2015.06.02 Council Meeting Packet
Posted: May 29, 2015
CITY OF CRYSTAL
City Council Meetings
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
MEETING SCHEDULE
Time Type of Meeting Location
6:00 p.m.
Continuation of May 28 Work Session to
interview applicants for City Code Review Task
Force
Conference Room A
6:15 p.m.
1st City Council Work Session to discuss:
• Phase 15 Street Reconstruction Feasibility
Report Preparation
• Proposed increase in electrical permit and
inspection fees
• Process for appointments to Community
Working Group for the Bass Lake Road
Station Area Land Use Planning
Conference Room A
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
Regular Council
Meeting
2nd City Council Work Session to discuss:
• Security measures proposal for City Hall,
Community Center and Council Chambers
• Taproom regulation changes, Bloody Mary
law
• Possible restriping – Bottineau Boulevard
• State performance measurement program
• Constituent issues update
• New business
• Announcements
Conference Room A
Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at
(763) 531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: May 29, 2015
CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Continuation of May 28, 2015 Work Session
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
6:00 p.m.
Conference Room A
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on Tuesday,
June 2, 2015 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Kolb ____ Norris
____ Libby
____ Parsons
____ Peak
____ Adams
____ Dahl
____ Deshler
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to:
1. Interview applicant for City Code Review Task Force
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at (763)
531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: May 29, 2015
CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL
FIRST WORK SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
6:15 p.m.
Conference Room A
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the first work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on Tuesday,
June 2, 2015 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Kolb ____ Norris
____ Libby ____ Therres
____ Parsons ____ Ray
____ Peak ____ Sutter
____ Adams ____ Revering
____ Dahl ____ Gilchrist
____ Deshler ____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Phase 15 Street Reconstruction Feasibility Report Preparation
2. Proposed increase in electrical permit and inspection fees
3. Process for appointments to Community Working Group for the Bass Lake Road Station
Area Land Use Planning
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at (763)
531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
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_____________________________________________________________________
FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
_____________________________________________________________________
DATE: May 28, 2015
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for June 2 work session)
SUBJECT: Bottineau LRT – Formation of Community Working Group
As part of our discussions with Hennepin County regarding the Bass Lake Road station
area planning for the proposed Blue Line Extension (Bottineau LRT), the County and
City will be working with a Community Working Group (CWG) made up of Crystal
stakeholders. This group will advise City and County staff on creating a station area
plan that will fit into the surrounding neighborhood and enhance the quality of life of
those working or living near the station. Staff is asking the City Council to provide
direction on selecting members of this group.
Duties of Community Working Group
The CWG is proposed to begin meeting in September and end by February, 2016. The
group would be composed of 8-10 members, with typically one monthly meeting. Two
public open houses are also planned during this period. Group members will provide
input on future land uses around the station, appropriate housing types for all ages and
incomes, and transportation modes (automobile, bus, bicycle, and pedestrian). The
attached document from the County provides more details about the CWG. Hennepin
County suggests seeking out members of the community who will (ideally):
Live or work near the station area;
Be a representative of a group such as a business, faith or cultural community,
or an under-represented group, and be willing to seek input from their group on
the recommendations of the CWG;
Have more in-depth knowledge about mobility, culture and arts, public safety, or
sustainability (green space parks, community gardens, or urban agriculture).
Selection Process
The City Council might consider asking current members of the Business Advisory
Committee (BAC) and Community Advisory Committee (CAC) to be members of the
Community Working Groups because the BAC and CAC are already meeting with
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Bottineau LRT - Formation of Community
Working Group
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Metro Transit to provide input on the LRT project. If this is done, at least four and as
many as six additional individuals would be needed for the CWG. These spots could
be filled by having a public application process similar to what was recently done for the
City Code Review Task Force. As an alternative, current members of Crystal’s advisory
commissions could fill the remaining CWG membership.
Request for Direction
Staff requests Council direction on selecting members for the Community Working
Group. Our goal is to have the Council make its selection no later than the August 18
meeting.
Me tro Blue Line Exte ns ion (Bottineau LRT) S ta tion Area Planning P hase II
Communit y W ork ing Group s
The Hennepin Count y Regional Railroad Authority (HCRRA) in partnership with Hennepin Count y and the
Cities of Minneapolis, Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Cr ys tal and Brooklyn Park are preparing for light
rail trans it (LRT ) in the Bottineau corridor through station-area planning. The purpose of this project
is to develop station area plans, look ing at how transit stations will fit into the surrounding
neighborhoods and enhance the qualit y of life for people who live, work, play, visit, and worship in the
corridor.
The METRO Blue Line extension (Bottineau LRT) Phase II station areas are comprised of one proposed
station each for the cities of Robbinsdale and Cr ystal; two new stations in Minneapolis, one or two
stations in Golden Valley, and five stations located in Brooklyn Park. The station area planning effort will
em ploy a robust communit y engagem ent outreach, incorporate earlier planning work , and provide
recommendations on:
• Future land use alternatives;
• Recomm ended zoning and polic y changes;
• Housing for all ages, incom es, and t ypes, including the preservation of affordable housing, and
densit y levels supportive of transit oriented developm ent within the station areas;
• Mark et conditions;
• Circulation and access to, from and within the station areas, including bic ycle, pedestrian, bus
and auto;
• Strategies to achieve health + health equit y in station area plans and through community
engagem ent;
• Im plem entation strategies; and
• Recomm endations for facilities/infrastructure/developm ent to be in place upon the “day of
opening” of the line.
Community Working Group
Hennepin County and the Cit y of Crystal are seek ing comm unity m embers to be a part of the
Community W ork ing Group (CW G) as part of the Bottineau LRT Phase II Station Area Planning (SAP)
Project. T he CW G is a sm all geographicall y based advisor y group focused on the Bass Lake Road
Station. A m em ber of the comm unity work ing group is one who represents and participates in the
community and either lives, work s, plays or worships in the project area. CW G m em bership should include
the following:
• Neighborhood representatives including representation from a faith organization and/or culturally
based group that have connections or roots in the station planning area.
• At-large repr esentatives, including residents, business owners, em ployees and others from
comm unity-based groups:
o Business, business associations, econom ic developm ent, and jobs/training organizations
o Schools, parent and youth organizations, seniors
o Faith comm unities, housing, health and social service organizations
o Under-represented comm unities (including low incom e, people of color, persons with
disabilities) or equity-focused organizations
o Other community-based groups focused on one or m ore of the following topic areas: m obilit y
(transit, bic ycle and/or pedestrian), culture and arts, sustainability (green space parks,
comm unity gardens, urban agriculture), public safety
Cit y, County staff, and project consultant team will be providing support to the CW G throughout the
Station Area Planning process. There are two other SAP committees with concurrent processes and
supporting comm unity outreach:
• Project Managem ent Team (PMT): Consist of Count y and Cit y staff and serve as the project
leads for the station area planning project in the Bottineau LRT corridor.
• Technical Advisor y Group (TAC): Advises project team on technical issues from agency viewpoint
and area of expertise.
• Health Equit y Engagem ent Cohort (HEEC).
Duties and respons ibilities for both the PMT and TAC are listed in the Committee Roles Table attached.
Purpose, Conduct and Values
The role of the CW G is to advise and guide project planning efforts, review project deliverables, assist
with comm unity outreach and engagem ent efforts, provide comm unity expertise, insight on issues and
priorities throughout the process from a comm unity standpoint.
The CW G as a whole is responsible for the following:
• Ensuring comm unity engagem ent in the Bottineau LRT Phase II SAP process.
• Assisting in the establishment project priorities.
• Evaluating project options and alternatives.
• Creating ad hoc work ing groups to work on specific projects.
• Sharing project inform ation and obtaining feedback from the community.
Individual CW G m em bers have the following responsibilities:
• Serve as stewards of the station area planning process to the community
• Engage thoughtfully in the issues brought before the CW G.
• Represent and advocate for the interests of his/her constituenc y as well as the interests of the
Station Area as a whole.
• Share relevant inform ation (historical, back ground) with the CW G.
• Assist in inform ing constituencies about the Bottineau LRT Phase II SAP project.
• Recomm end appropriate avenues for cost effective engagem ent with the com m unity.
• W ork to identif y solutions to issues that arise, and openly/objectively discuss and evaluate those
options.
• If members discuss the project w ith the media, they should be clear that they are
representing their own view s and are not speaking for the CWG or the Bottineau LRT
Phase II S AP project.
• Attend all m eetings and review m eeting agenda packet m aterials prior to the meeting.
• After the T AC, review draft technical and planning content prior to community workshops or open
houses; help to resolve an y holes or issues from a comm unity perspective
• Review summ ary content from other the station areas to identif y comm on & distinct issues and
look for points of leverage
• Comm unicate community c oncerns and perspectives to cit y/county staff and project consultants
• Help “staff” community engagem ent events, such as open houses, work shops, etc., attend project
events, and host/sponsor engagem ent opportunities in the comm unity
Please note that designated neighborhood organization representatives are expected to serve as a
comm unications link to their neighborhood organization. Designated representatives should discuss
specific expectations with their neighborhood organization prior to accepting the nom ination.
Time Commitment
Mem bers should be committed to attending a total of three m eetings with project consultant team . Over
an agreeable tim e period, the CW G should anticipate additional m eetings and/or working sessions with
Cit y, Count y staff to review additional inform ation and project back ground. The CW G should also
anticipate additional discussion sessions am ong mem bers as needed to provide concise project
recommendations and m eet community goals. Meetings will be held in the evening and last no longer
than two hours. Comm ittee m em bers should also commit tim e to reviewing m eeting m aterial prior to the
m eeting and to assisting with an y public m eetings related to the project.
M eeting Guidelines
A m eeting facilitator will guide each CW G m eeting. CW G meetings will be conducted as follows:
• Begin and end m eetings on tim e.
• Provide agendas in advance of each m eeting with an opportunit y to adjust the agenda at the
beginning of each m eeting.
• Provide adequate inform ation to best prepare CW G mem bers for productive and collaborative
m eetings.
• Prepare m eeting summ aries, including ACTION ITEMS, after each m eeting. Meeting summ aries
will be am ended, if necessary, after review at the subsequent m eeting.
• Provide follow up on questions or additional research requested b y CW G m em bers in a tim ely
m anner.
• Although all are welcom e, onl y CW G m embers will participate in group discussions.
• Reserve ten m inutes at the end of each m eeting for an open forum to provide comm ents.
CW G’s commitm ent to a productive and collaborative meeting should follow the following rules:
• Prioritize project goals and focus on m eeting outcom es
• Respect other points of view by being open to others’ ideas
• Be active, listen, participate, and advocate for your position at the m eeting.
• Do not interrupt other speak ers.
• Do not conduct side conversations.
• Keep your comm entary brief and allow ever yone to participate.
• Be creative – creativity is aided by freedom , openness, and fun.
• Review and understand existing inform ation; lim it divergent discussions that require bringing in
new inform ation.
• Be prepared before each m eeting.
• T urn off electronic devices during m eetings.
City Council Meeting Agenda
June 2, 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. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from May 19, 2015;
b. Two Council Work Session from May 19, 2015;
c. The Council Work Session from May 20, 2015; and
d. The Council Work Session from May 28, 2015.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
4.1 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;
4.2 Approval of a resolution accepting the following donations:
a. $35.00 from Buffalo Wild Wings for the Crystal Police Reserves
b. $1,000.00 from the Crystal Lions for Arts in the Park Bands
c. $221.05 from various donation boxes throughout the city for the Crystal K-9 Unit
4.3 Approval of a permit application for fireworks display on Friday, July 24 and Saturday,
July 25, 2015, submitted by Hollywood Pyrotechnics, Inc.;
4.4 Approval of a request for authorization to temporarily close Bass Lake Road between
County Road 81 and Sherburne Avenue during a fireworks display on July 24 and 25,
from 9:45 p.m. - 10:45 p.m., submitted by the Crystal Frolics Committee;
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4.5 Approval of a request for live music at Becker Park on Thursday, July 23 from 6-9
p.m., Friday, July 24 from 7-11:30 p.m., Saturday, July 25 from 7-11:30 p.m., and
Sunday, July 27 from 1:00-3:30 p.m., submitted by the Crystal Frolics Committee;
4.6 Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license at Becker Park for the Crystal Frolics on
July 23-26, 2015, submitted by the Crystal Lions;
4.7 Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license at Welcome Park for the Crystal Frolics
on July 24-26, 2015, submitted by the Crystal Lions;
4.8 Approval of a resolution for lawful gambling at Becker Park for Crystal Frolics on July
23 – 26, 2015, submitted by the Crystal Lions;
4.9 Approval of four solicitor licenses for Elisha Anderson, Corey Bonander, Michael
Kroll, and Janet Shelton of Custom Remodelers, Inc. to go door-to-door in Crystal
through December 31, 2015, offering free estimates and scheduling appointments
for home improvement projects;
4.10 Approval of a special permit for wine and beer for a birthday picnic for up to 20
guests from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2015, at Becker Park, submitted by
Carmen Phillips (pre-approved by City Manager Anne Norris on 5/22/2015);
4.11 Approval of a special permit for wine and beer for a wedding reception for up to 70
guests from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Becker Park, submitted by M.
Marie Roebuck.
4.12 Approval of a resolution Amending Appendix IV of the Crystal City Code relating to
the 2015 Fee Schedule – Main Section.
4.13 Approval of a resolution rescinding Resolution 2015-5 regarding lot division at 4939
Vera Cruz and approving said lot division with new conditions of approval.
5. 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.)
6. REGULAR AGENDA
6.1 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.
6.2 The Council will consider appointments to City Code Review Task Force.
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June 2, 2015
The Council interviewed candidates for the City Code Review Task Force at
its May 28 work session. Recommend approval of the appointments to this
Task Force.
6.3 The Council will consider first reading of an ordinance amending Section 802 of the
City Code regarding location of telecommunication utilities.
The City Council discussed changes to Section 802 of the City Code
regarding where telecommunication utilities are located and under what
conditions are above ground installations acceptable. The Council also
discussed adding language regarding notification of adjacent property
owners. Recommend approval of the first reading of the ordinance making
these changes to Section 802 of the City Code.
7. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Crystal Cove Aquatic Center opens for the season on Saturday, June 6.
b. The Crystal Business Association is hosting a Meet and Greet/ Business Expo on
June 6 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Crystal Community Center.
c. The next City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
d. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, June 17, at 8:30 a.m. at
Northridge Care Center in New Hope.
e. Pre-Airport Open House “Kick-off Party” is Saturday, June 20 from 5:00 – 11:00
p.m. at Hanger 60.
f. Crystal Airport Open House is Sunday, June 21 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
g. Citizen Input Time resumes Wednesday, September 16 at 6:00 p.m. However, the
Mayor and Councilmembers are still available by phone, email or to meet.
h. 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.
8. ADJOURNMENT
9. MEETING SCHEDULE ON JUNE 2, 2015
Time Type of Meeting Location
6:00 p.m.
Continuation of May 28 Work Session to
interview applicants for City Code Review
Task Force
Conference Room A
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
June 2, 2015
6:15 p.m.
1st City Council Work Session to discuss:
• Phase 15 Street Reconstruction
Feasibility Report Preparation
• Proposed increase in electrical permit
and inspection fees
• Process for appointments to
Community Working Group for the
Bass Lake Road Station Area Land
Use Planning
Conference Room A
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
Regular Council
Meeting
2nd City Council Work Session to discuss:
• Security measures proposal for City
Hall, Community Center and Council
Chambers
• Taproom regulation changes, Bloody
Mary law
• Possible restriping – Bottineau
Boulevard
• State performance measurement
program
• 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.
Crystal City Council Work Session Minutes May 19, 2015
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Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the first work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:33 p.m. on
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141 Douglas Drive,
Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
I. ATTENDANCE
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams and Dahl.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Public W orks Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Finance
Director C. Hansen, Police Chief S. Revering, City Attorney T. Gilchrist and
City Clerk C. Serres.
II. AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1. Amending Section 802 of the City Code regarding placement of utilities
2. JWC repairs and fee increase
III. ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
______________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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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, May 19, 2015 at 7:02 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: Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams and Dahl.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Finance Director C.
Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Chief of Police S. Revering and City
Clerk C. Serres.
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 Parsons to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from May 5, 2015;
b. Two Council Work Session from May 5, 2015; and
c. The Council Work Session from May 14, 2015.
Councilmember Kolb suggested amending Section 4.2 of the May 5, 2015 Regular City
Council Meeting minutes to state that the Chief’s Award to Officer Barland actually came
from the Minnesota Police Chief’s Association.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to approve
the above minutes, as amended, in a single motion.
Motion carried.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
4.1 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;
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4.2. Approval of Resolution No. 2015-60, accepting the following donations:
a. $125.00 from Crystal Lions Club for Crystal K-9 Unit
b. $125.00 from Freedom Riders Motorcycle Club for Crystal K-9 Unit
c. $25.00 from Stephen & Jackie Gillane for Crystal K-9 Unit
d. $125.00 from VFW Post 494 for Crystal K-9 Unit
e. $220.10 from various donation boxes throughout the city for the Crystal K-9
Unit
f. $1,000.00 from VFW Post 494 for summer concerts at Becker Park
g. $6,500.00 from VFW Post 494 for Crystal Frolics
h. $500.00 from West Metro Fire Rescue Relief Association for Crystal Airport
Open House
i. $12,500.00 from West Metro Fire Rescue Relief Association for Crystal Frolics
4.3 Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license at Crystal Airport for the Pre-Airport
Open House event on Saturday, June 20, submitted by the Crystal Lions.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
5. OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
6. REGULAR AGENDA
6.1 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 Parsons and seconded by Councilmember Peak to
approve the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams and Dahl.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered a resolution providing for the issuance and sale of General
Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2015A, in the approximate aggregate
principal amount of $2,620,000 (Phase 14 North Lions Park Street Reconstruction
Project No. 2014-14).
Finance Director C. Hansen addressed the Council.
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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 – 61
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE
OF GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS,
SERIES 2015A, IN THE APPROXIMATE AGGREGATE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,620,000
Voting aye: Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams and Dahl.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.3 The Council considered a resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering
the advertisement for bids for the 2015 Alley Reconstruction Project No. 2015-07.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Mark Ray addressed the Council.
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 – 62
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
2015 ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT #2015-07
Voting aye: Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams and Dahl.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.4 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of fiber optic
connection for the new Public Works facility.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 – 63
APPROVING EXPENDITURE FOR FIBER OPTIC CONNECTION FOR
NEW PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY
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Voting aye: Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams and Dahl.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.5 The Council considered a resolution authorizing execution of contract with Hennepin
County for assessing services.
City Manager A. Norris 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 – 64
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT
TO A CONTRACT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR
ASSESSING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
Voting aye: Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams and Dahl.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.6 The Council considered a resolution amending Appendix IV of the Crystal City Code
relating to the 2015 fee schedule – Utility Schedule.
Finance Director C. Hansen addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 – 65
RESOLUTION AMENDING APPENDIX IV OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
RELATING TO THE 2015 FEE SCHEDULE – UTLITY SECTION
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to amend
the above resolution by adding the following language: Barring an unforeseen
catastrophic system failure, rates are anticipated to remain at the new level until at
least January 2018.
By roll call and voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Voting nay: Adams.
On the original motion above:
Seconded by Councilmember Peak to adopt the above resolution as amended with
the additional language above.
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By roll call and voting aye: Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak and Dahl.
Voting nay: Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Adams read the following announcements:
a. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, May 20, at 8:30 a.m. at the
Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive.
b. A City Council work session is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. in
Conference Room A at City Hall to continue discussion of advisory commissions.
c. City Offices will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May
25.
d. The Quad Communities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon committee invites Crystal to a
special Memorial Day event at the Glen Haven Memorial Gardens and Funeral
Chapel, 5125 West Broadway, on Monday, May 25 at 1:00 p.m.
e. The public is invited to an Open House at the Crystal Community Center on Thursday,
May 28, from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m., to learn more about the METRO Blue Line Extension
light rail project and provide feedback about the proposed station and light rail
alignment in Crystal.
f. A City Council work session is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, at 6:30 p.m. in
Conference Room A at City Hall to interview City Code Review Task Force applicants.
g. PRISM is holding its annual gala on May 28, 5:00-9:00 p.m., at The Metropolitan
Ballroom. Visit www.prismmpls.org for more information.
h. The next City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, in the Council
Chambers at City Hall.
i. Crystal Cove Aquatic Center opens for the season on Saturday, June 6.
j. Pre-Airport Open House “Kick-off Party” is Saturday, June 20, from 5:00-11:00 p.m. at
Hangar 60.
Councilmember Deshler announced the following:
k. Reiterated the Pre-Airport Open House “Kick-off Party” is on Saturday, June 20, at the
North of Sixty Hangar at the Crystal Airport. Spaghetti dinner from 5:00-7:00 p.m.,
dance with music by the Del Counts from 7:00-11:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 for the
dinner and dance; after 8:00 p.m., tickets are $10 for the dance only.
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l. Crystal Airport Open House is on Sunday, June 21, from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Pancake breakfast at 8:00 a.m. – batter supplied from Papa’s; pancakes served by
Crystal Lions. Find out more about this event at www.crystalairportopenhouse.com.
m. On Monday, May 25, there will be a memorial service event at 1:00 p.m. at Washburn-
McReavy Funeral Home – Glen Haven Memorial Gardens (5125 West Broadway).
Minnesota Brassworks is providing music, there will be a guest speaker, and the Quad
Communities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon group will be a part of the ceremony.
Residents are invited to join in the event to honor loved ones.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Mayor Adams to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
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Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the second work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:13 p.m. on
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141 Douglas Drive,
Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
I. ATTENDANCE
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams and Dahl.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Finance
Director C. Hansen, Fire Chief S. Larson, Police Chief S. Revering and City
Clerk C. Serres.
II. AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1. Funds – funding sources and uses and fee schedule changes
2. Constituent issues update
3. New business
4. Announcements
III. ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 9:33 p.m.
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Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
Crystal City Council Work Session Minutes May 20, 2015
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Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:38 p.m. on
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141 Douglas
Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
I. ATTENDANCE
The city manager recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL PRESENT: Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams and Dahl.
ABSENT: Deshler.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager A. Norris.
II. AGENDA
The Council and staff continued discussion of the commissions.
III. ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
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Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Anne Norris, City Manager
Crystal City Council Work Session Minutes May 28, 2015
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Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:35 p.m. on
Thursday, May 28, 2015 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141 Douglas
Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Pro Tem Deshler called the meeting to order.
I. ATTENDANCE
The city manager recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL PRESENT: Deshler, Kolb, Parsons, Peak, and Dahl.
ABSENT: Adams and Libby.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager A. Norris.
II. AGENDA
The Council interviewed applicants for the City Code Review Task Force.
III.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Peak to continue this
work session to Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall
to interview the remaining applicant for the City Code Review Task Force.
Motion carried.
The work session ended at 9:30 p.m.
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Julie Deshler, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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Anne Norris, City Manager
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FROM: Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
____________________________________________________________________
TO: Mayor and City Council
City Manager Anne Norris
CC: Police Chief Revering
City Attorney
DATE: May 27, 2015
SUBJECT: Annual Liquor License Renewals
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Background
Liquor licenses expire on June 30th each year. The attached Applications for City License list
includes liquor license renewal applications received for the licensing period of July 1, 2015 –
June 30, 2016.
Liquor License Renewal Process
As part of the liquor license renewal process, all applications have been reviewed and the
following information has been verified for each licensee, as applicable:
Criminal History Investigations
The Police Department conducted the required criminal history investigations pursuant
to City Code Section 1200. Police Chief Revering finds no reason to prohibit issuance of
the liquor licenses.
Health Regulations
On sale liquor establishments serving food products are subject to a health and
sanitation inspection to ensure compliance with the Minnesota Food Code (Minnesota
Rules 4626) as well as other applicable codes. All such businesses provided the city a
copy of its current Hennepin County food license certificate.
Financial Obligations
All properties on the attached Applications for City License list have demonstrated
financial responsibility with respect to utility bills, property taxes, etc. In addition,
licensees have submitted proof of liquor liability insurance for the new license period.
An affidavit was provided in place of a certificate of liability insurance from off sale 3.2%
malt liquor licensees whose sales were less than $50,000 during the past license year.
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda: June 2, 2015 Council Meeting
Annual Liquor License Renewals
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Additional Business License Requirements
All businesses have submitted acceptable documentation with regard to compliance
with the workers' compensation insurance coverage requirements.
Requested Council Action
Recommend approval of the liquor license renewals as submitted on the Applications for City
License list dated June 2, 2015.
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APPLICATIONS FOR CITY LICENSE
June 2, 2015
CARNIVAL
Mad Jax Amusements Inc dba Midwest Rides & Concessions 18140 Zane St #441 Elk River, MN 55330
(Crystal Frolics July 23-26, 2015)
GAS INSTALLER
Comfortech Heating and & Air 6018 Nicollet Ave Minneapolis, MN 55419
Optimum Mechanical Systems Inc 3030 Centerville Rd Little Canada, MN 55117
River City Sheet Metal 8290 Main St NE #39 Fridley, MN 55432
LIQUOR – EXTENSION TO OUTDOOR SMOKING AREA
VFW Post #494 5222 56th Ave N Crystal, MN 55429
LIQUOR - OFF SALE
Advancer Mercantile dba Liquor Barrel Wine & Spirits 5628 W Broadway Crystal, MN 55428
An Thi Nguyen dba Liquor Barrel 2728 Douglas Dr N Crystal, MN 55422
Best Buy Beverage dba MGM Liquor Warehouse 6200 56th Ave N Crystal, MN 55429
Chalet Liquors Inc 5109 36th Ave N Crystal, MN 55422
J&M Concessions Inc dba A-1 Liquor 3530 Douglas Dr N Crystal, MN 55422
Liquor Liquidator 3 Inc 5120 56th Ave N Crystal, MN 55429
MD Liquors LLC 7200 56th Ave N Crystal, MN 55428
Samarani Liquor LLC dba Maddie’s Discount Liquor 5924 W Broadway Crystal, MN 55428
Schwapper Inc dba Adair Liquor 6001 42nd Ave N Crystal, MN 55422
Tremolo LLC dba Crystal Wine and Spirits 4920 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55429
LIQUOR – OFF SALE/3.2 MALT
Hometown Market Corp 4711 36th Ave N Crystal, MN 55422
Northern Tier Retail LLC dba SuperAmerica #4052 5359 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55428
Northern Tier Retail LLC dba SuperAmerica #4187 7818 36th Ave N Crystal, MN 55427
SuperValu, Inc. dba Cub Foods 5301 36th Ave N Crystal, MN 55422
LIQUOR - ON SALE
Blazin Wings Inc dba Buffalo Wild Wings #69 5590 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55428
Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado LLC dba Chipotle Mexican Grill #764 5608 West Broadway
Crystal, MN 55428
Doyle’s Bowling & Lounge Inc 5000 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55429
El Pajaro Inc dba El Loro Mexican Restaurant 99 Willow Bend Crystal, MN 55428
Kneadin Dough Inc dba Broadway Bar & Pizza 5632 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55428
Milton’s Café LLC 3545 Douglas Dr N Crystal, MN 55422
Robeck Industries dba Steve O’s 4900 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55429
Rostamo’s Inc dba Rostamo’s Bar & Grill 6014 Lakeland Ave N Crystal, MN 55428
Stino Inc dba Big Louie’s Bar & Grill 5216 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55429
LIQUOR – ON SALE/CLUB (501-1,000 seating)
VFW Post #494 5222 56th Ave N Crystal, MN 55429
LIQUOR – ON SALE/DUAL WINE & 3.2 MALT
The Noodle Shop dba Noodles & Company 5592 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55428
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Taqueria El Jalapeno LLC 6236 56th Ave N Crystal, MN 55429
LIQUOR - ON SALE/SUNDAY
Blazin Wings Inc dba Buffalo Wild Wings #69 5590 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55428
Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado LLC dba Chipotle Mexican Grill #764 5608 West Broadway
Crystal, MN 55428
Doyle’s Bowling & Lounge Inc 5000 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55429
El Pajaro Inc dba El Loro Mexican Restaurant 99 Willow Bend Crystal, MN 55428
Kneadin Dough Inc dba Broadway Bar & Pizza 5632 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55428
Milton’s Café LLC 3545 Douglas Dr N Crystal, MN 55422
Robeck Industries dba Steve O’s 4900 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55429
Rostamo’s Inc dba Rostamo’s Bar & Grill 6014 Lakeland Ave N Crystal, MN 55428
Stino Inc dba Big Louie’s Bar & Grill 5216 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55429
The Noodle Shop dba Noodles & Company 5592 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55428
Taqueria El Jalapeno LLC 6236 56th Ave N Crystal, MN 55429
VFW Post #494 5222 56th Ave N Crystal, MN 55429
LIQUOR - ON SALE/TAVERN 3.2 MALT
Blazin Wings Inc dba Buffalo Wild Wings #69 5590 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55428
Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado LLC dba Chipotle Mexican Grill #764 5608 West Broadway
Crystal, MN 55428
Doyle’s Bowling & Lounge Inc 5000 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55429
El Pajaro Inc dba El Loro Mexican Restaurant 99 Willow Bend Crystal, MN 55428
Kneadin Dough Inc dba Broadway Bar & Pizza 5632 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55428
Milton’s Café LLC 3545 Douglas Dr N Crystal, MN 55422
Robeck Industries dba Steve O’s 4900 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55429
Rostamo’s Inc dba Rostamo’s Bar & Grill 6014 Lakeland Ave N Crystal, MN 55428
Stino Inc dba Big Louie’s Bar & Grill 5216 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55429
LIQUOR – TEMPORARY 1-4 DAYS
Crystal Lions Club – Ed Thonander at Crystal Frolics Becker Park 6225 56th Ave N July 23-26, 2015
Crystal Lions Club – Ed Thonander at Crystal Frolics Welcome Park 4630 Welcome July 24-26, 2015
PLUMBER
Peters Plumbing 20455 Manor Rd Excelsior, MN 55331
RENTAL – NEW
5108 Angeline Ave N – Cosco Property IV (Conditional)
5315 Angeline Ave N – LC Single Homes LLC (Conditional)
3116 Idaho Ave N – Glen/Ruth Maroney c/o Renters Warehouse (Conditional)
4840 Nevada Ave N – Brett C Hulett (Conditional)
5621 Perry Ave N – Lance/Juliet Nordin (Conditional)
5701 Twin Lake Ter – Michael Gonzales (Conditional)
4712 Zane Ave N – Charles Amos
6700 44th Ave N – Toni (Powell) Law (Conditional)
RENTAL – RENEWAL
4361 Adair Ave N – Adam Jones
4530 Colorado Ave N – Lisa Zylstra (Conditional)
5101 Fairview Ave N – Todd/Andrea Zimmermann (Conditional)
5817 Hampshire Ave N – Deanna Forkey
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4818/4820 Idaho Ave N – Jason Flaa
3341 Nevada Ave N #4102 – Seitzer Four LLC
641/5643 Perry Ave N – Park Ave Homes LLC (Conditional)
5717 Perry Ave N – Gonzalo/Sarah Davila (Conditional)
3340 Welcome Ave N – John Spilane
4518 Yates Ave N – Stephen/Janet Olson
7017 36th Ave N – 36th Ave Ventures LLC (Conditional)
7025 36th Ave N – 36th Ave Ventures LLC (Conditional)
5316 51st Ave N – Gerald VonBargen c/o 33rd Co Inc
6604 57th Ave N – Brenda Gonzalez (Conditional)
SIGN HANGER
Install This! Awning & Sign Co. 4835 Lyndale Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55430
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM
BUFFALO WILD WINGS, CRYSTAL LIONS
AND VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute §465.03 requires that all gifts and donations of real or personal
property be accepted only with the adoption of a resolution; and
WHEREAS, said donations must be accepted by a resolution adopted by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Crystal to accept the
following donations:
Donor Purpose Amount
Buffalo Wild Wings Crystal Police Reserves $35.00
Crystal Lions Arts in the Park Bands $1,000.00
K-9 Donation Boxes Crystal K-9 Unit $221.05
And BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks Buffalo Wild
Wings, Crystal Lions and the various individuals who donated to the K-9 donation boxes
throughout the city.
Dated this 2nd day of June, 2015.
By:__________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 26, 2015
TO: Crystal City Council
City Manager Anne Norris
FROM: Administrative Services Coordinator Trudy Tassoni
SUBJECT: Solicitation licenses for Custom Remodelers, Inc.
Custom Remodelers, Inc. is requesting four additional solicitor licenses for Elisha Anderson,
Corey Bonander, Michael Kroll, and Janet Shelton to go door-to-door in Crystal through
December 31, 2015, offering free estimates and scheduling appointments for home
improvement projects.
All applicants passed a criminal history check conducted by the Police Department.
Council Action Requested
As part of the Consent Agenda, approve solicitation licenses for Elisha Anderson, Corey
Bonander, Michael Kroll, and Janet Shelton of Custom Remodelers, Inc. to go door-to-
door in Crystal through December 31, 2015, offering free estimates and scheduling
appointments for home improvement projects.
Their applications are available for review in the city clerk’s office.
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda: Solicitor Licenses
June 2, 2015 Council Meeting
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 22, 2015
TO: Crystal City Council
City Manager Anne Norris
FROM: Administrative Services Coordinator Trudy Tassoni
SUBJECT: Application for Special Permit for Beer/Wine at Becker Park
Carmen Phillips applied for a special permit to serve beer/wine at Becker Park - B Meeting
Room on Saturday, May 23, 2015, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. for a birthday party/picnic for up to
20 guests. The City received a copy of the applicant’s homeowner’s policy showing coverage
for this event.
Because this event is being held before the next City Council meeting, City Manager Anne
Norris pre-approved this license.
The application is available for review in the city clerk’s office.
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda: Special Permit for Wine/Beer
Council Meeting: June 2, 2015
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 22, 2015
TO: Crystal City Council
City Manager Anne Norris
FROM: Administrative Services Coordinator Trudy Tassoni
SUBJECT: Application for Special Permit for Beer/Wine at Becker Park
M. Marie Roebuck applied for a special permit to serve beer/wine at Becker Park - B Meeting
Room on Saturday, June 13, 2015, from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. for a wedding reception for up to 70
guests. The City received a copy of the applicant’s homeowner’s policy showing coverage for
this event.
Council Action Requested
As part of the Consent Agenda on June 2, 2015, approve the Special Permit for Beer/Wine
submitted by M. Marie Roebuck.
The application is available for review in the city clerk’s office.
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda: Special Permit for Wine/Beer
Council Meeting: June 2, 2015
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CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL
SECOND WORK SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
To immediately follow the Regular Council Meeting
Conference Room A
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the second work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Kolb ____ Norris
____ Libby ____ Therres
____ Parsons ____ Revering
____ Peak ____ Gilchrist
____ Adams ____ Serres
____ Dahl
____ Deshler
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss:
1. Security measures proposal for City Hall, Community Center and Council Chambers
2. Taproom regulation changes, Bloody Mary law
3. Possible restriping – Bottineau Boulevard
4. State performance measurement program
5. Constituent issues update
6. New business*
7. Announcements*
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at (763)
531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Memorandum
DATE: May 28, 2015
TO: Mayor and City Council
Anne Norris, City Manager
FROM: Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
John Sutter, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Taprooms and breweries
The City Council has requested information regarding liquor licensing and zoning regulations to
allow for taprooms and breweries.
Licensing: Regulations for licensing taprooms/breweries are not addressed in Section 1200 of
the City Code or in the fee schedule. Therefore, ordinance amendments and licensing fees will
need to be determined.
A brewer must receive federal and state authorization to manufacture malt liquor prior to
applying for additional taproom/brewer licenses. However, a prospective brewer is first required
to contact City staff regarding applicable zoning and building regulations and report such
information back to the federal and state agencies to aid in the processing of those licenses.
Zoning: The zoning code allows taprooms/breweries in either the C-2 General Commercial or I-1
Light Industrial districts, depending on whether the principal use is the on-sale aspect or the
production aspect:
• C-2 General Commercial. A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for on-sale alcohol
(beer, wine or liquor). If the on-sale would also produce beer primarily for on-site sales,
then the City Council would confirm through the CUP process that the production is
accessory and subordinate to the on-sale, in the same way that a restaurant has a
kitchen.
• I-1 Light Industrial. Breweries are a permitted use in the I-1 district under Subd. 2j (food
manufacturing). A taproom would be permitted as an accessory, subordinate use to the
brewery under Subd. 3a as long as the taproom and any other non-
manufacturing/warehousing uses don't cumulatively take up more than 50% of the gross
floor area - it's supposed to primarily be an industrial use, like Surly's old facility in
Brooklyn Center.
Below are taproom and brewer licenses to consider:
• On-Sale Brewer Taproom License - M.S. 340A.301, Subd. 6(b):
o This license allows brewers to serve malt liquor produced by the brewer for
consumption on the premises. A taproom can be open and may conduct on-
sale business on Sundays, if authorized by the municipality. The maximum
quantity is 250,000 barrels annually. The license fee is set by the local
authority and local approval is required.
• Off-Sale Small Brewer License – M.S. 340A.301 Subd. 7(b):
o This license allows a brewer who brews less than 3,500 barrels of malt liquor
in a year to sell product brewed by the brewer for consumption off-premises.
The maximum quantity to be sold at off-sale is 500 barrels. The license fee is
set by the local authority and local approval is required.
• Brew Pub Off-Sale Malt Liquor License – M.S. 340A.301:
o This license allows a brew pub to sell its beer at off sale (growlers) from the
brew pub location. The license fee is set by the local authority, not to exceed
maximums set in M.S. 340A.408, Subd. 3, and local approval is required.
A brew pub must be a restaurant with a full on-sale intoxicating liquor license or a dual
on-sale wine and beer license. The business also brews its own beer for consumption
only on its licensed premises. However, a brew pub may sell its beer at other licensed
premises owned by the brew pub’s owner in an on-sale and off-sale capacity. The
maximum amount of beer that may be brewed annually is 3,500 barrels. The State issues
a brew pub license.
The application process for brewers and brew pubs is outlined in the attached flowcharts from
the Minnesota Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division (AGED).
For reference, license fees for other cities are as follows:
City Liquor License Annual Fee*
Brooklyn Center, Golden
Valley, St. Louis Park
Off-Sale Small Brewer Liquor License $200
Robbinsdale Off-Sale Small Brewer Liquor License $100
Brooklyn Center, Golden
Valley, St. Louis Park
On-Sale Brewer Taproom License $600
Robbinsdale On-Sale Brewer Taproom License $550
Brooklyn Center, Golden
Valley, St. Louis Park
Brewpub Off-Sale Malt Liquor License $200
Robbinsdale Brewpub Off-Sale Malt Liquor License N/A
*This fee does not include an investigation fee.
Attach:
LOG OF COUNCIL AND CITIZEN CONTACT -2015
Date Address and Issue Action and Status
Since 2014 Heathers Pond (3000 Douglas) - maintenance
Researching fountain for
northernmost pond and best plant
choices for landscaping, removing
volunteer trees, researching other
options for pond with BCWMO
and neighbors
Talked with Heathers staff about
documenting maintenance
standards, draft agreement in
process - left another message
about plans for fountain and
removing tree from outfall
January
36xx Georgia Avenue - placement of Century Link
equipment in right-of-way
Agreement reached between all
parties for where equipment
should be relocated to; permits
issued for new location and all
parties notified; waiting for
execution by Century Link
January Street striping - 38th & Louisiana
Adding to 2015 striping; re-
evaluating striping policy
Date Address and Issue Action and Status
February 59XX Regent - tree issue
Advisory notice sent regarding
tree, following up - property has
been through sheriff's sale -
locating property owner of record
February 58XX Regent - unkempt yard
Advisory regarding yard
maintenance
March 57XX Brunswick - cars parked in grass
Notice sent - vehicles moved,
owner planning to expand
driveway for additional parking
area
March 63XX 61st Avenue - no garbage collection, junk in yard
Notice sent out for garbage
service and to clean up yard,
garbage service was confirmed
right after notice; property owner
is aware of need to maintain the
yard
March 50th and Florida - stop sign request
looking at sight lines (tree in
boulevard), gathering traffic
counts and speed data for
evaluation
April 60XX - 34th Avenue - boulevard tree
Tree inspected - some branches
storm damaged - to be trimmed
April
48th & Georgia - streets have cracks and need to be
sealed Streets sealed week of 4/27
Date Address and Issue Action and Status
April 56XX Yates - overnight parking in street PD checking
April Bassett Creek Park - debris dumping, garbage Parks Maintenance checking
April
67XX - 58th Avenue North - questionable relocation of
gas meter
Center Point contacted and
working on it; resident contacted
to confirm satisfaction with work -
waiting for response
April
Rivertree School, 38th and Welcome - request for go
slow, school ahead signs
Traffic counts on Vera Cruz; staff
committee reviewing traffic
patterns/counts/speeds, PW
Director followed up with principal;
meeting on 5/21/15 to review
traffic counts/speeds
April Twin Oaks Park - leaves along east fence Parks crew responded
April
30XX Winnetka - requested reports from PD and
assistance with harassment
PD responded to several calls,
offered suggestions and wrote
reports which resident was notified
were available for pick-up
May 52XX Scott - dandelions
Community Development notice
out
May Bassett Creek Park - stones blocking outfall Parks maintenance checked
May 35XX Yates - issue with building permit
John Sutter followed up 5/13/15 -
matter resolved; Building official
reviewed plans 5/26/15; permit is
waiting to be picked up
Date Address and Issue Action and Status
May
51XX - 52nd Avenue North - problems with housing
inspection
Permits were not pulled for work
done; MN DOLI contacted to
follow up homeowner's complaint
regarding contractor
May 57XX Brunswick - storm damaged boulevard tree
Forester following up 5/19/15 -
tree removed, forester met with
property owner 5/22/15 - diseased
tree to be replaced in addition to
boulevard tree
May 30XX Kentucky - Collection agency for NSF check
Norris following up 5/19/15 -
collection agency contacted
5/20/15 and account has been
closed
Housing Strike Letters
1/7/2015 4912 - 56th - Unit #3 1st letter
3/2/2015 5116 Edgewood - Unit #1 1st letter
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