2016.06.21 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council Meeting Minutes June 21, 2016
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CRYSTAL
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, June 21, 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: Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent: Libby.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K.
Therres, Community Development Director J. Sutter, 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.
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. APPEARANCES
3.1 Police Chief S. Revering recognized Crystal Police Explorers for awards they received at
the Rochester Explorer Conference.
4. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from June 7, 2016; and
b. The Council Work Sessions from June 7, 2016.
Moved by Councilmember Parsons and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to approve the
above minutes in a single motion.
Motion carried.
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5. CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered 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 Resolution No. 2016-95, accepting the following donations:
a. $1,216.00 from Crystal Fund for Community Progress for annual city flower
planting
b. $901.00 from Crystal Fund for Community Progress for Arbor Day trees
c. $149.59 from Dairy Queen to the Crystal K-9 Unit from a fundraiser held on April
19, 2016
d. $10,000.00 from VFW Post 494 for Crystal Frolics
e. $161.72 from various donation boxes to the Crystal K-9 Unit
f. $10,000.00 from West Metro Fire Relief Association for Crystal Frolics
g. $2,000.00 from West Metro Fire Relief Association for Crystal Airport Open House
5.3 Approval of a special permit to serve wine and beer at Bassett Creek Park on Saturday,
July 16, 2016, from 5 - 10 p.m., for up to 100 guests to attend a wedding shower/picnic,
submitted by Rita Holland;
5.4 Acceptance of Kyle Turner's resignation from the Environmental Quality Commission;
5.5 Approval of Resolution No. 2016-96, appointing election judges for the 2016 primary
and general elections; and
5.6 Approval of Resolution No. 2016-97, establishing an Absentee Ballot Board for the 2016
primary and general elections.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Peak to approve the
consent agenda, but remove items #5.7 and 5.8 and move them to the beginning of the
regular agenda.
Motion carried.
6. OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
7. REGULAR AGENDA
7.1 The Council considered approval of a resolution reducing an assessment for tax forfeit
property at 5728 Oregon Court.
Moved by Mayor Adams and seconded by Councilmember Deshler to table discussion of
the proposed resolution to receive additional information from staff.
Voting aye: Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried.
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7.2 The Council considered authorizing execution of an agreement with Hennepin County for
Assessing Services
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Peak to authorize
execution of an agreement with Hennepin County for Assessing Services.
Voting aye: Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried.
7.3 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 Dahl to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried.
7AThe Council considered civil penalties for violation of state laws and city ordinances
relating to an alcohol compliance check failure by Adair Liquor located at 6001 42nd
Avenue North.
City Clerk C. Serres addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Peak to make a
motion that based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein, and the
other information presented regarding this matter, that a penalty of $750 and a license
suspension of one day be imposed in this case.
Voting aye: Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried.
7.5 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of state laws and city ordinances
relating to an alcohol compliance check failure by Crystal Wine and Spirits located at
4920 West Broadway.
City Clerk C. Serres addressed the Council.
Business owner E. Charlson addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Peak to make a
motion that based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein, and the
other information presented regarding this matter, that a penalty of $500 and no license
suspension be imposed in this case.
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Voting aye: Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried.
7.6 The Council considered a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for a day care
at 6122 42nd Avenue North.
City Planner D. Olson addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 — 98
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6122 - 42ND AVENUE NORTH
Voting aye: Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.7 The Council considered second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending City
Code Section 640.13 pertaining to long grass.
Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Deshler to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2016 — 02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried.
7.8 The Council considered a resolution amending the 2016 PIR to purchase a parks athletic
field paint sprayer.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016 — 99
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF AN
ATHLETIC FIELD PAINT SPRAYER
Voting aye: Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
9. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Deshler to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serres)
City Clerk
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Jim Ad s, Mayor