2011.12.19 Council Meeting Packet
CITY OF CRYSTAL
City Council Meeting Packet for
Monday, December 19, 2011
MEETING SCHEDULE
Time Type of Meeting Place
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council
Chambers
THE CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS ARE BOLDED .
Crystal City Council Meeting
Preliminary Agenda
December 19, 2011
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from December 6, 2011;
b. The Council Work Session from December 6;
c. The Special City Council Meeting from December 8, 2011; and
d. The Council Work Session from December 8.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
1. Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the City Clerk to the City
Council, a list that is on file in the office of the City Clerk;
2. Approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the Finance Director to the City
Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director;
3. Amending the 2012 General Fund Budget for addition of pool concession operations;
4. Amending the 2012 Housing Replacement District #2 Fund Budget for Community Fix-
up Fund and HUD 203K Loan Program;
5. Approval of the reappointment to the Employee Review Board for Darlene George for
a three-year term expiring December 31, 2014;
6. Approval of the reappointment to the Environmental Quality Commission for Luke
Reisdorf for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2014;
7. Approval of the reappointment to the Human Rights Commission for Elisa Oliva for a
three-year term expiring December 31, 2014;
8. Approval of the reappointment to the Parks & Recreation Commission for Jennifer
Sodd (as an at-large member) for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2014; and
9. Approval of the reappointments to the Planning Commission for Joseph Sears (Ward
1), Paul Whitenack (Ward 2), Tim Buck (Ward 3), and Richard VonRueden (Ward 3)
for three-year terms expiring December 31, 2014.
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
December 19, 2011
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III. CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
10. Approval of a vacancy on the Employee Review Board.
11. Approval of a vacancy on the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory
Commission.
IV. OPEN FORUM
(Open forum is a time for individuals in the audience to address the Council on subjects
not on the regular Council agenda. Individuals are asked to step up to the podium and
speak clearly into the microphone. You are allowed 3 minutes to make your comments.
The Council will not take action on items discussed during open forum; however, the
Council may add the item to a future meeting agenda and ask city staff for follow-up.)
V. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council will consider a new private kennel license for property located at 8018-
33 rd Avenue North submitted by Leah Burt.
Tom Mahan, Animal Control Officer, inspected the property at 8018 – 33 rd
Avenue North and recommends approval of the private kennel license for three
dogs (one sharpei and two lab mixes). Prior to taking action on the kennel
license, the Council should take comments from any neighbors attending.
2. The Council will consider appointing Amy (Aviva) Hillenbrand to the Parks &
Recreation Commission (as an at-large member) for a three-year term expiring
December 31, 2014.
The Interview Committee recommends approval of the appointment of Amy
Hillenbrand to the Parks & Recreation Commission.
3. The Council will consider appointing Robyn Browning to the Human Rights
Commission for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2014.
The Interview Committee recommends approval of the appointment of Robyn
Browning to the Human Rights Commission.
4. The Council will consider a resolution awarding engineering services contract for
County Road 9 JWC Water Main Replacement Project #2009-23.
Hennepin County will be reconstructing a portion of 42 nd Avenue where a Joint
Water Commission (JWC) water main is located. A portion of that water main
will be replaced during reconstruction and engineering services will be
required. Recommend approval of the resolution awarding engineering services
for this project to Bonestroo.
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
December 19, 2011
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V. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
5. The Council will consider quotes and a resolution awarding construction services
contract for Hagemeister Pond Sediment Removal Project #2011-18.
Two quotes were received for this maintenance work at Hagemeister Pond.
Recommend approval of the resolution awarding the project to Steininger.
6. The Council will consider a resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering
ad for bids for CIPP Sanitary Sewer Lining Project #2012-08.
This work is in the Forest North (Phase 12) neighborhood. Recommend
approval of the resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids.
7. The Council will consider a resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of
Crystal Medical 2 nd Addition (5700 Bottineau Boulevard).
The developer of the new medical building at 5700 Bottineau Boulevard
subsequently acquired the property at 5736 Lakeland Avenue and several
vacated easements. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the
proposed plat on November 14 and December 12 and at its December 12
meeting, recommended approval of the plat.
8. The Council will consider a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to guide the
west half of the Cavanagh site for High Density Residential and the east half for Park.
The city is currently negotiating with the school district for voluntary acquisition
of Cavanagh School at the end of the 2011 academic year. The City would
redevelop the west half of the property for senior housing and maintain the
eastern portion of the site for park and open space. The Comprehensive Plan
needs to be amended so the site is guided appropriately (west half for high
density residential and the east half for public parkland). The Planning
Commission held a public hearing on the proposed Comp Plan Change on
November 14 and December 12, and on December 12, recommended approval of
the Plan amendment by a 7-1 vote.
9. The Council will consider amended site and building plans for 5618-56 th Avenue
North.
Construction was started on the building at 5618 – 56 th Avenue North in 2009
until the owner abandoned the property and filed for bankruptcy. The lender
now owns the property and has hired a contractor to complete the building
exterior. Because the contractor is proposing several changes to the plans
originally approved by the Planning Commission and City Council, Commission
and Council review and approval of the revisions is necessary. The Planning
commission held a public hearing on the proposed changes at its December 12
meeting and recommended approval as outlined in the staff report.
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
December 19, 2011
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V. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
10. The Council will consider the first reading of an ordinance rezoning 5708 West
Broadway for expansion of parking for Herzing University, and site plan approval for
same.
Herzing University has acquired the property at 5708 West Broadway for
additional parking for the university. This property is currently zoned R-1
residential but guided for general commercial use. Herzing is requesting
rezoning to C-2, General Commercial. The Planning Commission held a public
hearing on this application on December 12 and recommended approval of the
rezoning subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report.
11. The Council will consider a resolution affirming the West Metro Fire District Joint and
Cooperative Agreement between Crystal and New Hope.
At the November 30 joint work session of the Crystal and New Hope city
councils, both councils agreed to adopt a resolution affirming the WMFD joint
and cooperative agreement. New Hope approved the resolution at its December
12 meeting; recommend approval of the resolution.
12. The Council will consider an appeal to rental housing licensing and inspection
requirements by The Salvation Army for the property at 5600 – 34 th Avenue North.
The Council held a hearing on December 8, to consider whether the Salvation
Army is required to comply with rental licensing provisions of the City Code.
The City Council requested additional information regarding any relevant case
law and whether there are other similar situations in Crystal. The Council
should provide direction to staff for action at its January 3 meeting.
13. The Council will consider the first reading of an ordinance amending Section 1175 of
the Crystal City code regarding coin dealers.
Earlier this fall, staff notified two coin dealers operating in Crystal that they are
considered secondhand goods dealers and need to meet the requirements of
Section 1175 of the City Code. After researching the matter, state law and other
cities’ regulations, the Council determined such businesses should be
exempted from the requirements of Section 1175. Recommend approval of the
first reading of the ordinance making this change to Section 1175.
14. The Council will consider its 2012 meeting and work session schedules.
As discussed at the last work session, recommend approval of the 2012 meeting
and work session schedules.
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
December 19, 2011
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VI. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a) The Crystal Business Association meets at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 21, at
Fantasia Salon, 2756 Douglas Drive.
b) City Offices will be closed for Christmas on Monday, December 26 th .
c) City Offices will be closed for New Year’s Day on Monday, January 2 nd .
d) The next City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3 rd in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
VIII. MEETING SCHEDULE ON DECEMBER 19, 2011
Time Type of Meeting Place
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council
Chambers
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA #1
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APPLICATIONS FOR CITY LICENSE
December 19, 2011
BOWLING ALLEY
Doyle’s Bowling & Lounge Inc 5000 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55429
GAS INSTALLER
Air & Furnace Care 4101 93 rd Ave N Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Air Mechanical 16411 Aberdeen St Ham Lake, MN 55304
Deforge’s Plumbing (2011 lic) 2009 Virginia Ave S St Louis Park, MN 55426
DJ’s Heating & A/C 6060 LaBeaux Ave Albertville, MN 55301
Forced Air Inc dba Wenzel Heating 4145 Sibley Memorial Hwy Eagan, MN 55122
Genz-Ryan Plumbing 2200 W Hwy 13 Burnsville, MN 55337
GV Heating & Air Inc. 5182 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55429
Hearth & Home dba Fireside Hearth & Home 2700 Fairview Ave Roseville, MN 55113
Home Energy Center 2415 Annapolis Lane #170 Plymouth, MN 55441
Industrial Door Co dba Automatic Door & Fireplaces 9385 Holly St NW Coon Rapids,
MN 55433
Kline Corp 4342B Shady Oak Rd Hopkins, MN 55343
Marsh Heating & A/C 6248 Lakeland Ave N Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Metropolitan Mechanical 7450 Flying Cloud Dr Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Renovation Heating 16518 Co Rd 43NW Big Lake, MN 55309
Riccar Heating & A/C 2387 Station Pkwy NW Andover, MN 55304
Ron’s Mechanical Inc 12010 Old Brick Yard Road Shakopee, MN 55379
Sedgwick Heating & A/C 1408 Northland DR Ste 310 Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Standard Heating & A/C 130 Plymouth Ave N Mpls, MN 55411
Yale Mechanical 220 West 81 st Street Bloomington, MN 55420
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Selah Therapies/ Amy Ritter 5756 Brunswick Ave N Crystal, MN 55429
MASSAGE THERAPY ENTERPRISE
Selah Therapies/ Amy Ritter 5756 Brunswick Ave N Crystal, MN 55429
PLUMBER
Cox Plumbing LLC (2011 lic) 17041 172 nd Ave SE Big Lake, MN 55309
Genz-Ryan Plumbing 2200 W Hwy 13 Burnsville, MN 55337
H O Soderlin Plumbing & Heating 3612 Cedar Ave S Mpls, MN 55407
Muska Plumbing 1985 Oakcrest Ave Roseville, MN 55113
Neis Plumbing & Heating (2011 lic) 90 100 th Ave NE Foley, MN 56329
Patricki Plumbing (2011 lic) 3445 178 th Lane NW Andover, MN 55604
Randy Lane & Sons Plumbing 1501 West Broadway Mpls, MN 55411
TJK Plumbing (2011 lic) 13570 Grove DR #284 Maple Grove, MN 55311
VanWinkle Plumbing (2011 lic) 5430 Teal St Big Lake, MN 55309
CONSENT AGENDA #1
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RENTAL – NEW
3340 Hampshire Ave N – David Levy
3552 Major Ave N – Jeff Petersen (Conditional)
3457 Quail Ave N – Michael Steeber
3456 Regent Ave N – Sarah/Joe Rutledge
7226 58 th Ave N – Andreya Skarie
RENTAL – RENEWAL
3603 Colorado Ave N – Edwinda Kulseth
4401 Colorado Ave N – Vincent/Stephanie Martin
3200-3204 Douglas Dr N – Living Works Ventures Inc
3246 Douglas Dr N – Bassett Creek Apartments (Conditional)
3408 Douglas Dr N – Wally Anderson
3414 Douglas Dr N – Wally Anderson
5836 Elmhurst Ave N – Lynette Karsten (Conditional)
3445 Major Ave N – Arther/Julie Meadowcroft
6502 Markwood Dr N – Lynn Schwartz
4608 Maryland Ave N – Michael Shea
3333 Nevada Ave N – Barb V L Askew
5710 Orchard Ave N – Todd/Kris Havisto (Conditional)
5924 Perry Ave N – Sumba Properties LLC
3417 Quail Ave N – Alma Fitzloff
5856 Quebec Ave N – Loren George
5627 Twin Lake Ter – Rick/Donna Madsen
2712 Vale Crest Rd – Stacey Serino Quinn
7109 Valley Pl N – Park Wong
4825 Vera Cruz Ave N – Mar-Don Investments, Inc (Conditional)
5431 Welcome Ave N – Douglas/Marilyn Paul
3535 Xenia Ave N – Keith Fyle (Conditional)
4832 Yates Ave N – Jon/Rebecca Hintz (Conditional)
5708 Yates Ave N – CJ Tison/Betty Huston (Conditional)
3733 Zane Ave N – Bruce/Pennie Charpie
5731 36 th Ave N – Gary/Cheryl LaMaster
6909/6911 36 th Ave N – Bengt Lund/Jan Jordet
TOBACCO
Stino Inc dba Big Louie’s 5216 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55429
TREE TRIMMER
AAA Shadywood Tree Experts 401 11 th Ave S Hopkins, MN 55343
Aaspen Tree Service 970 Wayzata Blvd W Wayzata, MN 55391
Reid’s Lawn & Tree Service 208 Brookdale Dr Brooklyn Park, MN 55444
St Croix Tree Service 675 Grupe St Roberts, WI 54023
The Davey Tree Expert Co 2500 Fernbrook Ln N Plymouth, MN 55447
Urban Foresters LLC 4656 Hillsboro Ave N New Hope, MN 55428
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Memorandum
DATE: December 14, 2011
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Anne Norris, City Manager
SUBJECT: Vacancy on Employee Review Board
BACKGROUND:
Employee Review Board member Sonnie Braih ’s term expires December 31, 2011. To
date, Mr. Braih has not submitted an application for reappointment to the Board nor has
he indicated he intends to reapply.
RECOMMENDATION:
Advertise for applicants for a vacancy on the Employee Review Board.
CONSENT AGENDA #10
Memorandum
DATE: December 14, 2011
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Anne Norris, City Manager
SUBJECT: Vacancy on NW Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission
BACKGROUND:
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commissioner Suzanne
Peterson’s term expires December 31, 2011. To date, Ms. Peterson has not submitted
an application for reappointment to the Board nor has she indicated she intends to
reapply.
RECOMMENDATION:
Advertise for applicants for a vacancy on the Northwest Hennepin Human Services
Council Advisory Commission.
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Tuesday January 3 Regular Meeting
Thursday January 12 Work Session, if necessary
Tuesday January 17 Regular Meeting
Monday February 6 Regular Meeting
Thursday February 16 Work Session, if necessary
Tuesday February 21 Regular Meeting
Tuesday March 6 Regular Meeting
Thursday March 15 Work Session, if necessary
Tuesday March 20 Regular Meeting
Tuesday April 3 Regular Meeting
Thursday April 12 Work Session, if necessary
Tuesday April 17 Regular Meeting
Tuesday May 1 Regular Meeting
Thursday May 10 Work Session, if necessary
Tuesday May 15 Regular Meeting
Tuesday June 5 Regular Meeting
Tuesday June 19 Regular Meeting
Tuesday July 10 Regular Meeting
Tuesday July 24 Regular Meeting
Monday August 6 Regular Meeting
Thursday August 9 Work Session (budget work sessions)
Thursday August 16 Work Session (budget work sessions)
Tuesday August 21 Regular Meeting
Thursday August 23 Work Session (budget work sessions)
Tuesday September 4 Regular Meeting
Thursday September 13 Work Session, if necessary
Tuesday September 18 Regular Meeting
Tuesday October 2 Regular Meeting
Thursday October 11 Work Session, if necessary
Tuesday October 16 Regular Meeting
Thursday November 8 Regular Meeting
Thursday November 15 Work Session, if necessary
Tuesday November 20 Regular Meeting
Tuesday December 4 Regular Meeting
Thursday December 13 Work Session, if necessary
Tuesday December 18 Regular Meeting
Denotes a change in the regular meeting schedule for the City Council.
Watch a Council or EDA Meeting by visiting the City’s website at www.ci.crystal.mn.us; click on e-Services. Meetings are also
re-broadcast at 6:30 P.M. each Sunday on Channel 16 with Northwest Community Television.
2012
Crystal City Council Meeting Schedule
Regular Meetings and Work Sessions
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