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2018.12.04 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. 4, 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. Appearances 3.1 National Weather Service recognition of Crystal Public Works as a 2018 Ambassador of Excellence for Weather Ready Nation program.* 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 City Council meeting on Nov. 20, 2018. b. The City Council work session on Nov. 20, 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 Approval of a resolution making a Negative Declaration and not requiring an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Winnetka Pond Dredging Project. 4.4 Approval of the 2019 regular City Council meeting and work session schedule. 4.5 Approval of a resolution making annual insurance elections. 4.6 Approval of a resolution extending the term of the Community Outreach Task Force to December 31, 2019 and approval of amended bylaws for the Task Force. 4.7 Approval of a resolution designating 2019 polling places. 4.8 Approval of a resolution amending the 2019 fee schedule. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Dec. 4, 2018 Page 2 of 5 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. Public Hearings 6.1 The council will consider a resolution authorizing the sale of 2949 Yukon Ave. N. Staff has received several proposals from developers interested in purchasing the lot at 2949 Yukon for new single family home construction. Staff will present the proposals for the Council’s consideration. 6.2 The council will consider resolutions approving the 2019-2020 budget and 2019 property tax and HRA levies and approval of the Long Term Plan. This year the City Council started a two-year budget process and reviewed the 2019 – 2020 budgets at two work sessions in August and again, most recently in November. At its December 4 meeting, the Council will hear the Truth in Taxation presentation and consider the 2019 – 2020 budget, 2019 property tax and HRA levies as well as approval of the Long Term Plan for capital funds and expenses. 7. Regular Agenda 7.1 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. 7.2 The council will consider civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Liquor Liquidator 3, Inc. d/b/a Liquor Liquidator 3 located at 5120 56th Ave. N. In May, the Police department conducted routine compliance checks of licensed liquor establishments. Liquor Liquidator 3 at 5120 – 56th Avenue North did not pass the compliance check and the employee subsequently pled guilty to selling alcohol to a minor. This is considered a third violation for this licensee. Consistent with the provisions of City Code, recommend imposing a civil penalty of a $2,000 fine and 10 day license suspension. 7.3 The council will consider civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Taqueria El Jalapeno, LLC d/b/a Taqueria El Jalapeno located at 6236 56th Ave. N. In May, the Police department conducted routine compliance checks of licensed liquor establishments. Taqueria El Jalapeno at 6236 – 56th Avenue North did not pass the compliance check and the employee subsequently pled guilty to selling alcohol to a minor. This is considered a first violation for this licensee. Consistent with the provisions of City Code, recommend imposing a civil penalty of a $750 fine and 1 day license suspension. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Dec. 4, 2018 Page 3 of 5 7.4 The council will consider civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by Holiday Stationstores, LLC d/b/a Holiday Stationstore #300 located at 5410 Lakeland Ave. N. In May, the Police department conducted routine compliance checks of tobacco licensees. Holiday Stationstore at 5410 Lakeland Avenue North did not pass the compliance check and the employee subsequently pled guilty to selling tobacco to a minor. This is considered a first violation for this licensee. Consistent with the provisions of City Code, recommend imposing a civil penalty of a $750 fine and 1 day license suspension. 7.5 The council will consider civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by Northern Tier Retail, LLC d/b/a Speedway #4187 located at 7818 36th Ave. N. In September, the Police department conducted routine compliance checks of tobacco licensees. Speedway (formerly Super America) at 7818 – 36th Avenue North did not pass the compliance check and the employee subsequently pled guilty to selling tobacco to a minor. As Speedway has a corporate policy for tobacco sales and the other Super America (now Speedway) in Crystal had a violation earlier this year, this is considered a second violation for this licensee. Consistent with the provisions of City Code, recommend imposing a civil penalty of a $1,500 fine and 5 day license suspension. 7.6 The council will consider civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by Schwapper, Inc. d/b/a Adair Liquor located at 6001 42nd Ave. N. In September, the Police department conducted routine compliance checks of tobacco licensees. Adair Liquor at 6001 – 42nd Avenue North did not pass the compliance check and the employee subsequently pled guilty to selling tobacco to a minor. This is considered a first violation for this licensee. Consistent with the provisions of City Code, recommend imposing a civil penalty of a $750 fine and 1 day license suspension. 7.7 The council will consider a resolution approving a side yard variance at 5224 Hanson Ct. N. The property owner of 5224 Hanson Court is requesting a south side yard setback variance in order to build a 330 square foot addition to the existing building. The existing building was constructed in 1959 and the front and north side setbacks do not meet Code requirements. At its November 19 meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the variance request and unanimously recommended approval, subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report. Recommend approval of the resolution approving the variance. 7.8 The council will consider a resolution approving the plans and specifications and authorizing advertising for bids for the Becker Park park improvement and storm water projects. The City Council is aware the Becker Park storm water infiltration project has been in the works for several years. The City Council approved the Parks Master Plan in late 2017 and the Becker Park improvement project was one of the major initiatives of that plan. Both project plans are complete and in order to get competitive bids, staff is recommending Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Dec. 4, 2018 Page 4 of 5 approval of the plans and specifications and authorizing advertising for bids for these projects. 7.9 The council will consider the second reading and resolution authorizing summary publication of an ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the City Code regarding liquor licensing. At its November 8 meeting the City Council approved the first reading of the ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the City Code regarding liquor licensing. Recommend approval of the second reading of the ordinance amending Chapter 12 and approval of the resolution authorizing summary publication of the ordinance. 7.10 The council will consider the second reading and resolution authorizing summary publication of an ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the City Code regarding traffic, motor vehicles and other vehicles. At its November 8 meeting the City Council approved the first reading of the ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the City Code regarding traffic, motor vehicles and other vehicles. Recommend approval of the second reading of the ordinance amending Chapter 13 and approval of the resolution authorizing summary publication of the ordinance. 7.11 The council will consider the second reading and resolution authorizing summary publication of an ordinance amending Chapter 20 of the City Code regarding misdemeanors. At its November 8 meeting the City Council approved the first reading of the ordinance amending Chapter 20 of the City Code regarding misdemeanors. Recommend approval of the second reading of the ordinance amending Chapter 20 and approval of the resolution authorizing summary publication of the ordinance. 7.12 The council will consider the first reading of an ordinance amending sections of Chapter 7 regarding utilities and Chapter 9 regarding animal control. At its November 20 meeting the City Council approved the utility rate study. To reflect the changes in how utility charges are set, several changes are needed to Chapter 7 of the City Code. In addition, one clarification in Chapter 9 is needed regarding the number of animals that can be kept without a private kennel license. Recommend approval of the first reading of an ordinance making these changes to Chapters 7 and 9. 8. Announcements a. The West Metro Fire Relief Auxiliary will be holding a craft and vendor show Saturday, December 8, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the New Hope station. b. The next City Council meeting will be Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Crystal City Hall. c. Crystal Business Association meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 11:30 a.m. at Pizza Ranch. d. City offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day holidays. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Dec. 4, 2018 Page 5 of 5 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. 9. Adjournment 10. Dec. 4, 2018 Meeting Schedule Time Type of meeting Location 6:30 p.m. First City Council work session to discuss: • Traffic management update. • Constituent issues update. Conference Room A 6:45 p.m. Economic Development Authority Meeting Council Chambers 7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers Immediately following the City Council meeting Second City Council work session to discuss: • 2040 Comprehensive Plan 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.