2014.07.15 Summary AgendaThe current meeting packet is available on the city website at www.crystalmn.gov
City Council Meeting
Summary Agenda
July 15 , 2014
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. SWEARING-IN CEREMONY*
The Mayor will swear-in Police Sergeant Tracie Lee-Faust.
III. ANNOUNCEMENT AND INVITATION*
Representatives of the Crystal Lions will be present to announce and invite the community
to their corn feed on Saturday, August 9 at Becker Park from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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 June 17, 2014;
b. Two Council Work Sessions from June 17, 2014; and
c. The Council Work Session from July 1, 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 resolution accepting the following donations:
$100 from American Legion Aviation Post 511 for the Crystal Airport Open House
$300 from Chester Bird American Legion #523 for the Crystal Airport Open House
$5,000 from the Crystal Lions for Crystal Frolics
2 - $250 donations from Walmart for the Crystal Police Reserves
$17,000 from West Metro Fire Relief Association for Crystal Frolics
4. Approval of a permit application for fireworks display on Friday, July 25 and Saturday,
July 26, 2014;
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5. Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license for a church festival on August 1 - 3,
2014, submitted by the Church of St. Raphael;
6. Approval of a solicitation license for the following six solicitors from True Protection to
go door-to-door in Crystal from June 23, 2014 through July 22, 2014, to sell and
schedule appointments for the installation of home alarm systems: Jeff Caquelin,
Cameron Duke, Ryan Dziuk, Gabe Koogler, Evan Ruen, and Matthew True. (These
were pre-approved by City Manager Anne Norris on 6/23/2014.);
7. Approval of a solicitation license for the following nine solicitors from Vision Security to
go door-to-door in Crystal from June 23, 2014 through July 22, 2014, to sell and
schedule appointments for the installation of home security systems: Matthew Bacon,
Lanna Dang, Derek Eisenbach, Tayler Gallagher, Manny Hentges, Christopher Love,
Michael Menzel, Andrew Romeo, and Alan Ruiz. (These were pre-approved by City
Manager Anne Norris on 6/23/2014.);
8. Approval of a special permit to serve wine and beer at Bassett Creek Park on Sunday,
August 10, 2014, from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m., for up to 50 volunteers and dog fosters to
attend a BBQ, submitted by Susan Wipson, event coordinator for No Dogs Left Behind;
9. Approval of a special permit to serve wine and beer at Yunkers Park on Wednesday,
July 16, 2014, from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m., for up to 100 guests to attend a neighborhood get
together, submitted by Caleb Dahl;
10. Receipt of and comment on proposed franchise agreement with Comcast – NWSCCC;
and
11. Approval of a special meeting on August 15, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. to canvass the Primary
Election returns*.
VI. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council will consider appointing Helene Vigdahl to the Environmental Quality
Commission for an unexpired term expiring on December 31, 2014.
2. The Council will consider bids and award contract for 2014 Winnetka Hills Phase 1 Mill
& Overlay Project No 2014-21.
3. The Council will consider the 2015 West Metro Fire-Rescue District budget.
VII. 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.
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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.)
VIII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a) The Crystal Business Association meets on July 16 at 8:30 a.m. at Crystal City Hall.
b) The Council will meet for budget work sessions on the following Thursdays in the
Community Room at City Hall:
Thursday, August 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 21 at 6:30 p.m.
c) 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
d) The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 19 in the Council
Chambers at City Hall.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
X. MEETING SCHEDULE ON JULY 15, 2014
Time Type of Meeting Location
6:15 p.m.
Council Work Session to discuss:
• Open to Business program survey
results
• Franchise agreement with Comcast –
NWSCCC
• Commission liaisons reports/updates*
Conference Room A
6:50 p.m. EDA Special Meeting Council Chambers
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
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