2014.10.21 Summary AgendaThe current meeting packet is available on the city website at www.crystalmn.gov
City Council Meeting
Summary Agenda
October 21, 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 Lieutenant Derrick Hacker, Sergeant Brandon Dorr, Officer
Jordan Myhre and Officer Matthew Wright*.
III. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
1. The Regular City Council Meeting from October 7, 2014;
2. The Council Work Session from October 7; and
3. The Council Work Session from October 9, 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 a donation of $6,500 from the VFW Post 494 for
Crystal Frolics; and
4. Approval of a special meeting on November 7, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. to canvass the
General Election returns*.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and consider a resolution
adopting an Assessment Roll for Year 2014 delinquent accounts.
2. The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and consider a resolution
adopting an Assessment Roll for Winnetka Hills (Phase 1) Mill and Overlay Project No.
2014-21.
3. The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and consider a resolution
adopting an Assessment Roll for the 2014 Alley and Driveway Reconstruction Project
No. 2014-07.
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VI. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council will consider a resolution approving the Preliminary Plat of Gaulke Pond
Homes at 3924-3908 Douglas Drive North.
2. The Council will consider a resolution vacating 39th Avenue North between Colorado
Avenue North and Douglas Drive North.
3. The Council will consider a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor food & beverage
service at 5592 West Broadway (Noodles & Co.).
4. The Council will consider the 2014-2015 Labor Agreement with Law Enforcement
Labor Services (L.E.L.S.), Local 44 Police Officers.
5. The Council will consider a resolution commending Police Sergeant Mark Peterson.
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.
VIII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
1. There will be a Candidate Forum for Crystal City Council candidates sponsored by the
Crystal, New Hope, and E. Plymouth League of Women Voters. This event will be held
on Thursday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Crystal City Hall in the Council Chambers.
2. Absentee voting is available to all eligible voters at Crystal City Hall during normal
business hours Monday – Friday; on Saturday, November 1, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00
p.m.; and from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 3. Voters can request an
absentee ballot quickly and easily online via the City’s website. Paper absentee ballot
applications are also available at City Hall and may be returned to the City Clerk’s
Office by mail, fax or email. Visit the City’s website at www.crystalmn.gov or contact
City Hall at 763-531-1000 for information about absentee voting.
3. Remember to vote on Tuesday, November 4. Polling places are open from 7:00 a.m.
until 8:00 p.m.
4. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 6, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
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5. The next Citizen Input Time will be at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, in
Conference Room A.
6. The Crystal Business Association meets at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19 at
a location to be determined.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
X. MEETING SCHEDULE ON OCTOBER 21, 2014
Time Type of Meeting Location
6:00 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A
6:30 p.m.
1st Council Work Session to discuss:
• Presentation from Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Council (NWHHSC)
• Review 2015 Council calendar
Conference Room A
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
Regular City
Council Meeting
EDA Special Meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the EDA
Special Meeting
2nd Council Work Session to discuss:
• Amendments to the 2014 budget
• Sidewalks in Phase 14
• 2015 budget questions
• Commission liaisons reports/updates*
Conference Room A
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
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