2012.10.16 Council Meeting Packet
CITY OF CRYSTAL
City Council Meeting Packet for
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
MEETING SCHEDULE
Time Type of Meeting Place
6 - 6:30 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference
Room A
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council
Chambers
Immediately after the
Regular City Council
Meeting
EDA Special Meeting Council
Chambers
THE CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS ARE BOLDED .
Crystal City Council Meeting
Preliminary Agenda
October 16, 2012
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from October 2, 2012;
b. The Council Work Session from October 2, 2012; and
c. The Council Work Session from October 11, 2012.
III. 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. Adoption of a resolution making annual elections for the 2013 Insurance Policy;
4. Approval of a special permit submitted by Kathryn Enselein to serve wine and beer at
the Crystal Community Center on Friday, November 2, 2012, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. for
100 guests to attend a retirement party; and
5. Acceptance of the resignation of Paul Whitenack from the Planning Commission.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Mayor will open three separate public hearings to receive comment and Council
consideration of the following items:
1. A resolution adopting an Assessment Roll for Year 2012 delinquent accounts;
Each year the city notifies delinquent accounts for utilities, code enforcement,
etc. of outstanding balances prior to certifying these amounts to property taxes.
The Council will hold the public hearing on the 2012 delinquent accounts on
October 16; to date, three appeals have been received. The Council should hold
the public hearing and then adopt the resolution approving the 2012
assessment roll for delinquent accounts.
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
October 16, 2012
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Public Hearing continued
2. A resolution adopting an Assessment Roll for Project No. 2011-12; Phase 12 Forest
North Driveway and Sanitary Sewer Repair Project; and
As part of each street reconstruction project, project area residents have the
option of having private driveway work and sanitary sewer repairs made. The
public hearing on the assessments for this private work is on October 16. The
Council should hold the public hearing and then adopt the resolution approving
the assessment roll for the Phase 12 driveways and sanitary sewer repairs.
3. A resolution ordering Project No. 2012-13; Phase 13 Becker Park Neighborhood
Street Reconstruction.
Plans for the next phase of the street reconstruction program, Phase 13 (Becker
Park neighborhood), have been developed and the feasibility study is complete.
In order to keep the project on schedule, the public hearing to order the project
will be on October 16. After the Council holds the hearing, recommend approval
of the resolution ordering the Phase 13 street reconstruction project.
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 the Preliminary and Final Plat of
Crystal Economic Development Authority Fifth Addition.
The proposed plat is the vacant property on the east side of Lakeland Avenue
between 50 th and Corvallis Avenues North. The property was acquired by
Hennepin County for additional right-of-way for the County Road 81 project.
Now the County is selling the remaining property to the Crystal EDA for
replatting into 4 parcels. 2 parcels will be sold for construction of two single
family homes and the other 2 parcels will be sold and combined with adjacent
properties. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed
plat at its October 8 meeting and recommended approval of the preliminary and
final plat of Crystal Economic Development Authority Fifth Addition.
2. The Council will consider a resolution amending the 2012 Permanent Improvement
Revolving fund budget.
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
October 16, 2012
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Regular Agenda continued
At its October 2 work session, the City Council discussed proposed
adjustments to the 2012 PIR to reflect accurate costs and projects. Recommend
approval of the resolution amending the 2012 Permanent Improvement
Revolving budget.
3. The Council will consider bids and a resolution awarding a contract for the North
Branch Bassett Creek Erosion Control Project #2010-23.
In September, the Council approved plans and specifications for the Bassett
Creek erosion control project (a project of the Bassett Creek watershed with
Crystal staff providing management). Four bids have been received for this
work; recommend approval of the resolution awarding the contract to Sunram
Construction for this work.
4. The Council will consider a resolution approving engineering services for a traffic study
of the 36 th and Regent Avenues area.
In 2010, the Council authorized restriping portions of 36 th Avenue to improve
traffic safety in the corridor. It appears further refinement in the 36 th and Regent
area may be needed. The proposed traffic study is estimated to cost $8,000 and
the cost of the study would be shared with Robbinsdale. Crystal’s share of the
study would be paid with State Aid funds. Recommend approval of authorizing
the traffic study.
5. The Council will consider second reading of an ordinance amending Crystal City Code
Section 1175, Secondhand Goods Dealers and the corresponding summary
publication.
At its October 2 meeting, the Council approved a first reading of an ordinance
amending Section 1175 of the City Code regarding Secondhand Goods Dealers
and expanding the options for retailers for payments for purchase of
secondhand goods. Recommend approval of the second reading of the
ordinance and corresponding summary publication.
VII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a. The Crystal Business Association meets at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 17,
2012, at Edward Jones, 2748 N Douglas Drive.
b. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 8, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
c. Remember to vote on November 6. Polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00
p.m.
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
October 16, 2012
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Information and Discussion continued
d. If you are out of the precinct on Election Day or have an illness or disability which
prevents you from going to the polling place, you may vote by absentee ballot.
Absentee voting is currently open at Crystal City Hall during normal business hours
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Saturday, November 3, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on November 5.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
IX. MEETING SCHEDULE ON OCTOBER 16, 2012
Time Type of Meeting Place
6 - 6:30 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference
Room A
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council
Chambers
Immediately after the
Regular City Council
Meeting
EDA Special Meeting Council
Chambers
COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2012 2443
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, October 2, 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: Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, and Deshler.
Absent: Budziszewski.
STAFF:
City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Chief of Police S. Fealy, Assistant City
Manager K. Therres, Public Works Director T. Mathisen, Finance Director C. Hansen, and City
Clerk C. Serres.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. CEREMONY
Mayor Bowman conducted the swearing-in ceremony for Stephanie Fealy as Crystal’s
new Chief of Police.
Mayor Bowman declared the Regular City Council Meeting would recess to allow
members of the audience to exit the Council Chambers. Mayor Bowman reconvened
the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:20 p.m.
III. PROCLAMATIONS
1. Mayor Bowman read a proclamation supporting October as Bullying Prevention
Awareness Month in the City of Crystal.
2. Mayor Bowman read a proclamation supporting October as Domestic Violence
Awareness Month in the City of Crystal.
IV. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from September 18, 2012; and
b. The Council Work Session from September 18, 2012.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Deshler to
approve the following minutes in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from September 18, 2012; and
b. The Council Work Session from September 18, 2012.
Motion carried.
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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. Adoption of Resolution No. 2012-81 appointing election judges to the Absentee
Ballot Board for the General Election on November 6, 2012; and
4. Approval of the precinct election judge appointments for the General Election on
November 6, 2012.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Mayor Bowman opened a hearing to receive public comment and Council
consideration of a resolution adopting an Assessment Roll for 2012 Alley and
Driveways Construction Project No. 2012-07.
Public Works Director T. Mathisen presented to the Council.
Mayor Bowman opened the public hearing for testimony. There being no one 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 - 82
ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE
2012 ALLEYS AND DRIVEWAYS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 2012-07
Voting aye: Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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VII. OPEN FORUM
The following persons addressed the Council with their concerns about a police matter
regarding the Ramirez family that occurred in 2008.
· Laura Libby, 3726 Xenia Avenue N, Crystal, MN
· Michelle Gross, 4200 Cedar Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN
· Peggy Katch, 4200 Cedar Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN
· Darryl Robinson, 4200 Cedar Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN
· David Bicking, 4200 Cedar Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN
· Pablo Tapia 3840 Patriot Lane, Circle Pines
· Michael Cavlan, 3115 Elliot Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN
· Tony Lane, 3700 Grand Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN
· Alberto Puga, 7500 - 13 th Avenue S, Richfield, MN
· Martha Ramirez, 3415 Knox Avenue N, Minneapolis, MN
· Janet Nye, 4200 Cedar Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN
· Antonia Alvarez, 2501 Lowry Ave, Minneapolis, MN
· Phil Johnson, PO Box 28831, Crystal, MN
Mayor Bowman declared the Regular City Council Meeting would recess to allow
members of the audience to exit the Council Chambers. Mayor Bowman reconvened
the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:23 p.m.
VIII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered a resolution approving the appointment of Guy Mueller as
an alternate representative to the Bassett Creek Watershed Management
Organization for an unexpired term expiring January 31, 2015.
Applicant Guy Mueller addressed the Council.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Anderson to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - 83
RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE
TO THE BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATON
Voting aye: Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The Council considered the appointment of Mark Hansen to the Environmental
Quality Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2013.
Applicant Mark Hansen addressed the Council.
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Regular Agenda continued
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Selton to approve the
appointment of Mark Hansen to the Environmental Quality Commission for a term
expiring December 31, 2013.
Voting aye: Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
3. The Council considered the appointment of Leigha Haywood to the Environmental
Quality Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2013.
Applicant Leigha Haywood addressed the Council.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Selton to approve the
appointment of Leigha Haywood to the Environmental Quality Commission for a
term expiring December 31, 2013.
Voting aye: Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
4. The Council considered a resolution supporting Crystal Little League’s Hennepin
Youth Sports grant application for athletic field lighting.
City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - 84
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CRYSTAL LITTLE LEAGUE ASSOCIATION’S
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE HENNEPIN YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM
Voting aye: Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The Council considered a resolution adopting Appendix IV of the Crystal City Code
relating to the 2013 Fee Schedule – Main Section.
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Regular Agenda continued
Finance Director C. Hansen addressed the Council.
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 - 85
RESOLUTION ADOPTING APPENDIX IV OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
RELATING TO THE 2013 FEE SCHEDULE – MAIN SECTION
Voting aye: Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The Council considered three 2012 budget neutral Permanent Improvement
Revolving fund (PIR) work items.
Public Works Director T. Mathisen addressed the Council.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve
three 2012 budget neutral Permanent Improvement Revolving fund PIR work items.
Voting aye: Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
7. The Council considered first reading of an ordinance amending Crystal City Code
Section 1175, Secondhand Goods Dealers.
City Clerk C. Serres addressed the Council.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Selton to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2012 - 06
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CHAPTER XI
BUSINESS AND TRADE REGULATIONS
REVISING SECTION 1175 SECONDHAND GOODS DEALERS
OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
and further, that the second and final reading will be held on October 16, 2012.
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Voting aye: Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
.
IX. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
Mayor Bowman read the following announcements:
1. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
2. The next Citizen Input Time will be at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, in
Conference Room A.
3. The Crystal Business Association meets at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 17
at Edward Jones, 2748 N Douglas Drive.
4. The Revenue Commissioner invites the community to talk taxes, LGA, and tax
reform at a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, October 4 at 7:00 p.m. held at the
Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive.
5. The City Council will meet immediately after the regular City Council meeting for a
work session.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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ReNae J. Bowman, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
Crystal City Council Work Session minutes October 2, 2012 2449
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 8:47 p.m. on
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
I. ATTENDANCE
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Present: Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, and Deshler.
Absent: Budziszewski.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Assistant City
Manager K. Therres, Public Works Director T. Mathisen, Finance
Director C. Hansen, and City Clerk C. Serres.
II. AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
· Traffic control study at Regent and 36 th Avenues
· PIR Budget Adjustments
III. ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
______________________________
ReNae J. Bowman, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
Crystal City Council Work Session minutes October 11, 2012 2450
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 7:00 p.m. on
Thursday, October 11, 2012 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
I. ATTENDANCE
The assistant city manager recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Present: Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, and Deshler.
Absent: Budziszewski.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager K. Therres,
Community Development Director P. Peters, Public Works Director T.
Mathisen, Finance Director C. Hansen, and Police Chief S. Fealy.
OTHER: Senior Developer Ron Mehl and Staff Associate Russell Condas from
Dominium.
II. AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
· Presentation by Dominium
· DeCola Ponds meeting
· 2013 General Fund Budget update
· Review 2013 Debt Service Funds Budgets
· Review 2013 Internal Service Funds Budgets
III. ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 9:38 p.m.
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ReNae J. Bowman, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Kimberly Therres, Assistant City Manager
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