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2017.02.07 Council Meeting Agenda City Council Meeting Agenda Feb. 7, 2017 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. Consent Agenda The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a single motion: 3.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings: a. The regular City Council meeting on Jan. 17, 2017. b. The regular City Council work session on Jan. 17, 2017. 3.2 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. 3.3 Approval of a resolution accepting the following donations: a. $250 from Crystal Business Association for the Crystal Ball. b. $3,000 from State Cyclocross Race for Crystal Recreation Department. c. $10,000 from VFW Post 494 for Crystal Frolics. d. $1,000 from Walmart for Crystal Police Reserve program. 3.4 Adoption of Parks and Recreation Commission bylaws. 3.5 Approval of a resolution closing debt service funds. 4. 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. 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Feb. 7, 2017 Page 2 of 4 The Council may place items discussed during Open Forum onto subsequent council meeting agendas.) 5. Public Hearings 5.1 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and consider a resolution ordering the preparation of plans and specifications for the 2017 Alley Reconstruction Project. At its December 20 meeting, the City Council adopted a resolution setting the public hearing on the proposed 2017 Alley Reconstruction project for February 7. After the project presentation and hearing comments, recommend approval of the resolution ordering preparation of plans and specifications for the last phase of alley reconstruction. 5.2 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and consider a resolution allocating Community Development Block Grant funds. Each year the city receives an allocation of federal funds from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The city’s 2017 allocation is expected to be $85,951. In prior years the city has used CDBG funds for deferred home improvement loans for low income homeowners. After receiving comments, recommend adoption of the resolution allocating 2017 CDBG funds for deferred home improvement loans for low income homeowners. 6. Regular Agenda 6.1 The Council will consider approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance department to the city council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance department. Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000. 6.2 The Council will consider a resolution to authorize the professional services agreement with SEH for the Phase 16 deep sanitary sewer design. In order to complete reconstruction of Regent Avenue in Phase 16, work on the sanitary sewer line is necessary. This work is beyond the scope of the street reconstruction work and additional engineering and design work is needed. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing an agreement with SEH for this work. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Feb. 7, 2017 Page 3 of 4 6.3 The Council will consider a resolution accepting the plans and specifications for the Phase 16 Street Reconstruction Project. In order to keep this year’s street reconstruction project on schedule, recommend approval of the resolution accepting the plans and specifications for Phase 16 (Skyway) of street reconstruction. 6.4 The Council will consider a resolution ordering the advertisement for bids for the Phase 16 Street Reconstruction Project. In order to keep this year’s street reconstruction project on schedule, recommend approval of the resolution ordering advertisement for bids for Phase 16 (Skyway) of street reconstruction. 6.5 The Council will consider a resolution approving the purchase of replacement pool railings for the Crystal Cove Pool. The 2017 PIR includes funds for the rehab of the railings and stair treads for the water slide. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing this purchase and work. 7. Announcements a. The Crystal, New Hope, East Plymouth League of Women Voters in holding a Protect Bees and Other Pollinators information meeting at 7 p.m., Wednesday Feb. 8 at New Hope City Hall, 4401 Xylon Avenue North. b. The council will hold a work session on Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall. c. Crystal Business Association meets Feb. 15 at 8:30 a.m. City Hall in the Community Room. d. An open house for Bassett Creek Park Pond sediment removal project is Feb. 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Heathers Manor, 3000 Douglas Dr. N., in the downstairs community room. e. City offices will be closed on Monday, Feb.20 for the Presidents’ Day holiday. f. The next Citizen Input Time is Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall. g. The next city council meeting is Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Feb. 7, 2017 Page 4 of 4 h. The Light of Crystal is holding its 4th Annual Bowling Tourney and Concert on Saturday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m. at Doyle’s Bowl. i. Crystal Masquerade Ball is Saturday, March 18 from 5 – 11 p.m. at Crystal Community Center. Tickets are available at Crystal Community Center. j. 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. k. 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. Feb. 7, 2017 Meeting Schedule Time Type of meeting Location 6:45 p.m. First Council work session to discuss: • West Metro Fire-Rescue District Chief update Conference Room A 7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers Immediately following the regular City Council meeting Second Council work session to discuss: • Tobacco license violation • Changes to chapters 3 and 6 of the City Code • Liquor license for Milton’s – Crystal Ball • 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.