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2016.07.19 Council Meeting Agenda City Council Meeting Agenda July 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. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion: a. The Regular City Council Meeting from June 21, 2016; b. The Council Work Sessions from June 21, 2016; c. The Council Work Session from June 28, 2016; and d. The Council Work Session from July 12, 2016. 4. CONSENT AGENDA The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a single motion: 4.1 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; 4.2 Approval of a resolution accepting the following donations: a. $2,000.00 from Crystal Lions for Crystal Frolics b. 115 tons of surplus salt from Prescription Landscape c. $1,000.00 from VFW Post 494 for Crystal Airport Open House d. $136.20 from various donation boxes for Crystal K-9 Unit 4.3 Approval of a special permit to serve wine and beer at Yunkers Park on Saturday, July 16, 2016, from 5-10 p.m., for up to 100 guests to attend a neighborhood get together, submitted by Elizabeth Dahl. (This license was pre- approved by City Manager Anne Norris on July 7, 2016, as the event was being held before the next council meeting.); 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda July 19, 2016 4.4 Approval of a special permit to serve wine and beer at the Community Center on Saturday, July 23, 2016, from 5-11:45 p.m., for up to 250 guests to attend an event, submitted by Big Ten Catering; 4.5 Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license for a church festival on August 5 - 7, 2016, submitted by the Church of St. Raphael located at 7301 56th Avenue North; and 4.6 Approval of a settlement regarding Phase 15 assessment appeal. 5. 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.) 6. REGULAR AGENDA 6.1 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. 6.2 The Council will consider a resolution awarding the sale of general obligation improvement bonds, series 2016A, in the original aggregate principal amount of $3,330,000; fixing their form and specifications; directing their execution and delivery; and providing for their payment. The City Council authorized the sale of bonds to finance Phase 15 of street reconstruction. Finance Director Charles Hansen and a representative of Springsted will be at the meeting to report on the results of the bond sale. Recommend approval of the resolution awarding the sale of bonds as recommended by Springsted. 6.3 The Council will consider a front setback variance for 3226 and 3232 Georgia Avenue North. The developer of the Gardendale Subdivision is requesting variances to the front setback for the proposed homes to be constructed at 3226 and 3232 Georgia Avenue North. The front setbacks are proposed to be reduced from 30 feet to 15 feet as measured from the home’s foundation to the cul-de-sac easement line which will result in both homes being 25 feet from the cul-de- sac curb. The developer’s reason for requesting the variances is for the homes at 3226 and 3232 Georgia to have a front setback that is similar to other future homes on Georgia south of the cul-de-sac. On July 11 the Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda July 19, 2016 Planning Commission held a public hearing on the requested variances and unanimously recommended approval based on the findings and conditions outlined in the staff report. 6.4 The Council will consider initiating a zoning ordinance text amendment revising the Floodplain Overlay District. As discussed at the July 12 work session, FEMA is requiring updates to local flood plain ordinances and maps be approved by November 4. In order to meet this deadline, recommend approval of initiating the ordinance amendment process for the Planning Commission’s consideration in August. 6.5 The Council will consider first reading of an ordinance opting out of the statute on temporary family health care dwellings. During the 2016 session the Legislature adopted a statute allowing temporary family health care dwellings statewide. As defined by the statute, a temporary family health care dwelling is “a mobile residential dwelling providing an environment facilitating a caregiver’s provision of care for a mentally or physically impaired person” that meets additional criteria. This new law is effective on September 1, 2016. While the statute preempts local regulation of drop homes, it also says that permits are to be issued and inspections performed by local governments. If local governments do not wish to allow drop homes, the statute includes a provision allowing them to opt out by adopting an ordinance. As discussed at the June 21 work session, recommend approval of the first reading of an ordinance opting out of the statute on temporary family health care dwellings. 6.6 The Council will consider approval of 2017 West Metro Fire-Rescue District budget. The Joint Powers Agreement for the West Metro Fire District requires the West Metro Board to approve the budget by June and forward it to both city councils for their consideration. The Board approved the 2017 West Metro budget at its April meeting. Both the Crystal and New Hope city councils need to approve the West Metro budget by July 31. The total proposed West Metro budget (general fund and capital) for 2017 is $2,190,500.00, an increase of $148,700.00 (7.28%) from the 2016 budget. According to the District funding formula, Crystal’s share of the 2017 budget is 49.4988% of the costs, or $1,084,271, an increase of $65,064 over Crystal’s share in 2016. Recommend approval of the 2017 West Metro Fire-Rescue District 2017 budget. 6.7 The Council will consider terms of a loan agreement with Crystal Little League. Earlier this year, the Crystal Little League was awarded a Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant towards the cost of renovating the three ball fields. The total cost of the project is estimated at approximately $78,000 and the grant is $38,000. Crystal Little League is requesting the City consider a loan Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda July 19, 2016 agreement to help with cash flowing the project, similar to what the City did with the ballfield lighting project in 2012. If the City Council finds this arrangement acceptable, the City Attorney’s office will draft the loan agreement for City Council consideration and execution at its August 16 meeting. 7. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS a. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, July 20, at 8:30 a.m. at Northridge Care Center, 5430 Boone Avenue North. b. Crystal Frolics is July 28 – 31. For more information, visit www.crystalfrolics.org c. The next Music in the Park event will be held at Welcome Park beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27. d. Minnesota Night to Unite is Tuesday, August 2. Registration forms are due July 22. e. The next City Council meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. f. The City Council will hold budget work sessions in August on Thursday, August 11, 18 and 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall. g. Girl and Boy Scout troops interested in leading the pledge at future regular City Council meetings may contact city staff for information. h. 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. 8. ADJOURNMENT 9. MEETING SCHEDULE ON JULY 19, 2016 Time Type of Meeting Location 6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 1st Council work session to discuss: • Settlement of Phase 15 assessment appeal (this portion of the work session will be closed pursuant to Chapter 13D of state law)* • Update on CUAPB lawsuit (this portion of the work session will be closed pursuant to Chapter 13D of state law)* Conference Room A 6:45 p.m. EDA Regular Meeting Council Chambers Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda July 19, 2016 7:00 p.m. Regular City Council meeting Council Chambers Immediately following the regular City Council meeting 2nd City Council work session to discuss: • Bassett Creek regional park and trail update* • Community Outreach Task Force update • CPRR Quiet Zone – revised layouts for West Broadway and Douglas Drive crossings • Blue Line update* • Council goals and city manager monthly check in • 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.