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1998 City Council MinutesJanuary 6, 1998 37 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on January 6, 1998, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Pro Tem Joselyn announced that the oath of office had been administered to newly elected official Pete Meintsma, Mayor on December 29, 1997 and to newly elected officials David Anderson, Councilmember Section I; Tom Krueger, Councilmember Ward 3 and Garry A. Grimes, Councilmember Ward 4, prior to the commencement of the Economic Development Authority meeting held at 6:30 p.m. this evening. The secretary of the council called the roll and the following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander; absent: Meintsma. The Mayor Pro Tem led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Mayor Pro Tem acknowledged a donation from Charles Knaeble VFW Post 4494 in the amount of $1,000 to be used for the Safety Camp program. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of December 16, 1997. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 16, 1997. 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 $5,000 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 1998. 4. Approval of the appointment of Jerry Dulgar, City Manager, as the Hennepin Recycling Group Board Member for the City of Crystal for 1998. January 6, 1998 M 5. Approval of the designation of the Norwest Crystal Bank as the official depository for the City of Crystal for the year 1998. 6. Approval of the designation of Boeckermann, Heinen, & Mayer as the auditing firm for the year 1998. 7. Adoption of Resolution No. 98-1 approving PIR expenditure for the purchase of police firearms. 8. Adoption of Resolution No. 98-2 approving PIR expenditure for the purchase of four (4) police cars. 9. Adoption of Resolution No. 98-3 approving PIR expenditure for the purchase of gym equipment for the Pre -School Program at the Community Center. 10. Adoption of Resolution No. 98-4 approving PIR expenditure for the purchase of computer hardware. 11. Adoption of Resolution No. 98-5 approving PIR expenditure to purchase miscellaneous fencing for the Parks Department. 12. Ratify Economic Development Authority action authorizing execution of development agreement with John Day for 5353 Lakeland Avenue North. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember 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, the Mayor Pro Tem declared this was the date and time as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider alternative penalties for minors who purchase, possess or consume tobacco. The Mayor Pro Tem asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the matter. No one appeared to be heard. The Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to amend the ordinance to substitute language for administrative fees for licensee as follows: First Violation - fine of up to $500 and/or license suspension not to exceed 10 days. 1 January 6, 1998 39 Second Violation within 24 months - fine of up to $750 and/or license suspension not to exceed 20 days. Third Violation within 24 months - fine of up to $1,000 and/or license suspension not to exceed 30 days. The same fines would apply to employees with no suspension language. Upon further discussion Councilmember Anderson withdrew his motion. The Council directed the city attorney to rewrite the proposed ordinance incorporating Councilmember Anderson's suggestions as well as concerns raised by Councilmember Krueger regarding the words may/must when referring to charging of penalties, and setting a mandatory minimum for fines. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to amend the ordinance to include the concept of two compliance checks per year. By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, Krueger; voting no: Thonander, Grimes, Joselyn. Motion Failed. OPEN FORUM 1. Peter Bruske, 4916 Bernard Avenue North appeared before the council to discuss issues of property on Twin Lakes. 2. Bruce Lehrer, 3908 Georgia Avenue North appeared before the council to express his appreciation for the "smart" lights in the city. REGULAR AGENDA The Mayor Pro Tem asked for consideration of an amendment to the Regular Agenda to add an item at the end of the agenda relating to the joint fire department. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to amend the Regular Agenda adding an item at the end of the agenda relating to the joint fire department. Motion Carried. January 6, 1998 40 1. The City Council considered the selection of a Mayor Pro Tem for the year 1998. The Mayor Pro Tem opened the floor for nominations. Councilmember Krueger nominated Gary Joselyn. Hearing no further nominations the Mayor Pro Tem declared nominations closed - Gary Joselyn was appointed as Mayor Pro Tem for the year 1998. 2. The City Council considered the appointment of a Council liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for the year 1998. The Mayor Pro Tem opened the floor for nominations. Councilmember Thonander nominated Gary Joselyn. Hearing no further nominations the Mayor Pro Tem declared nominations closed - Gary Joselyn was appointed as council liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for the year 1998. 3. The City Council considered the appointment of a Council liaison to the Environmental Commission for the year 1998. The Mayor Pro Tem opened the floor for nominations. Councilmember Krueger nominated Mayor Meintsma. Hearing no further nominations the Mayor Pro Tem declared nominations closed - Mayor Meintsma was appointed as council liaison to the Environmental Commission for the year 1998. 4. The City Council considered the appointment of a Council liaison to the Human Rights Commission for the year 1998. The Mayor Pro Tem opened the floor for nominations. Councilmember Anderson nominated Tom Krueger. Hearing no further nominations the Mayor Pro Tem declared nominations closed - Tom Krueger was appointed as council liaison to the Human Rights Commission for the year 1998. 5. The City Council considered the appointment of a Council liaison to the Financial Advisory Commission for the year 1998. The Mayor Pro Tem opened the floor for nominations. Councilmember Grimes nominated David Anderson. Hearing no further nominations the Mayor Pro Tem declared nominations closed - David Anderson was appointed as council liaison to the Financial Advisory Commission for the year 1998. January 6, 1998 6. The City Council considered the appointment of a Council liaison to the Economic Development Authority Advisory Commission for the year 1998. The Mayor Pro Tem opened the floor for nominations. Councilmember Krueger nominated Ed Thonander. Hearing no further nominations the Mayor Pro Tem declared nominations closed. Ed Thonander was appointed as council liaison to the Economic Development Authority Advisory Commission for the year 1998. 7. The City Council considered the appointment of a representative and an alternate to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities for the year 1998. The Mayor Pro Tem opened the floor for nominations. Councilmember Thonander nominated Mayor Meintsma as the representative and Jerry Dulgar as the alternate. Hearing no further nominations the Mayor Pro Tem declared nominations closed. Mayor Meintsma was appointed as representative and Jerry Dulgar as alternate to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities for the year 1998. 8. The City Council considered the appointment of representatives to the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission for the year 1998. The Mayor Pro Tem opened the floor for nominations. Councilmember Grimes nominated Jerry Dulgar and John T. Irving. Hearing no further nominations the Mayor Pro Tem declared nominations closed. Jerry Dulgar and John T. Irving were appointed as representatives to the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission for the year 1998. 9. The City Council considered the designation of an AMM legislative contact person and an alternate for 1998. The Mayor Pro Tem opened the floor for nominations. Councilmember Anderson nominated Mayor Meintsma as representative and City Manager Dulgar as alternate. Hearing no further nominations the Mayor Pro Tem declared nominations closed. Mayor Meintsma was designated as the AMM legislative contact person and City Manager Dulgar was designated as an alternate for the year 1998. 41 10. The City Council considered the appointment of a representative for a 3 -year term expiring December 31, 2000 on the Joint New Hope -Golden Valley -Crystal Water Commission. January 6, 1998 42 The Mayor Pro Tem opened the floor for nominations. Councilmember Krueger nominated City Manager Dulgar. Hearing no further nominations the Mayor Pro Tem declared nominations closed. City Manager Dulgar was appointed as the Crystal representative on the Joint New Hope -Golden Valley -Crystal Water Commission for a term expiring December 31, 2000. 11. The City Council considered a recommendation of a representative to be appointed to the Northwest Community Television Board of Directors for a 2 -year term expiring February 15, 2000. The Mayor Pro Tem opened the floor for nominations. Councilmember Grimes nominated City Manager Dulgar. Hearing no further nominations the Mayor Pro Tem declared nominations closed. City Manager Dulgar will be recommended for appointment as Crystal's representative on the Northwest Community Television Board of Directors for a 2 -year term expiring February 15, 2000. 12. The City Council considered changing regular meeting dates in 1998 where conflicts occur. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to change City Council meeting dates for the year 1998 as follows: March 3 to March 2; August 4 to August 3; September 15 to September 16; October 6 to October 7; and November 3 to November 4. Motion Carried. 13. The City Council continued consideration of Applications 497-17.3 and 497-17.4, a request for site plan review and conditional use permit to allow outside storage in an I-2 (Heavy Industrial) District (Section 515.39, Subd. 4a) at 5141 Lakeland Avenue North (Johnson Equipment Company site). Property owner Norb Johnson appeared and was heard. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve as recommended by the Planning Commission Application 497-17.3 for the site plan review and 497-14 for a conditional use permit to allow outside storage in an I-2 (Heavy Industrial) District (Section 515.39, Subd. 4a) at 5141 Lakeland Avenue North (Johnson Equipment Company site), as submitted by Burmeister Champion Services, 3776 West Broadway, subject to conditions set forth in Planning Commission meeting minutes of December 8, 1997. January 6, 1998 43 Motion Carried. 14. The City Council considered the applications for reappointment as alternate members on the Employee Review Board of Tom Ferring, 3454 Georgia Avenue North and Denise Brunson, 3932 Georgia Avenue North for terms expiring December 31, 2000. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to reappoint Tom Ferring, 3454 Georgia Avenue North and Denise Brunson, 3932 Georgia Avenue North as alternate members on the Employee Review Board for terms expiring December 31, 2000. Motion Carried. 15. The City Council considered the applications for reappointment to the EDA Advisory Commission of Edwin Krueger, 5009 - 52nd Avenue North; Max Williams, 3824 Idaho Avenue North; Anthony E. Kamp, 5570 Xenia Avenue North; and Daniel Hansen, 6327 - 36th Avenue North for terms expiring December 31, 2000. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to reappoint Edwin Krueger, 5009 - 52nd Avenue North; Max Williams, 3824 Idaho Avenue North; Anthony E. Kamp, 5570 Xenia Avenue North; and Daniel Hansen, 6327 - 36th Avenue North to the EDA Advisory Commission for terms expiring December 31, 2000. Motion Carried. 16. The City Council considered applications for reappointment to the Environmental Commission of Beth Jarvis, 4513 Xenia Avenue North; David Luebke, 3206 Florida Avenue North; Jennifer Patterson, 3230 Brunswick Avenue North; and Lerry Teslow, 6501 Markwood Drive for terms expiring December 31, 2000. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to reappoint Beth Jarvis, 4513 Xenia Avenue North; David Luebke, 3206 Florida Avenue North; Jennifer Patterson, 3230 Brunswick Avenue North; and Lerry Teslow, 6501 Markwood Drive to the Environmental Commission for terms expiring December 31, 2000. Motion Carried. January 6, 1998 M 17. The City Council considered applications for reappointment to the Human Rights Commission of Diane Bolter, 3225 Yates Avenue North and Emeric Pratt, 3540 Jersey Avenue North for terms expiring December 31, 2000. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to reappoint Diane Bolter, 3225 Yates Avenue North and Emeric Pratt, 3540 Jersey Avenue North to the Human Rights Commission for terms expiring December 31, 2000. Motion Carried. 18. The City Council considered applications for reappointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission of Mary Moucha, 2957 Hampshire Avenue North; Lynn Haney, 4528 Brunswick Avenue North; Roger Betlach, 5325 Georgia Avenue North; and Tom Jungroth, 5536 Xenia Avenue North for terms expiring December 31, 2000; and the application for appointment of Brian Darmer, 5624 Yates Avenue North for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1999. A. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to reappoint Mary Moucha, 2957 Hampshire Avenue North; Lynn Haney, 4528 Brunswick Avenue North; Roger Betlach, 5325 Georgia Avenue North; and Tom Jungroth, 5536 Xenia Avenue North to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for terms expiring December 31, 2000. Motion Carried. B. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to appoint Brian Darmer, 5624 Yates Avenue North to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1999. Motion Carried. 19. The City Council considered the applications for reappointment to the Planning Commission of Paulette Magnuson, 3159 Jersey Avenue North and Jane Elsen, 5419 Maryland Avenue North; and the application for appointment of Bruce Lehrer, 3908 Georgia Avenue North for terms expiring December 31, 2000; and the application for appointment of Chris Bonnell, 5113 - 50th Avenue North for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1998. Bruce Lehrer appeared before the council to withdraw his application. 1 January 6, 1998 45 A. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to reappoint Paulette Magnuson, 3159 Jersey Avenue North and Jane Elsen, 5419 Maryland Avenue North. Motion Carried. B. Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to appoint Chris Bonnell, 5113 - 50th Avenue North to the Planning Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1998. Motion Carried. 20. The City Council received an update on the Phase 4 Street Reconstruction Timetable. 21. The City Council considered a resolution providing for an increase in the retirement multiplier for members of the Crystal Police Consolidation Account. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-6 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE RETIREMENT MULTIPLIER FOR MEMBERS OF THE CRYSTAL POLICE CONSOLIDATION ACCOUNT By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander; absent, not voting: Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 22. The City Council considered a resolution amending the legal description of property to be acquired at 6427 - 41st Avenue North. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: January 6, 1998 46 RESOLUTION NO. 98-7 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 97-137 AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Anderson; absent, not voting: Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 23. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing the execution of a grant contract with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for the program entitled "Operation Nightcap". Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR THE PROGRAM ENTITLED "OPERATION NIGHTCAP" By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting: Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 24. The City Council considered a resolution commending police officer Todd D. Gustafson. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-9 RESOLUTION COMMENDING POLICE OFFICER TODD D. GUSTAFSON January 6, 1998 Cil By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann; absent, not voting: Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 25. The City Council considered a resolution commending planner Steve Peaslee. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-10 RESOLUTION COMMENDING STEVE PEASLEE'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 26. The City Council considered a resolution commending David Kennedy for outstanding service. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-11 RESOLUTION COMMENDING DAVID KENNEDY FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE By roll call and voting aye: Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger; absent, not voting: Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 27, The City Council considered an amendment to Resolution No. 97-120 approving the execution and delivery of a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the City of New Hope - creating a joint fire department, deleting date in Section 2.03 and 2.04 and inserting "at a time determined by the City Manager". Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: January 6, 1998 RESOLUTION NO. 98-12 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NEW HOPE: CREATING A JOINT FIRE DEPARTMENT RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 97-120 By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander; absent, not voting: Meintsma. B: Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. ATTEST: w Darlene George, City Clerk Motion Carried. i E . Gary Jo/ e�, Ma or Pro Tem January 20, 1998 49 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on January 20, 1998, 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. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Anne Norris, Assistant City 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 of $60,000 from the Crystal Fire Relief Association to the Crystal Fire Department. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular city council meeting of January 6, 1998. Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting of January 6, 1998. 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 $5,000 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 5, 1998 as the date and time for the 1998 Local Board of Review. 4. Acceptance of a letter of resignation from the Parks and Recreation. Advisory Commission submitted by Chris Bonnell, 5113 - 50th Avenue North, effective January 6, 1998. 5. Approve the use of donated funds to purchase fire related equipment for the Fire Department. January 20, 1998 6. Adopt Resolution No. 98-13, approving PIR expenditure for safety improvements to overhead garage doors. 7. Adopt Resolution No. 98-14, approving PIR expenditure for purchase of Fire Department prevention -station vehicle. 8. Adopt Resolution No. 98-15, approving PIR expenditure for purchase of computer hardware and software. 50 Councilmember Anderson requested that Item No. 5 be removed from the consent agenda and placed at the end of the regular agenda for discussion. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Item No. 5. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS i. 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 to consider a request by Trinity Covenant Church, 3733 Vera Cruz Avenue North, to vacate alleys/right- of-way. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the matter. Those appearing and heard were: Mr. Dahl and Mr. Pearson of Trinity Covenant Church Jim Truax, 3717 Vera Cruz Avenue North Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to continue discussion of this item after Mr. Truax and Trinity Covenant Church get together to discuss access concerns expressed by Mr. Truax. Motion Carried. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered an application for a private kennel license submitted by Mark McQuisten, 4742 Yates Avenue North. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to approve a private kennel license for Mary McQuisten, 4742 Yates Avenue North. Motion Carried. January 20, 1998 51 2. The City Council considered municipal tort liability limit increase. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to approve waiving the statutory tort liability limits which became effective on January 1, 1998. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered a resolution accepting a grant for MAC (Metropolitan Airports Commission) Park Trail. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-17 RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH MAC PARK REGIONAL TRAIL INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM (#008-97-6) By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 4. The City Council discussed alternative penalties for persons under the age of 18 years who purchases, possesses, or consumes tobacco. 5. The City Council considered the first reading of an ordinance relating to curfew. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 98 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE BY ADDING A SECTION AND REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SECTION 920 and further, that the second and final reading be held on February 3, 1998. Motion Carried. January 20, 1998 52 6. The City Council discussed bills before the legislature regarding Civil Justice Coalition. 7. The City Council discussed Item No. 5 on the Consent Agenda regarding approval to use donated funds to purchase fire related equipment for the Fire Department. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve Item No. 5 on the Consent Agenda relating to use of donated funds for the purchase of fire related equipment for the Fire Department. Motion Carried. Informal Discussion and Announcements 1. The City Council considered a date for the 1998 Annual Appreciation Dinner. By consensus the Council set April 2, 1998 as the date for the Annual Appreciation Dinner. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8;00 p.m. Peter E. Meint y or ATTEST: Darlene George, City lerk 1 January 22, 1998 53 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 7:00 p.m. on January 22, 1998 at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Councilmembers in attendance were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Staff members present were: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager. Also in attendance were the following EDA Advisory Commission members: Adrian Rygg, Max Williams and Gregory Gappa. 1. The City Council and the Economic Development Authority Advisory Commission members present discussed the commission's operations. 2. The City Council discussed various public interests of the Twin Lakes area. Staff was directed to draft a letter for mailing to affected residents. 3. The City Council discussed a council/staff retreat. A - retreat held in late March or early April was preferred - one 4 -hour session, preferably from 5-9 p.m. on a Thursday evening. 4. The City Council discussed staffing of advisory commissions. The city manager and assistant manager will follow up. 5. The City Council discussed death and disability insurance for elected officials and advisory commissioners. Item will be placed on the next council agenda for consideration. 6. The City Council discussed club on -sale liquor license fees. Staff was directed to place this item on the next council agenda with specific recommendation from staff. Work session adjourned at 9:15 p.m. L � "ff��tyy. R_ � S. �Ak� We W -A ATTEST: Je y Dbl J'ar, Cit? Manager February 3, 1998 S4 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on February 3, 1998, 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. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; Lori Riley, HR/Special Projects Manager; Jim Mossey, Police Chief; Craig Thomseth, Police Lieutenant; 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 of January 20, 1998 and the council work session of January 22, 1998. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting of January 20, 1998 and the council work session of January 22, 1998. 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 $5,000 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 Authorization for an Exemption from Lawful Gambling License submitted by Early Flight Chapter of Ducks Unlimited of Minnesota, 168 - 107th Lane N.W., Coon Rapids, MN to conduct a raffle at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 4947 West Broadway on April 5, 1998. 4. Declare a vacancy on the EDA Advisory Commission for the position of Stuart Johnson, 5301 Welcome Avenue North whose term expired December 31, 1997 and has not expressed a desire to be reappointed. February 3, 1998 55 5. Adopt Resolution No. 98-18, approving PIR expenditure for the purchase of a work platform for the Street Department. 6. Adopt Resolution No. 98-19, approving PIR expenditure for the purchase of a dump truck for Public Works. 7. Adopt Resolution No. 98-20, approving PIR expenditure for the purchase of computer hardware and software. e. Approval of the 1998 contract with West Hennepin Community Services to provide adaptive recreation services for Crystal as part of the Northwest Adaptive Recreation Consortium (NARC), and further, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign such agreement. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered plans and specifications and ordering ad for bids - Phase 4 Street Reconstruction, Project #97-11. Scott Harri of SEH, Incorporated gave a presentation relating to the project. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-21 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PROJECT #97-11 By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 2. The City Council considered acceptance of the Pay Equity Implementation Report. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to accept the 1998 Pay Equity Report. Motion Carried. February 3, 1998 56 3. The City Council considered the use of PIR funds to purchase two utility vehicles for the Police Department. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR PURCHASE OF TWO UTILITY VEHICLES By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 4. The City Council discussed club on -sale liquor and club on - sale wine license fees and set public hearing for March 17, 1998 to consider adoption of the license fees. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to set 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard on March 17, 1997 to consider club on -sale and club wine on -sale license fees. Motion Carried. 5. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance relating to curfew. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 98-1 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE BY ADDING A SECTION AND REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 920 and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. 6. The City Council considered death and disability insurance for elected officials and advisory commissioners. 1 February 3, 1998 Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-23 RESOLUTION RELATING TO DEATH AND DISABILITY INSURANCE FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes. 57 Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7. The City Council discussed the Neighborhood Initiative Program. Mayor Meintsma introduced the following persons who volunteered to serve on the task force and commended them for their willingness to serve: Francis Feyereisen, Chair Phyllis Isaacson (not present) Renae Bowman Katie Green Pam Johannes John Luzaich Sandy Karnowski Emeric Pratt (not present) Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Peter E. Mein a, Mayor ATTEST: Darlene George, City, Jerk February 17, 1998 58 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on February 17, 1998, 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. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Sarah Porter, Assistant Finance Director; 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 the Recreation Department of $1,000 from the Crystal Lions Club and $2,000 from the Crystal Fire Relief Association to sponsor the Safety Camp program. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular -city council meeting of February 3, 1998. Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting of February 3, 1998. 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 $5,000 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 Authorization for an Exemption from Lawful Gambling License submitted by N.W. Metro Ducks Unlimited, 4849 Jersey Avenue North to hold a raffle at Charles Knaeble VFW Post 494, 5222 - 56th Avenue North on March 11, 1998. 4. Approval to appoint City Forester Marcia Holmberg as the Assistant Weed Inspector for 1998. G February 17, 1998 5. Declare a vacancy on the Environmental Commission for the seat of commissioner Cheryl Larson, 3248 Louisiana Avenue North, effective immediately. 6. Adopt Resolution No. 98-24, approving PIR expenditure to purchase a portable concrete/bituminous saw for the Utility Department. 7. Adopt Resolution No. 98-25, approving PIR expenditure to purchase a magnetic locator for the Utility Department. 8. Adopt Resolution No. 98-26, approving PIR expenditure to purchase water service thawing equipment for the Utility Department. 9. Adopt Resolution No. 98-27, approving PIR expenditure to purchase building maintenance pickup truck. 10. Adopt Resolution No. 98-28, approving PIR expenditures for upgrading PC's including hardware and software, and for computer equipment. 11. Approval to use donated funds in the amount of $1100 for the fire prevention program in the schools. 12. Adopt Resolution No. 98-29, approving PIR expenditures for a gas monitor for the Utility Department. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember 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 the tobacco ordinance and alternative penalties for minors who purchase, possess or consume tobacco. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the proposed ordinance. No one appeared. The Mayor closed the public hearing. February 17, 1998 60 Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to amend the ordinance by making an addition to Subd. 3 under Penalties (Section 1137.11) to read "Notwithstanding the above penalties, a license may be revoked for any violation of this section". Motion Carried Unanimously. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to amend the ordinance under Compliance monitoring (Section 1137.13, Subdivision 1) by adding the words "but at least once a year" after the word "periodically" in the first sentence. Motion Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following ordinance as amended: ORDINANCE NO. 98-2 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION: REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 1136 and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered a request from Greg Gray, President of Crystal Babe Ruth Baseball to waive the building permit fee ($198.24) for a new storage facility at its airport field on Regent Avenue. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to deny the request of Greg Gray, President of Crystal Babe Ruth Baseball for waiver of a building permit fee of $198.24 to build a new storage facility at its airport field on Regent Avenue North. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered a resolution relating to parking restrictions for Phase 4 of the South Crystal Street Reconstruction Project. February 17, 1998 61 Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-30 RESOLUTION RELATING TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON: 32ND AVENUE NORTH (S.A.P. 116-322-09) 34TH AVENUE NORTH (S.A.P. 116-333-02) BRUNSWICK AVENUE (S.A.P. 116-330-02) AND WELCOME AVENUE (S.A.P. 116-331-01) ALL IN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 3. The City Council considered an agreement with SEH, Incorporated to provide final design engineering services for Phase 4 of the South Crystal Street Reconstruction Project. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-31 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FINAL DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES, PHASE 4 STREET RECONSTRUCTION By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 4. The City Council considered authorizing the execution of a contract with Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc. for Comprehensive Plan Update services. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve authorization to execute a contract with Hoisington Koegler Group, Incorporated for Comprehensive Plan Update services. Motion Carried. February 17, 1998 .r, S. The City Council considered a request from North Metro Mayors Association for special member assessment to conduct needed study relating to Life Cycle Housing (LCH) Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to approve a request from North Metro Mayors Association for a special member assessment in the amount of $248.67 to conduct a needed study relating to Life Cycle Housing (LCH). Motion Carried. 6. The City Council considered the concept of a cooperative effort with Hennepin County for the replacement of election equipment. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve the concept of a cooperative effort with Hennepin County to replace election equipment, with detailed costs and formal agreement to come before the City Council for consideration and approval at a later date. Motion Carried. The Mayor announced the City Council will recess to conduct an Executive Session to discuss a matter protected by the attorney/client privilege. The City Council recessed to the Executive Session at 7:55 p.m. The Mayor reconvened the regular City Council meeting at 8:35 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. February 17, 1998 63 Meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m. ATTEST: CZ k(i Dar ene George, Citf Clerk 1 G�z - mpa�!!t_�w Peter E. Meidf7tMayor February 26, 1998 64 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 p.m., on February 26, 1998, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Councilmembers in attendance were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Meintsma; absent: Joselyn and Thonander. Staff members in attendance were: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; Sue Hibberd and Chris Forslund, Environmentalists; Sarah Porter, Assistant Finance Director. 1. The environmental health department was discussed. Members of the Financial Advisory Commission, representatives of Hennepin County Environmental Health and Minnesota Department of Health were present. 2. Tim Stahl of the Minnesota Department of Transportation appeared to discuss Highway 100. 3. Developer Doug Peterson and Mike Falk appeared to present a housing proposal. 4. Nicole and Scott Payne and Lee Stagne appeared to discuss property located at 5141 Lakeland Avenue North. 5. Metropolitan Airports Commission economic impact study on reliever airports was discussed. 6. An update was given on Brooklyn Park's 62nd and County Road 81 proposed redevelopment project. 7. Information was requested on the Golden Valley juvenile facility. Work session adjourned at 9:30 p.m. ATTEST: I Anno Norris, sistant Manager .r Peter E. Mei a, Mayor 0 1 March 2, 1998 65 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on March 2, 1998, 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, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Absent were: Hoffmann, Joselyn. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; Tom Mathisen, Director of Public Works; Darlene George, City Clerk. Boy Scout Troop 530 of Brunswick United Methodist Church performed a flag ceremony and led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular city council meeting of February 17, 1998 and the City Council work session of February 26, 1998. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting of February 17, 1998 and the City Council work session of February 26, 1998. 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 $5,000 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 to conduct the annual Crystal Police Bicycle/City Hall Auction at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 1998 at the Public Works Garage, 6125 - 41st Avenue North. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to approve the consent agenda. Motion Carried. March 2, 1998 66 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 1998 allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the matter. Nobody appeared to be heard. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-32 RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 1998 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Hoffmann, Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered the application for appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission of Charles Prokofieff, 5101 Bernard Avenue North for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1998. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to approve the appointment of Charles Prokofieff, 5101 Bernard Avenue North to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1998. Motion Carried. 1 March 2, 1998 67 2. The City Council considered the application for appointment to the Human Rights Commission of Brian Reinbold, 5427 - 53rd Avenue North for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2000. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to approve the appointment of Brian Reinbold, 5427 - 53rd Avenue North to the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2000. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered an application for a private kennel license submitted by Cheryl Michaelis, 7400 - 59th Avenue North. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to approve a private kennel license at 7400 - 59th Avenue North as submitted by Cheryl Michaelis. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered Application #98-1.3 for the site plan review and Application #98-1.4 for a conditional use permit to allow a car wash and gas station in a B-3 (Auto - Oriented Commercial) District at 5410 Lakeland Avenue North (Elks Lodge site) as submitted by Holiday Stationstores, Inc., 4567 West 80th Street, Bloomington, MN 55437. Those appearing and heard were: Mark Nelson, Real Estate Manager for Holiday Stationstores Tim Woodruff, 5316 Xenia Avenue North Tom Jungroth, 5536 Xenia Avenue North Brian Reinbold, 5427 - 53rd Avenue North Robert Carroll, 5241 Xenia Avenue North Moved by Councilmember Krueger to approve, as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission Application #98-1.3 for the site plan review and #98-1.4 for a conditional use permit to allow a gas station in a B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District (Section 515.35, Subd. 4 b) and c) at 5410 Lakeland Avenue North as submitted by Holiday Stationstores, Inc., 4567 West 80th Street, Bloomington, MN, with the following conditions: (1) the car wash operate between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. (2) the conditional use permit for the car wash will be reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council in one year to review compliance with the conditions for that use, (3) March 2, 1998 R, execution of a site improvement agreement and deposit of appropriate surety. Motion failed for lack of a second. Moved by Councilmember Anderson to add a fourth condition that hours of operation for the convenience store and gas station be limited to 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. except Saturday and Sunday which shall be limited to 6 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Motion failed for lack of a second. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to continue discussion of this item to a time after which staff, Holiday Stationstores and neighbors can meet together and discuss the issue. After further discussion Councilmember Anderson withdrew his motion. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to approve, as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission Application 498- 1.3 for the site plan review and #98-1.4 for a conditional use permit to allow a gas station in a B-3 (Auto -oriented Commercial) District (Section 515.35, Subd. 4 b) and c) at 5410 Lakeland Avenue North as submitted by Holiday Stationstroes, Inc., 4567 West 80th Street, Bloomington, MN, with the following conditions: (1) the service station and convenience store be closed between midnight and 5 a.m. (2) the car wash operate between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. (3) the conditional use permit be reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council in one year to review compliance with the conditions for that use, (4) execution of a site improvement agreement and deposit of appropriate surety. Motion Carried. 5. The City Council considered authorization to execute a Quit Claim Deed to correct an error in HRA plat (Cedarwood Apartments). Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-33 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF QUIT CLAIM DEED IN CONNECTION WITH HRA FOURTH ADDITION March 2, 1998 .• By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The City Council considered a premises permit renewal application to conduct lawful gambling at Steve O's as submitted by Jaycees Minneapolis Charitable Foundation, 514 Nicollet Mall, Suite 450, Minneapolis, MN. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to continue until March 17, 1998 the discussion of an application for renewal of a lawful gambling premises permit renewal at Steve O's as submitted by Jaycees Minneapolis Charitable Foundation, for clarification of "security" under Other Obligations and Agreements in the lease agreement. Motion Carried. 7. The City Council considered an agreement between the cities of Crystal and Robbinsdale for Joint Usage of Water Facilities. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to approve an amendment to the agreement between the cities of Crystal and Robbinsdale for joint usage of water facilities. Motion Carried. Informal Discussion and Announcements 1. The City Council discussed the interview process for applicants to be recommended by the City Council for appointment to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Board. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to appoint the Mayor, Mayor Pro tem and the President of the Economic Development Authority be the interview committee for applicants to be recommended by the City Council for appointment to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Board. Motion Carried. March 2, 1998 70 2. The City Council discussed a City Council/Senior Staff Team Building/Goal Setting Session. The session will be held on April 23, 1998 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Minnesota Room at the Crystal Community Center. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Peter E. kMea, Mayor. ATTEST: i Darlene George, Cit Clerk March 17, 1998 71 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on March 17, 1998, 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 in attendance: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; 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 of March 2, 1998. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting of March 2, 1998. 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 $5,000 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 Application for Authorization to Conduct Excluded Bingo July 23 through July 26, 1998 at Becker Park for the Crystal Frolics, submitted by Parents Without Partners #244, 704 Cartway Road, Champlin, Minnesota. 4. Review and approve the City of Crystal Emergency Plan. 5. Approve landing a National Guard helicopter at Becker Park on June 9, 1998, for the 1998 Youth Safety Camp. 6. Adoption of Resolution No. 98-34, approving the expenditure of PIR funds for the purchase of two amplifiers for the Municipal Pool Sound System. March 17, 1998 72 Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. Public Hearings I. 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 increases in license fees for club on - sale liquor and the establishment of a club on -sale wine license fee. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the matter. Nobody appeared. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-35 RESOLUTION RELATING TO LICENSE FEES: CLUB ON -SALE AND CLUB ON -SALE WINE: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE APPENDIX IV By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander; absent, not voting: Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered a premises permit renewal application to conduct lawful gambling at Steve O's, submitted by Jaycees Minneapolis Charitable Foundation, 514 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: March 17, 1998 73 RESOLUTION NO. 98-36 RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson; absent, not voting: Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 2. The City Council considered replacement of gas piping in the municipal pool building. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-37 RESOLUTION APPROVING EXPENDITURE FOR REPLACEMENT OF GAS PIPING AT MUNICIPAL POOL BUILDING By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting: Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 3. The City Council considered award of a contract for the 1998 sewer televising. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-38 RESOLUTION APPROVING EXPENDITURE FOR CONTRACTING SEWER TELEVISING By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 4. The City Council considered Welcome Avenue and Frontage Road Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Impact on Residents. Those appearing and 'heard were: March 17, 1998 74 Scott Harri, SEH, Incorporated Matt Eicher, 3540 Welcome Avenue North Hans Lillejord, 3449 Welcome Avenue North Rich Thompson, 3450 Welcome Avenue North Ken Devine, 3512 Welcome Avenue North Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-39 RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGES TO CERTAIN PHASE 4 ASSESSMENTS AND ASSOCIATED USE OF WELCOME AVENUE By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger; absent, not voting: Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 5. The City Council considered resolutions for Phase 4 - declaring cost to be assessed, ordering preparation of proposed assessment, and setting the hearing for proposed assessment on April 7, 1998. A. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-40 RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT By roll call and voting aye: Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. B. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: March 17, 1998 75 RESOLUTION NO. 98-41 RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander; absent, not voting: Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. ATTEST: i Darlene George, City dlerk Motion carried. April 7, 1998 IL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on April 7, 1998, 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 also in attendance: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, Director of Public Works; 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 April 17, 1998 as Arbor Day in the City. of Crystal. The Mayor acknowledged donations of $1,000 from the Crystal Lions Club to be used for youth softball and $165 from the Minnesota Cycling Federation to be used for the Scholarship Program. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular city council meeting of March 17, 1998. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting of March 17, 1998. Motion carried. The Mayor requested action to add an item to the Regular Agenda relating to a Minnesota Department of Transportation/Welcome Avenue agreement. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to add an item to the Regular Agenda to consider a Minnesota Department of Transportation/Welcome Avenue Agreement. 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. April 7, 1998 77 2. Approval of disbursements over $5,000 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 the use of donated funds in the amount of $600 to purchase exercise equipment (freeweight dumbbells) for.the police exercise room. 4. Adopt Resolution No. 98-42, establishing dates for the 1998 Municipal Election. 5. Adopt Resolution No. 98-43, approving PIR expenditure for replacement of keyboard trays for the Finance Department. 6. Adopt Resolution No. 98-44, approving Trinity Covenant Church, 3733 Vera Cruz Avenue North as the polling place for Ward 2, Precinct 1 in the City of Crystal. 7. Approve an application for a transient merchant license for Saba Flowers to sell flowers at 36th and Douglas Drive on April 10, 11, and 12, 1998 and May 8, 9, and 10, 1998. 8. Approve the annual renewal of parking and non -conformity variances for an outdoor cafe at Steve O`s, 4900 West Broadway, subject to conditions set forth in a memorandum from Assistant Manager Anne Norris dated April 2, 1998. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Thonander 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 assessments for the Phase 4 South Crystal Street Reconstruction Project. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the matter. Those present and heard were: Scott Harri and Paul Pasko, SEH, Incorporated Stanley Buchek, 5710 - 34th Avenue North Craig Miller, 3560 Welcome Avenue North Lori Hayes, 3340 Xenia Avenue North Francis Feyereisen, 3411 Yates Avenue North David Fager, 6101 - 34th Avenue North Andy Rusinko, 3418 Brunswick Avenue North April 7, 1998 Edwin Puumala, 6021 - 34th Avenue North Paul Kroehnert, 3300 Yates Avenue North Heidi Nystrom, 3422 Yates Avenue North Ron Sander, 3432 Yates Avenue North Samuel Jaeger, 3442 Brunswick Avenue North Todd Throne, 3424 Brunswick Avenue North The Mayor announced that letters had been received from the following: Norcostco, 3202 and 3159 Vera Cruz Avenue North Norene Miller, 3560 Welcome Avenue North Stuart E. Gale, 3148 Douglas Drive Harold Herman Investment Company, 3159 Vera Cruz Ave. No. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-45 RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL PHASE 4 EAST CENTRAL STREET RECONSTRUCTION By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. REGULAR AGENDA 1. John Luzaich, 5724 Nevada Avenue North; Kathy Rickets, parent of a 7th grader at TLC; and Wendy Wold, art teacher at Sonnesyn and Noble Schools gave a presentation on the School District 281 Comprehensive Arts Planning Program regarding 1998-99 Accent on the Arts. Mr. Luzaich read a resolution relating to Accent on the Arts to be adopted by the Crystal City Council. RESOLUTION NO. 98-46 RESOLUTION RELATING TO SCHOOL DISTRICT 281 ACCENT ON THE ARTS By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. April 7, 1998 Me] 2. The City Council considered an agreement relating to Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) and Welcome Avenue in the City of Crystal. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-47 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RELATING TO HIGHWAY 100 PROJECT FUNDS AND WELCOME AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 3. The City Council considered bids, Change Order No. 1, and award of contract for Phase 4 of South Crystal Street Reconstruction Project. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following resolution awarding the contract to Palda & Sons Construction, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-48 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PHASE 4 STREET RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT NO. 97-11 By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. The Mayor called a recess at 9:00 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:06 p.m. 4. The City Council considered a request from Paster Enterprises for an extension of deadline for improvements/development to the south parking lot of the Crystal Shopping Center from May 1998 to August 1999. Edward Paster and John Streeter of Paster Enterprises appeared and were heard. April 7, 1998 .n Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to grant an extension of the deadline for improvements/development to the south parking lot of the Crystal Shopping Center from May 1998 to August, 1999 as requested by Paster Enterprises requiring a promissory note as currently required in the agreement, and direct staff to prepare appropriate amendments to the development agreement. Moved by Councilmember Anderson to table discussion to the next meeting. Motion failed for lack of a second. Upon voting on the main motion, motion carried unanimously. The City Council requested Paster Enterprises to provide the City with six-month progress reports. 5. The City Council considered the allocation of $3,000 from lawful gambling funds for a portable skateboard park. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to approve the allocation of $3,000 to be taken from the lawful gambling general donations fund for Crystal's share of a portable skateboard park which will be used jointly with the City of New Hope. Motion Carried. 6. The City Council considered the 1998 Sealcoat Report and ordering public hearing to consider the improvement project. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-49 RESOLUTION RECEIVING SEAL COAT FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7. The City Council considered award of the 1998 Tree Removal Contract. April 7, 1998 W. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-50 RESOLUTION APPROVING EXPENDITURE FOR CONTRACTING TREE REMOVAL By roll call and voting aye: Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Informal Discussion and Announcements 1. The City Council discussed the need for an April work session following the April 21 regular city council meeting. Consensus was to conduct a work session immediately following the regular council meeting of April 21, 1998. 2. The City Council discussed the May work session. Consensus was to have the annual city tour on May 28, 1998 in place of the monthly work session. The tour will begin at 5 p.m. from City Hall. Planning Commission, EDA Advisory Commission and legislators are to be invited. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:07 p.m. Peter E. Meintsma, Ma ATTEST: Darlene George, Ci y Clerk April 21, 1998 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on April 21, 1998, 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: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; John Sutter, Planner; Sarah Porter, Assistant Finance Director; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor led the council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. :1 The Mayor proclaimed the month of May as Poppy Month in the City of Crystal. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular city council meeting of April 7, 1998, with ratification of the adoption of Resolution 98-46 relating to School District 281 ACCENT ON THE ARTS. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting of April 7, 1998, with ratification of the adoption of Resolution 98-46 relating to School District 281 ACCENT ON THE ARTS. Motion carried. Mayor Meintsma asked the council to consider the addition of three additional items to the Consent Agenda and one item to the regular agenda. Consent Agenda: (a) Adoption of Resolution No. 98-51, approving PIR expenditure to purchase lounge chairs and umbrella for the municipal pool, (b) solicitor's permit submitted by VFW Post 494 to sell poppies, and (c) approval to use donated funds to purchase a bike, helmet and other miscellaneous expenses for the May 5, 1998 Bike Rodeo as requested by the Police Department; Regular Agenda: Consideration of a lawful gambling premises permit renewal for V.F.W. Post 494. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to amend the agenda by adding the three items indicated above to the Consent Agenda and the one item indicated above to the regular agenda. Motion Carried. April 21, 1998 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 $5,000 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. 98-51, approving PIR expenditure to purchase 15 stacking lounge chairs and a 20 ft. umbrella for the municipal swimming pool. 4. Approval of a solicitor's permit application of V.F.W. Post 494, 5222 - 56th Avenue North for its annual Buddy Poppy sale from April 22 through May 31, 1998. 5. Approval to use donated funds in the amount of $500 to purchase a bike, helmet and other miscellaneous expenses associated with the May 5, 1998 Bike Rodeo. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered the recommendation for appointment to the N.W. Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission of Robert J. Schon, 3930 Jersey Avenue North for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1999. Mr. Schon appeared and was heard. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to recommend Robert J. Schon, 3930 Jersey Avenue North, for appointment to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1999. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered the application for appointment to the EDA Advisory Commission (city at large position) submitted by Harold McNurlan II, 4160 Brunswick Avenue North for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2000. Mr. McNurlan appeared and was heard. April 21, 1998 M Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to appoint Harold McNurlan II, 4160 Brunswick Avenue North to the Economic Development Authority Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2000. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered the application for appointment to the Planning Commission (Ward 2 position), submitted by Todd Graham, 3443 Adair Avenue North, for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1998. Mr. Graham appeared and was heard. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to appoint Todd Graham, 3443 Adair Avenue North to the Planning Commission as a representative of Ward 2, for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1998. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered Application 98-2.9 requesting a variance to reduce the required side street side yard by 7.1 feet, from 10 feet to 2.9 feet, at 4532 Florida Avenue. Those appearing and heard were: Chris Swanson, Applicant Tom VanHousen, 6322 - 45th Place Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission, granting a variance of 7 ft. 1 in. in the required 10 ft. side street side yard setback (Section 515.13, Subd. 3) for an 18' x 22' attached garage on the existing house at 4532 Florida Avenue North, as requested in Application 498-2.9 of Chris Swanson. By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander; voting no: Meintsma. Motion Carried. 5. The City Council considered Application 98-4.9 requesting a variance to reduce the required setback for a detached garage by 28 feet, from 64 feet to 36 feet, at 3432 Kyle Avenue. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission, granting a variance which would reduce the required front setback for a April 21, 1998 detached accessory building by 28 ft., from 64 ft. to 36 ft. This would allow for a 16' x 20' detached garage in the front half of the lot at 3432 Kyle Avenue North, as requested in Application #98-4.9 of Donna M. Lundquist, 3432 Kyle Avenue North. Motion Carried. 6. The City Council considered applications for site plan review and conditional use permit to allow an oil change facility in a B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District at 5301 Douglas Drive North as submitted by Regal Car Wash XIX Associates Ltd. Partnership. Jerry Bingham of Regal Car Wash appeared and was heard. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-52 RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING: APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission Application #98-3.3 for a site plan review and Application 498-3.4 for a conditional use permit to allow an oil change facility in a B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District (Section 515.35, Subd. 4 c) at 5301 Douglas Drive North, as submitted by Regal Car Wash XIX Associates Ltd. Partnership, c/o TMC/Terraplan Mgmt. Corp., 8630 East Via de Ventura #210, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, Motion Carried. 7. The City Council considered a lawful gambling premises permit renewal application submitted by V.F.W. Post 494, 5222 - 56th Avenue North. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-52 RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING: APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. April 21, 1998 86 Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Oet��erE. Mein Mayor ATTEST: Darlene George, City Clerk 1 April 21, 1998 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., on April 21, 1998, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The following councilmembers were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. The following staff members were also in attendance: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; Lori Riley, HR/Special Projects Manager; Sarah Porter, Assistant Finance Director. 1. The City Council discussed the Environmental Health division. 2. The City Council discussed Bernard Avenue street right-of- way as access to Twin Lake. 3. The City Council discussed a proposal to study a cooperative arrangement with the City of New Hope for the delivery of finance and accounting services. Work session adjourned at 9:25 p.m. ATTEST: Anne/Norris, Assistant Manager �1r7 0 ' /1''i� Pursuant to due call convened as a Board 4141 Douglas Drive, May 5, 1998 and notice thereof, of Review on May 5, Crystal, Minnesota. Crystal City Council 1998, at 7:00 p.m., at 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: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; 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 5, 1998 Board of Review meeting to discuss the 1998 assessment rolls. Rob Winge of the Hennepin County Assessor's Office was present to answer questions. Those residents registering concerns were: David Smith, 6148 Hampshire Avenue North Lorraine Bedman, 7025 - 46th Avenue North Cyril Silberman, Lot 3-2B, Crystal Airport (airplane hangar) Loren Schiebe, Crystal Airport (airplane hangar) John Mezera, Crystal Airport (airplane hangar) Mitch Kilian, Metropolitan Airports Commission Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to postpone closing the Board of Review to May 19, 1998. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Review. Motion carried. The Board of Review adjourned at 7:50 p.m. 6��'- Peter E. Meintsma, Mayor ATTEST: Darlene George, Cit Clerk F� L May 5, 1998 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on May 5, 1998, at 7:59 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. i • Councilmembers present were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. The following staff members were present: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor proclaimed May 17-23, 1998 as Environmental Health Week in the City of Crystal. The Mayor acknowledged contributions to Crystal's special events and activity assistance fund as follows: Crystal Super Valu $250.00 Crystal Marine 200.00 Drs. Luckow, Hess & Endress 200.00 Nicklow's 100.00 (gift certificates) Louie's Liquors 50.00 McLaughlin Tax Service 25.00 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular city council meeting and the work session of April 21, 1998. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting and the council work session of April 21, 1998. 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 $5,000 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 to switch Sonnie Braih, 4912 - 53rd Avenue North from a regular member of the Employee Review Board to an alternate member; and Tom Ferring, 3454 Georgia Avenue North from an alternate member to a regular member. May 5, 1998 90 4. Accept proposal presented by Springsted in a letter dated April 15, 1998 relating to development of a cooperative arrangement with the City of New Hope for the delivery of finance and accounting services. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember 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 1998 Sealcoat Project. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the project. Those present and heard were: Jerry Pastoors, 4331 Louisiana Avenue North Lorraine Bedman, 7025 - 46th Avenue North Bernard Franz, 6614 - 44th Avenue North The Mayor closed the public hearing. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-53 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 98-1 SEALCOAT By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander. Motion Carried, resolution declared adopted. OPEN FORUM 1. Andy Rusinko, 3418 Brunswick Avenue North, appeared before the council to voice concerns relating to Phase 4 of the South Crystal Street Reconstruction Project. May 5, 1998 91 REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered an application to conduct one - day off-site gambling at Becker Park, 6225 - 56th Avenue North on July 26, 1998 as submitted by Minneapolis/Crystal Elks Lodge #44, Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-54 RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING: APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson. Motion Carried, resolution declared adopted. 2. The City Council considered authorization to issue a filling/grading permit at 3120 Douglas Drive as requested by Palda & Sons, 1462 Dayton Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to authorize issuance of a filling/grading permit at 3120 Douglas Drive as requested by Palda & Sons, 1462 Dayton Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota, subject to approval by the Watershed. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered the appointment of Jerry Pedlar to the Joint Fire Board. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-55 RESOLUTION APPOINTING JERRY PEDLAR AS THE NINTH MEMBER OF THE JOINT FIRE DISTRICT'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS May 5, 1998 92 By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes. Motion Carried, resolution declared adopted. 4. The City Council considered a resolution approving PIR expenditure for the purchase of a plow and dump box for the Street Department. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-56 RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR PURCHASE OF STREETS DEPARTMENT DUMP TRUCK BOX, PLOW AND SANDER By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann. Motion Carried, resolution declared adopted. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. rd 10- , Nww' Me, ATTEST: t Darlene George, Cit Clerk 7 1 L May 19, 1998 93 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Crystal Council reconvened as a Board of Review on May 19, 1998, 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: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; John Sutter, Planner; Sarah Porter, Assistant Finance Director; Darlene George, City Clerk. Boy Scout Troop 365 of St. James Lutheran Church performed a flag ceremony and led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The City Council continued the May 5, 1998 Board of Review meeting to discuss appeals of the 1998 assessment rolls. Robert Winge of the Hennepin County Assessor's Office was present to discuss the appeals. No one appeared to be heard. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to approve the 1998 assessment rolls as presented by the Hennepin County Assessor. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Review. Motion Carried. The Board of Review adjourned at 7:05 p.m. eter E. Meints Ma or ATTEST: Darlene George, City Jerk May 19, 1998 94 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on May 19, 1998, at 7:06 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The following councilmembers were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. The following staff members were present: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; John Sutter, Planner; Sarah Porter, Assistant Finance Director; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor proclaimed May 18-25, 1998 as Buckle Up America! Week 1998 in the City of Crystal. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the Local Board of Review and the regular city council meeting of May 5, 1998. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve the minutes of the Local Board of Review and the regular city council meeting of May 5, 1998. 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 $5,000 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 to conduct Gambling on July 31, August 1 and 2, 1998 as submitted by Church of St. Raphael's, 7301 Bass Lake Road. 4. Set 7 p.m. on June 16, 1998 as the date and time for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider amendments to the Crystal City Charter. 5. Approval to use donated funds in the amount of $580.00 to purchase three bikes for school patrols at the three elementary schools. May 19, 1998 95 Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered a resolution providing for the issuance and sale of $1,610,000 general obligation improvement bonds for the Phase 4 East Central Street Reconstruction. Bob Thistle of Springsted, Incorporated appeared and was heard. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-57 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $1,610,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1998A By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 2. The City Council considered Application #98-5.8 for a Lot Combination and Redivision at 2711 and 2721 Vera Cruz Avenue North as submitted by Brad and Tami Kitchen. The applicants appeared and were heard. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-57-2 A RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT COMBINATION AND REDIVISION FOR PROPERTY AT 2711 AND 2721 VERA CRUZ AVENUE NORTH By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. May 19, 1998 011 3. The City Council considered Application #98-6.8 for a lot division at 4347 Douglas Drive North as submitted by Roberta Betterman for the Estate of Fay R. Adams. The applicant appeared and was heard. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-57-3 RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT DIVISION FOR PROPERTY AT 4347 DOUGLAS DRIVE NORTH By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 4. The City Council considered Applications #98-7.3, #98-7.4 and #98-7.9 for a site plan review, a conditional use permit and a variance from the maximum height limit at 3915 Adair Avenue North - Fair School site submitted by HGA Architects. Roger Johnson of HGA Architects and George Lillquist, Project Director for School District 281 appeared and were heard. A. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission, Application #98-7.3 for a site plan review of 3915 Adair Avenue North (Fair School site), as submitted by HGA Architects of Minneapolis. Motion Carried. B. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to continue consideration of a conditional use permit at 3915 Adair Avenue North (Fair School Site) until such time as City staff and District 281 staff modify language pertaining to the Planning Commission's recommended condition that concurrent activities shall not be permitted in the building because parking is not sufficient to accommodate multiple uses simultaneously. Motion Carried. May 19, 1998 97 C. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission, Application #98-7.9 for a variance from the two story maximum height limit in the R-1 District (Section 515.15, Subd. 4 a) at 3915 Adair Avenue North (Fair School site, as submitted by HGA Architects of Minneapolis. Motion Carried. 5. The City Council considered an application for a secondhand goods dealer license for Mary B. Davis at 6024 - 42nd Avenue North. Those appearing and heard were: Clarice Puetz, Golden Valley Carol Frisvold, Hidden Treasures, 3539 Douglas Drive Mary Davis, applicant Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve an application for a secondhand goods dealer license for Mary B. Davis at 6024 - 42nd Avenue North. By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann; voting no: Thonander. Motion Carried. 6. The City Council considered a resolution relating to a lawful gambling application for authorization to conduct one -day off-site gambling at Becker Park, 6225 - 56th Avenue North on July 25, 1998, as submitted by Knights of Columbus #3656 for the Crystal Frolics. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent. RESOLUTION NO. 98-58 RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING: APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. May 19, 1998 10 7. The City Council considered a resolution relating to a lawful gambling application for authorization to conduct one -day off-site gambling at Becker Park, 6225 - 56th Avenue North on July 24, 1998, submitted by Crystal Lions Club for the Crystal Frolics. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-59 RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING: APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. The City Council considered the first reading of an ordinance relating to right-of-way regulations. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 98 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TO ADMINISTER AND REGULATE THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE AND REGULATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMITS and further, that the second and final reading be held on June 2, 1998. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. 1 May 19, 1998 a��&i Peter E. in s ayor ATTEST: C Darlene George, Citj Clerk 1 June 2, 1998 100 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on June 2, 1998, 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, Meintsma. Absent: Thonander. The following staff members were present: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; 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. The Mayor acknowledged the following donations: To the Parks Department: Crystal Lions - $4500; VFW Post #494 - $4500, for replacement of Becker Park ballfield fencing. To the Recreation Department: El -Hy -Med, Inc. _ $50 for special events and activity assistance fund. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the Board of Review and the regular city council meeting of May 19, 1998. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to approve the minutes of the Board of Review and the regular city council meeting of May 19, 1998. 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 $5,000 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 Julie Gregg, 5224 Unity Court North, from the Human Rights Commission. June 2, 1998 101 Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered a condition to be attached to the conditional use permit relating to parking and simultaneous uses for the proposed Fair School site, 3915 Adair Avenue North. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to approve the following condition related to concurrent uses and parking capacity for a conditional use permit for property at 3915 Adair Avenue North: "Whenever the theater is used for an assembly or production, such as a play or concert but not including rehearsals, no part of the facility may be used for a purpose that is not a school program or function, except when such occurrence does not result in parking demand in excess of that which is provided on the site". Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered installation of a sidewalk on Welcome Avenue between 34th and 36th Avenue as part of Phase 4 of South Crystal Street Reconstruction Project. Those appearing and heard were: Richard Thompson, 3450 Welcome Avenue North Ken Devine, 3512 Welcome Avenue North Paul Roberts, 3414 Welcome Avenue North Brenda Devine, 3512 Welcome Avenue North Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-60 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONSTRUCTION OF A 5 FOOT WIDE SIDEWALK ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF WELCOME AVENUE (34TH TO 36TH Avenue) June 2, 1998 102 By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson; voting no: Hoffmann; absent, not voting: Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 3. The City Council considered a request from the Chief of Police for an additional police officer for community policing projects. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve an additional police officer for community policing projects through the federal "COPS MORE" program. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered preparation of plans and specifications for a Community Center energy upgrade through the Northern States Power loan program. Jake Selseth of Energy Resource Center appeared and was heard. Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-61 RESOLUTION APPROVING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR NSP INTEREST FREE ENERGY CONSERVATION PROJECT AT CRYSTAL COMMUNITY CENTER By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting: Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 5. The City Council considered bids and award of contract for the 1998 Seal Coat Project No. 98-1. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-62 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SEAL COAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 98-1 1 June 2, 1998 103 By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann; absent, not voting: Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The City Council considered an agreement with RHI Management Resources for an interim finance director. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to approve entering into an agreement, as presented, with RHI Management Resources Master Client Services for an interim finance director subject to final review by the City Attorney, and further, to authorize the city manager to sign such agreement. Motion carried. Informal Discussion and Announcements 1. The City Council discussed July and August work sessions. Consensus was to conduct work sessions after regularly scheduled council meetings if agendas were short; if not, cancel the monthly work sessions for July and August. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. ATTEST: Darlene George, Cit, Clerk Motion carried. @W'.0m, •- - � cast• June 2, 1998 104 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 8:30 p.m., on June 2, 1998, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Councilmembers present were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma. Absent: Thonander. The following staff members were in attendance: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; John Sutter, Planner. 1. The City Council discussed a proposal for townhouses on property located at 6427 - 41St Avenue North. Property at 35th and Douglas Drive and the Nafstad property were discussed as possible alternative sites for the townhomes. Developers Doug Peterson and Mike Falk were present for the discussion. 2. The City Council discussed a developer's proposal for the Douglas Court Apartments. The work session adjourned at 9:13 p.m. C�C50: , 419 7�1 e�� Peter E. Me' sma, ayor ATTEST: 1 1 � Anne Norris, Assistant Manager r June 16,1998 105 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on June 16, 1998, 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; absent: Joselyn, Meintsma. The following staff members were present: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; David Kennedy, City Attorney's office; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; John Sutter, Planner; Darlene George, City Clerk. In the absence of the Mayor and Mayor Pro -tem, Councilmember Grimes served as Acting Mayor and 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 and the council work session of June 2, 1998. Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting and the council work session of June 2, 1998. 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 $5,000 as submitted by the Assistant Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. 3. Set public hearing for 7 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, July 7, 1998, to consider the proposed use of Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. June 16,1998 106 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Acting Mayor Grimes declared this was the date and time as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider proposed amendments to the Crystal City Charter. Acting Mayor Grimes asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the proposed amendments. Nobody appeared. Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to close the public hearing and continue consideration of the proposed amendments to the Crystal City Charter to the next meeting when all councilmembers are present. Motion Carried. 2. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Acting Mayor Grimes declared this was the date and time as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider award of $1,610,000 City of Crystal, Minnesota General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1998A for Phase 4 South Crystal Street Reconstruction Project. Acting Mayor Grimes asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the bond sale. Al Erickson of Springsted, Incorporated appeared to discuss the bond sale. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-63 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $1,610,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1998A; FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS; DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY; AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT June 16,1998 107 By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Thonander absent, not voting: Joselyn, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered the Application for Appointment to the Economic Development Authority Advisory Commission of Donald Smith, 5423 Xenia Avenue North for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2000. Mr. Smith appeared and was heard. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to approve the appointment of Donald Smith, 5423 Xenia Avenue North to the Economic Development Authority Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2000. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered an application for a private kennel license submitted by Sean Blankert, 5602 - 57th Avenue North. Sean Blankert appeared and was heard. Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to approve the application for a private kennel license submitted by Sean Blankert, 5602 - 57th Avenue North. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered applications #98-8.3 and #98-8.4 for Site Plan Review and a Conditional Use Permit to allow auto repair -minor, with open and outdoor storage as an accessory use, in the B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial District at 5160 West Broadway submitted by Automotive Concepts, Inc. Greg Schrader of KMS Construction appeared and was heard. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission, Application #98-8.3 for a site plan review and Application #98-8.4 for a conditional use permit to allow auto repair - minor, with open and outdoor storage as an accessory use, in June 16,1998 108 the B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District (Sections 520.03 and 515.35, Subd. 4 c) at 5160 West Broadway, as submitted by Automotive Concepts, Inc., St. Louis Park, MN. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered applications #98-9.3 and #98-9.4 for Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit to allow open and outdoor storage in the I-2 (Heavy Industrial) District at 5141 Lakeland Avenue North (Johnson Equipment site) as submitted by Killmer Electric Company, Inc. Ray Palmer of Killmer Electric appeared and was heard. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission, Application #98- 9.3 for a site plan review and Application #98-9.4 for a conditional use permit to allow open and outdoor storage in the I-2 (Heavy Industrial) District (Sections 520.03 and 515.39, Subd. 4) at 5141 Lakeland Avenue North, as submitted by Killmer Electric Company, Inc., Maple Grove, MN. Motion Carried. 5. The City Council considered documents in connection with refunding bonds for Cedarwood Apartments, 5450 Douglas Drive. Paul Brewer, representative of Calibre Chase Partners, appeared and was heard. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-64 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE AND RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE $5,825,000 VARIABLE RATE DEMAND MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1997 (CRYSTAL APARTMENTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP PROJECT) By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Thonander, Anderson; absent, not voting: Meintsma, Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The City Council considered a request from the Crystal Lions Club for authorization to have a public display of fireworks at Becker Park on July 4, 1998, and assistance from the City Engineer for proper road closing as in the past. June 16,1998 Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to approve authorization for the Crystal Lions Club to have a public display of fireworks at Becker Park on July 4, 1998, and to close Bass Lake Road during the fireworks. Motion Carried. 7. The City Council considered a license application to operate a 3.2 malt liquor stand at Becker Park on July 4, 1998, as submitted by the Crystal Lions, 5409 - 53rd Avenue North. Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve granting a license to operate a 3.2 malt liquor stand at Becker Park on July 4, 1998 to the Crystal Lions Club contingent upon receipt of the proper certificate of insurance. Motion Carried. 8. The City Council considered a request from Steven Weisman of Steve O's, 4900 West Broadway, for approval to have outside entertainment, music and food on July 24, 25 and 26, 1998. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to approve a request from Steven Weisman of Steve O's, 4900 West Broadway to have music in the parking lot until 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings and until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday evening; and to extend limits relating to the on -sale liquor license of the licensed premises to include the outside area at 4900 West Broadway on July 24, 25 and 26, 1998. Motion Carried. 9. The City Council considered a request for start-up funds for the Joint Crystal/New Hope Fire District (West Metro Fire - Rescue District). Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to authorize funds of approximately $40,000 for start-up of the Joint Crystal/New Hope Fire District (West Metro Fire -Rescue District. Motion Carried. June 16,1998 110 Informal Discussion and Announcements 1. The City Council discussed August work sessions to discuss the 1999 budget. Consensus of councilmembers present was to have a work session after the August 18 regular council meeting and a follow-up, if necessary, on August 24, 1998. These dates are contingent upon the availability of Mayor Meintsma and Councilmember Joselyn. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. / x J Garry A. G7es, Acting Mayor ATTEST: Darlene George, Cit -_J Clerk July 7, 1998 111 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on July 7, 1998, 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: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; 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 of June 16, 1998. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting of June 16, 1998. 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 $5,000 as submitted by the Assistant Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. 3. Acceptance of the resignation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission of Christopher Schulte, 3528 Hampshire Avenue North (letter dated June 24, 1998). Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. The City Council continued consideration of proposed amendments to the Crystal City Charter. (The public hearing was closed at the June 16 meeting). July 7, 1998 18W Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 98 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY GOVERNMENT: AMENDING THE CRYSTAL CITY CHARTER and further, that the second and final reading be held on July 21, 1998. By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann. 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 as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider the proposed use of Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds in the amount of $16,166.00. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the proposed use of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds. Nobody appeared. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-65 RESOLUTION APPROVING EXPENDITURE FOR FEDERAL GRANT LOCAL MATCH MONIES By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 3. 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, to consider proposed refinancing of the City of Edina, Minnesota Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds (Volunteers of America Care Facilities Projects) Series 1995. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the refinancing of the bonds. Those present and heard were: Gerald Neal of Foley and Lardner, 1 July 7, 1998 113 Chicago; and Doug Dolinsky, Executive Director of Crystal Care Center in Crystal. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-66 A RESOLUTION GIVING APPROVAL, FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 147(f) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, OF REVENUE BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE COLORADO HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA CARE FACILITIES AND VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. OPEN FORUM 1. Peter Bruske, 4916 Bernard Avenue appeared before the council to seek information regarding rights along the lakeshore of Twin Lake. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered a request from the Crystal Frolics Committee for authorization to (a) have a parade on Sunday, July 26, 1998 from 1-3:30 p.m. beginning at Welcome Avenue, going down West Broadway to Bass Lake Road and ending at the MGM parking lot; (b) have a public display of fireworks at Becker Park on Friday, July 24, 1998; (c) close Bass Lake Road and Sherburne Avenue from Bass Lake Road to 55th Avenue during the fireworks display; and (d) operate a carnival at Becker Park July 23 through July 26, 1998. Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve (a) having a parade on Sunday, July 26, 1998 from 1-3:30 p.m. beginning at Welcome Avenue, going down West Broadway to Bass Lake Road and ending at the MGM parking lot; (b) having a public display of fireworks at Becker Park July 7, 1998 114 on Friday, July 24, 1998; (c) closing Bass Lake Road at 55th Avenue during the fireworks display; and (d) operating a carnival at Becker Park July 23 through July 26, 1998. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered a request from Doyle's Bowling and Lounge, 5000 West Broadway for an outside event on Saturday, July 25, 1998 at which they will sell malt liquor, host a car show, and have a band from 4-10 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve a request from Doyle's Bowling and Lounge, 5000 West Broadway for an outside event on Saturday, July 25, 1998 at which time they will sell malt liquor, host a car show, and have a band from 4-10 p.m., and further, to extend limits relating to the on -sale liquor license of the licensed premises to include the parking lot for the event. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered a request from Jake's Sports Caf6, 5216 West Broadway, to hold an outdoor event in the parking lot to include live music, food and alcoholic beverages on Friday and Saturday, July 24-25 from 6-11 p.m. and Sunday, July 26 from 12-9 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve a request from Jake's Sports Cafe, 5216 West Broadway, to hold an outdoor event in the parking lot to include live music, food and alcoholic beverages on Friday and Saturday, July 24-25 from 6-10 p.m. and Sunday, July 26 from 12-9 p.m., and further, to extend limits relating to the on - sale liquor license of the licensed premises to include the parking lot for the event. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of commercial development revenue refunding bonds for Crystal Gallery. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: July 7, 1998 115 RESOLUTION NO. 98-67 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (CRYSTAL GALLERY MALL PROJECT), SERIES 1998 By roll call and voting aye: Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 5. The City Council considered a resolution supporting application for Livable Communities funds for NW Housing Resource Center. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-68 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR THE LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander. Motion Carried. Informal Discussion and Announcements 1. Discuss August budget work sessions (August 18 after the regularly scheduled council meeting and August 24). The City Council confirmed the dates. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Motion carried. eter E. M 'na, Mayor July 7, 1998 116 ATTEST: rz- Darlene George, CityJClerk 1 July 21, 1998 117 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on July 21, 1998, 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, Thonander, Meintsma; absent: Krueger. The following staff members were present: Jerry Dulgar, 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. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular city council meeting of July 7, 1998. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting of July 7, 1998. 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 $5,000 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. Acceptance of the 1997 Annual Financial Report. 4. Approval of an Application for License from St. Raphael's Church to operate a 3.2 malt liquor stand at 7301 - 56th Avenue North July 31, 1998 through August 2, 1998 for an annual festival. S. Approval of an Application for License to operate a 3.2 malt liquor stand at Welcome Park on July 24-26, 1998 and at Becker Park on July 23-26, 1998 for the Crystal Frolics, submitted by the Crystal Lions, 5409 - 53rd Avenue North. 6. Approval of the designation of election judges and polling locations for the September 15, 1998 Municipal Primary Election. July 21, 1998 118 7. Approve Resolution No. 98-69, approving PIR expenditure for the purchase of an air-conditioning recycling/recharging unit for the City Garage. 8. Approve Resolution No. 98-70, approving PIR expenditure for re-covering two pool tables in the Senior Center at the Crystal Community Center. 9. Approve Resolution No. 98-71, approving PIR expenditure for the purchase of gymnasium mats for the Crystal Community Center. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered an Application For Off -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Quang Van Nguyen dba M.H. Liquor at 3530 Douglas Drive (previously United Liquor) contingent upon approval by State Liquor Control and issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the building official. The applicant was present and heard. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to approve the off -sale intoxicating liquor license submitted by Quang Van Nguyen dba M.H. Liquor at 3530 Douglas Drive contingent upon approval by State of Minnesota Liquor Control, and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the Building Official. Motion Carried. 2. Chad Lanners of the Northwest Y.M.C.A. appeared before the City Council to give a presentation on the Detached Worker Program and Point Northwest Runaway Youth Program. 3. The City Council considered Application 98-10.3 for Site Plan Review to allow construction of a 4,480 sq. ft. one-story office building in the B-4 Community Commercial District at 5225 Douglas Drive (Builders Insulation). Tim Hassing, 5225 Douglas Drive appeared and was heard. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of the Planning Commission, Application 98-10.3 for Site Plan Review to allow construction of a 4,480 sq. ft. one-story July 21, 1998 119 office building, in the B-4 Community Commercial District at 5225 Douglas Drive (Builders Insulation), as submitted by Joseph Friberg, Jr., subject to conditions set forth by the Planning Commission. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered Application 98-12.3 for Site Plan Review to allow construction of a larger addition than was previously approved by the City Council, in the B-3 Auto - Oriented Commercial District at 5160 West Broadway (Suttle Car Wash). Greg Schrader of KMS Construction appeared and was heard. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission Application 98- 12.3 for Site Plan Review to allow construction of a larger addition than was previously approved by the City Council, in the B-3 Auto -Oriented Commercial District at 5160 West Broadway (Suttle Car Wash), as submitted by Automotive Concepts, Inc., subject to conditions set forth by the Planning Commission. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 98 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: WAREHOUSING AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I - ZONING), SUBSECTION 515.39, SUBDIVISION 4 BY ADDING A CLAUSE and further, that the second and final reading will be held on August 18, 1998. Motion Carried. 6. The City Council considered a resolution for participation and coordination of a joint agency 1998-99 Safe & Sober Traffic Law Enforcement Project. Motion Carried. S. The City Council considered the first reading of a Zoning Ordinance text amendment to add a new clause (f) to 515.39, Subd. 4, which would have the effect of allowing car washes as a conditional use in the I-1 and I-2 districts. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 98 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: WAREHOUSING AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I - ZONING), SUBSECTION 515.39, SUBDIVISION 4 BY ADDING A CLAUSE and further, that the second and final reading will be held on August 18, 1998. Motion Carried. 6. The City Council considered a resolution for participation and coordination of a joint agency 1998-99 Safe & Sober Traffic Law Enforcement Project. July 21, 1998 120 Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-72 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT 1998-99 SAFE & SOBER COMMUNITIES TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROJECT By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Meintsma, Thonander; absent, not voting: Krueger. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7. The City Council considered bids and award of contract for Crystal Community Center lighting upgrade project. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-73 RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR CRYSTAL COMMUNITY CENTER LIGHTING UPGRADE PROJECT By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson; absent: Krueger. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending the Crystal City Charter. This item will be continued to the next meeting because the full council was not present for the vote. 9. The City Council discussed a letter from the City Attorney regarding train whistles. No action was taken. 10.The City Council considered the Memo of Understanding on Maintenance and Repairs for West Metro Fire Rescue District Fire Stations. July 21, 1998 121 Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to approve a Memo of Understanding on Maintenance and Repairs for West Metro Fire Rescue District Fire Stations which was accepted by the West Metro Fire -Rescue District Board of Directors on July 1, 1998. Motion Carried. ll.The City Council considered the 1998 and 1999 budgets of the West Metro Fire -Rescue District. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to approve the 1998 and 1999 Budgets of the West Metro Fire -Rescue District as presented with a memo from the Fire Chief dated July 14, 1998. Motion Carried. 12.The City Council considered a request from the Environmental Commission to change its name to Environmental Quality Commission. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 98 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SUBSECTION 305.24, SUBDIVISION 1 and further, that the second and final reading be held on August 18, 1998. Motion Carried. 13.The City Council considered a resolution commending Patty Wilder, Executive Director of Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council for her service to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services and to the City of Crystal. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Mayor Meintsma to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-74 A RESOLUTION COMMENDING PATTY WILDER'S SERVICE TO THE NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL July 21, 1998 122 AND THE CITY OF CRYSTAL By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting: Krueger. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 14.The City Council considered a resolution determining parcels at 5540 Lakeland Avenue North and 5917 - 56th Avenue North (Paddock Properties) to be substandard and to be included in a tax increment financing district. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-75 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT CERTAIN PARCELS ARE OCCUPIED BY STRUCTURALLY SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS AND ARE TO BE INCLUDED IN A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann; absent, not voting: Krueger. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Peter E. Meints , or ATTEST: Darlene George, City'Clerk August 3, 1998 123 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on August 3, 1998, 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, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma; absent: Hoffmann, Joselyn. The following staff members were present: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; 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. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular city council meeting of July 21, 1998. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting of July 21, 1998. 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 $5,000 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 removal of full time employee Brian Darmer, 5624 Yates Avenue North, from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission pursuant to Appendix V of the Crystal City Code (Personnel Rules and Regulations), Section 17.7. 4. Adopt Resolution No. 98-76, approving PIR expenditure for purchase of carpeting for three (3) rooms at the Crystal Community Center. 5. Approve variance to side yard setback to existing non- conforming garage at 4245 Vera Cruz Avenue North. 6. Adopt Resolution No. 98-77 authorizing legal expenses for start-up costs of Crystal -New Hope Enterprise Facilitation Program. August 3, 1998 124 7. Adopt Resolution No. 98-78, approving PIR expenditure for the replacement of sliding doors on Public Works storage building. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. OPEN FORUM 1. Reigning queens and princesses for the 1997 and 1998 Crystal Frolics appeared before the Council to introduce themselves, and to thank the Council and their sponsors for their support. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The Mayor presented awards to the 1998 Landscape and Garden Contest winners. 2. The City Council considered the Application for Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission from Randolph (Randy) S. Hull, 6507 - 41St Avenue North for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1998. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to appoint Randolph (Randy) S. Hull, 6507 - 41St Avenue North to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1998. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing an agreement with SEH, Incorporated, to provide staking and inspection services for Phase 4 Street Rehabilitation. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-79 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE STAKING AND INSPECTION SERVICES, PHASE 4 STREET REHABILITATION fi August 3, 1998 125 By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander; absent, not voting: Hoffmann, Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 9. The City Council considered ordering preparation of plans and specifications and advertising for bids for sandblasting and repainting the water slide support structure at the municipal pool. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-80 RESOLUTION APPROVING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR SANDBLASTING AND PAINTING OF WATER SLIDE By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 5. The City Council considered bids and awarding contract for the 1998 street striping. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed of by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-81 A RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET STRIPING CONTRACT AWARD By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting: Hoffmann, Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The City Council considered a proposal to dispose of property and evidence in the possession of the Crystal Police Department through "Project For Pride In Living (PPL) Store". August 3, 1998 Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Thonander to approve a proposal to dispose of property and evidence in the possession of the Crystal Police Department through "Project For Pride In Living (PPL) Store". 126 Motion Carried. 7. The City Council considered funding for the study of a potential merger of PERA Police and Fire consolidation accounts with the PERA Police and Fire Fund (P&FF). Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve Crystal's authorization for the League of Minnesota Cities to engage Thomas Custis of Milliman & Robertson, the consulting actuary for the legislative commission on pensions and retirement, to undertake a study of the potential merger of PERA Police and Fire consolidation accounts with the PERA Police and Fire fund (P&FF). Motion Carried. 8. The City Council considered a request from Crystal Gallery for a reduction of the fee for the issuance and sale of Commercial Development Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1998, from $27,000 to $13,500. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger deny the request for a reduction in the fee for the issuance and sale of Commercial Development Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1998, from $27,000 to $13,500 as requested by Crystal Gallery Developers. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Motion carried. 6 � ��' Z -9 ��, '� � � Peter E. Meintsma, Mayor August 3, 1998 ATTEST: Darlene George, City"Clerk 1 127 August 3, 1998 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 7:47 p.m., on August 3, 1998, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The following councilmembers were present: Anderson, Grimes, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma; absent were: Hoffmann, Joselyn. The following staff members were present: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; John Sutter, Planner. 128 1. The City Council discussed the City of Crystal Comprehensive Plan. Melissa Wolfe, Fred Hoisington and Loren Gordon of Hoisington-Koegler appeared and were heard. 2. The City Council discussed the Economic Development Advisory Commission/Long Range Planning. Staff will draft a memo for the Economic Development Authority Advisory Commission and the City Council. The work session adjourned at 8:48 p.m. ATTEST: Anne Norris, Ll Assistant Manager Peter E. Meintsma, ayor 1 August 18,1998 129 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on August 18, 1998, 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: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; John Sutter, Planner; James Mossey, Police Chief; John Brooks, Finance Director; Sarah Porter, Assistant Finance Director; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Mayor proclaimed September 17-23, 1998 as Constitution Week in the City of Crystal. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular city council meeting and the work session of August 3, 1998. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting and work session of August 3, 1998. 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 $5,000 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. Ratify action taken by a telephone poll of the City Council on August 10, 1998, to approve a request from VFW Post 494, 5222 - 56th Avenue North to sell beer, roast beef sandwiches, pop and corn -on -the -cob in its parking lot on Sunday, August 16, 1998 from 1-4 p.m., with extension of limits relating to the on -sale liquor license of the licensed premises to include the parking lot for this event. August 18,1998 4. Adopt Resolution No. 98-82, approving PIR expenditure for purchase of carpeting for North and South entries at the Crystal Community Center. 5. Adopt Resolution No. 98-83, approving PIR expenditure for purchase of folding chairs for the Community Center. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Thonander to approve the consent agenda. REGULAR AGENDA 130 Motion carried. 1. The City Council considered an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Crystal and KMC Telecom II. Dan Davis of KMC Telecom II, Des Moines, Iowa appeared and was heard. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve the Encroachment Agreement between the City of Crystal and KMC Telecom II for a period of five years with five year renewal options, subject to final review by the City Attorney, and further, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such agreement. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amendment relating to the Environmental Commission. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 98-3 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION; AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 305.24, SUBDIVISION 1 and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending the Crystal City Charter. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt the following ordinance: [J August 18,1998 ORDINANCE NO. 98-4 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY GOVERNMENT: AMENDING THE CRYSTAL CITY CHARTER and further, that this be the second and final reading. By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn. 131 Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending Section 515 (Zoning Ordinance), to allow car washes in the I-2 District as a Conditional Use. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Krueger to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 98-5 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: WAREHOUSING AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I - ZONING), SUBSECTION 515.39, SUBDIVISION 4 BY ADDING A CLAUSE and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. 5. The City Council considered approval of Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit for property located at 5108 West Broadway (Crystal Collision Center), for construction of a 9,300 sq. ft. one-story addition to an existing auto body shop including a car wash as a conditional use in the I-2 District. Applicant Neznik appeared and was heard. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Krueger to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission Application 98- 11.3 for Site Plan Review and Application 98-11.4 for Conditional Use Permit, to allow construction of a 9,300 sq. ft. one-story addition to an existing auto body shop, to include a car wash as a conditional use in the I-2 Heavy August 18,1998 Industrial District at 5108 and 5120 West Broadway (Crystal Collision Center), as submitted by John Neznik, and further, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign the agreement. 132 Motion Carried. 6. The City Council considered the first reading of an ordinance rezoning property located at 6800 - 56th Avenue North (former Boston Market) from B-3 Auto Oriented Commercial to B-4 Community Commercial. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to continue until September 1, 1998, discussion of an ordinance rezoning property located at 6800 - 56th Avenue North from B-3 Auto Oriented Commercial to B-4 Community Commercial. Motion Carried. 7. The City Council considered the first reading of an ordinance rezoning property located at 5160 West Broadway (former Suttle Car Wash/Automotive Concepts) from B-3 Auto Oriented Commercial to I-2 Heavy Industrial. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 98 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I - ZONING), SUBSECTION 515.61, SUBDIVISIONS 9 AND 12 BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM B-3 TO I-2 and further, that the second and final reading be held on September 1, 1998. Motion Carried. 8. The City Council considered a resolution electing to continue participation in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act for the year 1999. 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: i August 18,1998 RESOLUTION NO. 98-84 RESOLUTION ELECTING TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVES ACCOUNT PROGRAM UNDER THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander. 133 Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 9. The City Council considered the use of fees from tax exempt bonds/financing for the Redevelopment Fund. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve authorization to deposit fees collected for tax exempt financing in the Redevelopment Fund to fund future redevelopment activities. Motion Carried. Informal Discussion and Announcements 1. The City Council discussed setting dates for December Truth In Taxation hearings. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Anderson to set December 8, 1998 for the Truth In Taxation hearing with the continuation date of December 15, 1998 if necessary. Motion Carried. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Motion carried. Peter E. Meints Mayor August 18,1998 ATTEST: Darlene George, CitV Clerk 134 CJ 1 August 18, 1998 135 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 7:45 p.m., on August 18, 1998, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The following council members were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. The following staff members were present: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; James Mosey, Police Chief; John Brooks, Finance Director; Gene Hackett, Recreation Director; Sarah Porter, Assistant Finance Director; Darlene George, City Clerk. 1. The City Council discussed the 1999 City of Crystal Budget. The work session adjourned at 9:00 p.m. 0 ATTEST: C Darlene George, Cit,q Clerk September 1, 1998 136 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on September 1, 1998, 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: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; 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 and the work session of August 18, 1998. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Anderson to approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting and work session of August 18, 1998. 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 $5,000 as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office of the Finance Director. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA The Mayor requested the Council to consider adding an item to the regular agenda relating to a private kennel license at 5601 Rhode Island Avenue North. September 1, 1998 137 Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Grimes to add an Item No. 10 to the Regular Agenda to consider a private kennel license at 5601 Rhode Island Avenue North. Motion Carried. 1. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance rezoning property located at 5160 West Broadway (former Suttle Car Wash/Automotive Concepts) from B-3 Auto Oriented Commercial to I-2 Heavy Industrial. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krueger to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 98-6 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I - ZONING), SUBSECTION 515.61, SUBDIVISIONS 9 AND 12 BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM B-3 TO I-2 and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered a resolution relating to the Bolder Options grant. Darrel Thompson, Director of Bolder Options, appeared and was heard. 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. 98-85 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT APPLICATION BY BOLDER OPTIONS FOR THE BOLDER OPTIONS PROGRAM September 1, 1998 138 By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 3. The City Council considered Application #98-13.1 relating to the zoning of a 151' x 200' (30,200 sq. ft.) parcel from B-3 Auto -Oriented Commercial to B-4 Community Commercial. Bob Cunningham of Told Development Company appeared and was heard. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Mayor Meintsma to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 98 - 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 B-3 TO B-4 and further, that the second and final reading be held on September 16, 1998. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered an Application for License to operate a 3.2 malt liquor stand at Becker Park on September 12 and 13, 1998, submitted by Crystal Lions and V.F.W. Post #494. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve an application for license to operate a 3.2 malt liquor stand at Becker Park for a State VFW Softball Tournament on September 12 and 13, 1998, submitted by the Crystal Lions and V.F.W. Post #494, 5222 - 56th Avenue North. Motion Carried. 5. The City Councii considered a resolution approving the use of PIR expenditure for a fax machine for the Police Department. 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: u September 1, 1998 139 RESOLUTION NO. 98-86 A RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE FACSIMILE MACHINE By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson. Motion Carried. 6. The City Council considered a resolution canceling debt service tax levies. 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. 98-87 A RESOLUTION CANCELING DEBT SERVICE TAX LEVIES By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7. The City Council considered a resolution adopting the 1999 proposed budget and tax levy. 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. 98-88 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PROPOSED BUDGET AND PROPOSING TAX LEVIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLYING WITH THE "TRUTH IN TAXATION" LAW By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. The City Council reconsidered setting a date for the Truth in Taxation hearing. September 1, 1998 140 Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Anderson to set 7:00 p.m. on December 7, 1998 as the time and date for the Truth in Taxation hearing and December 15, 1998 as the date for continuation of the hearing if necessary. Motion Carried. 9. The City Council considered a proposal for a Community Image Study. Fred Hoisington of Hoisington-Koegler Group appeared and was heard. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to accept a proposal received from Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc., to replace Task 4.2 in the existing contract with the Vision Plan element as described in the proposal dated August 6, 1998 and the presentation made at the work session on August 3, 1998. Motion Carried. 1O.The City Council considered an application for a private kennel license at 5601 Rhode Island Avenue North submitted by Monica Vee. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to approve an application for a private kennel license at 5601 Rhode Island Avenue North, submitted by Monica Vee. Motion Carried. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Peter E. Mei s ayor ATTEST: Darlene George, CitJy Clerk September 1, 1998 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 7:56 p.m., on September 1, 1998, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Council Members present were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Staff members present were: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; John Sutter, Planner. Also in attendance were Consultant Jim Casserly of Krass Monroe and Carin Garaghty of the Crystal/Robbinsdale Sun Post. 1. The City Council discussed a redevelopment proposal for Lamplighter Apartments. Paul Brewer and Greg Bronk of LaNel Financial Group, a developer, appeared and were heard. 2. The City Council discussed the use of a city crew for the YMCA Camp in Monticello which is used as a part of the Detached Worker Program. The work session adjourned at 8:45 p.m. ATTEST: Darlene George, Cit Clerk INA September 16, 1998 WIN Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting_ of the Crystal City Council was held on September 16, 1998, 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: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; 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 a donation of $1,000 from Midwest Coca- Cola Bottling Company to the Recreation Department for the Special Events and Activity Assistance Fund. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular city council meeting and the work session of September 1, 1998. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting and work session of September 1, 1998. 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 $5,000 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 3, 1998 Municipal General Election. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Thonander to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. September 16, 1998 143 REGULAR AGENDA Mayor Meintsma requested the Council to consider adding an item to the Regular Agenda relating to storm drainage - Federal Disaster Assistance. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson to approve the addition of an item to the Regular Agenda relating to storm drainage - Federal Disaster Assistance. Motion Carried. 1. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance rezoning property located at 6800 - 56th Avenue North (former Boston Market site) from B-3 Auto -Oriented Commercial to B-4 Community Commercial. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 98-7 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 B-3 TO B-4 and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered site plan review for construction of a 13,905 sq. ft. retail store in the B-4 Community Commercial District at 5607 West Broadway and 6800 - 56th Avenue North (Palace Inn and Boston Market sites). Tom Burke of Meridian Properties Real Estate Development 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 #98- 14.3 for Site Plan Review to allow construction of a 13,905 sq. ft. retail store in the B-4 Community Commercial District at 5607 West Broadway and 6800 - 56th Avenue North (Palace Inn and Boston Market sites), subject to conditions set forth in Planning Commission meeting minutes of August 10, 1998. Motion Carried. September 16, 1998 144 3. The City Council considered a request from Killmer Electric to modify the location of landscaping islands to be installed at 5141 Lakeland Avenue North (Johnson Equipment site). Ray Palmer of Killmer Electric appeared and was heard. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve as recommended by the Planning Commission, a request from Killmer Electric to modify the location of landscaping islands to be installed at 5141 Lakeland Avenue North (Johnson Equipment site)as presented by staff at this meeting. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered proposals received from consultants for a neighborhood residential and retail redevelopment plan for the Welcome Park neighborhood and Rockford Road retail area. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to accept the proposal of McCombs Frank Roos Associates, Inc. as submitted, as the planning consultant for Neighborhood Residential and Commercial Redevelopment for the Welcome Park Neighborhood and Rockford Road Commercial Area, in an amount not to exceed $45,200.00. Motion Carried. 5. The City Council reviewed the 1999 Permanent Improvement Revolving (PIR) Fund Budget. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Anderson to accept the 1999 Permanent Improvement Revolving (PIR) Fund Budget as presented, with the exception of Item 4437 in Department 21 - Park Maintenance (footbridge over Highway 100 - Bassett Creek). Motion Carried. 6. The City Council considered resolutions declaring the cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assessment; and setting the public hearing on proposed assessment for Phase 4 Sanitary Sewer and Driveways, Project #97-I1. A. 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: September 16, 1998 145 RESOLUTION NO. 98-89 RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. B. 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. 98-90 RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson. Motion Carried, resolution declared adopted. 7. The City Council considered a resolution declaring the amount to be assessed, ordering preparation of assessment roll and setting date for public hearing for 1998 sealcoat project. 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. 98-91 RESOLUTION DECLARING THE AMOUNT TO BE ASSESSED, ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL AND SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR 1998 SEALCOAT PROJECT By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. The City Council considered bids and award of contract for the repainting of the waterslide support structure. 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: September 16, 1998 RESOLUTION NO. 98-92 RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR REPAINTING OF THE WATERSLIDE SUPPORT STRUCTURE By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann. 146 Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 9. The City Council considered a license application to sell 3.2 malt liquor off -sale at 5410 Lakeland Avenue North submitted by Holiday Stationstores, Inc., 4567 West 80th Street, Minneapolis, MN. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Thonander to approve a license application to sell 3.2 malt liquor off -sale for Holiday Stationstores located at 5410 Lakeland Avenue North, contingent upon receipt of a Certificate of Occupancy. Motion Carried. 10.The City Council considered a resolution canvassing the vote and declaring the results of the Primary Municipal Election held on September 15, 1998. 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. 98-93 RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE VOTE AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE PRIMARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 11.The City Council considered a voting and alternate voting delegate for the NLC Annual Congress of Cities to be held December 1-5, 1998 in Kansas City, Missouri. September 16, 1998 147 Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to appoint Council Member Grimes as the voting delegate and Mayor Meintsma as the alternate voting delegate for the NLC Annual Congress of Cities to be held December 1-5, 1998 in Kansas City, Missouri. Motion Carried. 12.The City Council considered a resolution authorizing the execution of a Sub -Grant Agreement with the State of Minnesota for federal disaster assistance for the storm damage in Crystal between May 15 and June 18, 1998. 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. 98-94 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUB -GRANT AGREEMENT By roll call and voting aye: Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger. 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 7:55 p.m. Peter E. Meint r ATTEST: I 2LI� �"'. '.' � I t_6 -E i Darlene George, CitV Clerk September 24, 1998 148 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 7:00 p.m., on September 24, 1998, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Council members present were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma; Absent: Thonander. Staff members present were: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; Angela Nalezny, HR/Special Projects Manager; Sarah Porter, Assistant Finance Director; James Mossey, Police Chief; Rick Gautsch, Police Lieutenant; Craig Thomseth, Police Lieutenant. Also in attendance was Carin Garaghty, Editor of the Crystal/Robbinsdale Sun Post. 1. The City Council discussed sharing Police Department services with the City of New Hope. 2. The City Council discussed labor negotiations for 1999 in a closed session. 3. The City Council discussed the local option sales tax. 4. The City Council discussed the city attorney and auditor contracts. 5. The City Council discussed utility billing for Crystal residents on the Robbinsdale water system. 6. The City Council discussed packets distributed by Twin West Chamber relating to information on endorsed candidates for political office. The work session adjourned at 8:55 p.m. 6 i Peter E. MeintsL yor ATTEST: Anne Norris, Assistant Manager October 7, 1998 149 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on October 7, 1998, 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 (arrived at 7:25 p.m.), 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; 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 council meeting of September of September 24, 1998. the minutes of the regular city 16, 1998 and the work session Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting of September 16, 1998 and work session of September 24, 1998. 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 $5,000 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 solicitor's permit for Citizens for a Better Environment, 3255 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, to solicit door-to-door during the month of October, 1998. 4. Adopt Resolution No. 98-95, approving PIR expenditure for purchase of a lift station pump for the Sewer Department. 5. Adopt Resolution No. 98-96, approving PIR expenditures for upgrading PC's, including hardware and software, and for computer equipment. October 7, 1998 150 Moved by Council Member Thonander 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 date and time as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider proposed assessments for the Phase 4 Street Reconstruction Improvements Driveway and Sewer Service Repair, Project #97-11. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the assessments. Those present and heard were: Alice Countryman, 6003 - 34th Avenue North George Aebly, 3419 Welcome Avenue North The Mayor closed the public hearing. 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. 98-97 RESOLUTION APPROVING ASSESSMENT PHASE 4 EAST CENTRAL STREET RECONSTRUCTION DRIVEWAY AND SEWER SERVICE REPAIR By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Grimes. 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 proposed assessment for the 1998 Sealcoat Program, Project 98-1. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the proposed assessments. Nobody appeared to be heard. A letter objecting to the assessment was received from Kendall Johnson, 6801 - 44th Avenue North. The Mayor closed the public hearing. October 7, 1998 151 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. 98-98 RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR 1998 SEALCOAT PROGRAM By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson; absent, not voting: Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. REGULAR AGENDA The Mayor requested the Council to add an item to the regular agenda relating to a lawful gambling premises permit for Minneapolis Jaycees Charitable Foundation at Rostamo's; and a closed session at the end of the regular agenda to discuss a legal matter. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann to add an item lawful gambling premises Charitable Foundation at have a closed session at discuss a legal matter. Krueger and seconded by Council Member to the regular agenda relating to a permit for Minneapolis Jaycees Rostamo's; and for the council to the end of the regular agenda to Motion Carried. 1. The City Council considered the Application for Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission submitted by William (Bill) Gentry, 6910 Jersey Circle North, for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1999. Mr. Gentry was present and heard. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Mayor Meintsma to appoint William (Bill) Gentry, 6910 Jersey Circle North, to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1999. Motion Carried. Council Member Grimes arrived (7:25 p.m.) 2. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amendment to administer and regulate public right of way. October 7, 1998 152 Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 98-8 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TO ADMINISTER AND REGULATE THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE AND REGULATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMITS and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered a contract with SEH, Incorporated, for Emergency Vehicle Preemption Design at six intersections. 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. 98-99 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE PREEMPTION By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 4. The City Council considered a resolution declaring the amount to be assessed, ordering preparation of assessment roll and setting date for public hearing for delinquent utilities, tree removal, false alarms, and debris removal. 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. 98-100 RESOLUTION DECLARING THE AMOUNT TO BE ASSESSED, ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL AND SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR 1998 DELINQUENT UTILITIES October 7, 1998 153 By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 5. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing execution of an agreement for the 1998-99 Crystal -New Hope Cooperative Bass Lake Road Community Policing 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. 98-101 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE 1998-99 CRYSTAL -NEW HOPE COOPERATIVE BASS LAKE ROAD COMMUNITY POLICING PROJECT By roll call and voting aye: Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The City Council considered a resolution approving settlement and authorizing payment of the Starks v. Minnesota Police Recruitment System lawsuit. 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. 98-102 RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT THEREOF By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7. The City Council considered a resolution adopting the 1999 Fee Schedule. 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: October 7, 1998 154 RESOLUTION NO. 98-103 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR 1999 By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. The City Council considered a resolution relating to special assessment for fire protection at Automotive Concepts, 5160 West Broadway. 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. 98-104 RESOLUTION RELATING TO A FIRE SUPPRESSION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF THE IMPROVEMENT By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 9. The City Council considered the transfer of donated funds from the Crystal Fire Department Relief Association to the new West Metro Fire Rescue District. 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. 98-105 RESOLUTION APPROVING TRANSFER OF CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO WEST METRO FIRE -RESCUE DISTRICT By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. L� October 7, 1998 155 10.The City Council considered a resolution setting a public hearing on modifications to the redevelopment plan and tax increment financing plans for Redevelopment Project No. 1 an Tax Increment Financing Districts Nos. 1-3, the creation of proposed Tax Increment Financing District No. 4 and the adoption of a proposed tax increment financing plan relating thereto. 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. 98-106 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON MODIFICATIONS TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLANS FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1 AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICTS NOS. 1-3, THE CREATION OF PROPOSED TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 4 AND THE ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN RELATING THERETO By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. ll.The City Council considered a resolution relating to a lawful gambling premises permit for Minneapolis Jaycees Charitable Foundation, 514 Nicollet Mall, Suite 450, Minneapolis, Minnesota, at Rostamo's, 6014 Lakeland Avenue North. 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. 98-107 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING: APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. The Mayor reopened Open Forum. Taral Bourassa, 6020 - 46th Avenue North appeared before the council to voice concerns relating to five dogs harbored at the home of her parents, three of which were hers. She was directed to city staff. October 7, 1998 156 Informal Discussion and Announcements 1. Discuss October work session. The consensus of the Council was to conduct the October work session immediately following the regular city council meeting of October 20, 1998. At 8:10 p.m. Mayor Meintsma announced the City Council was going into closed session for attorney client privilege to discuss an assessment appeal. At 9:03 the regular city council meeting reconvened. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Peter E. ein a, Mayor ATTEST: C Darlene George, City Clerk October 20, 1998 157 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on October 20, 1998, 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: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; John Sutter, Planner; Sarah Porter, Assistant Finance Director; Wanita Milana, Accounting Clerk; Terry Womack, Lead Community Service Officer; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Mayor recocfnized Rick Rietow, Vice Chair of the Human Rights Commission, who presented a Certificate of Recognition received by the Crystal Human Rights Commission from the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions for its continued tireless work in Human Frights. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular city council meeting of October 1, 1998. Recording procedures were discussed. Staff will research reasons for current procedure of roll call votes. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Krueger to approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting of October 7, 1998. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval cf 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 $5,000 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. Acceptance of the resignation from the Financial Advisory Commission of Michael Jespersen, effective August 19, 1998. 4. Adopt Resolution No. 98-108 approving CIP expenditures from the Utility Fund for water reservoir hatch covers. October 20, 1998 158 Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. OPEN FORUM 1. Wayne Erickson, 6401 - 41St Avenue North appeared before the city council to voice concerns of safety issues and trash relating to property located at 6427 - 41St Avenue North. 2. Bob Wotzka, 5648 Brunswick Avenue North appeared before the city council to voice concerns about dogs in the neighborhood and the possibility of adopting more stringent regulations on animals in the City Code. 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 assessment roll for delinquent services. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the assessments. Nobody appeared. The Mayor closed the public hearing. 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. 98-109 RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR DELINQUENT SEWER/WATER, RECYCLING, STREET LIGHTING AND STORM SEWER CHARGES; TREE REMOVAL, DEBRIS REMOVAL AND FALSE ALARM FINES By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 1 October 20, 1998 REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered an application for a private kennel license submitted by Tracey Smith, 4517 Louisiana Avenue North. Those appearing and heard were: Applicant Tracey Smith Jan Shakelford, 4525 Louisiana Avenue North Kristen Evenson, 4517 Louisiana 159 Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to approve a private kennel license application as submitted by Tracey Smith, 4517 Louisiana Avenue North with the condition that no more than 3 animals may be harbored under the license. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered the first reading of a Zoning Ordinance text amendment to Sections 515.07, 515.09 and 515.13. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 98 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS; OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS; YARD REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I - ZONING), SUBSECTIONS 515.07, SUBDIVISION 5; 515.09, SU13DIVISION 6; 515.13, SUBDIVISION 3; AND 515.13, SUBDIVISION 5 and further, that the second and final reading will be held on November 4, 1998. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered a resolution requesting that Hennepin County consider vacating excess right-of-way adjacent to the Paddock/Suburban Motel redevelopment site. 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: October 20, 1998 RESOLUTION NO. 98-110 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT HENNEPIN COUNTY CONSIDER VACATING A PORTION OF COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 81 RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE REDEVELOPMENT OF ADJACENT BLIGHTED PROPERTY By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson. 160 Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 4. The City Council discussed renovations to the Bass Lake Road Streetscape. Consensus of the council was to move ahead with the renovations. 5. The City Council considered a resolution adopting an assessment roll for the installation of fire suppression equipment at Automotive Concepts, 5160 West Broadway. 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. 98-111 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE CONCEPTS PROJECT PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 429 By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The City Council considered the Springsted Report regarding a finance director for Crystal and New Hope. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Anderson to accept the Springsted Report regarding a finance director for Crystal and New Hope. Motion Carried. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. October 20, 1998 161 Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. ATTEST: Darlene George,. Cilty Clerk i Peter E. Meintsma, a or October 20, 1998 162 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charted, a Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:25 p.m., on October 20, 1998, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The following council members 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; James Mossey, Police Chief; John Sutter, Planner; Terry Womack, Lead Community Service Officer. 1. The City Council discussed code compliance issues. 2. The City Council discussed Lamplighter Apartments rehabilitation. Jim Casserly of Kross Monroe appeared and was heard. 3. The City Council discussed the Suburban Motel site. Jim Casserly of Kross Monroe appeared and was heard. 4. The City Council discussed the acquisition of property located at 3500 Yates Avenue North. The work session adjourned at 9:37 p.m. Peter E. Me ntsma, Mayor ATTEST: Ann# Norris, A�ssistant Manager 1 November 4, 1998 163 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on November 4, 1998, 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, Assistant 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 Mayor acknowledged a Certificate of Appreciation presented to the City of Crystal by United States Senator Rod Grams on the occasion of National Crime Prevention Month, October, 1998. The Mayor acknowledged a donation from V.F.W. Post #494 in the amount of $200,.00 to be used for the Crystal Police E.L.A.T.E. Program. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular city council meeting and work session of October 20, 1998, and the procedure for recording votes of the council. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting and work session of October 20, 1998. 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 $5,000 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 to use donated funds from V.F.W. Post #494 in the amount of $200.00 for the Crystal Police E.L.A.T.E. Program. November 4, 1998 164 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 a proposed transfer of stock relating to the off -sale liquor license of Chalet Liquors, Incorporated, 5109 - 36th Avenue North. William Bartram, President of Chalet Liquors, Inc., appeared and was heard. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Krueger to approve the proposed transfer of stock relating to the off -sale liquor license of Chalet Liquors, Incorporated, 5109 - 36th Avenue North. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered the authorization of Community Center Contract - NSP Energy Conservation Loan, Part 2. 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. 98-112 A RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY CENTER HVAC CONTROLS UPGRADE PROJECT #98-4 Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 3. The City Council considered the second reading of a Zoning Ordinance text amendment to Sections 515.07, 515.09 and 515.13. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following ordinance and to authorize publication of the ordinance in summary form: i November 4, 1998 ORDINANCE NO. 98-9 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS; OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS; YARD REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I - ZONING), SUBSECTIONS 515.07, SUBDIVISION 5; 515.09, SUBDIVISION 6; 515.13, SUBDIVISION 3; AND 515.13, SUBDIVISION 5 and further, that this be the second and final reading. By roll call and voting aye: Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma. Motion carried unanimously. 165 4. The City Council considered a resolution amending the Flexible Benefit Plan. 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. 98-113 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN Voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 5. The City Council considered a request from Paster Enterprises regarding amending sign ordinance regulations for regional shopping centers. Those appearing and heard were: John Streeter, Paster Enterprises Paulette Magnuson, Chair, Crystal Planning Commission No action was taken. 6. The City Council considered a resolution canvassing the vote for the General Municipal Election of November 3, 1998. 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: November 4, 1998 RESOLUTION NO. 98-114 A RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE VOTE AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION Voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Informal Discussion and Announcements 1. The City Council discussed dates for the November and December work sessions. Moved by Council Member Joselyn and seconded by Council Member Grimes to set the November work session on November 17 immediately following the regular city council meeting; and the December work session on December 7 immediately following the Truth In Taxation hearing. Motion Carried. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Peter E. Melnt Mayor ATTEST: C; Darlene George, Ci. y Clerk �J November 17, 1998 167 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 on November 17, at 6:30 p.m. at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Council members present were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma; absent: Joselyn. Staff members present were: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul and Robert Lindall of the city attorney's office; Anne Norris, Assistant City Manager; and Tom Mathisen, City Engineer. 1. The City Council met in closed session to discuss pending litigation relating to property located at 6427 - 41St Avenue North and assessments for Phase 4 South Crystal Street Reconstruction Project. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. ATTEST: �-, "� - LL A�<-t t2 h- Darlene George,~Cit Clerk Motion Carried. Peter E. Meintsma, Mayor November 17, 1998 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on November 17, 1998, 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. The following staff members were present: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; 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 a donation to the Recreation Department from GIS Cycling Club in the amount of $485.00 to be used for the Scholarship Fund. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular city council meeting and work session of November 4, 1998. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Thonander to approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting and work session of November 4, 1998. 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 $5,000 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. Authorize the use of charitable gambling proceeds for the purchase of catch basin stickers for an Environmental Quality Commission project. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. November 17, 1998 169 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 the western portion of Hampshire Avenue between 56th Avenue North and Brentwood Avenue North. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the vacation of the street right-of-way. Nobody appeared to be heard. 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: RESOLUTION NO. 98-115 A RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF A CERTAIN STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. OPEN FORUM 1. Edward Paster of Paster Enterprises appeared before the Council to present an award received from the Minnesota Shopping Center Association for exterior design of a midlevel size shopping center. The award was received for Town Center at the northeast corner of Bass Lake Road and West Broadway. Mr. Paster wished to commemorate the cooperation and work of the City Council, Planning Commission and city staff on this project. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The City Council considered Application #98-16.8 for Preliminary and Final Plat of Neznik's Second Addition, as submitted by John Neznik. 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: November 17, 1998 RESOLUTION NO. 98-116 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR NEZNIK'S SECOND ADDITION 170 Voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 2. The City Council considered a resolution requesting that the Metropolitan Council grant an extension of time to July 1, 1999 for completion of the Comprehensive Plan update. 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. 98-117 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING A SIX MONTH EXTENSION OF THE DECEMBER 31, 1998 DUE DATE FOR REVIEW OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR CONSISTENCY WITH AMENDED METROPOLITAN COUNCIL POLICY PLANS Voting aye: Hoffmann, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 3. The City Council considered approval of Broadway Park equipment acquisition. 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. 98-118 A RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF BROADWAY PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Voting aye: Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 4. The City Council considered assessment resolution for the Gale and Miller properties in Phase 4 East Central Street Reconstruction Project 97-11. November 17, 1998 171 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. 98-119 A RESOLUTION AMENDING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR PHASE 4 EAST CENTRAL STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT 97-11 Voting aye: Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 5. The City Council considered Highway 100 Stage 2 layout. Representatives of Minnesota Department of Transportation appearing to discuss the layout were Tim Donovan, Scott Sannes, Ron Rauchle and Beth Neuendorf. 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. 98-120 A RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT FOR HIGHWAY 100 STAGE 2 Voting aye: Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Thonander; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The Mayor announced that at 6:30 p.m. the city council met in executive session to discuss pending litigation relating to property at 6427 - 41St Avenue North. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Grimes to ratify action taken at the executive session to proceed with acquisition of the property at 6427 - 41St Avenue North. Motion Carried. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. November 17, 1998 172 Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Peter E. Meints NQ ayor ATTEST: Ci �� c r_icEA � Darlene George, Ci y Clerk 1 1 November 17, 1998 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 8:32 p.m., on November 17, 1998, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Council members present were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma; absent: Joselyn. Staff members present were: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; Sarah Porter, Assistant Finance Director. Also in attendance was Carin Garaghty, Sun Post Reporter. 173 1. The City Council discussed cooperative finance and accounting services with the City of New Hope. 2. The City Council discussed the lawful gambling ordinance. 3. The City Council discussed the Animal Ordinance. The work session adjourned at 9:17 p.m. 1 ATTEST: Darlene George, City fClerk 6i Poor -z Peter E. Meints Mayor December 1, 1998 174 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on December 1, 1998, 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; absent: Meintsma, Thonander. The following staff members were present: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Darlene George, City Clerk. In the absence of the mayor, Mayor Pro Tem Joselyn led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The mayor pro tem proclaimed the month of December 1998 as Drunk and Drugged Driver Prevention month in the City of Crystal. The mayor pro tem acknowledged donations to the Recreation Department from the Crystal Lions Club in the amounts of $600 for Community Center kitchen equipment and $500 for Sandburg Middle School Volleyball Standards. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the special meeting, the regular city council meeting, and the work session of November 17, 1998. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the special meeting, the regular city council meeting, and the work session of November 17, 1998. 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. Adoption of Resolution No. 98-121, approving PIR expenditures for keyboard trays and monitor stands. 4. Approval to use donated funds in the amount of $3800 to purchase one set of volleyball standards for Sandburg Middle School. U 1 December 1, 1998 5. Approval to use donated funds in the amount of $600 to purchase miscellaneous kitchen equipment for the Crystal Community Center. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Krueger to approve the consent agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS 175 Motion carried. 1. It being 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Mayor Pro Tem Joselyn declared this was the date and time as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider an application for renewal a currency exchange license by International Cash Box, Inc located at 6322 Bass Lake Road. The mayor pro tem asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the matter. Nobody appeared. The mayor pro tem declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-122 RESOLUTION RELATING TO APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF CURRENCY EXCHANGE LICENSE Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger; absent, not voting: Meintsma, Thonander. of Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. REGULAR AGENDA The mayor pro tem requested the council to amend the Regular Agenda adding an item relating to the 1998 Tree Trimming Contract. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Grimes to amend the Regular Agenda adding an item relating to the 1998 Tree Trimming Contract. Motion Carried. December 1, 1998 176 1. The City Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending Section 615 of the City Code regarding lodging establishments. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 98 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 615.01 SUBDIVISIONS 1,2, AND 3, AND BY ADDING SUBDIVISIONS 4, 5 AND 6 and further, that the second and final reading be held on December 15, 1998. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council discussed local sales tax. No action was taken. 3. The City Council considered contract renewal for audit services. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve contract renewal with Boeckermann, Heinen and Mayer for the 1998 audit. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered the 1998 Tree Trimming Contract. 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. 98-123 RESOLUTION APPROVING EXPENDITURE FOR CONTRACTING TREE TRIMMING Voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Anderson; absent, not voting: Meintsma, Thonander. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Anderson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. December 1, 1998 Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. ATTEST: C' Darlene George, City Clerk 1 177 �- Jul E. Gary Jo yn, ayo Pro Tem r) t December 7, 1998 178 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 on December 7, 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 (7:04 p.m.); Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. The following staff members were present: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; John Brooks, Finance Director; Angela Nalezny, HR/Special Projects Manager; Sarah Porter, Assistant Finance 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. 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 to consider adoption of the 1999 tax levy and the 1999 City of Crystal Budget. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the matter. Nobody appeared to be heard. The Mayor closed the public hearing and announced that on December 15, 1998 at 7:00 p.m., the City of Crystal will hold a subsequent hearing at the city hall located at 4141 Douglas Drive North, for the purpose of adopting the 1999 tax levy and budget. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. r Peter E. Mei sm , ayor ATTEST: Darlene George, Citk Clerk 1 December 7, 1998 179 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 7:19 p.m., on December 7, 1998, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Council members present were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Staff members present were: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager. 1. The City Council discussed local sales tax. 2. The City Council discussed communication within the city. The work session adjourned at 8:27 p.m. r AV 64- �U C�W t If I Peter E. Mein,10s Mayor. ATTEST: OUVC4 An e orris, As istant Manager December 15, 1998 mile Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on December 15, 1998, 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: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; John Brooks, Finance Director; James Mossey, Police Chief; Darlene George, City Clerk. Cub Scout Pack 208, Oak Knoll Lutheran Church, Minnetonka, performed a flag ceremony and led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Boy Scout Troop 365 of St. James Lutheran Church also was in attendance. 1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular city council meeting of December 1, 1998, and the Truth In Taxation Hearing and work session of December 7, 1998. Moved by Council Member Krueger and seconded by Council Member Grimes to approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting Taxation Hearing of December 1, 1998, and work session of and the Truth In December 7, 1998. 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 Application and Permit for a 1 to 4 Day Temporary On -Sale Liquor License submitted by Knights of Columbus #3656, 4947 West Broadway, for its Annual Cadillac Dinner on January 29, 1999. 4. Adopt Resolution No. 98-124, approving PIR expenditure in the amount of $2,486.00 plus tax to purchase a lap top computer for the Engineering Department. 5. Adopt Resolution No. 98-125, approving PIR expenditure in the amount of $13,230.00 plus tax to purchase a water tank and pump for the Park Department. December 15, 1998 181 6. Adopt Resolution No. 98-126, approving PIR expenditure in the amount of $724.20 to purchase two vacuum cleaners for the Crystal Community Center. 7. Adopt Resolution No. 98-127, approving PIR expenditure in the amount of $658.44 for computer keyboard trays and arms. 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 date and time as advertised to consider adoption of the 1999 tax levy and the 1999 City of Crystal Budget. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the matter. Nobody appeared. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which as dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 98-128 A RESOLUTION LEVYING TAXES FOR CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR FOR PAYABLE 1999 Voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Moved by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to amend the 1999 Budget by omitting Item #437 (foot bridge over Highway 100) from the PIR Budget. By roll call and voting aye: Anderson; voting no: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander. Motion Failed. 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: December 15, 1998 182 RESOLUTION NO. 98-129 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1998 BUDGET AND ADOPTING THE 1999 BUDGET Voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson. 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 modifications to the City's tax increment financing documents, including the creation of a new tax increment financing district, No. 4. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the matter. Those appearing and heard were: Frank Caruso, 3235 Brunswick Avenue North Frank Koss, 3200 Colorado Avenue North Jim Casserly, Casserly and Associates The Mayor closed the public hearing. No action was taken. REGULAR AGENDA Mayor Meintsma requested the council to amend the agenda adding an item to consider bids for emergency vehicle preemption. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Krueger to amend the agenda adding an item to consider bids for emergency vehicle preemption. Motion Carried. 1. Melissa Bachman, Youth Center Project Coordinator, Thorson Family Resource Center, 7323 - 58th Avenue North along with Wokie Daboh and Angie Senger, Juniors at Cooper High School, appeared before the City Council to make a presentation on the Youth Center. 2. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending Section 615 of the City Code regarding lodging establishments. Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Anderson to adopt the following ordinance: 1 December 15, 1998 183 ORDINANCE NO. 98-10 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 615.01 SUBDIVISIONS 1, 2 AND 3, AND BY ADDING SUBDIVISIONS 4, 5, AND 6 and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered action relating to illegal sale of liquor to minors by liquor establishments located in Crystal. Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Grimes to set January 5, 1999 as the date for the public hearing to consider possible revocation or suspension of liquor licenses of establishments who violated the law by the sale of alcohol to minors. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered a resolution transferring enforcement of individual sewage treatment systems to Hennepin County. 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. 98-130 RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO REGULATION OF INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS IN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL BY HENNEPIN COUNTY Voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 5. The City Council considered a contract for legal services with Kennedy & Graven for 1999-2000. December 15, 1998 :E Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded by Council Member Krueger to approve a contract with Kennedy & Graven, Chartered as proposed, commencing January 1, 1999 through December 31, 2000. Motion Carried. 6. The City Council considered an application to operate a 3.2 malt liquor stand at the Crystal Community Center on February 26, 1999 for a wrestling tournament, as submitted by Crystal Lions Club, 5409 - 53rd Avenue North. Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Joselyn to approve an application to operate a 3.2 malt liquor stand at the Crystal Community Center on February 26, 1999 for a wrestling tournament, as submitted by Crystal Lions Club, 5409 - 53rd Avenue North, contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage by the applicant. Motion Carried. 7. The City Council considered bids and award of contract for the Emergency Vehicle Preemption Project. 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. 98-131 PROJECT #98-6 RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE PREEMPTION AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT TO THE LOW BIDDER Voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. At 8:49 p.m. the Mayor informed the public and viewing audience the Council would recess to conduct an Executive Session to discuss a matter protected by the attorney/client privilege. The Mayor reconvened the regular city council meeting at 9:04 p.m. December 15, 1998 185 Moved by Council Member Thonander and seconded I>y Council Member Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. Mo =ion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. . �i7p Peter E. MeT-nt%%4.ia, Mayor ATTEST: 1 Darlene George, City (Clerk