2018.10.02 Council Meeting Agenda
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City Council Meeting Agenda
Oct. 2, 2018
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. 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 City Council meeting on Sept. 17, 2018.
b. The City Council work session on Sept. 17, 2018.
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. $2,500 from Crystal Fund for Community Progress for Becker Park playground.
b. $600 from Crystal Lions for Crystal Frolics.
c. $50 from Tony Hawk Realty for Becker Park playground.
d. $5,000 from VFW Post 494 for Crystal Little League ASL assistance program.
4.4 Approval of a resolution vacating drainage and utility easements within Holmquist and
Tschudy Additions (5747 and 5751 West Broadway).
4.5 Approval of a resolution approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertising for
bids for the Winnetka Pond dredging project.
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
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before the Council during Open Forum. 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 the second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the City
Code and a resolution approving the summary publication of the ordinance.
The City Council approved the first reading of the ordinance amen ding Chapter 9
(emergency preparedness, fire, animal control) at its September 4 meeting. Recommend
approval of the second reading of the ordinance and resolution authorizing its summary
publication.
6.3 The Council will consider the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapters 10 and 11 of
the City Code.
At recent work sessions the Council has reviewed changes to Chapters 10 and 11 regarding
general licensing requirements and requirements for certain businesses. Recommend
approval of the first reading of the ordinance amending Chapters 10 and 11.
7. Announcements
a. The next City Council work session is Thursday, Oct. 11, at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A.
b. Special Materials Drop-off Day is Saturday, Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Brooklyn Park
Operations and Maintenance Facility, 8300 Noble Ave. N.
c. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at Crystal City Hall.
d. Crystal Business Association meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 8:30 a.m. at NEAR Food Shelf,
5209 West Broadway.
e. The League of Women Voters is holding a Crystal City Council candidate forum on Thursday,
Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. at Crystal City Hall.
f. Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is holding a public meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 30
from 6–8 p.m. at Crystal Community Center to take public comment on the Environmental
Assessment Worksheet (EAW) in process for the “right-sizing” of Crystal Airport.
g. Girl and Boy Scout troops are invited to lead the pledge at City Council meetings. Troops who
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.
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8. Adjournment
9. Oct. 2, 2018 Meeting Schedule
Time Type of meeting Location
6:30 p.m.
City Council work session to discuss:
Chapter 20 of the City Code.
Constituent issues update.
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. Kim will be attending Tuesday’s meeting as Acting Manager.