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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Crystal City
Council was held on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
4141 Douglas Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor ReNae Bowman called the
meeting to order.
Upon roll call, the city clerk recorded the following attendance:
COUNCIL: Selton, Bowman, J. Moore, Hoffmann, L. Moore, Grimes, and Anderson
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Police Chief J. Banick,
Community Development Director P. Peters, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION MEETING
Mayor Bowman declared the Regular City Council Meeting would recess to convene
as the Board of Appeal and Equalization.
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the Crystal City Council convened as a Board of Appeal & Equalization
at 7:02 p.m. on May 5, 2009, at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
Hennepin County Assessors presented to the Council and answered questions.
(Assessors present: T. Doolittle, J. Pike, and M. Larose)
Mayor Bowman opened the public hearing.
The following residents appealed the estimated market value or classification on their
property with written testimony:
• Lorraine Bedman, 7025 — 46th Ave N (residential/homestead; PID 08-118-21-43-
0072)
• Anna Donato-Ghani, 4700 Hampshire Ave N (residential/homestead; PID 08-
118-21-41-0020)
The following residents appealed the estimated market value or classification on
their property, in person:
• Bob Bellos, 6616 - 58th Ave N (residential/homestead; PID 05-118-21-14-0047)
• Curtis and Monica Carter, 5229 Welcome Ave N (residential/homestead; PID 09-
118-21-21-0037)
• Melissa Shepard, 4808 Quail Ave N (residential/homestead; PID 09-118-21-41-
0052)
• William Leon, 6209 -42"d Ave N (commercial/non-homestead; PID 16-118-21-23-
0065) and 4635 Brunswick Ave N (residential/non-homestead; PID 09-118-21-
33-0059)
There be no one else wishing to address the Board of Appeal and Equalization,
Mayor Bowman declared the public hearing closed to new appeals.
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II. BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION MEETING CONTINUED
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
direct the county assessors to review the appealed properties and prepare a report
to the City Council for final action of taxes and values on May 19, 2009.
Voting aye: Selton, Bowman, J. Moore, Hoffmann, L. Moore, Grimes, and
Anderson.
Motion carried.
Mayor Bowman adjourned the Board of Appeal & Equalization Meeting and
reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
III. PROCLAMATIONS
a. The Mayor proclaimed May 5, 2009 as Eva Mae Slupske Day in the City of
Crystal.
Mrs. Slupske addressed the Council.
b. The Mayor proclaimed May 15 as Peace Officer Memorial Day and the week of
May 10 — 15, 2009 as National Police Week in the City of Crystal.
IV. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings:
• The Regular City Council Meeting from April 21, 2009; and
• Two Council Work Sessions from April 21, 2009.
Moved by Council Member L. Moore and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings, in a single motion:
• The Regular City Council Meeting from April 21, 2009; and
• Two Council Work Sessions from April 21, 2009.
Motion carried.
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V. CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered 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. Adoption of Resolution 2009-35 amending the 2009 Fee Schedule (exclusive
of the Utility Billing Section);
4. Adoption of Resolution 2009-36 authorizing the cancellation of interest
charges on an assessment for property located at 5116 Fairview Ave N - PID
09-118-21-13-0078;
5. Approval of the Annual Traffic Signal Painting Contract, Project #2009-07;
6. Approval of City Hall Roof Replacement Consulting Services Contract,
Project #2009-14;
7. Acceptance of Tom Davis' resignation from the Planning Commission; and
8. Approval of naming Community Development Director Patrick Peters as a city
representative to Robbinsdale School District's Divestiture Plan Advisory
Committee.
Moved by Council Member J. Moore and seconded by Council Member
Hoffmann to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
VI. OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
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VII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The City Council received a presentation from City Forester James Burks
regarding a $50,000 MN Community Forest Bonding Grant.
No Council action necessary.
2. The City Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of hardware
for Bassett Creek Park hockey boards, Project #2009-16.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Anderson
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 37
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF HARDWARE FOR BASSETT CREEK
PARK HOCKEY BOARDS, PROJECT #2009-16
Voting aye: Selton, Bowman, J. Moore, Hoffmann, L. Moore, Grimes, and
Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The Council considered the Second Reading of an ordinance and its
corresponding summary ordinance amending Section 400 of the Crystal City
Code (vacant building registration).
Community Development Director P. Peters addressed the Council and
answered questions.
Moved by Council Member L. Moore and seconded by Mayor Bowman to adopt
the following ordinance and its corresponding summary ordinance for
publication:
ORDINANCE NO. 2009 - 02
RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF VACANT BUILDINGS
AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 400 (including subd. 6)
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Selton, Bowman, J. Moore, Hoffmann, L. Moore, Grimes, and
Anderson.
Motion carried.
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VIII. INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. The Council will conduct a work session at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14 in
Conference Room A at City Hall.
b. Citizen Input Time will be held from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. on May 19 in Conference
Room A at City Hall.
c. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on May 19 in the Council
Chambers at City Hall.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member L. Moore and seconded by Council Member J. Moore to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
eNae J. ylbwmg, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jq#et Lewis, City Clerk
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