2016.11.15 Council Meeting Agenda
City Council Meeting Agenda
Nov. 15, 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. 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 Nov. 1, 2016.
3.2 The regular City Council work sessions from Nov. 1, 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 transferring local board of appeal and equalization
power and duty to Hennepin County (Open Book).
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.)
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6. Regular Agenda
6.1 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
6.2 The Council will consider a resolution adopting Appendix IV of the Crystal City
Code relating to the 2017 fee schedule – utility section.
Over several work sessions the City Council has discussed the 2017 utility
budgets, including 2017 rates. Recommend approval of the 2017 fee schedule
for utility rates.
6.3 The Council will consider a resolution providing for the prepayment and
redemption of the city’s outstanding General Obligation Aquatic Center Bonds
Series 2005B.
During the 2017 budget discussions, the City Council discussed calling the pool
bonds in 2017 to reduce outstanding debt. Recommend approval of the
resolution providing for prepayment and redemption of the pool bonds.
6.4 The Council will consider a resolution approving a contract with WSB &
Associates for park master planning services.
At a recent work sessi on the City Council discussed the Parks & Recreation
Commission’s recommendation that the city hire a consultant to assist in
preparation of a park master plan, including detailed plans for Becker Park.
Recreation Director solicited proposals from several firms to do this work an
concept plans for three community parks, North Lions, Welcome and Bassett
Creek Park. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing a contract with
WSB & Associates to provide these services.
6.5 The Council will consider a resolution to order preparation of the feasibility
report for the 2017 Alley Reconstruction project.
Next year is the final phase of the city’s alley reconstruction program. In order
to keep next year’s project on schedule, recommend approval of the resolution
ordering the preparation of the feasibility report for the 2017 alley
reconstruction project.
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7. Announcements
a. Crystal Business Association meets Nov. 16 at 8:30 a.m. in the Community Room at
City Hall.
b. The City Council will have a work session on N ov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference
Room A at City Hall.
c. City offices will be closed Nov. 24 and 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
d. The next city council meeting is Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
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.
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
8. Adjournment
9. Nov. 15, 2016 Meeting Schedule
Time Type of meeting Location
5:45 p.m. City Council special meeting to canvass the 2016
general election results Conference Room A
6:00 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A
6:15 p.m. First council work session to conduct commission
candidate interviews Conference Room A
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
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Immediately
following the
regular City
Council
meeting
Second council work session to discuss:
Blue Line update
Traction Power Sub-Station (TPSS) at 60th
Visual screening for Elmhurst/Hampshire
Noise walls from 47th to Corvallis
Station area design
Security training
2017 budget:
Check in – general fund, including
Council memberships, and property tax
levy – December 6 Truth in Taxation
hearing
Permanent Improvement Revolving (PIR)
fund budget
Debt service funds
Fee schedule changes – Public Works
COPS grant
Long term cost containment
West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board
annual joint work session with city councils
City Manager monthly check-in
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.