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2016.06.07 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council Meeting Minutes June 7, 2016 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, June 7, 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, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl and Kolb. Absent: Deshler. STAFF: Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Finance Director C. Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, 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 Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Peak to approve the agenda, with the following change: move Consent Agenda item #5.4 to the beginning of the Regular Agenda. Motion carried. 3. APPEARANCES 3.1 Chief Revering recognized Officer Gabe Storz for his lifesaving efforts of a child. 4. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The Council considered 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. Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Peak 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: Page 1 of 6 Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes June 7, 2016 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. 2016-86, 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: 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. 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. Resolution No. 2016-87 for lawful gambling at Becker Park on July 28 - 31, 2016, submitted by the Crystal Lions. 5.4 Approval of Resolution No. 2016-88, reporting on State performance measures; and 5.5 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.) Moved by Councilmember Dahl and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. Page 2 of 6 Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes June 7, 2016 6. OPEN FORUM John Knoff of 3549 Orchard Ave N addressed the Council regarding property taxes. 7. PUBLIC HEARING 7.1 The Mayor announced the purpose of the 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. Community Director J. Sutter addressed the Council. John Utley from Kennedy & Graven addressed the Council and answered questions. 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 Mayor Adams and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2016 — 89 RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO AND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE TO FINANCE A PROJECT LOCATED IN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT; AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS RELATED THERETO Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl and Kolb. Absent, not voting: Deshler. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. REGULAR AGENDA 8.1 The Council considered a resolution authorizing Joint Powers Agreements with the MN Department of Public Safety regarding our network connection with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) (formerly Consent Agenda item #5.4). Police Chief S. Revering 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 — 90 RESOLUTION APPROVING STATE OF MINNESOTA JOINT POWERS AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF CRYSTAL ON BEHALF OF ITS CITY ATTORNEY AND POLICE DEPARTMENT Page 3 of 6 Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes June 7, 2016 Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl and Kolb. Absent, not voting: Deshler. 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 Peak and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to approve the list of disbursements over $25,000. Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl and Kolb. Absent, not voting: Deshler. Motion carried. 8.3 The Council considered the 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report presented by BerganKDV, Ltd. Andrew Grice from BerganKDV presented the annual financial report to the Council. Moved by Councilmember Dahl and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to accept the 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl and Kolb. Absent, not voting: Deshler. Motion carried. 8.4 The Council considered 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. Finance Director C. Hansen addressed the Council. Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Mayor Adams to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed,with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2016 — 91 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2016A, IN THE APPROXIMATE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $3,330,000 Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl and Kolb. Absent, not voting: Deshler. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Page 4 of 6 Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes June 7, 2016 8.5 The Council considered resolutions providing for the Prepayment and Redemption of the City's outstanding General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2005A and 2006A. Finance Director C. Hansen 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 — 92 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PREPAYMENT AND REDEMPTION OF THE CITY'S OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2005A Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl and Kolb. Absent, not voting: Deshler. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 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 — 93 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PREPAYMENT AND REDEMPTION OF THE CITY'S OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2006A Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl and Kolb. Absent, not voting: Deshler. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8.6 The Council considered a resolution to order preparation of the feasibility report for the Phase 16 Street Reconstruction Project. Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray 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 — 94 ORDERING PREPARATION OF THE FEASIBILITY REPORT PHASE 16 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT #2016-16 Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl and Kolb. Absent, not voting: Deshler. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Page 5 of 6 Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes June 7, 2016 8.7 The Council considered first reading of an ordinance amending City Code Section 640.13 pertaining to long grass. Community Director J. Sutter addressed the Council. Moved by Councilmember Parsons and seconded by Councilmember Kolb to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2016 — 02 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE And further, that the second and final reading will be held on June 21, 2016. Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl and Kolb. Absent, not voting: Deshler. 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 8:08 p.m. ATTEST: Chrissy Serr s) - City City Clerk Page 6 of 6 < � �,: � - Jim dams, Mayor Motion carried.