2016.12.06 Meeting MinutesCity Council meeting minutes
4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55422-1696
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Dec. 6, 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 Dec. 6, 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 city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the
following attendance was recorded:
City Council members present: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Parsons and Peak.
Absent: Libby.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Public Works Director/City
Engineer M. Ray, Community Development Director J. Sutter, City Planner D. Olson, Police
Chief S. Revering, Fire Chief S. Larson, Communications Coordinator M. Peterson 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 Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Peak 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 Special City Council meeting from Nov. 15, 2016.
3.2 The regular City Council meeting from Nov. 15, 2016.
3.3 The regular City Council work sessions from Nov. 15, 2016.
3.4 The regular City Council work session from Nov. 17, 2016.
The second work session minutes from Nov. 15 and work session minutes from Nov. 17 were
amended in regards to calling the meeting to order. Moved by Council Member Kolb and
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seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the above minutes, as amended, in a single
motion.
Motion carried.
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 Adoption of Resolution No. 2016-152, accepting the following donations:
a. $350 from Crystal Lions for Crystal parks.
b. $1,000 from Minneapolis Elks Lodge No. 44 for Crystal Frolics.
c. $10,000 from Minnesota Twins Community Fund for the 2016 Toro and Twins field
rebuild project at Bassett Creek Park.
d. $200 from Brice Skarnes Insurance Agency, Inc. for Shop with a Cop program.
e. $166.83 from various donation boxes for Crystal K-9 Unit.
4.3 Approval of three solicitor licenses for Riley Havlicek, Kristjan Jesmer and Alan Wagner
of The Window Store Home Improvements, Inc. to go door-to-door in Crystal from
Dec. 7-31, 2016, offering free estimates and scheduling appointments for home
improvement projects.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve
the consent agenda, but remove item #4.4 and move it to the beginning of the regular
agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
The following persons addressed the Council:
• Mark Hoffmann, 3307 Zane Ave. N., regarding past and present council budgets.
• John Budziszewski, 5308 47th Ave. N., regarding commission interview appointments.
• Alex Mortensen, 203 Willow Bend (owner of Planet Fitness), regarding the status of
his new gym/fitness facility business license.
6. Public Hearing
6.1 The Mayor announced the purpose of the public hearing:
The consideration of the 2017 budget and proposed 2017 property tax levy and related
resolutions approving: a) 2017 property tax levies; b) 2017 General Fund Budget; and
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c) 2017 budgets for Special Revenue, Debt Service, Capital Projects, Enterprise, and
Internal Service Funds.
Staff addressed the Council.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. The following persons addressed the
Council:
• Mark Hoffmann, 3307 Zane Ave. N., regarding long-range planning and other funding.
• Burt Orred, 6700 60th Ave. N., thanked Council and staff for budget presentation and
shared ideas for communicating information in the future.
• John Budziszewski, 5308 47th Ave. N., regarding street assessments and other funds.
• John Knoff, 3549 Orchard Ave. N., regarding his property tax statement.
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams
declared the public hearing closed.
a) 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 —154
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2017 PROPERTY TAX LEVIES
By roll call and voting aye: Adams, Deshler, Kolb and Parsons.
Voting nay: Dahl and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried 4-2, resolution declared adopted.
b) 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 —155
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2017 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
c) 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:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016 —156
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2017 BUDGETS FOR THE SPECIAL REVENUE,
DEBT SERVICE, CAPITAL PROJECTS, UTILITY, AND INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. Regular Agenda
7.1 The Council considered a resolution supporting participation in the Joint Community
Police Partnership (JCPP) program. (previously consent agenda #4.4)
Police Chief S. Revering presented to 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 —153
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENTERING INTO A PARTNERSHIP WITH
HENNEPIN COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE
JOINT COMMUNITY POLICE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.2 The Council considered approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance
department to the City Council, a list that is on file in the finance department.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Dahl to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.3 The Council considered a resolution restricting parking on the east side of Nevada Avenue
North.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
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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 —157
ESTABLISHING ON STREET PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON
PORTIONS OF NEVADA AVENUE NORTH
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.4 The Council considered a resolution for a conditional use permit amendment and time
extension for 5717 West Broadway.
City Planner D. Olson addressed the Council.
Tom Brown of 5714 West Broadway addressed the Council in favor of the fence.
Applicant Drew Kabanuk, the owner of 5717 West Broadway, addressed the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Peak to adopt the
following resolution with the amendment to reflect option A (keeping the fence as is), the
reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 —158
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR A
FENCE AND APPROVING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
CUP, BOTH FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5717 WEST BROADWAY AVENUE
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.5 The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance requiring a construction
management plan for new houses or substantial additions.
City Planner D. Olson addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2016 — 06
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
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And further, that the second and final reading will be held on December 20, 2016.
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried.
7.6 The Council considered the 2017-2018 Labor Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor
Services (L.E.L.S), Local 44 Police Officers.
Assistant City Manager K. Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve
the 2017-2018 Labor Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services (L.E.L.S), Local 44
Police Officers.
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried.
7.7 The Council considered approving 2017 wage and insurance contributions for non -
represented employees.
Assistant City Manager K. Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Mayor Adams to approve the 2017
wage and insurance contributions for non -represented employees.
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried.
7.8 The Council considered authorizing execution of a two-year contract with Kennedy &
Graven for city attorney services.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Peak to approve a
two-year contract with Kennedy & Graven for city attorney services.
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Parsons and Peak.
Absent, not voting: Libby.
Motion carried.
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8. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Peak to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
ATTEST:
rissy Serres
City Clerk
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Motion carried.
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