2016.10.18 Council Meeting Agenda
City Council Meeting Agenda
Oct. 18, 2016
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
The city manager’s comments are bolded.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance
Girl Scout Troop 16996 will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Approval of Agenda
The Council will consider approval of the agenda.*
3. City Council Meeting Minutes
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
3.1 The regular City Council meeting from Oct. 5, 2016.
3.2 The regular City Council work sessions from Oct. 5, 2016.
3.3 The regular City Council work session from Oct. 13, 2016.
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 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.
4.2 Approval of a resolution accepting the following donation:
a. $80.45 from various donation boxes for Crystal K-9 Unit
4.3 Approval of two solicitor licenses for Morgan Johnson and Alex Menne of
Custom Remodelers, Inc. to go door-to-door in Crystal through Dec. 31, 2016,
offering free estimates and scheduling appointments for home improvement
projects. (City Manager Anne Norris pre-approved these licenses on Oct. 6,
2016.)
4.4 Acceptance of Lassana Bamba’s resignation from the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
4.5 Approval of a resolution pertaining to special assessments cancelled by tax
forfeiture at 5728 Oregon Ct. N.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
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4.6 Approval of a resolution authorizing an application and execution of an
agreement with Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES).
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. Public Hearings
6.1 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and consider a new
pawnbroker license located at 5445 Lakeland Ave. N., submitted by EZPAWN
Minnesota, Inc. DBA Max It Pawn.
The corporate offices of Max It Pawn have restructured and according to the
City Code, this reorganization is considered a change in ownership and requires
a new application and public hearing. All the required documents have been
provided and a background has been completed. Recommend approval of the
pawnbroker license at 5445 Lakeland Avenue North.
6.2 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and consider a
resolution adopting the assessment roll for Phase 15 private sanitary sewer and
driveway construction.
As with previous street reconstruction projects, Phase 15 area residents have
the option of having driveways replaced and sanitary sewer work done. Most
of that work is complete and the assessment roll needs to be considered. After
taking public comments, recommend approval of the resolution adopting the
assessment roll for Phase 15 private sanitary sewer and driveways.
6.3 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and consider a
resolution adopting the assessment roll for project #2016-07, 2016 alley project
and private sanitary sewer and driveway construction.
This year’s alley reconstruction project is complete. As with previous alley
projects, alley residents have the option of having driveways replaced and
sanitary sewer work completed. Most of the optional work is complete as
well and the assessment roll for the alley project and driveways needs to be
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considered. After taking public comments, recommend approval of the
resolution adopting the assessment roll for the 2016 alley reconstruction
project and private sanitary sewer and driveway construction.
6.4 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and consider the
Phase 16 street reconstruction project.
At its September 20 meeting, the Council approved the feasibility study for the
last phase of street reconstruction, Phase 16, and scheduled a public hearing
on the proposed project for October 18. Due to an error in the published
notice for the hearing, the Council should take comments on October 18 and
continue the hearing to November 1.
6.5 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and consider a
resolution adopting the assessment roll for 2016 delinquent accounts.
Every year the city levies special assessments for unpaid invoices for services
provided such as utility charges, administrative citations, garbage/refuse
removal, nuisance abatements, etc. Prior to adopting the assessment roll on
these charges, the Council holds a public hearing to receive comments. After
taking comments, recommend approval of the assessment roll for 2016
delinquent accounts.
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 receive a presentation regarding the 2017 proposed budget and
receive citizen comment.
As part of its annual budget process, the Council has an opportunity for
residents to comment on the proposed 2017 budget prior to consideration of
the final budget. Finance Director Charlie Hansen will present a brief overview
of the budget prior to the Council hearing resident comments. No action is
necessary.
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8. Announcements
a. Crystal Business Association meets Oct. 19 at 8:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers at
City Hall.
b. The next city council meeting is Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall.
c. 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.
d. 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. Oct. 18, 2016 Meeting Schedule
Time Type of meeting Location
6 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A
6:30 p.m.
First council work session to discuss:
• Reassessment of special assessments
cancelled by tax forfeiture
Conference Room A
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
regular City
Council
meeting
Second council work session to discuss:
• Canadian Pacific Railroad (CPRR) Quiet
Zone update
• Constituent issues update
• City manager monthly check-in
• New business*
• Announcements*
Conference Room A
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend; Kim Therres will be acting manager at Tuesday’s meeting.