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2017.12.19 Council Meeting Agenda 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov City Council Meeting Agenda Dec. 19, 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 The Mayor will swear in Police Sergeants Jon Kurtz, Geoffrey Kusick and Justin Tourville and Police Officers Cole Horner and Txheng Vang. 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 Dec. 5, 2017. b. The regular City Council work sessions on Dec. 5, 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. $500 from the Crystal Lions Club for the Crime Prevention Fund. b. $154.05 from donation boxes for Crystal Police – K9 Unit. c. $500 from Paster Properties, LLC for the employee holiday party. 4.4 Approval of a resolution appointing Gary Laurant to a one year term on the West Metro Fire- Rescue District Board. 4.5 Approval of a resolution renewing the Community Outreach Task Force and a pproving bylaws for that Task Force. 4.6 Acceptance of Tom Jungroth’s resignation from the Parks and Recreation Commission. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Dec. 19, 2017 Page 2 of 4 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 thank members of the City Code Review Task Force for their work. In 2015, the City Council established the City Code Review Task Force to review and update/streamline the City Code. The Task Force met monthly through early 2017 and had its final meeting this fall to review formatting matters. The Task Force should be recognized for their hours of work in this important and less than glamourous task. Several Task Force members will be at the meeting to accept certificates of appreciation. 6.3 The Council will consider a one-year time extension for a 2015-issued conditional use permit at 5717 West Broadway (Drew Kabanuk). In 2015 the City Council approved a conditional use permit for outdoor sales and drive through facilities at 5717 West Broadway and the City Council extended the conditional use permit for another year in 2016. The property owner is requesting one more year extension and at its December 11 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended approval of a one year extension for the conditional use permit at 5717 West Broadway. 6.4 The Council will consider a one-year time extension for a 2016-issued conditional use permit and site plan at 5547 West Broadway (Paster Properties). In 2016, the City Council approved a special land use application, including a conditional use permit, to create a new parcel for a 5,000 square foot commercial building at 5547 West Broadway. The property owner is requesting a year extension on the conditional use permit. At its December 11 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended approval of a one year extension for the conditional use permit at 5547 West Broadway. 6.5 The Council will consider removing the expiration date on extended hours of operation (10 p.m.) for Lube Liquor, 5924 West Broadway. Earlier this year the City Council approved a conditional use permit extending the operating hours to 10 p.m. for the liquor store at 5924 West Broadway with the condition that the CUP would expire on 1/31/18 unless the City Council removed that condition. Because staff has not received any complaints or negative neighborhood impacts regarding th e Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Dec. 19, 2017 Page 3 of 4 extended business hours, staff is recommending that the expiration date be removed from the conditions. 6.6 The Council will consider first reading of an ordinance approving a Unified Development Code (replacing Chapter 5, the Zoning Code, subdivision and sign ordinances). As part of the City Code review process, both the City Code Review Task Force and Planning Commission have reviewed Chapter 5 (zoning), and the subdivision and sign regulations. At recent work sessions, staff presented an overview of the updated and more straightforward Unified Development Code (UDC) to replace these sections of the City Code. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed UDC at its December 11 meeting and there was no public comment; the Commission su bsequently recommended Council approval of the UDC. 6.7 The Council will consider a resolution approving the Park System Master Plan. Last year the City Council approved hiring WSB to assist staff in developing a long term master plan for our parks, including a capital component. After much public input and discussion, that Plan was reviewed at a November City Council work session. At its December meeting, the Parks & Recreation Commission recommended approval of the Park System Master Plan. 6.8 The Council will consider a Joint Powers Agreement with Golden Valley regarding maintenance of the Highway 100 pedestrian bridge. Some years ago the Highway 100 pedestrian bridge was constructed and Crystal and Golden Valley agreed to long term maintenance of this bridge. Now that Three Rivers Park District has a regional trail that includes this bridge almost complete, discussions are underway for transferring the pedestrian bridge to Three Rivers. Prior to accepting the bridge, maintenance of the bridge is needed. Recommend approval of execution of the Joint Powers Agreement with Golden Valley regarding maintenance of the pedestrian bridge. 6.9 The Council will consider approving the 2018 Utility Fee Schedule (parts and equipment). Earlier this year the City Council approved the 2018 Fee Schedule, including utility rates, but we neglected to update the utility parts and equipment section of the fee schedule. Recommend approval of the 2018 Utility Fee Schedule for parts and equipment. 7. Announcements a. Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 11:30 a.m. at Broadway Pizza. b. City offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. c. City offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday. d. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Dec. 19, 2017 Page 4 of 4 e. Neighbors Recognizing Neighbors nominations are being accepted until Wednesday, Feb. 14. Forms are available on the city website and at the Crystal Community Center. Selected neighbors will be recognized at the Crystal Ball on Saturday, March 24 at the Crystal Community Center. f. The Crystal Ball will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Crystal Community Center. Tickets are available at the Crystal Community Center and city’s website at www.crystalmn.gov. g. 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. h. 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 Dec. 19, 2017 Meeting Schedule Time Type of meeting Location 6:15 p.m. City Council work session to discuss:  City manager evaluation*  City manager monthly check in  Constituent issues update  New business**  Announcements** * This portion of the work session may be closed pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, subdivision 3(a) for the purpose of evaluating the performance of the city manager. Conference Room A 7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers ** Denotes no supporting information included in the packet. Have a great weekend. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.