2017.01.03 Council Meeting Agenda
City Council Meeting Agenda
Jan. 3, 2017
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
The city manager’s comments are bolded.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Oath of Office
The city clerk will administer the oath of office to newly-elected council members Jim
Adams (Mayor), Nancy LaRoche (Section I), John Budziszewski (Ward 3) and Julie
Deshler (Ward 4).*
3. Approval of Agenda
The Council will consider approval of the agenda.*
4. Appearances
4.1 Presentation of Crystal Sparkles awards by the Mayor and West Metro Fire
Auxiliary.
5. City Council Meeting Minutes
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
5.1 The regular City Council meeting from Dec. 20, 2016.
5.2 The regular City Council work session from Dec. 20, 2016.
6. Consent Agenda
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial
in nature, in a single motion:
6.1 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.
6.2 Approval of a resolution accepting the following donations:
a. $ 17,500 from West Metro-Fire Rescue Relief Association for Crystal K-9 Unit.
6.3 Approval of designating the Sun Post as the primary legal newspaper and the
Star Tribune as the secondary legal newspaper for the City of Crystal in 2017.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
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6.4 Approval of a resolution appointing the firm Kern, DeWenter and Viere for
auditing services for the 2016 financial statements;
6.5 Approval of the annual city appointments for 2017:*
a. Hennepin County Recycling Group: City Manager Anne Norris.
b. Local Government Information Systems Association (LOGIS) Board Member
and alternate: City Manager Anne Norris and Assistant City Manager Kim
Therres.
c. Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission members: Council
Member Julie Deshler and City Manager Anne Norris.
d. Pets Under Police Security (PUPS) Board Member and alternate: Deputy
Chief Doug Leslin and Police Chief Stephanie Revering.
7. 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.)
8. Regular Agenda
8.1 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.
8.2 The Council will consider a resolution designating Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (Crystal
branch) as the city’s official depository for the year 2017.
Recommend approval of Wells Fargo as the city’s official depository.
8.3 The Council will consider annual council appointments for 2017:
a. Mayor Pro Tem: Julie Deshler.
b. Council liaison to Environmental Quality Commission: Nancy LaRoche.
c. Council liaison to Parks and Recreation Commission: Olga Parsons.
d. Council liaison to Planning Commission: John Budziszewski.
e. Council representative to the Quad Cities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Committee: Julie Deshler.
Recommend approval.
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8.4 The Council will consider a resolution to authorize purchase of three squad cars.
The 2017 PERF includes funds for the replacement of three squad cars.
Recommend approval of this purchase.
8.5 The Council will consider a resolution to authorize purchase of three mobile data
tablets.
The 2017 PERF includes funds for the purchase of three mobile data tablets.
Recommend approval of this purchase.
8.6 The Council will consider a resolution to authorize purchase of two mobile radar
units.
The 2017 PERF includes funds for the purchase of two replacement mobile
radar units. Recommend approval of this purchase.
8.7 The Council will consider a resolution to authorize purchase of two in-squad
digital video units.
The 2017 PERF includes funds for the purchase of two in squad video units.
Recommend approval of this purchase.
8.8 The Council will consider a resolution to authorize the updating of office space at
the Crystal Community Center.
The 2017 PIR includes funds for the updating of office space and purchase of
new work stations at the Community Center. Recommend approval of this
expenditure.
8.9 The Council will consider a resolution to authorize the purchase of a utilities
pick-up truck.
The 2017 Utilities CIP includes funds for the purchase of a replacement truck.
Recommend approval of this purchase.
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8.10 The Council will consider a resolution to authorize the purchase of a
replacement vacuum excavator.
The 2017 Utilities CIP includes funds for the purchase of a replacement vacuum
excavator. Recommend approval of this purchase.
8.11 The Council will consider a resolution to authorize the purchase of a street
sweeper.
The 2017 Utilities CIP includes funds for the purchase of a replacement street
sweeper. Recommend approval of this purchase.
8.12 The Council will consider a resolution to authorize the purchase of a color
printer.
The 2017 PIR includes funds for the purchase of a replacement color printer.
Recommend approval of this purchase.
8.13 The Council will consider a resolution to authorize the purchase of a streets hook
truck.
The 2017 PIR includes funds for the purchase of a replacement of a
truck/plow. Recommend approval of this purchase.
8.14 The Council will consider a resolution to authorize the purchase of a parks hook
truck.
The 2017 PIR includes funds for the purchase of a replacement chipper with a
swap loader, chipper, compactor. Recommend approval of this purchase.
8.15 The Council will consider a resolution to authorize the purchase of a parks
loader.
The 2017 PIR includes funds for the purchase of a replacement loader for
parks. Recommend approval of this purchase.
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8.16 The Council will consider a resolution to establish parking restrictions on
portions of Regent Avenue and 58th Avenue.
Regent and 58th Avenues are State Aid roads and are in Phase 16 (Skyway).
State aid requires parking be restricted on these roads. Recommend approval
of the resolution establishing parking restrictions on Regent and 58th Avenues.
8.17 The Council will consider a resolution appointing Jeff Kolb as Crystal Council
representative to the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board of Directors for a
two-year term expiring December 31, 2018.
According to Article VI of the West Metro Fire District joint powers agreement,
at least one of Crystal’s representatives on the Board is required to be a
current member of the City Council. Recommend approval of the resolution.
8.18 The Council will consider a resolution appointing Gary Laurant as a public
representative to the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board of Directors for a
two-year term expiring December 31, 2017.
According to Article VI of the West Metro Fire District joint powers agreement,
the seventh member of the Board is to be appointed by the city councils of
both Crystal and New Hope. Gary Laurant has been serving in this capacity for
several years and the New Hope City Council reappointed him at its meeting
earlier this month. Recommend approval of the resolution.
9. Announcements
a. The City Council will have a work session at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 12 at Crystal City Hall
in Conference Room A.
b. City offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
c. The next Citizen Input Time is Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall.
d. The next city council meeting is Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall.
e. Crystal Business Association meets Jan. 18 at 8:30 a.m. at the New Hope YMCA.
f. 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.
g. 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
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10. Adjournment
11. Jan. 3, 2017 Meeting Schedule
Time Type of meeting Location
6:15 p.m. Group photo/portrait – Mayor and Council Community Room
6:30 p.m.
Council work session to discuss:
• Review proposed changes to the city’s
investment policy
• Constituent issues update
• New business*
• Announcements*
Conference Room A
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
regular City
Council
meeting
EDA Annual Organization Meeting Council Chambers
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a safe and happy new year’s and a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.