2017.05.16 Council Meeting Agenda
City Council Meeting Agenda
May 16, 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. Proclamation
3.1 Mayor Adams will read a proclamation for Public Works Week.
3.2 Mayor Adams will read a proclamation recognizing Richard VonRueden for his years of
service on the Planning Commission.
4. Appearance
4.1 Karsten Nelson of West Metro Fire-Rescue District Firefighters Relief Association.*
5. Consent Agenda
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial
in nature, in a single motion:
5.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The regular City Council meeting on May 2, 2017.
b. The regular City Council work session s on May 2, 2017.
5.2 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.
5.3 Approval of a resolution accepting the following donation:
a. $303.72 from various donation boxes for Crystal K-9 Unit.
5.4 Approval of a resolution for the closure of 60th Avenue North between Perry Avenue
North and the Crystal Airport.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
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6. 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.)
7. Public Hearing
7.1 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and consider a resolution
vacating a drainage and utility easement at 3219 Georgia Avenue North (Lot 3, Block
1, Gardendale Subdivision).
The plat of Gardendale Subdivison was approved last year. The developer is
requesting a portion of a drainage and utility easement at 3219 Georgia be reduced
to 5 feet. Staff has reviewed the request, talked with adjacent property owners and
recommends approval of vacating the excess portion of the easement.
8. Regular Agenda
8.1 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.
8.2 The Council will consider approval of the Body Camera Pilot Program Policy and
receive citizen comment.
Over the last months, the Police Department has provided opportunities for public
comment as the department developed its policy for its pilot body camera project.
State law requires the City Council to also provide an opportunity for public
comment prior to approval of the policy. After the Council receives comments,
recommend approval of the Crystal Police Department Body Camera Pilot Program
policy.
8.3 The Council will consider a resolution approving a conditional use permit for an
impound lot at 5425 - 5431 Lakeland Avenue North (behind 5400 Douglas Drive
North).
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The property owner of 5425-5431 Lakeland is requesting a conditional use permit to
allow a vehicle impound lot. The site is zoned Light Industrial (I -1) and an impound
lot is a conditional use. The Planning Commission considered this at its April and
May meetings and on May 8, recommended approval of the resolution approving
the conditional use permit for a vehicle impound lot, subject to conditions outlined
in the staff report.
8.4 The Council will consider a resolution approving a conditional use permit for outdoor
storage at 5425 Lakeland Avenue North (behind 5400 Douglas Drive North).
The property owner of 5425 Lakeland Avenue North is requesting a conditional use
permit to allow outdoor storage for contractor supplies on the property which is
zoned Light Industrial (I-1). Outdoor storage is a conditional use in this district. The
Planning Commission considered this application at its April and May mee tings and
on May 8, recommended approval of the resolution approving the conditional use
permit for outdoor storage, subject to conditions outlined in the staff report.
8.5 The Council will consider a resolution approving the contract for the replacement of
the old utilities building roof.
The 2017 Utilities CIP includes funds for reroofing the old utilities building which is
still used to store equipment and supplies. Recommend approval of the resolution
authorizing the CIP expenditure for reroofing the old utilities building.
8.6 The Council will consider a resolution approving the contract for the replacement of
the salt shed roof.
The 2017 PIR includes funds for reroofing the salt storage shed. Recommend
approval of the resolution authorizing the PIR expenditure to reroof the salt storage
shed.
9. Announcements
a. Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, May 17, at 8:30 a.m. at Herzing
University, 5700 West Broadway.
b. Crystal Crime Prevention Board is holding its annual Jail & Bail Fundraiser on Wednesday,
May 17, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Crystal Police Department Neighborhood Outreach Office.
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c. Quad Communities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is hosting its 3rd annual Glow Golf
Tournament on Thursday, May 18, at 6 p.m. at New Hope Golf Course, 8130 Bass Lake
Road.
d. Crystal Fund for Community Progress Plant Sale on Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m. – 2
p.m. at the Crystal Community Center.
e. The next city council meeting is Tuesday, June 6 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall.
f. Citizen Input Time will resume in September, however the Mayor and Councilmembers
are still available by phone, email or to meet.
g. 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.
h. 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.
10. Adjournment
11. May 16, 2017 Meeting Schedule
Time Type of meeting Location
6:30 p.m.
Council work session to discuss:
Super Bowl 2018 and Crystal Police
Department’s involvement (JPA)
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
Economic Development Authority (EDA) special
meeting Conference Room A
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.