2015.04.21 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council Meeting Minutes
April 21, 2015
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Crystal City Council
was held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4141
Douglas Drive in Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Adams asked the city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the city
clerk recorded the following attendance:
COUNCIL PRESENT: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
STAFF PRESENT:
City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Community Development Director J.
Sutter, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Deputy Chief of Police M. Meehan,
and City Clerk C. Serres.
OTHER: Project Manager Aaron Ditzler, P.E. from Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Adams led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Council considered approval of the agenda.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Peak to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. PROCLAMATION
3.1 Mayor Adams read a proclamation declaring May 8, 2015 as Lynn Haney Day in the
City of Crystal.
4. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered 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.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to approve the
above minutes in a single motion.
Motion carried.
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5. CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered 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 Resolution No. 2015-40, 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.
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
6. OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during Open Forum.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7.1 The Mayor announced the purpose of the public hearing:
The consideration of a resolution adopting the assessment roll for Phase 14 North
Lions Park Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Project #2014-14.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council. SEH Project
Manager A. Ditzler presented to the Council.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony.
The City received the following written objections:
1. Danielle and Jeremy Barth, 6108 Hampshire Avenue North
2. Walt Silva and Elsa Alfayate, 7008 Lombardy Lane
3. Dennis Ruple, 5901 Kentucky Avenue North
4. Robert and Linda Thorbrogger, 6815 61St Avenue North
5. Erik Berg, 6704 Cloverdale Avenue North
6. Xie Wang on behalf of Fan Fan Rent, LLC, 6902 58tr, Avenue North
7. Phyllis Isaacson, 7000 Lombardy Lane
8. Amanda Vega (Thorson), 6706 Cloverdale Avenue North
9. Justin Fagre, 6124 Hampshire Avenue North
10. Tyler Tapelt and Gillian Anderson, 7024 60th Avenue North
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The following persons appeared:
1. Mark Kaiser, 5918 Elmhurst Avenue North
2. Fadel Sakkal, 5945 Elmhurst Avenue North
3. Luis and Jeanine Holguin, 7024 Lombardy Lane
4. Dennis Ruple, 5901 Kentucky Avenue North
5. Gillian Anderson, 7024 60th Avenue North
6. Tyler Tapelt, 7024 60th Avenue North
7. Lois Chicoine, 5942 Jersey Avenue North
8. Burt Orred, 6700 60th Avenue North
9. Harold Creek, 5827 Jersey Avenue North
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There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony,
Mayor Adams declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Peak to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 — 41
ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL PROJECT #2014-14 PHASE 14
NORTH LIONS PARK NEIGHBORHOOD STREET RECONSTRUCTION
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
8.1 The Council considered 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.
Mayor Adams read the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Libby to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Motion carried.
8.2 The Council considered a resolution commending City Attorney Mike Norton.
City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Mayor Adams to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2015 — 42
RESOLUTION COMMENDING CITY ATTORNEY
MIKE NORTON FOR SERVICE TO CRYSTAL
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8.3 The Council considered a conditional use permit and variances for 5124 - 5128
Hanson Court (North Suburban Towing).
Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Kolb to approve a
conditional use permit and variances for 5124 - 5128 Hanson Court (North Suburban
Towing) as recommended by the Planning Commission at its meeting on April 13,
2015, subject to the findings of fact and conditions of approval outlined in the staff
report.
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Motion carried.
8.4 The Council considered a resolution approving the preliminary and final plat of
Crystal Economic Development Authority Seventh Addition at 4724 Lakeland
Avenue North.
Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Dahl and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 — 43
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF
CRYSTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SEVENTH ADDITION
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8.5 The Council considered 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.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
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Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to continue
consideration of the resolution until the regular City Council meeting on May 5,
2015.
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Motion carried.
8.6 The Council considered a resolution amending the Shingle Creek Watershed
Management Organization's Joint Powers Agreement.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Peak to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 — 44
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE
CREATION OF THE SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION AND RATIFYING THE ACTS THEREOF
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8.7 The Council considered a resolution regarding Crystal's share of the Joint Water
Commission's main water line repair costs.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Deshler to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 — 45
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
36 -INCH PIPE FOR WATER SERVICE FOR THE
JOINT WATER COMMISSION CITIES
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8,8 The Council considered a resolution for use of PIR funds for the purchase of a new
park trailer.
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Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 — 46
APPROVING EXPENDITURE FOR NEW PARK MAINTENANCE TRAILER
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8.9 The Council considered bids and a resolution awarding a construction contract for
Phase 14 North Lions Park Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Project #2014-14.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 — 47
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PROJECT #2014-14 PHASE 14
NORTH LIONS PARK NEIGHBORHOOD STREET RECONSTRUCTION
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8.10 The Council considered a resolution awarding an engineering services contract for
Phase 14 North Lions Park Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Project #2014-14.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Libby to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 — 48
AWARDING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR PROJECT #2014-14 PHASE 14
NORTH LIONS PARK NEIGHBORHOOD STREET RECONSTRUCTION
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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8.11 The Council considered quotes and a resolution awarding a material testing
services contract for Phase 14 North Lions Park Neighborhood Street
Reconstruction Project #2014-14.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 — 49
8.12
8.13
APPROVING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING
SERVICES CONTRACT FOR PROJECT # 2014-14 PHASE 14
NORTH LIONS PARK NEIGHBORHOOD STREET RECONSTRUCTION
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Mayor Adams to combine regular
agenda items 8.12 and 8.13 in a single motion.
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Motion carried.
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to
adopt the following resolutions, the readings of which were dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 — 50
AUTHORIZE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL AND THE CITY OF NEW HOPE
FOR PROJECT # 2014-14 PHASE 14 STREET RECONSTRUCTION
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 — 51
AUTHORIZE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN PARK
FOR PROJECT # 2014-14 PHASE 14 STREET RECONSTRUCTION
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Motion carried, resolutions declared adopted.
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8.14 The Council considered a resolution awarding contract for Project #2013-08 Waste
Water System Sanitary Forecemain CIPP Lining.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Parsons and seconded by Councilmember Kolb to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 — 52
AWARD CONTRACT FOR PROJECT #2013-08 WASTE WATER SYSTEM
SANITARY FORCE MAIN CIPP LINING
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8.15 The Council considered the appointment of officials to the Bottineau Light Rail
Transit (LRT) Community Works steering committee.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Deshler to
approve the appointment of Mayor Jim Adams and Councilmember Olga Parsons
to the Bottineau Light Rail Transit (LRT) Community Works steering committee.
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Motion carried.
9. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Adams read the following announcements.-
a.
nnouncements:
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.or_g for more information.
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