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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 Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda March 21, 2017 Page 2 of 4 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. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda March 21, 2017 Page 3 of 4 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. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda March 21, 2017 Page 4 of 4 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.