2013.12.03 Summary AgendaThe current meeting packet is available on the city website at www.crystalmn.gov
City Council Meeting
Summary Agenda
December 3, 2013
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The Mayor will acknowledge the receipt of $43.00 from Buffalo Wild Wings for a fundraiser
held on October 28, 2013 in support of the Police Explorers program.
III. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Council Work Session from November 14, 2013;
b. The Regular City Council Meeting from November 19, 2013; and
c. The Council Work Session from November 19, 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 resolution amending the 2013 General Fund Budget.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor will open a hearing to receive public comment and Council consideration
regarding:
1. The 2014 budget and proposed 2014 property tax levy and related resolutions
approving: a) the 2014 property tax levies; b) 2014 General Fund Budget; and c) the
2014 budgets for Special Revenue, Debt Service, Capital Projects, Enterprise, and
Internal Service Funds.
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
December 3, 2013
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.
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 second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending
section 405 to allow multicolor electronic signs.
2. The Council will consider administrative civil penalties for the violation of ordinances
and laws relating to the illegal sale of tobacco to an underage person by Crystal
Tobacco located at 122 Willow Bend.
VIII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
b. The Crystal Business Association meets at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18,
at The 6300, Embassy Suites in Brooklyn Center.
c. City offices will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24 and 25, in
observance of the Christmas holiday.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
X. MEETING SCHEDULE ON DECEMBER 3, 2013
Time Type of Meeting Location
6:00 p.m.
1st Council Work Session to discuss:
• Tobacco and alcohol license
civil penalties
Conference Room A
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Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
December 3, 2013
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:
• Interview West Metro Fire
District Board citizen
representative candidate
Conference Room A
After the 2nd
Council Work
Session
Executive Council Work Session
(closed) to discuss:
• City Manager’s annual
performance evaluation
Conference Room A
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