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2017.09.19 Meeting MinutesCity Council meeting minutes 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55422-1696 763-531-1000 • Fax: 763-531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Sept. 19, 2017 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. 19, 2017 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: Council members present: Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Deputy Police Chief D. Leslin, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Finance Director/AEM Financial Solutions President J. McGann 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 LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Dahl to approve the agenda. Motion carried. 3. Appearances 3.1 Minnesota American Public Works Association (APWA) Chapter President Chris Petree recognized Public Works Director/City Engineer Mark Ray for receiving the 2017 APWA Myron Calkins Young Leader of the Year Award. 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 minutes from the following meetings: a. The regular City Council meeting on Sept. 5, 2017. Page 1 of 5 City Council meeting minutes Sept. 19, 2017 b. The regular City Council work sessions on Sept. 5, 2017. c. The regular City Council work session on Sept. 14, 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 Resolution No. 2017-96, accepting the following donation: a. $500 from Crystal Frolics Committee for Crystal Police Explorers. 4.4 Approval of a special permit for wine and beer at Lions Valley Place Park for a cyclocross bike race on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 4-8:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., submitted by Andrew Barlage of USA Cycling, Inc. 4.5 Approval of Crystal/Metropolitan Airports Commission Wildlife Area Improvement Project cooperative agreement with Three Rivers Park District. 4.6 Approval of Resolution No. 2017-97, authorizing the municipal state aid funding advance request. 4.7 Approval of Resolution No. 2017-98, authorizing a grant submittal to Metropolitan Council Environmental Services. Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. 5. Open Forum The following person addressed the Council: • Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commissioner Burt Orred, 6700 60th Ave. N., congratulated Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray on his APWA award. 6. Regular Agenda 6.1 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 office of the finance department. Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Kolb to approve the list of disbursements over $25,000. Voting aye: Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. Motion carried. 6.2 The Council considered resolutions approving the 2018 utility rates and fee schedule. Finance Director J. McGann addressed the Council. Page 2 of 5 City Council meeting minutes Sept. 19, 2017 Moved by Mayor Adams and seconded by Council Member Dahl to amend the fee schedule to reduce the rental license late fee/penalty and failure to demonstrate financial responsibility to 50 percent of the original license fee. By roll call and voting aye: LaRoche, Adams and Dahl. Voting nay: Deshler, Kolb, Parsons and Budziszewski. Motion failed. Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 99 RESOLUTION ADOPTING APPENDIX IV OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE RELATING TO THE 2018 FEE SCHEDULE - UTILITY SECTION Voting aye: Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 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. 2017 —100 RESOLUTION ADOPTING APPENDIX IV OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE RELATING TO THE 2018 FEE SCHEDULE — MAIN SECTION Voting aye: Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6.3 The Council considered a resolution approving a variance for a garage larger than the house at 6517 47th Ave. N. Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 101 RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR 6517 47TH AVENUE NORTH Voting aye: Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Page 3 of 5 City Council meeting minutes Sept. 19, 2017 6.4 The Council reviewed bids and considered a resolution awarding a contract for construction of quiet zone improvements at the Douglas Drive and West Broadway crossings of the Canadian Pacific. Community Development Director J. Sutter 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. 2017 — 102 AWARD CONTRACT FOR QUIET ZONE PROJECT 2017-08 Voting aye: Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6.5 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of flashing yellow arrow equipment. Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 103 AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF FLASHING YELLOW ARROW EQUIPMENT Voting aye: Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6.6 The Council considered first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 7 of the City Code. City Attorney T. Gilchrist addressed the Council. Moved by Mayor Adams and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to amend Section 715.29 as follows: insert the words "or mayor" after the words "city manager" in the third sentence; and insert the words "mayor, or" after the words "city manager or" in the fourth sentence. Voting aye: Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. Motion carried. Page 4 of 5 City Council meeting minutes Sept. 19, 2017 Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2017 — 05 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE And further, that the second and final reading will be held on Oct. 3, 2017. Voting aye: Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. Motion carried. 7. Announcements The Council made several announcements about upcoming events. 8. Adjournment Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. ATTEST: 0L Chrissy Serre City Clerk Pages of 5 Ji Adams, Mayor Motion carried.