2013.05.07 Summary AgendaThe current meeting packet is available on the city website at www.crystalmn.gov
Crystal City Council Meeting
Summary Agenda
May 7, 2013
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. PRESENTATION
The Council will receive a presentation regarding the City of Crystal’s designation as a
Tree City for 2012 and receipt of the Growth Award from the Arbor Day Foundation.
III. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
1. The Mayor will acknowledge a grant from Hennepin County for Little League field
lights.
2. The Mayor will acknowledge the following donations:
• $1,000 from the Robbinsdale Lions Foundation for the Police Canine Unit;
• $1,000 from VFW Post 494 for costs associated with the Crystal Airport Open
House; and
• $250 from Chester Bird American Legion #523 for costs associated with the
Crystal Airport Open House.
IV. PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Adams will read the following proclamations declaring:
1. May 15, 2013 as Peace Officer Memorial Day, and May 12-18, 2013 as National
Police Week in the City of Crystal; and
2. May 19-25, 2013 as National Public Works Week in the City of Crystal.
V. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Council Work Session from April 16, 2013; and
b. The Regular City Council Meeting from April 16, 2013.
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;
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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 solicitation license for Kraig Burton of Curbside Waste to go door-to-
door in Crystal through December 31, 2013, offering residents solid waste services;
4. Approval of a special permit submitted by Leonardo DeJesus Perez to serve beer and
wine at the Crystal Community Center on Saturday, May 11, 2013, from 3:00 p.m. –
midnight, for 400 guests to attend a birthday party;
5. Approval of a special permit submitted by Sue Beise to serve beer and wine at Bassett
Creek Park on Saturday, June 22, 2013, from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. for a groom’s dinner
picnic;
6. Approval of a lawful gambling application for an exempt permit to conduct bingo at
Becker Park, 6225 – 56th Ave N, on July 26 & 27, 2013 for the Crystal Frolics,
application submitted by New Hope Lions Club;
7. Approval of a resolution relating to lawful gambling at Becker Park, July 25 – 28, 2013,
for the Crystal Frolics, application submitted by the Crystal Lions; and
8. Consider Resolution approving procedure for application to City of Crystal for private
activity revenue bond financing.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. The Mayor will open a hearing to receive comment and Council consideration of a
resolution adopting the balance of the assessment roll for properties with appeals to
the assessments for Phase 13 Becker Park Street Reconstruction Project.
2. The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive public comment and Council
consideration of a resolution authorizing Alley Reconstruction Project #2013-07,
approving the plans and specifications, and ordering advertisement for bids.
VIII. 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
and no items may be addressed more than ten minutes. The Council will not take action
on items discussed during open forum or discuss matters under pending or threatened
litigation; however, the Council may add the item to a future meeting agenda and ask city
staff for follow-up.)
IX. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council will consider the appointment of Mark Learned to the Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Council Advisory Commission for an unexpired term expiring
December 31, 2013.
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2. The Council will consider second reading of a zoning ordinance amendment pertaining
to food and beverage establishments in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial district
including provisions for outdoor food and beverage service.
3. The Council will consider quotes and a resolution awarding Phase 13 materials testing
laboratory contract.
X. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a) The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, May 15, at 8:30 a.m. at
Herzing University.
b) The next City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, in the Council
Chambers at City Hall.
c) City Offices will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May
27.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
XII. MEETING SCHEDULE ON MAY 7 , 2013
Time Type of Meeting Place
6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
1st Council Work Session to discuss:
• 6:00 p.m. Phase 13 assessment
appeals update
• 6:15 p.m. Update on possible code
changes to allow chickens
Conference
Room A
6:30 p.m. EDA Regular 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:
• Crystal Community Center’s solar
energy project
• DeCola Ponds area study
• Study of 36th and Regent Avenues
intersection
• Council Strategic Plan – Status and
Quarterly Check-In
• Gun control
Conference
Room A
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