2018.06.05 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
1. Call to Order
June 5, 2018
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
June 5, 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: Kolb, LaRoche, Adams, Budziszewski and Dahl.
Absent: Deshler 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, 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 Dahl to approve the agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Consent Agenda
The Council considered 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 Resolution No. 2018-68, 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. $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 730156th 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.
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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 Resolution No. 2018-69, appointing election judges for the 2018 primary and
general elections.
3.8 Approval of Resolution No. 2018-70, 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.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion carried.
4. Open Forum
The following person addressed the Council:
• Kathryn Peterson on behalf of Roberta Homeowners Association, 5605 Vera Cruz Ave. N.,
regarding the strip mall on the corner of Vera Cruz Avenue North and Bass Lake Road.
5. Public Hearing
5.1 The Mayor announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider a resolution vacating excess right-of-way for Georgia and
Hampshire Avenues.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. The following person addressed the
Council:
• Porter Million, 3820 Georgia Ave. N.
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor
Adams declared the public hearing closed.
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No action was held on the resolution as it will be considered by the Council at a future
meeting.
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 LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Dahl to approve the
list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Adams, Budziszewski and Dahl.
Absent, not voting: Deshler and Parsons.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Liquidator
3, Inc. d/b/a Liquor Liquidator 3 located at 5120 56th Ave. N.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kolb to impose a
penalty of $1,500 and three-day license suspension based on the staff report, including the
findings contained therein, and the other information presented regarding the matter.
Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Adams, Budziszewski and Dahl.
Absent, not voting: Deshler and Parsons.
Motion carried.
6.3 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Kneadin'
Dough, Inc. d/b/a Broadway Bar & Pizza located at 5632 West Broadway.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council. Broadway Bar & Pizza Vice President of
Operations Brad O'Leary also addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski to impose a penalty of $750 and one -day license
suspension, based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein, and the other
information presented regarding this matter.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Dahl to impose a
penalty of $750, based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein, and the
other information presented regarding this matter.
By roll call and voting aye: Dahl and LaRoche.
Voting nay: Adams, Budziszewski and Kolb.
Absent, not voting: Deshler and Parsons.
Motion failed.
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Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Dahl to impose a penalty
of $500, based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein, and the other
information presented regarding this matter.
By roll call and voting aye: Dahl, Kolb, LaRoche and Adams.
Voting nay: Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Deshler and Parsons.
Motion carried.
6.4 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Charles R.
Knaeble VFW Post #494 located at 5222 56th Ave. N.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Kolb to impose a
penalty of $500, based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein, and the
other information presented regarding this matter.
By roll call and voting aye: Dahl, Kolb, LaRoche and Adams.
Voting nay: Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Deshler and Parsons.
Motion carried.
6.5 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Northern
Tier Retail, LLC d/b/a SuperAmerica #4052 located at 5359 West Broadway.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council. SuperAmerica Operations Manager Chris
Hopkins also addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to impose a
penalty of $500, based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein, and the
other information presented regarding this matter.
By roll call and voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Adams and Dahl.
Voting nay: Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Deshler and Parsons.
Motion carried.
6.6 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by Northern
Tier Retail, LLC d/b/a SuperAmerica #4052 located at 5359 West Broadway.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council. SuperAmerica Operations Manager Chris
Hopkins also addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Mayor Adams to impose a penalty of $250,
based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein, and the other information
presented regarding this matter.
By roll call and voting aye: Kolb and Adams.
Voting nay: LaRoche, Budziszewski and Dahl.
Absent, not voting: Deshler and Parsons.
Motion failed.
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Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Kolb to impose a
penalty of $400, based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein, and the
other information presented regarding this matter.
By roll call and voting aye: LaRoche, Adams, Dahl and Kolb.
Voting nay: Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Deshler and Parsons.
Motion carried.
6.7 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by
Supervalu, Inc. d/b/a Cub Foods located at 530136 th Ave. N.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council. Cub Foods Store Director John Lee also
addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Kolb to impose a
penalty of $400, based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein, and the
other information presented regarding this matter.
By roll call and voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Kolb and LaRoche.
Voting nay: Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Deshler and Parsons.
Motion carried.
6.8 The Council considered approving the Adjacent Jurisdictions Review Draft of the
Comprehensive Plan Update.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kolb to approve
the Adjacent Jurisdictions Review Draft of the Comprehensive Plan Update.
Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Adams, Budziszewski and Dahl.
Absent, not voting: Deshler and Parsons.
Motion carried.
6.9 The Council considered a resolution determining certain lands to be surplus and directing
staff to proceed with preparations for sale.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council. Stan Schneider of 3862
Maryland Ave. N. in New Hope and Joy Fruetel of 6501 Markwood Dr. N. in Crystal also
addressed the Council.
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. 2018 — 71
DETERMINING CERTAIN LANDS TO BE SURPLUS
AND INITIATING THE LAND SALE PROCESS
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Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Adams, Budziszewski and Dahl.
Absent, not voting: Deshler and Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.10 The Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the City
Code and a resolution for summary publication.
City Attorney Troy Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt
the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2018 — 03
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 12, AND
ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 21 OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Adams, Budziszewski and Dahl.
Absent, not voting: Deshler and Parsons.
Motion carried.
No action was held on the resolution as it will be considered by the Council at a future
meeting.
6.11 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of lights for Welcome Park
ballfield and hockey rink improvements.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2018 — 72
APPROVING WELCOME PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Adams, Budziszewski and Dahl.
Absent, not voting: Deshler and Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
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Motion carried.
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C rissy Serres, y Clerk
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Jim Ada s, Mayor
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