2012.06.05 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council Meeting minutes June 5, 2012 2393
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 Tuesday, June 5, 2012 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: Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, and Budziszewski.
STAFF:
City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager
K. Therres, Deputy Police Chief S. Fealy, Public Works Director T. Mathisen, Finance
Director C. Hansen, Community Development Director P. Peters, 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. AKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Mayor acknowledged:
1. A $750 donation from Minneapolis Elks Lodge 44 for the Crystal Airport Open House
to cover event expenses; and
2. Several donations to the Crystal Police Department for the 2013 funding of a future
canine unit and miscellaneous program expenses. The donations are as follows:
a. $1000 from the Lions Foundation of Robbinsdale Minnesota;
b. $53 from Meredith Torres -Walsh;
c. $10 from Elisa Ecklund; and
d. $1,101.94 in miscellaneous cash donations from bagging groceries at
Cub Foods on May 25, 2012.
III. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Tri -City Council Work Session from May 7, 2012;
b. The Council Work Session from May 10, 2012;
c. The Regular City Council Meeting from May 15, 2012;
d. Two Council Work Sessions from May 15, 2012; and
e. The Joint Council Work Session from May 17, 2012.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
approve the following minutes in a single motion:
a. The Tri -City Council Work Session from May 7, 2012;
b. The Council Work Session from May 10, 2012;
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c. The Regular City Council Meeting from May 15, 2012;
d. Two Council Work Sessions from May 15, 2012; and
e. The Joint Council Work Session from May 17, 2012.
Motion carried.
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. A special permit for wine and beer at Bassett Creek Park on Thursday, May 17,
2012, from 5:00-10:00 p.m. for a company barbecue for approximately 60 guests,
submitted by Sara Johnson on behalf of Magenic Technologies Inc. (Pre -approved
by City Manager Anne Norris on May 16, 2012.);
4. Approval of a request for live music at Becker Park on Thursday, July 26 from 6-9
p.m., Friday, July 27 from 7-11:30 p.m., Saturday, July 28 from 7-11:30 p.m., and
Sunday, July 29 from 2:00-5:00 p.m., submitted by the Crystal Frolics Committee;
5. Approval of a request for authorization to conduct a parade on Sunday, July 29, 2012
at 12:00 p.m. and to temporary close Bass Lake Road and West Broadway
submitted by the Crystal Frolics Committee;
6. Approval of a temporary on -sale liquor license at Becker Park for the Crystal Frolics
on July 26-29, 2012, submitted by the Crystal Lions Club contingent upon receipt of
required liquor liability insurance;
7. Approval of a temporary on -sale liquor license at Welcome Park for the Crystal
Frolics on July 27-29, 2012, submitted by the Crystal Lions Club contingent upon
receipt of required liquor liability insurance;
8. Approval of a resolution approving settlement of a special assessment appeal
regarding 5127 Edgewood Avenue North and authorizing action in accordance with
the settlement terms;
9. Approval of a resolution approving settlement of a special assessment appeal
regarding 5141 Edgewood Avenue North and authorizing action in accordance with
the settlement terms;
10. Approval of a resolution approving settlement of a special assessment appeal
regarding 5146 Edgewood Avenue North and authorizing action in accordance with
the settlement terms;
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11. Approval of a resolution authorizing Joint Powers Agreements and Court Data
Services Subscriber Amendment with the State of Minnesota, Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension (BCA), and City of Crystal; and
12.Approval of a resolution amending appendix IV of the Crystal City Code relating to
the 2012 fee schedule — Utility Section.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Deshler to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
V. OPEN FORUM
Council Member Moore recognized and thanked several Junior Youth Group members
for their volunteer work on a community rain garden and interest in learning more about
clean water and stormwater.
VI. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered the 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report presented
by Kern, DeWenter, and Viere, Ltd.
Kara Gaffy from Kern, DeWenter, and Viere, Ltd. presented to the Council.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Anderson to accept the
2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Voting aye: Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman and
Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered a Conditional Use Permit for RiverTree School at 3733 Vera
Cruz Avenue North.
City Planner/Assistant Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the
Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to approve the conditional use permit for RiverTree School at 3733 Vera
Cruz Avenue North as recommended by the Planning Commission at its meeting on
May 14, 2012, based on findings of fact and subject to the conditions outlined in
Section C of the Staff Report.
Voting aye: Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman and
Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
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3. The Council considered a resolution designating Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA)
for Bottineau Boulevard Light Rail Transit (LRT).
Community Development Director P. Peters 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. 2012 - 50
RESOLUTION TRANSMITTING THE CITY OF CRYSTAL'S SUPPORT OF THE
LOCALLY PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE (LPA) TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY
REGIONAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY (HCRRA) AND METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Voting aye: Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman and
Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The Council considered a resolution authorizing acquisition of the south 135 feet of
6507 - 41St Avenue North to expand Hagemeister Pond Preserve.
City Planner/Assistant Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the
Council and answered questions.
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. 2012 - 51
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF
PART OF 6507 41sT AVENUE NORTH FOR
EXPANSION OF HAGEMEISTER POND PRESERVE
Voting aye: Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman and
Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The Council considered a resolution authorizing the Joint Water Commission to
prepare a feasibility study to site and drill wells including coordination with the City of
Minneapolis.
Public Works Director T. Mathisen addressed the Council and answered questions.
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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. 2012 - 52
AUTHORIZING THE JOINT WATER COMMISSION TO
PREPARE A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO SITE AND DRILL WELLS INCLUDING
COORDINATION WITH THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS WATER WORKS
Voting aye: Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman and
Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The Council considered a resolution approving a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with
the City of New Hope regarding the process by which work will be completed and
costs for Phase 12 Forest North Street Reconstruction Project.
Public Works Director T. Mathisen addressed the Council.
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. 2012 - 53
APPROVING CRYSTAL — NEW HOPE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR
FOREST NORTH STREET RESONSTRUCTION PROJECT 2011-12
By roll call and voting aye: Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, and
Bowman. Voting nay: Budziszewski.
Motion carried 6-1, resolution declared adopted.
7. The Council considered a resolution awarding 2012 Alley Reconstruction Project No.
2012-07.
Public Works Director T. Mathisen addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - 54
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 2012-07
2012 ALLEY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
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Voting aye: Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman and
Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The Council considered a resolution opposing the proposed "Recognition of
Marriage" constitutional amendment.
Human Rights Commissioner Terry Baresh 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. 2012 - 55
RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED
"RECOGNITION OF MARRIAGE"
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Deshler, Hoffmann, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, and
Budziszewski. Voting nay: Moore.
Motion carried 6-1, resolution declared adopted.
9. The Council considered a resolution opposing the proposed "Voter ID" constitutional
amendment.
Human Rights Commissioner Terry Baresh addressed the Council and answered
questions.
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. 2012 - 56
RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED
"VOTER I.D."
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, and
Budziszewski. Voting nay: Moore and Deshler.
Motion carried 5-2, resolution declared adopted.
10. The Council considered recommendations and a resolution affirming the existence of
West Metro Fire District.
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Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Selton to table action
on the resolution until the June 19 City Council meeting to allow for further
discussion at a West Metro Fire District Board meeting to be held on June 6.
Voting aye: Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman and
Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
VII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
Mayor Bowman read the following announcements:
a. The Crystal Cove Aquatic Center opens for the season on Saturday, June 9.
b. The Crystal Airport Open House will be held on Sunday, June 17 from 9:00 a.m.
until 3:00 p.m. The event begins with a pancake breakfast followed by helicopter
($40) and airplane rides ($35). The airport is sponsoring a food drive for non-
perishable food items to donate to the Community Food Shelf.
c. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19 in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
d. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 8:30
a.m. at Rasmussen College, Technology Center, at 8301 93rd Avenue North in
Brooklyn Park.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to
adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Motion carried.