2012.05.15 Council Meeting Packet
CITY OF CRYSTAL
City Council Meeting Packet for
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
MEETING SCHEDULE
Time Type of Meeting Place
6:30 p.m.
1st Council Work Session with the Human
Rights Commission to discuss the
following 2012 ballot measures:
· Voter ID amendment
· Marriage Amendment
Conference
Room A
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council
Chambers
Immediately after
the Regular City
Council Meeting
Special EDA Meeting Council
Chambers
Immediately after
the Special EDA
Meeting
2nd Council Work Session to discuss:
· Bottineau Transitway Update –
Scoping and LPA
· Follow-up from May 7 Tri-City
Council Meeting
· Citizen request regarding “Move to
Amend” resolution
Conference
Room A
CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL
FIRST WORK SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
6:30 P.M.
Conference Room A
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Budziszewski ____ Norris
____ Deshler ____ Therres
____ Hoffmann ____ Banick
____ Moore ____ Norton
____ Selton ____ Serres
____ Anderson
____ Bowman
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda item:
· Proposed resolutions from the Human Rights Commission regarding the
following 2012 ballot measures:
Voter ID Amendment
Marriage Amendment
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
THE CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS ARE BOLDED .
Crystal City Council Meeting
Preliminary Agenda
May 15, 2012
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
1. The Mayor will acknowledge a donation of $500 from West Metro Fire-Rescue District
Firefighters Relief Association for the Crystal Airport Open House to cover event
expenses.
2. The Mayor will acknowledge a donation of 48 tons of surplus road salt, valued at
$3,264, from Prescription Landscaping to the Street Department.
III. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Joint Council Work Session from April 30, 2012; and
b. The Regular City Council Meeting from May 1, 2012.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
The Council will consider 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 special permit to serve beer and wine at the Crystal Community Center
on Saturday, July 7, 2012, from 8:00 p.m.–midnight for 250 guests to attend a
wedding reception, submitted by Richard Zarway;
4. A resolution awarding a contract for Street Striping Project No. 2012-02; and
5. Approval of revising the City Council 2012 August work session schedule by
establishing August 2, 2012 as a work session and cancelling the August 9 work
session.
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
May 15, 2012
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V. OPEN FORUM
(Open forum is a time for individuals in the audience to address the Council on subjects
not on the regular Council agenda. Individuals are asked to step up to the podium and
speak clearly into the microphone. You are allowed 3 minutes to make your comments.
The Council will not take action on items discussed during open forum; however, the
Council may add the item to a future meeting agenda and ask city staff for follow-up.)
VI. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council will consider a resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering
advertisement for bids for Winnetka Hills Water Main Rehabilitation Project No. 2012-
10.
The 2012 Water Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes funds for relining a
watermain in Winnetka Hills. Recommend approval of the resolution approving
plans and specifications and ordering bids for this project.
2. The Council will consider a resolution awarding contract for the 2012 Annual Sealcoat
Project No. 2012-01.
This year’s sealcoat area is Phase 6, the Brownwood Neighborhood.
Recommend approval of the resolution awarding the bid for this year’s sealcoat
project.
VII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.
in the Community Room at City Hall.
b. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5 in the Council
Chambers at City Hall.
c. The Crystal Cove Aquatic Center opens for the season on Saturday, June 9.
d. The Crystal Airport Open House will be held on Sunday, June 17 from 9:00 a.m. until
3:00 p.m. The event begins with a pancake breakfast followed by helicopter ($40)
and airplane rides ($35). The airport is sponsoring a food drive for non-perishable
food items to donate to the Community Food Shelf.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
May 15, 2012
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IX. MEETING SCHEDULE ON MAY 15, 2012
Time Type of Meeting Place
6:30 p.m.
1st Council Work Session with the Human
Rights Commission to discuss the
following 2012 ballot measures:
· Voter ID Amendment
· Marriage Amendment
Conference
Room A
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council
Chambers
Immediately after
the Regular City
Council Meeting
Special EDA Meeting Council
Chambers
Immediately after
the Special EDA
Meeting
2nd Council Work Session to discuss:
· Bottineau Transitway Update –
Scoping and LPA
· Follow-up from May 7 Tri-City
Council Meeting
· Citizen request regarding “Move to
Amend” resolution
Conference
Room A
Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting!
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Memorandum
DATE: May 10, 2012
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Anne Norris, City Manager
SUBJECT: Acknowledgement of Contribution – Airport Open House
The West Metro Fire Relief Association contributed $500 towards the costs associated
with the annual Airport Open House (funded through contributions to the City Initiatives
Fund). The Council should recognize this contribution.
COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
Joint Council Work Session minutes April 30, 2012 2377
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the Joint City Council Work Session was held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 30, 2012
in the Game Room at the Crystal Community Center located at 4800 Douglas Drive in Crystal,
Minnesota.
ATTENDANCE
CRYSTAL COUNCIL: Mayor ReNae Bowman, Councilmember Dave Anderson,
Councilmember Julie Deshler, Councilmember Janet Moore,
Councilmember Joe Selton, Councilmember Mark Hoffmann,
and Councilmember John Budziszewski.
CRYSTAL STAFF: City Manager Anne Norris.
NEW HOPE COUNCIL: Mayor Kathi Hemken, Councilmember John Elder,
Councilmember Eric Lammle, Councilmember Dan Stauner,
and Councilmember Andy Hoffe.
NEW HOPE STAFF: City Manager Kirk McDonald.
OTHER: Chad Weinstein, Ethical Leaders in Action.
Scott Crandall, West Metro Chief.
Sarah Larson, West Metro Deputy Chief.
Matt Mayer, West Metro Accountant.
AGENDA
The city councils reviewed the updated categorization of issues related to the West Metro Fire
District and discussed finance issues, HR/grievance process options, partnership and parking
lot issues.
NEXT MEETING
The city councils will meet in another joint work session on May 17, at the Crystal Community
Center, to continue to take public input on the work of the joint council work sessions regarding
West Metro Fire District.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
___________________________________
ReNae J. Bowman, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Anne Norris, City Manager
Crystal City Council Meeting minutes May 1, 2012 2378
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 1, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4141 Douglas
Drive in Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor ReNae Bowman called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Bowman asked the secretary to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call,
the city clerk recorded the following attendance:
COUNCIL:
Present: Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, and Anderson.
STAFF:
City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Public Works Director T. Mathisen,
Police Chief J. Banick, and City Clerk C. Serres.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Bowman read the following proclamations declaring:
1. May 9, 2012 as Arbor Day in the City of Crystal;
2. May 15, 2012 as Peace Officer Memorial Day, and May 13-19, 2012 as National
Police Week in the City of Crystal; and
3. May 20-26, 2012 as National Public Works Week in the City of Crystal.
III. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Mayor acknowledged a donation of $500 from Kennedy & Graven to the Crystal
Police Department for the 2013 funding of a future canine unit and miscellaneous
program expenses.
IV. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from April 17, 2012; and
b. Two Council Work Sessions from April 17, 2012.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve
the following minutes in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from April 17, 2012; and
b. Two Council Work Sessions from April 17, 2012.
Motion carried.
Crystal City Council Meeting minutes May 1, 2012 2379
V. 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 special permit to serve beer and wine at the Crystal Community Center
on Saturday, June 2, 2012, from 7:00 p.m.–midnight for 400 guests to attend a
birthday party, submitted by Pablo Rubio;
4. Approval of the resignation of Jason Smith from the Human Rights Commission; and
5. Quotes and Resolution No. 2012-38 awarding a contract for Becker Park Parking Lot
Resurfacing Project No. 2012-11.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Deshler to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor opened a hearing to receive comment and Council consideration of a
resolution ordering Alley Reconstruction Project No. 2012-07.
Public Works Director T. Mathisen addressed the Council and answered questions.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony.
Don Schafer, 3449 Kyle Avenue North, addressed the Council to inquire about receiving
an estimate for additional pavement work during the course of the project.
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor
Bowman declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Anderson to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 – 39
ORDERING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2012-07
ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION, APPROVAL OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Voting aye: Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, and
Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Crystal City Council Meeting minutes May 1, 2012 2380
VII. OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
VIII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered the appointment of Kevin Biglin to the Environmental Quality
Commission for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2014.
Applicant Kevin Biglin addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Mayor Bowman to approve the
appointment of Kevin Biglin to the Environmental Quality Commission for a term
expiring December 31, 2014.
Voting aye: Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, and
Anderson.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered the appointment of Sandra Schraut to the Human Rights
Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2013.
Applicant Sandra Schraut addressed the Council.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to
approve the appointment of Sandra Schraut to the Human Rights Commission for a
term expiring December 31, 2013.
Voting aye: Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, and
Anderson.
Motion carried.
3. The Council considered a resolution awarding a contract for quality control and
materials testing for Phase 12 Forest North Street Reconstruction Project No. 2011-
12.
Public Works Director T. Mathisen addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - 40
APPROVING CONTRACT FOR PHASE 12 PROJECT NO. 2011-12
QUALITY-CONTROL AND MATERIALS TESTING
By roll call and voting aye: Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Deshler, Hoffmann, and
Moore. Voting nay: Budziszewski.
Motion carried 6-1, resolution declared adopted.
Crystal City Council Meeting minutes May 1, 2012 2381
Regular Agenda continued
4. The Council considered a resolution awarding a contract for staking, inspection and
project management engineering services for Phase 12 Forest North Street
Reconstruction Project No. 2011-12.
Public Works Director T. Mathisen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - 41
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE STAKING, INSPECTION AND
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, PHASE 12 FOREST NORTH
STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 2011-12
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Bowman, Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, and
Selton. Voting nay: Budziszewski.
Motion carried 6-1, resolution declared adopted.
IX. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
Mayor Bowman read the following announcements:
a) The City is in need of election judges for the upcoming Primary and General
Elections. This is a paid position. Applications are available on the City’s website
and at City Hall.
b) The Bottineau Boulevard Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, May 10 at
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive North.
c) The next City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
__________________________________
ReNae J. Bowman, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA #1
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APPLICATIONS FOR CITY LICENSE
May 15, 2012
ANIMAL KENNEL - PRIVATE
Lu Spangrud 3026 Jersey Ave N Crystal, MN 55427
Jessica Segner 5225 34 th Pl N Crystal, MN 55422
Ronald & Deanna Schuster 5841 Nevada Ave N Crystal, MN 55428
Geraldine Rimas 6527 46 th Ave N Crystal, MN 55428
CONSUMER FIREWORKS $350
Amer Promotional Events dba TNT Fireworks tent at Cub Foods 5301 36 th Ave N
GAS INSTALLER
Kraemer Heating Inc 7441 Dallas Ct Maple Grove, MN 55311
Lakeville Fireplace LLC 21601 Vernon Ave Lakeville, MN 55044
Tim’s Quality Plumbing Inc 523 Central Ave Osseo, MN 55369
Minnesota Heating & A/C Inc 10701 93 rd Ave N Ste B Maple Grove, MN 55369
PLUMBER
Above & Beyond Plumbing Inc 6431 153 rd Lane NW Ramsey, MN 55303
All City Plumbing 8100 CR 110 W Minnetrista, MN 55364
Crow River Plumbing & Heating LLC 7440 20 th St SW Howard Lake, MN 55349
Nowthen Plumbing 19960 Ferret St NW Elk River, N 55330
P & D Mechanical Contracting Co 4629 41 st Ave N Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Riverside Plumbing 7837 Mississippi Lane Brooklyn Park, MN 55444
Tim’s Quality Plumbing Inc 523 Central Ave Osseo, MN 55369
Polar Plumbing 6087 46 th Street N Oakdale, MN 55128
RENTAL – NEW
3132 Louisiana Ave N – Jospeh Bongaarts/Christy Pfann (Conditional)
5512 Louisiana Ave N – J/C Motylinski c/o Buy Sell Lease Rental Mgmt (Conditional)
4648 Maryland Ave N – Richard Tooley (Conditional)
8108 35 th Ave N – Joseph Penrose (Conditional)
RENTAL – RENEWAL
6608 Dudley Ave N – Christopher/Lisa Irving (Conditional)
5331 Jersey Ave N – Robert Maher (Conditional)
5330 Kentucky Ave N – Mary T Associates Inc
3412 Major Ave N – Jerome MacMillan (Conditional)
4532 Maryland Ave N – Mike/Jane Mealey (Conditional)
3424 Perry Ave N – Susan/George Robinson (Conditional)
3633 Vera Cruz Ave N – James Truax (Conditional)
3701 Vera Cruz Ave N – James Truax (Conditional)
3025 Virginia Ave N – Ginger Plumbo (Conditonal)
5023 Welcome Ave N – Michael and Sue Broughton
4408 Yates Ave N – Ryan Hardy
4226 Zane Ave N – Matt/Jacinta Heinzmann (Conditonal)
6324 31 st Ave N – SV R E Holdings Indep LLC (Conditional)
CONSENT AGENDA #1
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RENTAL – RENEWAL CONTINUED
6125 32 nd Ave N – Kyle/Marie Sommer
6307 34 th Ave N – Wally Anderson (Conditional)
6323 45 th Pl N – Teresa Thornton Trustee
7013 47 th Ave N – Home Design Properties (Conditional)
SIGN HANGER
Sign Source 7660 Quattro Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317
TOBACCO
K & E Ethnic Food Market 5600 56 th Ave N, Unit C Crystal, MN 55429
CONSENT AGENDA #2
CONSENT AGENDA #3
CONSENT AGENDA #4
Memorandum
DATE: May 9, 2012
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Anne Norris, City Manager
SUBJECT: August Work Session
BACKGROUND:
When the Council scheduled its 2012 August work sessions, it scheduled them for
August 9, 16 and 23. However, due to scheduling conflicts, the first work session
needs to be rescheduled to August 2 so the August work sessions will now be August
2, 16, and 23.
RECOMMENDATION:
Cancel the August 9 work session and reschedule it to August 2.
CONSENT AGENDA #5
REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA #1
REGULAR AGENDA #2
CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL
SECOND WORK SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
To Immediately follow the Special EDA Meeting
Conference Room A
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Budziszewski ____ Norris
____ Deshler ____ Therres
____ Hoffmann ____ Banick
____ Moore ____ Peters
____ Selton ____ Mathisen
____ Anderson ____ Norton
____ Bowman ____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
· Bottineau Transitway Update – Scoping and LPA
· Follow-up from May 7 Tri-City Council Meeting
· Citizen request regarding “Move to Amend” resolution
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
NO DOCUMENTATION FOR
THE FOLLOWING
SECOND WORK SESSION
AGENDA ITEM:
FOLLOW-UP FROM MAY 7
TRI-CITY COUNCIL MEETING