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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Crystal City
Council was held on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council
Chambers at 4141 Douglas Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor ReNae Bowman
called the meeting to order.
Upon roll call, the city clerk recorded the following attendance:
COUNCIL: Selton, L. Moore, Bowman, Hoffmann, J. Moore, Anderson, and Grimes.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Police Chief J. Banick,
Community Development Director P. Peters, Public Works Director/City
Engineer T. Mathisen, Assistant Community Development Director/City
Planner J. Sutter, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The Mayor acknowledged the donation of three replacement flags from the VFW
Post 494 given to the Crystal Community Center.
III. PRESENTATION
Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek and Patrol Captain Brian Kasbohm presented
information on county services and programs to the City Council.
IV. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from February 3, 2009; and
■ A Council work session from February 3, 2009.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from February 3, 2009; and
■ A Council work session from February 3, 2009.
Motion carried.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial
in nature, in a single motion:
1. Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the City Clerk to the City
Council, a list that is on file in the office of the City Clerk;
2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director;
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V. CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
3. Approval of the appointment as Assistant Weed Inspector for the city forester;
and
4. Approval of two solicitation licenses for representatives from the Window Store
to go door-to-door promoting new window and siding installation from February
19 — March 18, 2009.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Mayor Bowman declared this was the date and time advertised for a public
hearing at which time the Council received public comment and considered a
resolution on housing and community development needs relating to the 2009
Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant allocation.
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter presented to
the Council and answered questions.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for comment. The following person
addressed the Council:
Five Cities Transportation Program Coordinator Rita DeBruyn
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony,
Mayor Bowman declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 19
APPROVING PROPOSED USE OF 2009 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS
AND AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF THE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS
Voting aye: Selton, L. Moore, Bowman, Hoffmann, J. Moore, Anderson, and
Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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VII. OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
VIII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered a private kennel license application for property
located at 5841 Nevada Ave N submitted by Ron and Deanna Schuster.
Ron and Deanna Schuster were in attendance and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Mayor Bowman to
approve the private kennel license application for property located at 5841
Nevada Ave N submitted by Ron and Deanna Schuster contingent upon
passing quarterly inspections by the animal control officer.
Voting aye: Selton, L. Moore, Bowman, Hoffmann, J. Moore, Anderson, and
Grimes.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered a resolution appointing Gary Laurant to the West
Metro Fire -Rescue District Board for a two-year term expiring December 31,
2010.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Mayor Bowman to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 20
APPOINTING A PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR WEST METRO
FIRE -RESCUE DISTRICT BOARD
Voting aye: Selton, L. Moore, Bowman, Hoffmann, J. Moore, Anderson, and
Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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VIII. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
3. The Council considered Application #2009-01 for a variance to reduce the west
setback from 30 feet to 11 feet at 3425 Florida Ave N.
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter addressed
the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to approve the variance to reduce the west setback from 30 feet to
11 feet at 3425 Florida Ave N, as recommended by the Planning Commission
at its meeting on February 9, 2009, and based on the findings of fact outlined
in Section B of the Staff Report.
Voting aye: Selton, L. Moore, Bowman, Hoffmann, J. Moore, Anderson, and
Grimes.
Motion carried.
4. The Council considered a resolution ordering a public hearing on the
proposed assessment for Parkside Acres - Street Construction Project
#2008-10.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 21
ORDERING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #2008-10
WELCOME NEIGHBORHOOD PHASE 10
STREET RECONSTRUCTION
FOR PARKSIDE ACRES PROPERTIES
Voting aye: Selton, L. Moore, Bowman, Hoffmann, J. Moore, Anderson, and
Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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VIII. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
5. The Council considered a resolution relating to state aid road parking
restrictions on 47th Ave, Adair Ave, and Welcome Ave (Phase 10 Street
Reconstruction Project).
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Mayor Bowman to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 22
RELATING TO STATE AID PARKING RESTRICTIONS
ON 47Th, ADAIR, AND WELCOME AVENUES NORTH
IN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
Voting aye: Selton, L. Moore, Bowman, Hoffmann, J. Moore, Anderson, and
Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
IX. INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) The Crystal Business Association meets at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 18,
in the Community Room at City Hall.
b) The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on March 3 in the Council
Chambers at City Hall.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Mayor Bowman to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
Janet ewis, City Clerk
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Motion carried.
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