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2013.06.04 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council Meeting Minutes June 4, 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, June 4, 2013 at 7:00 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: Hoffmann, Libby, Peak, Selton, Adams, Budziszewski, and Deshler. 2565 STAFF City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney B. Alsop, Assistant City Manager K. Therres, Police Chief S. Revering, Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, Finance Director C. Hansen, Fire Chief S. Larson and City Clerk C. Serres. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Adams led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1. The Mayor acknowledged recent awards received by Crystal Police Department's Explorer Post. Police Chief Revering addressed the Council. 2. The Mayor acknowledged a donation of $547.18 for the Crystal Explorer program from bagging groceries at Cub Foods on May 24, 2013. 3. The Mayor acknowledged a donation of 30 tons of surplus road salt, valued at $2,300, from Prescription Landscaping to the Street Department. III. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion: a. The Regular City Council Meeting from May 21, 2013; and b. Two Council Work Sessions from May 21, 2013. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Peak to approve the following minutes in a single motion: a. The Regular City Council Meeting from May 21, 2013; and b. Two Council Work Sessions from May 21, 2013. Motion carried. IV. CONSENT AGENDA The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in nature, in a single motion: Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes June 4, 2013 IV. CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED 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 request for live music at Becker Park on Thursday, July 25 from 6-9 p.m., Friday, July 26 from 7-11:30 p.m., Saturday, July 27 from 7-11:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 28 from 1:00-4:00 p.m., submitted by the Crystal Frolics Committee, 4. Approval of a request for authorization to temporary close Bass Lake Road between County Road 81 and Sherburne Avenue during a fireworks display on July 26 and 27, from 9:45 p.m. - 10:45 p.m., submitted by the Crystal Frolics Committee; 5. Approval of a temporary on -sale liquor license at Becker Park for the Crystal Frolics on July 25-28, 2013, submitted by the Crystal Lions Club contingent upon receipt of required liquor liability insurance; and 6. Approval of a temporary on -sale liquor license at Welcome Park for the Crystal Frolics on July 26-28, 2013, submitted by the Crystal Lions Club contingent upon receipt of required liquor liability insurance. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Libby to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. V. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor opened a hearing to receive comment and Council consideration of a resolution adopting the assessment roll for the remaining properties with appeals to the assessments for Phase13 Becker Park Street Reconstruction Project No. 2012- 13. Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council. The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. The following persons addressed the Council in opposition to the Phase 13 street reconstruction project: • Attorney Erick Kaardal, representing Modern Mini -Storage, LLC and TMC Equities, LLC for property located at 5128, 5217, 5225, and 5324 Hanson Court North • Shawn Weinand, from Modern Mini Storage, LLC, for property located at 5128, 5217, and 5225 Hanson Court North • Joseph Noonan, from TMC Equities, LLC, for property located at 5324 Hanson Court There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams declared the public hearing closed. 2566 Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes June 4, 2013 2567 V. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Mayor Adams to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2013 - 39 CONTINUED ASSESSMENT HEARING — ADOPT ASSESSMENT ROLL PROJECT #2012-13 PHASE 13 BECKER PARK AND COUNTY ROAD 81 LOCAL STREETS RECONSTRUCTION By roll call voting aye: Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Selton, and Adams. Voting nay: Peak. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. VI. OPEN FORUM No public comment was given during open forum. VII. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The Council considered the appointment of Nathan Pischke to the Environmental Quality Commission for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2015. Applicant Nathan Pischke addressed the Council and answered questions. Moved by Council Member Libby and seconded by Council Member Peak to approve the appointment of Nathan Pischke to the Environmental Quality Commission for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2015. Voting aye: Hoffmann, Libby, Peak, Selton, Adams, Budziszewski, and Deshler. Motion carried. 2. The Council considered the 2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report presented by Kern, DeWenter, and Viere, Ltd. Matthew Mayer from Kern, DeWenter, and Viere, Ltd. presented to the Council. Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to accept the 2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Voting aye: Hoffmann, Libby, Peak, Selton, Adams, Budziszewski, and Deshler. Motion carried. Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes June 4, 2013 2568 VII. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED 3. The Council considered a resolution authorizing Crystal Community Center Solar Energy Project No. 2012-21. Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council and answered questions. The following persons addressed the Council regarding their concerns about the solar project: ■ Jim Oathout, 4824 Georgia Ave N ■ Andrew Richter, 6502 Cloverdale Ave N ■ Jeff Kolb, 6404 38th Ave N Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Libby to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2013 — 40 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR LEASE/PURCHASE OF SOLAR PANELS FOR CRYSTAL COMMUNITY CENTER By roll call voting aye: Hoffmann, Libby, Selton, and Budziszewski. Voting nay: Deshler, Peak, Adams. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 4. The Council considered a resolution awarding a contract for County Road 81 Local Streets Turf Restoration Project No. 2012-29. Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council and answered questions. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2013 — 41 AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PROJECT # 2012-29 COUNTY ROAD 81 LOCAL STREETS TURF RESTORATION PROJECT Voting aye: Hoffmann, Libby, Peak, Selton, Adams, Budziszewski, and Deshler. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes June 4, 2013 VII. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED 5. The Council considered bids and a resolution awarding 2013 Alley Reconstruction Project No. 2013-07. Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2013 — 42 AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 2013-07 2013 ALLEY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Voting aye: Hoffmann, Libby, Peak, Selton, Adams, Budziszewski, and Deshler. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. VIII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION Mayor Adams read the following announcements: a. The Crystal Cove Aquatic Center opens for the season on Saturday, June 8. b. The Crystal Airport Open House will be held on Sunday, June 16 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. c. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. d. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, June 19 at 8:30 a.m. at Crystal City Hall. Council Member Peak announced that he will attend the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on June 5 at 7:00 p.m. at Welcome Park to discuss the topic of buskers in city parks. IX. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Libby to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. 2569 Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes June 4, 2013 2570 Jim ams, Mayor ATTEST: ww,,vIAJ'"zA --_;