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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 Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Oct. 18, 2016 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 Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Oct. 18, 2016 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. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Oct. 18, 2016 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.