2016.04.19 Council Meeting Packet
Posted: April 15, 2016
CITY OF CRYSTAL
City Council Meetings
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
MEETING SCHEDULE
Time Type of Meeting Location
6:00 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A
6:30 p.m.
1st Council Work Session to discuss:
• West Metro Fire-Rescue District update
from Chief Larson
Conference Room A
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
Regular City
Council Meeting
2nd City Council Work Session to discuss:
• Agreement with Hennepin County
Assessors – renewal
• Open Book process
• Constituent issues update
• New business
• Announcements
Conference Room A
Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at
(763) 531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: April 15, 2016
CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL
FIRST WORK SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
6:30 p.m.
Conference Room A
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the first work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on Tuesday,
April 15, 2016 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Dahl ____ Norris
____ Deshler ____ Therres
____ Kolb ____ Larson
____ Libby ____ Ray
____ Parsons ____ Revering
____ Peak ____ Gilchrist
____ Adams ____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda item:
1. West Metro Fire-Rescue District update from Chief Larson
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at (763)
531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
City Council Meeting Agenda
April 19, 2016
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
THE CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS ARE BOLDED.
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Council will consider approval of the agenda.*
3. PROCLAMATION
3.1 Mayor Adams will read a proclamation declaring April 27, 2016 as Gene Hackett Day
in the City of Crystal.
Recreation Director Gene Hackett is retiring after 40+ years of service to Crystal.
Her retirement party will be April 27.
4. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from April 5, 2016;
b. The Council Work Sessions from April 5, 2016;
c. The Council Work Session from April 7, 2016; and
d. The Council Work Session from April 14, 2016.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
5.1 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the City Clerk to the City
Council, a list that is on file in the office of the City Clerk;
5.2 Approval of a resolution accepting the following donations:
a. $241.45 from various donation boxes to the Crystal K-9 Unit Fund
b. $16,000 from West Metro Fire-Rescue Relief Association for Crystal Frolics
5.3 Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license for an event on May 7, 2016,
submitted by the Church of St. Raphael’s;
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
April 19, 2016
5.4 Approval of a special permit to serve wine and beer for an event on April 27, 2016
at the Crystal Community Center, submitted by The Lookout;
5.5 Approval of a resolution designating a polling place for Ward 2, Precinct 1;
5.6 Approval of a resolution authorizing the contract with Barr Engineering for the North
Branch Bassett Creek Stream Bank Stabilization Project; and
5.7 Approval of a resolution authorizing the contract with Barr Engineering for the
Gaulke Pond Sediment Removal Project.
6. OPEN FORUM
(The City Council appreciates hearing from citizens about items of concern and desires to
set aside time during each meeting for Open Forum. To provide ample opportunity for all,
speaking time is limited to three minutes and topic discussion is limited to ten minutes.
The Mayor may, as presiding officer, extend the total time allowed for a topic. By rule, no
action may be taken on any item brought before the Council during Open Forum. The
Council may place items discussed during Open Forum onto subsequent Council meeting
agendas.)
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7.1 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment for Phase 15 Street
Reconstruction assessments and consider a resolution to adopt assessments.
As discussed at the April 5 work session, the Council will be holding the
public hearing on the proposed assessments for this year’s Street
Reconstruction project in Twin Oaks neighborhood. After taking public
comment, recommend approval of the resolution adopting the assessments
for the project.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
8.1 The Council will consider approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the
Finance Director to the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance
Director.
Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000.
8.2 The Council will consider an application for a commercial kennel license located at
5500 Welcome Avenue North, submitted by Anna Lindstrom.
The Animal Control Officer inspected the property and recommends approval
of the commercial kennel license at 5500 Welcome Avenue North. Before
taking action on the license, the Council should take comments from any
neighbors.
8.3 The Council will consider a resolution to award the construction contract for Phase
15 Street Construction.
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
April 19, 2016
3 bids were received for this year’s Street Reconstruction project.
Recommend approval of the resolution awarding the project to low bidder
Palda and Sons. Palda was the contractor for Phase 14 as well as other
earlier street reconstruction projects.
8.4 The Council will consider a resolution to award the construction services contract
for Phase 15 Street Reconstruction.
As part of street reconstruction projects, the City has inspectors working on
site during the project to ensure that the project is built to specifications.
These inspectors also regularly communicate directly with residents about
what is going on and answer questions they may have. The City does not
have the in-house staff to provide this constant presence on the project, so
SEH has been contracted with in all previous projects to provide this service.
Recommend approval of the resolution awarding the contract to SEH to
provide these services.
8.5 The Council will consider a resolution to award the materials testing contract for
Phase 15 Street Reconstruction and 2016 Alley Construction.
Street reconstruction projects require materials testing; 2 quotes were
received for this service. Recommend approval of the resolution awarding
the materials testing contract to Element.
8.6 The Council will consider a resolution amending the PIR budget for repair of the
Lions Valley Place Park tennis courts.
The tennis courts at Lions Valley Place Park are in need of repair. By finding
other sources for some of the PIR park projects, we can make these repairs
this year. Recommend approval of the resolution amending the PIR and
authorizing this expenditure.
8.7 The Council will consider a resolution amending the PIR budget for painting the
exterior of the bathhouse at the Crystal Cove Municipal Pool.
The exterior paint on the Crystal Cove pool building is in need of
repainting/repair. By rearranging some of the recreation PIR expenditures,
this work can be done this year. Recommend approval of the resolution
amending the PIR and authorizing this expenditure.
8.8 The Council will consider first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the
City Code.
The City Code Review Task Force recommended changes to Chapter 3 of the
City Code which have been discussed at several recent work sessions.
Recommend approval of the first reading of the ordinance amending Chapter
3 of the City Code.
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
April 19, 2016
9. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, April 20, at 8:30 a.m. at
Hawk Realty, 7600 Bass Lake Road.
b. Crystal Business Expo and Little League Burger Bash is Saturday, April 23 at Crystal
Community Center from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
c. The next City Council meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, in the Council
Chambers at City Hall.
d. The Bike Rodeo, sponsored by the cities of Crystal, Golden Valley and New Hope is
Wednesday, May 4 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Sonnesyn Elementary School.
e. Girl and Boy Scout troops interested in leading the pledge at future regular City
Council meetings may contact city staff for information.
f. All City Council meetings and work sessions are open to the public as well as
recorded and available for viewing or listening at www.crystalmn.gov.
10. ADJOURNMENT
11. MEETING SCHEDULE ON APRIL 19, 2016
Time Type of Meeting Location
6:00 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A
6:30 p.m.
1st Council Work Session to discuss:
• W est Metro Fire-Rescue District
update from Chief Larson
Conference Room A
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
Regular City
Council Meeting
2nd City Council Work Session to discuss:
• Agreement with Hennepin County
Assessors – renewal
• Open Book process
• Constituent issues update
• New business*
• Announcements*
Conference Room A
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.
CITY OF CRYSTAL
PROCLAMATION
APRIL 27, 2016 IS GENE HACKETT DAY
WHEREAS, Gene Hackett started her full-time career with the City of Crystal as a
Women’s Recreational Supervisor on July 11, 1975; and
WHEREAS, on December 1, 1980, Gene was promoted to Assistant Park and
Recreation Director; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 1993, Gene Hackett was promoted to Recreation Director; and
WHEREAS, throughout her long, successful career, Gene Hackett has worked
tirelessly to further the City of Crystal’s recreation efforts by:
- Overseeing recreation programming for the City of Crystal and
coordinating programming with neighboring cities and agencies; and
- Serving as liaison and advisor to the Parks and Recreation
Commission; and
- Managing the city’s recreation facilities and projects such as the Crystal
Cove pool renovation and the installation of the city’s skate park; and
- Coordinating numerous community events such as WinterFest and
Arbor Day; and
- Assisting and supporting the Frolics Committee; and
- Initiating and sustaining the Adopt a Park and public Rain Garden
programs; and
- Soliciting neighborhood resident input as parks and playground
equipment are newly installed or upgraded; and
WHEREAS, we applaud the dedication and commitment of Gene Hackett for
developing and supervising the city’s many diverse recreation activities
and services designed to meet the needs and interests of the entire
community; and
WHEREAS, Gene Hackett intends to retire as Crystal’s Recreation Director on April 27,
2016.
NOW, THEREFORE I, Jim Adams, Mayor of the City of Crystal, do hereby proclaim
April 27, 2016, to be
“Gene Hackett Day”
in the City of Crystal and heartily thank Gene for her dedication and commitment to
recreation, parks and our community.
Dated this 19th day of April, 2016.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
3.1
Crystal City Council Work Session Minutes April 5, 2016
Page 1 of 1
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the first work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:20 p.m. on
Tuesday, April 5, 2016 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
I. ATTENDANCE
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL:
Present: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Parsons and Peak.
Absent: Libby.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
K. Therres, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Community
Development Director J. Sutter, Police Chief S. Revering, City Attorney T.
Gilchrist and City Clerk C. Serres.
OTHER: From Three Rivers Park District: Hennepin County Board Appointee Steven
Antolak and Landscape Architect Stephen Shurson.
II. AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1. Bassett Creek Regional Trail cooperative agreement
2. Continue discussion on proposed amendments to Chapter 3 of the City Code
based on recommendations from City Code Review Task Force
3. Blue line update
III. ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
______________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes April 5, 2016
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1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Crystal City Council was
held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 7:03 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: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Parsons and Peak.
Absent: Libby.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres,
Community Development Director J. Sutter, Public Works Director/City Engineer
M. Ray, Recreation Director G. Hackett, 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.
Moved by Mayor Adams and seconded by Councilmember Peak to recess the regular City
Council meeting to convene as the Board of Appeal and Equalization.
Motion carried.
2. BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION MEETING WITH PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the Crystal City Council convened as a Board of Appeal and Equalization at 7:05
p.m. on April 5, 2016, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota to hear appeals regarding
the estimated market value or classification of properties and discuss the 2016 Assessment
Roll.
Hennepin County Appraiser M. Bickman and Administrative Manager of Hennepin County
Assessor’s Office J. Hebert presented to the Council and answered questions. Also present
were Hennepin County Principal Appraiser R. Winge and Commercial Appraiser A.
Gunderson.
Mayor Adams opened the public hearing and asked for public comment.
The following written appeals were received regarding estimated market value or
classification:
1. 3549 Orchard Ave N, John Knoff and Marjorie Van der Hagen (Marjorie addressed
the Council)
2. 3421 Major Ave N and 3425 Major Ave N, Bill Feist (also addressed the Council)
3. 2761 Douglas Dr N, Mark Jackson (also addressed the Council)
4. 5948 Idaho Ave N, Mercedes Charles (also addressed the Council)
5. 3432 Regent Ave N, Bin Wang
6. 4730 Zane Ave N, James Dawson
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There being no one else wishing to address the Board of Appeal and Equalization, Mayor
Adams declared the public hearing closed to new appeals.
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Kolb to approve the
assessment roll as presented by the Hennepin County appraisers, with the following
changes:
Commercial:
1. PID #:09-118-21-13-0110, 5401 51st Ave N – increase value from $2,115,000 to
$18,883,000
2. PID#: 05-118-21-43-0004, 6910 54th Ave N – corrected value increase from
$3,710,000 to $4,205,000
Residential:
1. PID#: 07-029-24-12-0110, 3425 Major Ave N – change value from $159,000 to
$149,000
2. PID#: 07-029-24-12-0111, 3421 Major Ave N – change value from $143,000 to
$135,000
And, further, to have the Hennepin County appraiser review the following properties and
sustain their values:
1. PID #: 20-118-21-44-0051, 2761 Douglas Dr N
2. PID #: 05-118-21-13-0029, 5948 Idaho Ave N
3. PID #: 09-118-21-31-0087, 4730 Zane Ave N
4. PID #: 07-029-24-21-0052, 3432 Regent Ave N
5. PID #: 07-029-24-21-0015, 3549 Orchard Ave N
Motion carried.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to adjourn the
Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting and reconvene the regular City Council meeting at
7:41 p.m.
Motion carried.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Council considered approval of the agenda.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Peak to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
4. PROCLAMATION
4.1 Mayor Adams read a proclamation declaring May 4, 2016 as Arbor Day in the City of
Crystal.
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5. APPEARANCES
5.1 Police Chief S. Revering presented the Police Chief’s Award to Ms. Abby Anderson.
6. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from March 15, 2016; and
b. The Council Work Sessions from March 15, 2016.
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to approve the
above minutes in a single motion.
Motion carried.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
7.1 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;
7.2 Approval of Resolution No. 2016-58, accepting the following donations:
a. $1,839.79 from Armstrong Cooper Youth Hockey Association for Crystal Frolics
b. $1,000 from Crystal Lions for Becker Park Arts and Entertainment
c. $750.00 from Minneapolis Elks Lodge #44 for Crystal Airport Open House
d. $200.00 from Northern Lights Collectors’ Club (Robin Lee’s Hallmark) to the Crystal
K-9 Unit Fund
e. $500.00 from Rudolph Priebe Post #172 for Crystal Airport Open House
f. $1,000 from VFW Post #494 for Becker Park Arts and Entertainment
g. $4,036.15 from various individuals to the Crystal K-9 Unit Fund
from the Bowling for Rocco fundraiser
7.3 Approval of Resolution No. 2016-59, amending Appendix IV of the Crystal City Code
relating to the 2016 Fee Schedule – Utility Section;
7.4 Approval of Resolution No. 2016-60, amending the budget of the Police Equipment
Revolving Fund;
7.5 Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license for a fundraising event on April 22, 2016,
submitted by the Church of St. Raphael’s; and
7.6 Approval of Resolution No. 2016-61, establishing dates and offices for the 2016
municipal election.
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
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8. OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
9. PUBLIC HEARING
9.1 The Mayor announced the purpose of the Public Hearing:
To receive comment and consider a resolution vacating a drainage and utility easement over
Outlot A, Professors Addition.
City Planner Dan Olson 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 – 62
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VACATION OF A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT WITHIN PROFESSORS ADDITION
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
10. REGULAR AGENDA
10.1 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 Parsons and seconded by Councilmember Deshler to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried.
10.2 The Council considered a resolution approving the Final Plat of Gardendale
Subdivision.
City Planner D. Olson addressed the Council.
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Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Peak to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 – 63
RESOLUTION APPROVING GARDENDALE SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
10.3 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the PIR purchase of a half pipe ramp
for the skate park.
Recreation Director G. Hackett addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Peak to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 – 64
RESOLUTION APPROVING PIR EXPENDITURE FOR
PURCHASE OF A HALF PIPE RAMP FOR THE CRYSTAL SKATE PARK
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
10.4 The Council considered two resolutions approving plans and specifications and
ordering the advertisement for bids for 2016 Alley Reconstruction, Project #2016-07.
Public W orks Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Mayor Adams and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to adopt the following
resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 – 65
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
2016 ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT #2016-07
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Moved by Mayor Adams and seconded by Councilmember Kolb to adopt the following
resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 – 66
ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
2016 ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT #2016-07
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
10.5 The Council considered a resolution approving the PIR purchase and contract with
UHL Company to replace air conditioning unit at the Crystal Community Center.
Public W orks Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Parsons and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 – 67
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A
AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
10.6 The Council considered a resolution to authorize the PIR purchase of a Parks trailer.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Peak to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 – 68
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A
PARKS DIVISION TRAILER AND AMENDING THE
2016 PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT REVOLVING FUND BUDGET
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
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Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
10.7 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the execution of the Bassett Creek
Regional Trail cooperative agreement with Three Rivers Park District.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council. The following
Three Rivers Park District staff also addressed the Council and answered questions:
Vice-Chair/District 3 Representative Daniel Freeman, Superintendent Boe Carlson,
and Landscape Architect Stephen Shurson.
Moved by Councilmember Dahl and seconded by Mayor Adams to adopt the following
resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 – 69
APPROVING THE TRAILWAY COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
WITH THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
11. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Chrissy Serres
City Clerk
Crystal City Council Work Session Minutes April 5, 2016
Page 1 of 1
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the second work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:33 p.m. on
Tuesday, April 5, 2016 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
I. ATTENDANCE
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL:
Present: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Parsons and Peak.
Absent: Libby.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
K. Therres, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Community
Development Director J. Sutter, Finance Director C. Hansen, Police Chief S.
Revering, City Attorney T. Gilchrist and City Clerk C. Serres.
II. AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1. Bassett Creek bank stabilization
2. Gaulke Pond sediment removal
3. Phase 15 assessments
4. Met Council governance
5. Constituent issues update
6. New business
7. Announcements
III. ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 9:39 p.m.
______________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
Crystal City Council Work Session Minutes April 7, 2016
Page 1 of 1
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:20 p.m. on Thursday,
April 7, 2016 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
I. ATTENDANCE
The city manager recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL:
Present: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Parsons and Peak.
Absent: Libby.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris.
OTHER: Consultant Karen DeYoung.
II. AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item:
1. Council vision and goals.
III. ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 9:41 p.m.
______________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Anne Norris, City Manager
Crystal City Council Work Session Minutes April 14, 2016
Page 1 of 1
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:40 p.m. on Thursday,
April 14, 2016 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
I. ATTENDANCE
The city manager recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL:
Present: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and Peak.
Absent: Libby and Parsons.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
K. Therres, Police Chief S. Revering, City Engineer/Public Works Director M.
Ray, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Finance Director C. Hansen
and City Attorney T. Gilchrist.
OTHER: Consultants Janice and Karen DeYoung.
II. AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1. City Manager performance evaluation process
2. Call for early payment of GO Improvement Bonds Series 2005A and Series 2006A
3. Debt free
4. 2017 budget format
III. ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
______________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Anne Norris, City Manager
5.1
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APPLICATIONS FOR CITY LICENSE
April 19, 2016
ANIMAL KENNEL – COMMERCIAL
Aquatropics 3549 Douglas Dr N Crystal, MN 55422
Emily Pollnow 3035 Hampshire Ave N Crystal, MN 55427
P & C Enterprises dba Pet Supplies Plus 345 Willow Bend Crystal, MN 55428
ANIMAL KENNEL - PRIVATE
Bonnie Pechtel 4702 Douglas Dr N Crystal, MN 55429
Delphine Goff 6810 Corvallis Ave N Crystal, MN 55428
Jessica Segner 5225 34th Pl N Crystal, MN 55422
Leah Burt 8018 33rd Pl N Crystal, MN 55427
Tim & Amy Wodarski 5101 Corvallis Ave N Crystal, MN 55429
GAS INSTALLER
7 Metro Heating and A/C 609 105th Ave NE Ham Lake, MN 55304
Michal’s HHH Inc P O Box 814 Anoka, MN 55303
MN All Seasons Comfort 7365 147th Lane NW Ramsey, MN 55303
United Heating 1295 Hackamore Rd Medina, MN 55340
PLUMBER
Farr Plumbing 7600 W 27th Street St Louis Park, MN 55426
J & J Plumbing 547 Minnesota Street Shakopee, MN 55379
Stewart Plumbing 13025 George Weber Dr Ste 1 Rogers, MN 55347
RENTAL – NEW
3533 Quail Ave N – Adrian and Veronica Jimenez
RENTAL – RENEWAL
3443 Adair Ave N – Alana Bliss (Conditional)
4009 Adair Ave N – Jawad Behsudi
4361 Adair Ave N – Adam Jones
3143 Aquila Ave N – Lowell Pitkin
4916 Bernard Ave N – Charles J McColgan (Conditional)
3313 Brunswick Ave N – Jon Miller
4212 Brunswick Ave N – Crystal Holdings LLC (Conditional)
2900-2930 Douglas Dr N – Heathers Estates Operations LLC (Conditional)
3505 Douglas Dr N – FTKD Properties (Conditional)
3510 Douglas Dr N – Leroy West (Conditional)
3941 Douglas Dr N – REM Hennepin Inc (Conditional)
4516 Douglas Dr N – Patricia Hutchinson (Conditional)
5945 Elmhurst Ave N – Fadel Sakkal (Conditional)
5308 Fairview Ave N – Brian and Beth Williams (Conditional)
3909 Florida Ave N – Charles Hawkinson (Conditional)
4748 Florida Ave N – Joseph and Tami Huberty
3901 Georgia Ave N – Bruce Lehrer
4825 Georgia Ave N – James Carroll (Conditional)
2709-2711 Hampshire Ave N – Lester R Olson (Conditional)
3812 Hampshire Ave N – Opportunity Partners Inc (Conditional)
5324-5340 Hanson Ct N – TMC Equities LLC (Conditional)
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3156 Idaho Ave N – John and Lucille Furlong
3535 June Ave N – Homeward Bound Inc
2948 Kentucky Ave N – Wending Bao and K Norman Ho
4102 Kentucky Ave N – John and Inta Gravitis
3529 Lee Ave N – Homeward Bound Inc
3100 Louisiana Ave N – Tom and Patricia DeBleeckere
3521 Major Ave N – Raymond and Christine Kondrasuk (Conditional)
5808 Pennsylvania Ave N – C and J Jucick Spencer (Conditional)
3540 Regent Ave N – Larry Brockel (Conditional)
5716 Twin Lake Ter – New Oil Christian Center (Conditional)
3633 Vera Cruz Ave N – James Truax (Conditional)
4242 Zane Ave N – Herman Capital Partners 3
6000 38th Ave N – Carla Fielder (Conditional)
5340 48th Ave N – Charles and Patricia Cowan (Conditional)
6001 56th Ave N – WFC Properties LLC (Conditional)
6017 56th Ave N – WFC Properties LLC (Conditional)
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM
WEST METRO FIRE-RESCUE RELIEF ASSOCIATION
AND V ARIOUS INDIVIDUALS
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute §465.03 requires that all gifts and donations of real or personal
property be accepted only with the adoption of a resolution; and
WHEREAS, said donations must be accepted by a resolution adopted by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Crystal to accept the
following donations:
Donor Purpose Amount
K-9 Donation Boxes Crystal K-9 Unit $241.45
West Metro Fire-Rescue Relief Assoc. Crystal Frolics $16,000.00
And BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks West Metro
Fire-Rescue Relief Association and the various individuals who donated to the Crystal K-9 Unit.
Dated this 19th day of April, 2016.
By:__________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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FROM: Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
____________________________________________________________________
DATE: April 14, 2016
TO: Mayor and City Council
City Manager Anne Norris
RE: Polling place designation for Ward 2 Precinct 1
Background
In 2012, the City Council adopted a resolution establishing polling places for all wards and
precincts within the City of Crystal. Praise Christian Center located at 4110 Douglas Drive North
was designated at that time for Ward 2 Precinct 1. The church recently sold and staff
researched the possibility of moving this precinct to Brunswick United Methodist Church due
to facility restrictions and to increase election day staff efficiencies.
In 2014, the City Council adopted a resolution designating Brunswick United Methodist Church
located at 6122 42nd Avenue North as a polling location for Ward 3 Precinct 3. This is Crystal’s
smallest precinct, serving approximately 400 voters.
Brunswick United Methodist Church has been a suitable polling place for Ward 3 Precinct 3 and
staff anticipates it to be suitable for the addition of Ward 2 Precinct 1 as well. The facility is
large enough to accommodate voters of two different precincts, meets state guidelines for
accessibility and is free of other non-election activities. Each precinct will have its own room,
equipment, and election judges. Greeter judges and signage will be utilized to direct voters to
the correct location. Brunswick United Methodist Church has authorized use of its facility as a
polling place for Ward 2 Precinct 1 and Ward 3 Precinct 3.
Mailed notices will be sent to affected households informing voters of the new polling place
location at least 25 days before the election. Additionally, information about the new polling
place will be included in future City newsletters and posted on the City’s website and social
media outlets. There are approximately 1170 households and 1700 registered voters in Ward 2
Precinct 1.
Council action requested
Adopt the attached resolution designating Brunswick United Methodist Church located at 6122
42nd Avenue North as the polling place for Ward 2 Precinct 1.
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Polling place designation for Ward 2 Precinct 1
Council meeting: April 19, 2016
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -
APPROVING A POLLING PLACE FOR WARD 2 PRECINCT 1
AT BRUNSWICK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 6122 42ND AVENUE NORTH
IN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council and the City of Crystal as follows:
WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council adopted a resolution in 2012 establishing the polling
places for all wards and precincts within the City of Crystal;
WHEREAS, the city previously designated Praise Christian Center, 4110 Douglas Drive North,
as a polling location for Ward 2 Precinct 1; and
WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council adopted a resolution in 2014 designating Brunswick
United Methodist Church, 6122 42nd Avenue North, as a polling location for
Ward 3 Precinct 3; and
WHEREAS, moving Ward 2 Precinct 1 to Brunswick United Methodist Church will increase
election day staff efficiencies; and
WHEREAS, Brunswick United Methodist Church meets state guidelines for accessibility, is
large enough to accommodate the election activities of two different precincts,
and is free of other non-election activities; and
WHEREAS, Brunswick United Methodist Church has authorized use of its facility to serve as
a polling place for Ward 2 Precinct 1 and is located within the boundaries of the
precinct; and
WHEREAS, State law requires that all polling locations for the 2016 elections be established
no later than May 11, 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Crystal hereby
designates Brunswick United Methodist Church, 6122 42nd Avenue North, as the polling place
for Ward 2 Precinct 1 in the City of Crystal.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 19th day of April, 2016.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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Posted: April 15, 2016
CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL
SECOND WORK SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
To immediately follow the Regular City Council Meeting
Conference Room A
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the second work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on
Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Dahl ____ Norris
____ Deshler ____ Therres
____ Kolb ____ Ray
____ Libby ____ Revering
____ Parsons ____ Gilchrist
____ Peak ____ Serres
____ Adams
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Agreement with Hennepin County Assessors - renewal
2. Open Book process
3. Constituent issues update
4. New business*
5. Announcements*
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at (763)
531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Memorandum
DATE: April 14, 2016
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Anne Norris, City Manager
SUBJECT: Open Book Option in Place of Board of Appeal and Equalization
In order for the City Council to act as the Board of Appeal and Equalization, at least 2
councilmembers need to receive the required training from the Department of Revenue.
While going through the training this year, the question came up of whether Crystal
should utilize the “open book” meeting in place of the annual Board of Appeal and
Equalization for residents with questions on property valuations.
Currently, the City Council acts as the Board of Appeal and Equalization at which
property owners can appeal the valuation of their property. Hennepin County assessing
staff provides the Council with background information prior to the Board meeting.
Residents who wish to appeal their valuations first submit their appeal to the Board and
the Council, acting as the Board, generally requests information from County staff and
bases any action on County staff recommendations.
The City Council also has the option of turning over the Board of Appeal to the County
in which County appraisers conduct an “open book” process where they are available to
discuss valuations with property owners. Appeals are made to the County board of
equalization. Hennepin County would provide the City Council with a report on all
appeals.
Open book meetings are held in locations convenient for property owners and are often
held over several days during both daytime and evening hours. The open book
meetings provide a forum for property owners to meet with County assessing staff on
an informal basis to review information about properties and to ask questions about the
valuation. Property owners do not need to make an appointment to meet with County
assessing staff. They simply show up at dates and times stated on the Notice of
Valuation and Classification and an appraiser will discuss the property and valuation.
Based on other cities using the “open book” process, benefits to the parties involved
are:
Benefits to property owners:
- less intimidating than presenting to the local Board of Appeal and
Equalization;
- more private setting for having questions answered;
- don’t have to make appeals in front of neighbors or frie nds;
- meetings are generally one-on-one and assessing staff have more
time to spend with each property owner;
- process is efficient because concerns and questions often can be
resolved during the meeting; and
- appeals are still sent on to the County Board of Appeal and
Equalization.
Benefits to local Board of Appeal and Equalization (City Council):
- saves time for Board members; and
- Board members don’t have to deal with matters regarding real estate
and valuations.
Benefits to County:
- allows County assessing staff to deal immediately with issues and
many cases are resolved so that there is no need to go the County
Board of Appeal and Equalization.
The cities of Golden Valley, Hopkins, Richfield, Robbinsdale and St. Anthony use the
open book option. Below are comments from each city regarding their experiences with
the open book option.
Golden Valley This was the best thing we ever did. It takes the emotional
part out of the discussion especially if a couniclm ember
knows the party.
Hopkins Extremely happy about it. It’s better for residents that don’t
feel comfortable attending a council meeting.
Richfield This was a great move for Richfield. The Open Book
process …places the review of property values in a non-
formal face to face meeting between t he property owners
and the experts. Property owners still have the option of
appealing the values to the County Board if they are not
satisfied with the Open Book review. We haven’t had any
complaints or problems with the process.
Robbinsdale Like it.
St. Anthony
Works great. Residents like not having to come to a Council
meeting.
The City Council should discuss its interest in switching to the open book option.
Issue Type Key Summary Assignee Reporter Status Created Updated
Issue CRCI-48 Noise from basketball courts at North
Lions Park
Olga Parsons Anne Norris New Issue 3/25/2016 12:51 3/31/2016 12:30
Issue CRCI-42 60XX Rockford Road Anne Norris Anne Norris In Progress 9/10/2015 21:51 4/1/2016 12:23
Issue CRCI-33 ADA Accessibility of Council meetings Anne Norris Anne Norris In Progress 7/1/2015 15:21 3/31/2016 12:31
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