2012.12.18 Council Meeting Packet
CITY OF CRYSTAL
City Council Meeting Packet for
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
MEETING SCHEDULE
Time Type of Meeting Place
6:00 – 6:20 p.m. EDA Special Meeting Council
Chambers
6:25 – 6:55 p.m.
Reception for Mayor Bowman and
Councilmembers Anderson and Moore
· Coffee/cake
Conference
Room A
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council
Chambers
THE CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS ARE BOLDED.
Crystal City Council Meeting
Preliminary Agenda
December 18, 2012
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Mayor Bowman, and a representative from West Metro Fire Auxiliary, will present awards
to the winners of the Crystal Sparkles contest.
Residential - Single Family
a. First Place: Brian and Judy Perttula, 2708 Zane Avenue North
b. Second Place: Victor Ortiz, 5401 34 th Place North
Commercial Business
c. First Place: Cedarwood Apartments, 5450 Douglas Drive North
III. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from December 4, 2012;
b. Two Council Work Sessions from December 4, 2012; and
c. The Council Executive Work Session from December 4, 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. Authorizing execution of agreement with Hennepin County for access to electronic
data (Agreement No. A14159);
4. Approval of a resolution for auditing services with the firm Kern, DeWenter and Viere
for the year 2012;
5. Approval of loan agreement with Crystal Little League for field lighting project;
6. Approval of the 2013 Council meeting and work session schedule; and
7. Designating Councilmember Mark Hoffmann Mayor Pro Tem for the purposes of
calling the January 3, 2013, Council meeting to order.
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
December 4, 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
and no items may be addressed more than ten minutes. The Council will not take action
on items discussed during open forum or discuss matters under pending or threatened
litigation; 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 site and building plans for The Cavanagh.
At its December 10 meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on
the proposed site and building plans for the senior housing project on the
Cavanagh School site. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended
approval of the site and building plans as presented, subject to the findings of
fact and comments included in the staff report.
2. The Council will consider second 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 20 meeting, the City Council approved the first reading of the
ordinance rezoning the western portion of the Cavanagh School site from the
existing R-1 Low Density Residential to R-3 High Density Residential for the
proposed senior housing project. Recommend approval of the second reading
of the ordinance rezoning the site.
3. The Council will consider three resolutions on changing State Aid Street designations
and establishing No Parking zones.
Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the Phase 13 process has included
discussions with residents on 53 rd and 54 th Avenues and Louisiana and Nevada
Avenues about changing the State Aid designations from
53 rd to 54 th and from Louisiana to Nevada Avenues. Staff has also discussed the
proposed changes with New Hope and they are in agreement. Recommend
approval of the resolutions redesignating the State Aid roads to 54 th and
Nevada. Once those streets are designated State Aid roads, the Council needs
to establish no parking restrictions on one side of the roads; recommend
approval of the resolution establishing these parking restrictions.
4. The Council will consider awarding generator purchase and generator install contracts.
As the Council has discussed at various work sessions, a generator is in the
2012 PIR for the Community Center since the CCC is a congregate care facility
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
December 4, 2012
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VI. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
in the case of a disaster and is the back-up Emergency Operations Center.
Recommend approval of the purchase of the generator.
5. The Council will consider the 2012-2013 Labor Agreement with Law Enforcement
Labor Services (L.E.L.S.), Local 56 Police Supervisors.
The proposed contract calls for the same wage adjustment and health insurance
contributions provided to all other employees in 2012 and in 2013, includes a 1%
wage adjustment and shared increase in health insurance premiums. The
proposed 2013 benefits are consistent with the contract with LELS Local 44,
approved at the December 4 meeting and are within the 2013 budget.
6. The Council will consider approving the 2013 wages and insurance contribution for
non-represented employees.
Consistent with the two LELS bargaining unit agreements, recommend approval
of the 2013 wage adjustment of 1% and shared insurance contributions for non-
represented employees. The proposed adjustments are within the 2013 budget.
7. The Council will consider a resolution re-appointing Anne Norris as city manager and
authorizing execution of an annual employment contract for 2013.
Recommend approval of the resolution reappointing me as city manager for
2013; thanks for your confidence – it’s a pleasure to work with you.
8. The Council will consider a resolution commending Councilmember David Anderson
for his years of service.
Recommend approval of the resolution.
9. The Council will consider a resolution commending Councilmember Janet Moore for
her years of service.
Recommend approval of the resolution.
10. The Council will consider a resolution commending Mayor ReNae Bowman for her
years of service.
Recommend approval of the resolution.
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
December 4, 2012
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VII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a. The Crystal Business Association meets at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 19,
at Broadway Pizza, 5632 West Broadway.
b. City offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday, December 24 and 25, in observance
of the Christmas holiday.
c. City offices will be closed for New Year’s Day on Tuesday, January 1 st .
d. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 3, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
IX. MEETING SCHEDULE ON DECEMBER 18, 2012
Time Type of Meeting Place
6:00 – 6:20 p.m. EDA Special Meeting Council
Chambers
6:25 – 6:55 p.m.
Reception for Mayor Bowman and
Councilmembers Anderson and Moore
· Coffee/cake
Conference
Room A
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council
Chambers
Have a great weekend; see you Tuesday evening!
PRESENTATION
OF
AWARDS
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA #1
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APPLICATIONS FOR CITY LICENSE
December 18, 2012
BOWLING ALLEY
Doyle’s Bowling & Lounge 5000 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55429
FIREWORKS
Target Corporation dba Target Stores #3 5537 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55428
GAS INSTALLER
Elias Plumbing LLC 3853 155 th St W Rosemount, MN 55068
Superior Heating 3731 Thurston Ave Ste 108 Anoka, MN 55303
GAS STATION
Holiday Stationstores, Inc dba Holiday #703 5317 36 th Ave N Crystal, MN 55422
Holiday Stationstores, Inc dba Holiday Stationstore #300 5410 Lakeland Ave N Crystal, MN 55429
GYM/FITNESS CENTER
Avatar MAA 3543 Douglas Dr N Crystal, MN 55422
Body Blast Fitness and Dance 3537 Douglas Dr N Crystal, MN 55422
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Janet M Midthun Massage & Bodywork 5353 Lakeland Ave N Crystal, MN 55429
Multiple Ways Massage 4709 Edgewood Ave N Crystal, MN 55428
Selah Therapies 5756 Brunswick Ave N Crystal, MN 55429
Teresa Wienke 3537 Douglas Dr N Crystal, MN 55422
Terry Jacobson Therapeutic Massage dba MTJ Enterprise 7215 58 th Ave N Crystal, MN 55428
MASSAGE THERAPY ENTERPRISE
Gregory Johnson 3437 Kyle Ave N Crystal, MN 55422
Selah Therapies 5756 Brunswick Ave N Crystal, MN 55429
Terry Jacobson Therapeutic Massage dba MTJ Enterprise 7215 58 th Ave N Crystal, MN 55428
Verna Ittner 5839 Quebec Ave N Crystal, MN 55428
MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT
Mendota Valley Amusement dba Buffalo Wild Wings 5590 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55428
Mendota Valley Amusement dba Steve O’s 4900 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55428
Mendota Valley Amusement dba VFW #494 5222 56 th Ave N Crystal, MN 55429
PLUMBER
A.C. Tompkins Plumbing & Heating, Inc 16445 221 st Ave NW Elk River, MN 55330
Albertson Mechanical 21486 205 th St Big Lake, MN 55309
Elias Plumbing LLC 3853 155 th St W Rosemount, MN 55068
RENTAL – NEW
5808 Pennsylvania Ave N – C Spencer/J Jucick Spencer (Conditional)
7600 59 th Pl N – Denise L Smith
RENTAL – RENEWAL
4031-4033 Adair Ave N – James Rolsing
4401 Adair Ave N – Home Design Properties (Conditional)
4640 Adair Ave N – Sheila Horkey (Conditional)
CONSENT AGENDA #1
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RENTAL – RENEWAL CONTINUED
4652 Brunswick Ave N – Building Ventures LLC
4316 Colorado Ave N – Julie A Gross ETAL
6504-6510 Fairview Ave N – Leo Begin
3148 Florida Ave N – Minh Quan
4724 Florida Ave N – Matthew Hainley
3816 Georgia Ave N – CT Alexander/JJ Alexander
3948 Georgia Ave N – Delano Invstmts LLC c/o Daniel Menk
3220 Hampshire Ave N - Kevitt Development
3415 Hampshire Ave N – Todd and Susan Stenson (Conditional)
5306 Hampshire Ave N – Kim Caldwell Frye
2726-2728/ Jersey Ave N - Thomas/ Alice Conover
4307 Louisiana Ave N – John and Charlene Carlotto
5524 Louisiana Ave N – David J Smith
3333 Nevada Ave N #2 – Barb VL Askew
5448 Orchard Ave N – Brian Gustafson
5716 Perry Ave N – Susan Johnson
5108 Quail Ave N – Vickie Huber
5812 Quail Ave N – Dwayne Meier
5525 Regent Ave N – Cheng Lor (Conditional)
5724 Regent Ave N – Steve Lee
5633 Twin Lake Ter – Tim Olson
5550 Vera Cruz Ave N – Loy T Larson (Conditional)
5002 Welcome Ave N – Bill Griswold
5035 Welcome Ave N – D Kleinsmith (Conditional)
5431 Welcome Ave N – Douglas/Marilyn Paul
5000 Wilshire Blvd – Michael Johnson (Conditional)
3149 Winnetka Ave N – Brad/Lois Peterson (Conditional)
3832 Yates Ave N - Cindy Nelson Brausen (Conditional)
7323 33 rd Ave N – EJD Properties LLC
5731 36 th Ave N – Gary/Cheryl LaMaster (Conditional)
7700/10/20 36 th Ave N – Winnetka Village (Conditional)
5916 38 th Ave N – Jason Herzog
5328 53 rd Ave N – Galen/Teresa Watje
5017 56 th Ave N – David/Deanna Roop
5701 56 th Ave N – Harold Creek
7206 58 th Ave N – C/N Bauman c/o KJK Mgmt
SECONDHAND GOODS DEALER
Gamestop #2465 5101 36 th Ave N Crystal, MN 55422
Gamestop #5392 349 Willow Bend Crystal, MN 55428
Treasures Thrift Store and Donation Center 329 Willow Bend Crystal, MN 55428
SIGN HANGER
PB Enterprises, Inc dba Sign-A-Rama 5640 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55428
TOBACCO
Almsted’s Fresh Market 4200 Douglas Drive Dr N Crystal, MN 55422
Big Louie’s Bar & Grill 5216 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55429
Sandrich Inc db The Bottle Shop 3530 Douglas Dr N Crystal, MN 55422
CONSENT AGENDA #2
CONSENT AGENDA #3
CONSENT AGENDA #4
CONSENT AGENDA #5
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Thursday January 3 Regular Meeting
Thursday January 10 Work Session, if necessary
Tuesday January 15 Regular Meeting
Tuesday February 5 Regular Meeting
Thursday February 14 Work Session, if necessary
Tuesday February 19 Regular Meeting
Tuesday March 5 Regular Meeting
Thursday March 14 Work Session, if necessary
Tuesday March 19 Regular Meeting
Wednesday April 3 Regular Meeting
Thursday April 11 Work Session, if necessary
Tuesday April 16 Regular Meeting
Tuesday May 7 Regular Meeting
Thursday May 9 Work Session, if necessary
Tuesday May 21 Regular Meeting
Tuesday June 4 Regular Meeting
Tuesday June 18 Regular Meeting
Tuesday July 2 Regular Meeting
Tuesday July 16 Regular Meeting
Monday August 5 Regular Meeting
Thursday August 8 Work Session (budget work session)
Thursday August 15 Work Session (budget work session)
Tuesday August 20 Regular Meeting
Thursday August 22 Work Session (budget work session)
Tuesday September 3 Regular Meeting
Thursday September 12 Work Session canceled
Tuesday September 17 Regular Meeting
Tuesday October 1 Regular Meeting
Thursday October 10 Work Session, if necessary
Tuesday October 15 Regular Meeting
Tuesday November 5 Regular Meeting
Thursday November 14 Work Session, if necessary
Tuesday November 19 Regular Meeting
Tuesday December 3 Regular Meeting
Thursday December 12 Work Session, if necessary
Tuesday December 17 Regular Meeting
Denotes a proposed change in the regular meeting schedule for the City Council.
Watch a Council or EDA Meeting by visiting the City’s website at www.crystalmn.gov; click on e-Services. Meetings are also
re-broadcast at 6:30 P.M. each Sunday on Channel 16 with Northwest Community Television.
2013
Crystal City Council Meeting Schedule
Regular Meetings and Work Sessions
CONSENT AGENDA #6
CONSENT AGENDA #7
REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA #1
REGULAR AGENDA #2
REGULAR AGENDA #3
_____________________________________________________________________
FROM: Tom Mathisen, Public Works Director & City Engineer
____________________________________________________________________
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for December 18 City Council Meeting)
DATE: December 13, 2012
RE: Consider Resolution Awarding Contracts
On November 8, 2012, the Council approved an agreement with Engineering
Design Initiative (EDI) to assist in the preparation of plans and specifications for
the purchase and installation of an emergency and standby power generator at
the Crystal Community Center. That work has been completed and quotes were
received on December 11 for both the purchase of the equipment and the
installation of the equipment.
The results of the equipment purchase RFP for the generator and transfer switch
are shown below:
Titan Energy $96,636
Mayer Electric $106,801
Cummins Power $178,500
The results of the installation RFP are shown below:
Stinson Electric $39,450
Mayer Electric $41,244
Killmer Electric $47,685
The total amount budgeted for the project is $160,000 (PIR #4342). Based on the
low quotes above, the estimated project cost to date is $136,086.
Both Titan Energy and Stinson Electric are reputable companies with proven
track records. It is recommended that the attached resolution be adopted,
awarding the purchase and installation agreements to the respective companies.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas A. Mathisen
City Engineer
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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Community Center Generator Project #2011-16
REGULAR AGENDA #4
RESOLUTION NO. 2012- ___
AWARDING CRYSTAL COMMUNITY CENTER GENERATOR
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTS
PROJECT # 2011-16
WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council authorized the preparation of plans
and specifications by Engineering Design Initiative for Project #2011-16 Crystal
Community Center Generator, on November 8, 2012; and
WHEREAS, those documents were subsequently prepared and quotes were
received on December 11 for both the purchase and the installation of the necessary
equipment, and those results are shown below:
Generator and transfer switch equipment purchase
Titan Energy $96,636
Mayer Electric $106,801
Cummins Power $178,500
Equipment installation
Stinson Electric $39,450
Mayer Electric $41,244
Killmer Electric $47,685; and
WHEREAS, $160,000 is budgeted in the 2012 City Buildings PIR #4342, and
the total estimated cost to date based on the low quotes is $136,086; and
WHEREAS, both Titan Energy and Stinson Electric are qualified to do the
respective work per the RFP’s.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council
hereby awards the equipment purchase contract to Titan Energy in the amount of
$96,636; and the installation contract to Stinson Electric in the amount of $39,450.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of December, 2012.
_____________________________
ReNae J. Bowman, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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REGULAR AGENDA #5
REGULAR AGENDA #6
REGULAR AGENDA #7
WHEREAS, David Anderson has served on the Crystal City Council since 1994; and
WHEREAS, during his extensive Council tenure, David Anderson has served as
Council liaison to all the advisory commissions; and
WHEREAS, David Anderson was Crystal’s alternate to the Bassett Creek Watershed
from 1999 to 2005; and
WHEREAS, David Anderson served two terms on the Charter Commission, ending in
2006; and
WHEREAS, David Anderson was an active member of the West Metro Fire Board,
serving on the Board from 2001 through 2006, and serving as President
from 2004 through 2006; and
WHEREAS, throughout his tenure, David Anderson has been the procedural expert on
the City Council; and
WHEREAS, David Anderson has been a longstanding committed and dedicated
councilmember.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Crystal City Council that Councilmember
David Anderson:
Is thanked and commended for his 19 years of public service to the City of
Crystal; and
Will be sorely missed for his commitment to the Crystal community.
Adopted this 18th day of December, 2012.
ReNae J. Bowman, Mayor Janet Moore, Council Member
Mark Hoffmann, Council Member John Budziszewski, Council Member
______________________________
Julie Deshler, Council Member Joe Selton, Council Member
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - _____
COMMENDING COUNCIL MEMBER DAVID ANDERSON
REGULAR AGENDA #8
WHEREAS, Janet Moore has served on the Crystal City Council since 2009; and
WHEREAS, during her Council tenure, Janet Moore promoted clean water and
encouraged Crystal’s use of best management practices such as rain
gardens to improve water quality; and
WHEREAS, Janet Moore was the Council liaison to the Parks & Recreation
Commission in 2009 and 2011; and
WHEREAS, Janet Moore was the Council liaison to the Planning Commission in 2010;
and
WHEREAS, Janet Moore served as Secretary of the Economic Development Authority
for 2010 – 2011; and
WHEREAS, Janet Moore served as the Mayor Pro Tem for 2012; and
WHEREAS, Janet Moore was appointed as Crystal’s representative on the Shingle
Creek Watershed in 2008 and she continues to serve in this role through
December 31, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Janet Moore has been a concerned and committed councilmember.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Crystal City Council that Councilmember
Janet Moore:
Is thanked and commended for her public service to the City of Crystal; and
Will be missed for her enthusiasm for, and commitment to, water quality in
Crystal and the Crystal community.
Adopted this 18th day of December, 2012.
ReNae J. Bowman, Mayor David Anderson, Council Member
Mark Hoffmann, Council Member John Budziszewski, Council Member
______________________________
Julie Deshler, Council Member Joe Selton, Council Member
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - _____
COMMENDING COUNCIL MEMBER JANET MOORE
REGULAR AGENDA #9
WHEREAS, ReNae J. Bowman has served as Crystal mayor for two terms, since
2005; and
WHEREAS, one of ReNae Bowman’s mayoral priorities was increasing citizen access
to elected officials and the political process and resulted in her
establishment of Citizen Input Time, a practice that will continue; and
WHEREAS, ReNae Bowman expected transparency in local government data and
procedures which resulted in improved procedures and budget
documents; and
WHEREAS, ReNae Bowman facilitated a neighborhood discussion of priorities for the
Bottineau Boulevard/CR 81 project in April 2005 which provided guidance
for the final design plans for this project; and
WHEREAS, ReNae Bowman is an active member of the West Metro Fire Board,
serving on the Board from 2010 through the present; and
WHEREAS, ReNae Bowman was appointed to and served on the Governor’s Tax
Reform Advisory Group for Local Government Aid (LGA) from 2011 –
2012; and
WHEREAS, as Mayor, ReNae Bowman has been committed to citizen input in local
government and expects the same from her Council peers and city staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Crystal City Council that Mayor ReNae
J. Bowman:
Is thanked and commended for her years of public service to the City of Crystal;
and
Will be sorely missed for her enthusiasm about Crystal and commitment to the
local government decision-making process.
Adopted this 18th day of December, 2012.
David Anderson, Council Member Janet Moore, Council Member
Mark Hoffmann, Council Member John Budziszewski, Council Member
______________________________
Julie Deshler, Council Member Joe Selton, Council Member
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - _____
COMMENDING MAYOR RENAE J. BOWMAN
REGULAR AGENDA #10
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk