2019.11.19 City Council Agenda
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City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
The assistant city manager’s comments are bolded.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance (Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance
led by Scout Troop 141 (Elim Lutheran Church).
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:
3.1. Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The City Council meeting on November 5, 2019.
b. The City Council work session on November 5, 2019.
3.2. 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.
3.3. Approval of a resolution accepting a donation of $30 from Buffalo Wild Wings for Becker Park.
3.4. Approval of a resolution amending the Appendix IV of the City Code, the 2020 Fee Sched ule,
regarding recycling fees.
3.5. Acceptance of the Body Worn Camera Audit Report.
4. 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.)
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5. Public Hearing
5.1. The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment, and the Council will consider a new
off-sale liquor license located at 4920 West Broadway, submitted by DKK, LLC d/b/a Crystal
Wine and Spirits.
In late October, the city received an application for a liquor license at 4920 West Broadway.
Staff has reviewed the license application and a background check was completed by the
police department. A notice of Public Hearing has been published. The applicant had
assumed ownership and began operation of the business in June. The council should hold a
public hearing and receive comment and consider its options.
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 resolutions authorizing the partial redemption of bonds Series 2008A
and 2009A.
In 2008 and 2009 the City issued bonds for street reconstruction projects. There are currently
sufficient funds in these two debt service funds to partially reduce the overall debt to save
money in interest cost. Recommend approval of proceeding with this partial redemption.
6.3. The Council will consider the first reading of an ordinance adopting the recodification of the
Crystal City Code.
The council has worked on revising and updating the city code over several years. The
recodification of the City Code is now ready for adoption. The proposed recodification is
available on the City Code page of the city website for review. Recommend approval of the
ordinance for the first reading to adopt the recodification.
7. Announcements
a. The Crystal Business Association meets Wednesday, November 20 at 8:30 a.m. in the Community
Room.
b. City offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29, in observance of the
Thanksgiving Day holiday.
c. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, December 3 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall.
d. Local organizations are invited to lead the pledge at City Council meetings; contact city staff for
information.
e. 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
Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.