2014.08.19 Summary AgendaThe current meeting packet is available on the city website at www.crystalmn.gov
City Council Meeting
Summary Agenda
August 19, 2014
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. PRESENTATIONS
1. The Council will receive a presentation from Hennepin County Sheriff Rick Stanek.*
2. Police Chief Revering will present Reserve Captain Michelle Brenna with a volunteer
Years of Service plaque.*
3. Police Chief Revering will present Crystal Police Explorers and their victory at the
Explorer National Competition.*
III. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Council Work Session from July 10, 2014;
b. The Council Work Session from July 15, 2014;
c. The Regular City Council Meeting from July 15, 2014;
d. The Council Budget Work Session from August 7, 2014; and
e. The Council Budget Work Session from August 14, 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 resolution accepting the following donations:
$6,500 from VFW Post 494 for the Crystal Frolics
$5,500 from West Metro Fire-Rescue District Relief Association for the Crystal
Frolics
$500 from VFW Post 494 for Beyond The Yellow Ribbon signs
2 - $250 donations from Walmart for the Crystal Police Reserves
$201.25 from canine donation bucket at Crystal Frolics;
4. Acceptance of Andrew Richter’s resignation from the Planning Commission;
5. Acceptance of Luke Reisdorf’s resignation from the Environmental Quality Commission;
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6. Approval of a special permit to consume beer/wine at Becker Park on Saturday, August
9, 2014, from 11:00 – 4:00 p.m., for the Crystal Corn Feed, submitted by the Crystal
Lions (This was pre-approved by City Manager Anne Norris on 7/30/2014.); and
7. Approval of a resolution ordering the preparation of an assessment roll, declaring the
amount to be assessed, and setting the date for a public hearing for year 2014
delinquent accounts.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
1. The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and Council consideration of
a new off sale liquor license located at 3530 Douglas Drive North submitted by J & M
Concessions, Inc. d.b.a A-1 Liquor.
VI. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council will consider the appointment of Ambreasha Frazier to the Human Rights
Commission for an unexpired term to expire on December 31, 2016.
2. The Council will consider the appointment of Jill Cundy to the Employee Review Board
for an unexpired term to expire on December 31, 2015.
3. The Council will consider a variance to reduce the sign setback from 10 feet to 1 foot
from the front lot line at 5120 56th Avenue North.
4. The Council will consider a resolution commending Crystal Police Lieutenant Dave
Oyaas.
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.
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.)
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VIII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a) The Crystal Business Association meets on August 20 at 8:30 a.m. at Go Health
Chiropractic, 4101 West Broadway, Robbinsdale.
b) The Council will meet for a budget work session on Thursday, August 21 at 6:30 p.m. in
the Community Room at City Hall.
c) City offices are closed Monday, September 1 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
d) The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2 in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
X. MEETING SCHEDULE ON AUGUST 19, 2014
Time Type of Meeting Location
6:15 p.m.
Council Work Session to discuss:
• Preview of Public Works facility bids
• Commission liaisons reports/updates*
Conference Room A
6:45 p.m. EDA Special Meeting Council Chambers
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers
Immediately after
the Regular City
Council meeting
Closed Council Work Session to discuss:
• Pending litigation – closed for attorney
client privileged discussion*
Conference Room A
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
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