2016.08.16 Meeting MinutesCity Council Meeting Minutes
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August 16, 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 August 16, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N.
in Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
Roll Call
Mayor Adams asked the assistant city manager/human resources manager to call the roll for
elected officials. Upon roll call, the following attendance was recorded:
City Council members present: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Absent: Kolb.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Community
Development Director J. Sutter, City Planner D. Olson and Police Chief S. Revering.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Adams led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Introduction of Recreation Director
Mayor Adams introduced Recreation Director John Elholm.
2. Approval of Agenda
The Council considered approval of the agenda.
Moved by Council Member Peak and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Appearances
Police Chief Revering recognized Cooper football and basketball coaches for their volunteer
work at Crystal Frolics and collaborative partnership with the Crystal Police Department.
4. City Council Meeting Minutes
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The regular City Council meeting from July 19, 2016.
b. The Council work sessions from July 19, 2016.
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Moved by Council Member Dahl and seconded by Council Member 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:
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. 2016-102, accepting the following donation:
a. $100.00 from Brice Skarnes Insurance Agency, Inc. to the Crystal Police Chaplain
fund.
5.3 Approval of a special permit to serve wine and beer at Bassett Creek Park on Saturday,
August 13, 2016, from 11 a.m. — 4 p.m., for up to 40 guests to attend a birthday party,
submitted by Jake Erickson. (This license was pre -approved by City Manager Anne Norris
on Aug. 9, 2016, as the event was being held prior to the next council meeting.)
5.4 The Council will consider Resolution No. 2016-103, ordering preparation of an
assessment roll, declaring the amount to be assessed and setting the date for 2016
delinquent accounts.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Dahl to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
6. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
7. Regular Agenda
7.1 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 Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Peak to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Kolb.
Motion carried.
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7.2 The Council considered first reading of an updated floodplain ordinance.
City Planner D. Olson addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Peak to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2016 — 04
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 515.61 OF THE CRYSTAL
CITY CODE REGARDING FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on September 6, 2016.
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Kolb.
Motion carried.
7.3 The Council considered second reading and adoption of an ordinance opting out of the
statute on Temporary Family Health Care Dwellings.
Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Peak and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2016 — 03
AN ORDINANCE OPTING -OUT OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF
MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 462.3593 PERTAINING TO
TEMPORARY FAMILY HEALTH CARE DWELLINGS
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Kolb.
Motion carried.
7.4 The Council considered proposals for demolition of the vacant Streets/Parks building and
metal pole building at 6125 41St Avenue North.
Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the Council.
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Moved by Council Member Peak and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve
awarding demolition of the above buildings to the following contractor: Kevitt.
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Kolb.
Motion carried.
7.5 The Council considered a resolution approving a PIR replacement purchase of a parks
small utility vehicle.
Public Works Director M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 —104
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A
PARKS SMALL UTILITY VEHICLE
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Kolb.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.6 The Council considered a resolution establishing the Crystal Community Outreach Task
Force.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 —105
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CRYSTAL
COMMUNITY OUTREACH TASK FORCE
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Kolb.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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7.7 The Council considered a resolution approving a loan agreement between Crystal and
Crystal Little League.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Peak to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 —106
RESOLUTION APPROVING A
LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
CRYSTAL AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE, INCORPORATED
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Kolb.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Peak and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
Motion carried.
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