2014.02.18 Summary AgendaThe current meeting packet is available on the city website at www.crystalmn.gov
City Council Meeting
Summary Agenda
February 18, 2014
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. PRESENTATION
The Council will receive a presentation by Chief Revering about the HeartSafe
Communities program and recognize citizens with awards.
III. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Tri-City Council Meeting from January 9, 2014;
b. The Regular City Council Meeting from February 3, 2014; and
c. The Council Work Session from February 3, 2014.
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 solicitation license for Kelly Whiteford 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; and
4. Authorizing execution of an agreement regarding a joint study with Golden Valley and
New Hope related to flooding issues including Winnetka Avenue and Medicine Lake
Road.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and Council consideration of
a resolution allocating Community Development Block Grant funds for Program Year
2014.
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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 appointing Charles Landon, Jr. to the Human Rights
Commission for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2016.
2. The Council will consider appointing Lassana Bamba, Jr. to the Parks & Recreation
Commission (as an at-large member) for an unexpired term to expire on December
31, 2015.
3. The Council will consider a resolution authorizing acquisition of real property at 4947
West Broadway (P.I.D. 09-118-21-24-0061) for a new Public Works facility.
4. The Council will consider a resolution authorizing 2014 CIP purchase of a sidewalk
plow.5
5. The Council will consider a resolution ordering the Feasibility Study for 2014 Alley
Reconstruction Project #2014-07.
6. The Council will consider wage and insurance adjustments for non-represented
employees.
VIII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a) The Crystal Business Association meets at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 19, at
Crystal City Hall.
b) The Light of Crystal No-Tap Bowling Tournament is Saturday, February 22, at 6:30
p.m. at Doyle’s Bowling Alley.
c) The “Quad Communities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” bowling fundraiser will be held at
Doyles Bowling Alley on Sunday, February 23 at 10:30 a.m.
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d) The next City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
X. MEETING SCHEDULE ON FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Time Type of Meeting Location
6 - 6:30 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A
6:30 p.m.
1st Council Work Session to discuss:
• Contributions to local food
shelves in March
• Contribution to Community
Mediation Services
Conference Room A
6:45 – 6:55 p.m. Special EDA 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 discuss:
• Continue discussion of
financing Crystal’s share of
emergency water supply
• GreenStep Cities
• Liquor license fees
• Commission liaisons
reports/updates
Conference Room A
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