2012.07.10 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council Meeting Minutes July 10, 2012 2408
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, July 10, 2012 at 7:02 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: Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, and Hoffmann.
STAFF:
City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources
Manager K. Therres, Deputy Police Chief S. Fealy, Public Works Director T. Mathisen,
Community Development Director P. Peters, City Planner/Assistant Community Development
Director J. Sutter, Interim Fire Chief S. Larson, and City Clerk C. Serres.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. PROCLAMATION
Mayor Bowman read a proclamation thanking Frank Butorac.
III. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Mayor Bowman acknowledged the following donations:
1. $316 collected from the Steak Fry on June 13, 2012 to the Crystal Police
Department Explorer program; 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. $1,000 from SuperValu-Cub Foods;
b. $600 from Crystal Fund for Community Progress;
c. $500 from North Memorial Foundation;
d. $286 collected from the Steak Fry on June 13, 2012; and
e. $40 from Margo & Frank Powers.
IV. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Council Work Session from June 19, 2012; and
b. The Regular City Council Meeting from June 19, 2012.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Deshler to
approve the following minutes in a single motion:
a. The Council Work Session from June 19, 2012; and
b. The Regular City Council Meeting from June 19, 2012.
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. Approval of an application for display of fireworks at Becker Park on Friday July 27,
2012 (or in the case of rain, Saturday, July 28) for the Crystal Frolics submitted by
Ed Thonander and Americana Fireworks Display Company;
4. Approval of a temporary on -sale liquor license for a church festival from August 3 -
5, 2012 submitted by the Church of St. Raphael;
5. Adoption of Resolution No. 2012 - 63 relating to the Absentee Ballot Board
election judge appointments for the Primary Election on August 14, 2012 and the
General Election on November 6, 2012;
6. Approval of the precinct election judge appointments for the Primary Election on
August 14, 2012;
7. Approval of rescheduling the City Council Budget Work Session to Tuesday, July
31, at 7:00 p.m.; and
8. Adoption of Resolution No. 2012 - 64 relating to lawful gambling at Becker Park,
July 27 - 29, 2012, for the Crystal Frolics, application submitted by the Crystal
Lions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Mayor Bowman opened a public hearing to receive public comment and Council
consideration of revocation of rental dwelling license for 4701 Edgewood Avenue
North.
City Planner/Assistant Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the
Council and answered questions.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. The following person
addressed the Council:
Margaret Jones, 6409 47th Avenue North, shared her concerns regarding the
property located at 4701 Edgewood Avenue North.
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Public Hearing continued
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony,
Mayor Bowman declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve
revocation of rental dwelling license for 4701 Edgewood Avenue North based on
findings of fact and subject to the conditions outlined in the Staff Report.
Voting aye: Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, and
Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
VII. OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
VIII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered appointing Laura Libby to the Northwest Hennepin Human
Services Council Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring December
31, 2013.
Applicant Laura Libby addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to approve the appointment of Laura Libby to the Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Council Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring
December 31, 2013.
Voting aye: Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, and
Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered a resolution awarding the contract for Winnetka Hills Water
Main Lining Project No. 2012-10.
Public Works Director 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:
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - 65
AMENDING WATER UTILITY CIP BUDGET AND AWARDING CONTRACT
PROJECT NO. 2012-10, WINNETKA HILLS WATER MAIN LINING
Voting aye: Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, and
Hoffmann.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular Agenda continued
3. The Council considered the 2013 West Metro Fire -Rescue District budget.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Mayor Bowman to approve the
2013 West Metro Fire -Rescue District budget as recommended by the West Metro
Fire -Rescue District Board of Directors.
Voting aye: Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, and
Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
VIII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
Mayor Bowman read the following announcements:
a. The next Crystal Business Association meeting will be held at Hawk Realty
Company located on Bass Lake Road on Wednesday, July 18, at 8:30 a.m.
b. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24 in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
c. Crystal Lions 50th anniversary picnic will be held at North Lions Park on Saturday,
July 14, 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Deshler
to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
hrissy Serr s, City Clerk