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2009.07.21 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council Meeting minutes from July 21, 2009 1839 I. 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 21, 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: Bowman, J. Moore, Selton, Anderson, Grimes, L. Moore, and Hoffmann STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, 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. II. SWEARING-IN CEREMONY AND RECOGNITION Police Chief Banick recognized Sergeant Steve Holm (retiring) and Police Officer Dan Drake (police officer of -the -year) for commendable service to the city. Mayor Bowman and Police Chief Banick then conducted the swearing-in ceremony for new Police Officer Geoffrey Kusick. III. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Mayor acknowledged the following donation: 1. $100 from Neill Elementary School PTSA for the Crystal Police Reserves IV. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings: a. The Regular City Council Meeting from July 7, 2009; and b. Two Council Work Sessions from July 7, 2009. Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings: a. The Regular City Council Meeting from July 7, 2009; and b. Two Council Work Sessions from July 7, 2009. Motion carried. GSao ilMfn­M9.m7-21-09.do 1839 Crystal City Council Meeting minutes from July 21, 2009 1840 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; and 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. Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Bowman declared this was the date and time advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council public comment on the following items: 1. Water service shut offs and penalty billing for noncompliance with water meter conversion project. Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council and answered questions. The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. There being no one to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Bowman declared the public hearing closed. No Council action was necessary. 2. Five-year Capital Improvement/Street Reconstruction Plan Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson to continue the public hearing until Monday, August 3, 2009. Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, L. Moore, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton. Motion carried. G..T... 111m..,2H9Mn9-21O9d- 1840 Crystal City Council Meeting minutes from July 21, 2009 1841 VII. OPEN FORUM The following persons addressed the Council during open forum: • Dan and Sandy Clifford, 5717 Oregon Court, discussed their unlawful, non- conforming driveway in the public right-of-way. • Andrey or Tatiana Ryvlin, 3220-3226 Nevada, made request to have a late fee waived for a rental license renewal. VIII. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The Council considered the appointment of Harley Heigel to the Planning Commission representing Ward 1 for a partial three-year term expiring December 31, 2010. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson to approve the appointment of Harley Heigel to the Planning Commission representing Ward 1 for a partial three-year term expiring December 31, 2010. Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, L. Moore, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton. Motion carried. 2. The Council considered a private kennel license at 3517 Quail Ave N submitted by John Lavrenz and May Kio. Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve a private kennel license at 3517 Quail Ave N submitted by John Lavrenz and May Kio. Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, L. Moore, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton. Motion carried. GAC ... AAfm ..M9Mn7-21-09.d.. 1841 Crystal City Council Meeting minutes from July 21, 2009 1842 VIII. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED 3. The Council considered a private kennel license at 3026 Jersey Ave N submitted by Lu Spangrud. Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve a private kennel license at 3026 Jersey Ave N submitted by Lu Spangrud. Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, L. Moore, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton. Motion carried. 4. The Council considered a private kennel license at 3527 Kyle Ave N submitted by James Kornmann. Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Anderson to approve a private kennel license at 3527 Kyle Ave N submitted by James Kornmann. Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, L. Moore, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton. Motion carried. 5. The Council considered a private kennel license at 4801 Georgia Ave N submitted by Tiffany Betthauser. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton to approve a private kennel license at 4801 Georgia Ave N submitted by Tiffany Betthauser. Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, L. Moore, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton. Motion carried. GiCowcilAlmum�]009mm]Q I-09.doc 1842 Crystal City Council Meeting minutes from July 21, 2009 1843 VIII. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED 6. The Council considered a resolution awarding the sale of $3,360,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2009A for the Phase 10 Welcome Park Street Reconstruction Project No. 2008-10. Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 55 AWARDING THE SALE OF $3,360,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2009A; FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS; DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY; AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, L. Moore, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7. The Council considered a resolution authorizing the City to submit a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Grant Application and to execute a Grant Agreement with MN Public Facilities Authority (MPFA). Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 56 AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO SUBMIT A TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD (TMDL) GRANT APPLICATION AND TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH MN PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY (MPFA). Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, L. Moore, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. G':1—milUdin—N09'min]-1L09.Jm 1843 Crystal City Council Meeting minutes from July 21, 2009 1844 VIII, REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED 8. The Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance amending City Code Section 515 pertaining to telecommunications towers. Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter presented to the Council and answered questions. Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member J. Moore to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2009 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SECTION 515 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS (BASELINE) And further, that the second and final reading be held on August 18, 2009. By roll call and voting aye: Selton, J. Moore, L. Moore, Bowman, Grimes and Hoffmann. Voting nay: Anderson. Motion carried. 9. The Council considered the revocation of a tree trimmer license issued to Forever Green Tree Care, 407 -8t" St. SW, Little Falls, Minnesota. City Clerk J. Lewis addressed the Council and answered questions. Moved by Council Member L. Moore and seconded by Council Member Selton to revoke the tree trimmer license issued to Forever Green Tree Care, 407 — 8t" St. SW, Little Falls, Minnesota. Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, L. Moore, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton. Motion carried. 6.-200—,7_2 "9d... 1844 Crystal City Council Meeting minutes from July 21, 2009 1845 IX. INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS a) 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. b) The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 3 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. c) The City Council will conduct a budget work session on Thursday, August 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall. d) Minnesota Night to Unite (an alternative to National Night Out) will be held on Tuesday, August 4. To obtain an event registration 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 L. Moore and seconded by Council Member Selton to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. ATTEST: Janet wis, City Clerk GSG-6111mma2—m7-21 OM., 1845