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2010.06.15 Council Meeting Packet CITY OF CRYSTAL City Council Meeting Packet Tuesday, June 15, 2010 MEETING SCHEDULE Time Type of Meeting Place 6:00 – 6:25 p.m. 1st Council Work Session agenda: Receive the NWHHSC annual update Conference Room A 6:30 – 6:55 p.m. Special EDA Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers After the Regular City Council Meeting Council Work Session agenda: Review the 36th Ave Traffic Study for 3-Lane Conversion Conference Room A THE CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS ARE BOLDED. Crystal City Council Meeting Summary Agenda June 15, 2010 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. PROCLAMATION The Mayor will issue a proclamation commemorating the 50th Anniversary for Thriftway Supermarket in the City of Crystal. Thriftway Supermarket is celebrating 50 years of doing business in Crystal in 2010. III. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion: a. The Regular City Council Meeting from June 1, 2010; b. The Council Work Session from June 1, 2010; and c. The Council Work Session from June 10, 2010. IV. 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. Adoption of a resolution appointing election judges to the Absentee Ballot Board for the Primary Election on August 10, 2010 and the General Election on November 2, 2010; and 4. Adoption of a resolution authorizing the execution of a Safe and Sober Traffic Enforcement Grant Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda June 15, 2010 Page 2 of 4 V. PUBLIC HEARING 1. The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive public comment and Council consideration of an ordinance amending the City Charter; Section 4.03 (Prima ry Election dates), Section 4.08 (Withdrawal of candidates), and adding a new Section 4.10 (filing fees). Based on legislative changes regarding elections, the Charter Commission recommends amending Sections 4.03 and 4.08 of the Charter. The Commission is also recommending the addition of a Section 4.10 allowing the city to charge higher filing fees than provided for in state law. VI. 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.) VII. REGULAR AGENDA 1. The Council will consider a private kennel license for 5300 Maryland Ave N, submitted by Penny Grotte. Ms. Grotte has 5 dogs (1 westie, 2 yorkies, 1 schnauzer and 1 bichon frise) of her own and does dog day care for 4 additional dogs. She also has one additional dog (schnauzer) temporarily staying with her. The Animal Control Officer recommends approval of the private kennel license for 5300 Maryland Avenue North. Prior to taking action on the license, the Mayor should ask if any neighbors are present to comment on the application. 2. The Council will consider a resolution awarding contract for the 2010 Sealcoat Project No. 2010-01; Winnetka Hills. The Winnetka Hills area was Phase 1 of the street reconstruction project and it is time to sealcoat this area, using funds in the Street Maintenance Fund. Recommend approval of awarding the contract. 3. The Council will consider a resolution requesting Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) to modify the MAC Park 639 Lease Agreement for Shingle Creek Phosphorous Control Project. In order to make changes and storm water management improvements to the MAC park area, the lease agreement needs to be modified to permit such activity. Recommend approval of the resolution. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda June 15, 2010 Page 3 of 4 VII. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED 4. The Council will consider the second reading of an ordinance amending Section 815.13 subdivision 7 relating to a special permit fee for wine and beer in city parks. Recommend approval of the second reading of the ordinance allowing for a special permit fee for wine and beer in city parks. 5. The Council will consider appointing a new council member representing Ward 4, for a term ending when the election results are confirmed, after the period of contest, and the winner is sworn into office for the remainder of the full term. VIII. SWEARING-IN CEREMONY 1. The city clerk will swear-in the new council member representing Ward 4 for a term ending when the election results are confirmed , after the period of contest, and the winner is sworn in for the reminder of the full term. Based on the interviews conducted on June 10, the City Clerk will swear in the new member, as recommended by the City Council. IX. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION a. The Crystal Business Association meets at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16, in the Community Room at City Hall. b. City offices are closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. c. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. d. Upcoming events in the City include: City’s 50th Anniversary Celebration - June 25-27; Crystal Frolics - July 22-25; MN Night to Unite – Tuesday, August 3 Log onto the city’s website to learn more at www.ci.crystal.mn.us X. ADJOURNMENT Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda June 15, 2010 Page 4 of 4 XI. MEETING SCHEDULE ON JUNE 15, 2010 Time Type of Meeting Place 6:00 – 6:25 p.m. 1st Council Work Session agenda: Receive the NWHHSC annual update Conference Room A 6:30 – 6:55 p.m. Special EDA Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers After the Regular City Council Meeting Council Work Session agenda: Review the 36th Ave Traffic Study for 3-Lane Conversion Conference Room A Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.