1993 City Council MinutesJanuary 5, 1993
page 1011
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on January 5, 1993 at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
Mayor Meintsma announced that Darlene George, City Clerk, had
administered the oath of office to newly elected officials Pauline
Langsdorf, Councilmember Ward 1; Gary Joselyn, Councilmember Ward
2; and Betty Herbes, Councilmember Section II, prior to the
commencement of the Economic Development Authority meeting held at
6:00 p.m.
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; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene George, City
Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Julie Jones, Community
Development 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 15, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
December 15, 1992 making the following exceptions: page 1004
- change "Troop 168" to "Pack 163"; page 1010 - change mover
of motion to amend Resolution No. 92-78 from Mayor Meintsma to
Councilmember Grimes.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of the designation of Crystal/Robbinsdale Sun
Post as the official newspaper for the City of Crystal for the
year 1993.
2. Consideration of the appointment of Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager, as the Hennepin Recycling Group Board Member for the
City of Crystal for 1993.
3. Consideration of the designation of the Norwest Crystal Bank
as the official depository for the City of Crystal for the
year 1993.
4. Consideration of approval of the list of license applications
as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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5. Set 7:00 p.m. on April 20, 1993 as the date and time for the
Local Board of Review meeting.
Councilmember Herbes requested Item #1 to be removed for
discussion.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve Items #2, 3, 4, and 5 on the Consent
Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council discussed the designation of an official newspaper
for the City of Crystal for 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to designate Crystal/Robbinsdale Sun Post as the
official newspaper for the City of Crystal for the year 1993.
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 reallocation of $21,600 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for the Head Start Program. 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 Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-1
RESOLUTION REGARDING TRANSFER OF YEAR XVII COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PROVIDING FUNDING FOR A HEAD START PROGRAM
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Herbes, Krueger,
Moravec, Joselyn, Meintsma, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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 Rita Nystrom, 3618 Adair
Avenue North (Ward 2); Gregory Lundeen, 6125 - 36th Avenue
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North (Ward 2); and Leo Streator, 6702 - 51st Place North
(Ward 3) for terms expiring December 31, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to reappoint Rita Nystrom, 3618 Adair Avenue North;
Gregory Lundeen, 6125 - 36th Avenue North; and Leo Streator,
6702 - 51st Place North to the Planning Commission for terms
expiring December 31, 1995.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the application of John Luzaich,
5724 Nevada Ave. N., for reappointment to the Human Rights
Commission for a term expiring December 31, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to reappoint John Luzaich, 5724 Nevada Ave. N., to the
Human Rights Commission for a term expiring December 31, 1995.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered the applications of William
O'Reilly, 3124 Welcome Ave. N. and Janell Saunders, 6920 -
60th Ave. N. for reappointment to the Park & Recreation
Advisory Commission for terms expiring December 31, 1995; and
the appointment of Richard C. Anderson, 5833 Regent Ave. N.
(Ward 4), and Robert J. Schon, 3930 Jersey Ave. N. (Ward 2),
to the Park & Recreation Advisory Commission for an unexpired
term expiring December 31, 1994.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to reappoint William O'Reilly, 3124 Welcome Ave. N. and
Janell Saunders, 6920 - 60th Ave. N. to the Park & Recreation
Advisory Commission for terms expiring December 31, 1995.
Motion Carried.
Robert J. Schon, 3930 Jersey Ave. N., appeared and withdrew
his application.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to appoint Richard C. Anderson, 5833 Regent Ave. N., to
the Park & Recreation Advisory Commission for an unexpired
term expiring December 31, 1994.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered the applications of Daniel J.
Engelen, 5316 - 35th Avenue North and W. G. (Bill) Leonard,
5926 Hampshire Ave. North for reappointment to the
Environmental Quality Commission for terms expiring December
31, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to reappoint Daniel J. Engelen, 5316 - 35th Avenue
North and W. G. (Bill) Leonard, 5926 Hampshire Ave. North to
the Environmental Quality Commission for terms expiring
December 31, 1995.
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Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered the applications of Edwin J.
Krueger, 5009 - 52nd Ave. N. and Adrian Rygg, 4120 Brunswick
Ave. N. for reappointment to the Economic Development
Authority Advisory Commission for terms expiring December 31,
1995.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to reappointment Edwin J. Krueger, 5009 - 52nd Ave. N.
and Adrian Rygg, 4120 Brunswick Ave. N. to the Economic
Development Authority Advisory Commission for terms expiring
December 31, 1995.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered the application of Sandra
Jellison, 7609 - 30th Avenue North for reappointment to the
Employee Review Board as a regular member for a term expiring
December 31, 1995 and the application of Marvin T. Galiger,
3701 Yates Ave. N., as an alternate member for a term expiring
December 31, 1994.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to reappoint Sandra Jellison, 7609 - 30th Avenue North
to the Employee Review Board for a term expiring December 31,
1995 and appoint Marvin T. Galiger, 3701 Yates Ave. N. as an
alternate member for a term expiring December 31, 1994.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered the selection of a Mayor Pro Tem
for the year 1993.
Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn
to appoint Councilmember Moravec as Mayor Pro Tem for the year
1993.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered the appointment of a liaison to
the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission for the year 1993.
Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to appoint Councilmember Krueger as the liaison to
the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission for the year 1993.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council considered the appointment of a liaison to
the Environmental Quality Commission for the year 1993.
Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn
to appoint Councilmember Langsdorf as the liaison to the
Environmental Quality Commission for the year 1993.
Motion Carried.
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10. The City Council considered the appointment of a liaison to
the Human Rights Commission for the year 1993.
Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember Joselyn
to appoint Councilmember Herbes as the liaison to the Human
Rights Commission for the year 1993.
Motion Carried.
11. The City Council considered the appointment of a liaison to
the Economic Development Advisory Commission for the year
1993.
Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to appoint Councilmember Grimes as the liaison to
the Economic Development Advisory Commission for the year
1993.
Motion Carried.
12. The City Council considered the appointment of a
representative and an alternate to the Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities for the year 1993.
Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember Krueger
to appoint Mayor Meintsma as the representative and City
Manager Dulgar as the alternate to the Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities for the year 1993.
Motion Carried.
13. The City Council considered the appointment of a
representative to the Joint New Hope/Golden Valley/Crystal
Water Commission for the year 1993.
Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to appoint City Manager Dulgar as the representative
to the Joint New Hope/Golden Valley/Crystal Water Commission
for the year 1993.
Motion Carried.
14. The City Council considered the appointment of representatives
to the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission for
the year 1993.
Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to appoint City Manager Dulgar and Jack Irving, 7020
- 45th Place North, as representatives to the Northwest
Suburbs Cable Communications Commission for the year 1993.
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec; voting no: Herbes.
Motion Carried.
15. The City Council considered the designation of an AMM
legislative contact person and an alternate for 1993.
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Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember Grimes
to appoint Mayor Meintsma as the legislative contact person
and City Manager Dulgar as the alternate for 1993.
Motion Carried.
16. The City Council considered the appointment of a Council
representative on the committee to study feasibility of
combining Crystal and New Hope fire departments to replace
former Councilmember Irving.
Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember Moravec
to appoint Mayor Meintsma as a Council representative on the
committee to study feasibility of combining Crystal and New
Hope fire departments.
Motion Carried.
17. The City Council considered changes in regular City Council
meeting dates during the year where conflicts occur.
April 6 (Passover)
May 18 (School Board Election)
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to change the April 6 meeting to March 30 and the May
18 meeting to 8 p.m. rather than 7 p.m.
Motion Carried.
18. The City Council considered authorization to issue a building
permit to Dan Gilligan of Crystal Shamrock to build a 35' x
37' addition to the existing structure at 6000 Douglas Drive
North. Dan Gilligan, President of Crystal Shamrock, appeared
and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve authorization to issue a building permit for
a 35' x 37' addition to the existing Crystal Shamrock facility
located at 6000 Douglas Drive North, subject to standard
procedure.
Motion Carried.
19. The City Council considered a request for a variance to the
sign ordinance to permit an off premise sign for Arnolds
Hamburger Grill, 5518 Lakeland Avenue North. The applicant
for the variance was unable to attend. The Mayor deferred the
item to the January 19, 1993 meeting.
20. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
extending development moratorium in Wilshire Boulevard/County
Road 81 area.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following ordinance:
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ORDINANCE NO. 93-1
CITY OF CRYSTAL
AMENDMENT TO INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 92-8 FOR THE PURPOSE
OF PROTECTING THE PLANNING PROCESS AND HEALTH, SAFETY AND
WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS, AND RESTRICTING DEVELOPMENT
WITHIN A CERTAIN AREA OF THE CITY
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
21. The City Council considered a resolution in support of North
Metro Mayors Association's resolutions relating to
reconstruction of Interstate 35W and Trunk Highway 100.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent, changing the
year 111992" to 111993" in the last paragraph and adding "with
construction to start no later than 199611:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-2
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF NORTH METRO MAYORS
ASSOCIATION RESOLUTIONS RELATING TO INTERSTATE 35W
RECONSTRUCTION AND T.H. 100 RECONSTRUCTION
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes, Herbes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
22. The City Council considered a resolution relating to a
decrease in compensation of the Mayor and Councilmembers for
1993. (First Reading of Ordinance held on 12-8-92.)
Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember Moravec
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was
dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-3
RESOLUTION RELATING TO SALARIES OF THE
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to amend the resolution to include all elected
officials.
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes; voting no:
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec, Joselyn.
Motion Failed.
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On the main motion changing "will voluntarily" in Section 2.01
to "may voluntarily". . .
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec,
Joselyn, Krueger; voting no: Grimes, Herbes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
23. The City Council reviewed engineering analysis of Phase 2 of
Bass Lake Road Storm Sewer Relief Trunk. No action was taken.
24. The City Council discussed the Employee of the Year Award for
1992 (Jean Montzka).
At 8:40 p.m. the regular agenda items were concluded at which
time the Mayor announced the cable television cameras would be
turned off and the City Council would conduct a work session
to discuss the 36th Avenue/Highway 100 area. The Mayor called
a recess.
At 8:48 p.m. the meeting reconvened at which time the City
Council conducted the work session to discuss the 36th
Avenue/Highway 100 area.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Motion Carried.
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on January 19, 1993 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; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene George, City
Clerk; James Mossey, Police Chief; Kevin McGinty, Fire Chief.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor announced that a presentation would be made to Luke
Schaaf, 4908 Quail Avenue North, for his efforts in saving a woman
and her son from drowning in Twin Lake.
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. 93-4
RESOLUTION COMMENDING CRYSTAL RESIDENT LUKE SCHAAF
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The Mayor presented the resolution and a plaque from the Crystal
City Council and a letter and certificate of commendation from the
Crystal Police Department.
The Mayor announced a donation by the Crystal Fire Department
Relief Association to the Crystal Fire Department in the amount of
$30,000.
The Mayor announced the $50 recycling winners for the month of
December 1992: Robert Iverson, 8116 - 33rd Place North; Charles
Preston, 4908 - 60th Avenue North; Beverly Jaworski, 6328 - 45th
Place North; Tony Huisenga, 4825 Idaho Avenue North; Timothy and
Elda Dahlgren, 6524 Brentwood Avenue North.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting
of January 5, 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
January 5, 1993 making the following exceptions: Item #22
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change the "salaries" to "compensation"; add "/Highway 100" to
36th Avenue in the last 2 paragraphs of the minutes.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of 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. Consideration of authorization for the Fire Department to
utilize donated funds to purchase ice rescue equipment,
station furniture, training room furniture, office chairs and
fire cord reels.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
Due to the Public Hearing being advertised for 7:30 p.m., the Mayor
moved to the Regular Agenda.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered the applications for appointment
to the Human Rights Commission from Teresa Schurz, 3613
Welcome Avenue North, and Elizabeth Raymond, 4803 Lakeland
Avenue North, for unexpired terms expiring December 31, 1993.
Mayor Meintsma announced that Elizabeth Raymond was unable to
attend the meeting due to an illness in her family.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to appoint Teresa Schurz, 3613 Welcome Avenue North,
to the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term expiring
December 31, 1993.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered a variance to the rear yard
setback at 3550 Hampshire Avenue North to build a 22' x 25'
garage addition as requested by Allan Franz.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to grant the authorization pursuant to Section 515.56
of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify the strict
application of Section 515.23, Subdivision 4 a) to grant a
variance of 17.5' in the required 30' rear yard setback for
constructing a 22' x 25' addition to the existing garage which
will expand the non -conforming use at 3550 Hampshire Avenue
North.
Motion Carried.
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3. The City Council continued consideration of a request for a
variance to the sign ordinance to permit an off -premise sign
for Arnold's Hamburger Grill, 5518 Lakeland Avenue North.
Larry Anderson, proprietor of Arnold's Hamburger Grill,
appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to refer this item to the Planning Commission to
deliberate a compromise solution for a directional sign.
Motion Carried.
The Public Hearing was held (7:30 p.m. as advertised).
The City Council considered the following Public Hearing:
1. It being 7:30 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 an amendment to the Home Rule Charter of the
City. 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 Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY GOVERNMENT:
AMENDING THE CRYSTAL CITY CHARTER
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
February 2, 1993.
Discussion followed. Councilmember Joselyn withdrew his motion.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the Charter Commission's proposed changes to
Section 2.05 of the Crystal City Charter.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the Charter Commission's proposed changes to
Section 2.07 of the Crystal City Charter.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the Charter Commission's proposed changes
to Section 3.01 of the Crystal City Charter.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
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Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the Charter Commission's proposed changes
to Section 6.05 of the Crystal City Charter.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Meintsma to amend the Charter Commission's proposed changes to
Section 6.05 of the Crystal City Charter decreasing City
Manager purchases to $10,000.
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Meintsma; voting no:
Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Moravec.
Motion Failed
Voting on Section 6.05 as proposed by the Charter Commission
(Manager purchases up to $15,000).
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes; voting no: Herbes.
Motion Failed (requires unanimous vote).
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the Charter Commission's proposed changes to
Section 7.05 of the Crystal City Charter.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Cou.icilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the Charter Commission's proposed changes to
Section 12.05 of the Crystal City Charter.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the Charter Commission's proposed changes to
Section 12.06 of the Crystal City Charter.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the ordinance as amended.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
The City Council then considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
4. The City Council considered a request to use City streets for
the reroute of MTC 14D to service U.S. West facility at 4700
Welcome Avenue North. Those appearing and heard were: Wayne
Clemens, 4428 Welcome Ave. N.; Steve Mahowald, MTC; Peter
Kirk, U.S. West; Don Hartman, 4444 Welcome Avenue North; Susan
Senger, 43rd & Welcome Ave. N.; Chris Conners, 42nd & Welcome
Ave. N.; Mark Berg, 4433 Welcome Ave. N.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to extend the trial period for 6 months for MTC route
14D to provide service to U.S. West at 4700 Welcome Ave. for
further study of alternative routes.
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By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Moravec, Grimes, Herbes; voting no: Meintsma.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered a lawful gambling premise permit
application for Robbinsdale Lions Club at Steve O's Bar and
Restaurant, 4900 West Broadway.
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. 93-5
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL
GAMBLING: APPROVING CERTAIN
PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Moravec,
Grimes, Meintsma, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Herbes (left
room temporarily).
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered a modification of structure and
procedures of the Economic Development Authority. Those
appearing and heard were: Jane Elsen, EDA Advisory
Commission; Adrian Rygg, EDA Advisory Commission; Mark
Hoffman, EDA Advisory Commission.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Meintsma to restructure the EDA retaining 7 members, 3 of
which are City Councilmembers. Discussion followed.
Councilmember Krueger withdrew his motion.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger that the City Council formally communicate to the
Economic Development Advisory Commission that it is
considering changing membership of the Economic Development
Authority to make it more inclusive of citizen membership and
before moving forward, to get the reaction of the EDA Advisory
Commission.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 9:40 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened at 9:48 p.m.
7. The City Council considered a parking agreement with Main
Event, requested by Mr. Tom Stuart, to allow for use of the
basement area of the building.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to continue until February 2, 1993 the discussion of
the authorization for the City Manager to enter into a Proof
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of Parking Agreement with Tom Stuart for the property at 5216
West Broadway.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered approval of an Airport Emergency
Response Agreement.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve authorization to enter into an agreement
for Operating Procedures for Airport Emergency Service between
Crystal Airport Traffic Control Tower/Crystal Fire and Police
Departments, and further that the Mayor and City Manager be
authorized to sign such agreement.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council considered the reappointment of Martha Gates,
5108 - 48th Avenue North, as a Crystal representative on the
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission
for a two-year term expiring 12-31-94.
Moved by
Councilmember Joselyn and seconded
by Councilmember
Langsdorf
to reappoint Martha Gates, 5108 -
48th Avenue North,
as a Crystal
representative on the Northwest
Hennepin Human
Services
Council Advisory Commission for a two-year
term
expiring
12-31-94.
Motion Carried.
10. The City
Council considered final payment to
Northwest Asphalt
for 36th
Avenue reconstruction project.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve final payment to Northwest Asphalt in the
amount of $5,000 for the 36th Avenue reconstruction project
between Douglas Drive and Welcome Avenue North.
Motion Carried.
11. The City Council considered an engineering service agreement
with Short -Elliott -Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) for street
rehabilitation in south Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve an engineering service agreement with
Short -Elliott -Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) for street
rehabilitation in south Crystal, and further that the Mayor
and City Manager be authorized to sign such agreement, and
authorization to execute letters covering the Overall Street
Rehabilitation Study and Winnetka Hills Feasibility Study.
Motion Carried.
12. The City Council considered an acquisition agreement and
related lot split for property condemnation at 5353 Lakeland
Avenue North.
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A. Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve Stipulation Agreement II between the City of
Crystal, John J. Day, Nancy J. Day, and Medina Properties,
Inc. dated December 29, 1992.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-6
RESOLUTION FOR LOT SPLIT AND COMBINATION OF PROPERTIES
AT 5343-45 LAKELAND AND 5353 LAKELAND AVENUE
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec,
Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
13. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
Amendment for water service shut-off.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CITY WATER
UTILITY; WATER SHUT-OFF PROCEDURES: AMENDING
CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 715, BY ADDING A
SUBSECTION: REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE,
SUBSECTION 715.15
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
February 2, 1993.
Motion Carried.
14. The City Council considered a resolution awarding a contract
to Valuation Resource Management, Inc. for inventory and
appraisal of fixed assets, and to appropriate money from the
PIR Fund for stated purposes.
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. 93-7
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURES FOR
CONSULTANT SERVICES RELATED TO PREPARATION
OF A FIXED ASSET INVENTORY
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By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Moravec, Grimes, Joselyn; abstaining: Herbes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
15. The City Council considered an amendment to the Crystal City
Code relating to animals.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 910 BY
ADDING SUBDIVISIONS: REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE,
SUBSECTION 910.09
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
February 2, 1993.
Motion Carried.
16. The City Council considered the use of Thorson Family Resource
Center, 7323 - 58th Avenue North, as a polling place for Ward
4, Precinct 2 of the City.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve the designation of Thorson Family Resource
Center, 7323 - 58th Avenue North, as a polling place for Ward
4, Precinct 2 of the City.
Motion Carried.
17. The City Council considered a request by Twin West Chamber of
Commerce to consider allowing people who work in the City to
be members of City of Crystal advisory commissions. The City
Council directed staff to refer this item to each Advisory
commission for its input.
18. The City Council discussed participation in the Hennepin
County Old Tyme Fair scheduled for July 21 through 25, 1993.
No action taken.
19. The City Council discussed the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag at the meetings of the Economic Development Authority.
No action taken.
Informal Discussion and Announcements:
The Mayor announced that the City Council would meet in closed
session to discuss pending litigation against the City of Crystal.
The Mayor announced the Council met in closed session to discuss
the strategies involved in pending litigation.
January 19, 1993
page 1027
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
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February 2, 1993
page 1028
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on February 2, 1993 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; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene George, City
Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Nancy Gohman, Assistant Manager.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor announced the receipt of a $500 donation from the Rotary
Club of Crystal, New Hope and Robbinsdale to be used for the Drug
Abuse Resistance program (D.A.R.E.).
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting
of January 19, 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
January 19, 1993 making the following exceptions: Remove
"Requires Unanimous Vote" from the first motion on page 1022.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of 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. Consideration of authorization to execute Environmental Health
Services Agreement with Hennepin County for the year 1993.
3. Consideration of authorization for the Fire Department to use
donated Charitable Gambling Funds in the amount of $1,000 to
purchase a slide projector.
4. Consideration of a recommendation of the Planning Commission
to remove James Feeley from the Planning Commission due to
non-attendance at regular meetings.
Councilmember Krueger asked that item #3 of the Consent Agenda
be removed for discussion.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve Items #1, 2, and 4 of the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
February 2, 1993
page 1029
The City Council discussed Item #3.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve Item #3 of 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 Elizabeth Raymond, 4803
Lakeland Avenue North, for an unexpired term expiring December
31, 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to appoint Elizabeth Raymond, 4803 Lakeland Avenue
North, to the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term
expiring December 31, 1993.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered an application for appointment to
the Environmental Quality Commission from Susan Lautt, 8120 -
33rd Avenue North, for an unexpired term expiring December 31,
1995.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to appoint Susan Lautt, 8120 - 33rd Avenue North, to
the Environmental Quality Commission for an unexpired term
expiring December 31, 1995.
Motion Carried.
3. Jeff Bangsberg and Marty Gates, Crystal representatives on the
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission,
appeared before the City Council to report on the work of the
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council.
4. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing renewal
of a contract with the State Fire Marshal's Division for the
Crystal Fire Department to conduct inspections of motels.
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. 93-8
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
AND FIRE CHIEF TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF
MINNESOTA FIRE MARSHALS DIVISION FOR
FIRE INSPECTION OF HOTELS WITHIN LIMITS OF
THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
February 2, 1993
page 1030
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing the use
of PIR Funds to repair and resurface the South Fire Station
apparatus floor.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-9
RESOLUTION APPROVING PTR EXPENDITURE FOR
RESURFACING AND REPAIR TO SOUTH
FIRE STATION APPARATUS ROOM FLOOR
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Animal
Control Ordinance.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93-2
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 910 BY
ADDING SUBDIVISIONS: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE,
SUBSECTION 910.11: REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE,
SUBSECTION 910.09
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
relating to water service shut off procedures.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93-3
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CITY WATER UTILITY:
WATER SHUT-OFF PROCEDURES:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 715, BY
ADDING A SUBSECTION: REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE,
SUBSECTION 715.15
February 2, 1993
page 1031
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered a joint project with the City of
Robbinsdale for overlay of 36th Avenue between Regent and
France Avenues.
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. 93-10
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONDUCT OF
A JOINT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
WITH THE CITY OF ROBBINSDALE
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes, Herbes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
9. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
amendment to the Home Rule Charter of the City of Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93-4
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY GOVERNMENT:
AMENDING THE CRYSTAL CITY CHARTER
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council considered the labor agreement contract with
Local #49 and the City of Crystal for 1993-1994.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the 1993-1994 labor agreement between the
City of Crystal and International Union of Operating Engineers
Local #49 as presented in a letter dated January 28, 1993 from
the Assistant Manager.
Motion Carried.
11. The City Council discussed the sign ordinance and amortization
period.
12. The City Council discussed the Minnesota Police Recruitment
System lawsuit.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
February 2, 1993
page 1032
RESOLUTION NO. 93-11
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HOLMES & GRAVEN TO REPRESENT
THE CITY OF CRYSTAL IN LAWSUITS COMMENCED
BY JOHN STARKS AND CHRISTOPHER FIELDS
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes, Herbes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
13. The City Council discussed obtaining a consultant for a new
telephone system for the renovated City Hall.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Mayor Meintsma
to continue until February 16, 1993 the discussion of
authorization to hire Epic U.S.A. to assist with the
acquisition of a phone system for the renovated City Hall in
an amount not to exceed $7,300.00.
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Moravec; voting no:
Langsdorf, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger.
Motion Failed.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve authorization to hire Epic U.S.A. to assist
with the acquisition of a phone system for the renovated City
Hall in an amount not to exceed $7,300.00.
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Grimes, Herbes,
Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf; voting no: Moravec.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
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February 11, 1993
page 1033
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 11, 1993, at 6:00 P.M.,
at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Krueger, Moravec, Meintsma, Grimes, Langsdorf (arrived at
6:20 p.m.). Absent were: Herbes, 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;
Julie Jones, Redevelopment Coordinator.
The City Council discusses redevelopment of the northeast corner of
Bass Lake Road and West Broadway. James Casserly of Casserly,
Molzahn and Associates, Inc. appeared and was heard. Staff was
directed to compile information on current status of the TIF
District.
The City Council discussed financial policies.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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JOINT MEETING - CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL AND
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #281 BOARD
A joint meeting of the Crystal City Council and the School Board of
Independent District No. 281 was held on February 16, 1993, at 5:30
P.M., 4141 Douglas Drive North, Crystal, Minnesota. The following
members of the Crystal City Council were present: Meintsma,
Moravec, Langsdorf, Joselyn, Grimes, Herbes and Krueger. The
following members of the School Board were present: Moberg, Rossi,
Lusaich, Moreira and O'Connor.
Also in attendance were the following City Staff members: Jerry
Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Jim Otto, Finance
Director; Bill Monk, Public Works Director; and Anne Norris,
Community Development Director. The following School District
staff members were in attendance: Linda Powell, Superintendent;
Carrol Vomhof; and Jim Dahle.
The City Council and School Board discussed the acquisition of
Mielke Field for redevelopment purposes.
Meeting adjourned at 6:32 P.M.
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City Manager
February 16, 1993
page 1035
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on February 16, 1993 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; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene George, City
Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director; James Mossey, Police Chief.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor proclaimed March 7-14, 1993 as a Volunteers of America
Week in the City of Crystal.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting
of February 2, 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
February 2, 1993.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of 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. Consideration of an application for exemption from Lawful
Gambling License to hold a raffle as part of a fund raiser and
auction to be held at the V.F.W. Post #494, 5222 - 56th Avenue
North on March 24, 1993 as requested by Northwest Metro Duck's
Unlimited #034, 3541 84th Circle North, Brooklyn Park, MN
55443.
3. Consideration of the appointment of Charles Tostenson, Park
Superintendent, as the Assistant Weed Inspector for the City
of Crystal in the year 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
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page 1036
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered a resolution to use P.I.R. Funds
to purchase 3 patrol squad vehicles, 1 investigative vehicle,
and 2 emergency lightbar/siren equipment replacements.
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. 93-12
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR
PURCHASING VEHICLES AND ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT
FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT USE
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The City Council considered the Metropolitan Council's action
on the Comprehensive Plan update.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve option #2 in the Community Development
Director's memo of February 11, 1993 when responding to the
Metropolitan Council's requested modifications to the
Comprehensive Plan update.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered the Planning Commission's
recommendation for a Financial Advisory Committee. David
Anderson, Vice Chair of Planning Commission, appeared and was
heard.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Mayor Meintsma
to direct staff to draft a resolution establishing a Financial
Advisory Commission to consist of 7 members, open to business
people in Crystal with majority being residents, for an
initial 3 -year period with review by the City Council.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered a recommendation from EDA Advisory
Commission regarding composition of the EDA. Mark Hoffmann
and Daniel Hansen of the EDA Advisory Commission appeared and
were heard. Staff was directed to have City Attorney attend
the March EDA Advisory Commission to assist the Commission in
revisiting the issue.
5. The City Council reviewed proposals for tank removal at the
City of Crystal maintenance garage, 6125 41st Avenue North.
February 16, 1993
page 1037
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve Braun Intertec for consultant services for
the removal of four fuel tanks at the City of Crystal
maintenance complex, 6125 41st Avenue North, in an amount not
to exceed $6,650. Councilmember Herbes was absent from the
room for the vote.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered a resolution requesting an
increase in MSA Maintenance Allocation to 25% of its total
apportionment.
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. 93-13
RESOLUTION REQUESTING INCREASE IN MSA MAINTENANCE
ALLOCATION TO 25% OF ITS TOTAL APPORTIONMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered the amortization period for non-
conforming signs.
8. The City Council considered a resolution appointing a
"Responsible Authority" for compliance of the Minnesota
Government Data Practices Act.
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. 93-14
RESOLUTION APPOINTING RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
FOR PURPOSES OF THE MINNESOTA GOVERNMENT
DATA PRACTICES ACT
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes, Herbes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
9. The City Council considered setting a date and time for a work
session to review feasibility study for the rehabilitation of
south Crystal streets.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to set 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 1993 as the
date and time for a work session at which time the City
February 16, 1993
page 1038
Council will review the feasibility study for the
rehabilitation of south Crystal streets.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council considered setting a date and time for a work
session to continue discussion of redevelopment of the
northeast corner of Bass Lake Road and West Broadway.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to set 7 p.m. on Monday, March 15, 1993 as the date
and time for a work session at which time the City Council
will discuss redevelopment of the northeast corner of Bass
Lake Road and West Broadway.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
Mayor
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February 24, 1993
page 1039
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, 1993, 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; William Monk, Public Works
Director, Jim Otto, Finance Director.
The City Council reviewed the feasibility study for the
rehabilitation of south Crystal streets. Scott Harri from SEH
appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Manage
March 2, 1993
page 1040
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on March 2, 1993 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.
Absent was: 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; 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 Mayor announced the February $50 recycling award winners:
David Wicksell, 5709 Orchard Ave. N.; Dennis Sandland 4826 Yates
Ave. N.; Roger & Hope Porter, 4614 Louisiana Ave. N.; Bette
Eastman, 5702 Adair Ave. N.
The City
Council considered the minutes of the Work Session of
February
11, 1993, the
Joint Meeting with Independent School
District
#281 Board of
February 16, 1993, and the Regular
Meeting of February 16,
1993.
Moved by
Councilmember
Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve the
minutes of the Work Session of February
11, 1993,
the Joint Meeting with Independent School District
#281 Board of February
16, 1993, and the Regular Meeting of
February
16, 1993.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of 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. Consideration of setting a public hearing for March 16, 1993
to consider vacating a portion of a utility/drainage easement
at 4641 Brunswick Ave. North.
3. Consideration of setting a public hearing for March 30, 1993
for the purpose of planning Year XIX CDBG activities.
4. Consideration of a solicitor's permit for March 1 - March 31,
1993 as requested by John Perkins of Greenpeace, 2637 Nicollet
Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
March 2, 1993
page 1041
Herbes 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 of Colleen Fern,
3908 Florida Ave. N., and Marvin Galiger, 3701 Yates Ave. N.,
for appointment to the Employee Review Board as a Regular
Member for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to appoint Marvin Galiger, 3701 Yates Ave. N., to the
Employee Review Board as a Regular Member for an unexpired
term expiring December 31, 1993.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the application for appointment to
the Economic Development Authority Advisory Commission from
Milton Oliver, 5002 - 53rd Ave. North, for an unexpired term
expiring December 31, 1994.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to appoint Milton Oliver, 5002 - 53rd Ave. North, to
the Economic Development Authority Advisory Commission for an
unexpired term expiring December 31, 1994.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered $1,280,000 General Obligation
Community Center Refunding Bonds, Series 1993A.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-15
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE
AND SALE OF $1,280,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
COMMUNITY CENTER REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1993A
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Meintsma, Moravec; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The City Council considered the First Reading of an amended
Ordinance regarding multi -family recycling.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93-
March 2, 1993
page 1042
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LICENSING OF
RENTAL PROPERTY; REQUIRING RECYCLING FACILITIES
TO BE PROVIDED AT MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS
WITH MORE THAN EIGHT UNITS; AMENDING SECTION 425.11
OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
March 16, 1993.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered a resolution supporting
legislation that grants to municipalities greater authority to
regulate firearms.
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. 93-16
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION THAT
GRANTS TO MUNICIPALITIES GREATER AUTHORITY TO
REGULATE FIREARMS
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered an agreement between the City of
Crystal and the Home Free Shelter for domestic assault
intervention services.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve an agreement between the City of Crystal
and the Home Free Shelter for domestic assault intervention
services for the year 1993, and further, that the Mayor and
City Manager be authorized to sign such agreement.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered establishing a Financial Advisory
Commission for the City of Crystal.
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. 93-17
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A FINANCIAL
ADVISORY COMMISSION AND
DEFINING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma,
Moravec, Grimes, Herbes; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
March 2, 1993
page 1043
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
At 7:49 p.m. the Mayor announced that the Regular City Council
Meeting would be closed to evaluate the 1992 performance of the
City Manager, Jerry Dulgar.
At 8:36 p.m. the Mayor announced the Regular Meeting of the
Crystal City Council was reopened.
8. The Mayor announced an agreement had been reached regarding
the 1993 salary of the City Manager.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve a 1993 salary increase for the City Manager
of 2%, retroactive to January 1, 1993, which amounts to an
annual salary of $75,531.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to reconsider the motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Voting on the motion to adjourn: voting no: Krueger,
Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn; absent, not
voting: Langsdorf.
Motion Failed.
The Mayor confirmed the appointment of a Performance
Evaluation Committee to review the City Manager's goals for
1993. Committee members are Councilmembers Joselyn, Krueger,
and Moravec.
The Mayor advised Councilmembers to let the committee know of
suggestions for 1993 City Manager's goals to be presented to
the Council at the next meeting.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
March 2, 1993
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page 1045
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 15, 1993, at 7:06 P.M., at
7000 Bass Lake Road, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Herbes, Krueger, Meintsma, Grimes, Langsdorf. Absent
were: Moravec, Joselyn. Also in attendance were the following
staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City
Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; Jim Otto,
Finance Director, Julie Jones, Redevelopment Coordinator.
The City Council discussed redevelopment of the northeast corner of
Bass Lake Road and West Broadway. James Casserly of Casserly,
Molzahn and Associates, Inc., appeared and was heard.
A report on investment in the community was given.
The City Council continued discussion of financial policies for the
City of Crystal.
Meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
ATTEST:
Finance Director
March 16, 1993
page 1046
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on March 16, 1993 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; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; Joan Schmidt, Deputy
Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Julie Jones, Redevelopment
Coordinator; Nancy Gohman, Assistant Manager; James Mossey, Police
Chief; Kevin McGinty, Fire Chief.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor proclaimed the month of March be known as American Legion
Auxiliary Hand -up For the Homeless Month.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Work Session of
February 24, 1993 and the Regular Meeting of March 2, 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the minutes of the Work Session of February
24, 1993 and the Regular Meeting of March 2, 1993.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of 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. Consideration of the 21st Annual Crystal Rabies Vaccination
Clinic on Saturday, May 22, 1993, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., at
the City Garage, 6125 - 41st Avenue North.
3. 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 Herbes to remove Item 3 from the
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve Items 1 and 2 on the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
Discussion followed regarding Item 3.
March 16, 1993
page 1047
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve Item 3 on 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 vacating a portion of a utility/drainage
easement at 4641 Brunswick Ave. North. 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 Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93 -
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN DRAINAGE
AND UTILITY EASEMENT
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
March 30, 1993.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. Anne MacDonald of the American Red Cross appeared before the
City Council to discuss the Annual Mayor's Bowl -A -Cross.
2. The City Council considered the application for appointment to
the Human Rights Commission from Mr. Kay Irving Kramer, 7720 -
36th Avenue North #207, for an unexpired term expiring
December 31, 1994.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to appoint Mr. Kay Irving Kramer, 7720 - 36th Avenue
North #207, to the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired
term expiring December 31, 1994.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered the issuance of a building permit
for a 60' x 75' hangar on Lot 52, Scott Avenue North (east
side), as requested by Tom Lipinski.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve as recommend by the Planning Commission
authorization to issue a building permit for a 60' x 75'
hangar located at Lot 52, Scott Avenue North, Crystal Airport,
subject to standard procedure.
March 16, 1993
page 1048
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered a request for variance of off-
street parking regulations at 4641 Douglas Drive as requested
by Janice Cortner.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve as recommended by and based on the findings
of fact of the Planning Commission authorization pursuant to
Section 515.56 of the Crystal City Code, to vary or modify the
strict application of Section 515.09, Subdivision 6f) to grant
a variance to off-street parking and driveway requirements at
4641 Douglas Drive as requested in application #92-10.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered a request from Norling Motors to
amend lease terms for property at 5548 Lakeland Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve a change in the lease agreement for
property at 5548 Lakeland Avenue North to allow quarterly
billings in lieu of annual billings and further, that a 10
percent penalty will be added to any billings not paid on or
before the due date.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to amend the motion to include the interest money that
the City would be losing as part of these payments.
Voting on the amended motion: voting aye: Moravec, Grimes,
Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered a variance to the moratorium of
development in the Redevelopment Project #1 (County Road 81
and Wilshire Blvd.) to allow a possible addition to Elks Lodge
#44, 5410 Lakeland Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve a variance to the moratorium of development
in the Redevelopment Project #1 (County Road 81 and Wilshire
Blvd.) to allow a possible addition to Elks Lodge #44, 5410
Lakeland Avenue North, pending a public hearing by the
Planning Commission.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
requiring recycling services at multi -family dwellings of more
than 8 units.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following ordinance:
March 16, 1993
page 1049
ORDINANCE NO. 93-5
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO RECYCLING:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE,
SUBSECTIONS 425.11, SUBDIVISION 2, AND 606.19
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered a Resolution Amending Use of Year
XVII CDBG Funds to Head Start Facility remodeling.
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. 93-18
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE YEAR XVII
URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY STATEMENT OF
PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes,
Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
9. The City Council discussed Public Safety Dispatching. Those
present and heard were: Jeneene Rydberg, 5609 Orchard Avenue
North; Diane Barry, dispatcher; Judy Aaker, dispatcher; Janice
Cortner, 4641 Douglas Drive.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve option number 1 as the method of
dispatching to be further pursued and studied by the City of
Crystal with City staff coming back to Council with their
recommendation.
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec; voting no: Herbes.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 9:08 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened at 9:18 p.m.
10. The City Council considered recommendations regarding the
Economic Development Authority composition. Staff was
instructed to forward this report to the Economic Development
Authority for their consideration at their meeting on March
30.
11. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
amending portions of the zoning ordinance regarding off-street
March 161 1993
page 1050
parking, parking of commercial vehicles in residential areas
and definition of foster care.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I -ZONING)
SUBSECTION 515.07, SUBDIVISION 16d), 515.09, SUBDIVISION 4f),
515.09, SUBDIVISION 4b) 11), 515.09, SUBDIVISION 6f),
515.19, SUBDIVISION 2b), 515.19, SUBDIVISION 3a),
SUBSECTION 515.23, SUBDIVISION 2d) AND
SUBSECTION 515.25, SUBDIVISION 2e)
and further, that the second and final reading will be held on
March 30, 1993.
Motion Carried.
12. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
amending the sign ordinance regarding amortization of non-
conforming signs.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SIGNS AND
SIGN STRUCTURES: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY
CODE, SUBSECTION 407.27, SUBDIVISIONS 1 & 2
and further, that the second and final reading will be held on
March 30, 1993.
Motion Carried.
13. The City Council considered a Resolution Establishing an
Emergency for Repair of Underground Water Storage Tank and
Authorization to Contract for Improvements.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-19
RESOLUTION DECLARING AN EMERGENCY: AUTHORIZING
THE AWARDING OF A CONTRACT FOR CERTAIN
WATER SYSTEM REPAIRS WITHOUT
COMPETITIVE BIDDING
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes.
March 16, 1993
page 1051
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Informal Discussion and Announcements:
Reminder by Councilmember Joselyn that when an item is removed from
the Consent Agenda it is to be considered last on the Council
Agenda.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:52 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
March 30, 1993
page 1052
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on March 16, 1993 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; William
Monk, Public Works Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector;
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 Mayor acknowledged the attendance of Boy Scout Troop #405,
First Lutheran Church of Crystal.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Work Session of
March 15, 1993 and the Regular Meeting of March 16, 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve the minutes of the Work Session of March
15, 1993 and the Regular Meeting of March 16, 1993 with the
following exception: March 15 minutes, change Molzahn and
Associates, Inc. to Casserly, Molzahn and Associates, Inc.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of 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. Consideration 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. Consideration of a letter from Greenpeace, 2637 Nicollet
Avenue South, requesting a change in solicitation date of
March 1 through March 31, previously approved by the City
Council, to April 1 through April 30, 1993.
4. Consideration of the letter of resignation of Gail Gove, 2930
Douglas Drive, Apt. 229, from the Environmental Quality
Commission dated March 18, 1993.
5. Consideration of swimming pool rates for 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve the Consent Agenda.
March 30, 1993
page 1053
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 allocation of Year XIX CDBG Funds. The Mayor
asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions
concerning the matter.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-20
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS
FOR 1993 (YEAR XIX) FOR THE URBAN HENNEPIN
COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered the following during Open Forum:
Dan Velner, 6834 Corvallis Avenue North, appeared to get permission
to install a driveway on his property. A driveway is shared with a
neighbor at the present time. Mr. Velner was advised to contact
staff at City Hall for assistance.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an ordinance
to vacate a portion of a utility/drainage easement at 4641
Brunswick Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93-6
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN DRAINAGE
AND UTILITY EASEMENT
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the execution of a contract with
Hennepin County for assessing services.
March 30, 1993
page 1054
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve the execution of an agreement with Hennepin
County to provide Assessing services to the City of Crystal
for the 1994 - 1999 assessments (Resolution 92-77), and
further that the Mayor and the City Manager be authorized to
sign such agreement.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
amending portions of the zoning ordinance regarding off-street
parking, parking of commercial vehicles in residential areas
and definition of foster care.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93-7
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I -ZONING)
SUBSECTION 515.07, SUBDIVISION 16d), 515.09 SUBDIVISION 4f),
515.09, SUBDIVISION 4b)11), 515.09, SUBDIVISION 6f),
515.19, SUBDIVISION 2b), 515.19 SUBDIVISION 3a),
SUBSECTION 515.23, SUBDIVISION 2d),
SUBSECTION 515.25, SUBDIVISION 2e)
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
amending the sign ordinance regarding amortization of non-
conforming signs.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93-8
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SIGNS AND
SIGN STRUCTURES: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE,
SUBSECTION 407.27, SUBDIVISION 1 AND 2
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered proposals which had been received
for the purchase of the City's $1,280,000 General Obligation
Community Center Refunding Bonds, Series 1993A. Dave
MacGillivray of Springsted, Inc. appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
March 30, 1993
page 1055
RESOLUTION NO. 93-21
A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $1,280,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION COMMUNITY CENTER REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 1993A; FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS;
DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY; PROVIDING FOR THEIR
PAYMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ESCROWING AND INVESTMENT OF THE
PROCEEDS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF BONDS
REFUNDED THEREBY
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council consider a resolution to prohibit parking on
segments of 36th Avenue being improved to MSA Standards in
1993.
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. 93-22
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A NO -PARKING ZONE ON 36TH AVENUE
FROM LOUISIANA AVENUE TO DOUGLAS DRIVE
AND REGENT TO JUNE AVENUES
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes, Herbes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered financial policies for the City of
Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve adoption of a Financial Management Policy,
Investment Policy, and Fund Balance Policy for the City of
Crystal as submitted by the Finance Director along with a memo
dated March 23, 1993.
Motion Carried.
Informal Discussion and Announcements:
1. The City Council discussed the 3.2 beer off -sale liquor
license investigation fee. Staff was directed to draft an
ordinance amendment exempting 3.2 beer off -sale liquor license
from investigation requirements.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
March 30, 1993
page 1056
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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ATTEST:
City Cler
April 15, 1993
page 1057
SPECIAL WORK SESSION
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 April 15, 1993, at 6:30 P.M., at
4800 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota jointly with the cities of
Brooklyn Center, New Hope and Robbinsdale.
Crystal Councilmembers present: Krueger, Meintsma, Grimes,
Langsdorf, Joselyn. Absent were: Herbes, Moravec. Also in
attendance were the following City Staff members: Jerry Dulgar,
City Manager; Nancy Gohman, Assistant City Manager; Jim Mossey,
Police Chief, Kevin McGinty, Fire Chief; Rick Gautsch, Police
Manager; Craig Thomseth, Patrol Lieutenant; Jim Otto, Finance
Director; Darlene George, City Clerk.
The topic of discussion was Public Safety Dispatching.
Crystal Mayor Peter E. Meintsma welcomed attendees and round table
introductions were given.
A presentation was given by Butch LaBerge, Chief Deputy of Hennepin
County Sheriffs Department, regarding the Hennepin County dispatch
system.
A panel consisting of Don Davis, Brooklyn Park Police Chief; Jim
Driste, Brooklyn Park Fire Chief; and Craig Gerdes, Plymouth Public
Safety Director, gave a presentation of their experience with the
Hennepin County Dispatch System.
The City Managers of Crystal, Brooklyn Center, New Hope, and
Robbinsdale shared comments relating to their City's position
regarding public safety dispatching options.
The meeting was then opened for a question and answer period.
Consensus was reached for each City to continue working internally.
City Managers will set a date and time for a second joint work
session, communicating date and time to others in the group.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
Attest:
City Clerk
April 20, 1993
page 1058
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Crystal
Council convened as a Board of Review on April 20, 1993, at the
Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota at
7:00 P.M.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Krueger, Joselyn, Grimes, Langsdorf. Absent were:
Herbes, Moravec, 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; Ken Bjorn,
Assessor.
Councilmember Langsdorf led the Council and the audience in the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Glen Busitzky of the Hennepin County Assessor's Office was present
to discuss the 1993 assessment rolls and answer questions from
those present. Those residents heard were:
Richard Hanle, 3432 Welcome Avenue North, PID #21-118-21-21-0131
Robert J. Schon, 3930 Jersey Avenue North, PID #17-118-21-42-0047
John Paulson, 4825 Vera Cruz Ave. N., PID #09-118-21-31-0010 and
3501 Louisiana Ave. N., PID #20-118-21-21-0005
Philip Mednick, 3942 Jersey Ave. N., PID #17-118-21-42-0045
Lena Mowlem, 4732 Perry Ave. N., PID # 09-118-21-41-0022
Paul Weske, 5237 Louisiana Ave. N., PID #08-118-21-21-0115
Letters were received and are hereby recorded from:
Mary and Sherman Sandberg, 3426 Zane Avenue North, PID # 21-118-21-
21-0097; Thomas W. Leverenz, 3246 and 3240 Nevada Ave. N., PID #20-
118-21-24-0045
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Grimes
to recess the Board of Review and reconvene at the May 4, 1993 City
Council meeting to allow time for review of appeals.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Grimes
to reconsider the previous motion to recess the Board of Review.
Motion Carried.
Jeff Straubel, 3359 Vera Cruz Avenue North, PID #21-118-21-24-0137
appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember Grimes
to recess the Board of Review and reconvene at the May 4, 1993 City
Council meeting to allow time for review of appeals.
Motion Carried.
The Board of Review adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
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ATTEST:
1
City Clerk
April 20, 1993
page 1059
April 20, 1993
page 1060
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on April 20, 1993 at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Due to absence of the
Mayor and Mayor Pro tem, the meeting was conducted by Senior
Councilmember Langsdorf.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Krueger, Joselyn, Grimes, Langsdorf. Absent were:
Herbes, Moravec, 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; Kevin
McGinty, Fire Chief; Jim Mossey, Police Chief.
Councilmember Langsdorf, on behalf of Mayor Meintsma, proclaimed
the month of May 1993 as Older Americans Month in the City of
Crystal.
Councilmember Langsdorf, on behalf of Mayor Meintsma, proclaimed
April 18 - 24, 1993 as the Week of the Young Child in the City of
Crystal.
Councilmember Langsdorf, on behalf of Mayor Meintsma, acknowledged
donations in the amounts of $200 from the Crystal Lions for
Arborfest tree planting and $2000 from the Knights of Columbus for
replacement of vandalized trees and the Arborfest tree planting.
Councilmember Langsdorf, on behalf of Mayor Meintsma, announced the
$50 recycling winners for the month of March: Curtis Murphey,
Thomas Springer, Bernard Zambrano, Edwin Lahr, and Edwin Hassig.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting
of March 30, 1993 and the Special Work Session of April 15,
1993.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March
30, 1993 and the Special Work Session of April 15, 1993.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of 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. Consideration of disbursements over $5,000 as submitted by the
Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on
file in the office of the Finance Director.
April 20, 1993
page 1061
3. Consideration of a request for approval of a softball benefit
party at the Paddock Bar, 5540 Lakeland Avenue North, from 3
to 5 p.m., on May 1, 1993, and extension of the on -sale liquor
license to include the parking lot for this event.
4. Consideration of authorization for the fire department to
utilize funds donated by the Fire Relief Association for
repair of aerial truck, firefighter accountability system,
replacement fire hose, fire prevention materials, north
station furniture and south station blinds for a total of
$10,400.
S. Consideration of quarterly budget reports.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered approval of the construction
document for Crystal Center Redevelopment Project. No action
was taken.
2. The City Council considered a sign variance to permit an off -
premise sign as requested by Arnold's Hamburger Grill, 5518
Lakeland Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve as recommended by and based on the findings
of fact of the Planning Commission authorization pursuant to
Section 515.56 of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify the
strict application of sign ordinance (old Section 406.35, new
Section 407.35) to permit an off -premise sign for Arnold's
Hamburger Grill, 5518 Lakeland Avenue North, as requested in
Sign Variance Application #92-9, with the following
conditions:
1. Sign shall be subject to annual review by the City
Council.
2. Sign shall contain names of businesses and directional
arrow only.
3. Sign not to exceed 3' in height.
4. Lettering on sign shall not exceed 4" in height.
5. Entire sign shall be removed at expiration of
amortization period.
6. If main sign is taken down prior to expiration of
amortization period, the entire sign must be removed.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered a conditional use permit for St.
James Lutheran Church to (a) allow the expansion of the
existing church in a R-1 (Single Family Residential) District;
April 20, 1993
page 1062
(b) grant authorization to issue building permit for an
approximate 4,600 sq. ft. addition at 6700 - 46th Place North.
A. 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 a conditional use permit to
allow the expansion of the existing church in a R-1 (Single
Family Residential) District (Section 515.19, Subd. 4 c) with
an approximate 4,600 sq. ft. addition at 6700 - 46th Place
North, subject to standard procedure.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve as recommended by the Planning Commission
authorization to issue a building permit for an addition to
St. James Lutheran Church located at 6700 - 46th Place North,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered a variance request to (a) allow a
32 x 40 ft. addition on the existing building; (b) grant
authorization to issue a building permit for an addition to
the Crystal Elks Lodge #44, Inc. 5410 Lakeland Avenue North.
Ed Thonander, Elk's Lodge #44, appeared and was heard.
A. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve as recommended by and based on the findings
of fact of the Planning Commission authorization pursuant to
Section 515.56 of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify the
strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 3 b) to grant a
variance of 14.09 ft. in the required 22 ft. side street side
yard setback for a 32' x 40' addition on the existing building
at 5410 Lakeland Avenue North, as requested by the Crystal
Elks Lodge #44, Inc.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve as recommended by the Planning Commission
authorization to issue a building permit for an addition to
the Crystal Elks Lodge #44, Inc., located at 5410 Lakeland
Avenue North, subject to standard procedure.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered a sign variance to allow two
oversized signs and setback variances at 6400 - 27th Avenue
North, as requested by Wallace B. Kenneth. Mr. Kenneth
appeared early in the meeting and requested the Building
Inspector ask the Council to table the item for further
consideration and was not in attendance at the time the item
was considered by the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to deny as recommended by and based on the findings of
fact of the Planning Commission variance application #93-3
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pursuant to Section 515.56 of the Crystal City Code, varying
the strict application of Section 407.13, Subd. 6) to grant a
variance of 4' in the required 10 ft. setback for sign #1 on
27th Avenue North (Medicine Lake Road); varying Section
407.13, Subd. 6) to grant a variance of 2' to the required 10
ft. setback for sign #2 on the corner of 27th Avenue North and
Douglas Drive N.; varying Section 407.21 to grant a variance
of 36 sq. ft. to the allowed 12 sq. ft. of sign area for two
free standing signs; and varying Section 407.13, Subd. 8) to
grant a variance of a 4' projection into the triangular sight
area at the corner of 27th Avenue North and Douglas Drive
North as requested by Wallace B. Kenneth, 6400 27th Avenue
North.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered a request for a conditional use
permit to operate a contractor's yard at 5141 Lakeland Avenue
North. Mr. Munn, contractor, appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve as recommended by the Planning Commission a
conditional use permit to operate a contractor's yard at 5141
Lakeland Avenue North, with conditions recommended by the
Planning Commission at its December 14, 1992 meeting and set
forth in the Community Development Director's memo of April
15, 1993.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered acknowledgement of receipt of an
overall engineering study for rehabilitation of streets in
south Crystal and the initiation of a public input process.
A. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to continue until May 4, 1993, the discussion of the
Overall Study for Street Rehabilitation in South Crystal as
prepared by Short Elliot Henderson, Incorporated.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to continue until May 4, 1993, the discussion of a
public information/input program for the street rehabilitation
in south Crystal.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered renewal of a variance for Steve
O's to operate an outside cafe at 4900 West Broadway.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve renewal of variances to operate an outside
cafe at 4900 West Broadway with conditions set forth in the
Community Development Director's memo of April 15, 1993, and
contingent upon the owner/operator satisfying those
conditions.
Motion Carried.
April 20, 1993
page 1064
9. The City Council considered awarding a bid for Bass Lake Road
Relief Storm Sewer Project and the of Storm Sewer Installation
Agreement with Burlington Northern Railroad.
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. 93-23
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PHASE 2
OF THE BASS LAKE ROAD RELIEF STORM SEWER PROJECT 93-2
TO IMPERIAL DEVELOPERS
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf; absent, not voting: Herbes, Meintsma, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
10. The City Council considered award of bid for landscape
maintenance at three municipal facilities.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to enter into agreement with Isaacson Lawn Care for an
amount not to exceed $9,345 for lawn care services at City
Hall/South Fire Station complex, Community Center/Municipal
Pool complex and the North Fire Station, and further that the
Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such agreement.
Motion Carried.
11. The City Council considered Public Safety Dispatching. By
general consent the Council directed staff to conduct a
telephone poll of the Councilmembers to determine a date after
May 3, 1993 for a work session to discuss Public Safety
Dispatching.
12. The City Council considered a resolution approving Joint
Cooperation Agreement with Hennepin County relating to
Community Development Block Grant Program.
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. 93-24
RESOLUTION APPROVING JOINT COOPERATION AGREEMENT
WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY RELATING TO COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME PROGRAMS
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Grimes; absent, not voting: Herbes, Meintsma, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
April 20, 1993
page 1065
13. The City Council considered consultant selection for the
reroof of the South Fire Station and Yunkers Park Shelter
along with resurfacing tennis courts at Bassett Creek Park and
Valley Place Park.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-25
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURES FOR
CONSULTANT DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO
REROOFING AND TENNIS COURT RESURFACING
(INSPEC, INC.)
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Grimes,
Joselyn; absent, not voting: Herbes, Meintsma, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
14. The City Council considered the Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission's recommendation regarding consultant preparation
of specifications for playground equipment at Bassett Creek
Park.
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. 93-26
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR
CONSULTANT DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO
BASSETT CREEK PARK PLAYGROUND
(Mark Koegler)
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Grimes, Joselyn,
Krueger; absent, not voting: Herbes, Meintsma, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
15. The City Council considered a resolution relating to 3.2 beer
investigative fees.
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. 93-27
RESOLUTION RELATING TO NON INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR:
INVESTIGATIVE FEES: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE,
APPENDIX IV
April 20, 1993
page 1066
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf; absent, not voting: Herbes, Meintsma, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted
16. The City Council considered a 3.2 beer off -sale license for
Thriftway Inc., 5715 West Broadway.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve a 3.2 beer off -sale license for Thriftway
Inc., 5715 West Broadway, contingent upon payment of the
investigative fees as set by the City Council in Resolution
#93-27, adopted on April 20, 1993.
Motion Carried.
17. The City Council considered current practices relating to
disbursements over $5,000.00. Staff was directed to place
item on a future agenda when all councilmembers are present.
18. The City Council considered award of bid for a swimming pool
heater.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve acceptance of the low bid received from
Valley View Associates in the amount of $17,702.00 and
replacement of the swimming pool heater prior to the pool's
opening date of June 12, 1993.
Motion Carried
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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City Clerk
Motion Carried.
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May 4, 1993
page 1067
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Crystal
Council convened as a Board of Review on May 4, 1993, at the
Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota at
7:00 P.M.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Moravec, Joselyn, Meintsma, Grimes, Langsdorf. Absent
were: Herbes, Krueger. Also in attendance were the following
staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul from City
Attorney's office; Darlene George, City Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City council continued the April 20, 1993 Board of Review
meeting to discuss appeals of the 1993 assessment rolls. Mr. Glen
Busitzky of the Hennepin County Assessor's Office was present to
discuss the appeals.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve the assessment rolls as recommended by the
Assessor.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjorn the meeting of the Board of Review.
Motion Carried.
The Board of Review adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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May 4, 1993
page 1068
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on May 4, 1993 at 7:00 P.M., at 4800
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Moravec, Meintsma, Joselyn, Grimes, Langsdorf. Absent
were: Krueger, Herbes. Also in attendance were the following
staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul from City
Attorney's office; William Monk, Public Works Director; Bill
Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Board of Review
of April 20, 1993 and the Regular Meeting of April 20, 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
April 20, 1993 and the minutes of the Board of Review of April
20, 1993 making the following exception - change "Mayor" to
"Councilmember Langsdorf" in the third paragraph.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of 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. Consideration 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. Consideration of a Transient Merchant License application
submitted by Donato's Floral, 4701 - 36th Avenue North, to
sell flowers at 36th and Highway 100 on May 7, 8, 9, 29, 30
and 31, 1993.
4. Consideration of a Transient Merchant License application
submitted by Joseph Saba dba Saba Flowers, 4300 - 68th Avenue
North, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota to sell flowers at 36th and
Douglas Drive, and 42nd and Adair Avenue North on May 7, 8, 9,
29, 30 and 31; November 25, 1993.
5. Consideration of the application for exemption from Lawful
Gambling License for a church festival on July 30, 31 and
August 1, 1993 as submitted by the Church of St. Raphaels,
7301 Bass Lake Road.
6. Consideration of authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to
execute an agreement with Hennepin County to access assessing
data.
May 4, 1993
page 1069
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered approval of the construction
document for Crystal Center Redevelopment Project.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-28
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT AND THE
PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CRYSTAL
SHOPPING CENTER ASSOCIATES FOR THE BASS LAKE ROAD/BECKER PARK
REDEVELOPMENT AREA (REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1) AND THE
AMENDED TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR THE BASS
LAKE ROAD/BECKER PARK TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT
IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE STREETSCAPE AND PARKING
FACILITIES AT THE CRYSTAL SHOPPING CENTER
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Moravec; voting no: Grimes; absent, not voting: Herbes,
Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The City Council considered an appeal of housing inspection
orders at 6911 Dudley Avenue. No action was taken.
3. The City Council considered a temporary volleyball playing
area and netting as an accessory use in a B-4 zone as
requested by Tom Stuart of Main Event, 5216 West Broadway.
Tom Stuart appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve a temporary volleyball playing area and
netting as an accessory use in a B-4 zone as requested by Tom
Stuart of Main Event, 5216 West Broadway, with the playing
area to be located in the alternate location proposed and with
a yearly review by the City Council.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered award of bid for 1993 street
striping program.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve award of bid for the 1993 street striping
program to Precision Pavement Markings in an amount not to
May 4, 1993
page 1070
exceed $7,015.85 and further, to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to execute the contract.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered award of bid for purchase of a
replacement excavator.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve award of bid for a replacement excavator to
Midwest Machinery for the purchase of a John Deere 595D with
the hydraulic compactor in an amount not to exceed
$119,333.25, which includes trade-in of the existing unit with
a value of $18,000.00.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered a Resolution of Denial for
variances to the sign ordinance as requested by Wallace B.
Kenneth, 6400 - 27th Avenue North, in variance application
#93-3 (action taken by Council on April 29, 1993).
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. 93-29
RESOLUTION DENYING VARIANCE APPLICATION
FOR PROPERTY AT 6400 - 27TH AVENUE NORTH
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec,
Grimes, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Herbes, Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered the acceptance of a feasibility
report for street rehabilitation in south Crystal and
authorization for a Public Information Program. Scott Harri
of SEH appeared and was heard.
A. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to accept the Overall Study for Street Rehabilitation
in south Crystal as prepared by Short Elliott Hendrickson
Incorporated.
Motion Carried,
B. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to authorize a Public Information/Input Program for
the Street Rehabilitation in south Crystal, with public
meetings to be held after Labor Day.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered approval of an agreement with Red
Cross to designate the Crystal Community Center as an area
shelter.
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May 4, 1993
page 1071
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve designation as the Crystal Community
Center, 4800 Douglas Drive, as an area shelter.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor announced the City Council would meet in closed session
to discuss pending litigation against the City of Crystal. A
recess was called at 8:10 p.m.
At 8:30 p.m. the City Council reconvened in closed session.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to authorize execution of settlement agreement as
presented by the City's attorney relating to the Torkelson
case.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to authorize execution of settlement agreement subject
to modifications as discussed by the City Council and
acceptable to the legal counsel relating to the Bjorn case.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor announced the City Council met in closed session to
discuss pending litigation.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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Motion Carried.
May 18, 1993
page 1072
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on May 18, 1993 at 8:00 P.M., at 4800
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Herbes, Krueger, Moravec, Meintsma, Joselyn, Grimes,
Langsdorf. Also in attendance were the following staff members:
Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; William
Monk, Public Works Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector;
Darlene George, City Clerk; Julie Jones; Redevelopment Coordinator.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor announced the April $50 recycling winners in Crystal:
Grace Fisher, 4800 Maryland Ave. N.; Don Chapman, 4405 Douglas
Drive N.; Kenneth Kutzler, 6115 Douglas Drive N.; Mark Miller, 5307
Maryland Ave. N.
The City Council considered the minutes of the continuation of
the Board of Review and the Regular Meeting of May 4, 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve the minutes of continuation of the Board of
Review and the Regular Meeting of May 4, 1993.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of approval of the list of license applications
as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, with the
addition of a tree trimmers license for Urban Foresters, 3600
- 31st Avenue North, Robbinsdale, MN.
2. Consideration of disbursements over $5,000 as submitted by the
Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on
file in the office of the Finance Director.
3. Set 7:00 p.m., June 1, 1993, as the date and time for a public
hearing to consider vacation of a drainage and utility
easement at 6508 - 44th Avenue N. as requested by Mike Wilder.
4. Consideration of approval of a permit to conduct a Buddy Poppy
Sale on May 21 and 22, 1993 as requested by Crystal VFW Post
#494, 5222 - 56th Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
May 18, 1993
page 1073
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered applications for appointment to
the Environmental Quality Commission from Richard Von Rueden,
5130 Vera Cruz Ave. N., David Luebke, 3206 Florida Ave. N.,
and Robert Dingley, 5324 Hanson Court - #5, for an unexpired
term expiring December 31, 1994.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to appoint Richard Von Rueden to the Planning
Commission. Councilmember Grimes withdrew his motion.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to appoint David Luebke, 3206 Florida Ave. N., to the
Environmental Quality Commission for an unexpired term
expiring December 31, 1994.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered a lot split at 4601 Xenia Avenue
North as requested by James and Cynthia McGuire.
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. 93-30
RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT SPLIT AT
4601 XENIA AVENUE NORTH
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The City Council considered authorization to issue a building
permit for an addition at 5222 - 56th Avenue North as
requested by the VFW #494.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve issuance of a building permit for a 28' x
25' addition to the existing building located at 5222 - 56th
Avenue North (VFW #494), subject to standard procedure.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered a resolution to approve formation
of Coop Northwest Non-profit Housing Group.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
May 18, 1993
page 1074
RESOLUTION NO. 93-31
RESOLUTION APPROVING FORMATION OF A COOP NORTHWEST
NON-PROFIT HOUSING GROUP
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes, Herbes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
By common consent the Council moved to Item #6.
5. The City Council considered award of bid for the 1993 Tree
Removal Program.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-32
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR
TREE TRIMMING AND TREE REMOVAL FOR 1993
TO OUTSIDE SERVICES
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Moravec, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The Mayor called a recess at 8:57 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
6. The City Council considered City Manager's goals for 1993.
Staff was directed to place City Manager's goals on the June
1, 1993 Council Agenda for adoption.
7. The City Council considered the Park and Recreation
Commission's recommendation regarding Twin Lake Trail system.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve adoption of the Twin Lake Trail proposal in
preliminary form and direct staff to prepare the 1994 grant
submittals for the Middle and Upper Twin Lake Trail Loop.
Councilmember Herbes withdrew her motion.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to direct staff to continue working with the cities of
Robbinsdale and Brooklyn Center on the Twin Lake Trail
proposal, include a public input process and prepare 1994
Grant proposals.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council reviewed a follow-up report on reservoir
repairs. No action taken.
May 18, 1993
page 1075
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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City Clerk
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May 19, 1993
page 1076
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 May 19, 1993, at 7:13 P.M., at
4800 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following Councilmembers were present: Krueger, Meintsma,
Grimes, Langsdorf, Joselyn, Herbes. Absent was: Moravec. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; Nancy Gohman, Assistant Manager; Jim Mossey, Police Chief,
Jim Otto, Finance Director; Rick Gautsch, Police Manager; Craig
Thomseth, Police Manager.
The topic of discussion was Public Safety Dispatching. City of
Crystal Mayor Peter E. Meintsma facilitated a round -table
discussion between Councilmembers and staff allowing Council to ask
questions regarding Public Safety Dispatching. The meeting was
then open for questions from the public. Diane Barry, Crystal
dispatcher, addressed the Council; Judy Aaker, Crystal dispatcher,
addressed the Council.
It was the consensus of the Council to discuss this item at the
next regular Council meeting of June 1, 1993. Consensus was also
reached that staff will prepare the following additional
information to bring to the Council for the June 1 meeting.
A. How do jailers/jailings fit in with the various options?
B. What will the procedure be on handling emergency sewer backup
or snow plowing calls?
C. Traffic stops - can you voice in traffic stops when using
Hennepin County dispatching or do you have to manually enter
the data?
D. If we continue with a 24 hour police department with
dispatching through Hennepin County, how would this type of
operation be staffed or scheduled?
Meeting adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
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June 1, 1993
page 1077
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on June 1, 1993 at 7:00 P.M., at 4800
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Herbes, Krueger, Moravec (arrived at 8:35 p.m.),
Meintsma, Joselyn, 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; Bill Barber, Building
Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim Mossey, Chief of
Police; Nancy Gohman, Assistant Manager; Craig Thomseth, Police
Manager; Rick Gautsch, Police Manager.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor proclaimed June 3, 1993 as Career Nurse Assistants Day in
the City of Crystal.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
May 18, 1993 and the Council Work Session of May 19, 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger
to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 18, 1993 and
the Council Work Session of May 19, 1993.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of 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. Consideration 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. Consideration of approval of an application for authorization
to Conduct Excluded Bingo for July 23, 24, 25, 1993 at Becker
Park for Crystal Frolics submitted by Parents Without
Partners, Inc., 6408 Welcome Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN.
Councilmember Krueger requested Item #2 be removed from the
consent agenda for discussion.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve Items #1 and #3 on the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
June 1, 1993
page 1078
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered applications for appointment to
the Planning Commission from Richard Von Rueden, 5130 Vera
Cruz Ave. N., for an unexpired term expiring December 31,
1994.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to appoint Richard Von Rueden, 5130 Vera Cruz Avenue
North, to the Planning Commission for an unexpired term
expiring December 31, 1993.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered recommendation of Paul Schulte,
8009 - 34th Place North, for appointment to the Charter
Commission for an unexpired term expiring May 15, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the recommendation of Paul Schulte, 8009
34th Place North, to the Hennepin District Judge for
appointment to the Charter Commission for an unexpired term
expiring May 15, 1995.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered a request for approval to raise
taxicab rates for T & F Transportation, Inc., dba Town Taxi,
submitted by Triad Transportation, Inc., 2500 Washington
Avenue North, Suite 101, Minneapolis, MN.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve a rate increase in taxi cab rates for T & F
Transportation, Inc., dba Town Taxi, 2500 Washington Avenue
North, Suite 101, Minneapolis, MN as proposed in its letter
dated May 12, 1993.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council reviewed general liability and workers
compensation insurance for 1993-1994 policy year.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the continuance of insurance coverage
through League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) for
the 1993-94 Policy Year, as proposed in the Assistant
Manager's memo dated May 18, 1993.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered a Lawful Gambling Premises Permit
for Minneapolis Jaycees Charitable Foundation at Steve O's,
4900 West Broadway.
June 1, 1993
page 1079
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. 93-33
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma; Absent not voting: Moravec
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council reconsidered a lease for Norling Motors, 5548
Lakeland Avenue North.
Gunnar and John Norling appeared and were heard. No action
was taken.
7. 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 vacation of a drainage utility easement on
property at 6508 - 44th Avenue North. 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 Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-34
RESOLUTION VACATING A CERTAIN DRAINAGE
AND UTILITY EASEMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Grimes; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The City Council considered award of contract for 36th Avenue
overlay and reconstruction.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-35
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 36TH AVENUE STREET
IMPROVEMENT #93-1 TO C.S. MCCROSSAN
June 1, 1993
page 1080
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Grimes, Herbes; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
9. The City Council considered award of contract for tank removal
at maintenance complex.
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. 93-36
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CRYSTAL
TANK REMOVALS TO ZAHL EQUIPMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
10. The City Council considered an ordinance amendment to Section
415, Grading.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO GRADING: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE
BY ADDING A SECTION: REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 415
and further, that the second and final reading will be held on
June 15, 1993.
Motion Carried.
11. The City Council considered labor agreement between the City
of Crystal and Law Enforcement Labor Services #44, Police
Officers, for 1992 and 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve a labor agreement between the City of
Crystal and Law Enforcement Labor Services #44, Police
Officers, for 1992 and 1993 as proposed in the Assistant
Manager's memo dated May 17, 1993.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 8:10 p.m. The meeting reconvened at
8:20 p.m.
12. The City Council considered Public Safety Dispatching.
Councilmember Moravec arrived at 8:35 p.m.
June 1, 1993
page 1081
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. 93-37
RESOLUTION REQUESTING HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
TO PROVIDE DISPATCHING SERVICES FOR THE
CRYSTAL POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Grimes; voting no: Herbes, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
13. The City Council considered the cigarette sale license held by
An Thi Nguyen dba Liquor Barrel, 2728 Douglas Drive.
No action was taken.
14. The City Council considered an application for one day off-
site lawful gambling on July 24, 1993 at Becker Park,
Sherburne Avenue and Bass Lake Road, as submitted by Crystal
Lions Club, P.O. Box 28106, Crystal.
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. 93-38
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Moravec, Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
15. The City Council considered an application for one day off-
site lawful gambling on July 23, 1993 at Becker Park, 5500
West Broadway, as submitted by Elks Lodge #44, 5410 Lakeland
Avenue North.
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. 93-39
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec,
Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
June 1, 1993
page 1082
16. The City Council considered the City Manager's goals for 1993.
Goals for 1993 were presented to City Manager Dulgar.
17. The City Council considered setting two Work Sessions in
August to discuss the 1994 City of Crystal Budget.
By consensus the City Council set work sessions for 7 p.m. on
August 5, 10 and 24, 1993 at the Crystal Community Center,
4800 Douglas Drive.
18. The City Council considered Item ##2 on the Consent Agenda
(Disbursements over $5,000.)
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve Item #2 on the Consent Agenda pertaining to
disbursements over $5,000.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
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June 15, 1993
page 1083
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on June 15, 1993 at 7:00 P.M., at
4800 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Herbes (arrived at 7:03 p.m.), Krueger, Moravec,
Meintsma, Grimes, Langsdorf. 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; 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 announced May, 1993 $50 recycling award winners for the
City of Crystal: Jay Kallroos, 6329 62nd Ave. N.; Michael
McNaughton, 7617 59th Place; Al & Betty Prosch, 6700 42nd Ave. N.;
Conrad Knapek, 5807 34th Ave. N.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
June 1, 1993.
1. Consideration of 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. Consideration of disbursements over $5,000 as submitted by the
Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on
file in the office of the Finance Director.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered applications for appointment to
the Employee Review Board as an alternate member from Frank
Quisenberry, 5609 Wilshire Blvd., Konrad J. Stroh, 6409 - 38th
Ave. N., and Junior Lira, 4700 Maryland Ave. N., for an
unexpired term expiring December 31, 1994.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Moved by Councilmember Herbes
to approve the minutes of the
and seconded by
Regular Meeting
Councilmember Moravec
of June 1, 1993.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered
the following
items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of 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. Consideration of disbursements over $5,000 as submitted by the
Finance Director to the City Council, a list of which is on
file in the office of the Finance Director.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered applications for appointment to
the Employee Review Board as an alternate member from Frank
Quisenberry, 5609 Wilshire Blvd., Konrad J. Stroh, 6409 - 38th
Ave. N., and Junior Lira, 4700 Maryland Ave. N., for an
unexpired term expiring December 31, 1994.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
June 15, 1993
page 1084
Herbes to appoint Frank Quisenberry, 5609 Wilshire Blvd., to
the Employee Review Board as an alternate member for an
unexpired term expiring December 31, 1994.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered a request from Main Event to
extend limits relating to the on -sale liquor license of Main
Event of the licensed premises to include the parking lot at
5216 West Broadway on July 24 and 25, 1993 to accommodate a
beer tent during the Crystal Frolics. Ed Thonander, President
of the Crystal Frolics Committee, appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to refer the item to the Crystal Frolics Committee and
report back to the City Council on July 6, 1993.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered a license to operate a 3.2 beer
stand at Becker Park on July 4, 1993 as requested by Elk's
Lodge #44, 5410 Lakeland Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve a license to operate a 3.2 beer stand at
Becker Park on July 4, 1993 as requested by the Elk's Lodge
#44, 5410 Lakeland Avenue North.
Motion Carried.
4. 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 on July 4, 1993 at Becker Park as
requested by the Crystal Lions of Crystal, P.O. Box 28106.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve a public display of fireworks sponsored by
the Crystal Lions with direction to City staff to proceed with
closing of Bass Lake Road during the fireworks, subject to
standard procedure and upon receipt of proof of required
insurance.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered an application for a One -Day off-
site Lawful Gambling on July 25, 1993 at Becker Park, 5500
West Broadway, as submitted by Knights of Columbus #3656, 4947
West Broadway.
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. 93-40
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
June 15, 1993
page 1085
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Moravec, Grimes, Herbes; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance
amendment relating to taxi cab rates.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TAXIS:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE BY ADDING A
SUBSECTION: REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE,
SUBSECTION 1150.13
and further, that the second and final reading will be held on
July 6, 1993.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an ordinance
amendment relating to grading.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93-9
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO GRADING:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE BY ADDING A SECTION:
REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 415
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered extension of moratorium in County
Road 81/Wilshire Blvd. study area.
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. 93-41
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON
CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT WITHIN A CERTAIN
AREA OF THE CITY
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec,
Grimes, Herbes, Krueger; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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June 15, 1993
page 1086
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93 -
AMENDMENT TO INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 92-8 AS EXTENDED
BY ORDINANCE NO. 93-1 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING THE
PLANNING PROCESS AND HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE
OF THE RESIDENTS, AND RESTRICTING DEVELOPMENT
WITHIN A CERTAIN AREA OF THE CITY
and further, that the second and final reading be held on July
6, 1993.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered current practices relating to
disbursements over $5,000. No action was taken.
The City Council considered scheduling a work session to
discuss redevelopment opportunities.
By consensus the City Council set 6:00 p.m. on June 29, 1993,
at the Crystal Community Center as the time, date and location
of a work session to discuss redevelopment opportunities in
the City of Crystal.
The City Council considered a resolution of intent to extend
the development agreement with Super Valu.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-42
RESOLUTION APPROVING INTENT TO EXTEND
TERMINATION DATE OF THE CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE
REDEVELOPMENT AMONG THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, THE
CRYSTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND
SUPER VALU, INC.
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes,
Herbes, Krueger, Langsdorf; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
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June 15, 1993
page 1087
June 29, 1993
page 1088
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 June 29, 1993, at 6:00 P.M., at
4800 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Herbes, Krueger, Moravec, Joselyn (arrived at 7 p.m.),
Meintsma, Grimes. Absent was: Langsdorf. Also in attendance were
the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve
Bubul, City Attorney's office; Anne Norris, Community Development
Director; Jim Otto, Finance Director. Members from Economic
Development Authority Advisory Commission present were: Adrian
Rygg; Jane Elsen; Phil Eder; Paulette Magnuson; Merle Mattson
(arrived at 7:05 p.m.). Also present were Jim Casserly of Casserly
Molzahn; Gary Fields, Springsted; Bob Thistle, Springsted.
The City Council discussed the following redevelopment
opportunities:
-lease-purchase financing for multi -family housing;
-acquisition of 5141 Lakeland Avenue North;
-acquisition of West Broadway properties; and
-request for assistance with redevelopment of northwest corner
of Bass Lake Road and County Road 81.
The Mayor adjourned the work session at 8:40 p.m.
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July 6, 1993
page 1089
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on July 6, 1993 at 7:00 P.M., at 4800
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Herbes, Krueger, Moravec, Meintsma, Joselyn, Grimes.
Absent was: 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; 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
June 15, 1993 and the Work Session of June 29, 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Herbes
to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 15, 1993 and
the Work Session of June 29, 1993.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of 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. Consideration 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. Consideration of license applications to operate a 3.2
beerstand at Becker Park on July 22, 23, 24, and 25, 1993 and
a 3.2 beerstand at Bassett Creek Park on July 24 and 25, 1993
as submitted by the Crystal Firefighters Relief Association,
contingent upon receipt of certificate of insurance for liquor
liability in an amount satisfactory to City of Crystal
specifications, naming the City as additional insured.
4. Consideration of license application to operate a 3.2
beerstand at Welcome Park on July 23, 24, and 25, 1993 as
submitted by the Elks Club #44.
5. Consideration of a request from the V.F.W. Post #494 to extend
limits relating to the on -sale Club Liquor License of V.F.W.
Post #494 of the licensed premises to include the parking lot
at 5222 - 56th Avenue North on July 31, 1993 for a beer and
brat feed.
July 6, 1993
page 1090
6. Consideration of licenses to hold a carnival, to sell on -sale
liquor temporarily for 3 days, and to operate a 3.2 beer stand
at 7301 Bass Lake Road on July 30, 31, and August 1, 1993 for
a festival as submitted by St. Raphael's Church.
7. Consideration of a request from the Crystal Frolics Committee
for authorization to hold the Crystal Frolics parade on
Sunday, July 25, 1993, from 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. beginning at
Welcome Park, proceeding down West Broadway to Bass Lake Road,
ending before the railroad tracks, with the Crystal Frolics
Committee paying for all signs and barricades that need to be
rented to close off the roads; authorization to have a
fireworks display at Becker Park on July 23, 1993;
authorization to operate a carnival at Becker Park on July 22-
25, 1993.
8. Consideration of a private kennel license for Kerry A.
Williams, 6609 - 43rd Avenue North; and for John and Susan
Lindstrom, 4408 Adair Avenue North.
9. Set a public hearing for July 20, 1993 to consider a
resolution to vacate a drainage/utility easement at 5128
Angeline Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following during Open Forum:
1. Randy Feld, 4134 Braddock Trail (former owner of 6911 Dudley),
appeared regarding Housing Maintenance Code.
2. William J. Toninato, 4634 Adair Avenue North, appeared
regarding the curfew ordinance.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered the application for appointment to
the Human Rights Commission from Kim Jung-Ja Kantorowicz, 4231
Georgia Avenue North, for an unexpired term expiring December
31, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to appoint Kim Jung-Ja Kantorowicz, 4231 Georgia
Avenue North, to the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired
term expiring December 31, 1995.
2. The City Council reconsidered a request from Main Event to
extend limits relating to the on -sale liquor license of Main
Event of the licensed premises to include the parking lot at
5216 West Broadway on July 24 and 25, 1993 to accommodate a
beer tent during the Crystal Frolics. Stephanie Haglund,
July 6, 1993
page 1091
General Manager, appeared.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve a request from Main Event to extend limits
relating to the on -sale liquor license of Main Event of the
licensed premises to include the parking lot at 5216 West
Broadway on July 24 and 25, 1993 to accommodate a beer tent.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an ordinance
amendment relating to taxi cab rates.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93-10
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TAXI'S: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE
BY ADDING A SUBSECTION: REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE,
SUBSECTION 1150.13
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an ordinance
to extend the moratorium in County Road 81/Wilshire Blvd.
study area.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93-11
CITY OF CRYSTAL
AN AMENDMENT TO INTERIM ORDINANCE 92-8 AS EXTENDED BY
ORDINANCE NO. 93-1 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING THE
PLANNING PROCESS AND HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE
RESIDENTS, AND RESTRICTING DEVELOPMENT WITHIN A CERTAIN
AREA OF THE CITY
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered a request by Twin West Chamber of
Commerce to consider business owners in the City to be members
of advisory commissions.
Staff was directed to draft ordinance amendment allowing up to
two non-resident business owners on existing compliment of
each commission, with consideration given to additional seats
in ward system commissions for Council consideration.
6. The City Council considered the Crystal City Ordinance Section
1170 regulating massage. Ranae St. Clair, 3631 Lancaster
July 6, 1993
page 1092
Lane, Plymouth, appeared and was heard.
7. The City Council considered the early retirement incentive
program for government employees as adopted by the 1993
Minnesota Legislature.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve offering option #1 of the Early Retirement
Incentive Program as adopted by the 1993 Minnesota
Legislature; and further to offer this incentive to the City
of Crystal employees.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered an amendment to development
agreement with Super Valu.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-43
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO
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: Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma,
Moravec, Grimes, Herbes; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
9. The City Council discussed residential picketing.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk if
Motion Carried.
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July 20, 1993
page 1093
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on July 20, 1993 at 7:00 P.M., at
4800 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Herbes, Krueger, Meintsma, Grimes, Langsdorf. Absent
were: Moravec, Joselyn. Also in attendance were the following
staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City
Attorney; 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 Mayor proclaimed September 17-23, 1993 as Constitution Week in
the City of Crystal.
The Mayor announced the winners and awarded the prizes for the
Annual Bass Lake Road Planting Contest.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
July 6, 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger
to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 6, 1993.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor announced additions to the meeting agenda.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to add two itinerant food licenses (Boy Scout Troops
530 and 533 and Jay Gans, dba Sweet Corn & More) to the
license list referred to in Item #1 of the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to add an Item #15 to the Agenda to consider a
remediation work plan for the City of Crystal Maintenance
Complex.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of 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. Consideration 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. (None submitted)
July 20, 1993
page 1094
3. Consideration of a request from the Palace Inn to have a
sidewalk cafe consisting of pizza, brats and pop; and to
extend limits relating to the on -sale liquor license of Palace
Inn of the licensed premises to include the parking lot at
5607 West Broadway on July 24 and 25, 1993.
4. Consideration of the resignation of Pamela Rice Smith from the
Environmental Quality Commission.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following Public Hearing:
1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will consider vacation of a certain drainage/utility easement
at 5128 Angeline Avenue North as requested by Ron & Nellie
Klitzka.
The Building Inspector informed the City Council the applicant
had contacted him and advised he had changed his plan and
decided not to pursue vacation of the drainage/utility
easement at 5128 Angeline Avenue North.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
The City Council considered the following during Open Forum:
1. Bob Wotzka, 5648 Brunswick Avenue North, appeared before the
Council to discuss property at 5716 Brunswick Avenue North.
The Building Inspector was directed to follow up.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered a variance request of 219" to the
required side yard setback requirement for a detached deck and
a 2' variance in the front yard setback as requested by Ron &
Nellie Klitzka, 5128 Angeline Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to deny as recommended by and based on the findings of
fact of the Planning Commission a variance of 2' in the front
yard setback and 2'9" of the required 3' side yard setback for
a detached deck at 5128 Angeline Avenue North as requested in
Application #93-5, and that the request for the vacation of
the drainage/utility easement at 5128 Angeline Avenue North
also be denied.
Motion Carried.
July 20, 1993
page 1095
2. The City Council considered an application for appointment to
the Human Rights Commission from Lynda Sopp, 6709 - 43rd
Avenue North, for an unexpired term expiring December 31,
1995.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to appoint Lynda Sopp, 6709 - 43rd Avenue North, to
the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term expiring
December 31, 1995.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered a variance request for a setback
from property line of 3' to reinstall a free standing sign at
5747 West Broadway (Crystal Plaza Building) as requested by
Douglas Prellwitz. Mr. Prellwitz appeared and was 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 a variance to the sign
ordinance (Section 407.15, Subdivision 6) to permit a variance
of 3' to the required 10' from lot line in order to replace
the sign in its original location at 5747 West Broadway, as
requested by Douglas Prellwitz.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered authorization to issue a building
permit to add approximately 15,300 sq. ft. onto the existing
Crystal Shopping Center as requested by Paster Enterprises.
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 expansion to
the Crystal Shopping Center at 300 Willow Bend, subject to
standard procedure.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered a private kennel license
application at 5624 Brunswick Avenue North as requested by
Debra Ann Wiehoff. Those appearing and heard were: Roger
Benson, 5632 Brunswick Avenue North; Raymond Vrioni, 5633
Adair Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to deny a private kennel license at 5624 Brunswick
Avenue North as requested by Debra Ann Wiehoff.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered a peddler's license application
from Willie Hines dba Austin Diversified Products, Inc., 16615
South Halsted, Harvey, Illinois, for direct door-to-door sales
of a product known as Advanage The Wonder Cleaner.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve a peddler's license for Willie Hines dba
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Austin Diversified Products, Inc., 16615 South Halsted,
Harvey, Illinois, for direct door-to-door sales of a product
known as Advanage The Wonder Cleaner.
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Grimes; voting no: Herbes; absent, not voting: Joselyn,
Moravec.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a resolution relating to city
participation in a Narcotics Control Program.
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. 93-44
RESOLUTION RELATING TO CITY PARTICIPATION
IN NARCOTICS CONTROL PROGRAM
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Grimes,
Herbes, Krueger; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered award of bid for tennis court
repair and resurfacing at Bassett Creek and Valley Place
parks.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-45
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
TENNIS COURT REHABILITATION TO
BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS, INC.
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Grimes, Herbes,
Krueger, Langsdorf; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered award of bid for reroofing at the
South Fire Station and Yunkers Park Shelter.
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. 93-46
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
REROOFING SOUTH FIRE STATION
July 20, 1993
page 1097
AND YUNKERS PARK SHELTER
TO DALBEC ROOFING
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
10. The City Council considered accepting a price quotation for
rubberized flooring at Yunkers Park and Crystal Highlands Park
Shelters.
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. 93-47
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR
PURCHASE OF RUBBERIZED FLOORING FOR YUNKERS
AND CRYSTAL HIGHLANDS PARK SHELTERS FROM
MINNESOTA -WISCONSIN PLAYGROUND, INC.
ORDINANCE NO. 93-12
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SEWER, WATER AND
STREET LIGHTING RATES AND CHARGES: AMENDING CRYSTAL
CITY CODE SUBSECTION 710.05 AND SUBSECTION 715.13
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
B. 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. 93-48
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BASIC RATE FOR IMPROVING,
MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THE STORM SEWER SYSTEM
OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes,
Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma,
Grimes; absent, not voting:
Joselyn, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution
declared adopted.
11. The City
Council considered approving
the Second Reading of an
Ordinance
and two related Resolutions
Amending Utility Rates
for 1993.
A. Moved by
Councilmember Langsdorf and
seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to
adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93-12
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SEWER, WATER AND
STREET LIGHTING RATES AND CHARGES: AMENDING CRYSTAL
CITY CODE SUBSECTION 710.05 AND SUBSECTION 715.13
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
B. 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. 93-48
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BASIC RATE FOR IMPROVING,
MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THE STORM SEWER SYSTEM
OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
July 20, 1993
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Grimes, Herbes; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
C. 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. 93-49
RESOLUTION ADJUSTING SEWER AND WATER RATES
FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Grimes,
Herbes, Krueger; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
12. The City Council considered approval of the revised Bassett
Creek Water Management Organization Joint Powers Agreement.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-50
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
FOR THE BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Grimes, Herbes,
Krueger, Langsdorf; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
13. The City Council considered approval of the revised Shingle
Creek Water Management Organization Joint Powers Agreement.
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. 93-51
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
FOR THE SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
14. The City Council discussed a frequent flyer program.
A. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
July 20, 1993
page 1099
RESOLUTION NO. 93-52
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION #92-47: ADDING A
SECTION RELATING TO ACCRUAL OF BENEFITS FOR
AIRLINE TRAVEL FOR CITY BUSINESS
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Grimes; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
B. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-53
RESOLUTION RELATING TO PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE
APPENDIX V (PERSONNEL RULES
AND REGULATIONS)
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Grimes, Herbes; absent, not voting: Joselyn, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
15. The City Council considered a remediation work plan for the
City of Crystal Maintenance Complex.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the Braun Intertec remediation work plan for
the City of Crystal Maintenance Complex in an amount not to
exceed $25,000.
Motion Carried.
Informal Discussion and Announcements:
1. The City Council discussed the final draft of County Road
81/Wilshire Boulevard Area Planning Study.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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City Clerk
August 3, 1993
page 1100
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on August 3, 1993 at 7:00 P.M., at
4800 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. In the absence of Mayor
Meintsma, the meeting was conducted by Mayor Pro Tem Moravec.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Krueger, Moravec, Grimes, Langsdorf. Absent were:
Herbes, Joselyn, Meintsma. 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; Julie Jones;
Redevelopment Coordinator.
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 Meeting of
July 20, 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 20,
1993.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of 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. Consideration 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. Consideration of a request from V.F.W. Post #494 for approval
of a corn feed in the east lot, and to extend limits relating
to the on -sale liquor license of V.F.W. Post #494 of the
licensed premises to include the east parking lot at 5222 -
56th Avenue North on August 22, 1993 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. as
requested by David Wiitala, Chef.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf 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 kennel license application for
Robert and Sandra Bradford, 6140 Lakeland Avenue North.
August 3, 1993
page 1101
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve a kennel license for Robert and Sandra
Bradford, 6140 Lakeland Avenue North.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered a request from Twin West Chamber
of Commerce to consider non-resident members on advisory
commissions. David Anderson of the Crystal Planning
Commission appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to continue until August 17, 1993 the discussion of
non-resident members on advisory commissions.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered an ordinance regulating
residential picketing. No action taken.
4. The City Council considered approval and adoption of County
Road 81/Wilshire Boulevard area planning study.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve and adopt County Highway 81 Corridor Land
Use Study prepared by Hoisington Koegler Group Incorporated.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council reviewed the 1994 HRG budget.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to accept the 1994 HRG budget with adjustment to the
recycling service fee from $1.05 to $1.25/account/month
effective January 1, 1994.
Discussion followed. Councilmember Langsdorf withdrew her
second.
Motion Failed for lack of a second.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to continue discussion of the HRG budget to the August
17, 1993 City Council meeting.
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Moravec;
voting no: Grimes; absent, not voting: Herbes, Joselyn,
Meintsma.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council discussed negotiations with Hennepin County
regarding police dispatch. No action was taken.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
August 3, 1993
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City Clerk
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Pursuant to due call
Section 3.01 of the
Crystal City Council
4800 Douglas Drive,
Crystal Budget.
August 5, 1993
page 1103
and notice given in the manner prescribed by
City Charter, the Special Work Session of the
was held on August 5, 1993, at 7:00 P.M., at
Crystal, Minnesota to discuss the 1994 City of
Councilmembers in attendance were: Herbes, Krueger, Grimes.
Absent were: Moravec, Joselyn, Meintsma, Langsdorf. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; Jim Otto,
Finance Director; Darlene George, City Clerk; James Mossey, Chief
of Police; Craig Thomseth, Police Lieutenant; Rick Gautsch, Police
Manager; Kevin McGinty, Fire Chief; Sarah Porter, Accountant; Gene
Hackett, Director of Recreation.
Due to the absence of four Councilmembers, no discussion was held.
The City Manager adjourned the work session 7
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7:17 p.m.
August 10, 1993
page 1104
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 10, 1993, at 7:00 P.M., at
4800 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
Councilmembers in attendance were: 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, Chief of Police; Rick Gautsch,
Police Manager; Nancy Gohman, Assistant Manager; Kevin McGinty,
Fire Chief; Sarah Porter, Accountant; Gene Hackett, Director of
Recreation.
The City Council discussed the budget for 1994.
The work session adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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August 17, 1993
page 1105
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on August 17, 1993 at 7:00 P.M., at
4800 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Herbes, Moravec, Grimes, Langsdorf, Joselyn, Meintsma.
Absent was: Krueger. Also in attendance were the following staff
members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney;
William Monk, Public Works Director; Bill Barber, Building
Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director;
Nancy Gohman, Assistant Manager; Rick Gautsch, Police Manager;
Karen Barton, Housing Inspector.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor presented awards to winners of the Home & Garden Contest.
The Mayor announced June, 1993 $50 recycling award winners for the
City of Crystal: Jodelle Barrett, 4319 Hampshire Ave. N.; Dennis
Isaacs, 5029 53rd Ave. N.; William Tevogt, 7740 59th Place N.; Mark
Soley, 5418 Nevada Ave. N.
The Mayor acknowledged a check in the amount of $28.00 received
from John A. Schuster as a donation to the Park & Recreation
Commission.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
August 3, 1993 and the Work Sessions of August 4 and August 10,
1993.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Grimes
to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 3, 1993 and
the Work Sessions of August 4 and August 10, 1993.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of approval of the list of license applications
as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk (with the
addition of a Use, Consumption, and Display of Wine and Beer
permit for Tom Jungroth, 5536 Xenia Ave. N., for a reunion at
Bassett Creek Park on August 31, 1993 from 11 a.m. to 11
p.m ) .
2. Consideration 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. Consideration of the recommendation from the Park & Recreation
August 17, 1993
page 1106
Advisory Commission to remove Jodelle Barrett from the
Commission due to lack of attendance.
4. Consideration of a solicitor's permit application for Twin
Topics, Inc., 1223 Buchanen Street N.E., Minneapolis, MN.
5 Acceptance of quarterly budget reports for March and June.
6. Acceptance of annual financial statement for 1992 with item to
be placed on a future regular agenda with auditors in
attendance.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following during Open Forum:
1. James Einfeldt-Brown, 5313 Hampshire Avenue North, appeared
before the City Council to voice concerns relating to calls to
the police department regarding the 36th Avenue Reconstruction
Project and the number of police officers on duty after 11
p.m.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered the applications for appointment
to the newly established Financial Advisory Commission of
Brian A. Schneider, 6500 - 47th Avenue North; David Larson,
3141 Jersey Avenue North; Bruce Bourdon, 5725 Regent Avenue
North; Jeff Och, 5644 Vera Cruz Avenue North; Konrad Stroh,
6409 - 38th Avenue North; Ann J. Andersen, 4064 Jersey Avenue
North; and Robert E. Rudin, 6808 Corvallis Avenue North.
Bruce Bourdon, 5725 Regent Avenue North, was not in
attendance.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to appoint Brian A. Schneider, 6500 - 47th Avenue
North; David Larson, 3141 Jersey Avenue North; and Jeff Och,
5644 Vera Cruz Avenue North for terms expiring December 31,
1995 and appoint Konrad Stroh, 6409 - 38th Avenue North; Ann
J. Andersen, 4064 Jersey Avenue North; and Robert E. Rudin,
6808 Corvallis Avenue North for terms expiring December 31,
1996.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor suggested the group meet with him prior to the 7 p.m.
Budget Work Session on August 244 1993.
2. The City Council considered a resolution relating to a lot
split/combination for properties at 3235 Brunswick Avenue
North and 3259 Brunswick Avenue North.
August 17, 1993
page 1107
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-54
RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT SPLIT AND
COMBINATION FOR PROPERTIES AT 3235 BRUNSWICK AVENUE NORTH
AND 3259 BRUNSWICK AVENUE NORTH
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec,
Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The City Council considered a request for a conditional use
permit for exterior storage in I-1 (Warehousing and Light
Industrial) District as requested by Fun Services, 5617
Corvallis Avenue North. Those appearing and heard were: Bill
Boettner, 5013 Welcome Avenue North; Bob Lange, Fun Services.
The Mayor called a recess at 8:21 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened at 8:35 p.m.
Discussion continued regarding the request for a conditional use
permit for 5617 Corvallis Avenue North.
Bruce Bourdon, applicant for Financial Advisory Commission,
arrived. The Mayor suggested his application (item #1 on Regular
Agenda) be considered at this time.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to appoint Bruce Bourdon, 5725 Regent Avenue North, to
the Financial Advisory Commission for a term expiring December
31, 1995.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered an amendment to Section 515.39 of
the Zoning Ordinance to permit living quarters associated with
mini -storage in a I-1 Zoning District. Dick Curry of All
American Storage appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following ordinance:
Moved by Councilmember
Joselyn and
seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to continue until
September
7, 1993 the discussion of
conditional use permit
#93-4 to allow
the parking/storage of
their trucks, trailers,
and small
kiddy rides in an I-1
(Warehousing and Light
Industrial)
District (Section 515.39,
Subdivision 4) at 5617
Corvallis Avenue North and direct staff
to send the plan for proposed site
improvements to all parties
concerned.
Motion Carried.
Bruce Bourdon, applicant for Financial Advisory Commission,
arrived. The Mayor suggested his application (item #1 on Regular
Agenda) be considered at this time.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to appoint Bruce Bourdon, 5725 Regent Avenue North, to
the Financial Advisory Commission for a term expiring December
31, 1995.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered an amendment to Section 515.39 of
the Zoning Ordinance to permit living quarters associated with
mini -storage in a I-1 Zoning District. Dick Curry of All
American Storage appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following ordinance:
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August 17, 1993
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ORDINANCE NO. 93 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I -ZONING)
SUBSECTION 515.39, SUBDIVISION 4 BY
ADDING A CLAUSE
and further, that the second and final reading will be held on
September 7, 1993.
Motion Carried.
S. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
for rezoning of property at 5132 Hanson Court from P-1 (Off -
Street Parking District - Commercial/Industrial) to I-1 zoning
(Warehousing and Light Industrial District).
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING:
CHANGING THE USE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LANDS
and further, that the second and final reading will be held on
September 7, 1993.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered a request for utility line burial
on the north side of 36th Avenue between Douglas Drive and
Georgia Avenue. Mr. Biermann, 6502 - 36th Avenue North,
appeared and was heard.
Staff was directed to contact the Cable Company regarding
costs to bury its cables and bring information back to the
City Council. Staff will notify all petitioners of costs
involved in utility line burial.
7. The City Council considered award of bid for playground
installation at Bassett Creek Park.
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. 93-55
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR
PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR
BASSETT CREEK PARK
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes,
Herbes, Joselyn, Langsdorf; absent, not voting: Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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page 1109
B. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-56
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IN BASSETT CREEK PARK
TO MN PLAYGROUND, INC.
By roll call and voting aye: Moravec, Grimes, Herbes,
Joselyn, Langsdorf, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The City Council considered the massage licensing ordinance.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to continue discussion of the massage licensing
ordinance to the September 7, 1993 regular City Council
meeting.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 9:55 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened at 10:00 p.m.
9. The City Council considered an amendment to the development
contract with Super Valu.
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. 93-57
RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO 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: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec; absent, not voting: Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
10. The City Council considered a resolution approving a Lawful
Gambling Premises Permit Renewal Application submitted by the
Hartinger Foundation at the Paddock Bar, 5540 Lakeland Avenue
North.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-58
August 17, 1993
page 1110
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes; absent, not voting: Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
11. The City Council considered proposals to design, review and
develop a Compensation, Benefits, Seasonal/temporary Pay Plan
and Merit System for the City of Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the firm of Ernst and Young as the
consultant to design, review and develop a Compensation,
Benefits, Seasonal/temporary Pay Plan and Merit System for the
City of Crystal.
Motion Carried.
12. The City Council considered acceptance of price quotation for
new bleachers at Valley Place Park.
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. 93-59
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE AND
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR BLEACHERS FOR VALLEY PLACE PARK
TO EARL F. ANDERSEN
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Moravec, Grimes, Herbes; absent, not voting: Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
13. The City Council considered a resolution amending the fee
schedule to include a fee to cover expense of assessing
delinquent utilities.
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. 93-60
RESOLUTION RELATING TO FEE FOR
ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT UTILITIES:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, APPENDIX IV
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec,
Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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14. The City Council considered setting public hearings to adopt
the levy for taxes payable in 1994.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to set 7:00 p.m. on December 9, 1993 as the date and
time for a public hearing to adopt the levy for taxes payable
in 1994 and December 13, 1993 as the date to reconvene the
public hearing if necessary.
Motion Carried.
15. The City Council considered appointment of a public official
sector representative to the Board of the Coop Northwest
Community Revitalization Corporation.
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. 93-61
RESOLUTION APPOINTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
AS CRYSTAL'S PUBLIC OFFICIAL SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE
ON THE BOARD OF THE CO-OP NORTHWEST
COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION CORPORATION
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes,
Herbes, Joselyn, Langsdorf; absent, not voting: Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
ATTES
City Clerk
Motion Carried.
August 24, 1993
page 1112
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 24, 1993, at 7:00 P.M., at
4800 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following Councilmembers were present: Herbes, Krueger,
Grimes, Joselyn, Meintsma. Absent were: Moravec, Langsdorf.
Staff members in attendance were: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager;
William Monk, Public Works Director; Darlene George, City Clerk;
Jim Otto, Finance Director; James Mossey, Chief of Police; Rick
Gautsch, Police Manager; Nancy Gohman, Assistant Manager; Sarah
Porter, Accountant; Gene Hackett, Director of Recreation.
Also in attendance were the following members of the newly
established Financial Advisory Commission: Brian Schneider; David
Larson; Bruce Bourdon; Jeff Och; Ann Andersen; Robert Rudin.
The Finance Director announced that Hennepin County advised him
there needed to be 5 working days between public hearing dates for
truth in taxation. By consensus the City Council changed the date
for the second public hearing, which was previously set at its
regular meeting of August 17, 1993, from December 13th to December
16, 1993.
The City Council discussed the budget for 1994.
The work session adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on September 7, 1993 at 7:00 P.M., at
4800 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Herbes, Moravec (arrived at 8:30 p.m.), Grimes,
Langsdorf, Joselyn, Meintsma, 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; Nancy
Gohman, Assistant Manager; Julie Jones, Redevelopment Coordinator;
Kevin McGinty, Fire Chief; James Mossey, Police Chief.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor announced a donation by the Crystal Fire Relief
Association in the amount of $4,000.00. Firefighter Tim Herlofsky
was in attendance and recognized by the Mayor.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of 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. Consideration 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 Fire Department using donated funds for Fire
Prevention Week Open House for materials, props, giveaways,
prizes and other expenses.
4. Acceptance of the recommendation from the Human Rights
Commission to remove Bonnie Hyde from the Commission due to
lack of attendance and to remove Lynda Sopp from the
Commission due to her relocation out of state.
5. Acceptance of the resignation of Teresa Schurz from the Human
Rights Commission effective immediately.
The City Council considered the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of
August 17, 1993 and the Budget
Work Session of
August 24, 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes
and seconded by
Councilmember Grimes
to approve the minutes of the
Regular Meeting
of August 17, 1993
with the following exception -
item #4, change
Subsection 515.41 to
515.39, and the Budget Work Session
of August
24, 1993.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of 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. Consideration 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 Fire Department using donated funds for Fire
Prevention Week Open House for materials, props, giveaways,
prizes and other expenses.
4. Acceptance of the recommendation from the Human Rights
Commission to remove Bonnie Hyde from the Commission due to
lack of attendance and to remove Lynda Sopp from the
Commission due to her relocation out of state.
5. Acceptance of the resignation of Teresa Schurz from the Human
Rights Commission effective immediately.
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6. Approval of the second Truth in Taxation Hearing to be set for
December 16, 1993 at 7 p.m.
7. Approval of a Temporary On -Sale Liquor License for October 26,
1993 for a style show as requested by Knights of Columbus
#3656, 4947 West Broadway.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger 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 holding a closed meeting at 9 p.m.
during the regular City Council meeting of September 7, 1993
at the Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive, to
consider labor negotiations for 1994.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to hold a closed meeting at 9:00 p.m. this evening to
consider 1994 labor negotiations.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the application for appointment to
the Environmental Quality Commission of Jay Schied, 7609 -
32nd Avenue North, #221, for an unexpired term expiring
December 31, 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to appoint Jay Schied, 7609 - 32nd Avenue North,
#221, to the Environmental Quality Commission for an unexpired
term expiring December 31, 1993.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered the applications for appointment
to the Human Rights Commission of Paula Sala, 5714 Adair
Avenue North, and Chimezie Ukaonu, 3808 Welcome Avenue North,
for unexpired terms, one expiring December 31, 1994 and one
expiring December 31, 1995.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to appoint Paula Sala, 5714 Adair Avenue North, to the
Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term, expiring
December 31, 1994.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to appoint Chimezie Ukaonu, 3808 Welcome Avenue North,
to the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term expiring
December 31, 1995.
Motion Carried.
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4. The City Council considered a petition for stop signs at 57th
Avenue at Yates Avenue intersection.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve a four-way stop at the intersection of Yates
and 57th Avenue North.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered a request for (a) a conditional
use permit for exterior storage in an I-1 (Warehousing and
Light Industrial) District, and (b) site improvement agreement
as requested by Bob Lange of Fun Services, 5617 Corvallis
Avenue North. Those appearing and heard were: Bill Boettner,
5013 Welcome Avenue North; Bob Lange, applicant.
A. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve as recommended by and based on the
findings of fact of the Planning Commission a conditional use
permit to allow the parking/storage of trucks, trailers, and
small kiddy rides in an I-1 (Warehousing and Light Industrial)
District (Section 515.39, Subdivision 4); complete repair work
in storage area and paint and reroof wood structure based on
conditions set forth in a memo from Bill Barber/Bill Monk of
August 30, 1993, at 5617 Corvallis Avenue North as requested
by Bob Lange of Fun Services.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the site improvement agreement as
proposed by the Public Works Director for property at 5617
Corvallis Avenue North (Fun Services), and further that the
Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such an
agreement.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an amendment
to Section 515.39 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit living
quarters associated with mini -storage in a I-1 (Warehousing
and Light Industrial) District.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93-13
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I -ZONING)
SUBSECTION 514.39, SUBDIVISION 4 BY ADDING A CLAUSE
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered (a) a conditional use permit to
allow an on premise caretaker dwelling unit in connection with
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mini -storage; (b) site improvement agreement; and (c)
authorization to issue a building permit for work to convert
the structure at 5217 Hanson Court as requested by All
American Self Storage.
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 a conditional use
permit to allow living quarters associated with a mini -storage
facility in the I-1 (Warehousing and Light Industrial)
District (Section 515.39, Subdivision 4) at 5217 Hanson Court
as requested by Dick Curry of All American Self Storage.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve site improvement agreement as presented by
the Public Works Director for All American Self Storage, 5217
Hanson Court, and further that the Mayor and City Manager be
authorized to sign such an agreement.
Motion Carried.
C. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve issuance of a building permit for
conversion of the building at 5217 Hanson Court to a mini -
storage facility, subject to standard procedure.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
for rezoning of property at 5132 Hanson Court from P-1 (Off-
street Parking District-Commercial/Industrial) to I-1
(Warehousing and Light Industrial) District.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93-14
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING:
CHANGING THE USE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LANDS
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council considered the transfer of dispatching
services from the local level to Hennepin County Sheriffs
Department.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve the transfer of dispatching services from
the local level to Hennepin County Sheriffs Department, and
further to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to take
necessary action to make the transfer.
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Grimes,
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Joselyn, Krueger; voting no: Herbes; absent, not voting:
Moravec.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council considered a Resolution Authorizing Execution
of Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County for the Urban
Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program for
Year 19.
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. 93-62
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR THE URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR YEAR 19
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Grimes, Herbes,
Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
11. The City Council considered a Third Party Agreement between
the City of Crystal and the Crystal Economic Development
Authority for Community Development Block Grant Scattered Site
Acquisition Program.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve a Third Party Agreement between the City of
Crystal and the Crystal Economic Development Authority for
Community Development Block Grant Scattered Site Acquisition
Program, and further that the Mayor and City Manager be
authorized to sign such an agreement.
Motion Carried.
Councilmember Krueger was out of the room when vote was taken.
12. The City Council considered purchase of a plow for a front-end
loader from the Equipment Reserve.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve purchase of a plow for a front-end loader
from the Equipment Reserve from Ruffridge Johnson in the
amount of $6,480.52.
Motion Carried.
Councilmember Krueger was out of the room when vote was taken.
13. The City Council considered an ordinance amendment for
automatic sprinkler charges.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
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Joselyn to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SEWER, WATER AND STREET
LIGHTING RATES AND CHARGES: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY
CODE SUBSECTION 715.13, SUBDIVISION 4
and further, that the second and final reading by held on
September 21, 1993.
Motion Carried.
14. The City Council considered the release of surety and
acceptance of improvements for Main Event at 5216 West
Broadway.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve acceptance of site improvements and the
release of surety in the amount of $6,250.00 for Main Event,
5216 West Broadway.
Motion Carried.
15. The City Council considered the massage licensing ordinance.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn to adopt the following
ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO MASSAGE:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE BY ADDING A SECTION:
REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 1170
Motion Failed For Lack of a Second.
Staff was directed to review/update existing ordinance and place it
on a future agenda.
16. The City Council considered an amendment to the Crystal City
Code relating to Advisory Commissions. David Anderson of the
Crystal Planning Commission appeared and was heard.
Councilmember Moravec arrived (8:30 p.m.).
Moved by Councilmember Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY GOVERNMENT:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SUBSECTIONS 305.25;
305.09, SUBDIVISION 3; 305.61, SUBDIVISION 3;
305.63, SUBDIVISION 3; 305.65, SUBDIVISION 3;
305.67, SUBDIVISION 2; 305.69, SUBDIVISION 3;
September 7, 1993
page 1119
AND SUBSECTION 100.07
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
September 21, 1993.
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Moravec, Joselyn,
Krueger; voting no: Grimes, Herbes, Langsdorf.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 8:35 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
17. The City Council considered a resolution adopting the 1994 tax
levy for the City of Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to postpone consideration of the 1994 tax levy to a
special meeting to be held between now and September 15, 1993.
By roll call and voting aye: Moravec, Joselyn, Langsdorf,
Meintsma; voting no: Grimes, Herbes, Krueger.
Motion Carried.
By consensus the City Council deferred discussion of the
Special meeting to allow the City Attorney to review the State
Statutes.
18. The City Council considered award of bid for (a) Telephone/PBX
System at City Hall; (b) cabling system at City Hall. The
City Engineer asked that no action be taken on item (a) at
this time and advised that a recommendation would be brought
to the City Council at a future meeting.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-63
RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR THE CABLING
SYSTEM AT CITY HALL TO U.S. PREMISE
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes, Herbes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
At 9:00 p.m., the City Council recessed to an Executive Session to
discuss labor negotiations for 1994.
At 9:50 p.m. the City Council reconvened its regular meeting.
19. The City Council considered setting work sessions to discuss
1994 budgets.
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Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to set 8 p.m. on September 14, 1993 to discuss 1994
budgets.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to set 7 p.m. on September 27, 1993 to discuss 1994
budgets.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to set 7 p.m. on October 4, 1993 to discuss the 1994
budgets.
Motion Carried.
All work sessions will be held at the Community Center, 4800
Douglas Drive.
20. The City Council considered 1993 and 1994 contracts for Police
Supervisors.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve wages in the 1993 labor contract for LELS
#56 as follows:
Wages: Police Supervisor - $3,763 per month base wage
Police Manager - $4,383 per month base wage
retroactive and effective January 1, 1993, and to approve the
complete 1994 labor contract for LELS #56 with changes as
follows:
Wages: Police Supervisor - $3,876 per month base wage
Police Manager - $4,514 per month base wage
effective January 1, 1994.
Insurance: Employer contribution, $305 per month for
dependents/family and $163 per month for single health
insurance coverage for 1994.
Motion Carried.
John Paulsen, Crystal apartment owner, appeared to voice concerns
regarding housing inspections and tenant privacy.
Councilmember Moravec, President of the Economic Development
Authority, announced that the Economic Development Authority will
reconvene its meeting immediately after adjournment of the Council
meeting,
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adjourn the regular City Council meeting to 6:30
p.m. on September 9, 1993 at the Crystal Community Center,
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4800 Douglas Drive.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
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Mayor
September 9, 1993
page 1122
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the adjourned Regular
Meeting of the Crystal City Council of September 7, 1993 was
reconvened at 6:30 p.m., September 9, 1993, at 4800 Douglas Drive,
Crystal, Minnesota.
Councilmembers in attendance were: Herbes, Krueger, Grimes,
Joselyn (arrived at 7:30 p.m.), Meintsma, Langsdorf (arrived at
6:35 p.m.), Moravec (arrived at 7:35 p.m.). Also in attendance
were the following staff members: Jim Otto, Finance Director;
Nancy Gohman, Acting City Manager.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
At 6:33 p.m., the City Council recessed to reconvene at the
conclusion of the Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting.
At 7:30 p.m. the City Council reconvened to consider adoption of a
preliminary tax levy resolution.
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. 93-64
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING A PROPOSED TAX LEVY
TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR FOR 1994
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec.
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.
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September 14, 1993
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Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Special Work Session of the
Crystal City Council was held on September 14, 1993, at 8:00 P.M.,
at 4800 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
Councilmembers in attendance were: Herbes, Krueger, Grimes,
Joselyn, Meintsma, Langsdorf, Moravec. Also in attendance were the
following staff members: Bill Monk, Public Works Director; Jim
Otto, Finance Director; Sarah Porter, Accountant; Nancy Gohman,
Assistant Manager.
The City Council discussed the budget for 1994.
From 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., the Council discussed the 1992 audit and
the management letter regarding the audit. The Council also
discussed general City financial questions. General discussion
followed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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September 21, 1993
page 1124
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on September 21, 1993 at 7:00 P.M.,
at 4800 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Herbes, Moravec (arrived at 7:15 p.m.), Grimes, Joselyn,
Meintsma, Krueger. Absent was: Langsdorf. Also in attendance
were the following staff members: Nancy Gohman, Assistant Manager;
Charles LeFevere, from City Attorney's office; William Monk,
Public Works Director; Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim Otto,
Finance Director.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor announced the $50 recycling winners in the City of
Crystal for the month of August: Maurice Hagen, 5117 - 54th Ave.
N.; Larry Laumeyer, 5429 Jersey Ave. N.; Byron Schlager, 6428
Fairview Ave. N.; Kenneth Davenport, 3616 Colorado Ave. N.; Mike
Beahen, 4016 Idaho Ave. N.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
September 7, 1993; continuation of the September 7, 1993 meeting on
September 9, 1993; and work session minutes of September 14, 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Kreuger
to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 7, 1993;
continuation of the September 7, 1993 meeting on September 9, 1993;
and work session minutes of September 14, 1993.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of 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. Consideration 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 Joselyn 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 award of bid for City Hall PBX
(telephone)/Voicemail System.
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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. 93-65
RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR CITY HALL
PBX VOICEMAIL SYSTEM
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Grimes, Herbes,
Joselyn, Krueger; absent, not voting: Langsdorf, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Councilmember Moravec arrived (7:15 p.m.).
2. The City Council considered approval of Metropolitan Transit
Commission bus shelter location on West Broadway at Target.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve a Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) bus
shelter on the west side of West Broadway at Target.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered Second Reading of an ordinance
amendment for automatic sprinkler charges.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93-15
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO WATER UTILITY RATES:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 715.13,
SUBDIVISION 4
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an amendment
to the Crystal City Code relating to Advisory Commissions.
Paulette Magnuson, Crystal Planning Commission member,
appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to amend the ordinance by striking the last sentence
on page 2, Section 6, Subdivision 2 (The City Manager,
Building Inspector and Public Works Director act as
consultants to the Planning Commission).
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Meintsma,
Moravec; voting no: Grimes, Herbes; absent, not voting:
Langsdorf.
Motion Carried.
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page 1126
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to amend the ordinance to retain original language in
Section 6, Subdivision 2 (two from each ward and one at
large) .
Motion Withdrawn.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn to amend Councilmember
Krueger's amendment to refer to staff to redraft Section 6,
Subdivision 2, to allow Planning Commission membership of 9; 1
member from each Ward, 2 from each section and 1 at large.
Motion Failed for Lack of a Second.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn to direct staff to draft 2
options for Section 6, Subdivision 2; 1 with original language
(two from each ward and one at large) and 1 with a membership
of 9 - 1 from each Ward, 2 from each section and one from City
at large.
Motion Failed for Lack of a Second.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to continue discussion of the second reading of an
amendment to the Crystal City Code relating to Advisory
Commissions to October 5, 1993.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered changing the date of the October
4, 1993 work session which was set to discuss Permanent
Improvement Revolving Fund/Capital Improvement Program.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to set 6:30 p.m., October 26, 1993 as the date and time
for a work session to discuss the Permanent Improvement
Revolving Fund/Capital Improvement Program.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered a resolution cancelling debt
service tax levies.
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. 93-66
RESOLUTION CANCELLING DEBT SERVICE TAX LEVIES
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Meintsma, Moravec; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered a resolution relating to Lawful
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Gambling premises permits for Crystal Fire Relief Association
at Rostamo's, 6014 Lakeland Avenue North; and Main Event, 5316
West Broadway.
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. 93-67
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The City Council discussed Council Policies. No action was
taken.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Mayor Meintsma
to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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City Clerk
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October 4, 1993
page 1128
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Work Session of the Crystal
City Council was held on October 4, 1993, 6:30 P.M., at 4800
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
Councilmembers in attendance were: Herbes, Krueger, Grimes,
Joselyn, Meintsma, Langsdorf, Moravec. Also in attendance were
staff member William Monk, Public Works Director, and Scott Harri
of SEH.
The City Council discussed the rehabilitation of streets in south
Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Josleyn and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
The work session adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
ublic Works Director
October 5, 1993
page 1129
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on October 5, 1993 at 7:00 P.M., at
4800 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Herbes, Krueger, Joselyn, Meintsma, Langsdorf. Absent
were: Moravec, Grimes. 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; Ed Stueve, Accounting Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
A representative of the Crystal Human Rights Commission presented
to the City Council a Certificate of Appreciation which had been
given to the Crystal Human Rights Commission from the League of
Minnesota Human Rights Commissions.
The Mayor proclaimed October 18 - 22, 1993 as National Business
Women's Week in the City of Crystal.
The Mayor recognized a donation to the fire department by the
Crystal Fire Relief Association in the amount of $1,500.00.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
September 21, 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Herbes
to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 21, 1993
making the following exceptions: page 1126 - add "Motion
Withdrawn" after 1st motion; add "Motion Failed for Lack of a
Second" after motion 2; and change "Motion Carried" to "Motion
Failed for Lack of a Second" on motion 3.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of 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. Consideration 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 authorization to use up to $1,500.00 of donated
funds for training activities of the fire department.
October 5, 1993
page 1130
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following Public Hearing:
1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will consider assessments for 1993 weed cutting and diseased
trees; delinquent sanitary sewer/water, recycling, street
lighting and storm sewer charges. The Mayor asked those
present to voice their opinions or to ask questions concerning
this matter. No one appeared.
The Mayor acknowledged a letter received by the City Clerk on
October 5, 1993 and included in this evening's Council
packets, from Carol Williams, 7825 - 58th Place North,
regarding diseased tree removal.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
A. 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. 93-68
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR
DISEASED TREE REMOVAL AND WEED CUTTING
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Moravec, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
B. 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. 93-69
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR
DELINQUENT SEWER/WATER,
RECYCLING, STREET LIGHTING
AND STORM SEWER UTILITY CHARGES
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Herbes; absent, not voting: Moravec, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered authorization to issue a building
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page 1131
permit to construct mini -storage buildings and acceptance of
site improvement agreement for required site work at 5132
Hanson Court (All American Storage). Dick Curry of All
American Storage appeared and was heard.
A. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve authorization to issue a building permit
for construction of a mini -storage facility at 5132 Hanson
Court, subject to standard procedure.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve site improvement agreement for required
site work for All American Storage at 5132 Hanson Court.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered authorization to issue a building
permit for a 3400 sq. ft. addition and acceptance of site
improvement agreement for Title Wave, 5508 West Broadway. Mr.
Rieger of Crystal Gallery Developers and John Sagat,
architect, appeared and were heard.
A. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
3. The City Council considered Lawful Gambling Premises Permits
for Crystal Lions Club at Palace Inn, 5607 West Broadway, and
Doyles Bowl and Lounge, 5000 West Broadway.
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. 93-70
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Herbes, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Moravec, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The City Council considered Lawful Gambling Premises Permit
for Crystal Fire Relief Association at the Paddock Bar, 5540
Lakeland Avenue North.
Krueger to
approve authorization to
issue a building permit
for a 3400
sq. ft. addition to Title
Wave, 5508 West Broadway,
subject to
standard procedure.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember
Herbes and seconded
by Councilmember
Krueger to
approve site improvement
agreement for required
site work
for Title Wave, 5508 West
Broadway.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered Lawful Gambling Premises Permits
for Crystal Lions Club at Palace Inn, 5607 West Broadway, and
Doyles Bowl and Lounge, 5000 West Broadway.
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. 93-70
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Herbes, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Moravec, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The City Council considered Lawful Gambling Premises Permit
for Crystal Fire Relief Association at the Paddock Bar, 5540
Lakeland Avenue North.
October 5, 1993
page 1132
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. 93-71
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Herbes,
Joselyn, Krueger; absent, not voting: Moravec, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The City Council considered a resolution approving the use of
PIR Funds for Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning System
upgrade and repair work at the south fire station.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-72
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE AND
AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR SEPARATION OF
SECOND LEVEL OF SOUTH FIRE STATION FROM
APPARATUS FLOOR AND INSTALLATION OF
HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR
CONDITIONING SYSTEM
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf; absent, not voting: Moravec, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered a resolution regarding Hennepin
County's proposed policies regarding tax increment and state
aid.
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. 93-73
RESOLUTION REGARDING HENNEPIN COUNTY'S FUNDING
OF COOPERATIVE HIGHWAY PROJECTS
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Moravec, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered a resolution scheduling a public
hearing to amend Bass Lake Road/Becker Park project area.
October 5, 1993
page 1133
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. 93-74
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE EXPANSION OF THE
BASS LAKE ROAD-BECKER PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA,
MODIFIC'.ATION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN THEREFORE AND
MODIFICATION OF THE TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING PLAN FOR THE BASS LAKE ROAD-BECKER PARK TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING DISTRICT
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Moravec, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The City Council considered amendments to the Comprehensive
Plan Update.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the Comprehensive Plan Update as modified
and amendment regarding the Crystal Airport with direction to
staff to forward these documents to the Metropolitan Council.
Motion Carried.
Informal Discussion and Announcements
1. Discussion of committee members for 1993 review and 1994
setting of City Manager's goals and contract (past
members: Councilmembers Joselyn, Moravec and Krueger).
Mayor to think about a committee.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Motion Carried.
Mayor
October 19, 1993
page 1134
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on October 19, 1993 at 7:00 P.M., at
4800 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; 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 Mayor proclaimed October 18 - 22, 1993 as Manufacturers' Week
in the City of Crystal.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Council Work Session
of October 4, 1993 and the Regular Meeting of October 5, 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the minutes of the Council Work Session of
October 4, 1993 and the Regular Meeting of October 5, 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. Acceptance of Quarterly Budget Reports as submitted by the
Finance Director to the City Council.
3. Acceptance of Quarterly Investment Schedule as submitted by
the Finance Director to the City Council.
4. Set 7:00 p.m., November 16, 1993, 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 Grimes 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 issuance of a conditional use
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page 1135
permit and a building permit to construct a car wash addition
at Super America, 7818 - 36th Avenue North. Andy Priolo of
Superamerica, Lexington, Kentucky, appeared and was heard.
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 car wash addition in a B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial)
District (Section 515.35, Subd. 4 b) at 7818 - 36th Avenue
North as requested in application #93-10.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve authorization to issue a building permit for
construction of a car wash addition at Super America, 7818 -
36th Avenue North, subject to standard procedure.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the issuance of a conditional use
permit as requested by Steve Mueller of North Suburban Towing
to allow a storage yard for police impounded vehicles at 5612
Corvallis Avenue North (Tim's Tree Service). Tim Hagen, Tim's
Tree Service, and Steve Mueller of North Suburban Towing
appeared and were heard.
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 a conditional use permit to
allow the use of property as a storage yard for police
impounded vehicles during winter months only (October 1 -March
31) in an I-1 (Warehousing and Light Industrial) District
(Section 515.39, Subd. 4 a) at 5612 Corvallis Avenue North, as
requested in application #93-13.
Motion Carried.
Staff was directed to work with the applicant for the provision of
screening along railroad right-of-way and report back to the
Council.
3. The City Council considered a variance request from Target,
5537 West Broadway, of 36 -square feet to install a 36 -square
foot pharmacy sign. Amy Jurovich, Store Manager of Crystal
Target, appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to deny 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 407.19, Subd. 4 a) in order to
permit an additional 36 -square foot wall sign at Target, 5537
West Broadway, as requested in application #93-14.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance
5.
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amendment relating to Advisory Commissions.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following ordinance striking Sections 1
through 8, Section 9 becoming Section 1; and striking
"Minnesota Statutes 1988, Minnesota Statutes, 1989 Supplement,
and" on lines 3 and 4 of Subsection 100.07.
ORDINANCE NO. 93-16
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY GOVERNMENT:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SUBSECTIONS 305.25;
305.09, SUBD. 3; 305.61, SUBD. 3; 305.63, SUBD. 3;
305.65, SUBD. 3; 305.67, SUBD. 2; AND
SUBSECTION 100.07; REPEALING SUBSECTION 305.69, SUBD. 3
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the pawn broker license fee.
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. 93-75
RESOLUTION RELATING TO FEES AND CHARGES:
AMENDING APPENDIX IV TO THE CITY CODE
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered authorization of a conditional
assessment analysis of the municipal swimming pool.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve authorization to conduct a conditional
assessment analysis of the municipal swimming pool, using U.S.
Aquatics for an amount not to exceed $4,340.00, with funding
to be taken from Non -Departmental Budget #32 and the
Contingency Fund.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered a resolution relating to unfunded
mandates.
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. 93-76
October 19, 1993
page 1137
RESOLUTION RELATING TO UNFUNDED MANDATES
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Grimes; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The City Council considered a Lawful Gambling Premises Permit
Renewal Application for Knights of Columbus, 4947 West
Broadway.
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. 93-77
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Grimes, Herbes; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
9. The City Council discussed recodification of the Crystal City
Code.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve recodification of the Crystal City Code
by the firm of Holmes and Graven, in an amount not to exceed
$4,800.00.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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Mayor _-�
October 26, 1993
page 1138
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 October 26, 1993, 6:30 P.M., at
4800 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
Councilmembers in attendance were: Herbes, Krueger, Grimes,
Joselyn, Meintsma, Langsdorf, Moravec. Also in attendance were the
following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Anne Norris,
Community Development Director; William Monk, Public Works
Director; Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director;
Nancy Gohman, Assistant Manager; Kevin McGinty, Fire Chief; Sarah
Porter, Accountant; James Mossey, Police Chief; Gene Hackett,
Recreation Director.
Financial Advisory Commission members in attendance were Brian
Schneider and David Larson.
Jeanne A. Haapala, Finance Director/Treasurer, City of Shoreview,
appeared to present Shoreview's Award Winning Comprehensive
Infrastructure Replacement Policy and Plan.
The City Council discussed the City of Crystal PIR/Capital
Improvement Program for 1994 through 1997.
The work session adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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City Clerk
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November 2, 1993
page 1139
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on November 2, 1993 at 7:00 P.M., at
4800 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Herbes, Krueger, Moravec, Joselyn, Grimes, Langsdorf.
Absent was: 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; Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance
Director; Nancy Gohman, Assistant Manager; Julie Jones, Recycling
Coordinator.
In the absence of Mayor Meintsma, Mayor Pro -tem Moravec led the
Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
In the absence of Mayor Meintsma, Mayor Pro -Tem Moravec proclaimed
November 12-19, 1993 as MN Chemical Health Week in the City of
Crystal.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
October 19, 1993 and the Work Session of October 26, 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember Herbes
to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 19, 1993
and the Work Session of October 26, 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. Approval of Third Party Agreement with Greater Minneapolis Day
Care Association to administer CDBG Day Care Programs.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered a request from retired
firefighters for an increase in pension benefits. Those
appearing and heard were: LeRoy Falk and Ron Oas, retired
firefighters; Mark Warnack, Secretary of Crystal Firefighters,
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Relief Association.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn to deny an increase in pension
benefits for retired firefighters until more is known about
Crystal Firefighters' Relief Association proposal and the
merger of the Crystal/New Hope fire departments.
Motion Failed for Lack of a Second.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to continue discussion of the pension benefits for
retired firefighters until staff completes a report on the
Crystal/New Hope firefighter pension study and until the
Crystal Firefighters' Relief Association is prepared to
present its proposal for benefit increases.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered Lawful Gambling Premises Permit
renewals for Elk's Lodge #44, 5410 Lakeland Avenue North, and
Catholic Eldercare Minneapolis at the Knights of Columbus
Hall, 4947 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. 93-78
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Moravec; absent, not voting: Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The City Council considered the 1994 HRG Budget and a
resolution establishing rates for recycling services.
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. 93-79
RESOLUTION RELATING TO RECYCLING SERVICE FEES
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Moravec, Grimes; absent, not voting: Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing
replacement of a position which is vacant due to a retirement
through the early retirement program.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
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November 2, 1993
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Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-80
RESOLUTION APPROVING REPLACEMENT OF
POSITION VACANCY CREATED BY RETIREMENT THROUGH
EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Moravec, Grimes, Herbes; absent, not voting: Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The City Council considered the extension of the Super Valu
deadline. No action was taken.
6. The City Council considered four 1-3 day temporary On -Sale
Liquor Licenses for Knights of Columbus #3656, 4947 West
Broadway, on April 8, 9, 10, 1994; April 15, 16, 17, 1994;
April 22, 23, 24, 1994; and April 29, 30, May 1, 1994 for
Knights of Columbus State Bowling Tournament.
7. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing an
amendment to the loan agreement with respect to the $3,135,000
City of Crystal Multifamily Housing Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 1992.
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. 93-81
CITY OF CRYSTAL, MN
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LOAN AGREEMENT
WITH RESPECT TO THE $3,135,000.00 CITY OF CRYSTAL, MN
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS
(CALIBRE CHASE PROJECT) SERIES 1992
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Moravec,
Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by
Councilmember
Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to
approve four
1-3 day temporary
On -Sale Liquor
Licenses
for Knights of
Columbus #3656,
4947 West Broadway, on
April 8,
24, 1994;
9, 10, 1994; April 15, 16, 17,
and April 29, 30, May 1, 1994
1994; April 22, 23,
for Knights of
Columbus
State Bowling
Tournament.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing an
amendment to the loan agreement with respect to the $3,135,000
City of Crystal Multifamily Housing Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 1992.
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. 93-81
CITY OF CRYSTAL, MN
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LOAN AGREEMENT
WITH RESPECT TO THE $3,135,000.00 CITY OF CRYSTAL, MN
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS
(CALIBRE CHASE PROJECT) SERIES 1992
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Moravec,
Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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8. The City Council discussed setting a work session to discuss
enterprise funds/capital budgets.
By consensus the City Council set 6:30 p.m. on November 22,
1993, as the date and time for a work session to discuss
enterprise funds/capital budgets. The Council, as the
Economic Development Authority, will discuss Highway 100 and
36th Avenue TIF Project.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council discussed routine work sessions for 1994.
By consensus the City Council set 7 p.m. on the fourth
Thursday of each month as the date and time for routine work
sessions of the City Council.
10. The City Council considered an amendment to City Manager's
contract regarding automobile allowance.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve Second Amendment to Employment Agreement for
the City Manager regarding automobile allowance.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
November 4, 1993
page 1143
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 November 4, 1993, 8:00 P.M., at
4800 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
Councilmembers in attendance were: Herbes, Krueger, Grimes,
Joselyn, Meintsma, Langsdorf, Moravec. Also in attendance were the
following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; William Monk,
Public Works Director. Also present was Scott Harri, SEH.
The City Council discussed South Crystal Streets Rehabilitation.
The work session adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
Public Works Director
specmins.doc
November 16, 1993
page 1144
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on November 16, 1993 at 7:00 P.M., at
4800 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; William Monk, Public
Works Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; 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 Mayor announced the $50 recycling winners in the City of
Crystal for the month of October: Jack Zemke, 5635 Yates Ave. N.;
Edward Biery, 8128 - 33rd Ave. N.; Brian & Karen Barton, 5625 Adair
Avenue North; Dale Leigh & Janet Hamilton, 3853 Florida Avenue
North.
The Mayor recognized a donation of $9,500 to the Crystal Fire
Department from the Crystal Fire Relief Association.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
November 2, 1993 and the Work Session of November 4, 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November
2, 1993 and the Work Session of November 4, 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. Approval to use donated funds to purchase breathing air
compressor, computer equipment, and fire pre -plan laminator.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following Public Hearing:
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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 renewal of a State of MN currency exchange
license for International Cash Box, Incorporated 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 Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-82
RESOLUTION RELATING TO APPLICATION FOR
RENEWAL OF CURRENCY EXCHANGE LICENSE
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered the following during Open Forum:
Ross Taormina, owner of The Plumbery, appeared to discuss parking
at 6028 - 42nd Avenue North.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered a request to install a second
street light in the alley of the 3400 block of Lee and Kyle
Avenues North.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to deny installation of a second street light in the
alley of the 3400 block of Lee and Kyle Avenues North.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
to rezone property at 5272 West Broadway from B-4 (Community
Commercial) District to 3-3 (Auto Oriented Commercial)
District and for a conditional use permit to allow a minor
automotive repair in a 3-3 District as requested by Walter
Wampach. Appearing and heard were Walter Wampach, applicant,
and applicant's son-in-law, John Luther.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following ordinance:
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ORDINANCE NO. 93 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING:
CHANGING THE USE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LANDS
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
December 7, 1993.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered a request of Andrew Duncanson of
Dunlo Motors for a conditional use permit to allow open and
outdoor storage as an accessory use in a B-4 District at 5269
West Broadway. Andrew Duncanson appeared and was heard.
A. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf 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 open and outdoor storage as an accessory use in a B-4
(Community Commercial) District (Section 515.37, Subd. 4 b) at
5269 West Broadway.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve site improvement agreement as a prerequisite
to the approval of a conditional use permit to allow open and
outdoor storage as an accessory use in a B-4 (Community
Commercial) District at 5269 West Broadway, and further that
the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such
agreement.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
(MHFA) Publicly -Owned Neighborhood Land Trust Program Loan
Commitment.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA)
Publicly -Owned Neighborhood Land Trust Program Loan
Commitment, and further that the Mayor or City Manager be
authorized to sign the Loan Commitment.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered a resolution approving pension
multiplier benefit increase to PERA Police and Fire Fund.
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. 93-83
RESOLUTION APPROVING BENEFIT INCREASE TO
PERA POLICE AND FIRE FUND
November 16, 1993
page 1147
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Grimes; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered rescheduling a public hearing to
consider modifications to Bass Lake Road/Becker Park project
area documents.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-84
RESOLUTION RESCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE EXPANSION OF
THE BASS LAKE ROAD/BECKER PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA,
MODIFICATION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN THEREFORE AND
MODIFICATION OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR THE
BASS LAKE ROAD/BECKER PARK TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Grimes, Herbes; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered a resolution adopting the 1994 Fee
Schedule.
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. 93-85
RESOLUTION RELATING TO FEES AND CHARGES:
AMENDING APPENDIX IV TO THE CITY CODE
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Informal Discussion and Announcements
1. Reminder of Work Session of November 22, 1993 at 6:30
p.m. to discuss enterprise funds/capital budgets.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Motion Carried.
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City Clerk
November 16, 1993
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Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Special Work Session of the
Crystal City Council was held on November 22, 1993, 6:30 P.M., at
4800 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
Councilmembers in attendance were: Herbes, Krueger, Grimes,
Joselyn, Meintsma, Langsdorf, Moravec. Also in attendance were the
following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Anne Norris,
Community Development Director; William Monk, Public Works
Director; Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director;
Sarah Porter, Accountant; James Mossey, Police Chief; Gene Hackett,
Recreation Director. Also present were Financial Advisory
Commission Members: Ann Andersen; Brian Schneider.
After first meeting as the Economic Development Authority to
discuss Mielke Field, the City Council discussed enterprise
funds/capital budgets for 1994, beginning at 8:30 p.m.
The work session adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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December 7, 1993
page 1150
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting ofthe
Crystal City Council was held on December 7, 1993 at 7:00 P.M., at
4800 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Herbes, Krueger, Moravec, Meintsma, Grimes, Langsdorf.
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; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene George,
City Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Nancy Gohman, 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 Meeting of
November 16, 1993 and the Work Session of November 22, 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Herbes
to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 16, 1993
and the Work Session of November 22, 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. Approval of authorization to execute agreement between the
City of Crystal and Hennepin County for Environmental Health
Services for 1994.
4. Confirmation of setting public hearing for 7:00 p.m. or as
soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, December 16, 1993,
for the purpose of adopting the 1994 tax levy and 1994 Budget.
5. Acceptance of the resignation of Robert Rudin from the
Financial Advisory Commission as requested in letter dated
November 23, 1993.
6. Acceptance of the resignation of John Luzaich from the Human
Rights Commission as requested in memo dated November 30,
1993.
7. Approval of a 1 to 3 day temporary on -sale liquor license
application from Knights of Columbus #3656, 4947 West Broadway
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for an Annual Cadillac Dinner on January 28, 1994.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf 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 the Second Reading of an Ordinance
to rezone property at 5272 West Broadway from B-4 (Community
Commercial) District to 3-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial)
District; a conditional use permit to allow a minor automotive
repair in a B-3 District; and site improvement agreement for
improvements required as noted as part of the conditional use
permit, as requested by Walter Wampach.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to deny the rezoning of property at 5272 West Broadway
from B-4 District to a B-3 District as requested by Walter
Wampach.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered a Lawful Gambling Premises Permit
application for Minneapolis/Crystal Elks 44 at Nicklows, 3516
Lilac Drive.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-86
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Moravec, Grimes, Herbes; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
amending utility rate adjustment.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SEWER, WATER AND STREET LIGHTING
RATES AND CHARGES: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODES,
SUBSECTION 710.05 AND SUBSECTION 715.13
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
December 21, 1993.
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Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered a resolution designating the Local
Governmental Unit (LGU) for requirements of Wetland
Conservation Act.
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. 93-87
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) FOR WETLAND ALTERATIONS
AS REQUIRED BY THE WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT OF
1991 (BASSETT CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION)
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec,
Grimes, Herbes, Krueger; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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. 93-88
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) FOR WETLAND ALTERATIONS
AS REQUIRED BY THE WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT OF
1991 (SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION)
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes,
Herbes, Krueger, Langsdorf; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The City Council considered revisions to South Crystal Street
Rehabilitation Study Report. Scott Harri of SEH and Don
Sexter, south Crystal resident, were present and heard.
The Mayor called a recess at 8:25 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened at 8:30 p.m.
6. The City Council considered a resolution to close certain
funds.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-89
RESOLUTION CLOSING CERTAIN FUNDS
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By roll call and voting aye: Moravec, Grimes, Herbes,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council discussed a "Council Request for Information"
forms.
8. The City Council discussed the Emergency Communication System.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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City Clerk
December 9, 1993
page 1154
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a special meeting of the Crystal
City Council was held on December 9, 1993, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Councilmembers in attendance were: Herbes, Krueger,
Grimes, Joselyn, Meintsma, Langsdorf, Moravec (arrived at 7:55
p.m.). Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry
Dulgar, City Manager; Anne Norris, Community Development Director;
William Monk, Public Works Director; Darlene George, City Clerk;
Jim Otto, Finance Director; Sarah Porter, Accountant; James Mossey,
Chief of Police; Gene Hackett, Recreation Director; Nancy Gohman,
Assistant Manager.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as
advertised for the City of Crystal Truth in Taxation Hearing.
The order of business was as follows.
Mayor Introduction
City Manager Budget Review
Jerry Dulgar
Finance Director Presentation
Jim Otto
Assistant Manager Presentation
Nancy Gohman
Director of Public Works Presentation
Bill Monk
Finance Director Presentation
Jim Otto
Director of Community Presentation
Development
Anne Norris
Police Chief Presentation
Jim Mossey
The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or to ask
questions concerning this matter. Those present and heard were:
Bryan Olson, 3540 Regent Avenue North; Bob Schon, 3930 Jersey
Avenue North; Jeff Gershone, 6017 - 29th Place North; Phil Karno,
3109 Aquila Avenue North; R. B. Northfield, 3418 Florida Avenue
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North; Dennis Laliberte, 3845 Georgia Avenue North.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
The Mayor announced that a subsequent public hearing to adopt tax
levy and the budget for 1994 would be held on December 16, 1993, at
7:00 p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adjourn the Truth in Taxation Hearing.
Motion Carried.
Truth in Taxation Hearing adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
or
December 16, 1993
page 1156
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a special meeting of the Crystal
City Council was held on December 16, 1993, 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 (arrived at 7:03 p.m.), 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; William Monk, Public Works
Director; Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director;
Sarah Porter, Accountant; Gene Hackett, Recreation Director. Also
in attendance were Financial Advisory Commission members: Ann
Andersen, Brian Schneider, David Larson.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a Public Hearing at which time the City Council
will consider adoption of the 1994 Tax Levy and the 1994
Budget. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions
or to ask questions concerning this matter.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
A. The City Council reviewed the Financial Management Policies.
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. 93-90
RESOLUTION LEVYING TAXES FOR CERTIFICATION TO THE
COUNTY AUDITOR FOR PAYABLE 1994
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
C. 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. 93-91
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1994 CITY OF CRYSTAL BUDGET
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Grimes; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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Mayo
December 21, 1993
page 1158
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on December 21, 1993 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; Stephen Bubul from 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; Nancy Gohman,
Assistant Manager.
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 November: Wayne Remer, 5630 Quail Ave.
N.; Vernon Brengman, 3032 Louisiana Ave. N.; Patricia Arnold, 6726
- 45th Ave. N.; Dale Lindgren, 5537 Vera Cruz Ave. N.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
December 7, 1993 and the Special Meetings of December 9, and
December 16, 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember Krueger
to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 7, 1993
and the Special Meetings of December 9, and December 16, 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. Acceptance of the resignation from the Planning Commission
submitted by Leo Streator, 6702 - 51st Place North.
4. Acceptance of the resignation from the Park & Recreation
Advisory Commission submitted by Richard Anderson, 5833 Regent
Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following during Open Forum:
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Mr. Northfield, 3418 Florida Avenue North, presented petitions
relating to the south Crystal streets rehabilitation.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council discussed a proposed redevelopment plan for
property at 5358 West Broadway as submitted by Burger King.
Mike Parenteau, architect, appeared and was heard. Consensus
of Council directed staff to proceed.
2. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
Amending the Utility Rate.
A. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 93-17
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SEWER, WATER AND STREET LIGHTING
RATES AND CHARGES: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE,
SUBSECTION 710.05 AND SUBSECTION 715.13
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
B. 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. 93-92
RESOLUTION ADJUSTING SEWER AND WATER RATES
FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Herbes, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
C. 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. 93-93
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BASIC RATE
FOR IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING
THE STORM SEWER SYSTEM OF THE
CITY OF CRYSTAL
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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The City Council considered preliminary flood control project
for Trunk Highway 100 in Bassett Creek Park.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to endorse the flood control project along Trunk
Highway 100 in Bassett Creek Park and direct staff to work
with MnDOT, the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission and
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on matters necessary to
proceed to the construction phase.
Motion Carried.
The City Council discussed changing the 1994 Council meeting
dates where conflicts occur.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to change the regularly scheduled council meeting of
March 1, 1994 to March 8, 1994 and to change the regularly
scheduled council meeting of March 15, 1994 to March 22, 1994
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and
Langsdorf to change the regularly
May 17, 1994 to May 24, 1994.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and
Langsdorf to change the regularly
August 2, 1994 to August 1, 1994.
seconded by Councilmember
scheduled council meeting of
Motion Carried.
seconded by Councilmember
scheduled council meeting of
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to change the regularly scheduled council meeting of
September 6, 1994 to September 14, 1994 and to change the
regularly scheduled council meeting of September 20, 1994 to
September 27, 1994.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council discussed an Open House for the renovated
City Hall. Consensus of Council directed staff to wait to
hold an Open House until the entire renovation project is
completed.
6. The City Council considered the City Manager's request for
expenditure up to $6,000.00 of the 1994 Council Contingency to
adequately fund the Joint Study with New Hope for actuarial
consulting services to Crystal and New Hope regarding Joint
Volunteer Fire Department Pension Plans and Design.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve authorization to allow the City Manager to
spend up to $6,000.00 from the Council Contingency from 1994
to fund the Joint Study with New Hope for actuarial consulting
services to Crystal and New Hope regarding Joint Volunteer
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Fire Department Pension Plans and Design.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered salaries and benefits for non -
organized employees for 1994.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve salaries and benefits for non -organized
employees for 1994 as proposed in a memorandum from the
Assistant Manager dated December 15, 1993.
Positions
1994 Salary
*Office Asst. I - P.T. Rec.
$ 9.56
*Office Assistant I - Switchboard
9.56
Part Time CSO
9.97
Fire Inspector - P.T.
11.40
*Office Asst. I - Rec.
$22,609
*Office Asst. II - Comm. Dev.
25,615
Bldg. Coordinator
26,257
Accounting Clerk - Payroll
28,954
Accounting Clerk - Utilities
28,954
*Office Asst. II - Comm. Dev.
29,012
*Office Asst. III - P.W./Comm. Dev.
0
*Office Asst. III - Police
29,096
**Comm. Dev. Technician
29,096
**Comm./H.R. Technician
Engrg. Aide II
30,500
31,706
*Office Asst. III - Adm.
31,706
Program Supervisor
33,996
Accounting Clerk
35,976
Records/Office Manager
35,992
Housing Inspector
37,425
Accountant
Probationary employee
Engrg. Aide IV
40,848
Environmentalist
$ 19.65
Recreation Supervisor
40,863
Juvenile Specialist
42,140
HRG/Comm. Develop. Coord.
44,141
Bldg. Inspector
44,186
Park Superintendent
44,277
Street Superintendent
47,586
City Clerk
47,677
Recreation Director
48,410
Fire Chief/Mar.
49,891
W & S Superintendent
49,893
Community Dev. Director
51,527
Assistant Manager
54,158
Finance Director
60,401
Public Works Director
60,401
Chief of Police
65,692
Part-time P & R Sec. evenings
vacant
Part-time Comm. Ctr. Coordinator
$ 8.55
Fire fighters call pay
8.18
Officers -fire- call pay
8.71
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Training, schools & work duty 7.34
Stand by, Sleep in 25.37 per shift
Chief Officers (3) 194.26 monthly
Asst. Training Officer (1) 119.72 monthly
Captains (4) 80.24 monthly
*New title
**Reclassified position
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered a resolution honoring the City of
Crystal employees.
Moved by Councilmember Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-94
RESOLUTION HONORING CITY OF CRYSTAL EMPLOYEES
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes, Herbes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk'
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