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2021.06.15 Council Meeting AgendaPage 1 of 4 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Posted: June 11, 2021 City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 15, 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 Police Chief Stephanie Revering will present awards to Crystal police officers. 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 June 1, 2021. b. The City Council meeting on June 1, 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. 4.3 Approval of a resolution accepting a donation of $1,000 from the VFW Post 494 for the Crystal Little League ASL. 4.4 Approval of the following items for Crystal Frolics, contingent upon receipt of pending license information: a. A temporary on-sale liquor license at Becker Park for July 23 - 24, 2021, submitted by OMNI Brewing, Co. b. A temporary on-sale liquor license at Welcome Park for July 22 - 25, 2021, submitted by West Metro Fire-Rescue Relief Association. c. A permit for a fireworks display at Welcome Park for Friday, July 23, 2021, submitted by Hollywood Pyrotechnics, Inc. d. Approval of a resolution for a lawful gambling permit at Welcome Park for July 22 – 25, 2021, submitted by Crystal Lions. Page 2 of 4 e. Temporary closure of portions of 47th Ave. N. from July 22 – 25, 2021, for city and volunteer staff vehicle parking, the fireworks display and waterball competition hosted by West Metro Fire-Rescue Relief Association. 4.5 Approval of a resolution cancelling special assessments on MAC-owned properties at 5218 – 56th Ave. N. and 5900 Lakeland Ave. N. 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 Hearing 6.1 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment, and the Council will consider approval of a new off-sale liquor license for DKK, LLC d/b/a Crystal Wine and Spirits located at 4920 West Broadway. The owner of the liquor store at 4920 West Broadway passed away and his widow is applying for a new liquor license to continue to operate the store. After taking public comment, recommend approval of the new liquor license for 4920 West Broadway. 7. Regular Agenda 7.1 The Council will receive the 2020 annual financial report from Bergan KDV. Finance Director Jean McGann and representatives of Bergan KDV will present the 2020 annual financial report. After hearing the presentation, the Council should accept the 2020 annual financial report. 7.2 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. 7.3 The Council will consider a new multiple animal license at 6617 Dudley Ave. N., submitted by Ken Waytashek. The resident at 6617 Dudley Ave. N. is applying for a multiple animal license to keep four dogs and one cat. The owner also currently has six chickens and has been notified that the Code allows for up to four chickens (chickens are not part of the multiple animal license). Prior to considering the multiple animal license, the Council should take any comments from neighbors. Recommend approval of the multiple animal license. 7.4 The Council will consider a resolution approving variances from the front and north side setbacks at 3556 Major Ave. N. Page 3 of 4 Glenn Hammer, on behalf of Great Buy Homes, is proposing to purchase the vacant EDA- owned lot at 3556 Major Ave. N. to construct a new single-family home. Prior to purchasing the property, Mr. Hammer is requesting setback variances for the new home on this very narrow lot. The lot is 35.5’ wide and 128’ deep and there has never been a home on the property. The requested variances are to reduce the front setback from 30’ to 28’ and the north side setback from 10’ to 8’. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on these variances at its June 14 meeting and the recommendation will be available at the June 15 meeting. 7.5 The Council will consider a resolution approving a lot consolidation plat for Adath Cemetery at 3700 Winnetka Ave. N. The cemetery owners are consolidating two underlying parcels into a single lot for construction of a pavilion on the property. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing this lot consolidation. 7.6 The Council will consider approval of a resolution authorizing execution of a grant with the State of Minnesota for grant funds for the police station project and committing the balance of funds for the project. During one of last year’s special sessions, Crystal received a $4 million grant towards the cost of the police station. Before the city can access the grant money, a grant agreement needs to be executed and the city needs to commit to pay for the balance of the project. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing execution of the agreement and committing to pay the balance of the project costs. 7.7 The Council will consider a resolution approving a contract for trails and concrete work at Valley Place and Bass Lake parks. The capital budget includes funds for concrete work, including trails, at Bass Lake and Valley Place parks. There are also funds from the Hennepin County Youth Sports program towards the cost of the concrete work at Valley Place Park. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing execution of the contract with low bidder, Odesa II, LTD. 7.8 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the contract for the fiber optic connection to the Medicine Lake water tower. As with the 2020 Joint Water Commission (JWC) project to connect the north water tower to the fiber optic network, this proposed project will connect the Medicine Lake tower to the network. The JWC is paying all the costs for this project and Crystal is acting as the project manager. 7.9 The Council will consider a symbolic resolution recognizing Pride month. As this agenda item is a symbolic resolution, there is no staff recommendation. 7.10 The Council will consider a symbolic resolution recognizing Juneteenth. Page 4 of 4 As this agenda item is a symbolic resolution, there is no staff recommendation. 7.11 The Council will consider a symbolic resolution or proclamation recognizing National Day of Prayer. As this agenda item is a symbolic resolution, there is no staff recommendation. 7.12 The Council will consider a symbolic resolution recognizing Independence Day (July 4). As this agenda item is a symbolic resolution, there is no staff recommendation. 8. Announcements a. The Crystal Airport Open House is back and is Sunday, June 20, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. b. All are invited to attend the Community Conversation on Equity and Inclusion on Wednesday, June 23, at 6 p.m. For more information and to register, go to www.crystalmn.gov. c. City offices are closed Monday, July 5 in observance of the Independence Day (July 4) holiday. d. The City Council will hold a work session on Thursday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom. e. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, July 20, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom. 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 Have a great weekend – stay cool; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.