2022.07.19 Council Meeting AgendaPage 1 of 3
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Posted: July 15, 2022
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 19, 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. Appearance
3.1 Police Chief Revering will recognize police officers.*
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 June 21, 2022.
b. The City Council meeting on June 21, 2022.
c. The City Council special work session on July 7, 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 Appointment of Jennifer Zielinski to the Parks and Recreation Commission, representing
Ward 2, to a term to expire Dec. 31, 2023.
4.5 Adoption of a resolution approving the use of Hennepin County funds for preservation of
owner-occupied affordable housing (Homes Within Reach).
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 consid er
approval of a new off-sale liquor license for Mejron Investments Ltd. Corp. d/b/a The Wine
Thief and Ale Jail located at 3600 Douglas Dr. N.
An application has been received and reviewed for a new off-sale liquor license at 3600
Douglas Dr. N. Prior to taking action on the off-sale liquor license, the City Council should
hear any public comment. Recommend approval of the off -sale liquor license for 3600
Douglas Dr. N.
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 civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Klever
Alcibar Sanchez Miranda d/b/a Klever Liquor located at 5120 56th Ave. N.
During routine liquor license compliance checks last December, an employee at Klever
Liquor sold alcohol to a minor. The employee pled guilty in court and now the City Council
may consider civil penalties. This is a first violation for Klever Liquor and according to the
City Code, the City Council may impose civil penalties of up to a $750 fine and one-day
license suspension. Prior to acting on the civil penalties, the City Council should hear any
comments from the representative of Klever Liquor, including whether they admit to the
violation.
7.3 The Council will consider civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by Stino,
Inc. d/b/a Big Louie’s Bar and Grill located at 5216 West Bdwy.
The city clerk received notice from the State Department of Revenue that Big Louie’s had
violated tobacco license regulations by selling contraband tobacco. This is a first tobacco
violation for Big Louie’s and according to the City Code, the City Council may impose civil
penalties of a fine between $300 - $750 and a one-day license suspension. Prior to acting on
the civil penalties, the City Council should hear any comments from the representative of
Big Louie’s, including whether they admit to the violation.
7.4 The Council will consider civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by
Northern Tier Retail, LLC d/b/a Speedway #4052 located at 5359 West Bdwy.
The city clerk received notice from the State Department of Revenue that Speedway had
violated tobacco license regulations by selling contraband tobacco. This is considered a first
tobacco violation for Speedway and according to the City Code, the City Council may impose
civil penalties of a fine between $300 - $750 and a one-day license suspension. Prior to
acting on the civil penalties, the City Council should hear any comments from the
representative of Speedway, including whether they admit to the violation.
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7.5 The Council will consider a resolution requesting a six-lane option for inclusion in the Blue
Line Extension environmental review.
Last month the Hennepin County Board and Metropolitan Council approved the Route
Modification report for the Blue Line Extension to be in the median of Bottineau
Boulevard. Staff is suggesting the city formally request several design alternatives related
to a six-lane option be included in the environmental review. Recommend approval of the
resolution requesting a six-lane option be included in the Blue Line Extension
environmental review.
7.6 The Council will consider a resolution awarding the 2022 contract for miscellaneous concrete
repairs.
The capital budget includes funds for annual concrete repairs. Bids for this year’s repairs
will be opened on July 15 and results will be provided to the Council prior to the July 19
meeting. Recommend adoption of the resolution awarding the 202 2 concrete repair
contract.
8. Announcements
a. The City Council will hold a special work session on Wednesday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom.
b. The City Council will hold a special work session on Thursday, July 21 at 7 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom.
c. Crystal Frolics is Thursday through Sunday, July 28 – 31 at Welcome Park and Friday -
Saturday, July 29 - 30 at Becker Park.
d. Night to Unite is Tuesday, Aug. 2. To host a block party, visit the city’s website at
www.crystalmn.gov.
e. The City Council will hold a budget work session on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom.
f. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Crystal Community Center.
g. 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.