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2017.03.07 Council Meeting Agenda City Council Meeting Agenda March 7, 2017 7 p.m. Council Chambers The assistant 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 Feb. 21, 2017. b. The regular City Council work sessions on Feb. 21, 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. $500 from American Legion Post 172 for Crystal Airport Open House. b. $1,425 from Valleyfair for Crystal Police Explorer Post 952. 3.4 Approval of the reappointments of Denny Walsh to the Business Advisory Committee and Justin Youngbluth to the Community Advisory Committee for the Blue Line Extension project. 3.5 Approval of four solicitor licenses for Michael Baker, John Cooley, Cassidy Groe and Aaron Welter of Custom Remodelers, Inc. to go door-to-door in Crystal through Dec. 31, 2017, offering free estimates and scheduling appointments for home improvement projects. 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda March 7, 2017 Page 2 of 4 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. The Council may place items discussed during Open Forum onto subsequent council meeting agendas.) 5. Regular Agenda 5.1 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. 5.2 The Council will consider approval of the West Metro SWAT Tactical Medical Support Agreement with North Memorial. The City of Crystal and other surrounding cities are part of the West Metro SWAT Team, which requires a paramedic for training and injury purposes. The SWAT Team is currently in need of such medical support services. North Memorial is qualified and interested in providing these services to the SWAT Team. Recommend approval of the Medical Tactical Support Agreement between West Metro SWAT Team and North Memorial. 5.3 The Council will consider a resolution supporting three city efforts to reduce flooding at Winnetka/Medicine Lake Road and DeCola Ponds. As discussed at the February 21 work session, recommend approval of the resolution supporting the cooperative project for DeCola Ponds and Medicine Lake Road area flood mitigation measures. 5.4 The Council will consider a resolution approving the replacement of the pool building roof. The 2017 PIR includes funds for replacing the roof at the municipal pool building. The city received two bids for the project. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing the replacement of the pool building roof to the low bidder, Berwald Roofing Inc. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda March 7, 2017 Page 3 of 4 5.5 The Council will consider a resolution approving the plans and specifications for the 2017 Alley Reconstruction Project. This year’s alley reconstruction project includes four alleys, two of which are in the Welcome Park Neighborhood, one in the Forest South Neighborhood and one in the Valley Place Park Neighborhood. In order to keep the project on schedule, recommend approval of the resolution approving the plans and specifications for this year’s alley reconstruction project. 5.6 The Council will consider a resolution to order the advertisement for bids for the 2017 Alley Reconstruction Project. In order to keep the project on schedule, recommend approval of the resolution ordering the advertisement for bids for this year’s alley reconstruction project. 5.7 The Council will consider a resolution to authorize the contract with Safe Step LLC to remove sidewalk trip edges. The 2017 Street Maintenance budget includes funds for sidewalk maintenance. The city received one bid for a sidewalk grinding project to remove trip hazards. Recommend approval of the resolution approving the contract with Safe Step, LLC. 5.8 The Council will consider second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the City Code. As discussed at the February 7 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. The Council approved the first reading of the ordinance at its February 21 meeting. Recommend approval of the second reading of the ordinance making these changes to Chapter 3 of the City Code. 6. Announcements a. The Council will hold a work session on March 9 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall. b. The Light of Crystal’s 4th Annual Bowling Tourney and Concert is Saturday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m. at Doyle’s Bowl. c. An open house for the Crystal Parks Master Plan is scheduled for Tuesday, March 14, at the Crystal Community Center, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda March 7, 2017 Page 4 of 4 d. Crystal Business Association meets March 15 at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall in the Community Room. e. Crystal Masquerade Ball is Saturday, March 18 from 5 to 11 p.m. at Crystal Community Center. Tickets are available on line and at the Crystal Community Center. f. The Bowling for Rocco Event is Sunday, March 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Doyle’s Bowl. g. The next Citizen Input Time is March 21 at 6 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall. h. The next city council meeting is March 21 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. i. The Blue Line Extension will have an open house about the 60% design plans on Thursday, March 23 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Crystal City Hall. j. The Metropolitan Airports Commission will hold a public information meeting about the Crystal Airport Long Term Comprehensive Plan on Thursday, March 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Odyssey Academy, 6201 Noble Avenue North in Brooklyn Center. k. 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. l. 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 7. Adjournment 8. March 7, 2017 Meeting Schedule Time Type of meeting Location 6:30 p.m. EDA Regular Meeting Council Chambers 7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers Following the City Council meeting Council work session to discuss: • Continue Opportunity Areas discussion * • 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.