2013.10.15 Summary AgendaThe current meeting packet is available on the city website at www.crystalmn.gov
City Council Meeting
Summary Agenda
October 15, 2013
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. PROCLAMATION
The Mayor will read a proclamation recognizing Marcia Bach’s induction into the United
States Tennis Association Northern Hall of Fame.
III. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from October 1, 2013; and
b. Two Council Work Sessions from October 1, 2013.
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; and
3. Approval of a solicitation license for Skylar Janssen of Custom Remodelers, Inc. to go
door-to-door in Crystal through December 31, 2013, offering free estimates and
scheduling appointments for exterior remodeling projects.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and Council consideration of a
resolution adopting an Assessment Roll for Year 2013 delinquent accounts.
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
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October 15, 2013
litigation; however, the Council may add the item to a future meeting agenda and ask city
staff for follow-up.
No comments will be taken during tonight's Open Forum regarding the Ramirez matter or
Officers Watt and Erkenbrack or other current employees. The Council is well aware of
the issues and concerns of members of the community group, Communities United
Against Police Brutality and Crystal residents. The group's members have attended many
city council meetings and have been in contact by telephone, email and written letter. The
city has responded many times to requests for information. The city will provide any public
information available in the future. Citizens are invited to communicate with city staff or
the Mayor and Council by email or letter about this or any other topic.)
VII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council will consider appointing Sandra Harb to the Human Rights Commission
for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2014.
VIII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a. The next Crystal Business Association meeting is at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday,
October 16, at Crystal City Hall and will be hosted by Sign-A-Rama.
b. The next City Council Meeting is at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
X. MEETING SCHEDULE ON OCTOBER 15, 2013
Time Type of Meeting Place
6 - 6:30 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference
Room A
6:30 p.m.
1st Council Work Session to discuss:
• December 24, 2013
• 2014 Council calendar
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:
• Bassett Creek Watershed Mediation
Committee regarding DeCola Ponds
Conference
Room A
Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting!
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