2025.09.02 Council Meeting AgendaPage 1 of 3
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Posted: Aug. 29, 2025
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025
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 Chief Hubbard will present awards to Crystal 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 budget work session on Aug. 14, 2025.
b. The city council work session on Aug. 19, 2025.
c. The city council meeting on Aug. 19, 2025.
4.2 Approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance department.
4.3 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the city clerk.
4.4 Adoption of resolutions to apply for Hennepin County Youth Activities Grant for projects in
Forest School Park and Woodland Park.
4.5 Adoption of a resolution approving updated Fund Balance Policy.
4.6 Approval of the 2026-2027 contract with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS), Local 44,
(police officers).
4.7 Approval of the 2026-2027 contract with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS), Local 56,
(police supervisors).
4.8 Approval of the 2026 wage adjustment and insurance contribution for non-represented
employees.
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4.9 Adoption of a resolution authorizing replacement of doors at the south fire station .
4.10 Adoption of a resolution awarding the contract to HK Solutions Group (Hydro-Klean) for the
2025 Sewer Rehabilitation Project.
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. Regular Agenda
6.1 The council will consider civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Cajun 4
Seafood, LLC d/b/a Cajun Kitchen, located at 5440 West Broadway.
Following routine alcohol license compliance checks late last year, an employee of Cajun
Kitchen was adjudicated for selling alcohol to a minor. The City Council may now impose civil
administrative penalties against the license holder. This is the first alcohol violation for Cajun
Kitchen, and according to the City Code in effect at the time of the offense, the City Council may
impose a penalty of a $750 fine and a one-day license suspension. Before acting on the civil
penalties, the City Council should hear any comments from the represent ative(s) of Cajun
Kitchen. Pursuant to the city ordinance and the penalty for a first violation, staff recommends
that the City Council impose a one-day license suspension and a civil fine of $750.
6.2 The council will consider civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Missy
Hope, Inc., LLC d/b/a Hope Liquor, located at 111 Willow Bend.
Following routine alcohol license compliance checks late last year, an employee of Hope Liquor
was adjudicated for selling alcohol to a minor. The City Council may now impose civil
administrative penalties against the license holder. This is the first alcohol violation for Hope
Liquor, and according to the City Code in effect at the time of the offense, the City Council may
impose a penalty of a $750 fine and a one-day license suspension. Before acting on the civil
penalties, the City Council should hear any comments from the representative(s) of Hope
Liquor. Pursuant to the city ordinance and the penalty for a first violation, staff recommends
that the City Council impose a one-day license suspension and a civil fine of $750.
6.3 The council will consider civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by
Tequilatown, LLC d/b/a Tequilatown Authentic Mexican Cuisine & Bar, located at 99 Willow
Bend.
Following routine alcohol license compliance checks late last year, an employee of Tequilatown
was adjudicated for selling alcohol to a minor. The City Council may now impose civil
administrative penalties against the license holder. This is the first alcohol violation for
Tequilatown, and according to the City Code in effect at the time of the offense, the City Council
may impose a penalty of a $750 fine and a one-day license suspension. Before acting on the civil
penalties, the City Council should hear any c omments from the representative(s) of
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Tequilatown. Pursuant to the city ordinance and the penalty for a first violation, staff
recommends that the City Council impose a one-day license suspension and a civil fine of $750.
7. Announcements
a. The application deadline to register for the Community Police Academy is Tuesday, Sept. 9 at
3 p.m. Classes are held on Tuesday nights from 6–9 p.m. starting Sept. 9 – Oct. 21.
b. The next city council work session is Thursday, Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Upper Community
Room at city hall and via Zoom.
c. The Crystal Vehicle Fair is Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. – noon at the Crystal Community
Center.
d. The next city council meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at city
hall.
e. Crystal Farmers Market is every Tuesday from 3—6:30 p.m. at the Crystal Community Center
and runs through Sept. 30.
f. The city is accepting applications for several volunteer positions on our boards and
commissions. We have openings on the Sustainability Commission, Inclusion and Diversity
Commission, Planning Commission, Employee Review Board, and on the Metro Blue Line
Business Advisory Committee. For more information, please visit the city’s website.
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.
8. Adjournment
*Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great Labor Day weekend; stay healthy. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.