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2019.06.18 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes 1. Call to Order June 18, 2019 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on June 18, 2019 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 administrative services coordinator to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the following attendance was recorded: Council members present: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Deshler. City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Police Chief S. Revering and Administrative Services Coordinator T. Tassoni. 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 Parsons and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve the agenda. Motion carried. 3. Proclamation 3.1 The Mayor shared a proclamation recognizing the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission's (BCWMC) 501h Anniversary. BCWMC Administrator Laura Jester and Commissioner Dave Anderson addressed the Council. 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 City Council meeting on June 4, 2019. b. The City Council work sessions on June 4, 2019. 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 Resolution No. 2019-55, accepting the following donations: a. $751.60 from donation boxes for Crystal Police K9 Unit. b. $851.50 from Crystal Fund for Community Progress for 2019 Arbor Day trees. c. $2,500 from Crystal Fund for Community Progress for Becker Park play area. d. $500 from RecTrac for Becker Park play area. e. $10,000 from St. Therese Home, Inc. for Becker Park play area. f. $500 from Rudolph Priebe Post 172 for Crystal Airport Open House. Page 1 of 4 Crystal City Council meeting minutes June 18, 2019 g. $2,000 from VFW Post 494 for Crystal Airport Open House. 4.4 Approval of the following items for Crystal Frolics: a. A temporary on -sale liquor license at Welcome Park on July 25-28, 2019, submitted by West Metro Fire -Rescue District Firefighters Relief Association. b. A permit application for display of outdoor fireworks on July 26 and 27, 2019, submitted by Hollywood Pyrotechnics, Inc. Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. 5. Open Forum No public comment was given during open forum. 6. Public Hearing 6.1 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing: To receive comment and consider a new off -sale liquor license for Liquor Liquidator 3, Inc., d/b/a Crystal Shine Wines, located at 5120 56th Ave. N. Administrative Services Coordinator Trudy Tassoni addressed the Council. Applicant Yeng Vang addressed the Council and answered questions. 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 Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve the off -sale liquor license for Liquor Liquidator 3, Inc., d/b/a Crystal Shine Wines, located at 512056 th Ave. N. Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Deshler. Motion carried. 6.2 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing: To receive comment and consider resolutions vacating the easement on City Hall/library property and authorizing a deed affirming the 1972 property transfer to Hennepin County. Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council. Mayor Adams opened the public hearing for testimony. The following person addressed the Council: • Burt Orred, 6700 60th Ave. N. There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams declared the public hearing closed. Page 2 of 4 Crystal City Council meeting minutes June 18, 2019 Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2019 — 56 RESOLUTION VACATING STREET EASEMENT Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Deshler. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2019 — 57 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DEED Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Deshler. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7. Regular Agenda 7.1 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 Parsons and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the list of disbursements over $25,000. Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Deshler. Motion carried. 7.2 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of a We -Go -Round as a part of the Becker Park play area. Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2019 — 58 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PURCHASING AN INCLUSIVE PLAY AREA FOR BECKER PARK Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Deshler. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7.3 The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapters 10 — 20 of the City Code. Page 3 of 4 Crystal City Council meeting minutes City Attorney Troy Gilchrist addressed the Council. June 18, 2019 Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adopt the following ordinance, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: ORDINANCE NO. 2019 — 03 AN ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTERS X THROUGH XII OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE And further, that the second and final reading will be held on July 16, 2019. Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Deshler. Motion carried. 7.4 The Council considered a resolution levying a special assessment for a fire protection system at Elision Playhouse, 6105 42nd Avenue North. Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2019 — 59 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM COSTS PURSUANT TO A PETITION AND WAIVER AGREEMENT WITH ELISION ARTS, LLC Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Deshler. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. Announcements The Council made several announcements about upcoming events. 9. Adjournment Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. ATTEST: Trudy Tassoni- Administrative Services Coordinator Page 4 of 4 Jim Wrns, Mayor 11