2009.02.17 Summary AgendaThe current meeting packet is available on the city website at www.ci.crystal.mn.us
Crystal City Council
Summary Agenda & Meeting Schedule
February 17, 2009
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The Mayor will acknowledge the donation of three replacement flags for the Crystal
Community Center by the VFW Post 494.
III. PRESENTATION
Hennepin County Sheriff Rick Stanek will give presentation on county services and
activities.
IV. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a) The regular City Council Meeting from February 3, 2009; and
b) A Council work session from February 3, 2009.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial
in nature, in a single motion:
1. 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;
2. Approval of disbursements over $15,000 submitted by the Finance Director to the
City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director;
3. Approval of the appointment as Assistant Weed Inspector for the city forester; and
4. Approval of two solicitation licenses for representatives from the Window Store to
go door-to-door promoting new window and siding installation from February 19 –
March 18, 2009.
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VI. PUBLIC HEARING
1. The Council will receive public comment on housing and community development
needs relating to the 2009 Urban Hennepin County Community Development
Block Grant allocation.
VII. OPEN FORUM
(Open forum is a time set aside for individuals to address the Council on items not on
the regular agenda. Each person is allowed three minutes to speak and no item may
be addressed more than 10 minutes. No Council action may be taken during open
forum. The Council may place items brought before it during open forum on future
meeting agendas and staff reports may be required.)
VIII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council will consider a private kennel license application for property located
at 5841 Nevada Ave N submitted by Ron and Deanna Schuster.
2. The Council will consider a resolution appointing Gary Laurant to the West Metro
Fire-Rescue District Board for a two-year term expiring December 31, 2010.
3. The Council will consider Application #2009-01 for a variance to reduce the west
setback from 30 feet to 11 feet at 3425 Florida Ave N.
4. The Council will consider a resolution ordering a public hearing on the proposed
assessment for Parkside Acres - Street Construction Project #2008-10.
5. The Council will consider a resolution relating to state aid road parking restrictions
on Adair Ave, 47th Ave, and Welcome Ave (Phase 10 Street Reconstruction
Project).
IX. INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) The Crystal Business Association meets at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 18, in
the Community Room at City Hall.
b) The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on March 3 in the Council
Chambers at City Hall.
X. ADJOURNMENT
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XI. MEETING SCHEDULE ON FEBRUARY 17, 2009
a) 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. Citizen Input Time in Conference Room A
b) 6:45 – 6:55 p.m. 1st Council Work Session in Conference
Room A to discuss council salaries and
charitable gambling proceeds for local
foodshelves.
c) 7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting in the Council
Chambers
d) After the City Council Meeting EDA Work Session in Conference Room A to
discuss housing assistance programs for the
2009 EDA work program
e) After the EDA Work Session 2nd Council Work Session in Conference
Room A to discuss:
City Code amendment to provide for the
registration of vacant buildings;
WMFRD pensions;
Local Board of Appeal & Equalization
Training; and
Continued budget review (if needed, from
2/12/09 work session)
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