2013.12.17 Summary AgendaThe current meeting packet is available on the city website at www.crystalmn.gov
City Council Meeting
Summary Agenda
December 17, 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 from Hennepin County District Attorney Mike
Freeman.*
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 December 3, 2013;
b. Two Council Work Sessions from December 3, 2013; and
c. The Council Work Session from December 12, 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;
3. Approval of a resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with Hennepin County
for access to electronic data (Agreement No. A14159);
4. A resolution approving county funding for Community Involvement Programs for
renovations at 5557 Unity Avenue North;
5. Approval of a Council work session on January16, 2014 for goal setting/teambuilding*;
6. Approval of the reappointment of Mark Learned to the Northwest Hennepin Human
Services Council Advisory Commission for a two-year term effective January 1, 2014 –
December 31, 2015;*
7. Approval of the reappointment of Laura Libby to the Northwest Hennepin Human
Services Council Advisory Commission for a two-year term effective January 1, 2014 –
December 31, 2015;*
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8. Approval of the reappointment of Dutch Fischer to the Employee Review Board for a
three-year term effective January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2016;*
9. Approval of the reappointment of Mark Hansen to the Environmental Quality
Commission for a three-year term effective January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2016;*
10. Approval of the reappointment of Leigha Haywood to the Environmental Quality
Commission for a three-year term effective January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2016;*
11. Approval of the reappointment of Greg Raetz to the Environmental Quality
Commission for a three-year term effective January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2016;*
12. Approval of the reappointment of Sandra Schraut to the Human Rights Commission
for a three-year term effective January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2016;*
13. Approval of the reappointment of Meredith Torres-Walsh to the Human Rights
Commission for a three-year term effective January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2016;*
14. Approval of the reappointment of Lori Merriam to the Parks and Recreation
Commission (At-Large) for a three-year term effective January 1, 2014 – December
31, 2016;*
15. Approval of the reappointment of Harley Heigel to the Planning Commission (Ward 1)
for a three-year term effective January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2016;* and
16. Approval of the reappointment of Andrew Richter to the Planning Commission (Ward
4) for a three-year term effective January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2016.*
V. 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.)
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VI. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council will consider appointing Stephen Hildre to the Parks & Recreation
Commission (as an at-large member) for a three-year term expiring December 31,
2016.
2. The Council will consider appointing Michael McClain to the Parks & Recreation
Commission (as an at-large member) for a three-year term expiring December 31,
2016.
3. The Council will consider a Conditional Use Permit and setback variance for
Christina's Child Care Center at 5510 West Broadway including an outdoor play area
along Sherburne Avenue.
4. The Council will consider a setback variance to allow expansion of an existing house
at 4952 Quail Avenue North.
5. The Council will consider resolution authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of
revenue bonds relating to The Cavanagh Apartments project; and approving the form
of and authorizing the execution and delivery of certain documents relating to the
revenue bonds.
VII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a. The Crystal Business Association meets at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18,
at the Embassy Suites, 6300 Earle Brown Drive.
b. City offices will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24 and 25, in
observance of the Christmas holiday.
c. City offices will be closed for New Year’s Day on Wednesday, January 1.
d. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
e. The Tri-City Joint Water Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. on January 9 at Golden
Valley City Hall.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
IX. MEETING SCHEDULE ON DECEMBER 17, 2013
Time Type of Meeting Location
6:15 p.m.
Council Work Session to discuss:
• West Metro Fire update from
Chief Larson
• Joint Water Commission
projects update
Conference Room A
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
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