2012.06.05 Council Meeting Packet
CITY OF CRYSTAL
City Council Meeting Packet for
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
MEETING SCHEDULE
Time Type of Meeting Place
6:15 p.m. Council Work Session to discuss:
· West Metro 2013 Budget
Conference
Room A
6:40 p.m. Regular EDA Meeting Council
Chambers
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council
Chambers
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CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
6:15 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, June 5, 2012 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Deshler ____ Norris
____ Hoffmann ____ Therres
____ Moore ____ Fealy
____ Selton ____ Norton
____ Anderson ____ Serres
____ Bowman
____ Budziszewski
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss:
· West Metro 2013 Budget
III. Adjournment
The Work Session adjourned at ______ p.m.
THE CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS ARE BOLDED .
Crystal City Council Meeting
Preliminary Agenda
June 5, 2012
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. AKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Mayor will acknowledge:
1. A $750 donation from Minneapolis Elks Lodge 44 for the Crystal Airport Open House
to cover event expenses; and
2. Several donations to the Crystal Police Department for the 2013 funding of a future
canine unit and miscellaneous program expenses. The donations are as follows:
a. $1000 from the Lions Foundation of Robbinsdale Minnesota;
b. $53 from Meredith Torres-Walsh;
c. $10 from Elisa Ecklund; and
D. $1,101.94 in miscellaneous cash donations.
III. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Tri-City Council Work Session from May 7, 2012;
b. The Council Work Session from May 10, 2012;
c. The Regular City Council Meeting from May 15, 2012;
d. Two Council Work Sessions from May 15, 2012; and
e. The Joint Council Work Session from May 17, 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. A special permit for wine and beer at Bassett Creek Park on Thursday, May 17, 2012,
from 5:00-10:00 p.m. for a company barbecue for approximately 60 guests, submitted
by Sara Johnson on behalf of Magenic Technologies Inc. (Pre-approved by City
Manager Anne Norris on May 16, 2012.)
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4. Approval of a request for live music at Becker Park on Thursday, July 26 from 6-9
p.m., Friday, July 27 from 7-11:30 p.m., Saturday, July 28 from 7-11:30 p.m., and
Sunday, July 29 from 2:00-5:00 p.m., submitted by the Crystal Frolics Committee;
5. Approval of a request for authorization to conduct a parade on Sunday, July 29, 2012
at 12:00 p.m. and to temporary close Bass Lake Road and West Broadway submitted
by the Crystal Frolics Committee;
6. Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license at Becker Park for the Crystal Frolics
on July 26-29, 2012, submitted by the Crystal Lions Club contingent upon receipt of
required liquor liability insurance;
7. Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license at Welcome Park for the Crystal
Frolics on July 27-29, 2012, submitted by the Crystal Lions Club contingent upon
receipt of required liquor liability insurance;
8. Approval of a resolution approving settlement of a special assessment appeal
regarding 5127 Edgewood Avenue North and authorizing action in accordance with
the settlement terms;
9. Approval of a resolution approving settlement of a special assessment appeal
regarding 5141 Edgewood Avenue North and authorizing action in accordance with
the settlement terms;
10. Approval of a resolution approving settlement of a special assessment appeal
regarding 5146 Edgewood Avenue North and authorizing action in accordance with
the settlement terms;
11. Approval of a resolution authorizing Joint Powers Agreements and Court Data
Services Subscriber Amendment with the State of Minnesota, Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension (BCA), and City of Crystal; and
12. Approval of a resolution amending appendix IV of the Crystal City Code relating to the
2012 fee schedule – Utility Section.
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.)
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VI. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council will consider the 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report presented
by Kern, DeWenter, and Viere, Ltd.
Finance Director Charlie Hansen and a representative of Kern, DeWenter, and
Viere will present the 2011 audit and annual financial report.
2. The Council will consider a Conditional Use Permit for RiverTree School at 3733 Vera
Cruz Avenue North.
The properties at 3733 Vera Cruz and 3708 Welcome are being sold to a private
K-12 school with a total school population of 208 students. The property is
zoned R-1 Low Density Residential and schools and churches are conditional
uses in this district. The current property owner and the prospective property
owner are applying for a conditional use permit to change the principal use of
the property to a school. At its May 14 meeting, the Planning Commission held
a public hearing on the proposed application and recommended approval of the
conditional use permit contingent on the conditions outlined in the staff report.
3. The Council will consider a resolution designating Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA)
for Bottineau Boulevard LRT.
At recent work sessions, the Council has discussed the Bottineau Boulevard
potential LRT alignments and routing. At its May 30 meeting, the Bottineau
Transitway Policy Advisory Committee recommended the LRT alternative B-C-
D1 as the Locally Preferred Alternative. Recommend approval of the resolution
supporting alternative B-C-D1 as the Locally Preferred Alternative.
4. The Council will consider a resolution authorizing acquisition of the south 135 feet of
6507 - 41 st Avenue North to expand Hagemeister Pond Preserve.
The long-range plans for the Hagemeister Pond Preserve include acquiring
portions of adjacent properties, including the south 135 feet of 6507 – 41 st
Avenue North. The property owners of this property are interested in selling this
portion of the property to the city for inclusion in the Preserve. Recommend
approval of the resolution authorizing this acquisition.
5. The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the Joint Water Commission to
prepare a feasibility study to site and drill wells including coordination with the City of
Minneapolis.
At a tri-city council meeting on May 7, the three JWC city councils (Crystal,
Golden Valley and New Hope) discussed proceeding with a feasibility study to
locate and drill wells for an emergency water supply. Recommend approval of
the resolution authorizing this feasibility study.
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6. The Council will consider a resolution approving City of New Hope Phase 12
agreement.
This year’s street reconstruction project includes work on some New Hope
streets. Recommend approval of the resolution approving execution of the
agreement with New Hope for this project.
7. The Council will consider a resolution awarding 2012 Alley Reconstruction Project No.
2012-07.
We received two competitive bids for this year’s alley reconstruction project.
Recommend approval of the resolution awarding the bid to the low bidder, Ron
Kassa Construction.
8. The Council will consider a resolution opposing the proposed “Recognition of
Marriage” constitutional amendment.
At a recent work session, the City Council discussed a recommendation from
the Crystal Human Rights Commission to consider a resolution opposing the
proposed “Recognition of Marriage” constitutional amendment.
9. The Council will consider a resolution opposing the proposed “Voter ID” constitutional
amendment.
At a recent work session, the City Council discussed a recommendation from
the Crystal Human Rights Commission to consider a resolution opposing the
proposed “Voter I.D.” constitutional amendment.
10. The Council will consider recommendations and a resolution affirming the existence of
West Metro Fire District.
As discussed at the May 17 joint city council work session with New Hope, both
city councils agreed to consider recommendations to the West Metro Fire
District Board from the joint city council work sessions and a resolution
reaffirming the existence of the West Metro Fire District by June 15.
Recommend approval of the recommendations and resolution reaffirming the
existence of West Metro Fire District.
VII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a. The Crystal Cove Aquatic Center opens for the season on Saturday, June 9.
b. 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.
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Information and Discussion continued
c. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19 in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
d. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.
at Rasmussen College, Technology Center, at 8301 93rd Avenue North in Brooklyn
Park.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
IX. MEETING SCHEDULE ON JUNE 5, 2012
Time Type of Meeting Place
6:15 p.m. Council Work Session to discuss:
· West Metro 2013 Budget
Conference
Room A
6:40 p.m. Regular EDA Meeting Council
Chambers
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council
Chambers
Have a great weekend! See you at Tuesday’s meeting.
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March 6, 2012
City Council
City of Crystal
4141 Douglas Drive
Crystal, MN 55422
Dear City Council,
As in previous years, the Crystal Frolics is planning to have live music on
stage at Becker Park, July 26 thru July 29. We have signed contracts for the
following music: the Bill Koncar Polka Band on Thursday night 6:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m., the Eagle River band on Friday night 7:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.,
Boogie Wonderland, on Saturday night 7:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. and Mostly
Cash (a Johnny Cash Tribute Band) on Sunday 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. We
would like you to approve this schedule and invite you to enjoy the music
with us.
Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Lynn Haney, President
Crystal Frolics Committee, Inc.
www.crystalfrolics.org
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