2011.04.18 Meeting MinutesCity Council Meeting minutes April 18, 2011
I. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Crystal City
Council was held on Monday, April 18, 2011 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, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann.
STAFF:
City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, City
Attorney Mike Norton, Police Lieutenant T. Gustafson, Public Works Director/City
Engineer T. Mathisen, City Planner/Assistant Community Development Director J.
Sutter, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. RECONVENE THE BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION MEETING
Mayor Bowman recessed the Regular City Council Meeting to reconvene the Local
Board of Appeal and Equalization
The City Council conducted the Board of Appeal & Equalization Meeting to discuss
the final report relating to appealed properties as presented on April 5, 2011 and to
take final action on the 2011 Assessment Roll.
Hennepin County Commercial Assessor Josh Hoglund presented to the Council and
answered questions.
List of appealed properties from April 5, 2011 from the county assessors' report:
No.
Property Owner
Address
County Assessors'
Recommendations
1
Rose Lorsung
6924 Bass Lake Road
Recommend a reduction;
PID 08-118-21-43-0072
property valuation is
(commercial)
$460,000; lower to
$395,000
2
Laurie Karnes
5232 West Broadway
No change; property
(commercial land)
valuation is $249,000
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3
Laurie Karnes
5240 West Broadway
No change; property
(commercial land)
valuation is $194,000
4
Laurie Karnes
5248 West Broadway
No change; property
(commercial land)
valuation is $211,000
5
Laurie Karnes
5256 West Broadway
No change; property
(commercial land)
valuation is $196,000
1. Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Selton to reduce
the market valuation of property at 6924 Bass Lake Road from $460,000 to
$395,000.
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
2. Moved by Council Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Selton to
make no changes to the market valuation of property at 5232 West Broadway.
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
3. Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Selton to make no
changes to the market valuation of property at 5240 West Broadway.
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
4. Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Selton to make no
changes to the market valuation of property at 5248 West Broadway.
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
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Board of Appeal & Equalization Meeting continued
5. Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Selton to make no
changes to the market valuation of property at 5256 West Broadway.
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
6. Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Selton to approve
the 2011 Assessment Roll.
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
Mayor Bowman adjourned the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting and
reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting.
III. ACKNOWLEGEMENT
Mayor Bowman acknowledged the following donation:
• $200 to the Crystal Police Department Chaplain Fund (anonymous givers)
IV. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings, in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from April 5, 2011; and
b. The Council Work Session from April 5, 2011.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski
to approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from April 5, 2011; and
b. The Council Work Session from April 5, 2011; and
Motion carried.
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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;
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 2011-34 amending the 2011 Fee Schedule;
4. Approval of annual solicitation licenses for two representatives of the Window
Store to go door-to-door promoting sales and installation of new windows and
siding; and
5. Acceptance of Greg Gappa's resignation from the Shingle Creek Watershed
Management Organization.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
1. The Mayor opened a hearing, received public comment, and obtained Council
consideration of an application for a 3.2% liquor, off -sale license at 5620 West
Broadway submitted by Aldi Inc. (Minnesota) d/b/a Aldi Store #83.
City Clerk Janet Lewis presented to the Council and answered questions.
• Aldi District Manager Kelly Slowinski 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 Deshler
to approve the application for 3.2% liquor, off -sale license for 5620 West
Broadway submitted by Aldi Inc. (Minnesota) d/b/a Aldi Store #83.
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
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VII. OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
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VIII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered the appointment of Jason Smith to the Human Rights
Commission for a partial term expiring December 31, 2013.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to
approve the appointment of Jason Smith to the Human Rights Commission for a
partial term expiring December 31, 2013.
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered the appointment of Joe Hulbert to the Human Rights
Commission for a partial term expiring December 31, 2013.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to
approve the appointment of Joe Hulbert to the Human Rights Commission for a
partial term expiring December 31, 2013.
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
3. The Council considered the appointment of Ann Gaasch to the Northwest
Hennepin Human Services Council for a partial term expiring December 31,
2013.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Selton to approve
the appointment of Ann Gaasch to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services
Council for a partial term expiring December 31, 2013.
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
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VIII. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
4. The Council considered a resolution rescinding Resolution 2011-28 and vacating
the south half of Cloverdale Avenue North between Colorado and Lakeland
Avenues North, and considered a resolution rescinding Resolution 2011-29 and
approving a revised plat of Crystal Medical Addition.
City Planner/Assistant Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the
Council and answered questions.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Moore to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2011 - 35
RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2011-28 AND VACATING THE SOUTH HALF OF
CLOVERDALE AVENUE NORTH BETWEEN COLORADO AND LAKELAND
AVENUES NORTH
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2011 - 36
RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2011-29 AND APPROVING A REVISED PLAT OF
CRYSTAL MEDICAL ADDITION
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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VIII. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
5. The Council considered a resolution supporting Hennepin County's new regional
9-1-1 emergency communications facility.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council and answered questions.
Hennepin County Sheriff's Communications Captain Jim Bayer 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. 2011 - 37
SUPPORTING HENNEPIN COUNTY'S NEW REGIONAL 9-1-1
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The Council considered an amended Joint Powers Agreement with West Metro
Fire -Rescue District.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Selton to approve
the amended Joint Powers Agreement with West Metro Fire -Rescue District.
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
IX. INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Bowman read the following announcements:
a. There is no Citizen Input Time in April.
b. The Crystal Business Association meets at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20,
at Sign -O -Rama.
c. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3 at City
Hall in the Council Chambers.
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X. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jan Lewis, City Clerk