2016.06.07 Council Meeting Agenda
City Council Meeting Agenda
June 7, 2016
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
THE ACTING 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. APPEARANCES
3.1 Chief Revering will recognize Officer Gabe Storz for his life saving efforts of a child.*
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 May 17, 2016; and
b. The Council Work Sessions from May 17, 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. $100.00 from American Legion Aviation Post 511 for the Crystal Airport Open
House
b. $100.00 from Crystal Lions to the Crystal Crime Prevention Fund
c. $370.88 from various donation boxes to the Crystal K-9 Unit Fund
d. $650.00 from West Metro Fire-Rescue District Relief Association to the
Crystal Police Explorers
5.3 Approval of the following items for Crystal Frolics:
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
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a. A permit application for fireworks display on July 29 and July 30, 2016,
contingent upon receipt of required liability insurance, submitted by
Hollywood Pyrotechnics, Inc. and the Crystal Frolics Committee.
b. A request for authorization to temporarily close Bass Lake Road between
County Road 81 and Sherburne Avenue during the fireworks display on
July 29 and 30, from 9:45 - 10:45pm, submitted by the Crystal Frolics
Committee.
c. A request for authorization to temporarily close Douglas Drive North
between the driveway of Cedarwood Apartments and Becker Park
parking lot for a “waterball fight” with local fire departments on July 30,
from 1 - 4pm, submitted by the Crystal Frolics Committee.
d. A request for live music at Becker Park on July 28 from 6 - 9pm, July 29
from 7:30 - 11:30pm, July 30 from 7:30 - 11:30pm, and July 31 from 1 -
4pm, submitted by the Crystal Frolics Committee.
e. A temporary on-sale liquor license at Becker Park on July 28 - 31, 2016,
contingent upon receipt of required liquor liability insurance, submitted by
the Crystal Lions.
f. A temporary on-sale liquor license at Welcome Park on July 29 - 31,
2016, contingent upon receipt of required liquor liability insurance,
submitted by the Crystal Lions.
g. A resolution for lawful gambling at Becker Park on July 28 - 31, 2016,
submitted by the Crystal Lions.
5.4 Approval of a resolution authorizing Joint Powers Agreements with the MN
Department of Public Safety regarding our network connection with the Bureau
of Criminal Apprehension (BCA);
5.5 Approval of a resolution reporting on State performance measures; and
5.6 Approval of a special permit to serve wine and beer at the Crystal Community
Center on Friday, May 20, 2016, from 7:30 - 11:30pm, for a wedding reception,
submitted by Lookout Supper Club.* (Pre-approved by City Manager Anne
Norris on May 17, 2016.)
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.)
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7. PUBLIC HEARING
7.1 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and consider approval of
a cooperative agreement with the City of Independence and the issuance of bonds
by the City of Independence for Beacon Academy to locate at 3420 Nevada Avenue
North.
As you know Beacon Academy is a public charter school and the Council
recently approved a conditional use permit and site plan for their relocation to
3420 Nevada Avenue North. To finance this acquisition and make needed
improvements, Beacon Academy is requesting the city of Independence to
issue tax-exempt revenue bonds and loan the proceeds to Friends of Beacon,
an entity related to Beacon Academy. The City of Independence can’t issue
revenue bonds for a facility in Crystal without the approval of the Crystal City
Council. The City of Crystal has no financial obligation or risk; the Crystal
City Council will hold a public hearing on this matter at its June 7 meeting.
Recommend approval of execution of a cooperative agreement with the city of
Independence for the issuance of bonds related to Beacon Academy’s
relocation to 3420 Nevada Avenue North.
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 the 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
presented by BerganKDV, Ltd.
A representative of BerganKDV will present the 2015 Financial Report and
answer any questions from the Council. Recommend acceptance of the 2015
Financial Report.
8.3 The Council will consider a resolution providing for the issuance and sale of General
Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2016A, in the approximate amount of
$3,330,000 for the Phase 15 Street Reconstruction Project.
Street reconstruction projects are funded in part by special assessments
against benefited properties. These assessments will be collected over a
period of 15 years and bonds are needed to pay for the project until the
assessments are collected. If the bond sale is authorized, the Council will
consider award of the bonds at its July 19th meeting. Recommend approval of
the resolution authorizing sale of the bonds.
8.4 The Council will consider a resolution providing for the Prepayment and
Redemption of the City’s outstanding General Obligation Improvement Bonds,
Series 2005A and 2006A.
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These two bonds have reached the date at which the City has the option of
redeeming the remaining outstanding bonds prior to their scheduled maturity
dates. There is sufficient cash in the debt service funds for the bonds to pay
for redemption of the remaining outstanding bonds. Recommend approval of
the resolution authorizing redemption of the remaining bonds.
8.5 The Council will consider a resolution to order preparation of the feasibility report for
the Phase 16 Street Reconstruction Project.
The final phase of street reconstruction, Phase 16 (Skyway Neighborhood)
was discussed at a recent work session. Recommend approval of the
resolution ordering preparation of the feasibility report for Phase 16.
8.6 The Council will consider first reading of an ordinance amending City Code Section
640.13 pertaining to long grass.
Staff recently discovered phrasing in Section 640.13 that needs clarification to
make responding to long grass complaints more straightforward.
Recommend approval of the first reading of the ordinance making this
clarification.
9. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Crystal Cove Aquatic Center opens for the season on Saturday, June 11.
b. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, June 15, at 8:30 a.m. at a
location to be determined.
c. The next City Council meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
d. Crystal Airport Hanger Dance is Saturday, June 18 from 7 – 11pm. Crystal Airport
Open House and Fly-in is Sunday, June 19 from 8am – 4pm. For more information
visit www.crystalairportopenhouse.com
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 JUNE 7, 2016
Time Type of Meeting Location
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
June 7, 2016
6:20 p.m.
1st Council Work Session to discuss:
• Proposed ordinance amending City
Code Section 640.13 pertaining to long
grass
• Liquor license update
Conference Room A
6:45 p.m. EDA Regular Meeting Council Chambers
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
Regular City
Council Meeting
2nd City Council Work Session to discuss:
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 4 of
the City Code based on
recommendations from the City Code
Review Task Force
• 36th and Regent Ave N
• Douglas Drive striping
• Follow up to May 31 JWC Tri City
Council Meeting
• City representation on WMFRD Relief
Association Board
• Constituent issues update
• New business*
• Announcements*
Conference Room A
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend; Assistant Manager Kim Therres will be at Tuesday’s meeting.