2014.02.03 Summary AgendaThe current meeting packet is available on the city website at www.crystalmn.gov
City Council Meeting
Summary Agenda
February 3, 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 16, 2014;
b. The Regular City Council Meeting from January 21, 2014; and
c. The Council Work Session from January 21, 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; and
3. Approval of a resolution designating Hennepin County as the responsible agent for a
public hearing on the issuance of revenue notes by the City of New Hope for the
benefit of Homeward Bound, Inc. and its multifamily housing developments.
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
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
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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 first reading of an ordinance amending Section 211.01 of the
City Code regarding Council salaries.
2. The Council will consider a resolution authorizing acquisition of real property, address
unassigned, (P.I.D. 09-118-21-24-0015) for a new Public Works facility.
3. The Council will consider a resolution authorizing acquisition of real property at 5027
and 5025 West Broadway (P.I.D. 09-118-21-24-0016 and 09-118-21-24-0017) for a
new Public Works facility.
4. The Council will consider responses to final written offers to acquire properties for a
new Public Works facility (CLOSED SESSION):
• P.I.D. 09-118-21-24-0018 (5017 West Broadway)
• P.I.D. 09-118-21-24-0061 (4947 West Broadway)
VI. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a) The Council will hold a work session at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 13, in
Conference Room A at City Hall.
b) City Offices will be closed on Monday, February 17 for Presidents’ Day.
c) Citizen Input Time will be held from 6 – 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18 in
Conference Room A at City Hall.
d) The next City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
e) The Crystal Business Association meets at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 19, at
Crystal City Hall.
f) The Light of Crystal No-Tap Bowling Tournament is Saturday, February 22, at 6:30
p.m. at Doyle’s Bowling Alley.
g) “Quad Communities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” bowling fundraiser will be held at
Doyles Bowling Alley on Sunday, February 23 at 10:30 a.m.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
VIII. MEETING SCHEDULE ON FEBRUARY 3, 2014
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Time Type of Meeting Location
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
Council Work Session to discuss:
• Council Chambers update
• Financing Crystal’s share of
the emergency water supply
system
• DeCola Ponds update
• Funds for Community
Mediation Services
Council Chambers
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