1988 City Council Minutes5 JANUARY 1988
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting
of the Crystal City Council was held on January 5, 1988, 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, Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa,
Smothers. Also present were the following staff members: Jerry
Dulgar, City Manager; John A. Olson, Assistant City Manager;
David Kennedy, City Attorney; William Monk, Public Works
Director; Nancy Deno, Administrative Assistant; Darlene George,
City Clerk. Staff members absent were: Donald Peterson,
Building Inspector.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City
Council meeting of December 22, 1987.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Rygg
to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of
December 22, 1987.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Reappointment of Steven R. Voss to the Environmental Quality
7. Reappointment of Walter J. Sochacki to the Parks &
Recreation Advisory Commission for a term ending December
31, 1990.
8. Reappointment of Liz Reid to the Parks & Recreation Advisory
Commission for a term ending December 31, 1990.
Commission for
a
term ending December 31, 1990.
2.
Reappointment
of
Hugh Munns to the Environmental Quality
Commission for
a
term ending December 31, 1990.
3.
Reappointment
of
Judy Rice to the Human Relations
Commission
for a term ending
December 31, 1990.
4.
Reappointment
of
Darla J. Carlson to the Human
Relations
Commission for
a
term ending December 31, 1990.
5.
Reappointment
of
Linda E. Museus to the Human
Relations
Commission for
a
term ending December 31, 1990.
6.
Reappointment
of
Carolyn Carlson to the Human
Relations
Commission for
a
term ending December 31, 1990.
7. Reappointment of Walter J. Sochacki to the Parks &
Recreation Advisory Commission for a term ending December
31, 1990.
8. Reappointment of Liz Reid to the Parks & Recreation Advisory
Commission for a term ending December 31, 1990.
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9. Reappointment of Burton Genis to the Parks & Recreation
Advisory Commission for a term ending December 31, 1990.
10. Reappointment of David B. Anderson to the Planning
Commission for a term ending December 31, 1990.
11. Reappointment of Yvonne H.J. Halpaus to the Planning
Commission for a term ending December 31, 1990.
12. Reappointment of Debra K. Guertin to the Planning Commission
for a term ending December 31, 1990.
13. Reappointment of Cyril Soukup to the Cavil Service
Commission for a term ending December 31, 1990.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
Before the Council began the Regular Agenda items, Mayor Aa.ker
suggested that due to the fact we have two (2) Section
councilmembers and four (4) Ward councilmembers, the two Section
councilmembers rotate annually as Mayor Pro Tem and Association
of rietropo liton Municipalities (AMM) Alternate with the Mayor
serving as the Representative to AMM; and the four (4) Ward
councilmembers each act as liaison to one of the four advisory
commissions, namely, Park & Recreation Advisory Commission,
Environmental Quality Commission, Human Relations Commission, and
Long -Range Planning Commission. Appointments to various other
groups and commissions would be made as they occur. Suggestions
for the year 1988 were as follows:
John Moravec - Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor Thomas Aaker - AMM Representative
R. L. (Rollie) Smothers - AMM Alternate
Steven Leppa - Park & Recreation Advisory Commission
Pauline Langsdorf - Environmental Quality Commission
Betty Herbes - Human Relations Commission
Adrian Rygg - Long -Range Planning Commission
Moved by Councilmember Geppa and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to accept Mayor Aaker's recommendation for appointments
for the year 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council consil6ered the designation 7)f the official
depository for the City of Crystal for 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to designate The Bank North as the official depository
for the City of Crystal foc the year 1988.
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Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the designation of the official
newspaper for the City of Crystal for 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to designate The North Hennepin Post as the official
newspaper for the City of Crystal for the year 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the appointment of a representative
to the Joint Water Commission for the year 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to appoint Councilmember Leppa as the representative to
the Joint Water Commission for the year 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the appointment of a representative
to the Tri -Community Twin Lake Study Committee for the year 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to appoint Councilmember Leppa as a representative to
the Tri -City Twin Lake Study Committee for the year 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the appointment of representatives to
the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission for the
year 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to appoint Mayor Aaker and John T. Irving, 7020 - 45th
Place North, as representatives to the Northwest Suburbs Cable
Communications Commission for the year 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the appointment of a Commissioner and
Alternate Commissioner to the Bassett Creek Flood Control
Commission for a three-year term expiring January 31, 1991.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to appoint William Monk, City Engineer, as Commissioner and
Councilmember Herbes as Alternate Commissioner to the Bassett
Creek Flood Control Commission for a three-year term expiring
January 31, 1991.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the appointment of a Commissioner and
Alternate Commissioner to the Shingle Creek Watershed Management
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Commission for a three-year term expiring February 1, 1991.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to appoint William Monk, City Engineer, as Commissioner
and Councilmember Herbes as Alternate Commissioner to the Shingle
Creek Watershed Management Commission for a three-year term
expiring February 1, 1991.
Motion Carried.
The City Council_ considered the appointment of a. representative
on the Light Rai-'. Transit Advisory Committee.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to appoint Jerry Dulgar as a representative on the Light
Rail Transit Advisory Committee.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the appointment of a representative
on the LOGIS Board of Directors.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to appoint Jerry Duly ac, City Planager, as a
representative and Nancy Deno, Adm2ni.strat4-ve Assistant, as the
Alternate on the LOGIS Board of Directors.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a resolution regarding parking
restrictions on one side of 34th Avenue between Vera Cruz and
Welcome Avenues. Durwin Ward, 3356 Welcome Avenue North,
appeared and was heard.
Moved o y Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to take the item, which was tabled at the December 22,
1987 meet°_ng, off the table.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Council ]-member Leppa
to adopt the following cesol.ution, the reading •-�f which was
dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-1
A RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ALONG 34TH
AVENUE BETWEEN WELCOME AVENUE AND VERA CRUZ
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf,
Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carri,-d, resolution declared adopted.
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The City Council considered the gambling license application for
the Church of All Saints at The Paddock Bar, 5540 Lakeland Avenue
North.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to table the item until State investigations are
complete.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the gambling license for the
Minnesota Therapeutic Camp at Rostamo's, 6014 Lakeland Avenue
North.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to accept the gambling license application for Minnesota
Therapeutic Camp at Rostamo's as presented.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance
naming a park Lion's Soo Line Park.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKS:
NAMING A PARK
and further, that the second and final reading be held on January
19, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a resolution authorizing a
feasibility study for improvements to 36th Avenue between Welcome
and Louisiana Avenues 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. 88 -
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF
A FEASIBILITY REPORT ON IMPROVEMENTS TO
36TH AVENUE BETWEEN WELCOME AND
LOUISIANA AVENUES
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to continue discussion of the feasibility study to the
January 19, 1988 meeting to allow staff time to prepare a report
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before working with a consultant.
By roll call and voting aye: Smothers, Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf,
Aaker; voting no: Leppa, Herbes.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered an addendum to the contract with Funk
Animal Hospital to increase feed for animal impound services for
the year 1988, as follows:
Administrative
Boarding Fee
Euthanasia and
Disposa' Fee
Fee
Disposal Fee
$110.00
4.75/night
15.00/aaiulal
12.00/animal
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to approve an addendum to the contract wita Funk A)iima.l Hospital
to increase fees r-' or an I mal impound sacv L(:Ps as proposed for the
year 1983.
Mot7.Do Carried.
The City Council considered a resolution in support of increasing
funding for the Northern Mayors' Association.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to ,:ontinue discussion of increased funding for the Northern
Mayors' Association to the January 19, 1933 Council meeting to
allow time to get more information on what other cities are
doing.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered an agreement between Northwest
Community Television and the City of Crystal for cablecasting
City Council meetings.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve an agreement between Northwest Community
Television and the City of Crystal for cablecasting City Council
meetings and further, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
sign such an agreement.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the appointment of a representative
to the Association of Metropolitan municipal ties (AMM)
Legislative Contact Person Program.
Moved by Councilmetuber Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to appoint Jerry Dulgar, City Manager as the
Representative and Councilmember Rygg as the Alternate.
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Motion Carried.
The City Council considered non-union employees' salaries and
benefits for 1988.
Councilmember Herbes called for a recess and the Mayor obliged at
8:20 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 8:30 P.M.
Discussion resumed on the 1988 non-union employees' salaries and
benefits for 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec limit approval to the 3% increases and continue looking
at increases that exceed 30, directing staff to present a form
showing increases by job classification (including the
percentages) for 1986, 1987 and proposed 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to rescind the motion and move to continue discussion of
all non-union employees' salaries and benefits for 1988 to the
January 19, 1988 Council meeting and direct staff to have the
report to them for the years 1986, 1987 and proposed 1988
salaries in the packet on Friday, January 15, 1988.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the list of license applications as
submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council in the
preliminary agenda, a list of which is on file in the office of
the City Clerk, and further, that such list be incorporated into
and made a part of this motion as though set forth in full
herein.
Motion Carried.
Mayor Aaker reminded councilmembers who attended the League of
Cities Conference in Las Vegas to submit their written reports on
the conference.
The City Council directed staff to conduct a survey of jail rates
of surrounding cities and Hennepin County, what cities have
overnight incarceration, is it a 48 hour or a 72 hour facility,
how many cities bring them to Crystal, could something be worked
out with other communities, cost of staffing and cost to
transport to court.
Mayor Aaker advised councilmembers of a resignation letter
received from Barbara Nemer creating a vacancy in the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority of the City of Crystal and also a vacancy
on the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Board
created by the resignation of Elsa Skogerboe.
Councilmember Rygg commended Mayor Aaker for his letter to the
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City of New Hope regarding the Memory Lane drainage system. City
Manager Jerry Dulgar advised the Council that New Hope would be
contacting Crystal to meet regarding same.
The City Council directed staff to review the ordinance on animal
charges and rates to license and prepare a report for the January
19, 1988 Council meeting.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Mayor
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, 1988, 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, Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Also
present were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; John A. Olson, Assistant City Manager; David Kennedy, City
Attorney (arrived at 8:15 P.M.); William Monk, City Engineer;
William Barber, Assistant Building Inspector; Nancy Deno,
Administrative Assistant; Darlene George, City Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City Council
meeting of January 5, 1988. Councilmembers Smothers, Herbes and
Rygg spoke in opposition of the approval of the minutes due to the
fact of the way the Council appointments to various commissions had
been accomplished at the January 5, 1988 Council meeting. Mayor
Aaker informed the concerned councilmembers that the minutes
reflected the action that was taken by the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting
of January 5, 1988.
By roll call and voting aye: Leppa, Moravec, Langsdorf, Aaker;
voting no: Smothers, Herbes, Rygg.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of the resignation of Elsa Skogerboe as the
Crystal Representative on the Northwest Hennepin Human Services
Advisory Commission.
2. Consideration of the resignation of Barbara Nemer from the
Crystal Housing and Redevelopment Authority, effective February
1, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to
approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
Brooklyn Park Mayor Krautkremer appeared before the City Council
regarding the Northern Mayors' Association proposal.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was
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dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-2
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF INCREASING FUNDING
FOR THE NORTHERN MAYORS' ASSOCIATION
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf,
Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance
rezoning property at 3401 Vera Cruz Avenue North from R-1
(Single-family) to B-4 (Community Commercial); and also to approve
the site agreements for the property.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to continue First Reading of the ordinance to rezone property at
3401 Vera Cruz Avenue North to February 16, 1988, to allow staff
time to contact the Minnesota Department of Transportation regarding
the 36th Avenue and TH 100 construction project and its possible
affect on the rezoning of this property.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a conditional use permit application to
allow a convenience food establishment (take out pizza) in a B-4
(Community Commercial) District at 3545 Douglas Drive.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Leppa to
approve, as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the
Planning Commission, conditional use permit #87-75 to allow a
convenience food establishment in a B-4 District at 3545 Douglas
Drive.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a sign permit for the Hennepin County
Library at 6401 - 42nd Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to approve a sign permit for the Hennepin County Library located at
6401 - 42nd Avenue North.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a resolution regarding the second
amendment to the Developer's Agreement with Brutger Companies for
the Senior Citizens Apartment Building.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
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RESOLUTION NO. 88-3
A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO
THE DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT WITH BRUTGER COMPANIES
FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS APARTMENT BUILDING
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf,
Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The Mayor delayed Item #6 on the agenda until the City Attorney's
arrival.
The City Council considered a control program concerning the
Canadian goose population.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to
table the item indefinitely until such time as it creates a problem
in the City.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the Second Reading of an ordinance
naming a park, Lions Soo Line Park.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf
to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88-1
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKS:
NAMING A PARK
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a resolution authorizing a feasibility
study for improvements to 36th Avenue between Louisiana and Welcome
Avenues North.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec to table indefinitely to inquire of
State Aid funds as they relate to truck traffic and also to have
staff contact the City of New Hope.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Leppa to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed
with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF A
FEASIBILITY REPORT ON IMPROVEMENTS TO 36TH AVENUE
BETWEEN LOUISIANA AND WELCOME AVENUES
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Smothers, Leppa; voting no:
Moravec, Aaker, Rygg, Langsdorf.
Motion failed.
The City Council considered a resolution regarding retention period
for tape recordings of City meetings.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was
dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-4
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RETENTION PERIOD
FOR TAPE RECORDINGS OF CITY MEETINGS
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to amend the resolution to reflect a 3 -year retention of
tape recordings of City meetings rather than a 1 -year retention
period.
Motion Carried.
Voting on the resolution establishing retention period for tape
recordings of City meetings as amended:
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf,
Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 8:13 P.M. and the meeting was
reconvened at 8:26 P.M. at which time the City Attorney arrived and
Item #6 was considered.
The City Council considered a resolution approving a Joint Powers
Agreement between the cities of Crystal, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn
Park and New Hope for the purpose of providing organized garbage
collection and recycling for Crystal residents. Jim Erickson,
Attorney for Browning Ferris Industries; Tom Heenan, City of Crystal
Sanitarian; and Julie Jones, Recycling Coordinator appeared and were
heard.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers to continue the item for thirty days
to allow the garbage haulers serving the City of Crystal to get
together and come up with a plan.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
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Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was
dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-5
RESOLUTION APPROVING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO
FORM THE HENNEPIN RECYCLING GROUP
By roll call and voting aye: Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf, Leppa;
voting no: Aaker; abstaining: Herbes, Smothers.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance
relating to lawful gambling.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Herbes
to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 1100.19, SUBDIVISION 8
and further, that the second and final reading be held on February
2, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Moravec
to amend the ordinance to include the three percent (3%) tax on
gross earnings, allowable by State law to be levied to cities, as
well as the ten percent (10%) donation to a specific organization in
the City, and direct the City Attorney to make such changes for the
Second Reading of the ordinance.
Voting on the main motion as amended:
Motion Carried.
Motion Carried unanimously.
Discussion was held as to where the contributions from charitable
gambling should be used in the City. The City Attorney advised that
the ordinance states that the City Council may specify by resolution
where the contributions are to be used.
The City
Council considered
the non-union employees' salaries
and
benefits
for 1988.
Moved by
Councilmember Moravec
and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers
to approve the recommendations
of the City Manager
for
non-union
employees of one
(1) additional holiday per year and
an
additional
$5.00 per month
employer insurance contribution,
for
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uniformity with the union benefits, and salaries as follows,
retroactive to January 1., 1988:
Position Jan. 1 July 1
Police Chief
$54,894
Public works Director
48,436
Assistant City Manager
46,000
Finance Director
48,635
Assistant City Engineer
39,415
$41,385
Water & Sewer Superintendent
37,678
39,562
Park & Recreation Director
45,883
Administrative Assistant
38,206
41,262
City Clerk
34,130
37,543
Street Superintendent
36,162
37,970
Sanitarian III
37,167
38,654
Assist. Park & Recreation Director
36,263
City Assessor
38,749
Park Supervisor
33,986
35,685
Fire Chief/Marshal
40,970
Building Inspector
37,339
Assistant Building Inspector
32,816
Recreation Supervisor
33,137
Sanitarian II
30,066
32,471
Engineering Aide IV
33,284
Appraiser
31,766
33,354
Juvenile Specialist
34,702
Engineering Aide II
25,908
Special Assessments Clerk
22,603
24,411
Assessing Clerk
18,920
20,812
Engineering Clerk
20,672
22,325
Utility Billing Clerk
23,260
Administrative Secretary
22,572
23,249
Accounting Clerk
23,207
Police Secretary
23,844
Custodian
21,940
Payroll Clerk
19,400
20,467
Health Department Secretary
20,634
Building Department Clerk
19,518
20,591
Finance Secretary
17,490
18,452
Switchboard Operator
16,513
18,164
Park Secretary
18,527
Motion Carried.
The Mayor recognized the Crystal Lions Club for their donations to
the Police Department and the Park and Recreation Department and
expressed the City's thanks and appreciation. Councilmember
Langsdorf also expressed her thanks and appreciation to the Crystal
Lions Club.
The City Council discussed the use of local businesses for the
repair of City vehicles and directed staff to advise them of the
number of accidents we have had on City vehicles and to investigate
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the use of body shops located in Crystal for the repair of the
vehicles.
The City Council directed staff to include contributions to the City
from charitable gambling in the City Newsletter.
Councilmembers Herbes, Rygg and Smothers discussed objections to the
method used to make Council appointments to the various commissions.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to reconsider the appointments.
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Rygg, Smothers; voting no:
Moravec, Langsdorf, Leppa Aaker.
Motion failed.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Herbes
to approve the list of license applications as submitted by the City
Clerk to the City Council in the preliminary agenda, a list of which
is on file in the office of the City Clerk, and further, that such
list be incorporated into and made a part of this motion as though
set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Herbes
to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
—�— Mayor
ATTEST:
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 February 2, 1.988, 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,
Moravec, Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers; absent: Rygg. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; John A. Olson, Assistant City Manager; David Kennedy, City
Attorney; William Monk, Public Works Director; Donald Peterson,
Building Inspector; Nancy Deno, Administrative Assistant; Darlene
George, City Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City Council
meeting of January 19, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Moravec
to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of
January 19, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Herbes
that due to the fact the City Council has a joint meeting with the
Long -Range Planning Commission on February 9, 1988 to discuss the
five-year plan which includes park improvements, this item be
continued to the March 1, 1988 City Council meeting.
Motion Carried.
The City Council. considered insurance proposals for Agent of Record
for workers' compensation, general liability, auto and public
officials' insurance.
Moved by
Councilmember Herbes
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered
playground
equipment for Forest
School/Park. Diane Hilden of
the Forest
School PTA and Edward
Brandeen, Park and Recreation
Director, appeared and were heard.
The Mayor :informed the Council
and audience
that the City Clerk had
received three calls from parents of students
at Forest School in
Second Reading of an ordinance
support of the playground
equipment
(Katie McCarty, Diane
Christenson, and April White).
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Herbes
that due to the fact the City Council has a joint meeting with the
Long -Range Planning Commission on February 9, 1988 to discuss the
five-year plan which includes park improvements, this item be
continued to the March 1, 1988 City Council meeting.
Motion Carried.
The City Council. considered insurance proposals for Agent of Record
for workers' compensation, general liability, auto and public
officials' insurance.
Moved by
Councilmember Herbes
and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf
to appoint the Towle
Agency as Agent of Record for
insurance
for the City of Crystal
at the rate of $8,650 for the next
three years.
Motion Carried.
The City
Council considered the
Second Reading of an ordinance
regarding
lawful gambling.
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Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Moravec
to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88-2
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 1100.19,
SUBDIVISION 8: REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE,
SUBSECTION 1100.19, SUBDIVISION 9;
ADDING A NEW SUBDIVISION
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a resolution regarding charitable
gambling contributions within the City of Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to continue to the March 1, 1988 meeting to allow staff to
investigate approximate amounts of money involved.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the gambling license for the Elks Lodge
444. No action was taken.
The City Council considered a resolution setting forth procedural
matters for Council meetings and consideration of First Reading of
an ordinance amending Crystal City Code to reflect those procedures.
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. 88-6
A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH PROCEDURAL MATTERS
FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Langsdorf, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers; absent, not voting: Rygg.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Consideration of the First Reading of the ordinance amending Crystal
City Code to reflect above procedures went as follows:
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to amend the proposed ordinance to change Sec. 2, 200.17. Order of
Business, by switching the order of Item 7 (Open Forum) and Item 8
(Regular agenda items).
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Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember Herbes
to adopt the following ordinance as amended:
ORDINANCE NO. 88 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTIONS 200.07
AND 200.15: REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE,
SUBSECTION 200.13; ADDING A SUBSECTION TO SECTION 200
and further, that the second and final. reading be held on February
16, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the right Rail Transit Station
locations. Reports were given by Councilmember Herbes who serves on
the Northwest Corridor Task Force and from William Monk who serves
on the Technical Committee of the Northwest Corridor.
Mayor Aaker stated that the preference of locations #15 and #16
would be carried back to the various committees.
The City Council discussed the reports to be submitted by
counci_lmembers who attended the National League of Cities Conference
in Las Vegas December 12-16, 1987.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf that any councilmember in attendance at the National
League of Cities Conference in Las Vegas who has not submitted a
report by the February 16, 1988 meeting should not have expenses
approved or allocated for the forthcoming National League of Cities
Conference in Washington, D.C. in March of 1988.
By roll call and voting aye: Leppa, Langsdorf, Moravec, Aaker;
voting no: Smothers, Herbes.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf
to approve the list of license applications as submitted by the City
Clerk to the City Council in the preliminary agenda, a list of which
is on file in the office of the City Clerk, and further, that such
list be incorporated into and made a part of this motion as though
set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
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Meeting adjourned at 8:03 P.M.
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on February 16, 1988, at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal., Minnesota. The Secretary of the
Council called the roll_ and the following were pce.sent: Herbes,
Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Those absent,- Moravec.
Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar,
City Manager; John A. Olson, Assistant City Manager; David Kennedy,
City Attorney; William Monk, Public Works Director; Donald Peterson,
Building Inspector; Nancy Deno, Administrative Assistant; Darlene
George, City Clerk; Ed Arandeen, Park and Recreation Director, Julie
Jones, Recycling Coordinator.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City Council
meeting of February 2, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Counc.lmember Smothers
to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of
February 2, 1988.
Motion Carried.
Mayor Thomas Aaker presented a $100 check to James N. Skiff, the
recycling raffle winner from the January 1988 drawing.
Mr. Howard Niggeler, Commander, and Stan Mueller_, of the Charles
Knaeble VFW Post #494 of Crystal, presented a check in the amount of
$15,000 to the City of Crystal to purchase playground equipment at
Twin Oak Park.
The City Council_ considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Se', 7:00 P.M , or as soon t`ieroaf`ei
heard, March 15, 1.98 8, as the date
hearing at which time the City Council
Adjustments and Appeals to consider
Wel ;,man to vary the required number of
non -conforming structure, and to vary
re(ILlirement: at 4900 W,-st Broadway.
as the matter may be
:.ad time for a. public
aril'_ s4.t as a Board of
a request from Steve
parking stalls, to vary
the front yard setback
2. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, March 15, 1988, as the date and time for a public
heacirng at which time the City Council will consider tentative
approval of proposed plat Finley Ard l.ti.on '_ocated at 3209
Florida Avenue North.
3. Consideration of a request to continue until April 5, 1988, the
discussion of the application to rezone property at 3401 Vera
Cruz from R-1 to B-4 as submitted by Herb Elfstrom.
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4. Consideration of the appointment of an Assistant Weed Inspector
for 1988.
5. Consideration of setting May 21, 1988, from 12:30 P.M. to 3:30
P.M. as the date and time for the Crystal Rabies Vaccination
Clinic to be held at the City Garage, 6125 - 41st Avenue North.
6. Acknowledgment of a donation of $3,000 from the Crystal Lions
Club for playground equipment at Lions Valley Place Park.
7. Consideration of a request for a solicitor's permit for
Northwest YMCA for a city-wide food drive on March 5, 1988,
from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to
approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a request from Brutger Companies for a
building permit for construction of a 79 -unit senior citizen rental
housing
building at 6315 - 55th Avenue North.
Mr. Steve Wilson of
Brutger
Companies appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and
seconded
by Councilmember Rygg
to approve
as recommended by the
Planning
Commission, building
permit
#237 for Brutger Companies to
construct
a 209 x 254 sq. ft.
79 -unit
senior citizen rental housing
building
at 6315 - 55th Avenue
North,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the applications of Marlyn H. Theisen,
David Larson, Martha Broberg Harrison, and Mary Moucha for
appointment to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Rygg
to appoint Mary Moucha to the Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a resolution approving the revised
Recycling/Refuse Joint Powers Agreement. Julie Jones, Recycling
Coordinator, appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed
with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-7
RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
IN ESTABLISHING THE HENNEPIN RECYCLING GROUP
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By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Rygg, Langseorf_, Aaker, Leppa,
Smothers; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered the Second Reading of an ordinance
regarding procedures of City Council. meetings.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to adopt the following ordi-nance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88-3
All ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITE,' COUNCIL MEETINGS:
AMENDING CR'LSTAL CITY CODE, SIJ13SECTI0cIS 200.07 AND 200.15-
REPEALING CRYSTAL CIT`' CODE, SUBSECTION 200.13; A11D ADDING A
SUBSECTION TO SECTION 200
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
The City Council discussed an advisory committer: to he established
by the Regional Transit Board.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa- and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to recommend the application for appointment of Mayor Thomas Aaker
to the Chairman's Advisory Committee of the Regional Transit Board.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered Change Order No. 4 and the final project
payment for Becker Park improvements.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf
to approve Change Order No. 4 for Becker Park improvements.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to
approve final. project payment to Hardrives, Incorporated, for Becker
Park improvements.
Motion Carr4ed.
The City Council_ considered a bid for an emergency standby generator
system for the South Sewer Life Station oa 32nd Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to adopt the `o''_ow.ng ceso'ution, the reading of which was
dispensed with ley unanimous consent:
RRS0I,UTI0N NO. 88-8
16 FEBRUARY 1988
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY/
STANDBY GENERATOR AT SOUTH SANITARY
SEWER LIFT STATION ON 32ND AVENUE
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa,
Smothers; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered a lease agreement between the Knights of
Columbus and the City of Crystal for the Crystal Senior Center and
Congregate Dining Program.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve a lease agreement with the Knights of Columbus
and the City of Crystal for the Crystal Senior Center and Congregate
Dining Program, and further, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager
to sign such agreement.
Motion Carried.
Tom Donnelly and wife of 6920 Markwood Drive appeared and were heard
concerning hockey pucks coming on their property from the hockey
rink at Crystal Highlands Park.
Mayor Aaker asked the City Council to consider his appointment of
John T. Irving, 7020 - 45th Place North, to the Crystal HRA for a
5 -year term expiring February 1, 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf
to approve the Mayor's appointment of John T. Irving, 7020 - 45th
Place to the Crystal Housing and Redevelopment Authority for a
5 -year term expiring February 1, 1993.
By roll call and voting aye: Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa,
Smothers; abstaining: Herbes; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion Carried.
Mayor Aaker read a letter which the Police Chief received from the
Knights of Columbus Father William Blum Council No. 3656 wherein
they commended Officer David Bordwell and the entire Police
Department for services to their organization, and included a check
in the amount of $200 to be used wherever the Police Department
deems appropriate.
City
Manager Dulgar reported on
the Legislative Conference he
attended
Councilmember
on February 16, 1988.
Langsdorf suggested
that the League of Cities look
into
other than Tuesday evenings
for meetings as many cities hold
their
Council meetings on Tuesdays. City Manager Dulgar reported
that
several cities had voiced the
same concern.
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Councilmember Rygg reminded the Council of the birthday party of
Congressman Martin Sabo on February 28, 1988 and also the Twin West
Chamber's Membership Luncheon on February 25, 1988 at which the
Executive Director of the Metropolitan Airport Commission will
appear to discuss a northern airport site.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Leppa to
approve the list of license applications as submitted by the City
Clerk to the City Council in the preliminary agenda, a list of which
is on file in the office of the City Clerk, and further, that such
list be incorporated into and made a part of this motion as though
set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Counci.).member Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Leppa to
adjourn the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15
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Motion Carried.
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting
of the Crystal City Council was held on March 1, 1988, 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, Moravec,, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; John A. Olson, Assistant City Manager; David Kennedy,
Attorney; William Monk, City Engineer; Donald Peterson, Building
Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk; 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 City Council
meeting of February 16, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the minutes of the regular City Council
meeting of February 16, 1988.
Julie Jones, Community Development Coordinator.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to close the public hearing.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was
dispensed with by unanimous consent, modified to indicate $51,618
rather than $52,368 for Acquisition of Blighted Housing and $8,750
rather than $8,000 for Senior Transportation Project:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-9
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED PROGRAM FOR YEAR XIV
URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMITTAL
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,, Langsdorf,
Motion Carried.
It being 7:00 P.M., or as soon
thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this
was
the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at
which time
the City Council will
consider allocation of Year XIV
Community
Development Block Grant
Funds and the reprogramming of
$36,003
of Year XIII Community
Development Block Grant Funds.
The Mayor
asked those present to
voice their opinions or to ask
questions
concerning this matter.
Those present and heard were:
Julie Jones, Community Development Coordinator.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to close the public hearing.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was
dispensed with by unanimous consent, modified to indicate $51,618
rather than $52,368 for Acquisition of Blighted Housing and $8,750
rather than $8,000 for Senior Transportation Project:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-9
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED PROGRAM FOR YEAR XIV
URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMITTAL
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,, Langsdorf,
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Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
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Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was
dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-10
RESOLUTION APPROVING REPROGRAMMING OF
$36,003 OF YEAR XIII CDBG FUNDS INTO
SCATTERED SITE ACQUISITION
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf,
Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered the application of Martha J.
Broberg -Harrison to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council's
Advisory Board for a two-year term expiring December 31, 1989.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember Rygg
to appoint Martha J. Broberg -Harrison to the Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Council's Advisory Board for a two-year term
expiring December 31, 1989.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered playground equipment for the park area
at Forest School.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to continue this item to the March 15, 1938 meeting.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered tree removal and tree trimming bids for
1988.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Rygg
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was
dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-11
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT
FOR TREE TRIMMING AND TREE REMOVAL FOR 1988
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf,
Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Mayor Aaker acknowledged the receipt of donations to the City of
Crystal from the Knights of Columbus in the amount of $800 and from
the Crystal Firemen's Auxiliary in the amount of $400 for permanent
seating for the Becker Park Performing Arts stage area.
The City Council considered a request from Big Brothers/Big Sisters
to terminate their lease for rental space at Thorson Community
Center effective March 31, 1988 and to waive the 90 -day requirement
notification for breaking such lease.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve termination of Big Brothers/Big Sisters' lease at
Thorson Community Center effective March 31, 1988 and to waive the
90 -day requirement notification for breaking such lease.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered designating a Director for the Joint
Powers Agreement on Refuse and Recycling Collection.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to designate the City Manager as a Director for the Joint
Powers Agreement on Refuse and Recycling Collection.
Motion Carried.
William Monk, Public Works Director, presented a review of flood
related issues from the July, 1987 rainstorm.
The City Council considered a resolution expressing concern
regarding the proposed amendments to the Minnesota Tax Increment
Financing Law.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Leppa to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed
with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-12
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONCERN REGARDING SENATE
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING BILL
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by
Councilmember Smothers
to amend the
motion to eliminate
the words
"expressing concern" in
the title of
the resolution, and
adding the
following to the last
paragraph of
the resolution, after
opposition: "and urging the bill
be studied
further and brought
back to
the next Legislative
Session."
Councilmember
Moravec asked that
there be
a division of the two
items included
in the amended motion for the
vote.
Voting on the elimination of the words "expressing concern" from
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the title of the resolution:
Unanimous vote.
Voting on the addition of "and urging the bill be studied further
and brought back to the next Legislative Session." to the last
paragraph of the resolution:
By roll call and voting aye: Smothers, Leppa, Herbes, Langsdorf;
voting no: Moravec, Rygg, Aaker.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a resolution regarding charitable
gambling contributions.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to table the motion to allow staff time to study further
the options the City might have to better regulate the direction of
the contributions.
Motion Carried.
Mayor Aaker reported that the Crystal Lions Club presented a check
in the amount of $3,000 to the Crystal Firemen's Relief Association
at the Annual Firemen's Retirement Dinner.
The City Council considered rental of the Crystal Municipal Pool by
the Marauder Aquatic Club.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Rygg
to approve rental of the Crystal Municipal Pool by the Marauder
Aquatic Club for morning swim team practice on Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday from 6 to 9 A.M., from June 13 - August 12, 1988, and
further to charge the organization a rental rate of $20 per hour.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered temporary sign permit #000314 and
waiver of fee for signs advertising the Lions Pancake breakfast to
be held at the V.F.W. Post #494 on March 13, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to
approve temporary sign permit #000314 and waiver of fee for signs
advertising the Lions Pancake breakfast for the period of March 6
through March 13, 1988 at 3600 Douglas Drive, 2756 Douglas Drive,
4920 West Broadway, 5924 West Broadway, 7200 - 56th Avenue North
and 5222 - 56th Avenue North.
Motion Carried.
Mayor Aaker gave a report on the Northwest Corridor Light Rail
Transit Advisory Committee.
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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. 88-13
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ROUTE PROPOSED BY THE
NORTHWEST CORRIDOR LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf,
Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion Carried.
The City Clerk gave a report on implementation of a plan to use the
new Optech Scan voting equipment for the District #281 School Board
Election in May of 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember Rygg
to approve the list of license applications as submitted by the
City Clerk to the City Council in the preliminary agenda, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, and further, that
such list be incorporated into and made a part of this motion as
though set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 P.M.
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on March 15, 1988, 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,
Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; John A. Olson, Assistant City Manager; David Kennedy, City
Attorney; William Monk, Public Works Director; Donald Peterson,
Building Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City Council
meeting of March 1, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of March
1, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor presented a check in the amount of $100 to Harold Horgen,
the City of` Crystal February Recycling Raffle winner.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of the gambling license application for the
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at Nicklows.
2. Consideration of itinerant food license for Boy Scout Troop
#365 at St. James Lutheran Church, March 12, 1988, and waiver
of fee.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
It being 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter
as the
matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date
and time
as advertised
for a public hearing at which time the City
Council
will consider
tentative approval of proposed plat, Finley Addition located
at 3209
Florida Avenue North. The Mayor asked those
present
to voice their
opinions or to ask questions concerning this
matter.
Those present
and heard were: Mr. Finley, property owner.
Councilmember Moravec arrived at 7:12 P.M.
The Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
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Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to grant as recommended by the Planning Commission, tentative
approval of proposed plat, Finley Addition located at 3209 Florida
Avenue North.
By roll call and voting aye: Smothers, Leppa, Herbes, Moravec;
voting no: Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to set surety in the amount of $15,000 as a guarantee of
faithful performance of certain work requirements as a condition of
final plat approval for Finley Addition, 32nd and Florida Avenue
North, and further, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign
such agreement.
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Langsdorf, Smothers,
Leppa, Aaker; voting no: Rygg.
Motion Carried.
It being 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as advertised
for a public hearing at which time the City Council will sit as a
Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request from Steve
Weisman for a variance to expand a non -conforming use (said
non -conformity being the existing building encroaches 21'+ in the
required 22' front yard setback); to grant a variance of 21'+ in the
required 22' front yard setback; and to consider a variance of 25
off-street parking spaces in the required 25 parking spaces to
permit remodeling of the existing building at 4900 West Broadway.
The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or to ask
questions concerning the variances.
The Public Works Director reported that the property owner has
requested to continue discussion of the variances for 4900 West
Broadway to May 3, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to refer the variances required at 4900 West Broadway back
to the Planning Commission.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a conditional use permit to allow a
drive-in and convenience food establishment (oriental take-out) in a
B-4 District (Community Commercial) at 2724 Douglas Drive.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to approve conditional use permit #88-1 to allow a drive-in and
convenience food establishment (oriental take-out) in a B-4 District
(Section 515.37, Subdivision 4i) at 2724 Douglas Drive.
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Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to approve building permit #000331 for Bruce Wulff of
Mikkelson-Wulff Construction, Inc. for Kok Ching Chen (oriental
take-out) at 2724 Douglas Drive.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a building permit and site improvement
agreement for remodeling and building a handicap ramp at 5926 - 56th
Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Leppa to
approve building permit #000330 for Dawkins Construction Company to
remodel the single family home at 5926 - 56th Avenue North.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to set surety in the amount of $5,800 as a guarantee of
faithful performance of certain work requirements as a condition of
building permit approval for 5926 - 56th Avenue North and further to
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign such agreement.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered building permit #000289 for a 40' x 100'
airplane storage hangar on Lot 3-2B, Crystal Airport.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Leppa to
approve building permit #000289 to Thomas L. Philstrom to build a
40' x 100' airplane storage hangar on Lot 3-2B, Crystal Airport
subject to standard procedure.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the applications of Beth R. Jarvis, Mary
Lou Pyne, Donald E. Pearson, and Sherwood 0. Mellom to the
Environmental Quality Commission.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to
appoint Beth Jarvis to the Environmental Quality Commission for an
unexpired term expiring December 31, 1988.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Leppa to
appoint Mary Pyne to the Environmental Quality Commission for an
unexpired term expiring December 31, 1990.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered playground equipment purchase at Forest
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School, Twin Oak Park, and Lions Valley Place Park. Ed Brandeen,
Park & Recreation Director, appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Leppa to
approve the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Director, as
indicated in his memo to the City Manager dated March 3, 1988.
Motion Carried.
Councilmember Smothers presented a check in the amount of $6,700 as
the final amount of money needed for the playground equipment at
Lions Valley Place Park as indicated in the Park and Recreation
Director's memo of March 3, 1988, to the City Manager.
The Mayor once again thanked the Crystal Lions Club for their
generous support of the City of Crystal parks.
The City Council discussed a possible offer by a property owner to
sell their property adjacent to Bassett Creek Park to the City of
Crystal (5516-24-32 - 29th Avenue North).
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate with the property owner.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered an increase in swimming pool fees for
1988. Ed Brandeen, Park & Recreation Director, appeared and was
heard.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to
approve an increase in swimming pool fees for 1988 as recommended by
the Park and Recreation Director in his memo to the City Manager
dated January 22, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council discussed a joint meeting with New Hope City
Council on March 29, 1988 regarding such items as drainage, 36th
Avenue improvements, and recycling. The Mayor declared March 29,
1988 as the date for the joint meeting with New Hope City Council,
with the time to be set after discussion with New Hope.
The City Council considered interim financing for the Bassett Creek
Project #66-C.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was
dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-14
A RESOLUTION DISBURSING $9,845 FROM THE PERMANENT
IMPROVEMENT REVOLVING FUND, PART A
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By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf,
Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion Carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered a resolution regarding charitable
gambling and the City's options to regulate contributions.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to defer action on this matter until the City Attorney receives a
ruling from the Attorney General's office.
Motion Carried.
The City Manager gave a report regarding the Space Needs Study.
Curt Dale of Anderson Dale Architects, appeared and was heard.
Councilmember Herbes requested a 10 -minute recess to allow time to
read a letter from Anderson Dale Architects which was included in
the packet on Tuesday evening. The Mayor called a recess at 8:16
P.M and the meeting was reconvened at 8:28 P.M.
The Mayor called a special work session of the City Council on April
4, 1988 at. 7:00 P.M. to discuss the Space Needs Study, and advised
that it need not be televised.
The City Council considered final approval of the plat Opsahl
Addition located at 5757 Orchard Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was
dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-15
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf,
Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered an agreement regarding sales tax refunds
on construction contracts.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to approve an agreement regarding sales tax refunds on construction
contracts, and further to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
sign such letter of agreement and amendment to the letter agreement.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a resolution authorizing the sale and
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issuance of multi -family housing development revenue bonds. Steve
Wilson of Brutger Companies, appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Moravec
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was
dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-16
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF MULTI -FAMILY
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (CRYSTAL SENIOR HOUSING
PROJECT), SERIES 1988, OF THE CITY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FINANCING A MULTI -FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf,
Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The Mayor called attention to schedules for Arts in the Park which
were included in the Council packets.
Mayor Aaker and Councilmember Herbes reported on meetings they had
attended regarding Light Rail Transit.
The City Manager reminded the Council of the Twin West Chamber of
Commerce Coffee Break to be hosted by the City of Crystal from
8:00-9:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 16, 1988.
The City Manager informed the Council of a training program for City
personnel that is being looked into, together with the cities of
Robbinsdale and New Hope.
The City Manager informed the Council that he and Bill Monk are
working on a signal system for the Council table for the purpose of
councilmembers and the City Manager alerting the Mayor of their
desire to speak.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to approve the list of license applications as submitted by the City
Clerk to the City Council in the preliminary agenda, a list of which
is on file in the office of the City Clerk, and further, that such
list be incorporated into and made a part of this motion as though
set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:59 P.M.
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On March 29, 1988 a joint meeting of the Crystal City Council and
the New Hope City Council was held at the New Hope City Hall at
6:30 P.M. Crystal Councilmembers present were: Herbes, Moravec,
Aaker, Langsdorf, Leppa, Smothers, Rygg. Staff members present
were: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager and William Monk, Public Works
Director.
Agenda items discussed were as follows:
1. Storm sewer projects - Memory Pond, Yonkers Park, Others
2. Street Projects - 36th Avenue, Medicine Lake Road, 42nd
Avenue
3. Mielke Field
4. Solid Waste Management and Joint Powers Agreement
5. Three City Water Commission - age and condition of the system
future concerns
6. Possible Joint Ventures - police and fire, community center
7. Brainstorming
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M.
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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 meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on April 4, 1988, at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The roll call was called
and the following were present: Herbes, Moravec, Aaker, Langsdorf,
Leppa, Smothers, Rygg. Staff members present were: Jerry Dulgar,
City Manager; John A. Olson, Assistant City Manager; William Monk,
City Engineer; James Mossey, Police Chief; Edward Brandeen, Park
and Recreation Director; Miles Johnson, Finance Director; Nancy
Deno, Administrative Assistant.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered space needs overview. The overview was
presented by the City Manager.
The City Council discussed options as recommended by City staff.
A review of financing alternatives was addressed by the Finance
Director and discussion followed.
By general consent it was decided that another work session was
needed, the date to be decided at the April 19 Council meeting.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Leppa to
adjourn the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:47 P.M.
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of
the Crystal City Council was held on April 5, 1988, 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,
Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Also present were
the following staff members: Jerry Dul.gar, City Manager; John A.
Olson, Assistant City Manager; David Kennedy, City Attorney; William
Monk, Public Works Director; Donald Peterson, Building Inspector;
Nancy Deno, Administrative Assistant; Darlene George, City Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City Council
meeting of March, 15, 1988, the Joint Meeting with New Hope City
Council of March 29, 1988, and the Special Work Session of April 4,
1988.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of March
15, 1988 and the Joint Meeting with the New Hope City Council of March
29, 1988, and to approve the minutes of the Special Work Session of
April 4, 1988 making a change in the motion to adjourn from
Councilmember Moravec to Councilmember Rygg. 0
Motion Carried.
Mayor Aaker recognized a donation of $600 from Superamerica for
bulletproof vests for the Police Department, and donations from Church
of All Saints of $1,000 to the Crystal Fire Department and $1,000 for
Police Department Crime Fund for the Exchange Program.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent Agenda:
1. Consideration of setting April 23, 1988 as the date for the
Crystal Bike Auction and auction for other items.
2. Consideration of the resignation of Glenda Sims from the Human
Relations Commission.
3. Consideration of a solicitor's license for the Crystal VFW Post
#494 to sell poppies on April 17, 1988 and May 20-21, 1988.
4. Consideration of a solicitor's license for Saba Flowers to sell
flowers at 36th & Highway 100, 3549 Douglas Drive, and 6000 -
42nd Avenue North on April 1-2-3, 1988 and May 6-7-8-28-29-30,
1988.
5. Consideration of itinerant food license for the Crystal Jaycees
and the Crystal Women of Today at Crystal City Hall for March 29,
1988, and a waiver of fee.
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6. Consideration of a request from Patti
Northwest Branch, to terminate lease
on April 30, 1988, and to waive
requirements.
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the 90 -day notification
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Leppa to
remove Item #4 from the Consent Agenda for Discussion.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Leppa to
approve the Consent Agenda excluding Item #4.
Motion Carried.
Regarding Item #4, discussion was held regarding the safety factor of
selling on some corners. Council directed staff to review the
ordinance for City regulation even though property owners give
permission for sal -e in t' -le event of such situations as safety hazards.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Leppa to
approve Item, #4 on the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
It being 7-00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard,
Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as advertised for a
continued public hearing at which time the City Council will consider
a request by Herb Elfstrom to rezone property at 3401 Vera Cruz from
R-1 (Single Family Residential) to B-4 (Community Commercial) and to
consider site improvement agreement and surety in the amount of
$19,400. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or to
ask questions concerning this matter. Those present and heard were
Herb Elfstrom and Vince Johnson, Attorney for Mr. Elfstrom.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Leppa to
table to await MNDot's plans concerning right-of-way acquisition which
impacts long term land use and site improvements as currently
proposed.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a request from Joe Hartinger of The
Paddock, 5917 - 56th Avenue North, to relocate the existing
non -conforming, off -premise sign to the east side of the proposed
service road.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to approve a variance to the sign ordinance to move the existing
non -conforming, off -premise sign to the east side of the proposed
service road as requested in variance application #S88-1, 5917 - 56th
Avenue North due to the fact that the sign was relocated by a public
improvement project, and the applicant was relocating to land he
owned.
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Motion Carried.
considered a request from the McKenna Management
24 hour parking on Florida Avenue between 27th and
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Leppa to
deny a request from the McKenna Management Company to permit 24 hour
parking on Florida Avenue between 27th and 29th Avenues North.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered City of Crystal Insurance Renewal for
policy year 1988-1989 for Workers' Compensation, General Liability,
Auto, and Public Officials. Nancy Deno, Administrative Assistant and
Cary Shaich, Agent, the Towle Agency appeared and were heard.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Smothers to
approve insurance renewal for policy year 1988-1989 through League of
Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust Program.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered establishing no parking zones on 32nd
Avenue, west of Douglas Drive. Zev Oman of Douglas Drive Auto, 3201
Douglas Drive, appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Rygy to
approve the City Engineer's recommendation for parking to be
prohibited on the south side of 32nd Avenue between Douglas Drive and
Edgewood Avenue; also restrictions in this same one block section on
the north side within fifty (50) feet of Edgewood Avenue and fifty
(50) feet of Douglas Drive.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to refer consideration of handling used car lots as a conditional use
in a B-3 zoning district to the Planning Commission.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor moved to Item #10 on the agenda.
The City Council considered a temporary Sunday On -Sale Liquor License
for an event at the Elks Lodge #44 on April 10, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Moravec
to approve a temporary Sunday On -Sale Liquor License for an event at
the Elks Lodge #44 on April 10, 1988.
Motion Carried.
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The Mayor went back to Item #6 on the agenda.
The City Council considered the installation of 2 -way stop signs at
the following locations: Cloverdale at Hampshire, Jersey at 46th,
Quail at 54th, Adar at 34th, 46th Place at Jersey, and Scott at 53rd
Avenue.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Moravec
to approve the installation of 2 -way stop signs at the above locations
as recommended by the City Engineer.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered establishing a backflow valve
reimbursement program in areas impacted by high sewer flows.
Moved by Councilraember Herbes and seconded 'oy Councilmember Leppa to
approve the initiation of a backflow valve reimbursement program in
areas impacted by high sewer flows and to also allocate funds within
the 1988 Sewer Department Budget for such a program.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a feasibility study for the 1988 seal
coating program and to schedule a public hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconde6 by Councilmember Langsdorf
to accept the Feasibility Report for the 1988 Seal Coating Program No.
88-1.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdocf and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, May 3, 1988, as the date and time for a public hearing to
consider the 1988 Seal Coating Program No. 88-1.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered increasing fees for overnight
incarcerations.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to
approve increasing fees from $20 per prisoner per day to $50 per
prisoner per day for overnight incarcerations in the City of Crystal
Police Department.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a resolution supporting the concept of
Minneapolis and St. Paul hosting the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was
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dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-17
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF
MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL HOSTING THE 1996 SUMMER OLYMPICS
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Ms. Lorraine Bedman appeared regarding subdivision request for
property at 7025 - 46th Avenue North.
Mayor Aaker announced the Challenge Between the Mayors to benefit the
Northwest Branch of the American Red Cross, to be held on April 6,
1988.
Councilmember Herbes requested that Crystal Housing and Redevelopment
Authority meeting minutes be furnished to the councilmembers.
Discussion was held regarding a City Employee Picnic.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Moravec to
approve 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, and further, that such list be incorporated into and
made a part of this motion as though set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Leppa to
adjourn the meeting.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on April 19, 1988, 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,
Moravec, Rygg, Landsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; John A. Olson, Assistant City Manager; David Kennedy, City
Attorney; William Monk, Public Works Director; Donald Peterson,
Building Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City Council
meeting of April 5, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to
approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 5,
1988.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Stewart Rhoe, recycling raffle winner for the month of March
appeared. Mayor Aaker apologized for not having the check in hand
and that it would be mailed to him on Wednesday, April 20th.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, May 3, 1988, as the date and time for a public hearing
at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request from Arthur A.
Theyson for a variance of 20' in the required 60' lot width and
a variance of 1' in the required 5' side yard set back to build
a 31' by 20' addition at 4232 Zane Avenue North.
2. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, May 3, 1988, as the date and time for a public hearing
at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request from James Becker
for a variance of 5' in the required 2.5' that a garage is to be
set back from the public right-of-way to allow a 10' by 20'
addition to the existing 14' by 20' garage at 5261 Edgewood
Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a request from James Schumacher for a
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building
permit to construct a 70'
by 40' aircraft storage hangar on
Lot 80-E,
Crystal Airport.
Moved by
Councilmember Smothers
and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec
to approve, as recommended
by the Planning Commission,
building
permit #000424 to James
Schumacher to build a 70' by 40'
aircraft
storage hangar on Lot
80-E, Crystal Airport, subject to
standard
procedure.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a petition for stop signs on 52nd Avenue
at Toledo Avenue. Those appearing and heard were:
Mike Larson, 5314 - 52nd Avenue North
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Stacy, 6301 - 52nd Avenue North
Mrs. Stewart Rhoe, 5333 - 52nd Avenue North
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to approve the installation of stop signs on 52nd Avenue North at
Toledo Avenue.
By roll call and voting aye: Moravec, Rygg, Smothers, Leppa, Aaker;
voting no: Herbes, Langsdorf.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a resolution approving a property split
in lieu of plat at 3136 Douglas Drive as requested by Alvin and
Doris Gotsch.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was
dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-18
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY SPLIT AT
3136 DOUGLAS DRIVE, PID 21-118-21-32-0003
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf,
Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered the Bylaws of the Crystal Firefighters'
Relief Association. Those appearing and heard were:
Ron Billstrom, President of the Crystal Firefighters' Relief
Association
Rita Nystrom, mother of a Crystal volunteer firefighter, 3618
Adair Avenue North
The City Council directed staff to review the document from a legal
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standpoint, submit a copy of the bylaws showing additions and/or
deletions that were made in the existing document, submit
information regarding policies of other cities, and advise the
affect on future tax levies.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to continue discussion of the Bylaws of the Crystal
Firefighters' Relief Association to the May 3, 1988 Council meeting.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered an application for a carnival license
for Gopher State Expositions at the Crystal Gallery on June 16-19,
1988. Mr. Forcier, owner of Gopher State Expositions, appeared and
was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to approve a carnival license for Gopher State Expositions at the
Crystal Gallery on June 16-19, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a request for support of the Hennepin
County "Olde Tyme" fair to be held July 28-31, 1988, sponsored by
the Hennepin County Agricultural Society.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Herbes
to contribute $100 in support of the Hennepin County "Olde Tyme"
fair, having such funds taken from the Miscellaneous Expense portion
of the City Council budget.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a resolution designating a Community
Energy Council for a Community Energy Audit Program for the City of
Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Rygg
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was
dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88 -
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A COMMUNITY ENERGY
COUNCIL FOR A COMMUNITY ENERGY AUDIT PROGRAM
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to
table the item until more detailed information regarding use of
funds is submitted to the Council.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered bids for the 1988 Street Maintenance
materials.
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Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Leppa to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed
with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-19
A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR
1988 STREET MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf,
Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered a request from the Public Works
Department to purchase a bituminous grinder using funds from the
City Equipment Reserve Fund.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to
approve authorization to proceed with purchasing a bituminous
grinder in the amount of $12,000, using funds within the City
Equipment Reserve Fund in 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered options regarding improvement of 36th
Avenue between Louisiana and Welcome Avenues.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to continue discussion to the May 3, 1988 and direct the Public
Works Director to hold an informational meeting for residents in the
immediate area.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf
to amend the motion to continue discussion after which time the
Public Works Director can arrange an informational meeting and
notify residents in the immediate area.
On the main motion as amended:
Motion Carried.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered setting a date for a work session
regarding space needs. The City Manager informed the Council that
staff is awaiting an inspection of the jail facilities by the State
and that all information should be available at the May 3, 1988 City
Council meeting.
By common consent the City Council made a decision to set a date for
a work session on space needs at the May 3, 1988, after all
supporting data is received from staff.
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The City Council considered a resolution on public library service
for every child.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-20
A RESOLUTION ON PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE
FOR EVERY CHILD
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf,
Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion Carried.
Minnesota Cities Week (May 1-7, 1988) was discussed. Mayor Aaker
reported that he had done a television show regarding Minnesota
Cities Week.
The City Council discussed changing the regular meeting of June 7,
1988 because of the Minnesota League of Cities Conference which
begins that evening.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to change the June 7, 1988 meeting to Monday, June 6,
1988.
Motion Carried.
Mayor Aaker advised that he had discussion with councilmembers and
the councilmembers would be making a small contribution to the City
Employee Picnic.
Mayor Aaker announced that the ground -breaking for the senior
building in the Bass Lake Road/Becker Park Redevelopment area had
been held and that he had pictures if anyone was interested in
viewing them.
Councilmember Langsdorf suggested that the Finance Director conduct
a workshop for councilmembers on City financing. City staff will
arrange a workshop when the 1987 Audit is complete.
The City Council discussed notification to residents of yard waste
pickup by garbage haulers that serve the residents of Crystal.
Councilmember Herbes requested that all councilmembers be present
for a unanimous vote regarding all decisions in the Space Needs
Program.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Leppa to
approve the list of license applications as submitted by the City
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Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on file in the office
of the City Clerk, and further, that such list be incorporated into
and made a part of this motion as though set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M.
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BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Crystal Council
convened as a Board of Equalization on May 3, 1988, at the City
Hall, 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota, at 7:00 P.M. The
Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers, Moravec (arrived
at 7:13 P.M.); absent: Herbes. Also present were the following
staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; John A. Olson, Assistant
City Manager; David Kennedy, City Attorney; William Monk, Public
Works Director; Donald Peterson, Building Inspector; Kenneth Bjorn,
City Assessor; Jerry Hedlund, City Appraiser; Darlene George,
City Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
Tom May, Assistant County Assessor, appeared to discuss the 1988
assessment rolls and answer questions from those present. Those
appearing were:
Yvonne Sheffield, 7624 - 30th Avenue North
P.I.D. #20-118-21-32-0018
Milton Bernu, 2901 Idaho Avenue North
P.I.D. #20-118-21-43-0064
Don McCoy, 3455 Georgia Avenue North
P.I.D. #20-118-21-11-0053
Loren Kinghorn, 5430 Douglas Drive
P.I.D. #04-118-21-33-0003
Wade Waddell, 5233 Xenia Avenue North
P.I.D. #09-118-21-21-0028
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to affirm the assessment rolls as presented by the City
Assessor.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Rygg
to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Equalization.
Motion Carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:11 P.M.
At 8:24 P.M., the Mayor reopened the Board of Equalization to
discuss the 1988 assessment of Mr. Peterson, 2233 University Avenue,
for property at 3549 Kyle Avenue North, P.I.D. #07-029-24-12-0156.
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The Mayor closed the hearing at 8:25 P.M.
At 9:30 P.M., the Mayor reopened the Board of Equalization for a
second time to discuss the 1988 assessment of Larry Cassem of
Pro -Air Aviation at the Crystal Airport, P.I.D. #05-118-21-14-0072.
The Mayor closed the hearing at 9:32 P.M.
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Mayor
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City Clerk
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on May 3, 1988, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Secretary of the Council
called the roll and the following were present: Moravec (arrived
at 7:13 P.M.), Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers; absent:
Herbes. Also present were the following staff members: Jerry
Dulgar, City Manager; John A. Olson, Assistant City Manager; David
Kennedy, City Attorney; William Monk, Public Works Director; Donald
Peterson, Building Inspector; Dan Smith, Assistant City Engineer;
Darlene George, City Clerk.
The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City Council
meeting of April 19, 1988.
Moved by Council -member Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April
19, 1988.
Motion Carried.
2. Consideration of a bingo license for the Crystal Jaycees at
Becker Park, 5500 West Broadway, for the Crystal Frolics on
July 29, 30, and 31, 1988.
3. Consideration of a charitable gambling license for VFW Post
#494, 5222 - 56th Avenue North.
4. Consideration of a request from the Crystal Lions to hold a
12 -hour off -premises gambling operation under their charitable
gambling license #B-01668-003 at the Crystal Frolics (Becker
Park) on Saturday, July 30, 1988 from 12:00 Noon until 12:00
Midnight.
5. Consideration of a letter of resignation from the Human
Relations Commission as submitted by Jean M. Wild, 4311
Georgia Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf
to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items
on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Set 7:00 P.M.,
or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, May 17,
1988 as the date and time for
a public hearing
at which time
the City Council will sit
as a Board of
Adjustments and
Appeals to consider a variance of 6' in the
required 30' side street side yard setback
to build a new
garage at 3041
Douglas Drive as requested
by Harvey John
Freund, II.
2. Consideration of a bingo license for the Crystal Jaycees at
Becker Park, 5500 West Broadway, for the Crystal Frolics on
July 29, 30, and 31, 1988.
3. Consideration of a charitable gambling license for VFW Post
#494, 5222 - 56th Avenue North.
4. Consideration of a request from the Crystal Lions to hold a
12 -hour off -premises gambling operation under their charitable
gambling license #B-01668-003 at the Crystal Frolics (Becker
Park) on Saturday, July 30, 1988 from 12:00 Noon until 12:00
Midnight.
5. Consideration of a letter of resignation from the Human
Relations Commission as submitted by Jean M. Wild, 4311
Georgia Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Langsdorf
to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
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Councilmember Moravec arrived (7:13 P.M.).
It being 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will-
discuss
illdiscuss Seal. Coat Improvement Project 1#88-1. The Mayor asked those
present to voice their opinions or to ask questions concerning this
matter. Those present and heard were:
Al_ Marfiz, 5115 - 53rd Avenue North
David Conrad, 5030 Angeline Avenue
Terry McC1ay, 5232 Welcome Avenue
David Wickstrom, 5301 - 50th Avenue North
Jeff Michaels, 5402 Angeline Avenue
Richard Carroll, 5116 - 53rd Avenue North
Wade Waddell, 5223 Xenia Avenue North
Bev Schmitz, 5330 Angeline Avenue
David Johnson, 5221 - 53rd Avenue North
Lorraine Bedman, 7025 - 46th Avenue North
Kim Jones, 5235 Angeline Court
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
By general consent the City Council indicated agreement with the
assessment method proposed for residential properties based on an
average frontage approach.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was
dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-21
A RESOLUTION ORDERING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF
SEAL COAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #88-1
By roll call and voting aye: Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers; absent, not voting: Herbes
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
It being 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will
sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request
from Arthur Theyson for a variance of 20' in the required 60' lot
width and a variance of one foot in the required 5' side yard
setback to allow the construction of a 31' x 20' addition at 4232
Zane Avenue North as requested in variance applications #88-3 and
#88-4. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or to
ask questions concerning this matter.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to
approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the
Planning Commission, the authorization pursuant to Section 515.55
of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify the strict application
of Section 515.15, Subd. 2a) 1) to grant a variance of 20' in the
required 60' lot width, and Section 515.13, Subd. 3a) 1), to grant
a variance of 1' in the required 5' side yard setback to build a
31' x 20' addition at 4232 Zane Avenue North as requested by Arthur
Theyson in variance applications #88-3 and #88-4.
Motion Carried.
It being 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will
sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request
from James Becker for a variance to expand a non -conforming
building (said non -conformity being existing garage encroaches in
the required 25' setback from the public right-of-way) and to grant
a variance of 5' in the required 25' that a garage has to be set
back from the public right-of-way to allow the construction of a
10' x 20' addition to the existing garage at 5261 Edgewood Avenue
North as requested in variance applications #88-5 and #88-6. The
Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or to ask
questions concerning this matter. Those present and heard were:
Lorraine Bedman, 7025 - 46th Avenue North
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember Rygg
to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of
the Planning Commission, the authorization pursuant to Section
515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify the strict
application of Section 515.05, Subd. 2, to expand a non -conforming
building; and Section 515.07, Subd. 5 c) 7) to grant a variance of
5' in the required 25' that a garage has to be set back from the
public right-of-way (street) to allow the construction of a 10' x
20' addition to the existing 14' x 20' garage at 5261 Edgewood
Avenue North as requested by James Becker in variance applications
#88-5 and #88-6.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a request from Harvey Howard, Jr. to
extend the variance approved on 11-23-82 to build a 24' x 24'
detached garage at 3409 Kyle Avenue North as requested in variance
application #82-72. Harvey Howard, Jr. appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to refer the item back to the Planning Commission.
By roll call and voting aye: Moravec, Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa,
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Smothers; voting no: Rygg; absent, not voting: Herbes.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a resolution establishing
representatives to a Joint Community Energy Council.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to remove the item from the table.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-22
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING REPRESENTATIVES TO A
JOINT COMMUNITY ENERGY COUNCIL AND AUTHORIZING JOINT
APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS AND CERTIFICATES
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Leppa, Moravec, Langsdorf, Aaker;
voting no: Rygg, Smothers; absent, not voting: Herbes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The Mayor called a recess at 9:15 P.M. and the meeting reconvened
at 9:27 P.M.
The City Council considered a request to purchase a cold planer
attachment for the skid steer loader using funds from the Equipment
Reserve.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to approve a request to purchase a cold planer attachment for the
skid steer loader using funds from the Equipment Reserve.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a review of improvements included in
the Bassett Creek Watershed Commission/Corps of Engineers Joint
Project, as presented by the City Engineer.
The City Council considered setting a date for a work session on
space needs.
The Mayor called a work session to discuss the City of Crystal's
space needs, for May 31, 1988 at 7:00 P.M. at the Crystal City
Hall.
Councilmember Langsdorf questioned the scheduling of the Finance
Workshop for councilmembers. The City Manager informed the Council
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that a workshop would be scheduled as soon as the 1987 Audit was
received, which should be soon.
The City Manager informed the Council that the City Councils of the
3 -city recycling group would be meeting on June 1, 1988 at 6:00
P.M., and that a letter will follow regarding this meeting.
The City Council discussed a hazardous condition existing on the
property at 3335 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-23
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO HAZARDOUS EXCAVATION IN
THE CITY: DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE
By roll call and voting aye: Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers; absent, not voting: Herbes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Discussion was held regarding the conflict of the Police Reserve
Appreciation Dinner and the meeting with Crystal residents
regarding 36th Avenue improvements.
The Mayor reported on the Light Rail Transit - the vote was 16 to
15 in favor of the tunnel to service downtown Minneapolis.
"Celebrate 1990" was discussed. The Council directed staff to
prepare a resolution to create a committee to work on this
consisting of one member from the Arts and Entertainment Committee
for Becker Park, one from the Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission, two from the City Council and one from a community
group such as the Chamber of Commerce.
Councilmember Smothers questioned the progress being made regarding
the review of the Fire Relief Association Bylaws by staff.
Discussion was held regarding skateboarding in the City. Staff was
directed to investigate the possibility of some regulation of
skateboarding in the City.
Councilmember Smothers voiced his concern for a good public address
system when considering the space needs program, and/or an
improvement on the existing system in the Council Chambers.
Councilmember Leppa voiced a concern for the manner in which the
City Newsletter is distributed. Complaints are being received that
residents are receiving the Newsletter after some of the programs
have started.
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Councilmember Rygg commented on the value of the Bike Rodeo
sponsored by the Police Department, Park and Recreation Department
and McDonalds.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to approve 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, and further, that such list be
incorporated into and made a part of this motion as though set
forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
Motion Carried.
May 17, 1988
page 243
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on May 18, 1988 at 8:00 P.M., at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Secretary of the Council
called the roll and the following were present: Rygg, Langsdorf,
Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Absent were: Herbes and Moravec. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; John A. Olson, Assistant City Manager; David Kennedy, City
Attorney; William Monk, Public Works Director; Donald Peterson,
Building Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor announced that a $100 check would be mailed to Mary
Grundstrom, 5701 Brunswick Avenue North, as the April Recycling
Center winner.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Board of
Equalization meeting.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve the minutes of the Board of Equalization
meeting of May 3, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the minutes of the regular City Council
meeting of May 3, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of May
3, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. To set 7:00 P. M. , or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, June 6, 1988 as the date and time for a public hearing
at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request from Drake
Jackson for a variance of 2' in the required 5' side yard
setback to build a 21' x 26' attached garage at 5237 Idaho
Avenue North.
2. To set 7: 00 P.M. , or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, June 6, 1988, as the date and time for a public hearing
at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request from Robert
Rehberg for a variance of 2' in the required 40' rear yard
setback to build a 10' x 10' deck on the existing house at
6329 - 45th Place North.
May 17, 1988
page 244
3. To set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard! June 6, 1988, as the date and time for a public hearing
at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request from James
Crandall for a variance to build a 12' x 12' three -season
porch at 3449 Kyle Avenue North.
4. To set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, June 6, 1988, as the date and time for a public hearing
at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request from Harvey
Howard, Jr. for a variance to expand a non -conforming use
(said non -conformity being a 40' lot) and to grant a variance
of 3' in required 25' setback from alley to build a 24' x 24'
detached garage at 3409 Kyle Avenue North.
5. To set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, June 6, 1988, as the date and time for a public hearing
at which time the City Council will consider tentative
approval of proposed plat Hagel Addition located at 6500 -
44th Avenue North.
6. To set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, June 6, 1988, as the date and time for a public hearing
at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request to the expansion
of the non -conforming use and a variance of 3' in the 25'
required setback from the right-of-way to build a 22' x 22'
garage as requested by Ralph E. Benson, 3508 Lee Avenue North,
in variance applications #88-18 and #88-19.
7. Consideration of a request from the Elks Lodge #44 to conduct
the selling of pulltabs during the Crystal Frolics on July 31,
1988 between the hours of 12 noon and midnight under their
gambling license #A-00244.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Rygg
to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will
sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request
from Harvey John Freund, II. for a variance of 6' in the required
30' side street side yard setback to build a 24' x 26' detached
garage at 3041 Douglas Drive. The Mayor asked those present to
voice their opinions or to ask questions concerning this matter.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to approve the authorization pursuant to Section 515.55 of the
Crystal City Code to vary or modify the strict application of
May 17, 1988
page 245
Section 515.13, Subdivision 3 a) 2) iii, to grant a variance of 6'
in the required 30' side street side yard setback for the
construction of a 24' x 26' detached garage at 3041 Douglas Drive a
requested in variance application #88-13.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the application of Bruce K. Kleeberger
for appointment to the Human Relations Commission. Bruce K.
Kleeberger appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Leppa to
appoint Bruce K. Kleeberger to the Human Relations Commission for
an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a building permit for construction of a
50' x 36' aircraft storage hangar on Lot 68E, Crystal Airport, as
requested by Richard Harrison.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to approve as recommended by the Planning Commission building
permit #549 to build a 50' x 36' aircraft storage hangar at Lot
68E, Crystal Airport, subject to standard procedure.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a request from Jean and Craig Lewis for
an extension of variance applications until May 5, 1989 for
variances of 30' in the required 40' rear yard setback and 10' in
the required 30' side street side yard setback to build a 34' x 26'
detached garage at 4801 Louisiana Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to approve as recommended by the Planning Commission the extension
of variance applications #87-21 and #87-22 until May 5, 1989 for
variances of 30' in the required 40' rear yard setback and 10' in
the required 30' side street side yard setback to build a 34' x 26'
detached garage at 4801 Louisiana Avenue North.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
rezoning property at 5200 Douglas Drive from B-4 (Community
Commercial) to B-3 (Auto Oriented Commercial) to allow automotive
repair and related automotive shops at 5200 Douglas Drive. Mark
Hebert, applicant, appeared and requested tabling the item as
additional market information as well as other potential uses are
examined.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to deny the First Reading of an Ordinance rezoning property at 5200
Douglas Drive.
May 17, 1988
page 246
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to modify the motion to re-refer the applicant to Planning
Commission.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered appointment of Diane Christopher and
Gail Gove, members of the Environmental Quality Commission, to the
Community Energy Council.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to appoint Diane Christopher and Gail Gove of the
Environmental Quality Commission to the Community Energy Council.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a request from Hennepin County to
designate Medicine Lake Road as a County State Aid Highway.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Rygg
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was
dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-24
RESOLUTION OF CONCURRENCE REGARDING REDESIGNATION
OF COUNTY ROAD 70 AS A COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY
By roll call and voting aye: Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa,
Smothers; absent, not voting: Herbes, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered a request from the owner of Douglas
Court Apartments for additional street lights on Florida Avenue and
Medicine Lake Road. Wallace Kenneth, owner, appeared and was
heard.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to deny a request from the owner of Douglas Court Apartments for
street lights on Florida Avenue and Medicine Lake Road.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
amending Crystal City Code Subsections 100.03 and 100.07 regarding
Statutory Reference and Amendments.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CITY CODE:
STATUTORY REFERENCE AND AMENDMENTS: AMENDING
CRYSTAL CITY CODE,
SUBSECTIONS 100.03 AND 100.07
May 17, 1988
page 247
and further, that the second and final reading be held on June 6,
1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a resolution establishing dates for the
1988 municipal elections.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-25
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DATES FOR THE 1988
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Rygg, Aaker, Leppa,
Smothers; absent, not voting: Herbes, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered a resolution opposing jury trials being
conducted at the Hennepin County Government Center.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-26
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING CENTRALIZATION OF
HENNEPIN COUNTY JURY TRIALS
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Rygg, Aaker, Leppa,
Smothers; absent, not voting: Herbes, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered setting a date for a work session on
City finance.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to continue to June 6, 1988 meeting so all Councilmembers are
present for the discussion.
Motion Carried.
Councilmember Smothers spoke in favor of regulations for
skateboarding in the City. The City Manager informed Council that
staff was gathering ordinances from other cities regarding
skateboarding.
May 17, 1988
page 248
Councilmember Smothers commended City Staff for a job well done
with regard to the "Lost Time Report" reflecting work related
injuries.
Councilmember Smothers inquired about the status of Mielke Field.
The City Manager reported staff had met with Kraus -Anderson and
will be meeting with market study people tomorrow. The City
Manager also advised of a meeting held with the seven City Managers
and the School District.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Rygg
to approve the list of license applications as submitted by the
City Clerk to the City Council in the preliminary agenda, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, and further, that
such list be incorporated into and made a part of this motion as
though set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
May 31, 1988
page 249
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Special Work Session
meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on May 31, 1988, 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, Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar,
City Manager; John A. Olson, Assistant City Manager; William Monk,
Public Works Director; Miles Johnson, Finance Director; Ed
Brandeen, Park & Recreation Director; James Mossey, Chief of
Police; Darlene George, City Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the space needs for the City of Crystal
Administration, Police, Park & Recreation, and a Community Center.
The Council discussed the various options and questions were
directed to City staff regarding these options. By general
consensus the City Council delayed action until the June 6, 1988
regular City Council meeting.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adjourn the meeting.
Motion ried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
I '
Mayor
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City Clerk 67
June 6, 1988
page 250
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on June 6, 1988 at 8:00 P.M., at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Secretary of the Council
called the roll and the following were present: Herbes, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Absent was: Moravec. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; John A. Olson, Assistant City Manager; William Monk,
Public Works Director; Donald Peterson, Building Inspector; Julie
Jones, Recycling/Community Development Coordinator; Darlene George,
City Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council
meeting of May 17, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of May
17, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Special Work Session
of the City Council held on May 31, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to approve the minutes of the Special Work Session of the City
Council held on May 31, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor presented a $50 check to one of the winners of the Bass
Lake Road Planting Contest -- Crystal Women of Today for the Adult
Division (monies donated by Crystal Lions Club). Check was
received by Debbie Utecht.
The Mayor presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Barbara Leppa
for coordinating the Bass Lake Road Planting Program for the second
year.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of a letter of resignation from the
Environmental Quality Commission from Steven Voss.
2. Consideration of a request from the Minnesota Public Interest
Research Group for a solicitors' permit for June 7 through
June 30, 1988.
3. Consideration of approval for Local Union #44 contract. The
settlement is for 4% in wages and $10 in insurance.
June 6, 1988
page 251
4. Consideration of a request from the Crystal Frolics Committee
to distribute raffle tickets door to door for the Crystal
Frolics, between June 11 and June 18, 1988.
5. Consideration of a request from R. L. Smothers, Crystal
Frolics Parade Chair, for permission to have the Frolics
parade route the same as 1987; north from 47th and Welcome to
Broadway, to Bass Lake Road. East on Bass Lake Road to
Elmhurst, breaking up on Elmhurst and Brentwood on July 31,
1988.
6. Consideration of a request from the Knights of Columbus,
Father Blum Council #3656 to conduct the selling of pulltabs
during the Crystal Frolics on Friday, July 29, 1988 from 6
p.m. until midnight under their gambling license #A-00200-001.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor recognized three members of the Victory Robins 4-H Club
who had appeared as winners of the Bass Lake Road Planting Contest,
Youth Division, and informed them that the $50 check would be
presented at the June 21, 1988 City Council meeting.
It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will
sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request
from Drake Jackson for a variance of 2' in the required 5' side
yard setback to build a 21' x 26' attached garage at 5237 Idaho
Avenue North. The Mayor asked those present to voice their
opinions or to ask questions concerning this matter. Drake Jackson
appeared and was heard.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of
the Planning Commission the authorization pursuant to Section
515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify the strict
application of Section 515.13, Subdivision 3 a) 1), to grant a
variance of 2' in the required 5' side yard setback to build a 21,
x 26' attached garage at 5237 Idaho Avenue North as requested in
variance application #88-12.
Motion Carried.
It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will
sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request
June 6, 1988
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from Robert E. Rehberg for a variance of 2' in the required 40'
rear yard setback to build a 10' x 10' deck on the existing house
at 6329 - 45th Place North. The Mayor asked those present to voice
their opinions or to ask questions concerning this matter. A
letter of opposition from Tom Van Housen of Van-Glo Partners dated
6-1-88 was received and noted by the Mayor.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of
the Planning Commission the authorization pursuant to Section
515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify the strict
application of Section 515.13, Subdivision 4 a) to grant a variance
of 2' in the required 40' rear yard setback to build a 10' x 10'
deck on the existing house at 6329 - 45th Place North as requested
in variance application #88-14.
Motion Carried.
It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will
sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request
from Crandall Brothers Construction for a variance to build a 12' x
12' three -season porch at 3449 Kyle Avenue North (variance being
lot is 40' wide). 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 Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to
approve the authorization pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal
City Code to vary or modify the strict application of Section
515.15, Subdivision 2 a) to grant a 20' variance in the required
60' lot width to build a 12' x 12' three -season porch at 3449 Kyle
Avenue North as requested in variance application #88-15.
Motion Carried.
It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will
sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request
from Harvey Howard, Jr. for variances to move a 24' x 24' detached
garage at 3409 Kyle 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 Rygg and seconded
to approve as recommended by and based on
the Planning Commission the authorization
by Councilmember Langsdorf
the findings of fact of
pursuant to Section
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515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify the strict
application of Section 515.05, Subdivision 2, to expand a non-
conforming use, said non -conformity being a 40' lot; and Section
515.07, Subdivision 5) c) 7) to grant a variance of 3' in the
required 251setback from alley for a 24' x 24' detached garage at
3409 Kyle Avenue North as requested in variance applications #88-16
and #88-17.
Motion Carried.
It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will
sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request
from Ralph E. Benson for variances to build a 22' x 22' garage at
3508 Lee 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
Smothers to approve the authorization pursuant to Section 515.55 of
the Crystal City Code to vary or modify the strict application of
Section 515.05, Subdivision 2 and Section 515.07, Subdivision 5) e)
7 to grant a variance of 20' in the required 40' lot width and to
vary the required 25' distance from the entrance of the garage to
the alley by 3' to build a 22' x 22' garage at 3508 Lee Avenue
North as requested in variance applications #88-18 and #88-19.
Motion Carried.
It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council will
consider tentative approval of proposed plat Hagel Addition and a
variance of 3.7' in the required 60' lot width at 6500 - 44th
Avenue North. The Mayor asked those present to voice their
opinions or to ask questions concerning this matter.
Mrs. Stacy, 6420 - 44th Avenue North, appeared and was heard.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of
the Planning Commission tentative approval of proposed plat Hagel
Addition which includes varying or modifying the strict application
of Section 515.15, Subdivision 2 a) 1), to grant a variance of 3.7'
in the required 60' lot width at 6500 - 44th Avenue North as
requested in variance application #88-7.
Motion Carried.
June 6, 1988
page 254
The City Council considered bids for the purchase of an asphalt
recycler/reheater.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was
dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-27
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered establishment of a Safety Committee for
the City of Crystal employees.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve establishment of a Safety Committee for the
City of Crystal employees.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered preparation of a formal response
concerning the City of Brooklyn Park redevelopment along 62nd
between Douglas Drive and 169.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Rygg
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was
dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-28
RESOLUTION REGARDING FORMAL RESPONSE TO BROOKLYN PARK
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AT 62ND AVENUE AND DOUGLAS DRIVE
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
amending Crystal City Code Subsections 100.03 and 100.07 regarding
statutory reference and amendments.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88-4
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY CODE:
STATUTORY REFERENCE AND AMENDMENTS: AMENDING
CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 100.03 AND 100.07
June 6, 1988
page 255
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a resolution authorizing execution of
public service agreement for daycare services with Greater
Minneapolis Day Care Association and authorizing assignment of the
agreement's administrative responsibilities to Hennepin County.
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. 88-29
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PUBLIC SERVICE
AGREEMENT FOR DAYCARE SERVICES WITH THE GREATER
MINNEAPOLIS DAY CARE ASSOCIATION AND AUTHORIZING
ASSIGNMENT OF AGREEMENT'S ADMINISTRATIVE
RESPONSIBILITIES TO HENNEPIN COUNTY
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered setting a date for the finance work
session.
By general consent a meeting was set for 7:00 p.m. on June 14,
1988.
The City Council considered the space needs study.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers to approve Option 3A.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to proceed with the Community Center, designed for future expansion
as plans develop and needs are ascertained, to be funded with a
mixture of two-thirds bonding and one-third from the Permanent
Improvement Revolving (PIR) Fund, Part B.
Councilmember Leppa retracted the funding portion of the motion and
Councilmember Smothers retracted his second.
On the main motion to proceed with Community Center designed for
future expansion as plans develop and needs are ascertained.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to
fund Community Center with two-thirds bonding and one-third from
the Permanent Improvement Revolving (PIR) Fund, Part B.
June 6, 1988
page 256
By roll call and voting aye: Rygg, Leppa; voting no: Herbes,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Smothers; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion Failed.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve entire project with two-thirds of funding from
the Permanent Improvement Revolving (PIR) Fund, Part B and one-
third of funding on a bond issue.
Councilmember Smothers withdrew the motion and Councilmember
Langsdorf withdrew her second.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to continue discussion of funding for the Community
Center to the June 21, 1988 City Council meeting, after which time
the finance work session will have been held, and direct staff to
provide cost figures for future expansion of Park & Recreation
Department and the Community Center.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 9:00 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened at 9:14 p.m.
The City Council considered recommendations regarding Recycling and
Refuse Joint Powers Agreement policy questions.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to direct staff to work with the joint powers group to
negotiate a full service contract with a consortium of haulers; to
install a volume -based fee system as well as a discount to those
households which actively recycle; do not allow any exemptions to
garbage service; and to fund $1.50 per single family household for
the remainder of 1988, funds of which are to be taken from the 1988
Recycling Budget.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a resolution awarding a bid for the
purchase of lot at 3541 Lee Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Leppa to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed
with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-30
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
June 6, 1988
page 257
Councilmember Rygg and Councilmember Leppa addressed City water
supply concerns due to the hot, dry weather. The reservoir and
fire protection were discussed.
Councilmember Leppa questioned the lack of personnel at the
Recycling Center on Saturday, June 4, 1988.
Councilmember Rygg expressed a concern for disposal of hazardous
waste and suggested an article be put in the Newsletter informing
residents how to dispose of same.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to
approve 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, and further, that such list be incorporated into
and made a part of this motion as though set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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Motion Carried.
Mayor
June 14, 1988
page 258
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Special Meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on June 14, 1988, 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,
Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa. Abesent were: Moravec, Smothers.
Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar,
City Manager; John A. Olson, Assistant City Manager; William Monk,
Public Work Director; Miles Johnson, Finance Director.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to allow smoking during the meeting.
Motion Carried.
1. The City Council discussed City finance and the Finance
Director reviewed and explained the 1987 audit report.
2. The City Council considered the space needs for the City of
Crystal Administration, Police, Park & Recreation, and a
Community Center. Discussion was held on the financing of the
Community Center.
3. The City Manager reviewed the purchase of the Kiemele
property, 5516-24-32 - 29th Avenue North, and indicated that
the City Attorney will prepare a purchase agreement.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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June 21, 1988
page 259
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on June 21, 1988 at 8:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Secretary of the
Council called the roll and the following were present: Herbes,
Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; John A. Olson, Assistant City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City
Attorney, William Monk, Public Works Director; Donald Peterson,
Building Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council
meeting of June 6, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Rygg
to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of June
6, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Special Work Session
City Council meeting of June 14, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Rygg
to approve the minutes of the Special Work Session of the City
Council held on June 14, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor presented a $50 check to one of the winners of the Bass
Lake Road Planting Contest -- Victory Robins 4-H for the Youth
Division (monies donated by Crystal Lions Club). The City Council
recognized the group for their achievements and Florence Gaulke for
her many years of leadership in the club.
The Mayor presented an award of $100 for the May recycling winner
to Donald and Sue Sheppard, 4639 Adair Avenue North.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, August 2,1988, as the date and time for a public
hearing at which time the City Council will consider tentative
approval of proposed plat Winnetka Woods located at 3411
Winnetka.
2. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, July 5, 1988, as the date and time for a public hearing
at which time the City Council will consider tentative
approval of proposed plat Beelen Addition including a side
yard setback variance at 3836-38 Douglas Drive.
June 21, 1988
page 260
3. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, July 5, 1988, as the date and time for a public hearing
at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request from Elaine
Pregent for a variance at 5917 - 46th Avenue North.
4. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, July 5, 1988, as the date and time for a public hearing
at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request from William
Feist for a variance at 3425 Major Avenue North.
5. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, July 5, 1988, as the date and time for a public hearing
at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request from Dennis
Holland for a variance at 5917 - 38th Avenue North.
6. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, July 5, 1988, as the date and time for a public hearing
at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request from Jack Stack
for a variance at 8117 - 35th Avenue North.
7. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, July 5, 1988, as the date and time for a public hearing
at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request from Edward and
Eileen Champeau for a variance at 8216 - 30th Avenue North.
8. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, July 5, 1988, as the date and time for a public hearing
at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request from Bradley and
Lori Jo Sievert for a variance at 6406 - 60th Avenue North.
9. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, July 5, 1988, as the date and time for a public hearing
at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request from Bruce
Lundquist for a variance at 4361 Zane Avenue North.
10. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, July 5, 1988, as the date and time for a public hearing
at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request from C. Allan
Bodin for a variance at 8009 - 35th Avenue North.
11. Consideration of a charitable gambling license for the Ladies'
Auxiliary VFW Post #494 to hold a raffle on July 17, 1988.
12. Consideration of a request to serve beer and wine coolers in
Bassett Creek Park for the City employees' picnic on the
evening of August 25, 1988.
June 21, 1988
page 261
13. Consideration of a charitable gambling license application for
Church of St. Raphael's for their annual church festival on
August 5, 6, and 7, 1988.
14. Consideration of a letter of resignation from Gregg Peppin
from the Human Relations Commission effective July 1, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Moravec
to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda:
1. The City Council considered a petition for stop signs for the
intersection of 43rd and Florida Avenues North. Petitioners
did not appear.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to continue to the next City Council meeting to be
assured that notification was received by petitioners.
Motion Carried.
2. Paul Rosenthal, Frank Rondoni, and Lisa Skoog of Rosenthal
Rondoni & MacMillan appeared before the City Council to give
an updated presentation regarding prosecutions.
3. The City Council considered a charitable gambling license for
Celebrity Bowl Charities, Inc. at Doyles Lanes.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to direct staff to look into Celebrity Bowl
Charities, Inc. to determine if they qualify for a charitable
gambling license.
Councilmember Smothers withdrew his motion and Councilmember
Langsdorf withdrew her second to the motion.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to continue to the next meeting at which time the
applicant should be requested to be present for questions.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered bids for the 1988 seal coat
program.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
June 21, 1988
page 262
RESOLUTION NO. 88-31
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT
TO ALLIED BLACKTOP COMPANY
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Motion carried, resolution
declared adopted.
5. The City Council considered bids for a sidewalk and curb
replacement project.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-32
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT
TO CONCRETE CURB COMPANY
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Motion carried, resolution
declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered an amendment to the agreement
limiting the repayment obligation on the senior housing
project.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to deny.
Councilmember Leppa and Councilmember Smothers withdrew motion
and second.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-33
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT LIMITING THE REPAYMENT OBLIGATION
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Motion carried, resolution
declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered a request from Ed Thonander of the
Crystal Frolics Committee to ask for donations of 25% from all
vendors at the parade.
June 21, 1988
page 263
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers that staff investigate the alternatives to regulate
vendors on the parade route during such events as the Crystal
Frolics.
Motion Carried.
As a matter of record the Crystal City Council will not
endorse or comment any further on a 25% donation from vendors
at the parade.
8. The City Council considered financing a space needs program
for the City of Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve a two million dollar bond issue with
balances to be taken from the Permanent Improvement Revolving
Fund, Part B, to fund the building of a Community Center for
the City of Crystal.
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Langsdorf,
Rygg, Leppa, Smothers. Voting no: Aaker.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to authorize the City Manager to proceed with review
of architects for the purpose of obtaining costs of the
project prior to the bond issue going before the voters.
Motion Carried.
The City Attorney was directed by Council to proceed with the
necessary legal matters pertaining to the bond issue for the
Community Center.
Councilmember Smothers asked staff about the possibility of an
interim recycling center at the City Garage until such time as
curbside pickup goes into effect. The Recycling Coordinator was
directed to explore alternatives and report back to the Council.
9. The City Council discussed dredging under the Highway 100
Bridge at Twin Lake.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-34
RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO THE CHANNEL
DREDGING BETWEEN MIDDLE AND LOWER TWIN LAKE
AT T.H. HIGHWAY 100
June 21, 1988
page 264
By roll cal'i and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Motion carried, resolution
declared adopted.
Councilmember Herbes questioned the mound of dirt at the northeast
corner of the Becker Park Building and directed staff to
investigate.
The City Engineer solicited questions on a Resolution Regarding
Brooklyn Park Redevelopment Plan on 62nd Avenue Between Douglas
Drive and Highway #169.
The City Engineer advised the Council that the railroad desires to
re-lay the tracks across Bass Lake Road at T.H. 169 all at one time
and have asked the County to close the road for one week, effective
July 18. Council requested staff to inquire if it could be done
after the Crystal Frolics.
Discussion was held on delivery of Council packets. A survey will
be taken by staff to determine how Councilmembers wish to receive
their packets.
The City Manager discussed the brochure by Twin West Chamber of
Commerce regarding the Solid Waste Forum that was included with the
agenda.
The City Engineer informed the Council that effective July 1, 1988
there would be a switch in County and State roads and that
materials would be made available in the next Council packet.
Discussion was held regarding the time element on the availability
of drawings from the State on the Highway 100 and 36th Avenue
project.
Discussion was held regarding the number of police calls to the
Iron Horse. The Council directed staff to contact the manager of
Iron Horse regarding the excessive number of calls.
10. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve 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, and further,
that such list be incorporated into and made a part of this
motion as though set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:43 p.m.
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June 21, 1988
page 265
Mayor
July 5, 1988
page 266
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on July 5, 1988 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, Moravec,
Rygg, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Also in attendance were the
following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; John A.
Olson, Assistant City Manager; Mary Francis Skala, from the City
Attorney's office; William Monk, Public Works Director; Donald
Peterson, Building Inspector; Joan Schmidt, Deputy City Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council
meeting of June 21, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting
of June 21, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of a waiver of fee for temporary signs at St.
Raphael's, 7301 - 56th Avenue North.
2. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, July 19, 1988, as the date and time for a public
hearing at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request for a variance
at 4933 Vera Cruz Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to
approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following Public Hearings:
1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will consider tentative approval of proposed plat Beelen
Addition located at 3836-38 Douglas Drive which includes a
Variance Application #88-26 which will encroach in the
required 5' side yard setback.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve as recommended by and based on the findings
of fact of the Planning Commission tentative approval of
July 5, 1988
page 267
Beelen Addition which is a replat of Units 1 and 2 Condominium
No. 281 Beelen Condominiums which includes varying or
modifying the strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 3 a)
1), to grant a variance of 5' in the required 5' side yard
setback at 3836-38 Douglas Drive, as requested in Application
#88-26 with the following conditions:
1) The common wall be upgraded to conform with current
building code requirements prior to execution of the
final plat.
2) Either a separate sewer service for each lot or an
agreement for maintenance responsibility of the
common service be provided prior to execution of the
final plat.
3) Prior to final plat approval a standard maintenance
agreement be filed regarding mutual upkeep of the
building and grounds.
Motion Carried.
2. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a
request from Elaine M. Pregent for Variance Applications #88-
20 and #88-21 to widen the driveway in the front yard towards
the house and to vary the front yard setback requirements to
allow the construction of a 5' x 20' deck on the existing
house at 5917 - 46th Ave. N.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve as recommended by and based on the findings
of fact of the Planning Commission the authorization pursuant
to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify
the strict application of Section 515.09, Subd. 6 e) and f) in
order to widen the driveway in the front yard towards the
house; and Section 515.13, Subd. 2 a) to grant a variance of
5' in the required 30' front yard setback to allow the
construction of a 5' x 20' deck on the existing house at 5917
- 46th Ave. N., as requested in Applications #88-20 and #88-21
Motion Carried.
3. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a
request from William L. Feist for Variance Applications #88-22
and #88-23 to expand a non -conforming use, said non -conformity
being the 40' lot width instead of the required 60' lot width,
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and to vary the set back from the public right-of-way (alley)
requirements to allow a detached garage at 3425 Major Ave. N.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve the authorization pursuant to Section
515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify the strict
application of Section 515.05, Subd. 2, to expand a non-
conforming use; and Section 515.07, Subd. 5 c) 7) to grant a
variance of 3' in the required 25' that a garage is to be set
back from the public right-of-way (alley) to permit
construction of a 24' x 24' detached garage at 3425 Major Ave.
N., as requested in Applications #88-22 and #88-23 of William
L. Feist.
Motion Carried.
4. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a
request from Modern Insulation to expand a non -conforming use,
said non -conformity being the 6,480 sq. ft. in area instead of
the required 7,500 sq. ft. in area, and to vary the rear yard
setback requirements to allow for an enlarged kitchen and deck a at 5917 - 38th Ave. N.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve as recommended by and based on the findings
of fact of the Planning Commission the authorization pursuant
to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify
the strict application of Section 515.05, Subd. 2, to expand a
non -conforming use; and Section 515.13, Subd. 4 a), to grant a
variance of 3' in the required 40'rear yard setback for a 12'
x 13' enlarged kitchen and 9' x 12' deck at 5917 - 38th Ave.
N., as requested in Applications #88-24 and #88-25.
Motion Carried.
5. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a
request from Jack Stack for a variance of 11' in the required
40' rear yard setback to build a 12' x 12' porch on the
existing house at 8117 - 35th Avenue North.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve as recommended by and based on the findings
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of fact of the Planning Commission the authorization pursuant
to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify
the strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 4 a), to grant
a variance of 11' in the required 40' rear yard setback for a
12' x 12' porch on the existing house, at 8117 - 35th Ave. N.,
as requested in Application #88-27.
Motion Carried.
6. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a
request from Edward and Eileen Champeau for a variance of 4'
in the required 40' rear yard setback to build a 12' x 20' 3 -
season porch on the existing house, at 8216 - 30th Ave.
Councilmember Langsdorf arrived at 7:18 p.m.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve as recommended by and based on the findings
of fact of the Planning Commission the authorization pursuant
to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify
the strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 4 a), to grant
a variance of 4' in the required 40' rear yard setback to
build a 12' x 20' 3 -season porch on the existing house, at
8216 - 30th Ave. N., as requested in Application #88-28.
Motion Carried.
7. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a
request from Bradley and Lori Jo Sievert for a variance of 2'
in the required 40' rear yard setback to build a 10' x 22'
deck on the house being built at 6406 - 60th Avenue North.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to approve as recommended by and based on the findings of
fact of the Planning Commission the authorization pursuant to
Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify the
strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 4 a), to grant a
variance of 2' in the required 40' rear yard setback for a 10'
x 22' deck on the house being built, at 6406 - 60th Ave. N.,
as requested in Application 188-30.
Motion Carried.
8. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
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will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a
request from Bruce R. Lundquist for a variance of 3' in the
required 60' lot width to allow the construction of a 14' x
25' deck on the existing house at 4361 Zane Avenue North.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve as recommended by and based on the findings
of fact of the Planning Commission the authorization pursuant
to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify
the strict application of Section 515.15, Subd. 2 a) 1), to
grant a variance of 3' in the required 60' lot width to allow
the construction of a 14' x 25' deck on the existing house at
4361 Zane Ave. N., as requested in Application #88-32.
Motion Carried.
9. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a
request from C. Allan Bodin for a variance of 8' in the
required 40 rear yard setback to build a 12' x 14' porch and a
4' x 14' deck on the existing house at 8009 - 35th Avenue
North.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve as recommended by and based on the findings
of fact of the Planning Commission the authorization pursuant
to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify
the strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 4 a), to grant
a variance of 8' in the required 40' rear yard setback for a
12' x 14' porch and 4' x 14' deck on the existing house, at
8009 - 35th Ave. N., as requested in Application #88-33.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda:
1. The City Council considered a petition for stop signs for the
intersection of 43rd and Florida Avenues North. Present and
heard was Pat Nummela, 6424 - 43rd Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to install two-way stop signs on Florida Avenue as
recommended by the Public Works Director.
Councilmember Rygg withdrew his second.
Councilmember Leppa seconded.
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By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Langsdorf,
Aaker, Leppa, Smothers; voting no: Rygg.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered charitable gambling license for
Celebrity Bowl Charities, Inc. at Doyles Lanes. Present and
heard was Dave Savoie with Celebrity Bowl Charities, Inc.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve charitable gambling license for Celebrity
Bowl Charities, Inc. at Doyles Lanes.
3. The City Council considered a petition from residents
regarding the Twin Lake channel work by MNDot under Highway
100.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to direct staff to send out copies of petition to
various parties involved (City of Brooklyn Center, City of
Robbinsdale, MnDot and the Department of Natural Resources)
and that the attorney's office look into this matter for the
legal steps possible for the City.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered an application for a 3.2 beer
stand from Russell Mingo for St. Raphael's Church Festival,
7301 Bass Lake Road, for August 5, 6, and 7, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve an application for a 3.2 beer stand from
Russell Mingo for St. Raphael's Church Festival, 7301 Bass
Lake Road, for August 5, 6, and 7, 1988.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered an application to hold a carnival
at 7301 Bass Lake Road (St. Raphael's Church Festival), August
5, 6, and 7, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve an application to hold a carnival at 7301
Bass Lake Road (St. Raphael's Church Festival), August 5, 6,
and 7, 1988.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered transient merchant license from
Jones R. Losen to sell sweet corn at Jack's Superette, 7201
Bass Lake Road, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday in July
and August, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve this license on the basis that if he does
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wish to extend it in 1988 beyond the days he is presently
being licensed for, he can do so by means of approval from the
City Manager.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered a resolution and ordinance
regarding sprinkling restrictions in the city.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-35
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ODD -EVEN
SPRINKLING BAN FOR WATER CUSTOMERS IN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
amending City Code to allow the City Manager to authorize the
sprinkling bans or water use bans as necessary and to charge a
$25 penalty for each violation.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES: AMENDING
CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 715.41
and further, that the second and final reading be held on July
19. 1988.
9. The City Council considered a grading permit application for
property at 3209 and 3233 Florida Avenue North. Scott Kevitt
with Kevitt Excavating, Inc. was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve a grading permit at 3209 and 3233 Florida
Avenue North and further, to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to sign such excavation agreement.
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Langsdorf, Smothers,
Leppa; voting no: Aaker, Moravec, Rygg.
Motion Carried.
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10. The City Council considered a resolution awarding a bid for
Memory Lane Pond excavation project.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-36
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
11. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
amending City Code regarding motor vehicle sales as a
conditional use in B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) and I-1
(Light Industrial) Districts. (5 votes needed for approval)
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I -ZONING)
SUBSECTIONS 515.35 AND 515.39 BY ADDING
SUBDIVISIONS: REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I -ZONING)
SUBSECTIONS 515.35, SUBDIVISION 2 H) AND 515.39,
SUBDIVISION 2 E)
and further, that the second and final reading be held on July
19, 1988.
Motion Carried.
12. Bill Monk, Public Works Director, updated the Council on
Brooklyn Park redevelopment plan at Douglas Drive and 62nd
Avenue North. Mr. Monk had attended the public hearing
Brooklyn Park held on redevelopment proposal. Residents from
Crystal and Brooklyn Park attended and stated their views and
no one thought plan was a good idea. Brooklyn Park Council
put item off until September to give staff time to review the
comments it had received.
13. The City Council considered a resolution in opposition to
multiple post retirement inflator mechanisms applicable to
local police and paid firefighter pension plans.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
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RESOLUTION NO. 88-37
RESOLUTION OF OPPOSITION TO MULTIPLE POST RETIREMENT
INFLATOR MECHANISMS APPLICABLE TO LOCAL
POLICE AND PAID FIREFIGHTER PENSION PLANS
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
14. The City Council considered participation in a legal challenge
to a portion of the 1988 Omnibus Tax Bill.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes that Association of Metropolitan Municipalities be told
of Council's interest to join the legal challenge and request
information on the cost of participation and how to provide
information for the people.
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Langsdorf,
Aaker, Leppa, Smothers; voting no: Rygg.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 9:03 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened at 9:13 p.m.
15. The City Council considered a request from Hennepin County to
designate the City Garage as a site for household chemical
waste collection on September 10, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve a request from Hennepin County to designate
the City Garage as a site for household chemical waste
collection on September 10, 1988.
Motion Carried.
16. The City Council considered the Space Needs Program.
1. Proposal and proposed contract from the architect.
2. Information from the financial consultant.
Present and heard was Kurt Dale of Anderson -Dale Architects.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve the proposal from Anderson -Dale
Architects, Inc. regarding pre -referendum planning for the
proposed Community Center.
Motion Carried.
17. The City Council considered a resolution Calling of City of
Crystal Improvement Bonds.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
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RESOLUTION NO. 88-38
RESOLUTION RELATING TO GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS OF THE CITY: CALLING
CERTAIN BONDS FOR REDEMPTION
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Early registration for the National League was discussed.
Discussion was held on the City Newsletter and the fireworks
display for the Crystal Frolics.
The City Manager mentioned that he had gotten a call from a
resident about watering City lawns and that the City adhere by
the watering ban.
The City Manager mentioned that a lawsuit had been filed
against the City and the Hennepin Recycling Group from BFI.
Discussion was held about Councilmembers signing up to walk in
the parade route for the recycling trucks in the Crystal
Frolics.
The City Manager mentioned the Employees Picnic to be held
August 25 and that any donations by the City Councilmembers
would be appreciated.
18. The City Council considered the fact that the appraisal for
Kiemele property had been received for three lots and the
purchase agreement has been signed for $12,500.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve the purchase of Kiemele property for $12,500
to be incorporated with Bassett Creek Park.
Ed Brandeen is to be recognized for taking care of the lights
on the tennis court so promptly.
Discussion was held on the great job the Park Department does
with their program for the elderly of the City and the City
Manager will write a draft of thanks.
19. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve 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, and further,
that such list be incorporated into and made a part of this
motion as though set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
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Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded
Smothers to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
ATTEST:
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eputy City Clerk
by Councilmember
Motion Carried.
Mayor
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on July 19, 1988 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,
Moravec, Rygg, Aaker, Langsdorf, Leppa, Smothers. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; John A. Olson, Assistant City Manager; David Kennedy, City
Attorney; William Monk, Public Works Director; Donald Peterson,
Building Inspector; Julie Jones, Recycling Coordinator; Darlene
George, City Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council
meeting of July 5, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve, the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting
of July 5, 1988, making the following exceptions: on Item #18,
change the purchase agreement amount for the Kiemele property from
$12,500 to $12,000.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor presented a $100 Recycling Check for the June winner to
Russell and Irene Anderson.
The Mayor presented Metropolitan Council Recycling Tonnage Rebate
checks to Boy Scout Troop #530 and St. Raphael's School for their
long standing, recycling drop-off programs within the City of
Crystal.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Set 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, August 2, 1988, as the date and time for a public
hearing at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request from Daniel F.
Otten for a variance to build an 80' by 50' double bungalow at
5756 Orchard Avenue North.
2. Consideration of the resignation of Burke Hilden from the
Crystal Human Relations Commission.
3. Consideration of the release of financial surety in the amount
of $800 for site improvements at 5926 56th Avenue North.
4. Consideration of final approval of plat Hagel Addition located
at 6500 - 46th Avenue North.
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Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember Herbes
to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following Public Hearings:
1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a p�iblic hearing at which time the City Council
will sit as a Boaji of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a
request from Todd Bakke for a variance to encroach 7.5' in the
required 30' side street setback to build a 16' x 26' deck at
4933 Vera Cruz Avenue North.
The Mayor close' the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve the authorization pursuant to section 515.55
of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify the strict
application of Section 515.13, Subd. 3), 2)iii to grant a
variance of 7.5' in the required 30' side street sideyard
setback to build a 16' by 26' deck at 4933 Vera Cruz Avenue
North as requested in variance application #88-35.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda:
1. The City Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance
rezoning property at 6048 Lakeland Avenue North from B-4
(Community Commercial) to B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) as
requested by Gunnar Norling. Those present and heard were:
Gunnar and John Norling, owners
Floyd Dalseth, 6412 - 61st Avenue North
Robert Bartosch, 6101 Florida Avenue North
Jeff Skold, 6312 - 61st Avenue North
Ron Long, 6131 Florida Avenue North
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING:
CHANGING THE USE CLASSIFICATIONS OF CERTAIN LANDS
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to table for further study by staff.
By roll call and voting aye: Leppa, Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf,
Aaker; voting no: Smothers, Herbes.
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Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered a request for building permit and
site improvement agreement to remodel existing building at
5241 Hanson Court. Jim Haberle, part owner of the building,
appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve building permit #832 to remodel existing
building located at 5241 Hanson Court, subject to standard
procedure.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to set surety in the amount of $4,400 as a guarantee
of faithful performance of certain work requirements as a
condition of building permit approval for remodeling the
existing building at 5241 Hanson Court, and further, to
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign such agreement.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to set surety in the amount of $1,950 for site
improvements as indicated in the agreement, with the deletion
of storm sewer construction.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered a request from Donald Hansen for a
building permit to build an aircraft storage hangar on Lot 7A,
Crystal Airport.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve building permit #842 to Donald Hansen to
build a 40' by 92' aircraft storage hangar on Lot 7A, Crystal
Airport, subject to standard procedure.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered a request from Stanley Krafka to
build an aircraft storage hangar on Lot 68F, Crystal Airport.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve building permit #835 to Stanley Krafka to
build a 38' by 40' aircraft storage hangar on Lot 68F, Crystal
Airport, subject to standard procedure.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered a request from the Crystal Fire
Relief Association to operate two beerstands at Becker Park
during the Crystal Frolics on July 29, 30, and 31, 1988. Don
Toays of the Crystal Fire Relief Association appeared and was
heard.
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Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to waive the license fee for the operation of the two
beer stands at Becker park on July 29, 30, 31, 1988, by the
Crystal Fire Relief Association.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve a request from the Crystal Fire Relief
Association to operate two beerstands at Becker Park during
the Crystal Frolics on July 29, 30 and 31, 1988, and to
require a minimum amount of Insurance of $500,000 for Limit of
Liability for all City organizations selling liquor, and
further, that the insurance policy or certificate state
clearly that the City of Crystal is the additional insured.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered installing a two-way stop sign on
44th Avenue at its intersection with Adair Avenue and a two-
way stop sign on Xenia Avenue at its intersection with 44th
Avenue.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to approve the installation of a two-way stop sign on
44th Avenue at its intersection with Adair Avenue and a two-
way stop sign on Xenia Avenue at its intersection with 44th
Avenue as recommended by the City Engineer.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered the annual pig roast at
Steve O's, 4900 West Broadway, on September 17, 1988, with
extension of his liquor license to include the parking lot.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to approve an annual pig roast at Steve O's, 4900 West
Broadway, on September 17, 1988, with extension of his liquor
license to include the parking lot.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered a request from Klein Shows and
Crystal Frolics Committee to operate a carnival at Becker Park
during the Crystal Frolics on July 29, 30, and 31, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve a request from Klein Shows and Crystal
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Frolics Committee to operate a carnival at Becker Park during
the Crystal Frolics on July 29, 30, and 31, 1988, pending
receipt of Certificate of Insurance.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers to waive the license fee to
operate the carnival at Becker Park during the Crystal Frolics
on July 29, 30 and 31, 1988.
Motion failed for lack of second.
9. John Paulson appeared before the City Council, to discuss a
senior citizen discount for sewer service.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to direct staff to undertake a survey, on the
probable cost to administer a program for a discount for sewer
service to senior citizens residing in apartment dwellings.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to amend the motion to direct staff to review the
entire sewer rate program.
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Langsdorf,
Leppa, Smothers, Aaker; voting no: Rygg
Motion Carried.
On the motion as amended:
Motion Carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 9:06 p.m. and meeting was reconvened
at 9:22 p.m.
10. The City Council considered a request from the Crystal Fire
Relief Association for change in the By -Laws. Don Toays of
the Crystal fire Relief association appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to table the request from the Crystal Fire Relief
Association for change in their By -Laws to allow further study
by staff.
By roll call and voting aye: Aaker, Moravec, Langsdorf,
Leppa; voting no: Smothers, Herbes, Rygg.
Motion Carried.
The City Attorney left for the rest of the meeting at this point.
11. The City Council considered a report from Julie Jones,
Recycling Coordinator, on alternate sites for Crystal
Recycling drop-off.
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Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve the recommendation of the Recycling
Coordinator to contract with Super Cycle who will provide a
truck on Saturdays using either the City Hall parking lot or
the Crystal pool parking lot for the Crystal Recycling Drop-
off site.
Motion Carried.
12. The City Council considered an award of bid for playground
equipment.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-39
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO VIKING FENCE
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to defer to a later date pending budget resolution.
Motion Carried.
13. The City Council considered the final draft of the Shingle
Creek Water Shed Management Plan.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to accept the final draft of the Shingle Creek Water
Shed Management plan.
Motion Carried.
14. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
amending Crystal City Code regarding motor vehicle sales as a
conditional use in B-3 (auto -oriented commercial) and I-1
(light industrial) Districts.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to table pending outcome of the rezoning request at
6048 Lakeland Avenue North.
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Rygg, Langsdorf,
Smothers, Aaker; voting no: Moravec, Leppa.
Motion Carried.
July 19, 1988
page 283
15. The City Council considered a request from Northwest Branch
Y.M.C.A. for an increase in financial support from the City of
Crystal for the Detached Worker program.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to continue this item to the August 2, 1988 meeting
to allow attendance of Y.M.C.A. representative.
Motion Carried.
16. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve 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, and further, that such
list be incorporated into and made a part of this motion as
though set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:13 p.m.
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City Clerk
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Mayor
August 2, 1988
page 284
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on August 2, 1988 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,
Moravec, Rygg, Aaker, Langsdorf, Leppa, Smothers. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; David Kennedy, City Attorney; William Monk, Public Works
Director; Donald Peterson, Building Inspector; Darlene George, City
Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council
meeting of July 19, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve, the minutes of the Regular City Council
meeting of July 19, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Set 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, August 16, 1988, as the date and time for a public
hearing at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request from Ed Brandeen
for a variance of 14 feet in the required 40' rear yard
setback to build a 16' x 20' three -season porch and a 6' x 20'
deck at 6816 - 39th Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to
approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following Public Hearings:
1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a
request from Daniel F. Otten to vary the rear yard setback
requirements and to vary the requirement from the corner of
the property to the curb cut to allow the construction of a
80' x 50' double house at 5756 Orchard Avenue North.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
A. Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve as recommended by and based on the findings
of fact of the Planning Commission the authorization pursuant
to section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify
August 2, 1988
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the strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 4a), to grant
a variance of 13' in the required 40' rear yard setback, for
construction of a 80' by 50' double house at 5756 Orchard
Avenue North as requested in variance application #88-34.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to deny as recommended by and based on the findings of
fact of the Planning Commission a variance of 18' in the
required 50' from the corner of the property to the curb cut
at 5756 Orchard Avenue North as requested in variance
application #88-36.
Motion Carried.
2. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will consider tentative approval of proposed plat Winnetka
Woods located at 3411 Winnetka Avenue North. The Mayor asked
those present to voice their opinions or to ask questions
concerning this matter. Those present and heard were:
Tim Keane, Attorney
Diane Schipper, 3425 Winnetka (presented a letter in
opposition dated 7-27-88 to Mayor and Council from
Winnetka Park residents.
Mike Blehert, 3408 Utah Avenue North
Paul Goda, 3349 Winnetka Avenue North
John Javner, 3309 Winnetka Avenue North
Ralph Tully, Attorney representing property owner
Jim Glyer, 3425 Winnetka Avenue North
Ms. Blehert, 3408 Utah Avenue North.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf that staff provide findings of fact for denial and
bring back to the August 16, 1988 Council meeting.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 8:29 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened at 8:43 p.m.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda:
1. Dana Sorenson, Associate Director, and Carl Parker, Detached
Worker for Crystal, of the Northwest Y.M.C.A. appeared before
the City Council to discuss an increase in the financial
support for 1989. Alan Spillers, Executive Director, was also
introduced by Mr. Sorenson.
August 2, 1988
page 286
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve a $1,000 increase (making a $14,000 total)
for the Detached Worker Program of the Northwest Y.M.C.A., and
further, to direct staff to make such increase in the 1989
City of Crystal Budget.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered a request for a mid -block stop
sign on Georgia between 34th and 36th Avenues. Those
appearing and heard were:
Diane Meier, 3442 Georgia Avenue North
Nancy Emond, 3443 Georgia Avenue North
Emily Emond, 3443 Georgia Avenue North
Kelly Hausler, 3413 Georgia Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to install a stop sign on Georgia Avenue North southbound
at 34th Avenue.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered a a resolution regarding
employment as presented by Arthur Cunningham of the Civil
Service Commission.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to refer the resolution to City staff for reviewal of the
wording contained in the resolution.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered sign variance requests from
Johnson Equipment Company at 5141 Lakeland Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve sign variance applications #88-2 and #88-3
for 5141 Lakeland Avenue North, with the assurance that the
tower will go down.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered a request from Carl and Dawn
Schultz, 5913 Kentucky Avenue North, to have beer in Becker
Park for a family reunion on August 13, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve a request from Carl and Dawn Schultz, 5913
Kentucky Avenue North, to have beer in Becker Park for a
family reunion on August 13, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 10:00 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened at 10:10 p.m.
6. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
rezoning property at 6048 Lakeland Avenue North from B-4
(Community Commercial) to B-3 (Auto Oriented Commercial) as
requested by Gunnar Norling.
August 2, 1988
page 287
The Mayor asked for a motion for removal of this item from the
table with no response from Councilmembers. Item remains
tabled.
7. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
amending water use restrictions.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88-5
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CITY
WATER SYSTEM: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE,
SUBSECTION 715.41
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered a resolution regarding water usage
restriction.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-40
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A TOTAL SPRINKLING
BAN FOR WATER CUSTOMERS IN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
9. The City Council considered a report from Bill Monk, City
Engineer, regarding Twin Lake dredging at TH 100. No action
was taken.
10. The City Council considered the 1988 contract with Police
Supervisors.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the 1988 contract with Police
Supervisors.
Motion Carried.
August 2, 1988
page 288
11. The City Council considered the appointment of election judges
and designation of polling places for the September 13, 1988,
primary election.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to appoint election judges and designation of polling
places for the September 13, 1988, primary election.
Motion Carried.
12. The City Council considered a request from the League of
Minnesota Cities for volunteers to serve on the Joint
Committee with AMM on a Solid Waste Study.
Mayor Aaker appointed Councilmember Langsdorf to serve on the
committee.
Councilmember Smothers volunteered in the event that
Councilmember Langsdorf is unable to serve on the committee.
13. The City Council considered a Resolution Approving And
Authorizing Execution Of Amendment No. 1 To Loan And Bond
Purchase Agreement Relating To $6,000,000 Commercial
Development Revenue Bond Of 1984 (Crystal Gallery Project) Of
The City Of Crystal, Minnesota.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-41
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT NO. 1 TO LOAN AND BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT
RELATING TO $6,000,000 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE
BOND OF 1984 (CRYSTAL GALLERY PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF
CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
14. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve 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, and further,
that such list be incorporated into and made a part of this
motion as though set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Herbes
to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
August 2, 1988
page 289
The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk If
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Mayor
August 16, 1988
page 290
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on August 16, 1988 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,
Moravec, Rygg, Aaker, Langsdorf, Leppa, Smothers. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; John Olson, Assistant City Manager; David Kennedy, City
Attorney; William Monk, Public Works Director; Donald Peterson,
Building Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council
meeting of August 2, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting
of August 2, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, September 6, 1988 as the date and time for a public
hearing at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request for a variance
to build a new house at 3541 Lee Avenue North.
2. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, September 6, 1988 as the date and time for a public
hearing at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request for a variance
to allow two curb cuts at 3557 Orchard Avenue North.
3. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, September 6, 1988 as the date and time for a public
hearing at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request for a variance
to expand a non -conforming building at 6625 - 45th Avenue
North.
4. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, September 6, 1988 as the date and time for a public
hearing at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request for a variance
to expand a non -conforming building at 5540 Lakeland Avenue
North.
5. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, September 6, 1988 as the date and time for a public
hearing at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
August 16, 1988
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Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request for a variance
to encroach in the side street sideyard setback at 5325
Welcome Avenue North.
6. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, September 6, 1988 as the date and time for a public
hearing at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request to consider a
parking variance of 45 spaces at the VFW building at 5222 -
56th Avenue North.
7. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, September 6, 1988 as the date and time for a public
hearing at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request for a parking
variance of 20 spaces for a restaurant expansion at 6121 -
42nd Avenue North.
8. Consideration of a request from Fireman's Relief Association
to hold a street dance and raffle in the parking lot of the
John T. Irving Fire Station, 5341 Douglas Drive, on August 20,
1988.
9. Consideration of a request from Crystal Lions Club to sell 3.2
beer at the John T. Irving Fire Station, 5341 Douglas Drive,
on August 20, 1988 for the Crystal Fireman's Relief
Association's street dance and raffle.
10. Consideration of a request from VFW Post #494 to sell pulltabs
at the John T. Irving Fire Station on August 20, 1988 for the
Crystal Fireman's Relief Association's street dance and
raffle.
11. Consideration of a request from Crystal Lion's Club to operate
a 3.2 beer stand in the parking lot at 5410 Lakeland Avenue
North (Elk's Lodge #44) on September 10, 1988 and waiver of
fee.
12. Consideration of a request for a temporary on -sale liquor
license for an event at the Elk's Lodge #44 on September 11,
1988 between 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following Public Hearings:
1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a
request from Edward C. Brandeen for a variance of 14 feet in
August 16, 1988
page 292
the required 40' rear yard setback to build a 16' x 20' three -
season porch and a 6' x 20' deck at 6816 - 39th Avenue North.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve the authorization pursuant to section
515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify the strict
application of Section 515.13, Subd. 4) a, to grant a variance
of 14 feet in the required 40' rear yard setback to build a
16' x 20' three -season porch and a 6' x 20' deck at 6816 -
39th Avenue North as requested in variance application #88-40.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda:
1. The City Council considered a resolution denying preliminary
approval of proposed plat for the Winnetka Woods Addition
located at 3411 Winnetka Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-42
RESOLUTION DENYING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
OF PROPOSED PLAT FOR WINNETKA WOODS
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The City Council considered a building permit for interior and
exterior changes at Rapid Oil, 5602 Lakeland Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve building permit #989 for Rapid Oil, 5602
Lakeland Avenue North.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered the applications of Phyllis
Isaacson and Mary Pat Hanauska for appointment to the
Environmental Quality Commission.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to appoint both applicants, flip a coin to see which
would be appointed to the Environmental Quality Commission for
an unexpired term expiring 12-31-90, and have the remaining
applicant attend meetings until such time as another opening
occurs on the Commission.
August 16, 1988
page 293
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Rygg, Smothers; voting
no: Moravec, Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa.
Motion Failed.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to appoint Mary Pat Hanauska to the Environmental
Quality Commission for an unexpired term expiring 12-31-90.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered the applications of Renee Werner,
Lois Ehret, Sherwood Mellom, and Arlene J. West for
appointment to the Human Relations Commission. Sherwood
Mellom did not appear.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to appoint Lois Ehret to the Human Relations
Commission for an unexpired term expiring 12-31-88.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to appoint Arlene West to the Human Relations
Commission for an unexpired term expiring 12-31-88.
Motion Carried.
5. Patty Wilder, Executive Director of Northwest Hennepin Human
Services Council, appeared before the City Council to discuss
the 1989 Budget.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to thank Patty Wilder and Crystal Representative on
the Human Services Council, Paul Schulte, for appearing before
the Council and to direct staff to consider- the 4.5 cent per
capita increase in funding when preparing the 1989 budget.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered the proposed By-laws for the
Firefighters Relief Association.
A. Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to remove Item #6 from the table.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve the proposed By-laws for the Firefighters
Relief Association a copy of which is on file in the office of
City Clerk and is made a part of this motion as set forth in
full herein.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to amend the motion to approve the entire document
with the exception of Article XI - GENERAL FUND LUMP SUM
PENSION in the proposed bylaws (Article X in existing bylaws),
August 16, 1988
page 294
and direct the Firefighters Relief Association to review
Article XI and return to the Council with a revised proposal
for that Article.
Motion Carried.
On main motion as amended:
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered awarding bids for reroofing of
Sewer & Water Maintenance garage.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-43
RESOLUTION AWARDING A BID TO PALMER WEST
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The City Council considered final plat approval of Beelen 2nd
Addition at 3836-38 Douglas Drive.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-44
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
9. The City Council considered First Reading of an Ordinance
revising variance procedure for non -conforming lots and
structures in R-1 District. (5 votes needed for approval)
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: AMENDING
CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I - ZONING) SUBSECTION 515.05,
SUBDIVISION 2: SUBSECTION 515.551 BY ADDING A SUBDIVISION;
REPEALING SUBSECTION 515.55, SUBDIVISIONS 9 AND 11
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
September 6, 1988.
August 16, 1988
page 295
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
relating to skateboards.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SKATEBOARDS: AMENDING
CRYSTAL CITY CODE BY ADDING A SECTION
and further, that the second and final reacting be held on
September 6, 1988.
Motion Carried.
11. The City Council considered attendance to the League of
Minnesota Cities Regional meeting on Monday, September 12,
1988.
Councilmember Langsdorf indicated that she would be attending
and had sent her registration in.
12. The City Council considered City Council attendance to the
City Picnic on August 25, 1988.
The City Manager asked that any Councilmembers planning to
attend, please get their responses to staff.
13. The City Council considered a resolution rescinding all
sprinkling restrictions for water customer; in the City of
Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-45
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING ALL SPRINKLING
RESTRICTIONS FOR WATER CUSTOMERS IN THE
CITY OF CRYSTAL
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
14. Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to remove from the table for consideration at the
September 6, 1988 meeting the Second Reading for an Ordinance
Amending Crystal City Code Regarding Motor Vehicle Sales as a
Conditional Use in B-3 (Auto -oriented Commercial) and I-1
(Light Industrial) Districts.
August 16, 1988
page 296
Motion Carried.
15. Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to remove from the table for consideration at the
September 6, 1988 meeting, the First Reading of an Ordinance
Rezoning Property at 6048 Lakeland Avenue North from B-4
(Community Commercial) to B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) as
requested by Gunnar Norling.
Motion Carried.
The City Manager advised Council that staff was working on
obtaining a public relations firm and a Citizens Committee for
the Community Center bond Issue. If Council has names for
Citizens Committee, submit to staff.
16. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve 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, and further,
that such list be incorporated into and made a part of this
motion as though set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Herbes to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk
September 6, 1988
page 297
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on September 6, 1988 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,
Moravec, Rygg, Aaker, Langsdorf, Leppa, Smothers. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; John Olson, Assistant City Manager; David Kennedy, City
Attorney; William Monk, Public Works Director; Donald Peterson,
Building Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council
meeting of August 16, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council
meeting of August 16, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor and City Council acknowledged the receipt of a check in
the amount of $308.05 from the Elks Clubs to be used in the Crystal
Police Department Drug Education Program.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, October 4, 1988, as the date and time for a public
hearing at which time the City Council will. consider
assessments for Bass Lake Road street improvement, 1988 Seal
Coat Program, sidewalk repair, disease tree, debris removal,
weed cutting, and delinquent sewer and water payments.
2. Consideration of resignation of Carolyn Carlson from the Human
Relations Commission effective 8-23-88.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following Public: Hearings:
1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a
request from Mike Wilder for a variance of 20' in the required
60' lot width to allow the construction of a house at 3541 Lee
Avenue North. The Mayor asked those present to voice their
opinions or to ask questions concerning this matter.
September 6, 1988
page 298
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve a request from Mike Wilder for a variance
of 20' in the required 60' lot width to allow the construction
of a house at 3541 Lee Avenue North.
Motion Carried.
2. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a
request from Timothy Bownik to allow two curb cut openings at
3557 Orchard Avenue North. The Mayor asked those present to
voice their opinions or to ask questions concerning this
matter. Those present and heard were: Timothy Bownik.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to deny as recommended by and based on the findings of
fact of the Planning Commission the authorization pursuant to
Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify the
strict application of Section 515.09, Subd. 4 h) 10) to allow
two curb cut openings at 3557 Orchard Avenue North as
requested in variance application #88-37.
By roll call and voting aye: Smothers, Leppa, Herbes,
Moravec, Langsdorf, Aaker; voting nay: Rygg.
Motion Carried.
3. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a
request from Richard and Brenda Swanson for a variance to
expand a non -conforming building (non -conformity being the
existing building encroaches 17' 6" in the required 40' rear
yard setback) and to grant a variance of 17' 6" in the
required 40' rear yard setback to build an addition at 6625 -
45th 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 Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve as recommended by and based on the
findings of fact of the Planning Commission the authorization
pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary or
modify the strict application of Section 515.05, Subd. 2, to
expand a non -conforming use; and Section 515.13, Subd. 4 a) to
grant a variance of 17' 6" in the required 40 ' rear yard
setback to permit an addition to the existing house at 6625 -
September 6, 1988
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45th Avenue North as requested in variance applications #88-38
and #88-39.
Motion Carried.
4. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a
request from Walter Johnson for a variance to expand a non-
conforming building (said non -conformity being the existing
building encroaches 8' in the required 22' front yard setback)
to allow the construction of a 822 square foot addition to the
first floor at 5540 Lakeland Avenue North. The Mayor asked
those present to voice their opinions or to ask questions
concerning this matter.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
A. Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve as recommended by and based on the
findings of fact of the Planning Commission the authorization
pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary or
modify the strict application of Section 51.5.05, Subd. 2, to
allow the expansion of a non -conforming building to permit a
14' x 5412" and 8' x 2413" additions to be constructed at 5540
Lakeland Avenue North as requested in variance application
#88-31.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to set surety in the amount of $28,000 as a
guarantee of faithful performance of certain requirements of
condition of building permit approval for Paddock expansion at
5540 Lakeland Avenue North and further, to authorize the Mayor
and City Manager to sign such site improvements agreement.
Motion Carried.
C. Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to approve building permit #995 for The Paddock at 5540
Lakeland Avenue North.
Motion Carried.
5. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a
request from Kevin Gannon for a variance of 12' in the
required 30' side street side yard setback to build a 16' x
24' deck at 5325 Welcome Avenue North. The Mayor asked those
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page 300
present to voice their opinions or to ask questions concerning
this matter.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve as recommended by and based on the findings
of fact of the Planning Commission the authorization pursuant
to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify
the strict application of Section 515.13 Subd. 3 a) 2) iii) to
grant a variance of 12' in the required 30' side street side
yard setback for the construction of a 16' x 24' deck on the
existing house at 5325 Welcome Avenue North as requested in
variance application #88-41.
Motion Carried.
6. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a
request from Walter Johnson for a variance of 45 off-street
parking spaces in the required 216 parking spaces at 5222 -
56th Avenue North. The Mayor asked those present to voice
their opinions or to ask questions concerning this matter.
Those present and heard were: Wally Johnson, Architect for
and member of VFW Post #494.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
A. Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve as recommended by and based on the findings
of fact of the Planning Commission the authorization pursuant
to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify
the strict application of Section 515.09 , Subd. 8 v), to
grant a variance of 45 spaces in the required 216 parking
spaces at 5222 - 56th Avenue North as requested in variance
application #88-43.
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Leppa, Smothers; abstaining: Aaker.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to set surety in the amount of $49,700 as a
guarantee of faithful performance of certain requirements as a
condition of building permit approval for Charles R. Knaeble
#494 VFW at 5222 - 56th Avenue North, and further, to
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign such site
improvements agreement.
September 6, 1988
page 301
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Leppa, Smothers; abstaining: Aaker.
Motion Carried.
C. Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve building permit #992 for Anterior remodeling
and building additions to the Charles R. Knaeble #494 VFW at
5222 - 56th Avenue North.
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Leppa, Smothers; abstaining: Aaker.
Motion Carried.
7. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to table for staff and owner to work on redesign of the
parking area.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda:
1. The City Council considered final approval of the plat Hagel
Addition located at 6500 - 44th Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-38A
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a
request from Keng's Chow Mein for a variance of 20 off-street
parking spaces in the required 40 parking spaces at 6121 -
42nd Avenue North. The Mayor asked those present to voice
their opinions or to ask questions concerning this matter.
Those present and heard were: Yee Tee Wang, owner; Judy Wang,
owner's daughter (presented petitions to Council); James
Scott, owner of building; Bob Gou, patron of restaurant; Mike
Locketz of Liberty Garment; Rita Proctor, patron of
restaurant; Nancy Wong, patron of restaurant.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to table for staff and owner to work on redesign of the
parking area.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda:
1. The City Council considered final approval of the plat Hagel
Addition located at 6500 - 44th Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-38A
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
September 6, 1988
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2. The City Council considered the application of Renee Werner
for appointment to the Human Relations Commission for term
expiring December 31, 1989.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to appoint Renee Werner to the Human Relations
Commission for an unexpired term expiring 12-31-89.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered a request from Judy Rice of the
Crystal Human Relations Commission for approval of brochure
and funding to print and distribute brochure. Those present
and heard were: Judy Rice.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve a request from Judy Rice of the Crystal
Human Relations Commission for approval of brochure and
funding to print and distribute brochure.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
amending City Code regarding motor vehicle sales as a
conditional use in B-3 (Auto Oriented Commercial) and I-1
(Light Industrial) Districts.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers to table until such time as
request for rezoning of 6048 Lakeland (Norling Motors) has
been resolved.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
Ron Long appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: AMENDING
CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX 1 -ZONING) SUBSECTIONS 515.35
AND 515.39 BY ADDING SUBDIVISIONS: REPEALING CRYSTAL
CITY CODE (APPENDIX 1 -ZONING) SUBSECTIONS 515.35,
SUBDIVISION 2 H) AND 515.39, SUBDIVISION 2 E)
and further, that this be the Second and Final Reading.
By roll call and voting aye: Moravec, Aaker, Leppa; nay:
Herbes, Rygg, Langsdorf, Smothers.
Motion Failed.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to reconsider the Second Reading of an Ordinance
September 6, 1988
page 303
amending City Code regarding motor vehicle sales as a
conditional use in B-3 (Auto Oriented Commercial) and I-1
(Light Industrial) Districts.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to continue to the September 20, 1988 meeting.
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers; nay: Moravec.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
rezoning property at 6048 Lakeland Avenue North from B-4
(Community Commercial) to B-3 (Auto Oriented Commercial) as
requested by Gunnar Norling. Those present. and heard were:
Jan Jurek, 6051 Florida Avenue North; Gunnar Norling, owner;
Pat Deutscher, 6401 Lombardy Lane; Bud Krat.tenmaker, 6057
Florida Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: CHANGING THE
USE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LAND
and further, that the Second and Final Reading be held on
September 20, 1988.
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers; nay: Moravec.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor called recess at 9:03 p.m. and the City Council
reconvened at 9:20 p.m.
6A. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
regarding sale of 5,911 square feet of excess right-of-way
north of Rapid Oil subject to standard site improvement
policies and subject to negotiated price not to be less than
the purchase price. Those present and heard were: Bob
Mickelak of Rapid Oil.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE SALE OF CERTAIN
MUNICIPALLY OWNED PROPERTY
September 6, 1988
page 304
and further that the second and final reading be held on
September 20, 1988.
Motion Carried.
B. The City Council considered approval of a modification to
building permit #1089 for Rapid Oil located at 5602 Lakeland
Avenue.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve a modification to building permit #1089 for
Rapid Oil located at 5602 Lakeland Avenue.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered a sign variance, tower removal,
and well abandonment at Johnson Equipment Company, 5141
Lakeland Avenue North. No action was taken.
8. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
Amendment regarding variance procedures for non -conforming
lots and structures in an R-1 (Residential) District.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88-6
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: AMENDING
CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX 1 -ZONING) SUBSECTION 515.05,
SUBDIVISION 2: SUBSECTION 515.55, BY ADDING A
SUBDIVISION: REPEAL SUBSECTION 515.55,
SUBDIVISIONS 9 AND 11
and further, that this be the Second and Final Reading.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council considered Second Reading of an Ordinance
regarding skateboards.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88-7
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SKATEBOARDS:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE BY ADDING A SECTION
and further, that this be the Second and Final Reading.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council considered setting 7:00 p.m., or soon
thereafter as the matter may be heard, September 14, 1988, as
the date and time for a public hearing at which time the City
Council will consider the official canvass of the results of
the primary election held September 13, 1988.
September 6, 1988
page 305
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve setting September 14, 1988, 7:00 p.m., as
the date and time to canvass votes for the primary election of
September 13, 1988.
Motion Carried.
11. The City Council considered setting September 14, 1988, 7:00
p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, as the
date and time for the Council work session on the 1989 Budget
proposal.
Mayor Aaker called September 27, 1988, 7:00 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as the matter may be heard, as the date and time
for the Council Work Session on the 1989 Budget proposal.
Motion Carried.
12. The City Council considered an itinerant food establishment
license for VFW Post 494, 5222 - 56th Avenute North, for a pig
roast on August 21, 1988 and also to waive the fee.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve an itinerant food establishment license for
VFW Post 494, 5222 - 56th Avenue North, for a pig roast on
August 21, 1988 and to waive the fee.
Motion Carried.
13. The City Council considered a resolution calling for a bond
issue election on November 8, 1988 ballot.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-46
RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND
CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION THEREON
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
14. The City Council considered the proposed Charter Commission
Amendment as submitted by the Crystal Charger Commission.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to place consideration of the proposed Charter
September 6, 1988
page 306
Commission Amendment as submitted by the Crystal Charter
Commission on the September 20, 1988 Council Agenda.
Motion Carried.
15. The City Council considered a Resolution transferring funds
from Emergency Allowance to the Recycling Department.
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. 88-47
RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNDS
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
16. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve 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, and further,
that such list be incorporated into and made a part of this
motion as though set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
September 14, 1988
page 307
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Special Meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on September 14, 1988, 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,
Moravec, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Absent were: Rygg, Langsdorf.
Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar,
City Manager; John A. Olson, Assistant City Manager; Darlene
George, City Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Mayor Aaker declared this was the time and date for the official
canvass of the results of the Primary Municipal Election held on
September 13, 1988. The City Clerk presented to the Council the
certification of the returns of the election.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-48
RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE VOTE AND DECLARING THE RESULTS
OF THE PRIMARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Aaker, Leppa,
Smothers; absent, not voting: Rygg, Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
September 20, 1988
page 308
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on September 20, 1988 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,
Moravec, Rygg, Aaker, Langsdorf, Leppa, Smothers. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; John Olson, Assistant City Manager; David Kennedy, City
Attorney; William Monk, Public Works Director; Donald Peterson,
Building Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk; Julie Jones,
Recycling Coordinator.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council
meeting of September 6, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting
of September 6, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Special meeting of
September 14, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Moravec
to approve the minutes of the Special meeting of September 14,
1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of the resignation of Pam Hanly from the
Environmental Quality Commission.
2. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, October 4, 1988, as the date and time for a public
hearing at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request from Harold and
Kathleen Barry for a variance to build a 24' x 28' detached
garage at 5260 Georgia Avenue North.
3. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, October 4, 1988, as the date and time for a public
hearing at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request from Larry
McDonald for a variance to build a 18' x 26' attached garage
at 3232 Louisiana Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
September 20, 1988
page 309
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda:
1. The City Council considered a land split in lieu of a plat for
property located at 3006 Douglas Drive as requested by Gail
Hedlund, and also to request a waiver for plat fees.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-49
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY SPLIT AT
3006 DOUGLAS DRIVE, PID 21-118-21-32-0013
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
Amendment Rezoning Property at 6048 Lakeland Avenue North from
B-4 (Community Commercial) to B-3 (Auto Oriented Commercial)
for Norling Motors. Those appearing and heard were: Ronald
Long, 6131 Florida Avenue North; Jan Jurek, 6051 Florida
Avenue North; John Norling, Norling Motors.
A. Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING CODE:
CHANGING THE USE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LAND
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
By roll call and voting aye: Smothers, Leppa, Herbes, Rygg;
voting no: Moravec, Langsdorf, Aaker.
Motion Failed.
The City Attorney advised that a resolution for denial should
be prepared and placed on the agenda for the October 4, 1988
Council meeting.
3. The City Council considered a request from Keng's Chow Mein
for a variance of 20 off-street parking spaces in the required
40 parking spaces at 6121 - 42nd Avenue North. Those
appearing and heard were: James Scott, building owner and
owner of Superior Contracting. A representative of Keng's
Chow Mein appeared and was heard.
September 20, 1988
page 310
A. Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to remove item #3 from the table.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to approve a variance of 20 off-street parking spaces in
the required 40 parking spaces at 6121 - 42nd Avenue North as
requested in variance application #88-44.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve the variance pending an acceptable agreement
with Northwestern Bell for two handicapped parking spaces,
signed agreement with Liberty Garment for use of their parking
lot, a reduction of storage space by one half for Superior
Contracting Company, and accessibility to the restaurant from
the back parking area by stairway.
By roll call and voting aye: Moravec, Langsdorf, Leppa;
voting no: Herbes, Rygg, Smothers, Aaker.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec to
the variance with the stipulation
from Northwestern Bell to include
supplying handicapped parking and
from the back parking area.
Motion Failed.
amend his motion to approve
that a letter be secured
handicapped accessibility by
that a stairway be provided
Motion Failed for lack of a second.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa to amend the motion to approve
the variance with the stipulation that a stairway be installed
from the back parking area, an acceptable site plan for two
more parking stalls be presented, storage area be more
properly screened, and brush cut out.
Motion Failed for lack of a second.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to amend the motion to include a stairway from the back
parking lot, screening of the storage area in the rear of the
building and removal of brush and trees.
On the main motion as amended:
Motion Carried.
Motion Carried.
C. Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to set surety in the amount of $6,200 as a guarantee of
faithful performance of certain requirements as a condition of
building permit approval for Keng's Chow Mein, 6121 - 42nd
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September 20, 1988
page 311
Avenue North, and further to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to sign such site improvement agreement, with the
inclusion of two street level parking spaces for handicapped
accessibility.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to continue motions C & D to October 4, 1988 Council
meeting.
By roll call and voting aye: Leppa; voting no: Smothers,
Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker.
Motion Failed.
An original motion with change in surety as indicated by
Public Works Director.
Motion Carried.
D. Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve building permit #979 for Keng's Chow
Mein, 6121 - 42nd Avenue North.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor called recess at 9:00 p.m. and the City Council
reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
4. The City Council considered a conditional use permit for a
convenience food establishment at 5557 West Broadway for
Crystal Shopping Center Associates. Those appearing and heard
were: Bill Banet, Bonnie McKay, and John Streeter of Paster
Enterprises; David Anderson, Crystal Planning Commission.
A. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to deny as recommended by and based on the findings of
fact of the Planning Commission application #88-42 as
submitted by Crystal Shopping Center Associates to allow a
drive-in convenience food establishment in a B-4 District
(Community Commercial) at 5557 West Broadway.
By roll call and voting aye: Smothers, Leppa, Herbes,
Moravec, Langsdorf; voting no: Rygg, Aaker.,
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
authorizing sale of public property at 5602 Lakeland Avenue
North.
A. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adopt the following ordinance:
September 20, 1988
page 312
ORDINANCE NO. 88-8
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE SALE OF CERTAIN
MUNICIPALLY OWNED PROPERTY
and further, that this be the Second and Final Reading.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to set surety in the amount of $13,600 as a guarantee
of faithful performance of certain requirements as a condition
of building permit approval for Rapid Oil, 5602 Lakeland
Avenue North, and further to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to sign such site improvement agreement with the
stipulation that if owner wishes to proceed with any of the
items in the site plan before the actual closing on the site,
that work would be done at the owner's risk and the City
incurs no liability, plus all costs of the transfer of
property be covered by Rapid Oil.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered modification to senior/disabled
sanitary sewer rate discount program. John Paulson, a Crystal
landlord, appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to direct staff to provide a method and an estimated
cost of staff time to implement the program and bring back to
Council in resolution form.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered Second Reading of an Ordinance
Amendment related to sale of motorized vehicles as a
conditional use in B-3 (Auto Oriented Commercial) and I-1
(Light Industrial) Districts.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88-9
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: AMENDING
CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX 1 -ZONING) SUBSECTIONS 515.35
AND 515.39 BY ADDING SUBDIVISIONS: REPEALING CRYSTAL
CITY CODE (APPENDIX 1 -ZONING) SUBSECTIONS 515.35,
SUBDIVISION 2 h) AND 515.39, SUBDIVISION 2 e)
and further, that this be the Second and Final Reading.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered a solid waste management agreement
with Hennepin County.
September 20, 1988
page 313
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-50
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1988 SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY
By roll call and voting aye: Smothers, Leppa, Herbes, Rygg,
Moravec, Langsdorf, Aaker.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
9. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
Amending the City of Crystal Charter.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and secondE�d by Councilmember
Leppa to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING'THE
CITY OF CRYSTAL CHARTER
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
October 18, 1988.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council considered a Resolution transferring funds
from Emergency Allowance to Legal Department.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-51
RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNDS
By roll call and voting aye: Smothers, Leppa, Herbes, Rygg,
Moravec, Langsdorf, Aaker.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
11. The City Council considered rescheduling of December meetings
- reschedule December 6 to November 29, and reschedule
December 20 to December 131 due to conflicts. Mayor Aaker
changed meeting dates as indicated above.
12. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve the list of license applications as submitted
September 20, 1988
page 314
by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of which is on
file in the office of the City Clerk, and further, that such
list be incorporated into and made a part of this motion as
though set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:33 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
September 27, 1988
page 315
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the mariner prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Special Meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on September 27, 3.988, at 7:00 P.M.,
at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The following were
present: Herbes, Moravec (arrived at 8 p.m.), Rygg, Langsdorf,
Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Also in attendance were the following
staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; John A. Olson,
Assistant City Manager; William Monk, Public Works Director; Don
Peterson, Building Inspector; Miles Johnson, Finance Director;
James Mossey, Chief of Police; Craig Thomseth, Police Manager;
Richard Gautsch, Investigations Supervisor; Julie Jones,
Redevelopment/Recycling Coordinator; Tom Heenan, Chief Sanitarian;
Nancy Deno Gohman, Administrative Assistant; Art'. Quady, Fire Chief;
Ed Brandeen, Park & Recreation Director.
The City Council discussed the proposed 1988 Budget.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:40 p.m.
Mayor
ATTES
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Assistant City Manager
October 4, 1988
page 316
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on October 4, 1988 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,
Moravec, Rygg, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. „Absent was: Langsdorf.
Also in attendance were the following staff members: John Olson,
Assistant City Manager; David Kennedy, City Attorney; William Monk,
Public Works Director; Donald Peterson, Building Inspector; Darlene
George, City Clerk; Miles Johnson, Finance Director.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council
meeting of September 20, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Herbes
to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of
September 20, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Special Work Session
held on September 27, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to approve the minutes of the Special Work Session held on
September 27, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor acknowledged a donation by the Crystal Lions Club in the
amount of $2,000 to be used in the Police Departments' Drug
Awareness Resistance Education program (D.A.R.E.).
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of the appointment of election judges and
designation of polling places for the November 8, 1988 General
Election.
2. Consideration of a charitable gambling license for Lions Club
Crystal at Palace Inn Broadway Pizza.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Moravec
to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following Public Hearings:
1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a
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request from Larry McDonald for a variance to build an 18' x
26' attached garage that will encroach 2 feet in the required
5 foot side yard setback at 3232 Louisiana 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 Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve the authorization pursuant to Section 515.55
of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify the strict
application of Section 515.13, Subd. 3 a) 1) to grant a
variance of 2' in the required 5' side yard setback to build
an 18' x 26' attached garage at 3232 Louisiana Avenue North as
requested in variance application #88-47.
Motion Carried.
2. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a
request from Harold and Kathleen Barry for a variance of 10
feet in the required 30 foot side street side yard setback to
build a 24' x 28' detached garage at 5260 Georgia 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
Smothers to approve the authorization pursuant to Section
515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify the strict
application of Section 515.13, Subd. 3 a) 2) iii) to grant a
variance of 10' in the required 30' side street side yard
setback to build a 24' x 28' detached garage at 5260 Georgia
Avenue North as requested in variance application #88-46.
Motion Carried.
3. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will consider assessments for the Bass Lake Road Street
Improvement Project #6689, Seal Coat Improvement #8889,
Sidewalk Repair #8889, Disease Tree Removal #8889, Debris
Removal #8889, Weed Cutting #8889, and Delinquent Sewer,
Water, and Street Light Charges #8889. The Mayor asked those
present to voice their opinions or to ask questions concerning
this matter. Those present and heard for Seal Coat
Improvement #8889 were: Antonio Donato, 5509 Yates Avenue
North; Michelle Kehn, 5550 Xenia Avenue North; Bruce
Kleeberger, 5642 Zane Avenue North. Those present and heard
for Sidewalk Repair #8889 were: Elaine Falkman, 3821 Adair
Avenue North; Karen Krussow, 3827 Adair Avenue North.
October 4, 1988,
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The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
A. Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-52
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR
BASS LAKE ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #66-A
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
B. Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-53
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR 1988 SEALCOAT
PROGRAM PROJECT #88-1
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
C. Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-54
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT FOR
SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT #88-2
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
D. Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-55
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR DISEASED
TREE REMOVAL AND WEED CUTTING AND DEBRIS REMOVAL
October 4, 1988
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By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
E. 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. 88-56
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT SEWER,
WATER, AND STREET LIGHT CHARGES
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda:
1. The City Council considered a resolution from Art Cunningham
of the Civil Service Commission regarding -the Hiring of the
Disabled and Minorities in the Crystal Work Force.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to table the item for further study.
By roll call and voting aye: Smothers, Leppa; voting no:
Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Aaker; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion Failed.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to amend the resolution as follows: 7th paragraph to
read "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the goal of the City is that
by October 1, 1990, the developmental disabled and minorities
will be hired in numbers representative of the population in
the community and hiring opportunities." And, that the 8th
paragraph should read "When vacancies occur through
termination, retirements, promotions and so forth, a good
faith effort will be made to fill the vacancies with qualified
people from protected classes."
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to adopt the following resolution as amended, the reading
of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-57
RESOLUTION FOR HIRING OF THE DISABLED AND
MINORITIES IN THE CRYSTAL WORK FORCE
October 4, 1988
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By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The Mayor called recess at 8:37 p.m. and the City Council
reconvened at 8:50 p.m.
2. The City Council considered a Resolution Denying Application
for Rezoning of Property at 6048 Lakeland Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88 -
RESOLUTION DENYING APPLICATION FOR REZONING OF
PROPERTY AT 6048 LAKELAND AVENUE NORTH
BE IT RESOLVED By the City Council of the City of Crystal,
Minnesota (City) as follows:
Section 1. Background.
1.01. Norling Motors (Applicant) has'applied to the City for
the rezoning of property (Property) located at 6048 Lakeland Avenue
North in the City from B-4 Community Commercial to B-3 Auto
Oriented Commercial.
1.02. On July 11, 1988, after a duly noticed public hearing,
the Planning Commission of the City recommended denial of the
proposed rezoning based upon the following findings:
1. Lot size at 15,000 square feet is too restrictive and not
sufficient for the proposed long term use or other
automotive uses.
2. Proposed use would increase traffic congestion in an area
with poor access.
3. Poor track record in Crystal in terms of vehicle sales
lots on sites of limited size.
4. Close proximity of existing residential property.
5. Potential adverse impact on the property values of said
residential property.
1.03. On September 6, 1988, this Council considered the
Applicant's request, gave first reading to an ordinance (Ordinance)
to accomplish the rezoning, and took testimony from the Applicant,
the City staff and owners of adjacent property. The Council
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reviewed extensive materials prepared by the City staff and
examined a proposed site plan for the property. A second and final
reading of the ordinance was scheduled for September 20, 1988. All
interested parties were notified of the September 20 reading.
1.04. On September 20, 1988, the Council reviewed the
application for rezoning and all materials and .information
previously submitted to it on the matter and received further
testimony from the Applicant, the staff, and other concerned
parties.
1.05. On a motion to approve the application and to give
second and final reading to the Ordinance, the Council vote was 4
in favor, 3 opposed. Under state law, Minnesota Statutes, Section
462.357, an affirmative vote of 2/3 of the governing body is
required to approve the rezoning of the Property. Therefore, the
Mayor declared that the application was not approved. The City
Attorney and staff were then directed to prepare a resolution
setting forth the findings and reasons of the Council expressed at
the meeting for the disapproval of the application in the form of a
denial of the application for rezoning.
Sec. 2. Findings.
2.01. This Council makes the findings of fact set forth in
this section as the basis for its denial of the application for
rezoning of the Property.
2.02. The size of the property (15,000 sq.. ft.) is not
adequate for the intensity of the proposed use. The Council has
already indicated, by its approval of a modification to the Zoning
Code (Ordinance no. 88-9) finally adopted on September 20, 1988,
that a minimum lot size of 22,500 sq. ft. is required for the
proposed use of the sale of motorized vehicles. Ordinance 88-9
would make the proposed use a conditional use in B-3 property.
2.03. The granting of the application and rezoning would,
with the adoption of Ordinance 88-_, in effect make the
Applicant's use of the Property a non -conforming use, a result
which is contrary to the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code of
the City.
2.04. The proposed rezoning is inconsistent with the present
zoning classifications of land adjacent to the Property and
proposes a use of land that would adversely affect other uses in
the area.
2.05. Applicant has presented no evidence to this Council
other than its desire to operate a used car sale lot on the
Property, that the present zoning classification is incorrect or
not in accordance with the comprehensive municipal plan.
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2.06. The findings of the Planning Commission on which its
recommendation of denial were based, are reasonable and entitled to
great weight by this Council.
Sec. 3. Denial.
3.01. The application for rezoning of the Property is denied.
3.02. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a certified copy
of this resolution to the Applicant.
By roll call and voting aye: Moravec, Aaker, Leppa; voting
no: Herbes, Smothers, Rygg; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion Failed.
3. The City Council considered a request from Norling Motors to
lease public property at 5548 Lakeland Avenue North. Gunnar
Norling appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to direct staff to enter into negotiations for a
contract to lease public property at 5548 Lakeland Avenue
North to include $3,000 annual lease payment for a three-year
period and that property taxes be paid by Norling Motors.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered a contribution of $2,000 to The
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities in an effort to
develop computer analysis capability for the 1990 legislative
session.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes that the City Manager indicate the City of Crystal's
interest to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities in
contributing to an effort to develop computer analysis
capability for the 1990 legislative session, but that the
amount of the contribution be negotiated.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered a resolution relating to Lost Bond
No. R-482, City of Crystal Multifamily Housing Development
Revenue Bonds (Crystal Senior Housing project) Series 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-58
RESOLUTION RELATING TO A.,CERTAIN
LOST BOND: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A
DUPLICATE BOND
October 4, 1988
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By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered a resolution awarding a bid for
remodeling of the South Fire Station.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-59
RESOLUTION AWARDING BID TO
RON GRAVES' LANDSCAPING & CONTRACTING
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered a contract renewal between
Metropolitan Clinic of Counseling, Inc. (Employee Assistance
Program) and the City of Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve contract renewal between Metropolitan Clinic
of Counseling, Inc. (Employee Assistance Program) and the City
of Crystal for September 1, 1988 through August 31, 1989.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered a request from the Environmental
Quality Commission to have the City Council request an
exemption to sales tax assessed for tree removal in the
situation where the law requires diseased trees to be removed.
Hugh Munns of the Environmental Quality Commission appeared
and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-60
RESOLUTION REGARDING SALES TAX ON
REQUIRED DISEASED TREE REMOVAL
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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9. The City Council considered a revised development plan for
property north of 62nd Avenue in Brooklyn Park.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-61
RESOLUTION REGARDING RESPONSE TO THE CITY OF
BROOKLYN PARK REDEVELOPMENT PLANS IN THE AREA NORTH OF
62ND AVENUE BETWEEN COUNTY ROAD 81 & DOUGLAS DRIVE
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Councilmember Rygg suggested that Metro Council and the AMM
Significance Commission get copies of Resolution No. 88-61.
10. The City Council considered proposed improvements to Medicine
Lake Road as proposed by Golden Valley, New Hope, and Hennepin
County.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter
may be heard, November 1, 1988 for a public hearing at which
time a feasibility study, detailing project costs and proposed
assessments, could be considered by impacted property owners
and the City Council.
Motion Carried.
11. The City Council considered the approval of the 1988 Union
Contract with Local #49.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve a wage increase for 1988 of 3.5% of which
1.5% is to be applied to the base salary and 2% in cash
payable through August, 1988 or as soon after ratification as
possible and the rest of the 1988 cash payment to be made
December 15, 1988; an increase in wages effective January 1,
1989 of 3.5% of which 1.5% is to be applied to the base salary
and 2% in cash payable; and an increase of ten dollars
($10.00) in the Employer Contribution toward group health and
life insurance for a maximum contribution of one hundred
eighty-five dollars ($185.00) per month per employee.
Motion Carried.
12. The City Council considered the Union Contract with Police
Managers.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve the 1988 Union Contract with Police
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Managers to include a 5.5% wage increase from $3,271 to $3,451
per month; a Management Pay Differential in the amount of
$2,500 to be paid annually in a lump sum; and an increase of
ten dollars ($10.00) in Employer Contribution toward health,
life, and long-term disability insurance, making a maximum
contribution of one hundred eighty-five dollars ($185.00) per
month per employee of which a maximum amount of ten dollars
($10.00) may be used for dental insurance.
Motion Carried.
13. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve 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, and further,
that such list be incorporated into and made a part of this
motion as though set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:07 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
October 18, 1988
page 326
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on October 18, 1988 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,
Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; John Olson, Assistant City Manager; David Kennedy, City
Attorney; William Monk, Public Works Director; Donald Peterson,
Building Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk; Tom Heenan, Chief
Sanitarian; Miles Johson, Finance Director.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council
meeting of October 4, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting
of October 4, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of a charitable gambling license for Church of
All Saints at the Paddock Bar.
2. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, November 1, 1988, as the date and time for a public
hearing at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request from Gerald
Coleman for a variance to build a 24' x 22' detached garage at
4370 Brunswick Avenue North.
3. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, November 1, 1988, as the date and time for a public
hearing at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request from Steve Plant
and Dane Dale of Crystal Super Valu for a variance to build a
20' x 12' freezer addition at 4210 Douglas Drive.
4. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, November 15, 1988, as the date,and time for a public
hearing at which time the City Council will consider the
proposed Charter Commission Amendment.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to remove item one from the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
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Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember Rygg
to approve items 2, 3, and 4 on the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to continue consideration of a charitable gambling license
for Church of All Saints at the Paddock Bar to the November 1, 1988
Council meeting and direct staff to investigate regulations on
rental fees.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda:
1. The City Council considered an itinerant food license for the
Rosary Society at St. Raphael's Church for a chicken dinner to
be held on October 23, 1988 with waiver of fee.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve an itinerant food license for the Rosary
Society at St. Raphael's Church for a chicken dinner to be
held on October 23, 1988 with waiver of fee.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered a request from First Minnesota
Bank for a building permit to relocate an instant cash machine
at 5440 West Broadway. Jim Miller, Albitz Design, appeared
and was heard.
A. Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to set surety in the amount of $6,300 as a guarantee of
faithful performance of certain work requirements as a
condition of building permit approval for First Minnesota
Bank, 5440 West Broadway, and further, to authorize the Mayor
and City Manager to sign such site improvements agreement.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve as recommended by the Planning Commission
building permit #1285 for relocation of an instant cash
machine for First Minnesota Bank at 5440 West Broadway,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered a request from Crystal Super Valu
for a building permit to remodel the interior of the building
at 4210 Douglas Drive.
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Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve as recommended by the Planning Commission
building permit #1288 for remodeling the existing building at
Super Valu, 4210 Douglas Drive, subject to standard procedure.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered a request from Leslie Opsahl for
the extension of a variance for Lot 1 of the Opsahl Addition
at 4819 - 58th Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve as recommended by the Planning Commission
an extension of variance application #8764 until October 19,
1989 as requested by Leslie Opsahl, 5757 Orchard Avenue North.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered final approval of the plat
Whinnery Terrace Second Addition for Octopus Car Wash, 5301
Douglas Drive.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-62
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Motion carried, resolution
declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered a resolution seeking a grant from
Metropolitan Council for state funding to carry out the 1989
Crystal Jazz Festival to be held at Crystal's Becker Park
Performing Arts Center as part of the 1989 concert series.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-63
RESOLUTION SEEKING A GRANT FROM METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
FOR STATE FUNDING TO CARRY OUT THE 1989
CRYSTAL JAZZ FESTIVAL TO BE HELD AT CRYSTAL'S BECKER
PARK PERFORMING ART CENTER AS PART OF THE 1989 SERIES
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Motion carried, resolution
declared adopted.
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7. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
changing license fees for food establishments, refuse
vehicles, lodging, pools and kennels as requested by Chief
Sanitarian Tom Heenan.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88 -
AN ORDINANCE CHANGING LICENSE :FEES
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
November 1, 1988.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered a letter from George M. Hansen
Company regarding financial system of internal control and
accounting procedures as observed during the 1987 Audit.
Miles Johnson, Finance Director, reported on the financial
system now in place. The City Council, by common consent,
accepted the report and concurred that a recording system of
fixed assets should be in place by the year 1990.
9. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
Amending Chapter 5 of the Crystal City Code - Park Dedication
Ordinance.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to table allowing staff to work with the City Attorney
on the language in the draft ordinance.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor called recess at 8:22 p.m. and the City Council
reconvened at 8:34 p.m.
10. The City Council considered the 1989 City Budget.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to reduce the 1989 City of Crystal Budget by $69,334,
thus decreasing the mill rate, with the City Manager using his
discretion on Department 21 5 -Year Programs and Department 27
Civil Service Professional Service, but making all other
changes as proposed.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to set 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the matter
may be heard, November 1, 1988, as the date and time for a
public hearing at which time the City Council will consider
the 1989 City Budget.
October 18, 1988
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Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following item during Open Forum:
Mayor Aaker called a Special Meeting of the City Council for
5:30 p.m. on November 9, 1988 to canvass the votes of the
November 8, 1988 election.
The City Council considered the following items during Informal
Discussion and Announcements:
11. The City Council considered a resolution relating to the City
Treasurer.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-64
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CITY TREASURER;
PRESCRIBING CERTAIN DUTIES AND AUTHORIZATIONS
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Motion carried, resolution
declared adopted.
12. The City Council discussed a letter from City of Brooklyn Park
Assistant to City Manager regarding their participation in
Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority (HCRRA) Light Rail
Transit EIA Increment.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-65
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING EXTENSION OF THE NORTHWEST
CORRIDOR LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY TO INCLUDE LANDS
UP TO 85TH AVENUE NORTH
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Motion carried, resolution
declared adopted.
13. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve 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, and further,
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page 331
that such list be incorporated into and made a part of this
motion as though set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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City Clerk 04
Mayor
November 1, 1988
page 332
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on November 1, 1988 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,
Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; David Kennedy, City Attorney; William Monk, Public Works
Director; Donald Peterson, Building Inspector; Darlene George, City
Clerk; Tom Heenan, Chief Sanitarian; Miles Johson, 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 City Council
meeting of October 18, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of
October 18, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of the resignation of Mary Lou Pyne from the
Environmental Quality Commission.
2. Consideration of a charitable gambling license renewal
application from Crystal Knights of Columbus Council 3656,
4947 West Broadway.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to remove item one from the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following Public Hearings:
1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a
request from Gerald Coleman for a variance of 5' in the
required 30' side street side yard setback to build a 24' x
22' detached garage at 4370 Brunswick 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 Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve as recommended by and based on the
findings of fact of the Planning Commission the authorization
November 1, 1988
page 333
pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary or
modify the strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 3 a) 2)
iii) to allow a variance of 5' in the required 30' side street
side yard setback to build a 24' x 22' detached garage at 4370
Brunswick Avenue North as requested in application #88-48.
Motion Carried.
2a. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a
request from Steve Plant and Dave Dale of Crystal Super Valu
for a freezer addition which will encroach in the required 22'
setback from the lot line on Colorado Avenue at 4210 Douglas
Drive. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions
or to ask questions concerning this matter.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve as recommended by and based on the findings
of fact of the Planning Commission the authorization pursuant
to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify
the strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 2 b) 1) to
allow a variance of 9 ' in the required 22' setback to build a
20' x 12' freezer addition at the existing building at 4210
Douglas Drive as requested in application :188-49.
Motion Carried.
2b. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve as recommended by and based on the findings
of fact of the Planning Commission building permit #1289 to
install a concrete slab at 4210 Douglas Drive, Crystal Super
Valu.
Motion Carried.
3a. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will consider participation in joint project of proposed
improvements of Medicine Lake Road between Louisiana Avenue N.
and Douglas Drive with Golden Valley, New Hope, and Hennepin
County. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions
or to ask questions concerning this matter,. Those present and
heard were: Bill Johnson, 2702 Kentucky Avenue North.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to accept the feasibility report for the joint project
of proposed improvements of Medicine Lake Road between
Louisiana Avenue N. and Douglas Drive with Golden Valley, New
Hope, and Hennepin County.
Motion Carried.
November 1, 1988
page 334
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-66
RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN A JOINT PROJECT
TO IMPROVE MEDICINE LAKE ROAD (CR70) BETWEEN TH169
AND DOUGLAS DRIVE (CR -102)
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Motion carried, resolution
declared adopted.
3b. Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-67
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE VARIANCE FROM STATE
AID STANDARDS, COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY #70
CITY OF CRYSTAL, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Motion carried, resolution
declared adopted.
4. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will consider the 1989 City of Crystal Budget. The Mayor
asked those present to voice their opinions or to ask
questions concerning this matter. Present and heard was:
Miles Johnson, Finance Director. Mr. Johnson advised the
Council that a $10,000 error had been,discovered in the Street
Department Budget which would increase the millrate .28% over
1988 Budget.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to cut back to the original .07% decrease in millrate
as approved at the October 18, 1988 meeting of the City
Council.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
November 1, 1988
page 335
RESOLUTION NO. 88-68
RESOLUTION ADOPTING BUDGET AND LEVYING
TAXES FOR CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Motion carried, resolution
declared adopted.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda:
1. The City Council considered the application of Philip Domek
for appointment to the Environmental Quality Commission.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to appoint Philip Domek to the Environmental Quality
Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1989.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the private kennel license
application for 3432 Kyle Avenue North as submitted by Donna
Lundquist. Those appearing and heard were: Tom Heenan,
Sanitarian; Donna Lundquist, 3432 Kyle Avenue North; Daniel
Sanborn, 3420 Kyle Avenue North. The Mayor read a letter
received from Daniel V. Sanborn dated October 24, 1988 in
opposition to the kennel license.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to deny as recommended by the Health Department a
private kennel license application for 3432 Kyle Avenue North.
Motion Carried.
3A. The City Council considered a resolution approving Community
Energy Council Program Agreement.
A. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution,, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-69
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CRYSTAL TO :ENTER
INTO COMMUNITY ENERGY COUNCIL PROGRAM AGREEMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Motion carried, resolution
declared adopted.
3B. The City Council discussed the initial draft agreement of the
Project Air (House Doctor) Agreement.
November 1, 1988
page 336
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve the agreement of the Project Air (House
Doctor) as presented by the Recycling Coordinator, and further
to authorize the Mayor to sign such agreement.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered a one -day temporary on -sale liquor
license for the Minneapolis/Crystal Elks Lodge #44 for the
hosting of the Minnesota Elks State Bowling Tournament for
five consecutive weekends on 1-29-89, 2-5-89, 2-12-89, 2-19-
89, and 2-26-89. Ed Thonander of the Elk's Lodge #44 appeared
and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve a one -day temporary on -sale liquor license
for the Minneapolis/Crystal Elks Lodge #44 for the hosting of
the Minnesota Elks State Bowling Tournament for five
consecutive weekends on 1-29-89, 2-5-89, 2-12-89, 2-19-89, and
2-26-89.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered a charitable gambling license
renewal application for Church of All Saints at the Paddock
Bar.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa to table and direct staff to have
applicant correct the lease agreement to indicate the actual
premises to be leased and for what purpose the premises are to
be used, and resubmit to City Clerk.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to table.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered a request from North Memorial
Hospital to have liquor at the Becker Park Shelter for a
private Christmas party on Saturday, December 3, 1988, from
7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to approve the request with North Memorial Hospital
providing necessary insurance.
Councilmember Moravec withdrew his motion upon being advised
that it was not North Memorial, but a staff Christmas party
not being sponsored by North Memorial Hospital.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to continue to the November 15, 1988 meeting and
direct staff to review the use of City facilities for
functions such as this.
Motion Carried.
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7. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
regarding City of Crystal license fees for refuse vehicles,
lodging, pools and kennels.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88-10
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LICENSE FEES
FOR VARIOUS LICENSED ACTIVITIES
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered a resolution amending
senior/disabled sewer rate discount program to include
renters.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to continue to next meeting and directed staff to
review Item 3 -Qualifications.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor called recess at 9:00 p.m. and the City Council
reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
9. The City Council considered accepting site improvements and
releasing surety for property at 3245 Vera Cruz for Volunteers
of America Care Facilities.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to accept the work required as condition of site
improvements for Volunteers of America Care Facilities, 3245
Vera Cruz, subject to guaranteed provisions of the agreement,
effective this date, and that surety in the amount of $9,500
be released, subject to said guarantee, as recommended by the
City Engineer.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council considered accepting site improvements and
releasing surety for Frank's Furniture, 541_9 Lakeland Avenue
North.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to accept work required as a condition of site
improvement for Franks Furniture, 5419 Lakeland Avenue North,
subject to guaranteed provisions of the agreement, effective
this date, and that surety in the amount of $6,000 be
released, subject to said guarantee, as recommended by the
City Engineer.
Motion Carried.
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11. The City Council considered a resolution establishing just
compensation and authorizing purchase of 3432 Welcome Avenue
North.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-70
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION
AND AUTHORIZING OFFERS TO ACQUIRE 3432 WELCOME AVE. N.
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Motion carried, resolution
declared adopted.
12. The City Council considered a resolution establishing just
compensation and authorizing purchase of 4500 Adair Avenue
North.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following resolution, -the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-71
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION
AND AUTHORIZING OFFERS TO ACQUIRE 4500 ADAIR AVE. N.
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Motion carried, resolution
declared adopted.
13. The City Council considered stop sign installation at the
following
locations:
A.
Two way
stop signs
on Welcome Avenue at 32nd Avenue
North.
B.
Two way
stop signs
on Brunswick Avenue at 32nd
Avenue.
C.
Two way
stop signs
on Perry Avenue at 35th Avenue.
D.
Two way
stop signs
on Xenia Avenue at 46th Avenue.
E.
Two way
stop signs
on Adair, Zane, and Yates Avenues
at 57th
Avenue.
F.
Single
stop signs
on Brunswick, Zane, and Yates
Avenues
at 58th Avenue.
G.
Single
stop sign on
57th Avenue at Brunswick Avenue.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve stop sign installations at A -G locations
as listed above.
Motion Carried.
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14. The City Council considered the 1988 contract with Teamsters
Local #320 (Police Dispatchers).
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the 1988 contract with '.Ceamsters Local #320
(Police Dispatchers), to include a 3.47% increase in salary so
the top wage for a police dispatcher is now $2,023 per month;
an increase of $10 in the City's contribution towards
insurance to $185 per month; and elimination of the 2080 hours
provision used to calculate the work schedule.
Motion Carried.
15. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve the list of license applications as submitted
by the City Clerk to the City Council, a last of which is on
file in the office of the City Clerk, and further, that such
list be incorporated into and made a part of this motion as
though set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to close the meeting for the conduct of an Executive
Session.
Motion Carried.
Regular meeting closed at 9:30 p.m.
The Mayor announced that at the request of and on the advice of the
City Attorney, the Council would next convene in closed session for
the purpose of discussing with the City Attorney the case of
Minnesota Department of Human Rights versus the City of Crystal,
presently in litigation. The City Attorney and Leslie A. Altman,
Esquire, of the City Attorney's office were present to discuss the
litigation. The closed meeting convened at 9:30 p.m.
At 10:40 p.m. the Regular meeting was reopened. The Mayor
announced that the full membership of the Council had discussed
with its attorneys the status of the pending litigation described
above in the closed meeting, that the discussions had been tape
recorded by the City Clerk, and instructed the Clerk to transmit
the tape of the closed meeting to the City Attorney.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 10:42 p.m.
Motion Carried.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
I
November 9, 1988
page 341
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the mariner prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Special Meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on November 9, 1988, at 5:30 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Secretary of the
Council called the roll and the following were present: Herbes,
Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Also in attendance were
the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Darlene
George, City Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Mayor Aaker declared this was the time and date for the official
canvass of the results of the General Municipal Election held on
November 8, 1988. The City Clerk presented to the Council the
certification of the returns of the election.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-72
RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE VOTE AND DECLARING THE RESULTS
OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers; absent, not voting: Moravec. Motion
carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:32 p.m.
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Mayor
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City Clerk
November 15, 1988
page 342
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on November 15, 1988 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,
Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Absent was: Moravec.
Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar,
City Manager; John Olson, Assistant City Manager; David Kennedy,
City Attorney; William Monk, Public Works Director; Donald
Peterson, Building Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council
meeting of November 1, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of
November 1, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Special City Council
meeting of November 9, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Smothers
to approve the minutes of the Special City Council meeting of
November 9, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, December 13, 1988 as the date and time for a public
hearing at which time the City Council will consider
preliminary plat approval of Chalet Acres located at 3359 Vera
Cruz Avenue North as submitted by Chalet Ski & Patio.
2. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, November 29, 1988 as the date and time for a public
hearing at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of
Adjustments and Appeals to consider a variance request for a
20' x 6' addition and a 14' x 17' deck on the existing house
which will encroach 20' in the required 40' rear yard setback
at 3316 Louisiana Avenue North as requested by Michael
Jorgenson.
3. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, December 13, 1988 as the date and time for a public
hearing at which time the City Council will consider the
application for an off -sale liquor license at 5600 Bass Lake
Road from Jerome F. Halek.
November 15, 1988
page 343
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following Public Hearings:
1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker 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 City of Crystal Charter.
The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or to
ask questions concerning this matter. Lorraine Bedman, 7025-
46th Avenue North, appeared and was heard.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
CITY OF CRYSTAL CHARTER
The City Attorney informed the Council that the adoption of
the Ordinance required an unanimous vote of the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to delay action on this item to the end of the meeting
for full attendance of the Council and if all members are not
in attendance by that time continue to the November 29, 1988
meeting.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda:
1. The City Council considered an application for an off -sale
liquor license at 5924 West Broadway (presently Crystal
Liquors) from Richard G. Marsolais. Richard G. Marsolais,
8426 Mississippi Boulevard, Coon Rapids, appeared and was
heard.
Councilmember Langsdorf arrived during discussion of this item
(7:18 p.m.)
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to approve an off -sale liquor licensee at 5924 West
Broadway for Richard G. Marsolais, effective at 12:01 a.m.,
Wednesday, November 16, 1988.
Motion Carried.
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page 344
2. The City Council considered a request from Debora Damborg,
5512 Louisiana Ave. North, to allow liquor at the Becker Park
Shelter for a private Christmas party.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve a request from Debora Damborg, 5512
Louisiana Ave. North, to allow liquor at the Becker Park
Shelter for a private Christmas party, and direct staff to
place the First Reading of an Ordinance Relating to Liquor and
Beer in Public Parks in the City on the November 29, 1988
Council Agenda.
3. The City Council considered a revised resolution providing
sewer discount rate to include renters.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-73
RESOLUTION RELATING TO SEWER USE RATES FOR
CERTAIN DISABLED AND SENIOR PERSONS
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers; absent, not voting: Moravec. Motion
carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The City Council considered a resolution removing Medicine
Lake Road from Crystal's State Aid System.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-74
RESOLUTION DELETING MSA AS SECTION 317-010, MEDICINE LAKE ROAD,
FROM CRYSTAL'S MUNICIPAL STATE AID SYSTEM
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers; absent, not voting: Moravec. Motion
carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The City Council considered accepting site improvements in
releasing surety for property at 5337 Lakeland Avenue North
for Standard Water Control.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to accept work required as a condition of site
improvement for Standard Water Control, 5337 Lakeland Avenue
North, subject to guaranteed provisions of the agreement,
effective this date, and that surety in the amount of $5,350
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November 15, 1988
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be released, subject to said guarantee, as recommended by the
City Engineer.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered a letter from the City Attorney
dated 10-31-88 regarding Attorney General's opinion on
charitable gambling contributions.
7. The City Council considered adopting a pawn shop license
ordinance.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to direct the City Attorney to draft a strict ordinance
regulating pawn shops in the City of Crystal to present to the
Council for First Reading on November 29, 1988.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered a resolution regarding Affirmative
Action in Employment.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-75
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM
By roll call and voting aye: Herbgs, Rygg,, Langsdorf, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers; absent, not voting: Moravec. Motion
carried, resolution declared adopted.
9. The City Council considered application of membership to the
Celebrate Minnesota 1990 Grant Program.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve application of membership to the Celebrate
Minnesota 1990 Grant Program, and further to have the Mayor
sign such agreement.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council considered a resolution naming the position
of Chief of Police as Director and the position of the City
Manager as Alternate in the Minnesota Police Recruitment
System.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
November 15, 1988
page 346
RESOLUTION NO. 88-76
RESOLUTION NAMING THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF POLICE
AS DIRECTOR AND THE POSITION OF THE CITY MANAGER AS
ALTERNATE IN THE MINNESOTA POLICE RECRUITMENT SYSTEM
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers; absent, not voting: Moravec. Motion
carried, resolution declared adopted.
11. The City Council discussed an increase in insurance
contribution for unorganized City employees.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve an increase in insurance contribution for
unorganized City employees to $185 per month to be retroactive
to January 1, 1988, and an increase to $195 effective January
1, 1989.
Motion Carried.
12. The City Council considered the approval of a contract with
Anderson -Dale Architects for plans for the new Community
Center.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to continue to the November 29, 1988 meeting and direct
City Attorney to review the contract.
Motion Carried.
13. Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to remove the Charitable Gambling License application
for Church of All Saints at the Paddock Bar from the table.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve the Charitable Gambling License
application and lease agreement in the modified form.
Motion Carried.
14. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to approve 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, and further, that such
list be incorporated into and made a part of this motion as
though set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Herbes to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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City Clerk
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November 15, 1988
page 347
Mayor
November 29, 1988
page 348
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on November 29, 1988 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,
Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; John Olson, Assistant City Manager; David Kennedy, City
Attorney; William Monk, Public Works Director; Donald Peterson,
Building Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk; Julie Jones,
Recycling Coordinator; Jeanne Fackler, Recreation Supervisor.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council
meeting of November 15, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting
of November 15, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of a Charitable Gambling license for Cavanagh
Early Childhood Center to hold a raffle at 5400 Corvallis
Avenue North to raise funds for playground equipment.
2. Consideration of a Charitable Gambling license application
renewal for Elk's Lodge #44, 5410 Lakeland Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Leppa 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 Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a
request from Michael LeRoy Jorgenson for a variance of 20' in
the required 40' rear yard setback to build a 20' x 6'
addition and a 14' x 17' deck on the existing house at 3316
Louisiana 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 Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve as recommended by and based on the
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findings of fact of the Planning Commission the authorization
pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary or
modify the strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 4 a) to
allow a variance of 20' in the required 40' rear yard setback
to build a 20' x 6' addition and a 14' x 17' deck on the
existing house at 3316 Louisiana Avenue North as requested in
Application #88-50 by Michael LeRoy Jorgenson.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda:
1. The City Council considered a Resolution Opposing the Decrease
in the Number of Judges in Suburban Courts as recommended by
the City's prosecution firm of Rosenthal, Rondoni, MacMillan &
Joyner, Limited.
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. 88-77
RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE DECREASE IN THE NUMBER
OF JUDGES IN SUBURBAN COURTS
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Motion carried, resolution
declared adopted.
2. Appearance by Arthur Cunningham, Crystal's representative on
the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission. Mr. Cunningham
briefed the Council on the structure, function, projects
proposed and in progress of the Commission, and entertained
questions of the Council.
3. The City Council considered the First Amendment to Agreement
for Recycling Services.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-78
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO
THE AGREEMENT FOR RECYCLING SERVICES
By roll call and voting aye: Herbes, Moravec, Rygg,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Motion carried, resolution
declared adopted.
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4. The City Council considered the approval of a contract with
Anderson -Dale Architects for plans for the new Community
Center.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve a contract with Anderson -Dale Architects
for pians for the new Community Center deleting 10.2.1.7 of
Article 10, Expense of professional liability insurance equal
to 3.0% of architectural fees, and further to authorize the
City Manager to sign such agreement.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
Amending Crystal City Charter. Councilmember Herbes voiced an
objection to the portion of the Amended Ordinance allowing
councilmembers to hold another compatible public office.
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Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF CRYSTAL CHARTER
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
By roll call and voting aye: Moravec, Rygg, Langsdorf, Aaker,
Leppa, Smothers; voting no: Herbes. Motion failed - adoption
requires an unanimous vote of the entire Council.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers that the proposed amended Ordinance be referred back
to the Charter Commission.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
Relating to Liquor and Beer in Public Parks in the City.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to refer the Ordinance to the Park & Recreation
Advisory Commission for their review.
Motion Carried.
The City Council discussed the Senior Transportation Pilot
Project.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the City of Crystal's participation in
the Senior Transportation Pilot Project.
Motion Carried.
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8. The City Council considered the Twin Laker Kylawn Preserve
Development. The City Council directed staff to obtain copies
of the map for Councilmembers.
9. The City Council reviewed plans for signing for the Becker
Park Arts Center as presented by City staff. It was the
consensus of the Council that directional signs indicating the
location of the Becker Park Arts Center along main roads
leading to the Center would be very helpful but encouraged
staff to review more carefully the signing_ proposed to be
placed on the Arts Center building.
10. The City Council discussed the Thirteenth Check or Double COLA
Report and Notice.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Rygg to approve a $3,000 contribution front the City of Crystal
to oppose the 13th Check.
Motion Carried.
11. The City Council considered the Affirmative Action Plan for
the City of Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve the Affirmative Action Plan for the City
of Crystal as presented by City staff.
Motion Carried.
The following item was discussed during Open Forum:
Jodelle Barrett and Heidi Warren, 6400 - 27th Avenue North
(Douglas Court Apartments), appeared to solicit the City's
help in obtaining hot water in the apartments which they
claimed has been insufficient since July of 1988. City staff
was directed to get in touch with the State boiler inspector
in an attempt to remedy the situation and report back to
Council at the next meeting.
12. Moved by Councilmember Herbes and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve 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, and further,
that such list be incorporated into and made a part of this
motion as though set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
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December 13, 1988
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on December 13, 1988 at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Secretary of the
Council called the roll and the following were present: Moravec,
Langsdorf, Aaker, Leppa, Smothers. Absent were: Herbes, Rygg.
Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar,
City Manager; John Olson, Assistant City Manager; David Kennedy,
City Attorney; William Monk, Public Works Director; Darlene George,
City Clerk; Miles Johnson, Finance Director; Edward Brandeen, Park
& Recreation Director.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular City Council
meeting of November 29, 1988.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting
of November 29, 1988.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of the resignation letter of John Hawk from the
Environmental Quality Commission dated 11-16-88.
2. Consideration of the resignation letter of Garry Grimes from
the Park & Recreation Advisory Commission dated 12-8-88.
3. Set public hearing for January 3, 1989 to consider an off -sale
liquor license application for Melvin D. Henry at 2728 Douglas
Drive North (Stephen's Liquor).
4. Set public hearing for January 3, 1989 to consider Variance
Application #88-58 for an addition to the existing garage
which will encroach 1416" in the required 40' rear yard
setback to build a 1016" x 23' addition to the existing garage
at 3949 Hampshire Avenue North as requested by Don Lee.
5. Consideration of an application for a one -day temporary on -
sale liquor license for Knights of Columbus, 4947 West
Broadway, on February 1, 1989.
6. Consideration of the resignation of Elmer Q. Carlson from the
Park & Recreation Advisory Commission effective 12-31-88.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember Leppa
to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following Public Hearings:
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1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will consider preliminary plat approval of Chalet Acres
located at 3359 Vera Cruz Avenue North as submitted by Chalet
Ski & Patio. 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 Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve as recommended by the City Engineer
preliminary plat approval of Chalet Acres located at 3359 Vera
Cruz Avenue North as submitted by Chalet Ski & Patio.
Motion Carried.
2. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Aaker declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will consider an application for an off -sale liquor license at
5600 Bass Lake Road. The Mayor asked those present to voice
their opinions or to ask questions concerning this matter.
Those present and heard were: Jerome Halek, applicant;
Patrick Ryan, 5607 Vera Cruz Avenue North; Anthony Guenther,
5568 Xenia Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers to continue item to the next
Council meeting to allow applicant to confer with the Police
Chief and to act on the item when all Councilmembers were
present.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-79
RESOLUTION DENYING APPROVAL OF AN OFF -SALE
LIQUOR LICENSE AT 5600 BASS LAKE ROAD FOR
JEROME HALEK
By roll call and voting aye: Moravec, Leppa, Aaker; absent,
not voting: Herbes, Rygg, Langsdorf; abstaining: Smothers.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda:
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1. The City Council considered a resolution giving authorization
to sell General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $2,000,000
for the Community Center.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-80
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE
AND SALE OF $2,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
COMMUNITY CENTER BONDS, SERIES 1989A
By roll call and voting aye: Moravec, Aaker, Smothers, Leppa;
absent, not voting: Herbes, Rygg, Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The City Council considered applications for appointment to
the Environmental Quality Commission from :Ryan R. Schroeder,
3356 Utah Avenue North, and Jerome Farrell, 2908 Jersey Avenue
North, for terms expiring December 31, 1988 and December 31,
1990.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to appoint Ryan R. Schroeder to the Environmental
Quality Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31,
1988 and Jerome Farrell to the Environmental Quality
Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1990.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered an application for appointment to
the Human Relations Commission from Barbara McMahon, 3543 Lee
Avenue North, for an unexpired term expiring December 31,
1989. Barbara McMahon appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to appoint Barbara McMahon to the Human Relations
Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1989.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered a lease agreement with Norling
Motors for public property at 5548 Lakeland Avenue North.
Gunnar Norling appeared and was heard.
Councilmember Langsdorf arrived (7:45 p.m.)
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to accept the lease agreement with Norling Motors
for public property at 5548 Lakeland Avenue North as presented
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with the exception of the rental payment. The lease base at
the end of the fourth year shall be $18,000 rather than
$12,000, and further to authorize the Mayor and City Manager
to sign such agreement.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered a complaint against Ceres Tree
Company as submitted by residents in the 8300, 8400 and 8500
blocks of 33rd Avenue North. Those appearing and heard were:
John Dreier, 8401 -33rd Avenue North; Bob Leonardson, 8425 -33rd
Avenue North; David Distel, 8317 -33rd Avenue North; Dave
Stedje, 8509 -33rd Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec that the City does not pay Ceres Tree Company for work
performed, that the City hire another company to properly
prune and fertilize in the Spring and back charge the Ceres
Tree Company for the work, and hold the performance bond and
notify the bonding company that there could be a claim if the
trees die.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered Tax -forfeiture Sale of Six Parcels
in Crystal as proposed by Hennepin County.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-81
CONVEYANCE OF TAX FORFEITED LANDS
By roll call and voting aye: Moravec, Langsdorf, Aaker,
Smothers, Leppa; absent, not voting: Herbes, Rygg.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered a Resolution of Agreement with the
Minnesota Department Of Transportation Related to Federal Aid
Highway Projects.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-82
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AID FORM NO. III
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By roll call and voting aye: Moravec, Langsdorf, Aaker,
Smothers, Leppa; absent, not voting: Herbes, Rygg.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The City Council discussed changes in an Ordinance Amending
Crystal City Code, Section 425, Regarding Housing Maintenance.
No action needed.
9. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
regarding Pawn Shops in the City of Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 88 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PAWNBROKERS
AND SECONDHAND GOODS DEALERS: AMENDING
CRYSTAL CITY CODE, CHAPTER XI BY ADDING A SECTION
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
January 3, 1989.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council discussed the composition of a committee to
continue the space needs study for Crystal City Hall. By
common consent of the Council it was decided this should be
brought up at a later date.
11. The City Council discussed a request from LaPepiniere
Montessori Schools for consideration of space in the new
Crystal Community Center. It was the consensus of the Council
that the City should not rent space in the new Crystal
Community Center.
The Mayor called a recess at 8:58 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened at 9:11 p.m.
12. The City Council considered salaries for non-union employees
for the year 1989.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to accept the salary proposal for non-union employees
for 1989 as presented by the City Manager:
Position Jan. 1 July 1
Police Chief $55,992
Public Works Director 50,868
Assistant City Manager 47,840
Finance Director 49,608
Assistant City Engineer 43,868
Water & Sewer Superintendent 42,331
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Park & Recreation Director
46,800
Administrative Assistant
441150
City Clerk
40,171
Street Superintendent
40,248
Sanitarian III
40,200
Assist. Park & Rec. Director
37,714
City Assessor
39,524
Park Supervisor
37,290
Fire Chief/Marshal
41,789
Building Inspector
381459
Assistant Building Inspector
34,457
Recreation Supervisor
34,794
Sanitarian II
34,420
Engineering Aide IV
34,615
Appraiser
34,688
Juvenile Specialist
35,917
Police Secretary II
27,031
Engineering Aide II
26,944
Special Assessments Clerk
25,875
Administrative Secretary
25,109
Assessing Clerk
22,477
Engineering Clerk
23,665
Utility Billing Clerk
24,190
Accounting Clerk
24,367
Police Secretary
24,798
Administration Clerk
20,520
Police Secretary I
21,210
Custodian
22,379
Payroll Clerk
21,695
Health Department Secretary
21,665
Building Department Secretary
21,620
Finance Secretary
18,258
Switchboard Operator
17,820
Park Secretary
19,268
26,364
23,600
24,611
22,162
21,740
18,265
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the transfer of funds. The
Finance Director gave a report to the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Smothers to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-83
RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNDS
By roll call and voting aye: Moravec, Langsdorf, Aaker,
Smothers, Leppa; absent, not voting: Herbes, Rygg.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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14. The City Council considered the City of Crystal Dependent Care
Assistance Plan.
Moved by Councilmember Leppa and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-84
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PLAN
By roll call and voting aye: Moravec, Langsdorf, Aaker,
Smothers, Leppa; absent, not voting: Herbes, Rygg.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
15. The City Council discussed the 1989 Contract of the City
Manager.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to set the City Manager's salary at $65,750 and increase
the City's contribution to deferred compensation to $4,000 for
the year 1989.
Motion Carried.
16. Councilmember Moravec read a resolution honoring Mayor Aaker.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Leppa to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-85
RESOLUTION HONORING THOMAS N. AAKER
By roll call and voting aye: Moravec, Langsdorf, Smothers,
Leppa; absent, not voting: Herbes, Rygg; abstaining: Aaker.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
17. Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve 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, and further,
that such list be incorporated into and made a part of this
motion as though set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Smothers and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
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Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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