2014.06.17 Summary AgendaThe current meeting packet is available on the city website at www.crystalmn.gov
City Council Meeting
Summary Agenda
June 17, 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 Regular City Council Meeting from June 3, 2014; and
b. The Council Work Session from June 3, 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 a resolution accepting donations;
4. Approval of a resolution authorizing continued participation in CDBG and other HUD
programs in 2015 – 2017;
5. Approval of a special permit to serve wine and beer for up to 50 guests at Bassett
Creek Park on June 19, 2014, from 5-10 p.m., submitted by Jeffrey Angelini;
6. Approval of a resolution regarding State of Minnesota performance measures;
7. Approval of a resolution appointing election judges to the Absentee Ballot Board for
the Primary Election on August 12, 2014 and the General Election on November 4,
2014;
8. Approval of the precinct election judge appointments for the Primary Election on
August 12; and
9. Approval of a Joint Powers Agreement for School Resource Officer services at
Robbinsdale Middle School.
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
June 17, 2014
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and Council consideration of
a resolution vacating certain streets and easements for a new public works facility at
5001 West Broadway.
2. The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and Council consideration of
two resolutions for Winnetka Hills Phase 1 Mill and Overlay Project No. 2014-21:
a) a resolution ordering the project and preparation of plans and specifications; and
b) a resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering advertisement for
bids.
3. The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and Council consideration of
new on sale liquor licenses located at 3545 Douglas Drive North submitted by Milton’s
Café LLC d/b/a Milton’s Café.
V. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council will consider bids and a resolution awarding 2014 Cure In Place Sanitary
Sewer Lining Project No. 2014-08.
2. The Council will consider a resolution amending Bassett Creek Watershed
Management Commission Joint Powers Agreement to extend Agreement to 2025.
3. The Council will consider a conditional use permit for Milton’s (3545 Douglas Drive
North) to close at 12:00 midnight seven days a week and 1:00 a.m. on January 1 of
each year.
4. The Council will consider a conditional use permit for MD Liquors (7200 56th Avenue
North) to close at 10:00 instead of 9:00 p.m.
5. The Council will consider a variance for a freestanding monument sign at St. Raphael’s
School (7301 56th Avenue North) to be 10 feet 6 inches high instead of 6 feet.
6. The Council will consider a conditional use permit, variances and site & building plans
for a new public works facility at 5001 West Broadway.
7. The Council will consider authorizing a contract for demolition of 4947 West Broadway
(public works facility site).
8. The Council will consider a resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering
advertisement for bids - Project #2014-10 Public Works Facility Construction.
9. The Council will consider a resolution dissolving Five Cities Transportation Joint Powers
Agreement.
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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. 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. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a) The Crystal Business Association meets on June 18 at 8:30 a.m. at Crystal City Hall.
b) Busking Becker will be held on June 19 at Becker Park starting at 6:00 p.m.
c) City offices are closed on Friday, July 4, in observation of the Independence Day
holiday.
d) The City is not conducting a fireworks display for the Fourth of July Holiday.
e) The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15 in the Council
Chambers at City Hall.
f) Upcoming events in the City include:
• Crystal Frolics - July 24-27;
• MN Night to Unite is Tuesday, August 5. Registration forms are due by July 25.
• Log onto the city’s website to learn more at www.crystalmn.gov
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
IX. MEETING SCHEDULE ON JUNE 17, 2014
Time Type of Meeting Location
6:15 p.m.
1st Council Work Session to:
• Discuss meeting time for canvassing of
the primary election results on August
15
• Continue discussion of financing for
Winnetka Hills Mill and Overlay Project
No. 2014-21
Conference Room A
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7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers
Immediately after
the Regular City
Council Meeting
2nd Council Work Session to discuss:
• West Metro Fire-Rescue District
(WMFRD) update
• WMFRD Major Apparatus Fund and
capital needs
• Preview of 2015 WMFRD budget
• Recording work sessions for public
review
• Commission liaisons reports/updates*
Conference Room A
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
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