2016.04.05 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council Meeting Minutes
April 5, 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, 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.
ommercial.1. PID #:09-118-21-13-0110,
$18,883,000
2. PID#:05-118-21-43-0004,
$3,710,000 to $4,205,000
Residential.-
1.
esidential.1. PID#:07-029-24-12-0110,
$149,000
2. PID#:07-029-24-12-0111,
$135,000
5401 51 st Ave N — increase value from $2,115,000 to
691054 th Ave N — corrected value increase from
3425 Major Ave N — change value from $159,000 to
3421 Major Ave N — change value from $143,000 to
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 Works 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 Works 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.
The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Chrissy Ser e
City Clerk
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J' Adams, Mayor
Motion carried.