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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, July 19, 2011 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:
COUNCIL:
Present: Bowman, J. Moore, Selton, Deshler, Budziszewski, Anderson, and
Hoffmann.
STAFF:
City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, City
Attorney Mike Norton, Police Chief J. Banick, Police Detective J. Nolan, Finance
Director C. Hansen, Human Resources Rep C. Serres, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Mayor acknowledged the following donation:
a. $500 grant from the Target Corporation to the Police Department in support of
Minnesota Night to Unite.
III. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings, in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from July 5, 2011; and
b. Two Council Work Sessions from July 5, 2011.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Deshler to
approve the minutes of the following Council Meetings:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from July 5, 2011; and
b. Two Council Work Sessions from July 5, 2011.
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; and
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;
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Moore
to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
V. OPEN FORUM
The following persons addressed the City Council during open forum regarding an
ordinance to allow the keeping of fowl in the City:
• Charbel Audi, 3402 Florida Ave N, in favor of an ordinance
• Patsy Brekke, 5724 Pennsylvania Ave N, in favor of an ordinance
• Barbara Prestidge, 6016 Rhode Island Ave N, in favor of an ordinance
• Kathy Sartell-Will, 5732 Pennsylvania Ave N, in favor of an ordinance
• Sarah Knox -Nguyen, 5741 Pennsylvania Ave N, in favor of an ordinance
VI. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered a resolution awarding the sale of $1,705,000 General
Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2011A; fixing their form and
specifications, directing their execution and delivery; and providing for their
payment (Project No. 2010-11; Broadway Neighborhood Street Reconstruction).
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Anderson to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2011 - 60
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $1,705,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2011A; FIXING THEIR
FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS, DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY; AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT (PROJECT NO. 2010-
11; BROADWAY NEIGHBORHOOD STREET RECONSTRUCTION).
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Bowman, Deshler, Hoffmann, Selton, and
Moore. Voting nay: Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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VI. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
2. The Council considered the possible license suspension for Max -It Pawn located
at 5445 Lakeland Ave N.
City Clerk J. Lewis, Police Chief J. Banick, and Detective J. Nolan addressed the
Council and answered questions.
Max It Pawn CEO Mark Smith addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Mayor Bowman to
recommend probation of the pawnbroker license and the submittal of a written
business plan in a form acceptable to the city clerk and police chief with the
review of the license on October 18, 2011.
By roll call and voting aye: Bowman, Deshler, Selton, and Moore. Voting nay:
Hoffmann, Budziszewski, and Anderson.
Motion carried.
3. The Council considered a resolution approving Joint Powers Agreement (JPA)
with the City of New Hope — regarding costs with the Phase 11 Broadway Park
Street Reconstruction.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Selton to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2011 - 61
RESOLUTION APPROVING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (JPA) WITH THE
CITY OF NEW HOPE — REGARDING COSTS WITH THE PHASE 11
BROADWAY PARK STREET RECONSTRUCTION.
Voting aye: Hoffmann, Anderson, Deshler, Budziszewski, Bowman, Selton, and
Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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VI. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
4. The Council considered an emergency ordinance and its corresponding
summary ordinance for publication - electing to provide local electrical permits
and inspections during State shutdowns.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Deshler
to adopt the following emergency ordinance and its corresponding summary
ordinance for publication:
ORDINANCE NO. 2011-6
AN ORDINANCE ELECTING TO PROVIDE
LOCAL ELECTRICAL PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
DURING STATE SHUTDOWNS.
Voting aye: Hoffmann, Anderson, Deshler, Budziszewski, Bowman, Selton, and
Moore.
Motion carried.
5. The Council considered a resolution amending Appendix IV of the City Code
(Fee Schedule) to include electrical inspection fees.
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. 2011 - 62
RESOLUTION AMENDING APPENDIX IV OF THE CITY CODE (FEE
SCHEDULE) TO INCLUDE ELECTRICAL INSPECTION FEES
Voting aye: Hoffmann, Anderson, Deshler, Budziszewski, Bowman, Selton, and
Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Mayor Bowman recessed the Council Meeting for a short break at 8:45 p.m. and
reconvened the meeting at 8:51 p.m.
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VI. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
6. The Council considered the 2012 West Metro Fire District Budget.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the 2012 WMFRD Budget.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to not
accept the 2012 budget as presented and require an additional $154,418 in
reductions as specified in the staff report.
Voting aye: Hoffmann, Anderson, Deshler, Budziszewski, Bowman, Selton, and
Moore.
Motion carried.
7. The Council considered a resolution commending City Clerk Janet Lewis for her
years of service.
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. 2011 - 63
RESOLUTION COMMENDING CITY CLERK JANET LEWIS FOR HER
YEARS OF SERVICE
Voting aye: Hoffmann, Anderson, Deshler, Budziszewski, Bowman, Selton, and
Moore.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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VII. INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Bowman read the following announcements:
a. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 1 in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
b. The next Crystal Business Association meeting will be held on Wednesday, July
20 at 8:30 a.m. at Becker Park hosted by the Crystal Frolics Committee and the
Crystal Parks and Recreation Commission.
c. Upcoming events in the City include:
• The Crystal Frolics are at Becker Park from July 28 — 31. An event schedule
is on the city website at www.ci.crystal.mn.us
• MN Night to Unite will be held Tuesday, August 2; the deadline to register
your neighborhood in this event is July 22. Call 763.531.1118 for more
information.
• The Crystal Crime Prevention Board is hosting a fundraiser/steak fry on
September 14 at the VFW. Tickets will be available at the Frolics.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Moore to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
ATTEST:
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hristina Serres, Acting City Clerk
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