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
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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.
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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.
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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.