1992 City Council MinutesJanuary 7, 1992
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on January 7, 1992 at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
Mayor Meintsma announced that Darlene George, City Clerk, had
administered the oath of office to newly elected officials Pete
Meintsma, Mayor; John Moravec, Section I Councilmember; and Tom
Krueger, Ward 3 Councilmember on January 2, 1992, and to Garry
Grimes, Ward 4 Councilmember, on January 3, 1992. A ceremonial
swearing in of the newly elected officials was then administered by
the City Clerk.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving,
Moravec. Also in attendance were the following staff members:
Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne
Norris, Community Development Director; William Monk, Public Works
Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene George, City
Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor recognized a donation of $20,500 to the City of Crystal
Fire Department by the Crystal Fire Relief Association.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Executive Session of
the City Council and the Regular City Council Meeting of December
18, 1991.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve the minutes of the Executive Session of the
City Council and the Regular City Council Meeting of December
18, 1991.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of the designation of Crystal/Robbinsdale Sun
Post as the official newspaper for the City of Crystal for the
year 1992.
2. Consideration of the appointment of City Manager Dulgar and
Councilmember Irving as representatives to the Northwest
Suburbs Cable Communications Commission for the year 1992.
3. Consideration of the appointment of Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager, as the Hennepin Recycling Group Board Member for the
City of Crystal for 1992.
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Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. Mrs. Ann Bengtson, 2717 Hampshire Avenue North, appeared
before the City Council regarding a violation of the ordinance
pertaining to animal control by resident of 2733 Hampshire
Avenue North. Staff will review ordinance relating to
enforcement; possible escalating fines continuous citations.
2. The City Council considered the applications for reappointment
to the Planning Commission from Jane A. Elsen, 5419 Maryland
Ave. N. (Ward 4); Paulette Magnuson, 3159 Jersey Ave. N. (Ward
1); and the appointment of Bradley D. Hildebrand, 6201 - 38th
Ave. N. (Ward 2) for terms expiring December 31, 1994.
Bradley Hildebrand appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to reappoint Jane Elsen, 5419 Maryland Ave. N., and
Paulette Magnuson, 3159 Jersey Ave. N., and appoint Bradley
Hildebrand, 6201 - 38th Ave. N., to the Planning Commission
for terms expiring December 31, 1994.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered the applications of Bob Techam,
6707 Corvallis Ave. N., and Kathryn Huston, 6618 Fairview Ave.
N. for reappointment to the Human Relations Commission for a
term expiring December 31, 1994.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to reappoint Bob Techam, 6707 Corvallis Ave. N., and
Kathryn Huston, 6618 Fairview Ave. N., to the Human Relations
Commission for a term expiring December 31, 1994.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered the applications of Thomas
Jungroth, 5536 Xenia Ave. N.; Mary Moucha, 2957 Hampshire Ave.
N.; and William Gentry, 6910 Jersey Circle for reappointment;
and Arnold Johnson, 5833 Pennsylvania Ave. N., and Kent Kiel,
6730 - 58th Ave. N., for appointment to the Park & Recreation
Advisory Commission for terms expiring December 31, 1994.
Arnold Johnson appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to reappoint Thomas Jungroth, 5536 Xenia Ave. N.; Mary
Moucha, 2957 Hampshire Ave. N.; and William Gentry, 6910
Jersey Circle; and appoint Arnold Johnson, 5833 Pennsylvania
Ave. N. to the Park & Recreation Advisory Commission for terms
expiring December 31, 1994.
Motion Carried.
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5. The City Council considered the applications of Michael
Culhane, 5261 Kentucky Ave. N.; Beth Jarvis, 4513 Xenia Ave.
N.; Gail R. Gove, 2930 Douglas Drive #229; and Lerry Teslow,
6501 Markwood Drive for reappointment and the application of
Jo -Ann Schroeder, 6907 - 46th Place, for appointment to the
Environmental Quality Commission for terms expiring December
31, 1994. Jo -Ann Schroeder appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to reappoint Michael Culhane, 5261 Kentucky Ave. N.;
Beth Jarvis, 4513 Xenia Ave. N.; Gail R. Gove, 2930 Douglas
Drive #229; and Lerry Teslow, 6501 Markwood Drive to the
Environmental Quality Commission for terms expiring December
31, 1994.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered the applications of Jane A. Elsen,
5419 Maryland Ave. N. (Planning Commission); Paulette
Magnuson, 3159 Jersey Ave. N. (Planning Commission); Merle D.
Mattson, 16520 26th Avenue N. (Business); Mark G. Hoffmann,
3307 Zane Ave. N. (City At Large/Ward 1); and Phillip L. Eder,
4100 Cedarwood Road, Minneapolis (Business) for reappointment
to the Economic Development Authority Advisory Commission for
terms expiring December 31, 1994.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to reappointment Jane A. Elsen, 5419 Maryland Ave. N.
(Planning Commission); Paulette Magnuson, 3159 Jersey Ave. N.
(Planning Commission); Merle D. Mattson, 16520 26th Avenue N.
(Business); Mark G. Hoffmann, 3307 Zane Ave. N. (City At
Large/Ward 1); and Phillip L. Eder, 4100 Cedarwood Road,
Minneapolis (Business) to the Economic Development Authority
Advisory Commission for terms expiring December 31, 1994.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered the applications of James Allen
Brown, 5313 Hampshire Ave. N.; Arthur Cunningham, 7720 - 36th
Ave. N. #310; and T. Jeff Bangsberg, 3416 Orchard Ave. N., for
appointment to a 2 -year term on the Northwest Hennepin Human
Services Council Advisory Committee expiring December 31,
1993. James Allen Brown and Arthur Cunningham appeared and
were heard.
The Mayor announced that Jeff Bangsberg was unable to attend
the meeting due to a death in his family.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to continue to the January 21, 1992 meeting due to a
death in the family of applicant Jeff Bangsberg.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered vacancies on the following
Commissions and Committees' served by former Mayor Herbes.
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1. Tri -City Airport Commission;
2. Light Rail Transit Governmental Committee;
3. Joint Committee with Robbinsdale to discuss sharing
of services;
4. Committee to study feasibility of combining
Crystal/New Hope fire services.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to appoint Councilmember Grimes to the Tri -City
Airport Commission.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to appoint Mayor Meintsma to the Light Rail Transit
Governmental Committee.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to appoint Mayor Meintsma and Councilmember Langsdorf
to the Joint Committee with Robbinsdale to discuss sharing of
services.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to appoint Councilmembers Joselyn and Irving to the
Committee to study feasibility of combining Crystal/New Hope
fire services.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the selection of a Mayor Pro Tem
for the year 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to appoint Councilmember Irving as Mayor Pro Tem for
the year 1992.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the designation of the official
depository for the City of Crystal for the year 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to designate Norwest Bank -Crystal as the official
depository for the City of Crystal until such time as Requests
For Proposals are received and considered for final
designation.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the appointment of a liaison to
the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission for the year 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to appoint Councilmember Moravec as the liaison to the
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission for the year 1992.
Motion Carried.
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12. The City Council considered the appointment of a liaison to
the Environmental Quality Commission for the year 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to appoint Councilmember Joselyn as the liaison to the
Environmental Quality Commission for the year 1992.
Motion Carried.
13. The City Council considered the appointment of a liaison to
the Human Relations Commission for the year 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to appoint Councilmember Krueger as the liaison to
the Human Relations Commission for the year 1992.
Motion Carried.
14. The City Council considered the appointment of a liaison to
the Economic Development Advisory Commission for the year
1992.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to appoint Councilmember Grimes as the liaison to the
Economic Development Advisory Commission for the year 1992.
Motion Carried.
15. The City Council considered the appointment of a
representative and an alternate to the Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities for the year 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to appoint Mayor Meintsma as the representative and
City Manager Dulgar as the alternate to the Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities for the year 1992.
Motion Carried.
16. The City Council considered the appointment of a
representative to the Joint New Hope/Golden Valley/Crystal
Water Commission for the year 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to appoint Councilmember Langsdorf as the
representative to the Joint New Hope/Golden Valley/Crystal
Water Commission for the year 1992.
Motion Carried.
17. The City Council considered the designation of a legislative
contact person and an alternate for 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to appoint Mayor Meintsma as the legislative contact
person and City Manager Dulgar as the alternate for 1992.
Motion Carried.
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18. The City Council considered changing regular City Council
meetings during the year where conflicts occur.
March 3 (Precinct Caucus);
April 7 (Presidential Primary);
Sept. 15 (Primary Election);
Oct. 6 (Yom Kippur);
Nov. 3 (General Election);
Dec. 1 (NLC Congress of Cities)
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to change the March 3 meeting to March 2; April 7
meeting to April 6; September 15 meeting to September 16;
October 6 meeting to October 5; November 3 meeting to November
4; and the December 1 meeting to December 8, 1992.
Motion Carried.
19. The City Council discussed the appointment of an alternate
commissioner for the Bassett Creek Watershed Commission for
the remainder of a 3 year term expiring January 31, 1994 to
replace former Mayor Herbes and the appointment of an
alternate commissioner for the Shingle Creek Watershed
Commission for the remainder of a 3 year term expiring
February 1, 1994 to replace former Mayor Herbes. No action
was taken. Staff will advertise vacancies to comply with
State Law.
20. The City Council considered a vacancy on the Tri -Community
Twin Lake Study Committee served by former Councilmember
Carlson.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to appoint Councilmember Krueger to represent Crystal
on the Tri -Community Twin Lake Study Committee.
Motion Carried.
21. The City Council considered a resolution approving a Five -City
Housing Partnership.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-1
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIVE -CITY HOUSING PARTNERSHIP
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
22. The City Council considered Council action of November 6, 1991
regarding a variance request at 5261 Kentucky Avenue North.
Those appearing and heard were Michael Culhane, 5261 Kentucky
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Avenue N., and David Anderson of the Crystal Planning
Commission. No action was taken.
23. The City Council considered the annual license fee for
amusement devices.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-2
RESOLUTION RELATING TO FEES AND CHARGES:
AMENDING APPENDIX IV TO THE CITY CODE
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Irving, Moravec, Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
24. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
amendment regarding the first City Council meeting of each
year.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to amend the ordinance to insert the word "regular"
between the words "first" and "meeting" in Section 200.07 to
read "first regular meeting".
Motion Carried.
City Attorney recommended the words "unless otherwise
specified by Council resolution" be inserted after 117 p.m." in
Section 200.01.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following ordinance as amended:
ORDINANCE NO. 92 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY GOVERNMENT;
COUNCIL MEETINGS; AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE,
SUBSECTIONS 200.01 AND 200.07.
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
January 21, 1992.
Motion Carried.
25. The City Council considered a resolution relating to the
Crystal Police Relief Association PERA consolidation.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-3
January 7, 1992
page 880
RESOLUTION RELATING TO CONSOLIDATION
OF THE CRYSTAL POLICE RELIEF ASSOCIATION
WITH THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Irving, Moravec, Joselyn, Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
26. The City Council considered an increase in taxi cab rates for
Suburban Taxi Corporation, 9614 Humboldt Ave. So.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve an increase in taxi cab rates for Suburban
Taxi Corporation, 9614 Humboldt Ave. So., from 95 cents for
the first 1/6 mile and 20 cents each additional 1/6 mile to
$1.25 for the first 1/6 mile and 20 cents for each additional
1/6 mile.
Motion Carried.
Informal Discussion and Announcements:
Employee of the Month Award for December (Mary Fandrey) and
Employee of the Year Award for 1991 (Joan Schmidt).
1. Councilmember Grimes requested the Police Department be
commended for its work during the recent robbery of MGM Liquor
Store.
2. Councilmember Irving requested Walter Ranik be commended for
his rescue of a resident who fell through the ice on Middle
Twin Lake.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the list of license applications as
submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, and further,
that such list be incorporated into and made a part of this
motion as though set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Motion Carried.
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January 7, 1992
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January 13, 1992
page 882
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Work Session of the
Crystal City Council was held on January 13, 1992 at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following were present: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Irving, Moravec. Also in attendance were the following
staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Bill Monk, Public Works
Director; Anne Norris, Community Development Director.
The City Council held a work session on miscellaneous public works
items. Discussion included:
o Review of MSA Street System
o Preliminary CIP for MSA Streets
o Improvement schedule for 36th Avenue
o Status of TH100 upgrade
o Sketch of Wilshire Avenue extension
0 1992 Sealcoat Progarm
o Phase 2 of Bass Lake Road Storm Sewer Relief Trunk
o Joint use salt storage/fuel station
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:02 p.m.
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City -Manager
Mayor
January 21, 1992
page 883
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on January 21, 1992 at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving.
Absent was: Moravec. Also in attendance were the following staff
members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney;
Anne Norris, Community Development Director; William Monk, Public
Works Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene George,
City Clerk; Miles Johnson, Finance Director; Ed Brandeen, Park &
Recreation Director.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Council
Meeting of January 7, 1992 and the Work Session Meeting of
January 13, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting
of January 7, 1992 and the Work Session Meeting of January 13,
1992 making the following exception to the Work Session
minutes: add Community Development Director to staff members
present.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of authorization for the Fire Department to use
charitable gambling donation funds to purchase blinds for the
South Station offices.
2. Consideration of authorization for the Fire Department to use
charitable gambling donation funds to purchase fire computer
software and computer system hardware.
3. Consideration of authorization of the Police Department to use
charitable gambling donation funds to jointly purchase a
snowmobile for use with Brooklyn Center and Robbinsdale in the
Twin Lakes Joint Powers Organization.
4. Consideration of ratifying the Tri -City Airport Commission
membership as follows: James Kraker, Citizen Representative;
Ron Billstrom, Citizen Representative; and Anne Norris, Staff
Representative.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
January 21, 1992
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The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. Mike Molstad from the Northwest Y.M.C.A. Youth Outreach Worker
Program appeared before the City Council to discuss the 1991
program outcomes. Mr. Molstad had not yet arrived. The Mayor
deferred Item #1 to await the appearance of Mike Molstad.
2. The City Council considered the application for appointment to
the Human Relations Commission submitted by Jeffrey L.
Sessions, 8023 - 32nd Place. N.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to appoint Jeffrey L. Sessions, 8023 - 32nd Place. N.,
to the Human Relations Commission for an unexpired term
expiring December 31, 1992.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered the application for appointment to
the Economic Development Authority Advisory Commission
submitted by Jo -Ann Schroeder, 6907 - 46th Place N.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to appoint Jo -Ann Schroeder, 6907 - 46th Place N., to
the Economic Development Authority Advisory Commission in the
"City At Large" position, with existing member Mark Hoffmann
filling the Ward 1 position for terms expiring December 31,
1994.
4. The City Council considered the
to the Northwest Hennepin Human
Committee of James Allen Brown,
Arthur Cunningham, 7720 - 36th
Bangsberg, 3416 Orchard Avenue
expiring December 31, 1993.
The Mayor declared nominations
representative on the Northwest
Council Advisory Committee for
31, 1993.
Motion Carried.
applications for appointment
Services Council Advisory
5313 Hampshire Avenue North;
Avenue North; and T. Jeff
North for a 2 year term
were open for a Crystal
Hennepin Human Services
a 2 year term expiring December
Councilmember Joselyn nominated T. Jeff Bangsberg.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to close the nominations.
A unanimous vote was cast for the recommendation for the
appointment of T. Jeff Bangsberg, 3416 Orchard Avenue North,
to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory
Committee for a 2 year term expiring December 31, 1993.
Motion Carried.
January 21, 1992
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At 7:15 p.m. Mike Molstad of the Northwest Y.M.C.A. Youth Outreach
Worker Program appeared before the City Council and Item #1 was
revisited.
5. The City Council considered a request from New Horizon Child
Care for a free standing sign permit at 7323 - 58th Avenue
North (Thorson School). Cindy Giesen, New Horizon Child Care,
appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve authorization for a free standing sign
permit to be issued for New Horizon Child Care, 7323 - 58th
Avenue North (Thorson School).
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered authorization to issue temporary
bonding for approximately $105,000 in equipment certificates
for police cars and a mower.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-4
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
AND SALE OF $105,000 EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES
OF INDEBTEDNESS (SERIES 1992)
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
amendment to conform with State Law relating to the license
period for Consumption and Display liquor licensing; changing
from July 1 through June 30 to April 1 through March 31.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR:
CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 1205
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
February 4, 1992
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
amendment regarding the first City Council meeting of each
year.
January 21, 1992
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Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92-1
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY GOVERNMENT;
COUNCIL MEETINGS; AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE,
SUBSECTIONS 200.01 AND 200.07
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council considered the Community Center rental rates
for 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the rate adjustment as described in the
January 10, 1992 memo to City Manager from the Park &
Recreation Director and adopt the following resolution, the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-5
RESOLUTION RELATING TO FEES AND CHARGES:
AMENDING APPENDIX IV TO THE CITY CODE
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Irving, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
10. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
amending sections of the City Code regarding nuisances.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH
AND SAFETY: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE,
SECTIONS 515 (ZONING), 600, 605 AND 635
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
February 4, 1992.
Motion Carried.
11. The City Council considered a response to New Hope regarding
the request to participate in 36th Avenue/Soo Line Railroad
Bridge replacement. No action taken. Item will be discussed
when Councilmember Moravec is present.
12. The City Council considered a resolution approving the
agreement with Soo Line Railroad for storm sewer crossing as
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part of the Wilshire Blvd./County Road 81 Intersection
Project.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-6
RESOLUTION APPROVING RAILROAD CROSSING
FOR STORM SEWER ON WILSHIRE BLVD./COUNTY ROAD 81
INTERSECTION PROJECT
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Irving, Joselyn, Krueger; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
13. The City Council discussed the recommendation of appointment
of a City of Crystal representative on the Northwest Community
Television Board of Directors for a term expiring February 15,
1993.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to appoint City Manager Dulgar as the City of
Crystal representative on the Northwest Community Television
Board of Directors for a 2 year term expiring February 15,
1993.
Motion Carried.
14. The City Council discussed licensing for Total Tree Service,
652 - 3rd Avenue, Excelsior, Minnesota and the City of Crystal
tree trimming contract with Total Tree Service.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the list of license applications as
submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, and further,
that such list be incorporated into and made a part of this
motion as though set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
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City Clerk
January 21, 1992
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January 28, 1992
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Work Session of the
Crystal City Council was held on January 28, 1992, at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following were present: Irving, Meintsma, Langsdorf, Grimes,
Krueger, Joselyn (arrived at 9:00 P.M.). Absent was: Moravec.
Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar,
City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Nancy Gohman, Assistant
Manager; Anne Norris, Community Development Director.
The City Council considered the Pay Equity Report for the City of
Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the Pay Equity Report for the City of
Crystal.
Motion Carried.
The City Council discussed the following items:
- Request from Paster Enterprises for assistance
with costs associated with reconstructing the
parking lot at Crystal Shopping Center
- Status of redevelopment of northeast corner of
West Broadway and Bass Lake Road
- Proposed expansion and possible public projects
in Becker Park/Bass Lake Road project area
- Status of redevelopment project at 36th Avenue
and Highway 100
- Charitable gambling organizations and license fees.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adjourn the work session.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m.
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ATTEST:
City Manag
February 4, 1992
page 890
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on February 4, 1992 at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec.
Absent was: Irving. Also in attendance were the following staff
members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney;
Anne Norris, Community Development Director; William Monk, Public
Works Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene George,
City Clerk; Miles Johnson, Finance Director; Ed Brandeen, Park &
Recreation Director, Julie Jones, Redevelopment Coordinator.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor proclaimed the week of March 8 - 14, 1992 as Girl Scout
Week in the City of Crystal.
The Mayor proclaimed the week of March 1 - 8, 1992 as Volunteers of
America Week in the City of Crystal.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Council
Meeting of January 21, 1992 and the work session of January
28, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting
of January 21, 1992 and the work session of January 28, 1992.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of authorization to use charitable gambling
funds to purchase fire nozzles, washer/dryer and carpet.
2. Consideration of a request from Fifth District American
Legion, 2727 - 26th Avenue South, to hold a raffle at
Nicklow's, 3516 North Lilac Drive, on February 17, 1992 for
such programs as Oratorical Contest for high school students,
Law and Order Awards to Police Officers and Firefighters,
Children and Youth Programs, and R.O.T.C. at the University of
Minnesota.
3. Consideration of amendment to Bylaws of the Environmental
Quality Commission as follows:
a. change regular meeting time from 7:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.;
b. remove male -gender language; and,
C. reflect the 1985 name change from Environmental
Commission to Environmental Quality Commission.
February 4, 1992
page 891
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. Mr. Brent Gisslen appeared before the City Council regarding
property at 6427 - 41st Avenue North. No action was taken.
2. The City Council considered an extension of Development
Moratorium for Redevelopment Project #2.
A. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-7
RESOLUTION EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON
DEVELOPMENT WITHIN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT #2
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec; absent, not voting: Irving.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
B. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92 -
AMENDMENT TO INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 91-11
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING THE PLANNING PROCESS
AND HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS,
AND RESTRICTING DEVELOPMENT WITHIN REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT NO. 2
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
February 18, 1992.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered a request from Norcostco, 3203
Vera Cruz Avenue North, to build a 3800 sq. ft. addition, 3
stories. This area is within Tax Increment Financing District
#2.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve a variance to development moratorium to
build a 3800 sq. ft. addition, 3 stories within Tax Increment
Financing District #2, as requested by Norcostco, 3203 Vera
Cruz Ave. N.
Motion Carried.
February 4, 1992
page 892
4. The City Council considered an official depository for the
City of Crystal for the remainder of 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to appoint Norwest Bank Crystal as the official
depository for the City of Crystal for the remainder of 1992.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered approval of an increase in
municipal pool rates as well as initiating a reciprocity
program with the City of New Hope.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve an increase in season pool rates at the
Crystal Municipal Pool and pool use reciprocity with the City
of New Hope, as recommended by the Park & Recreation Director
in a memo to the City Council dated January 27, 1992.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered a resolution recommending
disposition of tax forfeited property at 3449 Welcome Avenue
North.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-8
RESOLUTION APPROVING PUBLIC SALE OF
TAX FORFEITURE LAND AT 3449 WELCOME AVENUE
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Moravec, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Irving.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered approval of a resolution
supporting the Twin Lakes Task Force and Twin Lake Trail
Concept Plan.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-9
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RECOGNIZING
THE TWIN LAKES TASK FORCE AND THE NEED
FOR A TWIN LAKES TRAIL CONCEPT PLAN
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Moravec, Joselyn, Krueger; absent, not voting: Irving.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
February 4, 1992
page 893
8. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
amendment to conform with State Law relating to the license
period for Consumption and Display liquor licensing; changing
from July 1 through June 30 to April 1 through March 31.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92-2
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR:
CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY: AMENDING CRYSTAL
CITY CODE, SECTION 1205
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
amending sections of the City Code regarding nuisances.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92-3
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND
SAFETY: AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTIONS
515 (ZONING), 600, 605 AND 635
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council considered a change of date/time of the May
19, 1992 City Council meeting which falls on a School Board
election night.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to change the meeting time of May 19, 1992 to 8 p.m.
due to the School Board election.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve the list of license applications as
submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, and further,
that such list be incorporated into and made a part of this
motion as though set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
February 4, 1992
page 894
Meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
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City Clerk
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February 18, 1992
page 895
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on February 18, 1992 at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving,
Moravec (arrived at 7:04 p.m.) Also in attendance were the
following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Stephen
Bubul, City Attorney's office; Anne Norris, Community Development
Director; William Monk, Public Works Director; Bill Barber,
Building Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor announced the January $50 recycling winners: Lyle
Morrow, Gerald Johnson, S.A. Johnson, and Roy Johnson.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Council
Meeting of February 4, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting
of February 4, 1992.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of the Crystal Police Department holding its
annual bicycle auction for the sale of unclaimed bicycles and
other miscellaneous items on Saturday, April 11, at the City
Garage, 6125 - 41st Avenue North, with waiver of fee for the
auctioneer's license and permission to post temporary signs.
2. Set 7 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard,
March 2, 1992 as the date and time to consider proposed
redistricting plans for the City of Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following Public Hearings:
1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will consider modifications to Redevelopment Project No. 1.
The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or to
ask questions concerning this matter.
February 18, 1992
page 896
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-10
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT PLAN FOR THE BASS LAKE ROAD/BECKER PARK
REDEVELOPMENT AREA (REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1)
AND AMENDED TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR
THE BASS LAKE ROAD/BECKER PARK
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered the application of David B.
Anderson, 2949 Hampshire Avenue North, for appointment as an
alternate representative for the City of Crystal on the
Bassett Creek Watershed Commission for a term expiring January
31, 1994.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to appoint David Anderson, 2949 Hampshire Avenue
North, as an alternate representative for the City of Crystal
on the Bassett Creek Watershed Commission for a term expiring
January 31, 1994.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the appointment of an alternate
representative for the City of Crystal on the Shingle Creek
Watershed Management Commission.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to appoint Councilmember Irving as an alternate
representative for the City of Crystal on the Shingle Creek
Watershed Management Commission for a term expiring January
31, 1994.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered the appointment of an assistant
weed inspector for the City of Crystal for 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to appoint Ed Brandeen, Park & Recreation Director, as
the assistant weed inspector for the City of Crystal for 1992.
Motion Carried.
February 18, 1992
page 897
4. The City Council considered a request for financial support
received from the Hennepin County Old Tyme County Fair.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to deny a request for financial support from the
Hennepin County Old Tyme County Fair.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered the Leave Without Pay Program for
1992.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve the Leave Without Pay Program for 1992 as
summarized in Assistant Manager's memo of February 1992 and
her recommendation for approval of the program in a memo dated
February 5, 1992, and direct staff to prepare a detailed
report at year end showing both gross and net savings.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered the designation of an Acting City
Treasurer from retirement of current City Treasurer (2-28-92)
until such time as a new City Treasurer is hired.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to designate Jesse Hart, Assistant Finance Director,
as Acting City Treasurer until such time as the new City
Treasurer is hired, as recommended by the City Manager.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
for extension of Development Moratorium in Redevelopment
Project #2.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92-4
CITY OF CRYSTAL AMENDMENT TO INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 90-20
AS EXTENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 91-11 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PROTECTING THE PLANNING PROCESS AND HEALTH,
SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS, AND RESTRICTING
DEVELOPMENT WITHIN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 2
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered a request from Paster Enterprises
for assistance with parking lot reconstruction. Those present
and heard were: Ron Krank, Architect for Paster Enterprises;
Ed Paster, Paster Enterprises; John Streeter, Construction
Manager for Paster Enterprises.
February 18, 1992
page 898
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve a request from Paster Enterprises for
assistance with parking lot reconstruction, with utilization
of tax increment proceeds not to exceed $200,000 dollars, and
direct staff to prepare development agreement to be brought to
the Council for consideration.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council reviewed a report on 36th Avenue improvements
west of Douglas Drive. Staff was directed to prepare a report
of options and costs for these improvements and bring back to
the Council on March 2, 1992.
10. The City Council considered the use of Becker Park Shelter for
a polling place for Ward 4, Precinct 2 of the City.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve the use of Becker Park Shelter for a
polling location for Ward 4, Precinct 2 of the City.
Motion Carried.
11. The City Council discussed setting a date and time for a
future work session.
By consensus, the Council set 7:00 p.m. on March 31, 1992 for
a work session at which time various department heads will
bring the Council up-to-date on matters concerning their
respective departments.
12. The City Council discussed the order of the agenda pertaining
to licenses. Staff was directed to prepare necessary
documents to remove "Order of Business" (200.17) from the City
Code, allow approval of licenses on the Consent Agenda and
conduct "Open Forum" prior to regular agenda items.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the list of license applications as
submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, and further,
that such list be incorporated into and made a part of this
motion as though set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:26 p.m.
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February 18, 1992
page 899
March 2, 1992
page 900
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on March 2, 1992 at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving,
Moravec. Also in attendance were the following staff members:
Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne
Norris, Community Development Director; William Monk, Public Works
Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene George, City
Clerk; Nancy Gohman, Assistant Manager.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Council
Meeting of February 18, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting
of February 18, 1992.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Set 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, March 17, 1992, as the date and time for a public
hearing to consider distribution of Year XVIII CDBG Funds.
2. Set 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, March 17, 1992, as the date and time for a public
hearing to consider vacating a 10' drainage and utility
easement across outlet "A", St. James Addition, as requested
by St. James Lutheran Church, 6700 - 46th Place North.
3. Consideration of a request from N.W. Metro Chapter, Ducks
Unlimited, 7013 Regent Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota,
to hold a fund raiser with raffle and auction at the V.F.W.
Post #494, 5222 - 56th Avenue North, from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m.
on March 25, 1992.
4. Consideration of the designation of election judges and
polling locations for the April 7, 1992 Presidential Primary
Election.
5. Consideration of a one -day temporary on -sale liquor license
application for May 1, 1992 for Annual Cadillac Dinner as
submitted by Knights of Columbus #3656, 4947 West Broadway.
6. Consideration of solicitor's permit for Greenpeace Action,
2637 Nicollet Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN to canvass from
March 2, 1992
page 901
March 1 through March 31, 1992, contingent upon a satisfactory
investigation report from the Police Department.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following Public Hearings:
1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will consider reapportionment plans for the City of Crystal.
The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or to
ask questions concerning the matter.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-11
RESOLUTION RELATING TO CITY WARDS: REAPPORTIONMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Irving, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered requests from Tom Stuart of James
L. Stuart Corp., 790 W. County Road D, New Brighton,
Minnesota, for approval of site improvement agreement,
authorization to issue building permit subject to standard
procedures, and approval of an on -sale liquor license for
property at 5216 West Broadway. Tom Stuart appeared and was
heard.
A. Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve site improvement agreement for property at
5216 West Broadway as submitted by Tom Stuart of James L.
Stuart Corp., 790 W. County Road D, New Brighton, Minnesota,
allowing a delay in curb and gutter completion for up to 3
years.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve authorization to issue a building permit
for property at 5216 West Broadway, subject to standard
procedures.
Motion Carried.
March 2, 1992
page 902
C. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to continue until March 17, 1992 the discussion of an
on -sale liquor license for an establishment to be named "Main
Event", 5216 West Broadway, as requested by Tom Stuart of
James L. Stuart Corp., 790 W. County Road D, New Brighton,
Minnesota, license to be issued contingent upon issuance of
the occupancy permit.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered insurance renewal for 1992-1993
policy year in the areas of Workers' Compensation, General
Liability, Auto, Property, Errors and Omissions, and Bonds.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve insurance renewal with the League of MN
Cities Insurance Trust for the year 1992-1993 as presented by
the Assistant Manager in a memo dated February 27, 1992.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered labor agreement contract between
the City of Crystal and Local Union #49 effective January 1,
1992 through December 31, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve labor agreement contract between the City of
Crystal and Local Union #49 effective January 1, 1992 through
December 31, 1992.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
relating to the sale of property at 4101 Adair Avenue and the
purchase agreement for the property.
A. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92 -
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SALE OF PUBLIC
PROPERTY AT 4101 ADAIR AVENUE NORTH
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
March 17, 1992.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve execution of a purchase agreement with
Michael Wilder in the amount of $20,200 for property at 4101
Adair Avenue North, and further that the Mayor and City
Manager be authorized to sign such agreement.
Motion Carried.
March 2, 1992
page 903
5. The City Council considered a resolution relating to Lawful
Gambling Premise Permit for the V.F.W. Post #494, 5222 - 56th
Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-12
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Irving, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
and a resolution relating to City Council procedures.
A. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO COUNCIL PROCEDURES:
REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTION 200.17
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
March 17, 1992.
Motion Carried.
Staff was directed to rewrite the resolution to include
consent agenda procedures but eliminate procedures covered in
Roberts' Rules of Order.
7. The City Council discussed reconstruction options for 36th
Avenue between Douglas Drive and Louisiana Avenue. No action
was taken.
8. The City Council discussed participation in League of
Minnesota Cities Legislative Policy Committees and attendance
at the Legislative Conference and Capitol rally. No action
was taken.
9. The City Council considered reallocation of gambling funds
within the Park Department.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve a reallocation of $1,665.00 of the $2,337.00
which was approved for the purchase of volleyball equipment,
to instead be used for the purchase of tables for the
Community Center, with $450.00 to be spent for one volleyball
cart and the remaining $222.00 returned to Fund No. 87.
March 2, 1992
page 904
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to approve the list of license applications as
submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, and further,
that such list be incorporated into and made a part of this
motion as though set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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City Clerk
Mayo
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March 17, 1992
page 905
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on March 17, 1992 at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving,
Moravec. Also in attendance were the following staff members:
Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney (arrived at
7:15 p.m.); William Monk, Public Works Director; Bill Barber,
Building Inspector; Joan Schmidt, Deputy Clerk; Ed Brandeen, Park
& Recreation Director; Julie Jones, Redevelopment Coordinator.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor announced the February $50 recycling winners: Lee
Thompson, 3226 Nevada Ave. N.; Robert Underdahl, 5124 - 35th Ave.
N.; Peggy Schmieg, 6417 - 43rd Ave. N.; Leonard Roehl, 3160 Yukon
Ave. N.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Council
Meeting of March 2, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting
of March 2, 1992.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following Public Hearings:
1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as
advertised for the City Council to consider distribution of
Year XVIII Community Development Block Grant Funds. The Mayor
asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions
concerning the matter.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-13
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR
YEAR XVIII OF THE URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
March 17, 1992
page 906
2. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as
advertised to conduct a public hearing at which time the City
Council will consider vacating a 10' drainage and utility
easement across outlet "A", Block 1, St. James Addition, as
requested by St. James Lutheran Church, 6700 - 46th Place
North. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions
or ask questions concerning the matter.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92 -
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN DRAINAGE
AND UTILITY EASEMENT
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
April 6, 1992.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. Mr. Dean Strunc, 6324 - 42nd Avenue North, appeared before the
City Council to discuss tree removal by the City contractor.
It was the consensus of the Council that the City will have
the stump removed for the agreed upon price.
2. The City Council considered the application of Daniel V.
Hansen, 6327 - 36th Avenue North, for appointment on the
Economic Development Authority Advisory Commission for an
unexpired term expiring December 31, 1994.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to appoint Daniel V. Hansen, 6327 - 36th Avenue
North, to the Economic Development Authority Advisory
Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 1994.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered a variance request of 316" in the
side street side yard setback to build a 26' by 32' attached
garage on the existing house, at 4534 Welcome Avenue North as
requested by Michael Adam.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to grant as recommended by and based on the findings
of fact of the Planning Commission the authorization pursuant
to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code, to vary or modify
the strict application of Section 515.07, Subd. 5 c)7) to
grant a variance of 316" in the required 25' side street side
March 17, 1992
page 907
yard setback to build a 26' by 32' attached garage on the
existing house at 4534 Welcome Avenue North as requested in
application #92-1.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor directed staff to proceed with an amendment
recommendation to the ordinance that will modify these
recommendations in the future.
4. The City Council considered the applications for on -sale
liquor, Sunday on -sale, and tavern licenses as submitted by
Tom Stuart of James L. Stuart Corp., 790 W. County Road D, New
Brighton, Minnesota for Main Event at 5216 West Broadway and
discussed previously established site improvement
requirements. Mr. Stuart was present and heard.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve on -sale liquor, Sunday on -sale liquor, and
tavern licenses for an establishment to be named Main Event,
5216 West Broadway, as requested by Tom Stuart of James L.
Stuart Corp., 790 W. County Road D, New Brighton, Minnesota.
Licenses to be issued contingent upon issuance of the
occupancy permit.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered a request from the New Hope,
Crystal, Plymouth Swim Club to use the Crystal Municipal Pool
for a July swim meet. Jan Smith from New Hope, Crystal,
Plymouth Swim Club was present and heard.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to deny based on the Park & Recreation Advisory
Commission's recommendation a request from the New Hope,
Crystal, Plymouth Swim Club to use the Crystal Municipal Pool
for a July swim meet.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered adopting a policy for use of the
Community Center by Crystal charitable gambling groups for
special events. Steve Gillane, President of the Lions Club,
was present and heard. Discussion followed. It was the
consensus of the Council that the fee schedule needs to be
reviewed City wide, not just for the Community Center, and
needs intensive work by key staff members.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to waive the fees for the Lions Club pancake breakfast
with the provision that it be for the specific date of May 17
with the Lions Club paying the custodial costs.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Gillane then presented the City with a check in the amount
still owed to the City on a gentlemen's agreement.
March 17, 1992
page 908
The Mayor called a recess at 9:13 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened at 9:22 p.m.
7. The City Council considered the resignation of Larry Lemanski
from the Environmental Quality Commission effective May 1,
1992.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to accept the resignation of Larry Lemanski from the
Environmental Quality Commission, effective May 1, 1992.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
relating to the sale of property at 4101 Adair Avenue.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92-5
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
114101 ADAIR AVENUE NORTH"
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council considered a Resolution Approving a Draft of
Hennepin County Cooperative Agreement and a Resolution
Regarding Condemnation of Property for Wilshire
Boulevard/County Road 81 intersection improvement project.
A. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-14
RESOLUTION APPROVING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR WILSHIRE
BOULEVARD/COUNTY ROAD 81 INTERSECTION PROJECT
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Irving, Moravec, Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
B. Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-15
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS
AND ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY
March 17, 1992
page 909
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Irving, Moravec, Joselyn, Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
10. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
and a resolution relating to City Council procedures.
A. Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92-6
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO COUNCIL
PROCEDURES: REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE,
SUBSECTION 200.17
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-16
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
PROCEDURAL MATTERS
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving,
Moravec, Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
11. The City Council considered scheduling a meeting to discuss
the Comprehensive Plan. The consensus of the City Council was
to have a work session meeting on March 31, 1992 to discuss
the Comprehensive Plan and a work session meeting on April 28,
1992 for discussion of space needs and to receive a report
from department heads.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the list of license applications as
submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, and further,
that such list be incorporated into and made a part of this
motion as though set forth in full herein.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
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March 31, 1992
page 911
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Special Work Session of the
Crystal City Council was held on March 31, 1992, at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The following were
present: Meintsma, Irving, Langsdorf, Grimes, Krueger, Joselyn,
Moravec (arrived at 7:08 P.M.) Also in attendance were the
following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Bill Monk,
Public Works Director; Anne Norris, Community Development Director.
Fred Hoisington reviewed the Comprehensive Plan and the Council
discussed various components of the Plan. The Council asked that
adoption of the Plan be placed on the Council agenda after an
article appears in the next issue of the City Newsletter.
The Council discussed Paster's request for assistance and the
proposed public improvement project for related streetscape
improvements. The Council asked that this item be placed on the
agenda for the April 21 meeting. Prior to that time, the Council
also requested that: the City Attorney review the request and
provide an opinion on the "but for" test being met; secure a
commitment from Paster Enterprises about improving the back lot
within a specific period of time; and prepare a report on the fund
balance in the tax increment account.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:45 P.M.
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April 6, 1992
page 912
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on April 6, 1992 at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes, Meintsma, Irving. Absent were:
Langsdorf, Moravec. Also in attendance were the following staff
members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; John Dean, City Attorney's
office; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; William Monk,
Public Works Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene
George, City Clerk; Ed Brandeen, Park & Recreation Director.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor proclaimed May 8 and May 9, 1992 as the dates for the
Veterans of Foreign Wars Buddy Poppy Sale in the City of Crystal
and urged citizens to support this effort in appreciation for the
sacrifices of our honored dead.
The Mayor announced the March $50 recycling winners: Michael
Dingley, 4711 Lakeland Ave. N.; John Kenney, 2827 Hampshire Ave.
N.; Schaun Waste, 5847 Quebec Ave. N.; Leo Schmoyer, 5408 Toledo
Ave. N.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Council
Meeting of March 17, 1992 and minutes of the Work Session of
March 31, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting
of March 17, 1992 and minutes of the Work Session of March 31,
1992.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of approval of the list of license applications
as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. Consideration of a solicitor's permit to sell Buddy Poppies,
April 10, 1992 through May 7, 1992, as requested by VFW Post
494, 5222 - 56th Avenue North.
3. Consideration of a transient merchant's license for Joseph
Saba dba Saba Flowers, 4300 - 68th Avenue North, Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, to sell flowers at 36th & Highway 100, 42nd
and Adair Ave. N., and 36th Avenue and Douglas Drive on April
17, 18, 19; May 8, 9, 10, 23, 24, 25, 1992.
April 6, 1992
page 913
4. Consideration of the resignation of Frank Quisenberry from the
Employee Review Board due to moving out of the City.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered awarding the City's tree removal
and tree trimming contract for 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-17
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO OUTSIDE SERVICES
FOR TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL CONTRACT FOR 1992
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes,
Meintsma, Irving; absent, not voting: Langsdorf, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The City Council considered awarding the bid for 1992 street
striping maintenance program.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-18
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO DENESON STRIPING
FOR 1992 STREET STRIPING MAINTENANCE
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Grimes, Meintsma,
Irving, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Langsdorf, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The City Council considered an agreement between the City of
Crystal and the Home Free Shelter for the 1992 Domestic
Assault Intervention Project.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve an agreement between the City of Crystal
and the Home Free Shelter for the 1992 Domestic Assault
Intervention Project in the amount of $22,000, and further, to
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign such an
agreement.
Motion Carried.
April 6, 1992
page 914
4. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
vacating drainage and utility easement at St. James Addition,
6700 - 46th Place North.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92-7
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN
DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered a resolution declaring the
Official Intent of the City of Crystal to reimburse certain
expenditures from the proceeds of bonds to be issued by the
City.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-19
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE
CITY OF CRYSTAL TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES
FROM THE PROCEEDS OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Meintsma, Irving,
Joselyn, Krueger; absent, not voting: Moravec, Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered a resolution regarding enforcement
of parking prohibition on County Road 81 and frontage roads
associated with County Road 81/Wilshire Blvd. Intersection
Project.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-20
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ON -STREET
PARKING PROHIBITION FOR WILSHIRE BLVD./CR 81
INTERSECTION PROJECT
(SAP 27-681-02, 116-328-01)
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Irving, Joselyn,
Krueger, Grimes; absent, not voting: Langsdorf, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
April 6, 1992
page 915
7, The City Council considered a recommendation for a Charter
amendment regarding sale of real property and vacation of
streets.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to refer the item to the Charter Commission and
recommend it approve an amendment regarding sale of real
property and vacation of streets as presented by the City
Engineer.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered a resolution relating to the on -
sale liquor license for the Ground Round Restaurant, 6830 -
56th Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-21
RESOLUTION RELATING TO INTOXICATING
LIQUOR LICENSE FOR GR MINN., INC.
By roll call and voting aye: Irving, Joselyn, Krueger,
Grimes, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Moravec, Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
9. The City Council considered raising award amounts for the
SAFETY Committee.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve an increase in award amounts for the SAFETY
Committee as recommended by the Assistant Manager in a memo
dated April 2, 1992.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council considered a Cultural Diversity Project.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve a contribution in the amount of $1,148.75
plus $35.00 per person for meals and materials for a work
session on May 21, 1992 regarding Cultural Diversity Project.
Motion Carried.
11. The City Council considered a resolution regarding 5 -City
Housing Pilot Program.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
April 6, 1992
page 916
RESOLUTION NO. 92-22
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE 5 -CITY HOUSING PILOT PROGRAM
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes,
Meintsma, Irving; absent, not voting: Langsdorf, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
12. The City Council considered the City Manager's contract for
1992.
The Mayor recommended action be deferred until a full Council
is present and that the Committee meet with the Mayor to
prepare a recommendation.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adjourn the meeting.
John Dean of the City Attorney's office advised Council the
record show a closed meeting to discuss City Manager salary
for 1992.
Councilmember Krueger withdrew his motion to adjourn.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes that the Mayor and a Councilmember appointed by him
meet with the City Manager in a closed meeting to discuss a
salary package for 1992 and bring back a recommendation to the
full Council for consideration.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
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April 21, 1992
page 917
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on April 21, 1992 at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving, Moravec.
Absent was: Joselyn. Also in attendance were the following staff
members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney;
Anne Norris, Community Development Director; William Monk, Public
Works Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene George,
City Clerk; Ed Brandeen, Park & Recreation Director.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor recognized a total donation of $51,554 from the Elks
Club, Knights of Columbus, Catholic Eldercare, Inc., Hartinger
Foundation, Crystal Lions Club, Crystal VFW Post 494, and MN
Therapeutic Camp, Inc. to be used to purchase one 16' Hydrostatic
Tractor Mower. Jim Richter, Commander of VFW Post #494, presented
the checks.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Council
Meeting of April 6, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting
of April 6, 1992.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of approval of the list of license applications
as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. Consideration of approval for the Health Department to conduct
the 20th Annual Crystal Rabies Vaccination Clinic, Saturday,
May 30, 1992, at the City Garage, 6125 41st Avenue North, from
12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
3. Consideration of a request for approval of waiver of fee for a
temporary sign permit at 5354 Douglas Drive "North Fire
Station" as requested by the Crystal Fire Department for an
Open House to be held on May 16, 1992.
4. Consideration of approval of a request to waive fees for
temporary sign permits to advertise the annual pancake
breakfast on May 17, 1992 at the following locations as
requested by the Crystal Lions: 5844 Orchard Avenue North,
5410 Lakeland Avenue North, 7200 56th Avenue North, 3600
April 21, 1992
page 918
Douglas Drive, 5924 West Broadway, 4920 West Broadway, 2756
Douglas Drive, and 4800 Douglas Drive.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following during Open Forum:
1. Jack Eberlein of The Metropolitan Airports Commission appeared
before the City Council to discuss concerns of seagulls, geese
and ducks at the Crystal Airport being a hazard to the safety
of aviation.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to allow shooting of birds at the Crystal Airport.
Councilmember Irving withdrew his motion based on the City
Council's interpretation of the Crystal City Code relating to
use of firearms.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered the applications for appointment
to the Planning Commission from James Edward Feeley, 5214
Quail Avenue North, and Marvin E. Melling, 4621 Hampshire
Avenue North. Marvin Melling appeared advising the Council he
wished to withdraw his application. James Edward Feeley
appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to appoint James Edward Feeley, 5214 Quail Avenue
North, to the Planning Commission for an unexpired term
expiring December 31, 1993.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the application for appointment to
the Human Relations Commission from Katherine A. Anderson,
3333 Nevada Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to appoint Katherine A. Anderson, 3333 Nevada Avenue
North, to the Human Relations Commission for an unexpired term
expiring December 31, 1992.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered a request from Dunlo Motors, Inc.
for a conditional use permit at 5241 West Broadway to allow
wholesale automobile sales with accessory retail sales. Those
appearing and heard were Dennis Zylla and Kelly Hartung
representing Dunlo Motors, Inc.
April 21, 1992
page 919
Moved by Council ..ember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve as recommended by and based on the findings
of fact of the Planning Commission conditional use permit #92-
2 as submitted by Dunlo Motors, Inc. to allow a wholesale
automobile sales and accessory retail sales operation in an I-
2 (Heavy Industrial) District, Section 515.41, Subdivision 4
a) at 5241 West Broadway.
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Irving, Langsdorf,
Meintsma; voting no: Moravec; absent, not voting: Joselyn;
abstaining: Krueger.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered a one -day off-site lawful gambling
license for July 26, 1992 at Becker Park, 5500 West Broadway,
as requested by Elk's Lodge #44, 5510 Lakeland Avenue North
(Crystal Frolics).
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-23
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
By roll call and voting aye: Irving, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The City Council considered a grading permit for filling the
front yard area at 3220 Hampshire Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve grading permit to allow filling at 3220
Hampshire Avenue North with said filling to be completed by
the City of Crystal.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered a request for approval of a
softball benefit party at the Paddock Bar, 5540 Lakeland
Avenue North, from 1 to 3 p.m., on May 2, 1992, as requested
by Steve Hartinger.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve a softball benefit party at the Paddock
Bar, 5540 Lakeland Avenue North, from 1 to 3 p.m., on May 2,
1992, and to extend the liquor license to include the parking
lot for this event.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered award of a bid for the purchase of
a Hydrostatic Tractor Rotary Mower.
April 21, 1992
page 920
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-24
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR
PURCHASE OF A 16' HYDROSTATIC TRACTOR
ROTARY MOWER
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Moravec, Grimes, Irving; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The City Council considered the approval of the Hennepin
County Financial Support Agreement for Environmental Health
Services.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-25
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
HENNEPIN COUNTY RELATING TO
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec,
Grimes, Irving, Krueger; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
9. The City Council considered the 1992 contract with Police
Dispatch Teamsters Local #320 and the City of Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the 1992 contract with Police Dispatch
Teamsters Local #320 and the City of Crystal effective January
1, 1992 through December 31, 1992, as presented by the
Assistant Manager in a memo dated April 14, 1992, and extend
life insurance coverage to non -unionized employees of the
City, requesting staff to give Council a report of costs to
the City at the next meeting.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council considered a resolution and an interim
ordinance relating to a development moratorium in the County
Road 81/Wilshire Boulevard area.
A. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
April 21, 1992
page 921
RESOLUTION NO. 92-26
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION DECLARING MORATORIUM ON CERTAIN
DEVELOPMENT WITHIN A CERTAIN AREA OF THE CITY
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes,
Irving, Krueger, Langsdorf; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
B. Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92 -
AN INTERIM ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PROTECTING THE PLANNING PROCESS AND HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE
OF THE RESIDENTS, AND RESTRICTING DEVELOPMENT
WITHIN A CERTAIN AREA OF THE CITY
and further that the second and final reading be held on May
5, 1992.
Motion Carried.
C. Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to solicit requests for proposals for the planning
study in the development moratorium area.
Motion Carried.
11. The City Council considered a development agreement with
Paster Enterprises.
Staff was advised to solicit requests for proposals relating
to the development agreement and prepare for further
discussion at the April 28 City Council work session.
12. The City Council considered the City Manager's contract for
1992.
The Mayor recommended consideration of the City Manager's
contract for 1992 be placed on the May 5, 1992 Council Agenda
to allow full attendance of the City Council.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Special Work Session of the
Crystal City Council was held on April 28, 1992, at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The following were
present: Krueger, Irving, Grimes, Meintsma, Langsdorf, Joselyn.
Absent was: Moravec.
Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar,
City Manager; William Monk, City Engineer; Anne Norris, Community
Development Director; Nancy Gohman, Assistant Manager; James
Mossey, Police Chief.
The City Council discussed the following items:
1. Redevelopment Agreement for Crystal Center/Paster
Enterprises;
2. Schematic design for City Hall renovation;
3. Police department activities.
4. Personnel department activities;
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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BOARD OF REVIEW
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Crystal
Council convened as a Board of Review on May 5, 1992, at the City
Hall, 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota at 7:00 P.M. The
Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving,
Moravec. Also in attendance were the following staff members:
Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Anne Norris, Community Development
Director; David Kennedy, City Attorney; William Barber, Building
Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk; Ken Bjorn, Assessor; Jerry
Hedlund, Appraiser.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Stan Kregel, Senior Appraiser with Hennepin County, was present to
discuss the 1992 assessment rolls and answer questions from those
present. Those residents heard were:
John Paulsen, Jr., Cambridge Apartments, 4825 Vera Cruz,
P.I.D. No. 09-118-21-31-0010 and 3501 Louisiana, P.I.D. No.
20-118-21-21-0005.
Floyd Larson, 3347 Nevada Ave. N., P.I.D. No. 20-118-21-24-
0077.
A letter for the record was received from Hyder Investments,
dba McDonald's, 5400 West Broadway, P.I.D. No. 05-118-21-44-
0026.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to recess the Board of Review and reconvene at the May
19, 1992 City Council meeting until such time as appeals can
be reviewed.
Motion Carried.
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May 5, 1992
page 925
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on May 5, 1992 following the 7:00
p.m. Board of Review, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following were present: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Irving, Moravec. Also in attendance were the following
staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City
Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; Bill Barber,
Building Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk.
The Mayor recognized a donation of $2,500 to the City of Crystal
Fire Department from the Crystal Fire Relief Association.
The Mayor recognized a donation of $3,000 to the D.A.R.E. Program
from VFW Post #494 Charles R. Knaeble Post.
The Mayor announced the City of Crystal $50 recycling winners for
the month of April: Robert Lamon, Eric & Mary Reifke, Lloyd
Reierson, and Eugene Martell.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Council
Meeting of April 21, 1992 and the Work Session of April 28,
1992.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting
of April 21, 1992 and the Work Session of April 28, 1992.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of approval of the list of license applications
as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. Consideration of a request from Independent Baptist Church,
5747 West Broadway, to waive a temporary sign permit fee for
the week of May 22nd through May 29th, 1992.
3. Consideration of authorization for the Fire Department to use
donated funds in the amount of $2,500 from the Crystal Fire
Relief Association for the annual open house on May 16, 1992,
and for fire prevention materials.
4. Consideration of solicitation permit for MN Public Lobby, 4601
Excelsior Blvd., Minneapolis, MN to solicit in the City of
Crystal from May 1 to July 31, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
May 5, 1992
page 926
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered the application for appointment to
the Environmental Quality Commission from Daniel J. Engelen,
5316 - 35th Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to appoint Daniel J. Engelen, 5316 - 35th Avenue
North, to the Environmental Quality Commission for an
unexpired term expiring December 31, 1992.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the application for appointment to
the Human Relations Commission from Merton K. Iliff, 5940 West
Broadway. Item delayed awaiting appearance of applicant.
3. The City Council considered the renewal of variances for Steve
O's to operate an outside cafe at 4900 West Broadway.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve renewal of variances for the expansion of a
non -conformity and parking variances relating to the operation
of a outside cafe at 4900 West Broadway, contingent upon the
owner/operator satisfying the conditions set forth in the
Community Development Director's memo of April 30, 1992.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered the City of Crystal's
Comprehensive Plan.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to continue until May 19, 1992 the discussion of the
City of Crystal Comprehensive Plan.
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Moravec,
Irving; voting no: Meintsma, Grimes, Joselyn.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
relating to a development moratorium in the County Road
81/Wilshire Boulevard area.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92-8
CITY OF CRYSTAL
INTERIM ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PROTECTING THE PLANNING PROCESS AND
HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS,
May 5, 1992
page 927
AND RESTRICTING DEVELOPMENT WITHIN A CERTAIN
AREA OF THE CITY
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered a temporary agreement for
Computerized Police Records Systems (COPRS) use.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve a temporary agreement for Computerized
Police Records Systems (COPRS) use, and further to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign such an agreement.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered attendance at the Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) Annual Meeting.
8. The City Council considered modification of Rapid Oil ground
water remediation system at 5602 Lakeland Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve Delta Environmental Consultants soil vapor
extraction/air sparge system (SVEV/AS) to continue the ground
water remediation system at Rapid Oil, 5602 Lakeland Avenue
North, subject to conditions set forth in the City Engineer's
memo dated May 1, 1992 relating to portions of the plan
located within public right-of-way.
Motion Carried.
At 8:06 p.m. the Mayor declared a temporary closure of the meeting
to go into closed session.
The Mayor called a recess at 8:07 p.m. and the closed session was
reconvened at 8:20 p.m.
The closed session of the City Council was concluded and the
regular meeting reconvened at 9:45 p.m.
The Mayor stated the purpose of the closed meeting was an
evaluation of the City Manager and negotiation with him on a 1992
contract. The Mayor further stated the City Council had accepted a
set of goals by the City Manager and the City Council, and further,
the Council has a positive impression and appraisal of the City
Manager's performance and agreed upon an increase of 2.75 percent
for 1992, effective May 1, 1992.
The Mayor advised that delayed Item #2 on the Agenda regarding
consideration of the application for appointment to the Human
Relations Commission from Merton K. Iliff, 5940 West Broadway,
would be continued to the May 19, 1992 Council meeting for
appearance of the applicant.
May 5, 1992
page 928
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
May'pr
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May 19, 1992
page 929
BOARD OF REVIEW
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Crystal
Council reconvened as a Board of Review on May 19, 1992, at the
City Hall, 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota at 8:00 P.M. The
Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Joselyn, Krueger (arrived at 8:04 p.m.), Grimes,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving. Absent was: Moravec. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; David
Kennedy, City Attorney; William Monk, Public Works Director;
William Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk; Ken
Bjorn, Assessor.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Board considered the minutes of the May 5, 1992 Board of
Review meeting.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the minutes of the Board of Review meeting
of May 5, 1992.
Motion Carried.
Discussion was continued regarding the 1992 assessment rolls.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to affirm the assessment rolls as presented by the
City Assessor.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Review.
Motion Carried.
The Board of Review adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
May 19, 1992
page 930
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on May 19, 1992 following the 8:00
p.m. Board of Review, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The following were present: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Irving. Absent was Moravec. Also in attendance were the
following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy,
City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; William
Monk, Public Works Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector;
Darlene George, City Clerk; Gene Hackett, Assistant Park &
Recreation Director; Jim Otto, Finance Director.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Council
Meeting of May 5, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting
of May 5, 1992.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of approval of the list of license applications
as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. Consideration of a transient merchant's license for Jones R.
Losen, 613 N.E. 3rd Street, Little Falls, MN to sell sweet
corn at Jack's Superette parking lot, 7200 Bass Lake Road from
July 17, 1992 through August 30, 1992.
3. Consideration of the resignation of Greg Tufte, 2700 Louisiana
Avenue, from the Environmental Quality Commission dated May
11, 1992.
4. Consideration of the resignation of Anthony Kamp, 4824 Quail
Avenue North, from the Human Relations Commission.
5. Consideration of the Minnesota Lawful Gambling Application for
Exemption from Lawful Gambling License for Church of St.
Raphael's, 7301 Bass Lake Road, to have bingo, raffles, and
pull -tabs on July 31, August 1 and 2, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
May 19, 1992
page 931
1. The City Council considered a committee report on
license/permit fee waivers and exemptions.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the recommendation of staff.
Councilmember Irving withdrew his motion.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-26-A
RESOLUTION RELATING TO CERTAIN
LICENSE/PERMIT FEES
By roll call and voting aye: Irving, Joselyn, Krueger,
Grimes, Landsdorf, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The City Council considered the by-laws for the Employee
Review Board of the City of Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve by-laws for the Employee Review Board of
the City of Crystal as presented.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
Amendment to the Zoning Code, Section 515.07, Subdivision
5c(7) regarding changing setback from side street side yard.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following ordinance, and direct staff
to prepare findings of fact for City Council consideration:
ORDINANCE NO. 92 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE
(APPENDIX I - ZONING)
SUBSECTIONS 515.07, SUBDIVISION 5c(7)
AND 515.09, SUBDIVISION 4h(10)
and further, that the second and final reading be held on June
2, 1992.
Motion Carried.
4, The City Council considered acceptance of site improvements at
Wendys and a reduction of financial surety.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to reduce surety from $32,000 to $2,000 for Wendys
May 19, 1992
page 932
Restaurant, 5440 West Broadway, as recommended by the City
Engineer, because a portion of the work required to be
performed as a condition of approval of the aforementioned
plat has been completed.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered the 1992 street repair program.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve allocation of $75,000 from the
Infrastructure Fund to cover the 1992 street maintenance
program as recommended by the City Engineer.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered the City Hall renovation proposal.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-27
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
CITY HALL RENOVATION PLAN
By roll call and voting aye: Irving, Joselyn, Krueger,
Grimes, Langsdorf, Meintsma; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered the Comprehensive Plan.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-28
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION
OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE TO
CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL UNITS AND THE
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The City Council considered a request from the Police
Department for an expenditure of $15,000 from Equipment
Certificates for bullet proof vests as itemized in the Capital
Improvement Program of the Comprehensive Plan.
May 19, 1992
page 933
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve authorization to expend $15,000 from
Equipment Certificates for bullet proof vests as itemized in
the Capital Improvement Program of the Comprehensive Plan.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council considered a resolution establishing dates
for the 1992 Municipal Election.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-29
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DATES
FOR THE 1992 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Irving, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
10. The City Council considered a proposal for a landscape
architect for Paster Enterprises Project.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to approve authorization for staff to retain
Hoisington-Koegler Group as the landscape architect for the
Paster Enterprises Project, as recommended by staff.
Motion Carried.
Informal Discussion and Announcements:
1. The City Council discussed repairs needed on Vehicle #3395
Aerial Apparatus used by the Fire Department.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to approve allocation of $16,500 from the Contingency
Fund to repair Vehicle #3395 Aerial Apparatus.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:33 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
May 19, 1992
page 934
June 2, 1992
page 935
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on June 2, 1992 at 7:00 P.M., at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll an the following were
present: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving,
Moravec. Also in attendance were the following staff members:
Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne
Norris, Community Development Director; William Monk, Public Works
Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene George, City
Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor announced consideration of an application for appointment
to the Planning Commission would be added to the agenda.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Board of Review
Meeting of May 19, 1992 and the Regular Meeting of May 19,
1992.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to approve the minutes of the Board of Review Meeting
of May 19, 1992 and the Regular Meeting of May 19, 1992.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of approval of the list of license applications
as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered a private kennel license
application from Marvin and Kathleen Galiger, 3701 Yates
Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve a private kennel license for Marvin and
Kathleen Galiger, 3701 Yates Avenue North.
Motion Carried.
June 2, 1992
page 936
2. The City Council considered a petition for a sidewalk on 36th
Avenue between Douglas Drive and Louisiana Avenue. Those
appearing and heard were: Diane Meier, 3442 Georgia Ave. N.;
Reed Wahlberg, 3442 Georgia Ave. N.; Bob Wolf, 3454 Hampshire
Ave. N.; Bonnie Page, Georgia Ave. N.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to direct staff to add a walkway to the overlay
project previously approved by the Council and bring back
plans for the walkway as an alternate to the bid and schedule
an informational meeting before the City Council for residents
in the area.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 8:03 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened at 8:10 p.m.
3. The City Council considered imposing a $50.00 administrative
fee to process removal of private diseased trees if no action
is taken by the property owner in the specified amount of
time.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to approve imposing a $50.00 administrative fee to
process removal of private diseased trees if no action is
taken by the property owner in the specified amount of time.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered a request from the Crystal Lions
Club to operate a 3.2 beer stand, to hold a public display of
fireworks, and to close Bass Lake Road during the fireworks to
be held on July 4, 1992 at Becker Park.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the operation of a 3.2 beer stand at Becker
Park on July 4, 1992 as requested by the Crystal Lions Club,
and approval of a public display of fireworks with direction
to City staff to proceed with closing of Bass Lake Road during
the fireworks, subject to standard procedure.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered award of a bid for the 1992
concrete curb replacement program.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-30
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO ADVANCED CONCRETE, INC.
FOR SIDEWALK AND CURB AND GUTTER REPAIR NO. 92-3
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June 2, 1992
page 937
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Irving, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered right-of-way compensation proposal
for C.J. Franks at 5419 Lakeland Avenue.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve the compensation proposal for C.J. Franks
located at 5419 Lakeland Avenue as recommended by the City
Engineer and outlined in a letter to Tom Castanada of C.J.
Franks dated May 12, 1992.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered a cooperative project with New
Hope for surface upgrade of Nevada Avenue, 33rd Avenue, and
Winpark Drive.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve a cooperative project with the City of New
Hope for surface upgrade of Nevada Avenue, 33rd Avenue, and
Winpark Drive in the amount of $108,391.00, $53,390.00 of
which should be allocated from MSA Funds and $55,001.00 to be
allocated from Infra -Structure Funds, as recommended by the
City Engineer.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered the City of Robbinsdale's proposal
for roadway functional reclassification at 36th Avenue to
Minor Arterial.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the City of Robbinsdale's proposal for
roadway functional reclassification of 36th Avenue between
County Road 81 and Trunk Highway 100 from connector to Minor
Arterial, as recommended by the City Engineer.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council considered architectural service proposal
with The Alliance for City Hall renovation project.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to approve an architectural contract with The Alliance
for performance of the project design for the City Hall
renovation project as recommended by the City Engineer.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
Amendment to Zoning Section 515.07, Subdivision 5c)7)
regarding changing setback from side street side yard.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following ordinance:
June 2, 1992
page 938
ORDINANCE NO. 92-9
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I -ZONING)
SUBSECTIONS 515.07, SUBDIVISION 5 C) 7)
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
11. The City Council considered a proposal for a planning study in
the County Road 81/Wilshire Boulevard area.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve authorization to hire the Hoisington-Koegler
Group to complete the planning study in the County Road
81/Wilshire Boulevard area, consistent with the Economic
Development Authority's action, not to exceed $18,200.
Motion Carried.
Informal Discussion and Announcements:
1. The City Council considered setting a public hearing for June
16, 1992 to consider revocation of the tree trimmer's license
for Total Tree Company, 5052 Edgewater Drive, Mound,
Minnesota.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to set 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter
may be heard on June 16, 1992 as the date and time to consider
the revocation of the tree trimmer's license for Total Tree
Company, 5052 Edgewater Drive, Mound, Minnesota.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered an application for appointment to
the Planning Commission from Leo Streator, 6702 - 51st Place
North.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to appoint Leo Streator, 6702 - 51st Place North, to
the Planning Commission.
After discussion Councilmember Moravec withdrew his motion and
moved to direct staff to notify Mr. Streator of the Planning
Commission meeting of June 8 and place consideration of Mr.
Streator's application on the June 16, 1992 Council Agenda to
accommodate his attendance at the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
June 2, 1992
page 939
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June 16, 1992
page 940
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on June 16, 1992 at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll an the following were
present: Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving, Moravec.
Absent was: Joselyn. Also in attendance were the following staff
members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney;
Anne Norris, Community Development Director; Bill Barber, Building
Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor announced the following Crystal $50 recycling winners for
the month of May: Robert Rommel, 3629 Xenia Ave. N.; Rita Nystrom,
3618 Adair Ave. N.; Linda Debner, 3457 Brunswick Ave. N.; Ann
Begin, 5321 Perry Ave. N.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting
of June 2, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
June 2, 1992.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of approval of the list of license applications
as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk with approval
of on -sale, Sunday sale, and tavern liquor licenses for Main
Event, 5216 West Broadway, contingent upon execution of the
occupancy permit and receipt of proof of adequate insurance
coverage subject to MN Statutes and Crystal City Code, and
with approval of on -sale, Sunday sale, tavern, and 3.2 off -
sale beer liquor licenses for Steve O's, 4900 West Broadway,
contingent upon receipt of proof of adequate insurance
coverage subject to MN Statutes and Crystal City Code.
2. Consideration of a solicitor's permit application from Jarrod
Jeofry Stringer, 526 Monette, Corpus Christi, Texas, to sell
educational study guides on behalf of The Southwestern
Company, 2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, Tennessee, for 30 days
beginning June 17, 1992.
3. Consideration of the resignation of Bob Techam, 6707 Corvallis
Ave. N., from the Human Relations Commission effective July 1,
1992.
June 16, 1992
page 941
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following Public Hearings:
1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will consider revocation of the tree trimmer's license for
Total Tree Service, 5052 Edgewater Drive, Mound, Minnesota.
The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or to
ask questions concerning this matter. Those present and heard
were: Dori Thompson, 7901 - 33rd Place North.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve revocation of the tree trimmer's license
for Total Tree Service, 5052 Edgewater Drive, Mound,
Minnesota.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council continued consideration of an application for
appointment to the Planning Commission of Leo Streator, 6702 -
51st Place North.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to appoint Leo Streator, 6702 - 51st Place North, to
the Planning Commission for an unexpired term expiring
December 31, 1992.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered an application for appointment to
the Environmental Quality Commission from Pamela Rice, 3443
Zane Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to appoint Pamela Rice, 3443 Zane Avenue North, to the
Environmental Quality Commission for an unexpired term
expiring December 31, 1993.
Motion Carried.
3. Mr. James Krautkramer appeared before the City Council to
discuss the Metropolitan Council and provide the City Council
an opportunity to ask questions or voice concerns.
4. The City Council considered a variance to the Tax Increment
Financing District #2 Moratorium to allow for an addition to a
home at 5308 - 34th Place North.
June 16, 1992
page 942
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to grant a variance to ordinance #90-20 (Interim
Ordinance creating a Moratorium in TIF District #2-1) to issue
a building permit for a 16' x 40' addition to an existing
single family home for living space.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered a variance to the Tax Increment
Financing District #2 Moratorium to allow for a 22' x 24'
detached garage to be built at 5301 - 34th Place North.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to grant a variance to TIF District #2-1 Moratorium
to issue a building permit to replace an existing 14' x 20'
garage with a 22' x 24' detached garage.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
to amend Section 515.09, Subdivision 4 h) 10) of the zoning
ordinance to permit a driveway to a garage off the alley in
addition to an off street curb cut.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I -ZONING)
SUBSECTIONS 515.09, SUBD. 4 h) 10)
and further, that the second and final reading be held on July
7, 1992.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered a resolution regarding policies
for implementation of the housing maintenance code. Those
present and heard after action was taken were: Ken Anderson,
3501 Louisiana Avenue North; Reuben Lundquist, 3548 Jersey
Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-31
RESOLUTION REGARDING POLICIES AND GUIDELINES
FOR IMPLEMENTATION ADMINISTRATION OF THE
HOUSING MAINTENANCE CODE
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Irving, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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June 16, 1992
page 943
8. The City Council considered a Lawful Gambling Premises Permit
Application for Crystal Fireman's Relief Association, 4140
Douglas Drive at Main Event, 5316 West Broadway.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-32
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING A CERTAIN PREMISES PERMIT
By roll call and voting aye: Irving, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
July 7, 1992
page 944
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on July 7, 1992 at 7:00 P.M., at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving, Moravec.
Absent was: Joselyn. Also in attendance were the following staff
members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Steve Bubul, City Attorney's
Office; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; William Monk,
Public Works Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene
George, City Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting
of June 16, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
June 2, 1992 making the following exception: Item #7 - note
that those appearing and heard appeared after action was taken
on the item.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of approval of the list of license applications
as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. Consideration of an application for one -day off-site lawful
gambling from Knights of Columbus #3656, to be located at
Becker park on July 25, 1992 as a part of the Crystal Frolics
event (reading of resolution dispensed with):
RESOLUTION NO. 92-33
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
3. Consideration of an application for one -day off-site lawful
gambling from Crystal Lions Club to be located at Becker Park
from 6 p.m. - 12 midnight on July 24, 1992, as part of the
Crystal frolics event (reading of resolution dispensed with):
RESOLUTION NO. 92-34
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LAWFUL GAMBLING:
APPROVING CERTAIN PREMISES PERMITS
July 7, 1992
page 945
4. Consideration of a request from the Crystal Frolics Committee
for authorization to hold the Crystal frolics Parade on
Sunday, July 26, 1992, from 1-3:30 p.m. beginning at Welcome
park, proceeding down West Broadway to Bass Lake Road, ending
before the railroad tracks, with the Crystal Frolics Committee
paying for all signs and barricades that need to be rented to
close off the roads; authorization to have a fireworks display
at Becker Park on July 24, 1992; authorization to operate a
carnival at Becker Park on July 23-26, 1992.
5. Consideration of authorization to operate a 3.2 beerstand at
Becker Park on July 23, through July 26, 1992 as a part of the
Crystal Frolics, as requested by the Crystal Firefighter's
Relief Association.
6. Consideration of a request from VFW post #494 to extend limits
relating to the on -sale liquor license of VFW Post #494 of the
licensed premises to include the east parking lot, and to hold
a beer and brat feed at 5222 - 56th Ave. N. on July 25, 1992
from 12 noon to 8:00 p.m.
7. Consideration of a carnival license, 3.2 beer stand license,
and a 1 to 3 day temporary on -sale liquor license for St.
Raphael's Church, 7301 Bass Lake Road, on July 31, August 1
and August 2, 1992 for its annual festival.
8. Set public hearing date of August 4, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. for the
purpose of considering vacation of street easement at 5720
43rd Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember
Moravec to approve the
Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council held an informational meeting on 36th Avenue
Resurfacing and Walkway Alternate. Those appearing and heard
were:
Peter Carlson, Rieke Carroll Muller Associates, Inc.
Reuben Lundquist, 3548 Jersey Ave. N.
Ken Dubel, 3524 Georgia Ave. N.
Diane Meier, 3442 Georgia Ave. N.
Al Franz, 3550 Hampshire Ave. N.
Chris Camper, 3532 Jersey Ave. N.
Deanna Dubel, 3524 Georgia Ave. N.
Rob Weinberg, 6918 - 36th Ave. N.
Nancy Emond, 3443 Georgia Ave. N.
Mark Privette, 6710 - 36th Ave. N.
Jonathan Stiegler, 6726 - 36th Ave. N.
Ann Stangler, 6903 - 36th Ave. N.
Reed Wahlberg, 3442 Georgia Ave. N.
July 7, 1992
page 946
The Mayor called a recess at 8:11 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened at 8:20 p.m.
2. The City Council considered an improvement waiver for parking
lot expansion at Forest Elementary School. Brian Constans,
Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds for School District #281,
appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to waive the storm sewer requirement for expansion
of the east parking lot at Forest Elementary School, 6800 -
47th Avenue North.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered a request from Metropolitan
Transit Commission to reroute Bus Route 14 onto Welcome and
47th Avenues for two morning and two afternoon trips.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve the rerouting of MTC Bus Route 14 onto
Welcome and 47th Avenues for two morning and two afternoon
trips for a maximum of a 60 day trial period after which time
a final determination of the rerouting will be made, as
recommended by the City Engineer.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered Metropolitan Transit Commission
bus shelter sites in Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to approve authorization to submit a list of desired
shelter sites in the City of Crystal as recommended by the
City Engineer in a memo dated July 1, 1992.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered negotiated settlements for
CR81/Wilshire Blvd. Intersection Project Right -of -Way at:
5445 Lakeland Ave. (Carpet King), 5454 Lakeland Ave. (Suburban
Motel), 5716 Wilshire Blvd. (Scribner residence), 5430
Lakeland Ave. (K. Wongs Restaurant).
A. Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve negotiated settlements for permanent takings
and temporary easements of right-of-way for the CR81/Wilshire
Blvd. Intersection Project as recommended by the City Engineer
as follows:
Carpet King, 5445 Lakeland Ave. N. $18,000.00
Scribner Residence, 5716 Wilshire Blvd. $ 9,500.00
Suburban Motel, 5454 Lakeland Ave. N. $36,000.00
K. Wongs Restaurant, 5430 Lakeland Ave. $45,406.00
Donato, #4 Plex, 5509 Yates Ave. $20,000.00
Motion Carried.
July 7, 1992
page 947
B. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve a modified construction plan to realign
frontage road by K. Wongs Restaurant, 5430 Lakeland Ave. N.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered a Redevelopment Agreement with
Paster Enterprises for the Crystal Shopping Center. Those
appearing and heard were: Mark Koegler, landscape architect;
John Streeter, construction manager for Paster Enterprises;
Edward Paster, Paster Enterprises.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to hold back 10% of the project cost and reduce to 5%
when 50% of the project is complete, if the development
agreement is approved.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 10:05 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened at 10:15 p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent; directing staff to
make changes in Article II, Section 2.2, f and g of the
agreement as requested by the City Council:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-35
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT
AND THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO
CRYSTAL SHOPPING CENTER ASSOCIATES
FOR THE BASS LAKE ROAD/BECKER PARK REDEVELOPMENT AREA
(REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO.1) AND THE AMENDED TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING PLAN FOR THE BASS LAKE ROAD/BECKER PARK
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT
IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE STREETSCAPE AND PARKING FACILITIES
AT THE CRYSTAL SHOPPING CENTER
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Irving, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Moravec; voting no: Krueger; absent, not voting:
Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered asbestos removal project and Phase
II Site Investigation at 5353 Lakeland Ave./John Day Companies
(Bill's Economy Glass.)
A. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to approve authorization to proceed with asbestos
removal at 5353 Lakeland Ave. N. with work being financed from
infrastructure funds as recommended by the City Engineer.
Motion Carried.
July 7, 1992
page 948
B. Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve authorization to proceed with a study of
soil/subsurface contamination on this site.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council reviewed drainage complaints in Yunkers Park
area.
9. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
to amend Section 515.09, Subdivision 4h) 10) of the zoning
ordinance to permit a driveway to a garage off the alley in
addition to an off street curb cut.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92-10
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE (APPENDIX I - ZONING)
SUBSECTION 515.09, SUBD. 4h)10)
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
10. The City Council considered authorization to execute extension
of negotiation agreement with Paster Enterprises for the
northeast corner of Bass Lake Road and West Broadway.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-36
RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO
NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Irving, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Moravec, Krueger, Grimes; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
11. The City Council discussed City staff being members of
advisory commissions. Council directed staff to survey
surrounding City policies and bring results back to Council.
12. The City Council discussed Minnesota Department of
Transportation Schedule for TH100 Upgrade.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
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City Clerk-
July 7, 1992
page 949
July 21, 1992
page 950
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on July 21, 1992 at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving
(arrived 7:03 p.m.), Moravec. Also in attendance were the
following staff members: Nancy Gohman, Assistant Manager; Dave
Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development
Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene George, City
Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director; James Mossey, Police Chief,
Jeanne Fackler, Recreation Supervisor.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor presented $50 awards to Bass Lake Road Planting Contest
winners: Adult Group - Gardenaires; Youth Group - Camp Fire Group.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting
of July 7, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
July 7, 1992 making the following exception: Item #6 - strike
motion made by Councilmember Irving that does not have a
second.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of approval of the list of license applications
as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. Consideration of acceptance of a letter of resignation from
the Park & Recreation Advisory Commission received from
Michelle Howard, 4812 Edgewood Avenue North.
3. Consideration of acceptance of a letter of resignation from
the Crystal Employee Review Board received from Anthony F.
Brown, 5335 Georgia Avenue North.
4. Consideration for appointment as a regular member on the
Crystal Employee Review Board for an unexpired term expiring
December 31, 1994 of Sonnie A. Braih, 4912 - 53rd Ave. North,
who is currently an alternate member.
5. Consideration of a request from Main Event to extend limits
relating to the on -sale liquor license of Main Event of the
July 21, 1992
page 951
license premises to include the parking lot, and to have a
beer/food tent from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., July 25 and 26.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered the application of Sandra A.
Jellison, 7609 - 30th Avenue North, for appointment as a
regular member on the Crystal Employee Review Board for an
unexpired term expiring December 31, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to continue until August 4, 1992 the discussion of
the application for appointment to the Crystal Employee Review
Board of Sandra A. Jellison, 7609 - 30th Avenue North, and
request her presence at the meeting.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered a request from Palace Inn, 5607
West Broadway, to waive the temporary sign permit fee for the
week of July 24 through July 31, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to deny waiver of the temporary sign permit fee for
Palace Inn, 5607 West Broadway, for the week of July 24
through July 31, 1992.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered a variance request from Metro
Paving to allow construction work to start at 6 o'clock a.m.
for Target lot resurfacing.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Meintsma to continue until August 4, 1992 the discussion of a
variance to the noise ordinance to permit parking lot paving
activities at Target, 5537 West Broadway, to begin at 6
o'clock a.m. rather than 7 o'clock a.m. for two days.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered award of a bid for resurfacing
36th Avenue and walkway alternate for street section between
Douglas Drive and Louisiana Avenue. Those present and heard
were:
Reuben Lundquist, 3548 Jersey Avenue North
Ken Dubel, 3524 Georgia Ave. North
Betty Lund, 6403 - 36th Ave. North
Peter Carlson, Rieke Carroll Muller Assoc., Inc.
Charlie Zinn, 6418 - 36th Avenue North
Ricardo Castro, 6319 - 36th Avenue North
Bob and Mary Jones, 6802 - 36th Avenue North
July 21, 1992
page 952
Al Schempp, 6326 - 36th Avenue North
Richard Revell, 5812 - 36th Avenue North
Letters received from: Don and Ann Stangler, 6903 - 36th
Avenue North; Robert and Linda Weinberg, 6918 - 36th
Avenue North.
The Mayor called a recess at 8:32 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to approve Option 2 for resurfacing with a walkway by
low bidder C. S. McCrossan Construction Company.
By roll call and voting aye: Irving, Meintsma, Moravec;
voting no: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Grimes.
Motion Failed.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to reject all bids.
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Grimes; voting no: Moravec, Irving.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered authorization for the Police
Department to use donated funds in the amount of $1,000 from
Crystal Lions and $500 from Knights of Columbus for a bicycle
patrol program.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve authorization for the Police Department to
use donated funds in the amount of $1,000 from Crystal Lions
and $500 from Knights of Columbus for a bicycle patrol program
as recommended by the Chief of Police.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered a lot split and combination for
parcels at 5353 and 5419 Lakeland Avenue as part of the County
Road 81/Wilshire Blvd. Intersection Project.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-37
RESOLUTION FOR LOT SPLIT AND LOT COMBINATION
AT 5353 AND 5419 LAKELAND AVENUE
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Moravec, Grimes, Irving, Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
August 18, 1992
page 963
5, The City Council reviewed design concepts for City Hall
renovation. A presentation was given by Peter Vesterholt and
Ken Potts of The Alliance. No action was taken.
6. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing grant
application for area wide Opticom Emergency Response
Management System.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-45
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF AN AREA WIDE OPTICOM EMERGENCY
RESPONSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BY THE NORTH SUBURBAN
REGIONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE NETWORK
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Meintsma, Moravec,
Grimes, Irving, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered revisions to the sign ordinance.
Consensus of the Council was to defer to a future agenda to
allow additional time for review.
8. The City Council considered a request from the City of
Brooklyn Center for the Mayor and Councilmembers to attend a
meeting (to be scheduled the week following Labor Day) of
Brooklyn Center, Crystal and Robbinsdale regarding algae
treatment of Twin Lakes. The City Manager will work with
Brooklyn Center on a meeting date.
9. The City Council considered a policy regarding out of town
travel of Councilmembers who chose not to run for another term
or who run for election and are defeated. Councilmember
Irving proposed language for the policy. Staff was directed
to put Councilmember Irving's language as read into policy
form and place it on the September 1 Council Agenda for
consideration.
10. The City Council discussed proposed amendments to the National
Municipal Policy and the designation of voting and alternate
voting delegates at the Annual Congress of Cities, November 28
to December 2, 1992, New Orleans, Louisiana. Consensus of the
council was to defer the item to the September 1, 1992 Council
Agenda at which time it will be known who will attend the
conference.
11. The City Council discussed recognition of Crystal resident
Joseph Schilds, 5701 - 34th Avenue North, for beautification
of City Hall with his labor and plants. Staff was directed to
proceed with recognition plans.
August 18, 1992
page 964
12. The City Council considered an amended Permanent Improvement
Revolving (PIR) Fund policy. Changes were recommended and
staff was directed to make those changes and bring a policy to
the Council on September 1 in resolution form along with a
history of the PIR Fund.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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City Clerk
September 1, 1992
page 965
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on September 1, 1992 at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving,
Moravec. Also in attendance were the following staff members:
Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne
Norris, Community Development Director; William Monk, Public Works
Director; Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director;
Jessie Hart, Assistant Finance Director; Jerry Botko, Police
Department; Nancy Gohman, Assistant Manager.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor announced the $50 recycling winners for the month of
August: Dave Burruss; Robert & Madelyn Hargrave; Joel Schmitt;
Andrew Setterlund.
The Mayor proclaimed Saturday, October 3, 1992 as Arbor Day in the
City of Crystal.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting
of August 18, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
August 18, 1992.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of approval of the list of license applications
as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. Consideration of acceptance of the resignation of Kathryn
Huston from the Human Relations Commission.
3. Consideration of acceptance of the recommendation from the
Human Relations Commission to remove Katherine Anderson from
that Commission because of lack of attendance.
4. Consideration of acceptance of the resignation of Mike Culhane
from the Environmental Quality Commission.
5. Rescheduling assessment hearing from October 5, 1992 to
October 20, 1992 to consider 36th Avenue Reconstruction
Project.
September 1, 1992
page 966
6. Consideration of CDBG Year XVIII Third Party Agreement with
Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association.
7. Consideration of CDBG Year XVIII Third Party Agreement with
the Crystal Economic Development Authority.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following Public Hearings:
1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will consider consolidation of Police Relief Association
Pension Fund into Public Employees Retirement Association
(PERA). The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions
or to ask questions concerning this matter.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve consolidation of the Police Relief
Association Pension Fund into Public Employees Retirement
Association (PERA).
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. John Luzaich of the Human Relations Commission appeared to
discuss a resolution to change the name of the Human Relations
Commission to the Human Rights Commission.
A. Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-46
RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION TO THE
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Irving, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
B. Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO HUMAN RIGHTS;
September 1, 1992
page 967
CHANGING A COMMISSION NAME; AMENDING CRYSTAL
CITY CODE SUBSECTION 305.65, SUBDIVISION 1
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
September 16, 1992.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered the labor contract between the
City of Crystal and LELS #56 (police supervisors and police
managers).
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve the 1992-93 labor contract between the City
of Crystal and LELS #56 (police supervisors and police
managers) as presented by the Assistant Manager.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered authorization to prepare an
Engineering Feasibility Study for the upgrade of 36th Avenue
between Douglas Drive and Louisiana Avenue.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to grant authorization to prepare an Engineering
Feasibility Study for the upgrade of 36th Avenue between
Douglas Drive and Louisiana Avenue, using Rieke Carroll Muller
Associates, Inc. as the consulting engineer on this project as
recommended by the City Engineer.
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Irving, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma; voting no: Moravec.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered authorization to prepare
construction documents for Phase II of the Bass Lake Road
storm sewer trunk relief line.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to grant authorization to prepare construction
documents for Phase II of the Bass Lake Road storm sewer trunk
relief line retaining Westwood Professional Services as the
consulting engineers on this project as recommended by the
City Engineer.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
to vacate a portion of a drainage/utility easement at 5122
Angeline Avenue North as requested by Ernest Borgen.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92-12
September 1, 1992
page 968
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN
DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered revisions to the sign ordinance.
Those appearing and heard were: David Anderson, Vice Chair of
the Crystal Planning Commission.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to continue until September 16, 1992 the discussion of
the sign ordinance.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council continued consideration of a policy regarding
out-of-town travel of Councilmembers who do not file for re-
election or who run for re-election and are defeated.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-47
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION #90-80
SETTING GUIDELINES FOR TRAVEL BY
CRYSTAL CITY EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED OFFICIALS
By roll call and voting aye: Irving, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The City Council continued consideration of voting and
alternate voting delegates at the Annual Congress of Cities,
November 28 to December 2, 1992, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to appoint Mayor Meintsma as the voting delegate and
Councilmember Grimes as the alternate voting delegate at the
Annual Congress of Cities, November 28 to December 2, 1992,
New Orleans, Louisiana.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council considered a resolution amending the
Permanent Improvement Revolving (PIR) Fund policy.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-48
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT
September 1, 1992
page 969
REVOLVING FUND OF THE CITY: DESIGNATING THE USES THEREFORE;
AND PROVIDING FOR ITS MAINTENANCE
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes, Irving.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
10. The City Council considered preliminary proposed tax levy for
1993 and setting public hearing dates.
By consensus the City Council called a Special Meeting for
September 10, 1992, at 7:30 p.m., to continue discussion of a
preliminary proposed tax levy for 1993.
By consensus the City Council set December 10, 1992 as the
date and time for a public hearing to adopt the levy for taxes
payable in 1993 and December 17, 1992 as a date to reconvene
the public hearing if necessary.
11. The City Council discussed dates and time for worksessions to
review the 1993 City of Crystal Budget.
By consensus the City Council set 7:00 p.m. on September 29
and October 13, 1992 for 1993 Budget Work Sessions.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
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City Clerk
September 10, 1992
page 970
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Special Meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on September 10, 1992, at 7:30 P.M.,
at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The following were
present: Krueger, Moravec, Irving, Grimes, Meintsma, Langsdorf,
Joselyn.
Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar,
City Manager; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; Darlene
George, City Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Jessie Hart,
Assistant Finance Director; Pam Foster, Supervising Sanitarian.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
1. The City Council considered preliminary proposed tax levy for
1993.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent, to reflect a
6.7% levy increase for 1993.
RESOLUTION NO. 92-49
RESOLUTION LEVYING PROPOSED TAXES
FOR CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY
AUDITOR
By roll call and voting aye: Irving, Joselyn, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Moravec; voting no: Krueger, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
September 16, 1992
page 971
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on September 16, 1992 at 7:00 P.M.,
at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf (arrived at 7:06 p.m.),
Meintsma, Irving, Moravec (arrived at 7:02 p.m.). Absent was:
Joselyn. Also in attendance were the following staff members:
Nancy Gohman, Assistant Manager; Charlie LeFevere, from City
Attorney's office; Anne Norris, Community Development Director;
William Monk, Public Works Director; Darlene George, City Clerk.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting
of September 1, 1992 and Special Council Meeting of September
10, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
September 1, 1992 with the exception of adding Nancy Gohman,
Assistant Manager, to roll call and Special Council Meeting of
September 10, 1992.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of approval of the list of license applications
as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. Consideration of a 1 to 3 day temporary On -Sale Liquor License
on October 27, 1992 for a Ladies Style Show as requested by
Knights of Columbus #3656, 4947 West Broadway.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following Public Hearings:
1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will consider assessments for Medicine Lake Road Improvement
Project (89-1) between Douglas Drive and Louisiana Avenue
North. The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions
or to ask questions concerning this matter.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
September 16, 1992
page 972
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-50
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT
FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #89-1
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Moravec, Grimes, Irving; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
amendment to change the name of the Human Relations Commission
to the Human Rights Commission.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92-13
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO HUMAN RIGHTS;
CHANGING A COMMISSION NAME;
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SUBSECTION 305.65, SUBDIVISION 1
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered revisions to the sign ordinance.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following ordinance, limiting size of
political signs to 8 sq. ft. in any zoning area, and strike
the word "informational" on page 30, line 8.
ORDINANCE NO. 92 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SIGNS;
REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 406
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
October 5, 1992.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered a resolution canvassing the vote
and declaring the results of the September 15, 1992 Primary
Municipal Election.
September 16, 1992
page 973
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-51
RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE VOTE
AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE
PRIMARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec,
Grimes, Irving, Krueger; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The City Council considered a resolution for final plat of
Robbinsdale Home Gardens Fifth Addition.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-52
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT OF ROBBINSDALE
HOME GARDENS FIFTH ADDITION
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes,
Irving, Krueger, Langsdorf; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The City Council considered scheduling a work session with the
Planning Commission and the Economic Development Authority
Advisory Commission to review and discuss preliminary report
of County Road 81/Wilshire Blvd. area planning study. By
consensus the Council set 5:30 p.m. on October 20, 1992.
6. The City Council considered adoption of the Vision Statement
regarding cultural diversity and unity. Staff was directed to
refer the vision statement to the Human Relations Commission
for its input.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
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City Clerk
September 16, 1992
page 974
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September 29, 1992
page 975
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Work Session of the Crystal
City Council was held on September 29, 1992, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Secretary of the Council
called the roll and the following were present: Joselyn, Krueger,
Grimes, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving. Absent: Moravec. Also in
attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City
Manager; Darlene George, City Clerk; Anne Norris, Community
Development Director; Bill Monk, City Engineer; Jim Otto, Finance
Director; Jessie Hart, Assistant Finance Director; Gene Hackett,
Acting Park and Recreation Director; Kevin McGinty, Fire Chief;
Nancy Gohman, Assistant Manager; Jim Mossey, Police Chief.
The City Council discussed the 1993 City of Crystal Budget. The
second work session to discuss the Budget was changed from October
13 to October 12, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. due to conflicts of
Councilmembers.
Meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
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City Clerk
October 5, 1992
page 976
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on October 5, 1992 at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving, Moravec.
Absent was: Joselyn. Also in attendance were the following staff
members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager, Nancy Gohman, Assistant
Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community
Development Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene
George, City Clerk; Gene Hackett, Acting Parks & Recreation
Director; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Dave Morrell, Intern; James
Mossey, Police Chief.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor recognized a donation of $11,500 to the City of Crystal
Fire Department from the Crystal Fire Relief Association.
The Mayor proclaimed National Business Women's Week, October 18-24,
1992, in the City of Crystal.
The Mayor proclaimed Human Rights Day for October 17, 1992 in the
City of Crystal.
The Mayor announced the September Crystal $50 recycling winners:
Mark Toetschinger, Louis Kirkbride, David Tyrrell, F. Edward
Champeau, and Sharon Palbick.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting
of September 16, 1992 and the Work Session minutes of
September 29, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
September 16, 1992 and the Work Session minutes of September
29, 1992.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of approval of the list of license applications
as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. Consideration of authorization for Fire Department to use
donated funds to purchase fire pager, CPR Training mannequin,
hose tester, and to relocate/replace vehicle sirens.
October 5, 1992
page 977
3. Consideration of the designation of election judges and
polling locations for the November 3, 1992 General Municipal
Election, as submitted in a list by the City Clerk.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following Public Hearings:
1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will consider assessments for: a) 1992 weed cutting and
diseased trees; b) delinquent sanitary sewer/water, recycling,
street lighting and storm sewer charges. The Mayor asked
those present to voice their opinions or to ask questions
concerning these matters. Those present and heard were: Bill
Cranston, 3509 Xenia Avenue North.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
A. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-53
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR DISEASED
TREE REMOVAL, WEED CUTTING, AND HAZARDOUS BUILDING
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Irving, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
B. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-54
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR DELINQUENT
SEWER/WATER, RECYCLING, STREET LIGHTING AND
STORM SEWER UTILITY CHARGES
By roll call and voting aye: Irving, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
October 5, 1992
page 978
1. The City Council recognized Crystal resident Joseph Schilds,
5701 - 34th Avenue North, for beautification of City Hall with
his labor and plants.
2. The City Council considered an application for appointment to
the Park & Recreation Advisory Commission from Jodelle
Barrett, 4319 Hampshire Ave. N., for an unexpired term,
expiring December 31, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to appoint Jodelle Barrett, 4319 Hampshire Ave. N., to
the Park & Recreation Advisory Commission for an unexpired
term, expiring December 31, 1992.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered a request to rezone property at
5272 West Broadway from the current B-4 (Community Commercial
District) to I-2 (Heavy Industrial District) as requested by
Walter Wanpach.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-55
RESOLUTION DENYING REQUEST FOR
REZONING OF PROPERTY AT 5272 WEST BROADWAY
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Moravec, Grimes, Irving; absent, not voting: Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The City Council considered approval of a contract with
Westwood Professional Services for the Bass Lake Road Relief
Storm Sewer.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve a contract with Westwood Professional
Services for engineering services related to the Bass Lake
Road Relief Storm Sewer, and further that the Mayor and City
Manager be authorized to sign such agreement.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered adoption of the Vision Statement
regarding cultural diversity and unity.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the Vision Statement regarding cultural
diversity and unity with recommended language changes
submitted by the Crystal Human Relations Commission, change
being: adding the words "and support" after the word
"recognize" and remove the words "the value of" in the
October 5, 1992
page 979
statement.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered the Second Reading of revised sign
ordinance.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92-14
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SIGNS:
REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 406
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council discussed a Five Cities Dispatch Facility.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
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Motion Carried.
Maycrf
October 12, 1992
page 980
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Work Session of the Crystal
City Council was held on October 12, 1992, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The following were present:
Krueger, Irving, Grimes, Meintsma, Langsdorf, Joselyn. Absent was:
Moravec.
Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar,
City Manager; William Monk, City Engineer; Anne Norris, Community
Development Director; Nancy Gohman, Assistant Manager; Darlene
George, City Clerk; James Mossey, Police Chief; Kevin McGinty, Fire
Chief; Nancy Gohman, Assistant Manager; Gene Hackett, Acting Park &
Recreation Director; Dave Morrell, Administrative Intern; Pam
Foster, Supervising Sanitarian; Ken Bjorn, Assessor; Mary Fandrey,
Sanitarian; Jan Scofield, Assessing Secretary; Jim Otto, Finance
Director; Jessie Hart, Assistant Finance Director.
1. Joseph Straus, Elwyn Tinklenberg and Phil Cohen,
representatives of North Metro Mayors Association, spoke to
the Council regarding the function of the Association.
2. The City Council discussed the 1993 City of Crystal Budget.
3. A follow-up work session was set for 7 p.m. on November 12,
1992.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
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City Clerk
(specagml.doc)
October 20, 1992
page 981
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on October 20, 1992 at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving,
Moravec. Also in attendance were the following staff members:
Jerry Dulgar, City Manager, Nancy Gohman, Assistant Manager;
Stephen Bubul, City Attorney's office; Anne Norris, Community
Development Director; William Monk, Public Works Director; Bill
Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim Otto,
Finance Director; Dave Morrell, Intern; Julie Jones, Redevelopment
Coordinator.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting
of October 5, 1992 and the Work Session minutes of October 12,
1992.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
October 5, 1992 and the Work Session minutes of October 12,
1992 making the following exception - change spelling of
Evelyn Tinklenberg to Elwyn Tinklenberg in the minutes of
October 12, 1992.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of approval of the list of license applications
as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following Public Hearings:
1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will consider assessment for 36th Avenue Reconstruction
Project between Welcome Avenue and Douglas Drive. The Mayor
asked those present to voice their opinions or to ask
questions concerning these matters. Those present and heard
were: Don Meunier, 5800-04 36th Avenue North; Virginia
Larsen, 5624 36th Avenue North. Letters received in
October 20, 1992
page 982
opposition from Don Meunier, 5800-04 36th Avenue North and
Carol and Don Newman, 6003 - 36th Avenue North.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
A. Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent, reducing
assessment to 75% of curb and gutter costs for residents on
the south side of 36th Avenue due to the fact that existing
facilities in that area were installed 20 years ago, and have
not exceeded their useful life.
RESOLUTION NO. 92-56
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR 36TH AVENUE
RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 91-1
By roll call and voting aye: Irving, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered the following during Open Forum:
1. Janice Cortner, 4641 Douglas Drive, appeared before the
Council to voice concerns regarding parking on property.
Resident was advised to pursue the variance process.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered an application for appointment to
the Environmental Quality Commission from Philip Domek, 6709
Markwood Drive, for an unexpired term expiring December 31,
1994.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to appoint Philip Domek, 6709 Markwood Drive, to the
Environmental Quality Commission for an unexpired term
expiring December 31, 1994.
2. The City Council discussed an Ordinance Relating to Tree
Removal and Standards for Replacement.
3. The City Council reviewed a letter from the City of New Hope
regarding railroad bridge reconstruction on 36th Avenue.
4. The City Council reviewed 36th Avenue Feasibility Study for
reconstruction between Douglas Drive and Louisiana Avenue.
Peter Carlson of Rieke Carroll Muller Associates, Inc.,
Consulting Engineer, appeared and was heard.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to receive the Feasibility Study and set 7:00 p.m. on
October 20, 1992
page 983
November 17, 1992 as the date and time for a public
improvement hearing relating to the reconstruction of 36th
Avenue between Douglas Drive and Louisiana Avenue.
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Grimes, Irving; voting no: Moravec.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered a grading permit for residential
property at 3456 Adair Ave. N. as requested by Sunram
Landscaping.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve a grading permit for residential property at
3456 Adair Ave. N. with conditions as recommended in the City
Engineer's memorandum of October 20, 1992.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 9:13 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened at 9:20 p.m.
6. The City Council considered an Ordinance Amendment Relating to
Certain License/Permit Fees.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CERTAIN LICENSE/PERMIT FEES:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTIONS 406.05,
1000.02 AND 1200.41
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
November 4, 1992.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered hiring Julee Quarve-Peterson, Inc.
to provide consulting services to the City of Crystal for the
purposes of compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve a proposal for consultant work relating
to the Americans with Disabilities Act as presented by the
Assistant Manager in a memorandum dated October 14, 1992, with
fees for the consulting service not to exceed $4,600 funded
from the City Council Contingency Fund.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council discussed the Comprehensive Plan update as
presented by the Community Development Director. Consensus of
Council was to proceed as is currently being done.
October 20, 1992
page 984
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:02 p.m.
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November 4, 1992
page 985
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on November 4, 1992 at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving,
Moravec. Also in attendance were the following staff members:
Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne
Norris, Community Development Director; William Monk, Public Works
Director; Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor proclaimed November 13-20, 1992 as Minnesota Chemical
Health Week in the City of Crystal.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting
of October 20, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
October 20, 1992.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of approval of the list of license applications
as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following during Open Forum: The
Mayor reminded t.v. viewers that "Open Forum" was a time at which
citizens of Crystal could appear before the Council to voice
concerns or ask questions and welcomed them to do so.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered an application for appointment to
the Human Rights Commission from Bonnie Hyde, 3060 Sumter
Avenue North, for an unexpired term expiring December 31,
1994.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to appoint Bonnie Hyde, 3060 Sumter Avenue North, to
November 4, 1992
page 986
the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term expiring
December 31, 1994.
Motion Carried.
2. The City Council considered an application for an off -sale
liquor license at 2728 Douglas Drive (Liquor Barrel) as
requested by An Thi Nguyen.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve an off -sale liquor license at 2728 Douglas
Drive (Liquor Barrel) as requested by An Thi Nguyen.
Motion Carried.
3. The City Council considered the 1992 Tree Disease Program and
winter tree trimming.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to allocate money from the Council Contingency Fund to
do necessary tree trimming at intersections and other areas
that would hamper drivers and/or vehicles.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered a resolution canvassing the vote
and declaring the results of the General Municipal Election of
November 3, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-57
RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE VOTE
AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes, Irving.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
Amendment Relating to Certain License/Permit Fees.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92-15
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CERTAIN LICENSE/PERMIT FEES:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SUBSECTIONS 105.01,
407.05, 1000.02, AND 1200.41
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
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November 4, 1992
page 987
6. The City Council considered a contract with HKGI (Mark
Koegler) to provide project management for Crystal Shopping
Center Redevelopment Improvements.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve authorization to enter into a contract
with HKGI (Mark Koegler) to provide project management for
Crystal Shopping Center Redevelopment Improvements, and
further that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign
such contract.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council considered the street repaving program for a
portion of Crystal south of 36th Avenue.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve authorization to solicit engineering
service proposals to complete a street repaving program for a
portion of Crystal south of 36th Avenue in conjunction with
the Engineering Department.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
relating to tree removal and standards for replacement.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TREE REMOVAL
AND STANDARDS FOR REPLACEMENT: AMENDING
CRYSTAL CITY CODE BY ADDING A SECTION
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
November 17, 1992.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council discussed the 1993 Policy Adoption Conference
and Legislative Policies for the League of Minnesota Cities.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Mayo
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City Clerk
November 4, 1992
page 988
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November 12, 1992
page 989
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, a Work Session of the Crystal
City Council was held on November 12, 1992, at 7:00 P.M., at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The following were present:
Krueger, Moravec, Irving, Grimes, Meintsma. Absent were:
Langsdorf and Joselyn.
Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar,
City Manager; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; William
Monk, Public Works Director; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Kevin
McGinty, Fire Chief; James Mossey, Police Chief; Gene Hackett,
Acting Park & Rec Director; Ken Bjorn, Assessor; Pam Foster,
Supervising Sanitarian; Mary Fandrey, Sanitarian; Jan Scofield,
Assessing Secretary; Jerry Hedlund, Appraiser.
1. The City Council reviewed the 1993 City of Crystal Proposed
Budget.
The Mayor closed the budget meeting at 9:45 p.m.
The Mayor announced that the Council would have an executive
session to discuss the lawsuit served on the City last week.
The City Manager reviewed the contents of the complaint filed
on the City.
The Mayor announced the executive session was concluded.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting.
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November 17, 1992
page 990
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on November 17, 1992 at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving,
Moravec (arrived at 7:06 p.m.) Also in attendance were the
following staff members: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy,
City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; William
Monk, Public Works Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector;
Darlene George, City Clerk; Nancy Gohman, Assistant Manager; Jim
Otto, Finance Director.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor announced the October 1992 $50 recycling award winners:
Paul Link, 8134 Northern Drive; Mr. & Mrs. Michael Young, 3264
Welcome Avenue North; Jocelyn Everroad, 6715 Corvallis Avenue
North; Harold Barry, 5260 Georgia Avenue North.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting
of November 4, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
November 4, 1992.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of approval of the list of license applications
as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. Consideration of a letter from the Park & Recreation Advisory
Commission Chair dated November 4, 1992 recommending that
Arnold Johnson be removed from the Park & Recreation Advisory
Commission because Mr. Johnson has moved out of the City of
Crystal.
3. Consideration of a recommendation from the Finance Director to
close the following funds: Planning Fund, Swimming Pool Bond
Fund, Recycling Enterprise Fund, Equipment Maintenance Fund,
and Post Audit Fund/Pension Fund.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following Public Hearings:
November 17, 1992
page 991
1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will consider 36th Avenue Reconstruction Project between
Douglas Drive and Louisiana Avenue. The Mayor asked those
present to voice their opinions or to ask questions concerning
this matter. Those present and heard were: Pete Carlson,
R.C.M.; Reuben Lundquist, 3548 Jersey Ave. N.; Al Schempp,
6326 - 36th Ave. N.; Arnold King, 6710 - 36th Ave. N.; Betty
Lund, 6403 - 36th Ave. N.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-57A
RESOLUTION RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS:
ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT 93-1 (36TH AVENUE NORTH)
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Grimes, Irving, Joselyn; voting no: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered applications for appointment to
the Human Rights Commission from Charles T. Walsh, 3426
Welcome Avenue North, and Emeric O. Pratt, 3540 Jersey Avenue
North, for unexpired terms expiring December 31, 1994.
The Mayor announced Mr. Walsh had withdrawn his application on
November 17, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to appoint Emeric O. Pratt, 3540 Jersey Ave. N., to
the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term expiring
December 31, 1994.
Motion Carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 8:28 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened at 8:40 p.m.
2. The City Council considered a resolution approving a lot
split/combination for 5565 and 5573 Welcome Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
3.
4.
5.
November 17, 1992
page 992
RESOLUTION NO. 92-58
RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT SPLIT AND
COMBINATION OF PROPERTIES AT 5565 WELCOME AVENUE NORTH
AND 5573 WELCOME AVENUE NORTH
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec,
Grimes, Irving, Joselyn, Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered a resolution of intent for joint
public safety dispatching.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-59
RESOLUTION OF INTENT RELATING
TO JOINT PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHING
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes,
Irving, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The City Council considered the Second Reading of an Ordinance
relating to tree removal and standards for replacement.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92-16
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TREE REMOVAL
AND STANDARDS FOR REPLACEMENT: AMENDING
CRYSTAL CITY CODE BY ADDING A SECTION
and further, that this be the second and final reading.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered a resolution adopting assessment
of delinquent charges for false security alarms.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-60
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT
CHARGES FOR FALSE SECURITY ALARMS
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page 993
By roll call and voting aye: Moravec, Grimes, Irving,
Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. The City Council considered a resolution relating to the
Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement for
implementing the T.H. 610 Crosstown project as requested by
North Metro Mayors Association.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-61
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
NORTH METRO MAYORS ASSOCIATION
RESOLUTIONS RELATING TO TRUNK HIGHWAY 610
CROSSTOWN AND PROPOSED TRUNK HIGHWAY 610
CROSSTOWN IMPROVEMENTS COON RAPIDS BLVD.
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Irving, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered the 1992 PIR Expenditure for Plan
Development of Twin Lake Trail System.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-62
RESOLUTION DISBURSING FUNDS FROM
THE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT REVOLVING FUND
By roll call and voting aye: Irving, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on December 8, 1992 at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving,
Moravec Also in attendance were the following staff members:
Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne
Norris, Community Development Director; William Monk, Public Works
Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene George, City
Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Julie Jones, Redevelopment
Coordinator.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor announced the November 1992 $50 recycling award winners:
Thomas Schroeder, 4301 Louisiana Ave. N.; Larry Gutknecht, 8201 -
32nd Place North; Linda Swanson, 4732 Quail Ave. N.; George Aebly,
3419 Welcome Ave. N.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Budget Work
Session of November 12, 1992 and the Regular Meeting of
November 17, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to approve the minutes of the Budget Work Session of
November 12, 1992 and the Regular Meeting of November 17,
1992.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of approval of the list of license applications
as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. Consideration of the resignation of Jeffry Sessions, 8023 -
32nd Place, from the Human Rights Commission effective
November 19, 1992.
3. Consideration of the resignation of John R. Schaaf from the
Crystal Charter Commission effective November 13, 1992.
4. Set public hearing for January 19, 1993 to consider amendments
to the Crystal Charter.
5. Approval of an agreement with the Department of Natural
Resources for the Minnesota Releaf Grant in the amount of
$3,000, and further to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
sign such an agreement.
December 8, 1992
page 996
6. Approval of a 1-3 Day Temporary On -Sale Liquor license on
February 18, 1993 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 4947 West
Broadway, as requested by the Knights of Columbus.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered a request from David and Elizabeth
Raymond for a lot split and combination at 4803 Lakeland
Avenue North and 5240 - 48th Avenue North.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-63
RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT SPLIT AND COMBINATION
FOR PROPERTIES AT 4803 LAKELAND AVENUE NORTH
AND 5240 - 48TH AVENUE NORTH
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes, Irving.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The City Council considered a request for extension of the
negotiation agreement with Paster Enterprises for the
northeast corner of Bass Lake Road and West Broadway
intersection.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-64
RESOLUTION APPROVING A THIRD
AMENDMENT TO NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Moravec, Grimes, Irving, Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The City Council considered a resolution relating to the 1993
fees and charges for licenses and permits.
December 8, 1992
page 997
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-65
RESOLUTION RELATING TO FEES AND CHARGES:
AMENDING APPENDIX IV TO THE CITY CODE
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Meintsma to amend the motion to adjust the booking fee to 10
percent over Hennepin County's rate.
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec,
Irving; voting no: Grimes, Joselyn, Krueger.
Motion Carried.
Voting on the main motion as amended.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered allocation of funds in the amount
of $4,519.00 for the purpose of supporting the CO-OP NW
(Communities Organizing Opportunities for People) as requested
by Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve allocation of funds in the amount of
$4,519.00 from the 1992 Contingency Fund for the purpose of
supporting the CO-OP NW (Communities Organizing Opportunities
for People).
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered a draft agreement for legal
services with the law firm of Holmes & Graven, Chartered.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve an agreement for legal services with the
law firm of Holmes & Graven, Chartered to become effective
January 1, 1993, and further that the Mayor and City Manager
be authorized to sign such agreement.
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered the approval of a fixed asset
inventory.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to approve authorization to solicit proposals and
contract with an inventory specialist to compile and value the
City of Crystal's inventory of fixed assets.
Motion Carried.
7. The City Council reviewed and discussed the 1993 Hennepin
Recycling Group (HRG) budget.
December 8, 1992
page 998
8. The City Council considered the First Reading of an Ordinance
for utility rate adjustments.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SEWER, WATER
AND STREET LIGHTING RATES AND CHARGES:
AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE SUBSECTION 710.05
IN SUBSECTION 715.13
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
January 5, 1993.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council considered the approval of a joint fuel use
agreement with School District 281 at its site on Winnetka
Avenue.
A. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve an agreement between the City of Crystal
and School District 281 for joint fuel use for site on
Winnetka Avenue, and further that the Mayor and City Manager
be authorized to sign such agreement.
Motion Carried.
B. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-66
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR FUND EXPENDITURES
RELATED TO JOINT FUEL USE AGREEMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec,
Grimes, Irving, Joselyn, Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
10. The City Council reviewed temporary approval for MTC Route to
US West site on Welcome and 47th Avenues.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to continue until January 19, 1992 the discussion of a
permanent route of the MTC Bus to US West site on Welcome and
47th Avenues.
Motion Carried.
11. The City Council discussed the League of Minnesota Cities
notice of increase in 1992 LGA payment with consideration of
setting a work session for January.
December 8, 1992
page 999
Setting a work session was deferred to the December 10, 1992
meeting.
12. The City Council considered a proposal from the Mayor for
First Reading of an Ordinance decreasing Councilmembers'
salaries in 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following ordinance, making the
decrease in Council salaries temporary for the year 1993.
ORDINANCE NO. 92 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY COUNCILMEMBERS'
SALARIES: REPEALING CRYSTAL CITY CODE, SECTION 210
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
January 5, 1993.
Motion Carried.
13. The City Council considered the extension of a moratorium in
County Road 81/Wilshire Boulevard area.
A. Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-67
RESOLUTION EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT
WITHIN A CERTAIN AREA OF THE CITY
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes,
Irving, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
B. Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 92 -
CITY OF CRYSTAL
AMENDMENT TO INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 92-8 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PROTECTING THE PLANNING PROCESS AND HEALTH,
SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS, AND RESTRICTING
DEVELOPMENT WITHIN A CERTAIN AREA OF THE CITY
and further, that the second and final reading be held on
January 5, 1993,
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adjourn the meeting.
December 8, 1992
page 1000
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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Motion Carried.
December 10, 1992
page 1001
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by
Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Special Meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on December 10, 1992, at 7:00 P.M.,
at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The following were
present: Krueger, Moravec, Irving, Grimes, Meintsma, Langsdorf and
Joselyn.
Also in attendance were the following staff members: Jerry Dulgar,
City Manager; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; William
Monk, Public Works Director; Darlene George, City Clerk; Jim Otto,
Finance Director; James Mossey, Police Chief; Ken Bjorn, Assessor;
Nancy Gohman, Assistant Manager; Gene Hackett, Acting Park & Rec
Director.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Council considered the following Public Hearing:
1. It being 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
The Mayor called a recess at 9:25 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened at 9:35 p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to appropriate $200,000, $40,000 of which is to be used
to fund a restructured Health Department and $160,000 to
reduce the tax levy.
heard, Mayor Meintsma declared this was the date and time as
advertised for a public hearing at which time the City Council
will consider the 1993 City of Crystal Budget.
The Mayor read letters regarding the budget which were
received from John K. Paulsen, 320 Edgewood Avenue North,
Golden Valley (Crystal apartment owner), and from Barbara
Racer, 3429 Major Avenue North.
The Mayor asked those present to voice their opinions or to
ask questions concerning this matter. Those present and heard
were: Patrick Vandrovec, 5724 Hampshire Avenue North; Shirley
Schon, 3930 Jersey Avenue North; Al Holter, 4366 Xenia Avenue
North; Roger Pickering, 3821 Xenia Avenue North; Bill Lynch,
3230 Florida Avenue North; Brad Hildebrand, 6201 - 38th Avenue
North; Don Sexter, 2937 Idaho Avenue North; Bob Schon, 3930
Jersey Avenue North; Florence Johnson, 3405 Lee Avenue North;
Jan Scofield, 3656 Colorado Avenue North; Betty Dornbusch,
6315 - 55th Avenue North; Bill Gentry, 6910 Jersey Circle.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
The Mayor called a recess at 9:25 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened at 9:35 p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember
Irving to appropriate $200,000, $40,000 of which is to be used
to fund a restructured Health Department and $160,000 to
reduce the tax levy.
December 10, 1992
page 1002
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to amend the motion to appropriate $100,000 rather than
$200,000.
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes; Joselyn; voting no:
Irving, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec.
Amendment Failed.
Voting on the original motion:
By roll call and voting aye: Irving, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec; voting no: Grimes.
Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-68
RESOLUTION LEVYING TAXES FOR CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY
AUDITOR FOR PAYABLE 1993
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes, Irving.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-69
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 1993 BUDGET AS AMENDED
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Moravec, Grimes, Irving, Joselyn.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Informal Discussion and Announcements
1. The City Council considered setting a work session to discuss
the negotiation agreement with Paster Enterprises for the
northeast corner of Bass Lake Road and West Broadway. The
work session was set for Thursday, February 11, 1993 at 6 p.m.
2. The City Council considered setting a work session to discuss
fund balance and other financial policy issues. The work
session was set for Thursday, February 11, 1993 at 6 p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adjourn the meeting.
December 10, 1992
page 1003
Meeting adjourned at 11:07 p.m.
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Motion Carried.
December 15, 1992
page 1004
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular meeting of the
Crystal City Council was held on December 15, 1992 at 7:00 P.M., at
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Secretary of the Council called the roll and the following were
present: Joselyn, Krueger, Grimes, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Irving,
Moravec Also in attendance were the following staff members:
Jerry Dulgar, City Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne
Norris, Community Development Director; William Monk, Public Works
Director; Bill Barber, Building Inspector; Darlene George, City
Clerk; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Nancy Gohman, Assistant Manager.
The Mayor led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor welcomed Cub Scout Pack #163 from St. Raphael's Church.
The Mayor acknowledged receipt of a grant in the amount of
$3,889.60 from the Honeywell (Military Avionics Division) Community
Relations Council to be used to establish a trailhead and walking
path at Lower Twin Lake under the Highway 100 bridge.
Due to a cold and voice loss, Mayor Meintsma turned the meeting
over to Mayor Pro -Tem Irving.
The City Council considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting
of December 8, 1992 and the minutes of the Special Budget
Hearing of December 10, 1992.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
December 8, 1992 and the minutes of the Special Budget Hearing
of December 10, 1992.
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Consideration of approval of the list of license applications
as submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. Set public hearing for January 5, 1993 to consider
reallocation of $21,600 in CDBG Funds for the Head Start
Program.
3. Consideration of the resignation of Pamela Brooks, 3510
Douglas Drive North, from the Environmental Quality Commission
effective 12-31-92.
Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the Consent Agenda.
December 15, 1992
page 1005
Motion Carried.
The City Council considered the following items on the Regular
Agenda.
1. The City Council considered (a) approval of agreement with
Calibre Chase developers; (b) approval of a resolution
authorizing Housing Revenue Bonds for the Calibre Chase
Project.
Councilmember Moravec left the Chambers.
A. Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-70
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CALIBRE CHASE PROJECT:
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CALIBRE CHASE
PARTNERS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Grimes, Irving; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
B. Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Grimes to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-71
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL,
MINNESOTA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF THE
CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA MULTI -FAMILY HOUSING REFUNDING
REVENUE BONDS (CALIBRE CHASE PROJECT) SERIES 1992, WHICH
BONDS IN THE INTEREST AND ANY PREMIUM THEREON SHALL BE PAYABLE
SOLELY FROM REVENUES DERIVED FROM REVENUES PLEDGED PURSUANT
TO THE INDENTURE; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS AND THE RELATED
DOCUMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITY, RIGHTS AND
REMEDIES OF THE OWNERS OF SAID BONDS
By roll call and voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Grimes, Irving, Joselyn; absent, not voting: Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Councilmember Moravec returned to the Chambers.
2. The City Council considered award of bids for (a) City Hall
remodeling; (b) asbestos abatement; (c) Chambers audio visual
system.
December 15, 1992
page 1006
A. Moved by Mayor Meintsma and seconded by Councilmember Krueger
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was
dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-72
RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY HALL REMODELING
PROJECT AND RELATED PIR FUND EXPENDITURES
By roll call and voting aye: Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec,
Grimes, Irving, Joselyn, Krueger.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
B. Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-73
RESOLUTION AWARDING BID TO LUND MARTIN CONSTRUCTION
FOR CITY HALL REMODELING
By roll call and voting aye: Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes,
Irving, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
C. Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-74
RESOLUTION AWARDING BID
TO ALLEGRO TECHNOLOGY FOR CITY HALL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Moravec, Grimes, Irving,
Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
D. Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-75
RESOLUTION AWARDING A BID
TO EPA AUDIO VISUAL FOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEM
By roll call and voting aye: Grimes, Irving, Joselyn,
Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
December 15, 1992
page 1007
3. The City Council considered the 1992-193 labor agreement
between the City of Crystal and LELS #44, police officers.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Langsdorf to approve the 1992-193 labor agreement between the
City of Crystal and LELS #44, police officers, as presented in
a memo dated December 9, 1992 from the Assistant Manager.
Motion Carried.
4. The City Council considered the 1993 labor agreement between
the City of Crystal and Teamsters Local #320, Communication
Clerk.
Moved by Councilmember Krueger and seconded by Councilmember
Meintsma to approve the 1993 labor agreement between the City
of Crystal and Teamsters Local #320, Communication Clerk, as
presented in a memo dated December 9, 1992 from the Assistant
Manager.
Motion Carried.
5. The City Council considered salaries for non -organized
employees for 1993.
Moved by Councilmember Grimes
and seconded by
Councilmember
Moravec to approve 1993 salaries
for non -organized employees as
and insurance
presented in a
contributions
memo dated
December 9, 1992 from the Assistant
Manager.
Position
Jan. 1
yearly
salary
Part-time Rec. Secretary
$ 9.28 hourly
Part-time CSO
9.68 hourly
Job Share Switchboard Operator
9.28 hourly
Park Secretary
21,950
Health Dept. Secretary
24,869
Building Dept. Clerk
25,129
Building Coordinator
25,492
Police Secretary
28,249
Utility Billing Clerk
28,111
Payroll Clerk
28,111
Administration Clerk
28,167
Assessing/Com. Dev. Clerk
28,167
Admin. Secretary
30,783
Specials/Eng. Clerk
30,802
Engrg. Aide II
30,783
Rec. Program Supervisor
33,006
Accounting Clerk
34,928
Records/Office Manager
34,944
Housing Inspector
36,335
*Appraiser
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Engrg. Aide IV
391,658
December 15, 1992
page 1008
Recreation Supervisor
*Sanitarian II
Building Inspector
*Supervising Sanitarian
Juvenile Specialist
HRG/Comm. Develop. Coord.
Park Superintendent
Asst. Finance Dir.
*City Assessor
**Acting Recreation Dir.
Street Superintendent
City Clerk
Water & Sewer Superintendent
Fire Chief/Marshal
Community Dev. Dir.
Assistant Manager
City Treas./Fin. Dir.
Public Works Director
Chief of Police
Part-time P&R Sec. evenings
Part-time Comm. Ctr. Bldg. Mgr.
Part-time Fire Inspector
Fire fighters call pay
Officers - fire - call pay
Training, schools & work duty
Stand by, Sleep in
Chief Officers (3)
Asst. Training Officer (1)
Captains (4)
*=positions eliminated in 193 budget
**=interim position classification
39,673
42,899
40,913
42,855
42,987
43,003
45,000
46,200
46,288
48,440
48,438
50,026
52,581
58,642
58,642
63,779
6.66 hourly
8.30 hourly
11.07 hourly
7.94 hourly
8.46 hourly
7.12 hourly
24.75 shift
$188.60 monthly
116.24 monthly
77.90 monthly
Motion Carried.
6. The City Council considered policy changes for the Personnel
Rules and Regulations Handbook.
Moved by Councilmember Langsdorf and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-76
RESOLUTION APPENDING PERSONNEL RULES &
REGULATIONS: APPENDIX IV TO THE CITY CODE
By roll call and voting aye: Irving, Joselyn, Krueger,
Langsdorf, Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The City Council considered the Leave Without Pay Program for
1993.
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Moved by Councilmember Grimes and seconded by Councilmember
Krueger to approve the 1993 Leave Without Pay Program as
presented by the Assistant Manager in a memo dated December 7,
1992.
Motion Carried.
8. The City Council reviewed proposals for street rehabilitation
program in south Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Meintsma to approve authorization to contract with SEH
Engineering to conduct a feasibility study relating to a
street rehabilitation project in south Crystal.
Motion Carried.
9. The City Council discussed crime statistics.
10. The City Council considered the City Manager's contract for
1993. The Mayor announced that work of the Committee was not
complete and that this item would come before the Council at a
later date.
11. The City Council considered a resolution relating to the
Assessing Department of the City of Crystal.
Moved by Councilmember Joselyn and seconded by Councilmember
Moravec to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-77
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR A PROVISION OF ASSESSMENT SERVICES
FOR THE 1994 THROUGH 1999 ASSESSMENTS
By roll call and voting aye: Joselyn Krueger, Langsdorf,
Meintsma, Moravec, Grimes, Irving.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Informal Discussion and Announcements:
1. Moved by Councilmember Moravec and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adopt the following resolution, the reading of
which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -
RESOLUTION HONORING JOHN T. IRVING
Councilmember Grimes questioned the words "all the residents"
in the 8th paragraph of the resolution. Discussion followed.
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Moved by Councilmember Grimes to amend the motion by striking
the word "all".
Motion failed for lack of a second.
On the main motion to adopt Resolution No. 92-78 honoring John
T. Irving: voting aye: Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma,
Moravec, Grimes, Joselyn; abstaining: Irving.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Irving and seconded by Councilmember
Joselyn to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Motion Carried.