2010.08.02 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council Meeting August 2, 2010
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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 Monday, August 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM, 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, Anderson, Hoppe (left at 8:20 PM), Selton, J. Moore and
Hoffman.
STAFF:
City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney Mike Norton, Police Chief John Banick,
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, City Clerk Janet Lewis, Public Works
Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen, Finance Director Charlie Hansen, and
Community Development Director Patrick Peters.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Bowman made a motion to move item #9 from the Regular Agenda to item #1.
Council Member Hoppe seconded motion.
Motion carried.
II. PRESENTATION
The Council received a presentation from Pat Bedell of the Crystal Crime Prevention
Board.
III. PROCLAMATION
The Mayor issued the following proclamation:
a. Opposing Arizona Senate Bill 1070, "Support our Law Enforcement and Safe
Neighborhoods Act."
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IV. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Mayor will acknowledge the following donations:
a. $800 grant from Target Corporation to support the Crystal Police Department's
2010 Minnesota Night to Unite activities.
b. $500 donation from Neill Elementary School's Parent Teacher Student
Association (PTSA) to help defray the costs of the Crystal Police Department's
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program.
c. $100 donation from Neill Elementary School's PTSA in appreciation for the
security services provided by the Crystal Police Reserve Unit. These funds will
be used to purchase miscellaneous uniform and equipment items.
V. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from July 20, 2010; and
b. The Council Work Session from July 20, 2010.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
approve the following minutes in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from July 20, 2010; and
b. The Council Work Session from July 20, 2010.
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 $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. Approval of a special permit for wine and beer at the Crystal Community Center
for a wedding on September 3, 2010, submitted by Raymond Scott; and
4. Approval of a special permit for wine and beer at Bassett Creek Park for the
Minneapolis Elks Lodge #44's family picnic on August 22, 2010, submitted by
President Tracy Rusinyak.
Moved by Council Member J. Moore and seconded by Council Member
Hoffmann to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
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VII. OPEN FORUM
The following persons addressed the Council during open forum to appeal the
requirement in City Code to install a shower at the Crystal Fight Club:
• Tyler Marsh, 6601 -50th Avenue
• Erik Olson, 4314 Vera Cruz Avenue
• James Clark, 6410 Bass Lake Road
VIII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance amending
Sections 4.03 and 4.08 and adding a new Section 4.10 of the Crystal City
Charter
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member L. Moore to
adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2010 - 06
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO
SECTIONS 4.03 AND 4.08 AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 4.10
OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CHARTER
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye. Bowman, Selton, Anderson, Hoffmann, J. Moore, L. Moore, and
Hoppe.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered the appointment of Sarah Hagen to the Human Rights
Commission for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2012.
Sarah Hagen addressed the Council.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Selton to approve
the appointment of Sarah Hagen to the Human Rights Commission for a three-
year term expiring December 31, 2012.
Voting aye. Bowman, Selton, Anderson, Hoffmann, J. Moore, L. Moore, and
Hoppe.
Motion carried.
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VIII. REGULAR AGENDA continued
3. The Council considered a resolution awarding the sale of General Obligation
Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2010A and Series 2010B; fixing their form
and specifications; directing their issuance and delivery; and providing for
payment.
Finance Director C. Hansen addressed the Council.
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 - 60
AWARDING THE SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION
STREET RECONSTRUCTION BONDS, SERIES 2010A AND SERIES 201013;
FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS;
DIRECTING THEIR ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY;
AND PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT
Voting aye. Bowman, Selton, Anderson, Hoffmann, J. Moore, L. Moore, and
Hoppe.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The Council considered a resolution relating to parking restrictions and 3 -Lane
restriping on Douglas Drive (C.R. No. 102) between Medicine Lake Road and
Corvallis Avenue.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Hoffman to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 - 61
RELATING TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS AND 3 -LANE RESTRIPING ON
DOUGLAS DRIVE (C.R. NO. 102) BETWEEN MEDICINE LAKE ROAD AND
CORVALLIS AVENUE
By roll call voting aye: Hoppe, Selton, J. Moore, Bowman, and Hoffmann.
Voting nay: L. Moore and Anderson. Absent, not voting: Hoppe.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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VIII. REGULAR AGENDA continued
5. The Council considered a resolution awarding 36th Avenue to a 3 -Lane Section
as part of Project No. 2009-09.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council and
answered questions. Bryan Nemeth, representative from Bolton & Menk gave a
presentation to the Council.
Moved by Council Member Anderson to substitute the original language from the
resolution provided in the Council packet in place of the resolution distributed at
the Council meeting (regarding restriping and removal of the stop signs). Motion
failed for lack of a second.
Moved by Mayor Bowman 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 - 62
AWARDING 36TH AVENUE TO A 3 -LANE SECTION AS PART OF
PROJECT NO. 2009-09 AS READ AT THE COUNCIL TABLE
Voting aye: Hoppe, Selton, J. Moore, Bowman, Hoffmann, L. Moore, and
Anderson. Absent, not voting: Hoppe.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The Council considered a resolution awarding contract for Project No. 2009-09;
36th Avenue Mill and Overlay.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Selton 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 - 63
AWARDING CONTRACT PROJECT NO. 2009-09; 36TH AVE MILL & OVERLAY
Voting aye: Hoppe, Selton, J. Moore, Bowman, Hoffmann, L. Moore, and
Anderson. Absent, not voting: Hoppe.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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VIII. REGULAR AGENDA continued
7. The Council considered a mediated claims settlement for Phase 9 Street Project
with Palda & Sons.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member L. Moore and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the mediated claims settlement for Phase 9 Street Project with Palda &
Sons.
Voting aye: Hoppe, Selton, J. Moore, Bowman, Hoffmann, L. Moore, and
Anderson. Absent, not voting: Hoppe.
Motion carried.
8. The Council considered a resolution authorizing the Shingle Creek Watershed
Management Organization to exceed the administrative budget levy cap in 2011.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member J. Moore 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 -
AUTHORIZING THE SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION TO EXCEED THE 2011
ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET LEVY CAP
By roll call voting aye: J. Moore, L. Moore. Voting nay: Selton, Anderson,
Hoffmann, and Bowman. Absent, not voting: Hoppe
Motion failed.
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VIII. REGULAR AGENDA continued
9. The Council considered a resolution approving 2010 PIR expenditure for
replacement of the Parks Department Unit #106, 1 -Ton Truck, liftgate, and SS
Dump Box.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council.
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 - 64
APPROVING 2010 PIR EXPENDITURE FOR REPLACEMENT OF PARKS
DEPARTMENT UNIT #106, 1 -TON TRUCK, LIFTGATE, AND SS DUMP BOX
Voting aye: Hoppe, Selton, J. Moore, Bowman, Hoffmann, L. Moore, and
Anderson. Absent, not voting: Hoppe.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
10. The Council considered ordering a public hearing to consider amendments to
Chapter 5 of the Crystal City Charter.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Hoffman and seconded by Mayor Bowman to order a
public hearing on September 21, 2010 to consider amendments to Chapter 5 of
the Crystal City Charter.
Voting aye: Hoppe, Selton, J. Moore, Bowman, Hoffmann, L. Moore, and
Anderson. Absent, not voting: Hoppe.
Motion carried.
11. The Council considered a 2010 Labor Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor
Service, Local 44 (police officers).
Assistant City Manager K. Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Mayor Bowman to approve
the discussion on the 2010 Labor Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor
Service, Local 44 (police officers).
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VIII. REGULAR AGENDA continued
Voting aye: Hoppe, Selton, J. Moore, Bowman, Hoffmann, L. Moore, and
Anderson. Absent, not voting: Hoppe.
Motion carried.
12. The Council considered a date for a special meeting to canvass the municipal
election returns for the November 2, 2010, General Election.
City Clerk J. Lewis addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member L. Moore and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to set the date for a special meeting for 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
November 10, 2010 to canvass the municipal election returns from the
November 2, 2010 General Election.
Voting aye: Hoppe, Selton, J. Moore, Bowman, Hoffmann, L. Moore, and
Anderson. Absent, not voting: Hoppe.
Motion carried.
IX. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a. The Crystal Business Association has a coffee break at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday,
August 3, at Edward R. Jones, 2748 Douglas Drive.
b. Night to Unite is August 3; the Police Department is hosting an Open House,
5:30 — 7:00 p.m.
c. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, in
the Council Chambers at City Hall.
d. City Offices will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 6.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member L. Moore and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
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J t Lewis, City Clerk
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