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2017.07.18 Council Meeting Agenda City Council Meeting Agenda July 18, 2017 7 p.m. Council Chambers The city manager’s comments are bolded. 1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance 2. Approval of Agenda The Council will consider approval of the agenda.* 3. Appearances 3.1 Karsten Nelson of West Metro Fire-Rescue District Firefighters Relief Association.* 3.2 CenterPoint Energy will present Crystal Police Department with a $2,500 grant for a mobile police radio. 4. Consent Agenda The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a single motion: 4.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings: a. The regular City Council meeting on June 20, 2017. b. The regular City Council work session on June 20, 2017. c. The regular City Council work session on July 13, 2017. 4.2 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. 4.3 Approval of a resolution accepting the following donations: a. $20 from an anonymous donor for Crystal Police K-9 Unit. b. $60.83 from Buffalo Wild Wings for Crystal Police Explorers. c. $1,500 from Crystal Lions for Crystal Airport Open House. d. $5,000 from Crystal Lions for Crystal Frolics. e. $100 from Crystal Lions for Crystal Police Crime Prevention. f. $200 from Golden Valley VFW Post 7051 for Crystal Airport Open House. g. $354.34 from various donation boxes for Crystal Police K-9 Unit. 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda July 18, 2017 Page 2 of 5 4.4 Acceptance of the resignations of Rozina Brink and Matt Kowalski from the Community Outreach Task Force. 4.5 Acceptance of the resignation of Jaime Nugent from the Environmental Quality Commission. 4.6 Approval of a resolution appointing Burt Orred, Jr. to the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission. 4.7 Approval of a resolution canceling special assessment for 4233 Louisiana Ave. N. 5. Open Forum (The City Council appreciates hearing from citizens about items of concern and desires to set aside time during each meeting for Open Forum. To provide ample opportunity for all, speaking time is limited to three minutes and topic discussion is limited to ten minutes. The Mayor may, as presiding officer, extend the total time allowed for a topic. By rule, no action may be taken on any item brought before the Council during Open Forum. The Council may place items discussed during Open Forum onto subsequent council meeting agendas.) 6. Regular Agenda 6.1 The Council will consider approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance department to the city council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance department. Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000. 6.2 The Council will consider approval of a private kennel license at 6926 46th Avenue North, submitted by Taylor Griffin. The resident wants to adopt a 4th cat, requiring a private kennel license. The Animal Control Officer inspected the property and recommends approval of a private kennel license. Prior to taking action on the license, the Council should hear comments from any neighbors. 6.3 The Council will consider civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Advancer Mercantile, LLC d/b/a Liquor Barrel Wine & Spirits located at 5628 West Broadway. Alcohol compliance checks were conducted on April 22 and Liquor Barrel did not pass. An employee pled guilty to selling alcohol to a minor. Consistent with the City Code, recommend approval of imposing civil penalties for a first violation of a one day license suspension and fine of $750.00. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda July 18, 2017 Page 3 of 5 6.4 The Council will consider civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Milton’s Café, LLC d/b/a Milton’s Café 3545 Douglas Dr. N. Alcohol compliance checks were conducted on April 22 and Milton’s Cafe did not pass. An employee pled guilty to selling alcohol to a minor. Consistent with the City Code, recommend approval of imposing civil penalties for a first violation of a one day license suspension and fine of $750.00. 6.5 The Council will consider a resolution providing for the issuance and sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2017A, in the approximate amou nt of $4,955,000 for the Phase 16 Street Reconstruction Project. Throughout the 15 prior street reconstruction project phases, bonds have been sold to pay for each phase with special assessments paid by residents to cover debt service. Phase 16 of street reconstruction is underway and the Council needs to authorize the issuance and sale of bonds for this final phase of street reconstruction. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of General Obligation Bonds for Phase 16. 6.6 The Council will consider a resolution approving a front setback variance for a new single-family home at 5140 Lakeside Ave. N. The EDA discussed this variance at the lot sale hearing on June 20. The variance is to construct a home 20 feet from the front property line rather than 30 feet as required by the Zoning Code. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval on July 10. 6.7 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the execution of a joint cooperation agreement for participation in the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant program in fiscal years 2018-2020. As discussed with the EDA on April 4, Crystal will no longer receive a specific CDBG allocation and will instead be part of the Consolidated Pool. Crystal homeowners would still have access to deferred home improvement loans and there may be an opportunity to gain funding for other city projects. Approval is recommended. 6.8 The Council will consider first reading of an ordinance amending city code provisions for telecommunications equipment in the right-of-way. As discussed on June 20, changes are proposed to the right of way and zoning sections of the City Code to address recent legislative changes governing placement and location of small cell telecommunications equipment. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed zoning change at its July 10 meeting and recommended approval. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda July 18, 2017 Page 4 of 5 7. Announcements a. Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, July 19 at 8:30 a.m. at Becker Park. b. Crystal Frolics is July 27 – 30. For more information, visit www.crystalfrolics.org c. Minnesota Night to Unite is Tuesday, Aug . 1. Residents who are interested in hosting a party must register by Friday, July 21. Registration forms and additional information are available on the city’s website at www.crystalmn.gov. d. The City Council will hold a budget work session on Thursday, Aug. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall. e. The Community Outreach Task Force is hosting Performance Art in the Park on Saturday, Aug. 12, at Becker Park, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. f. The next city council meeting is Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. g. The City Council will hold a budget work session on Thursday, Aug. 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall. h. Girl and Boy Scout troops are invited to lead the pledge at City Council meetings. Troops who are interested may contact city staff for information. i. City council meetings and work sessions are open to the public. Current and previous meetings are available for viewing and listening at www.crystalmn.gov. 8. Adjournment 9. July 18, 2017 Meeting Schedule Time Type of meeting Location 6:40 p.m. Economic Development Authority meeting Council Chambers 7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda July 18, 2017 Page 5 of 5 Following the City Council meeting Council work session to discuss:  Blue Line update  Bass Lake Road streetscape project design update  Nuisance/disorderly house ordinance  Constituent issues update  City manager monthly check-in  New business*  Announcements* Conference Room A * Denotes no supporting information included in the packet. Have a great weekend. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.