2019.06.18 City Council Agenda
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City Council Meeting Agenda
June 18, 2019
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. Proclamation
3.1 The Mayor will share a proclamation recognizing the Bassett Creek Watershed’s 50th Anniversary.
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 City Council meeting on June 4, 2019.
b. The City Council work sessions on June 4, 2019.
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. $751.60 from donation boxes for Crystal Police K9 Unit.
b. $851.50 from Crystal Fund for Community Progress for 2019 Arbor Day trees.
c. $2,500 from Crystal Fund for Community Progress for Becker Park play area.
d. $500 from Crystal Vision Clinic for Becker Park play area.
e. $10,000 from St. Therese Home, Inc. for Becker Park play area.
f. $500 from Rudolph Priebe Post 172 for Crystal Airport Open House.
g. $2,000 from VFW Post 494 for Crystal Airport Open House.
4.4 Approval of the following items for Crystal Frolics:
a. A temporary on-sale liquor license at Welcome Park on July 25-28, 2019, submitted by West
Metro Fire-Rescue District Firefighters Relief Association.
b. A permit application for display of outdoor fireworks on July 26 and 27, 2019, submitted by
Hollywood Pyrotechnics, Inc.
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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 Council will hold a public hearing to consider an off-sale liquor license for Liquor Liquidator
3, Inc. d/b/a Crystal Shine Wines, located at 5120 56th Ave. N.
Yeng Vang, owner of Liquor Liquidator 3, Inc., is requesting a new off-sale liquor license for
5120 56th Avenue North (currently d/b/a Liquor Liquidator 3). All the required paperwork and
background check have been completed. After taking public comment, recommend approval
of the off-sale liquor license.
6.2 The Council will hold a public hearing to consider resolutions vacating the easement on City
Hall/library property and authorizing a deed affirming the 1972 property transfer to Hennepin
County.
At its June 4 work session the Council reviewed the history of property transfers between the
city and Hennepin County for the Rockford Road library and the need to affirm the property
conveyance as well as vacate a street easement that is part of the current library parking lot.
After holding a public hearing on the street easement vacation, recommend approval of the
resolutions vacating the easement and affirming the 1972 property transfer to Hennepin
County.
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 authorizing the purchase of a We-Go-Round as a part of
the Becker Park play area.
At its May 7 meeting the City Council approved purchasing play area equipment for Becker
Park. At that meeting Recreation Director Elholm noted that the budget couldn’t
accommodate one inclusive piece of equipment, the We-Go-Round. Thanks to very generous
foundations, businesses and individuals, sufficient funds have been committed for this piece
of equipment. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing purchase of the We-Go-
Round at Becker Park.
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7.3 The Council will consider the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapters 10 – 20 of the City
Code.
At its June 4 and 18 work sessions the City Council reviewed substantive corrections to the
remainder of the City Code, primarily in Chapters 10 – 12 and most of the amendments are in
Chapter 12 regarding liquor licensing. Recommend approval of the first reading of the
ordinance amending Chapters 10 – 20 of the City Code.
7.4 The Council will consider a resolution levying a special assessment for a fire protection system at
Elision Playhouse, 6105 42nd Avenue North.
At its March 5 meeting, the Council approved a petition from Elision Arts, the property owner
of 6105 – 42nd Avenue North, to levy a special assessment against the property for the cost of
installation a fire protection system. Now the project and costs are final and the amount to
be levied is known. Recommend approval of the resolution levying the special assessment for
the fire protection system at 6105 – 42nd Avenue North.
8. Announcements
a. The Crystal Business Association meets Wednesday, June 19 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Therese, 8000
Bass Lake Road, New Hope.
b. City offices are closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
c. The Crystal Parks & Recreation Commission will hold its neighborhood meeting on July 10 at
7 p.m. at Iron Horse Park.
d. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, July 16 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
e. Local organizations are invited to lead the pledge at City Council meetings; contact city staff for
information.
f. 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. June 18, 2019 Meeting Schedule
Time Type of meeting Location
6:30 p.m.
City Council work session to discuss:
Substantive changes to the City Code, Chapters
10-20.
Council 2019-2020 Goals and Objectives.
City manager monthly check in.
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; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.