2011.09.20 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council Meeting minutes September 20, 2011 2258
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, September 20, 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, City Attorney M. Norton, Police Chief J. Banick, Finance
Director C. Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, City
Planner/Assistant Community Development Director J. Sutter and City Clerk C.
Serres.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. PROCLAMATION
The Mayor proclaimed Monday, September 26 as Family Day — a day to eat dinner
with your family in the City of Crystal.
III. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from September 6, 2011;
b. The Council Work Session from September 6, 2011; and
c. The Council Work Session from September 8, 2011.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Deshler to
approve the following minutes in a single motion:
d. The Regular City Council Meeting from September 6, 2011;
e. The Council Work Session from September 6, 2011; and
f. The Council Work Session from September 8, 2011.
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:
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 John Schuneman's resignation from the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Mayor Bowman opened a public hearing to receive public comment and Council
consideration of a resolution adopting the Assessment Roll for the 2011 Alley and
Driveway Construction Project No. 2011-07.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen addressed the Council.
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
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2011 - 73
ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE
2011 ALLEYS AND DRIVEWAYS CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT #2011-07
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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VI. OPEN FORUM
■ Seth Yarko, Store Manager of GameStop located at 5101 36th Ave N, addressed
the Council requesting clarification on city correspondence he has received
regarding false alarm fines.
■ Candace Oathout, 4824 Georgia Ave N, addressed the Council regarding the
restriping of Douglas Drive N.
■ Andrew Richter, 6502 Cloverdale Ave N, addressed the Council regarding the
restriping of Douglas Drive N.
■ Thomas Slupske, 4748 Edgewood Ave N, addressed the Council regarding the
restriping of Douglas Drive N.
■ Jason Bradley, 5656 Brunswick Ave N, addressed the Council with concerns about
traffic and noise in the Skyway Neighborhood as a result of city road construction.
VII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered the appointment of Nancy LaRoche to the Parks and
Recreation Commission for a term expiring December 31, 2012.
Nancy LaRoche addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the appointment of Nancy LaRoche to the Parks and Recreation
Commission for a term expiring December 31, 2012.
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered a new commercial kennel license for property located at
3035 Hampshire Ave North submitted by Emily Pollnow dba Happy Hounds.
The applicant Emily Pollnow addressed the Council.
Neighbor Mary Frare, 3043 Hampshire Ave N, addressed the Council in favor of the
commercial kennel license.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Anderson to approve
the commercial kennel license for property located at 3035 Hampshire Ave North,
submitted by Emily Pollnow dba Happy Hounds, provided the operation meets the
requirements for home occupations.
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann
Motion carried.
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
3. The Council considered a conditional use permit for motor vehicle sales at 5301
Douglas Drive North.
City Planner/Assistant Community Development Director John Sutter presented to
the Council and answered questions.
Amy Moser addressed the Council about her concerns and lack of support for
motor vehicle sales at 5301 Douglas Drive North.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Mayor Bowman to table the
discussion of the conditional use permit for motor vehicle sales at 5301 Douglas
Drive North until the October 4, 2011 City Council meeting.
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann
Motion carried.
4. The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending Subsection
515.45 of Crystal City Code to allow less restrictive hours of operation limitations in
the C-1 neighborhood commercial district by conditional use permit. Additionally,
the Council directed staff to waive the conditional use application permit fees for
Body Blast and Milton's.
City Planner/Assistant Community Development Director John Sutter presented to
the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Mayor Bowman to adopt
the following ordinance for publication:
ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 515.45 OF CRYSTAL CITY CODE
TO ALLOW LESS RESTRICTIVE HOURS OF OPERATION LIMITATIONS IN
THE C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
and further, that the second and final reading will be held on October 4, 2011.
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann
Motion carried.
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
5. The Council considered a resolution accepting Feasibility Report and ordering a
public hearing on Project #2011-12, Forest North Street Reconstruction project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen 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 - 74
ACCEPTING REPORT ON FEASIBILITY AND CALLING FOR
A PUBLIC HEARING ON FOREST NORTH NEIGHBORHOOD
PHASE 12 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 2011-12
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The Council considered a resolution adopting the 2012 Fee Schedule (Main
Section), amending City Code Appendix IV.
Finance Director Charlie Hansen addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2011 - 75
ADOPTING APPENDIX IV OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
RELATING TO THE 2012 FEE SCHEDULE (MAIN SECTION)
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
7. The Council considered a resolution adopting the 2012 Fee Schedule (Utility
Section), amending City Code Appendix IV.
Finance Director Charlie Hansen addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Deshler to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2011 - 76
ADOPTING APPENDIX IV OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
RELATING TO THE 2012 FEE SCHEDULE (UTILITY SECTION)
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending Section 211
of the Crystal City Code regarding Mayor and Council salaries.
City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2011 - 7
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SALARIES OF ELECTED OFFICIALS,
AMENDING SECTION 211 OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
and further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann
Motion carried.
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
9. The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending Appendix IV of
the City Code regarding election filing fees.
City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Deshler to
adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO
APPENDIX IV OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
REGARDING LICENSES AND PERMIT FEES — AMENDING FILING FEES
and further, that the second and final reading will be held on October 4, 2011.
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann
Motion carried.
10. The Council considered a resolution of support for the Bassett Creek Regional Trail
Master plan.
City Planner/Assistant Community Development Director John Sutter presented to
the Council and answered questions.
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. 2011 - 77
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE
BASSETT CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN
By roll call and voting aye: Selton, Moore, Budziszewski, Anderson, Bowman and
Hoffmann. Voting nay: Deshler
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
11. The Council considered quotes and resolution awarding the contract for Project
#2011-17, Sumter Avenue Watermain Replacement project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen addressed the Council and
answered questions.
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 - 78
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PROJECT #2011-17
SUMTER AVENUE WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
12. The Council considered a resolution certifying the amount to be assessed, ordering
the preparation of the assessment roll, and ordering the public hearing on
assessments for Project #2010-11, Broadway Park Driveways and Sewer Service
Repair project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen addressed the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2011 - 79
DECLARING THE AMOUNT TO BE ASSESSED, ORDERING PREPARATION OF
ASSESSMENT ROLL AND SETTING THE DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING
BROADWAY PARK PHASE 11 DRIVEWAYS AND SEWER SERVICES
PROJECT #2010-11
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
13.The Council considered quotes and resolution awarding contract for Project #2010-
14A, CIPP Sewer Lining Project Part 3.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen addressed the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Deshler to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2011 - 80
AWARDING CONTRACT — SEWER UTILITY PROJECT No. 2010-14A
CIPP SANITARY SEWER LINING
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
VIII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
The next Crystal Business Association meeting will be held on Wednesday,
September 21 at Wells Fargo, 7000 Bass Lake Road, from 8:30 — 9:30 a.m.
• The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
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Christina Serr6is,,Tity Clerk