2016.11.01 Meeting MinutesCity Council Meeting Minutes
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Nov. 1, 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 Nov. 1, 2016 at 7 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 to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll
call, the following attendance was recorded:
City Council members present: Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent: Libby.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager K. Therres, City Attorney T.
Gilchrist, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Police
Chief S. Revering and Community Development Director J. Sutter.
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 Dahl and seconded by Council Member Peak to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Appearances
3.1 Chief Revering addressed the Council. Mayor Adams conducted the swearing-in of
Sergeant Matt Marson and Police Officer Mike Callan.
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 Oct. 18, 2016.
4.2 The regular City Council work sessions from Oct. 18, 2016.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Peak 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. 2016-137, accepting the following donations:
a. $349.99 from Crystal Crime Prevention Board to Crystal Police Department for the
purchase of two trail cameras.
b. $60 from Troy lannazzo to the Crystal K-9 Unit.
$100 from Brice Skarnes Insurance Agency to Crystal Police Department for Shop
with a Cop program.
d. $10,000 from The Toro Foundation for the 2016 Toro and Twins field rebuild
project at Bassett Creek Park.
e. $275 from various individuals to the Crystal K-9 Unit from donations and K-9
merchandise purchases.
5.3 Approval of a special permit to serve wine and beer at the Crystal Community Center
on Oct. 29, 2016, for a wedding reception, submitted by the Lookout Bar and Grill.
(This license was pre -approved by Assistant City Manager Kim Therres on Oct. 17,
2016, as the event was being held prior to the next council meeting.)
5.4 Approval of a special permit for wine and beer at Bassett Creek Park on Nov. 19 and
20, 2016, from 10 a.m. — 5 p.m., submitted by Ryan Larson on behalf of Birchwood
Bike and Racing Team, for the annual Minnesota State Championship Cyclo -Cross
Race for up to 250 guests each day.
5.5 Approval of amended and restated Resolution No. 2016-138, establishing Crystal
Community Outreach Task Force.
5.6 Approval of Resolution No. 2016-139, adjusting the assessment roll for2016
delinquent accounts (4218 Hampshire Ave. N.).
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Peak to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
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6. Open Forum
The following persons addressed the Council:
• John Budziszewski, 5308 47th Ave. N., regarding street maintenance and street
reconstruction funds.
• Bonnie Bolash, 4060 Hampshire Ave. N., thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve
on the City Code Review Task Force.
7. Public Hearings
7.1 The Mayor announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receivecomment and consider a resolution consenting to financing and approving a
housing program and senior living revenue bonds (Heathers facilities), Series 2016, by the
city of Apple Valley.
City Manager A. Norris and Nathan Canvoa from Doresy & Whitney, LLP 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.
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 —140
RESOLUTION GIVING APPROVAL TO A PROPOSED HOUSING PROGRAM AND THE
ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA OF ITS SENIOR LIVING REVENUE
BONDS (MINNESOTA SENIOR LIVING LLC PROJECT), SERIES 2016
Voting aye: Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent: Libby.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.2 The Mayor announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider a resolution for Phase 16 Skyway Park street
reconstruction project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
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The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. The following persons addressed the
Council:
• Cynthia Jacobson spoke on behalf of Theodore Winstead, property owner of 5748
Regent Ave. N., regarding concerns about proposed project details and costs.
• Joe Selton, 3916 Edgewood Ave. N., regarding concerns about proposed project
details and costs.
• Linda Meisch, 6319 61St Ave. N., regarding concerns about traffic in project area.
• Jennifer Wojack, 5901 Regent Ave. N., regarding concerns about proposed project
costs and traffic in project area.
• Monica Cowan, 5956 Regent Ave. N., regarding concerns about traffic in project
area.
• Burt Orred, 6700 60th Ave. N., regarding concerns about traffic in project area.
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 Kolb and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 —141
ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
PHASE 16 SKYWAY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD STREET RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT # 2016-16
Voting aye: Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent: 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 Parsons and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent: Libby.
Motion carried.
8.2 The Council considered a resolution approving the contract for preparation of the plans
and specifications for the Phase 16 Skyway Neighborhood street reconstruction project to
SEH, Inc.
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Public Work Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
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 —142
AWARDING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR
PHASE 16 SKYWAY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD
STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT # 2016-16
Voting aye: Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent: Libby.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8.3 The Council considered a resolution authorizing a contract for design and construction
engineering services for a proposed train horn quiet zone at Douglas Drive and West
Broadway.
Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Peak and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 —143
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PROPOSED TRAIN HORN QUIET ZONES
Voting aye: Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent: Libby.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8.4 The Council considered a resolution of support for an equipment grant from Hennepin
County Youth Sports for Smothers field.
Recreation Director J. Elholm 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 —144
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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ARMSTRONG COOPER YOUTH BASEBALL ASSOCIATION'S
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE HENNEPIN YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM
Voting aye: Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent: Libby.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8.5 The Council considered a resolution of support for an equipment grant from Hennepin
Youth Sports for Crystal Little League.
Recreation Director J. Elholm 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 —145
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CRYSTAL LITTLE LEAGUE ASSOCIATION'S GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE HENNEPIN YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM
Voting aye: Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Absent: Libby.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8.6 The Council considered second reading of an ordinance amending portions of Chapter 4
of the City Code.
City Attorney T. Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Peak to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2016 — 05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 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: Libby.
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9. Announcements
Nov. 1, 2016
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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 8:16 p.m.
ATTEST:
4
Kim Therres
Assistant City Manager
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Motion carried.
Jim�Adafms, Mayor