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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 1, 2012 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, Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, and Anderson.
STAFF:
City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Public Works Director T. Mathisen,
Police Chief J. Banick, and City Clerk C. Serres.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Bowman read the following proclamations declaring:
1. May 9, 2012 as Arbor Day in the City of Crystal;
2. May 15, 2012 as Peace Officer Memorial Day, and May 13-19, 2012 as National
Police Week in the City of Crystal; and
3. May 20-26, 2012 as National Public Works Week in the City of Crystal.
III. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Mayor acknowledged a donation of $500 from Kennedy & Graven to the Crystal
Police Department for the 2013 funding of a future canine unit and miscellaneous
program expenses.
IV. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from April 17, 2012; and
b. Two Council Work Sessions from April 17, 2012.
Moved by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve
the following minutes in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from April 17, 2012; and
b. Two Council Work Sessions from April 17, 2012.
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 $25,000 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 to serve beer and wine at the Crystal Community Center
on Saturday, June 2, 2012, from 7:00 p.m.—midnight for 400 guests to attend a
birthday party, submitted by Pablo Rubio;
4. Approval of the resignation of Jason Smith from the Human Rights Commission; and
5. Quotes and Resolution No. 2012-38 awarding a contract for Becker Park Parking Lot
Resurfacing Project No. 2012-11.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Deshler to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor opened a hearing to receive comment and Council consideration of a
resolution ordering Alley Reconstruction Project No. 2012-07.
Public Works Director T. Mathisen addressed the Council and answered questions.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony.
Don Schafer, 3449 Kyle Avenue North, addressed the Council to inquire about receiving
an estimate for additional pavement work during the course of the project.
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 Selton and seconded by Council Member Anderson to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 — 39
ORDERING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2012-07
ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION, APPROVAL OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Voting aye: Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, and
Anderson.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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VII. OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
VIII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered the appointment of Kevin Biglin to the Environmental Quality
Commission for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2014.
Applicant Kevin Biglin addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Mayor Bowman to approve the
appointment of Kevin Biglin to the Environmental Quality Commission for a term
expiring December 31, 2014.
Voting aye: Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, and
Anderson.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered the appointment of Sandra Schraut to the Human Rights
Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2013.
Applicant Sandra Schraut addressed the Council.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to
approve the appointment of Sandra Schraut to the Human Rights Commission for a
term expiring December 31, 2013.
Voting aye: Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, and
Anderson.
Motion carried.
3. The Council considered a resolution awarding a contract for quality control and
materials testing for Phase 12 Forest North Street Reconstruction Project No. 2011-
12.
Public Works Director T. Mathisen addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - 40
APPROVING CONTRACT FOR PHASE 12 PROJECT NO. 2011-12
QUALITY -CONTROL AND MATERIALS TESTING
By roll call and voting aye: Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Deshler, Hoffmann, and
Moore. Voting nay: Budziszewski.
Motion carried 6-1, resolution declared adopted.
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Regular Agenda continued
4. The Council considered a resolution awarding a contract for staking, inspection and
project management engineering services for Phase 12 Forest North Street
Reconstruction Project No. 2011-12.
Public Works Director T. Mathisen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Selton and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - 41
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE STAKING, INSPECTION AND
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, PHASE 12 FOREST NORTH
STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 2011-12
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Bowman, Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, and
Selton. Voting nay: Budziszewski.
Motion carried 6-1, resolution declared adopted.
IX. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
Mayor Bowman read the following announcements:
a) The City is in need of election judges for the upcoming Primary and General
Elections. This is a paid position. Applications are available on the City's website
and at City Hall.
b) The Bottineau Boulevard Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, May 10 at
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive North.
c) The next City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
ReNae J. owm ayor
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