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2011.03.15 Council Meeting Packet CITY OF CRYSTAL City Council Meeting Packet for Tuesday, March 15, 2011 MEETING SCHEDULE Time Type of Meeting Place 5:45 6:00 p.m. Commission Interview with Mayor Conference Bowman and Mayor pro tem Selton Room E (applicant: Joe Hulbert for NWHHSC) 6:00 6:30 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A 6:15 6:55 p.m. Police Reception for new police officers Community Sean Kwiatkowski and Timothy Room Tourville (downstairs) 6:30 - 6:55 p.m. 1 st Council Work Session to receive Conference updates regarding the County Road 81 Room A project from Hennepin County Engineer Dan Allmaras. 7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers Immediately after Special EDA Meeting Council the Regular City Chambers Council Meeting Immediately after 2 nd Council Work Session to discuss: Conference the Special EDA Room A Shared services interest Meeting Commission updates provided by Council liaisons S.P. 27-681-027 C.P. 0118 Memo Hennepin County Road 81 Project DATE: Crystal City Council Work Session on March 15, 2011 SUBJECT: Report of work to Crystal City Council Construction on project began with the removal of 28 buildings and associated facilities at these sites. Street improvements were accomplished on the West Frontage Roads south of Corvallis including, water main replacements, new storm sewer, curb and gutter and bituminous th pavement, street lighting and excavation of drainage Pond between Bryon Ave. and 48 Ave. New construction as indicated as Stage A in the Plans on both Corvallis and Bass Lake Road were accomplished, including a new Rail Road Crossing with Signals at CSAH 10. This work was completed in order to facilitate the additional traffic expected during 2011 construction season with Detour B posting. Contractor crushed the concrete and bituminous items removed form project making a usable aggregate class 6 for base construction early in the 2011 construction season. Temporary signals were installed at three locations. Two of these are on CSAH 81, one at Corvallis the other at Bass Lake Road. Both of them replaced existing systems. The third system was installed on West Broadway and Corvallis to better accommodate the increased traffic during both Detours A and B. At this point approximately 25% of the project is completed. th Beginning March 14 the contractor will close CSAH 81 and post Detour B and begin demolition of the existing bridge. New bridge construction will begin the last week of March with the driving of foundation pile. Construction will continue through out the summer with forming and casting of the different structural bridge segments. C:\\Documents and Settings\\jlewis\\Local Settings\\Temporary Internet Files\\Content.Outlook\\IUNPDVS6\\S.doc 1 of 2 Road crews will begin work mid April with work centered in the Backage Road area north of Bass Lake Road. They will begin with the installation of the Storm Scepter structure and establishing a temporary parking lot on the old Rapid Oil Change site. Construction of new roadway along CSAH 81 will happen in stages. First area is anticipated to be, as detailed as Stage C on the Plans, along the south bound lanes th, between Corvallis and 47beginning early May. Shortly after starting this work construction of the north bound lanes of CSAH 81 from Wilshire north with begin. Some time during the late summer the construction of the other lanes in these areas will begin. Once the bridge abutments are cast construction of the MSE (Mechanically Stabilized Earth) Walls will begin. Upon installation of the MSE Wall panels road work between Corvallis and Wilshire will commence and be completed first half of November, 2011. Coordinated utility relocation activities will take place through out the early construction south side of CSAH 10 from west of Adair Ave and Welcome Ave, new plastic gas mains along CSAH 81 between Wilshire and just south of Bass Lake Road. Xcel Energy Company will continue removal of vacated wooden poles and relocations of additional cables, both buried and over head, in various areas, and Comcast will complete relocations of their various facilities through out project. All work within roadways is anticipated to be completed in mid November, 2011 with final completion slated for June 1, 2011. C:\\Documents and Settings\\jlewis\\Local Settings\\Temporary Internet Files\\Content.Outlook\\IUNPDVS6\\S.doc 2 of 2 The current meeting packet is available on the city website at www.ci.crystal.mn.us Crystal City Council Regular Meeting Preliminary Agenda & Meeting Schedule 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 15, 2011 Council Chambers I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. SWEARING IN CEREMONY The Mayor will swear-in police officers Tim Tourville and Sean Kwiatkowski. III. PRESENTATION West Metro Fire-Rescue District will offer a presentation about Firefighters Fighting Hunger Food Drive. IV. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings, in a single motion: a) The Council Work Session from March 1, 2011; and b) The Regular City Council Meeting from March 1, 2011. 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. Approval of a lawful gambling application for Exempt Permit to conduct bingo at Becker Park during the Crystal Frolics on July 29 & 30, 2011 submitted by the New Hope Lions Club; and 4. Approval of setting a date for a Council Work Session on Wednesday, March 30, 2011. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, March 15, 2011 VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. The Mayor will open a hearing to receive comment and Council consideration of a resolution vacating portions of Adair Avenue North and Brunswick Avenue North th adjacent to 6000 56 Avenue North. th Hennepin County acquired part of the parking lot at 6000 - 56. The owner has asked for the adjacent street vacations so he may reconfigure the parking lot and maintain the office use. The City Engineer has determined that the streets are no longer needed if drainage and utility easements are retained. Private utilities have been notified of the hearing and provided copies of the proposed plans. Because the vacations are linked to a variance th application to be considered by the Council on April 5, the Council should hold the public hearing now but defer action on the resolution until that meeting. 2. The Mayor will open a hearing to receive public comment and Council consideration of a resolution vacating Cloverdale Avenue North between Colorado Avenue North and Lakeland Avenue North. As part of its reconstruction of Bottineau Boulevard and the backage road, Hennepin County is not planning to reconstruct Cloverdale Avenue between Colorado and Lakeland Avenues. The medical office developer has requested vacation of the right of way. The City Engineer has determined that the street is no longer needed if a drainage and utility easement is retained. Private utilities have been notified of the hearing and provided copies of the proposed plans. Because the vacation is are linked to a development th application to be considered by the Council on April 5, the Council should hold the public hearing now but defer action on the resolution until that meeting. 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.) Page 2 of 5 Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, March 15, 2011 VIII. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The Council will consider a resolution approving support of the Crystal Lake Regional Trail Corridor Master Plan. Three Rivers Park District requests a resolution of support from the City Council for the Crystal Lake Regional Trail that runs along the Highway 81 corridor and eventually will link Elm Creek Park Reserve with the Theodore Wirth Parkway. The Parks and Recreation Commission has reviewed the plan and recommends approval. Del Miller from the Three Rivers Park District will be at the meeting to answer questions. Recommend approval. 2. The Council will consider the Second reading of an ordinance to rezone, from R- 1 Low Density Residential to C-2 General Commercial, certain property at 5651, 5663, 5701 and 5707 Brunswick Avenue North, and the east 297 feet of 5712 Lakeland Avenue North. This rezoning is necessary for development of the medical office and to bring the area between the backage road and Bottineau Boulevard into conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission and City Council approved the rezoning in November 2010 but second reading has been deferred until submittal of the development application for the medical office. Recommend approval of second reading and adoption. 3. The Council will consider the Second Reading of an ordinance and its corresponding summary ordinance for publication amending Section 815 of Crystal City Code relating to recreational areas and special events in parks; and consider a Memorandum of Understanding relating to the policy and implementation process with respect to the Crystal Frolics. Ordinance- The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the ordinance and suggested two changes. Recommend approval of the second reading with the changes. Memo of Understanding- The Crystal Frolics is a unique situation as it pertains to this ordinance and they would like to meet with the City Council to further discuss how the ordinance relates to this event. 4. The Council will consider a resolution amending Appendix IV of the Crystal City Code (Fee Schedule) adding fees for special events in city parks; This resolution is needed to implement the fees provided for by the ordinance relating to special events in city parks. If the ordinance is continued to a future meeting or otherwise not passed, then action for this resolution should be handled likewise. Recommend approval. Page 3 of 5 Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, March 15, 2011 REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED 5. The Council will consider the Second Reading of an ordinance and its corresponding summary ordinance for publication relating to Chapter X licensing procedures and Chapter XII sale, consumption and display of liquor and beer; amending Sections 1200 and 1215 of Crystal City Code. As discussed at several work sessions, sections of the City Code regarding specific financial obligations for businesses and enterprises licensed by the city need clarification. The proposed ordinance makes those clarifications; recommend approval of the second reading of the ordinance. IX. INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS a) The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. This meeting includes the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization first followed by the Regular City Council Meeting. b) The Northwest Suburban Remodeling Fair will be held at the Crystal Community Center on Saturday, April 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free admission! X. ADJOURNMENT Page 4 of 5 Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, March 15, 2011 XI. MEETING SCHEDULE Time Type of Meeting Place 5:45 6:00 p.m. Commission Interview with Mayor Conference Bowman and Mayor pro tem Selton Room E (applicant: Joe Hulbert for NWHHSC) 6:00 6:30 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A 6:15 6:55 p.m. Police Reception for new police officers Community Sean Kwiatkowski and Timothy Room Tourville (downstairs) st 6:30 - 6:55 p.m. 1 Council Work Session to receive Conference updates regarding the County Road 81 Room A project from Hennepin County Engineer Dan Allmaras. 7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers Immediately after Special EDA Meeting Council the Regular City Chambers Council Meeting nd Immediately after 2 Council Work Session to discuss: Conference the Special EDA Room A Shared services interest Meeting Commission updates provided by Council liaisons Page 5 of 5 Memorandum DATE: March 9, 2011 TO: Anne Norris, City Manager Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Gene Hackett, Recreation Director SUBJECT: Resolution of Support for Crystal Lake Regional Trail Background At the March 1 work session, Del Miller from the Three Rivers Park District reviewed the Crystal Lake Regional Trail Corridor for the City Council. The purpose of the trail is to provide safe, accessible and enjoyable non motorized transportation options. This is one of three trails that will provide the first tier suburbs with a regional trail connection to link people with regional parks and other local and regional destinations. This trail will eventually link Elm Creek Park Reserve with the Theodore Wirth Parkway and Minneapolis Grand Rounds. The corridor runs along the Highway 81/Bottineau Boulevard corridor. The Three Rivers Park District Board requests each City Council to adopt a resolution in support of the trail plan. These resolutions are needed as part of the grant funding process by the Metropolitan Council and other agencies. At the March 2, 2011 meeting, the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission reviewed the trail plan and recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution in support of the trail master plan. -Bystrom to recommend that the City Council approve a resolution of support for the Three Rivers Crystal Unanimous. Mr. Del Miller from the Three Rivers Park District will attend the meeting to answer any questions from the City Council. Recommended Action Approve the attached resolution in support of the Crystal Lake Regional Trail Corridor Master Plan. CITY OF CRYSTAL RESOLUTION NO. 2011 - _______ A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE CRYSTAL LAKE REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN WHEREAS, The City of Crystal recognizes Crystal Lake Regional Trail as an important component of the regional parks system that serves residents of the City and the region; and WHEREAS, The City of Crystal recognizes that Three Rivers Park District has gathered significant public input in the development of the master plan for Crystal Lake Regional Trail; and WHEREAS ,The City of Crystal recognizes that Three Rivers Park District has drafted the Crystal Lake Regional Trail Master Plan; and WHEREAS , The City of Crystal supports the management and development of Crystal Lake Regional Trail pursuant to the Three Rivers Park District Master Plan; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , that the City of Crystal supports the Crystal Lake Regional Trail Master Plan and hereby recommends that Three Rivers Park District manage and develop the Regional Trail within the conditions and guidelines delineated by the Di Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 15th day of March, 2011. ReNae BowmanMayor , ATTEST: ___________________________ _____ Gail Van Krevelen, Senior Customer Service Representative