2010.03.02 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council Meeting minutes March 2, 2010 1956
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, March 2, 2010 at 7:02 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, Anderson, L. Moore and Hoffmann.
Absent: Grimes
STAFF:
City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, City
Attorney M. Norton, Police Chief J. Banick, Public Works Director/City Engineer T.
Mathisen, City Planner/Assistant Community Development Director J. Sutter,
Recreation Director G. Hackett, Parks Superintendent R. Rauen, and City Clerk J.
Lewis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings, in a single motion:
a. The Council Work Session from Thursday, February 11, 2010;
b. The Regular City Council Meeting from February 16, 2010; and
c. The two Council Work Sessions from February 16, 2010.
Moved by Council Member J. Moore and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the following minutes, in a single motion:
a. The Council Work Session from Thursday, February 11, 2010;
b. The Regular City Council Meeting from February 16, 2010; and
c. The two Council Work Sessions from February 16, 2010.
Motion carried.
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III. 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 $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 2010-16 amending the 2010 Budget for the General
Fund, the Water Fund, the Sewer Fund, and the Storm Drainage Fund;
4. Adoption of Resolution 2010-17 amending the 2010 Fee Schedule — exclusive of
the utility billing section; and
5. Approval of a lawful gambling application for an exempt permit to conduct bingo
at Becker Park, 6225 — 56th Ave N, on July 23-24, 2010 during the Crystal Frolics
submitted by New Hope Lions Club.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Mayor Bowman declared this was the date and time for a public hearing at which
time the Council considered the revocation of a rental dwelling license at 5109
Angeline Avenue North.
City Planner/Assistant Community Development Director John Sutter addressed
the Council and answered questions.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. There being no one wishing
to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Bowman declared the
public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton
to revoke rental dwelling license #10410 for property located at 5109 Angeline
Ave N.
Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, Selton, Anderson, L. Moore, and Hoffmann;
absent, not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried.
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V. OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
VI. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered the appointment of Suzanne Peterson to the Northwest
Hennepin Human Services Advisory Council for a two-year term expiring
December 31, 2011.
Suzanne Peterson addressed the Council.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Selton to approve
the appointment of Suzanne Peterson to the Northwest Hennepin Human
Services Advisory Council for a two-year term expiring December 31, 2011.
Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, Selton, Anderson, L. Moore, and Hoffmann;
absent, not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered contributions to food shelves serving Crystal (NEAR,
PRISM).
Jan and Cal Monroe, representing NEAR, addressed the Council and expressed
appreciation for the Council's continued assistance.
Elizabeth Johnson, representing PRISM, addressed the Council and expressed
appreciation for the Council's continued assistance.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
approve contributions to NEAR and PRISM in the amount of $1,000 to each
organization.
Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, Selton, Anderson, L. Moore, and Hoffmann;
absent, not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried.
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VI. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
3. The Council considered a resolution approving an application to apply for
Hennepin County Sports Grant funding for ball fields submitted by Crystal Little
League Baseball.
Recreation Director G. Hackett addressed the Council and introduced Deb
Edland, representing Crystal Little League Association.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 - 18
APPROVING AN APPLICATION TO APPLY FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY
SPORTS GRANT FUNDING FOR BALL FIELDS SUBMITTED BY CRYSTAL
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL
Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, Selton, Anderson, L. Moore, and Hoffmann;
absent, not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The Council considered a resolution approving Dog Park Construction at Bassett
Creek Park located at 6001 — 32nd Avenue North.
PW Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen presented to the Council and answered
questions. Parks Superintendent R. Rauen answered Council's questions.
The following persons addressed the Council:
• D. Margittay, 5618 — 30 Ave N
• D. Falconer, 3335 Douglas Drive N
• R. Wilson, 5800 — 32nd Ave N
• L. Falconer, 3335 Douglas Drive
• L. Olson, 5709 Perry Ave N
• J. Munson, 5022 — 53rd Ave N
• R. Jorgan, 3109 Welcome Ave N
• J. Hill, 7201 — 36th Ave N
• S. Bonhiver, 3132 Florida Ave N
• A. Wolff, 3309 Yates Ave N
• K. McMillan, 5618 32nd Ave n
• T. Hawes, 3100 Welcome Ave N
• N. Hawes, 3508 Xenia Ave N
In favor of dog park
In favor of dog park
In favor of dog park
In favor of dog park
In favor of dog park
In favor of dog park
Opposed to dog park
In favor of dog park
In favor of dog park
in favor of dog park
Opposed to dog park
Opposed to dog park
Opposed to dog park
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• F. Hawes, 3100 Welcome Ave N
Opposed to dog park
• K. Hood, 2950 Idaho Ave N
In favor of dog park
• T. Abbott, 5700 — 32nd Ave n
Opposed to dog park
• D. Schwartz, 4425 Florida Ave N
In favor of dog park
• S. James, 6400 — 45th PI
In favor of dog park
• M. Beaulier, 3625 Welcome Ave N
In favor of dog park
• L. Haney, 4528 Brunswick Ave N
In favor of dog park
In addition, a petition was submitted in opposition of the dog park with 19
signatures.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Selton to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 - 19
APPROVING DOG PARK CONSTRUCTION AT BASSETT CREEK PARK
LOCATED AT 6001 — 32ND AVENUE NORTH
By roll call and voting aye: L. Moore, Anderson, Bowman, Hoffmann, and
Selton. Voting nay: J. Moore. Absent, not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The Council considered a resolution ordering the preparation of a Feasibility
Study for Crystal — Robbinsdale 36th Avenue Mill & Overlay Project #2009-33.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen presented to the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member L. Moore and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed
with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 - 20
ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR
CRYSTAL—ROBBINSDALE 36TH AVENUE MILL & OVERLAY PROJECT
#2009-33.
Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, Selton, Anderson, L. Moore, and Hoffmann;
absent, not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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VI. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
6. The Council considered a resolution approving the Street Reconstruction Aerial
Mapping Contract.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen presented to the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member L.
Moore to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with
by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 - 21
APPROVING THE STREET RECONSTRUCTION
AERIAL MAPPING CONTRACT
Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, Selton, Anderson, L. Moore, and Hoffmann;
absent, not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The Council considered a resolution stating support for the Federal Community
Access Preservation Act (HR3745).
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
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. 2010 - 22
STATING SUPPORT FOR THE FEDERAL COMMUNITY ACCESS
PRESERVATION ACT (HR3745).
Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, Selton, Anderson, L. Moore, and Hoffmann;
absent, not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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VI. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
8. The Council considered the Second reading of an ordinance and its
corresponding summary ordinance amending City Code Section 1185; relating to
lawful gambling.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member J. Moore and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adopt the following ordinance and its corresponding summary ordinance for
publication:
ORDINANCE NO. 2010 - 01
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING
AMENDING SECTION 1185 OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
and further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, Selton, Anderson, L. Moore, and Hoffmann;
absent, not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried.
9. The Council considered the cancellation or rescheduling of the March 11th
Council Work Session.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Selton to
reschedule the Council Work Session from March 11 to March 23, 2010.
Voting aye: Bowman, J. Moore, Selton, Anderson, L. Moore, and Hoffmann;
absent, not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried.
VII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16th at
City Hall in the Council Chambers.
b. Citizen Input Time will be held from 6:00 — 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16 at
City Hall in Conference Room A.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Motion carried.
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