1995 City Council MinutesJanuary 3, 1995
page 1302
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on January 3, 1995, at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
Darlene George, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to
newly elected officials Pete Meintsma, Mayor; Dave Anderson,
Section I Councilmember; Tom Krueger, Ward 3 Councilmember and
Garry Grimes, Ward 4 Councilmember.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Krueger, Anderson, Joselyn, Meintsma, Grimes, Langsdorf
(arrived at 7:05 p.m.). Absent: Herbes. Also in attendance were
the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave
Kennedy, City Attorney; Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim Otto,
Finance Director; Robbie Hiltz, Animal Warden.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of December 20, 1994.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger
to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
December 20, 1994.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the 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. Designation of Crystal/Robbinsdale Sun Post and Star Tribune
as the official newspapers for the City of Crystal for the
year 1995.
4. Appointment of Jerry Dulgar, City Manager, as the Hennepin
Recycling Group Board Member for the City of Crystal for 1995.
5. Designation of the Norwest Crystal Bank as the official
depository for the City of Crystal for the year 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
Councilmember Langsdorf arrived.
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The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council continued consideration of a private kennel
license for Michael and Beverly Farley, 6701 - 34th Avenue
North. Those appearing and heard were: Mike Farley,
applicant; Steve Westerberg, 6700 - 34th Avenue North; Lester
Kelly, 6707 - 34th Avenue North; Leroy Smithrud, 3317
Hampshire Avenue North; Glen Weborg, 3328 Hampshire Avenue
North.
A. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to deny a private kennel license for Michael and
Beverly Farley, 6701 - 34th Avenue North.
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson; voting no: Grimes,
Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma; absent, not voting:
Herbes.
Motion Failed.
B. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Mayor Meintsma
2. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance
to rezone property at 5272 West Broadway from 3-4 (Community
Commercial) to B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial).
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95-1
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING:
CHANGING THE USE CLASSIFICATION OF
CERTAIN LANDS
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered the selection of Mayor Pro Tem for
the year 1995.
4. The City Council considered the appointment of a Council
liaison to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission for the
year 1995.
to approve a
private kennel license for
Michael
and Beverly
Farley, 6701
- 34th Avenue North, and direct
staff to prepare
a compliance
report to the City Council
every 3
months.
By roll call
and voting aye: Joselyn,
Krueger,
Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Grimes; voting no: Anderson;
absent,
not voting:
Herbes.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance
to rezone property at 5272 West Broadway from 3-4 (Community
Commercial) to B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial).
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95-1
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING:
CHANGING THE USE CLASSIFICATION OF
CERTAIN LANDS
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered the selection of Mayor Pro Tem for
the year 1995.
4. The City Council considered the appointment of a Council
liaison to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission for the
year 1995.
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5. The City Council considered the appointment of a Council
liaison to the Environmental Commission for the year 1995.
6. The City Council considered the appointment of a Council
liaison to the Human Rights Commission for the year 1995.
7. The City Council considered the appointment of a Council
liaison to the Financial Advisory Commission for the year
1995.
8. The City Council considered the appointment of a Council
liaison to the Economic Development Advisory Commission for
the year 1995.
9. The City Council considered the appointment of a
representative and an alternate to the Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities for the year 1995.
10. The City Council considered the appointment of a
representative to the Joint New Hope/Golden Valley/Crystal
Water Commission for the year 1995.
11. The City Council considered the appointment of representatives
to the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission for
the year 1995.
12. The City Council considered the designation of an AMM
legislative contact person and an alternate for 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve appointments for 1995 in items 3-12 on the
agenda appointing the same people who served in 1994, with the
exception of the appointment of David Anderson as Council
Liaison to the Human Rights Commission in lieu of Betty
Herbes; appointments as follows:
-Mayor Pro Tem, Pauline Langsdorf.
-Council liaison to Park & Recreation Advisory Commission,
Councilmember Krueger.
-Council liaison to Environmental Commission, Councilmember
Langsdorf.
-Council liaison to Human Rights Commission, Councilmember
Anderson.
-Council liaison to Financial Advisory Commission, Mayor
Meintsma.
-Council liaison to Economic Development Advisory Commission,
Councilmember Grimes.
-Representative and alternate to the Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities - Mayor Meintsma as
representative and City Manager Dulgar as alternate.
-Representative to the Joint New Hope/Golden Valley/Crystal
Water Commission - City Manager Dulgar.
-Representatives to the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications
Commission - Jerry Dulgar and John T. Irving.
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-Designation of an AMM legislative contact person and an
alternate - Mayor Meintsma, representative; City Manager
Dulgar, alternate.
Motion Carried.
13. The City Council considered a recommendation to the Northwest
Hennepin Human Services Council to reappoint Marty Gates, 5108
- 48th Avenue North, to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services
Council Advisory Board for a two year term expiring December
31, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to recommend the reappointment of Marty Gates, 5108
- 48th Avenue North, to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services
Council Advisory Board for a two year term expiring December
31, 1996.
Motion Carried.
14. The City Council considered legal fees regarding
recodification of the Crystal City Code.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve a request from Dave Kennedy of Holmes &
Graven, Chartered, for payment of legal fees relating to
recodification of the Crystal City Code in the amount of
$5,553.39.
Motion Carried.
15. The City Council discussed the role of the Economic
Development Authority Advisory Commission.
Consensus of the Council was to set a work session of the EDA,
EDA Advisory Commission and Planning Commission on February
14, 1995, if satisfactory with the EDA Advisory Commission, to
discuss the role of the EDA Advisory Commission.
16. The City Council discussed organized collection in the City of
Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to direct staff to prepare proper paperwork to invoke
organized collection in the City of Crystal.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Motion Carried.
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page 1307
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on January 17, 1995, at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Herbes, Krueger, Anderson, Joselyn, Meintsma, Grimes,
Langsdorf. Also in attendance were the following staff members:
Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne
Norris, Community Development Director; Steve Peaslee, Planner;
Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor recognized a $70,000 donation to the Crystal Fire
Department from the Crystal Fire Relief Association.
The Mayor recognized a $30 donation to the Crystal Fire Department
from Minnegasco.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of January 3, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of January 3, 1995.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by
the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on file
in the office of the City Clerk.
2. Approval of disbursements over $5,000 as submitted by the
Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on
file in the office of the Finance Director.
3. Approval to use donated funds to make chassis upgrades and
purchase emergency warning equipment and other miscellaneous
equipment for new rescue vehicles for the Crystal Fire
Department.
4. Set 7:00 p.m. on April 18, 1995 as the date and time for the
1995 Local Board of Review.
S. Authorize execution of agreement with Hennepin County for
reimbursement for health services, and further, that the Mayor
and City Manager be authorized to sign such agreement.
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Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered the first reading of an ordinance
regarding site plan review.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW OF
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, CHAPTER V, BY
ADDING A SECTION: RENUMBERING SECTION 520
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
February 7, 1995.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the first reading of an ordinance
regarding pawn shop operations.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PAWN SHOPS: AMENDING
CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTIONS 515 -
APPENDIX I - ZONING AND 1175
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
February 7, 1995.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to amend the ordinance by eliminating Item ##6 in
Section 1 which refers to hours of operation.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
Voting on the ordinance as amended: Aye: Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes.
Motion Carried.
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1309
3, The City Council considered private activity tax exempt
financing guidelines and appropriate amendment to the fee
schedule for issuance of revenue bonds.
A. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-1
RESOLUTION APPROVING PRIVATE ACTIVITY
TAX EXEMPT FINANCING GUIDELINES
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
B. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-2
RESOLUTION RELATING TO FEES:
REVENUE BONDS: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE
APPENDIX IV
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson,
Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The City Council considered a resolution Ordering in a
Feasibility Study for a Joint Project with Golden Valley on a
Noble Avenue Street Project.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-3
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF
FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR NOBLE AVENUE
STREET REHABILITATION
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes,
Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The City Council discussed future work session dates. By
general consent the following dates and times were set:
January 24, 1995, 7 p.m.; February 27, 1995, 8 p.m.; March -
back to 4th Thursday schedule, 7 p.m.
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6. The City Council discussed the elimination of cigarette
machines in the City of Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
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January 24, 1995
1311
page 1311
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the matter prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Work Session of the Crystal
City Council was held on January 24, 1995, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following were present: Herbes, Krueger, Anderson, Joselyn,
Meintsma, Grimes. Absent: Langsdorf. Also in attendance were the
following staff members: Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Laura
Kushner, Assistant Manager; Anne Norris, Community Development
Director; Tom Mathisen, Public Works Director.
1. The City Council discussed Administrative Offense
Ordinance/Code Enforcement.
2. The City Council discussed Rabies Vaccination Clinic.
3. The City Council discussed Newsletter Advertising.
4. The City Council discussed final Pay Equity Report.
S. The City Council discussed the 36th Avenue drainage from New
Hope.
6. Discussion of street rehabilitation on St. Raphael Drive.
Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember Krueger
to adjourn the Work Session.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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February 7, 1995
1312
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on February 7, 1995, at 7:00
P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following
were present: Herbes, Krueger, Anderson, Meintsma, Grimes,
Langsdorf. Absent was: Joselyn. Also in attendance were the
following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave
Kennedy, City Attorney; Laura Kushner, Assistant Manager; Anne
Norris, Community Development Director; Darlene George, City
Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Tom Mathisen, Public Works
Director; Stephen Holm, DARE Officer.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City
Council Meeting of January 17, 1995 and the minutes of the Work
Session of January 24, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting
of January 17, 1995 and the minutes of the Work Session of
January 24, 1995 with the addition to the January 24th minutes of
an Item #6 to indicate discussion relating to street
rehabilitation on St. Raphael Drive.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the 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 an Application for Authorization for Exemption
from Lawful Gambling License from Northwest Metro Ducks
Unlimited, Chapter 34, to hold a raffle on March 29, 1995,
at Charles Knaeble VFW Post #494, 5222 - 56th Avenue North.
4. Approval of the appointment of Charles Tostenson, Park
Superintendent, as the Assistant Weed Inspector for the City
of Crystal for 1995.
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1313
5. Acceptance of the resignation of John Froom from the Park
and Recreation Advisory Commission effective 12-31-94.
6. Acceptance of the resignation of Daniel Velner from the
Human Rights Commission effective February 2, 1995.
7. Acceptance of the resignation of Bruce Bourdon from the
Financial Advisory Commission.
8. Set March 7, 1995 as the date for a public hearing at which
time the City Council will consider allocation of CDBG
Funds.
9. Approval to use charitable gambling funds for the purchase
of heart defibrillator test units and battery chargers.
Councilmember Herbes requested the removal of Item 42 for
discussion. This item is moved to the end of the Regular Agenda.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve Item 1 and Items 3 through 9 on the Consent
Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered an application for a massage
license at The Sun Shoppe, 313 Willow Bend.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to continue discussion of a massage license at 313
Willow Bend until the ordinance regulating massage has been
clarified.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the application for
reappointment to the Employee Review Board as an Alternate
Member from Frank Quisenberry, 5609 Wilshire Blvd., for a
term expiring December 31, 1997.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to reappoint Frank Quisenberry, 5609
Wilshire Blvd., to the Employee Review Board as an Alternate
Member for a term expiring December 31, 1997.
Motion Carried.
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3. The City Council considered the applications for
reappointment to the Environmental Advisory Commission from
Beth Jarvis, 4513 Xenia Avenue North; Lerry Teslow, 6501
Markwood Drive; and David Luebke, 3206 Florida Avenue North,
for terms expiring December 31, 1997.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to reappoint Beth Jarvis, 4513 Xenia
Avenue North; Lerry Teslow, 6501 Markwood Drive; and David
Luebke, 3206 Florida Avenue North, to the Environmental
Commission for terms expiring December 31, 1997.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered the applications for appointment
to the Financial Advisory Commission from Damon Kenton, 3159
Louisiana Avenue North, and Anthony Eric Kamp, 5570 Xenia
Avenue North, for an unexpired term expiring December 31,
1995.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Mayor
Meintsma to appoint Damon Kenton, 3159 Louisiana Avenue
North, to the Financial Advisory Commission for an unexpired
term expiring December 31, 1995.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered the applications for appointment
to the Human Rights Commission from Diane Bolter, 3225 Yates
Avenue North; Robert Senden, 4601 Douglas Drive; and Kenneth
Way, 3117 Virginia Avenue North, for one unexpired term
expiring December 31, 1996 and one term expiring December
31, 1997; and the applications for reappointment from Emeric
Pratt, 3540 Jersey Avenue North, and Kay Kramer, 7720 - 36th
Avenue North -#207, for terms expiring December 31, 1997.
A. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to appoint Robert Senden, 4601 Douglas
Drive, to the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term
expiring December 31, 1997.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to reappoint Emeric Pratt, 3540
Jersey Avenue North, and Kay Kramer, 7720 - 36th Avenue
North -#207, to the Human Rights Commission for terms
expiring December 31, 1997.
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1315
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered the application for appointment
to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission from Roger
Betlach, 5325 Georgia Avenue North, for a term expiring
December 31, 1997; and applications for appointment from
Michael Culhane, 5261 Kentucky Avenue North; and Elmer
Carlson, 5054 Quail Avenue North, for an unexpired term
expiring December 31, 1995; and the applications for
reappointment from Tom Jungroth, 5536 Xenia Avenue North;
Mary Moucha, 2957 Hampshire Avenue North; and Ann
Hoffineister, 5141 - 34th Place North, for terms expiring
December 31, 1997.
A. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Mayor
Meintsma to appoint Roger Betlach, 5325 Georgia Avenue
North, to the "at large" vacancy on the Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission for a term expiring December 31, 1997,
and Michael Culhane, 5261 Kentucky Avenue North, to the Ward
3 vacancy for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1995.
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Anderson; abstaining: Grimes, Herbes; absent, not voting:
Joselyn.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to reappoint Tom Jungroth, 5536 Xenia Avenue
North; Mary Moucha, 2957 Hampshire Avenue North, and Ann
Hoffineister, 5141 - 34th Place North, to the Park and
Recreation Advisory Commission for terms expiring December
31, 1997.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered the application for appointment
to the Planning Commission from Thomas P. Madden, 5222 -
49th Avenue North, for an unexpired term expiring December
31, 1995; and the applications for reappointment from Jane
Elsen, 5419 Maryland Avenue North; Paulette Magnuson, 3159
Jersey Avenue North; and JoAnn Hagen Maloney, 3731 Jersey
Avenue North, for terms expiring December 31, 1997.
A. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to appoint Thomas P. Madden, 5222 -
49th Avenue North, to the Planning Commission for an
unexpired term expiring December 31, 1995.
Motion Carried.
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B. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to reappointment Jane Elsen, 5419
Maryland Avenue North; Paulette Magnuson, 3159 Jersey Avenue
North; and JoAnn Hagen Maloney, 3731 Jersey Avenue North, to
the Planning Commission for terms expiring December 31,
1997.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered the applications for
reappointment to the Economic Development Authority Advisory
Commission from Jane Elsen, 5419 Maryland Avenue North;
Paulette Magnuson, 3159 Jersey Avenue North; Daniel Hansen,
6327 - 36th Avenue North; Mark Hoffmann, 3307 Zane Avenue
North; Phillip Eder, 5630 Lakeland Avenue North; and Jo -Ann
Schroeder, 6907 - 46th Place North, for terms expiring
December 31, 1997.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to reappoint Jane Elsen, 5419 Maryland
Avenue North; Paulette Magnuson, 3159 Jersey Avenue North;
Daniel Hansen, 6327 - 36th Avenue North; Mark Hoffmann, 3307
Zane Avenue North; Phillip Eder, 5630 Lakeland Avenue North;
and Jo -Ann Schroeder, 6907 - 46th Place North, to the
Economic Development Authority Advisory Commission for terms
expiring December 31, 1997.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council considered Law Enforcement Labor Services
(LELS) Contract #56.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve the 1995 - 1996 proposed contract with Law
Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Local #56, and further,
that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign the
contract on behalf of the City.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council considered Law Enforcement Labor Services
(LELS) Contract #44.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve the 1995 - 1996 proposed contract with
Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Local #44, and
further, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to
sign the contract on behalf of the City.
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1317
Motion Carried.
11. The City Council considered a resolution supporting proposed
pension consolidation legislation.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-4
RESOLUTION RELATING TO A JOINT
NEW HOPE/CRYSTAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT:
APPROVING THE FORM OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson,
Grimes, Herbes, Krueger; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
12. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance relating to site plan reviews.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95-2
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW OF
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, CHAPTER V, BY
ADDING A SECTION: RENUMBERING SECTION 520
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
13. The City Council considered a contract proposal for
supplemental field investigation at the City of Crystal
maintenance complex in the amount of $7,602.00 as submitted
from Braun Intertec.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve a contract with Braun Intertec in the
amount of $7,602.00 for supplemental field investigation at
the City of Crystal maintenance complex.
Motion Carried.
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14. The City Council considered an amendment to the Development
Agreement with Super Valu regarding redevelopment of the
Anthony Shopping Center/Mielke Field area, 36th Avenue and
Highway 100.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve the amendment to the contract with Super
Valu regarding redevelopment of the Anthony Shopping
Center/Mielke Field area, 36th Avenue and Highway 100, in
the City of Crystal.
Motion Carried.
15. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing a
public hearing in connection with a financing by the City of
Edina, Minnesota, on behalf of Volunteers of America Care
Facilities.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-5
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING
IN CONNECTION WITH A FINANCING BY THE CITY OF EDINA,
MINNESOTA ON BEHALF OF VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA CARE FACILITIES
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes,
Herbes, Krueger, Langsdorf; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
16. The City Council discussed Item #2 on the Consent Agenda
relating to disbursements over $5,000.00.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve Item #2 on the Consent Agenda, namely,
the list of disbursements over $5,000.00.
Motion Carried.
Ed Thonander and Liz Reid of the Crystal Frolics Committee
presented a check in the amount of $2,000.00 to the City of
Crystal for the DARE Program.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
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Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on February 21, 1995, at 7:00
P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following
were present: Herbes, Krueger, Joselyn, Meintsma, Grimes,
Langsdorf, Anderson. Also in attendance were the following staff
members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City
Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; Steve
Peaslee, Planner; Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance
Director; Gene Hackett, Recreation Director.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor proclaimed March 5-12, 1995 as Volunteers of America
Week in the City of Crystal.
The Mayor acknowledged a donation in the amount of $500 from the
Rotary Club of Crystal, New Hope, and Robbinsdale for the Crystal
Police DARE Program.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City
Council Meeting of February 7, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of February 7, 1995.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the 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 Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following during Open Forum.
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1. Daniel Hansen, 6327 - 36th Avenue North, appeared to voice
concerns of the grade and slope on the south side of 36th
Avenue North.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered the application for appointment
to the Financial Advisory Commission of Myron L. Kasch, 7600
- 30th Avenue North, for an unexpired term expiring December
31, 1995.
The applicant did not appear. Item will be placed on the
March 7, 1995 Council Agenda for consideration.
2. The City Council continued consideration of the applications
for appointment to the Human Rights Commission from Diane
Bolter, 3225 Yates Avenue North, and Kenneth Way, 3117
Virginia Avenue North, for an unexpired term expiring
December 31, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to appoint Kenneth Way, 3117 Virginia
Avenue North, to the Human Rights Commission for an
unexpired term expiring December 31, 1996.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered a sign variance to CUB Foods for
signage at 5301 - 36th Avenue North to permit 4 signs of
approximately 806 sq. ft., a variance of approximately 556
sq. ft. from the maximum permitted by Section 405.19, Subd.
4 a), subject to the stipulation that no signs be placed on
the south and east faces of the building. Craig Mevissen of
Cub Foods appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve as recommended by and based on the
findings of fact of the Planning Commission granting a sign
variance of approximately 556 sq. ft. to allow 4 signs of
approximately 806 sq. ft., which will exceed the sign
ordinance maximum of 250 sq. ft. at CUB Foods, 5301 - 36th
Avenue North, subject to the stipulation that no signs be
placed on the south and east faces of the building.
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1322
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger; Langsdorf; Meintsma;
Grimes; Herbes; voting no: Anderson; Joselyn.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered the first reading of an
ordinance regarding flood plain amendments.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING:
FLOOD PROTECTION; AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY
CODE (APPENDIX I -ZONING) SUBSECTION 515.47,
SUBDIVISIONS 1, 5, 9, AND 13 AND ADDING A SUBDIVISION
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
March 7, 1995.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered a resolution approving the
purchase of a vibratory plate compactor for the Street
Department.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-6
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE
FOR PURCHASE OF VIBRATORY PLATE COMPACTOR
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson,
Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance regarding pawn shop operations.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following ordinance:
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ORDINANCE NO. 95-3
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO
PAWN SHOPS: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE,
SECTIONS 515 -APPENDIX I -ZONING AND 1175
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered the first reading of an
Ordinance Relating to Parks: Closing Hours: Amending
Crystal City Code, Subsection 815.05 and Adding a Section to
Section 815.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKS: CLOSING HOURS:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 815.05
AND ADDING A SECTION TO SECTION 815
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
March 7, 1995.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered the 1995 swimming pool rates.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the joint ticket program with the City of
New Hope and 1995 swimming pool fees as recommended by the
Recreation Director in a memo dated November 22, 1994.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council discussed City election legislation.
Moved by Councilmember Meintsma and seconded by
Councilmember Joselyn that a letter be sent to the Governor
and Legislative Representatives in opposition to the pending
legislation regarding biennial elections in either odd or
even years.
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes,
Joselyn; voting no: Langsdorf, Herbes, Krueger.
Motion Carried.
February 21, 1995
Informal Discussion and Announcements
1. The City Council discussed receiving a COPS FAST grant
award.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Herbes to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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February 27, 1995
1325
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the matter prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Work Session of the Crystal
City Council was held on February 27, 1995, at 8:00 P.M., at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following were present: Herbes, Krueger, Joselyn, Grimes,
Langsdorf, Anderson. Absent was: Meintsma. Also in attendance
were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager;
Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development
Director; Tom Mathisen, Director of Public Works.
The City Council discussed the following items.
1. The City Council discussed the Northwest Hennepin Human
Services Council's telephone survey results. Donna Martin
of Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council gave the
presentation.
2. The City Council interviewed Diane Bolter, 3225 Yates Avenue
North, for consideration for appointment to the Human Rights
Commission when a vacancy occurs. Ms. Bolter did not appear
for the interview.
3. The City Council discussed Street Rehabilitation on Noble
Avenue. Scott Harri of SEH was present for the discussion.
4. The City Council discussed the Employee Appreciation Event
in the 1995 Budget.
5. The City Council discussed redevelopment issues.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
Commoity Devela en Director
March 7, 1995
1326
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on March 7, 1995, at 7:00 P.M.,
at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following
were present: Herbes, Krueger, Joselyn, Meintsma, Grimes,
Langsdorf, Anderson. Also in attendance were the following staff
members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City
Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; Darlene
George, City Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Tom Mathisen,
Director of Public Works.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor acknowledged charitable gambling donations for the
Police Reserve in the amounts of $1,000.00 from Elks Lodge x#44,
$1,000.00 from the Crystal Lions, and a donation in the amount of
$135.00 from St. Andrews Episcopal Church to reimburse the
Crystal Reserve Uniform Budget for the purpose of a jacket for
Reserve Officer Kenneth Knowles.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
February 21, 1995 and the Council Work Session of February 27,
1995.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of February 21, 1995 and the Council Work Session of
February 27, 1995.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by
the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on
file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. Approval of disbursements over $5,000 as submitted by the
Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on
file in the office of the Finance Director.
3. Approval of a solicitor's permit for Greenpeace to solicit
in the City of Crystal during the month of March, 1995.
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4. Approval of the Crystal Police Department's annual bicycle
auction for the sale of unclaimed bicycles and other
miscellaneous items on Saturday, April 22, 1995, at the City
Garage, 6125 41st Avenue North, and authorization to post
temporary signs.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following Public Hearings:
1. It being 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the matter may
be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time
as advertised to conduct a Public Hearing at which time the
City Council will consider the allocation of the 1995
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The Mayor
asked those present to voice their opinions or to ask
questions concerning this matter. Those present and heard
were: Sharon Johnson, Executive Director of CASH; Jim
Nicholie, of Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
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. 95-7
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 1995 URBAN
HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes,
Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma.
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 the issuance of Health Care Facility
Revenue Bonds by the City of Edina on behalf of Volunteers
of America Care Facilities to refinance and improve an
existing nursing home facility in the City of Crystal
(Crystal Care, 3245 Vera Cruz Avenue North). The Mayor
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asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions
concerning this matter. Those present and heard were:
Bruce Farrington, Financial Consultant for VOA.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following resolution,
the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-8
RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF
UP TO $8,500,000.00 HEALTH CARE FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS
(VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA CARE FACILITIES PROJECTS),
SERIES 1995 BY THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered the application for appointment
to the Financial Advisory Commission of Myron L. Kasch, 7600
- 30th Avenue North, for an unexpired term expiring December
31, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to appoint Myron L. Kasch, 7600 -
30th Avenue North, to the Financial Advisory Commission for
an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1995.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered a private kennel license for
Shelly Wing, 2720 Florida Avenue North #215, Douglas
Apartments.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve a private kennel license for Shelly Wing,
2720 Florida Avenue North #215, Douglas Apartments.
Motion Carried.
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1329
3. The City Council considered a private kennel license for
Claire Zindler, 6329 Brentwood Avenue North. Those
appearing and heard were: Robert Bellos, 6321 Brentwood;
Claire Zindler, applicant.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve a private kennel license for Claire
Zindler, 6329 Brentwood Avenue North.
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Grimes; voting no: Meintsma, Anderson.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered the second reading for an
ordinance regarding Flood Plain Amendments.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95-4
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING; FLOOD PROTECTION: AMENDING
CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I -ZONING) SUBSECTION 515.47,
SUBDIVISIONS 1, 5, 9 AND 13 AND ADDING A SUBDIVISION
and further that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered award of a contract for sewer
television Phase II of the South Crystal street
reconstruction.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-9
RESOLUTION APPROVING EXPENDITURE
FOR CONTRACTING SEWER TELEVISING
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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1330
6. The City Council considered a resolution regarding the
purchase of an electric valve operator.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-10
RESOLUTION APPROVING UTILITY FUND EXPENDITURE
FOR PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC VALVE OPERATOR
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered a resolution approving plans and
specifications and ordering out bids for Phase I of the
South Crystal Street Rehabilitation Project (Winnetka
Hills) .
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Meintsma to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which is dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-11
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson,
Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger; abstaining: Herbes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The City Council considered an amendment to the City Code
regarding public swimming pools.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH: SWIMMING POOLS;
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 625.01
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1331
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
March 21, 1995.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance regarding park changes.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95-5
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKS: CLOSING HOURS:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 815.05
AND ADDING A SECTION TO SECTION 815
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council considered a resolution supporting an
amendment to the original I-394 legislation.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn to adopt the following
resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
ORIGINAL I-394 LEGISLATION
Motion failed for lack of a second.
11. The City Council considered a resolution supporting passage
of the "Minnesota Emerging Communications Services Act of
1995".
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-12
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PASSAGE OF THE "MINNESOTA
EMERGING COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES ACT OF 1995"
March 7, 1995
1332
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes,
Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
12. The City Council discussed the sign ordinance. Staff was
directed to revisit the sign ordinance, specifically,
lighting.
13. The City Council considered endorsing housing legislation.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which is dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-13
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE LEGISLATURE AND
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO PASS AND
SIGN INTO LAW SPECIAL LEGISLATION FOR THE
CRYSTAL HOUSING REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes,
Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
14. The City Council considered changing the March Council Work
Session date. By consensus the Work Session was set for 7
p.m. on March 28, 1995.
Informal Discussion and Announcements
1. Mayor Meintsma advised he had been approached by Mr. Benson
who wishes to pursue development of the Nafstad property.
By consensus the Council directed staff to begin the
formation of a task force to study the proposal to be
presented by Mr. Benson as follows:
Mayor as Council Representative
President of Economic Development Authority
2 Planning Commission members
2 EDA Advisory Commission members
2 residents from the area
1 Environmental Commission member
1 Park & Recreation Commission member
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1333
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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March 21, 1995 1334
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on March 21, 1995, at 7:00
P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following
were present: Herbes, Krueger, Joselyn, Meintsma, Grimes,
Langsdorf, Anderson. Also in attendance were the following staff
members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City
Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; Steve
Peaslee, Planner; Joan Schmidt, Deputy Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance
Director; Tom Mathisen, Director of Public Works.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor acknowledged Charitable Gambling donations to the Park
& Recreation Department in the amounts of $1,000 for the Adopt -A -
Park Program and $500 for Youth Wrestling from the Crystal Lions
Club.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City
Council Meeting of March 7, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of March 7, 1995.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the 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, April 4, 1995, to consider the rental license of
Wallace Kenneth, Douglas Apartment Homes, 27th and Douglas
Drive.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the Consent Agenda.
March 21, 1995
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following during Open Forum:
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1. Skip Hildebrandt, 5736 Lakeland, owner of All Floors and
More, appeared to discuss the parking situation on his
residential property and past vandalism at his commercial
location. He was advised to contact City staff to look at
parking possibilities and to obtain advice on how to be
better protected.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered the application for
reappointment to the Employee Review Board from Sonnie
Braih, 4912 - 53rd Avenue North, for a term expiring
December 31, 1997.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Herbes to reappoint Sonnie Braih, 4912 - 53rd
Avenue North, to the Employee Review Board for a term
expiring December 31, 1997.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the COPS Fast Grant Program.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson that staff should go ahead with the next steps for
the program.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered rezoning property from B-4
(Community Commercial) District to B-3 (Auto -Oriented)
District; a conditional use permit to allow minor auto
repair in a B-3 District; and for a variance in lot area and
lot size at 5264 West Broadway for American Brake Services,
Inc. (ABS). Present and heard were: Bob Gadboies, West
Broadway and Douglas Drive, owner of Meineke Muffler;
Anthony Brumm, 5701 West Broadway, representing Automotive
Services; Jerry Simon, 5240 West Broadway, representing
Dumarks, Inc.; and Garr Matson, area developer for ABS.
A. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Joselyn to adopt the following ordinance:
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ORDINANCE NO. 95 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING;
CHANGING THE USE CLASSIFICATION
OF CERTAIN LANDS
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
April 4, 1995.
Motion Carried.
B. 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 a conditional
use permit to allow minor auto repair (Section 515.35, Subd.
4 c) in a B-3 District.
Motion Carried.
C. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Mayor
Meintsma to approve as recommended by and based on the
findings of fact of the Planning Commission authorization to
vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.35,
Subd. 4 c) 4) to grant a variance of 4,500 sq. ft. in the
required 22,500 sq. ft. lot area. (have 18,000 sq. ft.) and
55 ft. of the required 130 ft. by 150 ft. lot size (have 75
ft. by 250 ft.) (Section 515.35, Subd. 4 c) 4) at 5264 West
Broadway as submitted in application #95-1.1.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered a conditional use permit to
allow a drive up window at a convenience food establishment
in a B-3 District at 6800 - 56th Avenue North for Northstar
Restaurants, Inc. (Boston Market).
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve as recommended by and based on the
findings of fact of the Planning Commission a conditional
use permit to allow a drive up window in a convenience food
establishment in a B-3 (Auto Oriented) District at 6800 -
56th Avenue North, as submitted in application #95-2.4.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered a variance request to the sign
ordinance (Section 405.17, Subd. 14) to permit a 17.25 sq.
ft. directional sign which will exceed the maximum permitted
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1337
6 sq. ft. at Crystal Shopping Center, 103 Willow Bend.
Present and heard were: John Streeter and Ed Paster, Paster
Enterprises.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Mayor Meintsma
to approve based on the findings of fact presented by the
City Planner in a memo dated March 16, 1995 authorization to
grant a variance to the sign ordinance (Section 405.17,
Subd. 14) three sq. ft. to permit three 9 sq. ft.
directional signs which would exceed the maximum permitted 6
sq. ft. at Crystal Shopping Center, 103 Willow Bend, as
requested by Crystal Center.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 8:34 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened at 8:40 p.m.
6. The City Council considered the second reading of an
amendment to the City Code regarding public swimming pools.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95-6
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH:
SWIMMING POOLS: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE,
SUBSECTION 625.01
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered a resolution approving payment
for the Parks Department pickup truck.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-14
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE
FOR A PARKS DEPARTMENT PICKUP TRUCK
March 21, 1995
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Krueger, Joselyn,
Meintsma, Grimes, Langsdorf, Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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8. The City Council discussed setting the date for a Public
Hearing to certify assessments for Winnetka Hills Street
Improvement Project #94-12. The date for the Public Hearing
will be set at the April 4, 1995 Council Meeting.
9. The City Council considered a resolution awarding a contract
for aerial survey for South Crystal Streets, Phases 2, 3,
and 4.
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. 95-15
RESOLUTION APPROVING EXPENDITURE FOR
AERIAL SURVEY AND MAPPING, SOUTH CRYSTAL
STREET REHABILITATION, PHASES 2, 3, AND 4
WITH AWARD OF BID TO MARK HURD
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Joselyn, Meintsma,
Grimes, Langsdorf, Anderson, Herbes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
10. The City Council considered a resolution regarding an
amendment to the financial policies. Present and heard:
Brian Schneider, 6500 - 47th Avenue North, Chair of
Financial Advisory Commission.
The Council unanimously decided not to take action at this
time. The Park & Recreation Advisory Commission should also
make recommendations. What is discretionary versus non
discretionary versus essential services needs to be defined
as well as an analysis of costs need to be made. Joint Work
Session of Council and Park & Recreation Advisory Commission
is to be considered.
1
March 21, 1995
Informal Discussion and Announcements
1339
1. The City Council discussed legislation regarding
consolidation of Crystal and New Hope Volunteer Firefighters
Relief Association.
2. The City Council discussed setting 7:00 p.m., on May 23,
1995, as the date and time for a Public Hearing regarding
organized hauling of refuse.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
ATTEST:
Deputy Clerk
Motion Carried.
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March 28, 1995
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the matter
prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Work
Session of the Crystal City Council was held on March 28,
1995, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota.
Councilmembers present were: Herbes, Krueger, Joselyn,
Meintsma, Grimes, Langsdorf, Anderson. Staff members in
attendance were: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; David Kennedy,
City Attorney; Laura Kushner, Assistant Manager; James
Mossey, Police Chief; Craig Thomseth, Police Lieutenant;
Thomas Mathisen, Director of Public Works; Jim Otto, Finance
Director; and Kevin McGinty, Fire Chief.
1. The City Council discussed the Crystal Frolics and July
4th celebrations. Ed Thonander of the Crystal Frolics
Committee was in attendance.
2. The City Council discussed the parking ordinance.
3. The City Council discussed the ordinance relating to
cigarette sales.
4. The City Council discussed assessments for Winnetka
Hills Street Improvement Project #94-12. Scott Harri
of SEH was in attendance.
5. The City Council discussed May 24 (instead of May 23)
as the date for a Public Hearing regarding organized
hauling of refuse.
The Work Session adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
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April 4, 1995
1341
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on April 4. 1995, at 7:00 P.M.,
at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following
were present: Herbes, Krueger, Joselyn, Meintsma, Grimes,
Langsdorf, Anderson. Also in attendance were the following staff
members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City
Attorney; Tom Mathisen, Director of Public Works; Anne Norris,
Community Development Director; Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim
Otto, Finance Director.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor proclaimed May 19-20, 1995 as the dates for the annual
sale of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the
United States in the City of Crystal.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City
Council Meeting of March 21, 1995 and the Work Session of March
28, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting
of March 21, 1995 and to approve after adding Item #6 (Discuss
reorganization of clerical staff) the Work Session minutes of
March 28, 1995.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the 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.
April 4, 1995 1342
3. Approval of a Transient Merchant License application
submitted by Saba Flowers to sell flowers on Palm Sunday,
Easter and Mother's Day weekends (April 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 and
May 12, 13, 14, 1995) at 36th and Douglas Drive and 6000 -
42nd Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following Public Hearing.
1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may
be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time
as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City
Council will consider the rental license of Wallace Kenneth,
Douglas Apartment Homes, 27th and Douglas Drive. The Mayor
asked those present to voice their opinions or to ask
questions concerning this matter.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Herbes to continue the public hearing to the
April 18, 1995 City Council meeting.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered a request from Tom Stuart of the
Main Event to expand his operation at 5216 West Broadway.
Tom Stuart appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve Mr. Stuart's request to expand his
operations at the Main Event, 5216 West Broadway, with an
annual review of the site and parking.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the use of charitable gambling
funds in the amount of $4,000 to fund the Truancy Prevention
Program. Rosie Oftelie, School Social Worker for Hosterman
Middle School, appeared and was heard.
April 4, 1995 1343
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the use of charitable gambling funds in
the amount of $3,000 to fund the Truancy Prevention Program.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance regarding rezoning property from B-4 (Community
Commercial) District to B-3 (Auto -Oriented) District at 5264
West Broadway for American Brake Service, Inc. (ABS).
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95-7
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: CHANGING THE
USE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LANDS
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried
4. The City Council considered bids received for Phase 1,
Winnetka Hills Street Improvement Project #94-12, and order
Special Assessment Public Hearing. Scott Harri of SEH
appeared and was heard.
Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-16
RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma; voting no: Herbes, Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
April 4, 1995 1344
RESOLUTION NO. 95-17
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The City Council considered a resolution relating to parking
restrictions on 32nd Avenue North.
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. 95-18
RESOLUTION RELATING TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS
ON 32ND AVENUE NORTH
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson,
Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn. Councilmember Krueger was out of
the room when vote was taken.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered a resolution approving PIR
expenditure for purchase of Streets Department pickup truck
and plow.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-19
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR PURCHASE OF
STREETS DEPARTMENT PICKUP TRUCK AND PLOW
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes,
Joselyn, Langsdorf. Councilmember Krueger was out of the room
when vote was taken.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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1345
7. The City Council considered a resolution amending the PIR
Budget for replacement of the Community Center locker rooms
floor covering.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-20
RESOLUTION AMENDING PIR BUDGET AND
APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR INSTALLATION
OF CERAMIC TILE AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes,
Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The City Council considered the approval to use charitable
gambling funds to purchase city lapel pins.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve a request from the North Metro Highway
100 Council for support in the amount of $3,000, with
funding allocated from the Council Contingency Fund.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council discussed the transfer in control of the
cable system from King Videocable to Continental Cable
Vision.
Moved by
Krueger
Councilmember Herbes
to approve the use of
and seconded by Councilmember
charitable gambling funds to
purchase
city lapel pins.
Motion Carried.
9. The City
Council considered a
request from the North Metro
Highway
100 Council for support in the amount of $3,000.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve a request from the North Metro Highway
100 Council for support in the amount of $3,000, with
funding allocated from the Council Contingency Fund.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council discussed the transfer in control of the
cable system from King Videocable to Continental Cable
Vision.
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Informal Discussion and Announcements
1. The City Council discussed the City Council Work Session and
the Assessment Hearing for Winnetka Hills Street Improvement
Project being on the same evening (April 27th). April 27,
1995 Council Work Session was cancelled by general consent
of the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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April 18, 1995
1347
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Crystal
Council convened as a Board of Review on April 18, 1995, 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, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma. Also in attendance were the following staff
members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; David Kennedy, City
Attorney; 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 18, 1995 Board of Review meeting
to discuss the 1995 assessment rolls. Glen Busitzky and Scott
Neu of the Hennepin County Assessor's Office were present to
answer questions. Those residents registering concerns were:
Mike Halek, 3141 Douglas Dr., PID #20-118-21-41-0077
Robert Schon, 3930 Jersey Av. N., PID #17-118-21-42-0047
John Paulson, Apartment Owner in Crystal
Gordon Ramerth, 5825 Maryland, PID #05-118-21-24-0022
Chip Friedline, 2959 Idaho Av. N., PID #20-118-21-42-0005
Andy Dorn, 6529 - 42nd Av. N., PID #17-118-21-14-0026
Don Sommers, 6721 Valley Place N., PID #20-118-21-13-0061
Gordon Solly, 3862 Idaho Av. N., PID #17-118-21-42-0087
Wyman Baker, 3011 Vera Cruz Av. N., PID #21-118-21-31-0023
Beverly Aubol, 6809 - 36th Av. N., PID #20-118-21-12-0088
Gerald Pastoors, 4331 Louisiana Av. N., PID #17 -118 -21 -21 -
Don Crawford, 3833 Hampshire
Irene Anderson, 2949 Hampshire
Arlene Wazlahowsky, 4840 Hamps
0041
Av. N., PID #17-118-21-42-0003
Av. N., PID #20-118-21-43-0012
hire Av. N., PID #08-118-21-41-
0134
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to 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 2, 1995.
Motion Carried
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Review until 7:00
p.m. on May 2, 1995.
Motion Carried.
April 18, 1995
The Board of Review adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Peter E. Mei sma, Mayor
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Darlene George, City Clerk
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April 18, 1995
1349
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on April 18, 1995, at 8:00
P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following
were present: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma. Also in attendance were the following staff
members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; David Kennedy, City
Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; Jim Otto,
Finance Director; Steve Peaslee, Planner; Darlene George, City
Clerk.
The Mayor proclaimed April 23-29, 1995 as Volunteer Recognition
Week in the City of Crystal.
The Mayor proclaimed April 26, 1995 as School -Age Child Care Day
in the City of Crystal.
The Mayor acknowledged the attendance of Boy Scout Troop 247 of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
1. The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City
Council Meeting of April 4, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of April 4, 1995.
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, May 24, 1995 as the date and time to consider
organized refuse collection in the City of Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
April 18, 1995
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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 date and time
for a continued public hearing at which time the City
Council will consider the rental license of Wallace Kenneth,
Douglas Apartment Homes, 27th and Douglas Drive. The Mayor
asked those present to voice their opinions or to ask
questions concerning this matter. Those present and heard
were:
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing
Staff informed the Council that Mr. Kenneth asked for
continuation of the public hearing to May 2, 1995 because
the weather conditions had not allowed outside work to be
completed.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to continue discussion of the rental license of
Wallace Kenneth, Douglas Apartment Homes, 27th and Douglas
Drive, to May 2, 1995.
Motion Carried.
2. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may
be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time
as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City
Council will consider the sale of city -owned property
immediately to the south of 5358 West Broadway. The Mayor
asked those present to voice their opinions or to ask
questions concerning this matter. Those present and heard
were:
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution with
contingencies set forth in the Community Development
Director's memo dated April 7, 1995, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-21
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF PROPERTY
AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes,
Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma.
April 18, 1995
1351
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The City Council considered the applications for appointment
to the EDA Advisory Commission of Max Williams, 3824 Idaho
Avenue North; Reid Johnson, 3345 Nevada Avenue North #4; and
Robert Bellos, Sr., 6321 Brentwood Avenue North for terms
expiring December 31, 1997.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to appoint Reid Johnson, 3345 Nevada
#4 to the EDA Advisory Commission as a business owner
representative for a term expiring December 31, 1997.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to appoint Robert Bellos, Sr., 6321 Brentwood Avenue
to the EDA Advisory Commission as a representative of Ward
4, for a term expiring December 31, 1997.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the application for appointment
to the Environmental Commission of Rebecca Mathre, 4135
Hampshire Avenue North for a term expiring December 31,
1997.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to appoint Rebecca Mathre, 4135 Hampshire Avenue
North to the Environmental Commission for a term expiring
December 31, 1997.
Motion Carried.
3. Steven Brooten of North Hennepin Mediation Program,
Incorporated gave a presentation about the program. No
action was taken.
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4. Tami Athens, a Crystal resident running for the title of
Mrs. Minnesota -America 1995, appeared before the City
Council to request city support for the Mrs. Minnesota
Pageant. No action was taken.
5. The City Council considered redevelopment of Clark's
Submarine, 5358 West Broadway: Application #95-3.3 for a
site plan review; Application #95-3.4 for a conditional
use permit to allow a convenience food establishment (Burger
King) in a B-3 District; and Application #95-3.8 for
approval of a preliminary and final plat of Nath Crystal
Addition, property located at 5358 West Broadway as
submitted by Nath Companies. Dennis Trisler, a
representative of Nath Franchise Group, appeared and was
heard.
A. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve as recommended by and based on the
findings of fact of the Planning Commission, pursuant to
Section 515.56 of the Crystal City Code, Application #95-3.3
for a site plan review and Application #95-3.4 for a
conditional use permit to allow a convenience food
establishment (Burger King) in a B-3 (Auto -Oriented)
District (Section 515.35, Subd. 4a) at 5358 West Broadway,
as requested by Nath Companies.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-22
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF
NATH CRYSTAL ADDITION
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The Mayor called a recess at 8:55 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened at 9:05 p.m.
6. The City Council considered three ordinances and related
notices of public hearing proposing amendments to the
Crystal City Charter.
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Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to set 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter
may be heard, May 16, 1995 as the date and time for a public
hearing to consider oral and written testimony concerning a
proposed amendment to Chapter 8 of the Home Rule Charter of
the City.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered a proposed pension enhancement
for the Police Relief Association members made possible by a
statute change in 1994.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf that the consensus of the City Council has no
intention of implementing the payment of survivor benefits
to the surviving spouses of Police Relief Association
members who remarry after leaving the employment of the City
of Crystal's Police Department, as allowed by a 1994 state
statute revision.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered an ordinance relating to motor
vehicle parking on holidays.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE
PARKING:HOLIDAYS:AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE,
SUBSECTION 1310.07, SUBDIVISION 2
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
May 2, 1995.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council considered an ordinance relating to tobacco
products in vending machines.
Moved by Councilmember Meintsma and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following ordinance:
April 18, 1995 1354
ORDINANCE NO. 95 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS:
VENDING MACHINES:AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE
BY ADDING A SECTION AND REPEALING SECTION 1135
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
May 2, 1995.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
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Darlene George, City, lerk
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April 27, 1995
1355
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Special Council Meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on April 27, 1995, 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, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, 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, 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. 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 comments on the proposed assessments
for the 1995 Phase I Street Reconstruction - Winnetka Hills
Area. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions
or to ask questions concerning this matter. Those present
and heard were:
Scott Harri, SEH, Incorporated, Engineering Consultant
Greg Fiebiger, 3039 Wisconsin
Dick Rader, 8615 - 32nd Avenue North
Howard Olson, 32nd & Utah
Jim Rygg, 8317 - 30th Avenue North
Jim Griffin, 8101 - 30th Avenue North
Robert Featherstone, 8300 - 32nd Avenue North
Leroy Mude, 3419 Xenia Avenue North
Kay Gohman, 8201 - 32nd Avenue North
Pam Johnson, 3235 Winnetka Avenue
Connie Toays, 8325 - 32nd Place
Sarah Krzesowiak, 3001 Utah Avenue North
Letters were received from:
Sarah Krzesowiak, 3001 Utah Avenue North
Betty Bacock, 3417 Wisconsin Avenue North
Shirley Kautz, 3041 Virginia Avenue North
Virginia Morton, 3032 Virginia Avenue North
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
The Mayor called a recess at 8:00 p.m. The meeting was
reconvened at 8:10 p.m.
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1356
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Meintsma to recommend that the Council adopt the Proposed
Assessment Policy Revisions for the 1995 Phase I Street
Reconstruction, Winnetka Hills, City Project No. 94-12 dated
April 25, 1995 as presented by the City Engineer.
Councilmember Langsdorf withdrew her motion.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf that the City of Crystal pick up the cost of curb and
gutter replacement for the 32 properties with existing "D" curb.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to amend the motion to specify the funding to replace curb
and gutter on the 32 properties with existing "D" curb be taken
from the Contingency Fund of the project.
Voting on the amendment: Aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma.
Voting on the motion as amended: Aye: Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma; voting no: Herbes
As a matter of record the consensus of the Council is that the
above action was taken due to error in how this project was
presented to the public in terms of the curb and gutter
replacement; that an inference was given that if you ever bought
curb, you would never have to buy curb again, and that in Phases
2, 3 and 4 of the South Crystal Street Rehabilitation Project,
this does not set a precedent for future projects, but atonement
for errors relating to Phase I only. This is not setting policy
for the future and in the future when curb needs replacing the
property owner will have to pay for it. Other taxpayers will not
be asked to pay for it.
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. 95-23
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT
PHASE I STREET RECONSTRUCTION
WINNETKA HILLS AREA
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma; voting no: Anderson, Herbes.
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Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Meintsma to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-24
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma; voting no: Herbes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
Darlene George, City'Clerk
Motion Carried.
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Peter E. Meintsma,
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May 2, 1995 1358
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 on May 2, 1995, 6:35 p.m., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following councilmembers were present: Meintsma, Anderson,
Langsdorf, Joselyn, Herbes, Krueger, Grimes. Also in attendance
were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager;
David Kennedy, City Attorney; Mac LeFevre, City Attorney's
Office; Laura Kushner, Assistant Manager.
The Mayor announced a Closed Executive Session was being held to
discuss pending litigation.
The Mayor announced the adjournment of the Executive Session at
7:03 p.m..
ATTEST:
a Kushner Assistant Manager
Peter E, Meintsma, Mayor
May 2, 1995
1359
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Crystal
Council reconvened as a Board of Review on May 2, 1995, 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, Herbes (7:05 p.m.), Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma. Also in attendance were the
following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Anne
Norris, Community Development Director; Tom Mathisen, Director of
Public Works; Steve Peaslee, Planner; 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 continued the April 18, 1995 Board of Review
meeting to discuss appeals of the 1995 assessment rolls. Mr.
Glen Busitzky and Scott Neu of the Hennepin County Assessor's
Office were present to discuss the appeals. Residents heard were
Andrew Dorn, 6529 - 42nd Avenue North, PID 417-118-21-14-0026.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve the 1995 assessment rolls as presented by the
Hennepin County Assessor.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Review.
Motion Carried.
The Board of Review adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
Peter E. Meintsma, Mayor
ATTEST:
Darlene George, Ci&y Clerk
1358
May 2, 1995
1360
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on May 2, 1995, 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, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma. Also in attendance were the following staff
members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; David Kennedy, City
Attorney (7:15 p.m.); Tom Mathisen, Director of Public works;
Anne Norris, Community Development Director; Jim Otto, Finance
Director; Steve Peaslee, Planner; Sante Davidson, Street
Superintendent; Darlene George, City Clerk.
The Mayor proclaimed May 6, 1995 as Arbor Day in the City of
Crystal.
The Mayor Proclaimed the week of May 15-19, 1995 as B -BOP to work
week in the City of Crystal.
1. The City Council considered the minutes of the Board of
Review Meeting and the Regular City Council Meeting of April
18, 1995, and the minutes of the Special Meeting of April
27, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to approve the minutes of the Board of
Review meeting and the Regular City Council Meeting of April
18, 1995, and the minutes of the Special Meeting of April
27, 1995.
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 1994 Financial Statement and Auditor's
Report as presented by the Finance Director.
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4. Acceptance of the Auditor's Management Report as presented
by the Finance Director.
5. Acceptance of the Auditor's Single Audit Report as presented
by the Finance Director.
6. Acceptance of the Investment Report as presented by the
Finance Director.
7. Acceptance of the City Manager's Expenses Report.
8. Approval of a solicitation permit for V.F.W. Post #494 and
Auxiliary, 5222 - 56th Avenue North, to sell Buddy Poppies
May 19-20, 1995.
9. Approval of a solicitation permit for Youth Today Leader
Tomorrow, 4840 North Sorell Avenue, Minneapolis, to solicit
door-to-door in Crystal from May 3, 1995 to December 31,
1995, when weather permits.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The City Council discussed adding two items to the end of
the May 2, 1995 Council Agenda; one to consider a resolution
ordering the abatement of hazardous conditions existing at
5416 - 34th Place North, and one to consider an
appropriation from the Charitable Gambling Fund.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve the addition of two items to the end of the
May 2, 1995 Council Agenda; one to consider a resolution ordering
the abatement of hazardous conditions existing at 5416 - 34th
Place North, and one to consider an appropriation from the
Charitable Gambling Fund.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the recommendation to the Chief
Judge of Hennepin County District Court of the appointments
of Tom Madden, 5022 - 49th Avenue North and Corwin Hulbert,
7710 - 36th Avenue North #103, to the Crystal Charter
Commission for terms expiring May 15, 1999. Mr. Madden and
Mr. Hulbert appeared and were heard.
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Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to recommend Tom Madden, 5022 - 49th Avenue North
and Corwin Hulbert, 7710 - 36th Avenue North 4103 to the
Chief Judge of Hennepin County District Court for
appointment to the City of Crystal Charter Commission.
Motion Carried
3. The City Council considered Application 95004.3 Site Plan
review for proposed retail development of 5101 - 36th Avenue
North. Jeff Holle, Contractor and Doug Stewart of Video
Update appeared and were heard.
Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve as recommended by the Planning
Commission, Application 495004.3 for a site plan review
(Section 520 of the Crystal City Code) of a proposed
approximately 8,820 sq. ft. building with a 7,020 sq. ft.
video store plus 1,800 sq. ft. retail at 5101 - 36th Avenue
North, as submitted by Holle Construction Company for Bill
and Tony Nicklow, and further, that the Mayor and City
Manager be authorized to sign such agreement.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered the renewal of variances to
permit an outdoor cafe at Steve O's, 4900 West Broadway.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve variances to operate an outside cafe at
Steve O's, 4900 West Broadway, contingent upon compliance of
conditions set forth in the Community Development Director's
memo of April 25, 1995.
Motion Carried.
Councilmember Herbes was absent from the table when vote was
taken.
S. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance relating to motor vehicle parking on holidays.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95-8
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE
PARKING:HOLIDAYS:AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE,
SUBSECTION 1310.07, SUBDIVISION 2
May 2, 1995
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and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
Councilmember Herbes was absent from the table when the vote
was taken.
6. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance relating to tobacco products in vending machines.
Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95-9
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS:
VENDING MACHINES:AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE
BY ADDING A SECTION AND REPEALING SECTION 1135
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
Councilmember Herbes was absent from the table when the vote
was taken.
7. The City Council considered a resolution opposing the
approval of the Metropolitan Council's Transportation
Development Policy Plan.
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. 95-25
RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE APPROVAL OF THE
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT POLICY PLAN
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes,
Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared
adopted.
8. The City Council considered a resolution on saving the
assault weapons ban.
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Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-26
RESOLUTION RELATING TO SAVING THE
ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson; Abstain: Herbes
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
9. The City Council discussed setting a date for the annual
city tour. By general consent the Council set 5:00 p.m. on
May 25, 1995 as the date and time to conduct a tour of the
city.
10. The City Council considered bids received for the 1995 Tree
Removal.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-27
RESOLUTION APPROVING EXPENDITURE
FOR CONTRACTING TREE REMOVAL
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Lanasdorf, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
11. The City Council considered quotes for capital expenditure,
vehicle maintenance diagnostic equipment.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-28
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR PURCHASE
OF STREETS DEPARTMENT ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes.
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Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
12. The City Council considered a joint agreement with the
Minnesota Department of Transportation for maintenance of a
storm water detention pond.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve a joint maintenance agreement with the
State of Minnesota Department of Transportation for a storm
water detention pond along the west frontage road of Trunk
Highway 100, just north of Bassett Creek, and further, that
the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such
agreement.
Motion Carried.
13. The City Council considered a resolution providing for the
issuance and sale of $2,160,000 General Obligation
Improvement Bonds for Phase I of the South Crystal Street
Rehabilitation Project. Bob Thistle of Springsted,
Incorporated appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Mayor
Meintsma to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-29
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
$2,160,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT
BONDS, SERIES 1995A
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
14. The City Council considered a resolution ordering the
abatement of hazardous conditions existing at 5416 - 34th
Place North, in the City of Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-30
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE ABATEMENT OF
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS EXISTING AT
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5416 - 34TH PLACE NORTH, IN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson,
Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
15. The City Council considered the appropriation of $500 from
the Charitable Gambling Fund, contributed to the City by
V.F.W. Post #494, for Crystal resident Tami Athens, a
contestant for Mrs. Minnesota.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes to approve the appropriation
of $500 from the Charitable Gambling Fund for Crystal
resident and Mrs. Minnesota contestant, Tami Athens.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to deny the appropriation of $500 from the
Charitable Gambling Fund for Crystal resident and Mrs.
Minnesota contestant, Tami Athens, and direct staff to
provide a refund in the amount of $500 to V.F.W. Post 4494
from the Charitable Gambling Fund.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
The City Council discussed the assessment for the 32
properties with existing "D" type curb in the Phase I
Winnetka Hills Street Rehabilitation Project. By general
consent of the City Council, staff was directed to provide
funding for curb replacement on the above referenced
properties.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Herbes to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Peter E. Meint ma, Mayor
ATTEST:
May 2, 1995 1367
ATTEST:
Darlene George, Citf Clerk
LI
May 16, 1995 1368
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 on May 16, 1995, 6:30 p.m., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma. Also in attendance were the
following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Tom
Mathisen, Director of Public Works; David Kennedy, City Attorney;
Jim Thomson, City Attorney's Office.
The Mayor announced a Closed Executive Session was being held to
discuss pending litigation and asked staff to provide background
and update the City Council.
Director of Public Works, Tom Mathisen, provided background
information.
Attorney James Thomson reviewed legal questions, possible outcome
and proposed settlement terms. Discussion ensued.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve the settlement terms outlined by Mr. Thomson
and Mr. Mathisen.
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Krueger; voting no:
Anderson, Herbes, Joselyn, Langsdorf, Meintsma.
Motion Failed.
The Mayor announced the adjournment of the Executive Session at
7:00 p.m.
eterE, ein sma, Mayor
ATTZST:
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Jerry- Dulgar, Cit ager
May 16, 1995
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on May 16, 1995, 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, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, 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,
Community Development Director; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Steve
Peaslee, Planner; John Hill, Water & Sewer Superintendent; 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 Special City
Council Meeting, the Board of Review, and the Regular City
Council meeting of May 2, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve the minutes of the Special City Council
Meeting, the Board of Review meeting, and the Regular City
Council Meeting of May 2, 1995.
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 on
Rescue Equipment, Station Equipment, Training Room
Equipment, Emergency Equipment and Public Education
Materials.
4. Acceptance of the resignation of Kay Kramer from the Human
Rights Commission. Mr. Kramer recently moved to the City of
New Hope.
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5. Acceptance of the Quarterly Budget Report as submitted by
the Finance Director.
Councilmember Krueger requested Item No. 2 be removed for
discussion. This item was placed at the end of the regular
agenda.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve Items No. 1, 3, 4 and 5 on 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 three ordinances amending the Crystal
City Charter; (a) City Council could not exercise statutory
city powers unless the exercise of that power was
specifically granted by the charter, (b) provides that
ordinances need not be published in full, and (c) provides
that unpaid utility bills could be specially assessed
against private property. The Mayor asked those present to
voice their opinions or to ask questions concerning this
matter. No one appeared.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
A. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to table until June 6, 1995, consideration of the
following ordinance for further study:
ORDINANCE NO. 95 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY GOVERNMENT:
AMENDING CHAPTER I OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CHARTER
BY ADDING A SECTION
Motion Carried Unanimously.
B. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to table to June 6, 1995, consideration of the
following ordinance:
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ORDINANCE NO. 95 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY GOVERNMENT:
AMENDING SECTION 3.08 OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CHARTER
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes,
Joselyn, Langsdorf, Meintsma; voting no: Krueger.
Motion Carried
C. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY GOVERNMENT:
AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CHARTER
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
June 6, 1995.
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson.
Motion Carried
OPEN FORUM
1. Don Powell, 5416 - 34th Place North appeared to request an
extension of the abatement order on his home. Mr. Powell
was advised to work with the city attorney's office.
2. Ray Pontius, 5801 Quail Avenue North appeared to voice a
concern regarding code violations at 5757 Quail Avenue
North. Staff was directed to follow up.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The City Council considered Application 495-5.9 for a four -
season porch which will encroach in the required 5' side
yard setback at 5100 - 47th Avenue North, as requested by
Roger Miczek.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger 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
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515.13, Subd. 3 a) 1) to grant a variance of 1 ft. in the
required 5' side yard setback for construction of a 12' x
24' addition (four -season porch) on the existing house at
5100 - 47th Avenue North, as requested in Application #95-
5.9.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered a resolution approving a lot
split for property at 6911 Corvallis Avenue North,
rescinding Resolution No. 94-91.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-31
RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT SPLIT FOR PROPERTY AT
6911 CORVALLIS AVENUE NORTH,
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 94-91
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The City Council considered a resolution approving PIR
expenditure for the Recreation Department to purchase a
computer software package for league scheduling.
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. 95-32
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE
FOR PURCHASE OF RECWARE PRO LEAGUE
SCHEDULING FOR WINDOWS SOFTWARE
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. John Hill, Water and Sewer Superintendent, appeared before
the City Council to show a video and explain Phase II
Televising.
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5. The City Council considered a resolution accepting a
feasibility study and ordering public hearing for the 1995
sealcoating project and related assessments.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-33
RESOLUTION RECEIVING SEAL COAT FEASIBILITY REPORT
AND CALLING HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered a resolution approving PIR
expenditure for the purchase of marked police cars.
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. 95-34
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR
PURCHASE OF MARKED POLICE CARS
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson,
Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered an Application for One -Day Off -
Site Lawful Gambling for Minneapolis/Crystal Elks Lodge 444,
5410 Lakeland Avenue North on July 30, 1995, at Becker Park,
6225 -56th Avenue North for the Crystal Frolics.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
May 16, 1995
RESOLUTION NO. 95-35
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PERMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes,
Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf.
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Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The City Council considered an Application for One -Day Off -
Site Lawful Gambling for Knights of Columbus #3656, 4947
West Broadway on July 29, 1995 at Becker Park, 6225 -56th
Avenue North for the Crystal Frolics.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-36
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes,
Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
9. The City Council considered a moratorium on adult uses in
the City of Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95 -
AN ORDINANCE PLACING A MORATORIUM ON THE
SITING OF ADULT ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN ANY
ZONING DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL; AND
DIRECTING A STUDY TO BE CONDUCTED
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
June 6, 1995.
Motion Carried.
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10. The City Council considered Item No. 2 on the Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve Item No. 2 on the Consent Agenda,
relating to disbursements over $5,000.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Peter E. Meintsma, Mayor
ATTEST:
Darlene George, City itlerk
May 24, 1995 1376
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 on May 24, 1995, 7:00 p.m., at
4800 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following councilmembers were present: Anderson, Grimes,
Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; Marilyn Corcoran, HRG Coordinator; 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
councils of Brooklyn Center, Crystal and New Hope will
jointly consider organized solid waste collection. Crystal
Mayor Meintsma presided over the public hearing and asked
those present to voice their opinions or to ask questions
concerning this matter. Those present and heard were:
Brian Hinton, 4364 Douglas Drive, Crystal
Howard Olson, 3148 Utah Avenue North, Crystal
Dave Luebke, 3206 Florida Avenue North, Crystal
Bill Leonard, 5926 Hampshire Avenue North, Crystal
Michael P. Hall, Hauler
Tom Moline, Woodland/BFI, Hauler
Roy Haake, Waste Management Blaine, Hauler
A memo was received on May 24, 1995 from Janice R. Scofield,
3656 Colorado Avenue North, Crystal.
Mayor Meintsma closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Brooklyn Center Mayor Kragness and seconded by
Crystal Councilmember Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
Darlene George, City C16kk
Motion Carried.
June 6, 1995 1377
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on June 6, 1995, at 7:00 P.M.,
at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, 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, Community Development Director; Gene Hackett,
Recreation 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.
The Mayor acknowledged a donation of $10,000 from the Crystal
Lions Club to be used as follows: $4,000 to purchase dishes and
utensils for the Community Center; $5,000 for July 4th fireworks;
$800 for July 4th entertainment; $200 for portable restrooms.
1. The City Council considered the minutes of the Special City
Council Meeting and the Regular City Council meeting of May
16, 1995, and the Special Council meeting of May 24, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the minutes of the Special City Council
Meeting and the Regular City Council Meeting of May 16,
1995, and the Special Council meeting of May 24, 1995.
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 an Application for Authorization for Exemption
from Lawful Gambling License submitted by Church of St.
Raphaels Crystal, 7301 Bass Lake Road on August 4, 5, and 6,
1995 for its annual festival.
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4. Approval of an Application for Authorization to Conduct
Excluded Bingo at Becker Park July 27-30, 1995 for the
Crystal Frolics as submitted by Parents Without Partners,
Chapter 244, 704 Cartway Avenue, Champlin, MN.
Councilmember Herbes requested that Item No. 2 relating to
disbursements over $5,000 be removed for discussion. This
item will be placed at the end of the regular agenda.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Herbes to approve Items 1, 3 and 4 on 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 1995 Sealcoat Project. The Mayor
asked those present to voice their opinions or to ask
questions concerning this matter. Those present and heard
were:
Dave Smothers, 5203 Angeline Avenue North
Lyle Shonka, 5205 Angeline Avenue North
Tim Woodruff, 5316 Xenia Avenue North
Richard Carroll, 5116 - 53rd Avenue North
Cynthia Phillips, 5211 Angeline Avenue North
Tammy Payne, 5115 Angeline Avenue North
Paul Quistorff, 5009 Angeline Avenue North
Resident, 5649 Quail Avenue North
Sherman Anderson, 5732 Twin Lake Terrace
Resident, 5611 Quail Avenue North
Ron Hasbrouck, 5003 Angeline Avenue North
Pam Johnson, 5015 Angeline Avenue North
Jackie Smothers, 5203 Angeline Avenue North
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-37
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 95-2 SEAL COAT
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By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes,
Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
OPEN FORUM
1. Robert Bellos, 6321 Brentwood Avenue North, appeared to
voice concerns regarding parking on Brentwood and Elmhurst
Avenues during the July 4th and Crystal Frolics fireworks
displays. Staff will review and bring back to the City
Council.
Mr. Bellos also inquired about enclosures required for
dumpsters and voiced a concern regarding dumping in the
alley.
2. Luz Campa appeared representing the Cliftons at 6619 - 31st
Avenue North regarding blacktopping of the driveway. Staff
advised Mr. Campa that the Cliftons would need to apply for
a variance through the Planning Commission.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing the
issuance and sale of $2,160,000 General Obligation
Improvement Bonds for Winnetka Hills Street Reconstruction
Project. Paul Donna of Springsted 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. 95-38
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $2,160,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1995A;
FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS;
DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY;
AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The City Council considered the use of donated funds in the
amount of $725.00 to purchase cellular phones and to cover
service and airtime fees for 1995 for use by the Recreation
and Community Center departments.
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Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the authorization to use donated funds
in the amount of $725.00 to purchase cellular phones for use
by the Recreation and Community Center departments, and to
cover service and airtime fees for 1995.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council continued consideration of the First
Reading of ordinances amending the Crystal City Charter;
(a) City Council would not exercise statutory city powers
unless the exercise of that power was specifically granted
by the Charter and (b) provides that ordinances need not be
published in full.
A. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to deny the adoption of the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95-
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY GOVERNMENT:
AMENDING CHAPTER I OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CHARTER
BY ADDING A SECTION
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Grimes,
Herbes, Krueger; voting no: Anderson, Joselyn.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY GOVERNMENT:
AMENDING SECTION 3.08 OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CHARTER
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes,
Herbes, Krueger, Langsdorf; voting no: Joselyn.
Motion Failed.
4. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an
ordinance amending the Crystal City Charter relating to the
assessment of unpaid utility bills.
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Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95-10
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY GOVERNMENT:
AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CHARTER
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes,
Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma.
Motion Carried
Unanimously.
S. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an
ordinance placing a moratorium on the siting of adult
establishments within any zoning district of the city.
A. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95-11
AN ORDINANCE PLACING A MORATORIUM ON THE
SITING OF ADULT ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN ANY
ZONING DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL; AND
DIRECTING A STUDY TO BE CONDUCTED
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Meintsma to use a summary ordinance for publication as
presented by City Attorney Kennedy.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered a resolution approving an
agreement with MNDOT relating to a storm water retention
pond.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
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RESOLUTION NO. 95-39
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH MNDOT
RELATING TO STORM WATER RETENTION POND
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered the Abatement Order at 5416 -
34th Place. Don Powell, owner of the property, appeared and
was heard. By common consent of the Council, staff was
directed to proceed with the abatement order.
8. The City Council considered a resolution relating to solid
waste disposal. Mark Stoltman of Randy's Sanitation
appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-40
RESOLUTION RELATING TO SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
DECLARING AN INTENT TO ESTABLISH A SYSTEM OF
ORGANIZED COLLECTION OF REFUSE, RECYCLABLES,
YARD WASTE AND OTHER SOLID WASTE WITHIN
THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared
adopted.
9. The City Council considered a position on the Crystal
Airport Comprehensive Plan. Those appearing and heard were:
Tim Anderson, Metropolitan Airports Commission
Mark Ryan, Planner for Metropolitan Airports Commission
Paul Weske, 5237 Louisiana Avenue North
Larry Cassem, 4700 Orchard Avenue North
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Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve the City's position on the Crystal
Airport Long -Term Comprehensive Plan as presented in a memo
from the Community Development Director dated June 1, 1995,
and authorize staff to send it to the appropriate
Metropolitan Airports Commission representatives.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 10:00 p.m. and the meeting
reconvened at 10:10 p.m.
10. The City Council considered a letter from the City of
Brooklyn Center requesting permission to have a water ski
show on Middle Twin Lake at 1:00 p.m. on June 25, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to grant authorization to have a
water ski show on Middle Twin Lake at 1:00 p.m. on June 25,
1995 as requested by the City of Brooklyn Park.
Motion Carried.
11. The City Council considered a recommendation of
reappointment of the present Charter Commission members for
four year terms expiring May 15, 1999.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve a recommendation of the reappointment of
Charter Commission members Arthur Cunningham, Paul Schulte,
Gary Joselyn and Milton Dunham for four year terms expiring
May 15, 1999.
Motion Carried.
12. The City Council considered a resolution establishing dates
for the 1995 Municipal Election.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-41
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DATES
FOR THE 1995 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
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By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
13. The City Council considered a resolution approving a lot
split at 6616 and 6624 - 56th Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-42
RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT SPLIT FOR PROPERTY TO
BE PURCHASED BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL FROM KENNETH Y. FISCHMAN
(6616 AND 6624 - 56TH AVENUE NORTH)
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
14. The City Council considered an agreement with SEH to provide
staking and inspection services for Phase I, Winnetka Hills
Street Rehabilitation Project.
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. 95-43
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT
TO PROVIDE STAKING AND INSPECTION SERVICES,
PHASE I STREET REHABILITATION
(WINNETKA HILLS)
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson,
Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
15. The City Council considered a letter received from Childrens
Respiratory and Critical Care Specialists requesting
unlimited parking privileges for medical emergency purposes
at 4408 Yates Avenue North.
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Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve a request from Childrens Respiratory and
Critical Care Specialists for unlimited parking privileges
for medical emergency purposes at 4408 Yates Avenue North
for one year with annual renewal thereafter.
Motion Carried.
16. The City Council considered Item No. 2 on the Consent Agenda
relating to disbursements over $5,000. Verification was
requested regarding February -April Task Force Personnel
Charges and December & February Legal Expenses.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve Item No. 2 on the Consent Agenda
relating to disbursements over $5,000.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Herbes to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Peter E. Meintsma, Mayor
ATTEST:
Darlene George, City Olerk
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June 20, 1995
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on June 20, 1995, at 7:00 P.M.
at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Krueger,
Langsdorf; those absent were: Herbes, Joselyn, 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, Community Development
Director; Steve Peaslee, Planner; Darlene George, City Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City
Council meeting of June 6, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of June 6, 1995.
Motion Carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by
the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on
file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. Approval of disbursements over $5,000 as submitted by the
Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on
file in the office of the Finance Director.
3. Approval to use funds donated by the Crystal Lions Club in
the amount of $1,000 for the Adopt -A -Park kick-off event to
be held June 21, 1995 at North Lions and Lions Valley Place
Parks.
4. Approval to use donated funds, as follows for the July 4,
1995 celebration: $5,000 for fireworks; $800 for
Entertainment; $200 for portable restrooms.
S. Approval to use funds donated by the Crystal Lions Club in
the amount of $2,000 for the purchase of additional uniform
badges and equipment (flashlights, traffic direction cones,
and miscellaneous uniform supplies) for the Crystal Police
Reserve Program.
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Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
OPEN FORUM
1. Tom Pyle, 5324 - 35th Avenue North appeared before the City
Council on behalf of himself and the neighborhood residents
to request that consideration of making 35th Avenue on the
east side of Highway 100 a dead end street be placed on the
July 5, 1995 City Council agenda.
2. Dale Hallstrom, 5901 - 29th Place North appeared before the
City Council to voice concerns regarding construction in
Bassett Creek Park and to request a sound barrier between
the pond and the freeway.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The City Council considered a request from Steven Weisman of
Steve O's, 4900 West Broadway, to have music, food and
liquor outside during the Crystal Frolics weekend (July 28-
30, 1995). Mr. Weisman appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson 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 0's of the licensed premises to
include the outside area at 4900 West Broadway on July 28,
29 and 30, 1995 as requested by Steven Weisman.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered an application for a 3.2 beer
stand license at Becker Park on July 4, 1995 as submitted by
the Elk's Lodge #44, 5410 Lakeland Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve authorization for issuance of a 3.2 beer
stand license at Becker Park on July 4, 1995 as submitted by
the Elk's Lodge #44, 5410 Lakeland Avenue North.
Motion Carried.
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3. The City Council considered a request from the Crystal Lions
Club for authorization to have a public display of fireworks
at Becker Park on July 4, 1995, and to close Bass Lake Road
during the fireworks.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to approve authorization to have a
public display of fireworks at Becker Park on July 4, 1995,
contingent upon receipt of required proof of insurance, and
to close Bass Lake Road during the fireworks.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered an application for a 3.2 beer
stand license at Welcome Park on July 28, 29, and 30, 1995
as part of the Crystal Frolics, as requested by Elk's Lodge
#44, 5410 Lakeland Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve authorization for issuance of a 3.2 beer
stand license to Elk's Lodge #44, 5410 Lakeland Avenue North
at Welcome Park on July 28, 29, and 30, 1995 as part of the
Crystal Frolics.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered a request from the Crystal
Frolics Committee for authorization to (a) hold the Crystal
Frolics parade on Sunday, July 30, 1995 from 1-3:30 p.m.,
beginning at Welcome Avenue, proceeding down West Broadway
to Bass lake Road, and ending in MGM parking lot; (b) have a
public display of fireworks at Becker Park on July 28, 1995
(alternate date July 29, 1995 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 27 through July
30, 1995.
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Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve authorization to (a) hold the Crystal
Frolics parade on Sunday, July 30, 1995 from 1-3:30 p.m.,
beginning at Welcome Avenue, proceeding down West Broadway
to Bass Lake Road, and ending in the MGM parking lot; (b)
hold a public display of fireworks at Becker Park on July
28, 1995 (alternate date July 29, 1995 in case of inclement
weather) (c) close Bass Lake Road and Sherburne Avenue from
Bass Lake Road to 55th Avenue North during the fireworks;
and (d) operate a carnival at Becker Park on July 27 through
July 30, 1995, contingent upon receipt of all proof of
insurance requirements.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered no parking or parking on one
side of the street on Brentwood and Elmhurst Avenues during
the July 4th and Crystal Frolics public fireworks displays.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve parking on only the south side of
Brentwood Avenue from Hampshire Avenue to Elmhurst Avenue,
and on only the west side of Elmhurst Avenue from Bass Lake
Road to Brentwood Avenue during the July 4th and Crystal
Frolics public fireworks displays.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered applications for licenses (a) to
sell on -sale liquor temporarily for three days, (b) to hold
a carnival, and (c) to operate a 3.2 beer stand at 7301 Bass
Lake Road on August 4, 5, and 6, 1995 for the annual
festival as requested by St. Raphael's Church.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve authorization to (a) sell on -sale liquor
temporarily for three days, (b) to hold a carnival, and (c)
to operate a 3.2 beer stand at 7301 Bass Lake Road on August
4, 5, and 6, 1995 for the annual festival as requested by
St. Raphael's Church.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered a site plan review and
conditional use permit for indoor storage accessory to
office use at 5421 Lakeside Avenue North as requested in
Applications No. 95-8.3 and 95-8.4.
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Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve authorization to (a) hold the Crystal
Frolics parade on Sunday, July 30, 1995 from 1-3:30 p.m.,
beginning at Welcome Avenue, proceeding down West Broadway
to Bass Lake Road, and ending in the MGM parking lot; (b)
hold a public display of fireworks at Becker Park on July
28, 1995 (alternate date July 29, 1995 in case of inclement
weather) (c) close Bass Lake Road and Sherburne Avenue from
Bass Lake Road to 55th Avenue North during the fireworks;
and (d) operate a carnival at Becker Park on July 27 through
July 30, 1995, contingent upon receipt of all proof of
insurance requirements.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered no parking or parking on one
side of the street on Brentwood and Elmhurst Avenues during
the July 4th and Crystal Frolics public fireworks displays.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve parking on only the south side of
Brentwood Avenue from Hampshire Avenue to Elmhurst Avenue,
and on only the west side of Elmhurst Avenue from Bass Lake
Road to Brentwood Avenue during the July 4th and Crystal
Frolics public fireworks displays.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered applications for licenses (a) to
sell on -sale liquor temporarily for three days, (b) to hold
a carnival, and (c) to operate a 3.2 beer stand at 7301 Bass
Lake Road on August 4, 5, and 6, 1995 for the annual
festival as requested by St. Raphael's Church.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve authorization to (a) sell on -sale liquor
temporarily for three days, (b) to hold a carnival, and (c)
to operate a 3.2 beer stand at 7301 Bass Lake Road on August
4, 5, and 6, 1995 for the annual festival as requested by
St. Raphael's Church.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered a site plan review and
conditional use permit for indoor storage accessory to
June 20, 1995
office use at 5421 Lakeside Avenue North as requested in
Applications No. 95-8.3 and 95-8.4.
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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, site plan
review and a conditional use permit to allow indoor storage
as an accessory to the office in a B-4 (Community
Commercial) District (Section 515.37, Subd. 4 g) at 5421
Lakeside Avenue North.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council considered a resolution relating to a
proposed plat of Superamerica 3rd Addition, 5353 West
Broadway as requested in Application No. 95-6.8.
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. 95-44
RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT
OF SUPERAMERICA 3RD ADDITION
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Krueger,
Langsdorf; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Herbes, Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
10. The City Council considered a resolution relating to a lot
split at 6043 Florida Avenue North as requested in
Application No. 94-24.8.
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. 95-45
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RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT SPLIT FOR PROPERTY AT
6043 FLORIDA AVENUE NORTH
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Anderson; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Herbes, Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
11. The City Council considered a resolution relating to an
Application for One -Day Off -Site Lawful Gambling at Becker
Park on July 28, 1995 for the Crystal Frolics as submitted
by the Crystal Lions Club.
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. 95-46
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Anderson,
Grimes; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Herbes, Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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Pauline Langsdorf, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
June 20, 1995
Darlene George, Citj Clerk
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June 22, 1995 1394
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, Work Session of the Crystal
City Council was held on June 22, 1995, 7:00 p.m., at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf; those absent were: Meintsma. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; Laura Kushner, Assistant City Manager; Anne Norris,
Community Development Director; Jim Otto, Finance Director; James
Mossey, Police Chief; Gene Hackett, Recreation Director; Rick
Gautsch, Police Lieutenant; Steve Longaeker, Assistant Fire Chief
1. Loren Lemke and Jim Stark of The Metropolitan Mosquito
Control appeared to discuss the organization's function.
2. The City Council discussed changes in the firefighter
pension program.
3. The City Council discussed the City's voice mail system.
4. The City Council discussed the City Ordinance as it relates
to charitable gambling.
5. The City Council discussed administrative code enforcement.
6. The City Council discussed an amendment to the financial
policies relating to essential services.
7. The City Council discussed the July work session. Consensus
was to cancel the July work session.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adjourn the work session.
Motion Carried.
The Work Session adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Pauline Langsdar E, MVor Pro ;tem
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ATTEST:
Anne $orris, Ckmmunity Development Director
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July 5, 1995
1396
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on July 5, 1995, at 7:00 P.M.
at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Meintsma; those absent were: Langsdorf. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; David Kennedy, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, Director of
Public Works; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; Steve
Peaslee, Planner; Jim Mossey, Police Chief; Craig Thomseth,
Police Lieutenant; 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 June 20, 1995 and the Council Work
Session of June 22, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to approve the minutes of the Regular
City Council Meeting of June 20, 1995 and the Council Work
Session of June 22, 1995.
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 Solicitation Permit for Clean Water Action,
326 E. Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN., to solicit in
Crystal from July 1 through July 30, 1995.
4. Approval of a request from Phillip L. Eder of the Iron
Horse, for authorization to permit live music and the
serving of hot dogs, bratwurst, polish sausage; and the
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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 from 2:00-10:00
p.m. on July 4, 1995. (Council was individually polled via
telephone prior to the event).
5. Approval for Fire Department use of donated funds for carpet
and the work at the North Fire Station.
Mayor Meintsma removed Item 4 of the Consent Agenda for
discussion. This item is moved to the end of the Regular
Agenda.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve Items 1, 2, 3 and 5 on the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
OPEN FORUM
1. Ed Thonander, 5409 - 53rd Avenue North, President of Crystal
Lions Club, appeared before the Council regarding the July
4th fireworks display, to thank city staff for the
cooperation received, and to present the 1994-95 Crystal
Frolics royalty, who each introduced themselves to the City
Council.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The City Council considered an amendment to the bylaws of
the Crystal Fire Relief Association relating to pension
benefits.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve bylaws of the Crystal Fire Relief
Association which have been revised to accomplish the change
from a defined benefit pension plan to a defined
contribution pension plan and to also reflect changes of
payments to the retirees, as presented by Crystal
Firefighters Relief Association President Steve Longaeker.
Motion Carried.
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2. Ann Andersen of the City Celebration Committee regarding
honoring Crystal residents appeared before the Council to
report on the work of the committee thus far. The committee
consists of five couples (Mr. & Mrs. Reuben Lundquist, Mr.
and Mrs. John T. Irving, Mr. and Mrs. Don Andersen, Mr. and
Mrs. Paul Plasencia and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Troy). Those
committee members in attendance were introduced. The
tentative dates for the event are October 5 or October 19,
1996.
3. The City Council considered a request from Kevitt Excavating
for a conditional use permit to allow storing fill in an I-2
(Heavy Industrial) District at 3335 Pennsylvania Avenue
North. Scott Kevitt, applicant and his attorney Bob Miller
appeared.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Herbes to approve as recommended by and based
on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission,
Application #95-7.3 for a site plan review and Application
#95-7.4 for a conditional use permit to allow storing fill
in an I-2 (Heavy Industrial) District (Section 515.37, Subd.
4 b) at 3335 Pennsylvania Avenue North.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered a request from Thomas Pyle, 5324
- 35th Avenue North to make 35th Avenue on the east side of
Highway 100 a Dead End. Mr. Pyle appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to continue until July 18, 1995, the discussion of
making 35th Avenue on the east side of Highway 100 a Dead
End.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered a resolution approving PIR
expenditure for the purchase of digital keypad entry system
for the Police Department.
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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RESOLUTION NO. 95-47
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR
PURCHASE OF DIGITAL KEYPAD ENTRY SYSTEM
FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes,
Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. City Manager Jerry Dulgar gave a report of the Highway 100
Council's meeting and the possible request for support of a
petition. The meeting was rescheduled for July 14, 1995.
The Council will receive an update after that meeting.
7. The City Council considered a request from Allan Coffin,
Crystal Lions' Gambling Manager, to donate $3,500 to the
Crystal Aviation Association. Ed Thonander, President of
the Crystal Lions Club, appeared to request the item be
removed from the agenda. No action was taken.
8. The City Council considered a resolution approving PIR
expenditure for replacement of fence at the Municipal Pool
and backstops at city parks.
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. 95-48
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR REPLACEMENT OF
FENCE AT POOL AND BACKSTOPS AT PARKS
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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9. The City Council considered setting 7:00 p.m. on August 10
and August 17, 1995 as the time and dates for the 1995
budget work sessions.
By common consent the City Council set 7:00 p.m. on August
10 and August 17, 1995 as the time and dates for the 1995
Budget work sessions.
10. The City Council considered a resolution approving special
legislation for Housing Replacement Program.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-49
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL LAWS AUTHORIZING THE
CREATION AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A HOUSING
REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
11. The City Council considered a resolution approving Fire
Department expenditure for repair work on Mack aerial fire
truck.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-50
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR
REPAIR OF MACK AERIAL FIRE TRUCK
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma,
Anderson, Grimes, Herbes; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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12. The City Council discussed Item #4 on the Consent Agenda.
Bill Kusske, 6500 Brentwood Avenue North appeared to voice
concerns created by outside band music being played at the
Iron Horse, 5630 Lakeland Avenue North on July 4, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to ratify action taken on Item #4 of the Consent
Agenda.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
PeterE. Meintsa, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Darlene George, Cit Clerk
July 18, 1995
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on July 18, 1995, at 7:00 P.M.
at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma (arrived at 7:25 p.m.); those absent were:
Joselyn. Also in attendance were the following staff members:
Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Stephen Bubul, City Attorney's
Office; Tom Mathisen, Director of Public Works; Anne Norris,
Community Development Director; Steve Peaslee, Planner; Jim Otto,
Finance Director; Darlene George, City Clerk.
In the mayor's absence, Mayor Pro Tem Langsdorf led the Council
and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor Pro Tem acknowledged a donation in the amount of
$10,000 from the Crystal Lions Club to be used for the purchase
of Police Reserve equipment.
1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City
Council meeting of July 5, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of July 5, 1995.
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 quarterly investment report as of June 30,
1995 as submitted
by the Finance Director.
4.
Acceptance
of the quarterly expenditure report as of June
30, 1995 as
submitted by the Finance Director.
5.
Approval of
authorization to release the remaining surety
held for site
improvements for Mattress Liquidators Project,
6220-6244 -
56th Avenue North.
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1403
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The City Council considered the application for appointment
to the Human Rights Commission of Diane Bolter, 3225 Yates
Avenue North for an unexpired term expiring December 31,
1997.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to appoint Diane Bolter, 3225 Yates Avenue North to
the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term expiring
December 31, 1997.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered a request from Tom Stuart of
Main Event, 5216 West Broadway, to have a band and beer tent
outside on July 29-30, 1995 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Brett Bacon, representing Main Event, appeared and was
heard.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve a request to have a live band outside 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 29 and 30, 1995
from 2:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., as requested by Tom Stuart.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered a variance of 2 feet in the
required 30 foot front yard setback to permit a walk-in bay
window at 4749 Xenia Avenue North as requested by PEM
Millwork for Robert and Jean Lynch.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes 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
515.13, Subd. 5 a) to grant a variance of 2 ft. in the
required 30 ft. front yard setback for a walk-in bay window
with a 75" width and a projection of 24" on the existing
house, at 4749 Xenia Avenue North, as requested in
July 18, 1995 1404
Application *95-9.9 of PEM Millwork for Robert and Jean
Lynch, 4749 Xenia Avenue North.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered a variance of approximately 8.5
feet in the required setback of 67.5 feet (the rear half of
a lot) for a detached garage at 3126 Hampshire Avenue North,
as requested by Tim and Karen Buck in Application 495-10.9.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes 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
515.07, Subd. 5 c) 1) to grant a variance to encroach in the
front half of the lot for a 24' x 26' detached garage at
3126 Hampshire Avenue North, as requested in Application
#95.10.9 of Tim and Karen Buck, 3126 Hampshire Avenue North.
Motion Carried.
Mayor Meintsma arrived and assumed the chair (7:25 p.m.).
S. The City Council considered an application for license to
operate a 3.2 beerstand at Becker Park from July 27 through
July 30, 1995 for the Crystal Frolics, as submitted by Dan
Antrim for the Crystal Firefighters Relief Association.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve authorization to issue a license to
operate a 3.2 beerstand at Becker Park from July 27 through
July 30, 1995 as submitted by Dan Antrim for the Crystal
Firefighters Relief Association.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council continued consideration of a request from
Thomas Pyle, 5324 - 35th Avenue North to make 35th Avenue on
the east side of Highway 100 a Dead End. The Public Works
Director requested the Council defer this item to allow
additional time for traffic counts in the area. Thomas
Pyle, 5324 - 35th Avenue North and Rodney James, 5417 - 35th
Avenue North appeared and were heard.
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1405
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to continue discussion of making 35th Avenue on the
east side of Highway 100 a Dead End, to the August 2, 1995
City Council meeting.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered a resolution ordering a
feasibility study for Phase 2 of the South Crystal Street
Rehabilitation Project and to retain SEH, Incorporated to
conduct the study.
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. 95-51
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY
STUDY FOR STREET REHABILITATION IN STUDY AREA 2,
EAST OF LOUISIANA AVENUE NORTH AND SOUTH OF 32ND
AVENUE NORTH
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The City Council discussed the Bassett Creek Park design
change which was initiated due to concerns of residents in
the area.
9. The City Council considered a resolution appointing persons
to act as Deputy City Clerk.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-52
RESOLUTION RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION OF CITY
GOVERNMENT: APPOINTING PERSONS TO ACT AS
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
July 18, 1995
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By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
10. The City Council discussed Election Laws, Chapter 646,
relating to a uniform election date.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve authorization for the City Attorney to
seek an attorney general opinion regarding Crystal's
compliance with the uniform election day laws, Chapter 646,
and direct staff to prepare transition alternatives for both
odd and even year elections, while we await the attorney
general's opinion.
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Anderson; voting no: Krueger; absent, not voting:
Joselyn.
Motion Carried.
11. The City Council considered a resolution approving
participation in the Narcotics Control Program in the year
1996.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-53
RESOLUTION RELATING TO CITY PARTICIPATION
IN THE NARCOTICS CONTROL PROGRAM
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
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Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Peter E. ei , Mayor
ATTEST:
Darlene George, City Jerk
1
August 2, 1995
,W
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on August 2, 1995, at 7:00 P.M.
at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Meintsma; those absent were: Langsdorf. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: David Kennedy, City
Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; Tom
Mathisen, Public Works Director; 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 July 18, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Joselyn to approve the minutes of the Regular
City Council Meeting of July 18, 1995.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by
the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on
file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. Approval of disbursements over $5,000 as submitted by the
Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on
file in the office of the Finance Director.
3. Approval of the designation of election judges and polling
locations for the September 12, 1995 Municipal Primary
Election as submitted in a list by the City Clerk.
4. Acceptance of site improvements and authorization to release
final surety in the amount of $100,000 for Superamerica,
5359 West Broadway.
5. Acceptance of site improvements and authorization to release
final surety in the amount of $12,750 for Chalet Liquor,
5109 - 36th Avenue North.
6. Approval of a request from V.F.W. Post 4494, 5222 - 56th
Avenue North, for authorization to have live music from 1-5
August 2, 1995 1409
p.m. and to extend limits relating to the on -sale liquor
license of the licensed premises to include the east parking
lot from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. on August 20, 1995 for
an annual corn feed.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing the
sale of Tax Increment Financing Bonds. Bob Thistle of
Springsted, Incorporated appeared and was heard.
A. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-54
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE
AND SALE OF $1,520,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 1995B
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Meintsma,
Anderson, Grimes; voting no: Krueger; absent, not voting:
Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
B. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-55
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE
AND SALE OF $1,295,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION
TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 1995C
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma,
Anderson, Grimes, Herbes; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
August 2, 1995 1410
2. The City Council continued consideration of a request from
Thomas Pyle, 5324 - 35th Avenue North to make 35th Avenue on
the east side of Highway 100 a Dead End street. Those
appearing and heard were: Sue and Rodney James, 5417 - 35th
Avenue and Thomas Pyle, 5324 - 35th Avenue North. No action
was taken. Staff will work with residents in the area on
possible alternatives such as signage, etc.
3. The City Council considered a resolution awarding a contract
for the 1995 Sealcoat Project No. 95-2.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-56
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR
1995 SEALCOAT PROJECT NO. 95-2
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson,
Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing
execution of Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County for
Community Development Block Grant Funds.
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. 95-57
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY
FOR 1995 (YEAR XXI) URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes,
Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The City Council considered setting a time and date for a
Special Meeting at which time the City Council will canvass
the votes of the 1995 City Primary Election.
August 2, 1995
1411
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to set 5:00 p.m. on September 13, 1995 as the date
and time for a Special Meeting at which time the City
Council will canvass the votes of the 1995 City Primary
Election.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Pieter E. Meintsma, Mayor
ATTEST:
Darlene George, Cit Clerk
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August 10, 1995
1412
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 10, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma; those absent were: Herbes. Staff members
in attendance were: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Laura Kushner,
Assistant City Manager; James Mossey, Police Chief; Tom Mathisen,
Public Works Director; Anne Norris, Community Development
Director; James Otto, Finance Director; Kevin McGinty, Fire
Chief; Sarah Porter, Accountant; Rick Gautsch and Craig Thomseth,
Police Lieutenants; Darlene George, City Clerk. Also in
attendance were the following members of the Financial Advisory
Commission: Brian Schneider, Phil Karno, David Larson, Tom
Kummeth.
1. The City Council discussed the 1996 City of Crystal Budget.
Those residents appearing and heard were: Howard Olson,
3148 Utah Avenue North.
The twenty year budget projection was discussed. The
following departments were reviewed:
Department 10, Mayor and Council
Department 11, Administration
Department 12, Assessing
Department 13, Finance
Department 14, City Buildings
Department 15, Police
Department 16, Fire
Department 17, Building Inspections
Department 18, Civil Defense
Department 19, Engineering
Department 20, Street Maintenance
The Work Session adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Peter E. Meintsma; Mayor
ATTEST:
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Darlene George, City Clerk
August 15, 1995
1413
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on August 15, 1995, at 7:00
P.M. at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma; those absent were: Joselyn. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; David Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community
Development Director; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Jim Mossey,
Police Chief; Marcia Holmberg, Forester; Darlene George, City
Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor presented awards to winners of the 1995 Landscape and
Garden Contest, and recognized various planting volunteers.
1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City
Council meeting of August 2, 1995 and the Work Session of
August 10, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of August 2, 1995 and the Work Session of August 10,
1995.
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 site improvements and authorization to release
final surety in the amount of $30,000 for Boston Market,
6800 - 56th Avenue North.
4. Acceptance of site improvements and authorization to release
final surety in the amount of $18,750 for Kevitt Excavating,
3335 Pennsylvania Avenue North.
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1414
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
OPEN FORUM
1. Don Sexter, 2937 Idaho Avenue North appeared before the City
Council to voice concerns regarding the need for Phase 2 of
the South Crystal Street Rehabilitation Project.
2. Walter Romashko, 8008 - 35th Avenue North appeared before
the City Council to voice concerns regarding the length of
time Phase 1 of the South Crystal Street Rehabilitation
Project was taking.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The City Council considered a request from Mary McQuisten,
4742 Yates Avenue North for a variance or an ordinance
amendment to harbor a monkey in a residential district.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson to deny a request from Mary
McQuisten, 4742 Yates Avenue North to harbor a monkey in a
residential district.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to continue until September 5, 1995 the discussion of
a request from Mary McQuisten, 4742 Yates Avenue North to
harbor a monkey in a residential district, and direct staff
to provide the council with a report from the animal warden.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered a resolution for participation
in and coordination of a Joint Agency 1995-96 Safe & Sober
Traffic Law Enforcement Project.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
August 15, 1995 1415
RESOLUTION NO. 95-58
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: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The City Council considered an amended and restated contract
for legal services as submitted by City Attorney David J.
Kennedy.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to approve an amended and restated
contract for legal services as submitted by City Attorney
David J. Kennedy, and further, to authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to sign such agreement.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered a resolution relating to
building permit fees, amending Appendix IV of the Crystal
City Code.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-59
RESOLUTION RELATING TO FEES AND CHARGES:
AMENDING APPENDIX IV TO THE CITY CODE
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The City Council considered the first reading of an
ordinance amendment to adopt the 1995 Minnesota State
Building Code by reference.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following ordinance:
August 15, 1995 1416
ORDINANCE NO. 95 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY GOVERNMENT: STATE
BUILDING CODE: STATUTORY REFERENCES: AMENDING
CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTIONS 400.01,
415.01, 415.05 AND 100.07: REPEALING
CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 400.01,
SUBDIVISION 1
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
September 5, 1995.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council discussed proposals for changes to the
National Municipal Policy to be considered at the 1995
National League of Cities Congress of Cities in November.
No action was taken.
7. The City Council discussed setting a time and date for a
work session to discuss Phase 2 of the South Crystal Street
Rehabilitation Project.
The City Council, by consensus, set September 5, 1995
immediately following the regular city council meeting as
the date at which time the Crystal City Council will conduct
a work session to discuss Phase 2 of the South Crystal
Street Rehabilitation Project, with 7:00 p.m. on September
14, 1995 being set as an alternate date in the event the
regular city council meeting has a large agenda.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Peter E. Mein
Motion Carried.
Lsma, Mayor
August 15, 1995 1417
ATTEST:
Darlene George, ity Clerk
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August 17, 1995
1418
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 17, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma; those absent were: Herbes, Joselyn. Also
in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar,
City Manager; Laura Kushner, Assistant City Manager; James
Mossey, Police Chief; Tom Mathisen, Public Works Director; Anne
Norris, Community Development Director; Jim Otto, Finance
Director; Gene Hackett, Recreation Director; Kevin McGinty, Fire
Chief; Sarah Porter, Accountant; Darlene George, City Clerk.
Also in attendance were the following members of the Financial
Advisory Commission: Ann Andersen, Brian Schneider, Damon
Kenton, Phil Karno.
1. The City Council discussed the 1996 City of Crystal Budget.
The following departments were reviewed:
Department 21, Parks Maintenance
Department 25, Recreation
Department 26, Health
Department 27, Human Resources
Department 28, Legal
Department 29, Elections
Department 30, Housing Inspections
Department 33, Community Center
Department 34, Forestry
Department 36, Planning & Code Enforcement
Fund 294, Economic Development Authority
The Short Term Capital Budget was discussed.
The Work Session adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Darlene George, Cit Clerk
Peter E. Meintsma, Mayor
September 5, 1995
1419
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on September 5, 1995, at 7:00
P.M. at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Meintsma; those absent were: Langsdorf. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; David Kennedy, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, Public Works
Director; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; Jim Otto,
Finance Director; Steve Peaslee, Planner; Sarah Porter,
Accountant; 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, 1995 as Citizenship Day and
the week of September 17-23, 1995 as Constitution Week in the
City of Crystal.
1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City
Council meeting of August 15, 1995 and the Work Session of
August 17, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of August 15, 1995 and the Work Session of August
17, 1995.
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
Herbes to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
September 5, 1995 1420
OPEN FORUM
1. Fred Huddleson, 3013 Aquila Avenue North and Claire Barnard,
3006 Aquila Avenue North appeared before the Council to
voice concerns regarding the contractor's completion of work
on Phase 1 of the South Crystal Street Rehabilitation
Project.
2. James Einfeldt Brown, 5313 Hampshire Avenue North, Chair of
the Human Rights Commission, appeared before the Council to
inform Council, staff, and the public about Human Rights
Day, October 21, 1995 from 12 Noon to 3:00 p.m. at the
Crystal Community Center with Shiela Wellstone as guest
speaker.
3. Mary and Hugh Atkinson, 5550 Toledo Avenue North and Joe
Peterson (lives across the street), appeared before the
Council to voice concerns about drug and gang activity at
the apartment buildings located at 5121, 5111, 5211 and 5201
Bass Lake Road.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The City Council considered a resolution awarding the sale
of $1,520,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series
1995B. Al Erickson of Springsted, Incorporated appeared and
was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-60
A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $1,520,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 1995b;
FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS;
DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY;
AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes,
Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The City Council considered a resolution awarding the sale
of $1,295,000 Taxable General Obligation Tax Increment
Bonds, Series 1995C.
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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. 95-61
A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $1,295,000
TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT
BONDS, SERIES 1995C;
FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS;
DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY;
AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The City Council continued consideration of a request from
Mary McQuisten, 4742 Yates Avenue North for an ordinance
amendment or variance to allow a monkey to be kept in a
residential area. Those appearing and heard were Mary and
Katie McQuisten and John Dahley, friend of the McQuistens.
No action was taken.
4. The City Council considered a variance to allow two existing
curb cuts at 6619 - 31st Avenue North as requested by Daniel
and Dahlia Clifton. Gary Gandrud, 90 South 7th Street
#2500, attorney for the Cliftons, appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes to permit pavement of the
existing driveway at 6619 - 31st Avenue North.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Herbes to find the driveway a non -conforming
use and direct staff to issue a permit to surface the
driveway.
The Mayor ruled the motion out of order.
5. The City Council considered a variance to front and side
yard setbacks to construct a 24' x 24' detached garage at
4241 Adair Avenue North as requested by Patrick Gadbois.
Patrick Gadbois appeared and was heard.
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Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve as recommended by and based on the
findings of fact of the Planning Commission (with the
exception of Item #4 of the findings of hardship which shall
be stricken as recommended by the City Manager),
authorization pursuant to Section 515.56 of the Crystal City
Code, to vary or modify the strict application of Section
515.13, Subd. 3a) 2) iii) granting a variance of 7 ft. in
the front yard of the required 64 ft. setback and 11 ft. in
the side street side yard of the required 30 ft. setback to
construct a 24' x 24' detached garage at 4241 Adair Avenue
North, as requested in Application 495-11.9 of Patrick
Gadbois.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered the first reading of an
ordinance amending Section 515.13, Subd. 5a) of the Zoning
Code relating to bay windows encroaching in the front yard
setback.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO STRUCTURES IN FRONT YARDS:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I -ZONING),
SUBSECTION 515.13, SUBDIVISION 5a)
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
September 19, 1995.
Motion Carried
7. The City Council discussed a request from the City of New
Hope for financial help for building and operating a second
sheet of ice at the New Hope Ice Arena. No action was
taken.
8. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance amendment to adopt the 1995 Minnesota State
Building Code by reference.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following ordinance:
September 5, 1995
ORDINANCE NO. 95-12
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY GOVERNMENT:
STATE BUILDING CODE: STATUTORY REFERENCES:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTIONS
400.01, 415.01, 415.05 AND 100.07:
REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE,
SUBSECTION 400.01, SUBDIVISION 1
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
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Motion Carried.
9. The City Council considered setting the time and date for
the Truth in Taxation hearings.
Moved and Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to set 7:00 p.m. on December 5, 1995 as the date and
time for the Truth In Taxation Hearing and 7:00 p.m. on
December 13, 1995 for a reconvened hearing if necessary.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing funds
from the PIR Fund for the purchase of a 52" mower for the
Parks Department.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-62
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE
FOR PURCHASE OF PARKS DEPARTMENT LAWN MOWER
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
11. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing funds
from the PIR fund and awarding a contract to paint Becker
Park Pavilion.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes 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. 95-63
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR PAINTING
OF BECKER PARK PAVILION
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma,
Anderson, Grimes, Herbes; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
12. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing the
preparation of plans and specifications and advertisement
for bids to resurface four tennis courts at Welcome and
North Lions Parks.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-64
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR TENNIS COURT RESURFACING
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson,
Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
13. The City Council considered an agreement with the Minnesota
Department of Transportation for maintenance of a traffic
signal on 36th Avenue North at Cub Foods.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-64A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH MNDOT
FOR MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes,
Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
14. The City Council considered a resolution adopting the
proposed 1996 Budget.
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Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-65
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PROPOSED BUDGET AND
PROPOSING TAX LEVIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLYING
WITH THE `TRUTH IN TAXATION" LAW
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to amend the resolution to add an amount to support
the addition of a COPS FAST police officer.
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Anderson;
voting no: Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma; absent, not voting:
Langsdorf.
Tie vote - motion failed.
Voting on the original motion, voting aye: Anderson, Grimes,
Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma; absent, not voting:
Langsdorf.
Motion Carried.
15. The City Council considered a resolution adopting the
proposed 1996 tax levy.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-66
A RESOLUTION CANCELLING DEBT
SERVICE TAX LEVIES
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
16. The City Council considered the First Reading of an
ordinance relating to assessment of unpaid utilities
charges.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following ordinance:
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ORDINANCE NO. 95 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO UTILITIES: ASSESSMENT
OF UNPAID CHARGES: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE
BY ADDING A SECTION
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
September 19, 1995.
Motion Carried.
17. The City Council considered the designation of a voting and
alternate voting delegate to represent the City of Crystal
at the National League of Cities Congress of Cities held in
Phoenix, Arizona November 29 -December 2, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Herbes to designate Mayor Meintsma as the
voting delegate and Councilmember Grimes as the alternate
voting delegate to represent the City of Crystal at the
National League of Cities Congress of Cities held in
Phoenix, Arizona November 20 through December 2, 1995.
Motion Carried.
18. The City Council discussed the evaluation of performance of
the City Manager.
At 10:05 p.m. Mayor Meintsma announced that the City Council
would recess to go into Executive Session to discuss the
evaluation of performance of the City Manager.
At 11:00 p.m. Mayor Meintsma announced the recess had ended
which was called for the purpose of an executive session for
the Council to discuss some matters on the performance
evaluation of the City Manager for the purpose of writing a
full report from the city council which will be delivered to
the city manager, and then the city council will have
another deliberation with the city manager in an executive
session about that performance review.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
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1. The City Council considered changing the date of its work
session which was scheduled for September 14, 1995. By
consensus the Council set September 19, 1995, immediately
following the regularly scheduled council meeting as the
date and time for a work session to discuss Phase 2 of the
South Crystal Street Rehabilitation Project.
Meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m.
Peter E. Nteinma, Mayor
ATTEST:
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September 13, 1995
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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 13, 1995 at 5:00 p.m.
at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Meintsma;
those absent were: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: 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 a resolution canvassing the vote
the results of the Primary Municipal Election of September
12, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-67
RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE VOTE
AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE PRIMARY
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes,
Meintsma; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:06 p.m.
-Peter E. Meintsma,-Mayor
ATTEST:
Darlene George, City Clerk
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September 19, 1995
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on September 19, 1995, at 7:00
P.M. at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following were present: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma. Also in attendance were the
following staff members: David Kennedy, City Attorney; Tom
Mathisen, Public Works Director; Anne Norris, Community
Development Director; James Mossey, Police Chief; David Bordwell
and Ken Varnold, Police Officers; Darlene George, City Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor introduced Sergeant David Corrigan and Constables Brian
McDonald and Steven Ellis from Greater Manchester Police
Department. The New Hope and Crystal Police Departments are
hosting these police officers as part of the European Exchange
Program. History books, a police uniform, police badge, a video,
and a plaque were presented to the City of Crystal from the
Greater Manchester Police Department.
The Mayor acknowledged a donation of $6,000 to the Fire
Department from the Crystal Fire Relief Association.
The Mayor requested council approval to add an item to the agenda
regarding city council salaries.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson
Langsforf to add an item to the
to city council salaries.
and seconded by Councilmember
regular council agenda relating
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes; voting no: Herbes.
Motion Carried.
1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City
Council meeting of September 5, 1995 and the Special City
Council meeting of September 13, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of September 5, 1995 and the Special City Council
meeting of September 13, 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. Acceptance of the 1996 Hennepin Recycling Group (HRG)
Budget.
4. Acceptance of the resignation of James A. Kraker, 4913 Vera
Cruz Avenue North from the Tri -City Airport Commission upon
appointment of his replacement.
S. Approval to use donated funds for Fire Prevention Week
Activities and Open House.
6. Approval of a 1 to 3 day temporary on -sale liquor license
for Knights of Columbus #3656, 4947 West Broadway on October
31, 1995 for an annual Ladies Auxiliary style show.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. It being 7:00 p.m. or as soon after 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 adoption and approval of a Housing
Replacement Plan. No one appeared.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-68
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING A HOUSING
REPLACEMENT DISTRICT PLAN AND CREATING HOUSING
REPLACEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
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By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
OPEN FORUM
1. Carol Larson, 8767 North Maplebrook Circle, Brooklyn Park
(representing parents who are Crystal residents) and Junior
Larson, 4824 - 56th Avenue North appeared before the city
council to voice concerns regarding vandalism and loitering
on property located at 4912 - 56th Avenue North. City staff
is monitoring the property and will continue to do so.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The City Council considered a resolution approving 1996 PIR
expenditure for purchase of marked police cars.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-69
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR
PURCHASE OF MARKED POLICE CARS
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson,
Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The City Council considered a resolution approving 1995 PIR
expenditure for Phase II, Hydraulic repair work on the Fire
Department Aerial truck.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-70
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR
HYDRAULIC REPAIR OF MACK AERIAL FIRE TRUCK
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By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes,
Herbes Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an
ordinance relating to bay windows.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95-13
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO STRUCTURES IN FRONT YARDS:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I - ZONING),
SUBSECTION 515.13, SUBDIVISION 5 a)
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered and Second Reading of an
ordinance relating to the assessment of unpaid utilities.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95-14
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO UTILITIES: ASSESSMENT
OF UNPAID CHARGES: 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 a resolution ordering
preparation of assessment roll and a resolution ordering
assessment hearing for sanitary sewer repair and driveways
in Phase 1 of the South Crystal Street Rehabilitation
Project (Winnetka Hills).
A. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
September 19, 1995
RESOLUTION NO. 95-71
RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED
AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes,
Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma.
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Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
B. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-72
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered salaries for the mayor and
councilmembers and a First Reading of an ordinance for the
purpose of setting a policy for salary increases for
councilmembers.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Mayor
Meintsma to adopt the following ordinance based upon
recommendations 1, 2 and 3 in the mayor's memo to the city
council dated September 5, 1995.
ORDINANCE NO. 95 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL: AMENDING
CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 210
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
October 2, 1995.
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Anderson; voting no: Herbes, Krueger.
Motion Carried.
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Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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Darlene George, Citly Clerk
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Motion Carried.
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Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a work session of the Crystal
City Council was held on September 19, 1995 at 8:18 p.m. at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
Those present were: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma. Also in attendance were the following staff
members: Tom Mathisen, Public Works Director; Anne Norris,
Community Development Director.
1. The City Council discussed Phase 2 of the South Crystal
Street Rehabilitation Project. Tom Mathisen, Public Works
Director, and Scott Harri of SEH, Incorporated, gave a recap
of Phase 1 and introduced Phase 2 of the South Crystal
Street Rehabilitation Project. It is proposed to replace
all "D" curb which has approximately one half life left so
it would be assessed at half of the full rate. Proposed
properties on Louisiana would pay actual cost due to
previous state aid work and assessment in 1977. Proposed
unit assessment equals $2,970 per parcel. City parks would
not be assessed directly.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to adjourn the work session.
Motion Carried.
Work session adjourned at 9:54 p.m.
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Peter E. Meint , Mayor
ATTEST:
Tom Mathisen, Public Works Director
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Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Special Council Meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on October 2, 1995, 6:35 p.m., at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following councilmembers were present: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes,
Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma.
The Mayor announced a Closed Executive Session was being held to
discuss the city manager's performance evaluation and 1995 salary.
The Mayor adjourned the Executive Session at 6:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
David Anderson, Acting Secretary
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October 2, 1995
1437
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on October 2, 1995, at 7:00
P.M. at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following councilmembers were present: Anderson, Grimes,
Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf; absent: Meintsma. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; David Kennedy, City Attorney; Tom Mathisen, Public Works
Director; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Janice Scofield, Acting
Secretary.
The Mayor Pro -tem 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 September 19, 1995 and the Work Session
of September 19, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of September 19, 1995 and the Work Session of
September 19, 1995.
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 designation of election judges and polling
locations for the November 7, 1995 Municipal General
Election as submitted in a list by the City Clerk.
4. Acceptance of a solicitor's permit for Citizens for a Better
Environment, 3255 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, to solicit
in Crystal the month of October 1995.
S. Approval of 1995 audit to be completed by Boeckermann Heinen
& Mayer, Certified Public Accountants.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
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REGULAR AGENDA
1. The City Council considered the process to study organized
collection.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to table consideration of the process to study
organized collection to the October 18, 1995 meeting and
direct staff to provide results of the survey and
clarification of the intent of Brooklyn Center and New Hope.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered bids and a resolution awarding a
contract for Tennis Court Resurfacing Project 95-7.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-73
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR RESURFACING
FOUR TENNIS COURTS AT WELCOME AND NORTH LIONS PARKS
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes,
Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf; absent, not voting: Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The City Council considered the request to order preparation
of assessment rolls and set the date for a public hearing
for the 1995 sealcoat program and miscellaneous city
projects.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-74
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLLS AND
SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR 1995 SEALCOAT
PROGRAM, DISEASED TREE REMOVAL, WEED CUTTING, DEBRIS REMOVAL,
FALSE ALARMS, AND DELINQUENT UTILITY CHARGES
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By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Anderson; absent, not voting: Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The City Council considered the acceptance of the Phase 2
Feasibility Study Report prepared by Short Elliott
Hendrickson, Incorporated, for the southeast street
rehabilitation program, and to order a public hearing for
Phase 2.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-75
RESOLUTION RECEIVING FEASIBILITY REPORT AND
CALLING HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting: Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The City Council considered a resolution relating to renewal
of lawful gambling premises permits for the Crystal Fire
Relief Association at Rostamo's, 6014 Lakeland Avenue North,
Main Event, 5316 West Broadway and Paddock, 5540 Lakeland
Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-76
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Anderson, Grimes, Herbes; absent, not voting: Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance amendment relating to city council salaries.
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Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following ordinance
wherein the annual salary of the mayor is changed from
$7,421 to $7,800 and the annual salary of each councilmember
is changed from $5,626 to $6,000, effective January 1, 1996:
ORDINANCE NO. 95-15
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SALARIES OF THE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL: AMENDING
CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 210
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to amend the motion to change the 60
increase in 1996 to a 3% increase in 1996 and a 3° increase
in 1997.
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf; voting no: Herbes; absent, not voting:
Meintsma.
Motion Carried.
By roll call and voting on the main motion as amended: aye:
Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn, Langsdorf; voting no: Krueger,
Herbes; absent, not voting: Meintsma,
and further, that this be the second and final reading of
the ordinance amendment.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered the application for a 3.2 Beer
Off -Sale license of Superamerica, 5359 West Broadway.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve a 3.2 beer off -sale license for
Superamerica, 5359 West Broadway.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council reviewed miscellaneous city budgets
submitted by the Finance Director. No action was taken.
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9. The City Council reviewed the City Manager's evaluation and
salary recommendation for 1995. The city council had
conducted an executive session at a special meeting held at
6:30 p.m. on this date to evaluate the performance of the
City Manager. The Mayor Pro -tem announced that at the
meeting the performance review had been completed, that a 30
increase was recommended for the base salary and that all
other parts of the contract were to remain the same.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to accept and approve the 1995 salary recommendation
for the City Manager as submitted.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
Pauline Langsdo f, Mayor Pro -tem
ATTEST:
nice Scofield 'Acting Secretary
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on October 18, 1995, at 7:00
P.M. at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following councilmembers were present: Anderson, Grimes,
Herbes-Wenberg, Joselyn, Krueger, Landsdorf; absent: Meintsma.
Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry
Dulgar, City Manager; Stephen Bubul, City Attorney's Office; Tom
Mathisen, Director of Public Works; Anne Norris, Assistant City
Manager; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Steven Peaslee, Planner;
Robert Nichols, Engineering Technician; Darlene George, City
Clerk.
The Mayor Pro tem 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 2, 1995 and the Special City
Council meeting of October 2, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to approve the minutes of the Regular
City Council Meeting of October 2, 1995 and the Special City
Council meeting of October 2, 1995.
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 investment report on investments held as
of September 30, 1995 as submitted by the Finance Director.
4. Acceptance of the quarterly budget report for period ending
September 30, 1995 as submitted by the Finance Director.
5. Acceptance of the city manager's quarterly expense report as
submitted by the Finance Director.
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Moved by Councilmember Herbes 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 Pro tem Langsdorf declared this was the time
and date as advertised for a public hearing at which time
the city council will consider a currency exchange license
application submitted to the State of Minnesota by
International Cash Box, Incorporated located at 6322 Bass
Lake Road. Nobody appeared.
The Mayor Pro tem closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following resolution,
the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-77
RESOLUTION RELATING TO APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL
OF CURRENCY EXCHANGE LICENSE
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Anderson, Grimes,
Herbes-Wenberg, Joselyn, Krueger; absent, not voting:
Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. It being 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may
be heard, Mayor Pro tem Langsdorf declared this was the time
and date as advertised for a public hearing at which time
the city council will consider a resolution adopting the
assessment for Phase 1 of the South Crystal Street
Rehabilitation sewer repair and driveways. Those appearing
and heard were:
Scott Harri, SEH, Incorporated
Robert Hanson, 8416 - 32nd Avenue North
Walter Ramashko, 8008 - 35th Avenue North
Tom Kenneth, 8241 - 30th Avenue North
The Mayor Pro tem closed the public hearing.
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Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes-Wenberg to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-78
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT
PHASE 1 STREET RECONSTRUCTION WINNETKA HILLS
DRIVEWAY AND SEWER SERVICE REPAIR
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Anderson,
Grimes, Herbes-Wenberg, Joselyn; absent, not voting:
Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. It being 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may
be heard, Mayor Pro tem Langsdorf declared this was the time
and date as advertised for a public hearing at which time
the city council will consider resolutions adopting
assessments for the 1995 sealcoat project and delinquent
service billings for diseased tree removal, weed cutting,
debris removal, false alarms and utilities. Those appearing
and heard were:
sealcoat Project:
James Worth, 5857 Perry Avenue North
Anton Stockert, 6121 Florida Avenue North
Jeff Lindboe, 5417 Angeline Avenue (written objection)
Larry Lindboe, 5415 Angeline Avenue (written objection)
Weed Cutting:
Stuart E. Gale, 3148 Douglas Drive (written objection)
The Mayor Pro tem closed the public hearing.
A. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-79
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT
1995 SEALCOAT PROGRAM, PROJECT 95-2
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By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes-
Wenberg, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf; absent, not voting:
Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
B. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes-Wenberg to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-80
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT
DISEASED TREE REMOVAL, WEED CUTTING
DEBRIS REMOVAL, FALSE ALARMS AND
DELINQUENT UTILITY CHARGES
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes-Wenberg,
Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Anderson; absent, not voting:
Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. It being 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may
be heard, Mayor Pro tem Langsdorf declared this was the time
and date as advertised for a public hearing at which time
the city council will consider vacating unused right-of-way
south of 5358 West Broadway. Nobody appeared.
The Mayor Pro tem closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes-Wenberg to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-81
RESOLUTION VACATING A FORMER PORTION
OF DOUGLAS DRIVE
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes-Wenberg, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting:
Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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OPEN FORUM
1. Gail Baumann, 6509 - 57th Avenue North, appeared before the
council to voice concerns about Fantasy House, a business
about to open on Bass Lake Road.
2. Lyle Horner, Sr., 6528 - 41st Avenue North, appeared before
the council to voice concerns relating to vandalism of
property of the V.F.W. Post #494, 5222 - 56th Avenue North.
3. Elizabeth Cook, 5701 - 36th Avenue North, appeared before
the council to discuss responsibility of unpaid utilities in
her recently purchased home.
4. Tom Officer, 6400 - 34th Avenue North, appeared before the
council relating to construction in his area. He was
informed the item appeared later on the agenda.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. The City Council considered a site plan review of a proposed
8 -unit townhouse building at 3431 Douglas Drive North, as
submitted by Hidden Creek Homes, Dave Kimball, Owner. Those
appearing and heard were:
Sophia Perlick, 3400 Edgewood Avenue North
Ray Northfield, 3418 Florida Avenue North
Tom Officer, 6400 - 34th Avenue North
Sharon Garber, 3442 Florida Avenue North
John Silcott, 3301 Edgewood Avenue North
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to approve as recommended by and based
on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission site plan
(Section 520 of the Crystal City Code) of a proposed 8 -unit
townhouse building at 3431 Douglas Drive North, P.I.D. 20-
118-21-11-0009, as submitted by Hidden Creek Homes, Dave
Kimball, owner, subject to the applicant providing a
landscaping plan for review and approval by the city
forester, executing a site plan agreement with the city, and
providing a letter of credit or other suitable financial
guarantee to cover the cost of site improvements including
landscaping, paving, storm sewer, erosion control and curb
and gutter.
Motion Carried.
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2. The City Council considered a request for a variance of 20'
in the required 30' rear yard setback for a 22' x 22'
attached garage on the existing house at 6919 - 52nd Avenue
North.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes-Wenberg to approve as recommended by and based on the
findings of fact of the Planning Commission authorization
pursuant to Section 515.56 of the Crystal City Code to vary
or modify the strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 4
a) to grant a variance of 20 ft. in the required 30 ft. rear
yard setback for a 22' x 22' attached garage on the existing
house at 6919 - 52nd Avenue North, as requested in
Application #95-14.9 of Delphine Taratuta.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan relating to the Land Use Plan to guide
the area generally east of Douglas Drive, north of 30th
Avenue, south of 31st Avenue and west of Brunswick Avenue
for LR - Low Density residential development.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Joselyn to approve as recommended by and based
on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan relating to the Land Use
Plan to guide the area generally east of Douglas Drive,
north of 30th Avenue, south of 31st Avenue and west of
Brunswick Avenue for LR - Low Density Residential
development.
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Anderson,
Grimes; Abstain: Langsdorf, Herbes-Wenberg; absent, not
voting: Meintsma.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered a variance of 9 ft. in the
required 30 ft. rear yard setback for a one -season porch on
the existing house at 6504 - 38th Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to approve as recommended by and based
on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission
authorization pursuant to Section 515.56 of the Crystal City
Code to grant a variance of 9 ft. in the required 30 ft.
rear yard setback for a one -season porch on the existing
October 18, 1995
house at 6504 - 38th Avenue North, as requested in
Application 495-13.9 of Thomas and Valeria Klatt.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor Pro tem called a recess at 9:10 p.m. and the
council reconvened at 9:20 p.m.
5. The City Council continued consideration of the process to
study organized collection.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Joselyn to approve continuation of the process
to study organized collection.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered a resolution relating to lawful
gambling premises permit renewal applications submitted by
Lions Club of Crystal for locations at Doyle's Bowl and
Lounge, 5000 West Broadway and Palace Inn Broadway Pizza,
5607 West Broadway. Ed Thonander of the Lions Club of
Crystal appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to adopt the portion of the following
resolution pertaining to Doyle's Bowl and Lounge, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-82
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Anderson, Grimes,
Herbes-Wenberg, Joselyn, Krueger; absent, not voting:
Meintsma.
Motion carried.
Discussion followed regarding expenses charged to the
gambling organizations by the owners of the premises.
7.
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Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to adopt the portion of Resolution No.
95-82 pertaining to Palace Inn Broadway Pizza, the reading
of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent.
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Anderson,
Grimes, Herbes-Wenberg, Joselyn; absent, not voting:
Meintsma.
Motion Carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered a resolution adopting the CO-OP
Northwest Regional Housing Plan.
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. 95-83
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CO-OP NORTHWEST
SUB -REGIONAL HOUSING PLAN
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Anderson, Grimes,
Herbes-Wenberg, Joselyn, Krueger; absent, not voting:
Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered a resolution approving city
pledge for EDA Note for acquisition of 5454 Lakeland Avenue.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-84
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF, AND PROVIDING
THE FORM, TERMS, COVENANTS AND DIRECTIONS FOR
THE ISSUANCE OF ITS TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION
TAX INCREMENT NOTE, SERIES 1995 IN THE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF $691,000
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes-
Wenberg, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf; absent, not voting:
Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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9. The City Council considered authorization to issue a grading
and filling permit for 3304 Hampshire Avenue North as
requested by Larry Emond.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to approve authorization to issue a
grading and filling permit for 3304 Hampshire Avenue North
as requested by Larry Emond subject to the four (4)
conditions set forth in the building official's memo of
October 11, 1995.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council considered a resolution adopting the 1996
Fee Schedule for Administrative, Engineering, Fire, and
Police licenses, permits and other charges, and utility
parts in Appendix IV.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-85
RESOLUTION RELATING TO FEES AND
CHARGES: AMENDING APPENDIX IV
TO THE CITY CODE
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes-
Wenberg, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf; absent, not voting:
Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
11. The City Council reviewed miscellaneous budgets. No action
was taken.
12. The City Council considered a resolution closing the 1990
Equipment Certificate Debt Service Fund.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes-Wenberg to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-86
RESOLUTION CLOSING THE 1990 EQUIPMENT
CERTIFICATE DEBT SERVICE FUND
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By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes-Wenberg,
Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Anderson; absent, not voting:
Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
13. The City Council discussed the October 26, 1995 council work
session.
14. The City Council discussed North Metro Mayors Association
priorities assigned to the proposed legislative agenda.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Pauline Langsdorf, Mayof Pro tem
ATTEST:
Darlene George, CjJty 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 work session of the Crystal
City Council was held on October 26, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following councilmembers were present: Anderson, Grimes,
Herbes-Wenberg, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf; absent: Meintsma.
Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry
Dulgar, City Manager; Anne Norris, Assistant City Manager; James
Mossey, Police Chief; Lieutenant Richard Gautsch, Police
Department; Laura Kushner, Former Assistant City Manager. Also
in attendance were: Jerry Botko, Police Department; and Jim
Casserly of Caserly Molzahn & Associates.
1. The City Council discussed crime prevention. Proactive
community policing/problem solving was discussed.
2. The City Council discussed an early retirement incentive
program. Former Assistant City Manager Laura Kushner
appeared to make a presentation.
3. The City Council discussed redevelopment properties in the
City of Crystal. Jim Casserly of Casserly Molzahn &
Associates, Incorporated appeared and was heard.
4. The City Council received an update from Anne Norris,
Assistant City Manager, regarding Fantasy Gifts, a proposed
new business on Bass Lake Road.
5. Mayor Pro tem Langsdorf requested information on the Livable
Communities Act.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
Pauline Langsdorf, Mayor Pro tem
ATTEST:
da, I , L�k�
Ail-hy orris, AS/
s istant City Manager
November 8, 1995
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on November 8, 1995, at 7:00
P.M. at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following councilmembers were present: Anderson, Grimes,
Herbes-Wenberg, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, 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 City 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.
The Mayor proclaimed November 13-19, 1995 as Minnesota Chemical
Health Week in the City of Crystal.
The Mayor acknowledged a donation by the Crystal Fire Relief
Association of $23,200 to the Crystal Fire Department.
The Mayor acknowledged a donation by the Lions Club of Crystal of
$10,000 to the City of Crystal to purchase a vehicle for the
Police Reserves.
1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City
Council meeting of October 18, 1995 and the City Council
Work Session of October 26, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Langsdorf to approve the minutes of the
Regular City Council Meeting of October 18, 1995 and the
City Council Work Session of October 26, 1995 with the
addition of James Casserly and Jerry Botko to the attendance
record of the October 26, 1995 minutes.
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.
Approval
of a solicitor's permit for Sexual Violence Center,
2100 Pillsbury
Avenue South to solicit in Crystal from
November
9, 1995 through December 9, 1995.
4.
Approval
for the Fire Department to use donated funds to
purchase
firefighter personal protective equipment, fire
training
program and equipment, miscellaneous tools and
equipment
for rescue trucks and special hazards trailer.
5.
Approval
to use lawful gambling funds for the purchase of
Star City
signs.
6.
Approval
to use lawful gambling funds for the purchase of a
marked police
reserve vehicle.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Langsdorf to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. It being 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may
be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the time and date
as advertised for a public hearing at which time the city
council will consider Phase 2 of the Southeast Street
Rehabilitation Project. The Mayor asked those present to
voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the matter.
Those appearing and heard were:
Scott Harri, SEH, Incorporated
Ella Johnson, 6408 - 31st Avenue North
Don Sexter, 2937 Idaho Avenue North
Jane and Carl Hassler, 2948 Kentucky Avenue North
John Paulson, owner of 3501 Louisiana Avenue North
David Moore, 6401 - 31st Avenue North
Steve Schmidgall, 6534 Olympia St., Golden Valley
Tony Kastanos, 3019 Hampshire Avenue North
Greg Dotan, 2941 Georgia Avenue North
John Wilenius, 3101 Florida Avenue North
Mark Hoffmann, 3307 Zane Avenue North
David Seffren, 5919 Medicine Lake Road
Lizbeth Altman, 6600 - 32nd Avenue North
Robert Mortenson, 3139 Florida Avenue North
Dwight Friedline, 2959 Idaho Avenue North
Paul Raetz, 2922 Hampshire Avenue North
Joe Lenzmeier, 3034 Florida Avenue North
Chuck Heineman, 3141 Idaho Avenue North
Liz Bozarth, 2917 Hampshire Avenue North
Joel Frary, 3043 Hampshire Avenue North
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Sue Hodges, 2912 Hampshire Avenue North
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-87
RESOLUTION RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS:
ORDERING THE STREET RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT 95-6 (PHASE 2 -SOUTHEAST -STREET
RECONSTRUCTION)
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma; voting no: Herbes-Wenberg.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Open Forum
1. Tim Buck, 3126 Hampshire Avenue North, appeared before the
City Council to voice a concern relating to cooperation of a
city staff member. Mr. Buck was advised to set up a meeting
with the City Manager to discuss the concern.
The Mayor called a recess at 9:40 p.m. The meeting reconvened at
10:00 P.M.
Regular Agenda Items
1. The City Council considered a secondhand goods dealer
license application submitted by Growbiz, Incorporated dba
Once Upon A Child, 223 Willow Bend, Crystal Shopping Center.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to approve a secondhand goods dealer
license for Growbiz, Incorporated dba Once Upon A Child, 223
Willow Bend, Crystal Shopping Center.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered a resolution amending the
Flexible Benefit Plan.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes-Wenberg to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
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RESOLUTION NO. 95-88
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes-Wenberg.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The City Council considered a resolution canvassing the vote
and declaring the results of the General Municipal Election.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-89
RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE VOTE AND DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Anderson, Grimes, Herbes-Wenberg, Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The City Council considered a resolution approving a lawful
gambling premises permit for Knights of Columbus Council
#3656, 4947 West Broadway.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution,
the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-90
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson,
Grimes, Herbes-Wenberg, Joselyn, Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The City Council considered a letter from Henry White of
Tree Pro Tree Service, 3224 - 91st Avenue, Blaine,
Minnesota, requesting suspension of a tree trimmer's license
for the 1995 license year.
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Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to approve suspension of a 1995 tree
trimmer's license as requested by Henry White of Tree Pro
Tree Service, 3224 - 91st Avenue, Blaine, Minnesota.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered a resolution electing to
participate in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program
under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act for calendar
year 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes-Wenberg to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-91
RESOLUTION ELECTING TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVES ACCOUNT PROGRAM
UNDER THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes,
Herbes-Wenberg, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered a resolution of the North Metro
Mayors Association relating to the Metropolitan Livable
Communities Act.
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. 95-92
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING NORTH METRO MAYORS ASSOCIATION
RESOLUTION ON THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes-
Wenberg, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The City Council considered a resolution approving the use
of PIR funds for the purchase of computer hardware required
for the new LOGIS park and recreation system.
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Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes-Wenberg to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-93
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURES FOR
PURCHASE OF COMPUTER HARDWARE FOR LOGIS UPGRADE
OF PARK AND RECREATION SYSTEM
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes-Wenberg,
Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
9. The City Council reviewed various City of Crystal budgets
and utility rates.
10. The City Council considered the first reading of an
ordinance amending sewer rates.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SEWER RATES AND CHARGES
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SUBSECTION 710.05
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
December 5, 1995.
Motion Carried.
11. The City Council discussed the November city council work
session. By consensus the council cancelled the November
and December work sessions.
12. The City Council discussed representation on the Northwest
Hennepin Human Services Council. The consensus of the
council was to allow Jeff Bangsberg to continue serving on
the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory
Commission, directing staff to extend thanks and
appreciation to Jeff on the council's behalf.
November 8, 1995
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
Peter E. Meinl5isMayor
ATTEST:
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Darlene George, Cit Clerk
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November 21, 1995
HEA N
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on November 21, 1995, at 7:00
P.M. at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following councilmembers were present: Anderson, Herbes-
Wenberg, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma; absent were: Grimes,
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 City
Manager; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Steve Peaslee, Planner; Gene
Hackett, Recreation Director; Darlene George, City Clerk.
Boy Scout Troop #530 of Crystal, which meets at Brunswick United
Methodist Church, performed a flag ceremony and led the Council
and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City
Council meeting of November 8, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Anderson to approve the minutes of the Regular
City Council Meeting of November 8, 1995.
Motion Carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of the list of license applications as submitted by
the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on
file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. Approval of disbursements over $5,000 as submitted by the
Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on
file in the office of the Finance Director.
3. Approval to use lawful gambling funds to purchase the
Microsoft Access database software application plus five use
licenses for a total cost of $1,500.
4. Approval of a 1 to 3 Day Temporary On -Sale Liquor License
application submitted by Knights of Columbus 43656, 4947
West Broadway for an Annual Cadillac Dinner on January 26,
1996.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
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Open Forum
1. Lyle Horner, 5628 - 41st Avenue North, appeared representing
V.F.W. Post #494, to discuss the ordinance regulating
cigarette sales and to request consideration of amending the
ordinance to allow cigarette vending machines in bars.
Regular Agenda Items
1. The City Council considered a site plan review for
commercial use at 5225 Douglas Drive.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg to approve as recommended by
the Planning Commission, Application 495-17.3 for a site
plan review (Section 520 of the Crystal City Code) of the
commercial reuse of a residential structure and a proposed
office building at 5225 Douglas Drive North, as submitted by
Joe Friberg, 1426 North Innsbruck Drive, Fridley, MN, with
the following conditions: (1) The site plan should be
revised to include buffering on the west property line. (2)
The sole access to the property should be on 52nd Avenue
North and located just west of the existing building. The
site plan should be revised to reflect these changes. (3)
The site plan should be reviewed by the Planning Commission
and City Council before a permit for the new building is
issued to review elevations and finish materials.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered a resolution annexing Beth El
Memorial Park.
Moved by Councilmember Meintsma and seconded by
Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg to adopt the following
resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-94
JOINT RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONCURRENT
DETACHMENT FROM NEW HOPE AND ANNEXATION
TO CRYSTAL OF CEMETERY AT
3700 WINNETKA AVENUE NORTH
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTE 414.041
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By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Herbes-Wenberg,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Grimes,
Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The City Council reviewed swimming pool/water slide budgets.
4. The City Council considered the contribution to the Fire
Relief Association. Steve Longaecker, officer of the Fire
Relief Association, appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve a contribution in the amount of
$106,520.06 to be taken from Council Contingency, to the
Firefighters Relief Fund to facilitate the transfer of all
of the firefighters into the Defined Contribution Plan from
the Defined Benefit Plan, subject to an agreement written by
the City Attorney.
Motion Carried.
S. Consideration of an ordinance amending Section 515.51 of the
Zoning Code relating to Planned Unit Development
regulations. Mark Hoffmann, 3307 Zane Avenue North,
appeared and was heard. Staff was directed to prepare
various scenarios and place this item on the December 5,
1995 council agenda.
6. The City Council considered a resolution transferring
property at 3033 Kentucky Avenue North from the City to The
Economic Development Authority.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-95
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE
OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes-Wenberg, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson; absent, not voting: Joselyn,
Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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7. The City Council considered a resolution approving a lawful
gambling premises permit for Catholic Eldercare at the
Knights of Columbus Hall, 4947 West Broadway.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg to adopt the following
resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-96
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Anderson, Herbes-Wenberg; absent, not voting: Grimes,
Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The City Council considered North Metro Mayors Association's
resolution relating to the Minneapolis Convention Center
expansion.
Moved by Councilmember Meintsma and seconded by
Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg to approve support of North
Metro Mayor Association's request for funding for expansion
of the Minneapolis Convention Center.
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes-Wenberg, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Anderson; voting no: Krueger; absent, not voting:
Joselyn, Grimes.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council considered a resolution relating to summary
publication of ordinances.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution,
the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-97
RESOLUTION RELATING TO SUMMARY
PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCES
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By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson,
Herbes-Wenberg, Krueger; absent, not voting: Joselyn,
Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
10. The City Council considered a change in city elections to
either even or odd years and a change in mayor and
councilmember terms from three years to four year terms for
councilmembers and two or four year terms for the mayor. By
consensus the Council directed staff to place the item on
the January work session for discussion.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
Darlene George, City Clerk
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 5, 1995, at 7:00
P.M. at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following councilmembers were present: Anderson, Grimes,
Herbes-Wenberg, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, 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 City Manager; Jim Otto,
Finance Director; Steve Peaslee, Planner; James Mossey, Police
Chief; Gene Hackett, Recreation Director; Scott Crandall,
Assistant Fire Chief; Sarah Porter, Accountant; 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 21, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of November 21, 1995.
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 Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
Open Forum
1. Carol Hanson, 5025 - 52nd Avenue North, appeared before the
Council to request consideration of jobs for fixed income
people similar to the Hennepin County program whereby
citizens would work for the city to pay assessments.
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2. Gail Baumann, 6509 - 57th Avenue North, appeared before the
Council to present a petition signed by residents of Crystal
as well as neighboring cities, opposing the opening of the
Fantasy Gift Shop on Bass Lake Road in Crystal.
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 adoption of the 1996 tax levy and the
1996 City of Crystal Budget. The Mayor asked those present
to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the
matter. No one appeared.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Regular Agenda Items
1. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance relating to sewer rates.
Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by
Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95-16
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO UTILITY
RATES AND CHARGES: AMENDING CRYSTAL
CITY CODE, SUBSECTIONS 700.07, 710.05, 720.03
AND 720.05: REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE
SUBSECTION 720.03
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the first reading of an
ordinance amending Section 515.51 of the Zoning Code
relating to planned unit development.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes-Wenberg to continue discussion of this ordinance to a
subsequent meeting after discussion at a council work
session.
Motion Carried.
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3. The City Council considered a resolution indicating the
City's intent to include 5454 and 5518 Lakeland Avenue in a
future tax increment financing district.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-98
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT CERTAIN PARCELS
ARE OCCUPIED BY STRUCTURALLY SUBSTANDARD
BUILDINGS AND ARE TO BE INCLUDED IN A TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes-
Wenberg, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The City Council discussed financing for redevelopment
projects.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the use of $6,000 of unemcumbered tax
increment funds in the Bass Lake Road/Becker Park project
area to cover the portion of the purchase price of property
at 3557 Regent Avenue North ($60,000), not covered by
Community Development Block Grant funds, as recommended by
the Community Development Director.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to approve the use of $20,000 of unencumbered tax
increment funds in the Bass Lake Road/Becker Park project
area to cover the difference in the purchase price ($50,000)
and the selling price ($30,000) of property at 3535 Zane
Avenue North, as recommended by the Community Development
Director.
Motion Carried.
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Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg to approve funding from the
Redevelopment Account in the amount of $25,000 to cover the
shortfall for purchase of property at 3033 Kentucky Avenue
North, as recommended by the Community Development Director.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council discussed charitable gambling maintenance
charges and residence requirement. Staff was directed to
place this item on a work session agenda for discussion.
6. The City Council considered the first reading of an
ordinance amendment relating to misdemeanors.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg to adopt the following
ordinance, and direct the City Attorney to draft a summary
ordinance for publication:
ORDINANCE NO. 95 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO MISDEMEANORS:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 2005.01
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
December 19, 1995.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council discussed membership on the newly
established Hennepin County Water Management Advisory
Committee. No action was taken.
8. The City Council considered a resolution approving lawful
gambling premises permits for Elk's Lodge 444 at 5410
Lakeland Avenue North and at Nicklow's, 3516 Lilac Drive
North.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
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RESOLUTION NO. 95-99
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes-Wenberg,
Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The Mayor announced the comprehensive annual financial
report for fiscal year 1994 qualified for a Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, the
highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and
financial reporting. The Mayor presented the Certificate of
Achievement to Finance Director Jim Otto who is primarily
responsible for Crystal having earned the certificate.
At 8:30 p.m. the Mayor announced the council meeting would
be recessed to conduct an executive session to discuss legal
matters pertaining to Fantasy House Gifts.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Langsdorf to recess the regular meeting of the
Council to go into executive session.
The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at 9:40
p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:41 p.m.
Peter E. Mein a, ayor
ATTEST:
Darlene George, CAty Clerk
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on December 19, 1995, at 7:00
P.M. at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following councilmembers were present: Anderson, Grimes,
Herbes-Wenberg, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, 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 City Manager; Jim Otto,
Finance Director; Steve Peaslee, Planner; Kevin McGinty, Fire
Chief; James Mossey, Police Chief; Gene Hackett, Recreation
Director; Sarah Porter, Accountant.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor recognized a donation of $30 from Minnegasco and $50
from W. J. Cowette to the Crystal Fire Department.
1. The City Council considered adding a public hearing to the
agenda relating to the sale of property located at 3505 Zane
Avenue North to the Economic Development Authority. Proper
notice of the hearing has been given.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to add a public hearing to the agenda
relating to the sale of property located at 3505 Zane Avenue
North to the Economic Development Authority.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City
Council meeting of December 5, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Langsdorf to approve the minutes of the
Regular City Council Meeting of December 5, 1995.
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. Set 7:00 p.m. on April 16, 1996 as the date and time for the
Local Board of Review Meeting.
4. Acceptance of the resignation of Tom Kummeth, 3501 Louisiana
Avenue North, from the Financial Advisory Commission.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
Open Forum
1. John Benson of Blaine appeared before the City Council to
discuss rezoning of the Nafstad property and motel property
purchased by the City of Crystal. Mr. Benson was directed
to contact city staff.
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 the 1996 tax levy and the 1996 City of
Crystal Budget. The Mayor asked those present to voice
their opinions or ask questions concerning the matter. No
one appeared.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
A. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes-Wenberg to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-100
A RESOLUTION LEVYING TAXES FOR CERTIFICATION
TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR FOR PAYABLE 1996
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes-
Wenberg, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
B. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg to adopt the following
resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
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RESOLUTION NO. 95-101
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1995 BUDGET AND
ADOPTING THE 1996 BUDGET
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes-Wenberg,
Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. It being 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may
be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the time and date
as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City
Council will consider the sale of property located at 3505
Zane Avenue North to the Economic Development Authority In
and For The City of Crystal. The Mayor asked those present
to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the
sale. No one appeared.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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. 95-102
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF
CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes-Wenberg, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Regular Agenda Items
1. Hennepin County Library Director Charles Brown, Rockford
Road Library Manager Mike McConnell and Library Board Member
Jack Cole appeared before the City Council to review the
Hennepin County library system, its facilities and its
services.
2. The City Council considered the first 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
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Commercial) District at 5631 Hampshire Avenue North and 5639
Hampshire Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Joselyn to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 95 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: CHANGING THE
USE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LANDS
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
January 2, 1996.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered a proposed lot split at 4705 -
36th Avenue North (Noble Drug Complex).
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. 95-103
RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT SPLIT FOR PROPERTY
IN NOBLE DRUG COMPLEX
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes-Wenberg.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The City Council considered a resolution approving the use
of PIR funds on Phase III, repair work on the Fire
Department aerial truck.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes-Wenberg to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-104
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR
REPAIR OF MACK AERIAL FIRE TRUCK
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Anderson, Grimes, Herbes-Wenberg, Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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5. The City Council considered Short, Elliot & Hendrickson
(SEH) design contract for Phase 2 (Southeast Street
Reconstruction) project.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-105
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FINAL
DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES, PHASE 2 STREET RECONSTRUCTION
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson,
Grimes, Herbes-Wenberg, Joselyn, Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered parking and striping aspects of
Phase 2 Street Reconstruction Project. Residents Phyllis
Garon and David Seffren appeared and were heard.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution,
the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-106
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LIMITED STREET STRIPING ON
TWO MSA STREETS, PHASE 2 RECONSTRUCTION
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes,
Herbes-Wenberg, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered Crystal's goals for Metropolitan
Livable Communities Act.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Joselyn to approve the Housing Goals
Agreement, Metropolitan Livable Communities Act, as
presented.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered the second reading of an
ordinance relating to misdemeanors.
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Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes-Wenberg to adopt the following ordinance, and approve
the form of the summary ordinance for publication:
ORDINANCE NO. 95-17
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO MISDEMEANORS:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 2005.01
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council considered the first reading of an
ordinance amending the City Code and the Zoning Code
relating to adult uses. Jim Thomson of the city attorney's
office appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following ordinance and
direct the City Attorney to prepare a summary ordinance for
publication:
ORDINANCE NO. 95 -
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 the second and final reading be held on
January 2, 1996.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council considered a resolution adopting a portion
of the 1996 Fee Schedule.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes-Wenberg to adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
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RESOLUTION NO. 95-107
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR 1996
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes-
Wenberg, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
11. The City Council considered a resolution transferring money
between funds.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution,
the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-108
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes-Wenberg,
Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
12. The City Council considered a resolution amending the
Flexible Benefit Plan.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-109
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE BENEFIT ACCOUNT PLAN
AND SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTION
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes-Wenberg, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
13. The City Council considered the 1996 compensation plan and
benefits for non -organized employees.
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Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Joselyn to approve the 1996 compensation and
benefits for non -organized employees as recommended by the
Assistant Manager in a memo dated December 15, 1995 with an
amendment to change the 1996 salary of employee #2 on the
chart to coincide with the maximum salary for the position.
Motion Carried.
14. The City Council considered changing 1996 regular meeting
dates where conflicts occur.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes to approve changing meeting dates of
regular city council meetings in 1996 as follows:
November 5 (Election Day) to November 6, 1996.
August 6 (National Night Out) to August 5, 1996.
Motion Carried.
15. The City Council discussed changing the February work
session from February 22, 1996 to February 15, 1996 due to a
conflict with the North Metro Mayors Board meeting.
Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember
Anderson to change the date of the February work session of
the City Council from February 22, 1996 to February 15,
1996.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by
Councilmember Herbes-Wenberg to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Pt 7r E. Meintsm Mayor
ATTEST:
December 19, 1995
Darlene George, City Clerk
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