2009.11.03 Council Meeting Packet CITY OF CRYSTAL
City Council / EDA
Meeting Packet
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
MEETING SCHEDULE
a) 8:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting in the
Council Chambers
THE CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS ARE BOLDED.
Crystal City Council
Summary Agenda & Meeting Schedule
8:00 P.M.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Council Chambers
I.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II.
The Mayor will acknowledge the following donations:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
a. A memorial bench at Bassett Creek Park in honor of Lawrence and Agnes Stein,
donated by son Robert Stein; and
b. $100 from Residential Mortgage Group to support the Police Department’s
Citizen- on-Patrol Program.
III.
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings:
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from October 20, 2009; and
b. Two Council Work Sessions from October 20, 2009.
IV.
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial
in nature, in a single motion:
CONSENT AGENDA
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; and
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 Allison Frasier from the Environmental Quality
Commission;
4. Acceptance of the resignation from Guy Mueller from the Parks & Recreation
Commission;
5. Acceptance of the resignation from Janice Jorgens from the Environmental
Quality Commission; and
6. Adoption of a resolution approving police equipment revolving fund (PERF)
expenditure for the purchase of two in-squad video systems.
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November 3, 2009
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V. OPEN FORUM
(Open forum is a time set aside for individuals to address the Council on items
not on the regular agenda. Each person is allowed three minutes to speak and
no item may be addressed more than 10 minutes. No Council action may be
taken during open forum. The Council may place items brought before it during
open forum on future meeting agendas and staff reports may be required.)
VI. REGULAR AGENDA
1. The Council will receive a staff report regarding delinquent account appeals from
the October 20, 2009 meeting. (No documentation provided in packet.)
Two residents appeared at the October 20 hearing regarding proposed
delinquent accounts. I have spoken with both residents and we are
working on resolving the issues. I will have more information at the
November 3 Council meeting. At this point, no further Council action is
necessary.
2. The Council will consider the Second Reading and Adoption of a Zoning
Ordinance text amendment entitled “Baseline” pertaining to telecommunication
towers in the City.
Based on the Council’s discussion at the last work session, the second
reading of the “Baseline” version of the telecommunication tower
ordinance should be denied (first reading was approved July 21).
3. The Council will consider the First Reading of a Zoning Ordinance text
amendment entitled “Updated Option C-2” pertaining to telecommunication
towers in the City.
Based on the Council’s recent work session discussions regarding
telecommunication towers, a revised ordinance has been drafted that
permits such towers only as conditional uses in commercial/industrial
areas 2 acres and larger or residential areas 5 acres and larger. Under this
version, towers are not permitted in parks or schools). Recommend
approval of the first reading.
4. The Council will consider authorizing a contribution to Community Mediation
Services.
Community Mediation Services provides mediation services to Crystal
residents. Last year, Crystal provided $1,000 towards the cost of these
services. Community Mediation Services is requesting this same level of
assistance for next year. Community Mediation Services is eligible for City
Initiative Funds and there are sufficient funds for this request. Recommend
approval.
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VII. INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. City offices are closed Wednesday, November 11, in observance of the Veteran’s
Day holiday.
b. The City Council will conduct a work session at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday,
November 12 in the Council Chambers to view a Virtual Tour of Crystal’s
development, redevelopment, projects, and park improvements.
c. The next Citizen Input Time is from 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November, 17
in Conference Room A at City Hall.
d. The next City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17 in
the Council Chambers at City Hall.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
IX. MEETING SCHEDULE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2009
a. 8:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting in the Council Chambers
Have a great weekend and don’t forget to vote on Tuesday. See you Tuesday night.