2012.11.20 Council Meeting Packet
CITY OF CRYSTAL
City Council Meeting Packet for
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
MEETING SCHEDULE
Time Type of Meeting Place
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Reception for Lieutenant Leslin
and Sergeant Underthun
Community
Room
6:00 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference
Room A
6:30 p.m.
1st Council Work Session to
discuss:
· Friends Fond of the Pond –
Phase 2
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
Immediately after the EDA
Special Meeting
2nd Council Work Session to
discuss:
· Minnesota GreenStep
Program
Conference
Room A
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CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL
FIRST COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, November 20, 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 first work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m.
on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive,
Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council Members Staff
____ Anderson ____ Norris
____ Bowman ____ Therres
____ Budziszewski ____ Norton
____ Deshler ____ Fealy
____ Hoffmann ____ Mathisen
____ Moore ____ Hackett
____ Selton ____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following item:
· Friends Fond of the Pond – Phase 2
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
THE CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS ARE BOLDED .
Crystal City Council Meeting
Preliminary Agenda
November 20, 2012
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. CEREMONY
Mayor Bowman will conduct the swearing-in ceremony for Lieutenant Doug Leslin and
Sergeant Pete Underthun.
III. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Mayor will acknowledge a contribution of a computer monitor from Shannon Stenson.
IV. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from November 8; and
b. Two Council Work Sessions from November 8.
V. 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. Acceptance of the resignation of Matthew Lehnertz from the Park and Recreation
Commission; and
4. Approval of a special permit to serve wine and beer for approximately 180 guests at
Bassett Creek Park on December 1 and December 2, for the Minnesota State
Championship of Cyclocross bike race. This permit was submitted by Olivier
Vrambout on behalf of the The Bikery Du-Nord.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Mayor Bowman will open a hearing to receive public comment and Council
consideration of a resolution approving a currency exchange renewal license for
property located at 127 Willow Bend submitted by EZ Cash Crystal, LLC.
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
November 20, 2012
Page 2 of 3
The required documentation has been provided and there is no reason not to
approve the currency exchange renewal license. Recommend approval after
taking public comment during the public hearing.
VII. 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.)
VIII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council will consider appointing Joel Leatherman to the Park and Recreation
Commission for three-year term expiring December 31, 2015.
The Interview Committee recommends the appointment of Mr. Leatherman to the
Parks and Recreation Commission.
2. The Council will consider a resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of
Cavanagh Park Addition.
At its November 13 meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on
the preliminary and final plat of Cavanagh Park Addition. The Commission
unanimously recommended approval of the resolution approving the preliminary
and final plat.
3. The Council will consider first reading of an ordinance rezoning Lot 1, Block 1,
Cavanagh Park Addition from R-1 Low Density Residential to R-3 High Density
Residential.
At its November 13 meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on
the proposed rezoning of the western portion of the Cavanagh school site from
the existing low density residential to R-3, high density residential, for the
proposed senior housing project. The Commission unanimously recommended
approval of the rezoning; recommend approval of the first reading of the
ordinance.
4. The Council will consider approval of a two year Agreement for Legal Services with
Kennedy and Graven.
The current contract with Kennedy & Graven for city attorney services expires at
the end of 2012. A two year contract is proposed w ith modest hourly and
retainers increases in each year. Recommend approval of the two year
agreement with Kennedy & Graven for legal services for 2013 and 2014.
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
November 20, 2012
Page 3 of 3
5. The Council will consider a resolution adopting Appendix IV of the Crystal City Code
relating to the 2013 fee schedule – Utility Section.
The fees for the 2013 fee schedule regarding utilities need to be approved.
Recommend approval of the resolution making these changes.
IX. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a. The Crystal Business Association meets at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 21, at
the Crystal VFW, 5222 Bass Lake Road.
b. City Offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday and Friday,
November 22 & 23.
c. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 4, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
d. The Crystal Business Association meets at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 19
at a location to be determined.
X. ADJOURNMENT
XI. MEETING SCHEDULE ON NOVEMBER 20, 2012
Time Type of Meeting Place
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Reception for Lieutenant Leslin and
Sergeant Underthun
Community
Room
6:00 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference
Room A
6:30 p.m.
1st Council Work Session to discuss:
· Friends Fond of the Pond –
Phase 2
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
Immediately after the EDA
Special Meeting
2nd Council Work Session to discuss:
· Minnesota GreenStep
Program
Conference
Room A
Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Memorandum
DATE: November 13, 2012
TO: Mayor and City Coucil
FROM: Anne Norris, City Manager
SUBJECT: Acknowledge Receipt of Donated Monitor
Ms. Shannon Stenson of Crystal donated a Dell monitor to the City of Crystal. The
monitor is valued at $250 and will be used in the Police Department. The Mayor and
Council should acknowledge this donation at the November 20 Council meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA #1
Page 1 of 2
APPLICATIONS FOR CITY LICENSE
November 20, 2012
GAS INSTALLER
R C Heating 4880 McAllister Ave NE St Michael, MN 55376
PLUMBER
Rock Solid Plumbing 23157 Hwy 65 NE East Bethel, MN 55005
RENTAL – NEW
5330 Angeline Ave N – Mark/Amber Lange (Conditional)
3556 Idaho Ave N – Michael Busch
3433 Lee Ave N – Mathew Philippi (Conditional)
4336 Xenia Ave N – Wendy Stiles (Conditional)
2957 Yukon Ave N – Retirement Options II LLC
6515 52 nd Ave N – Raymond Martin III (Conditional)
RENTAL – RENEWAL
4425 Adair Ave N – Adair Properties LLC
5324 Bernard Ave N – Skog Corp Holdings LLC
2701 Brunswick Ave N – Granite Cliffs Apartments
3141 Douglas Dr N – Mike Halek
3200-3204 Douglas Dr N – Living Works Ventures Inc
3335 Douglas Dr N – Drew/Terri Kabanuk (Conditional)
3422 Douglas Dr N – Wally Anderson
5153 Douglas Dr N – James/Bonnie McVeigh
6816 Dudley Ave N – Martin Jeffers (Conditional)
5000 Fairview Ave N – Faye Case (Conditional)
5337 Florida Ave N – Danny/Robin Rudick (Conditional)
3340 Hampshire Ave N – David Levy (Conditional)
5407 Hampshire Ave N – Chris/Angela Chaffee c/o CBB Property Management
5907 Idaho Ave N – Deborah/Robert Brenton IV (Conditional)
2718-2720 Jersey Ave N – Jeffery Bakal
4807 Jersey Ave N – RLR Real Estate LLC (Conditional)
7021 Markwood Dr N – K Henke/R Ledoux
8332 Northern Dr – Vincent/Stephanie Martin
3456 Regent Ave N - Sarah/Joe Rutledge (Conditional)
4740 Regent Ave N- Kiki Torokomos (Conditional)
7109 Valley Pl N – Park L Wong (Conditional)
4825 Vera Cruz Ave N – Marr-Don Investments (Conditional)
5739 West Broadway – Tim Drew (Conditional)
3535 Xenia Ave N – Keith Fyle c/o Glen Lake Properties LLC
4230 Xenia Ave N – Danny Vo/Christina Duong
7225 32 nd Ave N – Ziegler Holding LLC
7229 32 nd Ave N – Ziegler Holding LLC
7245 32 nd Ave N – Ziegler Holding LLC
7259 32 nd Ave N – Ziegler Holding LLC
7275 32 nd Ave N – Ziegler Holding LLC
CONSENT AGENDA #1
Page 2 of 2
RENTAL – RENEWAL CONTINUED
7285 32 nd Ave N – Ziegler Holding LLC
7289 32 nd Ave N – Ziegler Holding LLC
5914 34th Ave N – Daniel/Susan Neimy (Conditional)
6420 38 th Ave N – Bounta Sengsamone
6801 51 st Pl N – Todd/Andrea Zimmermann
6902 58 th Ave N – Xie Wang
CONSENT AGENDA #2
Memorandum
DATE: November 8, 2012
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager
Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Gene Hackett, Recreation Director
SUBJECT: Resignation: Matthew Lehnertz from the Park and Recreation
Commission
On November 6, 2012, I received an email from Matthew Lehnertz notifying me of his
resignation from the Park and Recreation Commission effective immediately:
Hello Everyone,
I am sad to say that I’m going to have to resign from my position on the Parks & Recreation Commission.
Currently my wife and I are going through a busy and stressful transition in life, and I feel I can no longer
dedicate the necessary time I would otherwise have liked to contribute to the Parks & Recreation
Commission. With working several jobs and transitioning to new future opportunities, I will be unable to
contribute enough time and effort to the continued support of the City of Crystal Parks & Recreation
operations.
I have thoroughly enjoyed working with our past and present commission members, city staff, and council
members! It has been a wonderful ~4.5 years, and I enjoyed getting to know each of you! I can honestly
say that it has been a very enriching, rewarding, and educational experience to meet with you all, and
contribute to the operations and future Parks & Recreation planning for the City of Crystal!
For all of your dedication, assistance, and service to the city, and for welcoming me, and helping me jump
right in (or dunk right in to cold water) with the Parks & Recreation Commission, I want to thank all of you
for these fun and entertaining years! You truly *are* the ‘most FUN Commission’ in the City of Crystal!
Thank you for the fun times, the memories, and for everything!
Sincerely Sorry,
Mathew Lehnertz, RLA
CONSENT AGENDA #3
CONSENT AGENDA #4
PUBLIC HEARING
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___________________________________________________________________
DATE: November 14, 2012
TO: City Manager Anne Norris
Mayor and Council Members
CC: City Attorney Mike Norton
FROM: City Clerk Chrissy Serres
SUBJECT: EZ Cash Crystal, LLC currency exchange license renewal
______________________________________________________________
Background
Deborah Schraber, owner of EZ Cash Crystal, LLC, has filed a complete currency
exchange license renewal application for the business located at 127 Willow Bend. In
order for this business to obtain approval from the Minnesota Department of
Commerce, it must also obtain approval from the Crystal City Council.
Your packet contains the following information:
License application (private data redacted)
Public Hearing Notice
Resolution
Background Investigation
The Crystal Police Department reviewed the results from the background
investigation conducted by the state and concur that there is nothing within it to
prohibit issuance of the license.
Time Limitation
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 53A.04 (a), Council action on the request must be
given within 60 days of receipt of the application. Council action must be taken by or
before November 30, or concurrence is presumed by the state.
Council action requested
There are no findings to deny the license. City staff recommends adoption of the
resolution approving the currency exchange license renewal for the business located
at 127 Willow Bend submitted by EZ Cash Crystal, LLC.
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Public Hearing: Currency Exchange License Renewal
PUBLIC HEARING #1
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CURRENCY EXCHANGE LICENSE RENEWAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Crystal City Council will hold a public
hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 in the Crystal Municipal
Building located at 4141 Douglas Drive North in Crystal, Minnesota to consider a
license renewal application for state currency exchange submitted by EZ CASH
CRYSTAL, LLC located at 127 Willow Bend.
Anyone wishing to express a view either in person or in writing will be
heard at the public hearing.
Auxiliary aids for handicap persons are available for the public meetings upon
request at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Clerk at 763/531-1145
to make arrangements. (Deaf and hard of hearing callers should contact the MN
Relay Service at 711 or 1-800-627-3529 V/TTY)
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2012- ____
RESOLUTION RELATING TO APPLICATION FOR
A CURRENCY EXCHANGE LICENSE
AT 127 WILLOW BEND
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Crystal, Minnesota (City) as
follows:
1. The City has this day pursuant to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes,
Section 53A.04 conducted a public hearing, after published notice, on the question of
the approval of a currency exchange license for EZ Cash Crystal, LLC located at 127
Willow Bend in the City of Crystal.
2. Nothing has come to the attention of the City that would prevent the state
from approving the license applied for.
3. The City Council assumes that the State Commissioner of Commerce
(Commissioner) has conducted the investigations and review of the applicant required
by Minnesota Statutes, Section 53A.03, has found no reason to deny the application,
and that the Commissioner is prepared to approve the license.
4. Based upon the Commissioner’s investigation of the applicant, and in reliance
on the Commissioner’s judgment that the application should be approved, the City
concurs with the Commissioner’s decision to approve the license.
5. The City assumes no responsibility for the decision of the Commissioner to
approve the license.
6. The City Council respectfully informs the Commissioner that the City has
performed its statutory duties with regard to this matter without compensation from the
state for the cost of publication of the notice of public hearing, routine investigation by
the police department and staff administrative time and expense.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 20th day of November 2012.
______________________________
ReNae J. Bowman, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA #1
REGULAR AGENDA #2 and #3
REGULAR AGENDA #4
REGULAR AGENDA #5
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CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL
SECOND COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
To immediately follow the EDA Special Meeting
Conference Room A
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the second work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______
p.m. on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas
Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council Members Staff
____ Anderson ____ Norris
____ Bowman ____ Therres
____ Budziszewski ____ Norton
____ Deshler ____ Fealy
____ Hoffmann ____ Mathisen
____ Moore ____ Serres
____ Selton
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following item:
· Minnesota GreenStep Program
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.