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2021.02.02 Council Meeting Packet 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Posted: January 29, 2021 City Council Meeting Schedule Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Time Meeting Location 6:30 p.m. First City Council work session to discuss: 1. Update on police station bids. Council Chambers/Zoom 7:00 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers/Zoom Immediately following the City Council meeting Second City Council work session to discuss: 1. Replacement of four engines – West Metro Fire- Rescue District. Council Chambers/Zoom Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at (763) 531- 1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529. In accordance with a statement issued by Mayor Jim Adams pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.021, due to the pandemic this meeting will be conducted as an electronic meeting. The public may monitor and participate in the meeting by connecting to it through one of the methods identified below. A limited number of the public may attend the meeting in-person in the Council Chambers, provided social distancing and face covering requirements are followed. City council members and staff are not required to attend the meeting in- person, but some may participate in-person. All votes will be taken by roll-call vote. Topic: Crystal City Council Work Session, City Council Meeting & City Council Work Session Time: Feb 2, 2021 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86480572159?pwd=Y2R2K2EwUTArTXZ4b1IrT21DVXJKQT09 Meeting ID: 864 8057 2159 Passcode: 414141 One tap mobile +19292056099,,86480572159#,,,,*414141# US (New York) +13017158592,,86480572159#,,,,*414141# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) 888 475 4499 US Toll-free 877 853 5257 US Toll-free Meeting ID: 864 8057 2159 Passcode: 414141 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kodrbxr4o 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Posted: January 29, 2021 City Council First Work Session Agenda Tuesday, February 2, 2021 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers/Zoom Meeting Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the first work session of the Crystal City Council was held on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at ______ p.m. electronically via Zoom and in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. I. Attendance Council members Staff ____ Budziszewski ____ Norris ____ Cummings ____ Therres ____ Kiser ____ Gilchrist ____ LaRoche ____ Revering ____ Parsons ____ Serres ____ Adams ____ Banks II. Agenda The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda item: 1. Update on police station bids. III. Adjournment The work session adjourned at ______ p.m. Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at (763) 531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529. Page 1 of 2 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Posted: January 29, 2021 City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 2, 2021 7 p.m. Council Chambers/Zoom Meeting 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 Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Lunde will introduce himself to the Council and provide an update. 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 work session on January 14, 2021. b. The City Council meeting on January 19, 2021. c. The City Council work sessions on January 19, 2021. 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. 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. 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. Page 2 of 2 6.2 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of a trailer generator with light tower. The 2021 Fleet Fund includes funds for the replacement of a trailer generator. Recommend approval of the purchase of this replacement equipment. 6.3 The Council will consider first reading of an ordinance amending Chapters XIII and XXI of the City Code regarding Park rules and regulations, including mobile food units. As discussed at a recent work session, some amendments are needed to the City Code regarding how parks are used and defining some specific uses. Recommend approval of the first reading of the ordinance amending Chapters XIII and XXI of the City Code making these changes. 6.4 The Council will consider a resolution rejecting bids for the police station project. Crystal was fortunate to receive $4 million in the 2020 state bonding bill towards the costs of the police station project. The funds were approved at about the same time the Council approved the plans and specifications and ordered advertising for bids for the project. The status of the Crystal police station project is much farther along than most projects that receive state funds. There are certain State requirements for projects receiving such funds. Because our project is so far along, the state is willing to leapfrog some pre-planning requirements but there are still other requirements our project must meet. The result is that some of the specifications need revising to be sure the project meets state standards. As a result, the recommendation is to reject all bids received in December for the police station project. The architects and construction manager for the project will refine the plans and specifications for consideration by the City Council at its March 16 meeting. 7. Announcements a. The 8th Annual Bird Bash, hosted by the Seven Dreams Foundation to support the Robbinsdale Area Schools, is being held virtually Saturday, February 6 from 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. b. The City Council will hold a work session on Thursday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom. c. City offices will be closed on Monday, February 15 in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday. d. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, February 16, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom. e. 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 Have a great weekend; stay healthy. See you at Tuesday’s meeting. CONTACT INFORMATION HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONER JEFF LUNDE Contact info: Commissioner Jeffrey Lunde Ph: (612) 414-3302 Email: Jeffrey.Lunde@hennepin.us Vicky Soukaseum Policy Aide Ph: (612) 414-4747 Email: Vicky.Soukaseum@hennepin.us Anna Schmiel Policy and Communications Aide Ph: (612) 384-0759 Email: Anna.Schmiel@hennepin.us 3.1 Crystal City Council work session minutes January 14, 2021 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:30 p.m. on January 14, 2021 electronically via Zoom and in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order. I.Attendance The city manager recorded the attendance for city council members and staff: Mayor Adams and Council Member Banks were present in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Council members present via Zoom: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons. City staff present in the Council Chambers at City Hall: City Manager A. Norris, Police Chief S. Revering, West Metro Fire-Rescue District Fire Chief S. Larson, West Metro Fire-Rescue District Assistant Fire Chief of Logistics J. Kunde, and Recreation Director J. Elholm. City Attorney T. Gilchrist was present via Zoom. II.Agenda The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items: 1.West Metro Fire-Rescue District quarterly update and major apparatus report. 2.Proposed City Code changes – Parks. 3.Annual review of Council Rules. III.Adjournment The work session adjourned at 8:17 p.m. ________________________________ Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: Anne Norris, City Manager 4.1(a) Crystal City Council meeting minutes January 19, 2021 Page 1 of 3 1.Call to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on January 19, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. electronically via Zoom and 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 deputy city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the following attendance was recorded: Council members present in the Council Chambers at City Hall: LaRoche, Parsons, and Adams. Council members Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kiser were present via Zoom. City staff present in the Council Chambers at City Hall: City Manager A. Norris, Police Chief S. Revering, and Deputy City Clerk K. Jones. City staff present via Zoom: Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Public Works Director M. Ray, and Community Development Director J. Sutter. 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 Banks to approve the agenda. By roll call and voting aye: Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, LaRoche, and Parsons. Absent, not voting, due to technical difficulties: Kiser. 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 meeting: a.The City Council meeting on January 5, 2021. 3.2 Approval of Resolution No. 2021-04, accepting the following donations: a.$500 from Crystal Lions Club for Crystal K9 Unit. b.$445 from donation boxes for Crystal K9 Unit. 3.3 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. 3.4 Approval of Resolution No. 2021-05, reappointing City Manager Anne Norris to a three-year term as Crystal’s representative on the Joint Water Commission. 3.5 Approval of Resolution No. 2021-06, adopting the 2021 City Council Rules. 4.1(b) Crystal City Council meeting minutes January 19, 2021 Page 2 of 3 Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Cummings to approve the agenda. By roll call and voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, LaRoche, Parsons, and Adams. Absent, not voting, due to technical difficulties: Kiser. Motion carried. 4. Open Forum No public comment was given during open forum. 5. Regular Agenda 5.1 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 Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve the list of disbursements over $25,000. By roll call and voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, and Banks. Motion carried. 5.2 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of a replacement dump truck. Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2021-07 APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT DUMP TRUCK AND ATTACHMENTS By roll call and voting aye: Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, and Budziszewski. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 5.3 The Council considered resolutions for approving the plans and specifications and ordering the advertisement for bids for the 2021 Street Resurfacing Project. Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the following resolutions in one motion: RESOLUTION NO. 2021-08 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 2021 BITUMINOUS STREET RESURFACING PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-09 ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2021 BITUMINOUS STREET RESURFACING PROJECT 4.1(b) Crystal City Council meeting minutes January 19, 2021 Page 3 of 3 By roll call and voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, and Cummings. Motion carried, resolutions declared adopted. 5.4 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the contract for replacement of the roof at Fire Station #2. Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2021 – 10 APPROVING THE CONTRACT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF AT FIRE STATION #2 By roll call and voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kiser. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6. Announcements The Council made announcements about upcoming events. 7. Adjournment Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adjourn the meeting. By roll call and voting aye: Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, and LaRoche. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m. _____________________________________ Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Katrina Jones, Deputy City Clerk 4.1(b) Crystal City Council first work session minutes January 19, 2021 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the first work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:31 p.m. on January 19, 2021 electronically via Zoom and in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order. I.Attendance The deputy city clerk recorded the attendance for city council members and staff: Council members present in the Council Chambers at City Hall: LaRoche, Parsons, and Adams. Council members present via Zoom: Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kiser. City staff present in the Council Chambers at City Hall: City Manager A. Norris, Police Chief S. Revering, and Deputy City Clerk K. Jones. City staff present via Zoom: Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Public Works Director M. Ray, and Community Development Director J. Sutter. II.Agenda The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item: 1.Amending the City Code – targeted picking. III.Adjournment The work session adjourned at 6:43 p.m. ________________________________ Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: Katrina Jones, Deputy City Clerk 4.1(c) Crystal City Council second work session minutes January 19, 2021 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the second work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:33 p.m. on January 19, 2021 electronically via Zoom and in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order. I.Attendance The city manager recorded the attendance for city council members and staff: Council members present in the Council Chambers at City Hall: LaRoche, Parsons, and Adams. Council members present via Zoom: Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kiser. City staff present in the Council Chambers at City Hall: City Manager A. Norris and Police Chief S. Revering. City staff present via Zoom: Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Public Works Director M. Ray, and Community Development Director J. Sutter. II.Agenda The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items: 1. Central Core Storm Water project update. 2. City manager monthly check-in including 2021 work plan. III.Adjournment The work session adjourned at 8:42 p.m. ________________________________ Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: Anne Norris, City Manager 4.1(c) Page 1 of 1 City of Crystal Council Meeting February 2, 2021 Applications for City License Rental – New 3522 Major Ave N – Premium Property Group (Conditional) 6317 Markwood Dr N – Gary Pfeifer (Conditional) 5230 Welcome Ave N – Allan Hughes (Conditional) 3832 Zane Ave N – Ryan McArton (Conditional) Rental – Renewal 4601 Brunswick Ave N – Jim and Yvonne Hegedus (Conditional) 4337 Colorado Ave N – Stephanie LaFave (Conditional) 5204 Fairview Ave N – DEEJ LLC 4319 Hampshire Ave N – Maria Thomas 3948 Idaho Ave N – IH2 Property Illinois LP 5204 Jersey Ave N – Felix and Sarah Volzing 3532 Major Ave N – Juniper Land Trust LLC (Conditional) 5413 Maryland Ave N – Ling Feng (Conditional) 3525 Noble Ave N – C & N Wescoe Bauman 5973 Rhode Island Ave N – David Barrett 5557 Unity Ave N – Accord/Community Involvement Programs 5519 Vera Cruz Ave N – ON THE HOME FRONT LLC 3300 Welcome Ave N – MNSF (Conditional) 5762 West Broadway – A M Conter and P Dahle (Conditional) 4512 Yates Ave N – Drew and Terri Kabanuk 3149 Yukon Ave N – Home Share 3319 Zane Ave N – Zeeba Investments LLC 7201 36th Ave N – Valley Place Apartments (Conditional) 5206 49th Ave N – John Pepera 5001 52nd Ave N – CBW Properties 5016 52nd Ave N – Iasis II LLC 5029 53rd Ave N – Exceptional Hms/Rmdlng Inc (Conditional) 6712 60th Ave N – Pranab Chatterjee Tree Trimmer Central MN Tree Service 480 Rice Creek Blvd Fridley, MN 55432 Midwest Tree Experts MN 11670 Fountains Dr #200 Maple Grove, MN 55369 Tree Trust 1419 Energy Park Dr St Paul, MN 55108 4.2 DATE:January 28, 2021 TO:Anne Norris, City Manager City of Crystal City Council FROM:Jean McGann, Contracted Finance Director RE:Expenditures over $25,000 Payee Amount Golden Valley JWC November water costs $148,152.11 LMCIT First quarter 2021 Workers Compensation insurance $127,876.00 LOGIS Monthly application support, annual system development $62,732.00 West Metro Fire Rescue District January contribution to West Metro Fire $110,140.56 MN PERA Employee & city required contributions for 01/22/21 pay date $61,359.95 $510,260.62 Description 6.1 Memorandum DATE: February 2, 2021 TO: City Council FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Director of Public Works Pat Sele, Utilities Superintendent SUBJECT: Purchase of trailer mounted generator with light tower Background The 2021 Fleet Maintenance Fund includes the purchase of a replacement trailer-mounted generator. While it was listed as a replacement purchase, it will actually not be a replacement and that was a typo due to an internal public works miscommunication. The Fleet Maintenance Fund has $45,000 allocated for this purchase. Over the past few years the City has been working to improve the resiliency of critical infrastructure for sanitary sewer lift stations by providing redundant communications (fiber optic lines) and permanent-mounted backup generators. Permanent-mounted backup generators: •JWC pump house •South sanitary sewer lift station •East sanitary sewer lift station •Welcome sanitary sewer lift station (backup power added 2018) •West sanitary sewer lift station (backup power added 2020) Two existing trailer-mounted generators provide power backup for these three-phase (type of power) lift stations: •Maryland sanitary sewer lift station •Adair (Gaulke pond) stormwater lift station Proposed trailer-mounted generators will provide power backup for single-phase (type of power) lift stations, the generator would have to go between each of these locations to pump down the accumulating wastewater: •Colorado lift station •Perry lift station 6.2 Currently, during a widespread outage the trailer-mounted generators would need to be shuttled between the Maryland, Colorado, and Perry sanitary sewer lift stations to pump down accumulated wastewater. This assumes that the power outage was due to a storm and we also needed to start pumping down the pond levels in Gaulke pond, so one of the portable generators would be dedicated to that location. The addition of the proposed trailer-mounted generator means that in the event of a City-wide power outage, staff would only have to shuttle the new generator between the Colorado and Perry wastewater lift stations to pump down accumulated wastewater before backups occur. These two lift stations serve smaller areas and have lower flows that the other lift stations in the City. The other two larger portable generators would be setup at the Adair (Gaulke pond) stormwater and Maryland sanitary sewer lift stations to provide constant power. Includes light tower Included with this proposed trailer-mounted generator would be six LED lights that are powered by the generator. This light source could be used for special events (such as Frolics), emergency situations, or scheduled nightwork. Other than rentals or mutual aid (Golden Valley), the only source of scene-lighting for City needs are the light towers currently on West Metro fire engines. We did check with New Hope public works and they do not currently have a light tower either. Quotes Two quotes were obtained for the trailer-mounted generator. • ZieglerCAT $28,579.00 • Central Hydraulics $33,464.92 Attachment • Quote from ZieglerCAT Recommended Action • Motion to approve the resolution authorizing the purchase of the trailer-mounted generator with light tower 6.2 Date: January 14, 2021 901 West 94th Street Minneapolis MN 55420-4299 To: Equipment: City of Crystal Governmental Bid for Light Plants 4141 Douglas Drive North Crystal, MN 55422 Attn: Patrick Sele ============================================================================== WE PROPOSE TO FURNISH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS: SPECIFICATIONS One (1) New Allmand Maxi-Lite 20KW Light Plant Isuxu Engine 4LE2T Marathon 20KW Generator (2) – GFCI (4) – 4-Prong Twistlock (1) – 50 AMP 240V Twist Lock Outlet VIN Package LSC w/ E Stop Arctic Max Package Mining Package 6 LED Lights Pintle Hitch Hydraulic Mast Battery Disconnect Customer Pickup F.O.B. Shakopee, MN Totals Sell Price $29,463.00 Governmental Discount ($884.00) Net Balance Due $28,579.00 6.2 TERMS AND CONDITIONS The prices quoted are current and are subject to change to those in effect at the time of shipment. Caterpillar products are sold subject to the terms of the applicable Caterpillar warranty. Copies of the warranties applicable to this purchase are attach ed hereto, and the purchaser by signing this order acknowledges receipt of the Caterpillar warranties. The Purchaser agrees to pay any and all taxes, ass essments, licenses, and government charges of every kind and nature whatsoever upon said equipment whi ch may be imposed or assessed against or resulting to the Seller on account of the possession or use of said equipment by Purchaser. All provisions hereof are contin gent upon government restrictions, strikes, accidents, delays of carrier and other delays unavoidable and beyond Seller’s control. It is intended and understood that title and ownership of said equipment is and shall remain vested in the Seller, notwithsta nding delivery or possession, until the entire price is paid by cash in full. THIS PROPOSAL SUBJECT TO ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT AND WARRANTY AS SPECIFIED HEREIN: ================================================================================ ACCEPTED: Respectfully submitted, DILLON KELLY Ziegler Inc. By____________________________________ By_____________________________________ Subject to approval by: PO#____________________________________________ Ziegler Inc. Approved: By_____________________________________________ 6.2 RESOLUTION NO. 2021- _____ APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A TRAILER-MOUNTED GENERATOR WITH LIGHT TOWER WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council is committed to providing and maintaining quality infrastructure that is essential for everyday residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational activities in the City; and WHEREAS, a trailer-mounted generator has a wide variety of potential needs in providing backup power; and WHEREAS, the trailer-mounted generator will also include a light tower for scene lighting; and WHEREAS, funds are allocated in the Fleet Maintenance Fund for this replacement purchase; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby approves the purchase of a trailer-mounted generator with light tower from ZieglerCAT for $28,579.00. Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 2nd day of February 2021. Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: Christina Serres, City Clerk 6.2 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Memorandum DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: January 27, 2021 Mayor and City Council Anne Norris, City Manager John Elholm, Recreation Director Parks and Mobile Food Unit Code Changes Becker Park opened to the public in 2020. The park was very busy, which highlighted some areas of city code that could be improved. As information materials were being developed to put on-line or hand out to park visitors, it became apparent that some rules were missing, some applied only to when someone had a permit while others could benefit from clarification or improved consistency. The changes proposed here are intended to address these issues; to better allow recreation staff to provide clear and accurate information to the public. Changes proposed include rules and regulations relate to Becker Park hours, fires/grills, glass containers, inflatable devices, temporary shade structures, commercial use, mobile food units, generators, litter and sound amplification. Other changes proposed in Chapter XXI and XIII relate to definitions of certain activities and procedures for issuing permits. The proposed changes were reviewed by the Park and Recreation Commission on January 6, 2021 and by the city council in a work session on January 14, 2021. Staff recommends approval of the first reading of the ordinance amending Chapter XXI and XIII of the City Code regarding parks and mobile food units. 6.3 1 CITY OF CRYSTAL ORDINANCE #2021-____ AN ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTERS XXI AND XIII OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE REGARDING PARKS AND MOBILE FOOD UNITS The City of Crystal ordains: ARTICLE I. Definitions. Chapter XXI, Subsection 2100.01 of the Crystal city code is hereby amended by adding the double underlined material as follows and renumbering the subdivisions as needed: Subd. __. Commercial use. “Commercial use” means the provision, sale, or rental of any goods, services, devices, activities, or other functions for members, clients, or the public that takes place in a park and is conducted for compensation, monetary gain, or profit. The term is to be interpreted broadly to include commercial activities such as, but not limited to, the sale of food or refreshments, sale of merchandise or products, commercial filming or photography, conducting classes for which there is a charge to participate, and the solicitation of donations. Subd. __. Inflatable Device. “Inflatable device” means an amusement device that employs a high strength fabric or other material that achieves its strength, shape, and stability by tensioning from internal air pressure. The term includes, but is not limited to, bounce houses, slides, obstacle courses, movie screens, pools, and other devices that need to be inflated for proper use. Subd. _. Generator. “Generator” means any equipment that converts mechanical energy into electricity for the operation of electrical devices. Subd. 4. Park. “Park” means any public park, playground, sports field, open space, swimming pool, community center, or other area or facility, including any adjacent city parking lots, operated by the city for recreational purposes pursuant to city council designation. ARTICLE II. Park Rules and Regulations. Chapter XXI, Subsection 2100.03 of the Crystal city code is hereby amended by deleting the stricken material and adding the double underlined material as follows: 2100.03. Parks; rules and regulations. Subd. 1. Closing hours. The closing hour for parks is 10:00 p.m., except Becker Park closes at 11:00 p.m., and parks shall remain closed until 6:00 a.m. the following day. A person may not remain in a park after the closing hour, except as provided in subdivision 2 of this subsection. This subdivision does not apply to persons who, without delay, are traveling through a park or upon established walks, paths, or drives within a park. The closing hour for activities authorized as part of the city’s recreation program may be modified by the city manager in 6.3 2 accordance with this subsection. The city council may by resolution further limit the hours for the conduct of specific activities within one or more parks. Subd. 2. Extended hours. The closing hour for a park may be extended as provided in this subdivision. (a) Park Rental Permit or Special Event Permit. The city may, as part of a park use permit issued pursuant to Crystal city code, subsection 2100.06, a park rental permit issued pursuant to Crystal city code, subsection 2100.07, or a special event permit issued pursuant to Crystal city code, subsection 2100.09, allow persons attending an activity, a social event or special event to remain in a park after the closing hour. The permit for the particular use, social event, or special event shall identify the extended hours. (b) City events. A city-sponsored or authorized event occurring within a park may have extended hours as determined and set by the city for the particular event. Subd. 3. Alcoholic beverages. Except as otherwise permitted by this code, the use, consumption, display, or possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in parks. The use, consumption, display, and presence of alcoholic beverages in parks and related park facilities is a matter of special concern to the city as such activity relates to the peace and good order of the city. For that reason, whether to allow the presence or sale of any alcoholic beverages as part of a permit issued under this section is a matter within the sole discretion of the city and its determination to allow or not allow alcoholic beverages is final. Subd. 4. Motor vehicles. Motorized vehicles or machines of any kind may not drive on or across any park, except as specifically authorized pursuant to this code. Motor vehicles must be parked in spaces designated therefor pursuant to Crystal city code, subsection 1310.05, subdivision 5. Motor vehicles shall not be parked in any park or park parking lot while the park is closed. This subdivision does not apply to motor vehicles that are operated by the city. Subd. 5. Fires. Fires may not be made or lit in a park except in places or containers specifically designated for such purposes designated areas, and then only in a permanent fire ring or grill, or a portable stove or grill. Portable stoves or grills shall be located at least 20 feet away from any play area or structure with a roof or sun sail. It is unlawful to leave a fire or grill before the fire it has been completely extinguished, or the coals or ashes have been properly disposed of in a designated hot coal disposal container. Coals and ashes shall not be dumped on the ground. Subd. 6. Park equipment. It is unlawful to tamper with, damage, or destroy any park equipment including, but not limited to, any building, bridge, table, bench, waste receptacle, fireplace, railing, monument, stake, sign, boundary marker, or other structure, equipment or park property, either real or personal. Temporary signs indicating lawful activities or events in the park may only be posted in a park with the permission of the city manager. Subd. 7. Animal wildlife. It is unlawful to injure or destroy any bird or animal nest within the limits of any park, nor must any person display or discharge any air gun, sling shot, arrow or other weapon, or throw any stone or other projectile at, any bird or animal within any park, nor in any manner capture, kill or harm in any way any bird or animal therein. 6.3 3 Subd. 8. Public sales. Within any park it is unlawful to offer or display for sale, rent, or hire any article or thing unless the person first obtains a special park use permit from the city manager to undertake such activities in a park and obtains all licenses and permits required by law or this code. Subd. 9. Sports. Organized or unorganized sport activity and games may be conducted only in designated areas within parks. All other casual recreational activity must be conducted in such a manner as not to interfere with the reasonable enjoyment of the park by other persons or with the reasonable right of adjoining property owners. Golf play in parks is prohibited, but golf practice with light plastic balls is permitted in designated areas in accordance with Crystal city code, section 965. Archery activities are prohibited as provided in Crystal city code, section 970. Angling is permitted in accordance with Crystal city code, section 975. Subd. 10. Dogs. Except within designated off-leash dog parks, dogs in parks must be effectively leashed by a leash not in excess of six feet in length. Any person bringing a dog to any park must have in their possession suitable utensils for the removal of animal excrement and must promptly and effectively remove and properly dispose of all excrement deposited by dogs under their control. Subd. 11. Plant life. It is unlawful to willfully and without authority cut, pluck, or otherwise injure any flowers, shrubs, or trees growing in or around any park or on other public grounds. Subd. 12. Glass containers. It shall be unlawful for any person to take a glass bottle or other glass container into a park or to possess a glass bottle or glass container in a park. Subd. 13. Inflatable devices. It shall be unlawful to bring in, set up, or operate any inflatable device in a park without a park use permit issued by the city. The use of such inflatable device shall comply with the terms and conditions of the permit. Subd. 14. Temporary shade structures. It shall be unlawful to set-up temporary shelters, tents, tarps, canopies, or any other similar items in a park that are larger than 10’ x 10’ without a park use permit issued by the city. The use of such temporary shade structure shall comply with the terms and conditions of the permit. Subd. 15. Commercial use. It shall be unlawful to undertake a commercial use in a park without a park use permit issued by the city. The commercial use shall comply with the terms and conditions of the permit. A park use permit is not required for a mobile food unit (food truck), but a mobile food unit permit issued under Crystal city code, section 1345 is required to operate in a park. Subd. 16. Generators. It shall be unlawful to bring in, set up, or operate a generator in a park without a park use permit issued by the city. Operation of the generator shall comply with the terms and conditions of the permit. 6.3 4 Subd. 17. Litter. It shall be unlawful for any person to throw, leave, deposit, dump, place, or scatter any garbage, litter, debris, or trash in a park. All such materials shall be disposed of in a proper waste receptacle and in such a manner that such material will reasonably be prevented from being blown, scattered, or deposited by the elements outside of the receptacle. Subd. 18. Sound amplifying devices. No use of a sound amplification system, a musical instrument, or other device that is used for the production or reproduction of sound in a park that exceeds the limitations imposed by Crystal city code, section 625 shall be allowed unless a park use permit specifically allowing the use of such a device is first obtained from the city. Subd. 1219. Other regulations. The city manager is authorized to prepare further regulations for the conduct in parks of a person issued a permit under this section and related requirements. The use of the parks is also subject to any other provisions of this Crystal city code governing conduct in public places. A violation of any of the regulations developed by the city manager, or of any provision of the Crystal city code, may result in the person being required to leave the park facility, park amenity, or the entire park. ARTICLE III. Park Use Permit. Chapter XXI of the Crystal city code is hereby amended by adding a new subsection 2100.06 as follows: 2100.06. Park use permit. Subd. 1. General rule. No person, group, entity, or organization of any type shall use or engage in any activity in a park that requires a park use permit under this Crystal city code, section 2100 without a park use permit issued by the City in accordance with this subsection. If the use or activity is part of a social event or special event for which a park rental permit or special event permit is obtained, a separate park use permit is not required provided the proposed use or activity is expressly addressed within the issued permit. Subd. 2. Application. A request for a park use permit shall be made using the city’s application form, include all information required in the application, and be submitted to the city’s recreation department. The application must be accompanied by the fee set out in Crystal city code, appendix IV for such permit and a damage deposit or other form security in form and substance satisfactory to the city. The city may require the applicant to submit proof of insurance or to obtain insurance for the use if necessary. Subd. 3. Issuance. The city may grant a park use permit if it determines the purposes of this section will not be adversely affected by the proposed use or activity, and that all any other requirements related to the issuance of a park use permit have been satisfied. The city may place conditions on the park use permits it issues. The use of the park for the permitted use or activity shall comply with the conditions placed on the permit, the applicable requirements of the code and state law, and must end and be removed from the park by no later than the closing time of the park or such other time as established in the park use permit. 6.3 5 ARTICLE IV. Park Rental Permits. Chapter XXI, Subsection 2100.07 of the Crystal city code is hereby amended by deleting the stricken material and adding the double underlined material as follows: 2100.07. Park rental permits. Subd. 1. General rule. The use of a picnic shelter, or building, or the exclusive use of a sports field, stage, or other amenities within a park for a social event or special event shall require a park rental permit issued in accordance with this subsection. If the use of the picnic shelter, building, sport field, or other park amenity is part of a special event for which a special event permit is obtained from the city, a separate park rental permit is not required provided the proposed use of the picnic shelter, building, or park amenity is expressly addressed within the issued special event permit. Subd. 2. Application. A request for a park rental permit shall be made using the city’s application form, include all information required in the application, and be submitted to the city’s recreation department. The application must be accompanied by the fee set out in Crystal city code, appendix IV for such permit and a damage deposit or other form security in form and substance satisfactory to the city. If the application is being submitted by a corporate or other business entity, it must also be accompanied by an insurance policy holding the city harmless from liability related to the permitted activity. The city may require the applicant to submit proof of insurance or to obtain insurance for the use if necessary. Subd. 3. Alcoholic beverages. The sale of any alcoholic beverages at an event issued a park rental permit is prohibited unless a special event permit has also been issued that expressly allows such sales. The city may allow as part of a park rental permit the consumption and display of beer and wine during a permitted event. Beer shall be provided in individual containers, the use of kegs is prohibited. Such consumption and display shall only be allowed during the period indicated in the park rental permit. A park rental permit issued for the community center may allow the sale of alcoholic beverages as part of a catered social event without requiring a special event permit, provided the requirements of Crystal city code, subsection 1200.49 are met. Subd. 4. Issuance. The city may grant a park rental permit if it determines the purposes of this section will not be adversely affected thereby, the required the damage deposit has been provided, and all any other requirements related to the issuance and of a park rental permit have been satisfied. The city may place conditions on the park rental permits it issues. The use of the park for the permitted event shall comply with the conditions placed on the permit, the applicable requirements of the code and state law, and must end at the time indicated in the park rental permit. ARTICLE V. Special Event Permits. Chapter XXI, Subsection 2100.09, subd. 12 of the Crystal city code is hereby amended by deleting the stricken material and adding the double underlined material as follows: Subd. 12. Trash facilities; glass containers prohibited. (a) The permittee shall be required to provide temporary garbage and recycling collection 6.3 6 facilities at any special event, and arrange for such facilities and the hauling of trash and recycling to be provided by a waste hauler licensed by the city. The number of collection stations and their locations shall be determined by the city. The permit holder shall be responsible for picking up litter, maintaining a trash free environment, and the payment of tipping fees or other costs associated with disposal of garbage and trash. (b) The use of glass containers for individual consumption of alcoholic beverages within the area of any special event is prohibited. ARTICLE VI. Mobile Food Unit Permit. Chapter XIII, Subsection 1345.05 of the Crystal city code is hereby amended by deleting the stricken material as follows: 1345.05. Permit. A mobile food unit permit required by this section shall be obtained from the city at least 24 hours prior to the operation of the mobile food unit. The applicant shall submit a complete application and pay the permit fee established by the city. The permit shall indicate when it expires and may contain specific restrictions and requirements the applicant must comply with in operating mobile food unit. ARTICLE VII. Mobile Food Unit Performance Standards. Chapter XIII, Subsection 1345.07 of the Crystal city code is hereby amended by adding the double underlined material as follows: (b) No mobile food unit shall operate between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. if located within 200 feet of a residential building. In all other locations, no mobile food unit shall operate between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The mobile food unit permit may establish specific hours of operation for a mobile food unit. The owner of the property on which a mobile food unit is being operated may impose more restrictive hours than is otherwise allowed under this Crystal city code; ARTICLE VIII. Incorporate. City staff is authorized and directed to update the table of contents and to make such other changes as are necessary as part of incorporating the amendments adopted by this Ordinance into the Crystal city code. ARTICLE IX. Effective Date. This ordinance is effective upon adoption and 30 days after publication. BY THE CITY COUNCIL Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ Christina Serres, City Clerk 6.3 7 First Reading: ____________, 2021 Second Reading: __________, 2021 Council Adoption:_________, 2021 Publication: Effective Date: 6.3 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Posted: January 29, 2021 City Council Second Work Session Agenda Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Immediately following the City Council meeting Council Chambers/Zoom Meeting Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the second work session of the Crystal City Council was held on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at ______ p.m. electronically via Zoom and in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. I. Attendance Council members Staff ____ Budziszewski ____ Norris ____ Cummings ____ Therres ____ Kiser ____ Gilchrist ____ LaRoche ____ Revering ____ Parsons ____ Larson ____ Adams ____ Kunde ____ Banks ____ Serres II. Agenda The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda item: 1. Replacement of four engines – West Metro Fire-Rescue District. III. Adjournment The work session adjourned at ______ p.m. Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at (763) 531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.