2015.07.14 Council Meeting Agenda
City Council Meeting Agenda
July 14, 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. APPEARANCE
Presentation of CenterPoint Energy Community Partnership Grant, by Kyle Meyer,
Centerpoint Energy employee.*
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 June 16, 2015;
b. Two Council Work Sessions from June 16, 2015; and
c. The Special City Council Meeting from July 7, 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. $500.00 from the Crystal Lions for Crystal Airport Open House
b. $1,000.00 from Minneapolis Elks Lodge #44 for Crystal Frolics
c. $200.00 from U.S. Bank Foundation Employee Matching Gift Program for the
Crystal Police Reserves
d. $320.84 from various donation boxes throughout the city for the Crystal K-9 Unit
5.3 Approval of a special permit to serve wine and beer at Yunkers Park on Saturday,
July 11, 2015, from 5:00 – 10:30 p.m., for up to 100 guests to attend a
neighborhood get-together, submitted by Caleb Dahl. (This permit was
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preapproved by City Manager Anne Norris on 6/30/2015, as the event was held
prior to this council meeting.)
5.4 Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license for a church festival on July 31 – August
2, 2015, submitted by the Church of St. Raphael;
5.5 Acceptance of July 7, 2015, closed meeting summary;
5.6 Authorize execution of School Resource Officer Agreements for 2015-2016 school
year with Robbinsdale Area Schools; and
5.7 Approval of five solicitor licenses for Christopher Finelli, Michael Hillert, Colton
Moore, Veronica Olivan, and Mark Simonton of NorthStar Alarm to go door to door
in Crystal from July 15-August 14, 2015, scheduling appointments for the
professional installation of Honeywell home automation and security services.
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 Open
Forum in agendas for subsequent Council meetings and staff reports may be required.)
7. REGULAR AGENDA
7.1 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.
7.2 The Council will consider second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending
various sections of Chapter XII of the City Code regarding the sale, consumption
and display of liquor and beer.
At a June work session, the Council discussed changes to Section 1200 of
the City Code providing for taprooms and the new “Bloody Mary” law for
Sunday sales. The Council approved the first reading of the ordinance
making these changes at its June 16 meeting. Recommend approval of the
second reading of this ordinance.
7.3 The Council will consider resolutions regarding Data Practices policy and
designees.
The Council discussed the draft updated and simplified Data Practices policy
at a recent work session. Recommend approval of the resolutions approving
the policy, adopting the State’s retention schedule and designating staff
responsible for the policy.
7.4 The Council will consider a resolution awarding the contract for Alley
Reconstruction Project #2015-07.
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One bid was received for this year’s alley reconstruction project (in the
Welcome Park neighborhood) and was slightly higher than the engineer’s
estimate. Recommend approval of the resolution awarding the contract to
Ron Kassa.
7.5 The Council will consider a resolution awarding a contract for City Hall boiler
replacement.
The 2015 PIR includes $95,000 for replacement of the City Hall boiler as it is
21 years old and the sole source of heat for the building. Two quotes were
received. Although the low bid is slightly higher than the budgeted amount,
the purchase will be eligible for a rebate which will bring the cost within
budget. Recommend approval of the resolution awarding the contract to the
low bidder, UHL.
7.6 The Council will consider a resolution approving the Final Plat of Gaulke Pond
Homes.
Late last year, the Council approved the preliminary plat of the 4 acre site
comprised of 3908 and 3924 Douglas Drive plus some 39th Avenue vacated
right-of-way. The Council’s approval was based on conditions recommended
by the Planning Commission, including resolving curb cut concerns with
Hennepin County. That issue has been resolved and the developer is
proceeding with the final plat. Recommend approval of the final plat, subject
to findings and conditions outlined in the staff report.
7.7 The Council will consider first reading of an ordinance amending Section 425 to
repeal the point-of-sale inspection requirement.
At its June 16 work session, the Council discussed repeal of the point of sale
inspection requirements of Section 425 of the City Code. Assuming the
Council approves the first reading on July 14 and the second reading on
August 18, the repeal will be effective September 26, 2015. Inspection orders
prior to September 26 will still be enforced, due to liability issues.
Recommend approval of the first reading of the ordinance amending Section
425 of the City Code to repeal the point of sale inspection requirements.
7.8 The Council will consider a resolution withdrawing from Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Council effective July 31, 2015.
The City Council has had several work session discussions regarding the
status of the city’s participation in NWHHSC. Based on the Council’s
discussion, recommend approval of the resolution withdrawing from
NWHHSC, effective July 31, 2015.
7.9 The Council will consider the 2016 West Metro Fire-Rescue District budget.
According to the WMFRD Joint Powers Agreement, the budget must be
adopted by the WMFRD Board at its annual meeting in June (June 17, 2015)
and each city must approve the budget by July 31. Chief Larson reviewed
the 2016 WMFRD budget at the June 16 work session. Recommend approval
of the 2016 WMFRD budget as presented.
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8. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, July 15, at 8:30 a.m. in
the Community Room at City Hall.
b. Crystal Frolics is July 23 - 26. Visit http://crystalfrolics.org for more information.
c. The Parks & Recreation Commission is hosting a ribbon cutting and celebration for
the new playground equipment at Bassett Creek Park, on Wednesday, July 29, 6 –
7:30 p.m.
d. Minnesota Night to Unite is Tuesday, August 4. Registration forms are due by July
24.
e. The Council will meet for budget work sessions on August 6, 13 and 20 at 6:30
p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall.
f. The next City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
g. 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.
9. ADJOURNMENT
10. MEETING SCHEDULE ON JULY 14, 2015
Time Type of Meeting Location
6:15 p.m.
1st City Council Work Session to discuss:
• Review of current Public Works Facility
site
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:
• Blue Line Extension Project update
and discussion
• 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.