2015.07.14 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council Meeting Minutes
July 14, 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, July 14, 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, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and Libby.
ABSENT: Parsons.
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres,
Community Development Director J. Sutter, Public Works
Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering, City
Attorney S. Sonsalla and City Clerk C. Serres.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Adams led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Council considered approval of the agenda.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Peak to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. APPEARANCE
The Council received a presentation regarding CenterPoint Energy Community
Partnership Grant, by Kyle Meyer, CenterPoint Energy employee. Police Chief S.
Revering also addressed the Council.
4. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from June 16, 2015;
b. Two Council Work Sessions from June 16, 2015; and
c. The Special City Council Meeting from July 7, 2015.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Peak to approve the
above minutes in a single motion.
Motion carried.
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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. 2015-76, accepting the following donations:
a. $500.00 from the Crystal Lions for Crystal Airport Open House
b. $1,000.00 from Minneapolis Elks Lodge #44 for Crystal Frolics
c. $200.00 from U.S. Bank Foundation Employee Matching Gift Program for the
Crystal Police Reserves
d. $320.84 from various donation boxes throughout the city for the Crystal K-9
Unit
5.3 Approval of a special permit to serve wine and beer at Yunkers Park on Saturday,
July 11, 2015, from 5:00 — 10:30 p.m., for up to 100 guests to attend a
neighborhood get-together, submitted by Caleb Dahl. (This permit was
preapproved by City Manager Anne Norris on 6/30/2015, as the event was held
prior to this council meeting.)
5.4 Approval of a temporary on -sale liquor license for a church festival on July 31 —
August 2, 2015, submitted by the Church of St. Raphael;
5.5 Acceptance of July 7, 2015, closed meeting summary;
5.6 Authorize execution of School Resource Officer Agreements for 2015-2016 school
year with Robbinsdale Area Schools; and
5.7 Approval of five solicitor licenses for Christopher Finelli, Michael Hillert, Colton
Moore, Veronica Olivan, and Mark Simonton of NorthStar Alarm to go door to door
in Crystal from July 15 -August 14, 2015, scheduling appointments for the
professional installation of Honeywell home automation and security services.
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Deshler to approve the
consent agenda.
By roll call and voting aye: Libby, Peak, Adams, Deshler and Kolb.
Abstention: Dahl.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
6. OPEN FORUM
The following person addressed the Council:
• Burt Orred, regarding resources for improvements to MAC Park
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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 Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Libby to approve the list
of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and Libby.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
7.2 The Council considered second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending
various sections of Chapter XII of the City Code regarding the sale, consumption
and display of liquor and beer.
City Clerk C. Serres addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Dahl and seconded by Councilmember Deshler to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2015 — 05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER XII OF THE CITY
CODE REGARDING THE SALE, CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY OF LIQUOR AND BEER
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and Libby.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
7.3 The Council considered resolutions regarding Data Practices policy and designees.
City Clerk C. Serres addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Peak to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 — 77
RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITY CLERK AS
CRYSTAL'S DATA PRACTICES RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
AND COMPLIANCE OFFICIAL
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Voting aye: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and Libby.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Libby to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 — 78
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A MINNESOTA GOVERNMENT
DATA PRACTICES ACT POLICY AND RETENTION SCHEDULE
Voting aye: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and Libby.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.4 The Council considered a resolution awarding the contract for Alley Reconstruction
Project #2015-07.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 — 79
AWARD CONTRACT FOR PROJECT #2015-07
ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Voting aye: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and Libby.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.5 The Council considered a resolution awarding contract for City Hall boiler
replacement.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Libby to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 — 80
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AWARD CONTRACT FOR
CITY HALL BOILER REPLACEMENT
Voting aye: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and Libby.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.6 The Council considered a resolution approving the Final Plat of Gaulke Pond
Homes.
Community Development Director J. Sutter and Developer Perry Ryan of Ryan
Excelsior Properties LLC addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Kolb to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 — 81
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF GAULKE POND HOMES
Voting aye: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and Libby.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.7 The Council considered first reading of an ordinance amending Section 425 to
repeal the point-of-sale inspection requirement.
Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Peak to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2015 — 06
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER IV TO
REMOVE POINT OF SALE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on August 18, 2015.
Voting aye: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Voting nay: Libby.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
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7.8 The Council considered a resolution withdrawing from Northwest Hennepin Human
Services Council effective July 31, 2015.
Assistant City Manager K. Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Peak to adopt the
following resolution as amended to reflect the effective date of July 14, 2015, the reading
of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 — 82
RESOLUTION WITHDRAWING FROM
NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
Voting aye: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Voting nay: Libby.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.9 The Council considered the 2016 West Metro Fire -Rescue District budget.
Fire Chief S. Larson addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to approve the
2016 West Metro Fire -Rescue District Budget.
Voting aye: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and Libby.
Absent. not votina: Parsons.
Motion carried.
8. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Adams read the following announcements:
a. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, July 15, at 8:30 a.m. in the
Community Room at City Hall.
b. Crystal Frolics is July 23 - 26. Visit http://crystalfrolics.org for more information.
c. The public is invited to an open house being held at the Crystal Community Center on
Monday, July 27, to learn about the METRO Blue Line Extension light rail project and
provide feedback about proposed stations, parking, and pedestrian/bike access. The
open house is from 5-7:30 p.m., with a presentation from 6-6:30. More information is
available on the City's website.
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d. The Parks & Recreation Commission is hosting a ribbon cutting and celebration for the
new playground equipment at Bassett Creek Park, on Wednesday, July 29, 6 — 7:30
p.m.
e. Minnesota Night to Unite is Tuesday, August 4. Registration forms are due by July 24.
f. The Council will meet for budget work sessions on August 6, 13 and 20 at 6:30 p.m. in
the Community Room at City Hall.
g. The next City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
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.
Councilmember Kolb encouraged residents to participate in Night to Unite.
Mayor Adams spoke about the Ride for Freedom Motorcycle Club's fundraiser on
Saturday, July 11, to benefit Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Quad Communities and
encouraged other riders to join in at next year's event.
Councilmember Deshler announced that on Thursday, September 3, at 6:30 p.m., Beyond
the Yellow Ribbon Quad Communities is hosting its first annual Glow Golf Tournament
fundraiser at the New Hope Golf Course. A program will be at 7:00 p.m. Tee -off is
between 7:30 — 8:00 p.m.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Peak to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
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Motion carried.