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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 4141
Douglas Drive in Crystal Minnesota.
The city clerk administered the oath of office to ReNae Bowman, mayor; Garry Grimes,
council member; Lindsay Krantz, council member; and Dave Anderson, council
member.
Mayor Bowman called the meeting to order.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney S. Bubul, Public Works Director T.
Mathisen, Assistant City Manager K. Therres, Police Chief H. Alyger, and
City Clerk J. Lewis.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Minutes
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meeting:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from December 21, 2004.
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meeting:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from December 21, 2004.
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.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
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Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
Regular Agenda
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1. The Council considered the appointment for Lori Merriam, 4901 Douglas Drive N, as
an at large member to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission for a three-year
term expiring December 31, 2007.
The applicant was present at the meeting.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
approve the appointment of Lori Merriam as an at large member to the Parks &
Recreation Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2007.
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered Resolution 2005-1 ordering the preparation of plans and
specifications for relining 21" sanitary sewer line and change to Sewer Enterprise
CIP Fund.
Public Works Director Tom Mathisen presented to the Council.
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Moore to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-1
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
PREPARATION OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR RELINING THE 21' SANITARY SEWER LINE
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted
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Regular agenda continued
3. The Council considered a date for the 2005 Local Board of Appeal and Equalization
Meeting and designated two council representatives to attend required training from
2:00-4:00 p.m. on February 3, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Moore to set
the date for the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting on May 3, 2005
and to designate Garry Grimes and ReNae Bowman as council representatives to
attend required training from 2-4 on February 3, 2005.
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
4. The Council considered appointing Anne Norris, City Manager, as the Hennepin
Recycling Group Board Member for the City of Crystal for 2005.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
appoint City Manager Anne Norris as the Hennepin Recycling Group Board Member
for the City of Crystal for 2005.
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
5. The Council considered designating Wells Fargo Bank MN, NA - Crystal Branch as
the official depository for the City of Crystal for the year 2005.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to approve the designation of Wells Fargo Bank MN, Crystal Branch as the official
depository for the City of Crystal for the year 2005.
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
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6. The Council considered appointing Mayor Pro Tem for the year 2005.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
appoint Mark Hoffmann as Mayor Pro Tem for the year 2005.
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
7. The Council considered appointing a Council liaison to the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Commission for the year 2005.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to
appoint Garry Grimes as Council liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Commission for the year 2005.
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
8. The Council considered appointing a Council liaison to the Environmental Quality
Commission for the year 2005.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
appoint Gary Joselyn as the Council liaison to the Environmental Quality
Commission for the year 2005.
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
9. The Council considered appointing a Council liaison to the Human Rights
Commission for the year 2005.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
appoint Mark Hoffmann as Council liaison to the Human Rights Commission for the
year 2005.
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
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10. The Council considered appointing a Council liaison to the Planning Commission for
the year 2005.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
appoint ReNae Bowman as Council liaison to the Planning Commission for the year
2005.
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
11. The Council considered appointing a Council liaison to the Neighborhood
Leadership Committee.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to
appoint Laurie Ann Moore as Council liaison to the Neighborhood Leadership
Committee for the year 2005.
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
12. The Council considered designating a representative and an alternate to the
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities for the year 2005.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to
designate Mayor ReNae Bowman as a representative and City Manager Anne
Norris as an alternate to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities for the year
2005.
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
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13. The Council considered designating an AMM legislative contact person and an
alternate for 2005.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
designate Mayor ReNae Bowman as an AMM legislative contact person and City
Manager Anne Norris as the alternate for the year 2005.
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
14.The Council considered appointing representatives to the Northwest Suburbs Cable
Communications Commission for the year 2005.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to appoint City Manager Anne Norris and Council Member Garry Grimes as
representatives to the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission for
the year 2005.
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
15. The Council considered resolutions appointing representatives to the West Metro
Fire District Board of Directors for two-year terms expiring December 31, 2006.
Mayor Bowman requested a motion to approve a resolution appointing Lindsay
Krantz as the Council representative and Gary Laurant as the public representative.
Hearing no motion, there was general discussion about separating the two
appointments into two separate resolutions.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-2
RESOLUTION APPOINTING
GARY LAURANT AS
PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVE TO
THE WEST METRO FIRE RESCUE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
nominate Council Member Anderson as member and adopt the following resolution,
the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-3
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TO
THE WEST METRO FIRE RESCUE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn and Moore.
Voting no: Bowman and Krantz.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
16. The Council considered appointing a Board Member and Alternate Board Member
to Project P.E.A.C.E for the year 2005.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
appoint Police Chief Harry Algyer as Board Member and Police Captain Dave Oyaas
as Alternate Board Member to Project P.E.A.C.E for the year 2005.
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
17.The Council considered appointing a Board Member and an Alternate Board
Member to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Board for the year
2005.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to appoint City Manager Anne Norris as Board Member and Assistant City
Manager/HR Director Kim Therres as Alternate Board Member to the Northwest
Hennepin Human Services Council Board for the year 2005.
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
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18.The Council considered appointing a Board Member and Alternate Board Member
to Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS) for the year 2005.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to
appoint City Manager Anne Norris as Board Member and Finance Director Stefanie
Dunfee as Alternate Board Member Local Government Information Systems
(LOGIS) for the year 2005.
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
19. The Council considered appointing a representative to the Five Cities Senior
Transportation Executive Committee for the year 2005.
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
appoint Recreation Supervisor Jeanne Fackler as representative to the Five Cities
Senior Transportation Executive Committee for the year 2005.
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman
Motion carried.
20. The Council considered appointing a Director and Alternate Director to Pets Under
Police Security (PUPS) Board of Directors for the year 2005.
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Moore to
appoint Police Chief Harry Algyer as Director and Police Captain Dave Oyaas as
Alternate Director to Pets Under Police Security (PUPS) for the year 2005.
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
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21. The Council considered reappointing Bill O'Reilly and Chuck Prokofieff to the Parks
& Recreation Commission, representing Wards 1 and 3, for three-year terms
expiring December 31, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
reappoint Bill O'Reilly and Chuck Prokofieff to the Parks & Recreation Commission,
representing Wards 1 and 3, for three-year terms expiring December 31, 2007.
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
22. The Council considered reappointing Lois Wendt and Paul Betiku to the Human
Rights Commission for three-year terms expiring December 31, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Moore to
reappoint Lois Wendt and Paul Betiku to the Human Rights Commission for three-
year terms expiring December 31, 2007.
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
23. The Council considered appointing Crystal Representatives Lois Wendt and
Lorraine Diederichs to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Advisory Council
for two-year terms expiring December 31, 2006.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
appoint Lois Wendt and reappoint Lorraine Diederichs to the Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Advisory Council for two-year terms expiring December 31, 2006.
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
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24. The Council considered reappointing Tom Brenny and Mike Aasen to the
Environmental Quality Commission for three-year terms expiring December 31,
2007.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to reappoint Tom Brenny and Mike Aasen to the Environmental Quality Commission
for three-year terms expiring December 31, 2007.
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
25.The Council considered reappointing Rita Nystrom to the Planning Commission,
representing Ward 2, for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
reappoint Rita Nystrom to the Planning Commission, representing Ward 2, for a
three-year term expiring December 31, 2007.
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
26. 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
2005.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Krantz 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 for the year
2005.
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
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27. The Council considered setting a schedule for Council Work Sessions in year 2005.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to
set dates for Council work session on the second Thursday of each month with a
starting time of 7:00 P.M.
Voting aye: Grimes, Krantz, Moore, Joselyn, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
The Council discussed their ability to modify the schedule when occasional
scheduling conflicts occurred. All agreed that the January 13 work session would
begin at 8:00 P.M.
Informal Discussion and Announcements
■ City Offices will be closed on January 17, 2005 in observance of Martin Luther
King Jr.'s birthday.
■ A Legislative Breakfast will be hosted by Mayors Loomis and Bowman on
Saturday, January 22 from 9-11 a.m. at Crystal City Hall.
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Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Krantz to adjourn
the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jg1�6t Lewis, City Clerk
ReNae wman, Mayor
Motion carried.
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, January 18, 2005 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, Joselyn, Moore, Krantz, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Grimes.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney S. Bubul, Public Works Director T.
Mathisen, Assistant City Manager K. Therres, Police Chief H. Alyger,
Finance Director S. Dunfee, Community Development Director P. Peters,
and City Planner J. Sutter.
The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Donation Acknowledgment
The Mayor acknowledged the $300 donation from the Crystal Lions Club given to the
Crystal Recreation Department.
Council Minutes
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meeting:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from January 4, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to approve the minutes of the regular City Council Meeting from January 4, 2004,
with a correction on page 964, item #15, to include the name of the public
representative appointed to the West Metro Fire Board.
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 Resolution 2005-04 for CIP expenditure for replacement of Perry Lift
Station Scada Radio.
4) Approval of Resolution 2005-05 authorizing the execution of a Conditional Use
License Agreement with Hennepin County for GIS information.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Grimes
to approve the consent agenda.
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 a resolution approving Year 2004 budget amendments.
Finance Director Stefanie Dunfee presented to 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. 2005-06
RESOLUTION APPROVING YEAR 2004
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Voting aye: Bowman, Joselyn, Moore, Krantz, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The Council considered a site plan and conditional use permit for construction of a
new TCF Bank at 6830 56th Avenue North.
City Planner John Sutter presented to the Council.
The following persons addressed the Council:
■ Mike Kraft, HTG Architects representing applicant TCF Bank
■ Bonnie Bolash, 4060 Hampshire Ave N
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to approve the site plan and conditional use permit for construction of a new TCF
Bank at 6830 56th Avenue North, as recommended by and based on the findings
of fact of the Planning Commission at its meeting on January 10, 2005, and
subject to the applicant meeting the conditions in the Staff Report except for items
6 and 8.
Voting aye: Bowman, Joselyn, Moore, Krantz, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Grimes.
Motion carried.
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3. The Council considered variance requests to reduce the front and side setbacks at
4628 Hampshire Avenue North.
City Planner John Sutter presented to the Council.
The following persons addressed the Council:
■ Applicant David Raley, 5380 Lowry Terrace
■ Bonnie Bolash, 4060 Hampshire Ave N
■ Ray King, 4621 Hampshire Ave N
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-07
RESOLUTION DENYING A FRONT SETBACK
VARIANCE FOR 4628 HAMPSHIRE
By roll call and voting aye: Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krantz, and
Anderson. Voting no: Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-08
RESOLUTION DENYING A SIDE SETBACK
VARIANCE FOR 4628 HAMPSHIRE
Voting aye: Bowman, Joselyn, Moore, Krantz, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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4. The Council considered Resolution 2005-9 approving Police Equipment Revolving
Fund (PERF) expenditure for the purchase of one unmarked, police vehicle.
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. 2005-09
RESOLUTION APPROVING PERF EXPENDITURE
FOR THE PURCHASE OF
ONE UNMARKED POLICE VEHICLE
Voting aye: Bowman, Joselyn, Moore, Krantz, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The Council considered Resolution 2005-10 approving Police Equipment
Revolving Fund (PERF) expenditure for the purchase of three police patrol
vehicles.
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:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-10
RESOLUTION APPROVING PERF EXPENDITURE
FOR THE PURCHASE OF
THREE PATROL VEHICLES
Voting aye: Bowman, Joselyn, Moore, Krantz, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The Council considered Resolution 2005-11 approving CIP expenditure for
purchase of a Utilities Hydraulic Hammer.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Bowman
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-11
RESOLUTION APPROVING CIP EXPENDITURE
FOR THE PURCHASE OF
A UTILITIES HYDRAULIC HAMMER
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Voting aye: Bowman, Joselyn, Moore, Krantz, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The Council considered a resolution authorizing contract and funds for
Engineering Services for Municipal State Aid Needs Analysis
Public Works Director Tom Mathisen presented to the Council.
Moved by Council Member Krantz and seconded by Council Member Bowman to
table the reading of the following resolution until the next Council Meeting on
February 1, 2005:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT AND FUNDS
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR MUNICIPAL STATE AID NEEDS ANALYSIS
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, Anderson, Bowman.
Voting no: Joselyn and Moore.
Motion carried.
Informal Discussion and Announcements
■ A Legislative Breakfast will be hosted by Mayors Loomis and Bowman on
Saturday, January 22 from 9-11 a.m. in the community room at Crystal City Hall.
■ State of the City Address with TwinWest will be held on Wednesday, January 19
at 11:45 a.m. in the Community Room with lunch served.
■ Council Member Hoffmann requested that item #7 on the regular agenda be
discussed in more detail at an upcoming work session.
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Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Krantz to adjourn
the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Kimberly J. Therres, Assistant City Manager
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, February 1, 2005 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: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Moore, Krantz, Anderson, Bowman, and Grimes
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney S. Bubul, Public Works Director T.
Mathisen, Assistant City Manager K. Therres, Police Chief H. Alyger, City
Planner J. Sutter, Recreation Director G. Hackett, and City Clerk J. Lewis
The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Ceremony for new police officers
Mayor Bowman and Police Chief Algyer conducted the swearing-in ceremony for new
police officers Deserie Miller and Brandon Johnson.
Donation Acknowledgment
The Mayor acknowledged the $1,000 donation from the Crystal VFW Post 494 made to
the Recreation Department for the Scholarship Fund.
Council Minutes
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings:
■ The City Council Work Session from January 13, 2005; and
■ The Regular City Council Meeting from January 18, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
approve the minutes of the Council Work Session from January 13, 2005.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting from January 18, 2005.
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) Adoption of Resolution 2005-12 amending the City of Crystal Flexible Benefit Plan.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried,
Open Forum
The following persons addressed the Council during open forum with questions and
concerns relating to sidewalks:
■ Kristi Black, 6730 — 58th Ave N
■ Claire Burruss, 5725 Hampshire Ave N
Public Works Director T. Mathisen offered to mail them a copy of the city's sidewalk
policy.
Regular Agenda
1. The Council considered a resolution approving contract and funds for Engineering
Services for State Aid Needs Review.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen presented to the Council.
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Moore to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-13
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT AND FUNDS
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR STATE AID NEEDS REVIEW
Voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Moore, Krantz, Anderson, Bowman, and Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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2. The Council considered a resolution approving plans and specifications, ordering
the ad for bids for the 21 " Sewer Relining Project No. 2005-9.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen presented to the Council.
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. 2005-14
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS,
ORDERING THE AD FOR BIDS FOR THE
SEWER RELINING PROJECT NO. 2005-09
Voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Moore, Krantz, Anderson, Bowman, and Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The Council considered authorizing the city manager to enter into contract with
Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates for municipal pool design and
construction services.
Recreation Director Gene Hackett presented to the Council.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
authorize the city manager to enter into contract with Bonestroo, Rosene,
Anderlik and Associates for municipal pool design and construction services.
Voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Moore, Krantz, Anderson, and Grimes.
Abstention: Bowman.
Motion carried.
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Informal Discussion and Announcements
Mayor Bowman read a letter from the Llmmer family, 2810 Kentucky Ave N, which
commended the employees in the Utilities Department.
Council Member Hoffmann requested that staff try to obtain information about state aid
for diseased tree removal and cited that Minneapolis Mayor Rybak was pursuing this as
well.
Council Member Grimes announced that Crystal resident Jim Wajda, Crystal Softball
Tournament Director for the past 10 years, was inducted into the United States Slow
Pitch Softball Minnesota Hall of Fame on January 29, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Mayor Bowman to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
ReNae JYMR �,ayor
ATTEST:
Janet Lewis, City Clerk
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, February 15, 2005 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: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Moore, Krantz, Anderson, Bowman, and Grimes
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney S. Bubul, Public Works Director T.
Mathisen, Assistant City Manager K. Therres, Police Chief H. Alyger, City
Planner J. Sutter, and City Clerk J. Lewis
The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Award
Mayor Bowman and Fire Chief Alexon presented the Life Safety Award to Suzanna
Larson for saving her family from a house fire in December 2004.
Donation Acknowledgments
Mayor Bowman acknowledged the following donations to the Recreation Department
for the Safety Camp Program:
■ Crystal VFW Post 494 $1,000
■ North Memorial Hospital $ 250
■ Crystal Cub Foods $ 100
Council Minutes
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The City Council Work Session from February 1, 2005 (before the Council
Meeting);
■ The Regular City Council Meeting from February 1, 2005; and
■ The Council Work Session from February 1, 2005 (after the Council Meeting.)
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
■ The City Council Work Session from February 1, 2005 (before the Council
Meeting);
■ The Regular City Council Meeting from February 1, 2005; and
■ The Council Work Session from February 1, 2005 (after the Council Meeting.)
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 the appointment as Assistant Weed Inspector for City Forester
James Burks.
4) Adoption of Resolution 2005-15 appointing City Manager Anne Norris to the Joint
Water Commission for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
Public Hearing
1. Mayor Bowman declared this was the date and time advertised for a public
hearing at which time the City Council will a resolution approving the allocation of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Program Year 2005.
City Planner John Sutter presented to the Council.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony.
Carla Jacobson from the Greater Minneapolis Daycare Association thanked the
Council for its past and future support.
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 Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-16
RESOLUTION APPROVING
PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS
FOR THE CITY OF CRYSTAL'S
2005 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF THE SUBRECEPIENT AGREEMENT
WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS
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Public Hearing continued
Voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Moore, Krantz, Anderson, Bowman, and
Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
Regular Agenda
1. The Council considered Resolution 2005-17 relating to parking restrictions on
Adair Ave N, Welcome Ave N, and 38th Ave N.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen presented to the Council.
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Moore to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-17
RESOLUTION RELATING TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS
ON ADAIR AVE N, WELCOME AVE N, AND 38T" AVE N.
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Moore, Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, and
Hoffmann. Voting no: Krantz.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The Council considered Resolution 2005-18 relating to Project #2004-07, Phase
7 Fair/Crystal Heights Street Reconstruction; approving plans and specifications
and ordering the ad for bids.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen presented to the Council.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Joselyn
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent-
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Regular agenda continued
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-18
RESOLUTION RELATING TO PROJECT #2004-07
FAIR/CRYSTAL HEIGHTS STREET RECONSTRUCTION
APPROVING PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING THE AD FOR BIDS
Voting aye: Krantz, Bowman, Anderson, Hoffmann, Grimes, Joselyn, and
Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The Council considered Resolution 2005-19 approving the Final Plat of
Brunswick Villas, an 18 -unit townhouse development at 3148 Douglas Drive
North.
City Planner John Sutter presented to the Council.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Mayor Bowman to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-19
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
FINAL PLAT OF BRUNSWICK VILLAS
AN 18 -UNIT TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT AT
3148 DOUGLAS DRIVE NORTH
Voting aye: Krantz, Bowman, Anderson, Hoffmann, Grimes, Joselyn, and
Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The Council considered Resolution 2005-20 amending the 2005 Utility Billing
Rates for Hennepin County Recycling (HRG) Rates.
City Manager A. Norris answered the Council's questions.
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Regular agenda continued
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-20
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2005
UTILITY BILLING RATES
FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY RECYCLING GROUP (HRG) RATES
Voting aye: Krantz, Bowman, Anderson, Hoffmann, Grimes, Joselyn, and
Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Informal Discussion and Announcements
■ The next Legislative Breakfast Meeting will be on Saturday, March 19, 2005 in
the Community Room at Crystal City Hall.
■ The annual Appreciation Dinner for police reserves and commissioners will be at
5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 14 at the St. Petersburg Restaurant.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to
adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Janf 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, March 1, 2005 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, Grimes, Moore, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Bowman
ABSENT: Joselyn
STAFF: Acting City Manager K. Therres, City Attorney S. Bubul, Police Captain D.
Oyaas, Community Development Director P. Peters, and City Clerk J.
Lewis
The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Minutes
1. The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The first Council Work Session from February 15, 2005;
■ The Regular City Council Meeting from February 15, 2005; and
■ The second Council Work Session from February 15, 2005
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings:
■ The first Council Work Session from February 15, 2005;
■ The Regular City Council Meeting from February 15, 2005; and
■ The second Council Work Session from February 15, 2005
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 Carol McCarter's resignation from the Human Rights
Commission.
4) Acceptance of Red Bartholomew's resignation 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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Open Forum
FAIR School Principal Mary Bussman, accompanied by three students, announced that
FAIR School is being recognized as a school of distinction by the Kennedy Center in
Washington D.C. and is a recipient of the Creative Ticket National School of Distinction
Award. In addition, they provided information about their school fundraiser on March 7,
2005 and requested community support to help raise money for a school trip to
Washington D.C.
Regular Agenda
1. The Council considered an application for a private kennel license at 7002 Corvallis
Ave N. submitted by Gary and Mary Thingvold.
Mary Thingvold (applicant) addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
approve the application for a private kennel license at 7002 Corvallis Ave N,
submitted by Gary and Mary Thingvold.
Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Moore, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered Resolution 2005-21 relating to lawful gambling : Approving
certain premise permits at Steve O's, 4900 West Broadway, submitted by the
Armstrong Youth Hockey Association.
The applicants Bob Fallen, CEO and Kara Pemberton-Wollak, gambling manager
addressed 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. 2005-21
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISE PERMITS
AT 4900 WEST BROADWAY
By roll call and voting aye: Krantz, Moore, Anderson, Bowman, and Hoffmann.
Voting no: Grimes. Absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular agenda continued
3. The Council considered Resolution 2005-22 approving the 21 -inch Trunk Line
Sewer Rehabilitation Project #2005-09.
David Fritzke, engineering technician, offered a short presentation and answered
the Council's questions.
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. 2005-22
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 21 -INCH
TRUNK LINE SEWER UTILITY REHABILITATION
PROJECT # 2005-09
Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Moore, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The Council considered the 2005 Labor Contract with Law Enforcement Service,
Local 44 (Police Officers).
Acting City Manager Kim Therres (also Human Resources Director) answered the
Council's questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
approve the 2005 Labor Contract with Law Enforcement Service, Local 44.
Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Moore, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried.
5. The Council considered the designation of members to the Bottineau Boulevard
Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC).
Community Development Director P. Peters answered the Council's questions.
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Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
designate the following members to the Bottineau Boulevard Citizen Advisory
Committee (CAC): Planning Commissioner Jeff Hester as a regular member;
Planning Commissioner Dick Von Rueden as an alternate member; and ratified
John Sutter's designation as a regular member.
Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Moore, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried.
6. The Council discussed canceling the Council Work Session on March 10, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
cancel the Council Work Session that was scheduled on March 10, 2005,
Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Moore, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
Absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried.
7. The Council considered a request for a city-wide meeting facilitated by Mayor
Bowman to receive community input regarding the proposed County Road 81
Project.
Community Development Director P. Peters provided information and answered the
Council's questions.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Krantz to set a date
for a city-wide meeting on April 28, 2005 at the Community Center to receive
community input on the proposed County Road 81 Project and that the meeting be
facilitated by Mayor Bowman.
By roll call and voting aye: Krantz, Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, and Hoffmann.
Voting no: Moore. Absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried.
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Informal Discussion and Announcements
■ The next Legislative Breakfast Meeting will be on Saturday, March 19, 2005 in
the Community Room at Crystal City Hall. Please call Trudy at 531-1131 with
your RSVP.
■ The Appreciation Dinner for police reserves and commissioners will be at 5:30
p.m. on Thursday, April 14 at the St. Petersburg Restaurant. Please call Trudy
at 531-1131 to RSVP.
■ The All -City Neighborhood Forum will be at the CCC on April 16 and will include
a booth for Mayor Bowman, per her request.
■ Council Member Anderson announced that the EDA Meeting would begin
immediately following the regular City Council Meeting.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Moore to
adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jan Lewis, City Clerk
Motion carried.
ReNae J. Bc4man, Mayor
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 4141
Douglas Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor Pro Tem Hoffmann called the meeting to
order.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Moore, Krantz, and Hoffmann
ABSENT: Grimes, Joselyn, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney S. Bubul, Public Works Director T.
Mathisen, and City Clerk J. Lewis
Mayor Pro Tem Hoffmann led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Minutes
1. The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The Council Work Session from March 1, 2005; and
■ The Regular City Council Meeting from March 1, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings:
■ The Council Work Session from March 1, 2005; and
■ The Regular City Council Meeting from March 1, 2005.
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 Peddler's License for Rose Express to sell plants and fresh cut
flowers on March 25-27 and April 6-8, 2005 in the parking lots at B & R
Transmission and Gold Eagle Cleaners.
4) Approval of a Special Permit to use, consume, and display wine and beer at the
Crystal Community Center for a wedding reception on May 21, 2005 submitted
by Banh Vongsa and Phanomporn Daoheuang.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the consent agenda.
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 civil penalties against the following license holders for the
illegal sale of tobacco or alcohol to an underage person:
The Liquor Barrel, 2728 Douglas Drive
An Nguyen submitted a letter to the Council admitting the violation. Tahn Vou
representing An Nguyen d.b.a. the Liquor Barrel addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Moore to
impose a 1 -day license suspension to occur on a Monday and a fine of $750 for the
violation of ordinances and laws relating to the sale of intoxicating and 3.2 malt
liquor to an underage person by the Liquor Barrel located at 2728 Douglas Drive N.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Moore. Absent, not voting: Grimes,
Joselyn, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
Jack's Superette, 7200 Bass Lake Road,
Linda Mankowski submitted a letter to the Council admitting the violation.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to impose a 10 -day license suspension to begin on a Monday with a fine of $500 for
the violation of ordinances and laws relating to the sale of tobacco products to a
minor by Jack's Superette located at 7200 Bass Lake Road.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Moore. Absent, not voting: Grimes,
Joselyn, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
Doyle's Bowling & Lounge, 5000 W. Broadway,
Rita Gardner addressed the Council and admitted the violation.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Moore to
impose a 1 -day license suspension to occur on a Friday and a fine of $750 for the
violation of ordinances and laws relating to the sale of intoxicating and 3.2 malt
liquor to an underage person by Doyle's Bowling & Lounge located at 5000 West
Broadway.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Moore. Absent, not voting: Grimes,
Joselyn, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
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Knights of Columbus, 4947 W. Broadway,
Russ Horbel addressed the Council and admitted the violation.
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Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
impose a 1 -day license suspension to occur on a Friday and a fine of $750 for the
violation of ordinances and laws relating to the sale of intoxicating and 3.2 malt
liquor to an underage person by Knights of Columbus located at 4947 West
Broadway.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Moore. Absent, not voting: Grimes,
Joselyn, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
2. The Council received an update on the Phase 7 Street Project and discussed the
need for a Special Council Meeting for the purpose of conducting a public hearing
and awarding the contract for the Phase 7 Street Reconstruction Project.
No Council action was necessary. A public hearing date for April 21, 2005 was
discussed.
3. The Council considered Resolution 2005-23 approving PIR expenditure for a Street
Department Replacement Plow Dump Truck.
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. 2005-23
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE
FOR A STREET DEPARTMENT REPLACEMENT PLOW DUMP TRUCK
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Moore. Absent, not voting: Grimes,
Joselyn, and Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Informal Discussion and Announcements
The City Manager informed the Council of the following events:
■ Council Members are invited to an Employee Appreciation Breakfast on
Thursday, March 17 from 7-9 a.m. at the Community Center. No RSVP needed!
■ A Legislative Breakfast Meeting will be on Saturday, March 19 from 9-11 a.m. in
the Community Room at Crystal City Hall.
■ The 13th Annual NW Suburban Remodeling Fair will be on Saturday, April 2nd
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Crystal Community Center.
■ The Appreciation Dinner for police reserves and commissioners will be at 5:30
p.m. on Thursday, April 14 at the St. Petersburg Restaurant. Remember to
RSVP by calling (763) 531-1131.
■ The All -City Neighborhood Forum will be at the Community Center on April 16
from 9:00 a.m. until 12 Noon.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Krantz to adjourn
the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, April 5, 2005 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, Grimes, Moore, Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman and Joselyn.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney S. Bubul, Police Captain D. Oyaas,
Assistant City Manager/HR Director K. Therres, Public Works Director/City
Engineer T. Mathisen, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Arbor Dav Proclamation
On behalf of the City Council, the Mayor proclaimed April 23, 2005 as Arbor Day in the
City of Crystal.
Good Neighbor Award
The Mayor presented a Good Neighbor Award to representatives from Target for the
company's reinvestment in the city.
Human Rights Art Contest presentation
Crystal Human Rights Commissioner Lois Wendt presented artwork from the Regional
Human Rights Poster Contest.
Council Minutes
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meeting:
■ The Regular City Council Meeting from March 15, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meeting:
■ The Regular City Council Meeting from March 15, 2005.
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 the 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 the cancellation to the April 14, 2005 Council Work Session.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
Open Forum
Jim Kelley, 1013 University Ave SE, and Bill Neinaber, 3036 Maryland Ave N,
addressed the Council about the Twin Cities Gay and Lesbian Pride Celebration and
requested that a proclamation be issued in support of it.
Regular Agenda
1. The Council considered appointing Janet Moore to the Environmental Quality
Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2007.
Ms. Janet Moore addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
approve the appointment of Janet Moore to the Environmental Quality Commission
for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2007.
Voting aye: Joselyn, Bowman, Hoffmann, Krantz, Moore, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered appointing Brett Sween to the Environmental Quality
Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2007.
Mr. Brett Sween addressed the Council.
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Regular agenda continued
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the appointment of Brett Sween to the Environmental Quality Commission
for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2007.
Voting aye: Joselyn, Bowman, Hoffmann, Krantz, Moore, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried.
3. The Council considered appointing Dana Anderson to the Human Rights
Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2006.
Ms. Dana Anderson addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
approve the appointment of Dana Anderson to the Human Rights Commission for
an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2006.
Voting aye: Joselyn, Bowman, Hoffmann, Krantz, Moore, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried.
4. The Council considered Resolution 2005- 24 approving additional PIR Expenditure
for the repair of City Hall and South Fire Station stucco exteriors.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-24
RESOLUTION APPROVING
ADDITIONAL PIR EXPENDITURE
FOR THE REPAIR OF CITY HALL
AND SOUTH FIRE STATION STUCCO EXTERIORS
Voting aye: Joselyn, Bowman, Hoffmann, Krantz, Moore, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular agenda continued
5. The Council considered two resolutions for the Phase 7 Fair/Crystal Heights Street
Reconstruction Project;
A) Resolution 2005-25 declaring the cost to be assessed and ordering the
preparation of an assessment roll; and B) Resolution 2005-26 ordering the public
hearing on April 21, 2005 for the proposed assessment.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen presented to the Council.
A. Resolution declaring the cost
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-25
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE COST
TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING THE
PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL
Voting aye: Joselyn, Bowman, Hoffmann, Krantz, Moore, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
B. Resolution ordering public hearing
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. 2005-26
RESOLUTION ORDERING HEARING ON PROPOSED PROJECT
Voting aye: Joselyn, Bowman, Hoffmann, Krantz, Moore, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular agenda continued
6. The Council considered Resolution 2005-27 approving Shingle Creek Watershed
Management Organization's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Funding
Mechanism.
Public Works Director Tom Mathisen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Mayor Bowman to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-27
RESOLUTION APPROVING
SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUNDING MECHANISM
Voting aye: Joselyn, Bowman, Hoffmann, Krantz, Moore, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The Council considered the 2005 Labor Contract with Law Enforcement Service,
Local 56 — Police Supervisors.
City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the 2005 Labor Contract with Law Enforcement Service, Local 56.
Voting aye: Joselyn, Bowman, Hoffmann, Krantz, Moore, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried.
Informal Discussion and Announcements
The Council discussed the following information:
■ Scheduling the annual City Tour — possible dates: Wed. May 18; Thurs. May 19
or Wed. May 25. It was determined that the City Tour be held on May 25.
■ The Appreciation Dinner for police reserves and commissioners will be at 5:30
p.m. on Thursday, April 14 at the St. Petersburg Restaurant.
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Informal discussion and announcements continued
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■ The All -City Neighborhood Forum will be at the CCC on April 16 from 9:00 a.m
until 12 Noon.
■ Mayor Bowman clarified the purpose for the community meeting on April 28,
2005. She informed the audience that participants who attend will receive
information and give feedback on the proposed Highway 81/Bus Rapid Transit
Project.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
Ja Lewis, City Clerk
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, April 19, 2005 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: Anderson, Grimes, Moore, Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman and Joselyn.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney S. Bubul, Police Chief H. Algyer,
Assistant City Manager/HR Director K. Therres, Public Works Director/City
Engineer T. Mathisen, City Planner J. Sutter, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Donation Acknowledgement
Mayor Bowman acknowledged the $500 donation to the Recreation Department from
Coca-Cola Bottling Company.
Proclamation for Great Shingle Creek Watershed Clean -Up Week
Mayor Bowman issued a proclamation announcing April 17 — 24, 2005 as the Great
Shingle Creek Watershed Clean-up Week in the City of Crystal.
Proclamation for loyalty
Mayor Bowman issued a proclamation announcing May 1, 2005 as Loyalty Day in the
City of Crystal.
Good Neighbor Award
Mayor Bowman presented a Good Neighbor Award to representatives of Paster
Enterprises for their reinvestment in the community.
Council Minutes
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The Council Work Session from April 5, 2005;
■ The Regular City Council Meeting from April 5, 2005; and
■ The second Council Work Session from April 5, 2005.
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Council minutes continued
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
The Council Work Session from April 5, 2005;
The Regular City Council Meeting from April 5, 2005; and
The second Council Work Session from April 5, 2005.
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 the 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 the resignation from Samantha Erickson of the Environmental
Quality Commission.
4) Approval of a special permit to use, consume, and display wine & beer at North
Lions Park on May 14, 2005, submitted by Danny Peterson, 7901 Aster Drive.
5) Approval of a special permit to use, consume, and display wine & beer at Lions
Valley PI. Park on April 23, 2005, submitted by Jose Corrillos, 3139 Florida Ave.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
Open Forum
■ Bob Slattery from the Crystal VFW and Ed Thonander from the Crystal Lions
Club addressed the Council about city funding for the Crystal Frolics.
Lauretta Ruby and Burt Sagawa, 3909 Edgewood Ave N, addressed the Council
about their concerns about an unsightly mess as a result of the removal of a
diseased boulevard tree. They requested that the work be done correctly to
remove the stump and roots and the area be re -sodded.
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Regular Agenda
1. The Council considered a private kennel license at 5313 Louisiana Ave N submitted
by Anita Townley.
The applicant addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the private kennel license at 5313 Louisiana Ave N submitted by Anita
Townley.
Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Moore, Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman, and Joselyn.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered orders in the matter of civil penalties for violations of
ordinances and laws relating to the sale of intoxicating and 3.2 malt liquor after
hours by EI Loro Mexican Restaurant located at 99 Willow Bend in Crystal.
Business owner Ruben Arellano addressed the Council and requested an
administrative hearing on this matter.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
refer this matter to an independent hearing officer and to direct the city manager in
consultation with the city attorney to facilitate the request for an administrative
hearing.
Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Moore, Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman, and Joselyn.
Motion carried.
3. The Council considered a proposed lot division at 4916 Bernard Avenue North.
City Planner John Sutter addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
table the discussion of the proposed lot division at 4916 Bernard Avenue North.
Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Moore, Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman, and Joselyn.
Motion carried.
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Regular agenda continued
4. The Council considered Resolution 2005-28 approving PIR expenditure to replace a
Street Department Unit # 302, one -ton Truck, Dump Body, Lift Gate and Plow.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen addressed 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:
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RESOLUTION APPROVING
PIR EXPENDITURE FOR REPLACEMENT
OF A STREET DEPARTMENT UNIT #302
ONE -TON TRUCK
DUMP BODY, LIFT GATE AND PLOW
Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Moore, Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman, and Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The Council considered Resolution 2005-29 approving re -appropriation of Sewer
Utility CIP Funds for Crystal Heights Sewer Replacement.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen addressed the Council and
answered questions.
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. 2005-29
RESOLUTION APPROVING
RE -APPROPRIATION OF SEWER UTILITY CIP FUNDS
FOR CRYSTAL HEIGHTS SEWER REPLACEMENT
Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Moore, Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman, and Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular agenda continued
6. The Council discussed sidewalk construction options for Phase 7 Street
Reconstruction Project and two resolution considering the Sidewalk Construction
Program and Phase 7; 38th Avenue Sidewalk Construction.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Tom Mathisen addressed the Council and
answered questions.
The Mayor acknowledged the following documentation submitted to the Council:
An email from Gail Vricella, 5909 — 38 Ave N, requesting a sidewalk to be
constructed at the curb from Douglas Drive to Zane Ave.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
adopt the following resolution, that would eliminate sidewalks on 38th Ave N east of
Adair Ave N, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-30
RESOLUTION CONSIDERING
PHASE 7; 38TH AVENUE SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
By roll call and voting aye: Krantz, Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, and Hoffmann.
Voting no: Moore and Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Moore to
adopt the following resolution, that would amend Resolution 2004-99 to change the
name from sidewalk policy to sidewalk program, the reading of which was dispensed
with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-31
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2004-99
REGARDING
SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Moore, Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman, and Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The Council received an update from Public Works Director Tom Mathisen
regarding the State Aid Needs Report conducted by Bolton & Menk, Inc.
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Regular agenda continued
8. The Council considered Resolution 2005-32 encouraging Metro Transit to maintain
existing transit service levels provided to Crystal residents.
City Manager Anne Norris addressed 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. 2005-32
RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING METRO TRANSIT
TO MAINTAIN EXISTING TRANSIT SERVICE LEVELS
PROVIDED TO CRYSTAL RESIDENTS
Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Moore, Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman, and Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Informal Discussion and Announcements
The Mayor and Council announced the following events:
■ A public hearing will be held at 7 PM on Thursday, April 21, 2005 at City Hall in
the Council Chambers to consider an Assessment Roll and receive public
comment on the Phase 7 Street Reconstruction Project.
■ A Community Meeting will be held at the Crystal Community Center at 7:00 PM
on Thursday, April 28 to receive information and hear public input on the
proposed Highway 81/13RT project.
■ A Special EDA Meeting will immediately follow this regular City Council Meeting
tonight to consider the acquisition of 4312 Welcome Ave N.
■ In conjunction with Earth Day Celebration, clean-up assistance was requested at
Bassett Creek Park in the morning on Saturday, April 23, 2005.
■ The Brownwood Neighborhood will be conducting a clean-up of Hagemeister
Pond Preserve at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
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The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Ja, et Lewis, City Clerk
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Special Meeting of the Crystal City Council
was held on Thursday, April 21, 2005 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at 4141
Douglas Drive in Crystal Minnesota. The Mayor called the Special Meeting to order.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Joselyn, Hoffmann, Bowman, Anderson, and Grimes
ABSENT: Krantz and Moore
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney S. Bubul, Public Works Director/City
Engineer T. Mathisen, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Hearing
1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Mayor
Bowman declared this was the date and time as advertised for a public hearing at
which time the City Council will receive public comment on the proposed
assessment for 2005 Phase 7, FAIR/Crystal Heights Neighborhood Street
Reconstruction Project #2004-7.
A presentation was given by Public Works Director Tom Mathisen and SEH
consultant Paul Pasco.
Following the presentation, Mayor Bowman opened the public hearing for testimony.
The follow persons addressed the Council:
■ Roger Pickering, 3828 Xenia Ave N
■ Greg Beaner, 3805 Vera Cruz Ave N
■ Marty Dahl, 3732 Xenia Ave N
■ Loren Johanson, 6100 — 38th Ave N
■ Randy Majeski, 5209 — 35th Ave N
■ Monte Andrews, 5200 — 34th Place N
■ Donald Becker, 3711 Brunswick Ave N
■ Fran Challman, 3833 Colorado Ave N
■ Beth Strongman, 3809 Brunswick Ave N
There being no one else wishing to address the Council, Mayor Bowman declared
the public hearing closed.
Regular agenda
1. The Council will consider two resolutions; A) Resolution 2005-33 adopting the
Assessment Roll for Project #2004-7 and B) Resolution 2005-34 awarding contract
for Project #2004-7.
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Resolution A
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-33
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR PROJECT # 2004-7
FAIR/CRYSTAL HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD
STREET RECONSTRUCTION
Voting aye: Joselyn, Hoffmann, Bowman, Anderson, and Grimes. Absent, not
voting: Moore and Krantz.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Resolution B
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. 2005-34
RESOLUTION AWARDING
CONTRACT FOR PROJECT # 2004-7
FAIR/CRYSTAL HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD
STREET RECONSTRUCTION
Voting aye: Joselyn, Hoffmann, Bowman, Anderson, and Grimes. Absent, not
voting: Moore and Krantz.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to adjourn the meeting.
The Special Meetinq adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jan6t Lewis, City Clerk
Motion carried.
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Community Meeting of the Crystal
City Council was held on Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 7:05 p.m., in Gym 1 at the
Crystal Community Center located at 4800 Douglas Drive in Crystal Minnesota.
The city clerk recorded the attendance:
COUNCIL: Joselyn, Krantz, Bowman, Anderson, and Grimes
ABSENT: Hoffmann and Moore
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Director K.
Therres, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
OTHER: Derrick Crider, Hennepin County
Craig Twinem, Hennepin County
John Edmonds, Metro Transit
Tim Phenow, SRF
Agenda:
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Overview of the project
3. Questions of County and Metro Transit Staff
4. Mayor Bowman's review of community needs
5. Community input
6. Wrap up and next steps
The Community Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Janet Lewis, City Clerk
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at 7:04 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 city clerk recorded the attendance, as follows:
COUNCIL: Joselyn, Bowman, Moore, Hoffmann, Krantz, Grimes, and Anderson
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Assistant City Manager
K. Therres, Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, Police Chief
H. Algyer, and City Clerk J. Lewis
The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Swearing-in Ceremony
Mayor Bowman and Police Chief Algyer performed the swearing-in ceremony for new
police officers Danielle Olson and Robert Hodge.
Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting
Mayor Bowman declared the Regular City Council Meeting would recess and the Board
of Appeal and Equalization Meeting would convene.
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the Crystal City Council convened as a Board of Appeal & Equalization at
7:10 p.m. on May 3, 2005, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The City Council conducted the Board of Appeal & Equalization Meeting to discuss the
Assessment Rolls for 2005. Tamara Doolittle from the Hennepin County Assessor's
Office presented and answered questions.
Mayor Bowman asked for public comment. The following residents appealed the
estimated market value on their property:
■ A letter was submitted by Donald and Linda Crawford, 3833 Hampshire Ave N
■ John Flicek, 7917 — 30th Ave N
■ John Knoff, 3549 Orchard Ave N
■ Roger Barthel, 6717 — 501h Ave N
■ Mary Cesaretti, 6409 — 43rd Ave N
■ Sandy and Timothy Berger, 3609 Douglas Drive
■ Trisha Herlofsky, 6411 Lombardy Lane
■ Carol Vogt, 4710 — 58th Ave N
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Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting continued
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to direct Hennepin County Assessors to review the appealed properties and prepare
a report to the City Council for final action of taxes and values on May 17, 2005.
Voting aye: Joselyn, Bowman, Hoffmann, Krantz, Moore, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
recess the Board of Appeal & Equalization Meeting until May 17, 2005 and
reconvene the Regular City Council Meeting of May 3, 2005.
Motion carried.
Council Minutes
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The first Council Work Session from April 19, 2005;
■ The Regular City Council Meeting from April 19, 2005;
■ The second Council Work Session from April 19, 2005;
■ The City Council Special Meeting from April 21, 2005; and
■ The Community Meeting from April 28, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
■ The first Council Work Session from April 19, 2005;
■ The Regular City Council Meeting from April 19, 2005;
■ The second Council Work Session from April 19, 2005;
■ The City Council Special Meeting from April 21, 2005; and
■ The Community Meeting from April 28, 2005.
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.
■ 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.
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Consent agenda continued
■ Approval of canceling the May 12, 2005 Work Session.
■ Approval of a special permit to use, consume, and display wine and beer at the
Bassett Creek Park on June 19, 2005 submitted by Jim Prybilla, 5430 Welcome
Ave N.
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
The Council considered a Private Kennel License at 4857 Georgia Ave N submitted
by Harry and Judith Pearce.
Applicant Judith Pearce attended the meeting.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
approve the private kennel license at 4857 Georgia Ave N submitted by Harry and
Judith Pearce.
Voting aye: Joselyn, Bowman, Hoffmann, Krantz, Moore, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered appointments to the Motor Vehicle Equipment Code Citizen
Review Committee.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to appoint
the following applicants to the Motor Vehicle Equipment Code Citizen Review
Committee and further, that Council Member Krantz be added to the list:
Harlan Krause
Bill Herman
James Goering
Christopher Enstad
Gary Joselyn
Jared Schmillen
Paul Stueber
Victoria Morrison
Lisa Atkinson
Julie Engh
Jerry Rauser
Phillip Bradbury
Michelle Strand
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Regular agenda continued
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Moore to
amend the main motion by removing Jared Schmillen and replacing with Craig
Chmielewski as a member of the committee.
Voting aye on the motion to amend the main motion: Joselyn, Bowman, Hoffmann,
Krantz, Moore, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried.
Voting aye on the main motion, as amended: Joselyn, Bowman, Hoffmann, Krantz,
Moore, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried.
3. The Council considered Resolution 2005-35 awarding the Annual Mowing Contract
to Allen Prop -Services.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Mayor Bowman to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-35
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE
ANNUAL MOWING CONTRACT
Voting aye: Joselyn, Bowman, Hoffmann, Krantz, Moore, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The Council considered Resolution 2005-36 approving PIR Expenditure for Police
Office Floor Tile Replacement and PIR Re -appropriation.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-36
RESOLUTION APPROVING
PIR EXPENDITURE FOR POLICE OFFICE
FLOOR TILE REPLACEMENT AND PIR RE -APPROPRIATION
Voting aye: Joselyn, Bowman, Hoffmann, Krantz, Moore, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular agenda continued
5. The Council considered Resolution 2005-37 approving a contract for the Phase 7
Materials Testing Laboratory to Instant Testing Company.
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. 2005-37
RESOLUTION APPROVING
CONTRACT FOR THE PHASE 7
MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORY
Voting aye: Joselyn, Bowman, Hoffmann, Krantz, Moore, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance amending Section 305.27
of the City Code regarding the Human Rights Commission.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to
adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 305.27
THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
REGARDING THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
and further, that the second reading be held on May 17, 2005.
Voting aye: Joselyn, Bowman, Hoffmann, Krantz, Moore, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried.
7. The Council considered 2005 wages and benefits for non -represented employees.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to approve the 2005 wages and benefits for non -represented employees.
Voting aye: Joselyn, Bowman, Hoffmann, Krantz, Moore, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried.
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Regular agenda continued
8. The Council considered Resolution 2005-38 authorizing Assignment of
Encroachment Agreement with KMC Telecom to CenturyTel Acquisitions.
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. 2005-38
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
ASSIGNMENT OF ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT
WITH KMC TELECOM
TO CENTURYTEL ACQUISITIONS
Voting aye: Joselyn, Bowman, Hoffmann, Krantz, Moore, Grimes, and Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Informal Discussion and Announcements
■ The next Citizen Input Hour will be on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 from 5:30 to 6:30
P.M.
■ The Annual City Bus Tour will be on Wednesday, May 25 from 5:00 — 8:00 P.M.
■ A Council Teambuilding Session will be on Monday, May 16, 2005 with the time and
location to be determined.
■ The Regular EDA Meeting for May 3, 2005 was cancelled due to lack of business,
but an EDA Work Session would begin immediately following the Regular Council
Meeting.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
ReNae . ayor
ATTEST:
Ja<Yiet Lewis, 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 regular City Council Meeting was held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May
17, 2005 in the Council Chambers at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor
Bowman called the meeting to order.
The Mayor asked the secretary to call the roll for elected officials:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman, Grimes, and Joselyn.
ABSENT: Moore
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney S. Bubul, Assistant City Manager K.
Therres, Police Chief H. Algyer, Community Development Director P.
Peters, Public Works Director T. Mathisen, City Planner J. Sutter,
Recreation Director G. Hackett, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Bowman declared the Regular City Council Meeting would recess and the Board
of Appeal and Equalization Meeting would reconvene from May 3, 2005.
The City Council conducted the Board of Appeal & Equalization Meeting to discuss a
report relating to the appealed properties as presented on May 3, 2005 and to take final
action on the 2005 Assessment Roll.
Tamara Doolittle from the Hennepin County Assessor's Office presented the report
to the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
accept the final report as presented by the county assessors.
■ Donald and Linda Crawford, 3833 Hampshire Ave N (No change)
■ John Flicek, 7917 — 30th Ave N (No change)
■ John Knoff, 3549 Orchard Ave N (No change)
■ Roger Barthel, 6717 — 50th Ave N (No change)
■ Mary Cesaretti, 6409 — 43`d Ave N (No change)
■ Sandy and Timothy Berger, 3609 Douglas Drive (No change)
■ Trisha Herlofsky, 6411 Lombardy Lane ($320,000)
■ Carol Vogt, 4710 — 58th Ave N (No change)
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman, Grimes, and Joselyn.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
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Board of Appeal & Equalization Meeting continued
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
approve the 2005 Assessment Roll as presented by the Hennepin County
Assessors.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman, Grimes, and Joselyn.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
Mayor Bowman adjourned the Board of Appeal & Equalization Meeting and reconvened
the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:14 p.m.
Proclamation
The Mayor proclaimed June 2005 as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT)
Pride Month.
Additional agenda item
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to add a special permit application for wine and beer to the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
Council Minutes
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The first Council Work Session from May 3, 2005;
■ The Regular City Council Meeting and Board of Appeal & Equalization Meeting
from May 3, 2005; and
■ The second Council Work Session from May 3, 2005;
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings:
■ The first Council Work Session from May 3, 2005;
■ The Regular City Council Meeting and Board of Appeal & Equalization Meeting
from May 3, 2005; and
■ The second Council Work Session from May 3, 2005;
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 to authorize contract with Mediation Center for Dispute Resolution to
provide mediation and facilitation services to the Motor Vehicle and Equipment Code
Citizen Review Committee.
4. Approval of a Special Permit to consume, display, and use wine & beer at the
Crystal Community Center on June 4, 2005 submitted by Thongsy
Phangluangmalow.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
Public Hearinq
1. Mayor Bowman declared this was the date and time advertised for a public hearing
at which time the City Council will consider an on -sale liquor license for Crystal
Ballrooms and Event Center located at 4947 West Broadway.
The applicant David Ruddy addressed the Council.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. There being no one 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
approve the liquor licenses for Crystal Ballrooms and Event Center located at 4947
West Broadway contingent upon providing final closing documents to the city clerk.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman, Grimes, and Joselyn.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
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Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
Regular Agenda
1. The Council considered a resolution approving the plans and specifications and
ordering the ad for bids for the Municipal Pool Renovation Project.
Recreation Director G. Hackett 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. 2005-39
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING THE AD FOR BIDS
FOR THE MUNICIPAL POOL RENOVATION PROJECT
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman, Grimes, and Joselyn.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The Council considered the request to direct staff to prepare a Conditional Use
Permit Application for submission to the Planning Commission for the renovation of
the Municipal Pool.
Recreation Director G. Hackett addressed the Council
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
direct staff to prepare a Conditional Use Permit Application for submission to the
Planning Commission for the renovation of the Municipal Pool.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman, Grimes, and Joselyn.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
3. The Council considered a resolution approving a lot division at 4916 Bernard
Avenue North.
City Planner John Sutter addressed the Council. He stated that Hennepin County
has not yet approved the new legal description per the 2004 Torrens Proceeding,
therefore recommended that no action be taken by the City Council at this time.
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4. The Council considered a Conditional Use Permit for Chipotle Mexican Grill to
establish a patio seating area for outdoor food and beverage service at 5608 West
Broadway (currently Schlotzky's Deli).
City Planner John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to approve the Conditional Use Permit, as recommended by and based on the
findings of fact of the Planning Commission at its meeting on May 9, 2005 meeting,
for a patio seating area for outdoor food and beverage service at 5608 West
Broadway.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman, Grimes, and Joselyn.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
5. The Council considered a Conditional Use Permit for EI Loro Mexican Restaurant to
establish a patio seating area for outdoor food and beverage service at 99 Willow
Bend.
City Planner John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
approve the Conditional Use Permit, as recommended by and based on the findings
of fact of the Planning Commission at its meeting on May 9, 2005 meeting, for a
patio seating area for outdoor food and beverage service at 99 Willow Bend.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman, Grimes, and Joselyn.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
6. The Council considered a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to create a Special
Area Plan for the nonconforming industrial uses located north of the Canadian
Pacific Railroad and west of Douglas Drive.
City Planner John Sutter addressed the Council.
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Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
authorize a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to create a Special Area Plan for the
nonconforming industrial uses located north of the Canadian Pacific Railroad and
west of Douglas Drive.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman, Grimes, and Joselyn.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
7. The Council considered a resolution authorizing agreement to provide Staking and
Inspection Services for the Phase 7 Street Reconstruction Project #2004-07.
Public Works Director Tom Mathisen 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. 2005-40
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT
TO PROVIDE STAKING AND INSPECTION SERVICES
FOR PHASE 7 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman, Grimes, and Joselyn.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The Council considered a resolution appropriating Water Utility Fund Balance for
JWC reservoir street reconstruction costs.
Public Works Director Tom Mathisen 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. 2005-41
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING WATER UTILITY FUND BALANCE FOR
JWC RESERVOIR STREET RECONSTRUCTION COSTS
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman, Grimes, and Joselyn.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular agenda continued
9. The Council considered a resolution authorizing the JWC to establish a General and
Administrative Fee.
City Manager Anne Norris 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. 2005-42
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE JWC
TO ESTABLISH A GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEE
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman, Grimes, and Joselyn.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
10. The Council considered the city's financial participation in the 2005 Crystal Frolics.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
authorize the city's financial participation of $15,000 for the 2005 Crystal Frolics and
that it be funded from the Council Contingency.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman, Grimes, and Joselyn.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
11. The Council considered the Second Reading of Ordinance 2005-15 amending
Section 305.27 of the City Code regarding the Human Rights Commission.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to
adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2005-15
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 305.27
THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
REGARDING THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
and further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman, Grimes, and Joselyn.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
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Regular agenda continued
12. The Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance relating to deadlines for
unpaid charges, amending Section 720.07 of the Crystal City Code.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to
adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 720.07
THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
REGARDING DEADLINES FOR UNPAID CHARGES
and further, that the second and final reading be on June 7, 2005.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman, Grimes, and Joselyn.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
13. The Council considered the resignation of Bill Herman from the Motor Vehicle
Citizen Committee and the appointment of a replacement member.
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
accept the resignation of Bill Herman from the Motor Vehicle Citizen Committee and
to appoint Hugh Munns as a replacement member.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman, Grimes, and Joselyn.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
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Informal Discussion and Announcements
■ The Crystal Airport Open House will be on June 19, 2005.
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■ The Annual City Bus Tour will be on Wed., May 25 from 5:15 to 8:00 p.m. Please
call Trudy to RSVP at 763-531-1131.
■ Mayor Bowman informed the Council of a letter from the League of Minnesota Cities
honoring Senator Ann Rest for her work.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Mayor Bowman to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
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Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the regular City Council Meeting was held at 7:02 p.m. on Tuesday, June
7, 2005 in the Council Chambers at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor
Bowman called the meeting to order.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Bowman, and Joselyn
ABSENT: Moore and Krantz
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney S. Bubul, Police Captain D. Oyaas,
Community Development Director P. Peters, Public Works Director T.
Mathisen, 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 Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The Council Work Session from May 16, 2005;
■ The Regular City Council Meeting from May 17, 2005; and
■ The Council Work Session from May 17, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
approve the following meeting minutes, in a single motion, with one correction on
page 1032 item number 2 to change the motioner's name to Krantz:
■ The Council Work Session from May 16, 2005;
■ The Regular City Council Meeting from May 17, 2005; and
■ The Council Work Session from May 17, 2005.
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 the 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 2005-43 authorizing expenditure for the purchase of a
Parks Department Lawn Mower;
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Consent Agenda continued
4. Adoption of Resolution 2005-44 authorizing a Joint Cooperation Agreement with
Hennepin County for the Community Development Block Grant Program 2006-
2008;
5. Approval of an exempt permit application to conduct lawful gambling at the
Church of St. Raphael's annual festival, August 5 — 7, 2005 submitted by Father
Mark Juettner;
6. Approval of canceling the June 9, 2005 Council Work Session; and
7. Acceptance of the resignation of Bill O'Reilly from the Parks & Recreation
Commission.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
Regular Agenda
1. The Council considered a private kennel license at 4443 Xenia Ave N submitted by
Gary and Janet Skoglund.
The applicants addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
approve the private kennel license at 4443 Xenia Ave N submitted by Gary and
Janet Skoglund.
Voting aye: Anderson, Bowman, Hoffmann, Joselyn, and Grimes. Absent, not
voting: Krantz and Moore.
Motion carried.
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Regular agenda continued
2. The Council considered the 2004 Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports as
presented by Kern, DeWenter, Viere, Ltd. (KDV)
Nate Oliver from KDV offered a presentation on the reports.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Mayor Bowman to receive
the 2004 Comprehensive Financial Report as presented by Kern, DeWenter, Viere,
Ltd.
Voting aye: Anderson, Bowman, Hoffmann, Joselyn, and Grimes. Absent, not
voting: Krantz and Moore.
Motion carried.
3. The Council considered Resolution 2005-45 authorizing the execution of the Joint
Water Commission contract with the city of Minneapolis for the purchase of water.
City Manager Anne Norris 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. 2005 -
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF JOINT WATER COMMISSION
CONTRACT WITH MINNEAPOLIS
Voting aye: Anderson, Bowman, Hoffmann, Joselyn, and Grimes. Absent, not
voting: Krantz and Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The Council considered appointing two replacement members to the Motor Vehicle
Citizen Committee.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Mayor Bowman to appoint
the following replacement members to the Motor Vehicle Citizen Committee:
Planning Commissioner Dick VonRueden and Crystal Resident Timothy Buck
Voting aye: Anderson, Bowman, Hoffmann, Joselyn, and Grimes. Absent, not
voting: Krantz and Moore.
Motion carried.
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Regular agenda continued
5. The Council considered the Second Reading of an ordinance relating to deadlines
for unpaid charges, amending Section 720.07 of the Crystal City Code.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2005-16
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 720.07 OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
REGARDING DEADLINES FOR UNPAID CHARGES
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Anderson, Bowman, Hoffmann, Joselyn, and Grimes. Absent, not
voting: Krantz and Moore.
Motion carried.
Informal Discussion and Announcements
The following announcements were made:
■ The Crystal Airport Open House will be on June 19.
■ The next Citizen Input Hour will be from 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. on June 21.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
ATTEST:
Janet Lewis, City Clerk
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1045
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the regular City Council Meeting was held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June
21, 2005 in the Council Chambers at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor
Bowman called the meeting to order.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Bowman, Joselyn, Moore and Krantz
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney S. Bubul, Police Chief H. Algyer,
City Planner J. Sutter, Public Works Director T. Mathisen, Assistant City
Manager K. Therres, and City Clerk J. Lewis
The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Donation Acknowledgment
Mayor Bowman acknowledged the $100 donation received for the Preschool Open
Gym Program from the Mom's Club of Crystal, New Hope, and Robbinsdale.
Council Meeting Minutes
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The Council Work Session from June 7, 2005;
■ The Regular City Council Meeting from June 7, 2005; and
■ The second Council Work Session from June 7, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
■ The Council Work Session from June 7, 2005;
■ The Regular City Council Meeting from June 7, 2005; and
■ The second Council Work Session from June 7, 2005.
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;
2. Approval of the disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director
to the City Council;
3. Approval of renewal liquor applications for optional 2:00 a.m. closing for V Steak
Bar & Grill, Jake's Sports Cafe, and Steve O's;
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Consent agenda continued
4. Adoption of Resolution 2005-46 promoting the use of Intrastate Mutual Aid
Agreements;
5. Adoption of Resolution 2005-47 designating the National Incident Management
System as the basis for all incident management in the City of Crystal; and
6. Approval of a one-week solicitation permit submitted by Custom Remodelers for
the purpose of promoting its services relating to roofing, siding, and window
installation.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to
approve the consent agenda with the removal of two prepackaged food licenses
from the license list.
Motion carried.
Open Forum
The following persons addressed the Council about their concerns over the loss of
revenue for businesses from the smoking ban imposed by Hennepin County:
■ Nanci Holler, representing the VFW, 5222 — 56th Ave N
■ Cheryl Olson -Irving, representing Rostamo's, 6014 Lakeland Ave N
■ Bill Scalise, representing the Italian — American Club at Rostamo's
■ John Alexander representing the MPLS Hospitality Industry
■ Rob and Tony Jacob, representing Jake's Sports Cafe, 5216 West Broadway
■ James Marino, representing the Italian — American Club at Rostamo's
Regular Agenda
1. The Council received a presentation from Mr. Jerry Pedlar and consideration of a
resolution in support of North Memorial Health Care's proposed health care
campus and hospital in Maple Grove.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005 - 48
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE'S
PROPOSED HEALTH CARE CAMPUS AND HOSPITAL IN MAPLE GROVE
By roll call and voting aye: Krantz, Moore, Anderson, Bowman, and Grimes.
Voting no: Hoffmann and Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular agenda continued
2. The Council considered a resolution authorizing the preparation of a Feasibility
Study for Street Rehabilitation in Phase 8 Study Area, Project No. 2005-05,
Forest South Neighborhood.
City Engineer Tom Mathisen and SEH Consultant Paul Pasco presented 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. 2005 - 49
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION
OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY
FOR STREET REHABILITATION IN PHASE 8
PROJECT #2005-05, FOREST SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD
Voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, Krantz, Moore, Grimes, Joselyn, and
Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The Council considered a resolution amending city policy to allow petitions for
special assessments for fire protection systems.
City Manager Anne Norris 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. 2005-50
RESOLUTION AMENDING POLICY ALLOWING PETITIONS
FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, Krantz, Moore, Grimes, Joselyn, and
Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The Council considered a resolution approving a lot division at 4916 Bernard
Avenue North.
City Planner John Sutter presented and answered questions.
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Regular agenda continued
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. 2005 - 51
RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT DIVISION
FOR PROPERTY AT 4916 BERNARD AVENUE NORTH
Voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, Krantz, Moore, Grimes, Joselyn, and
Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The Council considered a variance to allow a second curb cut for an existing
driveway at 6118 - 39th Avenue North.
City Planner John Sutter presented and answered questions.
Property owner John Dolence, 6118 — 39th Ave N, addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to approve the request for a variance to allow a second curb cut at 6118 — 39th
Ave N, as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning
Commission at its meeting on June 13, 2005 which are outlined in Section C of
the Staff Report.
Voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, Krantz, Moore, Grimes, Joselyn, and
Bowman.
Motion carried.
6. The Council considered a variance to allow a second curb cut for an existing
driveway at 3800 Yates Avenue North.
City Planner John Sutter presented and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve a variance to allow a second curb cut at 3800 Yates Ave N, as
recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission
at its meeting on June 13, 2005 which are outlined in Section C of the Staff
Report.
Voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, Krantz, Moore, Grimes, Joselyn, and
Bowman.
Motion carried.
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Regular agenda continued
7. The Council considered two variances 1) to allow a second curb cut for an
existing driveway and 2) to allow the other curb cut to be 26 feet wide at 4031
Adair Avenue North.
City Planner John Sutter presented and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to approve a variance to allow a second curb cut at 4031 Adair Ave N,
as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning
Commission at its meeting on June 13, 2005 which are outlined in Section C of
the Staff Report.
Voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, Krantz, Moore, Grimes, Joselyn, and
Bowman.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to
deny a variance to allow a driveway width (north) and curb cut to be 26 feet at
4031 Adair Ave N, as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the
Planning Commission at its meeting on June 13, 2005 which are outlined in
Section C of the Staff Report.
Voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, Krantz, Moore, Grimes, Joselyn, and
Bowman.
Motion carried.
8. The Council considered a variance to reduce the front and rear setback
requirements to match the location of the existing house at 4955 Quail Avenue
North.
City Planner John Sutter presented and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the request for a variance to reduce the front and rear yard setback
requirements to match the location of the existing house at 4955 Quail Ave N, as
recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission
at its meeting on June 13, 2005 which are outlined in Section C of the Staff
Report.
Voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, Krantz, Moore, Grimes, Joselyn, and
Bowman.
Motion carried.
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Regular agenda continued
9. The Council considered a site plan and conditional use permit for renovation of
the Crystal Aquatic Center at 4800 Douglas Drive North.
City Planner John Sutter presented and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the site plan and conditional use permit for renovation of the Crystal
Aquatic Center at 4800 Douglas Drive N, as recommended by and based on the
findings of fact of the Planning Commission at its meeting on June 13, 2005.
Voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, Krantz, Moore, Grimes, Joselyn, and
Bowman.
Motion carried.
10. The Council discussed the 2006 budget calendar and when to set budget review
work sessions in August.
The Council agreed to conduct budget work sessions on August 18 and 25, 2005
and to cancel the regularly scheduled work session on August 11, 2005.
Informal Discussion and Announcements
■ City offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2005 in observance of
Independence Day;
■ The Crystal Airport Open House had a great turnout. 200 pounds of food and
$92 was donated to NEAR;
■ The Crystal Frolics will be on July 28 — 31 and the Grand Marshal is Lyle Horner;
■ The Council will conduct a team building work session from 5:30-9:30 p.m. on
June 23, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Krantz to adjourn
the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Janet Lewis, City Clerk
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 4141 Douglas
Drive in Crystal, Minnesota.
Appointment of an acting mayor pro tem
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Moore to
appoint Council Member Garry Grimes as acting mayor pro tem to officially reside over
the meeting due to the absence of Mayor Bowman and Mayor Pro Tem Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Grimes called the meeting to order and asked the secretary to call the
roll for elected officials: Upon roll call, the following members were present:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Grimes, Moore and Krantz
ABSENT- Hoffmann, Bowman, and Joselyn
STAFF.- City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney S. Bubul, Police Captain D. Oyaas,
Public Works Director T. Mathisen, Recreation Director G. Hackett, and
City Clerk J. Lewis
Mayor Pro Tem Grimes 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 June 21, 2005;
■ The Council Work Session from June 21, 2005; and
■ The Council Work Session from June 23, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings as presented by the city
clerk, in a single motion:
■ The Regular City Council Meeting from June 21, 2005;
■ The Council Work Session from June 21, 2005; and
■ The Council Work Session from June 23, 2005.
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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 the 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 July 14, 2005 City Council Work Session.
4. Approval of an application for a temporary on -sale liquor license for a church
festival on August 5-7, 2005, submitted by St. Raphael's Catholic Church at 7301
Bass Lake Road.
5. Approval of an application for a 3.2 malt liquor license at Welcome Park from July
29 — 31, 2005, for the Crystal Frolics submitted by the Crystal Lions.
6. Approval of an application for a 3.2 malt liquor license at Becker Park from July
28 - 31, 2005, for the Crystal Frolics submitted by the Crystal Lions.
7. Adoption of Resolution 2005-52 approving a lawful gambling application to
conduct off-site gambling at Becker Park, 6225 — 56th Ave N, from July 28 — 31,
2005 submitted by the Crystal Lions.
8. Approval of a renewal liquor application for optional 2:00 a.m. closing for
Rostamo's located at 6014 Lakeland Ave N.
9. Approval of a special permit to use, consume, and display wine and beer at
Valley Place Park on July 30, 2005, submitted by Cressa Huotari and Aaron
Kremin.
10. Approval of a special permit to use, consume, and display wine and beer at the
Crystal Community Center on July 16, 2005, submitted by Juan P. Rodriguez G.
11. Approval of a special permit to use, consume, and display wine and beer at
Bassett Creek Park on August 6, 2005, submitted by Derek Atkinson.
12. Approval of a special permit to use, consume, and display wine and beer at the
Crystal Community Center on August 13, 2005, submitted by Bounsouane
Inthisone.
13.Approval of a special permit to use, consume, and display wine and beer at
Bassett Creek Park on September 17, 2005, submitted by Fritz Skinner.
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Consent Agenda continued
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Krantz
to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
Public Hearing
1. Mayor Pro Tem Grimes declared this was the date and time advertised for a
public hearing at which time the City Council will consider a resolution
authorizing the issuance of $4,600,000 Bank Qualified Revenue Bonds
requested by Oxbow Lake, LLC and the City of Brooklyn Park.
Bob Van Slyke, project manager for Senior Housing Partners, addressed the
Council and answered questions.
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 Anderson and seconded by Council Member Moore
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-53
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY
OF A SENIOR HOUSING REVENUE NOTE
(ST. THERESE AT OXBOW LAKE, LLC PROJECT), SERIES 2005A,
IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $4,600,000
FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST. THERESE AT OXBOW LAKE, LLC;
PAYABLE SOLELY FROM REVENUES PLEDGED
PURSUANT TO THE LOAN AGREEMENT AND SERVICING AGREEMENTS;
APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
AND DELIVERY OF THE NOTE, LOAN AGREEMENT,
SERVICING AGREEMENT, AND RELATED DOCUMENTS;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITY, RIGHTS,
AND REMEDIES WITH RESPECT TO THE NOTE
Voting aye: Anderson, Moore, Krantz, and Grimes. Absent, not voting: Bowman,
Hoffmann, and Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
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Regular Agenda
1. The Council considered two resolutions relating to the Crystal Pool Renovation
Project: A) in support of funding for the pool reconstruction and B) awarding the
contract for pool reconstruction.
Gene Hackett, recreation director and Jim Maland, principal engineer of
Bonestroo, Anderlik, Rosene & Associates addressed the Council and answered
questions.
Resolution A
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Moore
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-54
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
FUNDING FOR POOL RECONSTRUCTION
Voting aye: Anderson, Moore, Krantz, and Grimes. Absent, not voting: Bowman,
Hoffmann, and Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Resolution B
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. 2005-55
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR POOL RECONSTRUCTION WITH
INCLUSION OF ALTERNATE #2
Voting aye: Anderson, Moore, Krantz, and Grimes. Absent, not voting: Bowman,
Hoffmann, and Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular agenda continued
2. The Council considered a request for an extension to an on -sale liquor license to
include outdoor music and beer on July 30 — 31, 2005, at 5590 West Broadway,
submitted by Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar's General Manager Joe Boltman,
subject to the conditions listed in the staff letter dated June 29, 2005.
Brian Dezelske, assistant manager at Buffalo Wild Wings addressed the Council
and answered questions.
Council Member Krantz inquired if the applicant had worked with the Crystal
Frolics Committee and encouraged businesses to do so in future years.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to allow an extension to an on -sale liquor license to include outdoor music and
beer on July 30 — 31, 2005, at 5590 West Broadway, submitted by Buffalo Wild
Wings Grill & Bar's General Manager Joe Boltman, subject to the conditions
listed in the staff letter dated June 29, 2005 with an additional condition to
require the applicant keep all patrons with alcohol on the property located at
5590 West Broadway.
Voting aye: Anderson, Moore, Krantz, and Grimes. Absent, not voting: Bowman,
Hoffmann, and Joselyn.
Motion carried.
Informal Discussion and Announcements
City Manager A. Norris reminded the Council of the following meeting:
• City Council Teambuilding Session on Monday, July 18, 2005, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Krantz to adjourn
the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Janet Lewis, City Clerk
Motion carried.
Garry A. Giimes, Acting Mayor Pro Tem
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, July 19, 2005 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: Grimes, Joselyn, Moore, Krantz, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney S. Bubul, City Planner J. Sutter, and
City Clerk J. Lewis
The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Agenda Addition
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to amend
the regular agenda by adding the following item to it: Consideration of the commission
resignation by Lisa Atkinson from the Planning Commission.
Motion carried.
Council Meeting Minutes
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The City Council Meeting from July 5, 2005; and
■ The Council Work Session from July 5, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
■ The City Council Meeting from July 5, 2005; and
■ The Council Work Session from July 5, 2005.
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 the 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;
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Crystal City Council Meeting minutes July 19, 2005 1062
Consent agenda continued
3. Approval of a request for authorization to conduct a public display of fireworks at
Becker Park on Saturday, July 30, 2005 and to temporarily close Bass Lake
Road and Sherburne Ave from Bass Lake Road to 55th Ave, submitted by the
Crystal Frolics Committee;
4. Approval of a request for authorization to conduct a parade on Sunday, July 31,
2005 at 1:00 p.m. and to temporary close West Broadway and Bass Lake Road
submitted by the Crystal Frolics Committee;
5. Approval of a special permit to use, consume, and display wine and beer at
North Lions Park on August 20, 2005, submitted by Jose Delvillar-Martinez; and
6. Approval of a special permit to use, consume, and display wine and beer at the
Crystal Community Center for a wedding on July 30, 2005, submitted by Richard
and Mary Zehn.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
Regular Agenda
1. The Council considered a variance request to allow an angled transition taper in
the 38th Avenue right-of-way for access to a lawful nonconforming driveway at
3732 Xenia Avenue North.
City Planner John Sutter was available to answer questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to approve the request for a variance to allow an angled transition
taper in the 38th Avenue right-of-way for access to a lawful nonconforming
driveway at 3732 Xenia Ave N, as recommended by and based on the findings of
fact of the Planning Commission at its meeting on July 11, 2005 which are
outlined in the Staff Report.
Voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Moore, Krantz, Anderson, Hoffmann, and
Bowman.
Motion carried.
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Regular agenda continued
2. The Council considered a request for an extension to an on -sale liquor license to
include outdoor seating with the sale of food and alcoholic beverages from July
29 - 31, 2005 submitted by Crystal Ballrooms and Event Center and subject to
the conditions listed in the staff letter dated July 15, 2005..
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
approve the request for an extension to an on -sale liquor license to include
outdoor seating with the sale of food and alcoholic beverages from July 29-31,
2005, subject to the conditions listed in the staff letter dated July 15, 2005,
submitted by the Crystal Ballrooms and Event Center.
Voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Moore, Krantz, Anderson, Hoffmann, and
Bowman.
Motion carried.
3. The Council considered three resolutions; Resolution A) authorizing funding for
Pool Renovation Project including the costs of bond issuance;
Resolution B) providing for the issuance and sale of $1,440,000 General
Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2005A; and Resolution C) providing for
the issuance and sale of $2,395,000 General Obligation Aquatic Center Bonds,
Series 2005B.
City Manager Anne Norris and City Attorney Steve Bubul answered questions.
Resolution A
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. 2005-56
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR THE POOL RENOVATION
PROJECT INCLUDING THE COSTS OF BOND ISSUANCE
Voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Moore, Krantz, Anderson, Hoffmann, and
Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular agenda continued
Resolution B
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:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-57
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $1,440,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2005A
Voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Moore, Krantz, Anderson, Hoffmann, and
Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Resolution C
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. 2005-58
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $2,395,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION AQUATIC CENTER BONDS, SERIES 2005B
Voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Moore, Krantz, Anderson, Hoffmann, and
Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The Council considered the commission resignation submitted by Lisa Atkinson
representing Ward 4 of the Planning Commission.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to
accept the resignation submitted by Lisa Atkinson representing Ward 4 of the
Planning Commission.
Voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Moore, Krantz, Anderson, Hoffmann, and
Bowman.
Motion carried.
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Informal Discussion and Announcements
■ Mayor's office hours will be from 4:30 — 6:00 p.m. on Monday August 1; call
(763) 531-1145 to schedule an appointment;
■ The next City Council Meeting will be on Monday, August 1;
■ National Night Out will be on Tuesday, August 2; please call (763) 531-1017 if
you want to host a block party. Applications are due by July 22; and
■ The Crystal Frolics will be held July 28 — 31, 2005 with fireworks at Becker Park
on Saturday at 9:45 p.m. and a parade on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
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
Monday, August 1, 2005 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: Grimes, Krantz, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman
ABSENT: Joselyn and Moore
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney S. Bubul, City Forester J. Burks, and
City Clerk J. Lewis
The Mayor 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 Council Work Session from July 18, 2005;
■ The first Council Work Session from July 19, 2005
■ The regular City Council Meeting from July 19, 2005; and
■ The second Council Work Session from July 19, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
■ The Council Work Session from July 18, 2005;
■ The first Council Work Session from July 19, 2005
■ The regular City Council Meeting from July 19, 2005; and
■ The second Council Work Session from July 19, 2005.
Motion carried.
Consent Aqenda
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 the 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 August 27, 2005, submitted by Meena Brownell.
4. Approval of a special permit to use, consume, and display wine and beer at
Bassett Creek Park on August 21, 2005, submitted by Greg Hammes on behalf
of the MPLS Elks Club #44.
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Consent agenda continued
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
Regular Agenda
1. The Council considered a private kennel license at 5101 Corvallis Ave N
submitted by Tim and Amy Wodarski.
The applicants were in attendance.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to approve the private kennel license at 5101 Corvallis Ave N submitted by Tim
and Amy Wodarski.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, Grimes, and Bowman. Absent, not
voting: Moore and Joselyn.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance relating to lawful
gambling; amending Sections 1185.05 and 1185.13 of the Crystal City Code.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING;
AMENDING SECTIONS 1185.05 AND 1185.13 OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
And further, that the second reading be held on August 16, 2005.
Voting aye: Anderson Krantz, Hoffmann, Grimes, and Bowman. Absent, not
voting: Moore and Joselyn.
Motion carried.
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Informal Discussion and Announcements
The 21st Annual National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, August 2"d. There
are many block parties being hosted by Crystal neighborhoods. These
celebrations promote community involvement in crime and drug prevention
activities, strengthen police -community relations, and encourage neighborhood
camaraderie.
■ Council Budget Work Sessions are scheduled on August 18 and 25 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Community Room at City Hall.
The next Citizen Input Hour will be on Tuesday, August 16 from 5:30 — 6:30 p.m.
Residents are encouraged to attend and discuss a question, problem, or
compliment they'll like to share.
Adiournment
Moved by Council Member Krantz and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Jane ewis, City Clerk
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Motion carried.
ReNae J. o , Mayor
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, August 16, 2005 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, Joselyn, Bowman, Krantz, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Moore
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney S. Bubul, Police Chief H. Algyer,
Community Development Director P. Peters, City Planner J. Sutter,
Assistant City Manager K. Therres, Code Enforcement Coordinator J.
Zimmermann, Police Captain D. Oyaas, Finance Director C. Hansen, and
City Clerk J. Lewis
The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Donation Acknowledgement
The Mayor acknowledged the $300 donation from the Twin West Foundation to the
Recreation Department for Safety Camp
Commendation Award
Police Captain Dave Oyaas and Mayor Bowman presented a commendation award to
Police Explorer Brittney Zafft for her actions to ensure assistance for a police officer
who was taking a combative subject into custody.
Council Meetinq Minutes
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from August 1, 2005; and
■ The Council Work Session from August 1, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Anderson 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 August 1, 2005; and
■ The Council Work Session from August 1, 2005.
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 the 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.
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Consent Agenda continued
3. Approval of a special permit to use, consume, and display wine and beer at
Bassett Creek Park on September 11, 2005, submitted by Bonita Paetznick.
4. Approval of a solicitation license for the Window Store to conduct door-to-door
sales promoting new window and siding installation in Crystal from September 12
— October 12, 2005.
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 a resolution awarding the sale of $1,440,000 General
Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2005A; fixing their form and
specifications; directing their execution and delivery; and providing for their
payment.
Bob Thistle of Springsted attended the meeting to present the bond sale
information for both the Phase 7 Street Reconstruction Program and the Aquatic
Center Renovation. He confirmed the city's A-1 rating by Moody's Investors
Service which reflects the city's healthy financial operations, supported by
prudent financial management and substantial reserves; mature tax base
experiencing healthy growth as a Twin Cities suburb; and modest debt service
levels with rapid amortization.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-59
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF
$1,440,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2005A;
FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS;
DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY; AND
PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, Grimes, Joselyn, Moore, and Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular agenda continued
2. The Council considered a resolution awarding the sale of $2,395,000 General
Obligation Aquatic Center Bonds, Series 2005-13; fixing their form and
specifications; directing their execution and delivery; and providing for their
payment.
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. 2005-60
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF
$2,395,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
AQUATIC CENTER BONDS, SERIES 2005-13;
FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS;
DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY;
AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, Grimes, Joselyn, Moore, and Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The Council considered the First reading of an Ordinance amending Section
605.03, relating to refuse storage and disposal.
Code Enforcement Coordinator Jason Zimmermann attended the meeting to
present and answer questions.
Moved by Council Member Krantz and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO
REFUSE STORAGE AND DISPOSAL;
AMENDING SECTION 605.03 OF
THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE.
and further, that the second reading be held on September 6, 2005.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, Grimes, Joselyn, Moore, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
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Regular agenda continued
4. The Council considered a conditional use permit to allow outdoor storage as part
of a proposed landscaping business at 3231 Nevada Avenue North.
City Planner John Sutter attended the meeting to present and answer questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Moore
to approve the conditional use permit to allow outdoor storage as part of a
proposed landscaping business at 3231 Nevada Ave N, as recommended by
and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission at its meeting on
August 8, 2005 and subject to the conditions outlined in Section C of the Staff
Report.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, Grimes, Joselyn, Moore, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
5. The Council considered a one-year extension of an interim, temporary
conditional use permit for Highview Alternative Program at the former Cavanagh
Elementary School, 5400 Corvallis Avenue North.
City Planner John Sutter attended the meeting to present and answer questions.
John Christiansen, ESC Executive Director of Administrative Services from
Robbinsdale School District 281, addressed the Council's questions.
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
approve the one-year extension of an interim, temporary conditional use permit
for Highview Alternative Program at the former Cavanagh Elementary School, as
recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission
at its meeting on August 8, 2005, subject to the conditions outlined in Section C
of the Staff Report.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, Grimes, Joselyn, Moore, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
6. 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 2005 delinquent accounts.
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Regular Agenda continued
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. 2005-61
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PREPARATION
OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL,
DECLARING THE AMOUNT TO BE ASSESSED,
AND SETTING THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
2005 DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Hoffmann, Grimes, Joselyn, Moore, and Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The Council considered a) the Second Reading of Ordinance 2005-17 relating to
lawful gambling; amending Sections 1185.05 and 1185.13 of the Crystal City
Code and b) to approve and direct the publication of Ordinance 2005-17 in
summary form.
Moved by Council Member Krantz and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to
table the second reading until the next City Council Meeting and to invite the
Italian American Club to present their view on this proposed ordinance
amendments.
By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Krantz, Bowman, Grimes, and Joselyn.
Voting nay: Anderson and Moore.
Motion carried.
8. The Council considered setting a date and time for a special meeting of the City
Council on August 25, 2005 for the purpose of participating in a tour of Forest
Elementary School.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Anderson to set a
special meeting of the Crystal City Council on August 25 at 5:30 p.m. for the
purpose of participating in a tour of Forest Elementary School.
By roll call and voting aye: Moore, Bowman, Krantz, Hoffmann, and Anderson.
Voting nay: Joselyn and Grimes.
Motion carried.
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Informal Discussion and Announcements
■ Council Budget Work Sessions are scheduled on August 18 and 25 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Community Room at City Hall; and the
■ Next Citizen Input Hour will be on September 20 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Moore to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
ReNae J, Bowman, Mayor
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, September 6, 2005 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, Joselyn, Bowman, Krantz, Grimes, and Hoffmann
ABSENT: Moore
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney S. Bubul, Police Chief H. Algyer,
Assistant City Manager K. Therres, Code Enforcement Coordinator J.
Zimmermann, Police Captain D. Oyaas, Finance Director C. Hansen,
Public Works Director T. Mathisen, and City Clerk J. Lewis
The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
GRANT AWARD
Police Captain Dave Oyaas accepted a $3,000 grant award for the Crystal Police
Department from Al Swintek of Center Point Energy.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from August 16, 2005;
■ The Council Work Session from August 16, 2005;
■ The Council Work Session from August 18, 2005; and
■ The Council Work Session from August 25, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Joselyn 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 16, 2005;
■ The Council Work Session from August 16, 2005;
■ The Council Work Session from August 18, 2005; and
■ The Council Work Session from August 25, 2005.
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 the 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 for a wedding on September 10, 2005, submitted by
Lawrence Yahwon and Irene Roberts.
4. Approval of a special permit to use, consume, and display wine and beer at Lions
Valley Place Park for a birthday party on August 27, 2005, submitted by Juan Diaz
Sanchez (pre -approved by the city manager).
5. Approval of an extension to an on -sale liquor license to include outdoor music and
the sale of food and beverages for an event on August 27, 2005, submitted by the
Crystal Ballrooms and Event Center at 4947 West Broadway (pre -approved by the
city manager).
6. Consideration of canceling the September 8, 2005 City Council Work Session.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Mayor Bowman declared this was the date and time advertised for a public hearing
at which time the City Council will consider an on -sale liquor license at 5608 West
Broadway, submitted by Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC.
Broc Heinrich, interim store manager, and Kaela Brennan, attorney for Chipotle
Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC addressed the City Council.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. There being no one appearing
before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Bowman declared the public hearing
closed.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
approve the new, on -sale liquor licenses at 5608 West Broadway, submitted by
Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC.
Voting aye: Anderson, Joselyn, Bowman, Krantz, Grimes, and Hoffmann. Absent,
not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
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OPEN FORUM
The following persons addressed the Council during open forum:
■ Janet Moore, 4700 Orchard Ave N, discussed drainage and storm water run-off
problems in her neighborhood
■ Mark Brust, 3820 Xenia Ave N, discussed corrections to his driveway; seeking
resolution from the city
■ Sue and Keith Wieman, 5627 Regent Ave N, discussed city denial of a driveway
permit and the survey requirement
■ Nancy Chandler, 6806 — 58th Ave N, discussed a storm -damaged Elm tree on
her property and city staff's removal of it
■ Bonnie Bolash, 4060 Hampshire Ave N, expressed her support of Mark Brust's
concerns; requested the Council review its ordinances regulating curb width and
driveways for single car garages.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered a resolution approving PIR expenditure for the purchase
of playground equipment at Forest School Park.
Public Works Director T. Mathisen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-62
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE
FOR THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT AT FOREST SCHOOL PARK
Voting aye: Anderson, Joselyn, Bowman, Krantz, Grimes, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The Council considered a) the Second Reading of an Ordinance relating to
lawful gambling; amending Sections 1185.05 and 1185.13 of the Crystal City
Code and b) the publication of the Ordinance in summary form.
■ Frank Balma, representative for the Italian American Club, addressed the
Council.
• Cheryl Olson -Irving, representing Rostamo's Bar & Grill, 6014 Lakeland Ave N,
addressed the Council.
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Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to adopt the following ordinance as presented on August 16, 2005 with the
findings of fact provided by the city attorney in his memorandum dated August
31,2005:
ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING;
AMENDING SECTIONS 1185.05 AND 1185.13
OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
And further, that this is the Second and Final Reading.
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, and Joselyn. Voting nay:
Bowman, Hoffmann, and Krantz. Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion failed.
Moved by Council Member Krantz and seconded by Mayor Bowman to amend
the ordinance by striking the words in sections 1185.05 (a) "... and moot all the
"; as well as all of paragraph (b)
conditions 1 through 5: (b)An organization shall not be eligible to conduct lawful
gambling in the city unless it meets at one of the following conditions:
By roll call and voting aye: Bowman, Hoffmann, and Krantz. Voting nay:
Grimes, Joselyn, and Anderson. Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion failed.
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By roll call and voting aye: Bowman, Hoffmann, and Krantz. Voting nay:
Grimes, Joselyn, and Anderson. Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion failed.
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Regular agenda continued
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson
give further consideration to the Second Reading of this ordinance at the next
City Council Meeting on September 20, 2005.
Voting aye: Anderson, Joselyn, Bowman, Krantz, Grimes, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
3. The Council considered a resolution relating to lawful gambling; approving
certain premises permits at the Fieldhouse Sports Tavern & Grill submitted by
Minnesota Youth Athletic Services (MYAS).
Dan Klinkhammer, executive director of MYAS, addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes
to table the request from MYAS until the next City Council Meeting on
September 20, 2005:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMIT
Fieldhouse Sports Tavern & Grill
5632 West Broadway
Voting aye: Anderson, Joselyn, Bowman, Krantz, Grimes, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
4. The Council considered a resolution relating to lawful gambling: approving
certain premises permits at the Crystal Ballrooms and Event Center submitted by
the Crystal Lions Club.
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:
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Regular agenda continued
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-63
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMIT
Crystal Ballrooms & Event Center
4947 West Broadway
Voting aye: Anderson, Joselyn, Bowman, Krantz, Grimes, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The Council considered the second reading of a) Ordinance 2005-17 amending
Section 605.03, relating to the placement of refuse containers; and b) the
publication of Ordinance 2005-17 in summary form.
J. Zimmermann, code enforcement coordinator and zoning administrator
addressed the Council.
a) Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krantz
to adopt the following ordinance and b) to approve and direct the publication in
summary form:
ORDINANCE NO, 2005-17
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE
PLACEMENT OF REFUSE CONTAINERS FOR SINGLE
AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS,
AMENDING SECTION 605.03, SUBD. 4
OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
And further, that this is the Second and Final Reading.
Voting aye: Anderson, Joselyn, Bowman, Krantz, Grimes, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
6. The Council considered two resolutions relating to the 2006 budget; a) adopting
a preliminary budget and tax levies payable in 2006, and b) canceling 2006 Debt
Service Tax Levies for Improvement Bonds.
C. Hansen, finance director, addressed the Council and answered questions.
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a) 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. 2005-64
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A
PROPOSED 2006 BUDGET AND TAX LEVIES
PAYABLE IN 2006
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Krantz, and Bowman. Voting nay:
Hoffmann and Anderson. Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
b) Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed
with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-65
A RESOLUTION CANCELING 2006 DEBT SERVICE TAX LEVIES FOR
IMPROVEMENT BONDS
Voting aye: Anderson, Joselyn, Bowman, Krantz, Grimes, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The Council considered amending its meeting schedule; moving its regular
meeting from Tuesday, December 6 to Monday, December 5, 2005 and setting
the Truth in Taxation Hearing to precede the meeting on December 5, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Mayor Bowman to
amend the Council Meeting Schedule; moving its regular meeting from Tuesday,
December 6 to Monday, December 5, 2005 and setting the Truth in Taxation
Hearing to precede the meeting on December 5, 2005.
Voting aye: Anderson, Joselyn, Bowman, Krantz, Grimes, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
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8. The Council considered a resolution amending the 2005 Fee Schedule; relating
to pawn brokers — implementing and establishing an annual renewal license and
Automated Pawn System (APS) fees.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Anderson to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-66
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES AND AMENDING APPENDIX IV
OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE FEE SCHEDULE
Voting aye: Anderson, Joselyn, Bowman, Krantz, Grimes, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
9. The Council considered authorizing the city manager to execute a contract for
Automated Pawn System (APS) and Software License Agreement with the City
of Minneapolis.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
authorize the city manager to execute a contract for Automated Pawn System
(APS) and Software License Agreement with the City of Minneapolis.
Voting aye: Anderson, Joselyn, Bowman, Krantz, Grimes, and Hoffmann.
Absent, not voting: Moore.
Motion carried.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
■ The next Council Teambuilding work session is on Monday, September 19, at
5:30 p.m. at City Hall in Conference Room A.
■ The next Citizen Input Hour will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on September 20.
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Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
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, September 20, 2005 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, Joselyn, Grimes, Moore, and Hoffmann
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney S. Bubul, Police Chief H. Algyer,
Assistant City Manager K. Therres, Public Works Director T. Mathisen,
and City Clerk J. Lewis
The Mayor 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 first Council Work Session from September 6, 2005;
■ The regular City Council Meeting from September 6, 2005; and
■ The second Council Work Session from September 6, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
■ The first Council Work Session from September 6, 2005;
■ The regular City Council Meeting from September 6, 2005; and
■ The second Council Work Session from September 6, 2005.
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 the 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 for a wedding on September 24, 2005, submitted by
Raymundo and Manuel Ortiz.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
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OPEN FORUM
The following persons addressed the Council during open forum:
■ Cindy Dahlstedt, 4754 Yates Ave N, requested stop signs at 48th & Zane and
48th & Xenia or Yates.
■ Jim Nash (contractor for Northstar Home Improvement), 4972 Lincoln Drive,
requested reimbursement from the city regarding double fees that were imposed
for non-compliance in obtaining a siding permit and questioned the building
official's conduct relating to this matter.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered a resolution receiving the Feasibility Report and calling
for the public hearing on Improvement Project #2005-05, Forest South Phase 8
Street Reconstruction.
Public Works Director T. Mathisen and P. Pasco and A. Ditzler, consultants from
SHE, presented information to the Council.
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:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-67
RESOLUTION RECEIVING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT
AND CALLING FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING
ON IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #2005-05,
FOREST SOUTH PHASE 8 STREET RECONSTRUCTION
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Bowman, Joselyn, Grimes, Moore, and Hoffmann.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The Council considered a resolution authorizing voluntary acquisition of part of
4047 Douglas Drive for expansion of Hagemeister Pond Park.
City Manager A. Norris presented information to the Council.
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:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-68
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING VOLUNTARY
ACQUISITION OF PART
OF 4047 DOUGLAS DRIVE FOR
EXPANSION OF HAGEMEISTER POND PARK
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Bowman, Joselyn, Grimes, Moore, and Hoffmann.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. 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 businesses: Buffalo Wild Wings, Steve O's, VFW Post 494, GF
Crystal, and Rostamo's Bar & Grill.
Buffalo Wild Wings General Manager Joe Boltman addressed the Council and
admitted the alcohol violation.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Mayor Bowman to impose
a $750.00 fine and a one -day liquor license suspension on a Wednesday with
staff determining the penalty dates, for Buffalo Wild Wings, 5590 West
Broadway, for the violation of ordinances and laws relating to the illegal sale of
alcohol to an underage person.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Bowman, Joselyn, Grimes, Moore, and Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
Steve O's Owner and Manager Greg Beckey addressed the Council and
admitted the alcohol violation.
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to impose a $750.00 penalty and a one -day liquor license suspension on a
Wednesday with staff determining the penalty dates, for Steve O's, 4900 West
Broadway, for the violation of ordinances and laws relating to the illegal sale of
alcohol to an underage person.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Bowman, Joselyn, Grimes, Moore, and Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
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VFW Post 494 Manager Nanci Holler addressed the Council and admitted the I alcohol violation.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Joselyn
to impose a $750.00 penalty and a one -day liquor license suspension on a
Wednesday with staff determining the penalty dates, for the VFW Post 494,
5222-56 th Ave N, for the violation of ordinances and laws relating to the illegal
sale of alcohol to an underage person.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Bowman, Joselyn, Grimes, Moore, and Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
GF Crystal Owner and Manager Girma Fita addressed the Council and admitted
the alcohol violation.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to
impose a $750.00 penalty and a one -day liquor license suspension on a
Wednesday with staff determining the penalty dates, GF Crystal, 4800 — 56th Ave
N, for the violation of ordinances and laws relating to the illegal sale of alcohol to
an underage person.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Bowman, Joselyn, Grimes, Moore, and Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
Rostamo's Bar & Grill Owner Dick Rostamo addressed the Council and admitted
the alcohol violation.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member
Hoffmann to impose a $750.00 penalty and a one -day liquor license suspension
on a Wednesday with staff determining the penalty dates, for Rostamo's Bar &
Grill, 6014 Lakeland Ave N, for the violation of ordinances and laws relating to
the illegal sale of alcohol to an underage person.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Bowman, Joselyn, Grimes, Moore, and Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
Rostamo's Bar & Grill Owner Dick Rostamo addressed the Council and admitted
the tobacco violation.
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Regular agenda continued
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Mayor Bowman to
impose a $500.00 penalty and a ten-day tobacco license suspension to begin on
a Friday with staff determining the penalty dates, for Rostamo's Bar & Grill, 6014
Lakeland Ave N, for the violation of ordinances and laws relating to the illegal
sale of tobacco to a minor.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Bowman, Joselyn, Grimes, Moore, and Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
4. The Council considered the Second Reading of Ordinance 2005-18 relating to
lawful gambling; amending Sections 1185.05 and/or 1185.13 of the Crystal City
Code and the publication of the Ordinance in summary form.
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
adopt the following ordinance, with the Findings of Fact as provided by the City
Attorney, and to approve and direct the publication of the ordinance in summary
form:
ORDINANCE NO. 2005-18
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING;
AMENDING SECTIONS 1185.05 AND 1185.13
OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
And further, that this is the Second and Final Reading.
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Moore, Anderson, and Grimes. Voting no:
Hoffmann, Krantz, and Bowman.
Motion carried.
5. The Council considered a resolution relating to lawful gambling; approving
certain premises permits at the Field House Sports Tavern & Grill submitted by
Minnesota Youth Athletic Services (MYAS).
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Joselyn
to continue this agenda item until the next Council Meeting on October 3, 2005
citing the need for additional clarification and discussion relating to the new
eligibility requirement for lawful gambling organizations.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Bowman, Joselyn, Grimes, Moore, and Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
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Regular agenda continued
6. The Council considered a resolution relating to lawful gambling; approving
certain premises permits at Jake's Sports Cafe submitted by the West Metro
Fire -Rescue District Relief Association.
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. 2005-69
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMIT
JAKE'S SPORTS CAFE
5216 WEST BROADWAY
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Bowman, Joselyn, Grimes, Moore, and Hoffmann.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The Council considered the 2005-2006 Labor Contract for Local #49 (public
works).
Assistant City Manager K. Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Mayor Bowman to
approve the 2005-2006 Labor Contract for Local #49 - public works.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Bowman, Joselyn, Grimes, Moore, and Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
8. The Council considered the First Reading of two Ordinances relating to
pawnbrokers and second hand dealers; A) repealing Section 1175 of the Crystal
City Code and adding a new section 1175; and B) amending article XI business
and trade regulations by adding a new section 1177 relating to Pawnbrokers.
Al Ordinance for Second Hand Dealers
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
adopt the following ordinance:
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ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SECOND HAND DEALERS
REPEALING CITY CODE SECTION 1175
AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 1175
And further, that the Second and Final Reading be on October 3, 2005.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Bowman, Joselyn, Grimes, Moore, and Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
B) Ordinance for Pawn Brokers
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Mayor Bowman to adopt
the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XI
BUSINESS AND TRADE REGULATIONS BY
ADDING A NEW SECTION 1177 RELATING TO PAWN BROKERS
And further, that the Second and Final Reading be on October 3, 2005.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Bowman, Joselyn, Grimes, Moore, and Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
9. The Council considered the 2006 Budget for West Metro Fire -Rescue District.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to approve the 2006 Budget for West Metro Fire -Rescue District.
Voting aye: Anderson, Krantz, Bowman, Joselyn, Grimes, Moore, and Hoffmann.
Motion carried.
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INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
■ The Citizen Input Hour in October will be cancelled.
■ Curbside pick-up days are scheduled for the next two Saturdays.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Lewis, City Clerk
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Monday, October 3, 2005, 2005 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, Hoffmann, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Anderson, and Krantz
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Police Chief H. Algyer,
Assistant City Manager K. Therres, Public Works Director T. Mathisen,
Finance Director C. Hansen, and City Clerk J. Lewis
The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION
■ Human Rights Commissioner James Einfeldt-Brown read a proclamation that
declared October 7, 2005 as National Diversity Day in the City of Crystal.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The first Council Work Session from September 20, 2005;
■ The regular City Council Meeting from September 20, 2005; and
■ The second Council Work Session from September 20, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
The first Council Work Session from September 20, 2005;
The regular City Council Meeting from September 20, 2005; and
The second Council Work Session from September 20, 2005.
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 the 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 October 13, 2005 Council Work Session.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Mayor Bowman declared this was the date and time advertised for a public hearing
at which time the City Council considered a resolution relating to an application for a
currency exchange business license submitted by C -N -P Ltd. d.b.a. Cash -N -Pawn
located at 5445 Lakeland Ave N.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. The following person
addressed the Council:
■ Attorney John Worrell, representing Cashway Checking, located at 127
Willow Bend, discussed the distance limitation within State Statute 53A.02,
subdivision 2 and asked the Council to deny the proposed currency exchange
license for 5445 Lakeland Ave N submitted by C -N -P Northwest Ltd.
■ The City Clerk advised the Council that the method of computation of the
distance limitation provided in the State Statute was consistent with the
recommendation of the staff of the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
■ The City Attorney advised the Council that the method of computation of the
distance between Cash -N -Pawn and Mr. Worrell's client Cashway Checking
is consistent with the plain meaning of the terms regarding the distance
limitation in the State Statute.
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 Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-70
RESOLUTION RELATING TO APPLICATION FOR
A CURRENCY EXHANGE LICENSE AT 5445 LAKELAND AVE N
Voting aye: Bowman, Hoffmann, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Anderson, and Krantz.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. Mayor Bowman declared this was the date and time advertised for a public hearing
at which time the City Council considered an off -sale liquor license submitted by NY
LLC d.b.a. Bottle Stop located at 3530 Douglas Drive N.
The applicant was present at the meeting but did not address the Council.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. There being no one wishing to
appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Bowman declared the public
hearing closed.
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Public Hearings continued
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
approve the off -sale liquor license for NY LLC d.b.a. Bottle Stop submitted by Nai
Yang.
Voting aye: Bowman, Hoffmann, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Anderson, and Krantz.
Motion carried.
3. Mayor Bowman declared this was the date and time advertised for a public hearing
at which time the City Council considered on -sale liquor licenses submitted by
Afghan Bistro LLC d.b.a. Crystal Bistro located at 6408 Bass Lake Road.
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
postpone this public hearing until the next Council Meeting on October 17, 2005 to
allow the applicant more time to secure liquor liability insurance.
Voting aye: Bowman, Hoffmann, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Anderson, and Krantz.
Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered civil penalties for the violation of ordinances and laws
relating to the illegal sale of tobacco to minors by the following businesses-
■ Dollar Zone
■ Crystal Foods
■ Bass Lake Oriental Grocery
Libby Brahmbaht, co-owner of the Dollar Zone, addressed the Council and admitted
the tobacco violation.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
impose a $500.00 fine and 10 -day license suspension, to begin on a Friday with
staff determining the penalty dates, for Dollar Zone, 227 Willow Bend, for the
violation of ordinances and laws relating to the illegal sale of tobacco to a minor.
Voting aye: Bowman, Hoffmann, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Anderson, and Krantz.
Motion carried.
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A representative from Crystal Foods failed to appear before the Council despite
proper notification.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
impose a $500.00 fine and a 10 -day license suspension, to begin on a Friday with
staff determining the penalty dates, for Crystal Foods, 5120 — 56th Ave N, for the
violation of ordinances and laws relating to the illegal sale of tobacco to a minor.
Voting aye: Bowman, Hoffmann, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Anderson, and Krantz.
Motion carried.
Sai Chue Thao, owner of Bass Lake Road Oriental Grocery, addressed the Council
and admitted the tobacco violation.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to impose a $500.00 fine and a 10 -day license suspension, to begin on a Friday with
staff determining the penalty dates, for Bass Lake Road Oriental Grocery, 5600 —
56th Ave N, for the violation of ordinances and laws relating to the illegal sale of
tobacco to a minor.
Voting aye: Bowman, Hoffmann, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Anderson, and Krantz.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered two resolutions relating to lawful gambling, approving
certain premises permits at the Field House Sports Tavern & Grill submitted by
Minnesota Youth Athletic Services (MYAS).
Council Member Hoffmann requested that the letter submitted by MYAS dated
September 22, 2005, be added into the official record.
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:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-71
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING A CERTAIN PREMISES PERMIT
FIELDHOUSE SPORTS TAVERN & GRILL
5632 WEST BROADWAY
EXPIRATION DATE 12/31/05
Voting aye: Bowman, Hoffmann, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Anderson, and Krantz.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular agenda continued
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Moore to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-72
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING A CERTAIN PREMISES PERMIT
FIELDHOUSE SPORTS TAVERN & GRILL
5632 WEST BROADWAY
EFFECTIVE DATES 1/1/2006-12/31/2007
Voting aye: Bowman, Hoffmann, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Anderson, and Krantz.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The Council considered a settlement regarding civil penalties for a liquor license
violation by EI Pajaro d.b.a. EI Loro Mexican Restaurant located at 99 Willow Bend.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffman to
accept the settlement as outlined in the letter from Bryan Shirley of Kennedy &
Graven, dated September 8, 2005, regarding civil penalties for a liquor license
violation by EI Pajaro d.b.a. EI Loro Mexican Restaurant, located at 99 Willow Bend,
and that the liquor license suspension occur on Tuesday, October 25, 2005.
Voting aye: Bowman, Hoffmann, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Anderson, and Krantz.
Motion carried.
4. The Council considered two resolutions relating to driveway and sanitary sewer
repair projects in Phase 7; A) Declaring the cost to be assessed and ordering the
preparation of Fair & Crystal Heights Phase 7 proposed assessment and B) setting
the date for a Public Hearing on proposed assessment.
Public Works Director Tom Mathisen presented information to the Council.
Resolution A
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:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-73
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE COST TO BE ASSESSED
AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF
FAIR & CRYSTAL HEIGHTS PHASE 7
PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
Voting aye: Bowman, Hoffmann, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Anderson, and Krantz.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Resolution B
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-74
RESOLUTION SETTING THE HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
Voting aye: Bowman, Hoffmann, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Anderson, and Krantz.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance and a summary
ordinance for publication relating to second hand dealers; repealing Section 1175 of
the Crystal City Code and adding a new section 1175.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
adopt the following ordinance and to approve and direct the publication of it in
summary form:
ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SECOND HAND DEALERS
REPEALING CITY CODE SECTION 1175 AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 1175
And further, that this is the Second and Final Reading.
Voting aye: Bowman, Hoffmann, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Anderson, and Krantz.
Motion carried.
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Regular agenda continued
6. The Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance and a summary
ordinance for publication relating to pawnbrokers; amending Article XI - Business
and Trade Regulations by adding a new section 1177 relating to Pawnbrokers.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
adopt the following ordinance and to approve and direct the publication of it in
summary form:
ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XI BUSINESS AND TRADE
REGULATIONS BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 1177 RELATING TO PAWN
BROKERS
And further, that this is the Second and Final Reading.
Voting aye: Bowman, Hoffmann, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Anderson, and Krantz.
Motion carried.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
■ The Citizen Input Hour in October will be cancelled; the next one is schedule on
November 15.
■ Commission vacancies: Human Rights (2), Environmental Quality (1), Planning
(1 in Ward 4), and Parks & Recreation (1 at -large).
■ Next Council Meeting will be on Monday, October 17, 2005.
■ The Council thanked city staff for their efforts towards city beautification with the
Beltzer Gardens and the well -kept planters at city hall and the maintenance
buildings.
■ The Council thanked the Public Works Department and City Hall front counter
staff for all their help to residents during and after the recent wind storm.
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Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adjourn
the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
ReNae K Bown-, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Monday, October 17, 2005 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, Hoffmann, Moore, Grimes, Anderson, and Krantz
ABSENT: Joselyn
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney S. Bubul, Police Chief H. Algyer,
Public Works Director T. Mathisen, Finance Director C. Hansen, City
Planner J. Sutter and City Clerk J. Lewis
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CEREMONY
Mayor Bowman and Police Chief Algyer administered the oath of office to Adam Harrer
to swear him in as a new police officer.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from October 3, 2005; and
■ The Council Work Session from October 3, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann 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 3, 2005; and
■ The Council Work Session from October 3, 2005.
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 the 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
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (3)
1. Mayor Bowman declared this was the date and time advertised for a public hearing
at which time the City Council will consider new, on -sale liquor licenses submitted by
Afghan Bistro LLC d.b.a. Crystal Bistro located at 6408 Bass Lake Road.
The applicant and owner of Crystal Bistro, Hadi Mohammadzadah, was in
attendance to answer questions.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. There being no one 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 on -sale liquor licenses for Afghan Bistro LLC d.b.a. Crystal Bistro
located at 6408 Bass Lake Road.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Hoffmann, Grimes, Krantz, and Moore. Absent,
not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried.
2. Mayor Bowman declared this was the date and time advertised for a public hearing
at which time the City Council will consider a resolution ordering Public Improvement
Project # 2005-05; Phase 8 — Forest South Street Reconstruction.
Public Works Director Tom Mathisen and SEH consultants Paul Pasco and Aaron
Ditzler presented on the project and answered questions:
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. The following persons
addressed the Council:
■ Tom Limond, 6715 45th Place N
■ Pete Meintsma, 6709 46th Ave N
■ Tom Van Housen, 632 45,nPlace N
■ Joan Allivato, 6517 45t Place N
■ Bruce Anderson, 4540 Maryland Ave N
■ Curt Hawkins, 6417 46t Place N
■ David Ruoho, 7011 45th Ave N
■ Gary Govro, 6517 46t Ave N
■ Scott Linge, 4400 Louisiana Ave N
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
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. 2005-75
RESOLUTION ORDERING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
#2005-05; PHASE 8 FOREST SOUTH STREET RECONSTRUCTION
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Hoffmann, Grimes, Krantz, and Moore. Absent,
not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. Mayor Bowman declared this was the date and time advertised for a public hearing
at which time the City Council will consider a resolution adopting an Assessment
Roll for 2005 delinquent accounts.
Finance Director Charlie Hansen addressed the Council and answered questions.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. There being no one 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, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-76
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT ROLL
FOR 2005 DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Hoffmann, Grimes, Krantz, and Moore. Absent,
not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
OPEN FORUM
No public comment as given during open forum.
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REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered the appointment of Angela Brennan to the Planning
Commission, representing Ward 4, for an unexpired term expiring December 31,
2006.
Angela Brennan was in attendance at the meeting.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes
to approve the appointment of Angela Brennan to the Planning Commission,
representing Ward 4, for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2006..
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Hoffmann, Grimes, Krantz, and Moore.
Absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered a resolution authorizing an agreement to provide final
engineering design services for the Phase 8 Street Reconstruction Project
#2005-05, Forest South Neighborhood.
Public Works Director Tom Mathisen and SEH consultants Paul Pasco and
Aaron Ditzler presented on the project 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:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-77
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT
TO PROVIDE FINAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES
FOR THE PHASE 8 STREET RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT #2005-05, FOREST SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Hoffmann, Grimes, Krantz, and Moore.
Absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular agenda continued
3. 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 businesses:
■ Almsted's SuperValu (tobacco)
■ Adair Liquors (alcohol)
■ Crystal Store (tobacco)
■ SuperAmerica Store #4052 (alcohol and tobacco)
James Almsted from Almsted's SuperValu addressed the Council and admitted
the tobacco violation.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to impose a $500.00 fine and a 10 -day license suspension, to begin
on a Friday, with staff determining the penalty dates, for Almsted's SuperValu,
located at 4200 Douglas Drive, for the violation of ordinances and laws relating
to the illegal sale of tobacco to a minor.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Hoffmann, Grimes, Krantz, and Moore.
Absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried.
Stephen Schwappach, owner of Adair Liquors, admitted the alcohol violation in
writing to the Council.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to impose a $750.00 fine and a 1 -day license suspension, to begin on a
Wednesday, with staff determining the penalty dates, for Adair Liquors located at
6001-42 nd Ave N, for the violation of ordinances and laws relating to the illegal
sale of alcohol to an underage person.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Hoffmann, Grimes, Krantz, and Moore.
Absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried.
Sonia Campos owner of the Crystal Store, addressed the Council and admitted
the tobacco violation.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Mayor Bowman to impose
a $500.00 fine and a 10 -day license suspension, to begin on a Friday, with staff
determining the penalty dates, for the Crystal Store located at 6330 — 56th Ave N,
for the violation of ordinances and laws relating to the illegal sale of tobacco to a
minor.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Hoffmann, Grimes, Krantz, and Moore.
Absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried.
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Rob Bowman, District Manager for SuperAmerica Store # 4050 addressed the
Council and admitted the tobacco violation.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Moore
to impose a $500.00 fine and a 10 -day license suspension, to begin on a Friday,
with staff determining the penalty dates, for SuperAmerica Store #4050 located
at 5359 West Broadway, for the violation of ordinances and laws relating to the
illegal sale of tobacco to a minor.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Hoffmann, Grimes, Krantz, and Moore.
Absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried.
Rob Bowman, District Manager for SuperAmerica Store # 4050 addressed the
Council and admitted the alcohol violation.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
impose a $750.00 fine and a 1 -day license suspension, to begin on a
Wednesday, with staff determining the penalty dates, for SuperAmerica Store
#4050 located at 5359 West Broadway, for the violation of ordinances and laws
relating to the illegal sale of alcohol to an underage person.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Hoffmann, Grimes, Krantz, and Moore.
Absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried.
4. The Council considered a request for a variance located at 4532 Douglas Drive
North to reduce the rear setback from 30 feet to 19 feet to match the location of
the existing building.
City Planner John Sutter presented information on the variance request and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to approve the variance to reduce the rear setback from 30 feet to 19
feet, to match the location of the existing building at 4532 Douglas Drive, as
recommended by the Planning Commission at its meeting on October 10, 2005,
and based on the findings of fact outlined in Section C of the Staff Report.
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Hoffmann, Grimes, Krantz, and Moore.
Absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried.
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Regular agenda continued
5. The Council considered a resolution adopting the 2006 Fee Schedule (excluding
utility billing rates and charges).
Finance Director Charlie Hansen presented information on the Fee Schedule
and answered questions.
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. 2005-78
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2006 FEE SCHEDULE
(EXCLUDING UTILITY BILLING RATES & CHARGES)
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Hoffmann, Grimes, Krantz, and Moore.
Absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The Council considered a resolution to support continued authority of local
government regarding franchising of cable services.
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. 2005-79
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA
TO SUPPORT CONTINUED AUTHORITY OF
LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGARDING
FRANCHISING OF CABLE SERVICES
Voting aye: Bowman, Anderson, Hoffmann, Grimes, Krantz, and Moore.
Absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
■ The next Citizen Input Hour will be on Tuesday, November 15 from 5:30-6:30
p.m. in room A at City Hall.
■ The City Council and Senior Staff will conduct a teambuilding work session on
Thursday, November 3 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Crystal Community Center
located at 4800 Douglas Drive.
■ The Human Rights Commission will host a forum with Amnesty International to
discuss policies that protect human rights in the U.S. and around the world on
Monday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
■ The West Metro Fire -Rescue District is seeking female and male residents of
Crystal and New Hope at least 18 years of age to fill immediate openings as
paid -on-call firefighters. Call 763-537-2323 Ext. 5 to learn more.
■ The City is hosting a Blood Drive on October 20. More people are needed.
Please call 763-531-1072 to sign up.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
R e N a e Er66 Mayor
ATTEST:
Jan t Lewis, City Clerk
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, November 1, 2005 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: Hoffmann, Bowman, Moore, Grimes, Krantz, and Anderson
ABSENT: Joselyn
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney S. Bubul, Police Chief H. Algyer,
Public Works Director T. Mathisen, Finance Director C. Hansen, Assistant
City Manager K. Therres, 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.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from October 17, 2005; and
■ The Council Work Session from October 17, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Moore 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 October 17, 2005; and
■ The Council Work Session from October 17, 2005.
Motion carried.
AMEND THE AGENDA
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
amend the meeting agenda by adding an application for a wine and beer permit for to
the end of the regular agenda.
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 the 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 Certificate of Correction to the Plat of Brunswick Villas.
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Consent agenda continued
4. Approval of an extension to a solicitation permit submitted by Custom
Remodelers for the purpose of promoting its services relating to roofing, siding,
and window installation.
5. Approval of canceling the Council Work Session scheduled on November 10,
2005.
6. Approval of a temporary, on -sale liquor license for St. Raphael's Catholic Church
for a beer & wine tasting fundraiser on November 11, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
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 resolution adopting an Assessment Roll
for Phase 7 Driveway and Sewer Repair Project.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. There being no one wishing to
appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Bowman declared the public
hearing closed.
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:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-80
RESOLUTION ORDERING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
#2005-05; PHASE 7 FOREST SOUTH STREET RECONSTRUCTION
Voting aye: Hoffmann, Bowman, Moore, Grimes, Krantz, and Anderson. Absent,
not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
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REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered the appointment of Julie Matzek to the Parks &
Recreation Commission, representing Ward 1, for an unexpired term expiring
December 31, 2007.
Julie Matzek addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to approve the appointment of Julie Matzek to the Parks & Recreation
Commission, representing Ward 1, for an unexpired term expiring December 31,
2007.
Voting aye: Hoffmann, Bowman, Moore, Grimes, Krantz, and Anderson.
Absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried.
2. The Council received a presentation from Elizabeth Johnson, director of PRISM.
3. The Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance relating to clandestine
lab sites.
Community Development Director Patrick Peters addressed the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CLANDESTINE LAB SITES;
ADDING A SECTION TO
THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE.
and further, that the second reading be held on November 15, 2005.
Voting aye: Hoffmann, Bowman, Moore, Grimes, Krantz, and Anderson. Absent,
not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried.
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Regular agenda continued
4. The Council considered a three-year contract for prosecution services with
MacMillan, Wallace, & Athanases, P.A.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Moore
to approve the three-year contact for prosecution services with MacMillan,
Wallace, & Anathases, P.A.
Voting aye: Hoffmann, Bowman, Moore, Grimes, Krantz, and Anderson.
Absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried.
5. The Council considered the request for a special permit for wine and beer at
Bassett Creek Park on November 13, 2005 submitted by Bill O'Reilly.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to approve the special permit for wine and beer at Bassett Creek Park
on November 13, 2005 submitted by Bill O'Reilly.
Voting aye: Hoffmann, Bowman, Moore, Grimes, Krantz, and Anderson. Absent,
not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
■ The next Citizen Input Hour will be on Tuesday, November 15 from 5:30-6:30
p.m. in room A at City Hall.
■ The City Council and Senior Staff will conduct a teambuilding work session on
Thursday, November 3 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Crystal Community Center
located at 4800 Douglas Drive.
■ Crystal Municipal Pool update;
■ Water main break at Yates and 47th Avenues
■ Community Notification Meeting scheduled on November 2, 2005 for a Level III
Sex Offender was canceled.
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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 7:31 p.m.
ReNae J. Mayor
ATTEST:
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, November 15, 2005 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: Krantz, Anderson, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney S. Bubul, Police Chief H. Algyer,
Finance Director C. Hansen, Assistant City Manager K. Therres, 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 Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The regular City Council Meeting from November 1, 2005;
■ The two Council Work Sessions from November 1, 2005; and
■ The Council Work Session from November 3, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Moore 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 November 1, 2005;
■ The two Council Work Sessions from November 1, 2005; and
■ The Council Work Session from November 3, 2005.
Motion carried.
DONATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT
On behalf of the City Council, the Mayor acknowledged the $1,014.58 donation from
the VFW Post # 494, which was given to the Crystal Recreation Department.
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 the 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.
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Consent agenda continued
3. Acceptance of Charles Tostenson's resignation from the Parks & Recreation
Commission effective December 31, 2005.
4. Acceptance of Edwin Krueger's resignation from the Planning Commission
effective December 31, 2005.
5. Approval of Resolution 2005-81 amending the 2006 Fee Schedule (excluding
utility billing rates).
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Mayor Bowman declared this was the date and time advertised for a public
hearing at which time the Council considered a resolution relating to an
application for a Currency Exchange Business License submitted by Cashway
Checking located at 127 Willow Bend.
The applicant, Michael Schroeder of Cashway Checking LLC, addressed the
Council.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. There being no one 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 Hoffmann
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-82
RESOLUTION RELATING TO AN APPLICATION
FOR A CURRENCY EXCHANGE LICENSE AT
127 WILLOW BEND
Voting aye: Krantz, Anderson, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Hoffmann, and
Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
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REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered the Second Reading of Ordinance 2005-21 and its
summary ordinance for publication; an ordinance relating to clandestine lab sites
and chemical dump sites and amending Chapter VI of the Crystal City Code
relating to Public Health; adding section 670.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Moore
to adopt the following ordinance and the summary ordinance for publication.-
ORDINANCE
ublication:
ORDINANCE NO. 2005-21
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CLANDESTINE LAB SITES;
ADDING A SECTION TO
THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE.
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Krantz, Anderson, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Hoffmann, and
Bowman.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered Resolution 2005-83 adopting the final Fee Schedule for
2006; establishing 2006 utility fund rates and fees.
Finance Director Charles Hansen addressed the Council and answered
questions.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-83
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE
FINAL FEE SCHEDULE FOR 2006; ESTABLISHING
2006 UTILITY FUND RATES AND FEES
Voting aye: Krantz, Anderson, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Hoffmann, and
Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular agenda continued
3. The Council considered setting December 19, 2005, as the date for continuation
of the Truth in Taxation Hearing.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to
set the date for continuation of the Truth in Taxation Hearing for December 19,
2005.
Voting aye: Krantz, Anderson, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Hoffmann, and
Bowman.
Motion carried.
4. The Council considered two resolutions relating to lawful gambling submitted by
the Crystal Lions Club for premises permits located at Doyle's Bowling & Lounge
(5000 W. Broadway) and the Bottle Stop (3530 Douglas Drive).
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
adopt the two resolutions, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-84
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING;
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS AT
DOYLE'S BOWLING & LOUNGE
5000 WEST BROADWAY
Voting aye: Krantz, Anderson, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Hoffmann, and
Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-85
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING;
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS AT
BOTTLE STOP
3530 DOUGLAS DRIVE
Voting aye: Krantz, Anderson, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Hoffmann, and
Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
■ The next City Council Meeting will include the Truth in Taxation Hearing which
will be held on Monday, December 5, 2005.
■ City offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25 for the
Thanksgiving Holiday.
■ The Mayor announced vacancies on the city's commissions.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Ja t Lewis, City Clerk
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Motion carried.
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing and
Regular City Council Meeting of the Crystal City Council were held on Monday,
December 5, 2005 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers 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, Joselyn, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney S. Bubul, Public Works Director/City
Engineer T. Mathisen, Finance Director C. Hansen, Assistant City
Manager K. Therres, Recreation Director G. Hackett, and City Clerk J.
Lewis
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
TRUTH IN TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING
1. Mayor Bowman declared this was the date and time as advertised for a public
hearing at which time the City Council will receive public comment on the
proposed 2006 tax levy.
Finance Director Charles Hansen gave a short presentation and answered
questions.
The Mayor declared the public hearing was open for testimony. The following
persons addressed the Council:
■ Vivian Schirmers, 5640 Hampshire Ave N
■ Donald Sexter, 2937 Idaho Ave N
■ Greg Sexter, 2927 Idaho Ave N
■ David Ziegler, 5241 Vera Cruz Ave N
■ Thomas Ostrem, 3820 Yates Ave N
■ Al Holter, 4366 Xenia Ave N
■ John Knoff, 3549 Orchard Ave N
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 Moore to
cancel the continuation meeting scheduled for December 19, 2005.
Voting aye: Krantz, Anderson, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Hoffmann, and
Bowman.
Motion carried
Mayor Bowman announced the regular City Council Meeting would begin.
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
1. The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a
single motion:
■ The Regular City Council Meeting from November 15, 2005 and
■ The Work Session from November 15, 2005.
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 November 15, 2005 and
The Work Session from November 15, 2005.
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 the 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 December 8, 2005 Council Work Session; and
4. Acceptance of Matthew Pletcher's resignation from the Human Rights
Commission effective December 31, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Mayor Bowman declared this was the date and time advertised for a public
hearing at which time the Council will consider a new, off -sale liquor license
submitted by Tri City Liquor Inc. d.b.a. Red Dragon Liquors located at 5924 West
Broadway.
The applicants, Melissa and Voadthana UK, were in attendance and answered
questions from the Council.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony.
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Public Hearing continued
There being no one 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 Hoffmann
to approve the new, off -sale liquor license for Tri City Liquors Inc d.b.a. Red
Dragon Liquors located at 5924 West Broadway contingent upon providing the
city clerk with the certificate of dram shop insurance and certificate of real-estate
value.
Voting aye: Krantz, Anderson, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Hoffmann, and
Bowman.
Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered the appointment of Dutch Fischer to the Employee
Review Board for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2007.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Moore
to approve the appointment of Dutch Fischer to the Employee Review Board for
an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2007.
Voting aye: Krantz, Anderson, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Hoffmann, and
Bowman.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered a private kennel license application at 5643 Elmhurst
Avenue North submitted by Paul and Robin Scharffbilling.
The applicants were in attendance.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Moore to
approve the private kennel license application at 5643 Elmhurst Avenue North
submitted by Paul and Robin Scharffbilling.
Voting aye: Krantz, Anderson, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Hoffmann, and
Bowman.
Motion carried.
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Regular agenda continued
3. The Council considered a resolution approving a lot division at 4047 Douglas
Drive North to detach the west 88 feet of the property and incorporate it into the
adjacent Hagemeister Pond Preserve.
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. 2005-86
RESOLUTION APPROVING A LOT DIVISION
AT 4047 DOUGLAS DRIVE NORTH
Voting aye: Krantz, Anderson, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Hoffmann, and
Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The Council considered a resolution approving policies and procedures relating
to campaign contributions.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Joselyn
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-87
RESOLUTION REGARDING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
Voting aye: Krantz, Anderson, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Hoffmann, and
Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The Council considered ordering a public hearing on a proposed amendment to
the City Charter relating to the public purpose expenditure policy.
Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member
Hoffmann to order a public hearing on January 3, 2006 to consider on a
proposed amendment to the City Charter relating to the public purpose
expenditure policy.
Voting aye: Krantz, Anderson, Moore, Joselyn, Grimes, Hoffmann, and
Bowman.
Motion carried.
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INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Mayor and Council discussed the following items:
■ The next Citizen Input Hour will be on Tuesday, December 20 from 5:30 until
6:30 p.m.;
City offices will be closed on December 26, 2005 and January 2, 2006 for the
holidays (both days are Mondays); and
Board and Commission vacancies.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Moore to
adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
ATTEST:
Ja t 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 closed Executive Session of the Crystal City Council began at 9:05 p.m. on
Monday, December 5, 2005 in Conference Room A at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota. The Mayor called the closed Executive Session to order.
The assistant city manager recorded the attendance with the following members present:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krantz, Moore, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris and Assistant City Manager/HR Director K. Therres
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item:
■ Labor negotiations.
The work session adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
ATTEST:
Kimberly J. Tfierees, Assistant City Manager
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Crystal City Council Meeting minutes December 20, 2005
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular City Council Meeting was held on
Tuesday, December 20, 2005 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: Joselyn, Moore, Anderson, Krantz, Grimes, Bowman, and Hoffmann
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney S. Bubul, Finance Director C.
Hansen, Assistant City Manager K. Therres, Recreation Director G.
Hackett, and City Clerk J. Lewis
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Mayor Bowman, and representatives from the West Metro Fire Auxiliary, presented
awards to the winners of the 2005 Crystal Sparkles Contest:
■ First Place Residential Kurtz Family 4051 Douglas Drive North
■ Second Place Residential Olson Family 6718 Valley Place North
DONATION RECOGNITION
The Council recognized the following donations to the city for the Neighborhood Sign
Project:
■ $1,200 donation from the Crystal Lions Club and
■ $1,200 donation from the VFW Post 494.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following Council Meetings, in a single
motion:
■ The first Work Session of the City Council from December 5, 2005;
■ The regular City Council Meeting from December 5, 2005;
■ The second Work Session of the City Council from December 5, 2005; and
■ The Executive Work Session from December 5, 2005.
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Krantz to
approve the meeting minutes with one correction; a name change to Hagemeister
Pond Preserve on page 1137:
■ The first Work Session of the City Council from December 5, 2005;
■ The regular City Council Meeting from December 5, 2005;
■ The second Work Session of the City Council from December 5, 2005; and
■ The Executive Work Session from December 5, 2005.
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 the 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 2005-88 approving the firm of Kern, DeWenter, and Viere
for auditing services; and
4. Adoption of Resolution 2005-89 approving the purchase of a replacement over -
seeder for the Parks Department.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
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 Kelly Leuca to the Human Rights
Commission for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2008.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Krantz
to approve the appointment of Kelly Leuca to the Human Rights Commission for
a three year term expiring December 31, 2008.
Voting aye: Joselyn, Moore, Anderson, Krantz, Grimes, Bowman, and Hoffmann
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered two resolutions relating to the 2006 property tax levies:
A) approving the 2006 Property Tax Levies, and B) canceling the 2006 Debt
Service Tax Levy for the General Obligation Certificates of Indebtedness, 2003A.
Finance Director Charles Hansen presented and answered questions.
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Regular agenda continued
Resolution A
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. 2005- 90
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2006 PROPERTY TAX LEVIES
Voting aye: Joselyn, Moore, Anderson, Krantz, Grimes, Bowman, and Hoffmann
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Resolution B
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005- 91
RESOLUTION CANCELING
THE 2006 DEBT SERVICE TAX LEVY
FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION CERTIFICATES
OF INDEBTEDNESS, 2003A
Voting aye: Joselyn, Moore, Anderson, Krantz, Grimes, Bowman, and Hoffmann
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The Council considered two resolutions approving the 2006 Operating Budgets;
A) approving the 2006 General Fund, and B) approving the 2006 Budgets for
Special Revenue, Debt Service, Capital Projects, Enterprise, and Internal
Service Funds.
Finance Director Charles Hansen presented and answered questions.
Resolution A
Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Moore to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
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Regular agenda continued
RESOLUTION NO. 2005- 92
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2006 GENERAL FUND
Voting aye: Joselyn, Moore, Anderson, Krantz, Grimes, Bowman, and Hoffmann
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Resolution B
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. 2005- 93
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2006 BUDGETS
FOR SPECIAL REVENUE, DEBT SERVICE,
CAPITAL PROJECTS, ENTERPRISE,
AND INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
Voting aye: Joselyn, Moore, Anderson, Krantz, Grimes, Bowman, and Hoffmann
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted
4. The Council considered a resolution establishing procedures for Mayor and
Council salary increases.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005- 94
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES
FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL SALARY INCREASES
Voting aye: Joselyn, Moore, Anderson, Krantz, Grimes, Bowman, and Hoffmann
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular agenda continued
5. The Council considered approving the 2006 wages and insurance contributions
for non -represented employees.
Assistant City Manager/HR Director K. Therres addressed the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to approve the 2006 wages and insurance contributions for non -represented
employees.
Voting aye: Joselyn, Moore, Anderson, Krantz, Grimes, Bowman, and Hoffmann
Motion carried.
6. The Council considered its meeting schedules for 2006 (work sessions and
regular council meetings).
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to approve
the 2006 meeting schedules as presented by staff.
Voting aye: Joselyn, Moore, Anderson, Krantz, Grimes, Bowman, and Hoffmann
Motion carried.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Mayor and staff discussed the following:
■ City offices will be closed on December 26, 2005 and January 2, 2006 for the
holidays (both days are Mondays); and
■ Commission vacancies.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Moore to
adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
Ja t Lewis, City Clerk
Motion carried.
eNae J. Mwman, Mayor
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