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2018.04.17 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes 1. Call to Order April 17, 2018 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on April 17, 2018 at 7 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: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons. City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Community Development Director J. Sutter, City Planner D. Olson, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Police Chief S. Revering 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 Deshler to approve the agenda. Motion carried. 3. Proclamation 3.1 Mayor Adams read a proclamation declaring May 2, 2018 as Arbor Day in the City of Crystal. 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 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 Watershed Management Commission. 4.5 Approval of Resolution No. 2018-50, modifying municipal state aid street designations. Page 1 of 5 Crystal City Council meeting minutes April 17, 2018 4.6 Approval of Resolution No. 2018-51, authorizing the Bassett Creek Regional Trail easement to Three Rivers Park District. Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Dahl to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. 5. Open Forum No public comment was given during open forum. 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 Budziszewski to approve the list of disbursements over $25,000. Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons. Motion carried. 6.2 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the solicitation of bids to construct a softball field and related amenities in Welcome Park. Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2018 — 52 APPROVING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WELCOME PARK SOFTBALL FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT #2018-09 Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6.3 The Council considered a resolution approving a conditional use permit for an impound lot at 5232-5240 Hanson Ct. N. City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council. Applicant Mark Master, owner of Master Real Estate LLC, addressed the Council and answered questions. Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: Page 2 of 5 Crystal City Council meeting minutes RESOLUTION NO. 2018 — 53 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A VEHICLE IMPOUND LOT Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons. April 17, 2018 Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6.4 The Council considered a resolution approving a preliminary and final plat of Myrtle Acres to create two lots for new home construction at 6501 and 6505 31St Ave. N. City Planner Dan Olson addressed 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. 2018 — 54 APPROVING MYRTLE ACRES PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6.5 PUBLIC HEARING City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council and provided a presentation regarding vacating a drainage and utility easement at 6511 31St Ave. N. Mayor Adams opened the public hearing for testimony. There being no one wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2018 — 55 VACATING A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 3, SUNNYVIEW HILLS Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Page 3 of 5 Crystal City Council meeting minutes April 17, 2018 6.6 The Council considered a resolution approving a variance to reduce the rear yard setback at 5612 Adair Ave. N. City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Mayor Adams to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2018 — 56 APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR 5612 ADAIR AVENUE NORTH Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6.7 The Council considered first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 5 (Unified Development Code). City Planner Dan Olson and Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council and answered questions. The property owners of 5717 West Broadway, Drew and Terri Kabanuk, also addressed the Council and answered questions. Moved by Mayor Adams and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adopt the following ordinance (with amended language to allow vehicle rental as an accessory to an allowed use within the commercial district), the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: ORDINANCE NO. 2018 — 01 AMENDING CHAPTERS V AND VII OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE RELATED TO THE UNIFORM DEVELOPMENT CODE AND PUBLIC UTILITIES And further, that the second and final reading will be held on May 1, 2018. By roll call and voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Dahl. Voting nay: Deshler and Budziszewski. Motion carried 5-2. 6.8 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the capital purchase of a tractor -backhoe. Public Works Director/City Engineer Mark Ray addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: Page 4 of 5 Crystal City Council meeting minutes RESOLUTION NO. 2018 — 57 APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A TRACTOR BACKHOE Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons. 7. Announcements April 17, 2018 Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. The Council made several announcements about upcoming events. 8. Adjournment Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. ATTEST: mnk' k-'-16 �arjj) C rissy Serres, dyyCYerk Page 5 of 5 Jim ms, Mayor Motion carried.