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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 3, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4141
Douglas Drive in Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Adams asked the city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the
city clerk recorded the following attendance:
COUNCIL
Present: Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Selton, Adams, and Budziszewski.
Absent: Peak.
STAFF
City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources
Manager K. Therres, Finance Director C. Hansen, Public Works Director T. Mathisen, Police
Chief S. Revering, Lieutenant D. Leslin, Officer J. Tourville, and City Clerk C. Serres.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Adams led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from August 20, 2013;
b. The Council Work Session from August 20, 2013; and
c. The Budget Work Session from August 22, 2013.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Hoffmann
to approve the above minutes in a single motion.
Motion carried.
III. 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. Acceptance of Nathan Pischke's resignation from the Environmental Quality
Commission;
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III. CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
4. Approval of a special permit for wine and beer at Crystal Community Center on
Thursday, September 12, 2013, submitted by the City of Crystal and Mintahoe
Catering & Events; and
5. Approval of an addendum to the on sale liquor licenses for Milton's Cafe located at
3545 Douglas Drive N.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member
Deshler to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
IV. OPEN FORUM
The Mayor informed the audience that no comments would be taken at tonight's Open
Forum.
The Mayor called for a recess at 7:07 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:26 p.m.
The Mayor offered additional comments regarding the decision to suspend tonight's
Open Forum.
V. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council considered appointing Carolyn Maristany to the Human Rights
Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2015.
Applicant Carolyn Maristany addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Libby and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski
to approve the appointment of Carolyn Maristany to the Human Rights Commission
for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2015.
Voting aye: Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Selton, Adams, and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Peak.
Motion carried.
2. The Council considered appointing Anjaleck Flowers to the Human Rights
Commission for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2015.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member
Hoffmann to consider the appointment of Ms. Flowers to the Human Rights
Commission at a future meeting when she can be present.
Voting aye: Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Selton, Adams, and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Peak.
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Motion carried.
V. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
3. The Council considered a resolution adopting a proposed 2014 budget and
proposed tax levies payable in 2014.
Finance Director C. Hansen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Libby
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 - 57
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PROPOSED 2014 BUDGET AND
PROPOSED TAX LEVIES PAYABLE IN 2014
Voting aye: Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Selton, Adams, and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Peak.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. The Council considered setting the date for discussion, public input, and adoption
of the final 2014 budget and tax levy.
Finance Director C. Hansen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member
Budziszewski to set the date of December 3, 2013 for discussion, public input, and
adoption of the final 2014 budget and tax levy.
Voting aye: Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Selton, Adams, and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Peak.
Motion carried.
5. The Council considered first reading of an ordinance amending Sections 935 and
945 of the City Code regarding gun and firearms.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member
Budziszewski to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2013 — 04
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CHAPTER IX PUBLIC SAFETY:
REVISING LIMITS ON GUN CONTROL AND
THE USE OF FIREARMS IN THE CITY
and further, that the second and final reading will be held on September 17, 2013.
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V. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
Voting aye: Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Selton, Adams, and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Peak.
Motion carried.
6. The Council considered a resolution declaring the amount to be assessed, ordering
preparation of the assessment roll, and setting the date for a public hearing for the
2013 Alley and Driveway Construction Project No. 2013-07.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member
Hoffmann to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed
with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 — 58
DECLARING THE AMOUNT TO BE ASSESSED, ORDERING PREPARATION OF
ASSESSMENT ROLL AND SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING
FOR 2013 ALLEY AND DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT NO. 2013-07
Voting aye Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Selton, Adams, and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Peak.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. The Council considered a resolution declaring the amount to be assessed, ordering
preparation of the assessment roll, and setting the date for a public hearing for the
Phase 13 Sanitary Sewer Repair and Driveway Construction Project No. 2012-13.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Hoffmann and seconded by Council Member
Budziszewski to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed
with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 — 59
DECLARING AMOUNT TO BE ASSESSED, ORDERING PREPARATION OF
ASSESSMENT ROLL AND SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING BECKER
PARK PHASE 13 AND CO. RD. 81 LOCAL STREETS PART 2 DRIVEWAYS AND
SEWER SERVICES PROJECT NO. 2012-13
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V. REGULAR AGENDA CONTINUED
Voting aye: Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Selton, Adams, and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Peak.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. The Council considered a resolution approving Hennepin County Agreement #PW
23-09-13 for the Joint County Road 81 Landscape Replacement Project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Libby
to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 — 60
APPROVING HENNEPIN COUNTY AGREEMENT #PW 23-09-13
LANDSCAPE REPLACEMENT COOPERATIVE PROJECT #2012-29
HENNEPIN COUNTY ROAD 81
Voting aye Deshler, Hoffmann, Libby, Selton, Adams, and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Peak.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
VI. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
Mayor Adams read the following announcements:
a. The Crystal Commission/Volunteer Appreciation Event will be held at Crystal
Community Center on Thursday, September 12 from 5:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
b. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17, in
the Council Chambers at City Hall.
c. The Crystal Business Association meets at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September
18 at Church of the Epiphany located at 4900 Nathan Lane in Plymouth.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Libby to
adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
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ATTEST:
hrissy Se s, City Clerk
Jim,,,Adams, Mayor