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2015.02.17 Council Meeting Agenda City Council Meeting Agenda February 17, 2015 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers THE CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS ARE BOLDED. 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Council will consider approval of the agenda.* 3. PROCLAMATION The Mayor will read a proclamation commending Eagle Scout Matt Borchers for his Scout achievements. 4. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion: a. The Regular City Council Meeting from February 3, 2015; b. Two Council Work Sessions from February 3, 2015; and c. The Council Work Session from February 12, 2015. 5. CONSENT AGENDA The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a single motion: 5.1 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; 5.2 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; 5.3 Approval of a resolution accepting a donation of $25 from Virginia Timmerman for the Crystal K-9 Unit; 5.4 Approval of a resolution amending the 2014 Budget; 5.5 Refunding a 2014 variance application fee for 6602 59th Avenue North; and 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda February 17, 2015 5.6 Approval of three solicitor licenses for James Harper Jr., Aaron Jahnke, and Joshua Stover of The Window Store Home Improvements, Inc., to go door-to-door in Crystal from February 18 – March 17, 2015, offering free estimates and scheduling appointments for home improvement projects. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6.1 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and consider a resolution allocating 2015 Community Development Block Grant funds. The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) provides funds to communities through its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Crystal does not receive funds directly from HUD, but it does receive a specific allocation of funds through Hennepin County. Crystal’s anticipated 2015 CDBG allocation is $106,088, which is slightly less than the $107,956 2014 allocation. CDBG funds are limited to:  Housing when at least 20% of all housing resulting from redevelopment, whether new or rehabbed units, is to be affordable to lower income persons.  At least 70% will be spent on programs that benefit lower income persons. Because the deferred home improvement loans are only available to lower income households, 100% of the housing units qualify as affordable and 100% of the funds would benefit lower income persons.  No more than 15% can be spent on activities that provide public services. No funding for services is recommended. If the Council does decide to fund services, then the 15% maximum would be $15,913 of the $106,088 allocation Recommend approval of the resolution allocating the city’s 2015 CDBG funds to the deferred home improvement loan program. 6.2 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and consider a new off- sale liquor license for Samarani Liquor, LLC d/b/a Maddie’s Discount Liquor located at 5924 West Broadway. There is nothing in the background to prevent issuance of the liquor license for 5924 West Broadway. Recommend approval of the off sale liquor license. 7. OPEN FORUM (Open forum is an opportunity for persons in attendance to address the Council regarding items of concern. Each person will be allowed three minutes to speak and no items may be addressed for more than ten minutes. No Council action may be taken on any items brought before the Council on Open Forum. The Council may place items brought before it on Open Forum in agendas for subsequent Council meetings and staff reports may be required.) Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda February 17, 2015 8. REGULAR AGENDA 8.1 The Council will consider appointing Joseph Selton to the Ward 2 vacancy on the Planning Commission for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2017. The Interview Committee recommends the appointment of Joe Selton to the Planning Commission. 8.2 The Council will consider appointing James Einfeldt-Brown to the Ward 4 vacancy on the Planning Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2016. The Interview Commission recommends the appointment of James Einfeldt- Brown to the Planning Commission. 8.3 The Council will consider a resolution ordering the preparation of a Feasibility Study for the 2015 Alley Reconstruction Project #2015-07. This year’s alley reconstruction project, Phase 8, is in the Welcome Park neighborhood and includes 4 deteriorated alleys between 47th and 48th, between Welcome and Zane Avenues. Recommend approval of the resolution ordering preparation of the feasibility study for this project. 8.4 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of the Public Works Fuel Station. The new Public Works facility includes a fueling station. The cost of this feature is included in the total project cost but is not part of the construction contract awarded to the building contractor. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing the purchase of the fueling station. 8.5 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of the Public Works Mechanical Lifts and Lubrication System. The new Public Works facility includes mechanical lifts and a lubrication system for city vehicles. The cost of this equipment is included in the total project cost but is not part of the construction contract awarded to the building contractor. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing the purchase of the mechanical lifts and lubrication system. 8.6 The Council will consider first reading of a zoning ordinance amendment to allow impound lots as a conditional use in the I-1 district. North Suburban Towing (“NST”) operates an impound lot at 5170 West Broadway and is a lawfully nonconforming use. The Burlington North Santa Fe and Canadian Pacific railroads are proposing a connector track through NST’s current location. NST would like to relocate to another industrial location in Crystal and has applied for a zoning ordinance text amendment to Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda February 17, 2015 allow impound lots as a conditional use in the I-1 Light Industrial district. At its February 9 meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed amendment and recommended approval of the ordinance amending the code to allow impound lots as conditional uses in the I-1 district. 8.7 The Council will consider a resolution regarding the proposed Canadian Pacific- Burlington Northern Santa Fe freight connector track in the 5100 block of West Broadway. As the Council is aware, there are discussions about a connection between the Canadian Pacific and Burlington Northern tracks. This has significant negative consequences for public safety and emergency services, as well as community quality of life. The proposed resolution is modeled after one being introduced in the Minnesota House and Senate this session. Recommend approval of the resolution. 8.8 The Council will consider first reading of an ordinance amending Section 1175 regarding secondhand goods dealers. Section 1175 regulates secondhand goods dealers and has requirements regarding location and reporting. Businesses such as appliance stores selling both new and refurbished appliances were unintentionally included in this section. Recommend approval of the first reading of the ordinance amending Section 1175 exempting such businesses from the secondhand goods dealers requirements. 9. NEW COUNCIL BUSINESS 10. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS a. The Crystal Business Association meets at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 18, at Crystal City Hall. b. The Light of Crystal’s “no-tap” bowling tournament and fundraiser is Saturday, March 7, at 6:30 p.m. at Doyle’s Bowling Alley. c. The next City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. 11. ADJOURNMENT 12. MEETING SCHEDULE ON FEBRUARY 17, 2015 Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda February 17, 2015 Time Type of Meeting Location 6:00 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A 6:30 p.m. 1st City Council W ork Session to discuss: • Human Rights Commission Work Plan Conference Room A 7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers Immediately following the Regular Council Meeting EDA Special Meeting Council Chambers Immediately following the EDA Special Meeting 2nd City Council Work Session: • Update and discussion regarding the proposed Canadian Pacific-Burlington Northern Santa Fe freight connector track in the 5100 block of West Broadway Conference Room A * Denotes no supporting information included in the packet. City offices are closed Monday, February 16, in observance of the Presidents Day holiday. Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.