2015.11.17 Council Meeting PacketPosted: November 13, 2015
CITY OF CRYSTAL
City Council Meetings
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
MEETING SCHEDULE
Time Type of Meeting Location
6:00 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A
6:30 p.m.
1st Council Work Session to discuss:
•Amendments to Chapters 1 and 2 of the
City Code (based on comments from
the City Code Review Task Force)
•2016 Council meeting calendar
Conference Room A
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
Regular City
Council Meeting
EDA Special Meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
EDA Special
Meeting
2nd City Council Work Session to discuss:
•Review PIR – Parks expenditure as
separate account
•Constituent issues update
•New business
•Announcements
Conference Room A
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
Posted: November 13, 2015
CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL
FIRST WORK SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, November 17, 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,
November 17, 2015 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Parsons ____ Norris
____ Peak ____ Therres
____ Adams ____ Revering
____ Dahl ____ Gilchrist
____ Deshler ____ Serres
____ Kolb
____ Libby
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Amendments to Chapters 1 and 2 of the City Code (based on comments from the City
Code Review Task Force)
2. 2016 Council meeting calendar
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
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
ORDINANCE #2015-____
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 OF
THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
The City of Crystal ordains:
ARTICLE I. The following portions of Chapter I, Section 100 of the Crystal city code are
hereby amended by deleting the stricken material and adding the double underlined material as
follows:
100.01. Title. This codification of the ordinances of the city of Crystal may be referred to and
cited as: "The Crystal city code of 1994." All such references shall be to the most current
enactment of The Crystal city code unless the context of the reference expressly or impliedly
indicates otherwise.
100.03. Citation; reference; numbering system. For the purposes of internal references in code
and citation by its users, the following terms are used:
Chapter Roman numerals (e.g. chapter XI)
Section Arabic numerals (e.g. section 1100)
Subsection Arabic numerals for section and subsection separated by decimal
(e.g., subsection 110.01)
Clause Arabic English letters, lower case, in parentheses (e.g. (a))
Reference or citations made in a form other than the foregoing will not defeat the intent of the
council in enacting an ordinance or the intent of a user in citing the code when such intent is
otherwise unclear. This code is to be construed liberally to carry out its intent and purposes.
100.05. Adoption by reference. Statutes or administrative rules or regulations of the state of
Minnesota, codes and ordinances adopted by reference in this code are adopted pursuant to
authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, section 471.62. Unless expressly indicated otherwise,
the provisions adopted by reference shall include any subsequent amendments made to those
provisions and any successor provisions. At least one copy of any item so adopted, but not less
than the number of copies required by law, must be kept in the office of the city clerk for use by
the public.
100.07. Official statutes; codes; regulations; and ordinances. References in this code to
Minnesota Statutes are to Minnesota Statutes 2002 and Laws of Minnesota 2003 the most
current enacting of the Minnesota Statutes, unless otherwise provided in this code. References in
this code to rules and regulations of state agencies, codes, and ordinances of other municipalities
are to the most current enactment of those documents in effect on August 1, 2003, unless
otherwise provided.
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100.09. Relation to state other law. It is the intent of the city council that the provisions of this
code are the fullest exercise of the regulatory and other powers granted to it by state law and the
city charter. Where this code imposes a more stringent rule or standard of conduct than contained
in similar provisions of state law, rule or regulation, it is the intent of the council that the
provisions of this code prevail over that state law, rule or regulation to the extent permitted by
law. However, the provisions of this code do not necessarily preclude the application of other
federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances. Compliance in a given situation
may require acting in accordance with regulations enacted by different regulatory bodies and
obtaining permits and licenses required by those regulations.
100.10. Incorporation of Ordinances. The city clerk is authorized to work with the city attorney
to incorporate amendments made to this code by ordinance adopted by the city council. This
authorization includes the authority to renumber sections, subsections, and clauses as may be
required, and to make typographical and other nonsubstances corrections to the code as part of
incorporating the amendments. The updated code shall constitute the official Crystal city code.
Ordinances of a temporary or transitory nature shall not be incorporated into the code unless
otherwise directed by the city council.
ARTICLE II. The following portions of Chapter I, Section 105 of the Crystal city code are
hereby amended by deleting the stricken material and adding the double underlined material as
follows:
105.01. Definitions; common terms. Subdivision 1. For purposes of this code, the terms defined
in this section have the meanings given them.
Subd. 4. "Code", "this code" or "code of ordinances" means the most current enactment
of the Crystal city code adopted by ordinance in 1994, as organized, compiled and codified
herein.
Subd. 12. "Local non-profit/civic organization" means (i) a non-profit corporation
organization located in the city and qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
Code, (ii) a club as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 340A.101, subdivision 7, located in
the city, (iii) the city, (iv) the Crystal volunteer fire department relief association, (v)
independent school district 281, or (vi) a volunteer committee organized for the sole purpose of
sponsoring or assisting in the conduct of a civic celebration officially recognized by the city, or
other organization identified as a local non-profit or civic organization by the city council.
Subd. __. “Misdemeanor” means a crime for which a sentence of not more than 90 days
or a fine of not more than $1,000, or both, may be imposed.
Subd. __ “Official” means a person elected or appointed to the council, or appointed to a
committee or other group created by the city council to serve the city on its behalf.
Subd. __. “Petty misdemeanor” means a petty offense which is prohibited by statute or
this code, does not constitute a crime, and for which a sentence of a fine of not more than $300
may be imposed.
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ARTICLE III. The following portions of Chapter I, Section 115, of the Crystal city code are
hereby amended by deleting the stricken material and adding the double underlined material as
follows:
115.01. General rule. A person who violates a provision of this code is guilty of a misdemeanor
and upon conviction thereof may be punished by a fine of not more than $700 or such other
amount set by law and imprisonment for a term not to exceed 90 days, or both. Each act of
violation and each day on which a violation occurs or continues is a separate violation. No
person shall be guilty of more than ten separate violations for the same action, or failure to act,
unless the lack of compliance creates or sustains a hazard to public safety or health.
115.07. Failure of officers to perform duties. The penalty imposed by this section does not apply
to the failure of an officer official or employee of the city to perform a duty imposed by this code
unless a penalty is specifically provided for such failure.
ARTICLE VI. The following portions of Chapter II, Section 200, of the Crystal city code are
hereby amended by deleting the stricken material and adding the double underlined material as
follows:
200.01. Regular and special meetings. Regular meetings of the council must be held on the first
and third Tuesday of each month in the council chambers of the city hall at 7:00 p.m. unless
otherwise specified by council resolution. Meetings may be adjourned from time to time to a
specified date or subject to the call of the mayor or any three members of the council upon at
least twelve hours' notice to each member of the council and such other notice required by law.
Regular and special meetings of the council are held in compliance with section 3.01 of the
charter. Meetings of the council must be open to the public in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 13D.
200.03. Quorum. A majority of council members elected constitutes a quorum, but a smaller
number may adjourn from time to time.
ARTICLE V. The following portions of Chapter II, Section 211 of the Crystal city code are
hereby amended by deleting the stricken material and adding the double underlined material as
follows:
211.01. Salary schedule. Subdivision 1. The annual salary of the mayor and other members of
the city council are in the amounts and for the calendar years shown below:
Calendar Year Mayor Salary Councilmember Salary
2013 $10,514.69 $8,088.83
2014 $10,619.84 $8,169.72
Notwithstanding the foregoing, tThe council may enact an ordinance to take effect before the
next succeeding municipal election that reduces the salaries of the mayor and the other
councilmembers in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 415.11. The ordinance shall be
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in effect for 12 months, unless another period of time is specified in the ordinance, after which
the salary of all the members reverts to the salary in effect immediately before the ordinance was
enacted.
ARTICLE VI. As Minnesota Statute, chapter 211A adequately governs the City’s
responsibilities related to campaign finance reporting, the following portions of Chapter II,
Section 215, of the Crystal city code are hereby amended by deleting the stricken material and
adding the double underlined material as follows:
215.03. Election dates. Primary elections in the city are held on the second Tuesday in August.
General elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even
numbered years. The council may set the date for a special or primary election by resolution.
215.09. Background: findings. Subdivision 1. Laws of Minnesota 1994, chapter 646, Laws of
Minnesota 1995, chapter 8, and Minnesota Statutes, section 205.07 (collectively, the "Act")
require the city to modify the election system provided for in chapter 4 of the city charter to
provide for the election of members of the city council in either odd-numbered years or even-
numbered years, but not both. The Act also requires that (i) members of the council be elected
for four-year terms and (ii) the mayor be elected for either a two-year term or a four-year term.
The Act applies to municipal elections for terms commencing in 1998.
Subd. 2. The council has investigated the facts and determined that it is in the best
interests of the city and its citizens that the regular municipal election be held in even-numbered
years and that the term of the mayor be four years.
Subd. 3. It appears to be the intent of the Act that the transition to biennial elections be
accomplished by ordinance of the city. The council has found and determined that the adoption
of this ordinance is necessary to enable the city to comply with the terms of the Act.
Subd. 4. The city staff has prepared a schedule of elections and terms that will enable the
city to comply with the Act. The schedule, embodied in subd. 5, is approved (Added, Ord. No.
96-14, Sec. 1)
Subd. 5. Transition schedule. In the years 1997 and thereafter, the general municipal
election will be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in the years, for the
terms, and for the respective offices described in the following table:
Year of Next
Election Office Term Election Term
1997 Ward 3 98-99-00 2000 4 Years
Ward 4 98-99-00 2000 4 Years
Section 1 98-99-00 2000 4 Years
1998 Ward 1 99-00-01-02 2002 4 Years
Ward 2 99-00-01-02 2002 4 Years
Section 2 99-00-01-02 2002 4 Years
1997 Mayor 98-99-00 2000 4 Years
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Subd. 6. The city clerk is authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to provide for an
orderly transition from the existing election schedule to the schedule set forth in subdivision 5.
(Added, Ord. No. 96-14, Sec. 1)
215.11. Campaign contributions. Subdivision 1. Preliminary; background. It is found and
determined by the city council of the city of Crystal that it is necessary and desirable that the
public be fully informed of all contributions of over $100 made to any person who is a candidate
for the office of mayor or councilmember be made a matter of public record. This section
establishes a system for the filing, recording and publication of the same of such contributions.
The requirements of this subsection are in addition to any similar requirements of state law.
(Added, Ord. 2004-14, Sec. 1)
Subd. 2. Definitions.
a) Candidate means the mayor or councilmember or person who has filed an
affidavit of candidacy for the office of mayor or councilmember in the city.
b) Campaign contribution means anything of monetary value that is given or
loaned to a candidate or candidate's committee for a political purpose. The term does not
include a service provided without compensation by an individual.
c) Persons means a natural person or corporation or any legal entity as defined by
law or the code except:
1) the candidate; or
2) the candidate's spouse.
d) Source means a natural person, a corporation or partnership or any legal entity
as defined by law or this code.
e) It is the intent of this subsection that the terms candidate, committee, person
and source has the meanings given them by Minnesota Statutes, chapter 211A. (Added,
Ord. 2004-14, Sec. 2).
Subd. 3. Procedures.
a) Filing: forms. A candidate or candidate's committee must file a report each
year listing each contribution in that year from any source of more than $100. The report
must be made on a form or forms approved by resolution of the city council and prepared
by the city clerk. The report must be filed with the clerk no later than January 31 of each
year following the year that is the subject of the report, and in a year when the candidate's
name appears on the ballot, the candidate shall file a report (a) ten days before the
primary election, if any; (b) ten days before the general election or special election, and
(c) 30 days after a general or special election. (Added, Ord. 2004-14, Sec. 3)
b) Forms; content. The form of the report approved by council resolution must
include:
1) the name and address of the candidate or candidate's committee;
2) the name and address of the person responsible for filing the report;
3) the amount of the contributions received since the last annual report
until five days prior to the submission of the report;
4) the name and address of any person making a total contribution of more
than $100 in the reporting year; and
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5) such other information deemed necessary by the city council. (Added,
Ord. 2004-14, Sec. 2)
Subd. 4. Availability; publication. The clerk must maintain the reports filed pursuant to
this section in such a manner so as to make them easily accessible to members of the public. The
clerk must, if so directed by the city council, make the reports, or a summary of the reports,
available on the city's website. (Added, Ord. 2004-14, Sec. 4)
Subd. 5. Indexing. The monetary limitation of this subsection must be adjusted annually
on July 1 by use of the consumer price index published annually by the United States
Department of Labor. (Added, Ord. 2004-14, Sec. 5)
Subd. 6. Penalty. Violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor. (Added, Ord. 2004-14,
Sec. 6)
ARTICLE VII. This ordinance is effective upon adoption and 30 days after publication.
First Reading: ____________, 2015
Second Reading: __________, 2015
Council Adoption:_________, 2015
Publication:
Effective Date:
BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
Memorandum
DATE: November 12, 2015
TO: Mayor and Council
Anne Norris, City Manager
FROM: Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Proposed 2016 Council calendar
In preparation for the new year, attached is a proposed 2016 Council meeting schedule with staff
comments outlined below.
Regular Meeting Date Reason for Change Recommended Change
Tuesday, March 1 Precinct Caucuses Monday, February 29
Tuesday, July 5 July 4th Holiday One regular meeting in July:
Tuesday, July 12 or Tuesday, July 19
Tuesday, August 2 MN Night to Unite One regular meeting in August:
Tuesday, August 16 or Tuesday, August 23
(Tuesday, August 9 is Primary Election
Day*)
Thursdays in August for Budget
Work Sessions
Proposing two, rather
than three Budget
Work Sessions
Thursday, August 18 and 25
Tuesday, October 4 Rosh Hashanah Wednesday, October 5
Thursday, November 10 General Election Day is
Tuesday, November 8
Thursday, November 17
*Additionally, if a municipal primary election is held, a special Council meeting will be needed on
Friday, August 12 to canvass municipal primary election results.
The Council should discuss any changes to the proposed meeting schedule.
Council action is requested to approve the 2016 Council meeting calendar on December 1, 2015.
City Council Meeting Agenda
November 17, 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. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Special Work Session from October 31, 2015;
b. The Regular City Council Meeting from November 3, 2015;
c. The Council Work Session from November 3, 2015; and
d. The Work Session from November 12, 2015.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
4.1 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;
4.2 Approval of a resolution accepting the following donations:
a. $4,000.00 from Minneapolis Elks Lodge #44 for Crystal Frolics.
b. $525.00 from Valleyfair to the Crystal Police Explorers.
c. $500.00 from John B. Elsen for the Jane Elsen memorial for the Crystal
Friendship Center.
d. $101.24 from various donation boxes to the Crystal K-9 Unit Fund.
4.3 Accept resignation of Elisa Oliva from the Human Rights Commission.
5. 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
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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.)
6. REGULAR AGENDA
6.1 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.
6.2 The Council will consider approval of a private kennel license at 5225 34th Place
North, submitted by Jessica Segner.
The Animal Control Officer inspected the property and recommends approval
of the private kennel license at 5225 – 34th Place North. Notice was sent to all
the properties adjacent to and across the street from 5225 – 34th Place. Prior
to taking action on the kennel license, the City Council should take
comments from any neighbors present.
6.3 The Council will consider a resolution adopting Appendix IV of the City Code
relating to the 2016 Fee Schedule – Utility Section.
The 2016 utility rates have been discussed at several work sessions. Water
rates were adjusted earlier this year to address water main repairs. Rate
increases are proposed for the Sewer, Storm Drainage and Street Light
utilities to cover anticipated operational and capital expenses in those funds.
Recommend approval of the resolution.
6.4 The Council will consider a resolution approving a conditional use permit for
reduced parking requirements for Century Link at 4700 Welcome Avenue North.
The existing parking lot at 4700 Welcome Avenue is in deteriorating condition
and in need of significant repair. The property owner is requesting a
conditional use permit to allow an adjustment to the parking requirements so
the existing 100 space parking lot can be removed and replaced with a 25
space parking lot. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the
application on November 9 and unanimously recommended approval of the
conditional use permit and resolution conditioned on the findings and
requirements outlined in the staff report.
6.5 The Council will consider a resolution supporting Hennepin County’s rehab and
sale of a tax forfeited home at 6620 57th Avenue North.
Hennepin County acquired the property at 6620 – 57th Avenue North last year
as the result of a tax forfeiture. The Council is proposing to rehab the home
and sell it in a way that preserves its affordability in the long term. The
project involves the transfer of the property from the County to the County’s
Housing and Redevelopment Authority to complete the rehab and sale to a
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qualifying household. In order to do the project, Hennepin County needs a
resolution of support from Crystal. Recommend approval of the resolution.
6.6 The Council will consider authorizing a contract with the City of Brooklyn Park for
environmental health services in 2016.
For the last several years, Crystal has contracted with Brooklyn Park to
provide certain environmental services such as responding to complaints
regarding unsanitary properties, tanning facilities, clandestine drug lab sites,
therapeutic massage and inspection of garbage/refuse trucks. Recommend
approval of authorizing execution of the contract with Brooklyn Park for
environmental health services.
7. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, November 18, at 8:30
a.m. at Anytime Fitness, 5570 West Broadway.
b. City offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday and Friday,
November 26 and 27.
c. The next City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
d. There is no Citizen Input Time in December; however the Mayor and
Councilmembers are still available by phone, email or to meet.
e. 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.
8. ADJOURNMENT
9. MEETING SCHEDULE ON NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Time Type of Meeting Location
6:00 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A
6:30 p.m.
1st Council Work Session to discuss:
• Amendments to Chapters 1 and 2 of
the City Code (based on comments
from the City Code Review Task
Force)
• 2016 Council meeting calendar
Conference Room A
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers
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Immediately
following the
Regular City
Council Meeting
EDA Special Meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the EDA
Special Meeting
2nd City Council Work Session to discuss:
• Review PIR – Parks expenditure as
separate account
• 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.
Crystal City Council Work Session Minutes October 31, 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 Crystal City Council participated in a tour of the Blue Line Light Rail on
Saturday, October 31, departing from Target Field Station located at 335 - 5th Street North,
Minneapolis, at 10:00 a.m.
I. ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL PRESENT: Adams, Dahl, Kolb, Parsons and Peak.
ABSENT: Deshler and Libby.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager A. Norris, Community Development Director J.
Sutter and City Planner D. Olson.
II. AGENDA
The purpose of the work session was to tour the Blue Line Light Rail, which included
stops at the following locations: 1) 38th Street station; and 2) 46th Street station.
III. ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 11:50 a.m. upon return to Target Field Station, 335 –
5th Street North, Minneapolis.
______________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Anne Norris, City Manager
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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, November 3, 2015 at 7:05 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: Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Assistant City
Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres, Public Works Director/City Engineer M.
Ray, Police Chief S. Revering 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 Peak and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. APPEARANCES
Police Chief S. Revering addressed the Council and presented a Certificate of
Appreciation to Pat Bedell of the Crystal Crime Prevention Board.
4. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meeting s in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from October 20, 2015; and
b. The Council Work Sessions from October 20, 2015.
Moved by Councilmember Dahl and seconded by Councilmember Deshler to approve the
above minutes in a single motion.
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;
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5.2 Approval of Resolution No. 2015-107, accepting the following donations:
a. $500.00 from the Crystal Frolics Committee for the Crystal Police Explorers.
b. $109.25 from various donation boxes to the Crystal K-9 Unit Fund.
5.3 Accept resignation of Stephen Schwappach from City Code Review Task Force;
5.4 Approval of three solicitor licenses for Aaron Jahnke, Joshua Stover, and Alan
Wagner of The Window Store Home Improvements, Inc., to go door-to-door in
Crystal from November 4 – December 3, 2015, offering free estimates and
scheduling appointments for home improvement projects;
5.5 Approval of a special permit for wine and beer at Bassett Creek Park on November
21 and 22, 2015 submitted by Ryan Larson for the state championship cyclo -cross
race; and
5.6 Approval of Resolution No. 2015-108, adjusting the assessment roll for 2015
delinquent accounts (6518 – 31st Avenue North).
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Kolb to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
6. OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
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 Finan ce
Director.
Mayor Adams read the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Kolb to
approve the list of disbursements over $25,000, as read, with the correction of ULH
to UHL.
Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Motion carried.
7.2 The Council considered a resolution of appreciation and thanks to the City of
Robbinsdale.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
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Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 – 109
RESOLUTION OF THANKS AND APPRECIATION
FOR AND TO CITY OF ROBBINSDALE
Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.3 The Council considered a resolution for purchase of replacement sanitary sewer
manhole covers.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 – 110
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF
SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE COVERS
Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.4 The Council considered a resolution supporting Crystal Little League’s grant
application to the Hennepin County Youth Sports Program.
Little League representative Aaron Olmanson 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 – 111
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
CRYSTAL LITTLE LEAGUE ASSOCIATION’S GRANT APPLICATION
TO THE HENNEPIN YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM
Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes November 3, 2015
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8. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Peak to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
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Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
Crystal City Council Work Session Minutes November 3, 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 7:52 p.m. on Tuesday,
November 3, 2015 in Conference Room A 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: Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K.
Therres, Finance Director C. Hansen, Public Works
Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering, City
Attorney T. Gilchrist and City Clerk C. Serres.
II. AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1. 2016 utility rates
2. Constituent issues update
3. New business
4. Announcements
III. ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
______________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
Crystal City Council Work Session Minutes November 12, 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 6:43 p.m. on Thursday,
November 12, 2015 in Conference Room A 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: Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl and Kolb.
Absent: Deshler.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres,
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray and Police Chief S. Revering.
II. AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item s:
1. Follow up from Traffic Symposium
2. Signage near city parks
3. Phase 15 sidewalk update
4. Overnight parking
5. Commissions – expectations, communications, recognition, etc.
III. ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
______________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Kim Therres
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager
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APPLICATIONS FOR CITY LICENSE
November 17, 2015
GAS INSTALLER
Deziel Heating Inc 1612 3rd Ave NE Buffalo, MN 55313
High Road Heating & Cooling P O Box 551 8908 Autumn Oaks Dr #2 Rockford, MN 55373
PLUMBER
C & K Plumbing LLC 31138 Wallmark Lake Dr Chisago City, MN 55013
D R Peterson 933 11th Ave S #1 Hopkins, MN 55343
Regency Plumbing Inc 3414 Louisiana Ave N Crystal, MN 55427
Twin Cities Plumbing 13533 Partridge Cir NW 55304
RENTAL – NEW
3557 Idaho Ave N – 3557 Idaho Ave N LLC (Conditional)
RENTAL – RENEWAL
5757 Adair Ave N – THR Property Illinois, LP
6720 Cloverdale Ave N – Robert Hovland (Conditional)
3608 Colorado Ave N – THR Property Illinois, LP
3212 Douglas Dr N – Amir Chabeki
3255-3257 Douglas Dr N – Living Works Ventures Inc
3408 Douglas Dr N – Wally Anderson
3414 Douglas Dr N – Wally Anderson
5830 Elmhurst Ave N – John Sexter (Conditional)
2718-2720 Jersey Ave N – Jeffrey Bakal (Conditional)
6030 Lakeland Ave N – Apartauto Inc
3405 Major Ave N – Brad and Amy Sutton
3224 Maryland Ave N – Andrew Berenberg
5437 Maryland Ave N – C & N Wescoe Bauman (Conditional)
5849 Quail Ave N – IH2 Property Illinois LP (Conditional)
3540 Regent Ave N – Larry Brockel
5423 Twin Lake Ter – Derek Gaulke (Conditional)
5222 Unity Ct N – Sivanandam Mariyappan
3224 Xenia Ave N – Kevin and Julie Matzek
4336 Xenia Ave N – Wendy J Curry
8000 32nd Pl N – IH2 Property Illinois, LP
8033 34th Pl N – IH2 Property Illinois, LP
5324 35th Ave N – Amy Blee-Dilley & Jon Dilley
7019 50th Ave N – A C Reger (Conditional)
6315 55th Ave N – Calibre Chase (Conditional)
6818 58th Ave N – IH2 Property Illinois, LP
6902 58th Ave N – Fan Fan Rent LLC
7206 58th Ave N – C & N Wescoe Bauman
7226 58th Ave N – Andreya Skarie
SIGN HANGER
Apparently Graphic 8870 Zealand Ave N Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
PB Enterprises dba Signs in MN 5640 West Broadway #7 Crystal, MN 55428
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM
MINNEAPOLIS ELKS LODGE #44, VALLEYFAIR,
JOHN B. ELSEN 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
Minneapolis Elks Lodge #44 Crystal Frolics $4,000.00
Valleyfair Crystal Police Explorers $525.00
John B. Elsen Jane Elsen Memorial $500.00
(Crystal Friendship Center)
K-9 Donation Boxes Crystal K-9 Unit $101.24
And BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks the Minneapolis
Elks Lodge #44, Valleyfair, John B. Elsen and the various individuals who donated to the K-9
donation boxes.
Dated this 17th day of November, 2015.
By:__________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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Memorandum
DATE: November 4, 2015
TO: Mayor and Council
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
FROM: Kimberly Therres, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
SUBJECT: Resignation from Human Rights Commissioner Elisa Oliva
I have received notice of Human Rights Commissioner Oliva’s desire to resign from the
Human Rights Commission.
Please accept her resignation.
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FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
DATE: November 13, 2015
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for November 17 meeting)
SUBJECT: Consider adoption of a resolution approving a conditional use permit
to allow an adjustment to the minimum number of required parking
spaces for the property located at 4700 Welcome Avenue North
A. BACKGROUND
Burnell Olson of Adkins Association architects is proposing a conditional use permit
(CUP) on behalf of the property owner, Century Link, to allow an adjustment to the
minimum number of required parking spaces at 4700 Welcome Avenue North. The
property is zoned Light Industrial (I-1).
The existing approximately 34,000 square foot office building is located on a 5-acre
property, and is currently used for Century Link’s equipment, maintenance and storage
functions. This use is permitted in the I-1 zoning district without Planning Commission
or City Council review and approval. However, the applicant is proposing an
adjustment to the minimum number of required parking spaces. According to City
Code Section 515.17, Subd. 6, this adjustment requires the approval of a CUP. Notice
of the November 9 public hearing was published in the Sun Post on October 29 and
mailed to owners within 350 feet. No comments have been received to date.
Attachments:
A. 2012 site location map
B. Photos of existing property
C. Existing zoning map
D. Applicant’s narrative
E. Property survey
F. Existing site plan
G. Proposed site plan
H. Resolution
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Burnell Olson, Adkins Association Architects
4700 Welcome Avenue North
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B. PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE
Parking Area – Earlier this year, the City requested that the property owner repair or
replace the parking lot at 4700 Welcome Avenue North due to its deteriorating condition.
To correct this situation, the applicant is proposing to remove the existing 100-space
parking lot and replace it with a new 25-space parking lot.
The applicant has indicated that there are only three full-time employees and six part-
time employees in the building, which is used primarily for Century Li nk’s equipment.
Therefore, they believe that 25 parking spaces would be sufficient for this building. The
following is a breakdown of uses within the building:
Existing and future office space – 33,080 SF
Storage – 800 SF
Based on this breakdown, the minimum required number of parking spaces for this
office building is 115. The only standard provided in the zoning code for approving a
reduction in the number of required parking spaces is that the applicant must
demonstrate that the proposed property use does not warrant the required minimum
number of spaces. The office use in this building is currently comprised mostly of
equipment space similar to a computer server room with minimal staffing. In addition,
few parking spaces are needed for the number of office employees and visitors to the
building. Based on this information, the approval of the reduction to the required
number of parking spaces is appropriate. However, if the uses within the building
change in the future, then the owner must check with city staff to determine whether
additional parking is needed. This should be a condition of approval of the CUP.
C. NOTABLE SITE PLAN ELEMENTS
1.New parking lot. The proposed new 25-space parking lot meets parking
space and aisle dimensions as required in City Code Section 515.17, Subd. 4
(g) (4). One handicapped parking space is provided, as required by the State
Building Code.
2.Exterior lighting. The applicant is proposing to add exterior lighting around
the new parking lot, and this lighting will meet the City’s requirements to
deflect from the residential area to the west.
3.Screening. The parking lot will be screened by vegetation from the
residential properties to the west. This vegetation will consist of “holmstrup
arborvitae” and “tannenbaum mugo pines”, which will both mature to a height
of 10 feet.
4.Landscaping. As shown on the proposed site plan, the applicant is proposing
to add shrubs and trees to the area around the new parking lot.
D. REQUESTED ACTION
At the November 9, 2015 Planning Commission, the Commission recommended
approval to the City Council of the CUP to allow an adjustment to the minimum number
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of required parking spaces at 4700 Welcome Avenue North by a vote of eight to zero
(one Commission member absent), subject to the following conditions of approval:
1.The City shall be contacted prior to any proposed change of use within the
existing building so that staff may determine if additional parking is needed.
2.Shrubs and trees shall be added to the property as shown on the site plan.
3.Exterior lighting shall be installed in the locations as shown on the site plan,
and shall adhere to City Code Section 515.13, Subd. 3 relating to spillover of
lighting on adjacent properties.
City Council consideration of the proposed resolution (Attachment H) is requested.
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October 27th, 2015
Dan Olson
City of Crystal, Zoning and Planning Department
4141 Douglas Drive
Crystal, MN 55422
CenturyLink Parking Lot Project Narrative:
The existing parking lot for 100 vehicles is deteriorated and needs to be replaced. Staffing has been
reduced significantly since the current lot was built. There is currently about 6,795 square feet of usable
office space in the west portion of the building; 4,475 SF of vacant operators space, and 2,320 SF of
occupied CTL Real Estate space. The east portion contains a telecommunications equipment function.
The zoning requirement for parking based on the office would require about 22 spaces. The equipment
portion has up to 3 employees. A smaller lot of 24 standard parking spaces and 1 handicap space for a
total of 25 is proposed. There is a small additional aisle to allow delivery trucks to turn into and back up
to the building. The lot would be screened and landscaped, and have lighting as required by zoning
ordinances. There is an existing drainage pond area on the site that would be upgraded as required by
code and zoning by a civil engineer.
Wayne Capra
the ADKINS ASSOCIATION inc.
A R C H I T E C T S
901 Jefferson Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55102
651-224-1358 Office
612-987-7290 Mobile
mailto:WCapra@adkinsassoc.com
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Attachment H
CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-________
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4700 WELCOME AVENUE NORTH
WHEREAS, Burnell Olson (“Applicant”) submitted an application to the City of Crystal
(“City”) for a conditional use permit on behalf of the property owner, Century Link, to allow an
adjustment to the minimum number of required parking spaces at 4700 Welcome Avenue North
in Crystal, which is legally described in Exhibit A (“Property”); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the Applicants’
request on November 9, 2015 and voted to forward the application to the City Council with a
recommendation that the requested conditional use permit to reduce the number of required
parking spaces to 25 spaces be approved with certain conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Planner’s report dated November 13, 2015 regarding this matter,
which is attached hereto as Exhibit B, is incorporated herein and made part of this conditional
use permit, except that the conditions set out below are controlling; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the conditional use permit as recommended by
the Planning Commission would be in compliance with the applicable rules and regulations of
the Crystal City Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Crystal,
based on the record of this matter and the findings and determinations contained herein, hereby
approves and issues a conditional use permit to reduce the number of required parking spaces to
25 spaces at the Property subject to compliance with all of the following conditions of approval:
1. Change of Use. The City shall be contacted prior to any proposed change of use within
the existing building so that staff may determine if additional parking is needed.
2. Landscaping. Shrubs and trees shall be added to the property as shown on the site plan.
3. Exterior Lighting. Exterior lighting shall be installed in the locations as shown on the
site plan, and shall adhere to City Code Section 515.13, Subd. 3 relating to spillover of
lighting on adjacent properties.
4. Compliance. This conditional use permit is subject to the applicable requirements of the
City Code, the Applicants are required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and
local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances, and are required to obtain such other
permits and permissions as may be required.
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5. No Waiver. Failure by the City to take action with respect to any violation of any
condition, covenant or term of this conditional use permit shall not be deemed to be a
waiver of such condition, covenant, or term or any subsequent violation of the same or
any other condition, covenant, or term.
6. Revocation. The violation of any terms or conditions of this conditional use permit
including, but not limited to, any applicable federal, state, or local laws, rules,
regulations, and ordinances, may result in revocation of the conditional use permit. The
Applicants shall be given written notice of any violation and reasonable time, as
determined by the City, to cure the violation before a revocation of the permit will occur.
7. Binding Effect. This conditional use permit, and the conditions placed on it, are binding
on the Applicants, their successors and assigns, shall run with the Property, and shall not
in any way be affected by the subsequent sale, lease, or other change from current
ownership, until the conditional use permit is terminated or revoked as provided herein.
The obligations of the Applicants under this conditional use permit shall also be the
obligations of the current and any subsequent owners of the Property.
8. Acceptance of Conditions. Utilization of the Property for any of the uses allowed by this
conditional use permit shall automatically be deemed acceptance of, and agreement to,
the terms and conditions of this conditional use permit without qualification, reservation,
or exception.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 17th day of November, 2015.
____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of the Property
Lot 1, Block 1, Communication Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, and
situated in Hennepin County, Minnesota
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Planner’s Report
(attached hereto)
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Posted: November 13, 2015
CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL
SECOND WORK SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
To immediately follow the EDA Special 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, November 17, 2015 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Parsons ____ Norris
____ Peak ____ Therres
____ Adams ____ Revering
____ Dahl ____ Gilchrist
____ Deshler ____ Serres
____ Kolb
____ Libby
II.Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1.Review PIR – Parks expenditure as separate account
2.Constituent issues update
3.New business*
4. Announcements*
*Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
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
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