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2018.04.17 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 April 17, 2018 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. Proclamation 3.1 The Council will proclaim May 2, 2018 as Arbor Day in the City of Crystal. 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 April 3, 2018. b. The regular City Council work sessions on April 3, 2018. 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 Acceptance of Dutch Fischer’s resignation from the Employee Review Board. 4.4 Acceptance of Guy Mueller’s resignation from the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission. 4.5 Approval of a resolution modifying municipal state aid stree t designations. 4.6 Approval of a resolution authorizing the Bassett Creek Regional Trail easement to Three River Park District. 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.) Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda April 17, 2018 Page 2 of 4 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 a resolution authorizing the solicitation of bids to construct a softball field and related amenities in Welcome Park. Last year the City Council approved the Parks Master Plan, incl uding the renovation and improvements at Welcome Park. In order for this park to be ready for the 2019 Crystal Frolics, we need to get the project out for bids so construction can start this summer. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing advertising for bids for this project. 6.3 The Council will consider a resolution approving a conditional use permit for an impound lot at 5232 - 5240 Hanson Ct. The property owner of 5232-40 Hanson Ct. is requesting a conditional use permit for a vehicle impound lot on the property. The property is zoned Industrial and an impound lot requires a conditional use permit. At its April 9 meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the request and recommended approval (on an 8-1 vote) of the conditional use permit, subject to conditions outlined in the staff report. 6.4 The Council will consider a resolution approving a preliminary and final plat of Myrtle Acres to create two lots for new home construction at 6501 and 650 5 31st Ave. N. The owner of property at Florida and 31 st Avenues is requesting approval to replat two single family residential lots into three single family lots. At its April 9 meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed plat and unanimously recommended approval of the preliminary and final plat as requested. 6.5 The Council will consider a resolution vacating a drainage and utility easement at 6511 31st Ave. N. As part of the Myrtle Acres plat, new drainage and utility easements are included on the newly created lots, making the existing drainage and utility easement on 6511 – 31st Ave. N. no longer necessary. Recommend approval of the r esolution vacating the drainage and utility easement at 6511 – 31st Ave. N. 6.6 The Council will consider a resolution approving a variance to reduce the rear yard setback at 5612 Adair Ave. N. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda April 17, 2018 Page 3 of 4 Novak-Fleck, the buyer of the EDA lot at 5612 Adair Ave. N., is requesting a variance to construct the home 10 feet from the rear (north) property line rather than the required 30 feet. This is a relatively shallow corner lot and the new home will face Adair Avenue. At its April 9 meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the variance request and recommended approval (on an 8-1 vote) of the variance as requested. 6.7 The Council will consider first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 5 (Unified Development Code). The Council has discussed updating various provisions of the City Code regardin g accessory dwelling units (ADUs). At its April 9 meeting, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on these proposed changes. Overall, the Planning Commission concurred with and recommended approval of the Council’s requested changes. However, the Planning Commission recommended retaining the requirement that a resident whose property has an ADU must live on the property. The Planning Commission also recommende d against expanding the area where vehicle sales and leasing would be permitted. 6.8 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the capital purchase of a tractor-backhoe. Public Works has an opportunity to purchase a used tractor -backhoe which would be used in place of our grader, which is scheduled for resale/replacement. Recommend approval of the resolution for this capital purchase. 7. Announcements a. Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, April 18, at 8:30 a.m. at Crystal City Hall in the Community Room, hosted by Copperfield Hill. b. A Home, Life and Family Expo will be held at the Community Center from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 28. c. The Light of Crystal is hosting its Fifth Annual No-Tap Bowling Tournament at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, April 28, at New Hope Bowl, 7107 – 42nd Avenue North. d. Serenity Village is hosting a spring concert series to benefit the homeless starting on Saturday, April 28 at 7 p.m. at 4100 Douglas Drive. e. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, May 1, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. f. Arbor Day celebration and park cleanup is Wednesday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Kentucky Park. 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. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda April 17, 2018 Page 4 of 4 8. Adjournment 9. April 17, 2018 Meeting Schedule Time Type of meeting Location 6 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A 6:30 p.m. First City Council work session to discuss:  West Metro Fire-Rescue District quarterly update.  2019 reconstruction of Winpark Drive (joint with New Hope). Conference Room A 7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers Following the City Council meeting Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting:  Public hearing to consider a resolution authorizing the sale of 5612 Adair Ave. N. to Novak-Fleck for new home construction.  Public hearing to consider a resolution authorizing the sale of 5618 Adair Ave. N. to Tollberg Homes for new home construction.  Consider a resolution authorizing the use of available increment from TIF District #2151 for the Bass Lake Road streetscape project. Council Chambers Following the EDA meeting Second City Council work session to discuss:  Drainage in Phase 16, specifically the area of 61st and Douglas.  Review tobacco and alcohol compliance checks and penalties.  Disorderly properties.  Quarterly Blue Line Extension update and Master Funding Agreement.  Constituent issues update.  City manager monthly update.  New business.*  Announcements.* Conference Room A * Denotes no supporting information included in the packet. Have a great weekend. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.