2007 Work Session MinutesCrystal City Council Joint Work Session minutes January 6, 2007 1353
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the Joint Work Session of the Crystal City Council and Planning
Commission was held at 10.00 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2007, to tour Applewood
Pointe Bloomington located at 8341 Lyndale Avenue South.
The city manager recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL- Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton, and Bowman
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Strand, Whitenack, Buck, and Scheibe
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Community Development Director P. Peters, and
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter.
Mark Nelson and Alex Hall of United Properties lead the tour of the 95 -unit senior co-op.
The Joint Work Session adjourned at 10:40 a.m.
ReNae J. owma yor
ATTEST:
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes January 11, 2007 1354
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:00 p.m. on
Thursday, January 11, 2007 in Conference Room A at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
The city manager recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton, Krantz, Moore, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris
The Council discussed the following agenda items:
• City Council's goals and initiatives for 2007
• City Manager's goals and initiatives for 2007
The work session adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
ReNae J. ow n, Mayor
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes January 16, 2007 1361
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:42 p.m. on
Tuesday, January 16, 2007 in Conference Room A at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
The administrative services coordinator recorded the attendance with the following
members:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton, Krantz, and Bowman
ABSENT: Moore
STAFF- City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton (left the meeting after
discussion of item #1 below), and Administrative Services Coordinator T.
Tassoni
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items -
Lawful gambling contributions for 10% to City requirement-,
Annual Appreciation Dinner date-, and
Mayor Bowman's County Road 81 flowchart.
The work session adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
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ReNae J.)Iowman, Mayor
ATTEST:
Trudy R. ssoni
Administrative Services Coordinator
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes February 6, 2007 1367
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:29 p.m. on
Tuesday, February 6, 2007 in Conference Room A at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton, Krantz, Moore, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Police Captain D. Oyaas, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
The Council discussed the following agenda items:
• A training video for alcohol compliance checks;
• Appointments of general citizen members to the Comprehensive Plan Task
Force; and
• The Annual Appreciation Dinner for Commissioners.
The work session adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jan Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes February 20, 2007 1375
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8.50 p.m. on
Tuesday, February 20, 2007 in Conference Room A at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL- Krantz, Grimes, Moore, Selton, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
STAFF: Acting City Manager C. Hansen, City Attorney M. Norton, and City Clerk J.
Lewis.
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item:
• Ordinance amendments regarding the licensing and regulation of transient
merchants, peddlers, and solicitors in the city.
The work session adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Ja, t Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes March 6, 2007 1381
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:34 p.m. on
Tuesday, March 6, 2007 in Conference Room A at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Hoffmann, Selton, Krantz, Moore, and Bowman.
ABSENT: Grimes
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Community Development
Director P. Peters, Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner
J. Sutter, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item:
• City Housing Maintenance Code revisions.
The work session adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
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ReNae J. Bo an, Mayor
ATTEST:
Janet Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes March 20, 2007 1382
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6A5 p.m. on
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 in Conference Room A at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
The city manager recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton, Moore, and Bowman.
ABSENT: Krantz
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris and Finance Director C. Hansen.
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item:
■ A cost analysis between city -owned and city -leased vehicles.
The work session adjourned at 6:55 p.m
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes March 20, 2007 1390
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:33 p.m. on
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 in Conference Room A at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Grimes, Hoffmann, Bowman. Anderson, Moore, and Selton
ABSENT: Krantz
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Finance Director C. Hansen, Community
Development Director P. Peters, Assistant Community Development
Director/City Planner J. Sutter, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item:
■ Projected reconstruction costs for County Road 81.
The work session adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
J et Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes April 4, 2007 1391
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, April 4, 2007 in Conference Room A at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Grimes, Selton, Anderson (arrived at 6:22) Bowman, Hoffmann and Moore.
ABSENT: Krantz
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Public Works Director T. Mathisen, Police Captain
D. Oyaas, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Assistant
Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter, and City Clerk J.
Lewis.
OTHER: Consultant Scott Harm, ALD
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item:
■ Bass Lake Road & West Broadway under -grounding and lighting projects.
The work session adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
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Crystal City Council Second Work Session Meeting minutes April 4, 2007 1398
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:55 p.m. on
Wednesday, April 4, 2007 in Conference Room A at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Grimes, Moore, Selton, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman.
ABSENT: Krantz
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Public Works Director T. Mathisen, Police Captain
D. Oyaas, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Assistant
Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter, and City Clerk J.
Lewis.
OTHER: Eric Drager, Hennepin County Traffic Operations Engineer
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items -
Re -striping of CSAH 10 (Bass Lake Road) east of CSAH 81
■ Web streaming Council Meetings
■ Graffiti ordinance amendments
■ Bass Lake Road & West Broadway under -grounding and lighting projects.
The work session adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
�ReNae owman, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Crystal City Council First Work Session Meeting minutes April 17, 2007 1399
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:34 p.m. on
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 in Conference Room A at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
The assistant city manager recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Grimes, Krantz, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, and Hoffmann.
ABSENT: Moore
STAFF: Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres.
OTHER: Hennepin County Assessor T. Doolittle, M. LaRose, and J. Vettrus.
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item:
■ The 2007 Assessment Summary with Hennepin County Assessors
The work session adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Kimberly J. erres
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager
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Crystal City Council Second Work Session Meeting minutes April 17, 2007 1407
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:55 p.m. on
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 in Conference Room A at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Selton, Krantz, Anderson, Bowman, Hoffmann, and Grimes.
ABSENT: Moore
STAFF: Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Public Works Director T.
Mathisen, Police Captain D. Oyaas, Assistant Community Development
Director/City Planner J. Sutter, City Attorney M. Norton, and City Clerk J.
Lewis.
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
■ Street Light Project funding and product style;
■ CSAH 81 cost participation negotiations update;
■ Revisions to the Housing Maintenance Code; and
■ A date for the annual city bus tour.
The work session adjourned at 9:51 p.m.
ReNae J. Bow yor
ATTEST:
J t Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes May 1, 2007 1416
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 9:25 p.m. on
Tuesday, May 1, 2007 in City Hall located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Mayor called the work session to order.
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Moore, Selton, Krantz, Anderson, Bowman, Hoffmann, and Grimes.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres,
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
OTHER: Northwest Community Television Production Manager T. Gaffron
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Organization Rep P. Langsdorf
Barr Engineering Consultant Len Kremer
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items -
Web streaming (Council Chambers); and
■ Bassett Creek Watershed Management Organziation Capital Improvement
Program (Room A).
The work session adjourned at 10:37 p.m. ,
ReNae J. Boy y6ian, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Ja t Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council First Work Session Meeting minutes from May 15, 2007 1417
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:34 p.m. on
Tuesday, May 15, 2007 in Conference Room A at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
The assistant city manager recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Krantz, Moore, Grimes, Bowman, Hoffmann, and Anderson
ABSENT: Selton
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres,
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, and Recreation Director
G. Hackett
OTHER: Parks & Recreation Commissioner Jenny Kalvik
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
■ Hockey rinks as dog parks;
■ DISC golf course; and
■ Signal light LED replacement opportunity with Hennepin County
The work session adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
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Assistant City Manager/HR Manager
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Crystal City Council Second Work Session Meeting minutes from May 15, 2007 1423
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:33 p.m. on
Tuesday, May 15, 2007 in Conference Room A at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Moore, Krantz, Anderson, Bowman, Hoffmann, and Grimes
ABSENT: Selton
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres,
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, Finance Director C.
Hansen, and City Clerk J. Lewis
OTHER: SEH consultants Aaron Ditzler and Paul Pasco
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item:
■ Street Reconstruction Study Update
The work session adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
ReNae J. w an, ayor
ATTEST:
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes June 5, 2007
1435
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:10 p.m. on
Tuesday, June 5, 2007 in City Hall located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Mayor called the work session to order.
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Bowman, Selton, Krantz, Anderson, and Grimes.
ABSENT: Hoffmann and Moore
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres,
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, Finance Director C.
Hansen, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
OTHER: Scott Harmes, representative with ALD, Inc.
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
■ Bass Lake Road/West Broadway Street Light Project
■ Transfer to the Recycling Fund
■ Incentive Plan for ACH transactions
■ Web streaming of council meetings
■ Open book procedure for Board of Review
The work session adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes June 19, 2007 1436
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:35 p.m. on
Tuesday, June 19, 2007 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141 Douglas
Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
The assistant city manager recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Grimes, Krantz, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Hoffmann, Moore.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres,
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, Assistant Community
Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter, and Police Chief J. Banick.
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item:
■ Bass Lake Road & West Broadway Street Lighting Project
The work session adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
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Assistant City Manager/HR Manager
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Pursuant
1443 -Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 9:20 p.m. on
Tuesday, June 19, 2007 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141 Douglas
Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
The administrative services coordinator recorded the attendance with the following
members:
COUNCIL: Moore, Selton, Krantz, Anderson, Bowman, Hoffmann, and Grimes.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres,
Finance Director C. Hansen, Community Development Director P. Peters,
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter, and
Administrative Services Coordinator T. Tassoni.
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
Bottineau Transit Scoping Study draft report from Hennepin County
Quiet zones for railroad crossings
The work session adjourned at 9.42 p.m.
ReNae J. Mayor
ATTEST -
Trudy R. T soni
Administrative Services Coordinator
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes July 10, 2007
1448
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 9:19 p.m. on
Tuesday, July 10, 2007 in City Hall located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The Mayor called the work session to order.
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Moore, Selton, Krantz, Anderson, Bowman, Hoffmann, and Grimes.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres,
and City Clerk J. Lewis.
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item:
■ A draft letter of support from the City of Crystal to Hennepin County regarding the
County's Surface Transportation Program funding application to Metropolitan
Council for reconstruction of Bottineau Boulevard from Bass Lake Road north to
63`d Ave.
The work session adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
'fie ae J. Boayor
ATTEST:
Janet Lew#, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes July 24, 2007
1449
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, July 24, 2007 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141 Douglas
Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Moore, Selton, Krantz, Anderson, Bowman, Hoffmann, and Grimes.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris and City Clerk J. Lewis.
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
■ Discuss community identity/city logo
■ Options for future auditing services
■ Retooling the Neighborhood Initiative
The work session adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
ReNae J wm ayor
ATTEST:
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes August 6, 2007 1458
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:03 p.m. on
Monday, August 6, 2007 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141 Douglas
Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
The administrative services coordinator recorded the attendance with the following
members:
COUNCIL: Moore, Selton, Krantz, Anderson, Bowman, Hoffmann, and Grimes.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen,
Community Development Director P. Peters, Assistant City Manager/HR
Manager K. Therres, City Attorney M. Norton, and Administrative Services
Coordinator T. Tassoni.
OTHER: Bassett Creek Watershed Management Organization Commissioners
Pauline Langsdorf and Stuart Stockhaus (Alternate)
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Organization executive
administrator position
The annexation request from the City of New Hope
The work session adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
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Administrative Services Coordinator
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1463
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:13 p.m. on
Monday, August 6, 2007 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141 Douglas
Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
The administrative services coordinator recorded the attendance with the following
members:
COUNCIL: Moore, Selton, Krantz, Anderson, Bowman, Hoffmann, and Grimes.
(Council Member Moore left the meeting at 9:00 p.m.)
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, West Metro Fire -Rescue District Fire Chief S.
Crandall, Finance Director C. Hansen, Assistant City Manager/HR
Manager K. Therres, and Administrative Services Coordinator T. Tassoni.
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item.-
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■ West Metro Fire -Rescue District's 2008 budget proposal.
The work session adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
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Trudy R. Thssoni
Administrative Services Coordinator
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes August 9, 2007 1464
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:04 p.m. on
Thursday, August 9, 2007 in the Community Room at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
The city manager recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton, Krantz, Moore, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres,
Finance Director C. Hansen, Community Development Director P. Peters,
Police Chief J. Banick, Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen,
and Recreation Director G. Hackett
The Council discussed the following agenda items:
General Fund Budgets
EDA Budget
2008 Fee Schedule
The work session adjourned at 9:57 p.m.
ATTEST:
Anne Norris, City Manager
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes August 16, 2007 1465
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:00 p.m. on
Thursday, August 16, 2007 in the Community Room at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton, Krantz, Moore, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres,
Finance Director C. Hansen, Community Development Director P. Peters,
Police Chief J. Banick, Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen,
Recreation Director G. Hackett, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
The Council discussed the following agenda items:
• Capital Budgets
• Follow up from the August 9 Budget Work Session
The work session adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Jan Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes August 21, 2007 1466
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141 Douglas
Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Krantz, Anderson, Selton, Bowman, Hoffmann, and Grimes.
ABSENT: Moore
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres,
and City Clerk J. Lewis.
OTHER: ISD 281 Superintendent Stan Mack If and ISD 281 Board Member Patsy
Green.
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
■ ISD 281 Enrollment & Demographic Report, Budget, and Operating Levy
Referendum
The work session adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
ReNae J. Bowman, `Mayor f —
ATTEST:
Ja t Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes August 21, 2007 1473
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:31 p.m. on
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141 Douglas
Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Krantz, Anderson, Selton, Bowman, Hoffmann, and Grimes.
ABSENT: Moore
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres,
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item:
■ Alley Reconstruction projects and timing
The work session adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
ReNae J. Boman, ayor
ATTEST:
Jqyet Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes September 4, 2007 1479
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:55 p.m. on
Tuesday, September 4, 2007 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
ATTENDANCE
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members -
COUNCIL: Krantz, Grimes, Hoffmann, Bowman, Anderson, Moore, and Selton.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Assistant City
Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Public Works Director/City Engineer T.
Mathisen, Community Development Director P. Peters, Assistant
Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter, Police Chief J.
Banick, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
OTHER: SEH Consultants Paul Pasco and Aaron Ditzler
AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
• The Cavanagh Oaks Feasibility Report (Phase 9)
• Hennepin County's cost sharing proposal for County Road 81/Bottineau
Blvd
• Council salaries
• Liquor Ordinance amendment allowing alcohol consumption in designated
outdoor areas of businesses
■ City practice — requiring an address of a person testifying during open
meetings
ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 10:12 p.m.
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Jan# Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes September 18, 2007 1480
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:31 p.m. on
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
ATTENDANCE
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton, Moore, and Bowman
ABSENT: Krantz
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Assistant City
Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Police Chief J. Banick, and City Clerk J.
Lewis.
AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
■ Council salaries
■ Animal regulations
■ Closing City Hall on Monday, December 24
ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jan Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes September 18, 2007 1487
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the second work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:33 p.m.
on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
ATTENDANCE
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Grimes, Moore, Selton, Anderson, Hoffmann, and Bowman
ABSENT: Krantz
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres,
Police Chief J. Banick, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
OTHER: Manager of Reliever Airports Jeff Nawrocki; and Allan Schumacher and
John Hart with USDA Wildlife Services
AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
■ Deer and geese management at Bassett Creek Park; deer management
at MAC Park; and
■ the 2008 West Metro Fire District Budget.
ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
ReNae J. dwrnan, Mayor
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes October 2, 2007 1488
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:05 p.m. on
Tuesday, October 2, 2007 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141 Douglas
Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
ATTENDANCE
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton, Krantz, Moore, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Assistant City
Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Police Chief J. Banick, Finance Director
C. Hansen, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
■ The proposed ordinance amendments relating to the consumption and
display of alcohol in designated outdoor smoking areas; and
■ The proposed 2008 Fee Schedule.
ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
ATTEST:
J et Lewis, City Clerk
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1496
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:58 p.m. on
Tuesday, October 2, 2007 in the Community Room at City Hall located at 4141 Douglas
Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
ATTENDANCE
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton, Krantz, Moore, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney M. Norton, Assistant City
Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Police Chief J. Banick, Finance Director
C. Hansen, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
OTHER: Hennepin County Commissioner M. Opat, SRF Consultants S. Wilson and
M. Turner, Hennepin County Transportation Department Director/Engineer
J. Grube, P.E., and Hennepin County Public Works Transportation
Department Design Division Engineer C. Twinem, P.E.
AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
• Cost sharing proposal for County Road 81/Bottineau Blvd with Hennepin
County officials
ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jars Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes October 11, 2007 1497
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:02 p.m. on
Thursday, October 11, 2007 in the Community Room at City Hall located at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
ATTENDANCE
The city manager recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton, Krantz, Moore, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Police Chief J. Banick, Finance Director C.
Hansen, Community Development Director P. Peters, and Public Works
Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen.
AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
• General Fund Budget
• Utilities Budgets
• Railroad quiet zones
• West Metro's Budget
• Cost-sharing for CR 81/Bottineau Blvd Project
ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes October 16, 2007 1508
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 9:43 p.m. on
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 in the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
ATTENDANCE
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman, Anderson, Moore, and Selton
ABSENT: Grimes
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Police Chief J. Banick, Finance Director C.
Hansen, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, and City Clerk
J. Lewis.
OTHER- Decision Resources Consultants Bill Morris and Peter Leatherman
AGENDA
The Council and staff received a presentation by Decision Resources regarding the
2007 Community Survey Results.
ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jan6t Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes October 16, 2007 1509
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 10:17 p.m. on
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 in the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
ATTENDANCE
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Krantz, Hoffmann, Bowman, Anderson, Moore, and Selton
ABSENT: Grimes
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Community Development Director P. Peters,
Finance Director C. Hansen, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K.
Therres, Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J.
Sutter, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
• Discuss 4908-10 Bernard Ave N — possible lot split/property conversion
• Calling GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2001A for Early Redemption
• Discussion of Options for Future Auditing Services
• Discuss Process to Reappoint Commissioners
ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jan9f Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes November 5, 2007 1510
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:00 p.m. on
Monday, November 5, 2007 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141 Douglas
Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
ATTENDANCE
The Assistant City Manager/HR Manager recorded the attendance with the following
members:
COUNCIL: Moore, Selton, Krantz, Anderson, Bowman, Hoffmann, and Grimes
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris and Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K.
Therres.
OTHER: West Metro Fire Board Member Debra Fischer
AGENDA
■ The Council and staff met with Debra Fischer, Crystal Representative, on
the West Metro District Fire Board.
ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
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Kimberly J. The#es
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes November 5, 2007 1520
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 7.48 p.m. on
Monday, November 5, 2007 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141 Douglas
Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
ATTENDANCE
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Moore, Selton, Krantz, Anderson, Bowman, Hoffmann, and Grimes
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres,
Community Development Director P. Peters, Assistant Community
Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter, and City Clerk J. Lewis
AGENDA
■ The Council and staff discussed updates to the MAC recommendation for
the Crystal Airport Long Term Comprehensive Plan.
ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Jan Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes November 11, 2007 1521
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:00 p.m. on
Thursday, November 11, 2007 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
ATTENDANCE
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton, Moore, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Community Development Director P. Peters,
Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter, Police
Chief J. Banick, and City Clerk J. Lewis
AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following items:
■ Local cost for CR 81/Bottineau Blvd Project and
■ 2008 City Budgets.
ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jane., ewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes November 20, 2007 1533
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 10:15 p.m. on
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 in Conference Room A at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota. Mayor Pro Tem Moore called the work session to order.
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Moore, Selton, Grimes, Anderson, and Hoffmann.
ABSENT: Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Public Works Director T. Mathisen, Police Chief J.
Banick, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Finance Director
C. Hansen, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
OTHER: Ed Malliesen, Principal Engineer with Wenck & Associates Inc.
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
Twin Lake TMDL State & Federal requirements and Twin Oak Pond
Budget updates; and
Number of off -sale liquor stores in the City.
The work session adjourned at 11:05 p.m
ATTEST:
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Jars t Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes December 3, 2007 1534
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:00 p.m. on
Monday, December 3, 2007 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141 Douglas
Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
ATTENDANCE
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Grimes, Moore, Selton, Bowman, Hoffmann, and Anderson (arrived at
6:30)
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres,
Police Chief J. Banick, Police Sergeant S. Fealy, IT Manager N. Johnson,
Crime Prevention Specialist D. Barry, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
OTHER: 3.5.3 Design Consultants Michele Angel, Mark Ilaug, and Ibrahim Ibrahim
AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
■ Updated city logo design concepts
■ Neighborhood Policing Program
ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
ATTEST:
Ja t Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes December 3, 2007 1539
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:15 p.m. on
Monday, December 3, 2007 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141 Douglas
Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
ATTENDANCE
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Selton, Moore, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres,
and Police Chief J. Banick.
AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
• Review applications received and discuss interview process for Ward 3 Council
vacancy
• Review 2008 Proposed Council Meeting Schedule
• Receive update on Prosecuting Attorney Services 2007 Contract
• Discuss West Metro Fire Board Crystal representation and budget process
ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 9:12 p.m
ATTEST:
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Kimberly J. Tfferrgs
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes December 13, 2007 -1540-
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Council Work Session of the Crystal City
Council was held on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 6:30 p.m., in Conference Room
A at 4141 Douglas Drive in Crystal Minnesota. Mayor Bowman called the work session
to order.
ATTENDANCE
The city clerk recorded the following members present:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Hoffmann, Moore, Bowman, Selton, and Grimes
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney L. Thompson, and City Clerk J.
Lewis
AGENDA
The purpose of the work session was to conduct individual interviews with selected
applicants for the Ward 3 Council Vacancy, who were as follows:
■ 6:45 — 7:15 p.m. Greg Gappa
■ 7:15 — 7:45 p.m. Janell Felker
■ 7:45 — 8:15 p.m. Janet Moore
■ 8:15 — 8:45 p.m. Ed Lenoch
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bowman adjourned the work session at 8:25 pm.
ATTEST:
J, et Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes December 18, 2007 1542
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:15 p.m. on
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
ATTENDANCE
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Grimes, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Hoffmann, and Moore
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres,
Police Chief J. Banick, Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen,
Recreation Director G. Hackett, Assistant Community Development
Director/City Planner J. Sutter, Parks Superintendent R. Rauen, and City
Clerk J. Lewis.
OTHER: Parks & Recreation Commissioners G. Mueller, L. Merriam, J. Matzek,
and B. Gentry
AGENDA
The Council, staff, and commissioners discussed the following agenda item:
■ Presentation regarding the long range parks plan for the City
ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
ReNae J. w n, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jan ewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes December 18, 2007 1550
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:12 p.m. on
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141
Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The Mayor called the work session to order.
ATTENDANCE
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Grimes, Moore, Selton, Anderson, Bowman, Hoffmann, and Lenoch
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres,
and City Clerk J. Lewis
AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
■ Council liaison appointments for 2008
■ Commission reappointments for 2008
ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jane ewis, City Clerk
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