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1982 City Council Minutes5 JANUARY 1982 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meetina of the Crystal City Council was held on January 5, 1982, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Lundgren, Rygg, Aaker, Meintsma, Rosenthal, Bird; the following were absent: Schaaf. Also present were the following staff members: John Irving, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; John Olson, Assistant City Manager; Wil- liam Sherburne, City Engineer; Don Peterson, Building Inspector; Charles Wilson, Administrative Assistant; and Delores Ahmann, Citv Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The minutes of the December 15, 1981 regular Council meeting were ap- proved. The City Council considered the appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem for the year 1982. Moved by Councilmember Lundgren and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to appoint Councilmember Rosenthal as Mayor Pro Tem for the year 1982. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1. Reappointment of Marguerite Novak and John Moravec to the Environ- mental Commission for terms expiring December 31, 1984. 2. Reappointment of Warren Limmer to the Human Relations Commission for a term expiring December 31, 1984. 3. Reappointment of Liz Reid, Marty Gates, and Ken Belland, Jr., to ,; the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission for terms expiring l December 31, 1984. 4. Reappointment of Herman Elsen to the Planning Commission for a term expiring December 31, 1984. 5. Reappointment of Tom Aaker and John T. Irving to the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission for a term expiring De- cember 31, 1982. 6. Reappointment of Elsa Skogerboe to the Northwest Hennepin Human r Services Council for a term expiring December 31, 1983. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Bird to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. It being 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter Mayor Meintsma declared this was the time ing to consider tentative approval of the located at 6308 - 34th Avenue North. The to voice their opinions or ask questions No one appeared. as the matter could be heard, and date for a public hear - proposed plat Temp Addition Mayor asked those present concerning the proposed plat. 5 JANUARY 1982 Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Rosenthal to grant, as recommended by the Planning Commission, tentative appro- val of the proposed plat Temp Addition, located at 6308 - 34th Avenue North. Motion Carried. It being 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the time and date as advertised for the public hearing at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request from Jerald Steiner for a variance to expand a non -conforming use (said non -conformity being the existing house encroaches 5.5' in the side street side yard setback) and to vary the side street side yard setback requirements to allow a 17'x18' addition to the existing house at 5705 Wilshire Boulevard. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the variance. Mr. Steiner was present. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to grant, as recommended by and based on the findinas of fact of the Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code, the authorization to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.05, Subd. 2, to expand a non -conforming use; and Section 515.13, Subd. 3 a)2), to grant a variance of 5.5' in the required 25' side street side yard setback, to permit a 17'x18' addition to the existing house at 5705 Wilshire Boulevard, as requested in Applications #81-79 and #81-80 of Jerald Steiner. Motion Carried. The City Council considered a request from Phillip A. Schipper and Elden J. Elseth for a variance to the Interim Zoning Ordinance for property at 5401 West Broadway. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Aaker that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code, to waive the moratorium of the Interim Zoninq Ordinance, as recommended by the Planning Commission, for 5401 West Broadway; the findings of fact be- ing that this variance to the moratorium will not affect the integrity of the planning process for the study area, and that the intent and purpose of the Interim Zoning Ordinance will be served thereby. Motion Carried. The City Council considered rezoning from B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) to B-4 District (community commercial) property located at 5401 West Broadway, as requested by Phillip A. Schipper and Elden J. Elseth. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 82-,�) AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: CHANGING THE USE CLASSI- FICATION OF CERTAIN LANDS and further, that the second and final reading be held on January 19, 1982. Motion Carried. 1 1 5 JANUARY 1982 The City Council considered a request for "No Parking Anytime" signs at 54th and Florida, on the west side of Florida Avenue. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Bird to prohibit parking anytime on both sides of Florida Avenue North from 54th to West Broadway. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to continue until February 2, 1982, the discussion of prohibiting parking on Florida Avenue North. Motion Carried. The City Council considered designating an official depository for the City of Crystal for 1982. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to designate Crystal State Bank as the official depository for the City for 1982. Motion Carried. The City Council considered designating an official newspaper for the City of Crystal for 1982. The City Council considered appointing the liaison to the Environmen- tal Commission for the year 1982. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to appoint Mayor Meintsma as liaison to the Environmental Commission for the year 1982. Motion Carried. The City Council considered appointing the liaison to the Human Re- lations Commission for the year 1982. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Lund- gren to appoint Councilmember Bird as liaison to the Human Relations Commission. Motion Carried. The City Council considered appointing a Representative and Alternate to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities for the year 1982. I� Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Rosenthal to appoint Mayor Meintsma as Representative, and Councilmember Rygg as Alternate to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities for the year 1982. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Bird and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to designate the North Hennepin Post as the official newspaper for the City for 1982. Motion Carried. The City Council considered appointing the liaison to the Park & Re- creation Advisory Commission for the year 1982. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Rosenthal to appoint Councilmember Rygg as liaison to the Park & Recreation Advisory Commission for the year 1982. Motion Carried. The City Council considered appointing the liaison to the Environmen- tal Commission for the year 1982. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to appoint Mayor Meintsma as liaison to the Environmental Commission for the year 1982. Motion Carried. The City Council considered appointing the liaison to the Human Re- lations Commission for the year 1982. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Lund- gren to appoint Councilmember Bird as liaison to the Human Relations Commission. Motion Carried. The City Council considered appointing a Representative and Alternate to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities for the year 1982. I� Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Rosenthal to appoint Mayor Meintsma as Representative, and Councilmember Rygg as Alternate to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities for the year 1982. Motion Carried. 5 JANUARY 1982 The City Council considered appointing a member to the Joint Water Commission for 1982. Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Bird to appoint Councilmember Rosenthal as a member to the Joint Water Com- mission for the year 1982. Motion Carried. The City Council considered appointing a member to the Tri -City Twin Lake Study Committee for the year 1982. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Bird to appoint Councilmember Schaaf as a member to the Tri -City Twin Lake Study Committee for 1982. Motion Carried. The City Council considered appointing a member to the Sewer Service Area Advisory Board for 1982. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Bird to appoint Mayor Meintsma as a member to the Sewer Service Area Advisory Board for the year 1982. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an ordinance rela- ting to the salaries of the Mayor and City Council. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Bird to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 82-1 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE SALARIES OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL; REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 210.01 AS AMENDED and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. The City Council discussed the Congressional -City Conference to be held in Washington, D. C. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Rosenthal to authorize five Councilmembers to attend the Congressional -City Conference in Washington, D. C. Motion Carried. The City Council discussed changing the meeting place for the regular meeting of January 19, 1982. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Rosenthal to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: 5 JANUARY 1982 RESOLUTION NO. 82-1 RESOLUTION CHANGING THE PLACE OF THE SECOND REGULAR MEET- ING OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN JANUARY 1982 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Crystal, Minnesota, as follows: 1. This Council has determined that it is necessary and expedient to conduct its regular meeting scheduled for January 19, 1982, at the Thorson Community Center located at 7323 - 58th Avenue North in the City of Crystal. 2. Said meeting shall be conducted at the Thorson Com- munity Center at 7 o'clock P.M. on January 19, 1982. 3. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to give published notice of the date, time and place of said meeting in the manner required by law. By roll call and voting aye: Lundgren, Rygg, Aaker, Meintsma, Bird, Rosenthal; absent, not voting: Schaaf. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Ma -yo r ---- ATTEST: City Clerk The City Council discussed the Long -Range Planning Commission and it was the concensus to hold further discussion on the subject at the February 2, 1982 Council meeting. Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Aaker 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 Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Bird to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk 19 JANUARY 1982 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on January 19, 1982, at 7:00 P.M., at Thorson Community Center, 7323 - 58th Avenue North, Crystal, Minnesota. The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Schaaf, Lundgren, Rygg, Aaker, Rosenthal, Bird, Meintsma. Also present were the following staff members: John Irving, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; John Olson, Assistant City Man- ager; William Sherburne, City Engineer; Don Peterson, Building Inspec- tor; Charles Wilson, Administrative Assistant; and Delores Ahmann, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The minutes of the January 5, 1982, regular Council meeting were ap- proved. Mayor Meintsma introduced Mr. Ray Glumack, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, who in turn introduced the other members of the Commission and staff members a ho were present. Ms. Patricia Hasselmo, of the Metropolitan Council, was also present as well as the legislators of the area. After some discussion between the Council and the Commission, the Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions. The following persons were present and heard: Jay Olson Dale Pierson Richard Jacobson Joe Heinerlik Hy Weingarden James Zedlund Loel Peterson Gary Gundlach, 5757 Adair Bill Kelly Ray Vold, Timesavers Mrs. Atkinson Charles Nichols Jeff Welliver, 59th Place Ken Terry Following more discussion, the suggestion was made that the Council consider an Airport Advisory Commission. The City Council considered final approval of the proposed plat Temp Addition located at 6308 - 34th Ave. N. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 82-2 RESOLUTION APP ROVT_NG PLAT WHEREAS, the City of Crystal is a Municipal Corporation, organ- ized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Crystal has adopted subdivision regulations for the orderly, economic, and safe develop- ment of land within the City, and 1 19 JANUARY 1982 WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the application for a subdivision plat for Temp Addition, as submitted by Sophia T. Per - lick, Leonard T. Benson, Gerald W. Temp and Aleen M. Temp, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Crystal hereby approves the plat entitled TEMP ADDITION, City of Crystal, Hennepin County, Minnesota. By roll call and voting aye: Schaaf, Lundgren, Rygg, Aaker, Rosen- thal, Bird, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. ATTEST: City Clerk Mayo Representatives of the Alliance of Businesses in Crystal (ABC's) ap- peared before the Council to present a progress report on a develop- ment plan for the Bass Lake Road area. The City Council considered a request by John Neznik for a variance of the Interim Zoning Ordinance to allow a request for rezoning from B-4 to I-2 at 5358 Douglas Drive, as requested in Variance Applica- tion #81-81. John Neznik was present and heard. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Bird that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code, to waive the moratorium of the Interim Zoning Ordinance, as recommended by the Planning Commission, for 5358 Douglas Drive; the findings Df fact being that this variance to the moratorium will not affect the in- tegrity of the planning process for the study area and that the intent and purpose of the Interim Zoning Ordinance will be served thereby. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance to rezone property at 5358 Douglas Drive from B-4 (community commercial) to I-2 (heavy industrial), as requested by John Neznik in Variance Application #81-81. Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 82 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: CHANGING THE USE CLASSI- FICATION OF CERTAIN LANDS and further, that the second and final reading be held on February 2, 1982. Motion Carried. 19 JANUARY 1982 The City Council considered setting surety in the amount of $7,700 as a guarantee of faithful performance of improvement needs as a condition of rezoning property at 5401 West Broadway from B-3 to B-4. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf to set surety in the amount of $7,700 as a guarantee of faithful performance of certain work requirements as a condition of rezoning property at 5401 West Broadway from B-3 to B-4. Motion Carried. The City Council considered designating an emergency Red Cross shel- ter within the City of Crystal. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 82-3 RESOLUTION RELATING TO AN AGREEMENT FOR RED CROSS SHELTERS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the Cite of Crys- tal that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Minneapolis Area Chapter, American Red Cross, to designate the City Hall and Thorson Community Center in the City of Crystal as Red Cross shelters, AND FURTHER, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such agreement. By roll call and voting aye: Schaaf, Lundgren, Rygg, Aaker, Bird, Rosenthal, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. ATTEST: City Clerk ; r2 The City Council discussed a resolution and agreement with State League Insurance Trust for dental insurance administration. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Bird to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 82-4 RESOLUTION RELATING TO AN AGREEMENT WITH STATE LEAGUE INSURANCE TRUST BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Crys- tal that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into an agreement with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust for dental insurance a0ministration, 19 JANUARY 1982 AND FURTHER, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such agreement. By roll call and voting aye: Schaaf, Lundgren, Rygg, Aaker, Rosen- thal, Bird, Meintsma. Motion carried,, evolution declared adopted. Mayorl ATTEST: City Clerk Mr. Ray Mathews appeared regarding_ the stop sign at 58th and Nevada Avenues North. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 82-5 RESOLUTION APPOINTING COMMISSIONER AND ALTERNATE COM- MISSIONER TO THE BASSETT CREEK FLOOD CONTROL COMMISSION BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Crystal appoints City Engineer William Sherburne as Commissioner, and Coun- cilmember Paul Rosenthal as Alternate to the Bassett Creek Flood Con- trol Commission, with terms ending January 31, 1985. By roll call and voting aye: Schaaf, Lundgren, Rygg, Aaker, Rosen- thal, Bird, Meintsma. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. May ATTEST: City Clerk Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Bird 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 Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. ATTEST: Maio City Clerk 2 FEBRUARY 1982 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on February 2, 1982, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Schaaf, Lundgren, Aaker, Meintsma, Bird; the following were absent: Ryqg, Rosenthal. Also present were the following staff members: John Irving, City Manager; John Olson, Assistant City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City At- torney; William Sherburne, City Engineer; and Delores Ahmann, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The minutes of the January 19, 1982, regular Council meeting were ap- proved. The City Council held a discussion regarding the banning of parking on both sides of Florida Avenue North from 54th Avenue, north to the dead end. Mr. and Mrs. Kranz, 5401 Florida Ave. N., and Mrs. Udell Larson were present and heard. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Bird to direct the City Engineer to place "No Parking Anytime" signs on the west side of Florida Avenue North, from 54th Avenue, north to the dead end. Motion Carried. Greg Ranczka, of the Optimist Club of Crystal/Robbinsdale, appeared before the Council to discuss a gambling license, and a waiver for holding one gambling event at the K. C. Hall on February 19, 1982. Moved by Councilmember Lundgren and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf to approve a gambling license for the Optimist Club of Crystal/Rob- binsdale. By roll call and voting aye: Schaaf, Lundgren, Meintsma, Bird; ab- stained: Aaker; absent, not voting: Ryqg, Rosenthal. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Schaaf and seconded by Councilmember Bird to approve the waiver for holding one _gambling event at the K. C. Hall on February 19, 1982. By roll call and voting aye: Schaaf, Lundgren, Meintsma, Bird; ab- stained: Aaker; absent, not voting: Ryqg, Rosenthal. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Lundgren and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to direct City staff to prepare an ordinance to bring our gambling ordinance into conformity with State Statutes. Motion Carried. 2 FEBRUARY 1982 Charles Patnode, of the Knights of Columbus, appeared to discuss the use of Welcome Park for a Knights of Columbus sponsored softball tour- nament on August 28 and 29, 1982, and to discuss the possible approval of a beer permit if they should submit an application for that occa- sion. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf to approve the use of Welcome Park on August 28 and 29, 1982, for a Knights of Columbus sponsored softball tournament. Motion Carried. Tom Theisen, Theisen Vending Company, appeared to discuss changing the City ordinance to allow pool tables in establishments which sell liquor. Bruce Schoeman, former bartender, was also present and heard. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Bird to adopt the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SECTION 1200, DE- LETING SECTION 1200.35 SUBD. 2 (c) By roll call and voting aye: Schaaf, Aaker, Bird; voting no: Lund- gren, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Rygq, Rosenthal. Motion Failed. The City Council considered accepting surety, entering into agreement, and the Second Reading of an ordinance for rezoning property at 5401 West Broadway from B-3 (auto -oriented commercial) to B-4 (community commercial). Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf to accept surety in the amount of $7,700 as a guaranty of faithful per- formance of certain work requirements as a condition of rezoning pro- perty at 5401 West Broadway from B-3 to B-4. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Schaaf and seconded by Councilmember Bird to enter into agreement with Udell Larson for the purpose of guarantee- ing faithful performance for certain work requirements as a condition of rezoning property at 5401 West Broadway, and further, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign such agreement. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Lundgren and to reconsider the above item. seconded by Councilmember Bird Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Lundgren and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf to continue the discussion of changing the City ordinance to allow pool tables in establishments which sell liquor until the next regular meeting. Motion Carried. The City Council considered accepting surety, entering into agreement, and the Second Reading of an ordinance for rezoning property at 5401 West Broadway from B-3 (auto -oriented commercial) to B-4 (community commercial). Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf to accept surety in the amount of $7,700 as a guaranty of faithful per- formance of certain work requirements as a condition of rezoning pro- perty at 5401 West Broadway from B-3 to B-4. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Schaaf and seconded by Councilmember Bird to enter into agreement with Udell Larson for the purpose of guarantee- ing faithful performance for certain work requirements as a condition of rezoning property at 5401 West Broadway, and further, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign such agreement. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Lundgren and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to adopt the following ordinance: 2 FEBRUARY 1982 ORDINANCE NO. 82-2 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: CHANGING THE USE CLASSI- FICATION OF CERTAIN LANDS and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an ordinance re- zoning property at 5358 Douglas Drive from B-4 (community commercial) to I-2 (heavy industrial). Moved by Councilmember Bird and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 82-3 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: CHANGING THE USE CLASSI- FICATION OF CERTAIN LANDS and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. The City Council considered declaring the seats of Alfred Morin and Ulric Gwynn on the Human Relations Commission vacant because of ab- sence from meetings. Moved by Councilmember Bird and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to declare the seat of Alfred Morin vacant on the Human Relations Com- mission and to send him a letter of thanks and appreciation for his service on that Commission. Motion Carried. No action was taken on vacating the seat of Ulric Gwynn at this time. The City Council considered setting February 16, 1982, as the date for the public hearing on the Community Development Year VIII program. Moved by Councilmember Schaaf and seconded by Councilmember Bird to set a public hearing on February 16, 1982, on the Community Develop- ment Year VIII program. Motion Carried. The City Council considered changing the date of the first meeting in March, 1982, due to a lack of a quorum of the Council on March 2, 1982. Moved by Councilmember Schaaf and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to change the first regular meeting in March, 1982, to Thursday, March 4, 1982, at 7:00 P.M. at the City Hall. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the recommendation of the P7ayor for a replacement for John Schaaf on the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. 2 FEBRUARY 1982 Moved by Councilmember Schaaf and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to approve the appointment by the Mayor of Barbara Bird to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, with term ending February 1, 1987. Motion Carried. The City Council discussed the reactivation of the Long -Range Planning Commission. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Bird to reactivate the Long -Range Planning Commission. Motion Carried. The City Council discussed the Crystal Airport. After much discussion, the following action was taken: Moved by Councilmember Schaaf and seconded by Councilmember Bird to direct the City Manager to send a letter of intent to the Cities of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park of the formation of a tri -cities committee to study the safety, aesthetics, environmental and economic aspects of the Crystal Airport and that a recommended configuration of the committee be: one City staff member, two residents of each community, one member of each City Council, a representative from the Metropolitan Airports Commission, a representative of the Federal Aeronautics Association, and a few fixed base operators. Motion Carried. By common consent of the City Council, the City Manager was directed to invite the detached worker for this area to a City Council meeting. Moved by Councilmember Schaaf and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to commend the appropriate City employees for the outstanding job they did in the last lieavy snow storm. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Schaaf and seconded by Councilmember Bird 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 Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. ATTEST: City Clerk Y 16 FEBRUARY 1982 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on February 16, 1982, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Lundgren, Rygg, Meintsma, Rosenthal and Bird; the following were absent: Schaaf, Aaker. Also present were the following staff members: John T. Irving, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; John Olson, Assistant City Manager; William Sherburne, City Engineer; Don Peterson, Building In- spector; Charles Wilson, Administrative Assistant; and Delores Ahmann, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The minutes of the February 2, 1982, regular Council meeting were ap- proved. It being 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the time and date as advertised for the public hearing to consider recommendations for projects in Year VIII of the Community Development Block Grant Program. Those present and heard were: Mr. Ted Phillips. After discussion, the Mayor closed the public hearing. The City Council considered a report from representatives of the Al- liance of Businesses in Crystal on the Bass Lake Road/Becker Park project. Bob Benedict and Donn Wiski were present and heard. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Bird to set 7:00 P.M., on March 9, 1982, as the time and date for a Special meeting of the City Council to discuss the Bass Lake Road/Becker Park project. Motion Carried. The City Council considered applicants for commission vacancies. Moved by Councilmember Lundgren and seconded by Councilmember Bird to appoint Ronald Pieri, 3300 Adair Ave. N., to the Human Relations Commission for a term expiring December 31, 1984. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Rygq and seconded by Councilmember Rosenthal to appoint Robert Rasmussen, 6907 - 46th Ave. N., to the Environmental Commission for a term expiring December 31, 1984. Motion Carried. The Council also interviewed several applicants for the Planning Commis- sion. It was the consensus of the City Council to continue discussion on the appointments to the Planning Commission until the March 4, 1982 meeting. 16 FEBRUARY 1982 The City Council considered a request for a variance to the sign or- dinance at 4725 - 36th Ave. N. Moved by Councilmember Lundgren and seconded by Councilmember Bird to deny a variance to the sign ordinance, Section 406.31, Subd. 2 (non- conforming sign) at 4725 - 36th Ave. N. Motion Carried. The City Council considered a request from Tom Theisen, Theisen Vend- ing Company, to change City ordinances to allow pool tables in estab- lishments which sell liquor. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Bird to continue until March 4, 1982, the discussion of a request to allow pool tables in establishments which sell liquor. Motion Carried. The City Council considered settinq a public heari_na on a request from Stephen R. Carlson for a variance to the required front yard setback for construction of a bay window at 6510 Cloverdale Ave. N. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Lund- gren to set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, March 4, 1982, 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 construction of a bay window at 6510 Cloverdale Ave. N. Motion Carried. The Mayor relinquished the Chair to Mayor Pro Tem Rosenthal. The City Council considered an ordinance relating to gambling allow- ing gambling to occur in a different location than the address of the applicant. Moved by Councilmember Bird and seconded by Councilmember Lundgren to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 82-�4 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO GAMBLING AND GAMBLING DEVICES; AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 1100.17, SUBDI- VISIONS 2 AND 6 and further, that the second and final reading be held on March 4, 1982. Motion Carried. The City Council considered final approval of Conservation Systems Addition, located at 5241 West Broadway. The Mayor assumed the Chair from the Mayor Pro Tem. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Bird to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: 16 FEBRUARY 1982 RESOLUTION NO. 82-6 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT WHEREAS, the City of Crystal is a Municipal Corporation, organ- ized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Crystal has adopted sub- division regulations for the orderly, economic, and safe development of land within the City, and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the application for a subdivision plat for Conservation Systems Addition, as submitted by Steven C. Leppa, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Crystal hereby approves the plat entitled CONSERVATION SYSTEMS ADDITION, City of Crystal, Hennepin County, Minnesota. By roll call and voting aye: Lundgren, Rygg, Rosenthal, Bird, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Schaaf, Aaker. Motion carried, resolution de- clared adopted. Ma - ATTEST: City Clerk The City Council considered repayment of funds to the Minnesota Hous- ing Finance Agency from the Home Improvement Grant Program. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to authorize the issuance of a refund to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for funds not expended in the Home Improvement Grant Program in the amount of $14,984.50. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the appointment of Michael A. Mooney, Francis Feyereisen and Frank Peters as representatives of the Planning Commission on the Long -Range Planning Commission. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Bird to appoint Michael A. Mooney, Francis Feyereisen and Frank Peters to the Long -Range Planning Commission, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion Carried. The City Council considered a report on the recommended cuts in the 1982 City Budget, as required by reduced State aids. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to approve recommended budget cuts in the 1982 City Budget, as recom- mended by City staff. Motion Carried. 16 FEBRUARY 1982 The City Council discussed the possibility of including curb and gutter on both sides of the streets around Welcome Park. Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Rosenthal to direct the City staff to prepare a feasibility report on installing curb and gutter in residential areas adjacent to Welcome Park. Motion Carried. The City Council discussed having a meeting with liquor establishment owners regarding complaints and ordinance regulations regarding li- quor licenses. It was the consensus of the City Council to continue until March 4, 1982, the discussion of a meeting with liquor establishment owners regarding complaints and ordinance regulations regarding liquor li- censes. The City Council discussed setting a meeting with surrounding commun- ities regarding waste disposal. Moved by Councilmember Bird and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to direct staff to arrange a meeting on or around March 25, 1982, with neighboring communities to discuss waste disposal. Motion Carried. The City Council discussed the Tri -Cities Airport Advisory Committee. Moved by Councilmember Bird and seconded by Councilmember Rosenthal to stipulate that citizen appointments to the Tri -Cities Airport Ad- visory Committee cannot be fixed based operators at the Crystal Air- port. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Bird and seconded by Councilmember Rosenthal 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 Lundgren and seconded by Councilmember Bird to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. C J _ `1 Mayor ` ATTEST: City Clerk 4 MARCH 1982 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on March 4, 1982, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Schaaf, Lundgren, Rygg, Aaker, Meintsma, Rosenthal, Bird. Also present were the following staff mem- bers: John Irving, City Manager; Joan Erickson, City Attorney's Office; John Olson, Assistant City Manager; William Sherburne, City Engineer; Don Peterson, Building Inspector; Charles Wilson, Administrative As- sistant; and Delores Ahmann, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledqe of Allegiance to the Flag. The minutes of the February 16, 1982, regular Council meeting were approved. Mayor Meintsma presented a plaque to Mr. Elmer Neubarth, for serving twenty years on the Planning Commission. It being 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the time and date as advertised for the public hearing, at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals, to consider a request by Stephen R. Carlson for a variance to the required front yard setback to allow the construc- tion of a bow window at 6510 Cloverdale Ave. N. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the vari- ance. No one appeared. Moved by Councilmember Schaaf and seconded by Councilmember Rosenthal to approve the authorization, as recommended by and based on the find- ings of fact of the Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code, to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 2a) to grant a variance to allow a bow window to encroach 1-1/2 feet in the required 30' front yard setback at 6510 Cloverdale Ave. N., Lot 16, Block 2, Kensey Manor Addition, as requested in Application #82-1 by Stephen R. Carlson. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the application of Donald Fish, 5608 Penn- sylvania Ave. N. (W 4), for appointment to the Planning Commission. The other applicants previously interviewed were: Richard Harley, 4727 - 57th Ave. N. (W 4) Elizabeth Herbes, 5336 Idaho Ave. N. (V 3) John Herron, 5833 Orchard Ave. N. (V 4) Stever. Leppa, 4816 Quail Ave. N. (T✓7 3) Ms. Herbes withdrew her application because of another commitment. Moved by Councilmember Schaaf and seconded by Councilmember Bird to appoint Steven Leppa to the Planning Commission, for a term expiring December 31, 1984. Motion Carried. 4 MARCH 1982 Joe Kelly, the Detached Worker, and Frankie Franzel, appeared to dis- cuss the work of the Detached Worker Program. Tom Theisen, of Theisen Vending Companv, appeared to discuss a change in City ordinances regarding pool tables in liquor establishments. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 82- 1, - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 1200.35, SUBD. 2 c) and further, that the second and final reading be held on April 6, 1982. By roll call and voting aye: Schaaf, Rygg, Aaker, Bird, 711eintsma; voting no: Lundgren, Rosenthal. "'lotion Carried. The City Council considered a request from Cyril Silberman for a build- ing permit to build a 40'x70' airplane storage hangar on Leased Lot 82-C, Crystal Airport. Moved by Councilmember Schaaf and seconded by Councilmember Rosenthal to continue until March 16, 1982, the discussion of the authorization to issue building permit #3907 to Cyril Silberman for a 401x70' air- plane storage hangar on Leased Lot 82-C, Crystal Airport. Motion Carried. The City Council considered bids for parking lot, pathways, and bas- ketball courts at City parks. Moved by Councilmember Lundgren and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 82-7 RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR A PARKING LOT, PATH- WAYS, AND BASKETBAi L COURTS AT CITY PARKS WHEREAS, the City of Crystal did advertise for bids for a park- ing lot, pathways, and basketball courts at Citv parks, and WHEREAS, such bids were received and publicly opened on February 24, 1982, and tabulated as follows: The City Council cast a ballot to determine the other appointee to the Planning Commission. The following action was then taken: Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to appoint John Herron to the Planning Commission, for a term expiring December 31, 1984. Motion Carried. Joe Kelly, the Detached Worker, and Frankie Franzel, appeared to dis- cuss the work of the Detached Worker Program. Tom Theisen, of Theisen Vending Companv, appeared to discuss a change in City ordinances regarding pool tables in liquor establishments. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 82- 1, - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 1200.35, SUBD. 2 c) and further, that the second and final reading be held on April 6, 1982. By roll call and voting aye: Schaaf, Rygg, Aaker, Bird, 711eintsma; voting no: Lundgren, Rosenthal. "'lotion Carried. The City Council considered a request from Cyril Silberman for a build- ing permit to build a 40'x70' airplane storage hangar on Leased Lot 82-C, Crystal Airport. Moved by Councilmember Schaaf and seconded by Councilmember Rosenthal to continue until March 16, 1982, the discussion of the authorization to issue building permit #3907 to Cyril Silberman for a 401x70' air- plane storage hangar on Leased Lot 82-C, Crystal Airport. Motion Carried. The City Council considered bids for parking lot, pathways, and bas- ketball courts at City parks. Moved by Councilmember Lundgren and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 82-7 RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR A PARKING LOT, PATH- WAYS, AND BASKETBAi L COURTS AT CITY PARKS WHEREAS, the City of Crystal did advertise for bids for a park- ing lot, pathways, and basketball courts at Citv parks, and WHEREAS, such bids were received and publicly opened on February 24, 1982, and tabulated as follows: 4 MARCH 1982 Pavemasters, Inc. $28,891.00 Bury & Carlson, Inc. 33,143.95 Total Asphalt Construction Co. 34,008.00 Asphalt Paving Materials, Inc. 35,170.88 Valley Paving, Inc. 41,561.20 C & S Blacktopping 46,562.00 AND WHEREAS, Pavemasters, Inc., is the apparent low bidder, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Crystal award the bid for a parkinq lot, pathways, and basketball courts at City parks, to Pavemasters, Inc., in the amount of $28,891.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be author- ized to sign such contract. By roll call and voting aye: Schaaf, Lundgren, Rygg, Aaker, Meintsma, Rosenthal, Bird. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. a ATTEST: City Clerk The City Council considered the Second Reading of an ordinance relating to gambling in a different location than the address of the regular meeting place. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 82-4 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO GAMBLING AND GAMBLING DEVICES; AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 1100.17, SUBDI- VISIONS 2 AND 6 and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the resignation of Gail Spaulding of the Crystal HRA. Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf to accept the resignation of Gail Spaulding from the Crystal HRA and further, to direct the City Manager to send a letter of thanks and appreciation. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the appointment of Carolyn Soule to the Long -Range Planning Commission, as recommended by the Human Relations Commission. 4 MARCH 1982 Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Lundgren to appoint Carolyn Soule to the Long -Range Planninq Commission, as recommended by the Human Relations Commission. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the recommendations for use of Year VIII Community Development Block Grant funds. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf to approve the proposed Year VIII Community Development Block Grant Pro- gram and Fund Allocations and further, to authorize the City Manager to submit the appropriate application for those funds. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the feasibility report for curb and gutter in the area around Welcome Park. Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf to accept the feasibility report for curb and gutter in the area around Welcome Park and further, to set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, April 6, 1982, for a public hearing to con- sider the curb and gutter project around Welcome Park. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the procedure to follow regarding tax increment financing of the Bass Lake Road/Becker Park area. (This item was continued from the November 25, 1981 Council meeting.) Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Rosenthal to continue until March 16, 1982 the discussion of the procedure to follow regarding tax increment financinq of the Bass Lake Road/Becker Park area. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the possibility of calling in liquor oper- ators for discussion with the Council. Moved by Councilmember Lundgren and seconded by Councilmember Bird to request liquor operators to attend the April 20, 1982 meetinq to discuss their operations. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Schaaf and seconded by Councilmember Bird to direct City staff to report the nur,Der_ of alarms responded to and the number of escort services provided throughout the City. Motion Carried. Moved by Councdlmember Schaaf and seconded by Councilmember Lundgren to reconsider a request fro -In Cyril Silberman for a building permit to build a 40'x70' airplane storage hangar on Leased Lot 82-C, Crystal Airport. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Ryqg to approve, as recommended by the Planning Commission, the authorization to issue building permit #3907 to Cyril Silberman for a 401x70' air- plane storage hangar on Leased Lot 82-C, Crystal Airport, subject to standard procedure. Motion Carried. 4 MARCH 1982 The City Council considered requests from the Coca Cola Bottling Com- pany for a refund of $17.50 for two nonperishable food vending machine licenses --one at Crystal Marine, and one at Maxwell Aircraft at the Crystal Airport. Moved by Councilmember Schaaf and seconded by Councilmember Lundgren to deny the request from Coca Cola Bottling Company for a refund of $17.50 for two nonperishable food vending machine licenses. Motion Carried. The City Council considered adopting the Northwest Suburbs Cable Com- munications Commission's Franchise Ordinance by Reference. Moved by Councilmember Schaaf and seconded by Councilmember Bird to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 82- �, AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CATV; ADOPTING THE NORTHWEST SUBURBAN JOINT CABLE COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE ORDINANCE BY REFERENCE and further, that the second and final reading be held on April 6, 1982. Motion Carried. The Citv Council considered a recommendation for appointment to the Community Access Corporation of the Northwest Cable TV area. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to recommend the appointment of Thomas Aaker to the Community Access Corporation of the Northwest Cable TV area. Motion Carried. The City Council considered a lease with Big Sisters for space at Thorson Community Center. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 82 - RESOLUTION RELATING TO A CONTRACT WITH BIG SISTERS FOR SPACE AT THORSON COMMUNITY CENTER BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Crystal that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with Big Sisters for space at Thorson Community Center, AND FURTHER, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such contract. By roll call and voting aye: Schaaf, Lundgren, Rygg, Aaker, Meintsma, Rosenthal, Bird. Motion Carried, resolution declared adopted. ATTEST: M r City Clerk 4 MARCH 1982 The City Council discussed the stop sign which is presently located on 48th Avenue North at the intersection of 48th Avenue and Georgia, at the request of Lynne Brace, 4801 Hampshire Ave. N. It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff_ to request Ms. Brace to present a petition from the affected property owners supporting her request regarding the stop signs at 48th and Georgia Avenues North. The Council considered authorizing staff to advertise for tree trimming bids for the City. Moved by Councilmember Schaaf and seconded by Councilmember Bird to authorize staff to advertise the 1982 tree trimming bids for the City. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Aaker 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 Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Rosenthal to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. ATTEST: �J City Clerk M - 9 MARCH 1982 Pursuant to diue call and notice thereof, the Special meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on March 9, 1982, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Lundgren, Ryqg, Aaker, Meintsma, Rosenthal, Bird; the following were absent: Schaaf. Also present were the following staff members: John T. Irving, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; John Olson, Assistant City Manager; William Sherburne, City Engineer; and Charles Wilson, Administrative Assistant. The Ma�7or led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The City Council discussed proposals for the Bass Lake Road/Recker Park project with members of the Alliance of Businesses in Crystal. Those present and heard were: Bob Benedict, Martin Campion, Donn Wiski, Dave Anderson, Stu Stockhaus, and John McNamara. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Bird to direct BRW to study the details of the ABC proposal on Bass Lake Road/ Becker Park revitalization and to report back to the City Council, and further, to direct staff to contact Hennepin County regarding the possible realignment of Bass Lake Road, and further, to authorize the expenditure of additional funds to pay the cost of BRW's additional consultant fees. Motion Carried. Councilmember Schaaf arrived at 8:14 P.M. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf to hold a Special meeting of the Crystal City Council on March 30, 1982, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Hall to discuss proposals for the Bass Lake Road/Becker Park project with members of the Alliance of Businesses in Crystal. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor L] 16 MARCH 1982 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on March 16, 1982, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Schaaf, Lundgren, Aaker, Meintsma, Bird; the following were absent: Rygg, Rosenthal. Also pre- sent were the following staff members: John T. Irving, City Manager; David Kennedy, City Attorney; John Olson, Assistant City Manager; Wil- liam Sherburne, City Engineer; Ed Brandeen, Director, Parks & Recrea- tion; Don Peterson, Building Inspector; Charles Wilson, Administrative Assistant; and Delores Ahmann, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The minutes of the March 4, 1982, regular Council meeting and March 0, 1982 Special Council meeting were approved. Ms. Karen Hogenson, leader, and the District 5 Camp Fire Boys, presented a cake in commemoration of the 72nd birthday of the National Camp Fire organization. Mayor Meintsma presented a plaque to Mr. James Ryan for serving seven years on the Planning Commission. 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, April 6, 1982, as the time and date for the City Council to sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request by Bob Benedict for a variance in the required number of parking stalls at 5640 West Broadway (required is 117; request is 80). 2. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, April 6, 1982, as the time and date for the City Council to sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request from Bob Benedict for a variance to allow two curb cut openings at 5640 West Broadway. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Bird to ap- prove the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. Bob Benedict appeared regarding variances for improvements at 5640 West Broadway. Councilmember Rosenthal arrived at 7:09 P.M. It was the consensus of the Council to direct City staff to prepare a report on variance requests from Bob Benedict at 5640 West Broadway. The City Council considered setting a bond for building permit require- ments for a warehouse at 7301 - 32nd Avenue North. 16 MARCH 1982 Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf to set bond in the amount of $103,000 as a guaranty of faithful perfor- mance of certain work requirements as a condition of building permit approval for a warehouse at 7301 - 32nd Ave. N., as recommended by the City Engineer. Motion Carried. The City Council considered a building permit for remodeling of the existing building at 6308 - 34th Ave. N. Mr. James Martin was present. Moved by Councilmember Lundgren and seconded by Councilmember Rosenthal to approve, as recommended by the Planning Commission, the authorization to issue building permit #3952 for remodeling of the existing building at 6308 - 34th Avenue North, subject to standard procedure. Motion Carried. The City Council considered a request to allow the New Hope -Crystal Aquatic Club to use the Crystal Municipal Pool on June 19-20, 1982, for their swim meet. Moved by Councilmember Bird and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf to grant a request from the New Hope -Crystal Aquatic Club to allow use of the Crystal Municipal Pool on June 19-20, 1982, for a swim meet. Motion Carried. The City Council considered increasing the swimming pool rates for 1982. Moved by Councilmember Bird and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to in- struct staff to study the cost to dome the swimming pool and to report back to the Council. The above motion was withdrawn. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf to set the 1982 swimming pool rates as recommended by staff. Motion Carried. The City Council considered a recommendation from the Park and Recrea- tion Advisory Commission of the appointment of Betty Herbes to the Long - Range Planning Commission. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Lundgren to appoint Betty Herbes to the Long -Range Planning Commission, as recom- mended by the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the 1982 Firefighters' salaries. Moved by Councilmember Lundgren and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf to increase 1982 Firefighters' salaries, as recommended by the City Manager. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the procedure to follow to institute tax increment financing. 159 16 MARCH 1982 Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Bird to con- tinue until a time uncertain the discussion of the procedure to follow to institute tax increment financing. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the appointment of Donald Fish to the Human Relations Commission. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf to appoint Donald Fish to the Human Relations Commission for a term expiring December 31, 1984. Motion Carried. The City Council discussed Congressional redistricting. Moved by Councilmember Schaaf and seconded by Councilmember Bird to direct staff to contact the Federal District Court and express concern over the redistricting of Crystal. By roll call and voting aye: Schaaf, Aaker, Bird, Rosenthal, Meintsma; voting no: Lundgren; absent, not voting: Rygq. Motion Carried. ATTEST: 1 City Clerk r Moved by Councilmember Bird and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf 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 set forth in full herein. made a part of this motion as though Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. ATTEST: 1 City Clerk r 160 25 MARCH 1982 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Special meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on March 25, 1982, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Rygg, Aaker, Meintsma, Bird; the following were absent: Schaaf, Lundgren, Rosenthal. Also present were the following staff members: John T. Irving, City Manager; John Olson, Assistant City Manager; and Charles Wilson, Administrative As- sistant. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The City Council discussed with other communities a waste recovery system and refuse collection. The following were present and heard: Ray Stockman, Golden Valley; Dan Donahue, New Hope; George Daly, New Hope; Mary Iseberg, League of Women Voters; Doug Reeder, Maple Grove; and Jim Trend, Plymouth. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Bird to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. ATTEST: /1 p City Clerk i 30 MARCH 1982 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Special meetinq of the Crystal City Council was held on March 30, 1982, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Lundgren, Rygg, Aaker, Meintsma, Bird; the following were absent: Schaaf, Rosenthal. Also present were the following staff members: John T. Irving, City Manager; David Ken- nedy, City Attorney; John Olson, Assistant City Manager; William Sher- burne, City Engineer; and Charles Wilson, Administrative Assistant. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The City Council discussed proposals for the Bass Lake Road/Becker Park project with the Alliance of Businesses of Crystal. Donn Wiski, Martin Campion and Francis Feyereisen appeared and were heard. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. ATTEST: 1 City Clerk Mayor 6 APRIL 1982 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on April 6, 1982, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Lundgren, R_ygg, Aaker, Meintsma, Rosenthal, Bird; the following were absent: Schaaf. Also present were the following staff members: John Irving, City Manager; David Kennedy, City Attorney; John Olson, Assistant City Manager; William Sherburne, City Engineer; Don Peterson, Building Inspector; Charles Wilson, Administrative Assistant; and Delores Ahmann, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The minutes of the regular Council meeting of March 16, 1982, and the minutes of the Special meetings of March 25 and March 30, 1982, were approved. 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, April 20, 1982, as the time and date for the City Council to sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request for a variance in lot width at 5638 Vera Cruz Ave. N. 2. Set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, April 20, 1982, as the time and date for the City Council to sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request for a variance in lot width at 4413 Welcome Ave. N. Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to ap- prove the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. It being 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the time and date as advertised for the public hearing to consider Curb and Gutter Improvement No. 62-A in the area around Welcome Park. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the project. Those present and heard were: Pat Varnum, who presented a petition; and Glen Varholdt. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Bird to deny Curb and Gutter Improvement No. 62-A in the area around Welcome Park. Motion Carried. It being 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the time and date as adver- tised for the public hearing, at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a reuuest by Bob Benedict for a variance in the required number of parking stalls at 5640 West Broadway (required is 117; request is 80). The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the variance. No one appeared. 6 APRIL 1982 Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to continue until April 20, 1982 the discussion of variance applica- tion #82-2 to allow a reduction in the required number of parking stalls at 5640 West Broadway. Motion Carried. It being 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the time and date as advertised for the public hearing at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider a request from Bob Benedict for a variance to allow two curb cut openings at 5640 West Broadway. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the variance. No one appeared. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to continue until April 20, 1982, the discussion of variance appli- cation #82-3 to allow two curb cut openings at 5640 West Broadway. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an ordinance rela- ting to intoxicating liquor; keeping of pool tables; amending Crystal City Code, Subsection 1200.35, Subd. 2. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Rygg to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 82-5 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR; KEEPING OF POOL TABLES; AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 1200.35, SUBDIVISION 2 and further, that this be the second and final reading. By roll call and voting aye: Rygg, Aaker, Bird, Meintsma; voting no: Lundgren, Rosenthal; absent, not voting: Schaaf. Motion Carried. The City Council considered on -sale and off -sale liquor license ap- plications of Mary and Nancy's, Inc. dba Mr. Bob's, at 6014 Lakeland Ave. N. Valerie Dougherty, attorney; Mary Schlenz and Nancy Snyder, prospective owners; appeared and were heard. Moved by Councilmember Lundgren and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to approve the on -sale and off -sale liquor license applications of Mary and Nancy's, Inc. dba Mr. Boh's, at 6014 Lakeland Ave. N., ef- fective at 12 o'clock noon on April 12, 1982; and simultaneously to cancel the on -sale and off -sale liquor licenses of Mr. Bob's, Inc. dba Mr. Bob's, Inc. at 6014 Lakeland Ave. N. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the off -sale liquor license application of Four Seasons Liquors, Inc. dba Metro Liquors, 6514 Bass Lake Road. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Rosenthal to approve the off -sale liquor license of Four Seasons Liquors, Inc. dba Metro Liquors, 6514 Bass Lake Road, effective at 12:01 A.M. on 6 APRIL 1982 April 7, 1982; and simultaneously to cancel the off -sale liquor li- cense of Northwest Corporation of Crystal, Inc. dba Metro Liquors, 6514 Bass Lake Road. Motion Carried. The City Council considered setting a public hearing for the redis- tricting of the City wards. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Lundgren to set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, June 15, 1982, as the time and date for the public hearing to con- sider the redistricting of City wards. Motion Carried. The City Council considered a resolution approving plans for Hennepin County Project No. 7012, Douglas Drive. By common consent, the City Council agreed to consider a resolution approving plans for Hennepin County Project No. 7012, Douglas Drive, at the April 20, 1982 Council meeting. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an ordinance adopt- ing the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission Franchise Ordinance by Reference. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Bird to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 82-6 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CATV; ADOPTING THE NORTHWEST SUBURBAN JOINT CABLE COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE ORDINANCE BY REFERENCE and further, that this be the second and final reading. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance rela- ting to automobile service stations, amending Crystal City Code, Sec- tion 1120. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Bird to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 82-7 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 1120 and further, that the second and final reading be held on April 20, 1982. Motion Carried. The City Council considered including sidewalk installation as part of the curb and gutter project in Welcome Park. Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to adopt the following resolution, the readinq of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: 20 APRIL 1982 The City Council considered a request from Terrance B. Nordquist for a building permit for remodeling the Civil Air Patrol building on Lot 11, Crystal Airport. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to grant, as recommended by the Planning Commission, the authorization to issue building permit #3985 to the Civil Air Patrol for remodeling the existing structure on Lot 11, Crystal Airport, subject to standard procedure. Motion Carried. The City Council discussed liquor operations with the off -sale and on -sale operators. The following appeared and were heard: William Nicklow, Nicklow's; Max Krause, United Liquors; Jack Brisky, Jack's Bottle Shop; and Police Chief James Mossey. The Mayor called a recess at 9:40 P.M. and reconvened the meeting at 9:50 P.M. The City Council considered awarding a contract for tree removal in the City of Crystal. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 82-13 RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR TREE REMOVAL IN THE CITY WHEREAS, the City of Crystal did advertise for bids for removal of trees and stumps on public property and removal of trees and stumps on private property in the City of Crystal, and WHEREAS, such bids were received and publicly opened on April 8, 1982, and tabulated as follows: Midwest Stump Removal Removal of Public Property Trees Diameter Tree and Stump Stump Only Trimming Onl 0" - 5.9" $ 25.00 $15.00 $12.00 6" - 9.9" 45.00 15.00 20.00 10" - 15.9" 85.00 20.00 30.00 16" - 19.9" 120.00 25.00 35.00 20" - 23.9" 150.00 35.00 40.00 24" - 29.9" 210.00 40.00 45.00 30" - 35.9" 275.00 45.00 50.00 36" - 39.9" 350.00 50.00 55.00 40" + 12.00/in. .95/in 2.00/in. 20 APRIL 1982 Midwest Stump Removal (Continued) 6" - 9.9" 15.00 " .10" - 15.9" 70.00 " Removal of Private Property Trees 103.00 " 20" Diameter 136.00 " Tree and Stump Stump Only 0" - 5.9" $ 25.00 $15.00 6" - 9.9" 45.0Q 15.00 10" - 15.9" 85.00 20.00 16" - 19.9" 120.00 25.00 20" - 23.9" 150.00 35.00 24" - 29.9" 210.00 40.00 30" - 35.9" 275.00 45.00 36" - 39.9" 300.00 50.00 40" + 12.00/in. .95/in. Forest Vallev Tree Care Removal of Public Property Trees Trimming Only 0" - 5.9" $ 8.00 No Bid No Bid 6" - 9.9" 15.00 " .10" - 15.9" 70.00 " 16" - 19.9" 103.00 " 20" - 23.9" 136.00 " 24" - 29.9" 185.00 " 30" -- 35.9" 209.00 " 36" - 39.9" 50.00 " 40" + 1.50/in. " Removal of Private Property Trees 0" - 5.9" $ 30.00 No Bid 6" - 9.9" 64.00 " 10" - 15.9" 118.00 " 16" - 19.9" 177.00 " 20" - 23.9" 218.00 " 24" - 29.9" 268.00 " 30" - 35.9" 300.00 " 36" - 39.9" 350.00 " 40" + 10.00/in. " Design Tree Service Removal of Public Property Trees 0" - 5. 9" $ 35.00 $ 1.25/in. $ 1.00/in- 611 - 9.9" 45.00 if1.10/in. 10" - 15.9" 75.00 if1.30/in. 16" - 19.9" 120.00 If1.80/in. 20" - 23.9" 150.00 it1.80/in. 24" - 29.9" 200.00 it2.10/in. 30" - 35.9" 250.00If 2.40/in. 36" - 39.9" 300.00 112.50/in. 40" + 15.00/in. 913.00/in. L [J 1 4 MAY 1982 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on May 4, 1982, at 7:00 P.M. at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were present: Lundgren, Aaker, Rosenthal, Bird, Meintsma; the following were absent: Schaaf, Rygg. Also present were the following staff members: John Irving, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; John Olson, Assistant City Manager; William Sherburne, City Engineer; Don Peterson, Building Inspector; Charles Wilson, Administrative Assistant; and Delores Ahmann, City Clerk. The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. - The minutes of the regular Council meeting of April 20, 1982, were ap- proved. It being 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the time and place as advertised for the public hearing at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals, to consider a request from David Jacobson for a variance to allow a patio and privacy wall to encroach 7.5' in the required 30' front yard setback at 3233 Louisiana Avenue N. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions con- cerning the variance. No one appeared. It being 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the time and place as advertised for P the public hearing, at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals, to consider a request from Stanley J. Wodziak, of the Palace Inn, for a variance to the interim zoning ordinance to consider a building permit for remodeling the interior of the existing building at 5607 West Broadway. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the variance. Those present and heard were: Stanley Wodziak and Gerald Batkiewicz of the Palace Inn. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Bird to grant, as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Com- mission, pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code,a variance to waive the moratorium of the interim zoning ordinance, as requested in variance application #82-6 by Stanley J. Wodziak and with the find- ings of fact that the variance will not affect the integrity of the planning process for the study area, and further, that the intended purpose of the interim zoning ordinance will be served thereby. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Lundgren and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to deny, as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Plan- ning Commission, variance application #82-4 for a variance of 7.5' in the required 30' front yard setback for a patio and 5' high privacy wall at 3233 Louisiana Ave. N., Lot 1, Block 1, Morningside Estates 4th Addition, as requested by David Jacobson. Motion Carried. It being 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the time and place as advertised for P the public hearing, at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals, to consider a request from Stanley J. Wodziak, of the Palace Inn, for a variance to the interim zoning ordinance to consider a building permit for remodeling the interior of the existing building at 5607 West Broadway. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the variance. Those present and heard were: Stanley Wodziak and Gerald Batkiewicz of the Palace Inn. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Bird to grant, as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Com- mission, pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code,a variance to waive the moratorium of the interim zoning ordinance, as requested in variance application #82-6 by Stanley J. Wodziak and with the find- ings of fact that the variance will not affect the integrity of the planning process for the study area, and further, that the intended purpose of the interim zoning ordinance will be served thereby. Motion Carried. 4 MAY 1982 It being 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the time and place as advertised for the public hearing at which time the City Council will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals, to consider a request from Stanley J. Wodziak for a variance to expand a non -conforming use (said non -conformity be- ing the existing building encroaches 17.8' in the required 22' front yard setback) at 5607 West Broadway. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the variance. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Bird to grant authorization, as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crys- tal City Code to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow the expansion of a non -conforming use for general re- modeling of the interior of the existing building and complete the man- sard roof at 5607 West Broadway, as requested in variance application #82-7 by Stanley J. Wodziak. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Rosenthal C� to set bond in the amount of $14,000 as a guaranty of faithful perfor- mance of certain work requirements as a condition of issuance of a building permit for remodeling the interior of the existing building at 5607 W. Broadway, as recommended by the City Engineer. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Lundgren and seconded by Councilmember Bird to accept bond in the amount of $14,000 as a guaranty of faithful perfor- mance of certain work requirements as a condition of issuance of a building permit for remodeling an existing building at 5607 West Broad- way. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Rosenthal r to approve the authorization to issue building permit #3981 to Mochinski Contracting Company for remodeling the interior of the existing build- ing and complete the mansard roof at 5607 West Broadway, subject to standard procedure; also subject to receipt of signed agreement within 14 days. Motion Carried. e\ It It being 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, C Mayor Meintsma declared this was the time and date as advertised for C the public hearing to consider a request from Arnold Feinberg for a variance of 36 spaces in the required number of off-street parking spaces at 6910-40 - 54th Avenue N. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the variance. Those present and heard were: Arnold Feinberg and Loel Bertrand. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Lundgren to deny, as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission, variance application 481-75 for 36 off-street parking spaces at 6910-40 - 54th Ave. N., Lot 2, Block 1, Crystal Shopping Center Addition, as requested by Arnold Feinberg. Motion Carried. 181 4 MAY 1982 The City Council considered a request by the HRA for changes in zoning, height requirements and parking requirements for senior citizen hous- ing. Ms. Betty Kaelke, Bor-Son Construction Company, representing the Volunteers of America; and Loel Bertrand, Crystal HRA, appeared and were heard. It was the consensus of the Council to encourage the application by Volunteers of America to HUD for senior citizen housing. The City Council considered the continued public hearing for a requestA� from Bob Benedict for a variance to allow two curb cut openings at 5640 West Broadway. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opin- ions or ask questions concerning the variance. Mr. Bob Benedict was present. Moved by Councilmember Lundgren and seconded by Councilmember Rosenthal to grant authorization, as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission, 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 5640 West Broad- way, that part of Lot 10 lying South of the North 100' thereof and North of the South 14' thereof, Auditor's Subdivision #226, as requested by Bob Benedict in variance application #82-3. Motion Carried. The City Council considered a request from Richard G. Thompson for a fz / variance to the sign ordinance to allow for the change in shape and size of the sign at Country Kitchen, 3501 Vera Cruz Ave. N. Mr. Thomp- son of Country Kitchen was present and heard. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Bird to grant authorization, pursuant to Chapter 406, Section 30, of the Crystal City Code, to vary or modify the strict application of the provisions of Section 406.31, Subd. 2 2) to allow a change in the shape and size of a non -conforming sign at Country Kitchen, 3501 Vera Cruz Ave. N., as requested in variance application #S82-3 by Richard G. Thompson. Motion Carried. The City Council considered a petition for a two-way stop sign at Elm- hurst Avenue at 57th Avenue North. Connie Berg, 5716 Elmhurst, and Lisa Crandall, 5708 Elmhurst, were present and heard. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Bird to direct staff to place stop signs on Elmhurst Avenue at 57th Avenue North, and to remove the "Yield" sign on 57th at Elmhurst Ave. N. Motion Carried. The City Council considered the following applicants for the Airport Operations Liaison Committee: Glenn Ferguson, 6301 - 61st Avenue North; James Darmer, 5629 Yates Avenue North; and Trudy Taylor, 7225 - 52nd Avenue North. After the interviews, the applicants were informed that the Council would make a decision at the next Council meeting. 182 4 MAY 1982 The City Council considered a request from Larry Lilliquist, 6618 Cor- vallis Ave. N., for a transient merchant's license. Moved by Councilmember Lundgren and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to deny the request for a transient merchant's license to Larry Lilli- quist, and further, to refund the application fee. Motion Carried. �t�,\ 'The City Council considered setting a public hearing on a request from the Crystal HRA for a variance in lot width to allow the construction of a home under the HUD Section 235 Low Income Home Ownership Program at 4314 Adair Ave. N. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Bird to set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, May 18, 1982, as the time and date to consider a request for a variance in lot width to allow construction of a home under the HUD Section 235 Low Income Home Ownership Program at 4314 Adair Ave. N. Motion Carried. The City Council considered accepting surety as a condition of issu- ance of a building permit for an office -warehouse building at 7301 - 32nd Ave. N. Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to accept surety in the amount of $103,000 as a guaranty of faithful performance of certain work requirements as a condition of issuance of a building permit for an office -warehouse building at 7301 - 32nd Ave. N. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Lundgren and seconded by Councilmember Bird -` to enter into agreement with JHS Investments, Inc., and Hardrives, Inc., for the purpose of guaranteeing faithful performance for certain work requirements as a condition of issuance of a building permit for an office -warehouse building, and further, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign such agreement. Motion Carried. \ Moved by Councilmember Rosenthal and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to approve the authorization to issue building permit #3959 for an office -warehouse building at 7301 - 32nd Ave. N., subject to standard procedure, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion Carried. Representatives of the Alliance of Businesses in Crystal appeared to discuss the Becker Park/Bass Lake Road project. Marty Campion, representing the ABC's in Crystal, requested to be placed on the May 18, 1982, Council agenda regarding the Bnc'rer Park/Bass Lake Road project. Mr. Doug Sinclair, Paster Enterprises, appeared before the Council and requested a reconsideration of the sign variance request from Bridge - man's at the Crystal Shopping Center. 18 MAY 1982 �i The City Council considered a request from Arnold Popp, 5701 Adair Ave.�� North, to close 57th Avenue between Adair and Brunswick on June 12, 1982 from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. for his daughter's wedding guests. Moved by Councilmember Schaaf and seconded by Councilmember Bird to approve a request to close 57th Avenue, between Adair and Brunswick, on June 12, 1982, from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. Motion Carried. The City Council considered a request from Keith R. Anderson to rezone I� property at 3431 Douglas Drive from R-1 to R-3 to build a four -unit condominium on the site. Those present and heard were: Larry Stokes, 3516 Florida; Sharon Garber, 3442 Florida. Moved by Councilmember Lundgren and seconded by Councilmember Schaaf to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 82-? AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING: CHANGING THE USE CLASSI- FICATION OF CERTAIN LANDS and further, that the second and final reading be held on June 1, 1982. Motion Carried. The City Council considered a request from McDonald's Corporation for a variance to the interim zoning ordinance to allow remodeling and '� adding a drive-thru at 5400 West Broadway. The following persons were present and heard: Dennis Sotebeer and Chuck Adams, McDonald's Cor- poration. Moved by Councilmember Rygg and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to grant authorization, as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code, to waive the moratorium of the interim zoning or- dinance at 5400 West Broadway, as requested in variance application #82-11 by McDonald's, with the findings of fact that the variance will not affect the integrity of the planning process for the study area, and further, that the intended purpose of the interim zoning ordinance will be served thereby. By roll call and voting aye: Rygg, Aaker; voting no: Schaaf, Lundgren, Bird, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Rosenthal. Motion Failed.,��//1 Moved by Councilmember Schaaf and seconded by Councilmember Bird to ljj/� reconsider the motion requesting to waive the moratorium of the interim zoning ordinance at 5400 West Broadway. Motion Carried. The motion to waive the moratorium of the interim zoning ordinance at 5400 West Broadway is on the floor. Moved by Councilmember Lundgren and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to i grant authorization, as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code, to waive the moratorium of the interim zoning or- dinance at 5400 West Broadway, as requested in variance application 18 MAY 1982 #82-11 by McDonald's, with the findings of fact that the variance will not affect the integrity of the planning process for the study area, and further, that the intended purpose of the interim zoning ordinance will be served thereby. Motion Carried. The City Council considered setting surety as a condition of approval of a request from McDonald's Corporation for a building permit for re- modeling and adding a drive-thru at 5400 West Broadway. Moved by Councilmember Schaaf and seconded by Councilmember Bird to table until the June 1, 1982 meeting the discussion of setting surety for a building permit for remodeling and adding a drive-thru at 5400 West Broadway. By roll call and voting aye: Schaaf, Bird, Meintsma; voting no: Lund- gren, Rygg, Aaker; absent, not voting: Rosenthal. Motion Failed. Moved by Councilmember Lundgren and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to continue until June 1, 1982, the discussion of setting surety for a building permit for remodeling and adding a drive-thru at 5400 West Broadway. Motion Carried. The City Council considered a request for a variance to the interim cc�2 zoning ordinance to allow the construction of a pharmacy, medical clinic and dental clinic at 5640 West Broadway. Moved by Councilmember Bird and seconded by Councilmember Lundgren to grant, as recommended by and based on the findings of fact of the Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code, to waive the moratorium of the interim zoning ordinance at 5640 West Broadway, as requested in variance application #82-25 by Bob Bene- dict, with the findings of fact that the variance will not affect the integrity of the planning process for the study area, and further, that the intended purpose of the interim zoning ordinance will be served thereby. Motion Carried. The City Council considered setting a bond in the amount of $31,500 as a condition of issuance of building permit approval for a medical clinic, pharmacy, and dental clinic at 5640 West Broadway. Mr. Bob Benedict was present and heard. Moved by Councilmember Lundgren and seconded by Councilmember Aaker to set bond in the amount of $31,500 as a guaranty of faithful perfor- mance of certain work requirements as a condition of building permit approval for a medical clinic, pharmacy and dental clinic at 5640 West Broadway, as recommended by the City Engineer. Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Aaker and seconded by Councilmember Bird to authorize the issuance of building permit #3943 to Bob Benedict for a pharmacy, medical clinic and dental clinic at 5640 West Broadway, that part of Lot 10 lying South of the North 100' thereof, and North of the South 14' thereof, Auditor's Subdivision #226, subject to stan- dard procedure; also subject to receipt of bond and signed agreement within 14 days. Motion Carried.