2015.06.16 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council Meeting Minutes
June 16, 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, June 16, 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: Libby, Parsons, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
ABSENT: Peak.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human
Resources Manager K. Therres, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Finance
Director C. Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, 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.
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 Libby to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. APPEARANCES
Police Chief Stephanie Revering addressed the Council. Mayor Adams conducted the
swearing-in of Police Officer Caleb Selin.
4. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The continuation of the May 28, 2015 Work Session on June 2, 2015;
b. The Regular City Council Meeting from June 2, 2015; and
c. Two Council Work Sessions from June 2, 2015.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Deshler to approve the
above minutes in a single motion.
Motion carried.
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5. CONSENT AGENDA
June 16, 2015
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. 2015-70, accepting the following donations:
a. $5,000.00 from the Crystal Lions for Crystal Frolics
b. $200.00 from NATCA Local MIC/Crystal Tower for Crystal Airport Open House
c. $221.67 from various donation boxes throughout the city for the Crystal K-9
Unit
5.3 Approval of Resolution No. 2015-71, regarding State of Minnesota performance
measures; and
5.4 Approval of Resolution No. 2015-72, amending Appendix IV of the Crystal City
Code relating to the 2015 Fee Schedule — Main Section.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
6. OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
7. REGULAR AGENDA
7.1 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 Libby and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to
approve the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent, not voting: Peak.
Motion carried.
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7.2 The Council considered the 2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
presented by Kern, DeWenter, and Viere, Ltd. (KDV).
Mr. Matthew Mayer from Kern, DeWenter, and Viere, Ltd. (KDV) presented to the
Council.
Moved by Councilmember Dahl and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to accept
the 2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent, not voting: Peak.
Motion carried.
7.3 The Council considered a resolution awarding the sale of General Obligation
Improvement Bonds, Series 2015A, in the original aggregate principal amount of
$2,550,000; fixing their form and specifications; directing their execution and
delivery; and providing for their payment for Phase 14 North Lions Park Street
Reconstruction Project No. 2014-14.
Finance Director C. Hansen addressed the Council. Paul Steinman, Vice President
of Springsted, Inc., presented to the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Libby and seconded by Councilmember Deshler to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 — 73
A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF GENERAL
OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2015A, IN THE
ORIGINAL AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,550,000;
FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS;
DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY;
AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT
Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent, not voting: Peak.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.4 The Council considered a resolution ordering preparation of the feasibility study for
Phase 15 Street Reconstruction Project No. 2015-15.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
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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 — 74
ORDERING PREPARATION OF THE FEASIBILITY REPORT
PHASE 15 STREET RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT #2015-15
Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent, not voting: Peak.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.5 The Council considered second reading of Ordinance No. 2015-04, amending
Section 802 of the City Code regarding location of telecommunication utilities.
City Attorney T. Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Kolb 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 this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent, not voting: Peak.
Motion carried.
7.6 The Council considered first reading of an ordinance amending various sections of
Chapter XII of the City Code regarding the sale, consumption and display of liquor
and beer.
City Attorney T. Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Libby and seconded by Councilmember Kolb to adopt the
following ordinance:
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ORDINANCE NO. 2015 — 05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF
CHAPTER XII OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING THE SALE,
CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY OF LIQUOR AND BEER
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on July 14, 2015.
Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent, not voting: Peak.
Motion carried.
7.7 The Council considered approval of a resolution requesting 6 -lane restriping of
Bottineau Boulevard (CSAH 81) from 47th Avenue North to Wilshire Boulevard.
Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Kolb to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 — 75
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT HENNEPIN COUNTY
RE -STRIPE BOTTINEAU BOULEVARD
FROM FOUR TO SIX LANES
Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent, not voting: Peak.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.8 The Council considered appointments to the Community Working Group for Bass
Lake Road Station Area Planning
City Planner D. Olson addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to approve
the appointments of the following members to the Community Working Group for
Bass Lake Station Area Planning:
• Councilmembers Julie Deshler, Olga Parsons and Casey Peak
• Planning Commission members James Einfeldt-Brown and Ron Johnson
• METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit Business Advisory
Committee members John Slama and Denny Walsh
• METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit Community Advisory
Committee members Gene Bakke and Justin Youngbluth
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Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent, not voting: Peak.
Motion carried.
7.9 The Council considered a resolution authorizing contract for Gaulke Pond expansion
study.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to
continue the discussion of the contract for Gaulke Pond expansion study to allow
further information to be considered.
Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent, not voting: Peak.
Motion carried.
8. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Adams read the following announcements:
a. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, June 17, at 8:30 a.m. at
Northridge Care Center in New Hope.
b. Bassett Creek Dog Park User Meeting is on Wednesday, June 17, at 6:30 p.m. at
Bassett Creek Park.
c. Pre -Airport Open House "Kick-off Party" is Saturday, June 20 from 5:00-11:00 p.m. at
Hanger 60.
d. Crystal Airport Open House is Sunday, June 21 from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
e. City offices are closed on Friday, July 3, in observation of the Independence Day
holiday.
f. The City is not conducting a fireworks display for the Fourth of July Holiday. Fireworks
will be held during the Crystal Frolics on both July 24 and 25, weather permitting.
g. The next City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, in the Council
Chambers at City Hall.
h. Crystal Frolics is July 23-26. Buy a button to be eligible for prizes and for entrance to
some of the events. Visit.http://crystalfrolics.org for more information.
i. 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.
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Councilmember Deshler announced that on July 11, the Missing in Action Freedom
Riders are holding their 2nd Annual Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Quad Communities
Bike Run. At 10 a.m., watch the flag retirement ceremony to see what is done with
old, tattered flags. At 11 a.m., kickstands are up and the 100 or so bikers will be
escorted out of the city by Crystal police officers. Mayor Adams will also invite the
Red Knights International Firefighters Motorcycle Club to participate. Visit the City's
website for more information about this event.
k. The City is looking for members to join the new Crystal Ball Task Force. This group
will search for musicians in the community whose talents can be highlighted at a
dance to be held in March or April of 2016. There is no deadline to apply and no limit
to the number of members accepted. Visit the City's website for more information and
for an application.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councilmember Libby and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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Motion carried.
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