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2016.09.06 Council Meeting Agenda City Council Meeting Agenda Sept. 6, 2016 7 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. Appearances 3.1 Presentation by Robbinsdale Area Redesign Program Director Melodie Hanson regarding the Helping Us Grow (HUG) Diaper Drive. 4. City Council Meeting Minutes The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion: 4.1 The regular City Council meeting from Aug. 16, 2016. 4.2 The regular City Council work session from Aug. 16, 2016. 4.3 The budget City Council work sessions from Aug. 15, 18 and 31, 2016. 5. Consent Agenda The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a single motion: 5.1 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. 5.2 Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor permit for a church festival on Sept. 24, 2016, submitted by the Church of St. Raphael located at 7301 56th Ave. N. 5.3 Approval of three solicitor licenses for Marc Faulhammer, Arnold Ingram and Jason Sack of Window Concepts of Minnesota, Inc. to go door-to-door in Crystal from September 7 – December 31, 2016, offering free estimates and scheduling appointments for home improvement projects. 5.4 Approval of a resolution accepting the following donation: a. $250.91 from various donation boxes for Crystal K-9 Unit 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Sept. 6, 2016 6. 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.) 7. Regular Agenda 7.1 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. 7.2 The Council will consider second reading and adoption of an updated floodplain ordinance. At its August meeting the Planning Commission considered changes required by FEMA to the flood plain ordinance. The Commission recommended approval of the updated floodplain ordinance. At its August 16 meeting, the City Council approved the first reading of the ordinance with these amendments. Recommend approval of the second reading of the updated floodplain ordinance. 7.3 The Council will consider a resolution awarding the Bassett Creek Bank Stabilization Project. Earlier this year the City Council authorized a contract with Barr Engineering to survey eroding stream bank areas along portions of Bassett Creek to develop a plan to address the erosion issues. The plan was developed and quotes were solicited for the work. Recommend approval of the resolution awarding the contract to MN Native Landscapes to perform this work and amending the storm water utility budget to meet project costs. 7.4 The Council will consider a resolution for reduction in the Gardendale Letter of Credit. The developer of Gardendale Subdivision, like most subdivision and development projects, provided a letter of credit to the city to guarantee the construction and installation of required improvements as part of the plat. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Sept. 6, 2016 The developer is requesting a reduction in the letter of credit based on work done; recommend approval of the resolution reducing this letter of credit. 7.5 The Council will consider a resolution adopting a proposed EDA (HRA) tax levy payable in 2017. The City Council has discussed the 2017 budget and preliminary levies, including the EDA (HRA) levy at multiple work sessions. The EDA funds are used for some staff costs and in 2017 will be used for design and engineering costs associated with updating the Bass Lake Road streetscape and other community image enhancements in commercial areas. This levy must be adopted by September 15, while the city’s other budgets and levies must be adopted by September 30. Recommend adoption of the resolution adopting the EDA (HRA) tax levy payable in 2017 in the amount of $277,204. 7.6 The Council will consider setting the date for discussion, public input and adoption of the final 2017 budget and tax levy. The City Council typically holds a “Truth in Taxation” hearing at its first meeting in December to consider the final 2017 budget and tax levy. Recommend setting December 6, 2016 as the date for discussion, public input and adoption of the final 2017 budget and tax levy. 8. Announcements a. Celebrate Constitution Week, September 17 – 23 by attending the Constitution Week event, Saturday, September 17, 1-4 p.m. at the Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive. b. The next city council meeting is Sept., 20 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Citizen Input Time will resume Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall. c. Crystal Business Association meets Sept. 21 at 8:30 a.m. in the Community Room at Crystal City Hall, 4141 Douglas Drive. d. Quad Communities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is hosting its second annual Glow Golf Tournament on Thursday Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. at the New Hope Golf Course. e. Girl and Boy Scout troops are invited to lead the pledge at city council meetings. Troops that are interested may contact city staff for information. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Sept. 6, 2016 f. 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 10. Sept. 6, 2016 Meeting Schedule Time Type of meeting Location 6:15 p.m. First Council work session to discuss: • Legal services Conference Room A 6:45 p.m. EDA Regular Meeting Council Chambers 7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers Immediately following the regular City Council meeting Second Council work session to discuss: • Phase 16 Feasibility • Constituent issues update • New business* • Announcements* Conference Room A * Denotes no supporting information included in the packet. Have a great, safe holiday weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.