2016.10.18 Meeting MinutesCity Council Meeting Minutes
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Oct. 18, 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 Oct. 18, 2016 at 7:01 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 city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the
following attendance was recorded:
City Council members present: Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
City staff present: Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres, City
Attorney T. Gilchrist, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Finance Director
C. Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Community Development Director
J. Sutter, Deputy Police Chief D. Leslin and City Clerk C. Serres.
Pledge of Allegiance
Girl Scout Troop 16996 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 Deshler to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. City Council Meeting Minutes
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
3.1 The regular City Council meeting from Oct. 5, 2016.
3.2 The regular City Council work sessions from Oct. 5, 2016.
3.3 The regular City Council work session from Oct. 13, 2016.
Moved by Council Member Peak and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the
above minutes in a single motion.
Motion carried.
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4. Consent Agenda
The Council considered 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 Resolution No. 2016-131, accepting the following donations:
a. $80.45 from various donation boxes for Crystal K-9 Unit.
4.3 Approval of two solicitor licenses for Morgan Johnson and Alex Menne of Custom
Remodelers, Inc. to go door-to-door in Crystal through Dec. 31, 2016, offering free
estimates and scheduling appointments for home improvement projects. (City Manager
Anne Norris pre -approved these licenses on Oct. 6, 2016.)
4.4 Acceptance of Lassana Bamba's resignation from the Parks and Recreation Commission.
4.5 Approval of Resolution No. 2016-132, pertaining to special assessments canceled by tax
forfeiture at 5728 Oregon Ct. N.
4.6 Approval of Resolution No. 2016-133, authorizing an application and execution of an
agreement with Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES).
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Peak to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
• Burt Orred, 6700 60th Ave. N. — addressed the Council regarding MAC Park funding and
budgeting.
6. Public Hearings
6.1 The Mayor announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider a new pawnbroker license located at 5445 Lakeland
Ave. N., submitted by EZPAWN Minnesota, Inc. DBA Max It Pawn.
City Clerk C. Serres addressed the Council.
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.
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Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Peak to approve a
new pawnbroker license located at 5445 Lakeland Ave. N., submitted by EZPAWN
Minnesota, Inc. DBA Max It Pawn.
Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Mayor announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider a resolution adopting the assessment roll for Phase 15
private sanitary sewer and driveway construction.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Written objections were received for the following properties:
• 5510 Unity Ave. N.
• 5518 Unity Ave. N.
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 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 —134
ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR PHASE 15 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
PRIVATE DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION AND SANITARY SEWER SERVICE REPAIR
PROJECT #2015-15
Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.3 The Mayor announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider a resolution adopting the assessment roll for project
#2016-07, 2016 alley project and private sanitary sewer and driveway construction.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
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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 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 —135
ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR 2016 ALLEY CONSTRUCTION,
PRIVATE DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE REPAIR, PROJECT #2016-07
Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.4 The Mayor announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider the Phase 16 street reconstruction project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. The following persons addressed the
Council:
• Terrence Lee, 5732 Quail Ave. N. — opposed to the project.
• Cris Ambriz, 5841 Regent Ave. N. — opposed to the project.
• Duane Baltus, 6300 Lombardy Ln. — owner of property; inquired about cost of
replacing sanitary sewer from house to property line and proposed assessment.
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor
Adams declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Peak and seconded by Council Member Parsons to continue
the public hearing until November 1 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Motion carried.
6.5 The Mayor announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider a resolution adopting the assessment roll for 2016
delinquent accounts.
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Finance Director C. Hansen addressed the Council.
A written appeal was received from Charles Embretson, 4218 Hampshire Ave. N.
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 Peak to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 —136
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL
FOR 2016 DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS
Voting aye: Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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: Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Motion carried.
7.2 The Council received a presentation regarding the 2017 proposed budget and received
citizen comment.
Finance Director C. Hansen presented to the Council.
The following persons addressed the Council:
• John Budziszewski, 5308 47th Ave. N. — concerned about tax levy for street
reconstruction project.
• Burt Orred, 6700 60th Ave. N. — suggested using additional charts and graphs in
future presentations.
8. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
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9. Adjournment
Oct. 18, 2016
Moved by Council Member Peak and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serre
City Clerk
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Motion carried.
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Jim dams, Mayor