2019.05.21 City Council Agenda
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City Council Meeting Agenda
May 21, 2019
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 City Council meeting on May 7, 2019.
b. The City Council work sessions on May 7, 2019.
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. $7,500 from West Metro Fire-Rescue Relief Association for Crystal Frolics.
b. $1,000 from West Metro Fire-Rescue Relief Association for Crystal Airport Open House.
c. $1,000 from West Metro Fire-Rescue Relief Association for Becker Park Renovation.
3.4 Approval of modifications to the owner-occupancy requirements for city-owned lot sales.
3.5 Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license for a church festival on August 2-3, 2019,
submitted by Church of St. Raphael at 7301 56 th Ave. N.
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.)
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5. Public Hearings
5.1 The Council will hold a public hearing to consider an off-sale liquor license for Zahid Beverage
Group, LLC d/b/a Crystal Liquor Warehouse, located at 6200 56 th Ave. N.
Rassel Zahid, owner of Zahid Beverage Group, is requesting an off -sale liquor license for 6200
– 56th Avenue North (currently operated by MGM Liquor Warehouse). All the required
paperwork and background check have been completed. After taking public comment,
recommend approval of the off-sale liquor license.
5.2 The Council will hold a public hearing to consider vacating easements in the Jayflo Subdivision
and approving the plat of Iron Horse Addition.
a. Consider a resolution vacating easements in the Jayflo Subdivision
b. Consider a resolution approving the preliminary and final plat of Iron Horse Addit ion
As discussed with the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission, the JayFlo subdivision
is being replatted so that the western portion can be sold for three single family home lots
and the balance platted as dedicated park property. There are several street right-of-way
easements in the existing plat that need to be vacated. At its May 13 meeting, the Planning
Commission held a public hearing on the proposed plat and recommended its approval. After
taking public comment, recommend: a) approval of the resolution vacating easements in the
JayFlo subdivision; and b) approval of the resolution approving the preliminary and final plat
of Iron Horse Addition.
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 approving a conditional use permit for a child care center
at 7200 56th Avenue North.
A Better Childcare is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a child care facility at
7200 – 56th Avenue North. The property is zoned commercial and a child care facility requires
a conditional use permit. At its May 13 meeting, the Planning Commission held a public
hearing on the conditional use permit application and unanimously recommended approval,
subject to conditions outlined in the staff report.
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6.3 The Council will consider the first reading of an ordinance for Planned Development rezoning of
3501 Douglas Drive North for A-1 Reliable Home Care campus, including construction of a
specialized care facility.
In April the Crystal Planning Commission held a public hearing on the application for rezoning
to Planned Development for a home care campus, including construction of a specialized care
facility, at 3501 Douglas Drive. The staff report recommended approval of the application,
subject to conditions outlined in the report. At the April meeting, the Planning Commission
voted 5-2 to deny the application and continue the item to May 13, 2019 so that the city
attorney could prepare written findings for denial of the application to be considered by the
Commission. At its meeting on May 13, after hearing comments from the city attorney, the
Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial of the application. The city attorney
will have additional comments at the May 21 meeting.
6.4 The Council will consider a resolution establishing a 1-hour time limit for the parking bay in front
of 6300 – 6500 56th Avenue North.
Part of last year’s Bass Lake Road streetscape improvements included on-street parallel
parking in front of the businesses at 6300 – 6500 Bass Lake Road. This parking was intended
to create convenient, short-term parking for customers of those businesses while the adjacent
city-owner lots are available for longer term parking. Staff has received complaints regarding
some longer-term parking in the on-street parking. Based on the complaints and
observations, staff is recommending the on-street parking area be posted as 1-hour parking.
6.5 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the 2020 -2025 Utility Reconstruction
feasibility study.
As discussed at the May 7 work session, staff is working on a long-term infrastructure
replacement plan. In order to refine the plan and develop the feasibility, schedule and cost of
the first phases of replacements, hiring expertise to complete this study is necessary.
Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing the hiring of SEH to prepare the 2020 –
2025 utility reconstruction feasibility study.
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7. Announcements
a. The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is holding a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, May 29 in the Council Chambers at Crystal City Hall to receive public comment on
the proposed Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for proposed changes to the Crystal
Airport, starting with an open house at 5:30 p.m. and presentation at 6:00 p.m.
b. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, June 4 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
c. The Crystal Airport Open House and Fly-In will be held on Sunday, June 16, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
d. The Crystal Business Association meets Wednesday, June 19 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Therese, 8000
Bass Lake Road, New Hope.
e. Local organizations are invited to lead the pledge at City Council meetings; 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. May 21, 2019 Meeting Schedule
Time Type of meeting Location
6:00 p.m.
First City Council work session to discuss:
Financial long term planning.
Constituent issues update.
City manager monthly update.
New business.*
Announcements.*
Conference Room A
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.