2010.07.06 Council Meeting Packet
CITY OF CRYSTAL
City Council Meeting Packet
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
MEETING SCHEDULE
Time Type of Meeting Place
5:30 -6:30 p.m. New Council Member orientation for
Tim Hoppe (5:30 – 5:50 with city clerk;
5:55 – 6:30 with city attorney and city
manager)
Conference
Room A
6:30 – 6:55 p.m. Regular EDA Meeting Council
Chambers
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council
Chambers
After the Regular
City Council Meeting
Council Work Session agenda:
Discuss City Charter
amendments relating to
Chapter 5.
Discuss Shingle Creek
Watershed Operating Budget
and 3rd Generation Plan
Discuss Public Works Facility
siting
Discuss communication idea
from Council Member
Anderson
Conference
Room A
THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS ARE BOLDED.
Crystal City Council Meeting
Preliminary Agenda
July 6, 2010
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from June 15, 2010; and
b. Two Council Work Sessions from June 15, 2010; and
III. CONSENT AGENDA
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non -controversial
in nature, in a single motion:
1. Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the City Clerk to the City
Council, a list that is on file in the office of the City Clerk;
2. Approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the Finance Director to the
City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director;
3. Acceptance of the resignation from Timothy Hoppe from the Environmental Quality
Commission;
4. Acceptance of the resignation from Crystal Saric from the Environmental Quality
Commission;
5. Approval to remove Alicia Donahue from the Human Rights Commission, due to
lack of attendance;
6. Adoption of a resolution terminating deferred assessment for 4250 Welcome Ave
North;
7. Approval of a permit application for fireworks display on Friday, July 23, 2010 (with
the rain date of Saturday, July 24, 2010);
8. Approval of lawful gambling application for an exempt permit to conduct bingo,
raffles, and pull-tabs at 7301 Bass Lake Road for a church festival on July 30, 31,
and August 1, 2010, submitted by the Church of St. R aphael.
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III. CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
9. Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license at 7301 Bass Lake Road for a
church festival on July 30, 31, and August 1, 2010, submitted by the Church of St.
Raphael.
10. Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license at Becker Park on July 22-25, 2010,
submitted by the Crystal Lions Club;
11. Approval of a 3.2 malt liquor, on-sale license at Welcome Park on July 22-25,
2010, submitted by the Crystal Lions Club; and
12. Adoption of a resolution amending Appendix IV of the Crystal City Code relating to
the 2010 Fee Schedule.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING
1. The Mayor will open a hearing to receive public comment and Council consideration
of two resolutions relating to Project No. 2009-09; 36th Ave Mill and Overlay Project,
A) approving the project and B) approving the plans and specifications and ordering
the advertisement for bids for said project.
A neighborhood meeting was held last week. Residents have been properly
notified about the public hearing on the project. After receiving public
comment, the Council should consider two resolutions to order the project
and approve the plans and specifications and order the ad for bids.
Recommend adoption of the resolutions. The Council may direct staff to set
an additional neighborhood meeting to gather more input about the 3-lane
section between Douglas Drive and Louisiana Avenue.
V. 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 t o step up to the
podium and speak clearly into the microphone. You are allowed 3 minutes to make
your comments. The Council will not take action on items discussed during open
forum; however, the Council may add the item to a future meeting agenda and ask
city staff for follow-up.)
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July 6, 2010
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VI. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council will consider a private kennel license for 5300 Maryland Ave N,
submitted by Penny Grotte.
Ms. Grotte has five dogs of her own and is finding new homes for the
additional five dogs she provided care for. The hole in her fence has been
repaired and the feces are being disposed of properly and regularly. The
Animal Control Officer recommends approval of the license contingent upon
relocating five dogs within a 30-45 day timeframe.
Prior to taking action, the Mayor should ask if any neighbors are present to
comment on the application.
2. The Council will consider a private kennel license for 4702 Douglas Drive N,
submitted by Bonnie Pechtel.
Ms. Pechtel has three dogs of her own and provides foster care for one
additional dog. The Animal Control Officer recommends approval of the
private kennel license at 5300 Maryland. Prior to taking action on the license,
the Mayor should ask if any neighbors are present to comment on the
application.
3. The Council will consider the Second Reading of an ordinance amending the City
Charter; Section 4.03 (Primary Election dates), Section 4.08 (Withdrawal of
candidates), and adding a new Section 4.10 (filing fees).
Recommend adoption of the ordinance which requires a unanimous vote of
the Council. The full-text ordinance will be published in the SunPost.
4. The Council will consider a date and time for a special meeting to canvass the
Primary Election results for the office of Ward 4 Council Member.
The City Council is required to canvass the Primary Election results the third
day after the primary (Friday, August 13). However, the Council should
discuss the time of day it wishes to start this special meeting.
5. The Council will consider the precinct election judge appointments for the Primary
Election on August 10, 2010;
The precinct election judges need to be appointed at least 25 days before the
Primary Election by the City Council in accordance with City Charter and
State Law. Recommend approval of the appointments.
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VI. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
a. The next City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6 in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
b. Upcoming events in the City include:
Crystal Frolics - July 22-25;
MN Night to Unite – Tuesday, August 3
Log onto the city’s website to learn more at www.ci.crystal.mn.us
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
IX. MEETING SCHEDULE ON JULY 6, 2010
Time Type of Meeting Place
5:30 -6:30 p.m. New Council Member orientation for
Tim Hoppe (5:30 – 5:50 with city clerk;
5:55 – 6:30 with city attorney and city
manager)
Conference
Room A
6:30 – 6:55 p.m. Regular EDA Meeting Council
Chambers
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council
Chambers
After the Regular
City Council Meeting
Council Work Session agenda:
Discuss City Charter
amendments relating to
Chapter 5.
Discuss Shingle Creek
Watershed Operating Budget
and 3rd Generation Plan
Discuss Public Works Facility
siting
Discuss communication idea
from Council Member
Anderson
Conference
Room A