2021.08.17 Council Meeting AgendaPage 1 of 3
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Posted: August 13, 2021
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
7 p.m.
Council Chambers/Zoom Meeting
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
3.1 Sheriff Hutchinson will provide an update on department activities and initiatives.*
3.2 Chief Revering will introduce Officer Lauren Roll to the City Council.*
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 work session on July 20, 2021.
b. The City Council meeting on July 20, 2021.
c. The City Council work session on August 5, 2021.
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. $20 from Elizabeth Backdahl for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
b. $25 from Lois Belmore for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
c. $10 from Janice and Mark Carroll for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
d. $2,000 from Crystal Crime Prevention Board for community police events.
e. $1,000 from Crystal Lions Club for the Crystal Airport Open House.
f. $57.53 from donation boxes for Crystal Police Explorers.
g. $50 from Linda Enberg for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
h. $250 from VFW Post 7051 for the Crystal Airport Open House.
i. $25 from Denise Invie for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
j. $1,000 from Sherry and Gina Lehn for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
k. $25 from Kirk and Marcy McDonald for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
l. $20 from Mark Mackmiller for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
m. $20 from RecTrac donors for Crystal parks.
n. $57 from RecTrac donors for the scholarship program.
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o. $50 from Joseph and Shirley Purvis for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
p. $500 from the Darrell Quam Family for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
q. $20 from Margaret Romero for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
r. $500 from Howard Root for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
s. $100 from Brenda Russ for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
t. $250 from Helen Shafer for a tree planting at Bassett Creek Park.
u. $200 from Sisters of the Good Shepard for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
v. $25 from Maureen Stoen for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
w. $20 from Koo Weah for the Crystal K-9 Unit.
x. $4,000 from West Metro Fire-Rescue District Relief Association for the Barway Collins
memorial statue.
4.4 Approval of the appointment of Rachel Braaten to the Environmental Quality Commission.
4.5 Approval of a resolution ordering the preparation of an assessment roll, declaring the
amount to be assessed, and setting the date for a public hearing for year 2021 delinquent
accounts.
4.6 Approval of a resolution accepting American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
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 the Council will consider a
resolution to vacate the easement at 6613 36th Ave. N.
The Council will hold a public hearing to consider vacating the easement at 6613 36th Ave.
N., as part of the subdivision plat of that property (Regular Agenda Item #7.3).
Recommend approval of the vacation, contingent upon the subdivision plat being
approved.
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 new multiple animal license at 8400 Northern Dr., submitted by
Justin Tucker and Daniel Galloway.
The applicants have four dogs and one cat and are applying for a multiple animal license
for their property at 8400 Northern Dr. The Animal Control Officer has reviewed the
application, inspected the property and recommends approval of the application. The
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Council should take comments from any neighbors prior to taking action on the
application.
7.3 The Council will consider a resolution approving a subdivision plat to divide 6613 36 th Ave.
N. into two lots.
At its August 9 meeting, the Planning Commission considered the subdivision plat for
6613 – 36th Ave. N. There were several neighbors at the meeting opposed to the
proposed subdivision. The Planning Commission recommended 7-1 to deny the
application. However, staff position is that the proposed plat meets the requirements of
the City Code and recommends approval of the plat.
7.4 The Council will consider a resolution approving a lot consolidation plat for 5232-5240
Hanson Ct. N.
The owner of the properties at 5232 – 5240 Hanson Ct. N. is proposing to consolidate the
current two lots into one parcel so that a parking lot can be constructed that meets the
required setbacks. Recommend approval of the consolidation.
7.5 The Council will consider approval of the West Metro Fire-Rescue District 2022 budget.
Crystal and New Hope formed a joint powers organization, the West Metro Fire-Rescue
District (WMFRD), to provide fire prevention, education and protection services to both
cities. Under the joint powers agreement, the WMFRD Board needs to approve a
preliminary budget by July 31 for consideration and action by both city councils no later
than August 31. The WMFRD Board approved the budget at its May meeting and the
budget has been reviewed at several work sessions; recommend approval of the 2022
WMFRD budget.
8. Announcements
a. The City Council will hold a work session on Thursday, August 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom.
b. City offices are closed Monday, September 6 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
c. The next City Council meeting is Thursday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom.
d. 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
Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.