2016.04.19 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council Meeting Minutes
April 19, 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 19, 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: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak and Adams.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Recreation Director G. Hackett, Public Works Director/City
Engineer M. Ray, Police Lieutenant P. Underthun, 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 Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Peak to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. PROCLAMATION
3.1 Mayor Adams read a proclamation declaring April 27, 2016 as Gene Hackett Day in the
City of Crystal.
4. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered 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.
Moved by Councilmember Parsons and seconded by Councilmember Deshler to approve
the above minutes in a single motion.
Motion carried.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
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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 Resolution No. 2016-70, 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;
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 Resolution No. 2016-71, designating a polling place for Ward 2 Precinct
1; and
5.6 Approval of Resolution No. 2016-72, authorizing the contract with Barr Engineering
for the North Branch Bassett Creek Stream Bank Stabilization Project.
Councilmember Kolb requested to remove consent agenda item 5.7 to the regular agenda
before the first regular agenda item.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Peak to approve the
consent agenda as amended.
Motion carried.
6. OPEN FORUM
The following person addressed the Council:
• Burt Orred, 6700 60th Avenue North, regarding MAC Park
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7.1 The Mayor announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment for Phase 15 Street Reconstruction assessments and consider a
resolution to adopt assessments.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. The following persons addressed the
Council opposing the project:
1. Julie Bell, 5224 Unity Court North
2. Stuart Schmidt, 5415 Twin Lake Terrace
3. Luke Makowski, 5529 Welcome Avenue North
4. Ron Klitzka, 5128 Angeline Avenue North
5. Mark Jones, 5127 Angeline Avenue North
6. Jacob Kowalski, 5025 Wilshire Boulevard
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7. David O'Brien, 5533 Yates Avenue North
8 Betty Adway, 4900 54th Avenue North
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor
Adams closed the public hearing.
The City received the following written objections to the project:
1. Julie Bell on behalf of the following properties:
5224, 5228, 5230, 5229, 5231, 5225, 5237, 5235 Unity Court North
2. Jessica Brunjes, 5009 Wilshire Avenue North
3. Debbie and Harry Hauser, 5573 Welcome Avenue North
4. Barbara Ihlowmahrer, 5256 Welcome Avenue North
5. Julie and LeRoy Kautz, 5317 Welcome Avenue North
6. Fabiola Schmidt, 5415 Twin Lake Terrace and 5016 Wilshire Boulevard
7. Debra Sowada, 5301 56th Avenue North
8. Carmilita Brown, 5109 Angeline Avenue North
9. Luke Makowski, 5529 Welcome Avenue North
After Council discussion, Mayor Adams re -opened the public hearing for additional
comments.
The following persons addressed the Council:
1 Jacob Kowalski, 5025 Wilshire Boulevard
2. Stuart Schmidt, 5415 Twin Lake Terrace
3 David O'Brien, 5533 Yates Avenue North
4 Tammy Payne, 5115 Angeline Avenue North
There being no one else 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 — 74
ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR PHASE 15
TWIN OAKS PARK NEIGHBORHOOD STREET RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT #2015-15
By roll call and voting aye: Kolb, Libby, Peak, Adams, Dahl and Deshler.
Voting nay: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Mayor Adams recessed the Council meeting at 8:31 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:33
p.m.
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8. REGULAR AGENDA
(Previously 5.7 consent agenda)
8.1 The Council considered approval of a resolution authorizing the contract with Barr
Engineering for the Gaulke Pond Sediment Removal Project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray 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 — 73
AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACT WITH
BARR ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR THE GAULKE POND PROJECT
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8.2 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 Peak to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak and Adams.
Motion carried.
8.3 The Council considered an application for a commercial kennel license located at 5500
Welcome Avenue North, submitted by Anna Lindstrom.
City Clerk C. Serres and City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
The following persons addressed the Council regarding their concerns about the kennel
license:
Deb Schmitt, 5436 Welcome Avenue North
• James Prybilla, 5430 Welcome Avenue North
Applicant Anna Lindstrom addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Mayor Adams to approve the
commercial kennel license located at 5500 Welcome Avenue North, submitted by Anna
Lindstrom.
Members of the Council offered additional comments.
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Moved by Councilmember Parsons and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to amend the
above motion to include a condition that a 6 foot high privacy fence be installed prior to
operating the commercial kennel license business.
The Council discussed the proposed amendment.
Action on the amendment to the main motion.
By roll call and voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl and Kolb.
Voting nay: Deshler.
Motion carried.
Action on the main motion, as amended, to approve the commercial kennel license at
5500 Welcome Avenue North.
By roll call and voting aye: Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Kolb and Libby.
Voting nay: Deshler.
Motion carried.
8.4 The Council considered a resolution to award the construction contract for Phase 15
Street Construction.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 — 75
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PHASE 15
TWIN OAKS PARK NEIGHBORHOOD STREET RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT # 2015-15
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8.5 The Council considered a resolution to award the construction services contract for
Phase 15 Street Reconstruction.
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 — 76
AWARDING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CONTRACT FOR PHASE 15
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TWIN OAKS PARK NEIGHBORHOOD STREET RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT # 2015-15
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8.6 The Council considered a resolution to award the materials testing contract for Phase 15
Street Reconstruction and 2016 Alley Construction.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Deshler to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 — 77
APPROVING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR 2016 STREET AND ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted
8.7 The Council considered a resolution amending the PIR budget for repair of the Lions
Valley Place Park tennis courts.
Recreation Director G. Hackett addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 — 78
AMENDING THE 2016
PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT REVOLVING FUND BUDGET
TO MAKE REPAIRS TO THE LIONS VALLEY PLACE PARK
TENNIS COURTS
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted
8.8 The Council considered a resolution amending the PIR budget for painting the exterior of
the bathhouse at the Crystal Cove Municipal Pool.
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Recreation Director G. Hackett addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 — 79
AMENDING THE 2016
PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT REVOLVING FUND BUDGET
TO PAINT THE EXTERIOR OF THE
CRYSTAL COVE MUNICIPAL POOL BUILDING
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8.9 The Council considered first reading of an ordinance amending Chapters 3 and 5 of the
City Code.
City Attorney T. Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Deshler to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2016 - 01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 3 AND 5
OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on May 3, 2016.
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak and Adams.
Motion carried.
9. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
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Motion carried.
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ATTEST:
Chrissy Serrei'�'
City Clerk
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Jim Adams, Mayor
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