2016.05.03 Council Meeting Agenda
City Council Meeting Agenda
May 3, 2016
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
THE CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS ARE BOLDED.
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Council will consider approval of the agenda.*
3. PROCLAMATIONS
3.1 Mayor Adams will read a proclamation declaring May 11 as La Veta Zwack Day in
Crystal in recognition of her 25 years of volunteer service to Crystal Friendship Center.
3.2 Mayor Adams will read a proclamation declaring May 15 - 21, 2016 as National Police
Week, and May 15, 2016 as Peace Officer Memorial Day in the City of Crystal.
4. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from April 19, 2016; and
b. The Council Work Sessions from April 19, 2016.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
5.1 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;
5.2 Approval of a resolution accepting the following donation:
a. $2,051.30 from VFW Post #494 for Crystal Frolics; and
5.3 Approval of Andrew Richter’s resignation from the City Code Review Task Force.
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6. OPEN FORUM
(The City Council appreciates hearing from citizens about items of concern and desires to
set aside time during each meeting for Open Forum. To provide ample opportunity for all,
speaking time is limited to three minutes and topic discussion is limited to ten minutes.
The Mayor may, as presiding officer, extend the total time allowed for a topic. By rule, no
action may be taken on any item brought before the Council during Open Forum. The
Council may place items discussed during Open Forum onto subsequent Council meeting
agendas.)
7. REGULAR AGENDA
7.1 The Council will consider 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.
Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000.
7.2 The Council will consider approval of a Development Agreement for Gardendale
Subdivision.
The City Council approved the final plat of the Gardendale Subdivision last
month. A development agreement is typically done as part of any
subdivision to ensure completion of any conditions and actions related to the
subdivision. Recommend approval of execution of the development
agreement for the Gardendale Subdivision.
7.3 The Council will consider second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending
Chapters 3 and 5 of the City Code, including publication of a summary ordinance.
The City Code Review Task Force recommended changes to Chapter 3 of the
City Code which the Council has discussed at multiple work sessions. At its
April 19 meeting the City Council approved the first reading of the ordinance
amending Chapter 3. Recommend approval of the second reading of the
ordinance amending Chapter 3.
8. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Crystal Arbor Day Celebration is Wednesday, May 4 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at North
Lions Park, as part of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting.
b. The Bike Rodeo, sponsored by the cities of Crystal, Golden Valley and New Hope is
Wednesday, May 4 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Sonnesyn Elementary School.
c. The City Council will have a work session on Thursday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. in
Conference Room A at City Hall.
d. The next City Council meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
e. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, May 18, at 8:30 a.m. at
Crystal City Hall, hosted by Tom Slupske.
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f. Crime Prevention Board Jail and Bail is May 18 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the
Neighborhood Outreach Office, 227 Willow Bend.
g. There will be a tri-city council meeting of the Joint Water Commission cities (Crystal,
Golden Valley and New Hope) Tuesday, May 31, at 6:30 p.m. at Golden Valley City
Hall.
h. Citizen Input Time will resume in September, however the Mayor and
Councilmembers are still available by phone, email or to meet.
i. Girl and Boy Scout troops interested in leading the pledge at future regular City
Council meetings may contact city staff for information.
j. All City Council meetings and work sessions are open to the public as well as
recorded and available for viewing or listening at www.crystalmn.gov.
9. ADJOURNMENT
10. MEETING SCHEDULE ON MAY 3, 2016
Time Type of Meeting Location
6:20 p.m.
1st Council Work Session to discuss:
• Review curbside cleanup
Conference Room A
6:45 p.m. EDA Regular Meeting Council Chambers
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
Regular City
Council Meeting
2nd City Council Work Session to discuss:
• Constituent issues update
• New business*
• Announcements*
Conference Room A
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.