2013.07.16 Summary AgendaThe current meeting packet is available on the city website at www.crystalmn.gov
City Council Meeting
Summary Agenda
July 16, 2013
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. PROCLAMATION
Mayor Adams will read a proclamation declaring July 16, 2013 as Charlie Tostenson Day
in the City of Crystal.
III. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Mayor will acknowledge the following donations:
1. $5,000 from Minneapolis Elks Lodge 44 for the Crystal Frolics*;
2. $1,000 from the Crystal Lions and $100 from NATCA Local MIC/Crystal Tower for the
Airport Open House;
3. $1,000 from the Crystal Lions for the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program;
4. $945 from Crystal Lions for the Crystal Police Explorer fund; and
5. $100 from the Alerus Financial for the Police Department Chaplain fund.
IV. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Tri-City Council Meeting from May 23, 2013;
b. The Regular City Council Meeting from July 2, 2013; and
c. Two Council Work Sessions from July 2, 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; and
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 request for a fireworks display at Becker Park on July 26 and 27,
submitted by Hollywood Pyrotechnics, Inc. and the Crystal Frolics Committee; and
4. Acceptance of Shova Smith’s resignation from the Human Rights Commission.
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
July 16, 2013
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
1. The Mayor will open a hearing to receive comment and Council consideration of a
resolution vacating part of a platted drainage and utility easement along the east lot
line of 5824 27th Avenue North and 2708 and 2716 Zane 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
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.)
VIII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council will consider a resolution awarding the sale of $3,235,000 General
Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2013A; fixing their form and specifications;
directing their execution and delivery; and providing for their payment. (Project No.
2012-13; Phase 13 Becker Park Street Reconstruction).
2. The Council will consider first reading of a recodified Section 520 (Site and Building
Plan Review).
IX. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 5 in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
b. The next Crystal Business Association meeting will be held on Wednesday, August
21 at 8:30 a.m. at Hawk Realty, 7600 Bass Lake Road.
c. Upcoming events in the City include:
• The Crystal Frolics are at Becker Park from July 25 – 28. For more information
and an event schedule visit the Crystal Frolics website at http://crystalfrolics.org
• MN Night to Unite is Tuesday, August 6; the deadline to register your
neighborhood in this event is July 25. Log onto the city’s website to learn more at
www.crystalmn.gov
X. ADJOURNMENT
XI. MEETING SCHEDULE ON JULY 16, 2013
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Time Type of Meeting Place
6:30 p.m. 1st Council Work Session:
• County Road 81 bonds
Conference
Room A
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council
Chambers
Immediately after
the Regular City
Council meeting
2nd Council Work Session to discuss:
• Public Works Facility update
• Cellular Towers
Conference
Room A
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
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