2006 Work Session MinutesCrystal City Council Work Session minutes January 3, 2006
1153
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 began at 8:50 p.m. on Tuesday,
January 3, 2006 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 present:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Joselyn, Bowman, Krantz, Grimes, and Hoffmann
ABSENT: Moore
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager K. Therres, Recreation
Director G. Hackett, Police Captain D. Oyaas, Parks Superintendent R.
Rauen, and City Clerk J. Lewis
OTHER: Parks & Recreation Commissioners Lynn Haney, Bill Gentry, Liz Reid, and
Guy Mueller
The Council discussed the following agenda items:
■ Proposed Dog Park;
■ North Lions Park;
■ Fire Board appointments; and
■ Miscellaneous.
The work session adjourned at 9:56 p.m.
ATTEST:
Janet tiewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes January 17, 2006
1154
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 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday,
January 17, 2006 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, Joselyn, Krantz, Moore, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Police Chief H. Algyer, City Planner J. Sutter, and
Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen.
OTHER: Tom Johnson, Hennepin County Transportation Planner
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
■ CSAH 70 (Medicine Lake Road) Street re -striping; and
■ Forest South Phase 8 Street Reconstruction Project — Florida Ave options.
The work session adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
ATTEST:
Anne Norris, `City anager
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ReNaqA. Borman, Mayor
Crystal City Council Work Session minutes January 17, 2006
1162
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 8:08 p.m. on
Tuesday, January 17, 2006 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, Joselyn, Krantz, Moore, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Finance Director C. Hansen, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
■ Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund &Building Replacement;
■ Annual Appreciation Dinner; and
■ Miscellaneous.
The work session adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
ReNae J owm'n, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jane Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Executive Work Session minutes
January 17, 2006 1163
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the closed Executive work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:50 p.m.
on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 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, Joselyn, Krantz, Moore, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris
The Council discussed the following agenda item:
■ The City Manager's annual performance evaluation.
The closed Executive work session adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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Ann Norris, CityManager
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Crystal City Council Executive Work Session minutes
February 7, 2006 1164
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the closed Executive work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:30 p.m.
on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 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, Joselyn, Krantz, Moore, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris
The Council discussed the following agenda item:
■ The City Manager's annual performance evaluation.
The closed Executive work session recessed at 6:55 p.m., reconvened at 10:02 p.m. and
adjourned at 10:20 p.m. _
ReNae . B ayor
ATTEST: „
Anne Norris, City Manager
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes February 7, 2006
1172
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 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
February 7, 2006 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, Joselyn, Krantz, Moore, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Director K. Therres, City
Forester J. Burks, Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, Police
Chief H. Algyer, City Planner J. Sutter, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
■ Native vegetation planting requirements;
■ Overview of public building security;
■ County Road 81 pedestrian safety;
■ Mayor and Council salaries for 2007-08; and
■ Miscellaneous.
The work session adjourned at 10:02 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jano Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes February 21, 2006 1173
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,
February 21, 2006 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, Joselyn, Krantz, Moore, and Bowman
ABSENT: Grimes
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Police Captain D. Oyaas, Public Works Director/City
Engineer T. Mathisen, and City Clerk J. Lewis
The Council discussed the following agenda items:
■ The annual appreciation dinner for commission members and police reserves.
■ The Gaulke farmhouse
The work session adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
ReNae J. owm , Mayor
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Ja Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes February 21, 2006 1179
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 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday,
February 21, 2006 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, Joselyn, Krantz, Moore, and Bowman
ABSENT: Grimes
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen,
Utilities Superintendent R. Kloepper, Finance Director C. Hansen, and City
Clerk J. Lewis
The Council discussed the following agenda items:
■ Water meter replacement schedule and process;
■ Bottineau Blvd partnership membership;
■ Utility truck accident in Twin Lake; and
■ Fire District budget.
The work session adjourned at 9.05 p.m.
ATTEST:
Ja t Lewis, City Clerk
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ReNae J. ow n, Mayor
Crystal City Council Work Session minutes March 6, 2006 1183
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 7:40 p.m. on Monday,
March 6, 2006 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, Joselyn, Krantz, Moore, Bowman, Grimes
STAFF: Assistant City Manager/HR Director K. Therres, City Attorney S. Bubul,
Community Development Director P. Peters, City Planner J. Sutter, Code
Enforcement/Zoning Administrator J. Zimmermann, Police Chief H. Algyer,
and City Clerk J. Lewis
OTHER: Motor Vehicle & Equipment Citizen Review Committee Members (Dick Von
Rueden, Jerry Rauser, Tim Buck, Julie Engh, and Harlan Krause)
The Council discussed the following agenda items:
■ Updates from the Motor Vehicle & Equipment Citizen Review Committee Open
House
■ Applications for the West Metro Fire -Relief District Board
■ Crystal Frolics
■ Program for the Annual Appreciation Commission Dinner
■ Update on Skate Park and DNR grant process
The work session adjourned at 9:43 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jan ewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes March 21, 2006
1184
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,
March 21, 2006 in Conference Room A at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The
Mayor called the work session to order.
The assistant city manager/hr director recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Anderson (arrived 6:40 p.m.), Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Moore, Bowman
ABSENT: Krantz
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Hr Director K. Therres, Police
Chief H. Algyer, and City Attorney S. Bubul
The Council discussed the following agenda items:
■ E-mail and the Open Meeting Law-, and
■ Miscellaneous
The work session adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
Kimberly S T erres, Assistant City Manager
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes March 21, 2006 1190
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 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday,
March 21, 2006 in Conference Room A at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The
Mayor called the work session to order.
The assistant city manager/hr director recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Grimes, Hoffmann, Anderson, Bowman, Joselyn, and Moore
ABSENT: Krantz
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Hr Director K. Therres, Public
Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, Finance Director C. Hansen, City
Planner J. Sutter, and City Clerk J. Lewis
OTHER: Parks & Recreation Commissioners Liz Reid and Lynn Haney
The Council discussed the following agenda items:
■ P.I.R. Fund Financial Strategy
■ Crystal Frolics;
■ Debt management;
■ Options for alley replacement and special assessment program;
■ Gaulke farmstead; and
■ Miscellaneous
The work session adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jan ewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes April 4, 2006 1198
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 8:27 p.m. on Tuesday,
April 4, 2006 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, Bowman, Anderson, Hoffmann, Joselyn, and Krantz
ABSENT: Moore
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Hr Director K. Therres,
Community Development Director P. Peters, City Planner J. Sutter, Police
Captain D. Oyaas, and City Clerk J. Lewis
The Council discussed the following agenda items:
■ Citizen Input Hour;
■ polling place change in Ward 4 Precinct 2;
■ Cavanagh School;
■ closing City offices on July 3; and
■ miscellaneous.
The work session adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Ja Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes April 18, 2006
1199
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 6:31 p.m. on Tuesday,
April 18, 2006 in Conference Room A at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The
Mayor called the work session to order.
The Assistant City Manager/HR Manager recorded the attendance with the following
members:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krantz, Moore, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Hr Director K. Therres, City
Attorney S. Bubul, and Finance Director C. Hansen
OTHER: Hennepin County Assessors M. Larose, J. Vettrus, and T. Doolittle
The Council discussed the following agenda items:
■ City attorney contact and representation; and
■ The 2006 Assessment Summary
The work session adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
Kimberly J. f6ees, Assistant City Manager
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes April 18, 2006 1206
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 8:41 p.m. on
Tuesday, April 18, 2006 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, Anderson, Bowman, Joselyn, Krantz, and Moore
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Hr Director K. Therres,
Finance Director C. Hansen, Police Chief H. Algyer, and City Clerk J. Lewis
The Council discussed the following agenda items:
■ Format of budget information — General Fund
■ Personnel Policy — employment of relatives
■ Annual city bus tour
■ Business Forum
■ Miscellaneous
The work session adjourned at 9:52 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jan Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes May 2, 2006 1218
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 8:25 p.m. on Tuesday,
May 2, 2006 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Bowman, Anderson, Hoffmann, Moore, Joselyn, Krantz, and Grimes
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Director K. Therres, and
City Clerk J. Lewis
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item:
■ Appointment to Bottineau Blvd Citizen Advisory Committee
The work session adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
ATTEST:
Janet ewis, City Clerk
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ReNae J. owman, ayor
Crystal City Council Work Session minutes May 16, 2006
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 6:32 p.m. on Tuesday,
May 16, 2006 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krantz, Moore, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Director K. Therres, City
Attorney M. Norton, Finance Director C. Hansen, and City Clerk J. Lewis
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item:
■ City Communication Plan Executive Summary.
The work session adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
ReNae J. ayor
ATTEST:
Janet Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes May 16, 2006
1227
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 8.17 p.m. on Tuesday,
May 16, 2006 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krantz, Moore, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Director K. Therres, Public
Works Director T. Mathisen, Community Development Director Patrick Peters,
City Planner J. Sutter, Police Captain D. Oyaas, Finance Director C. Hansen,
and City Clerk J. Lewis
OTHER: Hennepin County: Craig Twinem and Andrew Gillette
SRF Consulting Group: Mike Turner and Jim Gersema
Metro Transit: John Edmunds
Neighborhood residents
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
A presentation by Hennepin County and Metro Transit staff of preliminary
concept roadway and busway designs for the Crystal segment of CSAH 81; and
The P.I.R. Fund Financial strategy.
The work session adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
Janet` "wis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes June 20, 2006 1234
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,
June 20, 2006 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, Joselyn, Krantz, Moore, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Hr Director K. Therres, Police
Chief H. Algyer, Finance Director C. Hansen, Public Works Director T.
Mathisen, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
The Council discussed the following agenda items:
■ 2006-2010 P. I. R. Budget; and
■ Proposed 2007 Budget for West Metro Fire District (postponed until July 5, 2006)
The work session adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jane ewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes June 20, 2006
1245
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 8:35 p.m. on Tuesday,
June 20, 2006 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: Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krantz, Moore, and Anderson
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Hr Director K. Therres, Police
Chief H. Algyer, Community Development Director P. Peters, City Planner J.
Sutter, Code Enforcement Coordinator J. Zimmermann, City Attorney M.
Norton, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
OTHER: Motor Vehicle and Equipment Code Citizen Review Committee Members: D.
Von Rueden, J. Engh, H. Krause, C. Chmielewski, and T. Buck.
The Council discussed the following agenda item:
■ Proposed code changes relating to parking and storage of motor vehicles
and recreational vehicles and equipment.
The work session adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
Janet wis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes June 22, 2006
1246
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 Thursday,
June 22, 2006 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: Bowman, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krantz, Moore, and Anderson
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Hr Director K. Therres, Police
Chief H. Algyer, Community Development Director P. Peters, Public Works
Director T. Mathisen, Finance Director C. Hansen, Recreation Director G.
Hackett, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
OTHER: Facilitator James Sipe, PhD
President of Magellan Executive Resources, Inc.
The Council and staff participated in and discussed team building and leadership.
The work session adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
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Jane Vlewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes July 5, 2006 1252
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 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July
5, 2006 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: Moore, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krantz, Bowman, and Anderson
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Hr Director K. Therres,
Administrative Services Coordinator T. Tassoni, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
The Council discussed the proposed 2007 budget for West Metro Fire Rescue District.
The work session adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jan�lbewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes July 18, 2006
1260
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 7:50 p.m. on Tuesday, July
18, 2006 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, Joselyn, Hoffmann, and Anderson
ABSENT: Bowman and Krantz
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Hr Director K. Therres, Police
Chief H. Algyer, Recreation Director G. Hackett, Parks Superintendent R.
Rauen, City Attorney M. Norton, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
OTHER: Parks & Recreation Commissioners Haney, Matzek, and Gentry
The Council discussed the dog park, proposed policy of tobacco -free parks, and the long
range plan of the Parks & Recreation Commission.
The work session adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jan Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes August 15, 2006
1265
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 15, 2006 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: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krantz, Moore, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Hr Director K. Therres, Police
Chief H. Algyer, and Community Development Director P. Peters.
The Council discussed the following agenda item:
■ The environmental health specialist position.
The work session adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Kimberly J. Therres, Assistant City Manager
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes August 15, 2006
1274
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 8:20 p.m. on Tuesday,
August 15, 2006 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, Joselyn, Krantz, Hoffmann, Anderson, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Hr Director K. Therres, Police
Captain D. Oyaas, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
The Council discussed the following agenda item:
■ A recap of the 2006 Crystal Frolics.
The work session adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Jan ewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Budget Work Session minutes August 17, 2006 1275
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,
August 17, 2006 in the Community Room at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The
Mayor called the work session to order.
The Assistant City Manager recorded the attendance as follows:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Krantz, Moore, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager K. Therres, Finance Director
C. Hansen, Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter,
Police Chief H. Algyer, Public Works Director T. Mathisen, and Recreation
Director G. Hackett
■ The Council and staff discussed the 2007 preliminary General Fund Budget and
proposed tax levy.
The work session adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
ATTEST:
Kimberly J. Therres, Assistant City Manager
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Crystal City Council Budget Work Session minutes August 29, 2006 1276
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 Tuesday,
August 29, 2006 in the Community Room at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The
Mayor called the work session to order.
The city clerk recorded the attendance as follows:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, and Bowman
ABSENT: Krantz and Moore
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager K. Therres, Finance Director
C. Hansen, Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter,
Police Chief H. Algyer, Police Captain D. Oyaas, Public Works Director T.
Mathisen, Recreation Director G. Hackett, and City Clerk J. Lewis
■ The Council and staff discussed the budget changes and options from the work
session on August 17, 2006 and the General Fund and Capital Budgets for 2007.
The work session adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
ReNae J.ma ayor
ATTEST:
Jan ewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes September 5, 2006 1277
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 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday,
September 5, 2006 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, Krantz, and Bowman
ABSENT: Joselyn and Moore
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Police Captain D. Oyaas, Finance Director C. Hansen,
and Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen.
The Council and staff toured the city's Public Works Department's buildings.
The work session adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
ReNae J. Bo ma ayor
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Anne Dorris, City M Hager
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes September 5, 2006 1284
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 8:41 p.m. on Tuesday,
September 5, 2006 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, Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Krantz, and Bowman
ABSENT: Joselyn
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Recreation Director G. Hackett, and City Clerk J.
Lewis.
OTHER: Parks & Recreation Commissioners Reid and Gentry
Representatives from the Mosaic Youth Center, Tobacco -Free Youth
Recreation, and NWHHSC Tobacco -Free Project
The Council discussed the proposed Tobacco -Free Policy in city parks.
The work session adjourned at 9:51 p.m.
ATTEST:
JapVt Lewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes September 19, 2006 1286
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,
September 19, 2006 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, Joselyn, Krantz, Moore, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Hr Director K. Therres, Police
Chief H. Algyer, Police Captain D. Oyaas, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
The Council discussed the following agenda item:
■ City building security and I.D. card access.
The work session adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes October 3, 2006
1296
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 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday,
October 3, 2006 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, Joselyn, Krantz, Moore, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Police Captain D. Oyaas, City Attorney M. Norton,
Finance Director C. Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen,
and City Clerk J. Lewis.
The Council discussed the following agenda item:
■ The proposed Fee Schedule for 2007
The work session adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
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1301
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 7:55 p.m. on Tuesday,
October 3, 2006 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: Grimes, Moore, Joselyn, Krantz, Hoffmann, Anderson, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Police Captain D. Oyaas, City Attorney M. Norton,
Community Development Director P. Peters, Code Enforcement Coordinator
J. Zimmermann, Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, and City
Clerk J. Lewis.
OTHER: Motor Vehicle & Equipment Code Review Committee Members
C. Chmielewski, J. Engh, T. Buck, and H. Krause
The Council discussed the following agenda items:
■ The proposed RVE ordinance amendments; and
■ Top soil and sod replacement during street reconstruction projects.
The work session adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
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Crystal City Council Work Session Meeting minutes October 12, 2006 1302
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 12, 2006 in the Council Chambers at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The
Mayor called the meeting to order.
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL: Grimes, Moore, Joselyn, Krantz, Hoffmann, Anderson, and Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Public Works Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen,
Community Development Director P. Peters, Assistant Community Development
Director/City Planner J. Sutter, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
OTHER: Craig Twinem, P.E. Design Division Engineer with Hennepin County
Michael Turner, P.E. Senior Associate with SRF Consulting Group
Stephen Wilson, Senior Associate with SRF Consulting Group
Patrick Corkle, P.E. Senior Associate with SRF Consulting Group
John Edmunds, P.E. Project Manager with Metro Transit
AGENDA: The Council received presentations and discussed the CSAH 81/Bottineau
Blvd Project with representatives from Hennepin County, SRF Consulting
Group, and Metro Transit.
ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jane5l�ewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes October 17, 2006 1311
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 7:49 p.m. on Tuesday,
October 17, 2006 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: Grimes, Moore, Joselyn, Krantz, Hoffmann, Anderson, and Bowman
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, Finance Director C. Hansen, and
City Clerk J. Lewis.
The Council discussed the following agenda items:
• The Social Security Option for PERA participating elected officials; and
• The 2007 proposed budget for funds other than the General Fund and Utility Funds.
The work session adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
ATTEST:
Janet ewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes November 8, 2006 1312
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 6.30 p.m. on
Wednesday, November 8, 2006 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 present:
COUNCIL: Anderson, Grimes, Hoffmann, Joselyn, Moore, and Bowman
ABSENT: Krantz
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Finance Director C. Hansen, Public Works
Director/City Engineer T. Mathisen, and Assistant City Manager/HR Manager
K. Therres.
The Council discussed the following agenda item -
Utility Rate Studies, budgets, Capital Improvement Plan, and Utility Fee
Schedules for 2007
The work session adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
ATTEST:
Kimberly J. Therres
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes November 8, 2006 1318
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 7:40 p.m. on
Wednesday, November 8, 2006 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 present:
COUNCIL: Grimes, Moore, Joselyn, Hoffmann, Anderson, and Bowman
ABSENT: Krantz
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Finance Director C. Hansen, Police Captain D. Oyaas,
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Fire Chief S. Crandall,
Community Development Director P. Peters, Assistant Community
Development Director/City Planner J. Sutter, and City Attorney M. Norton.
The Council discussed the following agenda items:
■ West Metro Fire Vehicle/capital budget;
■ Zoning amendments;
■ Comprehensive Plan update;
■ Other matters
The work session adjourned at 9:32 p.m.
ATTEST:
Kimberly J. Th&r&
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes November 21, 2006 1328
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 9:27 p.m. on Tuesday,
November 21, 2006 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 present:
COUNCIL: Grimes, Moore, Krantz, Hoffmann, Anderson, and Bowman
ABSENT: Joselyn
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Finance Director C. Hansen, Assistant City
Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Assistant Community Development
Director/City Planner J. Sutter, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
The Council discussed the following agenda items:
Utility bill payment policy during water meter replacement process; and
Year 2007 proposed Budget for all funds
The work session adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
Janet Le is, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Work Session minutes December 4, 2006 1334
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 9:31 p.m. on
Monday, December 4, 2006 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, Joselyn, Krantz, Moore (left at 10 PM), and
Bowman
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Finance Director C. Hansen, City Attorney M.
Norton, Police Captain D. Oyaas, Administrative Services Coordinator T.
Tassoni, and City Clerk J. Lewis.
The Council discussed the following agenda items:
• City Charter language regarding Council & staff
• Inter -fund loan from the Economic Development Authority to the TIF District
No. 2154 Fund.
• Annual disclosure of Tax Increment Districts Notice in local newspaper
• 2007 Proposed Council Meeting Schedule
The work session adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jan ewis, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council Executive Work Session minutes
December 14, 2006
1335
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the Executive Work Session of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:00
p.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2006 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, Joselyn, Krantz, Moore, and Bowman
STAFF: Crystal City Manager A. Norris and LMC Member Services Director
Kevin Frazell
The Mayor closed the executive work session at 7:07 p.m. The Council then
discussed the City Manager's annual performance evaluation. The Mayor opened
the work session to the public at 8:45 p.m.
The work session adjourned at 9:08 p.m
ATTEST:
Anne Norris, City Manager, ` _')
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