2017.02.21 Council Meeting Agenda
City Council Meeting Agenda
Feb. 21, 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. Appearances
Chief Revering will recognize Mr. Brice Skarnes and Ms. Cortney Hagedon with Farmers
Insurance for their generous donations.*
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 minutes from the following meetings:
a. The regular City Council meeting on Feb. 7, 2017.
b. The regular City Council work sessions on Feb. 7, 2017.
c. The regular City Council work session on Feb. 9, 2017.
4.2 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.
4.3 Approval of a resolution accepting the following donations:
a. $100 from Jeff Kolb for the Crystal Ball.
b. $132.07 from various donation boxes for Crystal K-9 Unit.
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.
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The Council may place items discussed during Open Forum onto subsequent council meeting
agendas.)
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 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.
6.2 The Council will consider civil penalties relating to a tobacco license violation at Dark
Horse Vapors, Inc. d/b/a Dark Horse Vapors located at 5522 West Broadway.
As discussed at the last work session, Dark Horse Vapors failed a compliance check
last year. The Council should hear comments from the owner, including any
admission of guilt (the employee was found guilty of selling to a minor according to
court records.) Recommend approval of a civil penalty of at least a $75 fine and one
day license suspension.
6.3 The Council will consider a resolution for a conditional use permit for Cornerstone
Church at 5000 West Broadway.
Cornerstone Church is moving from its current location at 3420 Nevada and is
requesting a conditional use permit to move to 5000 West Broadway, currently
occupied by a bowling alley and lounge. This property is zoned C-2, General
Commercial, and churches are a conditional use. The Planning Commission held a
public hearing on this application at its February 13 meeting and unanimously
recommended approval of the conditional use permit, contingent upon the
conditions outlined in the staff report.
6.4 The Council will consider first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the City
Code.
As discussed at the last work session, proposed amendments to Chapter 3 address a
process for reasonable accommodations when requested based on disability, and
several minor corrections related to commissions, task forces and their membership.
Recommend approval of the first reading of the ordinance making these changes to
Chapter 3 of the City Code.
6.5 The Council will consider a resolution approving Police Equipment Revolving Fund
(PERF) purchase for body cameras and related necessary equipment.
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The 2017 Police capital budget (PERF) includes funds for purchasing body cameras
and related equipment sufficient to conduct a pilot roll out of body cameras.
Recommend approval of the resolution approving this capital purchase.
6.6 The Council will consider a resolution amending the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for
West Metro Fire-Rescue District (WMFRD).
At its last meetings, the West Metro Fire-Rescue District (WMFRD) Board has
discussed and recommends amending the WMFRD joint powers agreement (JPA) to
amend the WMFRD’s calendar regarding budget, and subsequent actions by both
the Crystal and New Hope city Councils. The Board also recommends amending the
JPA to address electronic payments. Recommend approval of the resolution
authorizing amending the JPA.
7. Announcements
a. The next city council meeting is March 7 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
b. The council will hold a work session on March 9 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A at City
Hall.
c. The Light of Crystal’s 4th Annual Bowling Tourney and Concert is Saturday, March 11, at
6:30 p.m. at Doyle’s Bowl.
d. An open house for the Crystal Parks Master Plan is scheduled for Tuesday, March 14, at
the Crystal Community Center, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
e. Crystal Business Association meets March 15 at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall in the Community
Room.
f. Crystal Masquerade Ball is Saturday, March 18 from 5 – 11 p.m. at Crystal Community
Center. Tickets are available on line and at the Crystal Community Center.
g. The next Citizen Input Time is March 21 at 6 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall.
h. 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.
i. 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
8. Adjournment
9. Feb. 21, 2017 Meeting Schedule
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Time Type of meeting Location
6 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A
6:20 p.m.
Council work session to discuss:
• DeCola/Winnetka and Medicine Lake
Road flooding and mitigation projects
• Constituent issues update
• City manager monthly check-in
• New business*
• Announcements*
Conference Room A
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
Following the
City Council
meeting
Second Council work session to discuss:
• Blue Line Extension Advisory Committee
Appointments
• Bass Lake Road streetscape project status
update*
Conference Room A
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend – just a reminder that city offices are closed Monday, February 20, in
observance of the Presidents Day holiday. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.