2014.10.07 Summary AgendaThe current meeting packet is available on the city website at www.crystalmn.gov
City Council Meeting
Summary Agenda
October 7, 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:
1. The Regular City Council Meeting from September 16, 2014; and
2. The Council Work Session from September 16, 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 a donation of $500 from the Crystal Frolics
Committee for the Crystal Police Explorers program;
4. Approval of a resolution related to a Joint and Cooperative Agreement for use of Law
Enforcement Personnel and Equipment;
5. Approval of a resolution making annual elections for the 2015 insurance policy;
6. Approval of the precinct election judge appointments for the General Election on
November 4, 2014;
7. Approval of a resolution authorizing the City of Crystal’s grant application for the
Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant for Bassett Creek playground replacement; and
8. Approval of a resolution commending Tim Gaffron, Production Manager of Channel 12
TV, for his efforts related to the City of Crystal Council Chambers upgrade.
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IV. PUBLIC HEARING
1. The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and consider a resolution
ordering Phase 14 North Lions Park Street Reconstruction - Project No. 2014-14.
V. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council will consider awarding a contract for the Public Works Facility Geothermal
Wellfield Construction - Project No. 2014-10.
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
1. The City Council will have a work session on Thursday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m. in
Conference Room A at City Hall.
2. The next Citizen Input Time will be at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, in Conference
Room A.
3. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
4. The Crystal Business Association meets at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15 at a
location to be determined.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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IX. MEETING SCHEDULE ON OCTOBER 7, 2014
Time Type of Meeting Location
6:30 p.m.
Council Work Session to discuss:
• Setting a meeting date to canvass the
General Election results
• Closing city offices on December 24
Conference Room A
6:45 p.m. EDA Regular 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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