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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 Tuesday, September 4, 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: Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, and Bowman.
STAFF:
City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Assistant City Manager K. Therres, Acting
Chief of Police S. Fealy, Community Development Director P. Peters, Public Works Director T.
Mathisen, Finance Director C. Hansen and City Clerk C. Serres.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bowman led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Mayor Bowman acknowledged a donation of 350 tons of surplus sand, valued at
$3,700, from New Hope Bowl to the Street Department.
III. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Special City Council Meeting from August 17, 2012;
b. The Regular City Council Meeting from August 21, 2012; and
c. The Council Budget Work Session from August 23, 2012.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Deshler to
approve the following minutes in a single motion:
a. The Special City Council Meeting from August 17, 2012;
b. The Regular City Council Meeting from August 21, 2012; and
c. The Council Budget Work Session from August 23, 2012.
Motion Carried.
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;
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Consent Agenda continued
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 for wine and beer at the Crystal Community Center for
a wedding with 400 guests on August 25, 2012, from 7:00 p.m. — 12:00 a.m.,
submitted by Beatrice Appleton. (This license was preapproved by the City
Manager on August 23, 2012.);
4. Approval of $2,000 from the Council Contingency to fund HOME Line tenant hotline
services;
5. Approval of canceling the City Council Work Session on Thursday, September 13,
at 7:00 p.m.; and
6. Adoption of Resolution 2012-75 approving 2012 Permanent Improvement
Revolving fund (PIR) expenditure for purchase and construction of Valley Place
hockey rink and lighting.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member Selton to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Mayor Bowman opened a hearing and received public comment and Council
consideration of a new pawnbroker license due to a change in ownership located at
5445 Lakeland Avenue North, submitted by Cash -N -Pawn International, Ltd. d/b/a
Max It Pawn.
City Clerk C. Serres and Acting Chief of Police S. Fealy addressed the Council and
answered questions. The following representatives addressed the Council on
behalf of EZCORP, Inc. and Max It Pawn:
• Nathan Halverson — Area Manager in training
• George Richards - Acting Area Manager
• Jennifer Stearns — Store Manager
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. There being no one wishing to
appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Bowman declared the public
hearing closed.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve
the new pawnbroker license submitted by Cash -N -Pawn International, Ltd. d/b/a
Max It Pawn.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, and
Bowman.
Motion carried.
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VI. OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during open forum.
VII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered a resolution adopting a proposed 2013 budget and
proposed tax levies payable in 2013.
Finance Director C. Hansen addressed the Council and answered questions.
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. 2012 - 76
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PROPOSED 2013 BUDGET AND
PROPOSED TAX LEVIES PAYABLE IN 2013
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, and
Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
2. The Council considered setting the date for discussion, public input, and adoption
of the final 2013 budget and tax levy.
Finance Director C. Hansen addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to set
the date of December 4, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. for discussion, public input, and
adoption of the final 2013 budget and tax levy.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, and
Bowman.
Motion carried.
3. The Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending Crystal City
Code Section 425, Property Maintenance Code and the corresponding summary
publication.
Community Development Director P. Peters addressed the Council and answered
questions.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Selton
to approve second reading and adoption of the following ordinance:
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Regular Agenda continued
ORDINANCE NO. 2012 - 04
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CHAPTER IV BUILDING, HOUSING AND
CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS: REVISING RENTAL LICENSE VIOLATIONS
AND CLARIFYING CODE OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE, SECTION 425 OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, and
Bowman.
Motion carried, ordinance declared adopted.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Selton
to approve the corresponding summary ordinance for publication.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, and
Bowman.
Motion carried.
4. The Council considered a resolution declaring the amount to be assessed, ordering
the preparation of the assessment roll, and setting the date for a public hearing on
assessments for Alley and Driveway Construction Project No. 2012-07.
Public Works Director T. Mathisen addressed the Council.
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. 2012 - 77
DECLARING THE AMOUNT TO BE ASSESSED, ORDERING
PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL AND SETTING DATE FOR
PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2012 ALLEY AND DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT NO. 2012-07
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, Moore, Selton, Anderson, and
Bowman.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5. The Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending Section
211.01 of the City Code regarding Council salaries.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
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Moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to
approve second reading and adoption of the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2012 - 05
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SALARIES OF ELECTED OFFICIALS,
AMENDING SECTION 211
OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
Voting aye: Anderson, Bowman, Budziszewski, Deshler, Hoffmann, and Selton.
Abstention: Moore.
Motion carried, ordinance declared adopted.
VII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
Mayor Bowman read the following announcements:
■ The Crystal Commission/Volunteer Appreciation BBQ will be held at Becker
Park on Thursday, September 13 from 5:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September
18, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Citizen Input will resume at 6:00
p.m. in Conference Room A.
The Crystal Business Association meets at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday,
September 19 at a location to be determined.
Council Member Deshler announced Crystal Care Center and Crystal Business
Association will be hosting a networking event on Thursday, September 13 from
4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
City Manager Anne Norris announced West Metro Fire -Rescue District is hosting an
Open House at Fire Station 3 on Saturday, September 8 from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Moore to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
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