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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 Monday, August 5, 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: Adams, Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Peak, and Selton.
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. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Mayor acknowledged the following donations to the Crystal Canine Fund:
1. $1,000 from Leanne Edberg; and
2. $25 from Melissa Stine.
III. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from July 16, 2013; and
b. Two Council Work Sessions from July 16, 2013.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Peak to
approve the above minutes in a single motion:
Motion carried.
IV. 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. Approval of a temporary on -sale liquor license for a Business Expo on September
12, 2013, submitted by Volunteers of America/Crystal Care Center;
4. Approval of a special permit submitted by Moses Yoko to serve wine and beer at
the Crystal Community Center for approximately 250 guests to attend an
anniversary party on Saturday, August 17, 2013, from 6:30 p.m. — midnight; and
5. Approval of solicitation licenses for Daniel Flaherty, Michael Kroll, Justin Mei,
Steven Olson, Travis Sankey, and Aaron Welter of Custom Remodelers, Inc. to go
door-to-door in Crystal through December 31, 2013, offering free estimates and
scheduling appointments for exterior remodeling projects.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Libby to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
V. OPEN FORUM
The Mayor invited interested persons to address the Council.
Burt Orred addressed the Council to request funding for improvements and additional
maintenance at MAC Park.
The following persons addressed the Council with their concerns about a police matter
regarding the Ramirez family that occurred in 2008 along with concerns about city staff
and personnel matters:
• Kari Erkenbrack Miller
• Jomari E. Alexander Sr.
• Ben McHenry
• Ben Bayard
• Daisy Gunn
• Michael Barlow
• Tabitha Bratz
• George Peterson
• Karen Lincoln
• Judi Kieper
• Anthony Jones
• Kim Peterson
• Michelle Gross
• Mary Sand
• Pat Ritzinger
• Jan Scofield
• Darryl Robinson
• G. Monroe
The Mayor called for a recess at 7:54 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:02 p.m.
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VI. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered a resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of
Crystal Economic Development Authority Sixth Addition subdividing 3556 Welcome
Avenue North into two lots for new home construction.
City Planner/Assistant Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Libby to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 — 52
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF CRYSTAL
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SIXTH ADDITION
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Peak, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The Council considered second reading of a recodified Section 520 (Site Plan
Review).
City Planner/Assistant Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Peak to
adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2013 — 02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RECODIFYING SECTION 520
OF CRYSTAL CITY CODE (SITE AND BUILDING PLAN REVIEW)
and further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Peak, and Selton.
Motion carried.
The Council considered authorizing a summary publication for Ordinance No. 2013
—02.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Libby to
approve the corresponding summary ordinance for publication.
Motion carried.
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3. The Council considered a resolution awarding the sale of the General Obligation
Street Reconstruction Bond, Series 20138, in the original aggregate principal
amount of $395,000; fixing its form and specifications; directing its issuance and
delivery; and providing for its payment.
City Manager A. Norris 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 — 53
A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATION
STREET RECONSTRUCTION BOND, SERIES 2013B, IN THE ORIGINAL
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $395,000; FIXING ITS FORM AND
SPECIFICATIONS; DIRECTING ITS ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY; AND
PROVIDING FOR ITS PAYMENT
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Peak, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The Council considered first reading of an ordinance amending Section 910 related
to private kennel licenses and allowing for the keeping of chickens.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
amend the distance requirements in Section 910.05, Subd. 4.i.3. to read, "in no
case closer than 10 feet to the lot line".
The Council discussed the proposed amendment.
By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Libby, Peak, Selton, Budziszewski, and
Deshler. Voting nay: Adams.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
amend Section 910.01, Subd. 11. so as to clarify that chickens may not be
maintained in dwelling units, and to read, "This limitation does not apply to fish, pet
fowl, reptiles, or rodents which are confined or caged at all times and maintained
within the dwelling unit, or chickens regulated by subsection 910.05."
The Council discussed the proposed amendment.
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By roll call and voting aye: Peak, Selton, Adams, Deshler, and Hoffmann. Voting
nay: Libby and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
amend Section 910 to include a subdivision requiring a special permit process and
fee for the keeping of up to four chickens.
The Council discussed the proposed amendment.
By roll call and voting aye: Selton and Hoffmann. Voting nay: Peak, Adams,
Budziszewski, Deshler, and Libby.
Motion failed.
The Mayor invited interested persons to address the Council.
The following persons addressed the Council with their comments and concerns
regarding the proposed changes to Section 910 related to chickens and private
kennel licenses:
• Paulette Magnuson
• Don Crawford
• Marge Lane
• Grace Lawson
• Jan Scofield
• Paul Seefeld
• Tyler Marsh
• Angela Mueller
• Bridget Bethke
• Chuck Tostenson
• Yvette Hewitt
• Jerry Kolb
Additionally, an email was submitted to the Council by residents opposing the
proposed changes to the private kennel license requirements.
Members of the Council offered additional comments.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Peak to
adopt the following amended ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2013 — 03
AMENDING SECTION 910 OF CHAPTER IX — PUBLIC SAFETY
REGARDING PRIVATE KENNEL LICENSES AND
ALLOWING FOR THE KEEPING OF CHICKENS
and further, that the second and final reading will be held on August 20, 2013.
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By roll call and voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Deshler, Libby, and Peak. Voting
nay: Selton and Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
VII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
Mayor Adams read the following announcements:
a. MN Night to Unite is Tuesday, August 6.
b. The Council will meet for budget work sessions on August 8, 15, and 22 at 6:30
p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall.
c. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20 in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
d. The next Crystal Business Association meeting will be held on Wednesday,
August 21 at 8:30 a.m. at Crystal City Hall.
e. The next Beyond the Yellow Ribbon meeting is on Wednesday, August 21, at 7:15
p.m. at the Crystal Community Center.
f. West Metro Fire is hosting a Blood Drive on Wednesday, August 28, 3- 6 p.m., at
Station 2, 4101 Douglas Drive. Contact Aaron at 763-230-7005 for more
information.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Peak to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
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Ji Adams, Mayor
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