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I. 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, December 19, 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: Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, and Hoffmann.
Absent: Moore.
STAFF:
City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Deputy Chief S. Fealy, City
Planner/Assistant Community Development Director J. Sutter, Community
Development Director P. Peters, Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen,
and City Clerk C. Serres.
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 Regular City Council Meeting from December 6, 2011;
b. The Council Work Session from December 6;
c. The Special City Council Meeting from December 8, 2011; and
d. The Council Work Session from December 8.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the following minutes in a single motion:
e. The Regular City Council Meeting from December 6, 2011;
f. The Council Work Session from December 6;
g. The Special City Council Meeting from December 8, 2011; and
h. The Council Work Session from December 8.
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. Amending the 2012 General Fund Budget for addition of pool concession
operations;
4. Amending the 2012 Housing Replacement District #2 Fund Budget for Community
Fix -up Fund and HUD 203K Loan Program;
5. Approval of the reappointment to the Employee Review Board for Darlene George
for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2014;
6. Approval of the reappointment to the Environmental Quality Commission for Luke
Reisdorf for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2014;
7. Approval of the reappointment to the Human Rights Commission for Elisa Oliva for
a three-year term expiring December 31, 2014;
8. Approval of the reappointment to the Parks & Recreation Commission for Jennifer
Sodd (as an at -large member) for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2014;
9. Approval of the reappointments to the Planning Commission for Joseph Sears
(Ward 1), Paul Whitenack (Ward 2), Tim Buck (Ward 3), and Richard VonRueden
(Ward 3) for three-year terms expiring December 31, 2014;
10. Approval of a vacancy on the Employee Review Board; and
11. Approval of a vacancy on the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
Advisory Commission.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski
to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
IV. OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
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V. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered a new private kennel license for property located at 8018-
33rd Avenue North submitted by Leah Burt.
The applicant Leah Burt addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
approve the private kennel license for property located at 8018 - 33rd Avenue North,
submitted by Leah Burt.
Voting aye: Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered appointing Amy (Aviva) Hillenbrand to the Parks &
Recreation Commission (as an at -large member) for a three-year term expiring
December 31, 2014.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Deshler to
approve the appointment of Amy Hillenbrand to the Parks and Recreation
Commission for a term expiring December 31, 2014. Subsequent to Council
discussion, Council Member Selton withdrew his motion so the Council may
consider the appointment of Ms. Hillenbrand to the Parks and Recreation
Commission at a future meeting when Ms. Hillenbrand can be present.
3. The Council considered appointing Robyn Browning to the Human Rights
Commission for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2014.
Robyn Browning addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Mayor Bowman to
approve the appointment of Robyn Browning to the Human Rights Commission for
a term expiring December 31, 2014.
Voting aye: Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
4. The Council considered a resolution awarding engineering services contract for
County Road 9 JWC Water Main Replacement Project #2009-23.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Mayor Bowman to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2011 - 105
APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR
PROJECT NO. 2009-23 JWC REPLACEMENT PIPELINE DESIGN
Voting aye: Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The Council considered quotes and a resolution awarding construction services
contract for Hagemeister Pond Sediment Removal Project #2011-18.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed 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 - 106
AWARDING HAGEMEISTER POND SEDIMENT REMOVAL
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT — PROJECT NO. 2011-18
Voting aye: Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The Council considered a resolution approving plans and specifications and
ordering ad for bids for CIPP Sanitary Sewer Lining Project #2012-08.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. 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 - 107
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING AD FOR BIDS — PROJECT NO. 2012-08
CIPP SANITARY SEWER LINING PROJECT
Voting aye: Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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7. The Council considered a resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of
Crystal Medical 2nd Addition (5700 Bottineau Boulevard).
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter 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. 2011 — 108
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF
CRYSTAL MEDICAL 2"D ADDITION
Voting aye: Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The Council considered a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to guide
the west half of the Cavanagh site for High Density Residential and the east half for
Park.
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter addressed the
Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Budziszewski to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed
with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2011 — 109
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CAVANAGH SCHOOL PROPERTY
Voting aye: Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
9. The Council considered amending the site and building plans for 5618 -56th Avenue
North.
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter addressed the
Council and answered questions.
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Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Deshler to
approve the Planning Commission's recommendation with staff's additional
language amending the site and building plans for 5618 — 56th Ave N, based on
findings of fact and subject to the conditions outlined in Section B of the staff report.
Voting aye: Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
10. The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance rezoning 5708 West
Broadway for expansion of parking for Herzing University, and site plan approval for
same.
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter addressed the
Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2011 - 11
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5708 WEST BROADWAY
FROM R-1 RESIDENTIAL TO C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL
and further, that the second and final reading will be held on January 3, 2012.
Voting aye: Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Mayor Bowman to approve
the site plan to expand the parking lot for Herzing University to be effective on the
effective date of the rezoning ordinance, and subject to the conditions of the
approval in Section B of the staff report.
Voting aye: Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
11. The Council considered a resolution affirming the West Metro Fire District Joint and
Cooperative Agreement between Crystal and New Hope.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
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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. 2011 - 110
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE WEST METRO FIRE DISTRICT
JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN CRYSTAL AND NEW HOPE
Voting aye: Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve
the list of items to be provided to New Hope with Resolution No. 2011-110.
Voting aye: Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
12.The Council considered an appeal to rental housing licensing and inspection
requirements by The Salvation Army for the property at 5600 — 34th Avenue North.
City Manager A. Norris and City Attorney M. Norton addressed the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to direct
staff to prepare a record of the appeal hearing and draft findings of fact supporting
the denial of the appeal for the Council's consideration at its January 3, 2012
meeting.
Voting aye: Selton, Budziszewski, Anderson, Bowman, and Hoffmann.
Voting nay: Deshler. Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
13.The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending Section 1175 of
the Crystal City code regarding coin dealers.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt
the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2011 - 12
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AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO COIN DEALERS,
AMENDING SECTION 1175 OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
and further, that the second and final reading will be held on January 3, 2012.
Voting aye: Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
14. The Council considered its 2012 meeting and work session schedules.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve
the 2012 meeting and work session schedule.
Voting aye: Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
VI. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a) The Crystal Business Association meets at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 21,
at Fantasia Salon, 2756 Douglas Drive.
b) City Offices will be closed for Christmas on Monday, December 26t"
c) City Offices will be closed for New Year's Day on Monday, January 2nd
d) The next City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3`d in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
e) Crystal Police Department is recruiting for volunteers to become members of
"Citizens' on Patrol". If interested please contact Sergeant Mark Peterson.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
ATTEST:
PAP -
Christina Serres, City Clerk
Motion carried.