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2009.07.07 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council Meeting minutes July 7, 2009 1829 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, July 7, 2009 at 6:59, 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: Bowman, J. Moore, Selton, Anderson, Grimes, L. Moore, and Hoffmann STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, City Attorney S. Sonsalla, Police Chief J. Banick, Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, Finance Director C. Hansen, Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter, and City Clerk J. Lewis. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. AMEND THE REGULAR AGENDA Moved by Council Member L. Moore and seconded by Council Member Selton to amend the regular agenda to include an application for an exempt permit to conduct lawful gambling July 31 -August 2, 2009 at 7301 — 56th Ave N submitted by St. Raphael's Church. Motion carried. II. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS The Mayor presented awards of appreciation to the following individuals for volunteer work with the rain garden planting in Cavanagh Neighborhood: a) Alex (A.J.) Batta for 1.5 hours b) Erin Gustafson for 3 hours c) Paulina Lee for 2.5 hours (not attending meeting) d) Nikol Shapiro for 4.75 hours (not attending meeting) III. PROCLAMATION The Mayor proclaimed July 7, 2009 as Jim Almsted Day in the City of Crystal. WCo..61 f.-,2W9min9A7—d.. 1 829 Crystal City Council Meeting minutes July 7, 2009 1830 IV. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Mayor acknowledged the following donations or grants: a) $100 donation from PTSA of Neill School to the Police Department b) $500 donation from PTSA of Neill School to the Police Department for the DARE Program c) $500 donation from Rotary Club to the Police Department for the DARE Program d) $500 donation from the family of Geraldine and Wilbur Tessman to the Recreation Department for the Senior Friendship Center e) $1,022 grant from 3M Company to the City for reflective signs V. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The Council considered the minutes of the following meetings: a. The Regular City Council Meeting from June 16, 2009; and b. Two Council Work Sessions from June 16, 2009. Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve the minutes of the following meetings: a. The Regular City Council Meeting from June 16, 2009; and b. Two Council Work Sessions from June 16, 2009. Motion carried. VI. 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; 3. Approval of a monthly solicitation license for Abbey Zandbergen to go door-to- door selling educational products for Southwestern Company; 4. Approval of an annual solicitation license for Kaitlyn Manlick to go door-to-door promoting investment planning and insurance programs for Edward Jones Company; 5. Approval of a special permit for wine and beer for a private party at Bassett Creek Park on June 27, 2009 submitted by Jose Armando (pre -approved by city manager); 6. Approval of a temporary on -sale liquor license for a community festival from July 31 — August 2, 2009 at 7301 Bass Lake Road submitted by St. Raphael Church; 0ACo R1 in­2N1.i.74749.do 1830 Crystal City Council Meeting minutes July 7, 2009 1831 VI. CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED 7. Approval of a 2 AM liquor license for Robeck Industries d/b/a Steve O's located at 4900 West Broadway; 8. Approval of a 2 AM liquor license for Rostamo's Inc d/b/a Rostamo's located at 6014 Lakeland; 9. Approval of PIR expenditure for the purchase of a replacement Street Department Grinder Mill; and 10. Adoption of Resolution No. 2009-49 closing Debt Service Funds and amending the 2009 Budget. Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Anderson to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. VII. OPEN FORUM The following persons addressed the Council during open forum: • Frank Weber, 3825 Brunswick Ave N, citing biblical passages and technical resources, asked the Council to limit exposure of microwave radiation in the City. • Carolyn and Gary Shallbetter, 3500 Xenia Ave N, inquired about consideration of a retroactive EDA -funded rebate for their completed home improvement projects stating they were unaware of the Home Improvement Incentive Rebate Program. • Ray Kmetz, 2919 Nevada Ave N, requested the Council grant him permission to access the properties located at 5216 and 5208 Hansen Court. VIII. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The Council considered a private kennel license at 5225 — 34th Place N submitted by Jessica Segner. Ms. Segner addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Anderson to approve a private kennel license at 5225 — 34th Place N submitted by Jessica Segner. Voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, J. Moore, Bowman, Grimes, Selton, and L. Moore. Motion carried. GX.... iWinmee1N0 .mMM9.dn 1831 Crystal City Council Meeting minutes July 7, 2009 1832 VIII. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED 2. The Council considered a private kennel license at 3816 Welcome Ave N submitted by Brad and Andrea Berg. Brad and Andrea Berg addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Anderson to approve a private kennel license at 3816 Welcome Ave N submitted by Brad and Andrea Berg. Voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, J. Moore, Bowman, Grimes, Selton, and L. Moore. Motion carried. 3. The Council considered a request from SVK Development for a second one- year extension for submitting the Final Plat of Professors 2nd Addition (3213 & 3219 Florida). Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member J. Moore and seconded by Council Member L. Moore to deny a request from SVK Development for a second, one-year extension for submitting the Final Plat of Professors 2nd Addition (3213 & 3219 Florida). Voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, J. Moore, Bowman, Grimes, Selton, and L. Moore. Motion carried. 4. The Council considered a resolution awarding the 2009 Alley Construction Contract, Project # 2009-06. Public Works Director T. Mathisen addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: OACou ft inuue3 .iO) 7] 9.d.. 1832 Crystal City Council Meeting minutes July 7, 2009 1833 VIII. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 50 AWARDING THE 2009 ALLEY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, PROJECT # 2009-06 Voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, J. Moore, Bowman, Grimes, Selton, and L. Moore. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 5. The Council considered a resolution approving a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of New Hope for Phase 10 Street Reconstruction (Welcome and Sumter Avenues). Public Works Director T. Mathisen addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 51 APPROVING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NEW HOPE FOR PHASE 10 STREET RECONSTRUCTION (WELCOME AND SUMTER AVENUES) Voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, J. Moore, Bowman, Grimes, Selton, and L. Moore. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The Council considered a resolution approving the plans and specifications and ordering the advertisement for bids for Project #2009-12, Sanitary Sewer Lining Project. Public Works Director T. Mathisen addressed the Council. 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: WE— iMIi.-u2—mIn0 7—d- 1833 Crystal City Council Meeting minutes July 7, 2009 1834 VIII. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 52 APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR PROJECT #2009-12, SANITARY SEWER LINING PROJECT Voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, J. Moore, Bowman, Grimes, Selton, and L. Moore. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7. The Council considered a resolution awarding the 2009 Seal Coat Project #2009-01 in Crystal panhandle area. Public Works Director T. Mathisen addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 53 AWARDING THE 2009 SEAL COAT PROJECT #2009-01 IN CRYSTAL PANHANDLE AREA Voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, J. Moore, Bowman, Grimes, Selton, and L. Moore. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. The Council considered amendments to West Metro Fire -Rescue District's 2009 Budget. City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member L. Moore and seconded by Mayor Bowman to approve the submitted amendments to West Metro Fire -Rescue District's 2009 Budget. Voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, J. Moore, Bowman, Grimes, Selton, and L. Moore. Motion carried. G:\Coun�ilTlinule.3009min]-0'/-09.d« 1834 Crystal City Council Meeting minutes July 7, 2009 1835 VIII. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED 9. The Council considered a resolution agreeing to replacement of four fire engines in 2011 for West Metro Fire -Rescue District. City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Mayor Bowman to adopt the following amended resolution, (with stricken text — and it is understood market costs and inflation may impact the final cost of acquisition) the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 54 AGREEING TO REPLACEMENT OF FOUR FIRE ENGINES IN 2011 FOR WEST METRO FIRE -RESCUE DISTRICT Voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, J. Moore, Bowman, Grimes, Selton, and L. Moore. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 10. The Council considered a) an extension of a pawnbroker license located at 5445 Lakeland Ave N and b) the cancellation of previously -approved pawnbroker and currency exchange licenses at 5417 Lakeland, submitted by CNP Northwest d/b/a Cash -N -Pawn. City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member L. Moore to approve the extension of a pawnbroker license at 5445 Lakeland and to cancel the previously -approved pawnbroker and currency exchange licenses at 5417 Lakeland, submitted by CNP Northwest d/b/a Cash -N -Pawn. Voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, J. Moore, Bowman, Grimes, Selton, and L. Moore. Motion carried. G:\CowcilAfinutn1o09min]-0]-09.doc 1835 Crystal City Council Meeting minutes July 7, 2009 1836 VIII. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED 11. The Council considered an application for exempt permit to conduct lawful gambling July 31 -August 2, 2009 at 7301 — 56th Ave N submitted by St. Raphael's Church. Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member L. Moore to approve the application for exempt permit to conduct lawful gambling July 31 -August 2, 2009 at 7301 — 56th Ave N submitted by St. Raphael's Church. Voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, J. Moore, Bowman, Grimes, Selton, and L. Moore. Motion carried. IX. INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS a) The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on July 21 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. b) Citizen Input Time is 6:00 — 6:30 p.m. on July 21 in Conference Room A. c) The Crystal Frolics will be held July 23-26 at Becker Park. Visit the city website to find the event's scheduled at www.ci.crystal.mn.us and click on Seasonal Highlights. d) Minnesota Night to unite (an alternative to National Night Out) will be held on Tuesday, August 4. To obtain a form, visit the city's website at www.ci.crystal.mn.us and click on Seasonal Highlights. Or, call Gail at (763) 531- 1118. X. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member J. Moore to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m. ATTEST: Janet L is, City Clerk Motion carried. WNOWN"M M41JR2 1 _ y ma GAC ... 6 k1i-,,2W9minUU9.&, 1836