2018.06.05 Council Meeting Agenda
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City Council Meeting Agenda
June 5, 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. Consent Agenda
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
3.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The regular City Council meeting on May 15, 2018.
b. The regular City Council work session on May 15, 2018.
3.2 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.
3.3 Approval of a resolution accepting the following donations:
a. $1,027 from Crystal Crime Prevention Board for Crystal Police K-9 Unit.
b. $237.13 from donation boxes for Crystal Police K-9 Unit.
c. $750 from Minneapolis Elks Lodge #44 for Crystal Airport Open House.
d. $500 from Minnesota Recovery Center, LLC for Crystal Police Department for the
Community Iftar Dinner.
3.4 Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license for a church festival on August 3 - 4, 2018,
submitted by the Church of St. Raphael at 7301 56th Ave. N.
3.5 Approval of a solicitor license for Vanessa Patterson of Window Concepts of Minnesota, Inc.
to go door-to-door in Crystal through Dec. 31, 2018, selling home improvement services.
3.6 Approval of a special permit to serve beer and wine at Bassett Creek Park for up to 40 guests
to attend a groom’s dinner on July 6, 2018, from 5-10 p.m., submitted by Brian Egan.
3.7 Approval of a resolution appointing election judges for the 2018 primary and general
elections.
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3.8 Approval of a resolution establishing an Absentee Ballot Board for the 2018 primary and
general elections.
3.9 Approval of a special permit to serve beer and wine at Bassett Creek Park for up to 30 guests
to attend a bachelor party on June 30, 2018, from 5 – 10 p.m., submitted by Daniel Plasencio.
3.10 Approval of the following items for Crystal Frolics:
a. A request for authorization to temporarily close Bass Lake Road between County Road 81
and Sherburne Avenue during the fireworks display on Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July
28, 2018 from 9:45 - 10:45 p.m., submitted by Crystal Frolics Committee.
b. A request for authorization to temporarily close Douglas Drive between the driveway of
Cedarwood Apartments and Becker Park parking lot for a “waterball fight” with local fire
departments from noon – 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, submitted by Crystal Frolics
Committee.
c. A request for live music at Becker Park on Thursday, July 26 from 6 – 9 p.m., Friday, July
27 from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m., Saturday, July 28 from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 29
from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., submitted by Crystal Frolics Committee.
4. 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.)
5. Public Hearing
5.1 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and consider a resolution vacating
excess right-of-way for Georgia and Hampshire Avenues.
This vacation of excess right of way at 38 th Avenue between Georgia and Hampshire is
needed to fix non-conformities affecting adjacent properties, including one where the
property owner would like to construct an addition. After taking any public comment,
recommend approval of the resolution vacating the excess right of way.
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.
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6.2 The Council will consider civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Liquidator
3, Inc. d/b/a Liquor Liquidator 3 located at 5120 56th Ave. N.
The Police Department conducted an alcohol compliance check on November 19 which
Liquor Liquidator did not pass. The employee of the business subsequently pled guilty in
court to selling alcohol to a minor. Liquor Liquidator had another alcohol violation on
December 23, 2016; this 2017 violation is a second alcohol violation. Consistent with the
provisions of City Code, recommend a 3 day license suspension and civil fine of $1,500 for
this second violation.
6.3 The Council will consider civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Kneadin’
Dough, Inc. d/b/a Broadway Bar & Pizza located at 563 2 West Broadway.
The Police Department conducted an alcohol compliance check on November 19 which
Broadway Bar & Pizza did not pass. The employee of the business subsequently pled guilty
in court to selling alcohol to a minor. This violation is considered a first alcohol violation.
Consistent with the provisions of City Code, recommend a 1 day license suspension and civil
fine of $750 for this violation.
6.4 The Council will consider civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Charles R.
Knaeble VFW Post #494 located at 5222 56th Ave. N.
The Police Department conducted an alcohol compliance check on November 19 which the
VFW did not pass. The VFW employee subsequently pled guilty in court to selling alcohol
to a minor. This violation is considered a first alcohol violation. Consistent with the
provisions of City Code, recommend a 1 day license suspension and civil fine of $750 for
this violation.
6.5 The Council will consider civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by
Northern Tier Retail, LLC d/b/a SuperAmerica #4052 located at 5359 West Broadway.
The Police Department conducted an alcohol compliance check on November 19 which
SuperAmerica did not pass. The employee of the business subsequently pled guilty in court
to selling alcohol to a minor. This violation is considered a first alcohol violation.
Consistent with the provisions of City Code, recommend a 1 day license suspension and civil
fine of $750 for this violation.
6.6 The Council will consider civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by
Northern Tier Retail, LLC d/b/a SuperAmerica #4052 located at 5359 West Broadway.
The Police Department conducted a tobacco compliance check on November 13 which
SuperAmerica did not pass. The employee of the business subsequently pled guilty in court
to selling tobacco to a minor. This violation is a first tobacco violation. Consistent with the
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provisions of City Code, recommend a 1 day license suspension and civil fine of $750 for
this violation.
6.7 The Council will consider civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by
Supervalu, Inc. d/b/a Cub Foods located at 5301 36th Ave. N.
The Police Department conducted a tobacco compliance check on November 13 which Cub
Foods did not pass. The employee of the business subsequently pled guilty in court to
selling tobacco to a minor. This violation is a first tobacco violation. Consistent with the
provisions of City Code, recommend a 1 day license suspension and civil fine of $750 for
this violation.
6.8 The Council will consider approving the Adjacent Jurisdictions Review Draft of the
Comprehensive Plan Update.
Crystal is required to update its Comprehensive Plan. In April the Planning Commission
took public comment on the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan. State law requires that
affected jurisdictions have six months to review the proposed Comprehensive Plan.
Affected jurisdictions include:
Cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Minneapolis (public water
supply related), New Hope, and Robbinsdale
Hennepin County
School District 281
Bassett Creek and Shingle Creek watershed management organizations
Three Rivers Park District
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC)
At this point in the Comprehensive Plan update process, recommend the Council direct
distribution of the Comprehensive Plan update to affected jurisdictions for review and
comment.
6.9 The Council will consider a resolution determining certain la nds to be surplus and directing
staff to proceed with preparations for sale.
Earlier this year the City Council identified the sale of surplus properties as one way to
provide additional funds to the Parks Capital Plan for implementation of the Park System
Master Plan. Staff has researched the surplus properties discussed earlier this year is
recommending that the City Council determine certain properties surplus and proceed with
preparing these properties for sale.
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6.10 The Council will consider second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the City
Code and a resolution for summary publication.
The City Council has reviewed changes to Chapter 8 (right -of-way) and the creation of
Chapter 21 (parks) at several work sessions. At its May 15 meeting, the City Council
approved the first reading of the ordinance making these changes. Recommend approval
of the second reading of the ordinance making these changes and the resolution
authorizing summary publication of the ordinance.
6.11 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing purchase of lights for Welcome Park
ballfield and hockey rink improvements.
At its May 15 meeting the City Council awarded the contract for the Welcome Par k ballfield
improvement project, the first step in implementing the city’s master park plan. The
Welcome Park improvement project includes lighting the ballfield an d relocating the
hockey rink, installing new lights and boards. However, it is more economical for the city
to purchase the lights and new hockey boards separately. Recommend approval of the
purchase of lights for the ballfield and hockey rink and purchase of new dasher boards for
the hockey rink.
7. Announcements
a. Crystal Cove Aquatic Center opens for the season on Saturday, June 9.
b. The Crystal Airport Open House is Sunday, June 17, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
c. The next City Council meeting is on Tuesday, June 19, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
City Hall.
d. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, June 20, at 8:30 a.m. in the
Community Room at City Hall.
e. 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.
f. 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. June 5, 2018 Meeting Schedule
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Time Type of meeting Location
6:45 p.m.
City Council work session to discuss:
Constituent issues update.
New business.*
Announcements.*
Conference Room A
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
City Council
meeting
Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting:
Public hearing to consider the sale of 5751 West
Broadway to the adjacent owner.
Council Chambers
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend. Assistant Manager Therres will be at Tuesday’s meeting.