500, and the acquisition of 24 new 9mm police handguns with optics for a net cost of $14,480.74 plus $7,392 for accessories. The preliminary EDA property tax levy of $160,000 was approved, and Ordinance 1048 amending the solid‑waste code was introduced and adopted.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes and resolutions (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for storage building at 8031 Greenwood Drive (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of one dual‑purpose police K9 for $18,500 (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of 24 police 9mm handguns with optics and holsters (5-0)
• Approved 9% preliminary property tax levy for FY 2026 (4-1)
• Approved preliminary EDA property tax levy of $160,000 (5-0)
• Introduced and adopted Ordinance 1048 on solid‑waste hauling and pricing transparency (5-0)

Work Session

The City Council is holding a work session to reach consensus on several items. No final decisions will be made during this meeting. Discussions include budget planning and local infrastructure.

• 2026 Preliminary Budget and Levy discussion
• Silver Lake Road discussion
• Revize, LLC. website options review
• Price Transparency Ordinance verbal update
• Collective Bargaining Unit Member Grievance hearing discussion

City Council

The Mounds View City Council will hold a public hearing and conduct a second reading and adoption of Ordinance 1047, which approves a cable franchise extension agreement with Comcast of Minnesota, Inc. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the August 11, 2025 minutes, a resolution promoting the Human Resource Assistant/Deputy City Clerk, and recognitions like the LMC Award of Excellence. Additional business includes a swearing‑in ceremony for Officer Logan Tan and a quarterly police department report.

• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2025 (Consent Agenda)
• Resolution 10142: Approve HR Assistant/Deputy City Clerk job description and promotion of Kari Tholkes
• LMC Award of Excellence presented to Luke Fisher
• Swearing‑in of Officer Logan Tan by Chief Zender
• Public hearing, second reading, and adoption of Ordinance 1047 to extend Comcast cable franchise

The council waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance 1047, extending the cable franchise agreement with Comcast of Minnesota, Inc., with a 4‑aye, 0‑nay vote. The agenda and consent agenda were also approved unanimously. The council also swore in Officer Logan Tan and presented an Award of Excellence to the city.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda, promoting Kari Tholkes (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1047, cable franchise extension with Comcast (4-0)
• Sworn in Officer Logan Tan
• Award of Excellence presented to Mounds View

Special Closed City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet in a closed session following the regular meeting on August 25, 2025. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss labor negotiations strategy.

• Labor negotiations strategy

City Council

The City Administrator has posted a notice regarding the possibility of a quorum of Council Members. This may occur during the parade route, at City Hall Park, and at the Mounds View Festival in the Park.

• Notice of potential quorum on August 15th and 16th, 2025
• Festival in the Park located at 2700 County Rd. I

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings for ordinances regarding accessory dwelling units and the prohibition of nudity. The body will also consider a cable franchise extension with Comcast of Minnesota, Inc. and driveway alterations for the 2022/2023 Street Project.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 1045 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
• Public hearing on Ordinance 1046 to prohibit nudity
• Ordinance 1047 regarding a Cable Franchise Extension Agreement with Comcast of Minnesota, Inc.
• Resolution 10144 approving driveway alterations for Area J of the 2022/2023 Street Project
• Resolution 10141 authorizing recruitment for ice rink attendants

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included minutes, claims and two resolutions. It adopted Ordinance 1045, amending the accessory dwelling unit code, with a 5‑0 vote. It also introduced and approved Ordinance 1047, extending the city’s cable franchise with Comcast, also by a 5‑0 vote. No vote was taken on the proposed nudity ordinance.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (minutes, claims, resolutions) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1045 amending ADU regulations (5-0)
• Introduced and adopted Ordinance 1047 cable franchise extension (5-0)
• Presented Citizen of the Year award to Gary Rundle

Work Session

The Mounds View City Council held a work session to discuss affordable housing, detached accessory dwelling units, and the placement of Little Exchange Libraries in public rights-of-way. No final decisions were made during this informal gathering.

• Little Exchange Libraries placed in City ROW
• Code Enforcement Overview & Trends
• Continued Affordable Housing Discussion
• Detached ADU’s Discussion
• EDA Loan Programs

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings for second readings of ordinances regarding public hearing processes and accessory dwelling units. The body will also consider a nudity prohibition ordinance and the purchase of two police SUVs.

• Ordinance 1043: Amending Zoning Code relating to public hearing processes
• Ordinance 1045: Amending City Code 160.088 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
• Resolution 10136: Purchase of one Ford and one Dodge police SUV with equipment
• Ordinance 1046: First reading of a proposal to prohibit nudity
• Resolution 10140: Emergency water interconnect agreement with City of Arden Hills

The council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 10136, approving the purchase of one Ford and one Dodge police SUV with additional equipment. It also adopted Ordinance 1043 to amend the zoning code public‑hearing process and continued the public hearing on accessory dwelling units and short‑term rentals to the August 11 meeting. All actions were carried with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda removing Item 5F (5-0)
• Approved promotion of Asa Overton to Police Officer (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1043 amending zoning code public hearing processes (5-0)
• Continued public hearing on ADU/short‑term rental ordinance to Aug 11 (5-0)
• Tabled action on ADU/short‑term rental ordinance to Aug 4 worksession (5-0)
• Approved purchase of one Ford and one Dodge police SUV with equipment (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 1046 to prohibit nudity (5-0)

City Council

The Mounds View City Council will consider several resolutions, including a purchase of real property (Resolution 10134) and a five‑year financial plan (Resolution 10126). Ordinance 1043 and Ordinance 1045 will receive first readings to amend zoning and accessory dwelling unit rules. Additional items include a water tower lease with AT&T and the approval of the Park System Master Plan.

• Resolution 10134 – Approving an Option Agreement and authorizing purchase of real property
• Resolution 10126 – Adopting a five‑year financial plan for 2026‑2030
• Resolution 10128 – Approving a water tower lease agreement with AT&T
• Resolution 10133 – Approving purchase of two service trucks for Public Works
• Resolution 10129 – Approving the Park System Master Plan

Special Closed City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet in a closed session following the regular meeting. The purpose of the session is to discuss labor negotiations strategy.

• Labor negotiations strategy