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2015.05.05 Council Meeting Agenda City Council Meeting Agenda May 5, 2015 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers 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. PROCLAMATION 3.1 Mayor Adams will read a proclamation declaring May 13, 2015 as Arbor Day in the City of Crystal. 4. APPEARANCES 4.1 Chief Revering will recognize Officer Tim Tourville as recipient of the MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) award.* 4.2 Chief Revering will present Officer Mason Barland with the Chief’s Award.* 5. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion: a. The Regular City Council Meeting from April 21, 2015; and b. The Council Work Session from April 21, 2015. 6. CONSENT AGENDA The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a single motion: 6.1 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; 6.2 Approval of a resolution accepting a donation of $73.51 from Buffalo Wild Wings to the Crystal K-9 Unit; 6.3 Acceptance of the resignation of Charles Landon, Jr. from the Human Rights Commission; 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda May 5, 2015 6.4 Acceptance of the resignation of Helene Vigdahl from the Environmental Quality Commission; and 6.5 Approval of a resolution consenting to the refunding of a senior housing revenue note (St. Therese at Oxbow Lake), Series 2005A, by the city of Brooklyn Park. In 2005, Crystal issued housing revenue bonds on behalf of Brooklyn Park (Crystal incurred no costs or risk associated with this sale). Now the bonds are being refinanced and Crystal is being asked to consent to the refinancing, again at no cost or risk to Crystal. Recommend approval. 7. OPEN FORUM (Open forum is an opportunity for persons in attendance to address the Council regarding items of concern. Each person will be allowed three minutes to speak and no items may be addressed for more than ten minutes. No Council action may be taken on any items brought before the Council on Open Forum. The Council may place items brought before it on Open Forum in agendas for subsequent Council meetings and staff reports may be required.) 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.1 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and Council consideration of a resolution ordering preparation of plans and specifications for the Alley Reconstruction Project No. 2015-07. This year’s alley project is 4 alleys in the Welcome Park neighborhood. After the Council holds the hearing and takes comments on the proposed project, recommend approval of the resolution ordering plans and specifications for the project 9. REGULAR AGENDA 9.1 The Council will consider approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the Finance Director to the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance Director. Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000. 9.2 The Council will consider a resolution of support for Three Rivers Park District’s application for Hennepin County funds for completion of the Bassett Creek Regional Trail through Crystal and New Hope. Three Rivers Park District held an open house on the Crystal segment of the proposed Bassett Creek Regional Trail on April 27. Approximately 25 residents (excluding elected officials) attended the open house. Three Rivers is requesting the city’s support of its application for funds from Hennepin County for completion of this trail. Recommend approval of the resolution. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda May 5, 2015 9.3 The Council will consider a resolution for CIP (Capital Improvement Plan) purchase of replacement lift station pump (Lift Station #1). The 2015 sanitary sewer capital budget includes $20,000 for replacement of the lift station pump at the East lift station. The pump is for sanitary sewer and it is necessary to be sure the pumps are operational at all times. One quote was received for $12,575 to replace the pump. Recommend approval of the resolution approving this replacement purchase. 9.4 The Council will consider a resolution for CIP (Capital Improvement Plan) purchase of replacement lift station pump (Lift Station #3). The 2015 sanitary sewer capital budget includes $20,000 for replacement of the lift station pump at the East lift station. The replacement pump is approximately $7,400 less than the budgeted amount. One of the pumps at the Perry lift station is 23 years old and in need of replacement. A quote for a replacement pump is $4,133 and would come from the lift station pump balance in the 2015 capital budget. Recommend approval of the resolution approving this replacement purchase. 9.5 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of a floor sweeper for the new Public Works facility. A floor sweeper is needed for the vehicle storage area portion of the new Public Works facility. Recommend approval of the purchase of a floor sweeper from Tennant off the State contract for $28,170. 9.6 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of fiber optic connection for the new Public Works facility. In order for the new Public Works facility to be connected to other city buildings and LOGIS facilities, fiber must be installed. The Public Works building project budget includes $43,000 for this work. Recommend approval of authorizing a contract with Parsons Technologies for $38,777 to perform this work. 10. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS a. The Bike Rodeo family event is Wednesday, May 6 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Crystal Community Center. b. Registration is open for the annual Step-To-It Challenge, which this year is from May 3-30. Visit the City’s website for more information. c. Everyone is welcome to the Arbor Day celebration on May 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Forest Park. d. A variety of trucks and cars will be on display at the Crystal Community Center for the Vehicle Fair on Saturday, May 16, from 10:00 a.m. – noon. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda May 5, 2015 e. The next City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. f. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, May 20, at 8:30 a.m. at the Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive. g. PRISM is holding its annual gala on May 28, 5-9 p.m., at The Metropolitan Ballroom. Visit www.prismmpls.org for more information. h. City Offices will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25. i. All City Council meetings and work sessions are open to the public as well as recorded and available for viewing or listening at www.crystalmn.gov. 11. ADJOURNMENT 12. MEETING SCHEDULE ON MAY 5, 2015 Time Type of Meeting Location 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 1st City Council Work Session to: • Meet and greet Charter Commission candidates • Discuss right-of-way and boulevard primer and boulevard trees Conference Room A 7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers Immediately following the Regular Council Meeting EDA Regular Meeting Council Chambers Immediately following the Regular EDA Meeting 2nd City Council Work Session to discuss: • Financing Crystal’s share of JWC water main repairs/renovation • Hennepin County E-Cig ban • City Code Review Task Force applicant selection process • Agreement with Hennepin County – Assessing Services • Continue discussion of the commissions • Constituent issues update • New business* • Announcements* Conference Room A * Denotes no supporting information included in the packet. Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.