2013.07.02 Summary AgendaThe current meeting packet is available on the city website at www.crystalmn.gov
City Council Meeting
Summary Agenda
July 2, 2013
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. PRESENTATION – HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONER MIKE OPAT*
III. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Mayor will acknowledge the following donations:
1. $7,500 from VFW Post 494 for the Crystal Frolics*;
2. $2,000 from the Crystal Crime Prevention Board for the Blue Light Project;
3. $2,000 from Minnesota Twins Baseball to the Crystal Recreation Youth T-
Ball/Coaches Pitch program;
4. $1,000 from Lisa Paulson and $500 from Allianz for the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
program;
5. $800 from the Crystal Crime Prevention Board, $500 from Jean Mehr and $500 from
Michele Mehr for the Crystal Canine fund; and
6. $500 from Wal-Mart for the Crystal Police Reserve fund.
IV. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from June 18, 2013; and
b. Two Council Work Sessions from June 18, 2013.
V. 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; and
3. Acceptance of the resignation of Daniel Johnson as Crystal’s representative on the
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Organization (BCWMO);
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4. Approval of lawful gambling application for an exempt permit to conduct bingo, raffles,
and pull-tabs at 7301 Bass Lake Road for a church festival on August 2 - 4, 2013,
submitted by the Church of St. Raphael;
5. Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license for a church festival on August 2 - 4,
2013, submitted by the Church of St. Raphael;
6. Approval of a resolution of support for Community Involvement Programs to seek a
grant from the Hennepin County Environmental Response Fund for renovations to a
group home at 5557 Unity Avenue North; and
7. Approval of the first amendment and memo of amendment to the lease agreement
with T-Mobile for the telecommunication tower at 5541 Lakeland Avenue North.
VI. 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.)
VII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council will consider a resolution regarding Joint Water Commission emergency
water supply.
2. The Council will consider a resolution approving settlement of special assessment
appeal and authorizing action in accordance with the settlement terms for the Church
of St. Raphael.
3. The Council will consider the 2014 West Metro Fire District Budget.
4. The Council will consider approval of a resolution amending the 2013 Permanent
Improvement Revolving (PIR) fund budget.
5. The Council will receive an update on storm events and drinking water supply*.
VIII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a. City offices are closed on Thursday, July 4, in observation of the Independence Day
holiday.
b. The City is not conducting a fireworks display for the Fourth of July Holiday.
c. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, July 16, at 7 p.m., in the Council
Chambers.
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d. The next Crystal Business Association meeting is Wednesday, July 17, at 8:30 a.m.,
at Hawk Realty, 7600 Bass Lake Road.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
X. MEETING SCHEDULE ON JULY 2, 2013
Time Type of Meeting Place
6:15 p.m.
1st Council Work Session:
• Presentation from Northwest
Hennepin Human Services Council
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:
• Fishing Pier – Twin Lake Shores
• Labor relations update and
negotiations discussion**
• 2014 budget and budget process
Conference
Room A
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
**Denotes portions of this meeting may be closed pursuant to the open meeting law.
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