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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing and
Regular Council Meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on Tuesday, December
19, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at 4141 Douglas Drive in Crystal
Minnesota. Mayor Bowman called the meeting to order.
OATH OF OFFICE
The city clerk administered the oath of office to Council Members Mark Hoffmann,
Laurie Ann Moore, and Joseph Selton.
ROLL CALL
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Police Chief H. Algyer,
Recreation Director G. Hackett, Public Works Director/City Engineer T.
Mathisen, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
AKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Mayor acknowledged the donation of $2,000 from Kenwood Racing Cyclo -Cross
received by the Recreation Department for the Activity Scholarship Program.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meeting:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from December 19, 2006
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meeting:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from December 19, 2006
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
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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Consent agenda continued
2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director.
3. Adoption of Resolution 2007-01 authorizing execution of a conditional use
license agreement with Hennepin County for access to electronic digital data
(GIS).
4. Approval of reappointments to the Parks & Recreation Commission for three-
year terms expiring December 31, 2009 for: Guy Mueller, Tom Jungroth, Bill
Ayshford Jr. and Lynn Haney.
5. Approval of reappointments to the Planning Commission for three-year terms
expiring December 31, 2009 for: Tom Davis, Jeff Hester, Angela Scheibe, and
Michelle Strand.
6. Approval of the reappointment to the Employee Review Board for a three-year
terms expiring December 31, 2009 for Les Renschler.
7. Approval of the reappointment to the Human Rights Commission for a three-
year term expiring December 31, 2009 for Diane Bolter.
8. Approval of reappointments to the Environmental Quality Commission for three-
year terms expiring December 31, 2009 for: Dave Luebke, Janice Jorgens, and
Monica Erickson.
9. Approval of the annual appointments for city staff: HRG — City Manager Anne
Norris, AMM Representative and alternate — Mayor Bowman and City Manager
Anne Norris; AMM Legislative Contact and alternate - Mayor Bowman and City
Manager Anne Norris; Project PEACE Board Member and alternate — Police
Chief Harry Algyer and Police Captain Dave Oyaas; NWHHSC Board Member
and alternate — Assistant City Manager Kim Therres and City Manager Anne
Norris; LOGIS Board Member and alternate — City Manager Anne Norris and
Finance Director Charlie Hansen; Five Cities Transportation Executive Board
Member — Recreation Supervisor Carol Wachter; NW Cable Communications
Commission members — Garry Grimes and Anne Norris; and PUPS Board
Member and alternate — Police Chief Harry Algyer and Captain Dave Oyaas.
10. Approval of the reappointment to the NWHHSC for a two-year term expiring
December 31, 2008 for Lorraine Diederichs.
11. Adoption of Resolution 2007-02 appointing Gary Laurant to the West Metro Fire
Rescue District Board for a two-year term expiring December 31, 2008 for.
12. Approval of setting Tuesday, May 1, 2007 as the date for the Local Board of
Appeal and Equalization Meeting,
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
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OPEN FORUM
Tom Davis, 3342 Edgewood Ave N, addressed the Council regarding a Joint Work
Session scheduled on Saturday, January 6 with the Planning Commission. He
asked if participants would consider visiting 3420 Nevada Ave N (a proposed
development area) immediately after the tour of Applewood Pointe Bloomington.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered civil penalties for the violation of ordinances and laws
relating to the illegal sale of alcohol and/or tobacco to underage persons by the
following business:
■ Chipotle Mexican Grill located at 5608 West Broadway (first violation
occurred on a Friday.)
Representatives Kaela Brennan, Brock Heinrich, and John Hopp addressed the
Council and admited the violation.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Moore
to impose a $750 fine and a one -day license suspension to begin on a Friday
with the city clerk determining the penalty dates, for Chipotle Mexican Grill,
located at 5608 West Broadway, for the violation of ordinances and laws relating
to the illegal sale of alcohol to an underage person.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered a resolution appointing Council Member Laurie Ann
Moore as a representative to the West Metro Fire Rescue District Board of
Directors for a two-year term expiring December 31, 2008.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed
with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-3
RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBER
LAURIE ANN MOORE AS A REPRESENTATIVE TO
THE WEST METRO FIRE RESCUE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular agenda continued
3. The Council considered designating Wells Fargo Bank, NA — Crystal Branch as
the City's official depository for the year 2007.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Moore
to approve the designation of Wells Fargo Bank, NA — Crystal Branch as the
City's official depository for the year 2007.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried.
4. The Council considered designating the Sun Post as the primary legal
newspaper and the Star Tribune as the secondary legal newspaper for the City
of Crystal in 2007.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the designation of the Sun Post as the primary legal newspaper and the
Star Tribune as the secondary legal newspaper for the City of Crystal in 2007.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried.
5. The Council considered the following appointments of its members: Mayor Pro
Tem, Council liaison to the Neighborhood Leadership Committee, Council liaison
to the Parks & Recreation Commission, Council liaison to the Human Rights
Commission, Council liaison to the EQC, and Council liaison to the Planning
Commission.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
appoint the following:
(a) Mayor Pro Tem; Laurie Ann Moore;
(b) Council liaison to the Neighborhood Leadership Committee; Garry Grimes;
(c) Council liaison to the Parks & Recreation Commission; Mark Hoffmann;
(d) Council liaison to the Human Rights Commission; Joseph Selton;
(e) Council liaison to the EQC; Lindsay Krantz; and
(f) Council liaison to the Planning Commission: Dave Anderson.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried.
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INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
■ The City Council and Planning Commission will participate in a work session at
10 AM on Saturday, January 6. For more information, visit the city website at
www.ci. crystal. mn. us
■ The City Council will conduct a work session at 7 PM on Thursday, January 11 to
discuss the city manager's goals and initiatives for 2007.
■ City Offices will be closed on January 15 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
■ The next City Council Meeting will be on January 16.
■ Citizen Input Time will be held from 6:00 — 6.30 p.m. on January 16.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Krantz to adjourn
the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
ATTEST-
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Janet Lewis, City Clerk
Motion carried.
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ReNae J. owman, Mayor
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Council Meeting of the Crystal City
Council was held on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
at 4141 Douglas Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor Bowman called the meeting to
order.
ROLL CALL
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Bowman, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
ABSENT: Moore.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Police Captain D. Oyaas,
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, Community
Development Director P. Peters, Code Enforcement/Zoning Administrator
J. Zimmermann, and Administrative Services Coordinator T. Tassoni.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings, in a single motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from January 2, 2007;
■ The Joint Work Session with the City Council and Planning Commission from
January 6, 2007; and
■ The Council Work Session from January 11, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to approve the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from January 2, 20071-
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007;■ The Joint Work Session with the City Council and Planning Commission from
January 6, 2007; and
■ The Council Work Session from January 11, 2007.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
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; and
2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
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REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered a private kennel license application for 5220 Georgia Ave N
submitted by Gary and Jennifer Berding.
The applicants, Gary and Jennifer Berding, were in attendance.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
approve the private kennel license at 5220 Georgia Ave N submitted by Gary and
Jennifer Berding.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered a Conditional Use Permit to allow a privately -owned
community center at 5736 Lakeland Ave N.
Code Enforcement/Zoning Administrator Jason Zimmermann addressed the
Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
deny the Conditional Use Permit to allow a privately -owned community center at
5736 Lakeland Ave N, as recommended by the Planning Commission at its
meeting on January 8, 2007, and based on the findings of fact outlined in Section C
of the Staff Report.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
3. The Council considered a Variance to allow office building expansion at 5747 West
Broadway.
Code Enforcement/Zoning Administrator Jason Zimmermann addressed the
Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to deny the Variance to allow office building expansion at 5747 West Broadway, as
recommended by the Planning Commission at its meeting on January 8, 2007, and
based on the findings of fact outlined in Section C of the Staff Report.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
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Regular agenda continued
4. The Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance adding a new section 970
regarding archery activity.
City Manager Anne Norris and City Attorney Mike Norton addressed the Council
and answered questions.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt
the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007
TITLE IX PUBLIC SAFETY
ADDING A NEW SECTION 970 ENTITLED ARCHERY ACTIVITY
And further, that the Second Reading be held on February 6, 2007.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
5. The Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance adding a new section 975
regarding angling permitted.
' City Manager Anne Norris and City Attorney Mike Norton addressed the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Mayor Bowman to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 -
TITLE IX PUBLIC SAFETY
ADDING A NEW SECTION 975 ENTITLED ANGLING PERMITTED
And further, that the Second Reading be held on February 6, 2007.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
6. The Council considered a pay equity report.
City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the pay equity report.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
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358-Regular agenda continued
7. The Council considered a resolution approving the 2007-2008 IUOE, Local 49
contract.
City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the 2007-2008 IUOE, Local 49 contract.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
8. The Council considered a resolution approving 2007 PIR expenditure for the
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in
nature, in a single motion: I
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;
2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director;
3. Approval of a special permit to use, consume, and display wine and beer at the
Crystal Community Center on April 14, 2007, submitted by Lamphone
Rasavong;
4. Approval of the appointment of City Forester James Burks as the Assistant
Weed Inspector for the City of Crystal; and
5. Approval of canceling the City Council Work Session on February 8, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
REGULAR AGENDA
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Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 - 1
TITLE IX PUBLIC SAFETY
ADDING A NEW SECTION 970 ENTITLED ARCHERY ACTIVITY
And further, that this is the Second and Final Reading.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered the Second Reading of Ordinance 2007-2 relating to
public safety, adding Section 975 entitled angling permitted.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 - 2
TITLE IX PUBLIC SAFETY
ADDING A NEW SECTION 975 ENTITLED ANGLING PERMITTED
And further, that this is the Second and Final Reading.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried.
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Regular Agenda continued
3. The Council considered a resolution approving closing the Bonds of 1996A Debt
Service Fund.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Krantz
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-9
CLOSING THE BONDS OF 1996A DEBT SERVICE FUND
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The Council considered a resolution relating to charitable gambling including the
Crystal Frolics as an eligible activity in the City Initiatives Fund.
Crystal Frolics Committee Member Lynn Haney, 4520 Brunswick Ave N,
addressed the Council. 0
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-10
RELATING TO CHARITABLE GAMBLING
INCLUDING THE CRYSTAL FROLICS
AS AN ELIGIBLE ACTIVITY IN THE CITY INITIATIVES FUND
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Council discussed the following:
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■ City Offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, in observance of Presidents'
Day.
■ Citizen Input Time will be held from 6:00 — 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20.
■ The next City Council meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20.
■ The VFW Post 494 will host a Valentine's Day Steak Fry from 5-7 PM on
Wednesday, February 14 as a fundraiser for MN Military Family Foundation.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
ATTEST:
Janet ewis, City Clerk
Motion carried.
ReNae J. Bo man ayor
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 4141
Douglas Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor Bowman called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Grimes, Bowman, Selton, Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Moore.
STAFF: Acting City Manager C. Hansen, City Attorney M. Norton, Police Chief H.
Algyer, Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter,
Community Development Director P. Peters, Code Enforcement/Zoning
Administrator J. Zimmermann, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION
The Mayor issued a proclamation supporting the City's participation in the Red Cross
Get Ready Program.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from February 6, 2007; and
■ The Council Work Session from February 6, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Krantz and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from February 6, 2007; and
■ The Council Work Session from February 6, 2007.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
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; and
2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director;
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (2)
1. Mayor Bowman declared this was the date and time advertised for a public
hearing at which time the City Council received public comment and considered
a 3.2 malt liquor off -sale license at 7200 Bass Lake Road submitted by Madina
Corporation d.b.a. Jack's Foods.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for comment. The following persons
addressed the Council:
• Mr. Faraz Ali, Vice President of Madina Corp.
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony,
Mayor Bowman declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to approve the 3.2 malt liquor off -sale license at 7200 Bass Lake Road submitted
by Madina Corporation d.b.a. Jack's Foods.
Voting aye: Grimes, Bowman, Selton, Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Moore.
Motion carried.
2. Mayor Bowman declared this was the date and time advertised for a public
hearing at which time the Council received public comment and considered two
resolutions authorizing the allocation of the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Funds for Program Year 2007.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for comment. The following persons
addressed the Council:
• Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter
• Rita DeBruyn, Senior Coordinator for Five Cities Transportation
• Betty Carr, 7001 35th Place N
• Betty Ziminski, 2930 Douglas Drive N
• Sue Wallace, Representative of Jewish Family & Services (JVS)
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony,
Mayor Bowman declared the public hearing closed.
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Public Hearings Continued
Resolution A
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-11
AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2007
Voting aye: Grimes, Bowman, Selton, Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Resolution B
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-12
REPROGRAMMING UNSPENT CDBG FUNDS FROM DAY CARE
ASSISTANCE TO DEFERRED HOME IMPROVEMENT LOANS (ALL BUT
$2,500)
By roll call and voting aye: Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton, and Anderson.
Voting nay: Krantz and Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
OPEN FORUM
Mr. Tom Van Housen, 6322 — 45th Place N, addressed the Council regarding the
number of stop signs in his neighborhood. He requested a reduction in signs.
Council referred the matter to city staff.
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REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered a resolution commending Police Chief Harry Algyer for
his years of service to the City of Crystal.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-13
COMMENDING POLICE CHIEF HARRY ALGYER
FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
Voting aye: Grimes, Bowman, Selton, Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The Council considered an Environmental Health Services Agreement with the
City of Brooklyn Park.
Community Development Director P. Peters addressed the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to approve the Environmental Health Services Agreement with the City
of Brooklyn Park.
Voting aye: Grimes, Bowman, Selton, Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Moore.
Motion carried.
3. The Council considered a variance to reduce the setback between adjacent curb
cuts at 4824 56th Avenue North.
Zoning Administrator/Code Enforcement Coordinator Jason Zimmermann
addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
table the discussion of the variance to reduce the setback between adjacent curb
cuts at 4824 56th Avenue North, until the Council Meeting on April 4, 2007.
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton, Krantz, Anderson, and
Bowman. Voting nay: Moore.
Motion carried.
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Regular Agenda continued
4. The Council considered appointments of general citizen members to the
Comprehensive Plan Task Force.
Ward 1
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to appoint three general citizen representatives from Ward 1 which
are: Joel Franz, Harley Heigel, and John Schuneman.
Voting aye: Grimes, Bowman, Selton, Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Moore.
Motion carried.
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Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to appoint three general citizen representatives from Ward 2 which are: Alana
Fermoyle, Darwin Lindahl, and Melvin Maldonado.
Voting aye: Grimes, Bowman, Selton, Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Moore.
Motion carried.
Ward 3
Moved by Council Member Krantz and seconded by Council Member Moore to
appoint three general citizen representatives from Ward 3 which are: Helen
Bennett, Bill Felker, and Thomas Van Housen.
Voting aye: Grimes, Bowman, Selton, Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Moore.
Motion carried.
Ward 4
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
appoint three general citizen representatives from Ward 4 which are: Darlene
Brenna, Victoria Morrison, and Tom Jungroth.
Voting aye: Grimes, Bowman, Selton, Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Moore.
Motion carried.
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Reqular Agenda Continued
Park and Recreation Commission
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes
to appoint a Park & Recreation Advisory Commission member, who is: Guy
Mueller
Voting aye: Grimes, Bowman, Selton, Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Moore.
Motion carried.
Environmental Quality Commission
Moved by Council Member Krantz and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to appoint an EQC member, who is: Dave Luebke
Voting aye: Grimes, Bowman, Selton, Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Moore.
Motion carried.
At -large Member
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Moore
to appoint an at -large member, who is: Gary E. Joselyn.
Voting aye: Grimes, Bowman, Selton, Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Moore.
Motion carried.
Business Boosters
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Grimes to appoint
one member from the Business Boosters, which will be determined by the
Boosters.
Voting aye: Grimes, Bowman, Selton, Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Moore.
Motion carried.
5. The Council considered an appeal regarding a delinquent account by a MAC
tenant.
The tenant did not attend the meeting; therefore, no action by the Council was
necessary.
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Regular Agenda continued
6. The Council considered a resolution authorizing the execution of a four-year
contract with Hennepin County for assessing services.
Finance Director C. Hansen presented to the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Krantz
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-14
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
A FOUR-YEAR CONTRACT WITH
HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR ASSESSING SERVICES
Voting aye: Grimes, Bowman, Selton, Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Council discussed the following:
■ The next regular City Council meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Selton to adjourn
the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jafr t Lewis, City Clerk
Motion carried.
A. M_ReNae J. : n, M�ayorma
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 4141
Douglas Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor Bowman called the meeting to order.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
ABSENT: Grimes
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Police Captain D. Oyaas,
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, Community
Development Director P. Peters, Assistant Community Development
Director/City Planner J. Sutter, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from February 20, 2007; and
■ The Council Work Session from February 20, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings with a correction to item #6
on page 1374:
The regular City Council Meeting from February 20, 2007; and
The Council Work Session from February 20, 2007.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
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;
2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director;
3. Approval to cancel the March 8 Council Work Session; and
4. Approval of an application for a temporary on -sale liquor license for a
fundraising event on April 20, 2007, at 7301 Bass Lake Road, submitted by St.
Raphael's Catholic Church.
Moved by Council Member Krantz and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
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OPEN FORUM
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Amy Eastwood, 6706 — 60th Ave N, addressed the Council about traffic volume
and safety concerns for handicapped pedestrians at 60th & West Broadway.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered the appointment of Jenny Kalvik to the Parks &
Recreation Commission (at -large member) for an unexpired term that will expire
on December 31, 2008.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the appointment of Jenny Kalvik to the Parks & Recreation Commission
for an unexpired term that will expire on December 31, 2008.
Voting aye: Selton, Moore, Hoffmann, Bowman, Anderson, and Krantz.
Absent, not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried.
2. The Council received an update on the Street Reconstruction Study.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen and SEH Consultant Aaron
Ditzler presented to the Council. No Council action was necessary.
3. The Council considered sanctions against EI Parajo Inc. d/b/a EI Loro Mexican
Restaurant, 99 Willow Bend, for violation of ordinances and laws relating to the
sale of 3.2 malt liquor and/or intoxicating liquor to an underage person.
A representative from EI Loro Mexican Restaurant admitted the violation before
the Council.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to impose the following penalties for the violation of ordinances and laws relating
to the illegal sale of 3.2 malt liquor and/or intoxicating liquor to an underage
person by EI Loro Mexican Restaurant on December 29, 2006. Penalties include
a 10 -day liquor license suspension for EI Parajo Inc. d.b.a. EI Loro Mexican
Restaurant at 99 Willow Bend, with the suspension date beginning on Friday,
March 9 through Sunday, March 18, 2007 and a $2,000 civil penalty payable by
March 16, 2007.
Voting aye: Selton, Moore, Hoffmann, Bowman, Anderson, and Krantz.
Absent, not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried.
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Regular agenda continued
4. The Council considered a resolution approving CIP expenditure to refurbish Unit
# 324 — 1996 Elgin Street Sweeper.
Public Works Director T. Mathisen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 15
APPROVING CIP EXPENDITURE TO REFURBISH UNIT #324 — 1996 ELGIN
STREET SWEEPER
Voting aye: Selton, Moore, Hoffmann, Bowman, Anderson, and Krantz.
Absent, not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The Council considered a resolution approving PIR expenditure to purchase a
Street Department Self -Propelled Tracked Paver.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Moore
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 16
APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE TO PURCHASE A
STREET DEPARTMENT SELF-PROPELLED TRACKED PAVER
Voting aye: Selton, Moore, Hoffmann, Bowman, Anderson, and Krantz.
Absent, not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular agenda continued
6. The Council considered a resolution approving PIR expenditure to replace a the
Street Department, Unit #310 Dump Body and Plows.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 17
APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE TO REPLACE
THE STREET DEPARTMENT UNIT # 310 DUMP BODY AND PLOWS
Voting aye: Selton, Moore, Hoffmann, Bowman, Anderson, and Krantz.
Absent, not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance amending various
sections of City Code Chapter 600 relating to environmental health.
Community Development Director P. Peters addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 -
AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CRYSTAL CITY CODE
CHAPTER 600 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
and further, that the Second and Final Reading be held on March 20, 2007.
Voting aye: Selton, Moore, Hoffmann, Bowman, Anderson, and Krantz.
Absent, not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried.
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Regular agenda continued
8. The Council considered a resolution stating opposition to Legislative Proposals
that remove or change Cable Television Authority of Local Government from
Chapter 238 of Minnesota State Law.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 18
STATING OPPOSITION TO LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS
THAT REMOVE OR CHANGE
CABLE TELEVISION AUTHORITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
FROM CHAPTER 238 OF MINNESOTA STATE LAW
Voting aye: Selton, Moore, Hoffmann, Bowman, Anderson, and Krantz.
Absent, not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Council discussed the following:
■ The Citizen Input Time will be held from 6-6:30 PM on Tuesday, March 20 in
room A at City Hall.
■ The next regular City Council meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20
in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Selton to adjourn
the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
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;eNae J. wman, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ja9't Lewis, City Clerk
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 4141
Douglas Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor Bowman called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton.
ABSENT: Krantz
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Finance Director C. Hansen, City Attorney M.
Norton, Assistant City Manger/HR Manager K. Therres, and City Clerk J.
Lewis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
AMEND THE REGULAR AGENDA
The Council considered amending the regular agenda to add a resolution relating to
plans and specifications and ordering the advertisement for bids for the Street
Reconstruction Phases 6 & 7 Sod Repair Project.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
amend the regular agenda to add a resolution relating to the Sod Repair Project in
Street Reconstruction Phases 6 & 7.
Motion carried.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from March 6, 2007; and
■ The Council Work Session from March 6, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from March 6, 2007; and
■ The Council Work Session from March 6, 2007.
Motion carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
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;
2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director; and
3. Adoption of a resolution approving Project #2007-22 PIR Expenditure for the
painting of Becker Activity Center and Twin Oaks Shelter.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (2)
1. Mayor Bowman declared this was the date and time advertised for a public
hearing at which time the City Council received public comment and considered
an on -sale liquor license for 5632 West Broadway submitted by Schiller
Restaurants LLC d/b/a the Field House (applicant Mark Schiller).
The Mayor opened the public hearing for comment. The following persons
addressed the Council:
Mark Schiller, applicant, 5632 West Broadway
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony,
Mayor Bowman declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the on -sale liquor license for 5632 West Broadway submitted by Schiller
Restaurants LLC d/b/a the Field House contingent upon furnishing the city clerk
with a copy of the signed purchase agreement.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton
Absent, not voting: Krantz.
Motion carried.
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Public Hearings continued
2. Mayor Bowman declared this was the date and time advertised for a public
hearing at which time the City Council received public comment and considered
an on -sale liquor license for 99 Willow Bend submitted by EI Loro III Inc. d/b/a EI
Loro Mexican Restaurant (applicant David Gil).
The Mayor opened the public hearing for comment. There being no one wishing
to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Bowman declared the
public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to continue the discussion of the on -sale liquor license for 99 Willow Bend
submitted by EI Loro III Inc. d/b/a EI Loro Mexican Restaurant until May 1, 2007.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton
Absent, not voting: Krantz.
Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
Mr. Alden Keiski, 4009 Jordan Ave N, addressed the Council about his concerns
with Metro Mobility Transporation.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered the appointment of Dee Burrington as a citizen member
of the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Advisory Commission for an
unexpired term that will expire on December 31, 2008.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to approve the appointment of Dee Burrington as a citizen member of the
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Advisory Commission for an unexpired
term that will expire on December 31, 2008.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton
Absent, not voting: Krantz.
Motion carried.
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Regular Agenda continued
2. The Council considered the appointment of Timothy Hoppe as a member of the
Environmental Quality Commission for an unexpired term that will expire on
December 31, 2009.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the appointment of Timothy Hoppe as a member of the Environmental
Quality Commission for an unexpired term that will expire on December 31,
2009.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton
Absent. not votina: Krantz.
Motion carried.
3. The Council considered a resolution awarding contract for Aerial Photography
and Mapping for Phases 9-11 of the Street Reconstruction Project No. 2007-10.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 20
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND MAPPING
FOR PHASES 9-11 OF THE
STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 2007-10
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton
Absent. not votina: Krantz.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The Council considered the Second Reading of Ordinance 2007-03 and its
corresponding summary ordinance for publication; an ordinance relating to
Public Health, amending Sections 610, 615, 625, and 645 of the Crystal City
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to adopt the following ordinance:
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Regular A..genda continued
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 - 03
AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CRYSTAL CITY CODE
CHAPTER 600 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
and further, that this is the Second and Final Reading.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton
Absent, not voting: Krantz.
Motion carried.
5. The Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance relating to vegetation;
amending Section 640 of the Crystal City Code.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 -
AMENDING SECTION 640 OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
RELATING TO VEGETATION
and further, that the Second and Final Reading be held on April 4, 2007.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton
Absent, not voting: Krantz.
Motion carried.
6. The Council considered two resolutions; A) amending the 2006 Operating
Budgets and B) amending the 2006 and 2007 P.I.R. Fund Budgets to carry
forward capital appropriations.
Finance Director C. Hansen addressed the Council and answered questions.
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Regular Agenda continued
Resolution A
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed
with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 21
AMENDING THE 2006 OPERATING BUDGETS
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton
Absent, not voting: Krantz.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Resolution B
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 22
AMENDING THE 2006 AND 2007
P.I.R. FUND BUDGETS
TO CARRY FORWARD CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton
Absent, not voting: Krantz.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The Council considered a resolution approving the plans and specifications and
ordering the advertisement of bids for the Street Reconstruction Phases 6 & 7
Sod Repair Project.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed
with by unanimous consent:
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Regular Agenda continued
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 23
APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS
FOR THE STREET RECONSTRUCTION
PHASES 6 & 7 SOD REPAIR PROJECT
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton
Absent, not voting: Krantz.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Council discussed the following:
■ The next regular City Council meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
April 4 in the Council Chambers; and
■ The Business Booster will meet on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in
the Community Room at City Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to adjourn
the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jane ewis, City Clerk
Motion carried.
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 4141
Douglas Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor Bowman called the meeting to order.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Moore, Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton.
ABSENT: Krantz
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney L. Thomson, Assistant City
Manger/HR Manager K. Therres, Police Captain D. Oyaas, Assistant
Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter, and City Clerk J.
Lewis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from March 20, 2007; and
■ Two Council Work Sessions from March 20, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Moore
to approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from March 20, 2007; and
■ Two Council Work Sessions from March 20, 2007.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
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;
2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director; and
3. Approval of canceling the April 12, 2007 Council Work Session.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
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OPEN FORUM
The following persons addressed the Council during open forum:
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Jan Monroe, representing NEAR Emergency Services, requested the use of a
large room at the Crystal Community Center for donation distributions by NEAR
on December 13 through 15, if Lincoln Elementary School is closed.
Tom Schmitt, 3430 Florida Ave N, concerned about 1) the wear and tear on city
streets by refuse trucks and asked if the city could explore having one
refuse/garbage service provider or limiting service providers; and 2) requested
the city review the inspection programs and provide incentive for residents to pull
permits and have inspections conducted.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered the appointment of Amy McCarthy to the Employee
Review Board as an alternate for a partial, three-year term expiring December
31, 2009.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Moore
to approve the appointment of Amy McCarthy as an alternate member of the
Northwest Employee Review Board for a partial, three-year term expiring
December 31, 2009.
Voting aye: Moore, Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton; absent,
not voting: Krantz.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered the appointment of Melvin Maldonado to the Human
Rights Commission for a partial, three-year term expiring December 31, 2009.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to approve the appointment of Melvin Maldonado as a member of the Human
Rights Commission for a partial, three-year term expiring December 31, 2009.
Voting aye: Moore, Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton; absent,
not voting: Krantz.
Motion carried.
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Regular Agenda continued
3. The Council considered a resolution approving plans and specifications and
ordering the advertisement - Bass Lake Road & West Broadway Street Lighting
Project #2004-09.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Mayor Bowman to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent, contingent upon further discussion by the Council regarding project
questions relating to financing, type of product, and scope of the project:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-24
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
BASS LAKE ROAD & WEST BROADWAY
STREET LIGHTING PROJECT #2004-09
Voting aye: Moore, Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton; absent,
not voting: Krantz.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The Council considered a variance to reduce the setback between adjacent curb
cuts at 4824 56th Avenue North.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Selton to continue
the discussion the variance to reduce the setback between adjacent curb cuts at
4824-56 th Avenue North._until April 17, 2007.
Voting aye: Moore, Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton; absent,
not voting: Krantz.
Motion carried.
5. The Council considered the Second Reading Ordinance 2007- 04 relating to
vegetation; amending Section 640 of the Crystal City Code.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
adopt the following ordinance:
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Regular Agenda continued
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 - 04
AMENDING VARIOUS SECTION 640 OF CRYSTAL CITY CODE
CHAPTER RELATING TO VEGETATION
and further, that this is the Second and Final Reading.
Voting aye: Moore, Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton; absent,
not voting: Krantz.
Motion carried.
6. The Council considered a resolution approving P.I.R. purchase of a staff car and
amending the 2007 General Fund and P.I.R. Budgets.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-25
APPROVING P.I.R. PURCHASE OF A STAFF CAR
AND AMENDING THE 2007 GENERAL FUND AND P.I.R. BUDGETS
Voting aye: Moore, Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton; absent,
not voting: Krantz.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance amending City Code
Section 1160 relating to transient merchants, peddlers, and solicitors.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to adopt the following ordinance:
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Regular Agenda continued
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 -
AMENDING SECTION 1160
OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
RELATING TO TRANSIENT MERCHANTS, PEDDLERS, AND SOLICITORS
and further, that the Second and Final Reading be held on May 1, 2007.
Voting aye: Moore, Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton; absent,
not voting: Krantz.
Motion carried.
8. The Council considered a resolution supporting Local Government Aid (LGA)
legislation.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Moore to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-26
SUPPORTING LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID LEGISLATION
Voting aye: Moore, Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton; absent,
not voting: Krantz.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Council discussed the following:
■ Citizen Input Time will be from 6 to 6:30 PM on Tuesday, April 17 in Room A at
City Hall.
■ The next regular City Council meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April
17 in the Council Chambers.
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ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Moore to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
ReNae J. Bq6WTVayor
ATTEST:
Ja t Lewis, City Clerk
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 4141 Douglas
Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor Bowman called the meeting to order.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton, and Krantz.
ABSENT: Moore
STAFF: Assistant City Manager K. Therres, City Attorney M. Norton, Police
Captain D. Oyaas, Assistant Community Development Director/City
Planner J. Sutter, Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, and
City Clerk J. Lewis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from April 4, 2007; and
■ The two Council Work Sessions from April 4, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from April 4, 2007; and
■ The two Council Work Sessions from April 4, 2007.
Motion carried.
AMEND THE REGULAR AGENDA
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
amend the regular meeting agenda by adding a resolution to consider a contract for
Tree Removal Services in the City.
Motion carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
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;
2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director;
3. Accept the resignation of Amy McCarthy from the Employee Review Board; and
4. Accept Bill Felker as Crystal's second representative to the Bottineau
Boulevard/County Road 81 Citizen Advisory Committee.
Moved by Council Member Krantz and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
PROCLAMATION
The Mayor issued a proclamation declaring April 21-28 to be the Great Shingle Creek
Watershed Cleanup week in the City of Crystal.
OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered the appointment of Hilary Hauser to the Human Rights
Commission for a partial, three-year term expiring December 31, 2009.
Applicant Hilary Hauser addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to approve the appointment of Hilary Hauser to the Human Rights Commission
for a partial, three-year term expiring December 31, 2009.
Voting aye: Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton, and Krantz. Absent,
not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
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Regular Agenda continued
2. The Council considered a private kennel license at 4212 Kentucky Ave N
submitted by Jo Sueker Rose.
Applicant Jo Sueker Rose addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to approve the private kennel license at 4212 Kentucky Ave N
submitted by Jo Sueker Rose.
Voting aye: Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton, and Krantz. Absent,
not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
3. The Council considered a variance to reduce the setback between adjacent curb
cuts at 4824 56th Avenue North.
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter presented to
the Council and answered questions.
Property owner Girma Fita addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to approve a variance to reduce the setback between adjacent curb cuts at 4824
56th Avenue North, as recommended by the Planning Commission at its
February 12, 2007 meeting and based on the Findings of Fact outlined in
Section C of the Staff Report dated April 10, 2007.
By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Sefton, Anderson, Bowman, and Grimes.
Voting nay: Krantz. Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
4. The Council considered a one year extension of a previously issued interim,
temporary Conditional Use Permit for the Highview Alternative Program at the
former Cavanagh Elementary School, 5400 Corvallis Avenue North.
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter presented to
the Council and answered questions.
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Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Mayor Bowman to approve
the one-year extension of a previously issued interim, temporary Conditional Use
Permit for the Highview Alternative Program at the former Cavanagh Elementary
School, 5400 Corvallis Avenue North, as recommended by the Planning
Commission at its April 9, 2007 meeting and based on the Findings of Fact
outlined in Section C of the Staff Report dated April 10, 2007.
Voting aye: Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton, and Krantz. Absent,
not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
5. The Council considered a resolution rescinding a previously approved
Comprehensive Plan Amendment related to the future land use designation for
part of 3420 Nevada Avenue North.
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter presented to
the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 27
RESCINDING A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
RELATED TO THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION
FOR PART OF 3420 NEVADA AVENUE NORTH
By roll call and voting aye: Selton, Krantz, Anderson, Bowman, and Hoffmann.
Voting nay: Grimes. Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular Agenda continued
6. The Council considered a resolution providing preliminary support to County's
Bass Lake Road Re -striping Project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen presented to the Council and
answered questions. He informed the Council of an open house scheduled at
the VFW on Wednesday, April 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to discuss the proposed
change to traffic relating to this project.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Mayor Bowman to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 28
PROVIDING PRELIMINARY SUPPORT
TO COUNTY'S BASS LAKE ROAD RE -STRIPING PROJECT
Voting aye: Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton, and Krantz. Absent,
not voting: Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The Council considered a resolution authorizing continued use of City -owned
property as a public parking lot adjacent to 6306 through 6600 Bass Lake Road.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen presented to the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to continue the reading of the following resolution until the next
meeting to allow time to incorporate text amendments to paragraph four:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -
AUTHORIZING CONTINUED USE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY
AS A PUBLIC PARKING LOT ADJACENT TO
6306 THROUGH 6600 BASS LAKE ROAD
Voting aye: Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton, and Krantz. Absent,
not voting: Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular Agenda continued
8. The Council considered a resolution authorizing settlement of unpaid taxes and
assessments arising out of the Highway 100 Construction Project.
City Attorney M. Norton addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Krantz
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 29
AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF UNPAID TAXES
AND ASSESSMENTS ARISING OUT OF THE
HIGHWAY 100 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Voting aye: Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton, and Krantz. Absent,
not voting- Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
9. The Council considered a resolution approving the 2007 Forestry Tree Removal
Contract.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen presented to the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 30
APPROVING THE 2007 FORESTRY TREE REMOVAL CONTRACT
Voting aye: Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton, and Krantz. Absent,
not voting: Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Council discussed the following:
■ The next regular City Council meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1 in
the Council Chambers. The Council will first convene as the Board of Appeal &
Equalization and then conduct its regular meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jane Lewis, City Clerk
Motion carried.
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at 7:02 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 4141 Douglas
Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor Bowman called the meeting to order.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Selton, Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, Grimes, and Anderson.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres,
City Attorney M. Norton, Police Captain D. Oyaas, Assistant Community
Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter, Public Works Director/City
Engineer T. Mathisen, Community Development Director P. Peters, and
City Clerk J. Lewis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Bowman declared the Regular City Council Meeting would recess to convene as
the Board of Appeal and Equalization.
BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION
The City Council conducted the Board of Appeal & Equalization Meeting to discuss the
Assessment Roll for 2007. Hennepin County Assessors presented and answered
questions. (Tamara Doolittle, Jessica Vettrus, and Mary Larose)
Mayor Bowman asked for public comment. The following residents appealed the
estimated market value or classification on their property:
1) Denny Walsh, properties at 6416-6320-6428 56th Ave N (by letter)
2) Valerie Kuhlman, 3239 Edgewood Ave N (in person)
3) Jeanne Rose, 4701 Regent Ave N (in person)
Mayor Bowman declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
approve the 2007 Assessment Rolls as presented by the Hennepin County
Assessors.
Voting aye: Selton, Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried.
Mayor Bowman adjourned the Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting and
reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:19 p.m.
Motion carried.
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings, in a single motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from April 17, 2007, and
■ The two Council Work Sessions from April 17, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
The regular City Council Meeting from April 17, 2007, and
The two Council Work Sessions from April 17, 2007.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial
in nature, in a single motion:
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;
2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director;
3. Acceptance of Lois Wendt's resignation from the Human Rights Commission;
4. Approval of four solicitation licenses for the Window Store to go door-to-door
marketing window and siding products on May 3-5, 2007, and
5. Approval of canceling the May 10 Council Work Session.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
PROCLAMATION
1. The Mayor issued a proclamation observing May 13-19, 2007 as "Peace Officer
Memorial Week".
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PUBLIC HEARING
1. Mayor Bowman declared this was the time and place advertised for a public
hearing, at which time the Council received public comment and considered an
on -sale liquor license at 99 Willow Bend submitted by EI Loro III Inc. d/b/a EI
Loro Mexican Restaurant (applicant David Gil).
The Mayor announced that this agenda item is withdrawn per the applicant's
request. No Council action is necessary.
OPENFORUM
Mr. Jon Thelen, 4548 Hampshire Ave N, addressed the Council about
neighborhood disturbances and illegal activities.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered a resolution authorizing continued use of City -owned
property as a public parking lot adjacent to 6306 and 6600 Bass Lake Road.
Public Works Director Tom Mathisen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Moore
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-31
AUTHORIZING CONTINUED USE OF
CITY -OWNED PROPERTY AS A
PUBLIC PARKING LOT
ADJACENT TO 6306 AND 6600 BASS LAKE ROAD
Voting aye: Selton, Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular Agenda continued
2. The Council considered a resolution approving Hennepin County Road 10 - Bass
Lake Road Re -striping Project.
Public Works Director Tom Mathisen addressed the Council.
The following persons addressed the Council on this matter:
■ Ron Stocke, 5609 Orchard Ave N, opposed the re -striping
■ Anthony Dehn, 5611 Orchard Ave N, opposed the re -striping
Council Member Grimes requested the resolution be amended to include a
conditional clause to ensure Hennepin County would return the roadway to its
original state of four, striped lanes if the re -striping does not improve traffic safety
or flow.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Krantz
to adopt the following resolution with the proposed amendment, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-32
APPROVING HENNEPIN COUNTY ROAD 10 —
BASS LAKE ROAD RE -STRIPING PROJECT.
Voting aye: Selton, Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The Council considered a resolution accepting bids and awarding contract for the
Turf Restoration Project #2007-23 (Phases 6 &7 Street Projects).
Public Works Director Tom Mathisen addressed the Council.
The following persons addressed the Council on this matter:
■ Don Becker, 3711 Brunswick Ave N
■ Naomi Davidson, 4141 Kentucky Ave N
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-33
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE
TURF RESTORATION PROJECT #2007-23
PHASES 6 & 7 STREET PROJECTS.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Mayor Bowman to
amend the main motion to add a statement to the resolution that would close the
Appeals Process on May 24, 2007.
Voting aye: Selton, Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried.
By roll call and voting on the main motion as amended:
Voting aye: Krantz, Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, and Selton. Voting nay: Moore
and Hoffmann.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The Council considered a resolution authorizing Utility CIP expenditure for the
purchase of an East Lift Station Generator.
Public Works Director Tom Mathisen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-34
AUTHORIZING UTILITY CIP EXPENDITURE
FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN EAST LIFT STATION GENERATOR
Voting aye: Selton, Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular Agenda continued
5. The Council considered a resolution approving the Final Plat of Crystal
Economic Development Authority Third Addition at 5720 32nd Avenue North.
Assistant Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member
Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed
with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-35
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
CRYSTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
THIRD ADDITION AT 5720 32ND AVENUE NORTH
Voting aye: Selton, Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance amending City Code
Section 425 - Property Maintenance Code.
Community Development Director Patrick Peters addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Mayor Bowman to adopt the
following ordinance -
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 425
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
And further, that the Second and Final Reading will be on May 15, 2007.
Voting aye: Selton, Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried.
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Regular Agenda continued
7. The Council considered A) the Second Reading of Ordinance 2007-05 and B) its
corresponding summary ordinance; amending City Code Section 1160 -
Transient Merchants, Peddlers, and Solicitors.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to A) adopt the following ordinance and B) to approve and direct the publication
of this ordinance in summary form:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 - 05
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO
PEDDLERS, SOLLICITORS, AND TRANSIENT MERCHANTS;
REPEALING CITY CODE SECTION 1160
AND ADDING ANEW SECTION 1160
And further, that this is the Second and Final Reading.
Voting aye: Selton, Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried.
8. The Council considered a resolution establishing fees and amending Appendix
IV of the Crystal City Code Fee Schedule.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-36
ESTABLISHING FEES AND AMENDING APPENDIX IV
OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE FEE SCHEDULE
Voting aye: Selton, Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Council discussed the following:
■ The Council Representative to the Comprehensive Plan Task Force will give a
brief update from the first meeting of the task force.
■ The next Citizen Input Time will be held from 6 — 6:30 PM on Tuesday, May 15 in
Room A at City Hall.
■ The next regular City Council meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on May 15 in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
■ The annual City Bus Tour for elected and appointed officials will be on May 23
from 5-8 PM.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 4141 Douglas
Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor Bowman called the meeting to order.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, Grimes, and Anderson.
ABSENT: Selton
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager K. Therres, City Attorney
M. Norton, Community Development Director P. Peters, Public Works
Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, Finance Director C. Hansen, and City
Clerk J. Lewis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings, in a single motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from May 1, 2007; and
■ The Council Work Session from May 1, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Krantz and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from May 1, 2007; and
■ The Council Work Session from May 1, 2007.
Motion carried.
AMEND THE REGULAR AGENDA
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
amend the regular agenda to add a resolution approving PIR expenditure to
recondition the municipal pool waterslide.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial
in nature, in a single motion:
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;
2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director;
3. Approval of an annual solicitation license for the Window Store to go door-to-
door marketing window and siding products; and
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Consent Agenda continued
4. Acceptance of Les Renschler's resignation from the Human Rights
Commission.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered the appointment of Roberta Stavnes to the Human
Rights Commission for a partial, three-year term expiring December 31, 2009.
Applicant Roberta Stavnes attended the meeting.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Moore to approve
the appointment of Roberta Stavnes to the Human Rights Commission for a
partial, three-year term expiring December 31, 2009.
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, Grimes, and Anderson; absent,
not voting: Selton.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered the Second Reading of an ordinance and the
corresponding summary ordinance for publication - amending City Code Section
425 - Property Maintenance Code.
Community Development Director Patrick Peters addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
adopt the following ordinance:
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Regular Agenda continued
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 - 06
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 425
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
And further, that this is the Second and Final Reading.
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Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, Grimes, and Anderson; absent,
not voting: Selton.
Motion carried.
3. The Council considered the 2008 Budget Calendar.
Finance Director C. Hansen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to approve the 2008 Budget Calendar.
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, Grimes, and Anderson; absent,
not voting: Selton.
Motion carried.
4. The Council will consider a resolution approving the preparation of plans and
specifications and ordering the advertisement for bids for the 2007 Seal Coat
Project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Mayor Bowman to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-37
APPROVING THE PREPARATION OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR THE 2007 SEAL COAT PROJECT
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, Grimes, and Anderson; absent,
not voting: Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular Agenda continued
5. The Council will consider the First Reading of an ordinance relating to the
disposition of unclaimed property, amending City Code Section 325 (permitting
electronic sales of evidence).
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Krantz
to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO
THE DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY,
AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 325
(PERMITTING ELECTRONIC SALES OF EVIDENCE)
And further, that the Second and Final Reading will be on June 5, 2007.
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, Grimes, and Anderson; absent,
not voting: Selton.
Motion carried.
6. The Council considered a resolution approving the waterslide rehabilitation and
pool reconstruction fund expenditure, project # 2007-24.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Mayor Bowman to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-38
APPROVING THE WATERSLIDE REHABILITATION AND
POOL RECONSTRUCTION FUND EXPENDITURE, PROJECT # 2007-24
Voting aye: Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, Grimes, and Anderson; absent,
not voting: Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Council discussed the following:
■ The next regular City Council meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5 in
the Council Chambers.
■ The annual bus tour for elected and appointed officials will be held on
Wednesday, May 23 from 5-8 PM. Call 763-531-1000 to reserve your seat on
the bus.
A special meeting of the Brooklyn Center and Crystal City Councils will be held
from 6-7 PM on May 29, 2007 in the Brooklyn Center Council Chambers to
discuss the Bass Lake Road re -striping Project.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
ATTEST:
Janet ewis, City Clerk
Motion carried.
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Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, a meeting of the Crystal City Council and Brooklyn Center City Council was held at 6:00
p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2007 in the Council Conference Room at Brooklyn Center City Hall
in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in a Joint Meeting with the Crystal City Council at City Hall
called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Kay Lasman at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were
City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director/City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, and Deputy
City Clerk Camille Worley.
ABSENT: Mayor Tim Willson.
Crystal members present were Mayor ReNae Bowman, Councilmembers Mark Hoffmann, Dave
Anderson, Lindsay Krantz, Garry Grimes, and Joe Selton. Also present were City Manager Anne
Norris, and Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen.
ABSENT: Councilmember Laurie Ann Moore.
INTRODUCTIONS
OPENING REMARKS
Mayor Pro Tem Kay Lasman welcomed the City of Crystal to the City of Brooklyn Center.
City of Crystal Mayor ReNae Bowman stated the City of Crystal is interested in discussing various
projects with the City of Brooklyn Center.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. BASS LAKE ROAD
City Manager Curt Boganey stated the restriping of Bass Lake Road was the topic that triggered
the joint meeting between Brooklyn Center and Crystal City Councils. He discussed the open
house held for residents of Brooklyn Center and Crystal.
Hennepin County representatives Robert Byers and Gregory Schneider displayed a map of
Brooklyn Boulevard from Brooklyn Boulevard to HWY 81 and distributed traffic statistics. The
concerns expressed at the open house were discussed along with the benefits and
disadvantages of both a three -lane roadway and a four -lane roadway.
It was indicated that a three -lane road provides operation benefits for drivers and a four -lane road
may be chaotic for turning, however the four lane road would satisfy the needs of the Cities
longer. The existing traffic volumes were discussed where it was indicated that 14,000 trips per
day has been the constant volume since the three -lane road was constructed.
There was discussion on the characteristic of collisions on Bass Lake Road within a five-year
period. It was indicated that half of the 115 collisions within the five-year period were rear -end
incidents, possibly due to maneuvering when entering the turn lane.
There was discussion on the effects of speeding on the number of accidents It was indicated that
a three -lane road brings a tighter band and reduces the number of excessively fast or slow
drivers. It was indicated that County Road 70 has not seen a significant reduction in speed since
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the improvements were completed; however an overall improvement was seen. It was also
indicated that County Road 10 will work well during off-peak hours; however some issues will
remain during peak hours.
There was discussion on the proposed 6 '/2 -foot shoulder that will accommodate disabled
vehicles, delivery trucks, buses, and other uses.
There was discussion regarding the removal of approximately half the bus stops to assist in
delays, and it was indicated that the reduction in bus stops has proved beneficial.
Mr. Snyder discussed the details of the overlay. He explained that a three -lane road would
consist of overlaying only the existing roadway, keeping the bituminous material from the gutters.
He explained that if a four -lane road was to be constructed, the curb boxes would have to be
removed and replaced. He discussed the signalization of Regent Avenue and the fixed overlay
budget. He stated the concept of three lanes has been discussed for several years and
explained the difficulty of changing to a four -lane road after the overlay has been completed. He
stated the overlay of the three -lane road would last approximately ten years.
There was discussion by both City Councils, City Staff, and Hennepin County representatives that
included the following. left turn lanes, concerns expressed at the informational meeting, age of
existing surface being 20-30 years with patches only, process to change the road to four lanes
which would be to mill off the new overlay and apply new overlay, future improvements to curb
boxes, traffic counts on 50th Street being 16,000-17,000 per day, adjustments from original
concepts, and increasing delays on side streets.
2. DEER MANAGEMENT
Mr. Boganey gave a brief overview of the Deer Management Plan in Brooklyn Center. He stated
the three goals of the program are: Education, Enforcement of Ordinances, and the Annual Deer
Hunt. He explained that the City is divided into three different areas based on deer habitat,
totaling 950 acres of deer habitat. He explained that the Department of Natural Resources has
indicated that 15-20 deer per square mile of deer habitat is reasonable in an urban area. He
discussed the aerial survey that determined the placement of the deer in Brooklyn Center He
stated there were 117 deer in Brooklyn Center in March 2002, 108 in March 2003, 81 in March
2005, 56 in March of 2006, and 40 in March 2007. He stated 40 deer is still in excess of the
recommended 15-20 deer per square mile of deer habitat. He stated many deer are located in
the Airport and Crystal's park properties. He stated Brooklyn Center is interested in gaining the
ability to move into Kylawn Park to access the deer.
It was indicated by the City of Crystal City Council that the matter would be discussed at a future
Work Session.
3. TRAIL SYSTEMS
There was discussion on adding a trail along County Road 81 upon completion of improvements,
along with a trail along Bass Lake Road and potentially along Regent Avenue, through Crystal
into Brooklyn Center.
It was indicated that trail systems should be considered during the forming of Comprehensive
Plans.
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ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded adjournment of the
meeting at 6:55 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
Crystal Councilmember Grimes moved and Crystal Councilmember Selton seconded
adjournment of the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously
ReNae ' ayor
ATTEST: ,
Anne Norris, City Manager
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 4141 Douglas
Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor Bowman called the meeting to order.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Krantz, Bowman, Grimes, and Selton
ABSENT: Hoffmann and Moore
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager K. Therres, City Attorney
M. Norton, Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, Finance
Director C. Hansen, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings, in a single motion:
• The regular City Council Meeting from May 15, 2007; and
■ Two Council Work Sessions from May 15, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Krantz and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from May 15, 2007; and
■ Two Council Work Sessions from May 15, 2007.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial
in nature, in a single motion:
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;
2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director;
3. Approval of an exempt permit application to conduct lawful gambling (bingo) at
Becker Park, 6225 — 56th Ave N, on July 27-28, 2007, submitted by the New
Hope Lions Club;
4. Approval of a request for authorization to conduct a parade on Sunday, July 29,
2007 at 1:00 p.m. and to temporary close West Broadway and Bass Lake Road
submitted by the Crystal Frolics Committee;
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Consent Agenda continued
5. Adoption Resolution 2007-39 approving a lawful gambling application to conduct
off-site gambling (pull-tabs)at Becker Park, 6225 — 56th Ave N, on July 26 — 29,
2007, submitted by the Crystal Lions;
6. Approval of an application for a 3.2 malt liquor stand on July 27 — 29, 2007, at
Welcome Park, 4630 Welcome Ave N, submitted by the Crystal Lions;
7. Approval of an application for an on -sale liquor license on July 26 — 29, 2007, at
Becker Park, 6225 -56th Ave N, submitted by the Crystal Lions.
8. Approval of live music at Becker Park on Thursday, July 26 from 6-8 p.m.,
Friday, July 27 from 7-11:30 p.m., and Saturday, July 28 from 7-11:30 p.m.,
submitted by the Crystal Frolics Committee-,
9. Adoption Resolution 2007-40 approving Parks Department PIR expenditure for
the purchase of a replacement mower;
10. Approval of an annual solicitation license for Evergreen Construction Company
to go door-to-door promoting roofing and siding installation-,
11. Approval of a special permit to use, consume, and display wine or beer at the
Crystal Community Center on June 16, 2007 submitted by Kay Worthword; and
12.Approval of canceling the June 7, 2007 Council Work Session.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
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REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered a private kennel license at 6500 — 38th Ave N submitted
by Bruce and Samantha Mohns.
Applicants Bruce and Samantha Mohns addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to approve the private kennel license at 6500 — 38th Ave N submitted by Bruce
and Samantha Mohns.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Bowman, Grimes, and Selton; absent, not voting:
Hoffmann and Moore.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered a resolution approving a premise permit for lawful
gambling at 6014 Lakeland Ave N (Rostamo's Bar & Grill) submitted by
Edinburgh USA Pro -AM Foundation.
Gambling Manager Bob Klick attended the meeting.
Moved by Council Member Krantz and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 41
APPROVING A PREMISE PERMIT
FOR LAWFUL GAMBLING AT 6014 LAKELAND AVE N
SUBMITTED BY EDINBURGH USA PRO -AM FOUNDATION
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Bowman, Grimes, and Selton; absent, not voting:
Hoffmann and Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The order of the agenda was rearranged due to technical difficulties with the Council
Chambers equipment.
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Regular Aqenda continued
3. The Council considered a resolution approving Parks Department PIR
expenditure for the purchase of a replacement utility vehicle and turf sprayer.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 42
APPROVING PARKS DEPARTMENT PIR EXPENDITURE
FOR THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT UTILITY VEHICLE
AND TURF SPRAYER
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Bowman, Grimes, and Selton; absent, not voting:
Hoffmann and Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The Council considered a resolution approving project and expenditure for traffic
signal Light Emitting Diodes (LED's) change -out, # 2007-06 (a cooperative
venture with Hennepin County).
Public Works Director Tom Mathisen presented and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 43
APPROVING PROJECT AND EXPENDITURE FOR
TRAFFIC SIGNAL LED CHANGE -OUT, # 2007-06
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Bowman, Grimes, and Selton; absent, not voting:
Hoffmann and Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular Agenda continued
5. The Council considered a resolution approving City Initiative Fund Expenditure
for the purchase of three disc golf baskets and tee pads at Bassett Creek Park.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 44
APPROVING CITY INITIATIVE FUND EXPENDITURE
FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE DISC GOLF BASKETS AND TEE PADS
AT BASSETT CREEK PARK
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Bowman, Grimes, and Selton; absent, not voting:
Hoffmann and Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The Council considered the 2006 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
presented by Kern, DeWenter, and Viere, Ltd.
Mr. Matthew Mayer of KDV presented to the Council.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
accept the 2006 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as presented by Mr.
Matthew Mayer of Kern, DeWenter, Viere, Ltd.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Bowman, Grimes, and Selton; absent, not voting:
Hoffmann and Moore.
Motion carried.
7. The Council considered a resolution accepting the Street Reconstruction Overall
Study Update Report and authorizing proceeding with the preliminary work on
next phases, Project #2006-18.
Public Works Director Tom Mathisen presented and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
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Regular Agenda continued
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 45
ACCEPTING THE STREET RECONSTRUCTION OVERALL STUDY UPDATE
REPORT AND AUTHORIZING PROCEEDING WITH THE
PRELIMINARY WORK ON NEXT PHASES,
PROJECT #2006-18
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Bowman, Grimes, and Selton; absent, not voting:
Hoffmann and Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The Council considered a resolution ordering the Phase 9 - Cavanagh
Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Feasibility Report.
Public Works Director Tom Mathisen presented and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 46
ORDERING THE PHASE 9 - CAVANAGH NEIGHBORHOOD
STREET RECONSTRUCTION FEASIBILITY REPORT
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Bowman, Grimes, and Selton; absent, not voting:
Hoffmann and Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
9. The Council considered the Second Reading of an ordinance relating to the
disposition of unclaimed property, amending City Code Section 325 (permitting
electronic sales of evidence).
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adopt the following ordinance:
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ORDINANCE NO. 2007 - 07
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE
DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY,
AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 325
And further, that this is the Second and Final Reading.
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Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Bowman, Grimes, and Selton; absent, not voting:
Hoffmann and Moore.
Motion carried.
10. The Council considered a resolution relating to Personnel —Administration;
amending City Code Appendix V.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Krantz
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 47
RELATING TO PERSONNEL — ADMINISTRATION;
AMENDING CITY CODE APPENDIX V
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Bowman, Grimes, and Selton; absent, not voting:
Hoffmann and Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Council discussed the following:
■ The New Hope City Council is hosting a bus tour for elected officials on Monday,
June 18 from 5:30 — 8:30 p.m. Call Janet Lewis if you're interested in attending.
■ The next Citizen Input Time will be held from 6 — 6:30 PM on Tuesday, June 19
in Room A at City Hall.
■ The next regular City Council meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19
in the Council Chambers.
■ The Crystal Airport Open House will be from 7:30 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. on Sunday,
June 17.
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ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Sefton and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
ReNae J. , ayor
ATTEST:
J et Lewis, City Clerk
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1437 -Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall located at
4141 Douglas Drive in Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Bowman called the meeting to order.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Hoffmann, Krantz, Bowman, Grimes, Selton, and Moore.
STAFF: City Attorney M. Norton, City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City
Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Public Works Director/City Engineer T.
Mathisen, Finance Director C. Hansen, Assistant Community
Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter, Code Enforcement/Zoning
Administrator J. Zimmermann, Police Chief J. Banick, and Administrative
Services Coordinator T. Tassoni.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ a Work Session with the Brooklyn Center City Council from May 29, 2007;
■ the regular City Council Meeting from June 5, 2007; and
■ the Council Work Session from June 5, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
approve the May 29, 2007 Work Session minutes with the following changes: Mayor
Pro Tem Kay Lasman called the meeting to order and the following members were
absent: Brooklyn Center Mayor Tim Willson and Crystal Council Member Laurie
Ann Moore.
a Work Session with the Brooklyn Center City Council from May 29, 2007;
the regular City Council Meeting from June 5, 2007; and
the Council Work Session from June 5, 2007.
Motion carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial
in nature, in a single motion:
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;
2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director;
3. Approval of Resolution 2007-48 amending the 2007 Budget to authorize a
transfer from the General Fund to the Recycling Utility Fund;
4. Approval of an annual solicitation license for Weather Guard Construction
Company to go door-to-door promoting new roofing, siding, and window
installation (pre -approved by the city manager),
5. Approval of a special permit to use, consume, and display wine or beer at the
Crystal Community Center on July 14, 2007 submitted by Hugo Alcaraz;
6. Approval of a special permit to use, consume, and display wine or beer at
Bassett Creek Park on July 1, 2007 submitted by Sara Courneya;
7. Approval of a request to conduct a public display of fireworks at Becker Park at
10:00 p.m. on Friday, July 27, 2007 and to temporarily close Bass Lake Road
and Sherburne Ave from Bass Lake Road to 55th Ave, submitted by the Crystal
Frolics Committee; and
8. Approval of an application for an exempt permit to conduct lawful gambling
(raffle tickets) at 7301 Bass Lake Road for an annual festival on August 3-5,
2007, submitted by the Church of St. Raphael.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
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Mr. Garry Grimes, 7125 59th Ave N, addressed the Council with his concerns
regarding a recent Star Tribune article about the Crystal Airport.
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REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered a resolution appointing Stuart Stockhaus as an alternate
to the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission for a partial, three-
year term expiring January 31, 2009.
Applicant Stuart Stockhaus addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-49
RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN ALTERNATE
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BASSETT CREEK
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, Krantz, Bowman, Grimes, Selton, and Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The Council considered the appointment of Allison Frasier to the Environmental
Quality Commission for a partial, three-year term expiring December 31, 2009.
Applicant Allison Frasier addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the appointment of Allison Frasier to the Environmental Quality
Commission for a partial, three-year term expiring December 31, 2009.
Voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, Krantz, Bowman, Grimes, Selton, and Moore.
Motion carried.
3. The Council considered the appointment of Mr. Kay Kramer to the Human Rights
Commission for a partial, three year term expiring December 31, 2009.
Applicant Kay Kramer addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the appointment of Mr. Kay Kramer to the Human Rights Commission
for a partial, three-year term expiring December 31, 2009.
Voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, Krantz, Bowman, Grimes, Selton, and Moore.
Motion carried.
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Regular agenda continued
4. The Council considered a request regarding a parking license for commercial
properties on Bass Lake Road submitted by Mr. Denny Walsh.
Mr. Denny Walsh addressed the Council and answered questions. The matter
was referred to City staff and counsel. No Council action required.
5. The Council considered a resolution approving a Preliminary and Final Plat of
O'Reilly Addition including site and building plans for a retail building at 4921
West Broadway submitted by O'Reilly Auto Parts.
Code Enforcement/Zoning Administrator J. Zimmermann gave a presentation to
the Council and answered questions.
O'Reilly Automotive representative Scott Leonhart answered questions from the
Council.
Council Member Hoffmann requested a condition be added in Section D of the
Staff Report dated June 15, 2007, to state "delivery hours be restricted to 7 a.m.
until 9 p.m. Monday through Friday," and then so moved to adopt the resolution
which was seconded by Council Member Anderson, the reading of which was ,
dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-50
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND
FINAL PLAT OF O'REILLY ADDITION
(4905, 4913 AND 4921 WEST BROADWAY)
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton, and
Krantz. Voting nay: Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The Council considered a resolution awarding contract for the 2007 Seal Coat
Project #2007-01.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council.
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Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Krantz
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-51
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 2007 SEAL COAT PROJECT NO. 2007-01
Voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, Krantz, Bowman, Grimes, Selton, and Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The Council considered a resolution finalizing plans and specifications and
ordering the advertisement for bids for the Street Light Project #2004-09 on Bass
Lake Road and West Broadway.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council..
Moved by Council Member Krantz and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-52
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS — BASS LAKE ROAD & WEST BROADWAY
STREET LIGHTING — PROJECT #2004-09
Voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, Krantz, Bowman, Grimes, Selton, and Moore.
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Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Mayor announced the following:
■ The next regular City Council meeting will beat 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10 in
the Council Chambers.
■ The City of Crystal will not be hosting a fireworks display for the Fourth of July
holiday.
■ The Crystal Frolics will be held Thursday, July 26 through Sunday, July 29. A
fireworks display is scheduled at 10 p.m. on Friday, July 27.
■ Volunteer opportunities exist on the City Charter Commission and Environmental
Quality Commission. For more information, please visit the City website at
www.ci.crystal.mn.us or call the city clerk at (763) 531-1145.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Moore to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
ReNae J. ow n, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Trudy R. T soni
Administrative Services Coordinator
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SEEN
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 7:02 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 4141 Douglas
Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor ReNae Bowman called the meeting to order.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager K. Therres, City Attorney
M. Norton, Police Chief J. Banick, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
SWEARING IN CEREMONY
John Banick was sworn -in as Crystal's new police chief by Mayor Bowman.
AMEND THE CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to amend
the consent agenda to add a solicitor license application for HomeSure Inc.
Motion carried.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
The regular City Council Meeting from June 19, 2007; and
Two Council Work Sessions from June 19, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from June 19, 2007; and
• Two Council Work Sessions from June 19, 2007.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
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;
2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director;
3. Approval of a special permit to use, consume, and display wine and beer at
Lions Valley Place Park on July 15, 2007 submitted by Brian Rosenberg.
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Consent Agenda continued
4. Approval of a special permit to use, consume, and display wine and beer at
Bassett Creek Park on July 21, 2007 submitted by Casey Wiedenman;
5. Approval of a special permit to use, consume, and display wine and beer at
Bassett Creek Park on August 18, 2007 submitted by Dave & Kim Sawyer.
6. Adoption of Resolution 2007-53 authorizing addendums to the contract with
Springsted Inc. for arbitrage services,
7. Approval of a temporary, on -sale liquor license application for St. Raphael
Church, located at 7301 — 56th Ave N, for its summer festival on August 3-5,
2007;
8. Approval of canceling the Council Work Session scheduled on July 12, 2007;
9. Adoption of Resolution 2007-54 supporting additional mode evaluation of
Bottineau Boulevard Corridor Transit; and
10. Approval of an annual solicitor's license for Brian McCall submitted by Home
Sure Inc. to go door-to-door promoting roofing and siding installation in the City.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered the appointment of Crystal Saric-Bevins to the
Environmental Quality Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31,
2008.
Applicant Crystal Saric-Bevins was in attendance.
Moved by Council Member Krantz and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the appointment of Crystal Saric-Bevins to the Environmental Quality
Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2008.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried.
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Regular Agenda continued
2. The Council considered a resolution supporting Hennepin County State Aid
Highway 10 (Bass Lake Road) Restriping Project.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 55
APPROVING SUPPORTING HENNEPIN COUNTY
STATE AID HIGHWAY 10 (BASS LAKE ROAD)
RESTRIPING PROJECT
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The following announcements were made by members of the Council:
■ Citizen Input Time will be held from 6-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24 at City Hall
in Conference Room A.
■ The next regular City Council meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24 in
the Council Chambers.
■ The Crystal Frolics will be held Thursday, July 26 through Sunday, July 29. A
fireworks display is scheduled at 10 PM on Friday, July 27.
■ Volunteer opportunities exist on the City Charter Commission and Environmental
Quality Commission. For more information, please visit the City website at
www.ci.crystal.mn.us or call the city clerk at (763) 531-1145.
■ A special fundraiser will be held on August 3 at the Crystal Ballroom & Events
Center to assist the owners with health expenses relating to an assault during a
robbery.
• Long time Crystal resident Paul Plasencia passed away on July 8. He was a
member of the Crystal Planning Commission for 25 years. Funeral services will
be held on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at the Church of St. Raphael.
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ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
ATTEST:
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J t Lewis, City Clerk
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 7:01 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 4141 Douglas
Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor ReNae Bowman called the meeting to order.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney Linda Thompson, Police Chief J.
Banick, Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter,
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from July 10, 2007; and
■ The Council Work Session from July 10, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from July 10, 2007; and
■ The Council Work Session from July 10, 2007.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
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;
2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director;
3. Approval of rescheduling the Council Work Session from August 23 to August
16, 2007;
4. Adoption of Resolution 2007-56 approving PIR expenditure for the purchase of
a Street Department Loader Grapple;
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Consent Aqenda continued
5. Adoption of Resolution 2007-57 awarding the 2007 Street Striping Contract;
6. Approval of a special permit for wine and beer at the Crystal Community Center
on September 8, 2007 submitted by Keo Detvongsa; and
7. Approval of a special permit for wine & beer at Bassett Creek Park on August
19, 2007 submitted by the Minneapolis Elks #44.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to approve the consent agenda with one correction to the resolution in item #4.
Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered Resolution 2007-58 approving a Preliminary Plat of
Professors 2nd Addition.
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner John Sutter presented
to the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed
with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 58
APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF PROFESSORS 2"D ADDITION
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular Agenda continued
2. The Council considered a project and accepted a donation for Twin Oaks Park
for the installation of a lighted flagpole with a plaque and a new park sign to
recognize POWs/MIAs as recommended by the Crystal Parks & Recreation
Commission.
City Manager Anne Norris presented to the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
accept the donation from the VFW Post #494 and the American Legion Aviation
Post #511 and to approve the project at Twin Oaks Park for the installation of a
lighted flagpole with a plaque and a new park sign to recognize the POWs/MIA's
as recommended by the Crystal Parks & Recreation Commission.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried.
3. The Council considered Resolution 2007-59 approving PIR expenditure for the
purchase of a Parks Department replacement mower.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen presented to the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 59
APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR THE PURCHASE OF
A PARKS DEPARTMENT REPLACEMENT MOWER
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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4. The Council considered Resolution 2007-60 approving PIR expenditure for the
purchase and installation of replacement playground equipment at Crystal
Highlands Park.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen presented to the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Krantz
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 60
APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR THE PURCHASE
AND INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
AT CRYSTAL HIGHLANDS PARK
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The Council considered the Alley Reconstruction Program Policy and set a date
for a public meeting.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen presented to the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton
to approve the Alley Reconstruction Program Policy and set a date for a public
meeting on Thursday, August 2, 2007.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried.
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Regular Agenda continued
6. The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending Crystal City
Code Section 400 (adopting the 2007 MN Building Code) and amending Section
415.
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner John Sutter presented
to the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SECTION 400
(ADOPTING THE 2007 MN BUILDING CODE)
AND AMENDING SECTION 415
and further, that the second reading be held August 21, 2007.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried.
7. The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending Crystal City
Code Section 515.45 (Zoning C1 Neighborhood Commercial) to allow residential
uses as a Conditional Use.
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner John Sutter presented
to the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton
to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SECTION 515.45
(ZONING C1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL)
TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL USES AS A CONDITIONAL USE
and further, that the second reading be held August 21, 2007.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried.
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8. The Council considered A) Resolution 2007-61 establishing a moratorium on the
installation, construction or expansion of illuminated signs with changeable
messages; and B) the first reading of an interim ordinance establishing a
moratorium on the installation, construction, or expansion of illuminated signs
with changeable messages.
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner John Sutter presented
to the Council and answered questions.
RESOLUTION
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed
with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 61
ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM
ON THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, OR EXPANSION OF
ILLUMINATED SIGNS WITH CHANGEABLE MESSAGES
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
ORDINANCE
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Moore
to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 -
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM
ON THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, OR EXPANSION OF
ILLUMINATED SIGNS WITH CHANGEABLE MESSAGES
and further, that the second reading be held August 21, 2007.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried.
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Regular Agenda continued
9. The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending Crystal City
Code Section 311; relating to Administration of City Government and the use of
computerized criminal history data in background investigations and amending
enumerated City Ordinance Sections relating to the use of computerized criminal
history data.
City Manager Anne Norris presented to the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SECTION 311;
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT
AND THE USE OF COMPUTERIZED CRIMINAL HISTORY DATA
IN BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS
AND AMENDING ENUMERATED CITY ORDINANCE SECTIONS
RELATING TO THE USE OF COMPUTERIZED CRIMINAL HISTORY DATA
and further, that the second reading be held August 21, 2007.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried.
10. The Council considered Resolution 2007-62 authorizing execution of an
agreement with Hennepin County for funds through the Roadside Enhancement
Program.
City Manager Anne Norris presented to the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Moore to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 62
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR FUNDS
THROUGH THE ROADSIDE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
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Regular Agenda continued
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Mayor announced the following.-
The
ollowing:
The next regular City Council meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 6
in the Council Chambers.
The Crystal Frolics Festival is Thursday, July 26 through Sunday, July 29.
Fireworks will be at Becker Park on Friday night at 10 PM.
■ The Police Department will host an Open House from 5:30 — 7:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, August 7 in conjunction with National Night Out. If your neighborhood
would like to have a National Night Out Block Party, contact Daniel Barry at 763-
531-1017.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Krantz to adjourn
the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
ReNae J. yor
ATTEST:
Ja L Lewis, City Clerk
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Monday, August 6, 2007 at 7:01 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 4141
Douglas Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor ReNae Bowman called the meeting to
order.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Police Chief J. Banick,
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, West Metro Fire -Rescue
District Fire Chief S. Crandall, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K.
Therres, and Administrative Services Coordinator T. Tassoni.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from July 24, 2007; and
■ The Council Work Session from July 24, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from July 24, 2007; and
■ The Council Work Session from July 24, 2007.
Motion carried.
AMEND THE REGULAR AGENDA
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
amend the regular meeting agenda to add a lawful gambling application from St. James
Lutheran Church.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
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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2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director; and
3. Approval of two additional solicitation licenses for HomeSure representatives to
go door-to-door promoting new roofing, window, and siding installation.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council received legislative updates from Congressman Keith Ellison.
No Council action necessary.
2. The Council received a presentation from members of the Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Council.
The following members addressed the Council: Director Susan Blood, Regional
Research and Planning Coordinator Rachel Fang, Emergency Services
Coordinator and Housing Coordinator Anita Perkins, and Advisor Lorraine
Diederichs.
No Council action necessary.
3. The Council considered Resolution 2007-63 authorizing funding, preparation of
plans and specifications, and ordering the advertisement for bids for the Crystal
Cove Waterslide steps and bridge rehab.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen presented to the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 63
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS, SPECS, AND AD FOR BIDS,
2007 WATER SLIDE BRIDGE AND STAIR REHAB PROJECT #2007-29
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The Council considered Resolution 2007-64 adopting the Feasibility Study and
ordering a public hearing for the Yates Alley Reconstruction Project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen presented to the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Krantz
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 64
RECEIVING YATES ALLEY CONSTRUCTION FEASIBILITY REPORT
AND CALLING HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #2006-12
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The Council considered an Application to Conduct Excluded Bingo for St. James
Lutheran Church, 6700 46th Place North.
City Manager Anne Norris presented to the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the Application to Conduct Excluded Bingo for St. James Lutheran
Church, 6700 46th Place North.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried.
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INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Mayor announced the following:
■ Remember to stop by the Crystal Police Department's Open House from 5:30 —
7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 7, before National Night Out.
■ The Council will hold two budget work sessions at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday,
August 9 & 16, in the Community Room at City Hall.
■ Citizen Input Time will be held on Tuesday, August 21, from 6-6:30 p.m. in
Conference Room A at City Hall.
■ The next regular City Council meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August
21, in the Council Chambers.
■ Thank you to the Crystal Frolics Committee for a successful festival this year.
Also, the dunk tank event raised $599. Great job to all involved!
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Moore to adjourn
the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
ReNae J owman, Mayor
ATTEST:
J
Trudy R. ssoni
Administrative Services Coordinator
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at 7:01 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 4141
Douglas Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor Bowman called the meeting to order.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Bowman, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
ABSENT: Moore
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Police Captain D. Oyaas,
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, Assistant City
Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Community Development Director P.
Peters, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Mayor acknowledged the donation of $500 from the Crystal Frolics Committee
received by the Crystal Police Explorers.
PRESENTATION
Eagle Scout candidate Jamie Chapman presented Sleeping bags for the homeless
project to the Council. He stated his goal is to collect 100 sleeping bags for the
homeless and working poor. New and slightly used sleeping bags can be delivered to
2948 Florida Ave N.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from August 6, 2007;
■ Two Council Work Sessions from August 6, 2007;
■ The Budget Work Session from August 9, 2007; and
■ The Budget Work Session from August 16, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from August 6, 2007;
■ Two Council Work Sessions from August 6, 2007;
■ The Budget Work Session from August 9, 2007; and
■ The Budget Work Session from August 16, 2007.
Motion carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
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;
2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director,
3. Approval of a special permit for wine and beer at Lions Valley Park on August
18, 2007 submitted by Manual Narez; (pre -approved by city manager)
4. Approval of an annual solicitation license for HomeSure representative Lindsay
Howard to go door-to-door promoting new roofing, window, and siding
installation;
5. Approval of an on -sale liquor extension for the Crystal Ballrooms & Event
Center located at 4947 West Broadway, for a car show on Saturday, August 18
from 12 Noon until 4 p.m.; (pre -approved by city manager) and
6. Adoption of Resolution 2007-65 authorizing a lease agreement with the Mosaic
Youth at the Crystal Community Center.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion.-
Motion
otion:
Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
The following persons addressed the Council during open forum to announce a church
conference to celebrate and unify people of diverse cultures on September 14 and 15
at Wayzata Free Church:
■ Pastor Paul Betiku, 5432 Vera Cruz, Crystal
■ Paul Parafinik, 5460 Eastview Ave, Mound
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REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered the appointment of Bruce Anderson to the
Environmental Quality Commission for three-year term expiring December 31,
2010.
Applicant Bruce Anderson addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to approve the appointment of Bruce Anderson as a member of the
Environmental Quality Commission for a three year -term expiring on December
31, 2010.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered a resolution ordering the preparation of an Assessment
Roll, declaring the amount to be assessed, and setting the date for a Public
Hearing for year 2007 delinquent accounts.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 66
ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL,
DECLARING THE AMOUNT TO BE ASSESSED,
AND SETTING THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR YEAR 2007 DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular Agenda continued
3. The Council considered a resolution awarding contract for Project # 2004-09
Bass Lake Road/West Broadway Street Lighting.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Krantz
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 67
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PROJECT # 2004-09
BASS LAKE ROAD/WEST BROADWAY STREET LIGHTING
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The Council considered the second reading of Ordinance 2007-08 and its
corresponding summary ordinance for publication-, amending Crystal City Code
Sections 400 and 415; adopting enumerated sections of the Minnesota Rules
including adoption of the MN State Building Code.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to adopt the following ordinance and its corresponding summary ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 - 08
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SECTIONS 400 AND 415;
ADOPTING ENUMERATED SECTIONS OF THE MINNESOTA RULES
INCLUDING ADOPTION OF THE MN STATE BUILDING CODE
and further, that this is the Second and Final Reading.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
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Regular Agenda continued
5. The Council considered the second reading of Ordinance 2007-09 and its
corresponding summary ordinance for publication; amending Crystal City Code
Section 515.45 (Zoning C1 - Neighborhood Commercial) to allow residential
uses as a Conditional Use.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton
to adopt the following ordinance and its corresponding summary ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 - 09
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SECTION 515.45
(ZONING C1 - NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL)
TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL USES AS A CONDITIONAL USE
and further, that this is the Second and Final Reading.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
6. The Council considered the second reading of Ordinance 2007-10 and its
corresponding summary ordinance for publication; imposing a 120 -day
moratorium on signs with changeable messages and/or animated displays.
Moved by Council Member Krantz and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to adopt the following ordinance and its corresponding summary ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 - 10
IMPOSING A 120 -DAY MORATORIUM
ON SIGNS WITH CHANGEABLE MESSAGES AND/OR ANIMATED DISPLAYS
and further, that this is the Second and Final Reading.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
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Regular Aqenda continued
7. The Council considered the second reading of Ordinance 2007-11 and its
corresponding summary ordinance for publication; amending Crystal City Code
Section 311; relating to Administration of City Government and the use of
computerized criminal history data in background investigations and amending
enumerated City Ordinance Sections relating to the use of computerized criminal
history data.
Moved by Council Member Seton and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
adopt the following ordinance and its corresponding summary ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 - 11
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SECTION 311;
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT
AND THE USE OF COMPUTERIZED CRIMINAL HISTORY DATA
IN BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS
AND AMENDING ENUMERATED CITY ORDINANCE SECTIONS
RELATING TO THE USE OF COMPUTERIZED CRIMINAL HISTORY DATA
and further, that this is the Second and Final Reading.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried
INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Council discussed the following:
■ The next City Council meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, in
the Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m
ATTEST:
J et Lewis, City Clerk
Motion carried.
ReNae J. BoWman", ayor
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 4141
Douglas Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor Bowman called the meeting to order.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Selton, Grimes, Krantz, Anderson, Hoffmann, Moore, and Bowman.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Police Chief J. Banick,
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, Assistant City
Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Finance Director C. Hansen, and City
Clerk J. Lewis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings, in a single motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from August 21, 2007; and
■ Two Council Work Sessions from August 21, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from August 21, 2007; and
■ Two Council Work Sessions from August 21, 2007.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial
in nature, in a single motion:
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;
2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director;
3. Approval of canceling the September 13, 2007 Council Work Session; and
4. Approval of an extension to an on -sale liquor license for the Crystal Ballrooms &
Event Center located at 4947 West Broadway, for a car show on Saturday,
September 15 from 12 Noon until 4 p.m.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the consent agenda, in a single motion.
Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING
1. Mayor Bowman declared this was the date and time advertised for a public hearing
at which time the City Council received public comment and considered a
resolution ordering Public Improvement Project # 2006-12 - Yates Alley
Construction and preparation of plans and specifications and ordering the
advertisement for bids.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen presented to the Council and
answered questions.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for comment. The following persons
addressed the Council:
Mr. Frank Confair; in favor of the project
Ms. Nancy Long; in favor of the project
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony,
Mayor Bowman declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 68
ORDERING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT # 2006-12
YATES ALLEY CONSTRUCTION, AND THE PREPARATION OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Voting aye: Selton, Grimes, Krantz, Anderson, Hoffmann, Moore, and Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
OPEN FORUM
The following persons addressed the Council during open forum:
■ Ms. Jerry Rimas; topic - City Code Section 910 — Private Kennel Licensing
■ Dr. Barbara Johnston; topic — Highway 81/Bottineau Blvd
■ Mr. Earl Johnston; topic - Highway 81/Bottineau Blvd
■ Ms. Carol Abrahamson; topic - Highway 81/Bottineau Blvd
■ Mr. Perry Bolin; topic - Highway 81/Bottineau Blvd
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REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered a resolution adopting proposed 2008 budget and tax
levies payable in 2008.
Finance Director C. Hansen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 69
ADOPTING PROPOSED 2008 BUDGET
AND TAX LEVIES PAYABLE IN 2008
Voting aye: Selton, Grimes, Krantz, Anderson, Hoffmann, Moore, and Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The Council considered amending its meeting schedule to set the Truth in
Taxation Initial Hearing to precede the regular City Council Meeting on Monday,
December 3, 2007 and to add a meeting on Monday, December 10, 2007 for the
Truth in Taxation Continuation Hearing.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Moore to
amend its meeting schedule to set the Truth in Taxation Initial Hearing to
precede the regular City Council Meeting on Monday, December 3, 2007 and to
add a meeting on Monday, December 10, 2007 for the Truth in Taxation
Continuation Hearing.
Voting aye: Selton, Grimes, Krantz, Anderson, Hoffmann, Moore, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
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Regular Agenda continued
3. The Council considered a resolution authorizing cancellation of unpaid taxes and
assessments arising from the Highway 100 Construction Project.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed
with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 70
AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF UNPAID TAXES
AND ASSESSMENTS ARISING FROM THE HIGHWAY 100
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Voting aye: Selton, Grimes, Krantz, Anderson, Hoffmann, Moore, and Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The Council considered bids and a resolution awarding contract for the
Waterslide Stair Structures Rehab Project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen presented to the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 71
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE WATERSLIDE
STAIR STRUCTURES REHAB PROJECT
Voting aye: Selton, Grimes, Krantz, Anderson, Hoffmann, Moore, and Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Mayor announced the following:
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■ Citizen Input Time will be held from 6:00-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18 in
Conference Room A.
■ The next City Council meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18, in
the Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Ja t Lewis, City Clerk
Motion carried.
ReNae J. B WniW, Mayor
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 4141
Douglas Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor Bowman called the meeting to order.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Selton, Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Grimes, and Anderson
ABSENT: Krantz
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Police Chief J. Banick,
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, Assistant City
Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Assistant Community Development
Director/City Planner J. Sutter, Code Enforcement/Zoning Administrator J.
Zimmermann, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
LEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
AMEND THE AGENDA
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
amend the regular agenda to remove item # 6 and put on the work session agenda
to immediately follow the Council Meeting.
Motion carried.
OUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings, in a single motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from September 4, 2007; and
■ The Council Work Session from September 4, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from September 4, 2007; and
■ The Council Work Session from September 4, 2007.
Motion carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial
in nature, in a single motion:
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; and
2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Mayor Bowman declared this was the time and place advertised for a public
hearing, at which time the Council received public comment and considered an
off -sale liquor license for Crystal Liquor d/b/a Crystal Liquor located at 5120 Bass
Lake Road and submitted by Danny Nguyen.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. The following persons
addressed the Council during the public hearing:
■ Mr. William Edberg opposed the new liquor license
■ Danny Nguyen (applicant)
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony,
Mayor Bowman declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
approve the off -sale liquor license for Crystal Liquor d/b/a Crystal Liquor located
at 5120 Bass Lake Road and submitted by Danny Nguyen.
By roll call and voting aye: Moore, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton.
Voting nay: Bowman. Absent, not voting: Krantz.
Motion carried.
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OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
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REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance amending City Code
Section 955 (relating to alarm systems).
Fire Inspector Shelby Wolf addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton
to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 955
ALARM SYSTEMS
And further, that the Second and Final Reading will be on October 2, 2007.
Voting aye: Selton, Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Grimes, and Anderson.
Absent, not voting: Krantz.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for an
educational/classroom use at African Food Market (5736 Lakeland).
Code Enforcement/Zoning Administrator J. Zimmermann presented to the
Council.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for an educational/classroom
use at African Food Market (5736 Lakeland), as recommended by the Planning
Commission at its meeting on September 10, 2007, and based on the findings of
fact and subject to the conditions outlined in Section C of the Staff Report.
Voting aye: Selton, Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Grimes, and Anderson.
Absent, not voting: Krantz.
Motion carried.
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Regular Agenda continued
3. The Council considered a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for a new
showroom building at Crystal Motors (5241 West Broadway).
Code Enforcement/Zoning Administrator J. Zimmermann presented to the
Council.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for a new showroom building
at Crystal Motors (5241 West Broadway), as recommended by the Planning
Commission at its meeting on September 10, 2007, and based on the findings of
fact and subject to the conditions outlined in Section D of the Staff Report.
Voting aye: Selton, Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Grimes, and Anderson.
Absent, not voting: Krantz.
Motion carried.
4. The Council considered a resolution accepting the Feasibility Report and calling
for a public hearing on Improvement Project #2007-09; Cavanagh — Oaks
Neighborhood Phase 9 Street Reconstruction.
City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council followed by a presentation by
Aaron Ditzler of SEH.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-72
ACCEPTING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT
AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
ON IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #2007-09;
CAVANAGH — OAKS NEIGHBORHOOD
PHASE 9 STREET RECONSTRUCTION
Voting aye: Selton, Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Grimes, and Anderson.
Absent, not voting: Krantz.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular Agenda continued
5. The Council considered a resolution approving PIR expenditure to purchase
crosswalk count -down timers as part of the Traffic Signal LED Project with
Hennepin County.
City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed
with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-73
APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE TO PURCHASE
CROSSWALK COUNT -DOWN TIMERS
AS PART OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL LED PROJECT
WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY
Voting aye: Selton, Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Grimes, and Anderson.
Absent, not voting: Krantz.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The Council considered an ordinance amending City Code Section 1200 —
(relating to alcohol consumption in outdoor smoking areas).
City Clerk J. Lewis addressed the Council with its concerns relating to access
and control of alcohol to underage persons, security, containment, and fencing
or screening provisions. Council Member Hoffmann requested that the option of
a fire pit be removed from the application.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adopt
the following ordinance with conditions included in the Second Reading relating
to access, security, containment, and fencing or screening.
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 1200 (RELATING TO
ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IN OUTDOOR SMOKING AREAS)
And further, that the Second and Final Reading will be on October 2, 2007.
Voting aye: Selton, Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Grimes, and Anderson.
Absent, not voting: Krantz.
Motion carried.
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Regular Agenda continued
7. The Council considered a resolution relating to the consumption and display of
liquor and beer; approving ordinances amending City Code Section 1200,
providing for smoking areas; and amending the Fee Schedule.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-74
RELATING TO THE CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY OF LIQUOR AND BEER;
APPROVING ORDINANCES AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 1200,
PROVIDING FOR SMOKING AREAS; AND AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE
Voting aye: Selton, Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Grimes, and Anderson.
Absent, not voting: Krantz.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
■ The Mayor announced the next City Council meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, October 2, 2007 in the Council Chambers.
Council Member Grimes announced two events:
1) A POW/MIA Recognition Day will be held at the VFW Post 494 on Friday,
September 21 from 11 am — 5 pm.
2) North Lions Park will host a Neighborhood and Park Watch Meeting at 2 pm
on Saturday, September 22, 2007.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Moore to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
ReNae J. ow n, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jan Lewis, City Clerk
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at 7:02 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 4141
Douglas Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor Bowman called the meeting to order.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Krantz, Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Selton, Grimes, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager K. Therres, City Attorney
M. Norton, Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, Finance
Director C. Hansen, Community Development Director P. Peters, Police
Chief J. Banick, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION
■ The Mayor declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness month.
AMEND THE REGULAR AGENDA
The Council considered amending the regular agenda to add a resolution
immediately following the presentation from School District Superintendent Stan
Mack III; a resolution presented by School Board Member Green supporting an
operating levy referendum for the Robbinsdale School District.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
amend the regular agenda to add a resolution immediately following the
presentation by Mr. Stan Mack III:
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton.
Voting nay: Moore and Krantz.
Motion carried.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings, in a single motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from September 18, 2007; and
■ Two Council Work Sessions from September 18, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from September 18, 2007; and
■ Two Council Work Sessions from September 18, 2007.
Motion carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial
in nature, in a single motion:
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;
2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director;
3. Approval of an exempt lawful gambling application to conduct bingo at the VFW
Post #494 on November 11, 2007 submitted by the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post
#494.
4. Acceptance of Monica Erickson's resignation from the Environmental Quality
Commission; and
5. Acceptance of Kay Kraemer's resignation from the Human Rights Commission.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
The following persons addressed the Council during open forum:
■ Ed Lenoch, County Road 81 reconstruction
■ Carol Abrahamson, County Road 81 reconstruction
• Don Adams, County Road 81 reconstruction
• Carol Wentland, County Road 81 reconstruction
■ Perry Bolin, County Road 81 reconstruction
■ Janet Moore, storm water pollution prevention
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council received a presentation from Robbinsdale School District
Superintendent Stan Mack III.
1.5. The Council received an update from Robbinsdale School Board Member
Patsy Green and considered a resolution supporting Robbinsdale School
District's Operating Levy Referendum on November 6, 2007.
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-75
A RESOLUTION IN OF SUPPORT OF ROBBINSDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S
OPERATING LEVY REFERENDUM ON NOVEMBER 6, 2007
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Bowman, Hoffmann, and Selton;
Voting nay: Grimes, Krantz, and Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The Council considered a resolution adopting the final fee schedule for 2008
(excluding utility billing rates and charges).
Finance Director C. Hansen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-76
ADOPTING THE FINAL FEE SCHEDULE FOR 2008
(EXCLUDING UTILITY BILLING RATES AND CHARGES)
Voting aye: Krantz, Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Selton, Grimes, and Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The Council considered the West Metro Fire District's 2008 budget.
City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
approve an amended budget with a minimum reduction of $85,000 for the West
Metro Fire -Rescue District.
Voting aye: Krantz, Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Selton, Grimes, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
4. The Council considered approving a resolution authorizing and directing the use
of eminent domain proceedings to acquire hazardous property located at 3317
Hampshire Ave N.
Community Development Director P. Peters addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-77
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE USE OF
EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS
TO ACQUIRE HAZARDOUS PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3317 HAMPSHIRE AVE N
Voting aye: Krantz, Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Selton, Grimes, and Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The Council considered a resolution awarding contract for Project #2006-12;
relating to Yates Alley Construction.
City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council.
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Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Krantz to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-78
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PROJECT #2006-12;
RELATING TO YATES ALLEY CONSTRUCTION
Voting aye: Krantz, Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Selton, Grimes, and Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
6. The Council considered a resolution approving two lawful gambling premise
permits for the West Metro Fire -Rescue Relief Association for locations at Big
Louie's (5216 West Broadway) and the Field House Sports Tavern (5632 West
Broadway).
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-79
APPROVING TWO LAWFUL GAMBLING
PREMISE PERMITS FOR THE
WEST METRO FIRE -RESCUE RELIEF ASSOCIATION
FOR LOCATIONS AT BIG LOUIE'S (5216 WEST BROADWAY)
AND THE FIELD HOUSE SPORTS TAVERN (5632 WEST BROADWAY).
Voting aye: Krantz, Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Selton, Grimes, and Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance amending Crystal City
Code Section 211 (relating to salaries of elected officials).
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes
to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SECTION 211
(RELATING TO SALARIES OF ELECTED OFFICIALS)
And further, that the Second and Final Reading will be on October 16, 2007.
Voting aye: Krantz, Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Selton, Grimes, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
8. The Council considered the Second Reading of an ordinance and its
corresponding summary ordinance amending City Code Section 1200 — (relating
to alcohol consumption in outdoor smoking areas).
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
adopt the following ordinance and its corresponding summary ordinance for
publication:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 - 12
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 1200
(RELATING TO ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
IN OUTDOOR SMOKING AREAS)
And further, that this be the Second and Final Reading.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes
to amend the main motion to include a deadline of November 15, 2007 for
businesses to submit an application for a liquor extension.
Voting aye on the amendment: Krantz, Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Selton,
Grimes, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
Voting aye on the main motion, as amended: Anderson, Krantz, Moore,
Hoffmann, Selton, Grimes, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
9. The Council considered the Second Reading of an ordinance and its
corresponding summary ordinance amending City Code Section 955 (relating to
alarm systems).
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adopt the following ordinance and it corresponding summary ordinance for
publication:
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 - 13
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE
SECTION 955 ALARM SYSTEMS
And further, that this is the Second and Final Reading.
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Voting aye: Krantz, Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Selton, Grimes, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Council discussed the following:
■ The Council will conduct a budget work session at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday,
October 11 in Conference Room A at City Hall.
■ The next Citizen Input Time will be held from 6:00 — 6:30 PM on Tuesday,
October 16, 2007 in Conference Room A at City Hall.
■ The next City Council meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2007
in the Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Selton to adjourn
the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jat Lewis, City Clerk
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Motion carried.
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 7:01 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 4141
Douglas Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor Bowman called the meeting to order.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Bowman Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton
ABSENT: Grimes
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager K. Therres, City Attorney
M. Norton, Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, Finance
Director C. Hansen, Community Development Director P. Peters,
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter, Code
Enforcement Coordinator/Zoning Administrator J. Zimmermann, Police
Chief J. Banick, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
AMEND THE REGULAR AGENDA
The Council considered amending the consent and regular agendas to add the
following items:
■ Consent Agenda — consideration of a resolution authorizing State Aid Local
Advance Request; and
■ Regular Agenda #11 — consideration of a resolution regarding 2008 West Metro
Fire District Budget and dispute resolution process.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton to
amend the consent and regular agendas.
Motion carried.
AKNOWLEGEMENT
The Mayor acknowledged the $1,050 donation from John Solberg on behalf of the
Minnesota Disc Golf Association to the Recreation Department.
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings, in a single motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from October 2, 2007; and
■ Two Council Work Sessions from October 2, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
The regular City Council Meeting from October 2, 2007; and
Two Council Work Sessions from October 2, 2007.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial
in nature, in a single motion:
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;
2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director;
3. Approval of a special permit for beer and wine at the Crystal Community Center
on October 20, 2007 submitted by Ramiro Ortiz;
4. Acceptance of Greg Gappa's resignation from the Shingle Creek Watershed
Management Organization; and
5. Adoption of Resolution 2007-80 authorizing State Aid Local Advance Request.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (2)
1. Mayor Bowman declared this was the date and time advertised for a public
hearing at which time the City Council received public comment for Public
Improvement Project #2007-9 Phase 9 Cavanagh Oaks Neighborhood Street
Reconstruction Project and considered two resolutions: A) Ordering the project
and preparing the plans and specifications and B) authorizing Agreement to
provide final engineering design services for Phase 9 Street Reconstruction.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen addressed the Council
followed by a presentation by Aaron Ditzler of SEH.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED
The Mayor opened the public hearing for comment. The following persons
addressed the Council:
■ Tim Hagan, 5612 Corvallis
■ Russ Horbal, 5117 — 52nd Ave N
■ Janet Moore, 4700 Orchard Ave N
■ Earl Johnston, 5004 — 491h Ave N
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony,
Mayor Bowman declared the public hearing closed.
Resolution A
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 81
ORDERING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT #2007-09 PHASE 9 —
CAVANAGH STREET RECONSTRUCTION
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton. Absent,
not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Resolution B
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 82
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE
FINAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES
FOR PHASE 9 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT #2007-09
CAVANAGH OAKS NEIGHBORHOOD
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton. Absent,
not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED
2. The Council received public comment and considered a resolution adopting an
Assessment Roll for year 2007 delinquent accounts.
Finance Director Charlie Hansen addressed the Council.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for comment. The following persons
addressed the Council:
■ Todd Havisto, 5458 Orchard Ave N (denied)
The following written appeals were received by the Council regarding delinquent
accounts:
• Conrad Smith, 4356 Douglas Drive (cancelled)
■ Todd Havisto, 5710 Orchard Ave N (denied)
■ Douglas Prokofieff, 4409 Adair Ave N (denied)
■ Cindy Brausen, 3832 Yates Ave N (denied)
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony,
Mayor Bowman declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to adopt the following resolution, as presented by staff, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 83
ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
YEAR 2007 DELINQUENT ACCOUNT
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton. Absent,
not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
OPEN FORUM
The following person addressed the Council during open forum:
■ Jason Bradley, 5636 Brunswick Ave N, representing the Skyway
Neighborhood, discussed neighborhood traffic concerns relating to the
Highway 81 reconstruction project.
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REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered a resolution approving CIP expenditure for the Utility
Department to purchase a large pipe televising camera.
Public Works Director Tom Mathisen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-84
APPROVING CIP EXPENDITURE FOR
THE UTILITY DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE
A LARGE PIPE TELEVISING CAMERA
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton. Absent,
not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The Council considered a resolution approving PIR expenditure to replace the
Valley Place Civil Defense Siren.
Public Works Director Tom Mathisen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed
with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-85
APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE TO REPLACE
THE VALLEY PLACE CIVIL DEFENSE SIREN
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton. Absent,
not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
3. The Council considered a Variance to reduce the rear (west) setback at 6305
Corvallis Ave N.
Code Enforcement Coordinator/Zoning Administrator J. Zimmermann presented
to the Council and answered questions. Applicant Val Tierney, Assistant
Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter, and City Attorney M.
Norton addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
approve the Variance to reduce the rear (west) setback at 6305 Corvallis Ave N,
as recommended by the Planning Commission at its meeting on October 8,
2007, and based on the findings of fact outlined in Section C of the Staff Report.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton. Absent,
not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Mayor Bowman to refund
the application fee. However, the motion was later withdrawn after discussion by
the Council. The Council then directed staff to address the matter of establishing
conditions for Variance Applications without variance fees and refunding
variance application fee to resident of 6305 Corvallis Ave N.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton. Absent,
not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried.
4. The Council considered a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan approval to allow
outdoor storage for Reliable Property Services at 5712 Lakeland Ave N.
Code Enforcement Coordinator/Zoning Administrator J. Zimmermann presented
to the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Krantz
to approve the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan to allow outdoor storage for
Reliable Property Services at 5712 Lakeland Ave N, as recommended by the
Planning Commission at its meeting on October 8, 2007, and based on the
findings of fact and subject to the conditions outlined in Section C of the Staff
Report.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton. Absent,
not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried.
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
5. The Council considered a Conditional Use Permit to allow a privately -owned
community center at 5736 Lakeland Avenue North.
Code Enforcement Coordinator/Zoning Administrator J. Zimmermann presented
to the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow a privately -owned community center
at 5736 Lakeland Ave N, as recommended by the Planning Commission at its
meeting on October 8, 2007, based on the findings of fact and subject to the
conditions outlined in Section C of the Staff Report and further that no use or
service of alcohol may be allowed on the premises as part of the CUP until the
applicant proves to the City its compliance with State Liquor Licensing Laws and
City Ordinances.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton. Absent,
not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried.
6. The Council considered a resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of
Crystal Park Station (excess CPRR property west of Douglas Drive).
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter addressed the
Council.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Krantz
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-86
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT
OF CRYSTAL PARK STATION
(EXCESS CPRR PROPERTY WEST OF DOUGLAS DRIVE).
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton. Absent,
not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
7. The Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance amending City Code
Section 515.33 Subd. 8 c) to allow a reduction of side setbacks in the R-1
District.
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter addressed the
Council.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 -
AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 515.33 SUBD. 8 C)
TO ALLOW A REDUCTION OF SIDE SETBACKS IN THE R-1 DISTRICT.
And further, that the Second and Final Reading be held on November 5, 2007.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton. Absent,
not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried.
8. The Council considered a resolution ordering the abatement of conditions
creating a nuisance and hazardous property at 6713 Lombardy Lane.
Community Development Director P. Peters addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member
Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed
with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-87
ORDERING THE ABATEMENT OF CONDITIONS
CREATING A NUISANCE AND HAZARDOUS PROPERTY
AT 6713 LOMBARDY LANE
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Sefton. Absent,
not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
9. The Council considered a resolution ordering the abatement of conditions
creating a nuisance and hazardous property at 4219 Georgia Avenue North.
Community Development Director P. Peters addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Moore
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-88
ORDERING THE ABATEMENT OF CONDITIONS
CREATING A NUISANCE AND HAZARDOUS PROPERTY
AT 4219 GEORGIA AVENUE NORTH
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton. Absent,
not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
10. The Council considered the Second Reading of an ordinance amending Crystal
City Code Section 211 (relating to salaries of elected officials).
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007-14
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SECTION 211
RELATING TO SALARIES OF ELECTED OFFICIALS
And further, that this is the Second and Final Reading.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton. Absent,
not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried.
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
11. The Council considered a resolution regarding 2008 West Metro Fire District
Budget and dispute resolution process.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent, with the following text amendments for clarification —
"president of the district board" and "the City of New Hope is considering
approval":
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-89
APPROVING 2008 WEST METRO FIRE DISTRICT BUDGET
AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton. Absent,
not voting: Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Council discussed the following:
■ The next City Council meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 5,
2007 in the Council Chambers.
■ Remember to vote on November 6 in the Robbinsdale School Board Election.
To find out where to vote, call the District Office at 763-504-8000.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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ATTEST:
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Monday, November 5, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 4141
Douglas Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor Bowman called the meeting to order.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, .and Selton
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres,
City Attorney M. Norton, Police Chief J. Banick, Community Development
Director P. Peters, Assistant Community Development Director/City
Planner J. Sutter, Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, and
City Clerk J. Lewis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The Budget Work Session from October 11, 2007;
■ The regular City Council Meeting from October 16, 2007; and
■ Two Council Work Sessions from October 16, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
■ The Budget Work Session from October 11, 2007;
■ The regular City Council Meeting from October 16, 2007; and
■ Two Council Work Sessions from October 16, 2007.
Motion carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non-
controversial in nature, in a single motion:
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;
2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director;
3. Adoption of a resolution amending the City of Crystal Flexible Benefit Plan
Document;
4. Approval of PIR expenditure for the Annual Retaining Wall Repair/Replacement
Project; and
5. Approval of setting a date for a special work session with the New Hope City
Council and West Metro Fire District Board at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday,
November 17, 2007 at the West Metro Fire -Rescue District Office.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the consent agenda with item #3 removed.
Motion carried
OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered a private kennel license application located at 6527 —
46th Ave N submitted by Ms. Jerrie Rimas.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member
Hoffmann to continue the discussion of the private kennel license application
located at 6527 — 46th Ave N submitted by Ms. Jerrie Rimas, until November 20,
2007.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried
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Regular Agenda continued
2. The Council considered the Second Reading of an ordinance and its summary
ordinance for publication; amending City Code Section 515.33 Subd. 8 c) to
allow a reduction of side setbacks in the R-1 district.
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter addressed the
Council.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Moore to
adopt the following ordinance and its corresponding summary ordinance for
publication:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 -15
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE
SECTION 515.33 SUBDIVISION 8 C
TO ALLOW A REDUCTION OF SIDE SETBACKS IN THE R-1 DISTRICT
And further, that this is the Second and Final reading.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried.
3. The Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance amending City Code
Section 405 (revised sign regulations).
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter addressed the
Council.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adopt
the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SECTION 405
(REVISED SIGN REGULATIONS)
And further, that the Second Reading be held November 20, 2007.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried.
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Regular Agenda continued
4. The Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance amending City Code
Section 400 (relating to Building Codes).
Community Development Director Patrick Peters presented to the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffman and seconded by Council Member Moore to
adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SECTION 400
(RELATING TO BUILDING CODES)
And further, that the Second Reading be held November 20, 2007.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried.
5. The Council considered a resolution approving the Firm of Kern, DeWenter, and
Viere for Auditing Services for the Year 2007.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 90
APPROVING THE FIRM OF KERN, DEWENTER,
AND VIERE FOR AUDITING SERVICES FOR THE YEAR 2007
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Reqular Agenda continued
6. The Council considered a resolution approving Plans and Specifications,
Ordering Advertisement for Bids for the Sanitary Sewer Relining Project No.
2007-25.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen presented to the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 91
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS,
ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER RELINING PROJECT NO. 2007-25
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The Council considered a resolution approving PIR expenditure for City Hall
carpet replacement Project #2007-14 (part 1).
Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen presented to the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Krantz
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 92
APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE
FOR CITY HALL CARPET REPLACEMENT
PROJECT #2007-14 (PART 1)
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular Agenda continued
8. The Council considered PIR expenditure for Basketball Support/Backboard
Replacements, as mandated by the State of Minnesota.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen presented to the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the PIR expenditure for Basketball Support/Backboard Replacements,
as mandated by the State of Minnesota.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried.
9. The Council considered a resolution approving pool building furnaces
replacement and pool reconstruction fund expenditures.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen presented to the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed
with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 93
APPROVING POOL BUILDING FURNACES REPLACEMENTS AND
POOL RECONSTRUCTION FUND EXPENDITURES
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular Agenda continued
10. The Council considered a resolution relating to lawful gambling; approving
certain premise permits at 4900 West Broadway (Steve O's) submitted by
Armstrong Youth Hockey Association.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 94
RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING; APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISE
PERMITS AT 4900 WEST BROADWAY (STEVE O'S)
SUBMITTED BY ARMSTRONG YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
11. The Council considered two resolutions relating to lawful gambling; approving
certain premise permits at A) 5000 West Broadway (Doyle's) and B) 3530
Douglas Drive (Bottle Stop) submitted by the Crystal Lions Club.
Resolution A
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 95
RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING; APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISE
PERMITS AT 5000 WEST BROADWAY SUBMITTED BY THE CRYSTAL LIONS
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Resolution B
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 96
RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING; APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISE
PERMITS AT 3530 DOUGLAS DRIVE SUBMITTED BY THE CRYSTAL LIONS
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular Agenda continued
12.The Council considered a resolution establishing policy regarding waiving
application fee for variances on setbacks for corner lots.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Moore to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 97
ESTABLISHING POLICY REGARDING WAIVING APPLICATION FEE FOR
VARIANCES ON SETBACKS FOR CORNER LOTS
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
13. The Council considered a resident request for refund of a variance application
fee for 6305 Corvallis Ave N.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to approve the resident request for a refund of a variance application fee for
6305 Corvallis Ave N.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried.
14. The Council considered a resolution accepting the resignation from Council
Member Lindsay Krantz, declaring a vacancy in the office of Ward 3 effective
November 6, 2007; and considering a timeline to interview and appoint a
candidate.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 98
ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION FROM COUNCIL MEMBER KRANTZ AND
DECLARING A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF WARD 3 EFFECTIVE 11/06/07
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular Agenda continued
15. The Council considered a resolution commending Council Member Krantz.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 99
COMMENDING COUNCIL MEMBER KRANTZ
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Council discussed the following:
■ The City Council will have a work session on Thursday, November 8 at 7:00 PM
to discuss the 2008 budgets and County Road 81 Project cost sharing.
■ City Offices will be closed on the following dates: Monday, November 12 for
Veterans' Day and Thursday and Friday, November 22 & 23 for the Thanksgiving
Holiday.
■ Citizen Input Time will be held from 6-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20 in
Conference Room A at City Hall. Citizen Input Time will NOT be held in
December.
■ The next City Council meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20,
2007 in the Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Krantz and seconded by Council Member Moore to adjourn
the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
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Motion carried.
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 7:02 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 4141
Douglas Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor Pro Tem Moore called the meeting to order.
Upon roll call„ the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton
ABSENT- Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager K. Therres, City Attorney
L. Thompson, Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, Finance
Director C. Hansen, Community Development Director P. Peters, Police
-Chief J. Banick, Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner
J. Sutter, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Moore led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from November 5, 2007;
■ Two Work Sessions from November 5, 2007; and
■ The Work Session from November 8, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton
to approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from November 5, 2007;
■ Two Work Sessions from November 5, 2007; and
■ The Work Session from November 8, 2007.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
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;
2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director, -
3. Adoption of a resolution amending the City of Crystal Flexible Benefit Plan
Document;
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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
4. Adoption of a resolution making annual elections for the 2008 Insurance Policy,
5. Adoption of a resolution amending the 2008 Fee Schedule (excluding utility
billing rates and charges);
6. Acceptance of the resignation from Brenda Asmus as a member of the Shingle
Creek Watershed Management Commission; and
7. Approval of a special permit for wine and beer at Bassett Creek Park on
Saturday, November 17, 2007 submitted by Bill O'Reilly on behalf of USA
Cycling (pre -approved by the city manager).
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Mayor Pro Tem Moore declared this was the date and time advertised for a
public hearing at which time the Council received public comment and
considered a currency exchange renewal license for Cashway Checking LLC
d/b/a Cashway Checking located at 127 Willow Bend (applicant: Michael
Schroeder).
Mayor Pro Tem opened the public hearing for testimony. There being no one
wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Pro Tem declared
the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed
with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-103
RESOLUTION RELATING TO APPLICATION FOR
A CURRENCY EXCHANGE LICENSE AT 127 WILLOW BEND
Voting aye: Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton; absent, not voting:
Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED
1. Mayor Pro Tem Moore declared this was the date and time advertised for a
public hearing at which time the Council received public comment and
considered two licenses; A) resolution approving a currency exchange renewal
license and B) a pawnbroker renewal license for C -N -P Northwest Ltd d/b/a
Cash -N -Pawn located at 5445 Lakeland Ave N (applicants: Greg Daniel and
Mike Smith).
Mayor Pro Tem opened the public hearing for testimony.
The following written testimony was received by the City:
■ John N. Allen, Industrial Equities, 5500 Lakeland Ave N, opposed the
license application
There being no one wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony,
Mayor Pro Tem declared the public hearing closed.
Currency Exchange License
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Moore to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-104
RESOLUTION RELATING TO APPLICATION FOR
A CURRENCY EXCHANGE LICENSE AT 5445 LAKELAND AVE N
Voting aye: Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton; absent, not voting:
Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Pawnbroker License
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the pawnbroker license at 5445 Lakeland Ave N submitted by C -N -P
Northwest Ltd d/b/a Cash -N -Pawn.
Voting aye: Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton; absent, not voting:
Bowman.
Motion carried.
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OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered a private kennel license application located at 6527 —
46th Ave N submitted by Ms. Jerrie Rimas.
Applicant Jerrie Rimas addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to approve the private kennel license at 6527 — 46th Ave N submitted by Ms.
Jerrie Rimas.
By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Sefton, Moore, and Anderson; voting nay:
Grimes; absent, not voting: Bowman.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered a private kennel license application located at 7711 —
30th Ave N submitted by Jeff and Kathy Waltzing.
The applicants attended the meeting but did not wish to address the Council.
Moved by Council Member Sefton and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the private kennel license at 7711 — 30th Ave N submitted by Jeff and
Kathy Waltzing.
Voting aye: Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Sefton', absent, not voting:
Bowman.
Motion carried.
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REGULAR AGENDA continued
3. The Council received a presentation from Hennepin County
Transportation/Engineering and considered a resolution approving preliminary
design and local costs for Bottineau Boulevard/CSAH-81 as presented by staff.
Craig Twinem, Design Division Manager with Hennepin County presented to the
Council.
The following written testimony was received by the City:
■ Jill Lockwood, 4700 Perry Ave N (opposed)
■ Kelly Mruz, 4944 Vera Cruz Ave N (opposed)
■ Daniel Mruz, Sr., 4944 Vera Cruz (opposed)
■ Curtis and Monica Carter (opposed)
■ Janet Moore, 4700 Orchard Ave N (opposed)
■ Mae Kushlan, 5333 Bernard Ave N (opposed)
The following persons addressed the Council:
■
Tom Limond, 6715 — 45th Place (opposed)
■
Barbara Johnston, 5003 Fairview Ave N (opposed)
■
Sheri & Nick Kamp, 4710 Lakeland Ave N (in favor)
■
Janet Moore, 4700 Orchard Ave N (opposed)
■
Kay Ziegler, 5241 Vera Cruz Ave N (opposed)
■
Carol Abrahamson, 5009 Quail Ave N (opposed)
■
Theresa Skovera, 5649 Yates Ave N (opposed)
■
Holly Jacobson, 5214 Quail Ave N (opposed)
■
Perry Bolin, 5009 Quail Ave N (opposed)
■
Linda Maher, 5348 — 51 st Ave N (opposed)
■
Ed Lenoch, 4724 Lakeland Ave N (in favor)
■
Bill Felker, 4802 Quail Ave N (opposed)
■
Linda Ireland, 5012 Fairview Ave N (opposed)
■
Naomi Swanson, 5648 Xenia Ave N (opposed)
Council Member Grimes made the motion to rise to a question of privilege and
end debate.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-105
RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY DESIGN LAYOUT, NUMBERS
0118D AND 0119B, DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 2007, AND PRELIMINARY
APPROVAL FOR CRYSTAL'S SHARE OF COSTS OF THE PROPOSED
RECONSTRUCTION OF CSAH 81 (BOTTINEAU BOULEVARD) WITHIN THE
CITY OF CRYSTAL
By roll call and voting aye: Selton, Anderson, and Hoffmann; voting nay: Moore
and Grimes; absent, not voting: Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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REGULAR AGENDA continued
Mayor Pro Tem Moore called for a five minute recess at 8:50 p.m. and
reconvened the meeting at 8:57.
4. The Council discussed Phase 9 Street Reconstruction updates, State Aid Roads,
and 51St Ave.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen presented to the Council. No
Council action was necessary.
5. The Council considered a resolution providing for the prepayment and
redemption of certain outstanding General Obligation Bonds of the City.
Finance Director Charlie Hansen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Selton
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-106
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PREPAYMENT AND REDEMPTION OF
CERTAIN OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2001A
OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
Voting aye: Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton; absent, not voting:
Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The Council considered a resolution adopting the Final Fee Schedule for 2008
including utility rates and charges.
Finance Director Charlie Hansen addressed the Council.
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REGULAR AGENDA #6 continued
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-107
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FINAL FEE SCHEDULE FOR 2008
INCLUDING UTILITY RATES AND CHARGES
Voting aye: Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton; absent, not voting:
Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The Council considered a resolution ordering the abatement of conditions
creating public nuisance conditions at 5512 Nevada Ave N.
Community Development Director Patrick Peters presented to the Council.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-108
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE ABATEMENT OF CONDITIONS CREATING
PUBLIC NUISANCE CONDITIONS AT 5512 NEVADA AVE N
Voting aye: Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton; absent, not voting:
Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The Council considered a Variance to reduce the rear (south) setback at 3550
Hampshire Ave N.
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner John Sutter presented
to the Council.
Applicant Al Franz addressed the Council.
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REGULAR AGENDA #8 continued
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to deny the variance to reduce the south setback from 12.5 feet to 2 feet at 3550
Hampshire Ave N, as recommended by the Planning Commission at its meeting
on November 13, 2007, and based on the findings of fact outlined in Section C of
the Staff Report.
Voting aye: Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton; absent, not voting:
Bowman.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to approve the variance to reduce the south setback from 12.5 feet to 5 feet,
provided the west setback is increased to 30 feet, thus bringing the south and
west setbacks into line with what was in effect when the house was built in 1964,
located at 3550 Hampshire Ave N, as recommended by the Planning
Commission at its meeting on November 13, 2007, and based on the findings of
fact outlined in Section C of the Staff Report.
Voting aye: Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton; absent, not voting:
Bowman.
Motion carried.
9. The Council considered two resolutions and the First Reading of a rezoning
ordinance to approve Low Density Residential Planned Development at 4908 &
4910 Bernard Ave N.
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner John Sutter presented
to the Council.
Written testimony was received by the City from Eric McKellip, 4917 — 52"d Ave.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-109
RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT DIVISION FOR PROPERTY AT 4916
BERNARD AVE N
Voting aye: Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton; absent, not voting:
Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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REGULAR AGENDA #9 continued
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Grimes
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent and to include the conditions in Exhibit K:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-110
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF
TRANQUILITY BAY LOCATED AT 4908-4910 BERNARD AVE N FOR LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
Voting aye: Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton; absent, not voting:
Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Moore to
adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2007 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
TO REZONE 4908 & 4910 BERNARD AVE N FROM
R-1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
And further, that the Second and Final reading be held on December 18, 2007
Voting aye: Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton; absent, not voting:
Bowman.
Motion carried.
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REGULAR AGENDA continued
10. The Council considered an interim ordinance extending a previously -established
moratorium on the installation, construction, or expansion of illuminated signs
with changeable messages.
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner John Sutter presented
to the Council.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2007 - 16
AN INTERIM ORDINANCE EXTENDING A
PREVIOUSLY -ESTABLISHED MORATORIUM ON
THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, OR EXPANSION OF
ILLUMINATED SIGNS WITH CHANGEABLE MESSAGES.
Voting aye: Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton; absent, not voting:
Bowman.
Motion carried.
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11. The Council considered the Second Reading of an ordinance amending City
Code Section 400.01, Subdivision 3 b) to include option 1306.0020, Subdivision
2 (relating to Building Codes).
Community Development Director Patrick Peters presented to the Council.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to adopt the following ordinance.-
ORDINANCE
rdinance:
ORDINANCE 2007 - 17
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 400.01,
SUBDIVISION 3 B) TO INCLUDE OPTION 1306.0020, SUBDIVISION 2
(RELATING TO BUILDING CODES)
and further, that this is the Second and Final reading.
Voting aye: Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton; absent, not voting:
Bowman.
Motion carried.
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INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Council discussed the following:
■ City Offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 22 & 23 for the
Thanksgiving Holiday.
■ The next City Council meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 3,
2007 in the Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 10:08 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jan Lewis, City Clerk
Lai rie Ann Moore, Mayor Pro Tem
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing and
Regular Meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on Monday, December 3, 2007 at
7:02 p.m., in the Council Chambers at 4141 Douglas Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor
ReNae Bowman called the meeting to order.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Moore, Selton, Bowman, Hoffmann, and Grimes
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres,
City Attorney L. Thompson, Police Chief J. Banick, Finance Director C.
Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, and City Clerk
J. Lewis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING
1. Mayor Bowman declared this was the date and time as advertised for a public
hearing at which time the City Council received a presentation and public
comment on the budget and proposed 2008 property tax levy.
Finance Director Charles Hansen gave a short presentation and answered
questions.
The Mayor declared the public hearing was open for comment. The following
person addressed the Council:
■ Merri Quick, 6425 Corvallis Ave N
There being no one else wishing -to appear before the Council to give testimony,
the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Hoffman and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to cancel the Special Council Meeting of December 10, 2007.
Motion carried.
Mayor Bowman announced the regular City Council Meeting would begin.
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The Regular City Council Meeting from November 20, 2007; and
• The Council Work Session November 20, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton
to approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
■ The Regular City Council Meeting from November 20, 2007; and
■ The Council Work Session November 20, 2007.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
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,
2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director; and
3. Approval of a special permit for wine & beer at the Crystal Community Center on
December 8, 2007 submitted by Lana Price.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
Merri Quick addressed the Council during open forum regarding traffic concerns
in her neighborhood.
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REGULAR AGENDA
1, The Council considered an application to extend a liquor license to an outdoor
smoking area at 5222 — 56th Ave N, submitted by the VFW Post 494.
City Clerk J. Lewis addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the application to extend a liquor license to an outdoor smoking area at
5222-56 th Ave N, submitted by the VFW Post 494 subject to the conditions
outlined in the Staff Report.
Voting aye: Anderson, Moore, Selton, Bowman, Hoffmann, and Grimes.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered an Environmental Health Services Agreement with the
City of Brooklyn Park for 2008.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the Environmental Health Services Agreement with the City of Brooklyn
Park for 2008.
Voting aye: Anderson, Moore, Selton, Bowman, Hoffmann, and Grimes.
Motion carried.
3. The Council considered a resolution accepting bids and awarding contract for the
Sanitary Sewer Lining Project #2007-25.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen presented to the Council.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to adopt the following resolution the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent.-
RESOLUTION
onsent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -111
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER LINING PROJECT #2007-25
Voting aye: Anderson, Moore, Selton, Bowman, Hoffmann, and Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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REGULAR AGENDA continued
4. The Council considered an amended 2008 budget for West Metro Fire -Rescue
District.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the amended 2008 budget for West Metro Fire -Rescue District.
Voting aye: Anderson, Moore, Selton, Bowman, Hoffmann, and Grimes.
Motion carried.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
• A Council Work Session is scheduled on Thursday, December 13 to interview
selected candidates for the Ward 3 Council vacancy.
• City offices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, December 24 & 25 for the
holidays.
• The City Council cancelled the closed Executive Work Session scheduled on
December 3, 2007.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Mayor Bowman to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jan Lewis, City Clerk
Motion carried.
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Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the Special Meeting of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:26 p.m. on Thursday,
December 13, 2007 in the Conference Room A at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
Mayor Bowman called the special meeting to order.
ATTENDANCE
The city clerk recorded the following members present:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Hoffmann, Moore, Bowman, Selton, and Grimes
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney L. Thompson, and City Clerk J. Lewis
AGENDA
After interviewing candidates during a previous work session, Mayor Bowman asked each
Council Member to cast a written vote for the candidates.
After counting the votes, Edward Lenoch was declared the candidate with the most votes
and declared the new Council Member representing Ward 3 for an unexpired term expiring
December 31, 2007. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by
Council Member Grimes to appoint Ed Lenoch as Council Member.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Selton to adjourn the
special meeting at 8:42 p.m.
Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Janeft.ewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Meeting minutes December 18, 2007
1543
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at 7:01 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 4141
Douglas Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor Bowman called the meeting to order.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann and Selton.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres,
City Attorney M. Norton, Police Captain D. Oyaas, Finance Director C.
Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, Assistant
Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter, and City Clerk J.
Lewis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
AKNOWLEGEMENTS
The Mayor acknowledged the $2,000 donation from Bill O'Reilly and Silver Cycling
to the Recreation Activity Assistance Scholarship Fund.
The Mayor acknowledged a $200 donation from Paster Enterprises (Crystal
Shopping Center) to the Police Department for its community outreach project.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Mayor Bowman and Dana Anderson (representative from the West Metro Fire
Auxiliary), presented awards to the winners of the Crystal Sparkles Contest, who are
as follows:
Residential Awards
1 St Place ($50)
2nd Place ($25)
3rd Place ($25)
Honorable Mention
Commercial Awards
1St Place ($50)
43XX Xenia Av. N.
34XX Brunswick Av
76XX 59th Av. N.
56XX Regent Av. N
3000 Douglas Drive
Patricia Ridge
N. John Jeffy
Bruce & Judy Jorgenson
Keith & Susan Weiman
Heathers Manor
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The Regular City Council Meeting from December 3, 2007;
■ Two Council Work Sessions from December 3, 2007;
■ The Work Session from December 13, 2007; and
■ The Special Council Meeting from December 13, 2007
Council Member Hoffmann requested a correction on page 1541.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the meeting minutes with a correction to page 1541:
■ The Regular City Council Meeting from December 3, 2007;
■ Two Council Work Sessions from December 3, 2007;
■ The Work Session from December 13, 2007; and
■ The Special Council Meeting from December 13, 2007
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
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;
2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to
the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director; and
3. Acceptance of the resignation from Roberta Stavnes from the Human Rights
Commission.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING
1. Mayor Bowman declared this was the date and time advertised for a public
hearing at which time the City Council considered a new, off -sale liquor license
at 5120 — 56th Ave N submitted by Crystal Liquor and Smoke Shop LLC d/b/a
Crystal Liquor & Smoke Shop.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for comment. The applicant and
interpreter/agent addressed the Council. There being no one else wishing to
appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Bowman declared the public
hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Moore
to approve the off -sale liquor license for Crystal Liquor & Smoke Shop LLC d/b/a
Crystal Liquor I& Smoke Shop located at 5120 56th Ave N and submitted by Sahr
Bockai.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton.
Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered a private kennel license at 3540 Idaho Ave N submitted
by Jeremy and Michelle Todd. The applicants were in attendance at the
meeting.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to approve the private kennel license at 3540 Idaho Ave N submitted
by Jeremy and Michelle Todd.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton.
Motion carried.
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
2. The Council considered three resolutions relating to the 2008 budgets and tax
levies; A) approving the 2008 Property Tax Levies; B) approving the 2008
General Fund Budget; and C) approving the 2008 Budgets for the Special
Revenue, Debt Service, Capital Projects, Enterprise, and Internal Service Funds.
Finance Director C. Hansen addressed the Council and answered questions.
Resolution A
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-112
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2008 PROPERTY TAX LEVIES
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Resolution B
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-113
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2008 GENERAL FUND BUDGETS
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Resolution C
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-114
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2008 BUDGETS
FOR THE SPECIAL REVENUE, DEBT SERVICE, CAPITAL PROJECTS,
ENTERPRISE, AND INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
3. The Council considered the Second Reading of an ordinance and its
corresponding summary ordinance amending City Code Section 405 (revised
sign regulations).
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter addressed the
Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adopt the following ordinance and its corresponding summary ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 - 18
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SECTION 405
RELATING TO SIGN REGULATIONS
and further, that this is the Second and Final Reading.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton.
Motion carried.
4. The Council considered the Second Reading of a rezoning ordinance to approve
Low Density Residential Planned Development at 4908 & 4910 Bernard Ave N.
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter addressed the
Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton
to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 -19
APPROVING LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AT 4908 & 4910 BERNARD AVE N
and further, that this is the Second and Final Reading.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton.
Motion carried.
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
5. The Council considered a resolution approving the plans and specifications and
ordering the ad for bids for Project #2007-05 relating to water meter replacement
and sump pump inspection.
Public Works Director Tom Mathisen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Moore
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 115
APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING THE AD FOR BIDS FOR PROJECT #2007-05 RELATING TO
WATER METER REPLACEMENT AND SUMP PUMP INSPECTION
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The Council received an update from Public Works Director Tom Mathisen
regarding the Phase 9 State Aid Streets Public Meetings.
7. The Council considered a Memorandum of Understanding for the 2008
insurance contribution with Local 49 (Public Works).
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for the 2008 insurance
contribution with Local 49 (Public Works).
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton.
Motion carried.
8. The Council considered approving the 2008 wages and insurance contribution
for non -represented employees.
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres addressed the Council.
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REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the 2008 wages and insurance contribution for non -represented
employees.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton.
Motion carried.
9. The Council considered its meeting schedule for 2008 (work sessions and
regular council meetings).
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to approve the Council Meeting Schedule for 2008.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton.
Motion carried.
SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
1. The city clerk swore -in Edward Lenoch as the new council member representing
Ward 3 for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2008.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Council discussed the following:
■ City offices will be closed on Monday, December 24;
and Tuesday, January 1 for the holidays.
■ The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 PM on
Tuesday, December 25;
Tuesday, January 8, 2008.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Lenoch and seconded by Council Member Selton to adjourn
the meeting at 8.-00 p.m.
Motion carried.
ReNae J. an, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Janeaewis, 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 closed executive session of the Crystal City Council was held at 9:05
p.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Mayor called the closed executive
session to order.
ATTENDANCE
The city manager recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Grimes, Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Hoffmann, and Lenoch
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris
AGENDA
The Council discussed the following agenda item:
■ City Manager's annual performance evaluation
ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
ReNae J. Bow ma , Mayor
ATTEST:
Anne Norris, ty Manager
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