2014.05.06 Summary AgendaThe current meeting packet is available on the city website at www.crystalmn.gov
City Council Meeting
Summary Agenda
May 6, 2014
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. PRESENTATION*
1. Police Chief Revering will present The Chief’s Award to a Crystal resident for her
efforts in alerting the police about a burglary.*
III. PROCLAMATIONS
1. Mayor Adams will read a proclamation commending Audrey Burke for volunteer
service.
2. Mayor Adams will read a proclamation declaring May 15, 2014 as Peace Officer
Memorial Day, and May 11-17, 2014 as National Police Week in the City of Crystal.
3. Mayor Adams will read a proclamation declaring May 18-24, 2014 as National Public
Works Week in the City of Crystal.
IV. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from April 17, 2014; and
b. The Council Work Session from April 17, 2014.
V. 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 lawful gambling application for an exempt permit to conduct bingo at
Becker Park, 6225 – 56th Ave N, on July 25 & 26, 2014 for the Crystal Frolics,
application submitted by New Hope Lions Club;
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4. Approval of a resolution providing for the prepayment and redemption of the City’s
Outstanding General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2004A,
for the 2004 street reconstruction project; and
5. Acceptance of the resignation of Leslie Renschler from the Employee Review Board,
effective May 1, 2014.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
1. The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and Council consideration of
a resolution ordering Project No. 2014-07 Alley Reconstruction Project, Preparation of
Plans and Specifications, and Ad for Bids.
2. The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and Council consideration of
a new pawnbroker license located at 5508 West Broadway, submitted by Mr. Greg
Daniel of Bravo Financial, LLC.
3. The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and Council consideration of
a resolution regarding liquor license fee increases.
VII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council will consider a resolution ordering preparation of feasibility study for
Phase 1 Winnetka Hills Mill and Overlay Project No. 2014-21.
2. The Council will consider a resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering
ad for bids for 2014 CIPP Sanitary Sewer Lining Project No. 2014-08.
3. The Council will consider authorizing submission of land use applications for the
proposed Public Works facility at 5001 West Broadway.
VIII. 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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IX. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a) Everyone is welcome at North Lions Park on Wednesday, May 7, at 6:00 p.m. for the
Arbor Day celebration and Shingle Creek Watershed clean up.
b) The City Council will hold a work session on Thursday, May 8, at 7:00 p.m. in
Conference Room A at Crystal City Hall.
c) A variety of trucks and cars will be on display at the Crystal Community Center for the
Vehicle Fair on Saturday, May 17, from 10:00 a.m. – noon.
d) The next City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, in the Council
Chambers at City Hall.
e) The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, May 21, at 8:30 a.m. at
Crystal Care Center.
f) City Offices will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May
26.
X. ADJOURNMENT
XI. MEETING SCHEDULE ON MAY 6 , 2014
Time Type of Meeting Location
6:30 p.m. 1st Council Work Session to discuss:
• Mill and Overlay Assessment Policy Conference Room A
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers
Immediately after
the Regular City
Council Meeting
2nd Council Work Session to discuss:
• Bassett Creek Watershed
o Proposed amendment to Joint
Powers Agreement
o Medicine Lake controlled lake level
• Update on Public Works facility project
Conference Room A
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
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