2010.01.05 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council Meeting minutes January 5, 2010 1926
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, January 5, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
at 4141 Douglas Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor ReNae Bowman called the
meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Bowman asked the secretary to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll
call, the city clerk recorded the following attendance:
COUNCIL
Present: Bowman, J. Moore, Selton, Hoffmann, and Anderson.
Absent: L. Moore and Grimes.
STAFF:
City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, City
Attorney M. Norton, Police Chief J. Banick, City Planner/Assistant Community
Development Director J. Sutter, Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen,
and City Clerk J. Lewis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. PRESENTATION
The City Council received a presentation from the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety
(Mr. Bob O'Brien) and a laser speed detection device given to the Crystal Police
Department.
III. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a) The Work Session of the City Council from December 15, 2009;
b) The Regular City Council Meeting from December 15, 2009; and
c) The closed Executive Work Session from December 15, 2009.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member J. Moore to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings:
d) The Work Session of the City Council from December 15, 2009;
e) The Regular City Council Meeting from December 15, 2009; and
f) The closed Executive Work Session from December 15, 2009.
Motion carried.
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial
in nature, in a single motion:
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 $25,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director;
3. Adoption of Resolution 2010-01 authorizing execution of a conditional use
license agreement with Hennepin County for access to electronic digital data
(GIS);
4. Adoption of Resolution 2010-02 approving Police Equipment Revolving Fund
expenditure for the purchase of four police patrol vehicles;
5. Acceptance of Dutch Fischer's resignation from the Human Rights Commission;
6. Acceptance of Sarah Joseph's resignation from the Parks & Recreation
Commission;
7. Approval of reappointments to the Parks & Recreation Commission for Lynn
Haney, John Schuneman, and Tom Jungroth for three-year terms expiring
December 31, 2012;
8. Approval of reappointment to the Planning Commission for Michelle Strand for a
three-year term expiring December 31, 2012;
9. Approval of reappointment to the Employee Review Board for Les Renschler for
a three-year term expiring December 31, 2012;
10. Approval of the reappointments to the Human Rights Commission for Cecilia
Stanton, MyLy McBride, and Alicia Donahue for three-year terms expiring
December 31, 2012;
11. Approval of the reappointment to the Environmental Quality Commission for
Timothy Hoppe for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2012;
12. Approval of the annual city staff appointments:
a) Hennepin Recycling Group — City Manager Anne Norris
b) Metro Cities representative and alternate — Mayor Bowman and City Manager
Anne Norris;
c) Metro Cities Legislative Contact and alternate - Mayor Bowman and City
Manager Anne Norris;
d) Project PEACE Board Member and alternate — Police Chief John Banick and
Deputy Police Chief Stephanie Fealy;
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e) NWHHSC Board Member and alternate — Assistant City Manager Kim
Therres and City Manager Anne Norris;
f) LOGIS Board Member and alternate — City Manager Anne Norris and
Finance Director Charlie Hansen;
g) Five Cities Transportation Executive Board Member — Recreation Supervisor
Lei-Lani Fischer;
h) Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission members — Garry
Grimes and Anne Norris; and
i) PUPS Board Member and alternate — Deputy Police Chief Stephanie Fealy
and Police Chief John Banick; and
13. Approval of setting a date and time for the Local Board of Appeal and
Equalization Meeting at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 6, 2010.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
V. OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
VI. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered the appointment of Ronald Johnson to the Planning
Commission, representing Ward 4, for a three-year term expiring December 31.
2012.
Mr. Johnson addressed the Council.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Selton to appoint
Ronald Johnson to the Planning Commission, representing Ward 4, for a three-
year term expiring December 31. 2012.
Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Selton. Absent, not
voting: L. Moore and Grimes.
Motion carried.
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Regular Agenda continued
2. The Council considered civil penalties for the violation of ordinances and laws
relating to the illegal sale of alcohol to underage persons by the following
businesses:
a) Steve O's 4900 W. Broadway (2nd liquor violation)
b) SuperAmerica Store #4052 5359 W. Broadway (1St liquor violation)
c) Liquor Barrel Wine & Spirits 5628 W. Broadway (1St liquor violation)
Greg Beckey, owner of Steve O's, submitted a letter admitting the violation.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
impose a 3 -day suspension (consecutive days) to occur on a Monday with the
city clerk determining the suspension dates and a fine of $1,500 due by 4:00
p.m. Friday, January 29, 2010 for the violation of ordinances and laws relating
to the sale of intoxicating and 3.2 malt liquor to an underage person by Steve
O's located at 4900 West Broadway. Failure to render the civil fine by January
29, 2010 will constitute immediate license revocation until paid in full.
Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Selton. Absent, not
voting: L. Moore and Grimes.
Motion carried.
District Manager Terry Forehand from SuperAmerica Store #4052 admitted the
violation to the Council.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
impose a 1 -day suspension to begin occur on a Monday with the city clerk
determining the suspension date and a fine of $750 due by January 29, 2010
for the violation of ordinances and laws relating to the sale of 3.2 malt liquor to
an underage person by Super America Store #4052 located at 5359 West
Broadway. Failure to render the civil fine by January 29, 2010 will constitute
immediate license revocation until paid in full.
Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Selton. Absent, not
voting: L. Moore and Grimes.
Motion carried.
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Duane Weinke from Liquor Barrel Wine & Spirits admitted the violation to the
Council.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member J. Moore to
impose a 1 -day suspension to begin occur on a Monday with the city clerk
determining the suspension date and a fine of $750 due by January 29,
2010 for the violation of ordinances and laws relating to the sale of
intoxicating and 3.2 malt liquor to an underage person by Liquor Barrel Wine
& Spirits located at 5628 West Broadway. Failure to render the civil fine by
January 29, 2010 will constitute immediate license revocation until paid in
full.
Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Selton. Absent, not
voting: L. Moore and Grimes.
Motion carried.
3. The Council considered a Conditional Use Permit for motor vehicle sales located
at 5417 Lakeland Ave (CarHop).
City Planner J. Sutter addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
approve the Conditional Use Permit Application for property located at 5417
Lakeland Ave N, subject to the Conditions of Approval outlined in Section C of
the staff report, and as recommended by the Planning Commission at its
meeting on December 14, 2009.
Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Selton. Absent, not
votina: L. Moore and Grimes.
Motion carried.
4. The Council considered a resolution authorizing the filing of an application and
the Execution of Agreement to develop sport or recreation facilities under the
provisions of the Hennepin Youth Sports Program.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council and
answered questions.
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Regular Agenda continued
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 - 03
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION AND
THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT TO DEVELOP
SPORT OR RECREATION FACILITIES UNDER THE PROVISIONS
OF THE HENNEPIN YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM
Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Selton. Absent, not
voting: L. Moore and Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The Council considered approving a 2010 Labor Agreement with International
Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49 (Public Works).
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres addressed the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
approve the 2010 Labor Agreement with International Union of Operating
Engineers, Local 49 (Public Works).
Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Selton. Absent, not
voting: L. Moore and Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The Council considered approving the 2010 insurance contribution for non -
represented employees.
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres addressed the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member J. Moore and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the 2010 insurance contribution for non -represented employees.
Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Selton. Absent, not
voting: L. Moore and Grimes.
Motion carried.
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Regular Agenda continued
7. The Council considered a resolution relating to the appointment of Mayor ReNae
Bowman to the West Metro Fire Rescue District Board of Directors for a two-year
term expiring December 31, 2011.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member J. Moore and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 04
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR RENAE BOWMAN TO THE
WEST METRO FIRE RESCUE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A
TWO-YEAR TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2011
Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Selton. Absent, not
voting: L. Moore and Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The Council considered designating Wells Fargo Bank, NA — Crystal Branch as
the City's official depository for the year 2010.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Selton to approve
the designation of Wells Fargo Bank, NA — Crystal Branch as the City's official
depository for the year 2010.
Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Selton. Absent, not
voting: L. Moore and Grimes.
Motion carried.
9. The Council considered designating the Sun Post as the primary legal
newspaper and the Star Tribune as the secondary legal newspaper for the City
of Crystal in 2010.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member J. Moore to
approve the designation of the Sun Post as the primary legal newspaper and the
Star Tribune as the secondary legal newspaper for the City of Crystal in 2010.
Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Selton. Absent, not
voting: L. Moore and Grimes.
Motion carried.
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10. The Council considered a resolution approving an annual employment contract
with City Manager Anne Norris.
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 - 05
APPROVING AN ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH
CITY MANAGER ANNE NORRIS
Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Selton. Absent, not
voting: L. Moore and Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
11. The Council considered the appointment of Michelle Laumb as an alternate
member of the Employee Review Board for a three-year term expiring December
31, 2012.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Selton to approve
the appointment of Michelle Laumb as an alternate member of the Employee
Review Board for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2012.
Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Selton. Absent, not
voting: L. Moore and Grimes.
Motion carried.
12. The Council considered the annual Council appointments for 2010:
a) Mayor Pro Tem
b) Council liaison to the Parks & Recreation Commission
c) Council liaison to the Human Rights Commission
d) Council liaison to the EQC
e) Council liaison to the Planning Commission
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Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Selton to appoint the
following Council members as liaisons to a city board or commission:
a) Mayor Pro Tem: Joe Selton
b) Council liaison to the Parks & Recreation Commission: Joe Selton
c) Council liaison to the Human Rights Commission: Garry Grimes
d) Council liaison to the Environmental Quality Commission: David Anderson
e) Council liaison to the Planning Commission: Janet Moore
Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Selton. Absent, not
voting: L. Moore and Grimes.
Motion carried.
VII. INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) The Council will conduct a work session at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 14.
b) City Offices will be closed on Monday, January 18 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
c) Citizen Input Time will be held from 6:00 — 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19 in
conference room A at City Hall.
d) The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on January 19 in the Council
Chambers at City Hall.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member J. Moore to adjourn
the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
Ja t Lewis, City Clerk
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