2010.08.02 Summary AgendaCrystal City Council Meeting
Summary Agenda
Monday, August 2, 2010
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. PRESENTATION
The Crystal Crime Prevention Board will give a presentation to the Council regarding
the development of the Board and its goals.
III. PROCLAMATION
The Mayor will proclaim opposition to Arizona’s recent immigration bill.
IV. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Mayor will acknowledge the following:
1. $800 grant from Target Corporation to support the Crystal Police Department’s
2010 Minnesota Night to Unite activities.
2. $500 donation from Neill Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Student Association
(PTSA) to help defray the costs of the Crystal Police Department’s Drug Abuse
Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program.
3. $100 donation from Neill Elementary School’s PTSA in appreciation for the security
services provided by the Crystal Police Reserve Unit. These funds will be used to
purchase miscellaneous uniform and equipment items.
V. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from July 20, 2010; and
b. The Council Work Session from July 20, 2010.
VI. 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 $25,000 submitted by the Finance Director to the
City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director;
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3. Approval of a special permit for wine and beer at the Crystal Community Center for
a wedding on September 3, 2010, submitted by Raymond Scott;
4. Approval of a special permit for wine and beer at Bassett Creek Park for the
Minneapolis Elks Lodge #44’s family picnic on August 22, 2010, submitted by
President Tracy Rusinyak.
VII. OPEN FORUM
(Open forum is a time for individuals in the audience to address the Council on
subjects not on the regular Council agenda. Individuals are asked to step up to the
podium and speak clearly into the microphone. You are allowed 3 minutes to make
your comments. The Council will not take action on items discussed during open
forum; however, the Council may add the item to a future meeting agenda and ask city
staff for follow-up.)
VIII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Approval of the appointment of Sarah Hagen to the Human Rights Commission for
a three-year term expiring December 31, 2012.
2. The Council will consider a resolution regarding bonds for the County Road 81
Project.
3. The Council will consider a resolution approving Douglas Drive restriping to three
lanes and associated no parking zone.
4. The Council will consider a resolution approving restriping sections of 36th Avenue
to three lanes.
5. The Council will consider a resolution awarding 36th Avenue Mill and Overlay
Project.
6. The Council will consider a mediated claims settlement for Phase 9 Street Project
with Palda & Sons.
7. The Council will consider a resolution to allow exceeding the Shingle Creek
Watershed Management Organization’s budget cap in 2011.
8. The Council will consider a resolution approving 2010 PIR expenditure to purchase
a Parks Department Replacement 1-Ton Truck.
9. The Council will consider the Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Sections
4.03 and 4.08 and adding a new Section 4.10 of the Crystal City Charter.
10. The Council will consider ordering a public hearing to consider amendments to
Chapter 5 of the Crystal City Charter.
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11. The Council will consider a 2010 Labor Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor
Service, Local 44 (police officers).
12. The Council will consider a date for a special meeting to canvass the municipal
election returns for the November 2, 2010, General Election.
IX. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a. The Crystal Business Association has a coffee break at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday,
August 3, at Edward R. Jones, 2748 Douglas Drive.
b. Night to Unite is August 3; the Police Department is hosting an Open House,
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
c. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
d. City Offices will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 6.
X. ADJOURNMENT
XI. MEETING SCHEDULE ON AUGUST 2, 2010
Time Type of Meeting Place
6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
1st Council Work Session to discuss:
• Proposed Mediated Claims
Settlement for Phase 9 Street Project
with Palda & Sons (closed meeting)
• Final issues relating to restriping to 3
lanes on Douglas Drive and 36th Ave
(open meeting)
Conference
Room A
6:30 – 6:55 p.m. Regular EDA Meeting Council
Chambers
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council
Chambers
After the Regular
City Council Meeting
EDA Work Session to discuss updates on
redevelopment activity
Conference
Room A
After the EDA Work
Session
2nd Council Work Session to discuss:
• Public Works Facility
• Changes in state law regarding tattoo
and body art licenses
Conference
Room A
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