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2016.02.16 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2016 1. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4141 Douglas Drive in Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL Mayor Adams asked the city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the city clerk recorded the following attendance: COUNCIL: Present: Libby, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb. Absent: Parsons and Peak. STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres, Community Development Director J. Sutter, City Planner D. Olson, Police Chief S. Revering, City Attorney T. Gilchrist and City Clerk C. Serres. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Adams led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Council considered approval of the agenda. Moved by Councilmember Dahl and seconded by Councilmember Kolb to approve the agenda. Motion carried. 3. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion: a. The Regular City Council Meeting from February 5, 2016; and b. The Council Work Session from February 11, 2016. Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to approve the above minutes in a single motion. Motion carried. 4. CONSENT AGENDA The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in nature, in a single motion: 4.1 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the City Clerk to the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the City Clerk; Page 1 of 5 Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2016 4.2 Approval of Resolution No. 2016-31, accepting the following donation: a. $203.11 from various donation boxes to the Crystal K-9 Unit Fund 4.3 Approval of Resolution No. 2016-32, amending the 2015 budget; 4.4 Acceptance of Jill Cundy's resignation from the Employee Review Board; 4.5 Acceptance of Robyn Browning's resignation from the Environmental Quality Commission; 4.6 Acceptance of Sandra Harb's resignation from the Human Rights Commission; 4.7 Acceptance of Jon Bohlinger's resignation from the City Code Review Task Force; and 4.8 Acceptance of Nicholas Meyer's resignation from the City Code Review Task Force. Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Libby to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. 5. OPEN FORUM No public comment was given during Open Forum. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6.1 The Mayor announced the purpose of the first Public Hearing: To receive comment and consider Resolution No. 2016-33, allocating 2016 Community Development Block Grant Funds. Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the Council. The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. There being no one wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Deshler to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2016 — 33 APPROVING PROPOSED USE OF 2016 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS Page 2 of 5 Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2016 Voting aye: Libby, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb. Absent, not voting: Parsons and Peak. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6.2 The Mayor announced the purpose of the second Public Hearing: To receive comment on preliminary design plans for the Blue Line Extension light rail transit project. Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the Council. Metro Transit Blue Line Extension LRT Project Director Dan Soler presented to the Council. The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. The following persons addressed the Council: • James Einfeldt-Brown — likes the concept of LRT but would like covered pedestrian overpass with an elevator and stairs • Bill Felker — wants a gateway to Crystal and a glass pedestrian overpass bridge for safer crossing to Bass Lake Road and Co. Rd. 81 and to bus transit on Bass Lake Rd. • Mark Hoffmann — in favor of LRT; it's a long-term project that benefits everyone; pedestrian bridge is a good safety item • Carolyn Maristany — LRT too expensive; not city's only option for transit; if approved, City Code must be updated to have controls on LRT • Candace Oathout — LRT too expensive; instead, improve roads and bridges; concerned about safety, particularly at intersection of Co. Rd. 81/Bass Lake Rd. • Joe Sears — too expensive for everyone as not many will use LRT; if approved, must have a pedestrian bridge and a working elevator • Jenna Bredenberg — privacy concerns as riders can see into her yard and home; provide privacy with a fence or foliage • Jolene Nelson — started a petition in her neighborhood for a sound wall in order to protect privacy • Andrew Richter — generally opposed to project; LRT will increase congestion in Crystal; doesn't want a crammed corridor at Co. Rd. 81/Bass Lake Rd. • Jim Oathout — in favor of LRT if track is elevated; may cost more, but do it right and build for 50+ years out • Aaron Swearingen — in favor of sound wall There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams declared the public hearing closed. 7. REGULAR AGENDA 7.1 The Council considered approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director. Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Deshler to approve the list of disbursements over $25,000. Page 3 of 5 Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2016 Voting aye: Libby, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb. Absent, not voting: Parsons and Peak. Motion carried. 7.2 The Council considered Resolution No. 2016-34, approving the preliminary plat of Gardendale Subdivision (32xx Georgia Avenue North) and a related variance. City Planner D. Olson and Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the Council. Mike Kevitt from SVK Development also addressed the Council and answered questions. Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Mayor Adams to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2016 — 34 RESOLUTION APPROVING GARDENDALE SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAT AND VARIANCE Voting aye: Libby, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb. Absent, not voting: Parsons and Peak. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7.3 The Council considered Resolution No. 2016-35, approving a conditional use permit for expansion of Forest Elementary School (6800 47th Avenue North). City Planner D. Olson addressed the Council. Robbinsdale School District 281 Facilities Program Director Jim Gerber also addressed the Council. Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Libby to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2016 — 35 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6800 — 47TH AVENUE NORTH Voting aye: Libby, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb. Absent, not voting: Parsons and Peak. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7.4 The Council considered Resolution No. 2016-36, authorizing the PIR purchase of the parts and labor necessary for the new Yunkers Park Shelter. City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council. Page 4 of 5 Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2016 Moved by Councilmember Dahl and seconded by Councilmember Deshler to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2016 — 36 APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF THE PARTS AND LABOR NECESSARY FOR THE NEW YUNKERS PARK SHELTER Voting aye: Libby, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb. Absent, not voting: Parsons and Peak. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS The Council made several announcements about upcoming events. 9. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Libby to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m. ATTEST: I QA)Chrissy S s, City Clerk Page 5 of 5 PAIams, Mayor Motion carried.