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I. 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 Monday, August 3, 2009 at 7:01 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 administrative services coordinator recorded the following
attendance:
COUNCIL: J. Moore, L. Moore, Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, and Selton
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Acting City Attorney S. Sonsalla, Police Chief J.
Banick, Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, Finance Director
C. Hansen, Community Development Director P. Peters, Assistant
Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter, Assistant City
Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, and Administrative Services
Coordinator T. Tassoni.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
The Mayor presented awards of appreciation to volunteers assisting with the rain
garden planting in Cavanagh Neighborhood:
a) Kaetlyn Lindquist (3.5 hours)
b) Kalli Teply (3.5 hours)
III. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings:
a. Regular City Council Meeting from July 21, 2009; and
b. The Council Work Session from July 21, 2009.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meeting:
a. Regular City Council Meeting from July 21, 2009; and
b. The Council Work Session from July 21, 2009.
Motion carried.
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IV. 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. Approval of a special permit for wine and beer for a private party at Lions Valley
Place Park on August 8, 2009 submitted by Paula Cayemberg;
4. Approval of a special permit for wine and beer for a private party at the Crystal
Community Center on August 29, 2009 submitted by Francisco Alvarado;
5. Approval of three, monthly solicitation licenses for representatives of the Window
Store to go door-to-door promoting new windows and siding installation;
6. Approval of an application to conduct excluded bingo at VFW on October 11,
2009 submitted by Branch 9, National Association of Letter Carriers; and
7. Adoption of Resolution 2009-57 amending the PERF Fund 2009 Budget to
recognize two grants.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Anderson to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
The Council received public comment and considered action on the following item:
1. A Five -Year Street Reconstruction Plan and the issuance of general obligation
bonds to finance the street reconstruction.
Finance Director C. Hansen gave a presentation and answered questions.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen also addressed the Council and
answered questions.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. There being no one to
appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Bowman declared the public
hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member L.
Moore to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with
by unanimous consent:
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V. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED
RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 58
ADOPTING A STREET RECONSTRUCTION PLAN AND
AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR SUCH WORK
Voting aye: J. Moore, L. Moore, Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
VI. OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
VII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered a resolution recognizing and commending the many
contributions of Rita J. O'Malley Nystrom.
Rita J. O'Malley Nystrom's daughter, Rebecca Mesa, and son, Pat O'Malley,
addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 59
RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING
THE MANY CONTRIBUTIONS OF
RITA J. O'MALLEY NYSTROM
TO THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
Voting aye: J. Moore, L. Moore, Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The Council considered a resolution approving Draft Surface Water
Management Plan.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council. Bob
Barth of Bonestroo gave a demonstration and answered Council questions.
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VII. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 60
APPROVING DRAFT SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Voting aye: J. Moore, L. Moore, Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The Council considered a resolution ordering the Feasibility Study for Winnetka
Ave Reconstruction Project #2009-26.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member L. Moore and seconded by Council Member J. Moore
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 61
ORDERING PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY STUDY
FOR WINNETKA AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT #2009-26
Voting aye: J. Moore, L. Moore, Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The Council considered a resolution requesting a nonpublic sale of tax forfeit
property at 5565 Vera Cruz Avenue North.
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter addressed the
Council and answered questions.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member L. Moore to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
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VII. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 62
REQUESTING A NONPUBLIC SALE OF
TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY AT
5565 VERA CRUZ AVENUE NORTH
Voting aye: J. Moore, L. Moore, Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The Council considered a resolution awarding contract for partial City Hall Roof
Replacement Project 2009-14.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member J. Moore to adopt
the following resolution (with a correction to show Area B as the additional area
to be re -roofed) , the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 63
AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR CITY HALL
PARTIAL RE -ROOFING PROJECT #2009-14
AND ADJUSTING 2009 PIR BUDGET
Voting aye: J. Moore, L. Moore, Anderson, Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
VIII. INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) MN Night to Unite is Tuesday, August 4.
b) The City Council will conduct a budget work session on Thursday, August 6
at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall.
c) The next Citizen Input Time is Tuesday, August 18 from 6:00 — 6:30 p.m. in
Conference Room A at City Hall.
d) The next City Council Meeting is at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18 in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
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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 7:55 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Trudy R. TagIsoni
Administrative Services Coordinator
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