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2013.06.18 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council Meeting Minutes June 18, 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 18, 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: Libby, Peak, Selton, Adams, Budziszewski, Deshler, and Hoffmann. 2573 STAFF City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres, Police Chief S. Revering, Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter, and City Clerk C. Serres. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Adams led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. II. SWEARING-IN CEREMONY Mayor Adams conducted the swearing-in ceremony for Police Officer Joseph Hortsch and Police Canine Officer "Rocco". Police Chief S. Revering addressed the Council. III. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1. The Mayor acknowledged the following donations from the Crime Prevention Board: $2,000 to the Blue Light Project and $800 to the Canine Unit. Crystal Crime Prevention Board President Pat Bedell addressed the Council. 2. The Mayor acknowledged a donation of $500 from West Metro Fire Relief Association for costs associated with the Crystal Airport Open House. IV. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion: a. The Regular City Council Meeting from June 4, 2013; and b. Two Council Work Sessions from June 4, 2013. Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Peak to approve the above minutes in a single motion: Motion carried. V. 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 18, 2013 2574 V. 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 special permit submitted by Michael Lester of Magenic Technologies Inc. to serve wine and beer at the Bassett Creek Park on Thursday, June 13, 2013, from 5:00 — 10:00 p.m., for 60 guests to attend an office picnic (pre -approved by City Manager Anne Norris on 6/11/2013); and 4. Approval of a special permit submitted by Gerardo Ochoa Guerrero to serve wine and beer at the Crystal Community Center on Saturday, June 29, 2013, from 8:00 p.m. — midnight, for 150 guests to celebrate a birthday party. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Libby to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. VI. PUBLIC HEARING 1. The Mayor opened a hearing to receive comment and Council consideration of a resolution vacating platted drainage and utility easements along the side lot line between 4924 and 4930 56th Avenue North. Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter 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. 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 - 43 RESOLUTION VACATING A PLATTED DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT ON THE EAST SIDE OF 4930 56T" AVENUE NORTH Voting aye: Libby, Peak, Selton, Adams, Budziszewski, Deshler, and Hoffmann Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. VII. OPEN FORUM No public comment was given during open forum. Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes June 18, 2013 2575 VIII. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The Council considered a resolution relocating the side lot line between 4924 and 493056 th Avenue North 6 feet east of its current location. Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Peak and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2013 — 44 RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT DIVISION FOR REALIGNMENT OF A SIDE LOT LINE 4924 AND 4930 56Th AVENUE NORTH Voting aye: Libby, Peak, Selton, Adams, Budziszewski, Deshler, and Hoffmann Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 2. The Council considered a resolution providing for the issuance and sale of approximately $3,235,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2013A. City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council. Moved by Mayor Adams and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2013 — 45 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2013A, IN THE APPROXIMATE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $3,235,000 Voting aye: Libby, Peak, Selton, Adams, Budziszewski, Deshler, and Hoffmann Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. IX. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION Mayor Adams read the following announcements: a. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, June 19 at 8:30 a.m. at Crystal City Hall. Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes June 18, 2013 2576 IX. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION CONTINUED b. The Beyond the Yellow Ribbon meeting will be June 19 at 7:00 p.m. at Crystal Community Center. c. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. d. The City is not conducting a fireworks display for the Fourth of July Holiday. e. Upcoming events in the City include: • Crystal Frolics - July 25-28; • MN Night to Unite is Tuesday, August 6. Registration forms are due by July 25. • Log onto the city's website to learn more at www.crystalmn.gov Council Member Deshler shared information about the Quad City Beyond The Yellow Ribbon community steak fry that will be held on July 10 at the Crystal VFW from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. X. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m. Jim ams, Mayor ATTEST: Ser trl City Cl-rk Motion carried.