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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, September 1, 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.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Bowman asked the secretary to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call,
the city clerk recorded the following attendance:
Upon roll call, the city clerk recorded the following attendance:
COUNCIL: Hoffmann, L. Moore, J. Moore, Anderson, Grimes, Selton, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Deputy Police Chief S.
Fealy, Finance Director C. Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer
T. Mathisen, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Utilities
Superintendent R. Kloepper, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. PROCLAMATION
The Mayor proclaimed Monday, September 28, 2009 as Family Day, a day to eat
dinner with your family in the City of Crystal.
III. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from August 18, 2009;
b. Two Council Work Sessions from August 18, 2009; and
c. The Budget Work Session from August 20, 2009.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from August 18, 2009;
b. Two Council Work Sessions from August 18, 2009; and
c. The Budget Work Session from August 20, 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:
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 Iron
Horse Park on August 22, 2009 submitted by Kathleen Bungert (pre -
approved by city manager);
4. Approval of a special permit for wine and beer for a wedding at Bassett Creek
Park on September 26, 2009 submitted by Jody and Jeff Eyrich;
5. Approval of a liquor license extension to an outdoor area at 5222 — 56th Ave
N for an fundraising event on Saturday, September 26, 2009 submitted by
the VFW Post 494;
6. Adoption of Resolution 2009-66 approving the firm of Kern, DeWenter, and
Viere for Auditing Services for the year 2009; and
7. Adoption of Resolution 2009-67 amending the 2009 Fee Schedule —
exclusive of the Utility Billing Section.
Moved by Council Member Grimes and seconded by Council Member L. Moore
to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
1. The Mayor opened a public hearing and the Council considered an on -sale, 3.2
liquor license at 5736 Lakeland Ave N submitted by African Food Processing Inc
d/b/a African Food Market & Deli.
City Clerk Janet Lewis presented to the Council and answered questions.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. The following person
addressed the Council:
• Mr. Henry Addy (applicant) 5736 Lakeland
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V. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED
There being no one else wishing 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 Grimes
to deny the on -sale 3.2 liquor license, based on the findings of fact in the staff
report, at 5736 Lakeland Ave N submitted by African Food Processing Inc. d/b/a
African Food Market/deli.
Voting aye: Hoffmann, L. Moore, J. Moore, Anderson, Grimes, Selton, and
Bowman.
Motion carried.
VI. OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
AMEND THE REGULAR AGENDA
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
amend the Regular Agenda to consider the cancellation of the September 10, 2009
Council Work Session.
Motion carried.
VII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered the appointment of MyLy McBride to the Human Rights
Commission for a partial term expiring December 31, 2009.
Ms. McBride addressed the Council.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
appoint MyLy McBride to the Human Rights Commission for a partial term
expiring December 31, 2009.
Voting aye: Hoffmann, L. Moore, J. Moore, Anderson, Grimes, Selton, and
Bowman.
Motion carried.
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VII. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
2. The Council considered a resolution accepting the Feasibility Study for
Winnetka Avenue and ordering a public hearing for Project #2009-26.
Public Works Director T. Mathisen addressed the Council.
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:
RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 68
ACCEPTING THE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR WINNETKA AVENUE AND
ORDERING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROJECT #2009-26
Voting aye: Hoffmann, L. Moore, J. Moore, Anderson, Grimes, Selton, and
Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
3. The Council considered a resolution adopting a proposed 2010 Budget and
proposed Tax Levies payable in 2010.
Finance Director C. Hansen addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 69
ADOPTING A PROPOSED 2010 BUDGET AND
PROPOSED TAX LEVIES PAYABLE IN 2010
Voting aye: Hoffmann, L. Moore, J. Moore, Anderson, Grimes, Selton, and
Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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VII. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
4. The Council considered amending its regular meeting schedule; changing the
meeting date from Monday, November 30 to Tuesday, December 1, 2009 and
setting discussion and adoption of the Final 2010 Budget and Tax Levy for
Tuesday, December 15, 2009.
Finance Director C. Hansen addressed the Council.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Grimes to
change its Regular Meeting Schedule; a) setting the date for the Truth -in -
Taxation Hearing on December 1, 2009 and b) setting the date for the adoption
of the final 2010 Budget and Tax Levy for December 15, 2009.
Voting aye: Hoffmann, L. Moore, J. Moore, Anderson, Grimes, Selton, and
Bowman.
Motion carried.
5. The Council considered the First Reading of an ordinance amending Section
211.01; council salaries.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Anderson to
adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2009 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE
SECTION 211.01; COUNCIL SALARIES
And further, that the second reading be held on September 15, 2009.
Voting aye: Hoffmann, L. Moore, J. Moore, Anderson, Grimes, Selton, and
Bowman.
Motion carried.
6. The Council considered the cancelation of its September 10 Work Session.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Grimes to cancel
its September 10, 2009 Work Session.
Voting aye: Hoffmann, L. Moore, J. Moore, Anderson, Grimes, Selton, and
Bowman.
Motion carried.
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VIII. INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. City Offices will be closed on Monday, September 7 for the Labor Day Holiday.
b. The next Citizen Input Time is Tuesday, September 15 from 6:00 — 6:30 p.m. in
Conference Room A at City Hall.
c. The next City Council Meeting is at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15 in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
d. The Crystal Business Association meets at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September
16 at Calibre Chase Apartments (6315 — 55th Ave N).
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member J. Moore and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Jan Lewis, City Clerk
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