1996 City Council MinutesJanuary 2, 1996
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on January 2, 1996, at 7:00
P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
Mayor Meintsma announced that Darlene George, City Clerk, had
administered the oath of office to newly elected officials Mark
Hoffmann, Councilmember Ward 1; Gary Joselyn, Councilmember Ward
2; and Ed Thonander, Councilmember Section II, prior to the
commencement of the Economic Development Authority meeting held
at 6:30 p.m.
The following councilmembers were present: Anderson, Grimes,
Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; David Kennedy, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, Director of
Public Works; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; Jim Otto, Finance
Director; 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 acknowledge donations to the DARE program of $200 from
the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Council, $100 from the
Exchange Club of North Metro Minneapolis, and $122.45 from Cub
Foods store in Crystal.
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1. The Mayor announced a request to add two items to the
regular agenda: (1) Consideration of a request for unlimited
parking at 5202 Quail Avenue North, and (2) Consideration of
a resolution providing for prepayment of the city's $691,000
General Obligation Taxable Tax Increment Note, Series 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Hoffmann to approve the addition of the two above referenced
items to the regular City Council Agenda for January 2,
1996.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the Regular City Council meeting
of December 19, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of December 19, 1995.
Motion Carried.
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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 1996.
4. Approval of the appointment of Jerry Dulgar, City Manager,
as the Hennepin Recycling Group Board Member for the City of
Crystal for 1996. (1995 -- Jerry Dulgar)
5. Approval of the designation of the Norwest Crystal Bank as
the official depository for the City of Crystal for the year
1996.
6. Approval of the designation of Boeckermann, Heinen, & Mayer
as the auditing firm for the year 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The City Council considered the selection of a Mayor Pro Tem
for the year 1996. Mayor Meintsma recommended Tom Krueger.
He then asked for further nominations. Hearing none, a vote
was taken. Upon hearing both ayes and nays, a roll call
vote was taken.
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Anderson, Joselyn,
Krueger; voting no: Thonander, Grimes, Hoffmann.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered a resolution approving PIR
expenditures for the purchase of a mid-size police car.
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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. 96-1
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURES FOR
PURCHASE OF A MID-SIZE POLICE CAR
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The City Council considered the appointment of a Council
liaison to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission for
the year 1996. Mayor Meintsma recommended Gary Joselyn. He
then asked for further nominations. Hearing none, a vote
was taken: Ayes -7, Nays -0.
Councilmember Gary Joselyn was appointed as the council
liaison to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission for
the year 1996.
4. The City Council considered the appointment of a Council
liaison to the Environmental Commission for the year 1996.
Mayor Meintsma recommended David Anderson. He then asked
for further nominations. Hearing none, a vote was taken:
Ayes -7, Nays -0.
Councilmember David Anderson was appointed as the council
liaison to the Environmental Commission for the year 1996.
5. The City Council considered the appointment of a Council
liaison to the Human Rights Commission for the year 1996.
Mayor Meintsma recommended Mark Hoffmann. He then asked for
further nominations. Hearing none, a vote was taken: Ayes -
7, Nays -0.
Councilmember Mark Hoffmann was appointed as the council
liaison to the Human Rights Commission for the year 1996.
6. The City Council considered the appointment of a Council
liaison to the Financial Advisory Commission for the year
1996. Mayor Meintsma recommended Mayor Peter Meintsma. He
then asked for further nominations. Hearing none, a vote
was taken: Ayes -7, Nays -0.
Mayor Peter Meintsma was appointed as the council liaison to
the Financial Advisory Commission for the year 1996.
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7. The City Council considered the appointment of a Council
liaison to the Economic Development Authority Advisory
Commission for the year 1996. Mayor Meintsma recommended
Garry Grimes. He then asked for further nominations.
Hearing none, a vote was taken: Ayes -7, Nays -0.
Councilmember Garry Grimes was appointed as the council
liaison to the Economic Development Authority Advisory
Commission for the year 1996.
8. The City Council considered the appointment of a
representative and an alternate to the Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities for the year 1996. Mayor
Meintsma recommended Mayor Peter Meintsma as representative
and City Manager Dulgar as the alternate. He then asked for
further nominations. Hearing none, a vote was taken: Ayes -
7, Nays -0.
Mayor Peter Meintsma was appointed the representative and
City Manager Dulgar as the alternate to the Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities for the year 1996.
9. The City Council considered the appointment of
representatives to the Northwest Suburbs Cable
Communications Commission for the year 1996. Mayor Meintsma
recommended City Manager Dulgar and John T. Irving. He then
asked for further nominations. Hearing none, a vote was
taken: Ayes -7, Nays -0.
City Manager Dulgar and John T. Irving were appointed as
representatives to the Northwest Suburbs Cable
Communications Commission for the year 1996.
10. The City Council considered the designation of an AMM
legislative contact person, and an alternate for 1996. Mayor
Meintsma recommended Mayor Peter Meintsma as representative
and City Manager Dulgar as alternate. He then asked for
further nominations. Hearing none, a vote was taken: Ayes -
7, Nays -0.
Mayor Peter Meintsma was appointed as an AMM legislative
contact person and City Manager Dulgar as an alternate for
the year 1996.
11. The City Council considered a recommendation to reappoint
Jerry Dulgar, City Manager, as Crystal's representative on
the Northwest Community Television Board for a two year term
expiring February 15, 1998. Mayor Meintsma recommended City
Manager Dulgar. He then asked for further nominations.
Hearing none, a vote was taken: Ayes -7, Nays -0.
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City Manager Dulgar will be recommended for reappointment as
Crystal's representative on the Northwest Community
Television Board for a two year term expiring February 15,
1998.
12. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance rezoning property from B-3 (Auto -Oriented
Commercial) to B-4 (Community Commercial) District at 6624 -
56th Avenue North and 5626 West Broadway and properties from
R-1 (Single Family Residential) to B-4 (Community
Commercial) District at 5631 Hampshire Avenue North and 5639
Hampshire Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 96-1
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: CHANGING THE
USE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LANDS
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
13. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance amending the City Code and the Zoning Code
relating to adult uses.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to refer the ordinance back to the
Planning Commission for review and addition of amortization
section, after which time the second reading of the
ordinance will be placed on the January 16, 1996 City
Council Agenda for consideration.
Motion Carried.
14. The City Council considered the first reading of an
ordinance relating to background investigations of certain
personnel.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following ordinance:
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ORDINANCE NO. 96 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO BACKGROUND
INVESTIGATIONS OF CERTAIN PERSONNEL;
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY" CODE BY ADDING A SECTION
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
January 16, 1996.
Motion Carried.
15. The City of Crystal discussed a meeting date(s) for a joint
session with Robbinsdale City Council regarding T.H. 100
design/alignment.
Consensus of the Council was to discuss this item at a work
session (possibly in February) prior to a joint meeting with
the Robbinsdale City Council, and the joint meeting with
Robbinsdale is to be held no later than June of 1996.
16. The City Council considered changing the first regular City
Council meeting date of March (March 5) due to the precinct
caucuses being held on that evening.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to change the first regular City Council meeting
date in March from March 5, 1996 to Monday, March 4, 1996.
Motion Carried.
17. The City Council considered a request for unlimited parking
privileges at 5202 Quail Avenue North for medical emergency
purposes.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to approve a request for unlimited
parking privileges for medical emergency purposes at 5202
Quail Avenue North for one year with annual renewal
thereafter.
Motion Carried.
18. The City Council considered a resolution providing for the
prepayment of the city's $691,000 General Obligation Taxable
Tax Increment Note, Series 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution with an amendment
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to include a redemption date of February 1, 1996, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-2
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PREPAYMENT
OF THE CITY'S $691,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
TAXABLE TAX INCREMENT NOTE, SERIES 1995
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn,
Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Peter E. Mein Mayor
ATTEST:
Darlene George, City Clerk
January 16, 1996
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on January 16, 1996, at 7:00
P.M. at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following councilmembers were present: Anderson, Grimes,
Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Anne Norris,
Assistant Manager; David Kennedy, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen,
Director of Public Works; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Steve
Peaslee, 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 from the Crystal Lions in the
amount of $4,428.27 for the purchase of banners for Bass Lake
Road.
The Mayor acknowledged a donation from Crystal Knights of
Columbus in the amount of $500 for the purchase of banners for
Bass Lake Road.
The Mayor acknowledged a donation from the Crystal Fire
Department Relief Association to the Fire Department in the
amount of $43,000.
1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City
Council meeting of January 2, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of January 2, 1996.
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.
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3. Acceptance of the recommendation of the Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission to remove Ms. Shari Laskey, 2916
Edgewood Avenue North, from the Commission since she has had
four consecutive unexcused absences from commission
meetings.
4. Approval for the Fire Department to use donated funds to
purchase a dishwasher for Fire Station 2.
5. Acceptance of 1995 expenses paid/reimbursed to Jerry Dulgar,
City Manager, through December 31, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
Regular Agenda Items
1. The City Council considered a lot division/combination at
5423 Welcome 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:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-3
RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT DIVISION/COMBINATION
FOR PROPERTY AT 5423 WELCOME AVENUE NORTH
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The City Council considered the appointment of a committee
for the City Manager's evaluation (after 1995 review).
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the Mayor's recommendation to appoint a
committee for the City Manager's evaluation (after 1995
review) consisting of: Tom Krueger -Chair, David Anderson,
and Mark Hoffmann.
Motion Carried.
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3. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance amending the City Code and the Zoning Code
relating to adult uses.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to adopt the following ordinance and approve the
form of the summary ordinance for publication:
ORDINANCE NO. 96-2
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH,
SAFETY, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE: ADULT
ESTABLISHMENTS: PUBLIC HEALTH: AMENDING
CRYSTAL CITY CODE BY ADDING SECTION 1190,
SECTION 655; AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE
APPENDIX I (ZONING), SUBSECTION 515.39,
SUBDIVISION 2, CLAUSE L, AND APPENDIX I
(ZONING), SUBSECTION 515.41, SUBDIVISION
2, CLAUSE R: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE
SUBSECTION 1220.01, SUBDIVISION 4
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance relating to background investigations of certain
personnel.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 96-3
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO BACKGROUND
INVESTIGATIONS OF' CERTAIN PERSONNEL;
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE BY ADDING A
SECTION
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered Affirmative Action Proposals
relating to Starks v. MPRS and Fields v. MPRS.
January 16, 1996
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander that the City of Crystal join in a collective
Affirmative Action Proposal to the court relative to the
Starks v. Minnesota Police Recruiting System (MPRS) and
Fields v. MPRS.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered the first reading of an
ordinance relating to animals on park property during
special events.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 96 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ANIMALS: SPECIAL
EVENTS: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 910
BY ADDING A SUBSECTION
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
February 6, 1996.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered a resolution providing for the
use of reduced penalties for early retirement of members of
the Crystal Consolidated Police Relief Association.
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. 96-4
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF
REDUCED PENALTIES FOR EARLY RETIREMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn,
Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
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Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
Darlene George, ity Clerk
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Peter E. Mein or
January 25, 1996 1491
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 on January 25, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following councilmembers were present: Anderson, Grimes,
Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander; those absent were:
Meintsma. The following members of the Environmental Commission
were present: Beth Jarvis, Randy Kiser, Jay Schied, Peter
Brunsberg, Lerry Teslow, Dave Luebke, Rebecca Mathre. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; Jim Otto, Finance
Director; Tom Mathisen, Director of Public Works; Lori Brennan,
HR/Special Projects Coordinator; Robert Nichols, Engineering
Technician; Duane Anthony, Police Officer; Jerry Botko, Police
Officer; Ken Herkal, Police Officer; Darlene George, City Clerk.
1. The City Council met with the Environmental Commission to
discuss the work of the Commission. Commission members
agreed to submit a list containing areas of concern and
expertise and urged city staff to keep the commission
informed of environmental issues that come before them and
utilize the expertise within the commission.
2. The City Council discussed an early retirement incentive
program. Consensus of the Council was to hold another work
session on the issue and requested that staff review Police
Department figures relating to the sick leave option.
3. The City Council discussed North Branch Bassett Creek
Drainage with New Hope. A presentation was given by Public
Works Director Tom Mathisen.
4. The City Council discussed odd/even year elections and
councilmember terms. Staff was directed to proceed with
necessary steps to bring this discussion before the council
for consideration and action.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Tom Krueger, Mayo ro tem
ATTEST:
Darlene George, City Clerk
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January 29, 1996
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Special Council Meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held jointly with the New Hope City
Council on January 29, 1996, 7:00 p.m. at 4401 Xylon Avenue
North, New Hope, Minnesota.
The following Crystal City Council members were present:
Meintsma (arrived at 8:15 p.m.), Anderson, Hoffmann, Joselyn,
Thonander, Grimes; absent: Krueger. New Hope City Council
members present were: Erickson, Enck, Otten, LaVine Norby,
Wehling. The following staff members were in attendance: Dan
Donahue, New Hope City Manager; Valerie Leone, New Hope City
Clerk, Jerry Dulgar, Crystal City Manager; Marilynn Corcoran,
HRG; Kathie Doty, Consultant.
1. New Hope Mayor Erickson introduced for discussion, organized
collection of waste and recycling.
Introductions were exchanged. Marilynn Corcoran,
Recycling/Solid Waste Coordinator, summarized the events
which have taken place to date. She noted that Brooklyn
Center has chosen not to participate further in the study of
organized collection. She stated both New Hope and Crystal
have customized systems but they are not considered
"organized" systems. Recyclable materials are collected by
one hauler who has a contract through the City.
Kathie Doty, consultant with Richardson Richter, explained
the major elements of Minnesota Statute 115A.94 describing
the process of the organized collection study. She also
reviewed collection system factors (haulers, zoning options,
types of services, billing, contracts), and reviewed the
advantages and disadvantages to organized collection
service. The advantages included decreased vehicle traffic
(road wear, public safety risk, environmental pollution),
system costs, consistent service levels, potential greater
control of long-term liability associated with disposal of
waste, and full participation by citizens for hauling
services. Disadvantages cited were elimination of hauler
choice, elimination of competition, city administrative/
public relations expense, billing and collections costs,
potential loss of service quality, potential change of
hauler for residents, and potential adverse impact on
hauling companies if city chooses one -hauler option. She
pointed out there are 40 communities within the 7 -county
area who are organized. Examples of three different
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organized collection systems were illustrated which included
Robbinsdale, Champlin and Hopkins.
Results of resident surveys conducted on organized
collection were reviewed. Ms. Corcoran emphasized that the
majority of residents expressed satisfaction with their
current garbage haulers. It was clear that the cost of
service is of great concern to residents. Ms. Corcoran
informed the City Councils that the persons opposed to
organized collection will be the ones who voice their
concerns the loudest if the cities choose to move forward
with the study of organized hauling.
Ms. Corcoran pointed out the costs issues of the study and
questioned whether the majority of the policy makers are
desirous of committing to proceed to the next phase of the
study.
Discussion ensued regarding the need for additional
definitive information. Issues that will be studied in
greater depth will include but not be limited to the
following questions:
- Authority on flow control
- can service be interrupted when residents leave during
winter months
- the actual impact (wear and tear) on streets
- freedom of choice
- environmental concerns
- what are municipalities allowed to do under current laws
without an "organized" system and can other issues be
regulated such as environmental related concerns
- can the municipality's goals be attained without
organizing
- what are anticipated costs including administrative/staff
time
- review of information from cities currently using
organized collection systems
Moved by New Hope Councilmember Wehling and seconded by
Crystal Councilmember Grimes, to proceed to the next phase
of the organized collection study.
By roll call and voting aye: Erickson, Enck, Otten, Lavine
Norby, Wehling, Meintsma, Anderson, Joselyn, Grimes; voting
no: Thonander, Hoffmann; absent, not voting: Krueger.
Motion Carried.
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It was noted that the next phase will include input from
haulers. Ms. Corcoran advised that the process can still be
discontinued at any point. It was suggested that the group
meet again in March.
Mayor Erickson introduced discussion regarding future
cooperative efforts.
New Hope Councilmember Norby expressed support of
collaborative efforts between Crystal and New Hope.
New Hope Councilmember Enck advised that the New Hope City
Council will soon be meeting with department heads regarding
long-range planning. He recommended that Crystal undertake
the same type of action and that the discussion on shared
resources and personnel be postponed to a later date.
The Crystal City Council adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jeriy Dulgar, t y Manager
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February 6, 1996
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on February 6, 1996, at 7:00
P.M. at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following councilmembers were present: Anderson, Grimes,
Hoffmann, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma; absent: Joselyn. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; David Kennedy, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, Director of
Public Works; 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 January 16, 1996, the Work Session of
January 25, 1996 and the Special Meeting of January 29,
1996.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to approve the minutes of the Regular City
Council Meeting of January 16, 1996, the Work Session of
January 25, 1996 and the Special Meeting of January 29,
1996. .
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 resignation of Phyllis Isaacson, 7000
Lombardy Lane, from the Environmental Commission, effective
January 16, 1996.
4. Acceptance of the resignation of Rebecca Mathre, 4135
Hampshire Avenue North, from the Environmental Commission,
effective January 26, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
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Regular Agenda Items
1. Joseph Strauss and Elwyn Tinklenberg were to have appeared
before the City Council to provide an update on the North
Metro Mayors Association. City Manager Dulgar advised the
Council that Mr. Strauss and Mr. Tinklenberg were unable to
attend and asked that the item be continued to the March 19,
1996 agenda.
2. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance relating to animals on park property during
special events.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 96-4
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ANIMALS: SPECIAL
EVENTS: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 910
BY ADDING A SUBSECTION
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered a resolution relating to the
travel policy for city employees and elected officials.
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. 96-5
RESOLUTION RELATING TO PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION:
TRAVEL POLICY: RESCINDING CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The City Council considered a resolution approving PIR
expenditure to purchase two typewriters for the Police
Department.
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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. 96-6
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR
PURCHASE OF TWO ELECTRIC TYPEWRITERS
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger,
Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The City Council considered a resolution approving PIR
expenditure to purchase a computer and printer for the
Police Department.
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. 96-7
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR
PURCHASE OF A PERSONAL COMPUTER AND PRINTER
By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Krueger, Thonander,
Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered a resolution approving PIR
expenditure to purchase a radar trailer for the Police
Department.
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. 96-8
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR
PURCHASE OF A KUSTOM SIGNALS RADAR
SPEED MONITORING AWARENESS TRAILER (SMART)
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By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma,
Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered a resolution amending the 1996
budget to allow funding that has been made available to the
City of Crystal from various sources to be used for its
crime prevention program.
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. 96-9
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1996 BUDGET
By roll call and voting aye: Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson,
Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The City Council considered a resolution rescinding
Resolution No. 96-2 which provided for the prepayment of a
$691,000 General Obligation Taxable Tax Increment Note,
Series 1995 (Suburban Motel).
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. 96-10
RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 96-2
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes,
Hoffmann, Krueger, Thonander; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
9. The City Council considered the appointment of an Assistant
Weed Inspector for the year 1996.
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Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Mayor
Meintsma to appoint City Forester Marcia Holmberg as the
Assistant Weed Inspector for the year 1996.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council considered a resolution establishing fees
for adult establishments.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-11
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LICENSE FEES: ADULT USES:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE APPENDIX IV
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
11. The City Council considered a resolution approving
expenditure from the PIR Fund to purchase a plow/dump truck
for the Street Department.
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. 96-12
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR PURCHASE OF
STREETS DEPARTMENT DUMP TRUCK/PLOW
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger,
Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
12. The City Council considered a resolution approving sewer
televising contract for Phase 3 Street Rehabilitation.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
February 6, 1996 1500
RESOLUTION NO. 96-13
RESOLUTION APPROVING EXPENDITURE
FOR CONTRACTING SEWER TELEVISING
By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Krueger, Thonander,
Meintsma, Anderson, Grime; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
13. The City Council considered a resolution regarding North
Branch Bassett Creek storm drain concept for water from New
Hope and Plymouth.
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. 96-14
RESOLUTION REGARDING IMPROVEMENT OF NORTH BRANCH
BASSETT CREEK DRAINAGE SYSTEM
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma,
Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
14. The City Council considered a resolution revising the storm
drain utility rate - Kevitt Excavating Property - PID 420-
118-21-23-0009.
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. 96-15
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESIDENTIAL EQUIVALENT
FACTOR (REF) FOR PARCEL #20-118-21-23-0009
By roll call and voting aye: Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson,
Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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Peter E. Meints , Mayor
ATTEST:
Darlene George, CitClerk
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February 15, 1996
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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 on February 15, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following councilmembers were present: Anderson (arrived
7:35 p.m.), Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma;
absent: Joselyn. Also in attendance were the following staff
members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Tom Mathisen, Director of
Public Works; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; Jim Otto, Finance
Director; Steve Peaslee, Planner; James Mossey, Police Chief;
Richard Gautsch, Administrative Lieutenant; Robert Nichols,
Engineering Technician.
1. The City Council discussed Highway 100 Design and Plans.
Tim Stahl of the Minnesota Department of Transportation
reviewed options for Highway 100.
2. The City Council discussed the lawful gambling ordinance
relating to a residence requirement and limiting the amount
charged to charitable organizations for refuse and clean-up.
3. The City Council discussed the planned unit development
(PUD) ordinance.
4. The City Council discussed meeting frequency and priorities
of advisory commissions of the city.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
Anne Norris, sssistant Manager
Peter E. Meint a, ayor
February 20, 1996 1503
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 February 20, 1996 at 6:15 p.m.
at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following councilmembers were present: Anderson, Grimes,
Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager (entered at 6:45 p.m.)
1. The City Council met in Executive Session to discuss the
City Manager's performance evaluation.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to accept the Mayor's recommendation
for compensation of the City Manager.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to adjourn the Executive Session.
Motion Carried.
Executive Session adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
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Peter E. Meintsma, ayor
ATTEST:
David Anderson, Councilmember
February 20, 1996
1504
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on February 20, 1996, at 7:00
P.M. at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following councilmembers were present: Anderson, Grimes,
Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; David Kennedy, City At=torney; Anne Norris, Assistant
Manager; Jim Otto, 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.
The Mayor acknowledged a donation in the amount of $1,400 from
Charles Knaeble VFW Post 4494 for banners to be placed along Bass
Lake Road.
1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City
Council meeting of February 6, 1996 and the Work Session of
February 15, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of February 6, 1996 and the Work Session of February
15, 1996, making the following exceptions: In the minutes
of February 6, Regular Agenda #1 - change "appeared" to
"were to have appeared" and Regular Agenda #9 - change
"Councilmember Meintsma" to "Mayor Meintsma",
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
as submitted by Northwest Metro Duck's Unlimited, 4849
Jersey Avenue North for a .raffle to be held at Charles
Knaeble VFW, 5222 - 56th Avenue North on March 27, 1996.
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4. Acceptance of the resignation of Roger Handberg, 3809
Colorado Avenue North, from the Human Rights Commission,
effective immediately.
S. Approval of a solicitation permit for Youth Today Leaders
Tomorrow, as submitted by Chaka Ali, 1200 N. Lilac Drive,
Golden Valley, MN to solicit in Crystal from May 1, 1996 to
May 31, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Joselyn to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
Regular Agenda Items
1. The City Council considered applications for reappointment
to the Economic Development Authority Advisory Commission
submitted by Edwin J. Krueger, Jr., 5009 - 52nd Avenue North
and Adrian Rygg, 4120 Brunswick Avenue North, for terms
expiring December 31, 1998.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Hoffmann to reappoint Edwin Krueger, Jr., 5009 - 52nd Avenue
North and Adrian Rygg, 4120 Brunswick Avenue North to the
Economic Development Authority Advisory Commission for terms
expiring December 31, 1998.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered applications for reappointment
to the Environmental Commission submitted by Randy Kiser,
3140 Florida Avenue North and William G. Leonard, 5926
Hampshire Avenue North, for terms expiring December 31,
1998.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to reappoint Randy Kiser, 3140 Florida
Avenue North and William G. Leonard, 5926 Hampshire Avenue
North to the Environmental Commission for terms expiring
December 31, 1998.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered an application for reappointment
to the Employee Review Board submitted by Sandra Jellison,
7609 - 30th Avenue North for a term expiring December 31,
1998; and the application for appointment as an alternate
member submitted by Tom Ferring, 3454 Georgia Avenue North,
for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1997. Mr.
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Ferring was unable to appear and therefore, his application
will be considered when he is able to appear before the
entire Council.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to reappoint Sandra Jellison, 7609 -
30th Avenue North to the Employee Review Board for a term
expiring December 31, 1998.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered the application for
reappointment to the Financial Advisory Commission submitted
by Myron Kasch, 7600 - 30th Avenue North for a term expiring
December 31, 1998; and applications for appointment
submitted by Michael Molitor, 3218 Florida Avenue North,
Kara Kulda, 4648 Maryland Avenue North, and Jeffrey Hockert,
6815 - 51st Place for one unexpired term expiring December
31, 1996 and two terms expiring December 31, 1998.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Hoffmann to reappoint Myron Kasch, 7600 - 30th Avenue North
to the Financial Advisory Commission for a term expiring
December 31, 1998, appoint Michael Molitor, 3218 Florida
Avenue North for a term expiring December 31, 1996, and
appoint Kara Kulda, 4648 Maryland Avenue North and Jeffrey
Hockert, 6815 - 51st Place for terms expiring December 31,
1998.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered an application for reappointment
to the Human Rights Commission submitted by Bonnie Cassem,
4700 Orchard Avenue North for a term expiring December 31,
1998.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to reappoint Bonnie Cassem, 4700
Orchard Avenue North to the Human Rights Commission for a
term expiring December 31, 1998.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered the applications for
reappointment to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
submitted by Bill O'Reilly,, 3124 Welcome Avenue North and
Michael Culhane, 5261 Kentucky Avenue North for terms
expiring December 31, 1998; and an application for
appointment from Sue Nelson, 3300 Adair Avenue North for an
unexpired term expiring December 31, 1996.
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Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Hoffmann to reappoint Bill O'Reilly, 3124 Welcome Avenue
North and Michael Culhane, 5261 Kentucky Avenue North to the
Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission for terms expiring
December 31, 1998; and appoint Sue Nelson, 3300 Adair Avenue
North for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1996.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered the applications for
reappointment to the Planning Commission submitted by Greg
Lundeen, 6125 - 36th Avenue North, Rita Nystrom, 3618 Adair
Avenue North, and Tom Madden, 5022 - 49th Avenue North for
terms expiring December 31, 1998.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to reappoint Greg Lundeen, 6125 - 36th
Avenue North, Rita Nystrom, 3618 Adair Avenue North and Tom
Madden, 5022 - 49th Avenue North to the Planning Commission
for terms expiring December 31, 1998.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered the applications for appointment
to the Tri -City Airport Commission submitted by David Stein,
3630 Georgia Avenue North, Paul Weske, 5237 Louisiana Avenue
North, and Kenneth Hanauska, 5248 Hampshire Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to appoint Paul Weske, 5237 Louisiana
Avenue North as a Crystal representative on the Tri -City
Airport Commission.
Paul Weske did not appear and therefore, Mayor Meintsma
recommended tabling action until Mr. Weske is able to
appear.
Councilmember Thonander and Councilmember Grimes withdrew
the motion and the second.
9. The City Council considered the first reading of an
ordinance regulating therapeutic massage. The Council
directed staff to redraft the ordinance with changes
suggested by Councilmember Krueger and place the item on a
subsequent agenda.
10. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing PIR
expenditure for office furnishings for the Recreation
Department.
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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. 96-16
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR
PURCHASE OF OFFICE FURNISHINGS FOR THE
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma., Thonander.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
11. The City Council considered the appointment of one
councilmember and one citizen representative to serve on the
Executive Committee for organized hauling. Mr. Meintsma
volunteered to serve as the Council representative on the
committee.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to accept Mayor Meintsma's willingness to volunteer,
appointing Mayor Meintsma as the City Council representative
and the Chair of the Environmental Commission or the Chair's
designee as the citizen representative to serve on the
Executive Committee for organized hauling.
Motion Carried.
12. The City Council discussed the City Manager's performance
evaluation.
Mayor Meintsma announced that the Council met in Executive
Session prior to this meeting and reviewed the evaluations
given by councilmembers from 1995 and had found that
generally high marks had been given to the evaluation of the
City Manager and that the Council had approved, in Executive
Session, a salary increase for 1996 approximating 2.8
percent on his base salary.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
February 20, 1996 1509
Peter E. Meint or
ATTEST:
Darlene George, City Clerk
1
March 4, 1996
1510
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on March 4, 1996, at 7:00 P.M.
at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following councilmembers were present: Anderson, Grimes,
Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: David Kennedy, City
Attorney; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; Tom Mathisen, Director
of Public Works; Jim Otto, 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 March 3-10, 1996 as Volunteers of America
Week in the City of Crystal.
The Mayor acknowledged a donation to the DARE Program in the
amount of $500 from the Rotary Club of Crystal -New Hope-
Robbinsdale.
1. The City Council considered the minutes of the City Council
Executive Session of February 20, 1996 and the regular City
Council meeting of February 20, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the City
Council Executive Session of February 20, 1996 and the
Regular City Council meeting of February 20, 1996.
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 Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to approve the consent agenda.
Motion Carried.
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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 allocation for the 1996 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The Mayor asked those
present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning
the matter. Charlie Warner of Community Action for Suburban
Hennepin (CASH) appeared and was heard.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-17
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 1996
URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Regular Agenda Items
1. The City Council considered the application for appointment
to the Employee Review Board as an alternate member,
submitted by Tom Ferring, 3454 Georgia Avenue North, for an
unexpired term expiring December 31, 1997.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to appoint Tom Ferring, 3454 Georgia Avenue North
to the Employee Review Board as an alternate member for an
unexpired term expiring December 31, 1997.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the applications for appointment
to the Tri -City Airport Commission submitted by David Stein,
3630 Georgia Avenue North, Paul Weske, 5237 Louisiana Avenue
North, and Kenneth Hanauska, 5248 Hampshire Avenue North.
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Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to appoint Paul Weske, 5237 Louisiana
Avenue North to the Tri -City Airport Commission.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered the application for
reappointment to the Financial Advisory Commission submitted
by Damon Kenton, 3159 Louisiana Avenue North for a term
expiring December 31, 1998.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to reappoint Damon Kenton, 3159
Louisiana Avenue North to the Financial Advisory Commission
for a term expiring December 31, 1998.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered plans, specifications, and
advertising for bids for Project #95-6, Phase 2 - Southeast
Streets Reconstruction. Scott Harri of SEH, Inc. appeared
and was heard.
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. 96-18
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn,
Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The City Council considered no parking restrictions - Phase
2 Southeast Streets Reconstruction.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following resolution,
the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
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March 4, 1996
RESOLUTION NO. 96-19
RESOLUTION RELATING TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON:
HAMPSHIRE AVE. NORTH (S.A.P.116-328-01)
BRUNSWICK AVE. NORTH (S.A.P.116-330-01) AND
MEDICINE LAKE ROAD (S.A.P.116-334-01)
All In The City of Crystal, Minnesota
By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger,
Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes.
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Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered changing the period of
solicitation on a solicitor's permit for Youth Today Leaders
Tomorrow, Inc. (approved by the City Council on February 20,
1996) from May 1, 1996 through May 31, 1996 to April 1, 1996
through December 31, 1996, as weather permits.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Joselyn to approve changing the period of
solicitation on a solicitor's permit for Youth Today Leaders
Tomorrow, Inc. which was approved by the City Council on
February 20, 1996, from May 1, 1996 through May 31, 1996,
to April 1, 1996 through December 31, 1996, as weather
permits.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor acknowledged the presence of a boy scout troop who
appeared in the audience, welcomed them and asked them to
come forward and introduce themselves. Scout Jeremy
Schlueter introduced the group as Boy Scout Troop 365 which
meets at St. James Lutheran Church in Crystal. Jeremy
indicated the boys were working toward merit badges on
citizenship in the community.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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Peter E. Mei ,MaTy or
ATTEST:
Darlene George, Cify Clerk
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March 19, 1996
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on March 19, 1996, at 7:00 P.M.
at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following councilmembers were present: Anderson, Grimes,
Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; David Kennedy, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, Director of
Public Works; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; Jim Otto, Finance
Director; Steve Peaslee, Planner; Gene Hackett, Recreation
Director; 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 March 4, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to approve the minutes of the Regular
City Council meeting of March 4, 1996.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the addition of two items to the
regular agenda: (1) a lawful gambling premises permit for
Jaycees Minneapolis Charitable Foundation at Steve O's, 4900
West Broadway, and (2) Subordination Agreement for Super
Valu Development Contract.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to add the two items referenced above to the end of
the regular agenda for Council consideration.
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, with the deletion of a
transient merchant license for Saba Flowers.
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.
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3. Approve the Human Rights Commission's recommendation to
remove Debra Breen, 5413 Maryland Avenue North from the
Commission due to lack of attendance at three consecutive
meetings with unexcused absences.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve the consent agenda.
Motion Carried.
Regular Agenda Items
1. Mayor Elwyn Tinklenberg of Blaine, president of North Metro
Mayor's Association, appeared to update the Council on
issues the Association has been dealing with.
By consensus the City Council moved Item No. 12 on the
agenda to No. 2.
2. The City Council considered the application for appointment
to the Environmental Commission submitted by Janice Jorgens,
2701 Brunswick Avenue North for an unexpired term expiring
December 31, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Thonander to approve the appointment of Janice
Jorgens, 2701 Brunswick Avenue North to the Environmental
Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1996.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered a resolution to approve
expenditure from the PIR Fund to purchase software programs
for the Recreation Department.
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. 96-20
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURES FOR
SOFTWARE PROGRAMS PURCHASE - RECREATION DEPARTMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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4. The City Council considered a site plan review and a
conditional use permit for McDonald's, 5400 West Broadway.
Jerry Roper, representing McDonald's, appeared and was
heard.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to approve as recommended by and based on the
findings of fact of the Planning Commission, a site plan
review (Section 520 of the Crystal City Code) and a
conditional use permit to allow a convenience food
establishment in a B-4 (Community Commercial) District
(Section 515.37, Subd. 4 I) at 5400 West Broadway as
submitted in Applications #96-1.3 and #96-1.4 by Jerry
Roper.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered a site plan review of St. James
Lutheran Church, 6700 - 46th Place North.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve as recommended by and based on the
findings of fact of the Planning Commission, a site plan
review (Section 520 of the Crystal City Code) as submitted
in Application #96-2.3 by St. James Lutheran Church at 6700 ,
- 46th Place North.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered a resolution approving
allocation of damages and authorizing payment thereof
relating to the case of Starks and Fields v. Minnesota
Police Recruitment System.
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. 96-21
RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATION OF DAMAGES
AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT THEREOF
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn,
Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered the first reading of an
ordinance regulating therapeutic massage.
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Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following ordinance
making changes suggested by Council, and referring it to the
Planning Commission for location distinction:
ORDINANCE NO. 96 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE BY ADDING A
SECTION: REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 1170
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
April 2, 1996.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered the renewal of Consume and
Display licenses, both private and public, to cover the
period of April 1, 1996 through March 31, 1997, as submitted
by Knights of Columbus 43656, 4947 West Broadway.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to approve Consume and Display
licenses, both private and public, to cover the period of
April 1, 1996 through March 31, 1997 as submitted by Knights
of Columbus #3656, 4947 West Broadway.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council discussed an ordinance requirement of
justification for refuse hauling and clean-up charges before
lawful gambling premise permits are approved.
The Council directed staff to place this item on a work
session agenda and invite the lawful gambling managers as
well as representatives from the establishments for which
premises permits exist.
10. The City Council considered the 1996 contract with Home Free
Shelter for domestic assault intervention. Nita Quinn of
Home Free Shelter appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the 1996 contract with Home Free Shelter
for the domestic assault intervention program.
Motion Carried.
11. The City Council considered the award of the tree trimming
and removal contract for 1996.
March 19, 1996
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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. 96-22
RESOLUTION APPROVING EXPENDITURE
FOR CONTRACTING TREE REMOVAL
By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger,
Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
12. The City Council considered a quotation for the purchase of
a snow plow and dump box and an amendment to the PIR Fund to
provide an additional $11,771.00 to cover the purchase.
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. 96-23
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR PURCHASE OF
STREETS DEPARTMENT DUMP TRUCK BOX AND PLOW
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander,
Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
13. The City Council considered a lawful gambling premises
permit for Totino Grace High School, 1350 Gardena Avenue,
Fridley, Minnesota at Nicklow's, 3516 North Lilac Drive.
Jerry Shoultz, representing Elk's Lodge 444, appeared and
was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to table this item until the April 2,
1996 City Council meeting.
Motion Carried.
14. The City Council considered approval of PIR expenditure for
the purchase of a typewriter for the Administration
Department.
March 19, 1996
1520
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. 96-24
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR
PURCHASE OF AN ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma,
Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
15. The City Council considered the appointment of a
representative to the Crystal Airport Safety Committee.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to appoint Paul Weske, 5237 Louisiana Avenue North,
to the Crystal Airport Safety Committee.
Motion Carried.
16. The City Council considered a lawful gambling premises
permit for Jaycees Minneapolis Charitable Foundation at
Steve O's, 4900 West Broadway.
Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following resolution,
the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-25
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson,
Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
17. The City Council considered the Subordination Agreement for
Super Valu Development Contract.
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 19, 1996
1521
RESOLUTION NO. 96-26
RESOLUTION RELATING TO ANTHONY SHOPPING CENTER:
CONSENTING TO SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT WITH TCF BANK MINNESOTA
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes,
Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
eter E. Mein , Mayor
ATTEST:
Darlene George, Ci y Clerk
1
March 28, 1996
top"VIN
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Special Executive Session of the
Crystal City Council was held on March 28, 1996, 6:15 p.m., at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following councilmembers were present: Anderson, Grimes,
Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Also in attendance
were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Lori
Brennan, Human Resources/Special Projects Coordinator; John LeFevre,
City Attorney's Office.
The Mayor announced a Closed Executive Session was being held to
discuss an EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) complaint.
The Mayor announced the adjournment of the Executive Session at 6:57
p.m.
ATTEST:
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Lori Brennan,
Human Resources Coordinator
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March 28, 1996
1523
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 on March 28, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following councilmembers were present: Anderson, Grimes,
Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; Tom Mathisen, Public Works Director; Anne Norris,
Assistant Manager; Gene Hackett, Recreation Director; Lori
Brennan, Human Resources/Special Projects Coordinator; Jerry
Botko, Police Officer; Kenneth Herkal, Police Officer; Darlene
George, City Clerk.
1. The City Council met with the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Commission to discuss the work of the commission. Advisory
commissioners present were: Ann Hoffineister, Mary Moucha,
Bill O'Reilly, Liz Reid and Roger Betlach. Crystal resident
Robin Miller, Yates Avenue, appeared and was heard regarding
concern of the condition of park facilities and unsafe
equipment at the Fair playground. The 1996 Crystal Park and
Recreation Commission Work Plan was discussed.
2. The City Council discussed an Early Retirement Incentive
Program. Unanimous agreement of the Council was in favor of
the program if it is revenue neutral.
3. The City Council discussed the location of resolutions
approving expenditures from the PIR Fund on council agendas.
Consensus of Council was to place consideration of PIR
expenditures of any amount on the consent agenda with a
phrase summary of where the money was budgeted.
4. The City Council discussed odd/even year elections.
Consensus of the Council was to place the item on the May
21, 1996 Council Agenda for consideration.
5. The City Council discussed code enforcement relating to cars
parked in yards, driveways, under tarps, etc. Police
Officer Ken Herkal appeared and was heard. Staff was
directed to work with attorney's to work out enforcement
issues.
The Work Session adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Peter E. Meintsm , yor
March 28, 1996 1524
ATTEST:
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Darlene George, C'ty Clerk
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March 28, 1996
1525
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 March 28, 1996, at 9:10 p.m. at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following councilmembers were present: Anderson, Grimes,
Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; Tom Mathisen, Public
Works Director; Darlene George, City Clerk.
1. The City Council discussed Phase 2 Southeast Street
Reconstruction Project. Scott Harri of SEH appeared and was
heard.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to approve Assessment Method No. I as
recommended in Feasibility Study dated September 28, 1995.
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Thonander, Meintsma; voting no: Anderson, Hoffmann.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann that the City pick up the total
charge for removal and replacement of "D" curb within the
project.
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann; voting no:
Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma.
Motion Failed.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Motion Carried.
Peter E. Meint Mayor
March 28, 1996 1526
ATTEST:
Darlene George, City Clerk
[1
April 2, 1996
1527
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on April 2, 1996, at 7:00 P.M.
at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
Councilmembers present were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn,
Thonander, Meintsma; absent: Krueger. Staff Members present
were: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; David Kennedy, City Attorney;
Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; Jim
Otto, Finance Director; Robert Nichols, Engineering Technician;
John Hill, Water & Sewer Superintendent; Darlene George, City
Clerk.
The Mayor led the council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor acknowledged a donation in the amount of $500 from the
Crystal Lions to the Recreation Department to be used to fund
Spring Fest and purchase high chairs and booster chairs for the
Community Center.
1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City
Council meeting of March 19, 1996 and the Executive Session,
Work Session and Special Meeting of March 28, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council
meeting of March 19, 1996 and the Executive Session, Work
Session and Special Meeting of March 28, 1996.
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 20, 1996 at
the Public Works Garage, 6125 - 41st Avenue North.
4. Approval of a transient merchant license for Saba's Flower
Shop, 601 Highway 10 N.E., Blaine, MN to sell flowers at
3542 Douglas Drive and 6000 - 42nd Avenue North on April 5,
6 and 7, and May 10, 11, and 12, 1996.
April 2, 1996
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S. Approval of a solicitor's permit for Greenpeace, 212 - 3rd
Avenue North, to solicit in Crystal from April 3 through
April 30, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
Open Forum
1. James Einfeldt Brown, 5313 Hampshire Avenue North and Chair
of the Suburban Anti -Racism Coalition, appeared before the
Council to inform the Council and the audience of the Fair
Housing Town Meeting to be held at the Community Center,
4800 Douglas Drive on April 10, 1996 from 6:30 to 9:00 P.M.
2. Roger Tuomisto, 3009 Kentucky Avenue North, appeared before
the Council to discuss responsibility for costs of street
reconstruction around school grounds and parks for the south
Crystal street reconstruction.
Regular Agenda Items
1. John Hill, Water and Sewer Superintendent, appeared before
the City Council to discuss lead in drinking water.
2. The City Council considered a resolution amending the
Personnel Rules and Regulations.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution,
the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent, striking "except that the break in service is
greater than one year" from the last paragraph of section
3.85 Rehiring:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-27
RESOLUTION RELATING TO PERSONNEL - ADMINISTRATION
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE APPENDIX V
(PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS)
3.
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By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Joselyn, Thonander, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered bids and ordering assessment
hearing for Phase 2 Street Rehabilitation, Project #95-6.
Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to approve assessment Option 2 as
presented by the City Engineer.
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann; voting no:
Grimes, Joselyn, Meintsma, Thonander; absent, not voting:
Krueger.
Motion Failed.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to approve assessment Option 1 as presented by the
City Engineer.
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Meintsma,
Thonander; voting no: Hoffmann, Anderson; absent, not
voting: Krueger.
Motion Carried.
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. 96-28
RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING
PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Meintsma, Thonander,
Grimes; voting no: Hoffmann, Anderson; absent, not voting:
Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following resolution,
the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
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April 2, 1996 1530
RESOLUTION NO. 96-29
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Meintsma, Thonander,
Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann; absent, not voting: Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The City Council considered the 1996 Sealcoat Feasibility
Report and ordering a public hearing for the improvement.
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. 96-30
RESOLUTION RECEIVING SEAL COAT FEASIBILITY REPORT
AND CALLING HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson,
Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The City Council considered an ordinance amending Section
600 of the Crystal City Code, permitting any person
designated by the City Manager to enforce health and safety
regulations.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 96 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 600
BY ADDING A SUBSECTION
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
April 16, 1996.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered placing requests for
expenditures from the PIR (Permanent Improvement Revolving)
Fund on the Consent Agenda.
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1531
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. 96-31
RESOLUTION RELATING TO CITY COUNCIL
PROCEDURES: AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 92-16
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn,
Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson; absent, not voting: Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
1. The City Council discussed changing the April Work Session
to April 23 and conduct the annual city tour at that time.
The public hearing for Phase 2 Southeast Street
Reconstruction is being held on April 25 which is the
regular work session date.
Consensus of the Council was to change the April Work
Session to May 2, 1996 and conduct the annual city tour
beginning at 5:00 p.m.
2. The City Council discussed changing the May work session.
The AMM Annual Meeting is being held on May 23 which is the
regular work session date.
By consensus the Council set May 30, 1996 as the date for
the May work session of the Council.
3. The City Council discussed the Police Bicycle/City Hall
Auction.
Staff was directed to prepare a report to the Council
indicating where the money from the auction goes and how
much money was taken in at the last auction.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Meintsma to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Motion Carried.
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Peter E. Meints-� yor
April 2, 1996 1532
ATTEST:
Att-�
Darlene George, Cit Clerk
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April 16, 1996
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Crystal
Council convened as a Board of Review on April 16, 1996, 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; David
Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; Jim
Otto, Finance Director; 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 April 16, 1996 Board of Review
meeting to discuss the 1996 assessment rolls. Glen Busitzky
and Scott Neu of the Hennepin County Assessor's Office were
present to answer questions. Those residents registering
concerns were:
Walter Romashko, 8008 -35th Av. N. - PID# 19-118-21-11-0045
Ira Burhans, 924 -29th Pl. N. - PID# 21-118-21-33-0026
Mike Halek, 3141 Douglas Drive - PID# 20-118-21-41-0077
Marlys Farber, 3316 Yates Av. N. - PID# 21-118-21-24-0017
Darius Picking, 3418 Xenia Av. N. - PID# 21-118-21-21-0035
Norb Johnson, 5141 Lakeland Av. N. - PID# 09-118-21-24-002
Robert Quigley, 4947 W. Broadway - PID# 09-118-21-24-0061
(Mr. Quigley is the Grand Knight for Knights of Columbus)
Richard Hanle, 3432 Welcome Av. N. - PID# 21-118-21-21-0131
LeRoy Smithrud, 3317 Hampshire Av. - PID# 20-118-21-13-0058
Robert Mortenson, 3139 Florida Av. - PID# 20-118-21-41-0011
Written appeals were received from:
Robert Childs, 3407 Welcome Av. N.
- PID#
21-118-21-21-0030
Leroy Aretz, 3267 Winnetka Av.
N. -
PID#
19-118-21-14-0034
John Javner, 3309 Winnetka Av.
N. -
PID#
19-118-21-14-0032
Lorraine Bedman, 7025 -46th Av.
N. -
PID#
08-118-21-43-0072
Ramona Schroepfer, 2915 Idaho
Av. -
PID#
21-118-21-43-0062
Meredith Torres, 3426 Welcome
Av. -
PID#
21-118-21-21-0132
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April 16, 1996
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to continue the Board of Review to
May 7, 1996, and direct the County Assessors to review
appealed properties and prepare a report to the City Council
for final action of taxes and values on May 7, 1996.
Motion Carried
The Board of Review adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
Darlene George, Ci y Clerk
e t e r E. Meintsma, a or
April 16, 1996
1535
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on April 16, 1996, at 7:56 P.M.
at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following
were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger,
Thonander, Meintsma. Staff members present were: Jerry Dulgar,
City Manager; David Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne Norris,
Assistant Manager; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Lori Brennan,
HR/Special Projects Coordinator; Darlene George, City Clerk.
1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City
Council meeting of April 2, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the Regular
City Council meeting of April 2, 1996.
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 Application for Authorization to Conduct
Excluded Bingo from July 26 through July 28, 1996 at Becker
Park for the Crystal Frolics, as submitted by Parents
Without Partners 4244, 704 Cartway Road, Champlin,
Minnesota.
4. Acceptance of investment report for investments held as of
March 31, 1996, as submitted by the Finance Director.
5. Acceptance of quarterly budget report for period ending
March 31, 1996, as submitted by the Finance Director.
6. Approve adoption of Resolution No. 96-32, for PIR
expenditures to purchase a audio tape transcriber for the
Police Department.
7. Approval of a solicitation permit application submitted by
V.F.W. Post 4494, 5222 - 56th Avenue North for its annual
poppy sale on May 17 and 18, 1996.
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1536
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to approve the consent agenda.
Motion Carried.
Open Forum
1. The following residents appeared to voice concerns regarding
water flow and traffic in connection with the expansion of
the New Hope Ice Arena:
Art Quady, 6928 Corvallis Avenue North
Barb Kindle, 7022 Corvallis Avenue North
Dan Velner, 6834 Corvallis Avenue North
Diane Coles, 6923 Corvallis Avenue North
Consensus of the Council added this item to the end of the
regular agenda (Item #6) for consideration.
2. Don Sexter, 2900 Idaho Avenue North appeared to voice
concerns and request Council's reconsideration of the
replacement of "D" curb in the Phase 2 Southeast Street
Reconstruction Project.
Regular Agenda Items
1. The City Council considered the application for appointment
to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission submitted by
Chris Bonnell, 5113 - 50th Avenue North for a term expiring
December 31, 1998.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Hoffmann to appoint Chris Bonnell, 5113 - 50th Avenue North
to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for a term
expiring December 31, 1998.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered a license application for a
secondhand goods dealer as submitted by Carol Frisvold dba
Frisvold's Hidden Treasures at 3539 Douglas Drive. Janet
Wernet of J.T. Pennypinchers, 3542 Douglas Drive, appeared
and was heard.
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Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to approve a secondhand goods dealer license for
Carol Frisvold dba Frisvold`s Hidden Treasures at 3539
Douglas Drive, contingent upon receipt of an executed
Certificate of Occupancy, the proper license fee.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance amending Section 600 of the Crystal City Code,
permitting any person designated by the City Manager to
enforce health and safety regulations.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following ordinance with
the spelling change pointed out by the City Attorney:
ORDINANCE NO. 96-5
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 600
BY ADDING A SUBSECTION
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered a lawful gambling premises
permit for V.F.W. Post #494, 5222 - 56th Avenue North.
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. 96-33
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The City Council considered an Early Retirement Incentive
Program.
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Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember Grimes
to adopt the Early Retirement Incentive Program as presented
contingent upon the City Attorney's legal review.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered the concerns voiced by Crystal
Residents during Open Forum relating to the expansion of the
New Hope Ice Arena.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to direct staff to fax a letter to
the City of New Hope asking them to postpone construction of
the parking lot, curb and gutter until after Crystal
residents appear before the New Hope City Council on April
22 to voice their concerns.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
ATTEST:
Darlene George, Citf Clerk
Motion Carried.
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April 25, 1996
1539
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 April 25, 1996, 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 (arrived at
7:02 p.m.), Krueger, Thonander; absent: Meintsma.
The Mayor Pro tem 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 Pro tem Krueger declared this was the date
and time as advertised for a public hearing at which time
the City Council will consider comments on the proposed
assessments for the 1996 Phase 2 Southeast Street
Reconstruction. The Mayor Pro tem asked those present to
voice their opinions or to ask questions concerning this
matter. Those present and heard were:
Scott Harri, SEH, Incorporated
Dwight Friedline, 2959 Idaho Avenue North
Gordon Nelson, 3001 Hampshire Avenue North
Ed Albee, 3024 Louisiana Avenue North
Janet Blanshan-Schlagel, 2916 Jersey Avenue North
Jim Reznick, 2826 Idaho Avenue North
John Sexter, 2927 Idaho Avenue North
Calvin Baker, 3125 Kentucky Avenue North
Steve Johnson, 2957 Edgewood Avenue North
David Seffren, 5919 Medicine Lake Road
John Branstrom, 2726 Kentucky Avenue North
Glen Weborg, 3328 Hampshire Avenue North
Don Sexter, 2937 Idaho Avenue North
Duane Straight, 3110 Idaho Avenue North
Bernie Frerichs, 3102 Jersey Avenue North
Forty-six written notices of objection to the "D" curb
replacement were received by the City Clerk.
Letters were received from Robert J. and Barbara Miles, 3132
Edgewood Avenue North; Roger Tuomisto, 3009 Kentucky Avenue
North; and William Troy, 2916 Louisiana Avenue North,
voicing their concerns regarding the project.
The Mayor Pro tem closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson that the "D" style curb not be
replaced.
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1540
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Hoffmann; voting no:
Thonander, Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger; absent, not voting:
Meintsma.
Motion Failed.
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. 96-34
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT
PHASE 2 SOUTHEAST STREET RECONSTRUCTION
By roll call and voting aye: Thonander, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Joselyn, Krueger; voting no: Anderson; absent, not voting:
Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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. 96-35
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander; absent, not voting: Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Thomas G. Krueger; Mayor Pro tem
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ATTEST:
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Darlene George, Citj Clerk
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Crystal
Council reconvened as a Board of Review on May 7, 1996, 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; absent: Meintsma. Also in attendance
were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; David Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne Norris,
Assistant City Manager; Tom Mathisen, Director of Public
Works; Darlene George, City Clerk.
The Mayor Pro tem led the Council and the audience in the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council continued the April 16, 1996 Board of
Review meeting to discuss appeals of the 1996 assessment
rolls. Mr. Glen Busitzky and Reid Loidolt of the Hennepin
County Assessor's Office were present to discuss the
appeals. No residents appeared to be heard.
Mr. Busitzky advised the council of a correction in the PID
number of Appeal #15 and that an Appeal #20 had been added
to the 1996 Reviews (Chester Pietrzak, 6516 - 29th Avenue
North, PID #20-118-21-44-0018; 1995 EMV of $89,000; 1996 EMV
of $99,000), and that the assessor recommendation was no
change.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to approve the 1996 assessment rolls as
presented by the Hennepin County Assessor.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Review.
Motion Carried.
The Board of Review adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Thomas Krueger, May6Y Pro tem
ATTEST:
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Darlene George, City lerk
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on May 7, 1996, at 7:11 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; absent: Meintsma. Also in attendance were the
following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; David
Kennedy, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, Director of Public Works;
Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; Robert Nichols, Engineering
Technician; Darlene George, City Clerk.
The Mayor Pro tem proclaimed May 16, 1996 as B -BOP (Bike, Bus or
Car Pool) To Work Day in the City of Crystal.
The Mayor Pro tem proclaimed May 18, 1996 as Arbor Day in the
City of Crystal.
The Mayor Pro tem acknowledged donations from the Crystal Fire
Relief Association to the DARE Program in the amount of $2,000
and to the Community Salute in the amount of $1,000.
1. The City Council considered the minutes of the Board of
Review and regular City Council meeting of April 16, 1996,
and the Special Meeting of April 25, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the Board of Review and
regular City Council meeting of April 16, 1996, and the
Special Meeting of April 25, 1996.
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 Annual Investment Report dated April 15,
1996, for year ended December 31, 1995; and the Annual
Financial Report for year ended December 31, 1995, as
submitted by the Finance Director.
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4. Acceptance of the resignation of Peter Brunsberg, 2929
Jersey Avenue North, from the Environmental Commission.
5. Review and approve an annual variance for Steve O's, to have
a sidewalk cafe at 4900 West Broadway.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson 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 Pro tem Krueger declared this was the date
and time as advertised to consider the 1996 Seal Coat
Program, Improvement Project No. 96-1. The Mayor Pro tem
asked those present to voice their concerns or ask questions
regarding the project. Those appearing and heard were:
Mary Murphy, 5309 Bernard Avenue North.
Bill Ludwig, 4716 Perry Avenue North
Holly and Paul Eide, 4720 Regent Avenue North
Steve Dahl (no address given)
Bob Wickstrom, 50th & Toledo Avenue North
Ron Gralewski, 4713 Welcome Avenue North
Connie Mack, 5349 Bernard Avenue North
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-36
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 96-1 SEAL COAT
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander; absent, not voting: Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Regular Agenda Items
By consensus the council agreed to move Agenda Item No. 5 up
to No. 1.
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1. The City Council considered resolutions providing for the
issuance and sale of Tax Increment bonds and bonds for Phase
2 Southeast Street Reconstruction. Al Erickson of
Springsted, Incorporated appeared and was heard.
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. 96-37
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE
AND SALE OF $1,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TAXABLE
TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 1996B
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn,
Krueger, Thonander, Anderson; absent, not voting: Meintsma. -
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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. 96-38
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $1,765,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT
BONDS, SERIES 1996A
By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger,
Thonander, Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting: Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The City Council considered the first reading of an
ordinance amending Sections 635 and 515 (Zoning) of the City
Code regarding public health and safety.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 96 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTIONS 515 (ZONING)
AND SECTION 635
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and further, that the second and final reading be held on
May 21, 1996.
Motion Carried
3. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing
execution of Joint Cooperation Agreement with Hennepin
County for continued participation in the Urban Hennepin
County Community Development Block Grant Program.
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. 96-39
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A JOINT
COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
AND HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN
THE URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander,
Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann; absent, not voting: Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The City Council considered resolutions ordering 36th Avenue
(from Winnetka to Louisiana Avenue) Improvement Project and
approve no parking restrictions.
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. 96-40
RESOLUTION RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS:
ORDERING THE STREET RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT 94-13 36TH AVENUE.
(LOUISIANA TO WINNETKA)
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Thonander, Anderson,
Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following resolution,
the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-41
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS
ON 36TH AVENUE NORTH
By roll call and voting aye: Thonander, Anderson, Grimes,
Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger; absent, not voting: Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The City Council considered condemnation of a hazardous
building at 3500 Noble 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:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-42
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS EXISTING AT 3500 NOBLE AVENUE
IN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander; absent, not voting: Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by
Councilmember Thonander to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Thomas Krueger, M or Pro tem
ATTEST:
Darlene George, City -Clerk
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May 21, 1996
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on May 21, 1996, 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; David Kennedy, City
Attorney; Tom Mathisen, Director of Public Works; Anne Norris,
Assistant Manager; Steve Peaslee, Planner; Darlene George, City
Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor acknowledged donations to the Fire Department by the
Crystal Fire Relief Association in the amounts of $16,000 and
$50,000.
1. The City Council considered the minutes of the Board of
Review and regular City Council meeting of May 7, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve the minutes of the Board of Review and
regular City Council meeting of May 7, 1996.
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 for the Fire Department to use donated funds to
make repairs and upgrades to the kitchen and lounge at Fire
Station 2 (south), purchase CPR training mannequins and to
update and make repairs to SCBA units.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to approve the consent agenda.
Motion Carried.
May 21, 1996
Open Forum
1. James Einfeldt Brown, Chair of the Crystal Human Rights
Commission, appeared to solicit applicants for the Human
Rights Commission. Those present and the viewing audience
were also informed of existing vacancies on the
Environmental Commission and the Charter Commission.
Regular Agenda Items
1. The City Council considered Application #96-3 Conditional
Use Permit and Site Plan Review for a car wash at 5273 West
Broadway. Those appearing and heard were:
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John Black, Applicant
Bill Jurkens, Owner of the Octopus Car Wash
Andy Duncanson, Dunlo Motors
Steve Kroeger, Professional Car Wash Systems
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Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve as recommended by and based on the
findings of fact of the Planning Commission, Applications
496-3.3 and #96-3.4 as submitted by John D. Black for R/B
Development Inc. for a site plan review (Section 520 of the
Crystal City Code) and a conditional use permit to allow a
roll-over car wash in a B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial)
District (Section 515.35, Subd. 4 b) at 5273 West Broadway
(Jiffy Lube).
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a moratorium on Personal
Communications Services (PCS) towers.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 96 -
AN INTERIM ORDINANCE REGULATING
TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION FACILITIES
OF RADIO COMMON CARRIERS AND
DIRECTING A STUDY BE CONDUCTED THEREON
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
June 4, 1996.
Motion Carried.
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May 21, 1996
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. 96-43
RESOLUTION DIRECTING A STUDY BE
CONDUCTED THEREON REGULATING
TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION FACILITIES
OF RADIO COMMON CARRIERS
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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3. The City Council considered a request from Steve Weisman of
Steve O's to hold an outside event to include entertainment,
music and food at 4900 West Broadway during the Crystal
Frolics (July 26, 27 and 28, 1996).
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to approve 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 extending limits relating to the on -sale
liquor license of Steve O's of the licensed premises to
include the outside area at 4900 West Broadway on July 26,
27 and 28, 1996, as requested by Steven Weisman.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered bids and award of contract for
an air conveyance system for the Utilities 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. 96-44
RESOLUTION APPROVING UTILITY FUND EXPENDITURE
FOR PURCHASE OF TRAILER MOUNTED AIR CONVEYANCE SYSTEM
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn,
Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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5. The City Council considered a grading permit for property
located at 3148 Douglas Drive.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to approve a grading permit for the Gale Property
located at 3148 Douglas Drive.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance amending Sections 515 (Zoning) and 635 of the City
Code relating to storage and parking of vehicles.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Hoffmann to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 96-6
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTIONS 515 (ZONING) AND 635.
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council discussed Local Performance Aid to cities.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to direct staff to prepare a plan to
measure performance for the purpose of receiving Local
Performance Aid in 1997.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered odd/even year elections in the
City of Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve a transition to even year elections in
the City of Crystal with a 4 year term for the Mayor and 4
year terms for councilmembers, and direct staff to prepare
the necessary documents to complete this transition.
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Thonander,
Anderson; voting no: Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council discussed a team building session for City
Council and Senior Staff.
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By consensus of the Council, staff was directed to arrange a
team building session with Donald Salverda & Associates in
September (September 20 or September 27).
Mayor Meintsma recognized a Boy Scout troop in the audience.
Scout Randy Anderson introduced them as Boy Scout Troop 365
who meets at St. James Lutheran Church, and advised the
Council the Troop was attending the meeting to assist them
in earning a citizenship badge.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
ATTEST:
Darlene George, City Clerk
Motion Carried.
May 30, 1996
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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 on May 30, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
Those councilmembers present were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Staff members in
attendance were: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Sue Carstens,
Juvenile Specialist; Jim Mossey, Police Chief; Lori Brennan,
HR/Special Projects Coordinator; Jim Otto, Finance Director.
1. The City Council discussed the Asset Building For Kids
Program.
2. The City Council discussed labor relations.
3. The City Council discussed bond disclosure information.
The Work Session adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Peter E. M n r
ATTEST:
Jerr/ Du19 r, CityM ager
June 4, 1996
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on June 4, 1996, 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. Also in attendance were the following staff
members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; David Kennedy, City Attorney;
Tom Mathisen, Director of Public Works; Anne Norris, Assistant
Manager; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Lori Brennan, HR/Special
Projects Coordinator; 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 May 21, 1996 and the Work Session of May
30, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve the minutes of the regular City Council
meeting of May 21, 1996 and the Work Session of May 30, 1996.
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 Minnesota Lawful Gambling Application for
Authorization for an Exemption from Lawful Gambling License
for a festival to be held August 2, 3, and 4, 1996, as
requested by Church of St. Raphael, 7301 Bass Lake Road.
4. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-45 approving PIR expenditure for
the purchase of audio tape recording stations for use in the
Police Department.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to approve the consent agenda.
Motion Carried.
June 4, 1996
Regular Agenda Items
1. Hennepin County Commissioner Mike Opat appeared before the
City Council to discuss Hennepin County issues and to accept
questions and/or comments from the council. Among the topics
of discussion were Highway 100, jail facilities and garbage
collection.
2. The City Council considered awarding the sale of $1,765,000
General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1996A and
$1,500,000 General Obligation Taxable Tax Increment Bonds,
Series 1996A for Phase 2 Southeast Street Reconstruction
Project No. 95-6. Bob Thistle of Springsted, Incorporated
appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-46
A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $1,765,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1996A;
FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS;
DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY;
AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Joselyn, Meintsma, Thonander; absent, not voting: Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-47
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO $1,500,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION TAXABLE TAX INCREMENT
BONDS, SERIES 1996B
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn,
Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson; absent, not voting: Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The City Council considered the 1996 Voluntary Leave Without
Pay Program.
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Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the 1996 Voluntary Leave Without Pay Program
as proposed in a memo dated May 9, 1996 to Jerry Dulgar from
Lori Brennan.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered a resolution amending Appendix V
of the Crystal City Code (Personnel Rules and Regulations)
relating to the Sick -Leave Donation Program.
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. 96-48
RESOLUTION RELATING TO PERSONNEL -ADMINISTRATION
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE APPENDIX V
(PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS)
By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Thonander,
Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting: Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
S. The City Council considered a contract with Short, Elliot, and
Hendrickson for staking and inspection of the Phase 2
Southeast Street Reconstruction 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. 96-49
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE STAKING AND
INSPECTION SERVICES, PHASE 2 STREET REHABILITATION
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Thonander, Meintsma,
Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann; absent, not voting: Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered the second reading of an interim
ordinance regulating transmission and reception facilities of
radio common carriers and directing a study be conducted.
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Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Hoffmann to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 96-7
AN INTERIM ORDINANCE REGULATING
TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION FACILITIES
OF RADIO COMMON CARRIERS AND
DIRECTING A STUDY BE CONDUCTED THEREON
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered the first reading of an ordinance
changing election dates and terms of office for mayor and
councilmembers.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to continue the discussion of the first reading of an
ordinance changing election dates and terms of office for
mayor and councilmembers to the June 18, 1996 meeting to allow
attendance of all councilmembers.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered a resolution approving a lawful
gambling premises permit for Crystal Fire Relief Association
at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 4947 West Broadway on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember
Meintsma to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-50
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson,
Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
9. Mr. Kevin Kruesel appeared before the City Council to discuss
the ordinance regulating amusement centers.
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Staff was directed to prepare the necessary ordinance
amendment based on Mr. Kruesel's desire to include a snack bar
in his amusement center.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by Councilmember
Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
ATTEST:
Darlene George, CitV Clerk
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Motion Carried.
Thomas Krueger, Mayor Pro Tem
June 18, 1996
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on June 18, 1996, 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; absent: Meintsma. Also in attendance were the
following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; David
Kennedy, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, Director of Public Works;
Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Steve
Peaslee, Planner; Darlene George, City Clerk.
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 to the Crystal Fire
Department from the Crystal Lions Club in the amount of $26,975
for purchase of "Cairns IRIS" Thermal Imaging System for
firefighting.
1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City
Council meeting of June 4, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to approve the minutes of the regular City Council
meeting of June 4, 1996.
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 request from St. Raphael Church, 7301 Bass
Lake Road for a 1 to 3 day temporary on -sale liquor license
for a festival on August 2, 3, and 4, 1996.
4. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-51 approving PIR expenditure
for body work and repainting of three Community Development
staff cars.
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5. Approval for the Fire Department to use funds donated by the
Crystal Lions to purchase a `Cairns IRIS" Thermal Imaging
System.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Hoffmann to approve the consent agenda.
Motion Carried.
Regular Agenda Items
1. The City Council considered the application for a private
kennel license at 4017 Idaho Avenue North as submitted by
Danny and Bonnie Fors. Bonnie Fors appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to approve the application for a private kennel
license at 4017 Idaho Avenue North as submitted by Danny and
Bonnie Fors.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered a variance for a swimming pool
and deck which will encroach in the required 10 ft. side
street side yard setback at 7024 - 35th Avenue North, as
requested by Danielle Hutzell. Danielle Hutzell, homeowner,
Paul Klinefelter, Contractor and Kevin Cochran, friend of
the homeowner, appeared and were heard.
Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by
Councilmember Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-52
RESOLUTION DENYING VARIANCE APPLICATION #96-4.9;
PERMITTING COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT:
IMPOSING CONDITIONS
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander; absent, not voting: Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The City Council considered site plan review and variance in
the required off-street parking and driveway requirements at
7818 - 36th Avenue North, as requested by SuperAmerica.
Victor Sacco, SuperAmerica's Real Estate Manager, appeared
and was heard.
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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, authorization
to approve the site plan review (Section 520 of the Crystal
City Code) and that pursuant to Section 515.56 of the
Crystal City Code to vary or modify the strict application
of Section 515.09, Subd. 8 s) granting a variance of four
parking spaces to the required 24 off-street parking spaces
and 5 ft. driveway requirements as requested in Applications
#96-5.3 and #96-5.9 at 7818 - 36th Avenue North.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered a request from Phillip Eder of
The Iron Horse for authorization to permit an outside event
on July 4, 1996 from 2:00-10:00 which includes outside
music; serving hot dogs, bratwurst, polish sausage; and
alcoholic beverages in the parking lot at 5630 Lakeland
Avenue North. Phillip Eder appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to approve a request from Phillip Eder
of The Iron Horse for authorization to permit an outside
event on July 4, 1996 from 2:00-10:00 p.m. which includes
outside music; serving of hot dogs, bratwurst, polish
sausage; and the extension of limits relating to the on -sale
liquor license of The Iron Horse of the licensed premises to
include the parking lot at 5630 Lakeland Avenue North.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered an amendment to the Zoning Code
relating to regulation of off-street parking.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Hoffmann to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 96 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: AMENDING
CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I -ZONING)
SECTION 515.09, OFF-STREET PARKING
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
July 2, 1996.
Motion Carried.
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6. The City Council continued consideration of the first
reading of an ordinance changing election dates and terms of
office for the Mayor and Councilmembers.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to continue the first reading of an
ordinance changing election dates and terms of office for
the Mayor and Councilmembers to the first meeting at which
all councilmembers will be present.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered the first reading of an
amendment to the ordinance regulating amusement centers.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 96 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AMUSEMENT CENTERS:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 1180.11,
SUBDIVISION 13
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
July 2, 1996.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered a resolution providing for
prepayment of the City's $691,000 General Obligation Taxable
Tax Increment Note, Series 1995.
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. 96-53
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PREPAYMENT OF THE
CITY'S $691,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TAXABLE TAX
INCREMENT NOTE, SERIES 1995
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn,
Krueger, Thonander, Anderson; absent, not voting: Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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9. The City Council considered a rights-of-way ordinance as
proposed by the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications
Commission.
Consensus of the Council was to negotiate a model rights-of-
way ordinance with other member cities of the Northwest
Suburbs Cable Communications Commission and with the major
users of rights-of-way.
10. The City Council considered an application for a one -day
off-site lawful gambling permit for Mpls/Crystal Elks #44,
5410 Lakeland Avenue North at Becker Park, 6225 - 56th
Avenue North, on July 26, 1996 (Crystal Frolics).
Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by
Councilmember Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-54
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger,
Thonander, Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting: Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
11. The City Council considered a request from the Crystal Lions
Club for authorization to have public display of fireworks
at Becker Park on July 4, 1996, and to close Bass Lake Road
during the fireworks.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve authorization for the Crystal Lions Club
to have a public display of fireworks at Becker Park on July
4, 1996, and to close Bass Lake Road during the fireworks.
Motion Carried.
12. The City Council considered a request from the Crystal
Frolics Committee for authorization to (a) hold the Crystal
Frolics parade on Sunday, July 28, 1996 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 July 26, 1996,
with an alternate date of July 27, 1996 in case of inclement
weather; (c) close Bass Lake Road and Sherburne Avenue from
Bass Lake Road to 55th Avenue during the fireworks display;
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and (d) operate a carnival at Becker Park on July 25 through
July 28, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Joselyn to approve a request from the Crystal
Frolics Committee for authorization to (a) hold the Crystal
Frolics parade on Sunday, July 28, 1996 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 July 26, 1996,
with an alternate date of July 27, 1996 in case of inclement
weather; (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 on July 25 through
July 28, 1996.
Motion Carried.
13. The City Council considered an application for a 3.2 beer
stand license at Becker Park on July 25, 26, 27, and 28,
1996 as part of the Crystal Frolics, as requested by Crystal
Firefighters Relief Association, 4141 Douglas Drive.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to approve the issuance of a 3.2 beer
stand license to Crystal Firefighters Relief Association,
4141 Douglas Drive at Becker Park on July 25, 26, 27 and 28,
1996.
Motion Carried.
14. The City Council considered bids and award of contract for
the 1996 Seal Coat Project No. 96-1.
Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following resolution,
the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-55
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
SEAL COAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 96-1
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander,
Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann; absent, not voting: Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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15. The City Council considered ordering Phase 3 Street
Rehabilitation Project Feasibility Study.
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. 96-56
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY
STUDY FOR STREET REHABILITATION IN STUDY AREA 3
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Thonander, Anderson,
Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
16. The City Council considered bids and award of contract for
Fair Park playground equipment.
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. 96-57
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR PURCHASE
AND INSTALLATION OF FAIR PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Thonander, Anderson, Grimes,
Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger; absent, not voting: Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
17. The City Council considered the repainting/replacing of city
staff cars.
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. 96-58
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR
REPAIR OF CITY STAFF CARS
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By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander; absent, not voting: Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by
Councilmember Thonander to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
Darlene George, C ty Clerk
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Motion Carried.
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Peter E. Meintsma, Mayor
July 2, 1996 20
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on July 2, 1996, 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, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma; absent:
Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn. Also in attendance were the following
staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; David Kennedy, City
Attorney; Anne Norris, Assistant Manager; Jim Otto, Finance
Director.
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 18, 1996.
Approval of the June 18, 1996 City Council meeting minutes
was deferred to July 16, 1996, pending receipt of Resolution
No. 96-52 relating to denial of a variance at 7024 - 35th
Avenue North.
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 release of final surety for Super 8 Motel, 6000
Lakeland Avenue North in accordance with the Building
Official's memo dated June 27, 1996.
4. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-59, approving a preliminary
and final plat of Douglas Drive Townhomes, Lot 11, Block 1,
Gardendale Acres.
5. Approval of support for Search Institute. (Susan Carstens'
work with juveniles).
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to approve the consent agenda.
Motion Carried.
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Regular Agenda Items
1. The City Council considered an Application For Authorization
To Conduct One -day Off-site Gambling for Knights of Columbus
*3656, at Becker Park, 6225 - 56th Avenue North on July 28,
1996 for the Crystal Frolics.
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. 96-60
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Krueger, Thonander,
Meintsma; absent, not voting: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance amending the Zoning Code relating to regulation of
off-street parking.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to continue to July 16, 1996, consideration of the
adoption of the second reading of an ordinance amending the
Zoning Code relating to regulation of off-street parking.
Five (5) votes are needed for adoption; only 4 members
present.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered the second reading of an
amendment to the ordinance regulating amusement centers.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 96-8
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AMUSEMENT CENTERS:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 1180.11,
SUBDIVISION 13
July 2, 1996
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and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered a resolution rescinding
Resolution No. 96-53, which provided for prepayment of the
city's $691,000 General Obligation Taxable Tax Increment
Note, Series 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent, and to
authorize the Finance Department to call the Note when
appropriate with Council ratification of the action upon
completion:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-61
RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 96-53
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Anderson, Krueger,
Thonander; absent, not voting: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The City Council considered a license applications to
operate a 3.2 beer stand at Becker Park on July 4, 1996 and
at Welcome Park on July 26, 27 and 28, 1996 (Crystal
Frolics), as submitted by the Elks Club 444, 5410 Lakeland
Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to approve issuance of licenses to
Elks Club 444, 5410 Lakeland Avenue North, to operate a 3.2
beer stand at Becker Park on July 4, 1996 and at Welcome
Park on July 26, 27, 28, 1996.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered an Application For Authorization
To Conduct One -day Off-site Gambling at Becker Park on July
27, 1996, as submitted by the Crystal Lions Club.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Thonander to adopt the following resolution,
the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
July 2, 1996
RESOLUTION NO. 96-62
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RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson,
Krueger; absent, not voting: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance relating to therapeutic massage.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to defer adoption of the second reading of an
ordinance relating to therapeutic massage to the July 16,
1996 meeting. Five (5) votes are needed for adoption; only
4 members are present.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
ATTEST:
Anne orris, A i n g S e c—r-e5t a r y
July 16, 1996
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on July 16, 1996, at 7:00 P.M.
at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following
were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger, Meintsma;
absent: Joselyn, Thonander. Also in attendance were the
following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; David
Kennedy, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer; Anne Norris,
Assistant Manager; Jim Otto, 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.
The Mayor acknowledged the following donations from the Crystal
Lions Club:
• $3,000 - for metal folding chairs and racks for the Crystal
Community Center
• $ 400 - for children's play area in lobby of City Hall
• $4,000 - for Truancy Program
• $1,000 - for Search Institute
• $6,000 - for City Hall sign
The Mayor acknowledged a donation in the amount of $2,000 from
the Knights of Columbus for City Hall sign.
The Mayor acknowledged a donation in the amount of $100 from Elks
Lodge 444 for the Community Salute.
1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City
Council meetings of June 18, 1996 and July 2, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve the minutes of the regular City Council
meetings of June 18, 1996 and July 2, 1996.
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.
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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 a letter of resignation from the Human Rights
Commission submitted by Linda Johnson, 5015 Angeline Avenue,
effective June 24, 1996.
4. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-63 approving expenditure from
the PIR Fund to purchase a Pentium computer for the Crime
Prevention/Property Evidence position.
S. Approval of release of surety in the amount of $10,196.91
for Burger King (Nath), 5358 West Broadway.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Hoffmann to approve the consent agenda.
Motion Carried.
Open Forum
1. Crystal Frolics Royalty of 1995-96 appeared before the
Council to introduce themselves and also to introduce some
of the candidates for the 1996-97 Royalty.
2. Walter Romashko, 8008 - 35th Avenue North, appeared before
the Council to express concerns regarding Phase 1 of the
South Crystal Street Rehabilitation.
Regular Agenda Items
1. Sue Piba, Community Liaison for North Hennepin Mediation
Services appeared before the Council to present information
about the program.
2. The City Council considered the applications for appointment
to the Environmental Commission of Cheryl P. Larson, 3248
Louisiana Avenue North and Jennifer Patterson, 3230
Brunswick Avenue North for terms expiring December 31, 1996
and December 31, 1997.
Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to appoint Cheryl P. Larson, 3248 Louisiana Avenue
North to the Environmental Commission for an unexpired term
expiring December 31, 1996.
Motion Carried.
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Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to appoint Jennifer Patterson, 3230
Brunswick Avenue North to the Environmental Commission for
an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1997.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered an application for a private
kennel license submitted by Danielle Hutzell and Dean W.
Sandino, 7024 - 35th Avenue North. Calvin C. Carr, 7001 -
35th Place North appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve a private kennel license submitted by
Danielle Hutzell and Dean W. Sandino, 7024 - 35th Avenue
North with a limit of 3 dogs unless the applicants reapply
for a license.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Mayor
Meintsma to table consideration of an application for a
private kennel license submitted by Danielle Hutzell and
Dean W. Sandino, 7024 - 35th Avenue North, until such time
as the applicants appear before the City Council.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered a request from Tom Stuart of
Main Event, 5216 West Broadway, to have bands and a beer
tent outside on Saturday, July 27th and 28th, with the bands
playing from 12 p.m. until 9 p.m. Brett Bacon, Manager of
Main Event, appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Hoffmann to approve a request from Tom Stuart of Main Event
to have live bands outside from 12 p.m. until 9 p.m., and to
extend limits relating to the on -sale liquor license of the
Main Event of the licensed premises to include the outside
area at 5216 West Broadway on July 27 and 28, 1996.
Motion Carried.
S. The City Council considered a resolution approving
expenditure for production of South Crystal Street
Rehabilitation film.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
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July 16, 1996
RESOLUTION NO. 96-64
RESOLUTION APPROVING EXPENDITURE FOR PRODUCTION OF
SOUTH CRYSTAL STREET REHABILITATION FILM
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Krueger, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Thonander.
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Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered the first reading of an
ordinance regulating watercraft on Twin Lakes.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to continue until September 17, 1996, consideration
of the first reading of an ordinance regulating watercraft
on Twin Lakes, to schedule a public informational meeting
for 6:00 p.m. on September 17, 1996, and direct staff to
advise lake property owners of the meeting.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered a policy to use Special
Assessments for Fire Suppression Systems.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to direct staff to prepare a document for Council
consideration.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council continued consideration of the second
reading of an ordinance amending the Zoning Code relating to
regulation of off-street parking.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to adopt the following ordinance and continue
consideration to authorize summary publication to the August
5, 1996 Council meeting when the required number of votes
might be received (6 votes needed for approval):
ORDINANCE NO. 96-9
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING:
OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS: AMENDING
CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I - ZONING)
SUBSECTIONS 515.09 AND 515.11
July 16, 1996
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried 5-0.
9. The City Council continued consideration of the second
reading of an ordinance relating to therapeutic massage.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to adopt the following ordinance and continue
consideration to authorize summary publication to the August
5, 1996 Council meeting when the required number of votes
might be received (6 votes needed for approval):
ORDINANCE NO. 96-10
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE BY ADDING A
SECTION: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX
I - ZONING), SUBSECTIONS 515.29, SUBDIVISION 2 AND
515.37, SUBDIVISION 2: REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY
CODE, SECTION 1170
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried 5-0.
10. The City Council considered a request from the League of
Minnesota Cities for a voluntary payment in the amount of
$1,415 to assist the League in coordinating and implementing
a work program to meet U.S. West's challenge to local
management of the public rights of way.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve a voluntary payment from council's
contingency fund to the League of Minnesota Cities in the
amount of $1,415 to assist the League in coordination and
implementation of a work program to meet U.S. West's
challenge to local management of the public rights of way.
Motion Carried.
11. The City Council considered setting work sessions in August
to review the 1997 Budget.
Work sessions were set for 7:00 p.m. on August 1, 1996 and
August 15, 1996.
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Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
Darlene George, Citly Clerk
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RPeter E. Meint-,<a7
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July 31, 1996
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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 jointly with the Robbinsdale City
Council on July 31, 1996, at 5:30 p.m. at 4800 Douglas Drive,
Crystal, Minnesota.
City of Crystal councilmembers present were: Anderson, Grimes,
Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. The following
Crystal staff were present: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager and Tom
Mathisen, Director of Public Works.
City of Robbinsdale councilmembers present were: Robb, Blonigan,
Holtz, Johnson, Zagaros. The following Robbinsdale staff were
present: Dennis Kraft, City Manager.
Also in attendance were Bill Schreiber of the Metropolitan
Council; Tim Stahl, Project Engineer for MNDOT; Jim Grube, Public
Works Director for Hennepin County.
1. The councils considered the Highway 100 project.
Tim Stahl, Project Engineer for the Minnesota Department of
Transportation, made a lengthy presentation regarding the
updated plans for T.H. 100. The approval process was
reviewed and the Environmental Impact Statement process and
the new requirement for a Major Investment Study was
discussed. Indications were that the Major Investment Study
was going to be more complicated than MNDOT had hoped, but
they would proceed to do it at the same time they do the
Environmental Impact Statement.
Tim suggested that we should proceed to hold the public
hearing on the Environmental Impact Statement as soon as we
could, complete the official mapping process, and then we
would be in a position to apply for Right of Way Acquisition
Loan Funds for acquisition of property even before funds
were budgeted for the project.
In response to a question from someone, Tim Stahl indicated
that the 4 -lane alternative would take from 60 to 82 homes
over the whole project and that the 6 -lane alternative would
take from 94 to 120 homes. He also indicated the 4 -lane
alternate would take 16 businesses - $300,000 in taxes, and
the 6 -lane alternative would take 46 businesses - $370,000
in taxes.
After reviewing all of the alternates and answering
questions for those in attendance, Mayor Meintsma asked if
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those in attendance were in agreement on the plans for the
36th Avenue interchange. There was no indication that
anyone had any problems with that portion of the project.
Mayor Meintsma then asked for a consensus on which
alternates were preferred for the 42nd Avenue/West
Broadway/81 area. Alternatives A and D were preferred by
most of those in attendance. Robbinsdale Councilmember
Blonigan indicated that Alternate L was satisfactory with
him in addition to Alternates A and D.
Mayor Meintsma then asked for a consensus on 4 -lane versus
6 -lane and reminded everyone that if we went with a 4 -lane
right of way, that would probably be all that would ever be
built. Consensus by everyone except Robbinsdale
Councilmember Johnson, was that the 6 -lane alternative
should be pursued, both for right of way and building the
highway at this time.
Robbinsdale Councilmember Blonigan indicated he wanted more
information regarding loss of homes and businesses to be
furnished to the city before he made up his mind for sure.
There being no other business, Mayor Meintsma adjourned the
meeting at 8:03 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jerr Dul f
r, City na r
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August 1, 1996
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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 on August 1, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
Councilmembers present were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn,
Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Also in attendance were the
following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Anne
Norris, Assistant Manager; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Jim
Mossey, Police Chief; Kevin McGinty, Fire Chief; Gene Hackett,
Recreation Director; Darlene George, City Clerk.
1. The City Council discussed the 1997 City of Crystal Budget.
Revenues, Expenditures, and all General Fund department
budgets were reviewed. There were no residents in
attendance.
The Mayor adjourned the Work Session at 8:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
Darlene George, Ci y Clerk
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August 5, 1996
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on August 5, 1996, 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; David Kennedy, City
Attorney, Tom Mathisen, Director of Public Works; Jim Otto,
Finance Director; Kevin McGinty, Fire Chief; Darlene George, City
Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor acknowledged a donation from the Crystal Fire Relief
Association to the Fire Department in the amount of $20,000.
1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City
Council meetings of July 16, 1996 and the Special Joint
Meeting with the Robbinsdale City Council of July 31, 1996,
and the Budget Work Session of August 1, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the regular
City Council meetings of July 16, 1996, the Special Joint
Meeting with the Robbinsdale City Council of July 31, 1996,
and the Budget Work Session of August 1, 1996.
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 Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 96-9
amending the Zoning Code relating to off-street parking.
4. Approval of Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 96-10
relating to therapeutic massage.
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5. Acceptance of the resignation of Michael Culhane, 5261
Kentucky Avenue North, from the Park & Recreation Advisory
Commission, effective July 15, 1996.
6. Approval of the designation of election judges and polling
locations for the September 10, 1996 Primary Election.
7. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-65, approving PIR expenditures
for the purchase of computer equipment and software.
8. Approval for the Fire Department to use donated funds to
purchase new fire department pagers.
9. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-66, approving PIR expenditures
for the purchase of Fire Department nozzles and equipment.
10. Acceptance of the quarterly budget report of City of Crystal
Expenditures By Department for period ending June 30, 1996,
as submitted by the Finance Director.
11. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-67, approving PIR expenditures
for the purchase of an Elgin street sweeper from the State
Purchasing Contract.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to approve the consent agenda.
Motion Carried.
Regular Agenda Items
1. The City Council considered the recommendation to the
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council of the appointment
of Donica J. Knab, 6917 Markwood Drive, as a Crystal
representative on the N.W. Hennepin Human Services Council
Advisory Commission for an unexpired term, expiring December
31, 1997.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve the recommendation to the Northwest
Hennepin Human Services Council of the appointment of Donica
J. Knab, 6917 Markwood Drive, as a Crystal representative on
the N.W. Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission
for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1997.
Motion Carried.
2. Tim Herlofsky, 6411 Lombardy Lane, appeared before the City
Council to discuss requirements of the zoning ordinance for
home occupations.
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Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to direct staff to view and analyze conditions at
6411 Lombardy Lane and extend the August 31 date of
compliance until such time as the Council can act on the
issue.
Motion Carried.
3. Shirlie Lundgren, 6307 - 34th Avenue North, appeared before
the City Council to discuss 34th Avenue North between
Douglas and Edgewood being in possible proposed plans of
Phase 3, South Crystal Street Rehabilitation.
Ms. Lundgren was advised that Council had not taken action
on Phase 3, South Crystal Street Rehabilitation, and that
she should make her views known at the time of the public
hearing for Phase 3.
4. The City Council continued consideration of an application
for a private kennel license submitted by Danielle Hutzell
and Dean W. Sandino, 7024 - 35th Avenue North.
By consensus the Council agreed to continue consideration of
a private kennel license application for Danielle Hutzell
and Dean W. Sandino, 7024 - 35th Avenue North until August
20, 1996 at which time action will be taken to deny the
application if applicant does not appear, the result being
compliance will need to be met for the number of animals
allowed by the City Code without having a kennel license.
5. The City Council considered a resolution adopting a policy
for special assessments for the installation of fire
protection systems.
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. 96-68
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered a Joint Powers Agreement with
the City of New Hope for a 36th Avenue project.
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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. 96-69
RESOLUTION RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
NEW HOPE -CRYSTAL JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
36TH AVENUE STREET RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT 94-13
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn,
Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered the first reading of an
ordinance providing for general municipal elections in even
numbered years.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Hoffmann to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 96 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY ELECTIONS:
PROVIDING FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS IN
EVEN NUMBERED YEARS
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
August 20, 1996.
By roll call and voting aye: Thonander, Anderson, Grimes,
Hoffmann; voting no: Meintsma, Joselyn, Krueger.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered setting dates for the Truth in
Taxation hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Meintsma to set 7:00 p.m. on December 4, 1996 as the date
and time for the Truth In Taxation Hearing.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to change the regular council meeting
date of December 17 to December 16 and schedule the
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reconvened Truth In Taxation Hearing at 7:00 p.m. on that
date if necessary.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing the
submission of the grant application and execution of the
agreement Northwest Suburban Safe & Sober Traffic
Enforcement Project.
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. 96-70
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE GRANT
APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT
NORTHWEST SUBURBAN SAFE & SOBER
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROJECT
By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger,
Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
Darlene George, C ty Clerk
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Motion Carried.
Peter E. Mein sma, ayor
August 20, 1996
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on August 20, 1996, at 7:00
P.M. at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
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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; Steven Bubul, City
Attorney's Office; Tom Mathisen, Director of Public Works; Anne
Norris, Assistant Manager; Jim Otto, 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 a donation to the Fire Department from the
Crystal Fire Relief Association in the amount of $16,000.
1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City
Council meeting of August 5, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to approve the minutes of the regular City Council
meetings of August 5, 1996.
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 resignation of Kenneth L. Way, 3117
Virginia Avenue North, from the Human Rights Commission.
4. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-71, approving PIR expenditure
in the amount of $284.82 for the purchase of a storage
cabinet for Environmental Health.
5. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-72, approving PIR expenditure
in the amount of $1,700 for repair of the air conditioning
unit at the South Fire Station.
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6. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-73, approving PIR expenditure
in the amount of $3,170 for the purchase of computer
supplies and software.
7. Approval to use surplus donated funds in the amount of
$1,200 to purchase and install a Sharp FO -5400 Laser Plain
Paper facsimile machine for use by the Recreation and
Community Center Departments.
8. Approval for the Fire Department to use donated funds in the
amount of $16,000 for fire prevention and fire training.
9. Ratify approval received in a telephone poll of the City
Council on August 14, 1996, of a request from V.F.W. Post
4494, 5222 - 56th Avenue North, for authorization to have
live music, and to extend limits relating to the on -sale
liquor license of the licensed premises to include the East
Parking Lot from 1-5 p.m. on August 18, 1996 for an annual
corn feed. (Voting aye: Meintsma, Krueger, Grimes, Anderson,
Hoffmann, Thonander; Unable to locate for the vote:
Jocelyn).
10. Approval of Subordination Agreement for PBM Associates
Project (Park Place Office project, 5430-5448 Douglas Drive,
which was approved by the Economic Development Authority at
an earlier meeting on this date (August 20, 1996).
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to approve the consent agenda.
Motion Carried.
Open Forum
1. William Kusske, 6500 Brentwood Avenue North, appeared before
the City Council to seek the status of Paster Enterprises
property located at the corner of Bass Lake Road and West
Broadway, and also of the problem house on Elmhurst Avenue
North.
The Mayor announced a request had been made to add two items
to the regular agenda: (1) Consideration of a
filling/grading permit at 3006 Douglas Drive, and (2)
Consideration of extension of time to study the regulation
of transmission and reception facilities of radio common
carriers.
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Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Joselyn to add the two above items to the
Regular City Council Agenda of August 20, 1996.
Motion Carried.
Regular Agenda Items
1. The Mayor recognized the 1996 winners in the Crystal
Landscape and Garden Contest and the volunteers who helped
with city beautification projects in 1996.
2. The City Council considered the application for appointment
to the Environmental Commission of Chris S. Orr, 5332 - 52nd
Avenue North for an unexpired term expiring December 31,
1998.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to appoint Chris S. Orr, 5332 - 52nd
Avenue North to the Environmental Commission for an
unexpired term expiring December 31, 1998.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered home occupation regulations as
requested by Tim Herlofsky, 6411 Lombardy Lane.
Staff advised the Council the applicant had requested to
continue the item to September 3, 1996 to allow he and his
attorney to attend. The council approved by general
consent.
4. The City Council continued consideration of an application
for a private kennel license submitted by Danielle Hutzell
and Dean W. Sandino, 7024 - 35th Avenue North. Martha
Ditch, 3140 Utah appeared to voice concerns regarding noise
made by dogs in the City.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve the application for a private kennel
license as submitted by Danielle Hutzell and Dean W.
Sandino, 7024 - 35th Avenue North.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered application #96-6.3 for the site
plan review for Rockford Road Library at 6401 - 42nd Avenue
North as requested by Hennepin County. Mike McConnell, Head
Librarian at Rockford Road Library appeared and was heard.
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Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve as recommended by and based on the
findings of fact of the Planning Commission, Application
#96-6.3 for a site plan review (Section 520 of the Crystal
City Code) as submitted by Rockford Road Community Library
for a proposed addition and remodeling at 6401 - 42nd Avenue
North.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance providing for general municipal elections in even
numbered years. The Mayor requested the item to be
continued until a work session of the Council can be held.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Joselyn to continue the second reading of an
ordinance providing for general municipal elections in even
numbered years until such time as the Council can hold a
work session to discuss the issue, work session to be held
before the end of September, 1996.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered a resolution relating to city
participation in the Narcotics Control Program.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-74
RESOLUTION RELATING TO CITY PARTICIPATION
IN THE NARCOTICS CONTROL PROGRAM
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The City Council considered a resolution recommending
consolidation of the Crystal and New Hope Fire Departments
via a Joint Powers Agreement.
Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
August 20, 1996
RESOLUTION NO. 96-75
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING CONSOLIDATION OF
THE CRYSTAL AND NEW HOPE FIRE DEPARTMENTS
VIA A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn,
Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson; voting no: Thonander.
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Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
9. The City Council considered a resolution adopting a proposed
1997 General Fund Budget and proposing tax levies for the
purpose of complying with the "Truth In Taxation" Law.
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. 96-76
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: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger,
Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
10. The City Council discussed the donation of a van from the
Crystal Lions Club to be used to pull the float trailer for
the Crystal Frolics. The City Manager requested this item
be tabled to allow time to gather information from other
cities.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Hoffmann to table discussion of the donation of a van from
the Crystal Lions Club to be used to pull the float trailer
for the Crystal Frolics.
Motion Carried.
11. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing
participation in the Suburban Rate Authority; and
designating a representative of the city as its member on
the Board of the Suburban Rate Authority.
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By general consent the Council deferred this item and
requested representation of the Suburban Rate Authority at a
future regular meeting of the City Council.
12. The City Council considered a filling/grading permit at 3006
Douglas Drive.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve a filling/grading permit for 3006 Douglas
Drive, subject to verification that the grading does not
infringe on the wetlands.
Motion Carried.
13. The City Council considered extending the moratorium
relating to the study of regulation of transmission and
reception facilities of radio common carriers.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 96 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO RADIO COMMON
CARRIER FACILITIES: EXTENDING A MORATORIUM
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
September 3, 1996.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Peter E. Meintsma,
ATTEST:
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Darlene George, C ty Clerk
August 22, 1996
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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 on August 22, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
Councilmembers present were: Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn,
Thonander; absent: Meintsma, Krueger, Hoffmann. The following
staff members were in attendance: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager;
Tom Mathisen, Director of Public Works; Robert Nichols,
Engineering Technician. Also in attendance were Scott Harri and
Paul Pasko of Short Elliott Hendrickson, Incorporated.
Prior to the work session, at 6:00 p.m., the City Council visited
a prairie garden at the Kozar residence, 2724 Brookridge Avenue
North, hosted by Jeanie Kozar and Bill Wood. The prairie garden
had been featured on the Friends of the Mississippi's residential
alternative lawn tour in July 1996. Guides of the tour were Rita
Nystrom, Crystal Planning Commission and Extension Service Master
Gardener and Marcia Holmberg, Crystal City Forester.
1. The City Council discussed Phase 3 of the South Crystal
Street Rehabilitation Project.
The Work Session adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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Ga y Gr.`m s, Senior Councilmember
ATTEST:
Jer V, Du r, Cityfandger
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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 on September 3, 1996 at 5:30 p.m. at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
Councilmembers present were: Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Thonander, Meintsma. Those absent were: Hoffmann. The
following staff members were present: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager;
Anne Norris, Assistant Manager. Also in attendance were Marilynn
Corcoran, HRG Administrator and Kathie Doty, Consultant.
1. The City Council discussed organized collection of solid
waste in the City of Crystal. A presentation was made by
Marilynn Corcoran and Kathie Doty. Questions were asked and
discussion followed.
The Work Session adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jerr Dulg r, City anager
Peter E. Meintsma,
September 3, 1996
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on September 3, 1996, 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. Also in attendance were the following staff members:
Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; David Kennedy, City Attorney; Tom
Mathisen, Director of Public Works; Anne Norris, Assistant
Manager; Jim Otto, 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 as Citizenship Day and
Constitution Week in the City of Crystal.
1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City
Council meeting of August 20, 1996 and the Work Session of
August 22, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to approve the minutes of the regular
City Council meetings of August 20, 1996 and the Work
Session of August 22, 1996.
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. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-77, approving PIR expenditure
in the amount of $208.32 to purchase a file/desk drawer for
the Environmental Health Department.
4. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-78, approving PIR expenditure
in the amount of $1,000 for the purchase of computer
software for the Fire Department.
5. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-79, approving PIR expenditure
in the amount of $4,500 for purchase of a laptop computer
for the Fire Department.
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Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to approve the consent agenda.
Motion Carried.
Regular Agenda Items
1. The City Council continued the consideration of home
occupation regulations as requested by Tim Herlofsky, 6411
Lombardy Lane. Appearing and heard were Tim Herlofsky and
his attorney, Dennis Palm.
Moved By Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmamber Grimes to continue discussion of home
occupation regulations to the October 1, 1996 City Council
Agenda.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered a request from the Human Rights
Commission to increase membership on the commission from 10
to 12 members. No action was taken.
3. The City Council considered a Feasibility Study for Phase 3
Street Reconstruction and ordering a public hearing.
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. 96-80
RESOLUTION RECEIVING FEASIBILITY REPORT AND
CALLING HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance relating to radio common carrier facilities -
extending a moratorium.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 96-11
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AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO RADIO COMMON
CARRIER FACILITIES: EXTENDING A MORATORIUM
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered the designation of a voting
delegate and an alternate for the National League of Cities
Annual Congress of Cities to be held December 7-10, 1996 in
San Antonio, Texas.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to appoint Mayor Peter Meintsma as a voting
delegate and Councilmember Garry Grimes as the alternate for
the National League of Cities Annual Congress of Cities to
be held December 7-10, 1996 in San Antonio, Texas.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered a resolution providing for
prepayment of the City's $691,000 General Obligation Taxable
Tax Increment Note, Series 1995 (Suburban Motel).
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-81
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PREPAYMENT OF THE
CITY'S $691,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TAXABLE
TAX INCREMENT NOTE, SERIES 1995
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 cancelling debt
service levies.
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. 96-82
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A RESOLUTION CANCELLING DEBT SERVICE
TAX LEVIES
By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger,
Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The City Council considered a filling/grading permit at 3328
Hampshire Avenue North as requested by Glen Weborg.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Joselyn to approve a filling/grading permit at
3328 Hampshire Avenue North as requested by Glen Weborg.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council considered a filling/grading permit at 3316
Hampshire Avenue North as requested by Richard Pierick.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Hoffmann to approve a filling/grading permit at 3316
Hampshire Avenue North as requested by Richard Pierick,
subject to approval from the Watershed District.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council considered a resolution accepting
legislation relating to the Crystal/New Hope Fire
Departments' merger.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-83
A RESOLUTION APPROVING LAWS OF 1995,
CHAPTER 262, ARTICLE 11
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander,
Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
11. The City Council considered a request from Twin West Chamber
of Commerce to include participation of non residents on
Boards and Commissions. Gary L'Herault and Cynthia Sweet,
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representing Twin West Chamber of Commerce, appeared and
were heard.
By consensus, Council directed staff to put guidelines
together to include: suggestions on limit of members; What
commissions should include non-residents? What about non-
resident professionals working in the city?; What cities
have done it?
The City Council considered resolutions regarding Minnesota
Housing Finance Agency programs.
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. 96-84
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO
APPLY FOR MHFA FUNDS THROUGH THE
COMMUNITY REHABILITATION FUND PROGRAM
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma,
Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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. 96-85
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PARK NATIONAL BANK'S
APPLICATION FOR ACCESS TO MHFA COMMUNITY FIX UP FUND
By roll call and voting aye: Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson,
Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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ATTEST:
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Darlene George, fity Clerk
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Peter E. Mein -'F , r
September 17, 1996
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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 September 17, 1996, at 6:00 p.m.
at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The secretary of the Council called the roll and the following
were present: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann (arrived at 6:20 p.m.),
Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Also in attendance were
the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Gene
Hackett, Recreation Director; Darlene George, City Clerk.
1. The City Council discussed a proposed ordinance regulating
watercraft on Twin Lake. Tom Krueger, Chairperson of the
Twin Lake Task Force, explained concerns of lake residents
that came before the Task Force, meetings held by the Task
Force, and the resulting proposed ordinance. Those
appearing and heard were:
Howard Volk, 5341 Twin Lake Boulevard
Phil Ferbuyt, 5925 Ewing Avenue North, Brooklyn Center
Sherman Anderson, 5732 Twin Lake Terrace
Grady Boeck, 5601 Indiana Avenue North, Brooklyn Center
Gary Lundgren, 5600 Twin Lake Terrace
Diane Lerbs, 5107 Twin Lake Boulevard
Marlene Larson, 5412 Twin Lake
Dan Priem, 5309 Twin Lake Boulevard
Ione James, 5630 Twin Lake Terrace
Larry Cassem, 4700 Orchard Avenue North
Sargeant Ken Schilling, Hennepin County Sheriff's Water
Patrol
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Peter E. Me- t ma, Mayor
ATTEST:
Darlene George, Ci y Clerk
September 17, 1996
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on September 17, 1996, at 7:00
P.M. at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The secretary 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; David Kennedy, City Attorney; Tom
Mathisen, Director of Public Works; Anne Norris, Assistant
Manager; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Steve Peaslee, Planner;
Marilynn Corcoran, HRG Coordinator; 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 Council Work Session of September 3,
1996.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to approve the minutes of the regular City Council
meeting and the Council Work Session of September 3, 1996.
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 resignation of Richard Risvold, 5880
Quebec Avenue North, from the Planning Commission.
4. Acceptance of the resignation of Bonnie Cassem, 4700
Orchard Avenue North, from the Human Rights Commission.
S. Approval of the final release of surety in the amount of
$5,000 plus interest for site plan compliance at 3335
Pennsylvania Avenue North, Kevitt Excavating, Incorporated.
6. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-86, approving PIR expenditure
in the amount of $9,059.38 for the replacement of pool pump.
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7. Approval to use donated funds in an amount not to exceed
$1,000 for the October 5, Community Salute.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to approve the consent agenda.
Motion Carried.
Open Forum
1. Barb Davenport, 3616 Colorado Avenue North and Diane Haik,
3608 Colorado Avenue North, appeared before the Council to
voice concerns and present a petition regarding a group home
at 3609 Brunswick Avenue North.
Regular Agenda Items
The Mayor requested the Council to consider moving Item No.
4 up to become Item No. 1.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to amend the Regular Agenda by moving Item No. 4 to
be Item No. 1.
Motion Carried.
1. The City Council considered the first reading of an
ordinance regulating watercraft on Twin Lake. Those
appearing and heard were:
Marilyn Kaufman, 4716 Orchard Avenue North
Tom Kuusisto, 4020 - 51st Avenue North
Dan Priem, 5309 Twin Lake Boulevard
Grady Boeck, 5601 Indiana Avenue North
Joseph Mann, 5415 E. Twin Lake Boulevard
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to table discussion of an ordinance regulating
watercraft on Twin Lake until the October 1, 1996 meeting of
the City Council.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered an application for a private
kennel license at 3111 Vera Cruz Avenue North, as submitted
by Sharon Reynolds.
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Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve a private kennel license at 3111 Vera Cruz
Avenue North, as submitted by Sharon Reynolds.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council discussed organized hauling of solid waste
in the City of Crystal. Those appearing and heard were:
Roy Maki, 3501 Kyle Avenue North
Dennis Naylor, 5851 Hampshire Avenue North
Dave Johnson, 5221 - 53rd Avenue North
Jim Kraker, 4913 Vera Cruz Avenue North
Walter Girod, 4733 Edgewood Avenue North
John Dreier, 8401 - 33rd Avenue North
Laverne Herlofsky, 7020 - 46th Avenue North
Arlene West, 4149 Kentucky Avenue North
Herb Suchy, 3237 Zane Avenue North
Jerald Mortensen, 4152 Kentucky Avenue North
Bill Dunn, 5732 Maryland Avenue North
Charlie Herlofsky, 6008 - 46th Avenue North
Jean Smith, 3924 Jersey Avenue North
Polly Debella, 5732 Maryland Avenue North
Randy of Randy's Sanitation
James Einfeldt Brown, 5313 Hampshire Avenue North
Galen Kihle, 3506 Adair Avenue North
Jim Wollschlager, Randy's Sanitation
No action was taken.
4. The City Council considered Application #96-8.9 for a
variance to allow an accessory parking space and second curb
cut opening at 2827 Hampshire Avenue North as requested by
John & Luzette Kenney. Ray Wormsbecker 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,
the authorization pursuant to Section 515.56 of the Crystal
City Code, to vary or modify the strict application of
Section 515.09, Subd. 6 f) and Section 515.09, Subd. 4 h)10)
granting a variance to allow the continued use of an
accessory space which is not adjacent to the driveway or the
garage and a second curb cut at 2827 Hampshire Avenue North,
as requested in Application #96-8.9.
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Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn that the variance be approved conditioned upon the
applicant paying for the installation of the curb cut.
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn,
Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander; voting no: Anderson.
Motion Carried.
Voting on the main motion as amended:
Motion Carried Unanimously.
The Mayor called a recess at 9:30 p.m. The Council reconvened at
9:40 p.m.
The Mayor requested that Item No. 11 be considered next to
accommodate a waiting resident in the audience.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to consider Item No. 11 on the
Regular Agenda next.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council discussed naming a city facility after a
Community Salute recipient. Ann Andersen of the Community
Salute Committee appeared and was heard.
Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to rename the South Fire Station as a memorial to
Frank Gaulke, recipient.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to table discussion of naming a city
facility after a Community Salute recipient until the
October 1, 1996 council meeting.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered a resolution approving City Hall
sign in Hennepin County right-of-way.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
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RESOLUTION NO. 96-87
RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY HALL SIGN
INSTALLATION IN HENNEPIN COUNTY
RIGHT OF WAY
By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger,
Thonander, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes.
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Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered a resolution in support of
legislation for General Mills once through cooling water for
Joint Water Commission.
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. 96-88
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING GENERAL MILLS
LEGISLATION AND PURSUIT OF EMERGENCY
AND ALTERNATIVE PERMANENT WATER SUPPLIES
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander,
Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The City Council considered an ordinance amending Section
515.09 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding off-street parking
requirements in residential districts.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 96 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO OFF-STREET PARKING:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 515 (ZONING)
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
October 1, 1996.
Motion Carried.
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9. The City Council considered authorization to issue a
grading/filling permit for 3304 Hampshire Avenue North as
requested by Charles Schaaf.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to approve authorization to issue a
grading/filling permit for 3304 Hampshire Avenue North as
requested by Charles Schaaf.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council considered a resolution relating to
participation in the Local Housing Incentives Account
Program under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act.
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. 96-89
RESOLUTION ELECTING TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATING IN
THE LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVES ACCOUNT PROGRAM
UNDER THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma,
Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
11. The City Council discussed the proposed donation of a van
from the Crystal Lions to be used to pull the float trailer
used in the Crystal Frolics parade.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to accept the donation of a van from the Crystal
Lions.
Councilmember Joselyn withdrew his second to the motion.
Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to table discussion of the proposed
donation of a van from the Crystal Lions until October 1,
1996.
Motion Carried.
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Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Darlene George, City Clerk
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Peter E. Meintsma, Mayor
September 26, 1996
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Special Executive Session of the
Crystal City Council was held on September 26, 1996, 6:30 p.m., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
Councilmembers present were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger,
Thonander, Meintsma; absent: Joselyn. The following staff members
were present: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Anne Norris, Assistant
Manager. Also in attendance were Jim Thomson, representing the City
on the lawsuit and George Hoff, counter claim defendant.
The Mayor announced a Closed Executive Session was being held to
discuss the status of litigation relating to Fantasy House.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson
to appeal all rulings.
The Mayor announced the adjournment of the Executive Session at 6:58
p.m.
Peter E. sma, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ann orris, A sistant Manager
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September 26, 1996 61
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 September 26, 1996, 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. Also in attendance were the following
staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Jim Thomson, City
Attorney's office; Tom Mathisen, Director of Public Works; Robert
Nichols, Senior Engineering Technician; Darlene George, City
Clerk.
1. It being 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may
be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time
as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City
Council will consider Phase 3 of the South Crystal Streets
Rehabilitation Program. The following appeared and were
heard:
Scott Harri and Paul Pasko, SEH, Incorporated
Bill Lynch, 3230 Florida Avenue North
Lizbeth Altman, 6600 - 32nd Avenue North
Paulette and Ron Magnuson, 3159 Jersey Avenue North
Raymond Northfield, 3418 Florida Avenue North
Paul Grill, 3303 Louisiana Avenue North
Joan Ostenson, 3525 Jersey Avenue North
Wanda McCune, 7021 - 34th Avenue North
Carol Litzman, 6800 Valley Place
Mehrdad Sarlak and Trelawny Grenfell, 3254 Florida Ave. No.
Paul Wood, 32nd & Maryland Avenue
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-89A
RESOLUTION RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS:
ORDERING THE STREET RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT 96-5 (PHASE 3 -SOUTH CENTRAL STREET RECONSTRUCTION)
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Peter E. Meintsma, Mayor
ATTEST:
Darlene George, Cit Clerk
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September 26, 1996
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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 on September 26, 1996 at 9:00 p.m. at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
Councilmembers present were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma; absent: Joselyn. The following
staff members were present: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Darlene
George, City Clerk.
1. The City Council discussed odd/even year elections and terms
of office. Consensus decided discussion would not be held
until all councilmembers were present.
2. The City Council discussed organized collection of solid
waste.
Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by
Councilmember Thonander to adjourn the work session.
The Work Session adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Darlene George, City Clerk
Motion Carried.
Peter E.
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October 1, 1996 64
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on October 1, 1996, at 7:00
P.M. at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The acting 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; David Kennedy, City
Attorney; Tom Mathisen, Director of Public Works; Anne Norris,
Assistant Manager; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Marilynn Corcoran,
HRG Coordinator.
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 Special Council Meeting of September
17, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to approve the minutes of the regular
City Council meeting and the Special Council Meeting of
September 17, 1996.
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 resignation of Thomas Madden, 5022 - 49th
Avenue North, from he Planning Commission and the Charter
Commission.
4. Approval of the application for a 1-4 Day Temporary On -Sale
Liquor License on October 29, 1996, submitted by Knights of
Columbus #3656, 4947 West Broadway, for the Annual Ladies
Auxiliary Style Show.
S. Approval of the designation of election judges and polling
locations for the November 5, 1996 General Election.
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6. Approval of a solicitation permit for Citizens for a Better
Environment, 3255 Hennepin Avenue South to solicit in the
City of Crystal from October 1, 1996 through October 31,
1996.
7. Set 7:00 p.m., November 6, 1996, or as soon thereafter as
the matter may be heard, as the date and time for a public
hearing at which time the City Council will consider a
currency license for International Cash Box, 6322 Bass Lake
Road.
8. Adopt Resolution No. 96-90, approving PIR expenditure in the
amount of $2,477.40 for the purchase of a post driver and a
Scott Air -Pack for the swimming pool.
9. Approval for the Recreation Department to use donated funds
in the amount of $229.00 to purchase a kitchen storage
cabinet.
10. Adopt Resolution No. 96-91, approving PIR expenditure in the
amount of $18,890.00 to repair the stucco on the South Fire
Station.
11. Adopt Resolution No. 96-92, approving PIR expenditure in the
amount of $9,840.00 for the extension of the sprinkler
system at the South Fire Station.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the consent agenda.
Motion Carried.
Regular Agenda Items
1. Diane Bolter, Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission,
appeared before the Council to present a Certificate of
Award received by the Human Rights Commission. The Mayor
received the certificate.
2. The City Council considered adoption of an option for
organized hauling of solid waste in the City of Crystal.
Those appearing and heard were:
Brian Darmer, 5624 Yates Avenue North
Judi Oman, 4239 Louisiana Avenue North
James Leonard, 6802 Corvallis Avenue North
Louis Armanis, 3217 Welcome Avenue North
Wayne Degendorfer, 6309 Brentwood Avenue North
Carol Hanson, 5025 - 52nd Avenue North
Ray Pontius, 5801 Quail Avenue North
3.
October 1, 1996
John Dreier, 8401 - 33rd Avenue North
Laura Orr, 5332 - 52nd Avenue North
Stan Larson, 5756 Elmhurst Avenue North
Rick Perozzi, 5716 Brunswick Avenue North
Mary Foster, 6612 Fairview Avenue North
Gary Borthwick, 3066 Wisconsin Avenue North
Bob Bellos, 5321 Brentwood Avenue North
Raymond Northfield, 3418 Florida Avenue North
Chris Orr, 5332 - 52nd Avenue North
Don Thompson, 4308 Xenia Avenue North
Harold McNurlan, 4160 Brunswick Avenue North
Maurice Palmer, 6812 - 58th Avenue North
Audrey Irons, 6310 Markwood Drive
Roy Singer, 8325 - 33rd Avenue North
Bill Leonard, 5926 Hampshire Avenue North
Jackie Smith, Environmental Refuse
Mark Stoltman, Randy's Sanitation
Warren Peterson, 5242 Georgia Avenue North
Patricia Naylor, 5202 - 54th Avenue North
Roy Maki, 3501 Kyle Avenue North
Gary Lundgren, 5600 Twin Lake Terrace
Jim Wolf, Randy's Sanitation
W.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to proceed with Option 42, directing
staff to prepare amendments to the city's hauler ordinances
and licensing requirements to address road wear issues.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 9:13 p.m. The
meeting reconvened at 9:31 p.m.
The City Council continued consideration of the first
reading of an ordinance regulating watercraft on Twin Lakes.
Marilyn Kamp, 4824 Quail Avenue North
Martin Losso, 5424 Twin Lake Terrace
Sherm Anderson, 5732 Twin Lake Terrace
Ione James, 5630 Twin Lake Terrace
Dan and Carrie Priem, 5309 E. Twin Lake Boulevard
Tim Hagen, 5406 Twin Lake Terrace
Jeff Boeck, 5350 Perry Circle
Marlene Larson, 5412 Twin Lake Terrace
Ed Range, 4710 Orchard Avenue North
Gary Lundgren, 5600 Twin Lake Terrace
Edwin Maki, 5708 Elmhurst Avenue North
Howard Louck, Brooklyn Center
Bea Tillman, Upper Twin Lake resident
Dan Johnson, 5446 Orchard Avenue North
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Larry Cassem, 4700 Orchard Avenue North
Pat Kanter (?), 5323 Perry Avenue North
Colleen Lundgren, 5600 Twin Lake Terrace
Phil Ferbuyt, Brooklyn Center
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to amend the ordinance by deleting Section 1350.01
(Hours of operation) and Section 1350.03 b) (Slow -no wake
zones) .
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander; voting no: Hoffmann.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to adopt the following ordinance as amended:
ORDINANCE NO. 96 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY:
WATERCRAFT; TWIN LAKES; AMENDING CRYSTAL
CITY CODE, BY ADDING A SECTION
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
October 15, 1996.
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson; voting no: Hoffmann.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 10:52 p.m. and
the meeting was reconvened at 10:59 p.m.
4. The City Council continued consideration of home occupation
regulations as requested by Tim Herlofsky, 6411 Lombardy
Lane.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to direct Tim Herlofsky to make application for
rezoning by Friday, October 4, 1996, or pursue enforcement.
Motion Carried.
5, The City Council considered a resolution ordering
preparation of assessment rolls and setting public hearing
for the 1996 Sealcoat Program, diseased tree removal, weed
cutting, and delinquent utility charges.
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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. 96-93
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT
ROLLS AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
1996 SEALCOAT PROGRAM, DISEASED TREE REMOVAL,
WEED CUTTING, AND DELINQUENT UTILITY CHARGES
By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger,
Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered a resolution ordering a public
hearing on driveway assessments in Phase 2, Southeast Street
Reconstruction Project.
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. 96-94A
RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED
AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
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 Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-94B
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander,
Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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7. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance amending Section 515.09 of the Zoning Ordinance
regarding off-street parking requirements in residential
districts.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 96-12
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO OFF-STREET PARKING:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 515 (ZONING)
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council continued discussion relating to naming a
city facility after a Community Salute recipient.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to remove the motion made at the
September 17, 1996 from the table for action.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to rename the South Fire Station as a memorial to
Frank Gaulke, Community Salute recipient.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council reviewed the 1997 Hennepin Recycling Group
(HRG) Budget.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to accept the 1997 Hennepin Recycling
Group Budget as presented.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council continued the second reading of an
ordinance relating to odd/even year elections and terms of
office. Due to the fact that one councilmember was absent
for the work session of September 26, this item was not
discussed. Consideration of this ordinance will be placed
on a Council Agenda after a work session is held on the
topic.
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Tim Herlofsky (Item No. 4 on the Regular Agenda), appeared
before the Council to clarify the intent to make rezoning
application by Friday, October 4, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:31 p.m.
Peter E. ei ma, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Anno Norris,'Actirfg Secretary
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October 15, 1996
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on October 15, 1996, 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; David Kennedy, City Attorney; Tom
Mathisen, Director of Public Works; Anne Norris, Assistant
Manager; Ed Stueve, Accounting Clerk; Robert Nichols, Engineering
Technician; 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 Special
Executive Session, Special Meeting regarding Phase 3 South
Crystal Street Rehabilitation and the Council Work Session
of September 26, 1996; and the regular City Council meeting
of October 1, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to approve the minutes of the Special Executive
Session, Special Meeting regarding Phase 3 South Crystal
Street Rehabilitation and the Council Work Session of
September 26, 1996; and the regular City Council meeting of
October 1, 1996, with the following changes to the October
1, 1996 meeting minutes: Page 66 - Change mover of the
motion from Mayor Meintsma to Councilmember Anderson; Page
67 - Insert a "no" vote for Councilmember Hoffmann on the
amendment of the ordinance relating to Twin Lakes.
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 release of remaining surety in the amount of
$2,500 plus interest, for site improvements for Christy
Imports, Inc., 5272 West Broadway.
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4. Acceptance of Report of Investments Held as of September 30,
1996, as submitted by the Finance Director.
5. Acceptance of Report of Expenditures By Department as of
September 30, 1996, as submitted by the Finance Director.
6. Adopt Resolution No. 96-95, approving PIR expenditure in the
amount of $2,100.00 to purchase banquet tables for the
Community Center.
7. Adopt Resolution No. 96-96, approving PIR expenditure in the
amount of $3,295.00 to purchase a portable IBM computer for
Environmental Health.
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 date and time
as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City
Council will consider proposed assessment of the cost of
improving Southeast Crystal (Phase 2, Street Rehabilitation)
driveways and sewer services. The Mayor asked those present
to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the
assessment. Those appearing and heard were:
Scott Harri, SEH, Incorporated
Loretta Grimley, 3149 Jersey Avenue North
Ron Magnuson, 3159 Jersey Avenue North
Chester Pietrzak, 6516 - 29th Avenue North
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-97
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT
PHASE 2 SOUTHEAST STREET RECONSTRUCTION
DRIVEWAY, SEWER SERVICE & MISCELLANEOUS REPAIR
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By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. It being 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may
be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time
as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City
Council will consider assessments for the 1996 Sealcoat
Program, diseased tree removal, weed cutting, and delinquent
utility charges. The Mayor asked those present to voice
their opinion or ask questions concerning the assessments.
Those present and heard were:
Shirley Hildebrandt, 5734 Colorado Avenue North (tree
removal)
Mark Todhunter, 6624 - 42nd Avenue North (utilities)
Bonney McDonald, 4800 Yates Avenue North (sealcoat)
DeAnn Hill, 4832 Yates Avenue North (sealcoat)
Paul Hesby, 7508 - 59th Place North (utilities)
Letters were received regarding delinquent utilities from
Joseph and Nicole Scanlon,, 6810 - 36th Avenue North; Kalyan
K. Mustaphi, 5444 Orchard Avenue (regarding property owned
at 3300 Brunswick Avenue); and Crystal Motel, 5650 Lakeland
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. 96-98
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR
1996 SEALCOAT PROGRAM
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn,
Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
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RESOLUTION NO. 96-99
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger,
Meintsma, Thonander, Grimes; Councilmember Anderson was out
of the room when vote was taken.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Regular Agenda Items
1. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing
participation in the Suburban Rate Authority and designating
a representative of the City as its member on the Board of
the Suburban Rate Authority. Appearing and heard was Fred
Moore, Public Works Director for the City of Plymouth and a
representative of the Suburban Rate Authority.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Meintsma to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE
SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY; AND DESIGNATING A
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY AS ITS MEMBER ON
THE BOARD OF THE SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Anderson, Joselyn;
voting no: Thonander, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger.
Motion failed.
2. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance regulating watercraft on Twin Lake.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 96-13
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY:
WATERCRAFT; TWIN LAKES; AMENDING CRYSTAL
CITY CODE, BY ADDING A SECTION
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and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered a Legal Services Agreement with
Rondoni, MacMillan and Schneider, Ltd. for a three year
period commencing January 1, 1997.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve a Legal Services Agreement with the law
firm of Rondoni, MacMillan & Schneider, Ltd. to perform all
of the municipal criminal prosecution work for the City of
Crystal for a three year period commencing January 1, 1997,
and further, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized
to sign such agreement.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered a policy regarding non-residents
serving on City advisory commissions.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Mayor
Meintsma to amend the existing ordinance relating to
advisory commissions to remove the residency requirements.
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Meintsma; voting no:
Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krueger.
Motion failed.
5. The City Council considered a resolution in appreciation of
a successful Crystal Community Salute.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-100
A RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF
A SUCCESSFUL CRYSTAL COMMUNITY SALUTE
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered a resolution awarding contract
for rehabilitation of corrugated metal pipe sanitary sewer.
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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. 96-101
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn,
Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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Peter E. Mein sma, Mayor
ATTEST:
Darlene George, City Clerk
October 24, 1996
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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 on September 26, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
Councilmembers attending were: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. Staff members in
attendance were: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Anne Norris,
Assistant Manager; Steve Peaslee, Planner; Darlene George, City
Clerk.
1. The City Council discussed odd/even year elections and terms
of office.
2. The City Council discussed the following community
development issues:
- site plan requirements
- PUD (planned unit development) ordinance
- second mortgages on scattered site houses
Miscellaneous issues briefly discussed were:
- changing November 19 regular council meeting date
- recent lawsuit
- pond/drainage area near Rostamo's/Herlofsky property
The Work Session adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
ATTEST:
Darlene George, ity Clerk
Peter E. Meint , ayor
November 6, 1996
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on November 6, 1996, 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; David Kennedy, City Attorney; Tom
Mathisen, Director of Public Works; Anne Norris, Assistant
Manager; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Robert Nichols, Engineering
Technician; 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 October 15, 1996 and the Council Work
Session of October 24, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the regular City Council
meeting of October 15, 1996 and the Council Work Session of
October 24, 1996.
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. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-102, approving PIR expenditure
in the amount of $3,098.00 for the purchase of disc golf
equipment.
4. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-103, approving PIR expenditure
in the amount of $3,475.00 for the purchase of ceiling fans
for the Fire Department.
5. Acceptance of the verbal resignation of Frank Quisenberry,
5609 Wilshire Boulevard, from the Employee Review Board,
effective immediately. Mr. Quisenberry has moved out of
state.
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Moved by Councilmember Anderson 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 date and time
as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City
Council will consider a currency exchange license for
International Cash Box, 6322 Bass Lake Road. The Mayor
asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions
concerning issuance of the license.
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. 96-104
RESOLUTION RELATING TO APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL
OF CURRENCY EXCHANGE LICENSE
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Open Forum
1. Ted Goldman, President of B T & A Construction and owner of
Crystal Village Apartments, 3016 Sumter Avenue North,
appeared before the Council to voice concern about the cost
of the street assessment for Phase 3 of the Street
Reconstruction Project.
Regular Agenda Items
1. The City Council considered the application for appointment
to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission of Avron
Heiligman, 2747 Brookridge Avenue North, for an unexpired
term expiring December 31, 1998.
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Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to appoint Avron Heiligman, 2747
Brookridge Avenue North, to the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring December
31, 1998.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the authorization to issue a
building permit for a 40' x 60' aircraft hangar at Lot 74C,
Crystal Airport, as requested by Thomas Saba.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to approve the authorization to issue a
building permit to build a 40' x 60' aircraft hangar at Lot
74C, Crystal Airport, as requested by Thomas Saba, subject
to standard procedures.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered bids and the award of a contract
for reroofing four picnic shelters (Welcome, Valley View,
North Lions and Bassett Creek Parks).
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to adopt the following resolution, awarding the
contract to low bidder Allstar Construction, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-105
A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT
FOR REROOFING PICNIC SHELTERS
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn,
Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The City Council considered a Supplemental Engineering
Services Agreement with Short, Elliot & Hendrickson (SEH),
Phase 3 Design, South Crystal Street Rehabilitation.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
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RESOLUTION NO. 96-106
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FINAL
DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES, PHASE 3
STREET RECONSTRUCTION
By roll call and voting aye: Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger,
Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The City Council reviewed the results of the neighborhood
meeting regarding Phase 3 of the South Crystal Street
Rehabilitation Project. Those appearing and heard were:
Scott Harri, Short, Elliot and Hendrickson
Paulette Magnuson, 3159 Jersey Avenue North
Deb Reisner, 6524 - 32nd Avenue North
Paul Wood, 3200 Maryland Avenue North
Bruce Brandenburg, 7201 - 32nd Avenue North
Joe Dudinsky, 6606 - 32nd Avenue North
Barbara Sadler, 3449 Hampshire Avenue North
Liz Altman, 6600 - 32nd Avenue North
Christine Olkives, 3412 Hampshire Avenue North
Jerome Deminsky, 3347 Hampshire Avenue North
A. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-107
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STREET WIDTHS AND LIMITED STREET
STRIPING ON MSA STREETS, PHASE 3 CONSTRUCTION
Moved by Councilmember Anderson to amend the NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED in the resolution to include an exception
that 32nd Avenue from Louisiana to Douglas be at 30 foot
width.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
Voting on the main motion - Aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma,
Thonander, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Those appearing and heard regarding the proposed
pedestrian/bicycle way along the north side of 32nd Avenue
and along the east side of Hampshire Avenue in the Phase 3
Project Area were:
Jan Ellering, 6621 - 34th Avenue North
Paulette Magnuson, 3159 Jersey Avenue North
Bob Wolf, 3454 Hampshire Avenue North
Lyle Tauer, 6820 - 32nd Avenue North
Liz Altman, 6600 - 32nd Avenue North
Joe Dudinsky, 6606 - 32nd Avenue North
Deb Reisner, 6524 - 32nd Avenue North
Glen Weborg, 3328 Hampshire Avenue North
Lyle Olkives, 3412 Hampshire Avenue North
Robert Kolehmainen, 3500 Hampshire Avenue North
Bob Dahl, 3156 Florida Avenue North
Christine Olkives, 3412 Hampshire Avenue North
Ron Magnuson, 3159 Jersey Avenue North
Jerome Deminsky, 3347 Hampshire Avenue North
B. Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann that the pedestrian/bicycle ways in
the Phase 3 Project Area be denied.
Councilmembers Thonander and Hoffmann withdrew the motion
and the second.
After hearing no motion to adopt the proposed resolutions
relating to the design of pedestrian/bicycle ways in the
Phase 3 Street Reconstruction Project Area, Councilmember
Joselyn recommended the concept be pursued.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to refer the pedestrian/bike trails in the Phase 3
Project Area to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
and that all residents in attendance at tonight's Council
meeting be invited to all meetings of the commission wherein
this item is discussed.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 9:37 p.m. The meeting was
reconvened at 9:45 p.m.
The City Council considered a resolution adopting the 1997
fee schedule.
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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. 96-108
RESOLUTION RELATING TO FEES AND
CHARGES: AMENDING APPENDIX IV
TO THE CITY CODE
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander,
Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
�. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance relating to city elections: providing for general
municipal election in even numbered years.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Hoffmann to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 96-14
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY ELECTIONS:
PROVIDING FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
IN EVEN NUMBERED YEARS
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Thonander; voting no: Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered the first reading of an
ordinance amending Section 620 of the City Code.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 96 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY; FITNESS,
EXERCISE AND TANNING FACILITIES; AMENDING
CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 620
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
December 3, 1996.
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Motion Carried.
9. The City Council considered changing the November 19, 1996
Council meeting date.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Meintsma to change the regular City Council meeting of
November 19, 1996 to November 18, 1996.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council considered a resolution approving special
assessment for a fire protection system at Northwest
Swissmatic, 7600 - 32nd 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:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-109
RESOLUTION RELATING TO A FIRE
SUPPRESSION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT:
ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF THE IMPROVEMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson,
Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
11. The City Council considered the 1997-1998 contracts for LELS
Locals #44 and #56; and IUOE Local 449.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve 1997-1998 contracts for Law Enforcement
Labor Services (LELS) Locals 444 and 456; and International
Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 449 as proposed in
a memorandum from Lori Brennan, Human Resources Manager,
dated November 5, 1996.
Motion Carried.
12. The City Council reviewed miscellaneous budgets.
13. The City Council discussed the November Work Session which
falls on Thanksgiving Day. By consensus the Council decided
to cancel the November Work Session and as many as could,
would attend the Housing Forum on November 21, 1996.
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14. The City Council discussed the possibility of an Executive
Session on December 3, 1996 to discuss a lawsuit. Consensus
of the Council was to have the Executive Session on December
3, 1996, either before the regular EDA and Council meetings
or after the Council meeting, depending on the length of the
EDA agenda.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Darlene George, Ci y Clerk
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Peter E. Meintsma, Mayor
November 18, 1996
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on November 18, 1996, 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 (arrived 7:30
p.m.), Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma. The following staff members
were present: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; David Kennedy, City
Attorney; Tom Mathisen, Director of Public Works; Anne Norris,
Assistant Manager; Jim Otto, Finance Director; James Mossey,
Police Chief; Richard Gautsch, Police Lieutenant; 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. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City
Council meeting of November 6, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to approve the minutes of the regular City Council
meeting of November 6, 1996.
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 resignation of Jay Schied, 7609 - 32nd
Avenue #221, from the Environmental Commission.
4. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-110, approving PIR Expenditure
in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for the purchase of filing
cabinets for the Finance Department.
5. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-111, approving PIR Expenditure
in the amount of $1,331.25 ($1250 plus tax) for the purchase
of a floor scrubber for the Community Center.
November 18, 1996
Moved by Councilmember Grimes 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, 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 $12,831.00.
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 Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to approve the use of Local Law Enforcement Block
Grant funds in the amount of $12,831 as presented by Lt.
Gautsch.
Motion Carried.
Regular Agenda Items
1. The City Council discussed miscellaneous budgets.
2. The City Council considered the first reading of a Master
Tower Regulatory Ordinance for the City of Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 96 -
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING
TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
December 16, 1996.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
November 18, 1996
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Peter E. Meintsm ayor
ATTEST:
Darlene George, Ci y Clerk
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Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Special Executive Session of
the Crystal City Council was held on December 3, 1996, at 5:30
p.m. at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
Councilmembers in attendance were: Anderson (arrived at 5:40
p.m.), Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krueger, Thonander, Meintsma.
The following staff members were in attendance: Jerry Dulgar,
City Manager; David Kennedy, City Attorney; Jim Otto, Finance
Director; Jodi Koslak of the city attorney's office.
The City Council discussed the lawsuit Torkelson vs City of
Crystal.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 6:05 p.m.
ATTEST:
Darlene George, City Grerk
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Peter E. Meintsma,
December 3, 1996
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on December 3, 1996, at 7:00
P.M. at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
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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; David Kennedy, City Attorney; Tom
Mathisen, Director of Public Works; Anne Norris, Assistant
Manager; Jim Otto, Finance Director; 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 November 18, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to approve the minutes of the regular
City Council meeting of November 18, 1996.
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. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-112, approving the purchase of
Structural Calculation Software in the amount of $245.00,
for the Building Inspection Division.
4. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-113, approving PIR expenditure
in the amount of $160.00, for the purchase of a cart for
transporting computer components.
5. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-114, approving PIR expenditure
of approximately $3,000 for the purchase of field inspection
software for the Environmental Health Division.
6. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-115, approving PIR
expenditure, not to exceed $2,000.00, for the purchase of
upgrade to Novell 4.11 for Local Area Network.
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7. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-116, approving PIR expenditure
of approximately $150.00, for the purchase of a cellular
phone for Environmental Health.
8. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-117, approving PIR expenditure
for approximately $150.00, for the purchase of a cellular
phone for the Administration Department.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Hoffmann to approve the Consent Agenda.
Open Forum
Mayor Meintsma recognized Boy Scout Troop #365 from St.
James Lutheran Church who was in attendance as a part of
earning citizenship badges.
Regular Agenda Items
1. The City Council considered the appointment of Anthony Kamp,
5570 Xenia Avenue North, to the Planning Commission for an
unexpired term expiring December 31, 1998.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to appoint Anthony Kamp, 5570 Xenia Avenue North, to
the Planning Commission for an unexpired term expiring
December 31, 1998.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the appointment of Julie Gregg,
5224 Unity Avenue North, to the Human Rights Commission for
an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1998.
Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by
Councilmember Thonander to appoint Julie Gregg, 5224 Unity
Avenue North, to the Human Rights Commission for an
unexpired term expiring December 31, 1998.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered the appointment of Connie
Grumdahl, 6712 Valley Place, to the Human Rights Commission
for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1998.
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Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to appoint Connie Grumdahl, 6712 Valley Place, to
the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term expiring
December 31, 1998.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance amendment to Section 620 of the Crystal City Code
relating to fitness and tanning facilities; and a resolution
establishing license fees for the facilities.
A. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to adopt the following ordinance and approve
publication of the ordinance in summary form:
ORDINANCE NO. 96-15
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY;
FITNESS, EXERCISE AND TANNING FACILITIES;
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 620
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
B. 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. 96-118
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LICENSE FEES: FITNESS,
EXERCISE AND TANNING FACILITIES: AMENDING
CRYSTAL CITY CODE APPENDIX IV
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann,
Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
S. The City Council considered a resolution supporting the six
lane option and the draft Environmental Impact Statement for
reconstruction of Highway 100 between Highway 55 and 50th
Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
December 3, 1996
RESOLUTION NO. 96-119
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SIX LANE OPTION AND THE
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR
RECONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAY 100
BETWEEN HIGHWAY 55 AND 50TH AVENUE NORTH
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn,
Krueger, Meintsma, Thonander, Anderson.
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Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Darlene George, City tlerk
Motion Carried.
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on December 16, 1996, 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, Thonander, Meintsma;
absent, not voting: Hoffmann, Krueger. The following staff
members were present: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; David Kennedy,
City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, Director of Public Works; Anne
Norris, Assistant Manager; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Steve
Peaslee, Planner; Gene Hackett, Recreation Director; Lori
Brennan, Human Resource Manager; James Mossey, Police Chief;
Craig Thomseth, Police Lieutenant; Marcia Holmgren, City
Forester; Darlene George, City Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor proclaimed December 17, 1996 through January 2, 1997 as
1996 Holiday Season Drunk and Drugged Driver Prevention and
December 20, 1996 as Lights on For Life Day.
The Mayor recognized the Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting received by the Finance Director from The Government
Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
The Mayor publicly commended the Armstrong Chamber Singers'
representation of Crystal, Independent School District 281,
Robbinsdale Armstrong High School and the State of Minnesota in
its performances in Washington, D.C. on December 6, 7 and 8,
1996.
1. The City Council
Executive Session
December 3, 1996,
December 4, 1996.
considered the minutes of the Special
and regular City Council meeting of
and the Truth In Taxation Hearing of
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to approve the minutes of the Special
Executive Session and the regular City Council meeting of
December 3, 1996, and the Truth In Taxation Hearing of
December 4, 1996.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the addition of Item No. 10 to
the Consent Agenda to adopt Resolution No. 96-123 , which
will approve a PIR expenditure in the amount of $700.00 to
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purchase a Optical Character Reading Scanner for the Police
Department.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to approve the addition of Item No. 10
to the Consent Agenda, adopting Resolution No. 96-123,
which will approve a PIR expenditure in the amount of
$700.00 to purchase an Optical Character Reading Scanner for
the Police Department.
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., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, January 7, 1997, as the date and time for a public
hearing to discuss off -sale liquor licenses held by Adair
Liquor and MGM Liquor relating to sale of alcohol to minors.
4. Acceptance of the resignation of Janice Jorgens, 2701
Brunswick Avenue North from the Environmental Commission,
effective immediately.
5. Acceptance of the resignation of Jane Elsen from the EDA
Advisory Commission, effective immediately.
6. Approval to use donated funds in the amount of approximately
$400.00 to purchase a Universal Weightlifting Machine and
carpet for the Police Department.
7. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-120, approving PIR expenditure
in the amount of $1,040.00 to purchase audio equipment for
the Recreation Department and Community Center.
8. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-121, amending the City of
Crystal ICMA Deferred Compensation Plan.
9. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-122, approving a capital
expenditure in the amount of $200.00 to purchase a camera
for the Housing Division.
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10. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-123, approving PIR expenditure
in the amount of $700.00 to purchase an Optical Character
Reading Scanner for the Police Department.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes 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 1997 tax levy and the 1997 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.
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. 96-124
A RESOLUTION LEVYING TAXES FOR CERTIFICATION
TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR FOR PAYABLE 1997
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn,
Thonander, Meintsma absent, not voting: Hoffmann, Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
B. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-125
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1996 BUDGET AND
ADOPTING THE 1997 BUDGET
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Thonander,
Meintsma, Anderson; absent, not voting: Hoffmann, Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular Agenda Items
1. The City Council considered Application #96-7.1 to rezone
properties at 5241 West Broadway from I-2 (Heavy Industrial)
District to B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District and 5269
West Broadway and 5160 Douglas Drive North from B-4
(Community Commercial) District to B-3 (Auto -Oriented
Commercial) and Application #96-7.4 for a conditional use
permit to allow motor vehicle sales in a B-3 District at
5241 West Broadway.
A. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 96 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: CHANGING THE
USE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LANDS
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
January 7, 1997.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve as recommended by and based on the
findings of fact of the Planning Commission Application
#96.7.4 for a conditional use permit to allow motor vehicle
sales (Section 515.35, Subd. 4, g) in a B-3 District at 5241
West Broadway, provided the applicant submits a site plan
for Lot 3, Block 1 Crystal Northwest Properties Second
Addition consistent with the City's site plan review
ordinance prior to installing paving, landscaping, signage
or drainage improvements. The site plan should include, at
a minimum, a landscaping plan, lighting plan, drainage plan,
and sign plan.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the first reading of an
ordinance relating to vegetation.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 96 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO VEGETATION:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 640
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and further, that the second and final reading be held on
January 7, 1997.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance amending Section 515.39, Subd. 2m) and Section
515.41, Subd. 2s) of the Zoning Ordinance regarding personal
communications systems towers being permitted in I-1 and I-2
Industrial Districts.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to table consideration of the second
reading of an ordinance amending Section 515.39, Subd. 2m)
and Section 515.41, Subd. 2s) of the Zoning Ordinance
regarding personal communications systems towers being
permitted in I-1 and I-2 Industrial Districts.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance amending Section 405 of the City Code relating to
signs.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to table consideration of the second
reading of an ordinance amending Section 405 of the City
Code relating to signs.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered the first reading of an
ordinance amending Section 515.49 PUD Planned Unit
Development District.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 96 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE,
(APPENDIX I -ZONING) BY ADDING A SUBDIVISION:
REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I - ZONING)
SUBSECTION 515.51
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
January 7, 1997.
Motion Carried.
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6. The City Council considered a resolution approving the
position of TwinWest Chamber of Commerce relating to reform
of Tax Increment Financing Legislation in the 1997
Legislature. Cynthia Sweet, Manager of Local Affairs for
TwinWest Chamber of Commerce appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to table consideration of a resolution
approving the position of TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
relating to reform of Tax Increment Financing Legislation in
the 1997 Legislature.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered a request from Dave Kimball for
a waiver of park dedication fees for Kimball Addition, 3431
Douglas Drive. Tim Jawor, Partner of Dave Kimball, appeared
and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Joselyn to deny a request for a waiver of park
dedication fees for the 8 -townhouse project at 3431 Douglas
Drive, as requested by developer Dave Kimball.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered a resolution approving an
agreement with the Soo Line Railroad for railroad crossing
improvement as part of Phase 3 Street Reconstruction
Project.
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. 96-126
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH CP RAIL SYSTEM
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Thonander, Meintsma,
Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting: Hoffmann, Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
9. The City Council considered the Voluntary Leave Without Pay
Program for 1991.
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Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to approve extension of the Voluntary Leave
Without Pay Program for 1997.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council considered the 1997 Compensation Plan and
benefit increases for non -organized employees.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Thonander to approve the 1997 Compensation Plan and benefit
increases for non -organized employees as presented: (1) a
3% annual adjustment of salaries; (2) an increase in the
City's contribution toward health insurance from $335/month
to $345/month for family coverage and from $178/month to
$183/month for single coverage.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Thonander and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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Peter E. Meintsm ayor
ATTEST:
Darlene George, City P erk
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