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2013.12.17 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2013 2658 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, December 17, 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: Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Peak, Selton, Adams, and Budziszewski. STAFF City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney S. Sonsalla, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres, Community Development Director P. Peters, City Planner J. Sutter, Police Chief S. Revering, 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 Hennepin County District Attorney Mike Freeman. III. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion: a. The Regular City Council Meeting from December 3, 2013; b. Two Council Work Sessions from December 3, 2013; and c. The Council Work Session from December 12, 2013. Moved by Council Member Selton 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; Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2013 2659 IV. CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED 3. Approval of Resolution No. 2013-79 authorizing execution of an agreement with Hennepin County for access to electronic data (Agreement No. A14159); 4. Resolution No. 2013-80 approving county funding for Community Involvement Programs for renovations at 5557 Unity Avenue North; 5. Approval of a Council work session on January 16, 2014 for goal setting; 6. Approval of the reappointment of Mark Learned to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission for a two-year term effective January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2015; 7. Approval of the reappointment of Laura Libby to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission for a two-year term effective January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2015; 8. Approval of the reappointment of Dutch Fischer to the Employee Review Board for a three-year term effective January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2016; 9. Approval of the reappointment of Mark Hansen to the Environmental Quality Commission for a three-year term effective January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2016; 10. Approval of the reappointment of Leigha Haywood to the Environmental Quality Commission for a three-year term effective January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2016; 11.Approval of the reappointment of Greg Raetz to the Environmental Quality Commission for a three-year term effective January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2016; 12.Approval of the reappointment of Sandra Schraut to the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term effective January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2016; 13.Approval of the reappointment of Meredith Torres -Walsh to the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term effective January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2016; 14.Approval of the reappointment of Lori Merriam to the Parks and Recreation Commission (at -large) for a three-year term effective January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2016; 15.Approval of the reappointment of Harley Heigel to the Planning Commission (Ward 1) for a three-year term effective January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2016; and 16.Approval of the reappointment of Andrew Richter to the Planning Commission (Ward 4) for a three-year term effective January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2016. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Peak to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2013 2660 V. OPEN FORUM The following persons addressed the Council during open forum: • Mark Novak, 4041 Idaho Avenue North, inquired about the status of planting a boulevard tree. • Karen Lincoln shared her concerns regarding city government and staff. • Michelle Gross discussed her concerns about the city's manager's employment agreement. Council Member Deshler offered additional comments. VI. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The Council considered appointing Stephen Hildre to the Parks & Recreation Commission (as an at -large member) for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2016. Applicant Stephen Hildre addressed the Council and answered questions. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Selton to approve the appointment of Stephen Hildre to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2016. Voting aye: Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Peak, Selton, Adams, and Budziszewski. Motion carried. 2. The Council considered appointing Michael McClain to the Parks & Recreation Commission (as an at -large member) for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2016. Applicant Michael McClain addressed the Council and answered questions. Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the appointment of Michael McClain to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2016. Voting aye: Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Peak, Selton, Adams, and Budziszewski. Motion carried. 3. The Council considered a Conditional Use Permit and setback variance for Christina's Child Care Center at 5510 West Broadway including an outdoor play area along Sherburne Avenue. City Planner J. Sutter addressed the Council and answered questions. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Libby to approve the Conditional Use Permit and setback variance for Christina's Child Care Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2013 2661 VI. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED Center at 5510 West Broadway as recommended by the Planning Commission at its meeting on December 9, 2013, based on findings of fact and subject to the conditions outlined in Section B of the Staff Report. Voting aye: Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Peak, Selton, Adams, and Budziszewski. Motion carried. 4. The Council considered a setback variance to allow expansion of an existing house at 4952 Quail Avenue North. City Planner J. Sutter addressed the Council and answered questions. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Libby to approve a setback variance to allow expansion of an existing house at 4952 Quail Avenue North as recommended by the Planning Commission at its meeting on December 9, 2013, based on findings of fact and subject to the conditions outlined in Section B of the Staff Report. Voting aye: Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Peak, Selton, Adams, and Budziszewski. Motion carried. Mike Brady, property owner of 4952 Quail Avenue North, addressed the Council in regards to waiving the $500 application fee. The Council considered waiving the $500 application fee as proposed by Mr. Brady. The Council asked Mr. Sutter additional questions. Moved by Council Member Peak and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to refund the $500 application fee to Mr. Brady. Voting aye: Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Peak, Selton, Adams, and Budziszewski. Motion carried. 5. The Council considered a resolution authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of revenue bonds relating to The Cavanagh Apartments project; and approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of certain documents relating to the revenue bonds Community Development Director P. Peters addressed the Council. Frank Hogan from Dougherty and Co. addressed the Council and answered questions. Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2013 2662 VI. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Selton to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2013 — 81 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF REVENUE BONDS RELATING TO THE CAVANAGH APARTMENTS PROJECT; AND APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE REVENUE BONDS Voting aye: Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Peak, Selton, Adams, and Budziszewski. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. VIII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION Mayor Adams read the following announcements: a. The Crystal Business Association meets at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, at the Embassy Suites, 6300 Earle Brown Drive. b. City offices will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24 and 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. c. City offices will be closed for New Year's Day on Wednesday, January 1. d. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. e. The Tri -City Joint Water Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. on January 9 at Golden Valley City Hall. f. Wished the residents of Crystal a happy and safe holiday season. IX. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Libby to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. Ji dams, Mayor ATTEST: r hristina Serres, City Clerk Motion carried.