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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 Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 7:01 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, Deshler, and Hoffmann.
Absent: Budziszewski.
STAFF:
City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney S. Bubul, Assistant City Manager K. Therres, Chief of
Police S. Fealy, Community Development Director P. Peters, City Planner/Assistant
Community Development Director J. Sutter, Public Works Director T. Mathisen, Finance
Director C. Hansen, 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 October 2, 2012;
b. The Council Work Session from October 2, 2012; and
c. The Council Work Session from October 11, 2012.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Deshler to
approve the following minutes in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from October 2, 2012;
b. The Council Work Session from October 2, 2012; and
c. The Council Work Session from October 11, 2012.
Motion carried.
111. 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;
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3. Adoption of Resolution 2012-86 making annual elections for the 2013 Insurance
Policy;
4. Approval of a special permit submitted by Kathryn Enselein to serve wine and beer
at the Crystal Community Center on Friday, November 2, 2012, from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
for 100 guests to attend a retirement party; and
5. Acceptance of the resignation of Paul Whitenack from the Planning Commission.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Mayor Bowman opened a hearing to receive public comment and Council
consideration of a resolution adopting an Assessment Roll for Year 2012 delinquent
accounts.
Finance Director C. Hansen addressed the Council and answered questions.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. The following persons addressed
the Council to appeal the assessment:
• John Maxwell, for property at 5610 56th Avenue North
• Jan Kehlenbeck, for property at 5325 Idaho Avenue North
The following written appeals were submitted:
• Lynn Davis, for property at 3436 Major Ave N
• Jeremy Martineau, for property at 4161 Adair Ave N
• Lucy Feng, for property at 5413 Maryland Ave N
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor
Bowman declared the public hearing closed.
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 - 87
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT ROLL
FOR YEAR 2012 DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS
Voting aye: Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Deshler, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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2. Mayor Bowman opened a hearing and received public comment and Council
consideration of a resolution adopting an assessment roll for Project No. 2011-12;
Phase 12 Forest North Driveway and Sanitary Sewer Repair Project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. There being no one else
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 Anderson
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - 88
APPROVING ASSESSMENT — PHASE 12 FOREST NORTH
STREET RECONSTRUCTION DRIVEWAY AND SEWER SERVICE REPAIR
Voting aye: Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Deshler, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. Mayor Bowman opened a hearing and received public comment and Council
consideration of a resolution ordering Project No. 2012-13; Phase 13 Becker Park
Neighborhood Street Reconstruction.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council and
answered questions.
Aaron Ditzler, SEH consultant, presented to the Council and audience.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. The following persons
addressed the Council regarding the street reconstruction project:
• Patty Long, 5336 Louisiana Avenue North, opposed to new sidewalk
• Rick Stark, for property at 5124 & 5126 Hanson Court, opposed to the
reconstruction on Hanson Court
• Joseph Noonan of TMC Management Corp., for property at 5324, 5332, & 5340
Hanson Court, opposed to the reconstruction on Hanson Court
• Jerome Krantz, 5401 Florida Avenue North, opposed to new sidewalk
The following written appeal was submitted:
• Kenneth Klick, 5319 Edgewood Avenue North, concerning the curb cut on
Edgewood Avenue North and West Broadway.
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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 adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - 89
ORDERING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2012-13
PHASE 13 — BECKER PARK STREET RECONSTRUCTION
Voting aye: Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Deshler, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
V. OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
VI. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered a resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of
Crystal Economic Development Authority Fifth Addition.
City Planner/Assistant Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the
Council.
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 - 90
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF
CRYSTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FIFTH ADDITION
By roll call and voting aye: Bowman, Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, and Anderson.
Voting nay: Deshler; Absent, not voting: Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The Council considered a resolution amending the 2012 Permanent Improvement
Revolving fund budget.
Finance Director C. Hansen addressed the Council.
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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 - 91
AMENDING THE 2012 PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT REVOLVING FUND (PIR)
BUDGET
Voting aye: Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Deshler, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The Council considered bids and a resolution awarding a contract for the North
Branch Bassett Creek Erosion Control Project No. 2010-23.
Public Works Director T. Mathisen addressed the Council.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Anderson to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - 92
AWARDING CONTRACT — NORTH BRANCH BASSETT CREEK
EROSION CONTROL — PROJECT NO. 2010-23
Voting aye: Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Deshler, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The Council considered a resolution approving engineering services for a traffic
study of the 36th and Regent Avenues area.
Public Works Director T. Mathisen addressed the Council.
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. 2012 - 93
APPROVING CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL STUDY
36TH AND REGENT AVENUES INTERSECTION
PROJECT NO. 2012-25
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Voting aye: Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Deshler, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The Council considered second reading of an ordinance amending Crystal City
Code Section 1175, Secondhand Goods Dealers and the corresponding summary
publication.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2012 - 06
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CHAPTER XI
BUSINESS AND TRADE REGULATIONS
REVISING SECTION 1175 SECONDHAND GOODS DEALERS OF THE
CRYSTAL CITY CODE
and further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Deshler, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Budziszewski.
Motion carried, ordinance declared adopted.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve
corresponding Summary Ordinance for Publication.
Voting aye: Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Deshler, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
IX. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
Mayor Bowman read the following announcements:
1. The Crystal Business Association meets at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 17,
2012, at Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive, hosted by Casey Larson
of Edward Jones.
2. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 8, in
the Council Chambers at City Hall.
3. Remember to vote on November 6. Polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. until
8:00 P.M.
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4. If you are out of the precinct on Election Day or have an illness or disability which
prevents you from going to the polling place, you may vote by absentee ballot.
Absentee voting is currently open at Crystal City Hall during normal business hours
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Saturday, November 3, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on November 5.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Deshler to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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