2022.05.03 Council Meeting AgendaPage 1 of 2
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Posted: April 29, 2022
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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. Proclamations
3.1 The Mayor will proclaim May 4, 2022 as Arbor Day in the City of Crystal.
3.2 The Mayor will proclaim May 5, 2022 as National Day of Prayer in the City of Crystal.
3.3 The Mayor will proclaim May 15 – 21, 2022 as Police Week in the City of Crystal.
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 April 19, 2022.
b. The City Council meeting on April 19, 2022.
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 Adoption of a resolution accepting a donation.
4.4 Adoption of a resolution approving a one-year extension of a conditional use permit for the
Adath Jeshurun cemetery pavilion at 3700 Winnetka Ave. N.
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).
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6. Public Hearing
6.1 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment, and the Council will consider
approval of a new off-sale liquor license for Abi Saab and Sons for Liquor, LLC d/b/a Crystal
Wine and Spirits located at 4920 West Bdwy.
Mr. Abi Saab is the new owner of Crystal Wine and Spirits and has applied for a new off -
sale liquor license for that property. The application is complete and staff recommends
approval of the new off-sale liquor license for 4920 West Bdwy, after the Council receives
public comment during the public hearing.
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 the first reading of an ordinance establishing a Diversity and
Inclusion Commission.
The Council has spent recent work sessions discussing a Diversity and Inclusion Commission
and at its April 19 work session, finalized the name and responsibilities of t his commission.
Recommend approval of the first reading of the ordinance establishing a Diversity and
Inclusion Commission (the bylaws for the commission will be considered when the Council
considers the second reading of the ordinance on May 17).
8. Announcements
a. The Parks and Recreation Commission is hosting the annual Arbor Day celebration on
Wednesday, May 4 at 6 p.m. at Bass Lake Park, 5601 Xenia Ave. N.
b. Metro Transit and Hennepin County are having a community meeting about the Blue Line
Extension on Thursday, May 5 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Crystal Community Center.
c. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, May 17 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall and via Zoom.
d. The Celebrating Women-Owned Business Expo is Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at
Sacred Heart Church, 4087 West Bdwy.
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.
9. Adjournment
Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.