2010.07.06 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council Meeting Minutes July 6, 2010 2022
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 6, 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, L. Moore, J. Moore, Selton, Anderson, and Hoppe.
Absent: Hoffmann.
CITY STAFF
City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, City Attorney
Mike Norton, Deputy Police Chief S. Fealy, 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.
AMEND THE REGULAR AGENDA
Moved by Council Member Hoppe and seconded by Council Member Selton to
amend the Regular Agenda to add item #6;
"Consider approval of the first payment for the West Metro Fire engines from the
FERF (Crystal share is $636,855.67). The first payment is due August 1, 2010.
Attached is supporting documentation from WMFD Chief Scott Crandall."
Motion carried.
Il. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from June 15, 2010; and
b. Two Council Work Sessions from June 15, 2010; and
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member L. Moore to
approve the following minutes in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from June 15, 2010; and
b. Two Council Work Sessions from June 15, 2010; and
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. Acceptance of the resignation from Timothy Hoppe from the Environmental
Quality Commission;
4. Acceptance of the resignation from Crystal Saric from the Environmental Quality
Commission;
5. Approval to remove Alicia Donahue from the Human Rights Commission, due to
lack of attendance;
6. Adoption of Resolution 2010-54 terminating deferred assessment for 4250
Welcome Ave North;
7. Approval of a permit application for fireworks display on Friday, July 23, 2010
(with the rain date of Saturday, July 24, 2010);
8. Approval of lawful gambling application for an exempt permit to conduct bingo,
raffles, and pull -tabs at 7301 Bass Lake Road for a church festival on July 30,
31, and August 1, 2010, submitted by the Church of St. Raphael.
9. Approval of a temporary on -sale liquor license at 7301 Bass Lake Road for a
church festival on July 30, 31, and August 1, 2010, submitted by the Church of
St. Raphael;
10. Approval of a temporary on -sale liquor license at Becker Park on July 22-25,
2010, submitted by the Crystal Lions Club;
11. Approval of a 3.2 malt liquor, on -sale license at Welcome Park on July 22-25,
2010, submitted by the Crystal Lions Club; and
12. Adoption of Resolution 2010-55 amending Appendix IV of the Crystal City Code
relating to the 2010 Fee Schedule.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member L. Moore to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried
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IV. PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor opened a hearing and received public comment and Council
consideration of two resolutions relating to Project No. 2009-09; 36th Ave Mill and
Overlay Project, A) approving the project and B) approving the plans and
specifications and ordering the advertisement for bids for said project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen and John Witt from Bolton &
Menk, Inc. addressed the Council.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. The following persons
addressed the Council:
• Jill Gerwig, 6318 36th Ave N spoke regarding competitive bids, speed limits
and enforcement
• David Upton, 6413 36th Ave N spoke regarding slowing down and reducing
traffic
• Patty Murphy, 6507 36th Ave N spoke about slowing traffic and the excessive
noise levels
• Doug Mund, 6418 36th Ave N wanted to know when a decision would be
made regarding the striping
• Luke Harrington, 6826 36th Ave N spoke regarding his concerns about large
trucks and the high volume of traffic wearing out the streets quicker
• Steve Vick, 6902 36th Ave N spoke regarding concerns about speed and the
need for more enforcement
• Rose Fritz, 6818 36th Ave N spoke regarding concerns with the drainage
grate in front of neighbors house, reducing traffic speed and more
enforcement, she's getting cracks in her house, would hate to see stop sign
at Louisiana go away
• Shayne Peterson, 6403 36th Ave N asked if anyone had looked into striping a
three -lane at the top of hill going west just prior to Douglas
• Pam Vick, 6902 36th Ave N asked whether speed bumps were an option
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony,
Mayor Bowman declared the public hearing closed.
Council Member Anderson requested staff have another meeting with
surrounding neighborhoods and Council Member Hoppe requested New Hope
be invited as well.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Anderson to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
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Public Hearing continued
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 - 56
APPROVING PROJECT NO. 2009-09; MILL AND OVERLAY PROJECT
Voting aye: Bowman, L. Moore, J. Moore, Selton, Hoppe, and Anderson.
Absent, not voting: Hoffmann
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Hoppe to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 - 57
APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR SAID PROJECT
Voting aye: Bowman, L. Moore, J. Moore, Selton, Hoppe, and Anderson.
Absent, not voting: Hoffmann
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
V. OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
VI. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered a private kennel license for 5300 Maryland Ave N,
submitted by Penny Grotte.
Ms. Grotte addressed the Council and responded to concerns raised regarding
the proximity of the outdoor kennel to the neighboring properties bedroom
windows (north side), and stated she is directing her dogs to the east side of the
property. Ms. Grotte's temporary tenant requested additional time to move her
three animals from the property. A local sewer and drain contractor stated he did
not hear dogs barking nor see feces problems while working at the property.
Chuck Herickhoff, 5240 Maryland Ave N, spoke of his concerns regarding the
number of animals on the property and offered statistics on waste production.
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Scott Johnson, 5306 Maryland Ave N, stated he appreciated the property
owner's diversion of the dogs to the other side of the property but feels that ten
dogs is too many and 8 is still excessive.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Selton
to approve the private kennel license for up to five dogs for property at 5300
Maryland Ave N, submitted by Penny Grotte.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member J. Moore to
amend the main motion to allow 60 days for the relocation of five of the ten dogs.
Voting nay on the amendment: Hoppe, L. Moore Selton, J. Moore, Anderson,
and Bowman. Absent, not voting: Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Hoppe to amend
the main motion to allow 45 days for the relocation of five of the ten dogs.
By roll call and voting aye on the amendment: Hoppe, Selton, J. Moore,
Anderson, and Bowman. Voting nay: L. Moore. Absent, not voting: Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
By roll call vote, voting on the main motion as amended: Voting aye: Selton, J.
Moore, Anderson, Bowman, and Hoppe. Voting nay: L. Moore, Absent, not
voting: Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered a private kennel license for 4702 Douglas Drive N,
submitted by Bonnie Pechtel.
Ms. Pechtel addressed the Council.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member L. Moore to
approve the private kennel license for 4702 Douglas Drive N, submitted by
Bonnie Pechtel.
Voting aye: Bowman, L. Moore, J. Moore, Selton, Hoppe, and Anderson.
Absent, not voting: Hoffmann
Motion carried.
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Regular agenda continued
3. The Council considered the Second Reading of an ordinance amending the City
Charter; Section 4.03 (Primary Election dates), Section 4.08 (Withdrawal of
candidates), and adding a new Section 4.10 (filing fees).
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Mayor Bowman to
continue the Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the City Charter,
Sections 4.03, 4.08, and adding a new Section 4.10 until August 2, 2010.
Motion carried.
4. The Council considered a date and time for a special meeting to canvass the
Primary Election results for the office of Ward 4 Council Member.
City Clerk J. Lewis addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Selton
to set the time of 7 p.m. on August 13, 2010 for a special meeting of the Council
to canvass the Primary Election results/returns for the office of Ward 4 Council
Member.
Voting aye: Bowman, L. Moore, J. Moore, Selton, Hoppe, and Anderson.
Absent, not voting: Hoffmann
Motion carried.
5. The Council considered the precinct election judge appointments for the Primary
Election on August 10, 2010.
City Clerk J. Lewis addressed the Council.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Hoppe to approve
the precinct election judge appointments for the Primary Election on August 10,
2010.
Voting aye: Bowman, L. Moore, J. Moore, Selton, Hoppe, and Anderson.
Absent, not voting: Hoffmann
Motion carried.
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Regular agenda continued
6. The Council considered a request of first payment for the West Metro Fire
engines from the FERF (Crystal share is $636,855.67), as submitted by Fire
Chief Scott Crandall.
City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member L. Moore to
approve the request of first payment for the West Metro Fire engines from the
FERF (Crystal share is $636,855.67), as submitted by Fire Chief Scott Crandall.
Voting aye: Bowman, L. Moore, J. Moore, Selton, Hoppe, and Anderson.
Absent, not voting: Hoffmann
Motion carried.
VII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20 in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
b. Upcoming events include:
• Crystal Frolics - July 22-25;
• MN Night to Unite —Tuesday, August 3
• Log onto the city's website to learn more at www.ci.crystal.mn.us
Mayor Bowman thanked everyone who helped and participated in the City's 50th
Anniversary Celebration on June 26, 2010.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Hoppe and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
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ReNae . B man, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ja Lewis, City Clerk
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