2014.01.21 Summary AgendaThe current meeting packet is available on the city website at www.crystalmn.gov
City Council Meeting
Summary Agenda
January 21, 2014
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Council Work Session from January 7, 2014; and
b. The Regular City Council Meeting from January 7, 2014.
III. 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 setting a date and time for the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization
Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2014;
4. Approval of a resolution authorizing 2014 Police Equipment Revolving Fund (PERF)
purchase for two Police patrol vehicles and one unmarked Police vehicle; and
5. Approval of solicitation licenses for James Harper and Tony Vauricka of Window
Concepts of Minnesota, Inc. to go door-to-door in Crystal through December 31, 2014,
offering free estimates and scheduling appointments for home improvement projects.
IV. 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
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January 21, 2014
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.)
V. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council will consider setback variances for a detached garage at 4952 Quail
Avenue North.
2. The Council will consider a resolution ordering construction of emergency water
supply.
3. The Council will consider formulating Final Written Offers to acquire properties for a
new Public Works facility (CLOSED SESSION):
• P.I.D. 09-118-21-24-0015 (address unassigned)
• P.I.D. 09-118-21-24-0016 (5027 West Broadway)
• P.I.D. 09-118-21-24-0017 (5025 West Broadway)
• P.I.D. 09-118-21-24-0018 (5017 West Broadway)
• P.I.D. 09-118-21-24-0061 (4947 West Broadway)
4. The Council will consider contract for architectural services with Kodet Architectural
Group Ltd. for design of the future Public Works facility.
VI. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a. The next City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 3 in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
VIII. MEETING SCHEDULE ON JANUARY 21, 2014
Time Type of Meeting Location
6:30 p.m.
Council Work Session to discuss:
• Change in liquor
license/pawnbroker fees
• Council salaries
Conference Room A
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers
Immediately after
the Regular City
Council Meeting
EDA Special Meeting Council Chambers
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