2013.05.21 Work Session Packet (1st)CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL
FIRST WORK SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
6:00 p.m.
Conference Room A
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the first work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m.
on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive,
Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Deshler ____ Norris
____ Hoffmann ____ Therres
____ Libby ____ Norton
____ Peak ____ Revering
____ Selton ____ Peters
____ Adams ____ Serres
____ Budziszewski
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
· Buskers in city parks/public spaces
· Introduction to Eminent Domain
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
Memorandum
DATE: May 15, 2013
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Anne Norris, City Manager
SUBJECT: Buskers in Public Places
Earlier this year, a councilmember asked about the possibility of changing the City
Code to allow buskers in public parks and other public places. Buskers are street
performers who typically entertain for donations.
After reviewing this matter with the City Attorney, this could be considered a first
amendment issue and is permitted under the current City Code. Howeve r, there may
be some reasons for requiring registrations for buskers and defining which public places
are acceptable for buskers.
Mike Norton will be at the May 21 work session to discuss this further with the Council.
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M e m o r a n d u m
DATE: May 14, 2013
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Patrick Peters, Community Development Director
Anne Norris, City Manager
SUBJECT: Introduction to Eminent Domain
At the May 21 Council Work Session the City Attorney will present an overview of
Minnesota’s eminent domain law. Specifically, information will be offered on the legal
authority granted to cities by Chapter 117 of the MN Statutes for the use of eminent
domain, the limits on the use of eminent domain, and condemnation action
proceedindgs. Mr. Norton will speak specifically to the practical application of the
eminent domain law for a public purpose.