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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.