2017.03.21 Council Meeting Agenda
City Council Meeting Agenda
March 21, 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. Appearance
Members of the Crystal Lions, Crystal VFW and Ann Bengston will present a check to the
Crystal Police Department from the Bowling for Rocco event that was held on March 19,
2017.*
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 work session on March 7, 2017.
b. The regular City Council meeting on March 7, 2017.
c. The regular City Council work session on March 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. $1,000 from Jim Adams for the Crystal Ball.
b. $250 from American Legion Post 630 for Crystal Airport Open House.
c. $200 from Northern Lights Collectors’ Club for Crystal K-9 Unit.
d. $25 from Target Corporation for the Crystal Ball.
e. $1,000 from VFW Post 494 for Becker Park summer concert series.
f. $1,000 from VFW Post 494 for Crystal Airport Open House.
g. $269.21 from various donation boxes for Crystal K-9 Unit.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
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4.4 Approval of a solicitor license for Robert Dawson 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. (Assistant City Manager Kim Therres
pre-approved this license on March 8, 2017.)
4.5 Approval of a resolution amending the 2016 budget.
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.)
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 approval of the following advisory commission
appointments:*
a. Joshua Warren to the Environmental Quality Commission (term expires
12/31/2018).
b. Timothy Wodarski to the Environmental Quality Commission (term expires
12/31/2019) and as an alternate member to the Bassett Creek Watershed
Management Commission (term expires 1/31/2018).
c. Jaime Nugent to the Environmental Quality Commission (term expires
12/31/2019).
Consistent with the policy regarding the process for soliciting and interviewing
advisory commission applicants, the City Council interviewed applicants for the
advisory commissions at its March 9 work session. Recommend approval of the
appointments.
6.3 The Council will consider a resolution declaring the amount to be assessed and
ordering preparation of the assessment roll for Phase 16 Skyway Street
Reconstruction project.
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Bids were opened on March 16 for the 2017 Street Reconstruction Project (Phase 16
- Skyway neighborhood). Three bids were received ranging from $8,094,654 to
$9,364,561.99. Recommend approval.
6.4 The Council will consider a resolution ordering the public hearing on proposed
assessments for Phase 16 Skyway Street Reconstruction project.
The public assessment hearing is scheduled to occur on April 19. Notice of the April
19 hearing will be mailed to owners of the properties to be assessed for the Phase
16 project. Recommend approval.
6.5 The Council will consider a resolution awarding professional services contract for
Phase 16 additional storm water design.
As part of the Phase 16 project, the existing frequent street flooding at 61st Avenue
and Douglas Drive is going to be mitigated. The storm water management design
work needs to address this issue and is more complex than typical street
reconstruction projects and involves work on MAC property. Recommend approval.
6.6 The Council will consider the 2017-2018 Labor Agreement with Law Enforcement
Labor Services, Local 56 Police Supervisors.
The proposed settlement is consistent with the settlement approved with police
officers (LELS, Local 44), public works (IUOE, Local 49), and non-represented.
Recommend approval.
7. Announcements
a. The METRO Blue Line Extension LRT 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.
b. 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 Ave. N. in Brooklyn Center.
c. The next city council meeting is on Tuesday, April 4 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
City Hall.
d. Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, April 19, at 8:30 a.m. at a location to
be determined.
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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. March 21, 2017 Meeting Schedule
Time Type of meeting Location
6 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A
6:30 p.m.
First Council work session to discuss:
• METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail
Transit Committee interview
• City manager monthly check-in
Conference Room A
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
Following the
City Council
meeting
Second Council work session to discuss:
• Police Department 2016 Annual Report
• 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.