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1994 City Council MinutesJanuary 4, 1994 page 1163 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on January 4, 1994, 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, Moravec, 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; William Monk, Public Works Director; Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Julie Jones, Redevelopment Coordinator. 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 Meeting of December 21, 1993. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 21, 1993. 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 as the official newspaper for the City of Crystal for the year 1994. 4. Appointment of Jerry Dulgar, City Manager, as the Hennepin Recycling Group Board Member for the City of Crystal for 1994. 5. Designation of the Norwest Crystal Bank as the official depository for the City of Crystal for the year 1994. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the following items on the Regular Agenda. 1. The City Council considered the applications for reappointment to the Planning Commission from David Anderson, 2949 Hampshire Avenue North, and Richard VonRueden, 5130 Vera Cruz Avenue North, for terms expiring December 31, 1996. January 4, 1994 page 1164 Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to reappoint David Anderson, 2949 Hampshire Ave. N. and Richard VonRueden, 5130 Vera Cruz Avenue North to the Planning Commission for terms expiring December 31, 1996. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered the applications of James Einfeldt-Brown, 5313 Hampshire Avenue North, and Elizabeth Raymond, 4803 Lakeland Avenue North, for reappointment to the Human Rights Commission for terms expiring December 31, 1996. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Moravec to reappoint James Einfeldt-Brown, 5313 Hampshire Avenue North, and Elizabeth Raymond, 4803 Lakeland Avenue North to the Human Rights Commission for terms expiring December 31, 1996. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered the applications of Liz Reid, 5417 Vera Cruz Ave. N., and Greg Ertz, 5249 Vera Cruz Ave. N., for reappointment to the Park & Recreation Advisory Commission for terms expiring December 31, 1996. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to reappoint Liz Reid, 5417 Vera Cruz Ave. N., and Greg Ertz, 5249 Vera Cruz Ave. N. to the Park & Recreation Advisory Commission for terms expiring December 31, 1996. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered the applications of Phyllis Isaacson, 7000 Lombardy Lane, and Jay Schied, 7609 - 32nd Avenue North #221, for reappointment to the Environmental Quality Commission for terms expiring December 31, 1996; and the applications for appointment to the Environmental Quality Commission of Ann M. Hoffineister, 5141 - 34th Place North, and Peter Brunsberg, 2929 Jersey Ave. N., for a term expiring December 31, 1996. Peter Brunsberg and Ann Hoffineister appeared and were heard. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to reappoint Phyllis Isaacson, 7000 Lombardy Lane and Jay Schied, 7609 - 32nd Avenue North #221, to the Environmental Quality Commission for terms expiring December 31, 1996. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to appoint Peter Brunsberg, 2929 Jersey Ave. N., to the Environmental Quality Commission for a term expiring December 31, 1996. Motion Carried. 5. The City Council considered the application of Marvin T. January 4, 1994 page 1165 Galigar, 3701 Yates Ave. N., for reappointment to the Employee Review Board as a regular member for a term expiring December 31, 1996. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to reappointment Marvin T. Galigar, 3701 Yates Ave. N., to the Employee Review Board as a regular member for a term expiring December 31, 1996. Motion Carried. 6. The City Council considered an application for appointment to the Financial Advisory Commission from Philip G. Karno, 3109 Aquila Avenue North, for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1996. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Moravec to appoint Philip G. Karno, 3109 Aquila Avenue North, to the Financial Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1996. Motion Carried. The Mayor announced that Item 21 on the agenda would be considered next. 7. The City Council considered a proposed contract for prosecution services for the years 1994, 1995 and 1996 as submitted by Paul W. Rosenthal of Rosenthal, Rondoni, & MacMillan, Ltd. Mr. Rondoni appeared and was heard. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to approve legal services agreement for prosecution services for the years 1994, 1995 and 1996 with Rosenthal, Rondoni, & MacMillan, Ltd. Motion Carried. 8. Upon recommendation by the Mayor, moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Krueger that 1994 appointments in agenda items 7-16 be the same as 1993 with Mayor Meintsma serving as Council Liaison to the Financial Advisory Commission, a newly established commission. Motion Carried. Mayor Pro Tem 1994: Moravec Council liaison, Park and Recreation Advisory Commission: Krueger Council liaison, Environmental Quality Commission: Langsdorf Council liaison, Human Rights Commission: Herbes Council liaison, Financial Advisory Commission: Meintsma Council liaison, Economic Development Advisory Commission: January 4, 1994 page 1166 Grimes Representative and alternate to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities: Meintsma and Dulgar respectively. Crystal representative to the Joint New Hope/Golden Valley/Crystal Water Commission: Dulgar. Representatives to the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission: Dulgar and John T. Irving respectively. AMM legislative contact person and alternate: Meintsma - Dulgar, respectively. 9. The City Council considered a recommendation to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council to reappoint T. Jeff Bangsberg, 3416 Orchard Avenue North, to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Board for a two year term expiring December 31, 1995. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to recommend the reappointment of T. Jeff Bangsberg, 3416 Orchard Avenue North, to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Board for a two year term expiring December 31, 1995. Motion Carried. 10. The City Council considered the appointment of William Monk, Public Works Director, as commissioner and David Anderson, 2949 Hampshire Avenue North, as alternate commissioner to serve on the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission for three year terms expiring January 31, 1997. 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. 94-1 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CRYSTAL REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BASSETT CREEK FLOOD CONTROL COMMISSION By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Krueger, Moravec, Joselyn, Meintsma, Grimes, Langsdorf. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 11. The City Council considered the appointment of Anne Norris, Community Development Director, as commissioner and John Irving, 7020 - 45th Place, as alternate commissioner to serve on the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission for three year terms expiring January 31, 1997. Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember January 4, 1994 page 1167 Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 94-2 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CRYSTAL REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Moravec, Joselyn, Meintsma, Grimes, Langsdorf, Herbes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 12. The City Council considered a recommendation to the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission to reappoint Jerry Dulgar, City Manager, as Crystal's representative on the Northwest Community Television Commission for a term expiring February 15, 1996. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to reappoint Jerry Dulgar, City Manager, as Crystal's representative on the Northwest Community Television Commission for a term expiring February 15, 1996. Motion Carried. 13. The City Council considered the purchase of 3505 Zane Avenue North as a Community Development Block Grant Scattered Site Acquisition Project. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to approve authorization for staff to develop a purchase agreement with the current owner of property at 3505 Zane Avenue North for the amount of the appraised value of $90,000.00, and further to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the purchase agreement on the City of Crystal's behalf. Motion Carried. 14. The City Council considered the purchase of 4161 Adair Avenue North as part of Co-op Northwest CHDO Project. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve authorization for staff to proceed in developing a purchase agreement with the current owners of 4161 Adair Avenue North for the purchase amount of the appraised value of $53,000.00, and further, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute the purchase agreement on the City of Crystal's behalf. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. January 4, 1994 page 1168 Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. ATTEST: L .r City Cler January 18, 1994 page 1169 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on January 18, 1994, 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. Absent was: Moravec. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; 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 donation of $36,000 to the Crystal Fire Department from the Crystal Fire Relief Association. The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 4, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 4, 1994 with the following exception: include names of appointees in items #10 and #11. 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 purchase copy machine and finish work on upper level of South Fire Station. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the following items on the Regular Agenda. 1. The City Council considered a proposed lot split at 6922 Corvallis Avenue North as requested by Martin E. Campion. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: January 18, 1994 page 1170 RESOLUTION NO. 94-3 RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT SPLIT FOR PROPERTY AT 6922 CORVALLIS AVENUE NORTH By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Moravec. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 2. The City Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending Section 515.09 of the Crystal City Code relating to parking in commercial areas. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PROOF OF PARKING: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I -ZONING) BY ADDING A CLAUSE TO SUBSECTION 515.09, SUBDIVISION 4 and further, that the second and final reading be held on February 1, 1994. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered authorizing execution of revisions to development agreement with Super Valu. The Mayor announced that due to action taken by the Economic Development Authority, this item would be deferred to a subsequent meeting of the Crystal City Council. 4. The City Council considered a resolution combining two voting precincts within the City of Crystal (Ward 2, Precinct 4 into Ward 2, Precinct 3). 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. 94-4 RESOLUTION CHANGING VOTING PRECINCT BOUNDARIES WITHIN THE WARDS OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Grimes; absent, not voting: Moravec. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 5. The City Council discussed work session dates and topics. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to adjourn the meeting. January 18, 1994 page 1171 Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. ATTEST: 1 / L i City Clerk Motion Carried. Mayor ---- January 27, 1994 page 1172 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held on January 27, 1994, at 7:30 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The following were present: Herbes, Krueger, Grimes, Joselyn, Meintsma, Langsdorf. Absent was: Moravec. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; Jim Otto, Finance Director; James Mossey, Police Chief; Dave Kennedy and Steve Bubul of City Attorney's office; Paul Rosenthal, Nancy Vanderheider, and Peter MacMillan of the Prosecuting Attorney's office. 1. The City Council discussed the following issues: Nuisance Ordinance Housing Inspection Program Super Valu Project. Meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m. MayUx -- — - ATTEST: 1 Community Developyftent Director 1 February 1, 1994 page 1173 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on February 1, 1994, 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, Moravec, Grimes, Langsdorf. Absent were: Joselyn, Meintsma. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Stephen Bubul, City Attorney's office; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Karen Barton, Housing Inspector. In the absence of the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem Moravec led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and conducted the remainder of the meeting. The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 18, 1994 and the Work Session of January 18, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 18, 1994 and the Work Session of January 18, 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. Acceptance of Quarterly Investment Schedule as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council. 4. Approval of the appointment of Charles Tostenson, Park Superintendent, as the Assistant Weed Inspector for the City of Crystal for 1994. 5. Approval of an Application for Authorization for Exemption from Lawful Gambling License from the Northwest Metro Ducks Unlimited, Chapter 34, to hold a raffle on March 30, 1994, at Charles Knaeble VFW Post #494, 5222 - 56th Avenue North. 6. Confirmation of setting public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on April 19, 1994, as the date and time for the Local Board of Review meeting. Councilmember Herbes requested Item 2 to be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. February 1, 1994 page 1174 Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to approve Items 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 on the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the following items on the Regular Agenda. 1. Joseph and Muriel Stewart appeared before the City Council to appeal the decision of the Community Development Department for a non -conforming triplex located at 4600 Colorado Avenue North. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to continue this item to the February 15 Council Meeting for staff review. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered the application of Ann M. Hoffineister for appointment to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve appointment of Ann M. Hoffineister, 5141 - 34th Place North, to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1994. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered a contract with the State of Minnesota, State Building Codes and Standard Division, to provide plan review and inspections for all public buildings. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve a contractual agreement between the City of Crystal and the State of Minnesota, Department of Administration Building Codes and Standards Division, for plan review, code administration, and code enforcement service for public buildings in the contractual jurisdiction, and further that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such agreement. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered authorizing execution of a revised development agreement with Super Valu for redevelopment of the southeast corner of 36th Avenue and Highway 100. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Moravec to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: February 1, 1994 page 1175 RESOLUTION NO. 94-5 RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDED AND RESTATED CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT AMONG THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF CRYSTAL AND SUPER VALU, INCORPORATED By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Krueger, Langsdorf, Moravec; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 5. The City Council considered a resolution relating to designation of two part time police officers for enrollment in the Public Employees Retirement Association Police and Fire Pension Fund. 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. 94-6 RESOLUTION RELATING TO PART TIME POLICE OFFICERS FOR THE CITY OF CRYSTAL By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Krueger, Langsdorf, Moravec, Grimes; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Section 515.09 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding parking in commercial areas. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94-1 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PROOF OF PARKING: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I -ZONING) BY ADDING A CLAUSE TO SUBSECTION 515.09, SUBDIVISION 4 and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. 7. The City Council considered a resolution to amend Minnesota Municipal Money Market Fund Declaration of Trust. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: February 1, 1994 page 1176 RESOLUTION NO. 94-7 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROXY IN FAVOR OF CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE DECLARATION OF TRUST OF THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Moravec, Grimes, Herbes; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. The City Council considered Item 2 on the Consent Agenda relating to disbursements over $5,000.00. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve Item 2 on the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk i - ayor ---- - -- February 15, 1994 page 1177 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on February 15, 1994, 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, Moravec (arrived at 7:02 p.m.), Grimes, Langsdorf, Joselyn, Meintsma. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; 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 announced the $50 recycling winners in the City of Crystal for the month of January: Paul 011anketo, 3304 Florida Avenue North; Herman & Jane Elsen, 5419 Maryland Avenue North; Todd & Judy Norling, 3909 Kentucky Avenue North; David Boesen, 3520 Noble Avenue North; Mike Sullivan 5511 Orchard Avenue North. The Mayor proclaimed the month of February, 1994 as American Heart Month in the City of Crystal. The Mayor proclaimed March 6 - 13, 1994 as Volunteers of America Week in the City of Crystal. The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 1, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 1, 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. Acceptance of the letter of resignation of Konrad J. Stroh, 6409 - 38th Avenue North, from the Financial Advisory Commission. 4. Set March 8, 1994, at 7 p.m., as date and time for a public hearing regarding allocation of 1994 CDBG Funds. February 15, 1994 page 1178 Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the following items on the Regular Agenda. 1. Joseph and Muriel Stewart appeared before the City Council to discuss a non -conforming triplex located at 4600 Colorado Avenue North. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Meintsma to approve Alternative 1 as proposed in the Community Development Director's memo dated February 10, 1994. By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec; voting no: Herbes. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered an application for appointment to the Human Rights Commission from Roger E. Handberg, 3809 Colorado Avenue North, for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1995. Mr. Handberg was unable to attend the meeting. This item was deferred to a subsequent meeting. 3. The City Council considered a Resolution supporting legislation to allow for the temporary storage of spent fuel by Northern States Power Company at their Prairie Island Nuclear Power Plant. Crystal residents Kirsten Dohrer and Marilyn Stellavera appeared and were heard. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to reject the proposed resolution drafted by the City of Red Wing, and direct the City Clerk to advise the Governor, and State Legislators representing the City of Crystal, of the City Council's opposition to the storage of spent fuel by Northern States Power at its Prairie Island Nuclear Power Plant. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council discussed a possible date change for the routine Council Work Session of March 24, 1994. (League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Conference is held that day and evening.) No action was taken. 5. The City Council considered an amendment to the fee schedule relating to swimming pool fees. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: February 15, 1994 page 1179 RESOLUTION NO. 94-8 RESOLUTION RELATING TO FEES AND CHARGES: AMENDING APPENDIX IV TO THE CITY CODE By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes; voting no: Herbes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk Mayo- ATTEST: ayo February 24, 1994 page 1180 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Special Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held on February 24, 1994, 7:04 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The following were present: Herbes, Krueger, Moravec, Grimes, Joselyn, Meintsma, Langsdorf. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Nancy Gohman, Assistant Manager; Jim Otto, Finance Director; James Mossey, Chief of Police. 1. The City Council reviewed compensation, benefits, and merit program design for the City of Crystal. Presentation by Bob Bjorklund, Ernst & Young followed by a discussion of salary and benefits survey and general discussion regarding pay equity and compensation. 2. The City Council discussed voice mail messaging and phone numbers for the Mayor and Councilmembers. 3. Information was distributed regarding the Joint (Consolidated) Volunteer Fire Pension Study. 4. Information was distributed regarding redevelopment. Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:29 p.m. ATTEST: !Assisthnt Manager 1 March 8, 1994 page 1181 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on March 8, 1994, 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, Grimes, Langsdorf, Joselyn, Meintsma. Absent: Krueger. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; William Monk, Public Works Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; 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 announced the $50 recycling winners in the City of Crystal for the month of February: Patrick Sroka, 4755 Yates Avenue North; James Staberg, 6527 - 58th Avenue North; Jack Calder, 6702 Markwood Drive; Frank Caruso, 3235 Brunswick Avenue North. The Mayor proclaimed March 15-17, 1994 as the 75th birthday of The American Legion and commended the volunteerism, community spirit, and dedication of the men and women of Aviation Post 511 as outstanding examples of commitment to their community. The Mayor proclaimed April 30, 1994 as Loyalty Day in the City of Crystal, a day co-sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and celebrated annually throughout the nation as an incentive for every American to reaffirm his or her love of Flag and Country. The Mayor acknowledged a $700 donation from the friends and family of Mike Ellis for placement of a tree and park bench on the Becker Park Trail System in Mike's memory. The Mayor acknowledged donations of $5,000 from VFW Post 494 and $2,000 from Knights of Columbus for election supplies. The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 15, 1994 and the Work Session of February 24, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 15, 1994 and the Work Session of February 24, 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. March 8, 1994 page 1182 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 a solicitor's permit from Greenpeace, Inc., 212 - 3rd Avenue North, Minneapolis, to solicit in Crystal from March 1, 1994 to April 1, 1994. 4. Approval of Police and Administrative Merchandise Auction on April 23, 1994 at 6125 - 41st Avenue North, beginning at 11:00 a.m. 5. Set 7:00 p.m., on April 5, as the date and time for a public hearing to consider a pawnbroker license application for a proposed pawnshop at 6800 - 56th Avenue North. 6. Approval to use donated funds to purchase flags, voting booths, and supply boxes for the Election Department. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Herbes 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 allocation of 1994 Community Development Block Grant Funds. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or to ask questions concerning this matter. Those present and heard were: Grace Norris, Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association; Charlie Warner, Home Line Program. 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. 94-9 RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 1994 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Grimes; absent, not voting: Krueger. 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 March 8, 1994 page 1183 will consider modifications to Bass Lake Road/Becker Park project area. 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 Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 94-10 RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO PROJECT PLAN FOR THE BASS LAKE ROAD/BECKER PARK REDEVELOPMENT AREA (REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT #1) By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Grimes, Herbes; absent, not voting: Krueger. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. The City Council considered the following during Open Forum: 1. The following citizens appeared to voice concerns regarding proposed redevelopment of property located at 6210-20-30 Bass Lake Road: Clare Tompkins, 6329 Brentwood; Bill Kusske, 6500 Brentwood; Gail Baumann, 6509 - 57th Ave. N. Concerns were: impact of building, traffic, school bus drop-off/pickup on Elmhurst Avenue, liquor store across from Becker Park and funding. The City Council considered the following items on the Regular Agenda. 1. The City Council considered the application by Super Valu, Incorporated to rezone Mielke Field located at 5201 - 36th Avenue North from the existing R-1 (Single Family Residential) to the 3-4 (Community Commercial) designation. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: CHANGING THE USE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LANDS and further, that the second and final reading be held on March 22, 1994. By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Krueger. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered the application by the City of 3 4. March 8, 1994 page 1184 Crystal to rezone unused right-of-way south of 5358 West Broadway from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to 3-4 (Community Commercial). Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: CHANGING THE USE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LANDS and further, that the second and final reading be held on March 22, 1994. Motion Carried. The City Council considered an amendment to the fee schedule for 1994 municipal swimming pool daily admission/economy booklet rates. 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. 94-11 RESOLUTION RELATING TO FEES AND CHARGES: AMENDING APPENDIX IV TO THE CITY CODE By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Langsdorf; absent, not voting: Krueger. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. The City Council considered a lease agreement over $5,000 for a digital duplicator for the Recreation Department. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve authorization to enter into a lease agreement with Risograph for 36 months in the amount of $159.23 per month for a Risograph RA4200 digital duplicator for the Recreation Department. Motion Carried. 5. The City Council considered a parade permit for Loyalty Day, April 30, 1994, beginning at 12:00 p.m. as requested by Charles R. Knaeble V.F.W. Post 494, 5222 - 56th Avenue North. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve with conditions set forth in Public Works Director's memo of March 3, 1994 a permit to conduct a parade on April 30, 1994, beginning at 12:00 p.m., as requested by Charles R. Knaeble V.F.W. Post 494, 5222 - 56th Avenue North, parade forming at the Knights of Columbus Hall, proceeding north on West Broadway, turning east on Bass Lake Road, and L March 8, 1994 page 1185 continuing east to the parking lot of Charles R. Knaeble V.F.W. Post 494. Motion Carried. 6. By unanimous consent the Council added to the agenda and considered an amended and restated contract with Super Valu. 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. 94-14 RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDED AND RESTATED CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT AMONG THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF CRYSTAL AND SUPER VALU, INC. By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Grimes, Herbes; absent, not voting: Krueger. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. The Mayor called a recess at 8:05 p.m. and the meeting was reconvened at 8:17 p.m. 7. The City Council discussed a procedure to fill the City Council vacancy created by the resignation of Section I Councilmember John Moravec. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to advertise the vacancy in the official newspaper on March 16, 1994, making the cut off day to receive applications April 1, 1994 with interviews to be conducted at the April 5, 1994 regular City Council meeting and if necessary, continue interviews at a special Council meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. on April 7, 1994. Motion Carried. 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. 94-12 A RESOLUTION DECLARING A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCILMEMBER, SECTION I By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Langsdorf, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Krueger. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. The City Council discussed the appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem to replace Section I Councilmember John Moravec. March 8, 1994 page 1186 The Mayor opened nominations for Mayor Pro Tem for the remainder of 1994. Councilmember Joselyn nominated Pauline Langsdorf. Councilmember Grimes nominated Betty Herbes. Hearing no further nominations the Mayor declared nominations closed. Voting for Pauline Langsdorf: Joselyn, Langsdorf, Meintsma. Voting for Betty Herbes: Herbes, Grimes. The Mayor declared Pauline Langsdorf as Mayor Pro Tem for the remainder of 1994. 9. The City Council considered an application for appointment to the Human Rights Commission from Roger E. Handberg, 3809 Colorado Avenue North, for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1995. Mr. Handberg did not appear. No action was taken. 10. By unanimous consent the City Council added to the agenda and considered a request submitted by North Metro Mayors Association to support legislation (SF1702) to impose or cap limit on the amount of interest pawnshops can charge. 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. 94-13 RESOLUTION REQUESTING STATE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO IMPOSE OR CAP LIMIT ON THE AMOUNT OF INTEREST PAWNSHOPS CAN CHARGE AND SUPPORT PASSAGE OF SF1702 By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Grimes; absent, not voting: Krueger. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m. ayo------- ATTEST: City Clevk [l LJ March 22, 1994 page 1187 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on March 22, 1994, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. In the absence of the Mayor, Mayor Pro -tem Langsdorf called the meeting to order. The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Herbes, Krueger, Joselyn, Grimes, Langsdorf. Absent: Meintsma. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; William Monk, Public Works Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Rick Gautsch, Police Lieutenant. Mayor Pro -tem Langsdorf led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 8, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 8, 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. Approval for the City of Crystal Health Department with veterinarian Dr. Randall Herman, New Hope Pet Hospital, to conduct the 22nd Annual Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, June 4, 1994, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., at the Crystal City Garage, 6125 - 41st Avenue North. 4. Approval of transient merchant license for Joseph Saba dba Saba Flowers, Brooklyn Center, to sell flowers at the corner of 36th and Douglas Drive on April 2, 3, May 6, 7, 8, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the following items on the Regular Agenda. 3 March 22, 1994 page 1188 1. The City Council considered the applications for appointment to the Human Rights Commission from Roger E. Handberg, 3809 Colorado Avenue North; Laura J. Morrissey, 4319 Florida Avenue North; and Bonnie Cassem, 4700 Orchard Avenue North, for one unexpired term expiring December 31, 1995 and two terms expiring December 31, 1996. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to appoint Bonnie Cassem,4700 Orchard Avenue North, to the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1995 and to appoint Roger E. Handberg, 3809 Colorado Avenue North and Laura J. Morrissey, 4319 Florida Avenue North, for unexpired terms expiring December 31, 1996. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered granting a variance of 10'1" in the required 30' side street side yard setback for a 26' x 28' addition at 6105 Douglas Drive as requested by Mike Becker. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission the authorization pursuant to Section 515.56 of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 3 a) 2) iii) to grant a variance of 10'1" in the required 30' side street side yard setback for a 26' x 28' addition on the existing house at 6105 Douglas Drive as requested in Application #94-3. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the application by Norling Motors for a conditional use permit to sell motor vehicles at 5521 Lakeland Avenue North. 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 approval of a conditional use permit to allow selling motor vehicles in a B-3 (Auto - Oriented Commercial) District (Section 515.35, Subd. 4 g) at 5521 Lakeland Ave. N., subject to conditions set forth in the Community Development Director's memo to the City Manager dated March 18, 1994. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance rezoning unused right-of-way south of 5358 West Broadway from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to B-4 (Community Commercial). Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94-2 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: CHANGING THE USE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LANDS 0 March 22, 1994 page 1189 and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. 5. The City Council considered a Lawful Gambling Premises Permit renewal for Jaycees Minneapolis Charitable Foundation at Steve O's, 4900 West Broadway. 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. 94-15 RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING: APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The City Council considered the approval of a contract to purchase computerized hand held entry system for reading water meters. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve a contract with Radix Corporation to purchase a computerized hand held entry system for reading water meters in the amount of $10,419.00, and further, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such agreement. Motion Carried. 7. The City Council considered selection of a consultant to prepare construction plans and specifications for 36th Avenue and Super Valu redevelopment. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve entering into an agreement with Westwood Engineering in the amount of $45,286.80, for consulting services to prepare construction plans and specifications for 36th Avenue North, Regent Avenue to T.H. 100 (Super Valu redevelopment), and further, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such agreement. Motion Carried. 8. The City Council considered approval of a lease agreement with Norwest Bank for rental of space to be used by the Drug Task Force. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to approve entering into a lease agreement with Norwest Bank, 7000 Bass Lake Road, for rental of space to be used by the Drug Task Force in the amount of $11,124.00 March 22, 1994 page 1190 annually ($5.00 per square foot), and further, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such agreement. Motion Carried. 9. The City Council considered a resolution of support of the Highway 100 Council requesting Mn/DOT to expend funds to complete the upgrading of T.H. 100 through Crystal, Robbinsdale, Brooklyn Center, and Golden Valley; and to authorize $2,000 from the Contingency Fund to support the effort. A. 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. 94-16 RESOLUTION REQUESTING MN/DOT TO EXPEND FUNDS TO COMPLETE THE UPGRADING OF T.H. 100 THROUGH CRYSTAL, ROBBINSDALE, BROOKLYN CENTER, AND GOLDEN VALLEY By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger; absent, not voting: Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. B. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to authorize funding in the amount of $2,000.00 to be taken from the Contingency Fund to support the effort of the upgrading of T.H. 100 through Crystal, Robbinsdale, Brooklyn Center, and Golden Valley. Motion Carried. Informal Discussion and Announcements 1. Reminder of Work Session on March 24, 1994 to discuss rehabilitation of South Crystal streets. At 8 p.m., Mayor Pro -tem Langsdorf announced that the Regular City Council Meeting would be closed to evaluate the 1993 performance of the City Manager, Jerry Dulgar, and called a recess until the arrival of the Mayor. At 8:50 p.m., Mayor Pro -tem Langsdorf announced the Regular Meeting of the Crystal City Council was reopened and that no discussion of the City Manager's performance evaluation was held due to absence of the Mayor and a Councilmember. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. March 22, 1994 page 1191 Mayor Px4-terV ATTEST: 1, 1 / City Clerk] I I March 24, 1994 page 1192 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Special Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held on March 24, 1994, 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The following were present: Herbes, Krueger, Grimes, Joselyn, Meintsma, Langsdorf. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; William Monk, Public Works Director; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Sarah Porter, Accountant. Others in attendance were: Ann Andersen and Brian Schneider, Financial Advisory Commission; Paulette Magnusen, Planning Commission; and Scott Harri, SEH. 1. The City Council discussed Crystal street rehabilitation financing options. 2. The City Council reviewed a memo prepared by William Monk, Public Works Director, on the status of City Hall Remodeling Project. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. ayor ATTEST: Public Works Director April 5, 1994 page 1193 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on April 5, 1994, 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 (effective 8:50 p.m.). Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; William Monk, Public Works Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; 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 City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 22, 1994 and Work Session of March 24, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 22, 1994 and Work Session of March 24, 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. Approval of a request from VFW Post #494 to extend limits relating to the On -sale Club Liquor License of VFW Post #494 of the license premises to include the parking lot at 5222 - 56th Avenue North on April 30, 1994 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for VFW 7th District Loyalty Day. 4. Approval of a solicitor's permit application from VFW Post #494, 5222 - 56th Avenue North, for its annual poppy sale, April 15, 1994 to May 21, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to approve the Consent Agenda, making a correction in the amount of the disbursement to MTI for a 325-D Toro Mower from $8,922.64 to $11,040.86. 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 April 5, 1994 page 1194 heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider a pawnshop license at 6800 - 56th Avenue North as requested by Charles E. Wedemeyer. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or to ask questions concerning this matter. Those present and heard were: Robert Bellows, 6321 Brentwood (speaking for residential neighborhood); Edward Paster and John Streeter, Paster Enterprises; Mark Nichols, Business Associate of Charles Wedemeyer; James Einfeldt-Brown, 5313 Hampshire Ave. N.; Ronald Milky, Property Broker. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to deny a pawnshop license at 6800 - 56th Avenue North as requested by Charles E. Wedemeyer. By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Langsdorf; voting no: Krueger, Meintsma. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the following items on the Regular Agenda. 1. The City Council considered applications for appointment to the Section I City Council Seat from David B. Anderson, 2949 Hampshire Avenue North; Mark Hoffmann, 3307 Zane Avenue North; and Kevin Niemann, 2614 - 24th Avenue S.W., Fargo, N.D. The Mayor opened nominations. Councilmember Herbes nominated Mark Hoffman. Councilmember Langsdorf nominated David Anderson. Hearing no further nominations, the Mayor declared nominations closed. The Mayor called for a vote of those in favor of Mark Hoffman. By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Grimes; voting no: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma. The Mayor called for a vote of those in favor of David Anderson. By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma; voting no: Herbes, Grimes. The Mayor declared David Anderson appointed to fill the vacancy of the Section I Council Seat for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1994. 2. The City Council considered authorizing negotiation for acquisition of properties for the HOME & Publicly -Owned Neighborhood Land Trust Programs. April 5, 1994 page 1195 Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to approve authorization to negotiate for acquisition of two properties in the City of Crystal which are suitable for the HOME & Publicly -Owned Neighborhood Land Trust Programs. Motion Carried. Councilmember Krueger was out of the room at the time of approval. 3. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance rezoning Mielke Field, 5201 - 36th Avenue North, from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to B-4 (Community Commercial). Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94-3 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: CHANGING THE USE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LANDS and further, that this be the second and final reading. By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered authorizing a letter to Independent School District No. 281 regarding payment of costs associated with 36th Avenue improvements for SuperValu Redevelopment Project and execution of easement agreement for right-of-way on 36th Avenue for SuperValu Redevelopment Project. 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. 94-17 RESOLUTION APPROVING EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 281 AND LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING FROM THE CITY OF CRYSTAL TO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 281 By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. The Mayor called a recess at 8:40 p.m. and the meeting was reconvened at 8:45 p.m. April 5, 1994 page 1196 Darlene George, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to newly appointed official, David B. Anderson, Councilmember Section I, and Mr. Anderson took his place at the Council table. S. The City Council considered a resolution increasing PIR allotment for City Hall Remodeling Project to $3,137,000. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 94-18 RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR CITY HALL REMODELING PROJECT By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Grimes, Herbes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The City Council considered a resolution to receive the Feasibility Study for 1994 Sealcoat Program and schedule the Public Improvement Hearing for May 3, 1994. 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. 94-19 RESOLUTION RECEIVING FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR 1994 SEALCOAT PROGRAM AND SCHEDULING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Grimes, Herbes, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7. The City Council considered a resolution supporting Minnesota Cities Unity Day and Rally. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 94-20 CITY UNITY DAY RESOLUTION By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Grimes, Herbes, Anderson, Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. [1 April 5, 1994 page 1197 At 9:29 p.m., the Mayor announced that the Regular City Council Meeting would be closed to evaluate the 1993 performance of the City Manager, Jerry Dulgar. At 10:23 p.m., the Mayor announced the Regular Meeting of the Crystal City Council was reopened. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:23 p.m. ATTEST: 1 City Clerk Mayor April 19, 1994 page 1198 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Crystal Council convened as a Board of Review on April 19, 1994, 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; 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 19, 1994 Board of Review meeting to discuss the 1994 assessment rolls. Glen Busitzky and Rob Winge of the Hennepin County Assessor's Office were present to answer questions. Those residents registering concerns were: Nancy Chandler, 6806 -58th Ave. N., PID #05-118-21-13-0119; Morris Palmer, 6812 -58th Ave. N., PID #05-118-21-13-0118; Bernard Tabery, 3715 Douglas Drive, PID #17-118-21-44-0034; Sonia Schnapp, 4234 Adair Ave. N., PID #16-118-21-22-0092; Robert Jensen, 3926 Idaho Ave. N., PID #17-118-21-42-0075; Marvin Rathlisberger, 8801 -33rd Ave. N., PID #19-118-21-14-0057; Warren Weber, 6517 -37th Ave. N., PID #17-118-21-44-0076; Joe Sears, 3301 Yates Ave. N., PID #21-118-21-24-0021; Don Sexter, 2937 Idaho Ave. N., PID #20-118-21-43-0059; Al Holter, 4366 Xenia Ave. N., PID #16-118-21-21-0123; Steven Johnson, 2957 Edgewood Ave. N., PID #20-118-21-41-0027; John T. Irving, 7020 -45th Place N., PID #08-118-21-43-0071; Michael Faber, 4801 Idaho Ave. N., PID #08-118-21-42-0038; Michael Faber, 4809 Idaho Ave. N., PID #08-118-21-42-0037; Rita Nystrom, 3618 Adair Ave. N., PID #16-118-21-33-0063; Mike Adams, 4534 Welcome Ave. N., PID #09-118-21-34-0030; Connie Harrison, 4522 Welcome Ave. N., PID #09-118-21-34-0066. Letters were received from the following who were out-of-town: Robert Ellefson, 4500 Louisiana Ave. N., PID #08-118-21-43-0111; Louis R. Van Kuiken and Madlyne R. Johnson, 4945 Vera Cruz Ave. N PID #09-118-21-24-0035. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to direct County Assessors to review appealed properties and prepare a report to the City Council for final action of taxes and values on May 3, 1994. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to recess the Board of Review and to reconvene on May 3, 1994 to allow time to review appeals. Motion Carried. The Mayor called a ten minute recess before beginning the regular City Council meeting. ATTEST: 1 i. City Clerk April 19, 1994 page 1199 Mayor --- April 19, 1994 page 1200 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting ofthe Crystal City Council was held on April 19, 1994, at 8:25 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; William Monk, Public Works Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Kevin McGinty, Fire Chief; Rick Gautsch, Police Lieutenant. Commander Garry Grimes of American Legion Aviation Post #511 presented a framed print to the City of Crystal. The Mayor proclaimed April 20, 1994 as School -Age Child Care Day in the City of Crystal. The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 5, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 5, 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. Acceptance of Quarterly Budget Reports as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council. 4. Acceptance of Quarterly Investment Schedule as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council. 5. Acceptance of Annual Financial Statement as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council. 6. Acceptance of Annual Investment Report for 1993 as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council. 7. Acceptance of the letter of resignation of David Anderson, 2949 Hampshire Avenue North, from the Planning Commission. April 19, 1994 page 1201 8. Acceptance of the letter of resignation of Bradley Hildebrand, 6201 - 38th Avenue North, from the Planning Commission. 9. Acceptance of the letter of resignation of Daniel Engelen, 5316 - 35th Avenue North, from the Environmental Quality Commission. 10. Approval to use donated charitable gambling funds to purchase SCBA face masks and improvements at fire stations. 11. Approval of setting a public hearing for 7 p.m. on May 3, 1994 to consider vacating a utility and drainage easement at 6028 - 36th Avenue North. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the following during Open Forum: 1. Appearance of Steve Dahl, 5015 Corvallis Avenue North, appeared to voice a concern regarding golf being played on school park property and enforcement procedures. The City Council considered the following items on the Regular Agenda. 1. The City Council considered a resolution and award commending former Police Reserve Lieutenant Patrick Mooney. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 94-21 RESOLUTION COMMENDING FORMER POLICE RESERVE LIEUTENANT PATRICK MOONEY By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 2. The City Council considered the application for appointment to the Planning Commission as submitted by Richard Risvold, 5880 Quebec Avenue North for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1996. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to appoint Richard Risvold, 5880 Quebec Avenue North, to the Planning Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1996. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered a variance request of 7' in the April 19, 1994 page 1202 required 30' rear yard setback for a deck at 3436 Kyle Ave. N. as requested by Orville Gulbranson. 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 the 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 7' in the required 30' rear yard setback for a deck at 3436 Kyle Ave. N., as requested in Application #94-6. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered a request to rezone Nafstad property from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-4 (High Density Family Residential) as requested by John Benson. Those appearing and heard were: John Benson; Paulette Magnuson, 3159 Jersey (Chair of Planning Commission); Dale Hallstrom, 5901 -29th Place North; Frank Koss, 3200 Colorado Ave. N.; John Schuneman, 3348 Xenia Avenue North; Steve Johnson, 2957 Edgewood Avenue North; and letter of opposition was received from Elizabeth L. Petersen, 3125 Welcome Avenue North. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to deny as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission a request to rezone property located between Brunswick and Douglas Drive, north of Lamplighter Square Apartments and south of 32nd Avenue North (Nafstad property), from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R- 4 (High Density Family Residential). Motion Carried Unanimously. The Mayor called a recess at 9:50 p.m. and the meeting was reconvened at 10:00 p.m. 5. The City Council considered (A) a variance request to parking requirements; (B) approval for issuance of a building permit; and (C) site improvement agreement at 6230 - 56th Ave. N as requested by David Johnson. The Building Official announced the applicant wished to have the item continued to further study his plan. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to continue consideration of variance, building permit and site improvement agreement for property at 6230 - 56th Ave. N as requested by David Johnson, to the May 3, 1994 City Council meeting. Motion Carried. 6. The City Council considered approval for issuance of a building permit and site improvement agreement for a retail video store at 3640 Winnetka Ave. N. as requested by Video April 19, 1994 page 1203 Center. A. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to approve issuance of a building permit for a retail video store at 3640 Winnetka Ave. N. as requested by Video Center, with review of parking. Motion Carried. B. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve a site improvement agreement for property at 3640 Winnetka Avenue North and further that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such agreement. Motion Carried. 7. The City Council considered a resolution approving Lawful Gambling premises permit for V.F.W. Post #494, 5222 - 56th Avenue North. 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. 94-22 RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING: APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. The City Council considered a resolution opposing term limits for all elected officeholders. 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. 94-23 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TERM LIMITS By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 9. The City Council considered the Crystal Fire Department request to purchase SOBA face masks and SCBA personal safety alarms from the PIR Fund. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: April 19, 1994 page 1204 RESOLUTION NO. 94-24 RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT SCBA FACE MASKS AND FIREFIGHTER PERSONAL SAFETY ALARM SYSTEM By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 10. The City Council considered the City Manger's evaluation and approval of the City Manager's contract for 1994. The Mayor announced the result of the City Manger's performance evaluation was agreement by the City Council to grant a 3% salary increase for the year 1994 retroactive to January 1, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. ATTEST: r L; City Clerk, 1 n 'J May 3, 1994 page 1205 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Crystal Council reconvened as a Board of Review on May 3, 1994, 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, Joselyn, Grimes, Langsdorf, Anderson. Absent were: Krueger, Meintsma. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor Pro -tem led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The City Council continued the April 19, 1994 Board of Review meeting to discuss appeals of the 1994 assessment rolls. Mr. Glen Busitzky and Rob Winge of the Hennepin County Assessor's Office were present to discuss the appeals. Resident heard was: Robert Jensen, 3926 Idaho Ave. N., PID #17-118-21-42-0075. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to approve the 1994 assessment rolls as presented by the Hennepin County Assessor. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Review. Motion Carried. The Board of Review adjourned at 7:15 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk or t.=Th May 3, 1994 page 1206 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on May 3, 1994, at 7:15 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Due to absence of the Mayor, Mayor Pro -tem Langsdorf conducted the meeting. The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Herbes, Joselyn, Grimes, Langsdorf, Anderson. Absent were: Krueger; Meintsma. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; William Monk, Public Works Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director. The Mayor Pro -tem proclaimed May 7, 1994 as Arbor Day in the City of Crystal. The City Council considered the minutes of the Board of Review Meeting and the Regular City Council Meeting of April 19, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve the minutes of the Board of Review Meeting and the Regular City Council Meeting of April 19, 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. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson 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 Pro -tem Langsdorf declared this was the date and time as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider all oral and written arguments both for or against the 1994 Seal Coat Program, Improvement Project #94-1. The Mayor Pro -tem asked those present to voice their opinions or to ask questions concerning this matter. Those present and heard were: Jim Barstow, 5830 Elmhurst; resident, 5824 Elmhurst; Mike Lund, (no address given); Debra Sheppard, 5833 Elmhurst; Donald Hammond, 5205 Georgia; resident, 5800 Elmhurst. May 3, 1994 page 1207 The Mayor Pro -tem closed the Public Hearing. 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. 94 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 94-1 SEAL COAT City Attorney advised 6 votes were needed for approval and only 5 Councilmembers were present. Mayor Pro -tem Langsdorf announced the item would be continued to the May 24, 1994 meeting. 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 date and time as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider vacating a drainage/utility easement at 6028 - 36th Avenue North as requested by Darrell Otness. The Mayor Pro -tem asked those present to voice their opinions or to ask questions concerning this matter. The Mayor Pro -tem closed the Public Hearing. 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. 94-26 RESOLUTION VACATING A CERTAIN DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT (6028 - 36TH AVENUE NORTH) By roll call and voting aye: Anderson; Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Langsdorf; absent, not voting: Krueger, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. The City Council considered the following during Open Forum: 1. The following residents appeared to voice concerns about the need for traffic control on Elmhurst and Brentwood Avenues. Jim Barstow, 5830 Elmhurst; resident, 5800 Elmhurst; Sharon Buscher, 5817 Elmhurst; Debra Sheppard, 5833 Elmhurst; Robert Bellows, 6321 Brentwood. Staff will look at area and place on future agenda. The City Council considered the following items on the Regular Agenda. 1. The City Council considered (A) approval for issuance of a May 3, 1994 page 1208 building permit; and (B) site improvement agreement at 6230 - 56th Ave. N as requested by David Johnson. those appearing and heard were: Joe Finley, representing the David Johnson proposal; Claire Zindler, 6329 Brentwood; Patrick Brannick, 6404 Brentwood; David Johnson, applicant; resident, 6509 - 57th Avenue North; Robert Bellows, 6321 Brentwood. A. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve issuance of a building permit for a commercial development at 6230 - 56th Avenue North, subject to standard procedure. By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Langsdorf, Anderson; voting no: Grimes; absent, not voting: Krueger, Meintsma. Motion Carried. B. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve the site improvement agreement for property located at 6230 - 56th Avenue North as recommended by the Public Works Director, and further, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such agreement. By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Langsdorf, Anderson; voting no: Grimes; absent, not voting: Krueger, Meintsma. Motion Carried. The Mayor Pro -tem called a recess at 8:52 p.m. and the meeting was reconvened at 9:02 p.m. 2. Residents of 3440 Wisconsin Avenue North appeared before the City Council to discuss concerns of rain water flow in the area. Present and heard were: Laura Nguyen, 3440 Wisconsin; Raymond Northfield. 3. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance establishing a moratorium on pawn shop licenses. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND LAND USE: SECONDHAND GOODS DEALERS: PAWNSHOPS: DECLARING A MORATORIUM and further, that the second and final reading be held on May 24, 1994. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered amendments to the Joint and Cooperative Agreement Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications 1 May 3, 1994 page 1209 Commission. Amended agreements were referred to staff for clarification and placement on a future agenda. 5. The City Council considered a resolution establishing dates for the 1994 Municipal Election. 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. 94-27 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DATES FOR THE 1994 MUNICIPAL ELECTION By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Langsdorf, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes; absent, not voting: Krueger, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The City Council considered a resolution relating to North Metro Mayors Association Legislative Initiatives for the 1994 Session. 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. 94-28 NORTH METRO MAYORS ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES FOR THE 1994 SESSION By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Krueger, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7. The City Council considered a resolution relating to recordings of City meetings. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 94-29 RESOLUTION RELATING TO POLICY FOR VIDEO AND CASSETTE TAPE RECORDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Langsdorf; absent, not voting: Krueger, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. The City Council considered renewal of variances from Steve May 3, 1994 page 1210 O's, 4900 West Broadway, to operate an outside cafe. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve variances to operate an outside cafe contingent upon compliance of conditions set forth in the Community Development Director's memo of April 28, 1994. Motion Carried. 9. The City Council discussed new hire - Steven Peaslee - Planning/Housing Redevelopment Coordinator. Consensus of Council was satisfactory as proposed by City Manager in a memo dated 4-25-94. 10. The City Council considered the City Manager's contract for 1994. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve the City Manager's contract for the year 1994, and further, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign such agreement. Motion Carried. At 9:55 p.m., Mayor Pro -tem Langsdorf announced that the Crystal City Council would go into Executive Session to discuss labor negotiations. At 10:25 p.m., Mayor Pro -tem Langsdorf announced the Regular Meeting of the Crystal City Council was reopened. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 10:26 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk/ Motion Carried. 7 Mayor Pr -tgin , J 1 May 24, 1994 page 1211 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on May 24, 1994, 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 (7:02 p.m.), Krueger, Joselyn (7:25 p.m.), 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; William Monk, Public Works Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Mayor recognized the following winners of smoke detectors from the City Hall Open House drawing: Mark Foster, 6612 Fairview Ave. N.; Robert Ogren, 4511 Colorado Ave. N.; John Malerich, 4701 Louisiana Ave. N.; Andy Rusinko, 3418 Brunswick Ave. N.; Roger Hagerman, 3519 Adair Ave. N.; and Mary Schneider, 6500 - 47th Ave. N. 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. Acceptance of the resignation of Bill Gentry from the Park & Recreation Advisory Commission dated May 5, 1994. 4. Approval of the application for Authorization for Exemption from Lawful Gambling License as submitted from St. Raphaels Church, 7301 Bass Lake Road, to have bingo, raffles, paddlewheels, and pull -tabs on August 5, 6, and 7, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve the Consent Agenda. The City Council considered the minutes of the Continuation of the Board of Review and the Regular City Council Meeting of May 3, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve the minutes of the Continuation of the Board of Review and the Regular City Council Meeting of May 3, 1994 after changing references of Mayor to Mayor Pro -tem. 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. Acceptance of the resignation of Bill Gentry from the Park & Recreation Advisory Commission dated May 5, 1994. 4. Approval of the application for Authorization for Exemption from Lawful Gambling License as submitted from St. Raphaels Church, 7301 Bass Lake Road, to have bingo, raffles, paddlewheels, and pull -tabs on August 5, 6, and 7, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve the Consent Agenda. May 24, 1994 page 1212 Motion Carried. The City Council considered the following during Open Forum: 1. Appearance of Jim Barstow, 5830 Elmhurst, voicing a concern for the need of stop signs on Elmhurst Avenue. Staff will review and inform Mr. Barstow when item will be brought to the Council for consideration. The City Council considered the following items on the Regular Agenda. 1. The City Council considered the applications for appointment to the Planning Commission from Frank Koss, 3200 Colorado Avenue North, and Dale Hallstrom, 5901 - 29th Place North (Ward 1), for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1996; JoAnn Hagen Maloney, 3731 Jersey Avenue North (Ward 2), and Laurel Steen, 5871 Quebec Avenue North (Ward 4), for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1994. Applicants were present and heard. A. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to appoint Frank Koss, 3200 Colorado Avenue North, to the Planning Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1996. (Ward I position) Motion Carried. B. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to appoint JoAnn Hagen Maloney, 3731 Jersey Avenue North, to the Planning Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1994. (City at Large position) Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered an application for appointment to the Environmental Quality Commission from Randy Kiser, 3140 Florida Avenue North, for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1995. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to appoint Randy Kiser, 3140 Florida Avenue North, to the Environmental Quality Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1995. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered applications for appointment to the Financial Advisory Commission from Tom Kummeth, 3501 Louisiana Avenue North - #122; and Gary Hoonsbeen, 3455 Florida Avenue North, for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1996. Tom Kummeth appeared and was heard. Gary Hoonsbeen did not appear. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to appoint Tom Kummeth, 3501 Louisiana Avenue North - May 24, 1994 page 1213 #122, to the Financial Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1996. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered a variance to the rear yard setback at 5319 - 54th Avenue North as requested by John and Jodi Jovanovich. Applicants were present and heard. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes 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 25' in the required 30' rear yard setback to replace the 8' x 10' deck with a 14' x 14' deck at 5319 - 54th Avenue North as requested in Application #94-8. By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Grimes; voting no: Anderson. Motion Carried. 5. The City Council considered the authorization to issue a building permit subject to standard procedures and discussed a site improvement agreement with Super Valu for a supermarket located at 5201 - 36th Avenue. Those appearing and heard were: Joan Ahrens, Super Valu; Jim Orr, Schoell and Madson, Inc.; Bruce Kelley, Architect. 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 issuance of a building permit for a supermarket located at 5201 - 36th Avenue North, subject to standard procedure. Motion Carried. 6. The City Council continued consideration of the 1994 Seal Coat Program, Improvement Project #94-1. (Public Hearing Closed at the May 3, 1994 Council Meeting; Motion remaining on the floor.) 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. 94-30 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 94-1 SEAL COAT By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7. The City Council considered the first reading of an ordinance May 24, 1994 page 1214 relating to golf play in the City. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY: GOLF ACTIVITY and further, that the second and final reading be held on June 7, 1994. Motion Carried 6-0. Councilmember Herbes was out of room when vote was taken. 8. The City Council considered an application for One -Day Off - Site Lawful Gambling on July 30, 1994 at Becker Park, 5500 West Broadway, as requested by Minneapolis/Crystal Elk's Lodge #44, 5410 Lakeland Avenue North. 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. 94-31 RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING: APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson; absent from room, not voting: Herbes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 9. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance establishing moratorium on issuance of pawn shop licenses. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94-4 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND LAND USE: SECOND HAND GOODS DEALERS: PAWNSHOPS: DECLARING A MORATORIUM and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. 10. The City Council discussed a physical fitness area/equipment for the Crystal Police Department. Consensus of the Council was in favor of pursuing the physical fitness area. May 24, 1994 page 1215 11. The City Council considered amendments to the Joint and Cooperative Agreement Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to approve amendments to the Joint and Cooperative Agreement Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission as proposed by the Executive Director of Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission, and further, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such an agreement. Motion Carried 6-0. Councilmember Krueger was out of the room when vote was taken. 12. The City Council considered resolutions relating to changes in legislative boundaries. A. 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. 94-32 RESOLUTION RELATING TO CITY WARDS: REAPPORTIONMENT By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. B. 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. 94-33 RESOLUTION CHANGING VOTING PRECINCT BOUNDARIES WITHIN THE WARDS OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 13. The City Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance relating to the recodification of the Crystal City Code. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY GOVERNMENT: ADOPTING THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE OF 1994 May 24, 1994 page 1216 and further, that the second and final reading be held on June 7, 1994. Motion Carried. 14. The City Council considered setting time and dates for budget work sessions. By consensus the Council set dates of August 4, August 11, and August 25, 1994 for budget work sessions. 15. The City Council considered the First Reading of an amendment to the sign ordinance to create a provision for additional wall signage for large commercial and industrial buildings. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SIGNS AND SIGN STRUCTURES: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 407.19, SUBDIVISION 4 (A) and further, that the second and final reading be held on June 7, 1994. Motion Carried. 16. The City Council reviewed a supplemental report for street rehabilitation in South Crystal. Scott Harri of SEH appeared and was heard. Discussion was held. The Mayor called a recess at 9:07 p.m. and the meeting was reconvened at 9:15 p.m. Review of supplemental report for street rehabilitation in South Crystal continued. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to set a special meeting for consideration of South Crystal street rehabilitation on June 23, 1994 with continuation on June 28, 1994 if necessary, coming to a conclusion if possible. Motion Carried. 17. The City Council considered a request to purchase a sewer rodder for the Utility Department. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to approve a request to purchase a sewer rodder for the Utility Department from Flexible Pipe and Tool Company in the amount of $22,882.16, as recommended by the Public Works Director. Motion Carried. 18. The City Council reviewed a proposal to allocate Infrastructure Funds for street and storm sewer improvements. May 24, 1994 page 1217 Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve allocation of $140,000.00 within the Infrastructure Fund for proposed street and storm sewer improvements in the City of Crystal, as recommended by the Public Works Director. Motion Carried. 19. The City Council considered the labor agreement between the City of Crystal and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. (LELS) 44 Police Officers for 1994. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve the labor agreement between the City of Crystal and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local #44 for the year 1994 as recommended by the Assistant Manager in a memo dated May 18, 1994. Motion Carried. Informal Discussion and Announcements 1. Review tour itinerary for May 26 meeting. At 9:55 p.m., Mayor Meintsma announced that the Crystal City Council would go into Executive Session to discuss labor negotiations. At 10:50 p.m., Mayor Meintsma announced the Regular Meeting of the Crystal City Council was reopened. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:51 p.m. ATTEST: 1, 4�= City"Clerk ,Mayo June 7, 1994 page 1218 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on June 7, 1994, 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, Anderson. Absent was: Langsdorf. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Bob Long, City Attorney's office; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; William Monk, Public Works Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; 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 City Council considered the minutes of the Continuation of the Board of Review and the Regular City Council Meeting of May 24, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 24, 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. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the following during Open Forum: 1. The Mayor recognized the attendance of Boy Scout Troop #74 of the Church of Latter Day Saints, 2801 Douglas Drive. 2. Ed Thonander, of the Crystal Frolic's Committee, appeared before the City Council to introduce the 1993-94 Crystal Frolics Queen, Dana Zutter, and Princesses Theresa Shonecker and Vanessa Mattison. The Royalty advised the Council and audience of fund raising events taking place for the 1994 Crystal Frolics. The City Council considered the following items on the Regular Agenda. June 7, 1994 page 1219 1. The City Council considered the application for appointment to the Park & Recreation Advisory Commission from John Froom, 5511 Xenia Avenue North, for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to appoint John Froom, 5511 Xenia Avenue North, to the Park & Recreation Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1994. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered an application for One -Day Off - Site Lawful Gambling on July 29, 1994 at Becker Park, 5500 West Broadway, as submitted by Knights of Columbus #3656, 4947 West Broadway. 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. 94-34 RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING: APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Langsdorf. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 3. The City Council considered a request for approval to hold a public display of fireworks and to close Bass Lake Road during the fireworks to be held July 4, 1994 at Becker Park as requested by the Crystal Lions. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve authorization to hold a public display of fireworks and to close Bass Lake Road during the fireworks to be held July 4, 1994 at Becker Park as requested by the Crystal Lions, contingent upon receipt of proper certificate of insurance. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered a license to operate a 3.2 beer stand at Becker Park on July 4, 1994 as requested by Elk's Lodge #44, 5410 Lakeland Avenue North. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to grant authorization to operate a 3.2 beer stand at Becker Park on July 4, 1994 as requested by Elk's Lodge #44, 5410 Lakeland Avenue North. Motion Carried. 5. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance June 7, 1994 page 1220 relating to the recodification of the Crystal City Code. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94-5 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY GOVERNMENT: ADOPTING THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE OF 1994 and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. 6. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance relating to golf play in the City. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94-6 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY: GOLF ACTIVITY and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. 7. The City Council considered rescinding Resolution No. 94-32 relating to City Wards - Reapportionment. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to approve authorization to rescind Resolution No. 94- 32 relating to City Wards - Reapportionment. Motion Carried. 8. The City Council considered the second reading of an amendment to the sign ordinance creating a provision for additional wall signage for large commercial and industrial buildings. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94-7 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SIGNS AND SIGN STRUCTURES: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 407.19, SUBD. 4 (a) and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. 9. 'onsidered resolutions for award of bids for )gram and the 1994 Curb & Gutter Replacement June 7, 1994 page 1221 A. 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. 94-35 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SEAL COAT IMPROVEMENT NO. 94-1 TO ALLIED BLACKTOP By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson; absent, not voting: Langsdorf. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. B. 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. 94-36 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SIDEWALK AND CURB & GUTTER REPAIR NO. 94-2 TO ADVANCED CONCRETE By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting: Langsdorf. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 10. The City Council considered a report from the Public Works Director regarding a stop sign request for Elmhurst Avenue. Jim Barstow, 5830 Elmhurst Avenue, appeared and was heard. No action was taken. Informal Discussion and Announcements 1. The City Council discussed the City of Crystal Plan: Domestic abuse prosecution. 2. The City Council discussed National League of Cities membership. 3. Councilmember Joselyn informed the City Council of a memo in tonight's packet from the committee for evaluation of the City Manager and requested it be placed on the June 21, 1994 Council Agenda for consideration. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. June 7, 1994 page 1222. M ATTEST: tC d c City Clerk June 21, 1994 page 1223 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on June 21, 1994, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Krueger, Joselyn, Meintsma, Grimes, Langsdorf (arrived at 7:03 p.m.), Anderson. Absent was: Herbes. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Stephen Bubul, City Attorney's office; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; William Monk, Public Works Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; 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 City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 7, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 7, 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. Approval for the Crystal Fire Department to use donated charitable gambling funds to purchase computer label machine and supplies. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the following during Open Forum: 1. Appearance of Robert Bellows, 6321 Brentwood Avenue North, regarding tall weeds and grass on Skipper's site on Bass Lake Road. The City Council considered the following items on the Regular Agenda. 1. The City Council considered the approval of the preliminary June 21, 1994 page 1224 and final plat Bickmann's Addition located at 3620-40 Winnetka 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. 94-37 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Herbes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 2. The City Council considered a variance request of 2' to the front yard setback at 5318 Maryland Avenue North as requested by Marcia Hopwood. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to deny as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission a variance of 2' in the required 30' front yard setback for an addition to the garage at 5318 Maryland Avenue North as requested in Application #94- 7. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered A) a front yard variance request of 13.5 ft. to permit installation of a pump island canopy to be installed at 3401 Douglas Drive as requested by Luverne Klinkner of Vern's Union 76; B) authorization to issue a building permit subject to standard procedure. A. 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 515.13, Subd. 2 b) to grant a variance of 13.5' in the required 22' front yard setback for a pump island canopy at the Douglas Drive Service Center at 3401 Douglas Drive as requested in Application #94-10. Motion Carried. B. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve authorization to issue a building permit for installation of a pump island canopy to be installed at 3401 Douglas Drive subject to standard procedure. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered A) a conditional use permit to allow an excavating contractor's business in an I-2 (Heavy Industrial) District; B) vacate street easement for Pennsylvania Avenue along the easterly property line; C) accept site improvement agreement as submitted by the Public June 21, 1994 page 1225 Works Director for site work; D) authorization to issue a building permit subject to standard procedure as requested by Scott Kevitt of Kevitt Excavating, Inc. located at 3335 Pennsylvania Avenue North. A. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission conditional use permit #94- 11 to allow open and outdoor storage of materials and equipment used in operation of an excavating contractor's business in an I-2 (Heavy Industrial) District, property located at 3335 Pennsylvania Avenue North. Motion Carried. B. 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. 94-38 RESOLUTION VACATING A CERTAIN STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson; absent, not voting: Herbes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. C. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to accept the site improvement agreement for property at 3335 Pennsylvania Avenue North as submitted by the Public Works Director, and further that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such agreement. Motion Carried. D. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve authorization to issue a building permit for work to be completed at 3335 Pennsylvania Avenue North, subject to standard procedure. Motion Carried. 5. The City Council considered site improvements for a parking lot expansion at Nicklow's Restaurant, 5311 - 36th Avenue North. Anthony Nicklow, owner, and Terry Munn, contractor, appeared and were heard. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve a site improvement agreement for site improvements to the parking lot expansion at Nicklow's restaurant, 5311 - 36th Avenue North, as submitted by the Public Works Director to include a $2,000.00 cash deposit as guarantee of improvement completion, and further that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such agreement. Motion Carried. June 21, 1994 page 1226 6. The City Council considered a resolution declaring an emergency; authorizing the award of contract for certain storm sewer work based on competitive proposals in place of formal bids. 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. 94-39 RESOLUTION DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AUTHORIZING THE AWARDING OF A CONTRACT FOR CERTAIN STORM SEWER SYSTEM WORK WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting: Herbes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7. The City Council considered applications for licenses to sell on -sale liquor temporarily for three days, to hold a carnival, and to operate a 3.2 beer stand at 7301 Bass Lake Road on August 5, 6 and 7, 1994 for an Annual Festival as submitted by St. Raphael's Church. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve licenses to sell on -sale liquor temporarily for three days, to hold a carnival, and to operate a 3.2 beer stand at 7301 Bass Lake Road on August 5, 6 and 7, 1994 for an Annual Festival at St. Raphael's Church. Motion Carried. 8. The City Council considered a request from the Crystal Frolics Committee for authorization to hold the Crystal Frolics parade on Sunday, July 31, 1994 from 1-3:30 p.m. beginning at Welcome Park, proceeding down West Broadway to Bass Lake Road, and ending before the railroad tracks; authorization to have a fireworks display at Becker Park on July 29, 1994 with July 30, 1994 as the alternate date in case of bad weather; and authorization to operate a carnival at Becker Park on July 28 through July 31, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to approve A) authorization to hold the Crystal Frolics parade on Sunday, July 31, 1994 from 1-3:30 p.m. beginning at Welcome Park, proceeding down West Broadway to Bass Lake Road, and ending before the railroad tracks; B) authorization to have a fireworks display at Becker Park on July 29, 1994 with July 30, 1994 as the alternate date in case of bad weather; and C) authorization to operate a carnival at Becker Park on July 28 through July 31, 1994. Motion Carried. June 21, 1994 page 1227 9. The City Council considered an application for a 3.2 beer stand license at Welcome Park on July 29, 30 and 31, 1994 as requested by the Elk's Lodge #44, 5410 Lakeland Avenue North. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve authorization to issue a license for a 3.2 beer stand at Welcome Park on July 29, 30 and 31, 1994 as requested by the Elk's Lodge #44, 5410 Lakeland Avenue North. Motion Carried. 10. The City Council considered an application for a 3.2 beer stand license at Becker Park on July 28, 29, 30 and 31, 1994 as requested by the Crystal Firefighter's Relief Association. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to approve authorization to issue a license for a 3.2 beer stand at Becker Park on July 28, 29, 30 and 31, 1994 as requested by the Crystal Firefighter's Relief Association contingent upon receipt of proper certificate of insurance. Motion Carried. 11. The City Council considered a One -Day Off -Site Lawful Gambling license at Becker Park on July 31, 1994 as requested by the Lions Club of Crystal. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 94-40 RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING: APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Herbes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 12. The City Council considered updates to the Personnel Rules and Regulations. Minor language changes were requested by Council and resolution placed on July 5, 1994 agenda for consideration. 13. The City Council considered a request from the Crystal Fire Department to use Capital Improvement funds to reprogram fire radios, purchase fax machines, and purchase portable phone for merger of dispatch center to the County System. 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. 94-41 June 21, 1994 page 1228 RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURES FOR REPROGRAMMING OF FIRE DEPARTMENT RADIOS AND PURCHASE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT FAX MACHINES AND PORTABLE PHONES By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger; absent, not voting: Herbes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 14. The City Council considered a resolution directing the LMCIT to comply with the Court of Appeals decision regarding Afton City Officials. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to deny adoption of a resolution directing the LMCIT to comply with the Court of Appeals decision regarding Afton City Officials. Motion Carried. 15. The City Council considered National League of Cities membership for 1994. ($1,117/per year) Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to direct staff to rejoin The National League of Cities, taking membership dues from "Council Contingency". Motion Carried. 16. The City Council discussed the New Hope/Crystal Joint Fire Committee progress. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to direct staff to continue working toward Crystal/New Hope joint fire service. Motion Carried. 17. The City Council considered a memo from the Committee for Evaluation of the City Manager dated June 7, 1994 relating to the City Manager's 1994 goals. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to accept and approve the recommended 1994 goals of the Committee for Evaluation of the City Manager dated June 7, 1994. Motion Carried. Informal Discussion and Announcements 1. The City Council discussed signage identifying Crystal City Hall at 4141 Douglas Drive. Staff was directed to research funding options and pursue sufficient signage. 2. The City Council discussed regulations of watercraft on Twin Lake. Staff was directed to set a meeting with Managers of Brooklyn Center, Robbinsdale, and Crystal to June 21, 1994 page 1229 draft a proposal to be sent to the Environmental Commissions for input. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk 1 June 23, 1994 page 1230 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 June 23, 1994, 7:00 P.M., at 4800 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Krueger, Joselyn, Meintsma, Grimes, Langsdorf, Anderson. Absent was: Herbes. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; William Monk, Public Works 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 rehabilitation of South Crystal Streets. Those appearing and heard were: Roger Tuomisto, 3009 Kentucky Avenue North Paulette Magnuson, 3159 Jersey Avenue North Joel Franz, 8019 - 32nd Avenue North Mel Thornton, 3551 Welcome Avenue North Robert Wood, 3543 Welcome Avenue North Don Sexter, 2927 Idaho Avenue North Dave Heggem, 6416 - 34th Avenue North Mike Fletcher, 8408 - 32nd Avenue North Ted Rich, 2921 Idaho Avenue North Bruce Johnson, 8200 - 35th Avenue North Bob Hanson, 8416 - 32nd Avenue North Albert Kukbeck, 2901 Georgia Avenue North Raymond Northfield, 3418 Florida Avenue North Beatrice Berg, 8309 - 30th Avenue North Lloyd Mielke, 8600 - 32nd Avenue North Keith Toelle, 3108 Kentucky Avenue North Edmond Rice, 8200 - 32nd Avenue North Bill Thompson, 8100 - 32nd Avenue North Joan Hornby, 8116 - 32nd Avenue North Jim Slettebak, 2908 Idaho Avenue North Resident, 35th & Wisconsin Avenue North Pat Gannon, 8125 - 35th Avenue North Susan Branstad, 6801 - 35th Avenue North Debra Bennett -Appel, 8400 - 32nd Avenue North Wilfred Baril, 2953 Kentucky Avenue North Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve the concept for street rehabilitation in South Crystal using strategy alternatives #3 and #4 as presented by the City Engineer and contained in the Supplemental Report to the Overall Study for Street Rehabilitation Project - South Crystal dated May 18, 1994, proceed with the project, and direct staff to proceed with a feasibility study. By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Joselyn, June 23, 1994 page 1231 Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Herbes. Motion Carried. The Mayor announced that the meeting of June 28, 1994 would not be held. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. ATTEST: a � City Clerk 59 lop Elm R 0 July 5, 1994 page 1232 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on July 5, 1994, 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, Meintsma, Grimes, Langsdorf, Anderson. Absent was: Joselyn. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; William Monk, Public Works Director; Joan Schmidt, Deputy City Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Dave Morrell, Administrative Intern. 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 June 21, 1994 and the Special Council Meeting of June 23, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 21, 1994 and the Special Council Meeting of June 23, 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. Acceptance of the resignation of Chimezie Ukaonu, 3808 Welcome Ave. N., from the Human Rights Commission effective immediately. 4. Approval of an Application for Authorization to Conduct Excluded Bingo at Becker Park on July 28, 29, 30 and 31, 1994 as submitted by Parents Without Partners, 6408 Welcome Avenue North. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved by Councilmember Herbes to remove item #2 from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. Councilmember Langsdorf withdrew her motion. July 5, 1994 page 1233 Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve items 1, 3, and 4 on the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. Item 2 will be discussed at the end of the meeting. The City Council considered the following items on the Regular Agenda. 1. The City Council considered A) a resolution authorizing feasibility study preparation for Area 1 of Street Rehabilitation in South Crystal; B) approval of a service agreement for engineering work to prepare the study. A. 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. 94-42 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR STREET REHABILITATION IN STUDY AREA 1, WEST OF WINNETKA AVENUE By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Krueger, Meintsma, Grimes, Langsdorf, Anderson; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. B. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve entering into a Supplemental Agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for engineering work to prepare a feasibility study for Area 1 of Street Rehabilitation in South Crystal, and further, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign such agreement. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered a request from Main Event, 5216 West Broadway, to extend limits relating to the on -sale liquor license of Main Event of the licensed premises to include the parking lot on July 31, 1994 during the Crystal Frolics Parade (parade schedule is 1-3:30 p.m.), to have a corn feed and to provide bleachers for the parade spectators. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to approve authorization to extend limits relating to the on -sale liquor license of Main Event, 5216 West Broadway, of the licensed premises to include the parking lot on July 31, 1994 during the Crystal Frolics Parade (parade schedule is 1-3:30 p.m.), to have a corn feed and to provide bleachers for the parade spectators. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered the 1994 Labor Agreement between July 5, 1994 page 1234 the City of Crystal and Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees Union Local #320 (Communication Clerks). Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve the 1994 Labor Agreement between the City of Crystal and Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees Union Local #320 (Communication Clerks), as recommended in the City Manager's letter to John Quarnstrom, Teamsters Attorney, dated June 28, 1994. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered a Radio Communications License Agreement between the City of Crystal and Hennepin County for dispatching services. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve entering into a Radio Communications License Agreement between the City of Crystal and Hennepin County for dispatching services, and further, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign such agreement. Motion Carried. 5. The City Council considered the severance agreement and waiver of claims for Susan Gehrke and Judy Aaker. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve authorization to execute agreement and waiver of claims for Communication Clerks Susan Gehrke and Judy Aaker, and further, that the City Manager be authorized to sign such agreement and waiver of claims. Motion Carried. 6. The City Council considered League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust Open Meeting Law coverage. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve obtaining Open Meeting Law Defense Cost coverage through the League of Minnesota Cities. Motion Carried. 7. The City Council considered updates to the Personnel Rules and Regulations. 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. 94-43 RESOLUTION RELATING TO PERSONNEL - ADMINISTRATION AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE APPENDIX V (PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS) By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Meintsma, Grimes, 1 1 July 5, 1994 page 1235 Langsdorf, Anderson; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. The City Council considered Item 2 from the Consent Agenda. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve Item 2 from the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. Informal Discussion and Announcements Staff was directed to look into street seal coat concerns around Calibre Chase. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m. ATTEST: < ti C< _/ t City Clerk Motion Carried. July 19, 1994 page 1236 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting ofthe Crystal City Council was held on July 19, 1994, 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, Grimes, Langsdorf, Anderson. Absent were: Joselyn, Meintsma. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; William Monk, Public Works Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk; Steve Peaslee, Planner; Jim Otto, Finance Director. 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 July 5, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 5, 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. Approval of the designation of election judges and polling locations for the September 13, 1994 Primary Election as submitted in a list by the City Clerk. Councilmember Herbes requested that item #2 on the Consent Agenda be removed for discussion. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve items 1 and 3 on the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the following during Open Forum: 1. Lois Degendorfer, 6309 Brentwood, appeared before the Council to voice concerns of debris in residential yards as a result of the July 4, 1994 fireworks display at Becker Park. The City Council considered the following items on the Regular July 19, 1994 page 1237 Agenda. 1. The City Council considered authorization to issue a building permit for an addition at 5257 Hanson Court as requested by Jerry Womack. 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 authorization to issue a building permit for a 35' x 50'addition to the existing building located at 5257 Hanson Court, subject to standard procedure. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered requests from SuperAmerica A. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: CHANGING THE USE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LANDS and further, that the second and final reading be held on August 16, 1994. Motion Carried. B. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission a conditional use permit to allow operating a service station in a B-3 (Auto -Oriented) District (Section 515.35, Subd. 4 c) at 5353 and 5359 West Broadway as requested by SuperAmerica Stations. Motion Carried. C. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve as recommended by the Planning Commission the authorization pursuant to Section 515.56 of the Crystal Stations A) to rezone property located at 5353 West Broadway (Insty Prints), from B-4 (Community Commercial) to B-3 (Auto - Oriented Commercial) District; B) for a conditional use permit for 5353 West Broadway (Insty Prints), and 5359 West Broadway (SuperAmerica), for a gas/convenience store in a B-3 (Auto - Oriented Commercial) District; C) for a variance of 12' in the required 22' front yard setback (proposed setback of 10' on West Broadway) and a variance of 19' in the required 22' side street side yard setback (proposed setback of 3' on Edgewood) at 5353 and 5359 West Broadway; D) for approval of a site plan agreement to facilitate issuance of a building permit for a gas/convenience store at 5353 and 5359 West Broadway. Sam Van Tassel, Real Estate Manager for SuperAmerica, appeared and was heard. A. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: CHANGING THE USE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LANDS and further, that the second and final reading be held on August 16, 1994. Motion Carried. B. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission a conditional use permit to allow operating a service station in a B-3 (Auto -Oriented) District (Section 515.35, Subd. 4 c) at 5353 and 5359 West Broadway as requested by SuperAmerica Stations. Motion Carried. C. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve as recommended by the Planning Commission the authorization pursuant to Section 515.56 of the Crystal July 19, 1994 page 1238 City Code to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 2 b) and Subd. 3 b) 2) to grant a variance of 12 ft. in the required 22' front yard setback and 19' in the 22' side street side yard setback to erect a canopy at SuperAmerica, 5353 and 5359 West Broadway, as requested in Application #94-15. Motion Carried. D. 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 authorization to issue a building permit for a service station at 5353 and 5359 West Broadway subject to standard procedure and subject to stipulations recommended by the Planning Commission and set forth in the memo dated July 14, 1994 from Steven C. Peaslee, Planner. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered a variance request of 6' in the required 30' rear yard setback to construct a deck and three season porch at 6727 Valley Place North as requested by Greg and Roxy Gray. 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 the 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 6 ft. in the required 30 ft. rear yard setback for an addition to the existing house at 6727 Valley Place North, as requested in Application #94-16. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered A) issuance of a building permit and B) authorization to execute the site improvement agreement for the Chalet Liquor building in the 36th Avenue Redevelopment Project. A. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve as recommended by the Planning Commission authorization to issue a building permit for an off -sale liquor store located at 5201 - 36th Avenue North, subject to standard procedure. By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Krueger, Langsdorf; voting no: Anderson; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Meintsma. Motion Carried. B. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve as recommended by the Planning Commission authorization to execute the site improvement agreement for the Chalet Liquor building in the 36th Avenue Redevelopment Project providing year -around screening with adequately dense 1 July 19, 1994 page 1239 and substantial height evergreens for adjacent residential properties and a fence up to the building including the dumpster area, and further, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such agreement. Motion Carried. 5. The City Council considered the preliminary and final plat approval of Cub Foods Addition as requested by Super Valu, Incorporated. 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. 94-44 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT OF CUB FOODS ADDITION By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Krueger, Langsdorf, Grimes, Anderson; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The City Council considered A) site improvement agreement; B) storm sewer charges for pond expansion and maintenance at Cub Foods site. A. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve execution of the site improvement agreement for Cub Foods site development at 36th Avenue and Highway 100, and further, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such agreement. Motion Carried. B. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve a one-time storm sewer oversizing charge of $25,215.00 and an annual maintenance charge due the first of every year in the amount of $1,500.00, for dredging the pond and cleaning the four on-site catch basins sumps on the Cub Foods development site as recommended by the Public Works Director in a memo dated July 13, 1994. Motion Carried. 7. The City Council considered a resolution supporting Unity Avenue access to 36th Avenue as part of Trunk Highway 100 upgrade. 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. 94-45 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ROBBINSDALE PROPOSAL FOR July 19, 1994 page 1240 UNITY AVENUE FRONTAGE ROAD By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Grimes, Anderson, Herbes; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. The City Council considered a City of New Hope request for approval/MSA participation on 36th Avenue Upgrade Project for the Soo Line Railroad bridge. 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. 94-46 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF 36TH AVENUE (SAP 116-313-10) AND ESTABLISHING A "NO PARKING" ZONE By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Grimes, Anderson, Herbes, Krueger; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 9. The City Council considered a request to permit helicopter rides from public right-of-way (West Broadway) for Steve O's during the Crystal Frolics weekend. Steven Weisman, owner, appeared and was heard. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to deny a request to permit helicopter rides from public right-of-way (West Broadway) for Steve O's, 4900 West Broadway during the Crystal Frolics weekend, July 29, 30 and 31, 1994. Motion Carried. 10. The City Council considered Water Quality Management Policy for development as proposed by Bassett Creek Watershed Commission. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to table discussion of the Bassett Creek Watershed Quality Management Policy, May 16, 1994 Revision. Motion Carried. 11. The City Council considered a request from Steve Hartinger of the Paddock Bar, 5540 Lakeland Avenue North, to extend limits relating to the on -sale liquor license of the Paddock Bar of the licensed premises to include the parking lot on July 23, 1994 from 3 to 8 p.m. for a wedding party. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve authorization to extend limits relating to the on -sale liquor license of the Paddock Bar, 5540 Lakeland 1 July 19, 1994 page 1241 Avenue North, of the licensed premises to include the parking lot on July 23, 1994 from 3 to 8 p.m. for a wedding party. By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes; voting no: Langsdorf, Anderson; abstaining: Krueger; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Meintsma. Motion Failed. 12. The City Council considered the recommendation from the City Managers of Robbinsdale, Brooklyn Center, and Crystal to form a Lake Use Task Force regarding Twin Lakes. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve the concept of the Lake Use Task Force regarding Twin Lakes. Motion Carried. 13. The City Council considered a resolution relating to Administration of City Government - Crystal City Code Appendix II. 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. 94-47 ADMINISTRATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT CRYSTAL CITY CODE APPENDIX II By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Anderson, Herbes, Krueger, Langsdorf; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 14. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute Subrecipient Agreement for Community Development Block Grant Funds. 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. 94-48 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR 1994 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Herbes, Krueger, Langsdorf, Grimes; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. July 19, 1994 page 1242 15. The City Council considered a request from Main Event for a tent, band and moon walk in the parking lot at 5216 West Broadway on July 31, 1994, during the Crystal Frolics. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve a request from Main Event for a tent, band and moon walk in the parking lot at 5216 West Broadway on July 31, 1994, during the Crystal Frolics. Motion Carried. 16. The City Council considered Item #2 on the Consent Agenda. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve Item #2 on the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. 17. The City Council considered a request by petition from property owners along a section of Quail Avenue to install concrete curb and gutter. A. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to accept the petition including 100a of the property owners, with the provision that language regarding agreement of assessment and waiver of irregularity and appeal is included. Motion Carried. B. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to accept the memorandum from the Public works Director to the City Manager dated July 19, 1994, as the feasibility study for the proposed improvement to install curb and gutter on a portion of Quail Avenue. Motion Carried. C. 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. 94-49 RESOLUTION DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION: ACCEPTING FEASIBILITY REPORT AND ORDERING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 94-14 By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Herbes, Krueger, Langsdorf, Grimes; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 18. Mike Monahan, 3425 Adair Avenue North, appeared before the Council to voice concerns regarding code enforcement. Informal Discussion and Announcements Discuss Work Session of July 28, 1994 - (cancelled). July 19, 1994 page 1243 Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. ATTEST: i City Clerk August 1, 1994 page 1244 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on August 1, 1994, 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, Meintsma, Grimes, Langsdorf, Anderson. Absent was: Joselyn. 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; Dave Morrell, Administrative Intern. 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 July 19, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 19, 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. Approval of a correction in the legal description of Resolution No. 94-38 which was adopted by the City Council June 21, 1994. (Corrected Resolution No. 94-50.) Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the following during Open Forum: 1. Tammy Kwialkowski, 6328 Corvallis Avenue North, appeared before the Council to voice concerns about the late night loud music of a band and deejay at Main Event, 5216 West Broadway on July 31, 1994. The City Council considered the following items on the Regular Agenda. 1. The City Council considered a resolution awarding a bid for August 1, 1994 page 1245 36th Avenue reconstruction west of Regent Avenue at Cub Foods entrance. 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. 94-51 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 36TH AVENUE NORTH RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT NO. 94-6 By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 2. The City Council considered a resolution relating to City participation in the Narcotics Control Program in 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. 94-52 RESOLUTION RELATING TO CITY PARTICIPATION IN NARCOTICS CONTROL PROGRAM By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 3. The City Council considered a resolution relating to outdoor events for liquor establishments. 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. 94-53 RESOLUTION RELATING TO LIQUOR ESTABLISHMENTS: OUTDOOR EVENTS By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 4. The City Council considered the status of the rental license for Douglas Court Apartment complex at 27th Avenue and Douglas Drive. August 1, 1994 page 1246 Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to direct staff to notify Wallace Kenneth, owner of Douglas Court Apartments, 27th Avenue and Douglas Drive, of the City Council's intent to consider suspension and revocation of his rental license on August 16, 1994. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk 1 August 4, 1994 page 1247 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Special Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held on August 4, 1994, 7:05 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The following were present: Krueger, Joselyn, Grimes, Langsdorf, Anderson. Absent were: Herbes, Meintsma. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jim Otto, Finance Director; Sarah Porter, Accountant; Kevin McGinty, Fire Chief; Rick Gautsch, Police Lieutenant; Jim Mossey, Police Chief; Gene Hackett, Recreation Director; Dave Morrell, Acting Assistant Manager. The City Council discussed the 1995 City of Crystal Budget. Those departments reviewed were: Police, Fire, Finance, Mayor and Council, Administration, Human Resources, Legal, Revenue, and Recreation. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m. 1 ATTEST: %It.-, at�- - 0 Finance Director August 11, 1994 page 1248 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Special Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held on August 11, 1994, 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The following were present: Herbes, Krueger, Joselyn, Meintsma, Grimes, Langsdorf, Anderson. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Duglar, City Manager; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; William Monk, Public Works Director; Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Sarah Porter, Accountant; Dave Morrell, Acting Assistant Manager. Also present was Brian Schneider of the Financial Advisory Commission. The City Council discussed the 1995 City of Crystal Budget. Individual departments discussed were: Elections, Assessing, Health, Building Inspections, Housing Inspections, Planning and Code Enforcement, EDA, City Buildings, Engineering, Streets, Park Maintenance, Community Center, and Forestry. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ATTEST: Aae-Ac�- jle_�X_ City Clerk August 16, 1994 page 1249 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on August 16, 1994, 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 (arrived at 7:41 p.m.), Anderson. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; William Monk, Public Works Director; Darlene George, City Clerk; Steve Peaslee, Planner; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Dave Morrell, Administrative Intern; Marcia Holmberg, Forester; Frank Samples, Housing Inspector. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Mayor announced and presented awards to winners of the 1994 Home and Garden Contest. The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 1, 1994 and the Budget Work Sessions of August 4 and August 11, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 1, 1994 and the Budget Work Sessions of August 4 and August 11, 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. Acceptance of the letter of resignation for Paula Sala, 5714 Adair Avenue North, from the Human Rights Commission dated July 28, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the following during Open Forum: 1. Lyle Horner, V.F.W. Post #494, 5222 - 56th Avenue North, appeared before the Council to request that the City Council August 16, 1994 page 1250 add an item to the Agenda to consider the extension of limits relating to its on -sale liquor license on August 21, 1994. By mutual consent the Council agreed to add the item to the end of the Agenda. 2. Robert Bellows, 6321 Brentwood, appeared before the City Council to voice concerns regarding persons consuming alcoholic beverages in the rear of Skipper's site, 56th and Elmhurst. The City Council considered the following items on the Regular Agenda. 1. The City Council considered an application for appointment to the Human Rights Commission from Debra Breen, 5413 Maryland Avenue North, for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1995. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to appoint Debra Breen, 5413 Maryland Avenue North, to the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1995. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered the application for appointment to the Park & Recreation Advisory Commission from Shari S. Laskey, 2916 Edgewood Avenue North, for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1996. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to appoint Shari S. Laskey, 2916 Edgewood Avenue North, to the Park & Recreation Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1996. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered bid specifications for wiring requirements and Local and Wide Area Network hardware and software. Kevin Pikkaraine, LOGIS, appeared and was heard. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve the bid specifications for wiring requirements and Local and Wide Area Network hardware and software as proposed by LOGIS Network Services in City of Crystal Network Design dated August 1, 1994. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered suspension or revocation of rental license for Douglas Apartments. Wendie Louch, Resident Manager, appeared and was heard. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to grant a two week extension to September 1, 1994 for completion of all repairs documented in rental inspection orders for Douglas Apartments, 27th Avenue North and Douglas G [1 August 16, 1994 page 1251 Drive, and to revoke Douglas Apartments' rental license if not in compliance on September 1, 1994. Motion Carried. 5. The City Council considered a request of Munn Inc. for a conditional use permit for an above -ground diesel fuel storage and dispensing tank at 5141 Lakeland Avenue North. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to deny as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission an application for a conditional use permit to allow the placing of a 1000 gallon above ground tank of diesel fuel at a contractor's yard in an I-2 (Heavy Industrial) District (Section 515.39, Subd. 4 a) at 5141 Lakeland Avenue North as requested in Application #94-12. Motion Carried. 6. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance rezoning property at 5353 West Broadway (Insty Prints) from B- 4 (Community Commercial) to B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) as requested by SuperAmerica. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94-8 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: CHANGING THE USE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LANDS and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. 7. The City Council considered requests from Northstar Restaurants, Inc. for A) a conditional use permit to allow convenience food establishment in a B-3 (Auto oriented Commercial) District and B) a site plan approval for a building permit for a 44' x 74' restaurant at 6800 - 56th Avenue North. Chris Lombardy, Vice President of Development for Northstar Restaurants, appeared and was heard. Councilmember Langsdorf arrived (7:41 p.m.). A. 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 a conditional use permit to allow a convenience food establishment in a B-3 (Auto oriented Commercial) District (Section 515.35, Subd. 4 a) at 6800 - 56th Avenue North, as requested in Application #94-18. Motion Carried. B. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve as recommended by the Planning Commission authorization to issue a building permit for a 44' x 74' August 16, 1994 page 1252 restaurant at 6800 - 56th Avenue North, subject to standard procedure subject to stipulations set forth in a memo dated August 11, 1994 from Steven C. Peaslee, Planner. Motion Carried. 8. The City Council considered a variance request of 20.7' for a 26 ft. x 34 ft. garage at 5716 Brunswick Avenue North as requested by Rick A. Perrozzi, with the following stipulations: 1) pave the driveway; 2) seed and sod yard. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission 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) to grant a variance of 20.7 ft. in the required 66.8 ft. front yard setback for a 26 ft. x 34 ft. garage at 5716 Brunswick Avenue North, as requested in Application #94-17, with stipulations to pave the driveway and seed or sod the yard. Motion Carried. 9. The City Council considered a site plan agreement and approval of building permit for Duke's Body Shop, for a 36 ft. x 80 ft. building for office and shop use by North Suburban Towing at 5170 West Broadway. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to approve, as recommended by the Planning Commission, site plan and building permit for Duke's Body Shop and North Suburban Towing to build a 36 ft. x 80 ft. building for office and shop use at 5170 West Broadway, subject to the applicant putting in curbing as shown on the site plan and applying for a conditional use permit within 60 days. Motion Carried. 10. The City Council considered an Off -Sale Liquor License for MGM Liquor Store for their proposed new location at 6200 Bass Lake Road. John Mills, Sales Manager for MGM Liquor Warehouse, appeared and was heard. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to approve an Off -Sale Liquor License for MGM Wine/Spirits, Inc., 6200 Bass Lake Road effective November 1, 1994, and contingent upon approval of the license by the State of MN Liquor Control and upon issuance of the certificate of occupancy by the City of Crystal. Motion Carried. 11. The City Council considered the Bassett Creek Watershed Quality Management Policy. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to recommend approval of the Bassett Creek Watershed Quality Management Policy as presented by the Public Works August 16, 1994 page 1253 Director in a memo dated July 14, 1994 without modification. Motion Carried. 12. The City Council considered the award of a bid for a sidewalk plow. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent and without a trade- in. RESOLUTION NO. 94-54 RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURES FOR PURCHASE OF SIDEWALK PLOW AND SNOW BLOWER By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 13. The City Council considered approval of the Employees Assistance Program contract for 1995. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve the Employees Assistance Program contract for 1995 as presented by David Morrell in a memo dated August 12, 1994. Motion Carried. 14. The City Council considered setting dates for the Truth in Taxation Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to set 7:00 p.m. on December 7, 1994 for an initial Truth in Taxation Hearing and 7:00 p.m. on December 15, 1994 for a continuation hearing if needed, and the hearing to adopt the budget on December 20, 1994. Motion Carried. At 8:20 p.m. Mayor Meintsma announced that a recess of the City Council would be called to conduct a meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority. The Crystal City Council reconvened at 8:44 p.m. 15. The City Council considered a resolution certifying a proposed tax levy to the County Auditor. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 94-55 August 16, 1994 page 1254 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING A PROPOSED BUDGET AND TAX LEVY TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 16. The City Council discussed the Operating Committee Meeting of North Metro Mayors Association of August 17, 1994. 17. The City Council considered the "Open Forum" request of Lyle Horner of VFW Post #494 to extend the club's liquor license to include the east rear parking lot for its annual corn feed on Sunday, August 21, 1994 from noon to 6 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve authorization to extend limits relating to the on -sale liquor license of V.F.W. Post #494, 5222 - 56th Avenue North, of the licensed premises to include the east rear parking lot on August 21, 1994 from noon to 6:00 p.m. for an annual corn feed. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk Motion Carried. l C September 14, 1994 page 1255 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on September 14, 1994, 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 (arrived at 7:15 p.m.), Anderson. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; William Monk, Public Works Director; Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Kelli Wick, Communications Technician. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Mayor recognized a donation of $6,000 to the Crystal Fire Department from the Crystal Fire Relief Association. The Mayor recognized charitable donations for the Star City Program. The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 16, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 16, 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. Approval for the Fire Department to use donated funds for Fire Prevention and Open House; washer, dryer and refrigerator. 4. Approval of an application for a 1 to 3 day Temporary On -Sale Liquor license for Knights of Columbus #3656, 4947 West Broadway, on October 25, 1994, for a Ladies' Auxiliary Style Show. 5. Acceptance of the resignation of Jeff Och, 5644 Vera Cruz Avenue North, from the Financial Advisory Commission, effective August 30, 1994. 6. Set 7:30 p.m., on October 5, 1994, as the date and time for a September 14, 1994 page 1256 Special Meeting of the Crystal City Council to convene at a joint "Government Summit" to hear a presentation on the "State of the North Metro Area". The meeting will be at the Holiday Inn North, Highway 494 and Shingle Creek Parkway. 7. Approval of execution of amendment of contract with Hennepin County for access to data files. Councilmember Grimes requested the removal of Consent Agenda Item #6 for discussion. The item will be placed at the end of the regular agenda. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the following items on the Regular Agenda. 1. The City Council considered the award of a bid for the Local and Wide Area Network hardware and software. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to accept bids as presented and continue until September 27, 1994, the discussion of the award of the bid. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered an Off -Sale Liquor License for Chalet Liquors, Inc., for a proposed new location at 5109 - 36th Avenue North. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to approve an Off -Sale Liquor License for Chalet Liquors, Inc., 5109 - 36th Avenue North (new location) effective November 1, 1994, and contingent upon approval of the license by the State of Minnesota Liquor Control and upon issuance of the certificate of occupancy by the City of Crystal. By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger; voting no: Anderson; absent, not voting: Langsdorf. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered appointment of Crystal representatives to the Lake Use Task Force. Marilyn Marn- Kaufman, 4716 Orchard Avenue North, appeared as an applicant for the lake resident appointment. Councilmember Langsdorf arrived (7:15 p.m.). Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to appoint Marilyn Marn-Kaufman, 4716 Orchard Avenue September 14, 1994 page 1257 North, to the Lake Use Task Force as a lake resident representative for Crystal. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to appoint Gene Hackett, Recreation Director; Craig Thomseth, Police Department representative; and Tom Krueger, City Council representative, to the Lake Use Task Force for the City of Crystal. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered approval to solicit bids for the Crystal Fire Department replacement rescue vehicles. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to approve solicitation of bids for replacement rescue vehicles for the Crystal Fire Department. Motion Carried. 5. Kay Kramer, member of the Crystal Human Rights Commission and a Honeywell Representative to the President's Committee on Employing People With Disabilities, appeared before the City Council to discuss "Disability Concerns and ADA in America Today". No action was taken. 6. The City Council considered the award of a bid for repair of the ground water reservoir. 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. 94-56 RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR REPAIR OF GROUND WATER RESERVOIR TO WESTERN WATERPROOFING COMPANY By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7. The City Council considered a resolution scheduling assessment hearings for October 4 and October 18, 1994. 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. 94-57 RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, September 14, 1994 page 1258 Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance related to Environmental Quality Commission, Section 305. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO COMMISSIONS: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 305.23 and further, that the second and final reading be held on October 4, 1994. Motion Carried. 9. The City Council considered approval of a resolution authorizing PIR expenditures for municipal pool repairs. 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. 94-58 RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURES FOR REPAIR WORK AT THE CRYSTAL MUNICIPAL POOL By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 10. The City Council discussed the final report on a water system analysis. 11. The City Council considered a resolution cancelling tax levies. 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. 94-59 RESOLUTION CANCELLING DEBT SERVICE TAX LEVIES By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 12. The City Council considered the Enterprise Funds for the 1995 September 14, 1994 page 1259 Budget. No action was taken. 13. The City Council considered a resolution relating to liquor establishments: outdoor events. 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. 94-60 RESOLUTION RELATING TO LIQUOR ESTABLISHMENTS: OUTDOOR EVENTS By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 14. The City Council considered appointment of a voting delegate and an alternate voting delegate to represent Crystal at the business meeting of the National League of Cities, at the Annual Congress of Cities, December 1-4, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to appoint the Mayor as the voting delegate for the City of Crystal at the business meeting of the National League of Cities, at the Annual Congress of Cities, December 1-4, 1994. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to appoint the Mayor Pro -tem as the alternate voting delegate for the City of Crystal at the business meeting of the National League of Cities, at the Annual Congress of Cities, December 1-4, 1994. Motion Carried. 15. The City Council considered the nomination of an elected official for the Transportation Advisory Board as requested by the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to nominate Councilmember Tom Krueger as an elected official representative for the Transportation Advisory Board as requested by the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. Motion Carried. 16. The City Council discussed a joint Human Rights Commission with the City of New Hope. The consensus of the City Council favored New Hope forming its own Commission with Crystal's assistance if needed, and directed the City Managers of the two cities to discuss it. September 14, 1994 page 1260 17. The City Council considered Item #6 on the Consent Agenda. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to set 7:30 p.m., on October 5, 1994, as the date and time for a Special Meeting of the Crystal City Council to convene at a joint "Government Summit" to hear a presentation on the "State of the North Metro Area". The meeting will be at the Holiday Inn North, Highway 494 and Shingle Creek Parkway. Motion Carried. Informal Discussion and Announcements 1. The City Council considered setting a date for a work session to discuss South Crystal Streets and the Redevelopment Fund. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to set September 29, 1994, at 7 p.m., as the date and time for a work session to discuss South Crystal Streets and the Redevelopment Fund. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council discussed the 1995 HRG Budget. No action was taken. 3. The City Council discussed a quarterly report from the City Manager. No action was taken. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. ATTEST: City Cler Motion Carried. Mayor September 27, 1994 page 1261 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on September 27, 1994, 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, Meintsma, Grimes, Langsdorf, Anderson (arrived at 7:55 p.m.). Absent: Joselyn. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; William Monk, Public Works Director; Darlene George, City Clerk; Steve Peaslee, Planner; Jim Otto, Finance Director; James Mossey, Police Chief; Laura Kushner, Assistant Manager. 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 September 14, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 14, 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. Approval of the designation of election judges and polling locations for the November 8, 1994 General Election as submitted in a list by the City Clerk. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the following during Open Forum: 1. Cheri Jacobson, Lois Belmore, and Gerald Belmore appeared regarding a consignment shop license. The City Council considered the following items on the Regular Agenda. 1. The City Council considered A) a resolution awarding the bid for the local and wide area network hardware and software; B) September 27, 1994 page 1262 a resolution approving PIR expenditures for local and wide area network. Kevin Pikkaraine of LOGIS appeared and was heard. A. 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. 94-61 RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR LOCAL AND WIDE AREA NETWORK HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Anderson, Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. B. 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. 94-62 RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURES FOR LOCAL AND WIDE AREA NETWORK HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Grimes; absent, not voting: Anderson, Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 2. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance amendment to permit towing businesses as a permitted use and impound yards as a conditional use. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: PERMITTING VEHICLE TOWING BUSINESSES IN AND PERMITTING VEHICLE IMPOUND YARDS BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN THE I-2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE and further, that the second and final reading be held on October 18, 1994. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered a conditional use permit to allow outside storage as an accessory use to an auto body shop, vehicle towing and impound at 5170 West Broadway, for Duke's Body Shop and North Suburban Towing. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember September 27, 1994 page 1263 Herbes to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission conditional use permit #94- 19 to allow open and outdoor storage in a vehicle impound yard in an I-2 (Heavy Industrial) District (Section 515.41, Subd. 4 a) and Section 515.39, Subd. 4 a) at 5170 West Broadway. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered A) site improvement agreement; B) authorization for approval of a building permit for Meineke Discount Mufflers, 5259 Douglas Drive, to build a 30 ft. x 34 ft. addition for office and shop use. A. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve a site plan agreement as presented in a memo from the City Planner dated September 19, 1994, and further that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such agreement. Motion Carried. B. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve as recommended by the Planning Commission authorization to issue a building permit for a 1,050 sq. ft. addition on the existing building located at 5259 Douglas Drive, subject to standard procedure and submit a revised landscaping plan approved by the City Forester and a financial guarantee to cover the cost of the site improvements and landscaping. Motion Carried. 5. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance amendment for sanitary sewer, storm sewer and street light utility rate increases for 1995. Councilmember Dave Anderson arrived at 7:55 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94 - 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 20, 1994. Motion Carried. 6. The City Council considered the designation of Steven Peaslee as the Bassett Creek Water Management Commissioner. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve the designation of Steven Peaslee as the Bassett Creek Water Management Commissioner for the City of Crystal. September 27, 1994 page 1264 Motion Carried 7. The City Council considered a resolution in support of the National Parenting Association. 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. 94-63 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE NATIONAL PARENTING ASSOCIATION By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. The City Council considered the appointment of Crystal representation on the Lake Use Task Force from the Park & Recreation Advisory Commission. Moved by Councilmember Herbes to appoint Tom Jungroth and Ann Hoffineister to the Lake Use Task Force representing Crystal Park & Recreation Advisory Commission. No second was heard. Discussion followed. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to appoint Tom Jungroth, 5536 Xenia Ave. N., as the Crystal Park & Recreation Advisory Commission representative and Ann Hoffineister, 5141 - 34th Place, as alternate representative to the Lake Use Task Force. Motion Carried. 9. The City Council discussed budgets for Special Revenue, Debt Service and Self Insurance Funds. No action was taken. 10. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing a grant application and execution of the agreement "Northwest Suburban Tri -City Safe & Sober Traffic Enforcement Project". 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. 94-64 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT NORTHWEST SUBURBAN TRI -CITY SAFE AND SOBER TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROJECT By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Krueger; absent, not voting: Joselyn. 1 0 September 27, 1994 page 1265 Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 11. The City Council considered a resolution approving a joint powers agreement for the Golden Valley, Crystal and New Hope Joint Water Commission. 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. 94-65 RESOLUTION APPROVING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE GOLDEN VALLEY, CRYSTAL AND NEW HOPE JOINT WATER COMMISSION By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Krueger, Langsdorf; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 12. The City Council considered the appointment of a director and an alternate director from the City of Crystal to the Hennepin County Emergency Communication Organization (RECO) Board of Directors. 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. 94-66 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE HENNEPIN EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION ORGANIZATION (HECO) BOARD OF DIRECTORS By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 13. The City Council considered an ordinance extending a moratorium on secondhand good dealers: pawnshops. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND LAND USE: EXTENDING A MORATORIUM and further, that the second and final reading be held on October 18, 1994. Motion Carried. September 27, 1994 page 1266 14. The City Council considered an amendment to the City of Crystal Fee Schedule relating to Christmas tree sales and First Reading of an Ordinance amending Crystal City Code relating to Christmas tree sales. A. 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. 94-67 RESOLUTION RELATING TO FEES: CHRISTMAS TREE SALES: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE APPENDIX IV By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson; absent, not voting: Joselyn. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. B. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CHRISTMAS TREE SALES: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 1130.03, SUBDIVISION 2 and further, that the second and final reading be held on October 18, 1994. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. M ATTEST: L' (I City Clerk September 29, 1994 page 1267 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Special Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held on September 29, 1994, 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The following were present: Herbes, Krueger, Meintsma, Grimes, Langsdorf, Anderson. Absent was: Joselyn. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; William Monk, Public Works Director; Jim Otto, Finance Director. 1. The City Council discussed the rehabilitation of South Crystal Streets. Present and heard were: David Seffren, 5919 Medicine Lake Road; Bill Krippner, 8024 - 32nd Avenue; Melvin Thornton, 3551 Welcome Avenue. 2. The City Council discussed Redevelopment Funds. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. ATTEST: City Mana er specmins.doc C Mayos - - October 4, 1994 page 1268 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on October 4, 1994, 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; Stephen Bubul, City Attorney's office; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; William Monk, Public Works Director; Joan Schmidt, Deputy Clerk; Steve Peaslee, Planner; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Sarah Porter, Accountant. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Mayor acknowledged a letter and donation from the family of John W. Kunitz for the installation of a park bench to be placed in Bassett Creek Park in his memory. The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 27, 1994 and the Work Session of September 29, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 27, 1994 and the Work Session of September 29, 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 a solicitation permit application from Citizens for a Better Environment to canvass in the City of Crystal from October 5 to October 31, 1994. 3. Acceptance of the letter of resignation from Beth Raymond of the Human Rights Commission effective immediately. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 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 for a public assessment hearing at which time the City Council will consider the 36th Avenue Reconstruction Improvement Project #93-1, between Douglas Drive and Louisiana October 4, 1994 page 1269 Avenue. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or to ask questions concerning this matter. No one appeared. A letter was received from Jonathan Stiegler, 6726 - 36th Avenue North. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following resolution, approving the assessment without exception, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 94-68 RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT 36TH AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Krueger, Joselyn, Meintsma, Grimes, Langsdorf, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 2. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as advertised for a public assessment hearing at which time the City Council will consider the Quail Avenue Concrete Curb and Gutter Improvement Project #94-14. 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. 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. 94-69 RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT QUAIL AVENUE CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Joselyn, Meintsma, Grimes, Langsdorf, Anderson, Herbes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. The City Council considered the following items on the Regular Agenda. 1. The City Council considered an application for a secondhand goods dealer license for Cheryl Jacobson for a business to be located at 5501 Bass Lake Road. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve an application for a secondhand goods dealer license for Cheryl Jacobson for a business to be located at 2. 3. M 5. October 4, 1994 page 1270 5501 Bass Lake Road, approving the wording of Section 4 of an Ordinance relating to zoning and land use: extending a moratorium. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amendment relating to the Environmental Commission. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94-9 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY GOVERNMENT: ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE BY ADDING A SUBSECTION: REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 305.23 and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the appointment of an alternate board member to the N.W. Hennepin Human Services Council. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to appoint the Assistant Manager as an alternate board member to the N.W. Hennepin Human Services Council. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the appointment of an alternate board member to the LOGIS Board of Directors. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to appoint the Assistant Manager as an alternate board member to the LOGIS Board of Directors. Motion Carried. The City Council considered authorization of a lease for a copy machine. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to authorize approval of contracts for rental and maintenance for 42 months with D.C. Hey for a Sharp 2060D copier and further that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such agreements. Motion Carried. 6. The City Council discussed the Capital Budget for 1995. No action taken. 7. The City Council discussed setting a date for a public hearing to discuss the Street Rehabilitation Project in Winnetka Hills. October 4, 1994 page 1271 Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to set 7:00 p.m. on November 22, 1994, as the date and time for a public hearing to discuss the Street Rehabilitation Project in Winnetka Hills. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m. ATTEST: -C Deputy Clerk October 5, 1994 page 1272 On October 5, 1994 the Crystal City Council convened at a joint "Government Summit" to hear a presentation on the "State of the North Metro Area". The meeting was held at 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn North, Highway 494 and Shingle Creek Parkway. 1 October 18, 1994 page 1273 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on October 18, 1994, 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, Anderson. Absent: Langsdorf. 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; Steve Peaslee, Planner; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Kevin McGinty, Fire Chief. Also in attendance was William Monk, former Public Works Director. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Mayor recognized a $2,000 donation to the Fire Department from the Crystal Fire Relief Association. The Mayor recognized a $2,000 donation to the Truancy Program from the Minneapolis Jaycees. A mini -grant in the amount of $1500 for marketing materials was presented by Arne Hendrickson of Minnegasco. The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 4, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 4, 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. Approval to use donated funds to purchase special hazards trailer and equipment, commercial type outdoor grills, and shelves for fire inspector's office. 4. Acceptance of Quarterly Budget Report as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council. 5. Acceptance of Quarterly Investment Schedule as submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council. October 18, 1994 page 1274 6. Acceptance of schedules showing contributions to the City from January through August 1994. 7. Approval of a solicitation permit for Sexual Violence Center, 2100 Pillsbury Avenue South, to solicit in Crystal October 24, 1994 through November 24, 1994. Councilmember Herbes requested that Item #2 be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. The item was placed at the end of the Regular Agenda. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 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 for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider assessments for the 1994 Sealcoat Program, Project 94-1. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or to ask questions concerning this matter. The Mayor acknowledged a letter received from Bill Robberstad, 5643 Elmhurst Avenue North. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, approving the assessment without exception, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 94-70 RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT 1994 SEALCOAT PROGRAM By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Langsdorf. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 2. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider assessments for 1994 for Diseased Tree Removal, Weed Cutting, Debris Removal, False Alarms and Delinquent Utility Charges. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or to ask questions concerning this matter. Those present and heard were: Marlys McFerran, 4547 Zane Ave. N., regarding diseased tree removal. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. October 18, 1994 page 1275 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. 94-71 RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT DISEASED TREE REMOVAL, WEED CUTTING, DEBRIS REMOVAL, FALSE ALARMS AND DELINQUENT UTILITY CHARGES By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson; absent, not voting: Langsdorf. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. The City Council considered the following items on the Regular Agenda. 1. The City Council considered a resolution awarding a bid for two fire department rescue vehicles. A. 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. 94-72 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR TWO NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT RESCUE VEHICLES By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting: Langsdorf. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. B. 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. 94-73 RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURES FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT RESCUE VEHICLES By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes; absent, not voting: Langsdorf. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. C. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve the use of $108,000 of donated funds for the purchase of two Fire Department rescue vehicles. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered a resolution approving the use of PIR Funds for the Fire Department Capital expenditure to October 18, 1994 page 1276 purchase gas detection/monitors and heat detectors. 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. 94-74 RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR PURCHASE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT GAS DETECTION/MONITORS AND HEAT DETECTORS By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Langsdorf. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 3. The City Council considered a request to rezone Lot 10, Block 2, Kennard's Second Addition, 5926 - 56th Avenue North, from B-4 (Community Commercial) to R-1 (Single Family Residential). Present and heard were: Neal and Sue Scott, 4542 Colorado Avenue North; Dave Jaede, Southview Bank, South St. Paul. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: CHANGING THE USE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LANDS and further, that the second and final reading be held on November 1, 1994. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered a resolution accepting a feasibility study for a street rehabilitation project in Winnetka Hills. 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. 94-75 RESOLUTION RECEIVING FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT 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 a preliminary plat and final plat for Felix Addition, 3505 Zane Avenue North. October 18, 1994 page 1277 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. 94-76 RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF FELIX ADDITION By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Langsdorf. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance regarding Christmas tree sales. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94-10 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CHRISTMAS TREE SALES: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 1130.03, SUBD. 2 and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. 7. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance extending the moratorium on pawn shop licenses. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94-11 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND LAND USE: EXTENDING A MORATORIUM and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. 8. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance to permit towing businesses as a permitted use and impound yards as a conditional use. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94-12 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: PERMITTING VEHICLE TOWING BUSINESSES IN AND PERMITTING VEHICLE IMPOUND YARDS BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN THE I-2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE October 18, 1994 page 1278 and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. 9. The City Council considered a resolution urging the legislature to correct the imbalance of property tax base and public investment in the metropolitan area. 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. 94-77 RESOLUTION URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO CORRECT THE IMBALANCE OF PROPERTY TAX BASE AND PUBLIC INVESTMENT IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma, Anderson; absent, not voting: Langsdorf. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 10. The City Council considered a resolution amending the Personnel Rules and Regulations, Section 16.2, Subdivision 4, relating to per diem expenses. 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. 94-78 RESOLUTION RELATING TO PERSONNEL - ADMINISTRATION AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE APPENDIX V (PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS) 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 the appointment of a representative from Council to serve on the Superintendent Search Advisory Committee for Independent School District 281. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to appoint Mayor Meintsma as a representative from the Crystal City Council to serve on the Superintendent Search Advisory Committee for Independent School District 281. Motion Carried. 12. The City Council considered Item #2 on the Consent Agenda relating to approval of disbursements over $5,000. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember October 18, 1994 page 1279 Krueger to approve Item #2 on the Consent Agenda relating to disbursements over $5,000. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk 1 _ ad'/_`�� November 1, 1994 page 1280 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on November 1, 1994, 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. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Meintsma proclaimed November 11-18, 1994 as Minnesota Chemical Health Week in the City of Crystal. The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 18, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 18, 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. Approval of the recommendation from the Human Rights Commission to remove Laura Morrissey, 4319 Florida Avenue North, from the Commission due to lack of attendance. 4. Set 7 p.m., on November 9, 1994, as the date and time for a Special Meeting to canvass the votes for the November 8, 1994 Municipal Election. 5. Set 7 p.m., on November 22, 1994, as the date and time for a public hearing to consider an application for renewal of a currency exchange license by International Cash Box, Inc. located at 6322 Bass Lake Road. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. November 1, 1994 page 1281 The City Council considered the following items on the Regular Agenda. 1. The City Council considered an application for appointment to the Human Rights Commission from Daniel C. Velner, 6834 Corvallis Avenue North, for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1996. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to appoint Daniel C. Velner, 6834 Corvallis Avenue North, to the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1996. Motion Carried. 2. Dave Greeman of the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council, Marty Gates and Jeff Bangsberg, Crystal representatives on the N.W.H.H.S.C. Advisory Commission, appeared before the City Council to discuss the work of the Council. 3. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance to rezone Lot 10, Block 2, Kennard's Second Addition, 5926 - 56th Avenue North from B-4 (Community Commercial) to R-1 (Single Family Residential). Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94-13 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 the release of surety for Duke's Body Shop and North Suburban Towing to build a 36 x 80 ft. building for office and shop use at 5170 West Broadway. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to accept the work required as a condition of site improvements for Duke's Body Shop and North Suburban Towing, 5170 West Broadway, subject to guarantee provisions of the agreement, effective this date, and that a Certificate of Deposit in the amount of $6,087.08, used as financial surety, be released, subject to said guarantee, as recommended by the City Planner. Motion Carried. 5, The City Council considered a resolution adopting the fee schedule for 1995. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution as presented by November 1, 1994 page 1282 staff with the exception of swimming pool fees, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 94-79 RESOLUTION RELATING TO FEES AND CHARGES: AMENDING APPENDIX IV TO THE CITY CODE By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The City Council considered a resolution amending the Flexible Benefit Plan. 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. 94-80 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. 0,=/--WAA#-"Qr/'* •r/7 _1 • ATTEST: '&V� -A.4� City clerk November 9, 1994 page 1283 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 November 9, 1994, 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. 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; Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 1. The City Council considered a resolution canvassing the vote and declaring the results of the general municipal election of November 8, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to adopt the following resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 94-81 RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE VOTE AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Krueger, Joselyn, Meintsma, Grimes, Langsdorf, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. I Rid ATTEST: City Manger specmins.doc November 15, 1994 page 1284 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on November 15, 1994, 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 (arrived at 7:05 p.m.), 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; James Mossey, Police Chief; Debbie Lien, Records Manager; Craig Thomseth, Police Lieutenant; Marilyn Corcoran, HRG Coordinator. 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 November 1, 1994 and the Special Meeting of November 9, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 1, 1994 and the Special Meeting of November 9, 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. Approval of a 1 to 3 day temporary on -sale liquor license application submitted by Knights of Columbus #3656, 4947 West Broadway, for Annual Cadillac Dinner on January 27, 1995. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the following items on the Regular Agenda. 1. The City Council considered an application for appointment to the Human Rights Commission from Linda M. Johnson, 5015 Angeline Ave. N., for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1996. November 15, 1994 page 1285 Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to appoint Linda M. Johnson, 5015 Angeline Ave. N., to the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1996. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered a variance request to the sign ordinance from Crystal Shopping Center Associates to permit a 17.25 sq. ft. directional sign which will exceed the maximum permitted 6 sq. ft. at Crystal Shopping Center, 103 Willow Bend. John Streeter and Ed Paster of Paster Enterprises appeared and were heard. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to approve authorization to grant a variance of 11.25 sq. ft. to allow a 17.25 sq. ft. directional sign which will exceed the Sign Ordinance maximum of 6 sq. ft. (Section 405.17, Subd. 14 of the Sign Ordinance) at Crystal Shopping Center, as requested by Crystal Shopping Center Associates. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to table the motion to deny the variance to the sign ordinance at Crystal Shopping Center as requested by Crystal Shopping Center Associates. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered a resolution adopting a rate increase for recycling. 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. 94-82 RESOLUTION RELATING TO RECYCLING SERVICE FEES By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Councilmember Langsdorf withdrew her second to the motion. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to direct staff to study street signage identifying Crystal Shopping Center. Motion Carried. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to deny, based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission, authorization to grant a variance of 11.25 sq. ft. to allow a 17.25 sq. ft. directional sign which will exceed the Sign Ordinance maximum of 6 sq. ft. (Section 405.17, Subd. 14 of the Sign Ordinance) at Crystal Shopping Center, as requested by Crystal Shopping Center Associates. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to table the motion to deny the variance to the sign ordinance at Crystal Shopping Center as requested by Crystal Shopping Center Associates. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered a resolution adopting a rate increase for recycling. 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. 94-82 RESOLUTION RELATING TO RECYCLING SERVICE FEES By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, November 15, 1994 page 1286 Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 4. The City Council considered a proposed policy for the deferment of special assessments for senior citizens and the disabled. 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. 94-83 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A POLICY ALLOWING THE DEFERMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS IN CERTAIN CASES By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 5. The City Council considered the appropriation of PIR Funds for the purchase of a digital dictation system for the police department. Mike Dahlstrom of Precision Business Systems appeared and was heard. Moved by Councilmember Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 94-84 RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR A CENTRALIZED DIGITAL DICTATION SYSTEM IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. The City Council considered a resolution relating to City Elections: Laws 1994, Chapter 646. 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. 94-85 RESOLUTION RELATING TO CITY ELECTIONS: LAWS 1994, CHAPTER 646 By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 1 November 15, 1994 page 1287 7. The City Council considered an application for a federal grant to hire police officers. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve execution of a COPS FAST application to fund salaries and benefits of new or rehired police officers. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk Motion Carried. MIU&M. VW V7- AA 0 now, isi= November 22, 1994 page 1288 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the special meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on November 22, 1994, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. 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; Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Robert Nichols, Engineering Aide. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 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 the date and time as advertised for the City Council to consider the renewal of a State of Minnesota Currency License for International Cash Box, Inc., located at 6322 Bass Lake Road. 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. 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. 94-86 RESOLUTION RELATING TO APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF CURRENCY EXCHANGE LICENSE 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 the date and time as advertised for the City Council to consider a street rehabilitation project in the Winnetka Hills area of South Crystal. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or to ask questions concerning this matter. Those present and heard were: Scott Harri, SEH, Inc.; Marvin Johnson, 3216 Aquila Ave. N.; William Thompson, 8100 - 32nd Ave. N.; Joel Franz, 8019 - 32nd Ave. N.; William Krippner, 8024 - 32nd Ave. N.; Walter McComas, 3301 Wisconsin Ave. N.; Kenneth Way, 3117 Virginia Ave. N.; Gary Borthwick, 3066 Wisconsin Ave. N.; Bruce Johnson, 8200 - 35th Avenue North; Wallace Yahn, 8017 - 33rd Place; Brad Schoenfelder, 8219 - 31st Avenue North; Bernhard Loewen, 3024 Yukon Ave. N.; Jim Montgomery, 6807 - 35th Ave. N.; Scott Lewison, 8102 - 30th November 22, 1994 page 1289 Ave. N. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. The Mayor called a recess at 9:45 p.m. and the meeting was reconvened at 9:52 p.m. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 94-87 RESOLUTION RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: ORDERING THE STREET RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 94-12 (WINNETKA HILLS STREET RECONSTRUCTION) Moved by Councilmember Anderson to amend Section 1.04 of the resolution removing "financed as proposed in the study" and adding "property owners not be assessed more than $1500 per lot". Motion Failed for Lack of a Second. By roll call and voting on the motion, aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson; voting no: Herbes. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk dr specmins.doc December 6, 1994 page 1290 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on December 6, 1994, 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 (arrived at 7:12 p.m.), Meintsma, Grimes, Langsdorf, Anderson. 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; 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 City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 15, 1994 and the Special Meeting of November 22, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 15, 1994 and the Special Meeting of November 22, 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. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the following during Open Forum: 1. Robert Bellos, 6321 Brentwood Avenue, appeared before the City Council to thank the City for its part in the placement of a street light in his alley. The City Council considered the following items on the Regular Agenda. 1. The City Council considered a new process for interviewing applicants for advisory commissions of the City as proposed by Mayor Meintsma in a memo dated December 1, 1994. December 6, 1994 page 1291 Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to adopt the new procedure as outlined in Mayor Meintsma's memo to City Council Members dated December 1, 1994. By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson; voting no: Herbes, Grimes. Motion Carried. Applicants appearing at the December 6th meeting for appointments on the Financial Advisory, Park and Recreation Advisory, Human Rights and Planning Commissions were advised by the Mayor that they would be contacted for an interview after January 1, 1995. 2. The City Council discussed revision of the solid waste collection system. Beth Jarvis, Chair of the Environmental Commission, appeared and was heard. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to authorize staff to research alternative ways of waste collection in Crystal. Motion Carried. 3. The City Council considered a request for an off-street parking variance of three spaces submitted by Cheryl Lynn Jacobsen, applicant, and Ray Welter, owner, 5501 - 56th Ave. No. 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 authorization to grant a variance of three off-street parking spaces of the required nine parking spaces and to the size of parking space of 8'8" rather than 9' for a consignment shop at 5501 - 56th Ave. No., as requested in Application #94-23. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered a resolution to authorize eminent domain proceedings for flood plain easements in the Bassett Creek Flood Control Project. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which is dispensed with by unanimous consent. RESOLUTION NO. 94-88 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF: CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS, IN FURTHERANCE OF THE BASSETT CREEK FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. December 6, 1994 page 1292 5. The City Council considered the first reading of an ordinance relating to assessable public improvements; partial prepayment of special assessments. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following ordinance, changing the minimum partial prepayment from $500 to $100: ORDINANCE 94 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ASSESSABLE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: PARTIAL PREPAYMENTS OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS And further that the second and final reading be held on December 20, 1994. Motion Carried. 6. The City Council considered an expenditure, not to exceed $5,000 of the 1994 Council Contingency, to purchase a laptop computer for the Public Works Director. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve an expenditure not to exceed $5,000 of the 1994 Council Contingency to purchase a laptop computer for the Public Works Director. Motion Carried. 7. The City Council considered the 1995 - 1996 contract for International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #49. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to approve the 1995 - 1996 contract with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #49, as proposed by staff member Laura Kushner in a memo dated December 6, 1994, and further, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such a contract. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Mayo ATTEST: City Clerk 1 December 7, 1994 page 1293 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the matter prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the special meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on December 7, 1994, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The following were present: Herbes, Krueger (arrived at 7:02 p.m.), Joselyn (arrived at 7:01 p.m.), Meintsma, Grimes, Langsdorf, Anderson. Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Laura Kushner, Assistant Manager; James Mossey, Police Chief; Gene Hackett, Recreation Director. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 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 for the City of Crystal Truth in Taxation Hearing. The order of business was as follows. Mayor City Manager Jerry Dulgar Assistant Manager Laura Kushner Finance Director Jim Otto Introduction Budget Review Presentation Presentation The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or to ask questions concerning this matter. Those present and heard were: Virginia Cash, 4544 Adair Avenue North; Al Holter, 4366 Xenia Avenue North; Richard Schimmel who spoke on behalf of his mother, Orvilla Schimmel, 6600 Corvallis Avenue North; Tom Jungroth, 5536 Xenia Avenue North; Liz Reid, 5417 Vera Cruz Avenue North. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. The Mayor announced that a subsequent public hearing to adopt the tax levy and the budget for 1995 would be held on December 20, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf to adjourn the Truth in Taxation Hearing. Motion Carried. Truth in Taxation Hearing adjourned at 7:50 p.m. December 7, 1994 page 1294 ATTEST: k",f_ 14.4-4 City Clerk fl December 20, 1994 page 1295 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on December 20, 1994, 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, Grimes, Langsdorf, Anderson. Absent: Meintsma. 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; Steve Peaslee, Planner; Joan Schmidt, Deputy Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director. The Mayor Pro Tem 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 6 and the Truth in Taxation Hearing of December 7, 1994. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 6 and the Truth in Taxation Hearing of December 7, 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. Approval of release of final surety for site improvements at Fun Services, 5617 Corvallis Avenue North. Moved by Councilmember Anderson 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 Pro Tem Langsdorf declared this was the date and time as advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will consider adoption of the 1995 tax levy and the 1995 City of Crystal Budget, The Mayor Pro Tem asked those present to voice their opinions or to ask questions concerning this matter. No one appeared for this item. The Mayor Pro Tem closed the Public Hearing. December 20, 1994 page 1296 A. 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. 94-89 RESOLUTION LEVYING TAXES FOR CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR FOR PAYABLE 1995 By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Anderson; absent, not voting: Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. B. 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. 94-90 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1994 BUDGET AND ADOPTING THE 1995 BUDGET By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting: Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. The City Council considered the following items on the Regular Agenda. 1. The City Council considered a private kennel license for Michael and Beverly Farley, 6701 - 34th Avenue North. Those present and heard were: applicant Michael Farley (presented a petition signed by neighbors to Mayor Pro Tem); Lester Kelly, 6707 - 34th Avenue North. A memo was given to Council regarding a telephone call received by staff from Lila Campbell, 6706 - 34th Avenue North. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to table this item until the next Council meeting. Motion Carried. 2. The City Council considered a private kennel license for Pamela J. Butala, 4608 Louisiana Ave. North. Present and heard was Pamela Butala. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve a private kennel license for Pamela J. Butala, 4608 Louisiana Ave. North. Motion Carried 3. The City Council considered a private kennel license for Kathryn and Karin Kneeland, 3556 Perry Avenue North. Present and heard were Kathryn and Karin Kneeland. December 20, 1994 page 1297 Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve a private kennel license for Kathryn and Karin Kneeland, 3556 Perry Avenue North. Motion Carried. 4. The City Council considered a lot split at 6911 Corvallis Avenue North as requested by Michael T. and Charity E. Lewis. Present and heard were: Michael Lewis, owner; Rolfe and Theresa Schrader, 5050 Jersey Avenue N. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Grimes to approve the lot split including the recommendations as submitted by City Planner Steve Peasley (applicant to provide a topographic survey locating all improvements on the two lots and trees greater than 5" in diameter; builder be required to provide a grading and drainage plan as part of the building permit process) and adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 94-91 RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT SPLIT FOR PROPERTY AT 6911 CORVALLIS AVENUE NORTH By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes; absent, not voting: Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. S. The City Council considered a request for rezoning property at 5272 West Broadway from B-4 (Community Commercial) to B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial); a conditional use permit for used car lot and minor auto repair; a variance in lot width from 130' x 150' minimum lot dimensions to 106' x 235; and a site plan agreement for required site plan improvements. John Christy, applicant, appeared and was heard. A. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: CHANGING THE USE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LANDS and further, that the second and final reading will be held on January 3, 1995. By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Meintsma. Motion Carried. B. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve as recommended by and based on the findings December 20, 1994 page 1298 of fact of the Planning Commission a conditional use permit to allow a used car lot (Section 515.35, Subd. 4 g) and minor automotive repair (Section 515.35, Subd. 4 c) in a B-3 District and for a variance of 30' of the required 130' lot width (Section 515.35, Subd. 4 c) 4) at 5272 West Broadway. Motion Carried. C. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to approve a site plan agreement as recommended by the Planner in a memo dated December 14, 1994, and further, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such agreement. Motion Carried. 6. The City Council considered a request for a conditional use permit for excavation, fill, culverts and structure placement in the Bassett Creek flood plain. 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 a conditional use permit to allow placement of fill, culverts and water control structures in the Floodway District at Bassett Creek Park, 6001 - 32nd Avenue North, as requested in Application #94- 25.4. Motion Carried. 7. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance and resolutions relating to utility rate increases for 1995. A. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94-14 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO WATER AND SEWER RATES AND CHARGES; AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SUBSECTIONS 710.05 AND 715.55; ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION TO THE CODE; REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 710.19 and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. B. Moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 94-92 RESOLUTION ADJUSTING SEWER RATES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger; absent, not voting: Meintsma. December 20, 1994 page 1299 Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. C. 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. 94-93 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BASIC RATE FOR IMPROVING, MAINTAINING, AND OPERATING THE STORM SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf; absent, not voting: Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. D. 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. 94-94 RESOLUTION ADJUSTING THE STREET LIGHTING CHARGES Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94-15 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ASSESSABLE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: PARTIAL PREPAYMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. The City Attorney asked Council's consent to take to the Charter Commission the idea of having the summary of an ordinance published rather than the entire ordinance published. Council gave consent. 9. The City Council considered a resolution requesting a one year hold on tax forfeit property at 2731 Douglas Drive. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Anderson; absent, not voting: Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance relating to assessable public improvements: partial prepayment of special assessments. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 94-15 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ASSESSABLE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: PARTIAL PREPAYMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. The City Attorney asked Council's consent to take to the Charter Commission the idea of having the summary of an ordinance published rather than the entire ordinance published. Council gave consent. 9. The City Council considered a resolution requesting a one year hold on tax forfeit property at 2731 Douglas Drive. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: December 20, 1994 page 1300 RESOLUTION NO. 94-95 RESOLUTION REQUESTING TAX FORFEIT LAND AT 2731 DOUGLAS DRIVE BE WITHHELD FROM PUBLIC SALE By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Anderson, Grimes; absent, not voting: Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 10. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing City participation and execution of the agreement Northwest Suburban Tri -City Safe & Sober Traffic Enforcement Project. 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. 94-96 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY PARTICIPATION AND EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT NORTHWEST SUBURBAN TRI -CITY SAFE & SOBER TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROJECT By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Anderson, Grimes, Herbes; absent, not voting: Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 11. The City Council considered Council Meeting date changes for 1995. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger to approve Council Meeting date changes for 1995 as follows: change July 4 to July 5; August 1 to August 2; October 3 to October 2; October 17 to October 18; and November 7 to November 8. Motion Carried. The Mayor called a recess at 9:00 p.m. and the meeting was reconvened at 9:05 p.m. 12. The City Council considered a compensation plan to bring the City of Crystal into compliance with pay equity. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to approve the compensation plan for non-union employees for the City of Crystal as proposed by the Assistant Manager. Motion Carried. 13. The City Council considered salaries and benefits for non- union employees for 1995. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember December 20, 1994 page 1301 Anderson to approve the 1995 wage and benefits increases as proposed by the Assistant Manager's Request for Council Action dated 12-20-94 for non-union employees as follows: 3% wage adjustment; $10/month increase in the City's contribution toward family health insurance coverage; $5/month increase in the City's contribution toward single health insurance coverage, with all other benefits to remain at 1994 levels. Motion Carried. 14. The City Council discussed the role of the Economic Development Authority Advisory Commission. No action taken. Will be placed on a future agenda. 15. The City Council reviewed the financial management policies. No changes recommended thus far; will remain the same. 16. The City Council discussed the revised performance review form/process for 1995 for the City Manager. The Council Committee for 1995 hasn't been formed as of yet. Whoever Committee is for 1995 will use this form. 17. The City Council discussed the City Manager's Quarterly Report. 18. The City Council discussed the proposal of William Bartram and Irene Bartram, owners of Chalet Liquors, Inc., to transfer a portion of their shares in Chalet Liquors, Inc. to their children, Spencer F. Bartram and Vanessa A. Bartram. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to approve the transfer of a portion of shares in Chalet Liquors, Inc. owned by William J. Bartram and Irene S. Bartram to their children, Spencer F. Bartram and Vanessa A. Bartram. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. May ro em ATTEST: eputy Clerk