2012.06.05 Summary AgendaThe current meeting packet is available on the City’s website at www.crystalmn.gov.
Crystal City Council Meeting
Summary Agenda
June 5, 2012
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. AKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Mayor will acknowledge:
1. A $750 donation from Minneapolis Elks Lodge 44 for the Crystal Airport Open House
to cover event expenses; and
2. Several donations to the Crystal Police Department for the 2013 funding of a future
canine unit and miscellaneous program expenses. The donations are as follows:
a. $1000 from the Lions Foundation of Robbinsdale Minnesota;
b. $53 from Meredith Torres-Walsh;
c. $10 from Elisa Ecklund; and
D. $1,101.94 in miscellaneous cash donations.
III. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Tri-City Council Work Session from May 7, 2012;
b. The Council Work Session from May 10, 2012;
c. The Regular City Council Meeting from May 15, 2012;
d. Two Council Work Sessions from May 15, 2012; and
e. The Joint Council Work Session from May 17, 2012.
IV. 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 for wine and beer at Bassett Creek Park on Thursday, May 17, 2012,
from 5:00-10:00 p.m. for a company barbecue for approximately 60 guests, submitted
by Sara Johnson on behalf of Magenic Technologies Inc. (Pre-approved by City
Manager Anne Norris on May 16, 2012.)
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4. Approval of a request for live music at Becker Park on Thursday, July 26 from 6-9
p.m., Friday, July 27 from 7-11:30 p.m., Saturday, July 28 from 7-11:30 p.m., and
Sunday, July 29 from 2:00-5:00 p.m., submitted by the Crystal Frolics Committee;
5. Approval of a request for authorization to conduct a parade on Sunday, July 29, 2012
at 12:00 p.m. and to temporary close Bass Lake Road and West Broadway submitted
by the Crystal Frolics Committee;
6. Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license at Becker Park for the Crystal Frolics
on July 26-29, 2012, submitted by the Crystal Lions Club contingent upon receipt of
required liquor liability insurance;
7. Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license at Welcome Park for the Crystal
Frolics on July 27-29, 2012, submitted by the Crystal Lions Club contingent upon
receipt of required liquor liability insurance;
8. Approval of a resolution approving settlement of a special assessment appeal
regarding 5127 Edgewood Avenue North and authorizing action in accordance with
the settlement terms;
9. Approval of a resolution approving settlement of a special assessment appeal
regarding 5141 Edgewood Avenue North and authorizing action in accordance with
the settlement terms;
10. Approval of a resolution approving settlement of a special assessment appeal
regarding 5146 Edgewood Avenue North and authorizing action in accordance with
the settlement terms;
11. Approval of a resolution authorizing Joint Powers Agreements and Court Data
Services Subscriber Amendment with the State of Minnesota, Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension (BCA), and City of Crystal; and
12. Approval of a resolution amending appendix IV of the Crystal City Code relating to the
2012 fee schedule – Utility Section.
V. 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.)
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VI. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council will consider the 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report presented
by Kern, DeWenter, and Viere, Ltd.
2. The Council will consider a Conditional Use Permit for RiverTree School at 3733 Vera
Cruz Avenue North.
3. The Council will consider a resolution designating Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA)
for Bottineau Boulevard LRT.
4. The Council will consider a resolution authorizing acquisition of the south 135 feet of
6507 - 41st Avenue North to expand Hagemeister Pond Preserve.
5. The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the Joint Water Commission to
prepare a feasibility study to site and drill wells including coordination with the City of
Minneapolis.
6. The Council will consider a resolution approving City of New Hope Phase 12
agreement.
7. The Council will consider a resolution awarding 2012 Alley Reconstruction Project No.
2012-07.
8. The Council will consider a resolution opposing the proposed “Recognition of
Marriage” constitutional amendment.
9. The Council will consider a resolution opposing the proposed “Voter ID” constitutional
amendment.
10. The Council will consider recommendations and a resolution affirming the existence of
West Metro Fire District.
VII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a. The Crystal Cove Aquatic Center opens for the season on Saturday, June 9.
b. The Crystal Airport Open House will be held on Sunday, June 17 from 9:00 a.m. until
3:00 p.m. The event begins with a pancake breakfast followed by helicopter ($40)
and airplane rides ($35). The airport is sponsoring a food drive for non-perishable
food items to donate to the Community Food Shelf.
c. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19 in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
d. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.
at Rasmussen College, Technology Center, at 8301 93rd Avenue North in Brooklyn
Park.
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
IX. MEETING SCHEDULE ON JUNE 5, 2012
Time Type of Meeting Place
6:15 p.m. Council Work Session to discuss:
• West Metro 2013 Budget
Conference
Room A
6:40 p.m. Regular EDA Meeting Council
Chambers
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council
Chambers
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