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2020.01.21 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes Jan. 21, 2020 1. Call to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on Jan. 21, 2020 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: Banks (departed ats:lop.m.), Budziszewski, Deshler, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. Absent: Kiser. City staff present: Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Community Development Director J. Sutter, City Planner D. Olson, Engineering Project Manager M. Cyert, 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 Banks and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the agenda. Motion carried. 3. Appearances 3.1 Chief Revering introduced K9 Officer Selin and K9 Leo. 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 January 7, 2020. b. The City Council work session on January 7, 2020. 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. 2020-10, adopting the City Council rules. 4.4 Approval of Resolution No. 2020-11, establishing an Absentee Ballot Board for the 2020 Presidential Nomination Primary election. 4.5 Approval of Resolution No. 2020-12, rescinding no parking restrictions on a portion of West Broadway Avenue. Page 1 of 5 Crystal City Council meeting minutes Jan. 21, 2020 Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member LaRoche 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 Council consideration of a resolution vacating the alley south of 6023 42" Avenue North. City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council. Mayor Adams opened the public hearing for testimony. The following person addressed the Council: 0 Jeremy Martineau of 4161 Adair Ave. N. inquired about taxes pertaining to the alley. There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2020 —13 RESOLUTION VACATING AN ALLEY WITHIN THE PLATS OF BOUCHARD'S ADDITION AND GLENWOOD MANOR Voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. Absent, not voting: Kiser. 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 LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the list of disbursements over $25,000. Voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. Absent, not voting: Kiser. Motion carried. 7.2 The Council considered approving a site plan for a proposed Tumble Fresh Laundry at 6023 42nd Avenue North. City Planner Dan Olson and Police Chief Stephanie Revering addressed the Council. Linn Companies CEO Stephen Linn and President/General Counsel Ken Rohlf also addressed the Council. Kim Barritt of 4171 Adair Ave. N. addressed the Council, regarding fencing/barrier Page 2 of 5 Crystal City Council meeting minutes Jan. 21, 2020 screens at Tumble Fresh. Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the site plan review subject to the findings and conditions outlined in the staff report. By roll call and voting aye: Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Deshler and LaRoche. Voting nay: Banks. Absent, not voting: Kiser. Motion carried. 7.3 The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance rezoning 3501 Douglas Drive North to Planned Development for a proposed Hampton Companies 32-unit assisted living facility. City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council. Hampton Senior Care of Crystal CEO Joel Larson also addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the following ordinance, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: ORDINANCE NO. 2020 — 01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO REZONE PROPERTY FOR HAMPTON COMPANIES LOCATED AT 3501 DOUGLAS DRIVE NORTH FROM COMMERCIAL (C) AND LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) TO COMMERCIAL (C) — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT And further, that the second and final reading will be held on February 4, 2020. Voting aye: Budziszewski, Deshler, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. Absent, not voting: Banks and Kiser. Motion carried. 7.4 The Council considered a resolution approving a conditional use permit and variances for a proposed telecommunications tower at 3200 Vera Cruz Avenue North. City Planner Dan Olson addressed the council. Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2020 —14 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER By roll call and voting aye: Adams, LaRoche and Parsons. Voting nay: Budziszewski and Deshler. Absent, not voting: Banks and Kiser. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7.5 The Council considered a resolution approving a lease agreement with Verizon for a proposed telecommunications tower at 3200 Vera Cruz Avenue North. Page 3 of 5 Crystal City Council meeting minutes Jan. 21, 2020 Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the council. Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2020 —15 RESOLUTION APPROVING A LAND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS By roll call and voting aye: Deshler, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. Voting nay: Budziszewski. Absent, not voting: Banks and Kiser. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7.6 The Council considered resolutions approving the plans and specifications, and ordering the advertisement for bids for the 2020 Street Mill and Overlay Project. Engineering Project Manager Mick Cyert addressed the council. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2020 —16 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 2020 STREET RESURFACING AND RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT Voting aye: Budziszewski, Deshler, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. Absent, not voting: Banks and Kiser. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2020 —17 ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2020 STREET RESURFACING AND RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT Voting aye: Budziszewski, Deshler, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. Absent, not voting: Banks and Kiser. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7.7 The Council considered a resolution approving the purchase of replacement police vehicles. Police Chief Stephanie Revering addressed the council. Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2020 —18 RESOLUTION APPROVING POLICE EQUIPMENT REVOLVING FUND EXPENDITURE FOR PURCHASE OF FOUR POLICE VEHICLES Page 4 of 5 Crystal City Council meeting minutes Jan. 21, 2020 Voting aye: Budziszewski, Deshler, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. Absent, not voting: Banks and Kiser. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7.8 The Council considered a resolution hiring a roofing company to put a metal roof over leaking skylights at the Crystal Community Center. Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the council. Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2020 —19 RESOLUTION ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL ROOFING COMPANY TO INSTALL A STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF AT THE CRYSTAL COMMUNITY CENTER Voting aye: Budziszewski, Deshler, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. Absent, not voting: Banks and Kiser. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 8. Announcements The Council made several announcements about upcoming events. Adjournment Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m. ATTEST: Jim ms, Mayor Motion carried. Page 5 of 5