2017.01.17 Council Meeting Agenda
City Council Meeting Agenda
Jan. 17, 2017
7 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. City Council Meeting Minutes
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
3.1 The regular City Council meeting from Jan. 3, 2017.
3.2 The regular City Council work session from Jan. 3, 2017.
3.3 The regular City Council work session from Jan. 12, 2017.
4. Consent Agenda
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial
in nature, in a single motion:
4.1 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.
4.2 Approval of a resolution accepting the following donations:
a. $20 from a Crystal citizen for Crystal Police Shop with a Cop program.
b. $1,560.74 from Crystal Crime Prevention Board to Crystal Police K-9 Unit (proceeds
are from the Run for Rocco fundraiser that occurred in September 2016).
c. $1,000 from Crystal Lions Club for Crystal Recreation (bands in the parks).
d. $200 from Steven Lundeen and L. Zwack to Crystal Community Center in memory
of LaVeta Zwack.
e. $500 from Paster Properties for the 2016 Crystal employee holiday party.
f. $25 from R. L. Swanson to Crystal Community Center in memory of LaVeta Zwack.
g. $228.21 from various individuals to the Crystal K-9 Unit.
4.3 Approval of a resolution adopting Council rules.
4.4 Approval of a resolution amending the city’s investment policy.
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4.5 Approval of three solicitor licenses for Riley Havlicek, Kristjan Jesmer and Alan Wagner
of The Window Store Home Improvements, Inc. to go door-to-door in Crystal from
Jan. 18 – Dec. 31, 2017, offering free estimates and scheduling appointments for
home improvement projects.
5. 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.)
6. Public Hearing
6.1 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and consider a new
off-sale liquor license for Binge Time Marketing Corporation d/b/a Lube Liquor
located at 5924 West Broadway.
The liquor store at 5924 West Broadway has been purchased by a new operator,
Binge Time Marketing. All the necessary paperwork and the background have been
completed. After receiving comments during the public hearing, recommend
approval of the off-sale liquor license for 5924 West Broadway.
7. Regular Agenda
7.1 The Council will consider approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by
the finance department to the city council, a list that is on file in the office of the
finance department.
Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000.
7.2 The Council will consider a resolution for a conditional use permit for extended hours
of operation at 5924 West Broadway (Binge Time Marketing d/b/a Lube Liquor).
The new owner of the liquor store at 5924 West Broadway is requesting a
conditional use permit to extend the operating hours of the store, to 10 p.m. The
Planning Commission held a public hearing on the requested conditional use permit
at its January 9 meeting and recommended approval of the permit contingent upon
the conditions outlined in the staff report.
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7.3 The Council will consider a resolution for a conditional use permit for outdoor s torage
at 3300 Winpark Drive (Radius Track).
Radius Track Corporation is requesting a conditional use permit to allow outdoor
storage at 3300 Winpark Drive. The property is zoned I-1, Light Industrial, and the
principal use, a framing solution fabrication operation, is a permitted use in this
district. Radius Track is proposing a 7,000 square foot outdoor storage area on the
north side of the building for material storage. The Planning Commission held a
public hearing on the requested conditional use permit at its January 9 meeting and
recommended approval of the permit contingent upon the conditions outlined in
the staff report.
7.4 The Council will consider second reading and adoption of an ordinance establishing
the Parks and Recreation Commission.
As part of the City Code review, changes were made to Chapter 3 requiring the City
Council to establish specific commissions by ordinance. The Council approved the
first reading of the ordinance establishing the Parks and Recreation Commission at
its December 20 meeting. Recommend approval of the second reading of the
ordinance establishing the Parks and Recreation Commission.
7.5 The Council will consider second reading and adoption of an ordinance establishing
the Environmental Quality Commission and a resolution approving summary language
for publication.
As part of the City Code review, changes were made to Chapter 3 requiring the City
Council to establish specific commissions by ordinance. The Council approved the
first reading of the ordinance establishing the Environmental Quality Commission at
its December 20 meeting. Recommend approval of the second reading of the
ordinance establishing the Environmental Quality Commission and a resolution
approving summary language for publication establishing both the Environmental
Quality and Parks and Recreation Commission.
7.6 The Council will consider a resolution to establish parking restrictions on
portions of Regent Avenue and 58th Avenue (Phase 16).
Regent and 58th Avenues are State Aid roads and are in Phase 16 of street
reconstruction (Skyway neighborhood). Information regarding proposed parking
restrictions on these streets has been included in letters sent and information
provided to properties in the project area. Recommend approval of the resolution
establishing parking restrictions on Regent and 58th Avenues.
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8. Announcements
a. Crystal Business Association meets Jan. 18 at 8:30 a.m. at New Hope YMCA.
b. Coffee with a Cop is Jan. 24 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at Cedarwood Apartment Complex
Community Room.
c. The Civil Air Patrol is having a fundraiser at Crystal Broadway Pizza on Jan. 26 from
11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
d. Quad Cities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon bowling fundraiser is Jan. 29 at Doyle’s Bowling
and Lounge beginning at 10:30 a.m.
e. The next city council meeting is Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
f. The next Citizen Input Time is Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall.
g. Girl and Boy Scout troops are invited to lead the pledge at city council meetings. Troops
that are interested may contact city staff for information.
h. City council meetings and work sessions are open to the public. Current and previous
meetings are available for viewing and listening at www.crystalmn.gov
9. Adjournment
10. Jan. 17, 2017 Meeting Schedule
Time Type of meeting Location
6 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A
6:30 p.m.
Council work session to discuss:
Constituent issues update
City manager monthly check-in
New business*
Announcements*
Conference Room A
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend – City offices are closed on Monday, January 16 in observance of the
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.