2023.06.06 Council Meeting AgendaPage 1 of 3
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Posted: June 2, 2023
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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 June 14, 2023, as Flag Day in the City of Crystal.
3.2 The Mayor will proclaim June 19, 2023, as Juneteenth Freedom Day 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 May 11, 2023.
b. The City Council work session on May 16, 2023.
c. The City Council meeting on May 16, 2023.
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 donations.
4.4 Adoption of a resolution reporting on state performance measures.
4.5 Approval of the following items for 2023 Crystal Frolics:
a. Temporary closure of portions of 46th Ave. N. and 47th Ave. N. from July 27 – 30, 2023,
for city and volunteer staff vehicle parking, fireworks displays, and waterball competition
hosted by the West Metro Fire-Rescue Relief Association.
b. A permit for fireworks displays at Welcome Park on July 28 and 29, 2023, 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 10 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
approval of a new on-sale liquor license for Tequilatown, LLC d/b/a Tequilatown Authentic
Mexican Cuisine and Bar located at 99 Willow Bend.
The owners of Tequilatown, LLC, have submitted a new on-sale liquor license application,
including Sunday on-sale, for a restaurant/bar located in Crystal Shopping Center. The
property use complies with zoning requirements, the application materials are in order,
and a background check was completed. After taking public comment, staff recommends
approval of the new on-sale liquor and Sunday licenses for Tequilatown, LLC d/b/a
Tequilatown Authentic Mexican Cuisine and Bar located at 99 Willow Bend.
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 receive the 2022 annual financial report from Bergan KDV.
Representatives of Bergan KDV will present the 2022 annual financial report. After hearing
the presentation, the Council should accept the 2022 annual financial report.
7.3 The Council will continue discussion of a resolution authorizing the agreement with LOGIS for
Geographic Information System (GIS) support.
At the May 16th Council meeting, the Council discussed the proposed contract with LOGIS
GIS for GIS support services. The Council continued the item to a future meeting so more
information could be provided and the proposal could be reviewed by the City’s new GIS
Specialist, Emily Schneider. Emily will be at the June 6 Council work session and meeting to
provide additional background and information on the proposed contract with LOGIS GIS.
After considering the suggestion of splitting the various GIS-related services, such as data
storage, staff believes it is more beneficial to use LOGIS for all the GIS services. Staff
recommends approval.
8. Announcements
a. There will be a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 15 to celebrate the opening of the
new Crystal Vision Clinic at 5730 Bottineau Blvd.
b. The Crystal Airport Open House is Sunday, June 18 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Crystal Airport.
c. City offices will be closed Monday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
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d. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, June 20 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall and via Zoom.
e. There will be a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 22 to celebrate the opening of
Odam Medical at 6014 Lakeland Ave. N.
f. There will be a community open house about the Bass Lake Road Station Area Plan Update
from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 22 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.