2015.06.02 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council Meeting Minutes
June 2, 2015
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, June 2, 2015 at 7:01 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: Kolb, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl and Deshler.
ABSENT: Libby.
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres,
Community Development Director J. Sutter, Police Chief S. Revering, City Attorney T.
Gilchrist 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.
Mayor Adams requested moving Consent Agenda Item 4.13 to the beginning of the
Regular Agenda.
Moved by Mayor Adams and seconded by Councilmember Kolb to approve the agenda, as
amended.
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 19, 2015;
b. Two Council Work Sessions from May 19, 2015;
c. The Council Work Session from May 20, 2015; and
d. The Council Work Session from May 28, 2015.
Moved by Councilmember Dahl and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to approve the
above minutes 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:
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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 Resolution No. 2015-66, 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 Crystal Frolics 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;
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 Resolution No. 2015-67 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 Resolution No. 2015-68, amending Appendix IV of the Crystal City
Code relating to the 2015 Fee Schedule — Main Section.
Moved by Councilmember Parsons and seconded by Councilmember Peak to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
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5. OPEN FORUM
The following person addressed the Council:
• June Sandberg, regarding Heathers Pond
6. REGULAR AGENDA
6.1 The Council considered approval of a resolution rescinding Resolution 2015-05
regarding lot division at 4939 Vera Cruz and approving said lot division with new
conditions of approval.
Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 — 69
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2015-05 AND
APPROVING LOT DIVISION FOR REALIGNMENT OF A REAR LOT LINE
4939 VERA CRUZ AVENUE NORTH ("PARCEL 1") AND
4938 WELCOME AVENUE NORTH ("PARCEL 2")
By roll call and voting aye: Kolb, Parsons, Peak, Adams and Dahl.
Voting nay: Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.2 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 Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to
approve the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Kolb, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried.
6.3 The Council considered appointments to the City Code Review Task Force.
Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres addressed the
Council.
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Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Peak to
approve the appointments of the following 14 members to the City Code Review
Task Force:
Kirsten Andersen
Jon Bohlinger
Bonnie Bolash
Jerry Bolash
Timothy Buck
Tom Krueger
Carolyn Maristany
Nicholas Meyer
Amy Moser
Candace Oathout
Jennifer Pohl
Andrew Richter
Stephen Schwappach
David Seffren
Voting aye: Kolb, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried.
6.4 The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance, amending Section 802 of
the City Code regarding location of telecommunication utilities.
City Attorney T. Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Deshler to adopt
the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2015 — 04
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE PLACEMENT OF UTILITY FACILITIES;
AMENDING SECTIONS 802.19 AND 802.45 OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on June 16, 2015.
Voting aye: Kolb, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried.
7. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Adams read the following 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.
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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.
Crystal Frolics buttons are available for $2 at the Crystal Community Center, City Hall,
Police Department, and various other local businesses. Register your button for a
chance to win prizes. The button will also allow you to enter some of the activities
being held at the Crystal Frolics.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serr , y lerk
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Ji dams, Mayor
Motion carried.