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2017.02.21 Council Meeting Agenda City Council Meeting Agenda Feb. 21, 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. Appearances Chief Revering will recognize Mr. Brice Skarnes and Ms. Cortney Hagedon with Farmers Insurance for their generous donations.* 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 minutes from the following meetings: a. The regular City Council meeting on Feb. 7, 2017. b. The regular City Council work sessions on Feb. 7, 2017. c. The regular City Council work session on Feb. 9, 2017. 4.2 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. 4.3 Approval of a resolution accepting the following donations: a. $100 from Jeff Kolb for the Crystal Ball. b. $132.07 from various donation boxes for Crystal K-9 Unit. 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. 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. 21, 2017 Page 2 of 4 The Council may place items discussed during Open Forum onto subsequent council meeting agendas.) 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 civil penalties relating to a tobacco license violation at Dark Horse Vapors, Inc. d/b/a Dark Horse Vapors located at 5522 West Broadway. As discussed at the last work session, Dark Horse Vapors failed a compliance check last year. The Council should hear comments from the owner, including any admission of guilt (the employee was found guilty of selling to a minor according to court records.) Recommend approval of a civil penalty of at least a $75 fine and one day license suspension. 6.3 The Council will consider a resolution for a conditional use permit for Cornerstone Church at 5000 West Broadway. Cornerstone Church is moving from its current location at 3420 Nevada and is requesting a conditional use permit to move to 5000 West Broadway, currently occupied by a bowling alley and lounge. This property is zoned C-2, General Commercial, and churches are a conditional use. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this application at its February 13 meeting and unanimously recommended approval of the conditional use permit, contingent upon the conditions outlined in the staff report. 6.4 The Council will consider first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the City Code. As discussed at the last work session, proposed amendments to Chapter 3 address a process for reasonable accommodations when requested based on disability, and several minor corrections related to commissions, task forces and their membership. Recommend approval of the first reading of the ordinance making these changes to Chapter 3 of the City Code. 6.5 The Council will consider a resolution approving Police Equipment Revolving Fund (PERF) purchase for body cameras and related necessary equipment. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Feb. 21, 2017 Page 3 of 4 The 2017 Police capital budget (PERF) includes funds for purchasing body cameras and related equipment sufficient to conduct a pilot roll out of body cameras. Recommend approval of the resolution approving this capital purchase. 6.6 The Council will consider a resolution amending the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for West Metro Fire-Rescue District (WMFRD). At its last meetings, the West Metro Fire-Rescue District (WMFRD) Board has discussed and recommends amending the WMFRD joint powers agreement (JPA) to amend the WMFRD’s calendar regarding budget, and subsequent actions by both the Crystal and New Hope city Councils. The Board also recommends amending the JPA to address electronic payments. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing amending the JPA. 7. Announcements a. The next city council meeting is March 7 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. b. The council will hold a work session on March 9 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall. c. The Light of Crystal’s 4th Annual Bowling Tourney and Concert is Saturday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m. at Doyle’s Bowl. d. An open house for the Crystal Parks Master Plan is scheduled for Tuesday, March 14, at the Crystal Community Center, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. e. Crystal Business Association meets March 15 at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall in the Community Room. f. Crystal Masquerade Ball is Saturday, March 18 from 5 – 11 p.m. at Crystal Community Center. Tickets are available on line and at the Crystal Community Center. g. The next Citizen Input Time is March 21 at 6 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall. h. 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. i. 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. 21, 2017 Meeting Schedule Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Feb. 21, 2017 Page 4 of 4 Time Type of meeting Location 6 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A 6:20 p.m. Council work session to discuss: • DeCola/Winnetka and Medicine Lake Road flooding and mitigation projects • Constituent issues update • City manager monthly check-in • New business* • Announcements* Conference Room A 7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers Following the City Council meeting Second Council work session to discuss: • Blue Line Extension Advisory Committee Appointments • Bass Lake Road streetscape project status update* Conference Room A * Denotes no supporting information included in the packet. Have a great weekend – just a reminder that city offices are closed Monday, February 20, in observance of the Presidents Day holiday. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.