2015.04.21 Council Meeting Agenda
City Council Meeting Agenda
April 21, 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. PROCLAMATIONS
3.1 Mayor Adams will read a proclamation declaring May 8, 2015 as Lynn Haney Day in
the City of Crystal.
3.2 Mayor Adams will read a proclamation declaring May 13, 2015 as Arbor Day in the
City of Crystal.
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 April 7, 2015;
b. Two Council Work Sessions from April 7, 2015; and
c. The Council Work Session from April 9, 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 a resolution accepting the following donations:
a. $39.70 from Buffalo Wild Wings for the Crystal Police Explorers Program;
b. $500 from the Rotary Club of Crystal, New Hope, and Robbinsdale for the
Crystal D.A.R.E. Program; and
c. $270.91 from various K-9 donation boxes throughout the city for the Crystal K-9
Unit
5.3 Acceptance of the resignation of Meredith Torres-Walsh from the Human Rights
Commission.
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6. 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 O pen
Forum in agendas for subsequent Council meetings and staff reports may be required.)
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and Council
consideration of a resolution adopting the assessment roll for Phase 14 North Lions
Park Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Project #2014-14.
The Council discussed the Phase 14 project and associated costs at its April
7 work session. Notices for the hearing were sent out after the March 17
meeting. To date, 6 objections to the proposed assessments have been
received and are included in your packet. After the Council holds the public
hearing, recommend approval of the resolution adopting the assessment roll
for this project.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
8.1 The Council will consider 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.
Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000.
8.2 The Council considered a resolution commending City Attorney Mike Norton.
Mike Norton gave notice of his retirement; recommend approval of the
resolution recognizing Mike’s service to Crystal.
8.3 The Council will consider a conditional use permit and variances for 5124-5128
Hanson Court (North Suburban Towing).
North Suburban Towing currently operates at 5170 West Broadway and is
interested in relocating or expanding to 5124-28 Hanson Court. Both
properties are zoned L-1 Light Industrial. In order to have an impound lot at
the Hanson Court location, a conditional use permit is required. At its April
13 meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommend
approval of the proposed conditional use permit and variance, subject to the
findings and conditions outlined in the staff report.
8.4 The Council will consider a resolution approving the preliminary and final plat of
Crystal Economic Development Authority Seventh Addition at 4724 Lakeland
Avenue North.
This property is a vacant lot on the east side of Lakeland Avenue between
47th and 48th Avenues North, formerly occupied by a single-family home. The
property was acquired by Hennepin County for the Bottineau Boulevard
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project, the house demolished and the remaining unused property purchased
by the EDA. The EDA proposed replatting the property into three parcels. At
its April 13 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the
preliminary and final plat, subject to the findings and conditions outlined in
the staff report.
8.5 The Council will consider a resolution of support for Three Rivers Park District’s
application for Hennepin County funds for completion of the Bassett Creek
Regional Trail through Crystal and New Hope.
At its April 7 meeting, the Council continued consideration of the resolution
to the April 21 meeting. Since then, Three Rivers Park District has scheduled
an open house on the trail for April 27, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at the Crystal
Community Center and is requesting the Council continue consideration of
the resolution until May 5.
8.6 The Council will consider a resolution amending the Shingle Creek Watershed
Management Organization’s Joint Powers Agreement.
As discussed at the April 9 work session, the current joint powers agreement
for the Shingle Creek Watershed Management organization expired on
January 1, 2015. The proposed amendment extends the joint powers
agreement for 10 years. Recommend approval of the resolution amending
the Shingle Creek joint powers agreement.
8.7 The Council will consider a resolution regarding Crystal’s share of the Joint Water
Commission’s main water line repair costs.
The three city councils of the Joint Water Commission met on March 31 to
review proposed plans and cost estimates for repairs to the 42nd Avenue
watermain that has had significant leaks and repairs over the last two years.
At that meeting, the three city councils agreed each city would be
responsible for paying for its portion of the watermain repairs. Recommend
approval of the resolution.
8.8 The Council will consider a resolution for use of PIR funds for the purchase of a
new park trailer.
The 2015 PIR includes $65,000 for purchase of a truck and plow, which were
purchased for a total cost of $35,000. The Public Works Director is
recommending an old trailer be traded in to purchase a new trailer for hauling
mowers between parks to save wear and tear on the equipment. $4,000 from
the PIR is needed for this purchase. Recommend approval of the resolution
authorizing this expenditure.
8.9 The Council will consider bids and a resolution awarding a construction contract for
Phase 14 North Lions Park Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Project #2014-14.
As discussed at the April 7 work session, bids were solicited for Phase 14
(North Lions Park) of Street Reconstruction. Four bids were received; Palda
& Sons was the low bidder. Recommend approval of the resolution awarding
the project and contract to Palda & Sons.
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8.10 The Council will consider a resolution awarding an engineering services contract
for Phase 14 North Lions Park Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Project #2014 -
14.
Each reconstruction project requires additional engineering services for
inspections and related engineering work. Recommend approval of the
resolution awarding the contract to SEH.
8.11 The Council will consider quotes and a resolution awarding a material testing
services contract for Phase 14 North Lions Park Neighborhood Street
Reconstruction Project #2014-14.
As part of the street reconstruction project, materials need to be tested.
Recommend approval of the resolution awarding the material testing
services contract to Element.
8.12 The Council will consider authorizing execution of a Joint Powers Agreement with
the City of New Hope for a portion of costs related to Phase 14 North Lions Park
Neighborhood Reconstruction Project #2014-14.
As part of Phase 14 will include a small amount of New Hope streets, a joint
powers agreement with New Hope is appropriate to cover the project costs.
Recommend approval of the resolution.
8.13 The Council will consider authorizing execution of a Joint Powers Agreement with
the City of Brooklyn Park for a portion of costs related to Phase 14 North Lions
Park Neighborhood Reconstruction Project #2014 -14.
As part of Phase 14 will include a small amount of Brooklyn Park streets, a
joint powers agreement with Brooklyn Park is appropriate to cover the
project costs. Recommend approval of the resolution.
8.14 The Council will consider a resolution awarding contract for Project #2013-08
Waste Water System Sanitary Forecemain CIPP Lining.
The 2015 Sanitary Sewer capital budget was amended (funds carried over
from 2014) to include rehabilitation/relining of the sanitary sewer force main
from the south lift station. Five bids were received for this work.
Recommend approval of the resolution awarding the contract to the low
bidder, Lametti & Sons, Inc.
8.15 The Council will consider the appointment of officials to the Bottineau LRT
Community Works steering committee.
Hennepin County is establishing a steering committee to direct the Bottineau
LRT Community Works program. Two elected officials from Crystal are
requested; recommend approval of Mayor Jim Adams and Councilmember
Olga Parsons.
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9. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. The next City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, in the Council
Chambers at City Hall.
b. The Hennepin Recycling Group (HRG) cities of Brooklyn Center, Crystal, and New
Hope are working in conjunction with the City of Brooklyn Park to host a special
material drop-off day on Saturday, April 25, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Brooklyn Park
Operations and Maintenance Facility, 8300 Noble Ave N.
c. Registration is open for the annual Step-To-It Challenge, which this year is from May
3-30. Visit the City’s website for more information.
d. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, May 13, at 8:30 a.m. at the
Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive.
e. PRISM is holding its annual gala on May 28, 5-9 p.m., at The Metropolitan Ballroom.
Visit www.prismmpls.org for more information.
f. All City Council meetings and work sessions are open to the public as well as recorded
and available for viewing or listening at www.crystalmn.gov.
10. ADJOURNMENT
11. MEETING SCHEDULE ON APRIL 21, 2015
Time Type of Meeting Location
6:00 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
Regular City
Council Meeting
City Council W ork Session to discuss:
CenturyLink Franchise Application
Constituent issues update
New business*
Announcements
Conference Room A
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.