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2017.09.19 Council Meeting Agenda City Council Meeting Agenda Sept. 19, 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 3.1 Representatives from the American Public Works Association (APWA) will recognize Mark Ray for receiving the 2017 APWA Myron Calkins Young Leader of the Year Award.* 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 Sept. 5, 2017. b. The regular City Council work sessions on Sept. 5, 2017. c. The regular City Council work session on Sept. 14, 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 donation: a. $500 from Crystal Frolics Committee for Crystal Police Explorers. 4.4 Approval of a special permit for wine and beer at Lions Valley Place Park for a cyclocross bike race on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 4-8:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., submitted by Andrew Barlage of USA Cycling, Inc. 4.5 Approval of Crystal/Metropolitan Airports Commission Wildlife Area Improvement Project cooperative agreement with Three Rivers Park District. 4.6 Approval of a resolution authorizing the municipal state aid funding advance request. 4.7 Approval of a resolution authorizing a grant submittal to Metropolitan Council Environmental Services. 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Sept. 19, 2017 Page 2 of 4 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 approving 2018 utility rates and fee schedule. At the August budget work sessions, the Council discussed 2018 utility rates and the 2018 fee schedule. The rates and fee schedule have not changed since the work session discussions; recommend approval of the 2018 utility rates and fee schedule. 6.3 The Council will consider a resolution approving a variance for a garage larger than the house at 6517 47th Ave. N. The property owners of 6517 – 47th Avenue North are proposing to construct a new detached 864 square foot garage. The existing home is 608 square feet and the zoning code requires that the garage not be larger than the finished floor area of the home so a variance is required. The Planning Commission held a hearing on the requested variance on September 11 and unanimously recommended approval of the variance. 6.4 The Council will review bids and consider a resolution awarding a contract for construction of quiet zone improvements at the Douglas Drive and West Broadway crossings of the Canadian Pacific. Five bids were received on September 13 for the construction of the quiet zone improvements at Douglas and West Broadway. Bids came in higher than expected, however there is no certainty that rebidding at a future time will mean lower bids. Because this is a quality of life issue for our residents and community, r ecommend approval of awarding the contract for construction of these improvements to low bidder Pember Construction. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Sept. 19, 2017 Page 3 of 4 6.5 The Council will consider authorizing the purchase of flashing yellow arrow equipment. The 2018 PIR includes funds for installing flashing yellow arrows at certain signals. The equipment for this project requires advance ordering. In order to have the equipment by 2018, recommend approval of authorizing ordering the flashing yellow arrow equipment. 6.6 The Council will consider first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 7 of the City Code. At a recent work session, the City Council reviewed proposed changes to Chapter 7 of the City Code. Recommend approval of the first reading of the ordinance amending Chapter 7 as discussed. 7. Announcements a. Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 8:30 a.m. at Broadway Pizza. b. The Environmental Quality Commission is conducting a recycling training at 7 p.m., Thursday, September 21, at the Crystal Community Center. c. 2017 Diaper Need Awareness Week is from Sept. 25 – Oct. 1. Donate diapers all September at the Crystal Community Center. d. 3rd Annual Run for Rocco Fundraiser is on Saturday, Sept. 30 at Bassett Creek Park; 8:30 a.m. Kids Race; 9 a.m. Run/Walk. e. Kids Garage Sale is on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 8:30 a.m. – noon at Crystal Community Center. f. The next city council meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. g. Special Materials Drop Off Day is on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Brooklyn Park Operations and Maintenance Facility. h. West Metro Fire-Rescue District Open House is on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. – noon at Fire Station No. 3, 4251 Xylon Ave. N. West Metro Auxiliary waffle breakfast is from 8 a.m. – noon at Fire Station No. 3. i. Girl and Boy Scout troops are invited to lead the pledge at City Council meetings. Troops who are interested may contact city staff for information. j. 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 Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Sept. 19, 2017 Page 4 of 4 9. Sept. 19, 2017 Meeting Schedule Time Type of meeting Location 6 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A 6:45 p.m. Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting:  Consider a resolution requesting a hold on the tax forfeited property at 5203 Angeline Ave. N. Council Chambers 7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers Following the City Council meeting EDA work session to discuss:  Status update regarding 5900 56th Ave. N.  Discuss opportunities for EDA properties at 5900-5926 56th and 5612-5618 Adair Ave. N.  Discuss home improvement programs for 2018 and potential contract with Center for Energy and the Environment Conference Room A Following the EDA work session City Council work session to discuss:  Constituent issues update  Monthly city manager check in  New business*  Announcements* Conference Room A * Denotes no supporting information included in the packet. Have a great weekend. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.