2012.04.03 Summary AgendaThe current meeting packet is available on the city website at www.crystalmn.gov
Regular City Council Meeting
Board of Appeal & Equalization Meeting
Summary Agenda
April 3, 2012
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION MEETING WITH PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Bowman will recess the Regular City Council Meeting to convene as the Board of
Appeal and Equalization:
a. Receive presentation regarding the 2012 Assessment from Hennepin County
Assessing Division;
b. Open the public hearing to take comments from property owners (names and
addresses must be stated);
c. Close the public hearing and take action on 2012 Assessment Roll; and
d. Adjourn the Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting and reconvene the Regular
City Council Meeting.
III. PROCLAMATION
Mayor Bowman will read a proclamation supporting Wyland Mayor’s challenge for water
conservation.
IV. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Mayor will acknowledge the following donations:
A. Three donations for the Crystal Airport Open House to cover event expenses. The
donations are as follows:
1. $1000 from Crystal VFW;
2. $500 from American Legion Westphal Post No. 251; and
3. $100 from Golden Valley VFW.
B. Four donations to the Crystal Police Department for the 2013 funding of a future
canine unit and miscellaneous program expenses. The donations are as follows:
1. $1000 from Maxwell Aircraft Service, Inc.;
2. $500 from Steen Engineering, Inc.;
3. $500 from Crystal VFW; and
4. $200 from Paster Enterprises.
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C. A $200 donation from the West Metro Fire Relief Association for food and beverages
for the CERTS (Community Emergency Response Team) Training (March 9 -11).
V. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Council Work Session from March 20, 2012;
b. The Regular City Council Meeting from March 20, 2012; and
c. The Joint Council Work Session (Crystal and New Hope City Councils) from March 22,
2012.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
The Council will consider 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. A special permit to serve beer and wine at the Crystal Community Center on Saturday,
April 14, 2012, from 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m., for 400 guests to celebrate the Lao New
Year, submitted by Lao Assistance Center of Minnesota; and
4. Authorize execution of a Settlement Agreement with the Salvation Army regarding the
property at 5600 – 34th Avenue North.
VII. OPEN FORUM
(Open forum is a time for individuals in the audience to address the Council on subjects
not on the regular Council agenda. Individuals are asked to step up to the podium and
speak clearly into the microphone. You are allowed 3 minutes to make your comments.
The Council will not take action on items discussed during open forum; however, the
Council may add the item to a future meeting agenda and ask city staff for follow-up.)
VIII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council will consider civil penalties for the violation of ordinances and laws
relating to the illegal sale of tobacco to an underage person by Walgreens Store
#5883 located at 6800 – 56th Avenue North.
2. The Council will consider $1,100 contribution from City Initiatives Fund to Community
Mediation Services.
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3. The Council will consider second reading and adoption of a revised Zoning Ordinance
(city code section 515).
4. The Council will consider second reading and adoption of an ordinance relating to
wards in the city.
5. The Council will consider a resolution changing precinct boundaries within wards of
the city.
6. The Council will consider a resolution establishing dates and offices for the 2012
Municipal Election.
7. The Council will consider a resolution approving plans and specifications and order
advertisement for bids for Seal Coat Project No. 2012-01.
8. The Council will consider a resolution regarding PIR expenditure for Becker Park
ballfield fencing replacement.
IX. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a. The Council will hold a work session at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 12 in
Conference Room A at City Hall.
b. Citizen Input Time will be held from 6:00 – 6:30 on Tuesday, April 17.
c. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 at City Hall in
the Council Chambers.
X. ADJOURNMENT
XI. MEETING SCHEDULE ON APRIL 3, 2012
Time Type of Meeting Place
6:15 p.m.
1st Council Work Session to discuss:
• Replacement of Becker Park
fencing
Conference
Room A
6:30 p.m. Regular EDA Meeting Council
Chambers
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council
Chambers
Immediately after
the Regular City
Council meeting
2nd Council Work Session to discuss:
• City Tour
• Annual Commission/Volunteer
Appreciation Event
Conference
Room A
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