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2013.05.07 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2013 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, May 7, 2013 at 7:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4141 Douglas Drive in Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL Mayor Adams asked the city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the city clerk recorded the following attendance: COUNCIL Present: Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Peak, Selton, and Adams. 2548 STAFF City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Assistant City Manager K. Therres, Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, Police Chief S. Revering, City Forester J. Burks, and City Clerk C. Serres. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Adams led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. II. PRESENTATION The Council received a presentation from City Forester James Burks regarding the City of Crystal's designation as a Tree City for 2012 and receipt of the Growth Award from the Arbor Day Foundation. III. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1. The Mayor acknowledged the following donations: • $1,000 from the Robbinsdale Lions Foundation for the Police Canine Unit; • $1,000 from VFW Post 494 for costs associated with the Crystal Airport Open House; and • $250 from Chester Bird American Legion #523 for costs associated with the Crystal Airport Open House. IV. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Adams read the following proclamations declaring: 1. May 15, 2013 as Peace Officer Memorial Day, and May 12-18, 2013 as National Police Week in the City of Crystal; and 2. May 19-25, 2013 as National Public Works Week in the City of Crystal. V. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion: a. The Council Work Session from April 16, 2013; and b. The Regular City Council Meeting from April 16, 2013. Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2013 2549 Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Libby to approve the following minutes in a single motion: a. The Council Work Session from April 16, 2013; and b. The Regular City Council Meeting from April 16, 2013. Motion carried. VI. 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 a solicitation license for Kraig Burton of Curbside Waste to go door-to- door in Crystal through December 31, 2013, offering residents solid waste services; 4. Approval of a special permit submitted by Leonardo DeJesus Perez to serve beer and wine at the Crystal Community Center on Saturday, May 11, 2013, from 3:00 p.m. — midnight, for 400 guests to attend a birthday party; 5. Approval of a special permit submitted by Sue Beise to serve beer and wine at Bassett Creek Park on Saturday, June 22, 2013, from 5:00 — 10:00 p.m. for a groom's dinner picnic; 6. Approval of a lawful gambling application for an exempt permit to conduct bingo at Becker Park, 6225 — 56th Ave N, on July 26 & 27, 2013 for the Crystal Frolics, application submitted by New Hope Lions Club; 7. Approval of Resolution No. 2013-29 relating to lawful gambling at Becker Park, July 25 — 28, 2013, for the Crystal Frolics, application submitted by the Crystal Lions; and 8. Consider Resolution No. 2013-30 approving procedure for application to City of Crystal for private activity revenue bond financing. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Peak to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2013 VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. The Mayor opened a hearing to receive comment and Council consideration of a resolution adopting the balance of the assessment roll for properties with appeals to the assessments for Phase 13 Becker Park Street Reconstruction Project. Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council. The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. The following persons addressed the Council: • Caroline Maristay, 5300 Idaho Ave N • Richard Rostamo, 6014 Lakeland Ave N • Bonita Geer, 6132 Lakeland Ave N • Ginny Metzger, for St. Raphael's Church located at 7301 56th Ave N There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution. After Council discussion, Council Member Budziszewski moved to amend the motion, and was seconded by Council Member Hoffmann, to adopt the following resolution, with the exception that the public hearing was continued until June 4, 2013 for the following four properties: 5128, 5217, 5225, and 5324 Hanson Court North; the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2013 — 31 CONTINUED ASSESSMENT HEARING — ADOPT ASSESSMENT ROLL PROJECT #2012-13 PHASE 13 BECKER PARK AND COUNTY ROAD 81 LOCAL STREETS RECONSTRUCTION By roll call and voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, and Selton. Voting nay: Peak Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 2. The Mayor opened a hearing to receive public comment and Council consideration of a resolution authorizing Alley Reconstruction Project #2013-07, approving the plans and specifications, and ordering advertisement for bids. Public Works Director/City Engineer T. 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 Adams declared the public hearing closed. 2550 Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2013 2551 Moved by Council Member Libby and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2013 — 32 ORDERING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #2013-07 ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION, APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND ADVERSTISEMENT FOR BIDS Voting aye: Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Peak, Selton, and Adams. VIII. OPEN FORUM Blake Adamson, 7024 35th Place N, chickens in the City of Crystal. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. addressed the Council in favor of allowing IX. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The Council considered the appointment of Mark Learned to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2013. Applicant Mark Learned addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Libby and seconded by Council Member Peak to approve the appointment of Mark Learned to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31. 2013. Voting aye: Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Peak, Selton, and Adams. Motion carried. 2. The Council considered second reading of a zoning ordinance amendment pertaining to food and beverage establishments in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial district including provisions for outdoor food and beverage service. City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2013 — 01 Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2013 IX. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 515.45 OF CRYSTAL CITY CODE TO REDUCE LIMITATIONS ON THE SIZE OF PERMITTED USES AND ADD CONDITIONAL USES IN THE C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT and further, that this is the second and final reading. Voting aye: Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Peak, Selton, and Adams. Motion carried, ordinance declared adopted. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Libby to authorize publication of the corresponding summary. Voting aye: Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Peak, Selton, and Adams. Motion carried. 3. The Council considered quotes and a resolution awarding Phase 13 materials testing laboratory contract. Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Peak to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2013 — 33 APPROVING CONTRACT FOR PHASE 13, PROJECT # 2012-13 QUALITY -CONTROL AND MATERIALS TESTING Voting aye: Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Peak, Selton, and Adams. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. X. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION Mayor Adams read the following announcements: a) The Beyond the Yellow Ribbon meeting will be May 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Crystal Community Center. There will also be a memorial service on May 27 at 10:00 a.m. at Golden Valley City Hall. b) The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, May 15, at 8:30 a.m. at Herzing University. 2552 Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2013 2553 X. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION CONTINUED c) The next City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. d) City Offices will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 27. XI. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Council Member Libby and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m. Ji dams, Mayor ATTEST: hrissy Se(r s, City Clerk Motion carried.