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2000 City Council Minutes1 January 4, 2000 131 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on January 4, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Staff members in attendance were: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; John Sutter, Planner; James Mossey, Police Chief; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting the City Council work session of December 21, 1999. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting and the City Council work session of December 21, 1999. Motion Carried. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. 3. Approval of the designation of the Crystal/Robbinsdale Sun Post and the Star Tribune as official newspapers for the City of Crystal for the year 2000. 4. Approval of the appointment of Anne Norris, City Manager, as the Hennepin Recycling Group Board Member for the City of Crystal for 2000. 5. Approval of the designation of the Norwest Crystal Bank as the official depository for the City of Crystal for the year 2000. January 4, 2000 132 6. Approval of an application and permit for a 1 to 4 day temporary on -sale liquor license submitted by Knights of Columbus, 4947 West Broadway for its Annual Cadillac Dinner on January 28, 2000. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider vacating a portion of 35t" Avenue North within the City of Crystal. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the vacation. Nobody appeared. The Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-1 A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 99-85 AND VACATING A PORTION OF 35TH AVENUE NORTH WITHIN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered the selection of a Mayor Pro Tem for the year 2000. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson to appoint Gary Joselyn as Mayor Pro Tem for the year 2000. Motion Carried. January 4, 2000 133 2. The City Council considered the appointment of a Council liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for the year 2000. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson to appoint Gary Joselyn as the Council liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for the year 2000. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered the appointment of a Council liaison to the Environmental Quality Commission for the year 2000. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson to appoint Garry Grimes as the Council liaison to the Environmental Quality Commission for the year 2000. Motion Carried. Motion Carried. 5. The City Council considered the appointment of a Council liaison to the Financial Advisory Commission for the year 2000. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson to appoint David Anderson as the Council liaison to the Financial Advisory Commission for the year 2000. Motion Carried. 6. The City Council considered the appointment of a Council liaison to the Economic Development Authority Advisory Commission for the year 2000. 4. The City Council considered the appointment of a Council liaison to the Human Rights Commission for the year 2000. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson to appoint Tom Krueger as the Council liaison to the Human Rights Commission for the year 2000. Motion Carried. 5. The City Council considered the appointment of a Council liaison to the Financial Advisory Commission for the year 2000. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson to appoint David Anderson as the Council liaison to the Financial Advisory Commission for the year 2000. Motion Carried. 6. The City Council considered the appointment of a Council liaison to the Economic Development Authority Advisory Commission for the year 2000. January 4, 2000 Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson to appoint Mark Hoffmann as the Council liaison to the Economic Development Authority Advisory Commission for the year 2000. 134 Motion Carried. 7. The City Council considered the appointment of a representative and an alternate to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities for the year 2000 Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Thonander to appoint Mayor Meintsma as the representative and City Manager Anne Norris as the alternate to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities for the year 2000. Motion Carried. 8. The City Council considered the designation of an AMM legislative contact person and an alternate for 2000. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to designate Mayor Meintsma as an AMM legislative contact person and City Manager Anne Norris as an alternate for the year 2000. Motion Carried. 9. The City Council considered the appointment of representatives to the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission for the year 2000. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Krueger to appoint City Manager Anne Norris and John T. Irving as representatives to the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission for the year 2000. Motion Carried. 10. The City Council considered the appointment of a City Council representative and a public member on the West Metro Fire District Board of Directors for two-year terms expiring December 31, 2001. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: 1 January 4, 2000 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-2 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE WEST METRO FIRE -RESCUE DISTRICT Voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson. 135 Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 11. The City Council considered a recommendation to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council for reappointment of Robert Schon, 3930 Jersey Avenue North, as a Crystal representative on the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Board for a two-year term expiring December 31, 2001. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krueger to recommend Robert Schon, 3930 Jersey Avenue North for reappointment as a Crystal representative on the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Board for a two-year term expiring December 31, 2001. Motion Carried. 12. The City Council considered the appointment of City Manager Anne Norris to the Joint New Hope -Golden Valley -Crystal Water Commission for an unexpired three-year term expiring December 31, 2000. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Grimes to appoint City Manager Anne Norris to the Joint New Hope -Golden Valley -Crystal Water Commission for an unexpired three-year term expiring December 31, 2000. Motion Carried. 13. The City Council considered the recommendation to the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communication Commission, the appointment of City Manager Anne Norris to Northwest Community Television Board of Directors for an unexpired term expiring February 15, 2000 and for an additional two- year term expiring February 15, 2002. January 4, 2000 136 Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to recommend to the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission, the appointment of City Manager Anne Norris to Northwest Community Television Board of Directors for an unexpired term expiring February 15, 2000 and for an additional two-year term expiring February 15, 2002, effective January 10, 2000. Motion Carried. 14. The City Council considered the appointment of a Board Member and Alternate Board Member on the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Board of Directors. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Thonander to appoint City Manager Anne Norris as the Board Member and Assistant City Manager Angela Nalezny as the Alternate Board Member on the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Board of Directors, effective January 10, 20000 Motion Carried. 15. The City Council considered the appointment of a representative to the Five Cities Senior Transportation Executive Committee. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to appoint City Manager Anne Norris to the Five Cities Senior Transportation Executive Committee, effective January 10, 2000. Motion Carried. 16. The City Council considered appointment of a Board Member and Alternate Board Member to Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS). Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Grimes to appoint City Manager Anne Norris as Board Member and Finance Director Tim Johnson as the Alternate Board Member on the Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS) Board of Directors, effective January 10, 2000. Motion Carried. 17. The City Council considered the appointment of a Director and Alternate director for Pets Under Police Security (PUPS) Board of Directors. January 4, 2000 137 Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to appoint Police Chief James Mossey as the Director and City Manager Anne Norris as the Alternate Director on the Pets Under Police Security (PUPS) Board of Directors, effective January 10, 1999. Motion Carried. 18. The City Council considered the applications for reappointment to the Planning Commission of Frank Koss, Richard VonRueden, and Edwin Krueger, for three-year terms expiring December 31, 2002. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to reappoint Frank Koss, 3200 Colorado Avenue North, Richard VonRueden, 5130 Vera Cruz Avenue North, and Edwin Krueger, 5009 - 52nd Avenue North to the Planning Commission for three-year terms expiring December 31, 2002. Motion Carried. 19. The City Council considered the application for reappointment to the Environmental Quality Commission of Colleen Fern for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2002. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Council Member Grimes to reappoint Colleen Fern, 3908 Florida Avenue North to the Environmental Quality Commission for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2002. Motion Carried. 20. The City Council considered the applications for reappointment to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission of Liz Reid and William Gentry for three-year terms expiring December 31, 2002. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to reappoint Liz Reid, 5417 Vera Cruz Avenue North and William Gentry, 6910 Jersey Circle to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission for three-year terms expiring December 31, 2002. Motion Carried. 21, The City Council considered the applications for reappointment to the Human Rights Commission of Tess Moleski and James Allen Einfeldt-Brown for three-year terms expiring December 31, 2002. January 4, 2000 138 Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Council Member Krueger to reappoint Tess Moleski, 4076 Hampshire Avenue North and James Allen Einfeldt-Brown, 5313 Hampshire Avenue North to the Human Rights Commission for three-year terms expiring December 31, 2002. Motion carried. 22. The City Council considered the applications for reappointment to the Financial Advisory Commission of Linda Bloom and Crystal Lindahl for three-year terms expiring December 31, 2002. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Council Member Anderson to reappoint Linda Bloom, 4324 Adair Avenue North and Crystal Lindahl, 2809 Jersey Avenue North to the Financial Advisory Commission for three-year terms expiring December 31, 2002. Motion carried. 23. The City Council considered changing regular meeting dates in 2000 where conflicts occur. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to change City Council meeting dates in the year 2000 as follows: March 7 to March 6; July 4 to July 5; and August 1 to July 31; and November 7 to November 8. Motion Carried. 24. The City Council considered a request to the Frolics Committee to incorporate and apply for a 501(C)(4) status. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson to approve a request to the Crystal Frolics Committee to incorporate and apply for a 501 (c)(4) status, and that the City split the cost of applying for this status with the Crystal Frolics Committee up to a maximum of $500 with the cost to be funded from the Charitable Gambling Fund. Motion carried. 25. The City Council considered a request from the Police Department to approve the sale of an impounded vehicle. 1 January 4, 2000 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. 2000-3 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF AN IMPOUNDED VEHICLE 139 Voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 26. The City Council considered a resolution commending City Manager Jerry Dulgar. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Mayor Meintsma to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-4 A RESOLUTION COMMENDING JERRY DULGAR, CITY MANAGER Voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 27. Kenneth Mastrian, 6720 Dudley Avenue North, appeared before the City Council to voice concerns about noise and a junk yard created by a neighbor. No action was taken. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m. Motion Carried. La - Peter E. Meintsma, yor January 4, 2000 ATTEST Darlene George, City Clerk 140 rj January 4, 2000 141 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:10 p.m., January 4, 2000, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Council Members in attendance were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Staff members in attendance were: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Assistant City Manager. 1. The City Council discussed a resolution setting penalties for violation of city ordinances relating to the sale of alcohol and tobacco to minors. 2. The City Council discussed an amendment to the ordinance regulating lawful gambling relating to locations allowed for pulltabs. The work session adjourned at 8:52 p.m. 1 ATTEST: Darlene George, City Jerk Peter E. Me t Ma r January 18, 2000 142 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on January 18, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Meintsma. Absent: Joselyn, Thonander. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; John Sutter, Planner; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor led the audience and the council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Mayor proclaimed the month of February, 2000 as WE CARE ABOUT KIDS MONTH in the City of Crystal. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City Council meeting and the City Council work session of January 4, 2000. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting and the City Council work session of January 4, 2000. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. 3. Set 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2000, as the date and time for the 2000 Local Board of Review. 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-5, approving PIR expenditures for eight new computers, including hardware and software. 5. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-6, approving PIR expenditures for demolition of the ski rope building at Valley Place Park. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. January 18, 2000 143 OPEN FORUM 1. Ken Devine, 3512 Welcome Avenue North and Pam Brown, 3444 Welcome Avenue North, appeared before the Council to express safety concerns relating to a walking path to be constructed behind their homes. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered an application for a private kennel license submitted by John Sutter and Alexandra Revie, 5328 - 51St Avenue North. John Sutter appeared and was heard. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve an application for a private kennel license submitted by John Sutter and Alexandra Revie, 5328 - 51st Avenue North. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered Application 2000-1.8 for lot division, submitted by City of Crystal Economic Development Authority (applicant and owner, for division of property located at 4510 Brunswick Avenue North into two lots, each of which would be sold for construction of a new single family house. 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. 2000-7 RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT DIVISION FOR PROPERTY AT 4510 BRUNSWICK AVENUE NORTH Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 3. The City Council considered Application 2000-2.8 for lot division and combination, submitted by City of Crystal (applicant and owner), for division of property located at 6403 - 413t Avenue North into two lots, one of which would be sold for construction of a new single family house while the other would be attached to and made a part of the abutting Hagemeister Pond Park. January 18, 2000 144 Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-8 RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT DIVISION FOR PROPERTY AT 6403 - 41ST AVENUE NORTH Voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson; absent, not voting: Thonander, Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 4. The City Council considered Application 2000-3.3 for site plan review, submitted by Belt Line Pet Hospital (applicant) and Zev Oman (owner), to move an existing veterinary clinic building presently located at 3443 Vera Cruz Avenue North onto property located at 3200 Douglas Drive North. Terry Christianson, employee of Belt Line Pet Hospital, appeared and was heard. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to Application 2000-3.3 for Site Plan Review, submitted by Belt Line Pet Hospital (applicant) and Zev Oman (owner), to move an existing veterinary clinic building presently located at 3443 Vera Cruz Avenue North onto property located at 3200 Douglas Drive North, subject to conditions set forth by the Planning Commission in its minutes of January 10, 2000 Motion Carried. S. The City Council considered a resolution relating to ordering construction of a fire suppression improvement project and adopting an assessment roll for the project at Crystal Marine, 5630 Lakeland Avenue North. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-9 RESOLUTION RELATING TO ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE PROJECT Voting aye: Hoffmann, Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Thonander. January 18, 2000 145 Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The City Council considered a resolution approving Police Equipment Revolving Fund expenditure for the purchase of four police vehicles. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-10 RESOLUTION APPROVING POLICE EQUIPMENT REVOLVING FUND EXPENDITURE FOR PURCHASE OF FOUR POLICE VEHICLES Voting aye: Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann; absent, not voting: Thonander, Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7. The City Council considered a resolution amending the 2000 Budget to reflect the Residual Assets received from the PERA Police Consolidation Account. 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. 2000-11 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2000 BUDGET Voting aye: Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. The City Council considered a resolution creating a Street Maintenance Fund. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-12 RESOLUTION CREATING THE STREET MAINTENANCE FUND AND BUDGET January 18, 2000 146 Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Meintsmap absent, not voting: Thonander, Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 9. The City Council considered the first reading of an ordinance relating to the sale, consumption and display of liquor and beer: amending Crystal City Code Sections 1200.23 and 1215.21, relating to license revocation and suspension. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2000 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SALE, CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY OF LIQUOR AND BEER: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SECTIONS 1200.23 AND 1215.21 and further, that the second reading be held on February 1, 2000. Motion Carried. Informal Discussion and Announcements: 1. Discuss commission appreciation dinner date. By consensus February 24, 2000 was the date set for the Annual Commission Appreciation Dinner. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. 10 14 07 Peter E. Meintsm Mayor ATTEST: Darlene George, Citf Clerk January 18, 2000 147 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:00 p.m., January 18, 2000, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Council Members present were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Meintsma. Absent: Joselyn, Thonander. Staff members in attendance were: Anne Norris, City Manager; John Sutter, Planner. 1. The City Council discussed Hagemeister Pond Park. The work session adjourned at 8:25 p.m. ATTEST: �l ��-:!Il.�i Peter February 1, 2000 148 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on February 1, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Staff members present were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor led the audience and the council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City Council meeting and the City Council work session of January 18, 2000. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting and the City Council work session of January 18, 2000. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. 3. Approval of a Minnesota Lawful Gambling Application for Exempt Permit submitted by MN Chapter National Wild Turkey Federation, West Metro Struttin Zone, 9414 Union Terrace Lane, Maple Grove, MN, for a raffle at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 4947 West Broadway on March 18, 2000. 4. Approval of a Minnesota Lawful Gambling Application for Exempt Permit and Application to Conduct Excluded Raffle Submitted by Muskies, Inc., 4023 Girard Avenue North, Minneapolis to hold a raffle at Knights of Columbus, 4947 West Broadway on Saturday, February 19, 2000 and February 20, 2000. 5. Approve lease renewal for Preschool Plus for child care space at the Crystal Community Center for 2000. February 1, 2000 19100 6. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-13, approving a donation of PC's from April Bar on behalf of Partstock, including hardware and software for use by the senior citizens' and child care programs at the Crystal Community Center. 7. Approval of an Application to Conduct Excluded Raffle submitted by the Crystal Little League to hold a raffle at the Crystal VFW, 5222 - 56th Avenue North on Saturday, February 26, 2000 to assist with costs to rebuild baseball fields damaged by the April 1999 storm. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Hennepin County Attorney Amy Klobuchar appeared before the Council to discuss her goals for the Hennepin County Attorney's Office and to address questions/concerns of the Council. 2, The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amendment relating to suspension or revocation of licenses for the sale, consumption and display of liquor and beer; and a resolution specifying recommended sanctions against licensees for violation of ordinances and laws relating to intoxicating liquor and 3.2% malt liquor. A. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2000-1 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SALE, CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY OF LIQUOR AND BEER: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SECTIONS 1200.23 AND 1215.21 and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. B. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: February 1, 2000 150 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-14 RESOLUTION SPECIFYING RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS AGAINST LICENSEES FOR VIOLTION OF ORDINANCES AND LAWS RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR AND 3.2% MALT LIQUOR Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 3. The City Council considered a resolution approving PIR expenditures for City water, City sewer and storm sewer projects required by the Highway 100 reconstruction project. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-15 RESOLUTION APPROVING ENTERING INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND APPROVING EXPENDITURES FOR SHARED COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HIGHWAY 100 RECONSTRUCTION By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. G oh E qd��- Peter E. Meintsma, Mayor ATTEST: Darlene George, City Clerk February 1, 2000 151 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:00 p.m., February 1, 2000, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Council Members present were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Staff members present were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer. 1. The City Council discussed the Highway 100 sound wall at Bassett Creek Park. Residents from the following addresses attended the meeting: 2709 Brookridge (park user), 2709 Valecrest, 5900 - 29th Place, 5901 - 29th Place, 2731 Valecrest, 5919 Medicine Lake Road, and 2716 Zane (Park User). 2. The City Council discussed a Council/Senior Staff Retreat. 3. The City Council discussed pulltab parlors. The work session adjourned at 9:37 p.m. ATTEST: 9 Anne orris, Ci y Manager Peter E. Mein a, Mayor February 15, 2000 152 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on February 15, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma; absent: Joselyn. Staff members present were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Angela Nalezny, Assistant City Manager; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; John Sutter, Planner; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor led the audience and the council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City Council meeting and the City Council work session of February 1, 2000. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Krueger to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting and the City Council work session of February 1, 2000. Motion Carried. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-16 approving PIR expenditures for expenses relating to the purchase of printers for the finance and recreation departments. 4. Approve Application and Permit for a 1 to 4 Day Temporary On - Sale Liquor License submitted by Knights of Columbus #3656, 4947 West Broadway for an Annual Style Show for Ladies Auxiliary on March 4, 2000. 5. Approval of the appointment of Forester James Burks as the Assistant Weed Inspector for 2000. February 15, 2000 153 Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve the consent agenda. Motion Carried. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered authorization to sign letters of support for a grant application to the EPA requesting funding to conduct a Phase II Environmental Assessment on the Nafstad property. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to approve authorization for the Mayor and City Manager to execute letters of support for the grant to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for a Phase II environmental assessment on the 9.24 -acre City portion of the former Nafstad property. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered an amendment to the Crystal City Code, Section 1185 relating to pulltab parlors. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2000 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SECTIONS 1185.01, 1185.09 AND 1185.11 and further, that the second and final reading be held on March 6, 2000. Voting aye: Thonander, Grimes, Hoffmann; voting no: Meintsma, Anderson, Krueger; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion failed on a tie vote. 3. The City Council considered a resolution designating a City representative to the Northwest Community Development Corporation (CHDO). Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: February 15, 2000 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-17 RESOLUTION APPOINTING CRYSTAL'S PUBLIC OFFICIAL SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD OF THE NORTHWEST COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION CORPORATION Voting aye: Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Joselyn. 154 Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 4. The City Council considered a Right -of -Way Permit and Facility Use Agreement with Metricom. Max Thompson, Local Market Manager for Metricom appeared and was heard. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve entering into a Right -of -Way Permit and Facility Use Agreement with Metricom, and further, to authorize the mayor and city manager to sign such agreement. Motion Carried. 5. The City Council considered a resolution relating to telecommunications restructuring legislation. 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. 2000-18 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESTRUCTURING LEGISLATION Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The City Council discussed the mayor's proposed initiatives for Year 2000. February 15, 2000 155 Informal Discussion and Announcements: 1. City Manager gave an update of the Highway 100 sound wall for folks in the audience. Council Member Anderson indicated his intent to introduce a motion at a March council meeting to amend or rescind Resolution No. 99-97 which approved deletion of a portion of soundwall on Highway 100 Phase 2 Project. The Mayor announced the City Council will call a recess to conduct an Executive Session to discuss an employment matter. A recess was called at 7:42 p.m. The regular meeting of the Crystal City Council reconvened at 8:15 p.m. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. ATTEST: ;L� Darlene George, City;Clerk Motion carried. 01 Peter E. Meintsma, Mayor February 29, 2000 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a joint work session of the Crystal/New Hope City Councils was held on February 29, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. at the Crystal Municipal Building, 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Crystal Council Members Present: Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander. New Hope Council Members Present: Enck, Cassen, Collier, Norby, Thompson. Staff Members Present: Anne Norris, Crystal City Manager; Angela Nalezny, Crystal Assistant City Manager; Dan Donahue, New Hope City Manager 156 1. The Crystal/New Hope Councils discussed the status of the Crystal/New Hope Joint Fire Department. 2. The Crystal/New Hope Councils discussed the potential for joint operations within police departments. 3. The Crystal/New Hope Councils discussed an Emergency Management Coordinator. 4. The Crystal/New Hope Councils discussed joint stormwater (Memory Lane Pond/Fred Sims Park). 5. The Crystal/New Hope Councils discussed Joint Water Commission. ❑ alternative water source ❑ future rates ❑ separate utility (future goal?) 6. The Crystal/New Hope Councils discussed legislative issues. 7. The Crystal/New Hope Councils discussed housing issues. ❑ Northwest Community Revitalization Corporation (CHDO) ❑ Northwest Housing Resource Center (in cooperation with GMMHC) 8. The Crystal/New Hope Councils discussed Hennepin County Commissioner Opat's efforts for County Road 81 corridor. February 29, 2000 157 Work Session adjourned at 8:09 p.m. Peter E. Mtlyor ATTEST: 1 March 6, 2000 158 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on March 6, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; John Sutter, Planner; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor led the audience and the council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Meintsma commended Crystal Police Department employees Sergeant Mike Harty and Officer Rick Zimmerman for their exemplary performance in the rescue of a woman from a house fire on February 22, 2000. Officer Zimmerman and Sergeant Harty were present and received a certificate of commendation. Mayor Meintsma proclaimed Wednesday, March 29, 2000 as Ladies Auxiliary VFW Day in the City of Crystal. Mayor Meintsma acknowledged donations received of $1,000.00 from Crystal VFW Post #494 and $1,000.00 from Browning-Ferris Industries for the Safety Camp program. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 15, 2000 and the Joint Crystal/New Hope City Council work session of February 29, 2000. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 15, 2000 and the Joint Crystal/New Hope City Council work session of February 29, 2000. Motion Carried. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. March 6, 2000 1160 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-19, approving Police Equipment Revolving Fund expenditure for furniture upgrade in five Police Department offices. 4. Approval of Minnesota Lawful Gambling Application for Authorization for an Exemption from Lawful Gambling License submitted by Ducks Unlimited, 1217 Pecks Woods Drive, New Brighton, MN to hold a raffle at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 4947 West Broadway on April 16, 2000. 5. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-20, approving PIR expenditures to purchase a replacement lawn mower from the State of Minnesota Bid Contract. 6. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-21, approving PIR expenditures to purchase replacement fire extinguisher cabinets at the Crystal Community Center. 7. Accept the resignation of Denise Brunson, 3932 Georgia Avenue North from the Human Rights Commission, effective immediately. 8. Accept the removal of Brian Reinbold, who moved out of Crystal, from the Human Rights Commission. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to approve the consent agenda. Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider the allocation of Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) for Year 2000. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the matter. Present and heard was Lori Possin of Greater Minneapolis Day Care. The Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: March 6, 2000 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF CRYSTAL'S 2000 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF THE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS Voting ayes Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander. 160 Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. OPEN FORUM 1. Susan deWeerdt, 3424 Quail Avenue North, appeared before the City Council to voice concerns of noisy neighbors and to explore the possibility of obtaining a variance to build a fence. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered the appointment of Jennifer Fennell, 5450 Douglas Drive, to the Financial Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2001. Ms. Fennell appeared and was heard. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to appoint Jennifer Fennell, 5450 Douglas Drive, to the Financial Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2001. Motion carried. 2. The City Council considered the reappointment of Leslie Renschler, 3009 Hampshire Avenue North to the Human Rights Commission for a term expiring December 31, 2002. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to reappoint Leslie Renschler, 3009 Hampshire Avenue North, to the Human Rights Commission for a term expiring December 31, 2002. Motion carried. F� March 6, 2000 E1:r1 3. The City Council considered the reappointment of Marvin Galiger, 3701 Yates Avenue North as a regular member on the Employee Review Board for a term expiring December 31, 2002; and the appointment of Leslie Renschler, 3009 Hampshire Avenue North as an alternate member for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2000. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to reappoint Marvin Galiger, 3701 Yates Avenue North as a regular member on the Employee Review Board for a term expiring December 31, 2002; and appoint Leslie Renschler, 3009 Hampshire Avenue North as an alternate member on the Employee Review Board for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2000. Motion carried. 4. The City Council considered sanctions against the following liquor licensees for violation of ordinances and laws relating to the sale of intoxicating liquor and 3.2% malt liquor to minors: Crystal Liquors, Tom Thumb (5120 - 56th Avenue No.), Thrift -Way, Doyle's Bowling & Lounge, Cub Foods, SuperAmerica (7818 - 36th Ave. No.), Godfather's Pizza, Nicklow's, Jack's Superette, Louie's Liquors, Tom Thumb (2708 Douglas Drive), and Ground Round (Tin Alley Grill). Those appearing and heard were: Joanne Steinhaus, Doyle's Bowl and Lounge Linda and Jack Mankowski, Jack's Superette Al Salzberg, Thrift -Way Walter Rockenstein, Ground Round Gary Zahler, SuperAmerica Robin Gault, Cub Foods Mr. Ness, Godfather's Pizza Jerry Lindenfelser, Louie's Liquors Roger Behrens, Nicklow's The City Council considered the first time violators. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to impose upon Doyle's Bowl and Lounge, 5000 West Broadway, a $750 fine and a 1 -day suspension within a month on the same day of the week as the violation occurred with the date to be determined by the City Manager. Motion carried. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krueger to impose upon Ground. Round (currently Tin Alley March 6, 2000 162 Grill), 6830 - 56th Avenue North, a $750 fine and a 1 -day suspension within a month on the same day of the week as the violation occurred with the date to be determined by the City Manager. Motion carried. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson to impose upon Thrift Way, 5715 West Broadway, a $750 fine and a 1 -day suspension within a month on the same day of the week as the violation occurred with the date to be determined by the City Manager. Motion carried. Moved by Council Member Thonander to impose a $300 fine on Jack's Superette, 7200 - 56th Avenue North. Motion failed for lack of a second. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to impose upon Jack's Superette, 7200 - 56th Avenue North, a $750 fine and a 1 -day suspension within a month on the same day of the week as the violation occurred with the date to be determined by the City Manager. Motion carried. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to impose upon Tom Thumb, 5120 - 56th Avenue North, a $750 fine and a 1 -day suspension within a month on the same day of the week as the violation occurred with the date to be determined by the City Manager. Motion carried. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Anderson to impose upon Tom Thumb, 2708 Douglas Drive, a $750 fine and a 1 -day suspension within a month on the same day of the week as the violation occurred with the date to be determined by the City Manager. Motion carried. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Mayor Meintsma to impose upon SuperAmerica, 7818 - 36th Avenue North, a $750 fine and a 1 -day suspension within a month on the same day of the week as the violation occurred with the date to be determined by the City Manager. March 6, 2000 163 Motion carried. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Council Member Anderson to impose upon Cub Foods, 5301 - 36th Avenue North, a $750 fine and a 1 -day suspension within a month on the same day of the week as the violation occurred with the date to be determined by the City Manager. Motion carried. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to impose upon Godfather's Pizza, 99 Willow Bend, a $750 fine and a 1 -day suspension within a month on the same day of the week as the violation occurred with the date to be determined by the City Manager. Motion carried. The City Council considered the second time violators. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Anderson to impose upon Louie's Liquors, 4920 West Broadway, a $1,500 fine and a 3 -day suspension within a month on the same day of the week as the violation occurred in three consecutive weeks with dates to be determined by the City Manager. Moved by Council Member Krueger to amend the motion to impose the 3 -day suspension on three consecutive days beginning on the same day of the week as the violation occurred. Motion failed for lack of a second. On the main motion as moved and seconded: Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Grimes to impose upon Crystal Liquors, 5924 West Broadway, a $1,500 fine and a 3 -day suspension within a month on the same day of the week as the violation occurred in three consecutive weeks with dates to be determined by the City Manager. Motion carried. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Krueger to impose upon Nicklow's, 3516 Lilac Drive, a $1,500 fine and a 3 -day suspension within a month on the same day of the week as the violation occurred in three March 6, 2000 164 consecutive weeks with the date to be determined by the City Manager. Council Member Krueger withdrew his second. Council Member Grimes seconded the motion. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Krueger to amend the motion to impose a $2,000 fine and a 2 -day suspension. By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Krueger; voting no: Thonander, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Meintsma. Motion failed. On the main motion as moved and seconded: Motion carried unanimously. 5. The City Council considered authorization to purchase and implement a pavement management system. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-23 RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR IMPLEMENTING PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The City Council considered authorization of GIS tie card scanning project and additional licenses. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-24 RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR GIS SCANNING AND PURCHASE OF LICENSES March 6, 2000 165 Voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7. The City Council considered authorization of Municipal Pool Building remodeling work. 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. 2000-25 RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR MUNICIPAL POOL BUILDING SHOWER AND ADA REMODELING Voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. The City Council considered ordering a public hearing on Vera Cruz Street Reconstruction special assessment work. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-26 RESOLUTION RECEIVING FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT Voting aye: Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Informal Discussion and Announcements: 1. Discuss March work session. A work session will be held after the regular March 21 Council meeting depending on the length of the regular meeting agenda. 2. The Environmental Quality Commission is not endorsing an ordinance regarding phosphorous ban; their meeting minutes will be available at the March 21 meeting. March 6, 2000 166 Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Peter E. Meilloltsma, Mayor ATTEST: IX— Darlene George, City'Clerk 1 1 n. J March 21, 2000 167 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on March 21, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma; absent: Joselyn. Staff members in attendance were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; Darlene George, City Clerk. Boy Scout Troop 405 of First Lutheran Church of Crystal performed a flag ceremony and led the audience and the council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of March 6, 2000. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Anderson to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of March 6, 2000. Motion Carried. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-27, approving PIR expenditure in the amount of $18,249.00 for cost sharing to LOGIS for the JD Edwards Financial/Payroll System replacement. 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-28, approving PIR expenditure for purchase of a replacement John Deere Tractor for the Parks Department. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve the consent agenda. Motion Carried. March 21, 2000 15:-:7 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider possible revocation or suspension of the tobacco license for Douglas Drive Service Center (Conoco Gas Station), 3401 Douglas Drive, relating to the sale of tobacco to a minor. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the matter. Owner Vern Klinker appeared and was heard. The Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Krueger to impose a fine in the amount of $500.00 and suspend the license for the sale of tobacco products for one day on April 12, 2000. By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, Krueger, Meintsma; voting no: Grimes, Thonander; absent, not voting: Joselyn Motion carried. 2. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider modifications to tax increment project budgets for Development District No. 1 including Tax Increment Financing Districts Nos. 1-4. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the matter. Jim Casserly of Krass Monroe appeared and was heard. The Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-29 A RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1 TO REFLECT INCREASED PROJECT COSTS WITHIN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1 AND MODIFYING THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLANS FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICTS NOS. 1 THROUGH 4 TO REFLECT INCREASED PROJECT COSTS WITHIN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1 March 21, 2000 169 Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. OPEN FORUM 1. Mike Kaluza, 3319 Zane Avenue North appeared for Jim Truax, 3717 Vera Cruz, to voice concerns for safety of proposed crossing at 36th & Highway 100 and presented alternative plans for the crossing and the walking path. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered the appointment of Kate Steinhorst, 5500 Douglas Drive, to the Financial Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2001. Ms. Steinhorst appeared and was heard. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Council Member Anderson to appoint Kate Steinhorst, 5500 Douglas Drive, to the Financial Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2001. Motion carried. 2. The City Council considered the appointment of Pastor Paul Betiku, 5432 Vera Cruz Avenue North, to the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2001. Pastor Paul appeared and was heard. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Council Member Grimes to appoint Pastor Paul Betiku, 5432 Vera Cruz Avenue North, to the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2001. Motion carried. 3. The City Council received an update on the Highway 100 sound wall and discussed Resolution No. 99-97 requesting the Minnesota Department of Transportation to delete a portion of the sound wall. 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: March 21, 2000 170 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-30 RESOLUTION MODIFYING RESOLUTION NO. 99-97 REGARDING SOUNDWALL ON HIGHWAY 100 SEGMENT 2 Voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 4. The City Council considered approval agreements for traffic signal installation and maintenance at 36TH Avenue and Highway 100. A. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-31 RESOLUTION APPROVING ENTERING INTO AGREEMENT WITH MNDOT FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS AT 36TH & HIGHWAY 100 Voting aye: Hoffmann, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. B. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-32 RESOLUTION APPROVING ENTERING INTO AGREEMENT WITH MNDOT FOR MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL AT 36TH & HIGHWAY 100 Voting aye: Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 5. The City Council considered ordering a public hearing on Year 2000 Sealcoat Project. March 21, 2000 171 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. 2000-33 RESOLUTION RECEIVING SEAL COAT FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT Voting aye: Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The City Council considered approval of contracts for aerial photography and mapping - Phase 5 Street Reconstruction Project No. 2000-8. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent, changing the quote from Westwood Engineering to $2600 as stated in the memorandum from the City Engineer dated March 16, 2000: RESOLUTION No. 2000-34 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR SURVEYING AND AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND MAPPING - PHASE 5 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 2000-8 Voting aye: Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7. The City Council considered a resolution transferring title of property at 6403 - 41St Avenue North from the City of Crystal to the Economic Development Authority. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-35 RESOLUTION APPROVING TRANSFER BY QUIT CLAIM DEED OF A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6403 - 41ST AVENUE NORTH FROM THE CITY OF CRYSTAL TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL March 21, 2000 172 Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. The Mayor announced the City Council will call a recess to conduct an Executive Session to discuss a personnel issue. Recess called at 8:00 p.m. The regular City Council meeting reconvened at 8:25 p.m. 8. The City Council considered action relating to the personnel issue. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve the separation agreement with Police Chief James Mossey. Motion carried. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m. 6 - 7&;tv� Peter E. Meints ayor ATTEST: Darlene George, City Clerk i March 21, 2000 173 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:25 p.m., March 21, 2000, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Council Members present were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma; absent: Joselyn. Staff members present were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Angela Nalezny, Assistant City Manager; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director. 1. The City Council discussed an interim police chief/police department operations. 2. The City Council discussed the Nafstad and Hagemeister Pond Park properties task forces. 3. The City Council discussed advisory commissions. The work session adjourned at 9:10 p.m. LJ ATTEST: 7 Anne Norris, ty Manager q� I E� ��?— I NO • April 4, 2000 174 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on April 4, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Staff members present were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; Ted Brown, Interim Police Chief; John Hill, Water and Sewer Superintendent; Darlene George, City Clerk. Boy Scout Troop 289 of Sonnesyn Elementary School performed a flag ceremony and led the audience and the council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City Council meeting and the Council work session of March 21, 2000. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting and the Council work session of March 21, 2000. Motion Carried. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. 3. Accept the resignation of Max D. Williams, 3824 Idaho Avenue North, from the Economic Development Authority Advisory Commission, effective immediately. 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-36, approving PIR expenditures to purchase computer replacement components. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve the consent agenda. Motion Carried. April 4, 2000 175 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider the reconstruction of portions of Vera Cruz Avenue North. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the matter. Those present and heard were: Paul Johnson, representing Trinity Covenant Church Located at 3733 Vera Cruz Avenue North John Lang, representing Volunteers of America and Crystal Care Center, 3245 Vera Cruz Avenue North Jim Truax, 3717 Vera Cruz Avenue North The Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-37 RESOLULTION RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: ORDERING THE STREET RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 00-07 (VERA CRUZ STREET RECONSTRUCTION) Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Arts Director Dennis Jewitt gave a presentation regarding Fair School, 3915 Adair Avenue North 2. The City Council viewed a Water Quality Report video. 3. The City Council considered a lease agreement with Hennepin County for Model 100 Optical Scan Precinct Count units. April 4, 2000 176 Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve a lease agreement between the City of Crystal and Hennepin County for election equipment, and further, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such agreement. Motion carried. 4. The City Council considered establishing task forces to develop recommendations for Hagemeister Pond and Nafstad property park/open space areas. A. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve establishment of task forces to make recommendations to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission relating to the recently acquired Hagemeister Pond Park and the Nafstad property adjacent to Bassett Creek Park, as recommended by the city manager in a memo dated March 28, 2000. Motion carried. B. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Thonander to appoint Gary Joselyn as the council representative on the Hagemeister Pond Park Task Force. Motion carried. C. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Krueger to appoint Mark Hoffmann and David Anderson as council representatives on the Nafstad Task Force. Motion carried. 5. The City Council considered participation in the Northwest Corridor Partnership. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-38 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING NORTHWEST CORRIDOR PARTNERSHIP April 4, 2000 177 Voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The City Council considered reconveying a portion of property located at 2755 Vale Crest to the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the Highway 100 project. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-39 RESOLUTION APPROVING RECONVEYANCE OF PARCEL Voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7. The City Council considered approval of funds for the interim Police Chief position. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to approve the use of the Council contingency for any funds in excess of the current budgeted amount for the Police Chief salary. Motion carried. 8. The City Council considered an amendment to the ordinance relating to lawful gambling. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2000 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SECTION 1185: ADDING SECTION 118.19 Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Krueger to amend the proposed ordinance amendment to state that a lawful gambling premises may not be located within 300 feet of a church building, school building or park. April 4, 2000 By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Anderson; voting no: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Meintsma, Thonander. Motion failed. On the motion to adopt the ordinance, and further, that the second and final reading will be held on April 18, 2000: By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Thonander, Grimes; voting no: Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson. Motion carried. 9. The City Council considered an application for a lawful gambling premises permit for Minneapolis Jaycees Charitable Foundation at Rostamo's, 6014 Lakeland Avenue North. 178 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. 2000-40 RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING: APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS Voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Informal Discussion and Announcements: 1. Discuss April work session. A work session will be held immediately following the April 18 regular city council meeting. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. April 4, 2000 179 Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. ATTEST: C� Darlene George, Cit' Clerk 1 April 4, 2000 180 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held at 9:02 p.m., April 4, 2000, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Council members present were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Staff members in attendance were: Anne Norris, City Manager. 1. The City Council discussed the Crystal Frolics. The work session adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Peter E. Meintsma, Mayor ATTEST: r Ann Norris, City Manager r t 1 April 18, 2000 181 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on April 18, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Staff members present were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; John Sutter, Planner; Tom Daniels, Intern; Charles Tostenson, Park Superintendent; Gene Hackett, Recreation Director; Tim Johnson, Finance Director; Darlene George, City Clerk. Mayor Meintsma, on behalf of the City Council, commended Park Superintendent Charles Tostenson for 31+ years of dedicated service to the City of Crystal in the Public Works Department. Charlie will retire April 28, 2000. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City Council meeting and the Council work session of April 4, 2000. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting and the Council work session of April 4, 2000. Motion Carried. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. 3. Approve a transient merchant license for Saba Flowers, 601 Highway 10 Northeast, Blaine, MN to sell flowers at 36th and Douglas Drive on April 22-23 and May 13-14, 2000. 4. Approve a transient merchant license for Dozen Roses Floral, 1260 - 10th Avenue S.E., Cambridge, MN to sell flowers at 6924 Bass Lake Road (Gold Eagle Cleaners) and 5273 West Broadway (Jiffy Lube) April 22-23 and May 12-14, 2000. 5. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-41, approving PIR expenditure to purchase replacement Parks Department '-� ton pickup. April 18, 2000 182 6. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-42, approving PIR expenditure to purchase replacement Parks Department 1 ton pickup. 7. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-43, approving PIR expenditure to purchase replacement Street Department 1 ton cab and chassis. 8. Approve renewal of non -conforming use and parking variance for an outdoor caf6 at Steve O's, 4900 West Broadway. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson to approve the consent agenda. Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider the 2000 Sealcoat Project. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the matter. Those present and heard were: Tom Shiek, 6000-6002 - 36th Avenue North Pat Palus, 7010 - 36th Avenue North The Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-44 RESOLULTION AUTHORIZING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 00-1 SEAL COAT Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 2. It being 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider vacating platted utilities easements located at 3000 Douglas Drive (Heathers Subdivision). The April 18, 2000 183 Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the matter. No one appeared. The Mayor 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. 2000-45 RESOLUTION VACATING PLATTED UTILITIES EASEMENTS LOCATED AT 3000 DOUGLAS DRIVE IN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL Voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered final plat approval for Heathers Subdivision. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-46 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF HEATHERS SUBDIVISION Voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 2. The City Council discussed Hennepin County 1St Tier Trails, Greenways, and Parks Master Plan, and Highway 100 Trail Corridor. Del Miller of Hennepin Parks gave a presentation of the Concept Plan. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Grimes to accept and approve the Hennepin Parks lst Tier Trails and Greenways Concept Plan. Motion carried. April 18, 2000 184 3. The City Council considered a Site Plan Review for Kevitt Excavating for a 41' x 130'addition to an existing building on property zoned I-2 (Heavy Industrial) at 3335 Pennsylvania Avenue North. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission, Application 2000-4.3 for Site Plan Review, submitted by Kevitt Excavating (applicant) and Scott V. Kevitt (owner), for construction of a 41' x 130' building addition on property located at 3335 Pennsylvania Avenue North and zoned I-2 Heavy Industrial, subject to conditions set by the Planning Commission at its April 10, 2000 meeting. Motion carried. 4. The City Council considered a Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.), Plat and Site Plan Review for an eight unit townhouse development at 6900 - 42nd Avenue North. John DeVries of Prime Builders appeared and was heard. A. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krueger to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2000 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE(APPENDIX I -ZONING), SUBSECTION 515.61, SUBDIVISIONS 9 AND 10, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO P.U.D. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT and further, that the second and final reading be held on May 2, 2000. Motion carried. B. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-47 RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MEMORY LANE ESTATES April 18, 2000 185 Voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 5. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing reconveyance of certain tax -forfeited property and requesting a resale (6603 -36th Avenue North). 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. 2000-48 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RECONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN TAX -FORFEITED PROPERTY AND REQUESTING A RESALE Voting aye: Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The City Council considered plans and specifications for rehabilitation of Becker Park tennis and basketball courts and advertisement for bids. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-49 RESOLUTION APPROVING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR BECKER PARK TENNIS AND BASKETBALL COURT RESURFACING Voting aye: Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7. The City Council considered an application for renewal of a Lawful Gambling Premises Permit for V.F.W. Post 494, 5222 - 56th Avenue North. April 18, 2000 Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-50 RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING: APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS Voting aye: Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amendment relating to lawful gambling. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2000-2 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SECTION 1185.01: ADDING SUBDIVISION 2 A. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Grimes to amend the ordinance amendment as presented by inserting hours to conduct lawful gambling "between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight". Motion carried. On the main motion as amended: By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Thonander, Grimes, Hoffmann; voting no: Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson. and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion carried. B. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann that the above ordinance amendment be published in full rather than in summary form. Motion carried. April 18, 2000 187 Informal Discussion and Announcements: 1. The City Council discussed the Annual City Tour. The Council, by consensus, set May 30 as the date for the Annual City Tour. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. ATTEST: r Darlene George, City Clerk Motion carried. rte r E u_ • April 18, 2000 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held at 9:05 p.m., April 18, 2000, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Council Members in attendance were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Staff members in attendance were: Anne Norris, City Manager; John Sutter, Planner; Tim Johnson, Finance Director. 1. The City Council discussed parking and signage for 42nd Avenue commercial area. 2. The City Council discussed long term financial issues. The work session adjourned at 10:05 p.m. Peter E. Meintsm ayor ATTEST: kL i C . 9�: Darlene George, Cit .Clerk May 2, 2000 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Crystal City Council convened as a Board of Review on May 2, 2000, at 7:00 p.m., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Staff members present were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; John Sutter, Planner; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The City Council held the May 2, 2000 Board of Review meeting to discuss the 2000 assessment rolls. Rob Winge and Kevin Wynn of the Hennepin County Assessor's Office were present to answer questions. No one appeared to be heard. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to approve the 2000 assessment rolls as presented by the Hennepin County assessor. Motion carried. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Review. The Board of Review adjourned at 7:05 p.m. ATTEST: C' Darlene George, City. Clerk Motion carried. May 2, 2000 190 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on May 2, 2000, at 7:05 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The roll call was done at the 7 p.m. Board of Review. Council Members present were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Staff members present were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; John Sutter, Planner; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor proclaimed May 14-20, 2000 as POLICE WEEK and May 15, 2000 as PEACE OFFICER MEMORIAL DAY in the City of Crystal. The Mayor acknowledged a donation of $1,000 from the Crystal V.F.W. for the Becker Park "Entertainment in the Park". 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City Council meeting and the Council work session of April 18, 2000. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Mayor Meintsma to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting and the Council work session of April 18, 2000. Motion Carried. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-51, approving PIR expenditures for expenses relating to the purchase of modems and software relating to the new phone system. 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-52, approving PIR expenditures to purchase a dump truck box and plow for the Street Department. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve the consent agenda. Motion Carried. 1 May 2, 2000 191 REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered the application for appointment to the Human Rights Commission of Sheila O'Brien, 3504 Douglas Drive North for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2002. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to appoint Sheila O'Brien, 3504 Douglas Drive North to the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2002. Motion carried. 2. The City Council considered the application for appointment to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission of Hans Kenney Lillejord, 3449 Welcome Avenue North for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2002. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to appoint Hans Kenney Lillejord, 3449 Welcome Avenue North to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2002. Motion carried. 3. The City Council considered plans and specifications for the annual street striping project. 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. 2000-53 A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE ANNUAL STREET STRIPING PROJECT Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 4. The City Council considered appointments of neighborhood and advisory commission representatives to the Hagemeister Pond Park and Nafstad property task forces. May 2, 2000 192 Hagemeister Pond Park Task Force A. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krueger to appoint Bill Leonard to the Hagemeister Pond Park Task Force as a representative of the Environmental Quality Commission as recommended by the Commission. Motion carried. B. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Thonander to appoint Randy Hull and Bill Gentry to the Hagemeister Pond Park Task Force as representatives of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission as recommended by the Commission. Motion carried. C. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Council Member Grimes to appoint Carolyn Longaecker, Dick Snell, and Donald Scholz as neighborhood representatives to the Hagemeister Pond Park Task Force. Motion carried. Nafstad Property Task Force A. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson to appoint Jennifer Patterson to the Nafstad Property Task Force as a representative of the Environmental Quality Commission as recommended by the Commission. Motion carried. B. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to appoint Bill O'Reilly and Lynn Haney to the Nafstad Property Task Force as representatives of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission as recommended by the Commission. Motion carried. C. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Council Member Grimes to appoint Mark Nelson, Matthew LaBissoniere, and Katy Green as neighborhood representatives on the Nafstad Property Task Force. Motion carried May 2, 2000 193 5. The City Council considered designating an Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Crystal. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to appoint Fire Chief Kevin McGinty as the Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Crystal. Motion carried. 6. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance rezoning property located at 6900 - 42nd Avenue North from R-1 Single Family Residential to P.U.D. Planned Unit Development, together with site plan approval for construction of eight attached single family dwellings. A. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Krueger to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2000-3 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I - ZONING), SUBSECTION 515.61, SUBDIVISIONS 9 AND 10, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO P.U.D. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion carried. B. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson that the above ordinance amendment to published in full rather than in summary form. Motion carried. C. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Thonander to approve Site Plan Review for construction of four buildings, each with two attached single family dwellings (a total of eight units), together with parking, landscaping, drainage and other site improvements on the plat of Memory Lane Estates located at 6900 - 42nd Avenue North, subject to conditions set forth in a memo dated April 26, 2000 from Intern Tom Daniel and Planner John Sutter. Motion carried. May 2, 2000 EOE 7. The City Council considered a resolution modifying on -street parking requirements along certain segments of Brunswick Avenue North and 42nd Avenue North. John Bunkers, owner of the commercial structure at 6024-6036 - 42nd Avenue, appeared and was heard. 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. 2000-54 RESOLUTION MODIFYING ON -STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS ALONG CERTAIN SEGMENTS OF BRUNSWICK AVENUE NORTH AND 42ND AVENUE NORTH Voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. The City Council considered a Lawful Gambling Premises Permit application from Lions Club of Crystal to conduct lawful gambling at Steve 0's, 4900 West Broadway. 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. 2000-55 RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING: APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS Voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 9. The City Council considered an agreement with Brimeyer Group and assessment center for the police chief recruitment and selection process. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Thonander to continue until May 16, 2000, the discussion of a contract with Brimeyer and Associates and an assessment center . for services for the police chief selection process. Motion carried. May 2, 2000 195 lO.The City Council considered authorization to send community youth representatives to the annual League of Minnesota Cities meeting held in St. Cloud in June. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve authorization to send community youth representatives Katy Kamp and Amy Marolt to the annual League of Minnesota Cities meeting held in St. Cloud in June, 2000. Motion carried. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. (; R. � 'g -qv. eter E. n ayor ATTEST: \ Ci i LtiE.(,. Darlene George, Cit Clerk May 2, 2000 196 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:50 p.m., May 2, 2000, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Council Members present were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Staff members present were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Angela Nalezny, Assistant City Manager; Ted Brown, Interim Police Chief. 1. The City Council discussed a Police Chief search. The work session adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Peter E. Meint Mayor ATTEST: Anne Norris, Citk Manager May 16, 2000 197 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Special Meeting of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:00 p.m., May 16, 2000, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Council Members in attendance were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Staff Members in attendance were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney, Angela Nalezny, Assistant City Manager. Also in attendance was Attorney Julie Fleming Wolfe, representing the City of Crystal through the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. 1. The City Council discussed potential litigation. The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m. Peter E. Me ATTEST: Anke Norris,/ City Manager May 16, 2000 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on May 16, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma; Staff members present were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Angela Nalezny, Assistant City Manager; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; John Sutter, Planner; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; Gene Hackett, Recreation Director; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Mayor acknowledged a donation of $1,000 from the Crystal Lions Club for the Becker Park "Entertainment in the Park" program. The Mayor acknowledged donations of $20,000 for the 2000 Crystal Frolics and $1,500 for Safety Camp to be held June 13-14, 2000 from the West Metro Fire -Rescue Relief Association. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the Board of Review, the regular City Council meeting and the Council work session of May 2, 2000. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to approve the minutes of the Board of Review, the regular City Council meeting and the Council work session of May 2, 2000. Motion Carried. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. 3. Approve authorization to issue a sign permit for a 4'8" high and 11'9" long sign to be erected at 6122 - 42nd Avenue North as requested by Brunswick United Methodist Church. May 16, 2000 199 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-56, approving PIR expenditures for expenses relating to the purchase of virus protection, backup tapes and upgrades to ten PC's. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve the consent agenda. Motion Carried. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered the application for appointment to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission of Guy Mueller, 2703 Brookridge Avenue for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2000. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to appoint Guy Mueller, 2703 Brookridge Avenue North to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2000. Motion carried. 2. The City Council considered the sign license renewal of Nath Companies dba Burger King, 5358 West Broadway. No action was taken. Staff was directed to notify the local Burger King (previous notice was sent to Burger King headquarters) and place item on the June 6 council agenda for consideration. 3. The City Council considered the sign license renewal of Computers, Etc., 6129 - 42nd Avenue North. No action was taken. Staff was directed to notify the building owner (licensee is a tenant)and place item on the June 6 council agenda for consideration. 4. The City Council considered a revision to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Bylaws. Commission member Liz Reid appeared to present the bylaw changes. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve the revision of the Bylaws of the Crystal Park and Recreation Advisory Commission as presented by the Commission. Motion carried. May 16, 2000 200 5. The City Council considered a resolution approving Lot Division of an existing 127' x 290' property located at 3244 Hampshire Avenue North into two lots, one for a single family house and the other for future redevelopment and/or public open space. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Krueger to adopt he following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-57 RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT DIVISION FOR PROPERTY AT 3244 HAMPSHIRE AVENUE NORTH Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The City Council considered a resolution approving Lot Division of property located at 7200 - 33rd Avenue North (P.I.D. 20-118-21-24-0002) into one 72' wide parcel to be retained by the current owners and one 2' wide parcel to be combined with property located at 7116 - 33rd Avenue North for redevelopment purposes, and also approving Lot Combination and Redivision of property located at 7116 - 33rd Avenue North (P.I.D. 20-118-21-24-0032) together with the east 2' of property located at 7200 - 33rd Avenue North (P.I.D. 20-118- 21-24-0002) for the purpose of dividing the combined property into two 60' wide lots. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-58 RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT COMBINATION AND REDIVISION FOR PROPERTY AT 7200 AND 7116 - 33RD AVENUE NORTH Voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. May 16, 2000 201 7. The City Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending Crystal City Code Section 520.23, Subd. 2 to add "corrugated metal" to the list of exterior building materials that are not permitted for residential and non-residential buildings. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2000 - AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF CORRUGATED METAL AS AN EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIAL and further, that the second and final reading be held on June 6, 2000. Motion carried. 8. The City Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending Crystal City Code, Sections 515.35, Subd. 2 and 515.37, Subd. 2 to add lawful gambling establishments as permitted uses in the B-3 and B-4 Zoning Districts subject to licensing. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2000 - AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR LAWFUL GAMBLING ESTABLISHMENTS AS PERMITTED USES IN B-3 AND B-4 ZONING DISTRICTS and further, that the second and final reading be held on June 6, 2000. Motion carried. 9. The City Council considered a noise ordinance variance request for Highway 100 construction project. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: May 16, 2000 202 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-59 RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCE TO CITY NOISE ORDINANCE HIGHWAY 100 SEGMENT 2, PROJECT 2000-04 Voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 10.The City Council considered a Joint Powers Agreement with Metropolitan Transit for bus stop sign installation and maintenance. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-60 RESOLUTION RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS METROPOLITAN COUNCIL - CRYSTAL JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF BUS STOP SIGNS PROJECT 2000-10 Voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. ll.The City Council considered a contract for local phone service. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-61 RESOLUTION RELATING TO LOCAL PHONE SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN KMC TELECOM AND CITY OF CRYSTAL PROJECT 2000-11 1 May 16, 2000 203 Voting aye: Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 12.The City Council considered a Lawful Gambling Premises Permit for the Lions Club of Crystal at Liquors Plus, 3530 Douglas Drive. 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. 2000-62 RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING: APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS Voting aye: Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 13.The City Council considered professional services for Police Chief recruitment and assessment. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to approve authorization to spend $7,000 over the budgeted amount for professional services for the police chief recruitment process. Motion carried. 14.The City Council considered a resolution regarding dissolution of the Minnesota Police Recruitment System (MPRS). Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-63 RESOLUTION REQUESTING DISSOLUTION OF THE MINNESOTA POLICE RECRUITMENT SYSTEM Voting aye: Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. May 16, 2000 204 Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Peter E. Me-1—nI%i&uaz, Mayor ATTEST: A 1 Dar ene George, City Clerk 1 May 16, 2000 205 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:07 p.m., May 16, 2000, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Council Members in attendance were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Staff members in attendance were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director. 1. The City Council discussed Brunswick Avenue between Medicine Lake Road and 32nd Avenue North. The work session adjourned at 8:45 p.m. ATTEST: An/e Norris, City Manager June 6, 2000 206 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on June 6, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Acceptance of Certificate of Recognition - Memorial Blood Center. Recognize street maintenance worker Doug Strande for coordination of the City's blood drives. The Mayor acknowledged donations to the Recreation Department Sponsorship Program to sponsor an entertainment event at the Becker Park Performing Arts Center: Crystal VFW Post #494 $1,000.00 Expert Realty Management 200.00 Arby's (Franchise Associates, Inc.) 100.00 Boyd's Custom Cabinets, Inc. 100.00 Crystal Lion's Club 100.00 Crystal Vision Clinic 100.00 Cub Foods 100.00 Eggie's 100.00 Red Rooster Auto Stores 100.00 St. Raphael's Church 100.00 Twin Oaks Realty 100.00 Target Stores 50.00 (gift certificate) Welcome Furniture 25.00 Total: $2,175.00 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the Special Meeting, the Regular City Council meeting and the Council Work Session of May 16, 2000. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to approve the minutes of the City Council Special Meeting, the Regular Meeting and the Work Session, of May 16, 2000. Motion Carried. r� 1 June 6, 2000 207 CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. 3. Approve authorization to issue a sign permit for a 5'2" high and 8'4" wide sign to be erected at 6600 - 27th Avenue North (Neill School), as requested by architect HGA, Incorporated. 4. Acceptance of the 1999 Annual Financial Report. 5. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-64, approving PIR expenditure to purchase one 4 -drawer file cabinet for the Recreation Department. 6. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-65, approving PIR expenditure to purchase a band saw for the Street Department. 7. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-66, approving PIR expenditure to purchase a roller for the Street Department. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Anderson to approve the consent agenda. Motion Carried. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered the application for a Club On -Sale Liquor and Sunday On -Sale Liquor licenses submitted by the Knights of Columbus, 4947 West Broadway to become effective on July 1, 2000. Club Manager Deb Procknow appeared and was heard. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve the applications for a Club On -Sale Liquor License and a Sunday On -Sale Liquor License at 4947 West Broadway, effective July 1, 2000, as requested by the Knights of Columbus. Motion carried. June 6, 2000 E 2. The City Council considered an Application to Conduct One -Day Off -Site Gambling at Becker Park, 6225 - 56th Avenue North on July 28, 2000, submitted by the Knights of Columbus #3656 for the Crystal Frolics. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-67 RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING: APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 3. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending Crystal City Code Section 520.23 Subd. 2 to add "corrugated metal" to the list of exterior building materials that are not permitted for residential and non-residential buildings. A. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2000-4 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SITE AND BUILDING PLAN REVIEW: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SUBSECTION 520.23, SUBDIVISION 2 and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion carried. B. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Thonander to publish the full text of the ordinance. Motion carried. 4. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending Crystal City Code Sections 515.35 Subd. 2 and 515.37 Subd. 2 to add lawful gambling establishments as permitted uses in the B-3 and B-4 Zoning Districts subject to licensing. June 6, 2000 . 1 '' A. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2000-5 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I - ZONING), REGARDING TO PERMITTED USES IN B-3 AND B-4 ZONING DISTRICTS: AMENDING SUBSECTIONS 515.35, SUBDIVISION 2 AND 515.37, SUBDIVISION 2 and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion carried. B. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Anderson to publish the ordinance in summary form. Motion carried. 5. The City Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending Crystal City Code Section 305.21 Subd. 3, relating to membership on the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krueger to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2000 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY GOVERNMENT: PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SUBSECTION 305.21, SUBDIVISION 3 and further, that the second and final reading will be held on June 20, 2000. Motion carried. 6. The City Council considered the award of a contract for rehabilitation of basketball and tennis courts at Becker Park. 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. 2000-68 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR BECKER PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2000-9 June 6, 2000 210 Voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7. The City Council considered the award of the Year 2000 Seal Coat contract. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-69 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SEAL COAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2000-1 Voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. City Engineer Tom Mathisen gave a progress report of the Phase 5 Street Reconstruction Project. 9. City Engineer Tom Mathisen gave an update of the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Organization Second -Generation Plan. 10.The City Council considered a resolution designating a polling location for Ward 1, Precinct 1 in the City of Crystal for the Year 2000 elections (currently Neill School). 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. 2000-70 RESOLUTION APPROVING A POLLING PLACE FOR WARD 1, PRECINCT 1 IN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL Voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 1 June 6, 2000 211 11.The City Council considered a resolution authorizing temporary easement and transfer of title for a portion of property at 32nd Avenue North and Vera Cruz to MnDOT for Highway 100 project. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-71 RESOLUTION APPROVING TEMPORARY EASEMENT OVER AND TRANSFER OF A PORTION OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY AT 32ND AVENUE AND VERA CRUZ Voting aye: Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. 1 Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. ATTEST: Darlene George, Cit Clerk 'V5 Motion carried. June 6, 2000 212 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:50 p.m., June 6, 2000, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Council Members present were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma; Staff members present were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer. 1. The City Council received the Annual Report for the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council from Crystal's representatives Marty Gates and Bob Schon. Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council staff member Anita Shoemaker was also in attendance. 2. The City Council discussed the Storm Water Plan. A report on the Plan was given by City Engineer Tom Mathisen. The work session adjourned at 8:50 p.m. 6 F -O - Peter E. Meint Mayor ATTEST: %l t cc Darlene George, City dlerk rj� June 20, 2000 213 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on June 20, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma; absent: Hoffmann. Staff members present were: Angela Nalezny, Assistant City Manager; Dan Greensweig, City Attorney's Office; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; John Sutter, Planner; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Mayor acknowledged donations to be used for the City of Crystal Employee Safety and Health Fair: Sunshine Factory 2 gift certificates @ $15 each Timber Lodge Steakhouse gift certificates Crystal Lions Club $100.00 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting and the Council Work Session of June 6, 2000. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting and the Work Session, of June 6, 2000. Motion Carried. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. 3. Approval of a Minnesota Lawful Gambling Application for Exempt Permit - LG220 submitted by Church of St. Raphael, 7301 Bass Lake Road for a festival on August 4, 5, and 6, 2000. 4. Approval of an Application for License from St. Raphael's Church to operate a 3.2% malt liquor stand and Application and Permit for a 1 to 4 Day Temporary on -Sale Liquor License at 7301 - 56th Avenue North (Bass Lake Road), August 4-6, 2000 for an annual festival. June 20, 2000 214 5. Accept the resignation of Jennifer Fennell, 5450 Douglas Drive, From the Financial Advisory Commission, effective immediately. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to approve the consent agenda. Motion Carried. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered the applications for appointment to the Financial Advisory Commission submitted by William R. Reilly, 4710 - 58th Avenue North #218 for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2002, and Joyce Barland, 5857 Oregon Avenue North for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2001. A. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Council Member Krueger to appoint William R. Reilly, 4710 - 58th Avenue North #218 to the Financial Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2002 Motion carried. B. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to appoint Joyce Barland, 5857 Oregon Avenue North to the Financial Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2001. Motion carried. 2. The City Engineer gave a presentation for a feasibility study for Phase 5 East Panhandle Street Reconstruction Project 42000-8. Scott Harri of Short -Elliot -Hendrickson (SEH) appeared and was heard. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-72 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR STREET REHABILITATION IN STUDY AREA 5 PROJECT #2000-8, EAST PANHANDLE STREET RECONSTRUCTION Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Hoffmann. June 20, 2000 215 Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 3. The City Council considered a resolution approving the final plat of Memory Lane Estates. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-73 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF MEMORY LANE ESTATES Voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson; absent, not voting: Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 4. The City Council considered the proposed 2001 Budget for the West Metro Fire -Rescue District. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Grimes to continue until July 5, 2000 the discussion of the 2001 Budget for the West Metro Fire -Rescue District with a staff person present and prepared to answer questions of the Council. Motion carried. 5. The City Council considered a Minnesota Lawful Gambling Application to Conduct Annual Off -Site LG230 at Becker Park, 6225 - 5th Avenue North on July 29 and 30, 2000, submitted by the Lions Club of Crystal (Crystal Frolics). 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. 2000-74 RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING: APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS Voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. June 20, 2000 216 6. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending Crystal City Code Section 305.21, Subd. 3, relating to membership on the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. A. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2000-6 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY GOVERNMENT: PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SUBSECTION 305.21, SUBDIVISION 3 and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion carried. B. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to publish the full text of the ordinance. Motion carried. 7. The City Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amendment relating to the establishment of the West Metro Fire -Rescue District. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Krueger to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2000 - AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO ADMINISTRATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT: REPEALING SECTION 320 OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE; AMENDING THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE TO ADD A NEW SECTION 320 RELATED TO THE WEST METRO FIRE DISTRICT and further, that the second and final reading be held on July 5, 2000. Motion carried. 8. The City Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amendment relating to the building code. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Mayor Meintsma to adopt the following ordinance: u June 20, 2000 217 ORDINANCE NO. 2000 - AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO BUILDING CODE: AMENDING SECTION 400.01, SUBDIVISIONS 1 AND 3 OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE and further, that the second and final reading be held on July 5, 2000. Motion carried. 9. The City Council considered a resolution establishing dates for the 2000 municipal elections. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-75 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DATES FOR THE 2000 MUNICIPAL ELECTION Voting aye: Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Anderson to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m. ATTEST: Darlene George City lerk Motion carried. Peter - r• July 5, 2000 218 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on July 5, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma; absent, Hoffmann. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Kevin McGinty, Fire Chief; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Mayor acknowledged donations to be used for the City of Crystal Employee Safety and Health Fair: Crysteel, Inc. portable radio/CD player Tim's Tree Service eye protection equipment Viking Safety Products two rainsuits Crystal Target three gift certificates @ $20 each 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of June 20, 2000. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Thonander to approve the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of June 20, 2000. Motion Carried. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. 3. Approval of a request from the Crystal Lions Club for authorization to have a public display of fireworks at Becker Park on Friday, July 28; and to close Bass Lake Road and Sherburne Avenue from Bass Lake Road to 55th Avenue during the fireworks display. 4. Approval of a license application to operate a 3.2% malt liquor stand at Becker Park July 27 through July 30, 2000, as submitted by Crystal Lions, 5409 - 53rd Avenue North. July 5, 2000 219 5. Approval of a license application to operate a 3.2% malt liquor stand at Welcome Park July 28 through July 30, 2000, as submitted by Crystal Lions, 5409 - 53rd Avenue North. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson to approve the consent agenda. Motion Carried. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council continued consideration of the proposed 2001 Budget for the West Metro Fire -Rescue District. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to approve the 2001 Budget for the West Metro Fire -Rescue District. Motion carried. 2. The City Council considered authorizing a letter expressing the City's willingness to use eminent domain if necessary to acquire certain properties. (This is in regards to the four 4- plexes located at 5111, 5121, 5201 and 5211 56th Avenue North for the purpose of submitting funding applications for acquisition and demolition of the 4-plexes and construction of new townhouse units.) Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krueger to approve authorizing a letter expressing the City's willingness to use eminent domain if necessary to acquire properties located at 5111, 5121, 5201 and 5211 56th Avenue North for the purpose of submitting funding applications for acquisition and demolition of the 4-plexes and construction of new townhouse units. Motion carried. 3. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amendment relating to the establishment of the West Metro Fire -Rescue District. A. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Anderson to adopt the following ordinance: �l July 5, 2000 ORDINANCE NO. 2000-7 AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO ADMINISTRATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT: REPEALING SECTION 320 OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE; AMENDING THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE TO ADD A NEW SECTION 320 RELATED TO THE WEST METRO FIRE DISTRICT and further, that this be the second and final reading. 220 Motion carried. B. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Anderson to publish the ordinance repealing Section 320 of the Crystal City Code and amending the Code to add a new Section 320 related to the West Metro Fire District in summary form. Motion carried. 4. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amendment relating to the building code. A. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2000-8 AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO BUILDING CODE: AMENDING SECTION 400.01, SUBDIVISIONS 1 AND 3 OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion carried. B. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Thonander to publish the full text of the ordinance amending Section 400.01, Subdivisions 1 and 3 of the Crystal City Code. Motion carried. 5. The City Council considered the designation of two city council representatives to serve as Focus Group participants for the Northwest (Highway 81) Corridor Study. i July 5, 2000 221 Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Council Member Thonander to appoint Garry Grimes and Tom Krueger as city council representatives to serve Focus Group participants for the Northwest (Highway 81) Corridor Study. Motion carried. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Anderson to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. ATTEST: i i cL "'L It _ JC1<Ih- Darlene George, CitV Clerk Motion carried. 1MR I 10MA04 July 18, 2000 222 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on July 18, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Thonander (arrived at 7:08 p.m.), Meintsma. Staff members in attendance were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Angela Nalezny, Assistant City Manager; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; John Sutter, Planner; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. A special award was presented to Police Officer Daniel Drake from the members of "Mothers Against Drunk Drivers" (MADD) recognizing his consistent, aggressive and persistent efforts in the enforcement of Minnesota's DWI statutes. Police Chief Ted Brown and Sergeant Stephen Holm presented the award. Mayor Meintsma recognized Police Officers Vague, Erkenbrack, and Johnson, who were in the audience. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of July 5, 2000. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krueger to approve the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of July 5, 2000. Motion Carried. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. 3. Approve a request from VFW Post 494, 5222 - 56th Avenue North for its annual corn feed and to sell 3.2% malt liquor in its parking lot on Sunday, August 20, 2000 from 1-4 p.m., with extension of limits relating to the club on -sale liquor license of the licensed premises to include the parking lot for this event. C July 18, 2000 223 Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve the consent agenda. Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the time and date as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider vacating part of an alley abutting the south side of city -owned property located at 6603 - 36th Avenue North. Staff recommended this item be continued to the July 31, 2000 City Council meeting. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Anderson to continue until July 31, 2000 the discussion of vacating part of an alley abutting the south side of city - owned property located at 6603 - 36th Avenue North. Motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered a request for a variance to reduce the rear yard setback on property located at 6721 Valley Place North. Property owner Donald Sommers appeared and was heard. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission, Application 2000- 9.9 for Variance, submitted by Donald J. Sommers (applicant and owner), to reduce the rear yard setback from 30' to 25' for an addition to a single family house located at 6721 Valley Place North, subject to the conditions set forth by the Planning Commission at its meeting of July 10, 2000. 2. The City Council considered a Permit and Site Plan Review to unit dwelling to be used as a Raphael's on property located Those appearing and heard were St. Raphael's Church and Keith in New Hope. Motion carried. request for a Conditional Use allow construction of a two - rectory for the Church of St. at 7301 - 56th Avenue North. Tom Fursman, a parishioner of Pahl, 5432 Quebec Avenue North July 18, 2000 224 Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission Application 2000- 10.3, 4 for Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review, submitted by Church of St. Raphael (applicant and owner), to allow expansion of a conditional use in the R-1 Single Family Residential district for construction of a two -unit dwelling to be used as a rectory, on property located at 7301 - 56th Avenue North, subject to conditions set forth by the Planning Commission at its meeting of July 10, 2000 with the following exception: Change "residence by priests" to "rectory", the definition of rectory being "a place of residence exclusively for priests, deacons or professed religious" as defined in the staff report. Moved by Council Member Anderson to amend the motion to include the definition of a rectory as a residence for priests only. Motion failed for lack of a second. Voting on the main motion: Motion carried. 3. The City Council considered a resolution adopting the Metropolitan Council's Interim Strategy to Reduce Nonpoint Source Pollution to all Metropolitan Water Bodies. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-76 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S INTERIM STRATEGY TO REDUCE NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION TO ALL METROPOLITAN WATER BODIES Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 4. The City Council considered a resolution rescinding Resolution 2000-57 and approving a request for lot division for property located at 3244 Hampshire Avenue North. July 18, 2000 225 Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-77 RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2000-57 AND APPROVING LOT DIVISION FOR PROPERTY AT 3244 HAMPSHIRE AVENUE NORTH Voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 5. The City Council received an update on the Neighborhood Initiative from Community Development Director Patrick Peters. 6. The City Council considered a request from Rob Jacob, owner of Jake's Sports Caf6, to extend limits relating to the on -sale liquor license of the licensed premises at 5216 West Broadway to include the parking lot for an outdoor event in conjunction with the Crystal Frolics: and to have live music from 6-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, July 28-29, 2000 and from 6-10 p.m. on Sunday, July 30, 2000. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve a request from Rob Jacob, owner of Jake's Sports Caf6, to extend limits relating to the on -sale liquor License of the licensed premises at 5216 West Broadway to include the parking lot for an outdoor event in conjunction with the Crystal Frolics; and to have live music from 6-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, July 28-29, 2000 and from 6-10 p.m. on Sunday, July 30, 2000. Motion carried. 7. The City Council considered the specifications for the Request For Proposal for auditing services. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to accept the auditing services Request for Proposal specifications. Motion carried. 8. The City Council considered a resolution approving the City of Crystal Employee Flexible Benefit Account Plan. July 18, 2000 226 Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-78 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF CRYSTAL EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE BENEFIT ACCOUNT PLAN Voting aye: Hoffmann, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 9. The City Council considered replacement of an expired Engineering Department large document copy machine. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-79 RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT LARGE DOCUMENT COPIER FOR ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Voting aye: Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 10.The City Council considered a resolution approving Police Equipment Fund expenditures for purchase of replacement camera system, installing speakers, and remodeling the old dispatch room into a usable police resource room. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krueger to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-80 RESOLUTION APPROVING POLICE EQUIPMENT FUND EXPENDITURES FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF REPLACING EXISTING CAMERA SYSTEM, INSTALLING SPEAKERS, AND REMODELING THE OLD DISPATCH ROOM INTO A USABLE POLICE RESOURCE ROOM July 18, 2000 227 Voting aye: Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Informal Discussion and Announcements: 1. A public drawing by lot was done to determine the initial rotation sequence for municipal candidates on the Primary and General Election ballots. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Peter E. yor ATTEST: C; Darlene George, City Clerk July 18, 2000 228 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:22 p.m., July 18, 2000, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Council Members present were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma; absent: Joselyn. Staff members present were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Angela Nalezny, Assistant Manager; Tim Johnson, Finance Director; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director. 1. The City Council discussed park plans for Hagemeister Pond Park and the Nafstad Property Park. 2. The City Council discussed the proposed Compensation Plan. 3. The City Council discussed the 2001 Budget process. The work session adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Peter E. Mei s , 4�yor ATTEST: July 31, 2000 229 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on July 31, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Thonander, Meintsma; absent: Joselyn, Krueger. Staff members present were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Mayor publicly thanked all those who made donations that were used to help fund the Crystal Frolics that was held July 27-30, 2000. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting and the Work Session of July 18, 2000. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting and Work Session of July 18, 2000. Motion Carried. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. 3. Approval of the designation of election judges and polling locations for the September 12, 2000 Municipal Primary Election. 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-81, approving PIR expenditures to purchase file cabinets for the Community Development Department. 5, Adopt Resolution No. 2000-82, approving PIR expenditures to purchase metal shelves for the computer room. July 31, 2000 230 6. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-83, approving PIR expenditures to purchase two laptop computers for the Finance Department and the Information Technology Coordinator. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Anderson to approve the consent agenda. Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the time and date to continue the public hearing at which time the City Council will consider vacating part of an alley abutting the south side of city -owned property located at 6603 - 36th Avenue North. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the vacation. No one appeared. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-84 A RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF AN ALLEY ABUTTING 6603 - 36TH AVENUE NORTH WITHIN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Meintsma, Thonander; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Krueger. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered an application for an on -sale liquor license submitted by Robeck Industries, Incorporated dba Steve O's, 4900 West Broadway. Applicants Gregory Beckey and Robin Forrest were present. July 31, 2000 231 Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to approve a license application to sell liquor on - sale at 4900 West Broadway and to include an outside caf6, effective August 1, 2000, subject to approval by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Liquor Control Division. Motion carried. 2. The City Council considered a resolution ordering a public hearing for Sealcoat Special Assessment Project #2000-1. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-85 RESOLUTION DELCARING THE AMOUNT TO BE ASSESSED, ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL AND SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2000 SEALCOAT PROJECT #00-1 Voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson; absent, not voting: Krueger, Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 3. The City Council considered reapproval of Minnesota Department of Transportation Cooperative Agreement for the Highway 100 Project. 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. 2000-86 RESOLUTION APPROVING ENTERING INTO SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 TO MNDOT AGREEMENT NO. 79783 WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Voting aye: Hoffmann, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Krueger. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. July 31, 2000 232 4. The City Council considered a request from Golden Valley Mayor Mary Anderson to approve a proclamation for Reach Out & Read, Robbinsdale Area Schools Community Reading Partnership, and to publicly read the proclamation. Mayor Meintsma publicly read the proclamation. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Anderson to approve the proclamation for Reach Out and Read, and to publicly read the proclamation. Motion carried unanimously. 5. The City Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 800 of the Crystal City Code regarding vegetation in boulevard areas. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2000 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO STREETS AND SIDEWALKS: ALLOWING BOULEVARD PLANTINGS AND TREES SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS; AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SUBSECTION 800.03; ADDING SUBSECTIONS 800.20 AND 800.21 and further, that the second and final reading be held on August 15, 2000. Motion carried. 6. The City Council discussed Memory Lane Pond flooding. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. July 31, 2000 233 Meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m. ATTEST: Darlene George, City'Clerk 1 August 15, 2000 234 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:15 p.m., August 15, 2000, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Council Members in attendance were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger (arrived at 6:50 p.m.), Thonander, Meintsma. Staff members in attendance were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director. Environmental Quality Commissioners present were: Randy Kiser, Beth Jarvis and Jennifer Patterson. Janice Jorgens and Scott Linge, applicants for the Environmental Quality Commission were also present. 1. The City Council and the Environmental Quality Commission discussed limiting or banning the use of phosphorous. 2. The City Council discussed code enforcement strategy. A recess was called at 6:52 p.m. for a special meeting of the Economic Development Authority and the regular meeting of the City Council. The work session reconvened at 8:42 p.m. 3. The City Council discussed Hagemeister Pond Park. The work session adjourned at 9:35 p.m. ATTEST: August 15, 2000 235 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on August 15, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; John Sutter, Planner; James Burks, Forester; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council of July 31, 2000. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of July 31, 2000. Motion Carried. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-87, approving PIR expenditures for the purchase of one laptop computer for the Environmental Health Inspector. 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-88, approving PIR expenditures for the purchase of a portable public address system for the Community Center. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve the consent agenda. Motion Carried. August 15, 2000 OPEN FORUM 1. Craig Thorp, 6406 - 45th Place, appeared before the City Council to voice concerns about the property to the east of his property. REGULAR AGENDA 236 1. The City Council received a report of the Year 2000 diseased tree situation and budget impact from City Forester James Burks. 2. The City Council considered Application 2000-12.3 for Site Plan Review, submitted by Bichler Dental (applicant) and Greg A. Bichler (owner), to construct a dental office building on property located at 5231 and 5237 Douglas Drive North. Mr. Bichler appeared and was heard. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission, Application 2000- 12.3 for Site Plan Review, submitted by Greg A. Bichler (applicant and owner), to construct a 3,498 sq. ft. dental office building on property located at 5231 and 5237 Douglas I Drive North. Motion carried. 3. The City Council considered Application 2000-13.1,3,8 for Rezoning and Planned Unit Development, Site Plan Review and Preliminary Plat, submitted by SVK Development (applicant and owner), for a residential development consisting of 10 single family detached units and 40 townhouse units, proposed for a 10 acre site located at the northwest corner of 47th Avenue North and Zane Avenue North. Scott Kevitt of SVK Development appeared and was heard. A. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2000 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I -ZONING), SUBSECTION 515.61, SUBDIVISIONS 9 AND 10, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO P.U.D. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT August 15, 2000 237 and further, that the second and final reading be held on September 5, 2000. Motion carried. 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. 2000-89 RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PARKSIDE ACRES Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. C. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission, Site Plan Review, submitted by SVK Development (applicant and owner), for a residential development consisting of 10 single family detached units and 40 townhouse units, proposed for a 10 acre site located at the northwest corner of 47th Avenue North and Zane Avenue North, subject to the conditions in the staff report. Motion carried. 4. The City Council considered Application 2000-11.4 for Conditional Use Permit, together with a request for an extension until December 31, 2001 of the previously approved Application 99-3.3 for Site Plan Review, submitted by Crystal Lakes Cemetery Association (applicant and owner), to construct a funeral home at 5101 West Broadway. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission, Application 2000- 11.4 for Conditional Use Permit, together with a request for an extension until December 31, 2001 of the previously approved Application 99-3.3 for Site Plan Review, submitted by Crystal Lakes Cemetery Association (applicant and owner), to construct a funeral home at 5101 West Broadway. Motion carried. August 15, 2000 238 5. The City Council considered a request for an extension until December 31, 2001 of the previously approved Application 99- 6.3 for Site Plan Review, submitted by Crystal Lakes Cemetery Association (applicant and owner), to construct a cemetery maintenance building on unaddressed property (P.I.D. 09-118- 21-23-0006) located at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, 5100 Douglas Drive North. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Krueger to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission, a request for an extension until December 31, 2001 of the previously approved Application 99-6.3 for Site Plan Review, submitted by Crystal Lakes Cemetery Association (applicant and owner), to construct a cemetery maintenance building on unaddressed property located at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, 5100 Douglas Drive North. Motion carried. 6. The City Council considered a resolution requesting a conveyance of property located at 3409 June Avenue North for public use. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to continue until September 5, 2000 the discussion of a request for conveyance of property located at 3409 June Avenue North for public use. Motion carried. 7. The City Council considered Soil Testing Contract, Phase 5 - East Panhandle. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-90 A RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR PHASE 5 SOIL BORINGS - PROJECT #2000-8 Voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. The City Council discussed the State Legislated Metro Area Ramp Meter Study. August 15, 2000 a 9. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 800 of the Crystal City Code regarding vegetation in boulevard areas. A.Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2000-9 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO STREETS AND SIDEWALKS: ALLOWING BOULEVARD PLANTINGS AND TREES SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS; AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SUBSECTION 800.03; ADDING SUBSECTIONS 800.20 AND 800.21 and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion carried. B.Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Krueger to approve publishing Ordinance No. 2000-9 relating to boulevard plantings, in summary form. Motion carried. 10.The City Council considered a resolution approving participation and coordination of a Joint Agency 2000-2001 Safe & Sober Traffic Law Enforcement Project. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-91 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT 2000-2001 SAFE & SOBER COMMUNITIES TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROJECT Voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 11.The City Council considered setting the date and time for a Special Meeting to canvass the vote for the 2000 Municipal Primary Election. August 15, 2000 240 Moved by Council Member Hoffmann to set 5:00 p.m. on September 13, 2000 as the date and time for a Special Meeting at which time the City Council will canvass the vote of the September 12, 2000 Municipal Primary Election. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m. ATTEST: Darlene George, City Clerk 1 August 31, 2000 241 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed 0 by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:30 p.m., August 31, 2000, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Council Members in attendance were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Meintsma. Staff members in attendance were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Tim Johnson, Finance Director; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; Ted Brown, Interim Police Chief; Harry Algyer, Police Chief effective October 2, 2000; Richard Gautsch, Police Captain; and Gene Hackett, Recreation Director. 1. The City Council discussed the 2001 City of Crystal budget. The work session adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Peter E. Meintsma, ayor ATTEST: Anne Norris, Ci y Manager" 1 September 5, 2000 242 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on'September 5, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma; Staff members in attendance were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Tim Johnson, Finance Director; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; John Sutter, Planner; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. A moment of silence was observed for the passing of retired Police Office Kenneth Herkal. The Mayor proclaimed September 17-23, 2000 as Constitution Week in the City of Crystal. The Mayor presented the Year 2000 landscaping and garden awards. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting and the Council Work Session of August 15, 2000. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krueger to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting and the Council Work Session of August 15, 2000. Motion Carried. The Mayor requested consideration of adding an advertised public hearing to the agenda relating to the 2000 Sealcoat Project #00-1 Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to add a public hearing to the agenda, considering the 2000 Sealcoat Project #00-1. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. September 5, 2000 2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-92, approving PIR expenditures relating to the purchase of three chairs for the new Police Resource Room. 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-93, approving PIR expenditures relating to a replacement clerk's indexing system. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Thonander to approve the consent agenda. PUBLIC HEARING 243 Motion Carried. 1. It being 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the time and date as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider vacating a platted drainage and utility easement at 7116 -33rd Avenue North. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the vacation. No one appeared to be heard. The Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-94 A RESOLUTION VACATING A PLATTED DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED AT 7116 -33RD AVENUE NORTH IN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 2. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the time and date as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider 2000 Sealcoat Project 400-1. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the matter. Those appearing and heard were: September 5, 2000 244 Tom Shiek, owner of 6000 - 36th Avenue David Upton, 6413 - 36th Avenue North The Mayor 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. 2000-95 RESOLUTION DECLARING THE AMOUNT TO BE ASSESSED, ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL AND SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2000 SEALCOAT PROJECT #00-1 Voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. OPEN FORUM 1. Alden Keiski, 3157 Douglas Drive, appeared before the City Council to express his concerns about the lack of street lights in Crystal and also that traffic signals for walkers and bikers are confusing. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered providing for the issuance and sale of approximately $4,330,000 general obligation tax increment refunding bonds, series 2000A. John Sander of Springsted, Incorporated appeared and was heard. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-96 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF APPROXIMATELY $4,330,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2000A September 5, 2000 245 Voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 2. The City Council considered the application for appointment to the Environmental Quality Commission submitted by Janice Jorgens, 4400 Louisiana Avenue North for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2000. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to appoint Janice Jorgens, 4400 Louisiana Avenue North to the Environmental Quality Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2000. Motion carried. 3. The City Council considered the application for appointment to the Environmental Quality Commission submitted by Scott Linge, 4400 Louisiana Avenue North for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2000. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Mayor Meintsma to appoint Scott Linge, 4400 Louisiana Avenue North to the Environmental Quality Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2000. Motion carried. 4. The City Council considered the appointment of Barbara Graham as the City's private sector representative on the Northwest Community Revitalization Corporation Board. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson to appoint Barbara Graham as the City's private sector representative on the Northwest Community Revitalization Corporation Board. Motion carried. S. The City Council considered a resolution canceling debt service tax levies. 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: 1 September 5, 2000 246 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-97 A RESOLUTION CANCELING DEBT SERVICE TAX LEVIES Voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The City Council considered a resolution adopting a proposed budget and proposing tax levies for the purpose of complying with the "Truth in Taxation" law. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-98 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PROPOSED BUDGET AND PROPOSING TAX LEVIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLYING WITH THE "TRUTH IN TAXATION" LAW Voting aye: Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn; voting no: Krueger. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7. The City Council considered establishing the Truth In Taxation public hearing dates. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve setting 7:00 p.m. on December 5 and December 19, 2000 as the initial and continuation dates for the Truth In Taxation public hearing. Motion carried. 8. The City Council considered a resolution requesting a conveyance of tax forfeit property located at 3409 June Avenue North for public use. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: September 5, 2000 247 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-99 RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN TAX FORFEITED LANDS LOCATED AT 3409 JUNE AVENUE NORTH IN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL Voting aye: Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 9. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance rezoning Outlot A of Parkside Acres, 47th Avenue North and Zane Avenue North from R-1 Single Family Residential to P.U.D. Planned Unit Development. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2000-10 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I -ZONING), SUBSECTION 515.61, SUBDIVISIONS 9 AND 10, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO P.U.D. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion carried. 10.The City Council considered a resolution approving the Final Plat for Parkside Acres. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-100 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF PARKSIDE ACRES Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. September 5, 2000 Im 11.The City Council considered a resolution approving continuing participation in the Metropolitan Council's Livable Communities Program. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-101 RESOLUTION ELECTING TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVES ACCOUNT PROGRAM UNDER THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT Voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 12.The City Council considered the designation of voting and alternate voting delegates for the National League of Cities Annual Congress of Cities to be held in Boston, Massachusetts December 5-9, 2000. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to appoint Mayor Meintsma as the voting delegate and Council Member Thonander as the alternate voting delegate for the National League of Cities Annual Congress of Cities to be held in Boston, Massachusetts December 5-9, 2000. Motion carried. 13.The City Council considered the approval of PIR expenditures relating to Public Works radio equipment. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-102 RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR PURCHASE OF CITY HALL RADIO EQUIPMENT Voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. September 5, 2000 249 At 8:20 p.m. the Mayor announced the City Council would recess to reconvene as the Economic Development Authority in Closed Session to discuss pending litigation regarding acquisition of 5430 Lakeland Avenue North and requested action to do so. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Krueger to recess the City Council meeting to reconvene the Economic Development Authority in closed session, to discuss pending litigation regarding acquisition of 5430 Lakeland Avenue North. Motion carried. The regular City Council meeting reconvened at 8:33 p.m. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Peter E. Meintsma, Mayor ATTEST: Darlene George, Cit ,Jy Clerk r September 5, 2000 250 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:45 p.m., September 5, 2000, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Council Members present were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Staff members in attendance were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Tim Johnson, Finance Director. Also in attendance were Scott Harri and Paul Pasko of SEH, Incorporated. 1. The City Council discussed the Phase 5 Street Reconstruction Project. 2. The City Council discussed the status of Highway 100 soundwall adjacent to Bassett Creek Park. The work session adjourned at 10:12 p.m. 1 ATTEST: September 13, 2000 251 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Special Meeting of the Crystal City Council was held at 5:00 p.m., September 13, 2000, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The secretary of the Council called the roll the and following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma. Absent: Thonander. Staff members in attendance were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Janet Lewis, Office/Communications Manager; Darlene George, City Clerk. 1. The City Council considered a resolution canvassing the vote and declaring the results of the Primary Municipal Election held on September 12, 2000. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-103 RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE VOTE AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE PRIMARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. A public drawing by lot was done to determine the initial rotation sequence for municipal candidates for Council Member Ward 4 on the November 7, 2000 General Election ballot. 1. Brian J. Hanf 2. Garry A. Grimes Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. 1 September 13, 2000 252 The meeting adjourned at 5:04 p.m. ATTEST: v Darlene George, Cit Clerk i September 19, 2000 253 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on September 19, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Staff members present were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; John Sutter, Planner; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; Gene Hackett, Recreation Director; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Mayor proclaimed October 7, 2000 as ARBOR DAY in the City of Crystal. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the Budget Work Session of August 31, 2000; the Regular City Council Meeting and the Council Work Session of September 5, 2000; and the Special Meeting of September 13, 2000. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krueger to approve the minutes of the Budget Work Session of August 31, 2000; the Regular City Council Meeting and Council Work Session of September 5, 2000; and the Special Meeting of September 13, 2000. Motion Carried. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-104, approving PIR expenditures for a fencing contract for Bassett Creek Park. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve the consent agenda. Motion Carried. September 19, 2000 254 REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered a resolution directing staff to negotiate and execute a contract for consultant services for Hagemeister Pond Park and Nafstad Property. Bill Gentry, Lynn Haney, Randy Hull, Bill O'Reilly and Dick Snell, members of the Hagemeister Pond Park and Nafstad Property Task Forces were in attendance. 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. 2000-105 RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURES FOR PARK PLANNING CONSULTANT FOR HAGEMEISTER POND PARK AND NAFSTAD PROPERTY Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 2. The City Council considered a resolution declaring the amount to be assessed, ordering the preparation of an assessment role and setting the date for a public hearing for 2000 delinquent accounts. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-106 RESOLUTION DECLARING THE AMOUNT TO BE ASSESSED, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL AND SETTING THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2000 DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS Voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 3. The City Council considered Application 2000-14.8 for Lot Combination and Redivision, submitted by EDA of the City of Crystal (applicant and owner) and the City of Crystal (owner) September 19, 2000 255 to move the common lot line 35 feet north of its present location for previously divided property located at 6403 - 41St Avenue North. 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. 2000-107 RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT COMBINATION AND REDIVISION FOR PROPERTY AT 6403 - 41ST AVENUE NORTH Voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 4. The City Council considered a revision of the Highway 100 Sound Wall resolution. 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. 2000-108 RESOLUTION RESCINDING WITH RESERVATIONS RESOLUTION NO. 99-97 REGARDING SOUNDWALL ON HIGHWAY 100 SEGMENT 2 PROJECT #2000-4 Voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 5. The City Council considered an employment contract with Harold Algyer for Police Chief services. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Anderson to table until October 3, 2000, the discussion of a contract with Harold Algyer for Police Chief services. Motion carried. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. September 19, 2000 256 Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. ATTEST: Darlene George, Cit Clerk G' Peter E. Mein sma, Mayor September 19, 2000 257 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:10 p.m., September 19, 2000, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Council Members in attendance were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Staff members in attendance were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director. Scott Harri and Paul Pasco of SEH, Incorporated were also in attendance. 1. The City Council discussed the Phase 5 Street Reconstruction Project. 2. The City Council discussed the Metropolitan Council Smart Growth Opportunity Sites. 3. The City Council discussed the use of phosphorous. 4. The City Council discussed taxi cab license fees. The work session adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Peter E. Melntsma, Mayor ATTEST: Anne Norris, City/Manager j C October 3, 2000 258 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on October 3, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Staff members present were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; John Sutter, Planner; Janet Lewis, Communications/Office Manager; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Mayor acknowledged a donation in the amount of $500 from the Crystal Lions Club for the Halloween events sponsored by the Recreation Department. The Mayor presented a resolution commending Ted Brown for Interim Police Chief services. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-109 A RESOLUTION COMMENDING INTERIM POLICE CHIEF TED BROWN Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting and the Council Work Session of September 19, 2000. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting and Council Work Session of September 19, 2000. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered a request from staff to add an item to the consent agenda relating to release of surety for completion of site improvements at Walgreen's, 6800 - 56th Avenue North. October 3, 2000 259 Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve the addition of an item to the Consent Agenda relating to release of surety for completion of site improvements at Walgreen's, 6800 - 56th Avenue North. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. 3. Approval of the designation of election judges and polling locations for the November 7, 2000 Municipal General Election. 4. Acceptance of the resignation of Chris Orr, 5332 - 52nd Avenue North, from the Environmental Quality Commission effective immediately. 5. Approve release of surety in the amount of $25,000 for completion of site improvements at Walgreen's, 6800 - 56tH Avenue North. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve the consent agenda. Motion Carried. REGULAR AGENDA l.The City Council considered an application for a private kennel license submitted by Michelle Lea Stumne, 6313 - 50th Avenue North. Those appearing and heard were: Gary Holmberg, 4909 Douglas Drive George McClure, 6324 Fairview Avenue North Dill Merriam, 4901 Douglas Drive Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to deny an application for a private kennel license submitted by Michelle Lea Stumne, 6313 - 50th Avenue North. Motion carried. October 3, 2000 260 2. The City Council considered a request from the Metropolitan Airports Commission to permit deer removal at the Crystal Airport. Gary Schmidt of the Metropolitan Airports Commission appeared and was heard. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve a request from the Metropolitan Airports Commission to permit deer removal at the Crystal Airport. Motion carried. 3. The City Council considered a resolution approving the Comprehensive Plan Update. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-110 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 4. The City of Crystal considered a resolution supporting Northwest Corridor Partnership's application for Metropolitan Council's Livable Communities Demonstration Account grant funds. 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. 2000-111 RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION ACCOUNT APPLICATION FOR THE NORTHWEST CORRIDOR MASTER PLAN Voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. October 3, 2000 261 5. The City Council considered a resolution receiving the Feasibility Report and calling a public hearing on Phase 5 Street Reconstruction Project. Scott Harri of SEH, Incorporated, appeared and was heard. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-112 RESOLUTION RECEIVING FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT Voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The City Council considered a request from Police Department employees to use unencumbered charitable gambling funds to purchase a commercial grade treadmill for the Police Department exercise room at City Hall. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Krueger to approve a request from Police Department employees to use unencumbered charitable gambling funds in the amount of $1,600 to purchase a commercial grade treadmill for the Police Department exercise room at City Hall. Motion carried. 7. The City Council considered a resolution approving PIR expenditure for the purchase of a carpet extractor for the Crystal Community Center. 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. 2000-113 RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR PURCHASE OF A CARPET EXTRACTOR FOR THE CRYSTAL COMMUNITY CENTER Voting aye: Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. October 3, 2000 262 8. The City Council considered an employment agreement with Harold Algyer for Police Chief services. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to approve an employment agreement with Harold Algyer for Police Chief services as presented by the City Manager, and further, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such agreement. Motion carried. 9. Joseph Strauss of North Metro Mayors Association appeared before the City Council to review current activities of the organization. Also appearing were Brooklyn Park Mayor Grace Arbogast and Phil Cohen. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. 1 ATTEST: Darlene George, City,Jerk Motion carried. Peter E. Meint mor October 3, 2000 263 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:50 p.m., October 3, 2000, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Council Members present were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Staff members in attendance were: Anne Norris, City Manager. 1. The City Council discussed the Pilot -Recycling Program presented by Marilyn Corcoran of HRG. Bruce Malek of Waste Management was in attendance. The work session adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Peter E. ei Mayor ATTEST: C C�LL1LE t .d t Darlene George, City lerk 1 October 17, 2000 264 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on October 17, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Staff members in attendance were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Tim Johnson, Finance Director; John Sutter, Planner; Harry Algyer, Police Chief; Janet Lewis, Office/Communications Manager; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Mayor proclaimed October 16-20, 2000 as National Business Women's Week in the City of Crystal. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting and the Council Work Session of October 3, 2000. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting and Council Work Session of October 3, 2000. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-114, approving PIR expenditures to purchase window coverings for the Activity Room and the Recreation Office at the Crystal Community Center. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Thonander to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. October 17, 2000 265 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. It being 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the time and date as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider a resolution authorizing a tax rate increase for the 2000 tax levy, collectible in 2001. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the matter. No one appeared. The Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-115 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TAX RATE INCREASE FOR THE 2000 TAX LEVY, COLLECTIBLE IN 2001 Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 2. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the time and date as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider a resolution adopting the assessment roll for 2000 delinquent accounts. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the matter. Those present and heard were: Kham Vu, 5542 Welcome Avenue North A written objection for the assessment for the removal of debris was received from Susan Zebracki Wesely, 3512 Brunswick Avenue North The Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: 1 0 October 17, 2000 266 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-116 RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR 2000 DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS Voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. E0Dwilft'lzw[ei5Pkibyl 1. The City Council considered a resolution awarding the sale of $4,330,000 General Obligation Tax Increment Refunding Bonds, Series 2000A. John Sander of Springsted, Inc. appeared and was heard. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-117 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $4,325,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2000A; FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS; DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY; AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT Voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 2. The City Council considered an application for a private kennel license submitted by Debbie Berglund, 4110 Brunswick Avenue North. The applicant appeared and was heard. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to approve an application for a private kennel license submitted by Debbie Berglund, 4110 Brunswick Avenue North. Motion carried. 3. The City Council considered an Audit Committee recommendation for auditing services. October 17, 2000 267 Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve as recommended by the Audit Committee of the Financial Advisory Commission, the appointment of Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Company, PA, as the City's auditors for the fiscal years 2000 through 2002, and further, that the City Manager and Finance Director be authorized to execute a contract for services. By roll call vote and voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson; voting no: Grimes, Thonander. Motion carried. 4. The City Council considered a resolution amending the City of Crystal Employee Flexible Benefit Account Plan. 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. 2000-118 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF CRYSTAL EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE BENEFIT ACCOUNT PLAN Voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. S. The City Council considered North Lions Park Wetland Mitigation Project. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Krueger to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-119 RESOLUTION APPROVING NORTH LIONS PARK WETLAND MITIGATION - PROJECT NO. 2000-13 Voting aye: Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The City Council considered Highway 100 pedestrian bridge funding and proposal for engineering services. Mark Daubenberger, consultant for TKDA, appeared and was heard. October 17, 2000 A. 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. 2000-120 RESOLUTION DEFINING FUNDING SOURCES FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAY 100 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AT BASSETT CREEK, PROJECT NO. 2000-12 Voting aye: Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. B. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-121 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FROM TKDA TO PROVIDE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICE FOR THE HIGHWAY 100 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AT BASSETT CREEK, PROJECT NO. 2000-12 Voting aye: Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7. The City Council considered a resolution approving the final plat for Parkside Acres 2nd Addition. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-122 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF PARKSIDE ACRES 2ND ADDITION Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. The City Council considered adding an item to the October 26, 2000 Phase 5 Street Reconstruction public hearing to consider Phase 5 Street Reconstruction engineering services contract. October 17, 2000 269 Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve the addition of an item to the October 26, 2000 Phase 5 Street Reconstruction public hearing to consider Phase 5 Street Reconstruction engineering services contract. Motion carried. 9. The City Council considered a resolution appointing a Data Practices Compliance Official and changing the appointment of the Data Practices Responsible Authority from an employee's name to the position of the employee. 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. 2000-123 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A DATA PRACTICES COMPLIANCE OFFICIAL AND CHANGING FROM APPOINTMENT OF A NAME OF RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY TO THE POSITION OF THE RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY Voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 10.The City Council discussed a November work session. Consensus of the City Council was to have a work session on November 21, 2000 immediately following the regular City Council meeting. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m. Motion carried. Peter E. Meintsma, Mayor October 17, 2000 ATTEST: Darlene George, City Jerk 1 270 1 October 26, 2000 271 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Special Meeting of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:02 p.m., October 26, 2000, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma; absent: Thonander. Staff members present were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; David Fritzke, G.I.S. Technician; Mick Cyert, Senior Engineering Technician; Janet Lewis, Office/Communications Manager; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 1. It being 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider Phase 5 East Panhandle Street Reconstruction Project. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the project. Those appearing and heard were: Scott Harri, SEH Incorporated Lee Howard, 3401 Kyle Avenue North Pat Slife, 3409 Regent Avenue North Karen Albu, 3449 Quail Avenue North John Knoff, 3549 Orchard Avenue North Sheila O'Donnell, 3516 Noble Avenue North George Nevole, 3535 Kyle Avenue North Paula Nyquist, 3553 June Avenue North (also owner of 3557 June Avenue North) Kenneth Wold, 3417 Perry Avenue North Jerilyn Svec, 3448 Quail Avenue North Delphie Duberstein, 1700 North Lilac Drive (owner of 3421, 3425, 3429 and 3433 June Avenue North) Jake Sorem, 3429 Kyle Avenue North Greg Garner, 3400 Kyle Avenue North Sherman Kinkem, 3500 Kyle Avenue North Carol Henderson, 3405 Kyle Avenue North The Mayor declared the public hearing closed. October 26, 2000 271 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. 2000-124 RESOLUTION ORDERING PROJECT NO. 2000-8, PHASE 5 EAST PANHANDLE STREET RECONSTRUCTION Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Grimes to amend the resolution to indicate the sidewalk on Regent Avenue must come back to the City Council for action. Motion carried unanimously. Voting on the Resolution No. 2000-124 as amended: Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 2. The City Council considered Phase 5 Street Reconstruction engineering services contract. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-125 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PHASE 5 STREET RECONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES Voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson; absent, not voting: Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. October 26, 2000 271 The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. ATTEST: nc' Darlene George, City Clerk Peter E. Meintsln5a, November 8, 2000 272 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on November 8, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, and Meintsma. Absent: Thonander. Staff members in attendance were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Harry Algyer, Police Chief; Mark Skjolsvik, Police Officer; Michael Harty, Police Sergeant; Janet Lewis, Office/Communications Manager; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Mayor gave recognition to the Crystal Police Department for participation in the Hennepin County Library "Read to Me" Program. The Mayor acknowledged the donation of $100 by the family of Mr. Dehn to the Crystal Senior Center in memory of Leonard Dehn, an avid card player at the Center. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 17, 2000 and the Special Meeting of October 26, 2000. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 17, 2000 and the Special Meeting of October 26, 2000. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. 3. Approval of the solicitor's permit submitted by Fund for Public Interest Research, 1313 - 5th Street SE, Minneapolis, MN to solicit in Crystal during November 2000. November 8, 2000 273 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-126, approving PIR expenditures for purchase of six round banquet tables for the Crystal Community Center. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffman to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. It being 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the time and date as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider a resolution approving expenditure for federal grant local match monies for local law enforcement. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the matter. No one appeared. The Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-127 A RESOLUTION APPROVING EXPENDITURE FOR FEDERAL GRANT LOCAL MATCH MONIES Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma; Absent, not voting: Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Karen Trondson of the Northwest Y.M.C.A. presented information to the City Council and answered questions regarding the Detached Worker Program. 2. The City Council considered a resolution canvassing of vote and declaring the results of the November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election. November 8, 2000 274 Moved by Council Member Hoffman and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-128 RESOLUTION APPROVING CANVASSING OF VOTE AND DECLARATION OF RESULTS FROM THE NOVEMBER 7, 2000 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION Voting aye: Grimes, Hoffman, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson. Absent, not voting: Thonander Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 3. The City Council considered a resolution adopting the 2001 Fee Schedule, excluding utility billing rates and charges. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffman to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-129 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR 2001 EXCLUDING UTILITY BILLING RATES AND CHARGES Voting aye: Hoffman, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes; Absent, not voting: Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 4. The City Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance amendment relating to licensing of taxicabs. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Hoffman to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2000 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TAXICABS: REPEALING PROVISIONS ON LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF TAXICABS; REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SECTION 1150 and further that the second and final reading be held on December 5, 2000. Motion carried. November 8, 2000 275 5. The City Council considered a resolution commending City Clerk Darlene George for years of service. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adopt the following resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-130 RESOLUTION COMMENDING DARLENE GEORGE FOR YEARS OF SERVICE AS CITY CLERK Voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffman. Absent, not voting: Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Moved by Council Member Hoffman and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. ATTEST: Jane Lewis, City Clerk Motion carried. a4 6, 1z z -*�� � Peter E.nt ayor - 276 - CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL Work Session Agenda November 21, 2000 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:55 p.m., November 21, 2000, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:55 p.m., November 21, 2000, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Council Members present were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma; absent: Joselyn. Staff members in attendance were: Anne Norris, City Manager. 1. The City Council discussed the Utility Fund Budgets. 2. The City Council discussed the Fund Balance. The work session adjourned at 9:05 p.m. ATTEST: Jnet Lewis, City Clerk Truth in Taxation Hearing December 5, 2000 277 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:00 p.m., December 5, 2000, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander; absent: Meintsma. Staff member in attendance were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Angela Nalezny, Assistant City Manager; Tim Johnson, Finance Director; Janet Lewis, City Clerk. In the absence of the Mayor, the Mayor Pro Tem led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. It being 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, the Mayor Pro Tem declared this was the time and date as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider the Year 2001 tax levy and the Year 2001 City of Crystal budget. The Mayor Pro Tem asked those present to voice their concerns or ask questions concerning the matter. Those present and heard were: Hugh Munds, 6611 Markwood Drive Gordan Sully, address not given John Knoff, 3549 Orchard Ave N Letter from John R. Paulson, Cambridge Apartments Inc., for properties 3501 Louisiana Ave N and 5755 West Broadway Letter from John Knoff, 3549 Orchard Ave N The Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing and announced that at the regular city council meeting of December 19, 2000 at City Hall located at 4141 Douglas Drive, the City of Crystal will consider adopting the 2001 tax levy and 2001 budget. The Truth in Taxation Hearing adjourned at 7:38 p.m. ATTEST: Janet Le/vis, City Clerk December 5, 2000 278 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on December 5, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander; absent: Meintsma. Staff member in attendance were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Angela Nalezny, Assistant City Manager; Tim Johnson, Finance Director; Janet Lewis, City Clerk. In the absence of the Mayor, the Mayor Pro Tem claimed the month of December 2000 as Drunk and Drugged Driver Prevention month and December 15, 2000 as National Lights On For Life Day. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular city council meeting and work session of November 21, 2000. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Kruege to approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting and work session of November 21, 2000. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. 3. Approval of a Minnesota Lawful Gambling Application for Exempt Permit and Application to Conduct Excluded Raffle Submitted by Muskies, Inc., 4023 Girard Avenue North, Minneapolis to hold a raffle at Knights of Columbus, 4947 West Broadway on Saturday, February 17, 2001. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA The City Council considered the Second Reading of an ordinance amendment relating to licensing of taxicabs. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Grimes to adopt the following ordinance: Council minutes December 5, 2000 279 ORDINANCE NO. 2000 — 11 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TAXICABS: REPEALING PROVISIONS ON LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF TAXICABS; REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SECTION 1150. and further, that this be the second and final reading. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Krueger to publish the full text of the ordinance; repealing Crystal City Code Section 1150. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered a resolution adopting the 2001 fee schedule for utility billing rates and charges. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO, 2000-135 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2001 FEE SCHEDULE FOR UTILITY RATES AND CHARGES Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander; absent, not voting: Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Informal Discussion and Announcements 1. The City Council discussed the date and time for the December work session. By consensus, the Council set the date to be December 19, 2000 immediately following the regular meeting of the City Council. 2. The City Council discussed the date and time for 2001 appointment commission interviews. By consensus, the Council set the date to be December 19, 2000 prior to the regular meeting of the City Council. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m. Council minutes December 5, 2000 280 f. A," " AIG(l J elyn, yor Pro Tem ATTEST: 0-0* Jan�wis, City Clerk 1 Executive Session 281 Special Meeting Agenda December 5, 2000 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Special Meeting of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:53 p.m., on December 5, 2000, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The City Manager called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander; absent: Meintsma. Staff member in attendance were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Angela Nalezny, Assistant City Manager. 1. The City Council discussed labor negotiations. The Special Meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m. ATTEST: _QIWk& Janet(Lewis, City Clerk E. Gary JoselYA, yor Pr em Work Session 282 Work Session Agenda December 5, 2000 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Special Meeting of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:04 p.m., on December 5, 2000, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The City Manager called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander; absent: Meintsma. Staff member in attendance were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Angela Nalezny, Assistant City Manager. 1. The City Council discussed the Performance Compensation Plan. The Work Session adjourned at 8:53 p.m. Mir YC/f �'130"rp'o �Tm ATTEST: ( L&VL S Janet 110ewis, City Clerk �II Council Minutes December 19, 2000 283 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on December 19, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Hoffmann. Absent: Thonander. Staff members present were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Tim Johnson, Finance Director; Gene Hackett, Park & Recreation Director; Janet Lewis, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Mayor presented awards to the winners of the Crystal Sparkles Holiday Lighting Contest. The City Council considered the minutes of the Truth in Taxation Hearing, the regular City Council Meeting, Work Session, and Executive Session of December 5, 2000. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve the minutes of the Truth in Taxation Hearing, the regular City Council Meeting, Work Session, and Executive Session of December 5, 2000. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-136 approving PIR expenditures for expenses relating to the purchase of a router and firewall. 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2000-137 approving PIR expenditures for expenses relating to the purchase of traffic counter equipment. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING 1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider adoption of the 2001 tax levy and the 2001 City of Crystal budget. The December 19, 2000 Mayor asked those present to ask questions or voice opinions on these matters. Those appearing and heard were: No one appeared. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. 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 2000-138 A RESOLUTION LEVYING TAXES FOR CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR FOR PAYABLE 2001 284 Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Meintsma; voting no: Krueger; absent, not voting: Thonander. Motion carried, resolution adopted. 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. 2000-139 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2000 BUDGET AND ADOPTING THE 2001 BUDGET Voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Meintsma Anderson; voting no: Krueger; absent, not voting: Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered an application for a private kennel license submitted by Leon and Betty Lewis, 5700 Regent Ave N. The application for a private kennel license submitted by Leon and Betty Lewis, 5700 Regent Ave N. was denied because the applicants did not attend the meeting. Motion carried. 2. The City Council considered Application 2000-15.3 for a Site Plan Review to construct additions with a gross floor area of 3,096 sq. ft. to an existing building with a gross floor area of 4,792 sq. ft., on Metropolitan Airports Commission property located at 5930 Lakeland Avenue North (P.I.D. 05-118-21-14-0001). 1 December 19, 2000 285 Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Anderson to deny as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission Application 2000-15.3 for a Site Plan Review to construct additions with a gross floor area of 3,096 sq. ft. to an existing building with a gross floor area of 4,792 sq. ft., on Metropolitan Airports Commission property located at 5930 Lakeland Avenue North (P.I.D. 05-118-21-14-0001) Motion carried. 3. The City Council considered the first reading of an ordinance relating to User Fees; amending subsection 955.05, subdivision 1, and subsection 955.07, subdivisions 1 and 2. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2000-12 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO USER FEES; AMENDING SUBSECTION 955.05, SUBDIVISION 1, AND SUBSECTION 955.07, SUBDIVISIONS 1 AND 2 and further, that the second and final reading be held on January 2, 2001. Motion carried. 4. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing preparation of design/build performance specification and solicitation for bids for the Emergency Vehicle Preemption Project No. 2000-5. 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 2000-140 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF DESIGN/BUILD PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION AND SOLICITATION FOR BIDS FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE PREEMPTION PROJECT # 2000-5 Voting aye: Krueger, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Thonander. Motion carried, resolution adopted. December 19, 2000 286 5. The City Council considered the contract for legal services with Kennedy & Graven for 2001-2002. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Krueger to approve a contract with Kennedy & Graven, Chartered as proposed, commencing January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2002. Motion carried. 6. The City Council considered a resolution approving expenditure for a registered survey of Twin Lake Boulevard. 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. 2000-141 APPROVING EXPENDITURE FOR REGISTERED SURVEY OF TWIN LAKE BOULEVARD Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Joselyn, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Thonander. Motion carried, resolution adopted. Informal Discussion and Announcements There were none. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Peter E. Meintsma,ayor ATTEST: Cyan e4 Lpu r Ja t Lewis, City Clerk December 19, 2000 287 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the closed Special Meeting of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:40 p.m .on December 19, 2000, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The City Manager called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Hoffmann. Absent: Thonander. Staff members present were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Angela Nalezny, Assistant City Manager. 1. The City Council discussed updates on labor negotiations. The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m. ATTEST: Janet is, City Clerk mn no "I M-MOUrdISIMIMIMUNIr December 19, 2000 i Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:54 p.m., December 19, 2000, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The City Manager called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Hoffmann. Absent: Thonander. Staff members present were: Anne Norris, City Manager; Monica Faist, Human Resource Representative; Angie Nalezny, Assistant City Manager. 1. Update on neighborhood activities The City Council will continue this discussion on January 2, 2001. 2. Update on proposed compensation plan modifications 3. Discuss changes in 2001 Council meeting dates Council Meeting dates for 2001 Conflicts January 2 & 16 February 6 & 20 March 6 & 20 April 3 & 17 May l&15 June 5 & 19 July 3 & 17 August 7 & 21 September 4 & 18 October 2 & 16 November 6 & 20 December 4 & 18 January 1, 2002 The work session adjourned 8:55 p.m. 7 National Night Out Change to August 6 September 17-19 Rosh HaShanah Change to September 25 October 1-3 Sukkot (Feast of Booths) Change to October 9 & 23 November 6 Election Day Change meeting time to 8:00 p.m. New Year's Day Change to January 2, 2002 1 December 19, 2000 289 ATTEST: