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2016.09.20 Meeting MinutesCity Council Meeting Minutes 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55422-1696 763-531-1000 • Fax: 763-531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Sept. 20, 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 Sept. 20, 2016 at 7:02 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: Deshler, Kolb, Parsons, Peak, Adams and Dahl. Absent: Libby. 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, Recreation Director J. Elholm and Police Chief S. Revering. 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 Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Dahl to approve the agenda. Motion carried. 3. Appearances 3.1 Chief Revering recognized Officer Mason Barland who was recently awarded as Traffic Officer of the Year for Hennepin County by the Traffic Advisory Group. 4. City Council Meeting Minutes The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion: 4.1 The regular City Council meeting from Sept. 6, 2016. 4.2 The regular Council work sessions from Sept. 6, 2016. 4.3 The regular City Council work session from Sept. 8, 2016. Page 1 of 7 City Council Meeting Minutes Sept. 20, 2016 Moved by Council Member Peak and seconded by Council Member Dahl 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. 2016-112, accepting the following donations: a. $100.00 from Brice Skarnes Insurance Agency, Inc. for Crystal Police Chaplain Fund. b. $500 from Crystal Frolics Committee for Crystal Police Explorers. c. $1,000 from Crystal Lions for Crystal Airport Open House. d. $10,000 from West Metro Fire -Rescue Relief Association for Crystal Frolics. 5.3 Approval of Resolution No. 2016-113, calling for a public hearing on Senior Living Revenue Bonds issued by the city of Apple Valley. 5.4 Approval of three solicitor licenses for John Cooley, Hunter Johnson and Jake Weiss of Custom Remodelers, Inc. to go door-to-door in Crystal from Sept. 21— Dec. 31, 2016, offering free estimates and scheduling appointments for home improvement projects. 5.5 Approval of a special meeting on November 15, 2016 at 5:45 p.m. to canvass the general elections returns. Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Peak to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. 6. Open Forum No public comment was given during open forum. 7. Public Hearing 7.1 The Mayor announced the purpose of the public hearing: To receive comment on vacation of a sanitary sewer easement in Schaefer's Lake Side Grove for the plat of Bottineau Gardens, followed by Council consideration of a vacation resolution. Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the Council. Page 2 of 7 City Council Meeting Minutes Sept. 20, 2016 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 Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2016 —114 RESOLUTION APPROVING A VACATION OF A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT WITHIN SCHAEFER'S LAKE SIDE GROVE ADDITION Voting aye: Deshler, Kolb, Parsons, Peak, Adams and Dahl. Absent, not voting: Libby. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. Regular Agenda 8.1 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: Deshler, Kolb, Parsons, Peak, Adams and Dahl. Absent, not voting: Libby. Motion carried. 8.2 The Council considered a resolution approving a variance for a detached garage at 5565 Welcome Avenue North. Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2016 —115 RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR 5565 WELCOME AVENUE NORTH Voting aye: Deshler, Kolb, Parsons, Peak, Adams and Dahl. Absent, not voting: Libby. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Page 3 of 7 City Council Meeting Minutes Sept. 20, 2016 8.3 The Council considered a resolution approving a variance for an attached garage at 5440 Twin Lake Terrace. Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Mayor Adams to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2016 —116 RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR 5440 TWIN LAKE TERRACE Voting aye: Deshler, Kolb, Parsons, Peak, Adams and Dahl. Absent, not voting: Libby. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8.4 The Council considered a resolution approving a plat of Bottineau Gardens (vacant Hennepin County land at 4816-4834 Lakeland and 5205 49th) Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2016 —117 RESOLUTION APPROVING BOTTINEAU GARDENS PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT Voting aye: Deshler, Kolb, Parsons, Peak, Adams and Dahl. Absent, not voting: Libby. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8.5 The Council considered a resolution for Shingle Creek Watershed Memorandum of Understanding for North Lions Park pond. Public Work Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Peak to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2016 —118 APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Page 4 of 7 City Council Meeting Minutes Sept. 20, 2016 Voting aye: Deshler, Kolb, Parsons, Peak, Adams and Dahl. Absent, not voting: Libby. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8.6 The Council considered a resolution for a Professional Services Agreement for Becker Park Storm Water Project. Public Work Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Peak and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2016 —119 AUTHORIZING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE BECKER PARK STORM WATER PROJECT Voting aye: Deshler, Kolb, Parsons, Peak, Adams and Dahl. Absent, not voting: Libby. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8.7 The Council considered a resolution for accepting the feasibility report and calling for a public improvement hearing for Phase 16. Public Work Director/City Engineer 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 —120 ACCEPTING FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALL FOR IMPROVEMENT HEARING PHASE 16 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT #2016-16 Voting aye: Deshler, Kolb, Parsons, Peak, Adams and Dahl. Absent, not voting: Libby. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8.8 The Council considered a resolution declaring the amount to be assessed, ordering preparation of assessment roll and setting the date for a public hearing for the 2016 Alley Project. Public Work Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council. Page 5 of 7 City Council Meeting Minutes Sept. 20, 2016 Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Kolb to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2016 —121 DECLARING THE AMOUNT TO BE ASSESSED, ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL AND SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2016 ALLEY AND PRIVATE DRIVEWAY AND SEWER SERVICES CONSTRUCTION PROJECT #2016-07 Voting aye: Deshler, Kolb, Parsons, Peak, Adams and Dahl. Absent, not voting: Libby. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8.9 The Council considered a resolution declaring the amount to be assessed, ordering preparation of assessment roll and setting the date for a public hearing for Phase 15 private driveway and sanitary sewer participants. Public Work Director/City Engineer M. Ray 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 —122 DECLARING AMOUNT TO BE ASSESSED, ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL AND SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING TWIN OAKS PARK PHASE 15 PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS AND SEWER SERVICES Voting aye: Deshler, Kolb, Parsons, Peak, Adams and Dahl. Absent, not voting: Libby. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8.10 The Council considered a resolution approving the 2017 fee schedule (excluding utilities). City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Peak and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2016 —123 RESOLUTION ADOPTING APPENDIX IV OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE RELATING TO THE 2017 FEE SCHEDULE — MAIN SECTION Page 6 of 7 City Council Meeting Minutes Sept. 20, 2016 Voting aye: Deshler, Kolb, Parsons, Peak, Adams and Dahl. Absent, not voting: Libby. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8.11 The Council considered a resolution adopting proposed tax levies payable in 2017. City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Kolb to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2016 —124 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING PROPOSED TAX LEVIES PAYABLE IN 2017 By roll call and voting aye: Adams, Deshler, Kalb and Parsons. Voting nay: Peak and Dahl. Absent, not voting: Libby. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 9. Announcements The Council made several announcements about upcoming events. 10. Adjournment Moved by Council Member Peak and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. ATTEST: Jimams, Mayor Kim Therres Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager Page 7 of 7 Motion carried.