2015.09.01 Council Meeting Packet
Posted: August 28, 2015
CITY OF CRYSTAL
City Council Meetings
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
MEETING SCHEDULE
Time Type of Meeting Location
6:00 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A
6:30 p.m. 1st City Council Work Session to discuss:
• VFW review Conference Room A
6:45 p.m. EDA Regular Meeting Council Chambers
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
Regular Council
Meeting
2nd City Council Work Session to discuss:
• Constituent issues update
• New business*
• Announcements*
Conference Room A
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(763) 531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: August 28, 2015
CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL
FIRST WORK SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
6:30 p.m.
Conference Room A
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the first work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on Tuesday,
September 1, 2015 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Adams ____ Norris
____ Dahl ____ Therres
____ Deshler ____ Revering
____ Kolb ____ Gilchrist
____ Libby ____ Serres
____ Parsons
____ Peak
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda item:
1. VFW review
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at (763)
531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Memorandum
DATE: August 26, 2015
TO: Mayor and Council
Anne Norris, City Manager
FROM: Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
Stephanie Revering, Police Chief
CC: Troy Gilchrist, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Incident at VFW
An incident occurred at the VFW on July 19 during a birthday party event. The party was held in
the banquet hall and the sale of alcohol was included as part of the event. The VFW currently
holds a valid on sale club liquor license, which allows for the sale of liquor for consumption on
the premises.
Chief Revering, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist and I met with representatives from the VFW in
regards to the seriousness of the incident and their responsibilities as a club liquor licensee.
After discussion, it is inconclusive as to if a liquor license violation occurred that evening.
However, representatives from the VFW expressed deep concern about the incident and
subsequently provided staff with updated security procedures.
Attached is the VFW’s security procedures. Representatives from the VFW will be in attendance
at the work session to answer questions.
VFW POST 494
SECURITY PROCEDURES
1. Banquet hall rental with alcohol sales will only be rented to VFW post 494
members or guests of members.
2. The hall may be rented to non-members with absolutely no alcohol sales.
3. The hall laws will be in compliance with the Crystal City Code.
4. Hall security deposit is now $300.00 instead of $100.00. This is to ensure any
property damage or liabilities to property members or guests.
5. The VFW reserves the right to require a certificate of insurance.
6. Hall Rental fees may be increased depending on the type of event and number of
person(s) attending
7. VFW Post 494 will staff one security person for every contracted event.
8. In the case that the event is greater than 75 people the VFW Post 494 will require
additional security to be staffed for the entire time of the event. At the renters
expense.
9. The number of security personnel needed for events greater than 75 people will be
determined solely by the VFW POST 494 management.
10. Members and guests will be required to sign in daily.
We have two positions of Security:
Door Monitor Guard & Patrolling Security Guard.
11. On weekends and days of any event a Door monitor guard and a guest/member
sign in book will be placed at front door entry way of the building to monitor the
basement stairwell, the elevator and the Club level door. (Door monitor will ensure all
individuals are signing in) They will be responsible for carding and stamping those that
are of legal drinking age. (At no point will my bar staff or servers assume because they
are stamped that they are of legal drinking age.) Bar staff is still responsible for carding
anyone that appears to be under 40 years of age. They will also ensure that any minors
are with their legal guardian or parents. The Club level Door monitor will also monitor
that no alcoholic beverages will be brought into the building, and no transferring of
beverages between Club level and Banquet hall. On the weekends or day of an event, a
Patrolling Club level security guard will be on duty to assist the Door monitor guard in
carding, and monitoring traffic in the building. Security will ensure that smoking laws are
followed. They will assist door monitors, and patrol all areas of the pool room , patio
areas, bathrooms, back hallways, and storage areas for any suspious activity, or illegal.
All minors will always be accompanied with there legal guardian at all times. Anyone
under the age of 21 must exit the building by 9:00 pm. when the kitchen closes. Politely
ask parent or legal guardian to exit with your underage individual.
Door access cards are a topic for discussion at our Club Committee Meeting to ensure all
inside door access is monitored by the management on daily and weekly bases.
City Council Meeting Agenda
September 1, 2015
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
THE CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS ARE BOLDED.
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Council will consider approval of the agenda.*
3. PROCLAMATION
3.1 Recognition of Herzing University’s 50th anniversary.
4. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Budget Work Session from August 13, 2015;
b. The Regular City Council Meeting from August 18, 2015;
c. Two Council Work Sessions from August 18, 2015; and
d. The Budget Work Session from August 20, 2015.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
5.1 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the City Clerk to the City
Council, a list that is on file in the office of the City Clerk;
5.2 Approval of a resolution accepting the following donations:
a. $147.97 from Fourteen Foods for the Crystal Police Explorers from Dairy
Queen fundraiser.
b. $137.55 from various donation boxes for the Crystal K-9 Unit.
5.3 Approval of a solicitor license for Tyler Roberts of Energy Group Consultants to go
door-to-door in Crystal from August 20 – December 31, 2015, selling Waste
Management trash and yard waste services.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
September 1, 2015
5.4 Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license for a church event on September 19,
2015 submitted by the Church of St. Raphael.
6. OPEN FORUM
(Open forum is an opportunity for persons in attendance to address the Council regarding
items of concern. Each person will be allowed three minutes to speak and no items may be
addressed for more than ten minutes. No Council action may be taken on any items brought
before the Council on Open Forum. The Council may place items brought before it on Open
Forum in agendas for subsequent Council meetings and staff reports may be required.)
7. REGULAR AGENDA
7.1 The Council will consider approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the
Finance Director to the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance
Director.
Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000.
7.2 The Council will consider a resolution adopting a proposed 2016 budget and
proposed tax levies payable in 2016.
As discussed at the August 18 work session, the preliminary levy is
approximately 3%, prior to inclusion of the HRA/EDA levy. The preliminary
2016 levy cannot be increased but can be reduced prior to the final budget
and levy approval in December. Recommend approval of the resolution
adopted the preliminary 2016 budget and levies.
7.3 The Council will consider setting the date for discussion, public input, and adoption
of the final 2016 budget and tax levy.
The City Council typically holds a budget hearing at its first regular meeting
in December and considers the final budget and levies at that meeting.
Recommend approval of setting the date for consideration of the final 2016
budget and levies for December 1, 2015.
7.4 The Council will consider first reading of an ordinance amending Section 802
regarding placement of utility facilities.
The City Council has had much discussion about amending Section 802 of
the City Code regarding where utilities can be placed, particularly utilizing
above ground lines versus requiring undergrounding of utilities. Based on
the most recent work session discussion, the proposed ordinance amends
Section 802 so that existing poles and above ground wires can be utilized in
all zoning districts. Recommend approval of the first reading of the
ordinance.
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
September 1, 2015
7.5 The Council will consider a resolution of appreciation for Deputy Chief Mike
Meehan.
Deputy Meehan has been offered the position of Police Chief with the South
Lake Minnetonka Police Department. His last day with Crystal is September
11. Recommend approval of the resolution of appreciation for Deputy
Meehan.
7.6 The Council will consider hiring a consultant to assist the City Council with
developing a city manager performance evaluation process.
Based on Council discussion at several work sessions, recommend approval
of hiring a consultant to work with the City Council on developing a city
manager performance evaluation process.
8. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Quad Communities is hosting its first annual Glow Golf
Tournament fundraiser at the New Hope Golf Course on Thursday, September 3,
at 6:30 p.m. A program is at 7:00 p.m. Tee-off is between 7:30 – 8:00 p.m.
b. City offices are closed Monday, September 7 in observance of the Labor Day
holiday.
c. A Traffic Symposium is scheduled for Thursday, September 10 from 5:30 – 7:30
p.m. at Crystal Community Center. A work session of the City Council will follow
the symposium at 7:45 p.m. at the Community Center.
d. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, September 16, at 8:30
a.m. at Crystal City Hall, in the Council Chambers.
e. The Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Public Works facility is
Wednesday, September 16, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., with the ribbon cutting
ceremony taking place at 6:00 p.m.
f. The next City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16,
in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
g. All City Council meetings and work sessions are open to the public as well as
recorded and available for viewing or listening at www.crystalmn.gov.
9. ADJOURNMENT
10. MEETING SCHEDULE ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
September 1, 2015
Time Type of Meeting Location
6:00 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A
6:30 p.m. 1st City Council Work Session to discuss:
• VFW review Conference Room A
6:45 p.m. EDA Regular Meeting Council Chambers
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
Regular Council
Meeting
2nd City Council Work Session to discuss:
• Constituent issues update
• New business*
• Announcements*
Conference Room A
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.
CITY OF CRYSTAL
PROCLAMATION
HERZING UNIVERSITY 50th ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, A quality education is critically important to the economic vitality of a city
and region, enhancing the diversity of its economy and vibrancy of its
residents; and
WHEREAS, Businesses in Crystal and the outlying area need a skilled workforce to
reduce employee turnover, improve job performance, and positively
impact the community; and
WHEREAS, An individual’s capacity to become a productive, service-minded member
of a community is founded on intellectual growth and personal
development; and
WHEREAS, An effective education plays an important role in preparing community
members to be successful in life; and
WHEREAS, Crystal is proud to be home to Herzing University with its many committed
administrators, teaching professionals and career-oriented students; now
THEREFORE, as Mayor of the City of Crystal, and on behalf of the City Council, City
Staff and Citizens of Crystal, that we recognize Herzing University on its 50th
Anniversary.
Proclaimed this 1st day of September, 2015.
Jim Adams, Mayor
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
3.1
Crystal City Council Budget Work Session Minutes August 13, 2015
Page 1 of 1
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the budget work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:32 p.m. on
Thursday, August 13, 2015 in the Community Room at City Hall located at 4141 Douglas
Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
I. ATTENDANCE
The city manager recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL PRESENT: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby and Parsons.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager
K. Therres, Finance Director C. Hansen, Police Chief S.
Revering, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Public
Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Recreation Director G.
Hackett, Attorney F. Madden of Frank Madden & Associates
and City Clerk C. Serres.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to close the
meeting pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.03 to discuss the City’s labor negotiation
strategy. (Names in bold above attended the closed session.)
Motion carried.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to adjourn the
closed meeting and re-open the work session.
Motion carried.
II. AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following remaining agenda items:
Review Capital Funds:
• Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund (PIR)
• Police Equipment Revolving Fund (PERF)
• Fire Equipment Revolving Fund (FERF)
• Street Maintenance Fund and Street Reconstruction Fund
III. ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
______________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Anne Norris, City Manager
Crystal City Council Work Session Minutes August 18, 2015
Page 1 of 1
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the first work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:17 p.m. on
Tuesday, August 18, 2015 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141 Douglas
Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
I. ATTENDANCE
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL PRESENT: Peak, Adams, Deshler, Kolb, Libby and Parsons.
ABSENT: Dahl.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human
Resources Manager K. Therres, Public Works Director/City
Engineer M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering, City Clerk C.
Serres and City Attorneys T. Gilchrist and R. Lindall.
II. AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1. Cut-through traffic on Nevada Avenue between 56th Ave and 58th Ave
Moved by Councilmember Parsons and seconded by Councilmember Peak to go into
closed session pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.05, Subd. 3B to engage in an attorney-
client privileged discussion with the City’s attorneys regarding the TMC Equities LLC
and Modern Mini Storage LLC vs. City of Crystal assessment appeal matter.
Motion carried.
2. Phase 13 street assessment appeals
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Deshler to reopen
the work session.
Motion carried.
III. ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
______________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2015
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Crystal City Council
was held on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4141
Douglas Drive in Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Adams asked the city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the city
clerk recorded the following attendance:
COUNCIL PRESENT: Peak, Adams, Deshler, Kolb, Libby and Parsons.
ABSENT: Dahl.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources
Director K. Therres, Police Chief S. Revering, Recreation Director G. Hackett, Recreation
Supervisors Scott Berggren and Lei-Lani Fischer, Communications Coordinator M.
Peterson, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Public Works Director/City Engineer
M. Ray, City Attorney T. Gilchrist and City Clerk C. Serres.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Adams led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. APPEARANCES
1. Police Chief Stephanie Revering addressed the Council and introduced New Hope
Police Chief Tim Fournier, who presented an award to the Crystal Police Department
for their efforts related to the New Hope City Hall shooting.
2. Police Chief Stephanie Revering recognized Officer Tim Tourville as recipient of the
DWI All Star bat award for the 3rd year in a row.
3. Police Chief Stephanie Revering recognized Crystal Police Explorer advisors Sergeant
Brandon Dorr and Officer Julie Severson for receiving the Advisors of the Year award
for 2015 from Northern Star Council Boy Scouts of America. Several members of the
Explorers post were also recognized for receiving awards. Also, Crystal’s Explorers
received the Post of the Year award.
4. Recreation Director Gene Hackett addressed the Council, and Cindy Walsh from the
Minnesota Recreation & Park Association (MRPA) addressed the Council and
awarded the Recreation Department with the Award of Excellence in Communications
for the 2014 Recreation Fall Program Brochure.
5. Ride for Freedom Motorcycle Club members addressed the Council and presented
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Quad Communities with an $800 contribution, which was
accepted by U.S. Navy Veteran John Zieba on behalf of Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Quad Communities.
6. Mayor Adams read a Special Commendation honoring Susan Carstens. Chief
Stephanie Revering addressed the Council.
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7. City Manager Anne Norris introduced Communications Coordinator Michael Peterson,
who addressed the Council.
3. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from July 14, 2015;
b. Two Council Work Sessions from July 14, 2015;
c. The Work Session from July 20, 2015; and
d. The Budget Work Session from August 6, 2015.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Peak to approve the
above minutes in a single motion.
Motion carried.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Council considered approval of the agenda.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
5.1 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the City Clerk to the City
Council, a list that is on file in the office of the City Clerk;
5.2 Approval of Resolution No. 2015-83, accepting the following donations:
a. $6,500.00 from VFW Post 494 for Crystal Frolics
b. $1,600.00 from CenterPoint Energy for traffic camera system grant
c. $250.00 from Crystal Lions for Crystal Recreation programs
d. $387.95 from various donation boxes for the Crystal K-9 Unit
e. $90.00 from the proceeds of K-9 mug sales for the Crystal K-9 Unit
f. $40.00 from the proceeds of K-9 T-shirt sales for the Crystal K-9 Unit
5.3 Approval of a special permit to serve wine and beer at Bassett Creek Park on
Saturday, July 18, 2015, from 4:00 – 10:30 p.m., for up to 75 guests to attend a
birthday party, submitted by Melissa Riesselman. (This permit was preapproved
by City Manager Anne Norris on 7/14/2015, as the event was held prior to this
council meeting.);
5.4 Appointment of Park & Recreation Commissioners to the Community Working
Group for Bass Lake Road Station Area Planning;
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5.5 Acceptance of Greg Raetz’s resignation from Environmental Quality Commission;
5.6 Approval of Resolution No. 2015-84, regarding MnDOT limited use permit;
5.7 Approval of Resolution No. 2015-85, ordering the preparation of an assessment
roll, declaring the amount to be assessed, and setting the date for a public hearing
for year 2015 delinquent accounts; and
5.8 Approval of Resolution No. 2015-86, approving a settlement agreement regarding
Phase 13 street assessment appeals.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Libby to approve the
consent agenda.
Voting aye: Peak, Adams, Deshler, Libby and Parsons.
Abstention: Kolb.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried.
6. OPEN FORUM
The following person addressed the Council:
• June Sandberg thanked the City for the Heathers Pond resolution.
7. REGULAR AGENDA
7.1 The Council considered approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the
Finance Director to the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance
Director.
Mayor Adams read the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to
approve the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Peak, Adams, Deshler, Kolb, Libby and Parsons.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried.
7.2 The Council considered second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending
Section 425 to repeal the point-of-sale inspection requirement.
Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the Council.
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The following persons addressed the Council:
1. Tom Karnowski, concerns regarding the repeal
2. Thomas Slupske, in support of the repeal
3. Jeff Munson, in support of the repeal
4. Julia Parenteau, in support of the repeal
5. Mark Mooney, in support of the repeal
The City also received written feedback from the following persons:
1. Scott Housman, in support of the repeal
2. Sandy Cleland, in support of the repeal
3. John Mika, opposed to the repeal
4. Byron Anfinson, in support of the repeal
5. Dan Johnson, concerns regarding the repeal
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Deshler to adopt
the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2015 – 06
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER IV TO
REMOVE POINT OF SALE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
By roll call and voting aye: Peak, Adams, Deshler, Kolb and Parsons.
Voting nay: Libby.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried.
7.3 The Council considered a resolution regarding yield signs at 48th Avenue North and
Maryland Avenue.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 – 87
ESTABLISH TWO-WAY YIELD CONTROL ON
MARYLAND AVE N AT 48TH AVE N
Voting aye: Peak, Adams, Deshler, Kolb, Libby and Parsons.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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7.4 The Council considered a fuel facilities agreement with West Metro Fire-Rescue
District.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Parsons and seconded by Councilmember Kolb to
approve the execution of the Fuel Facilities Agreement with West Metro Fire-Rescue
District.
Voting aye: Peak, Adams, Deshler, Kolb, Libby and Parsons.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried.
8. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Adams read the following announcements:
a. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, August 19, at 8:30 a.m. at
Go Health, 4101 West Broadway.
b. The City Council will meet for a budget work session on Thursday, August 20 at 6:30
p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall.
c. The next City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall. Citizen Input time will be on September 1 at 6:00 p.m.
in Conference Room A.
d. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Quad Communities is hosting its first annual Glow Golf
Tournament fundraiser at the New Hope Golf Course on Thursday, September 3, at
6:30 p.m. A program is at 7:00 p.m. Tee-off is between 7:30 – 8:00 p.m.
e. City offices are closed Monday, September 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
f. A Traffic Symposium is scheduled for Thursday, September 10 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
at Crystal Community Center. A work session of the City Council will follow the
symposium at 7:45 p.m. at the Community Center.
g. The Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Public Works facility is
Wednesday, September 16, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., with the ribbon cutting ceremony
taking place at 6:00 p.m.
h. All City Council meetings and work sessions are open to the public as well as
recorded and available for viewing or listening at www.crystalmn.gov.
i. A member of the audience announced that Shingle Creek Watershed Management
Commission is having a public hearing at their regular meeting at 12:45 p.m. on
Thursday, September 10. More information is available on the City’s website.
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9. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Deshler to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
Crystal City Council Work Session Minutes August 18, 2015
Page 1 of 1
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the second work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, August 18, 2015 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141 Douglas
Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
I. ATTENDANCE
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL PRESENT: Peak, Adams, Deshler, Kolb, Libby and Parsons.
ABSENT: Dahl.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human
Resources Manager K. Therres, Public Works Director/City
Engineer M. Ray, Community Development Director J. Sutter,
Police Chief S. Revering, City Clerk C. Serres and City
Attorney T. Gilchrist.
OTHERS PRESENT: Nick Landwer, P.E., Director of Transit Systems/Design &
Engineering at METRO Blue Line Extension Office.
Patrick Haggerty from CenturyLink.
II. AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
The public audio recording was shut off so the security training discussion would not be
broadcast.
1. Security training
The public audio recording resumed for the following discussion items:
2. Consider amendment to Section 802.45 regarding placement of utilities
3. Options for West Broadway crossing of BNSF an proposed Blue Line LRT
4. Constituent issues update
5. New business
6. Announcements
III. ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 9:32 p.m.
______________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
Crystal City Council Work Session Minutes August 20, 2015
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Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:35 p.m. on Thursday,
August 20, 2015 in the Community Room located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
I. ATTENDANCE
The assistant city manager/human resources manager recorded the attendance with the
following members:
COUNCIL PRESENT: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby and Parsons.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human
Resources Manager K. Therres, Finance Director C. Hansen,
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Community
Development Director J. Sutter, Recreation Director G. Hackett
and Police Chief S. Revering.
II. AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1. Review 2016 Utility Funds Budget
2. General 2016 budget questions/comments
3. Update by Mayor Adams on Council consultant
III. ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
______________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Kimberly Therres,
Assistant City Manager/
Human Resources Manager
5.1
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APPLICATIONS FOR CITY LICENSE
September 1, 2015
GAS INSTALLER
Hokanson Plumbing & Heating Inc 1550 91st Ave N #110 Blaine, MN 55449
Woodland Way Inc dba Woodland Stoves & Fireplaces 2901 E Franklin Minneapolis, MN 55406
PLUMBER
Center Point Plumbing 20129 Wolverine St NW Nowthen, MN 553030
Great Quality Plumbing 4118 Oakbrooke Curve Eagan, MN 55122
Hokanson Plumbing & Heating Inc 1550 91st Ave N #110 Blaine, MN 55449
Mike Larson Master Plumber Inc 5120 Hooper Lake Road Deephaven, MN 55331
Nate Couette Plumbing LLC 520 Hoyt Ave NW Annandale, MN 55302
RENTAL – NEW
4716 Edgewood Ave N – Leslie/Douglas Binstock (Conditional)
3337 Nevada Ave N #3703 – Elizabeth Velasco
3347 Nevada Ave N #4701 – AS&W Rental Properties
6718 Valley Pl N – Jessica Witt (Conditional)
5635 Yates Ave N - Estate of Jack Zemke (Conditional)
5619 Zane Ave N – Reese Pfeiffer/Michael Fruen (Conditional)
6518 31st Ave N – Toivo LLC (Conditional)
5708 36th Ave N – Eugene Bryskin (Conditional)
RENTAL – RENEWAL
4354 Adair Ave N – Adam Ahmed (Conditional)
5417 Angeline Ave N – Xuyan Janet Lang
5325 Corvallis Ave N – Dennis/Ann Beckner
5304 Fairview Ave N – MNSF Mpls 2 LLC c/o Simply Res Prop Mgmt (Conditional)
5330 Kentucky Ave N – Mary T Properties LLC (Conditional)
4950 Lakeland Ave N – Todd R Haugan & Assoc Ltd (Conditional)
3232 Louisiana Ave N – Lakheshwar Singh c/o Usha Singh (Conditional)
3537 Major Ave N – Armand Safarian (Conditional)
6730 Markwood Dr N – Brian Berg
5701 Maryland Ave N – Conchita Armendariz c/o Renters Warehouse
3250/3256 Nevada Ave N – William/Beth Norberg
3335 Nevada Ave N 3502 – AS&W Properties LLC
3343 Nevada Ave N 4302- AS&W Properties LLC
3349 Nevada Ave N 4901 – AS&W Properties LLC
4724 Nevada Ave N – RHA3 LLC c/o HavenBrook Homes LLC (Conditional)
3540 Noble Ave N – TMC Management Corp
5817 Orchard Ave N- JDA Group LLC
5844 Orchard Ave N – Libman Bros LLC
5825 Perry Ave N – Danny Vo/Christina Duong
3400 Quail Ave N – Daley Properties MN LLC (Conditional)
3425 Quail Ave N – Jeff/Michelle Petersen
5940 Rhode Island Ave N – Stephen/Cynthia Sylvers (Conditional)
5417 Toledo Ave N – Scott/Betty Miles
5719 Twin Lake Ter – Sam Rouse
3217 Utah Ave N – Jason Flaa (Conditional)
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5035 Vera Cruz Ave N - TMC Management Corp (Conditional)
5710/5712 Wilshire Blvd – Christian/ Stacy Vitale (Conditional)
3815 Yates Ave N – Aaron Sickman/Thomas Masog (Conditional)
7279 32nd Ave N – Katherine Nesheim
8000 32nd Ave N – Darrin/Carol Kapphahn
8615 32nd Ave N – Robert Rader (Conditional)
8308 32nd Pl N – Brent Rohs
6819 35th Ave N – Leslie Hale (Conditional)
6000/6002 36th Ave N – Brian Shiek
6417 37th Ave N – Adobe Property Management LLC
7127 52nd Ave N – Theron Fraser
4920 54th Ave N – Doug/Amethyst Nelson
SIGN HANGER
Brite Image Sign 930 Sherman Rd Hudson, WI 54016
Demars Signs Inc dba Sign Installation 410 93rd Ave NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Veo Sign LLC 6353 Martin Ave NE Otsego, MN 55301
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM
FOURTEEN FOODS AND VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute §465.03 requires that all gifts and donations of real or personal
property be accepted only with the adoption of a resolution; and
WHEREAS, said donations must be accepted by a resolution adopted by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Crystal to accept the
following donations:
Donor Purpose Amount
Fourteen Foods Crystal Police Explorers $147.97
K-9 Donation Boxes Crystal K-9 Unit $137.55
And BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks Fourteen Foods
and the various individuals who donated to the K-9 donation boxes throughout the city.
Dated this 1st day of September, 2015.
By:__________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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I:\ADMIN\LICENSING\Application Forms\Peddler and Solicitor\Staff Reports\Waste Management.Tyler Roberts of EGC.090115.doc
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 20, 2015
TO: Crystal City Council
City Manager Anne Norris
FROM: Administrative Services Coordinator Trudy Tassoni
SUBJECT: Solicitation license for Waste Management
Waste Management has hired Tyler Roberts of Energy Group Consultants, LLC to go door-to-
door in Crystal, selling Waste Management trash and yard waste services to residents. Mr.
Roberts has applied for a solicitation license, effective August 20 - December 31, 2015.
A criminal history investigation conducted by the Police Department on Tyler Roberts was
processed and approved.
City Manager Anne Norris preapproved the application on August 20, 2015.
Council Action Requested
As part of the Consent Agenda, approve a solicitor license for Tyler Roberts of Energy
Group Consultants to go door-to-door in Crystal from August 20 – December 31, 2015,
selling Waste Management trash and yard waste services.
The application and Police background approval memo are available for review in the city
clerk’s office.
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda: Solicitor License
September 1, 2015 Council Meeting
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - __
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO DEPUTY CHIEF
MIKE MEEHAN
WHEREAS, Mike Meehan has been employed by the City of Crystal as Deputy
Chief of Police since Nov. 18, 2013; and
WHEREAS, throughout his career with the City, Mike Meehan has worked
tirelessly for the Crystal Police Department during city-wide events such as Night to
Unite and with groups such as the Crystal Business Association; and
WHEREAS, sharing his positive attitude and vast experience as a sergeant,
patrol commander, operations commander for Golden Valley Police and as Crystal’s
deputy chief, Mike Meehan has provided outstanding service to his fellow officers and
Crystal residents; and
WHEREAS, Mike Meehan has made many improvements to all aspects of
internal and external police work including Police Department training operations and
creating and writing many grant opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Mike Meehan has obtained the position of chief with the City of
South Lake Minnetonka; now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Crystal City Council that on behalf of
the City Council, City Staff and Citizens of Crystal, Deputy Chief Mike Meehan is hereby
thanked for his dedication, commitment and hard work for the Crystal Police
Department.
Dated this September 1, 2015.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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Posted: August 28, 2015
CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL
SECOND WORK SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
To immediately follow the Regular City Council Meeting
Conference Room A
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the second work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Adams ____ Norris
____ Dahl ____ Therres
____ Deshler ____ Revering
____ Kolb ____ Gilchrist
____ Libby ____ Serres
____ Parsons
____ Peak
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Constituent issues update
2. New business*
3. Announcements*
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at (763)
531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Issue Type Key Summary Assignee Reporter Status Created Updated
Issue CRCI-40 Corvallis and Louisiana Olga Parsons Anne Norris New Issue 8/19/2015 12:58 8/27/2015 11:29
Issue CRCI-39 35th and Zane - Speeding?Jeff Kolb Anne Norris New Issue 8/19/2015 12:57 8/19/2015 12:57
Issue CRCI-38 Litter along Bass Lake Road - Crystal
Shopping Center
Julie Deshler Anne Norris New Issue 8/17/2015 11:07 8/17/2015 11:08
Issue CRCI-37 56XX Rhode Island Anne Norris Anne Norris New Issue 8/17/2015 10:10 8/27/2015 12:13
Issue CRCI-36 4020 Douglas - broken utility
box/equipment
Jeff Kolb Anne Norris New Issue 8/13/2015 22:18 8/27/2015 12:12
Issue CRCI-33 ADA Accessibility of Council meetings Laura Libby Anne Norris New Issue 7/1/2015 15:21 8/19/2015 15:54
Issue CRCI-8 36xx Georgia Avenue - placement of
Century Link equipment in right-of-way
Jeff Kolb Jeff Kolb In Progress 1/1/2015 0:00 8/13/2015 22:20
Issue CRCI-7 Heathers Pond (3000 Douglas) -
maintenance
Elizabeth Dahl Jeff Kolb In Progress 11/1/2014 0:00 8/13/2015 22:21
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