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2017.11.07 Council Meeting Agenda onl City Council Meeting Agenda Nov. 7, 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 Presentation of West Metro Fire-Rescue District annual department awards.* 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 Oct. 17, 2017. b. The regular City Council work sessions on Oct. 17, 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. $9,722.64 from Crystal Frolics Committee for city expenses related to Crystal Frolics. b. $151.32 from various donation boxes for Crystal Police K-9 Unit. 4.4 Approval of a temporary liquor license for a fundraising event on Nov. 1, 2017 at 4701 36th Ave. N., submitted by the Wicked Wort (pre-approved by City Manager Anne Norris on Oct. 31, 2017). 4.5 Approval of a resolution adjusting assessment roll for 2017 delinquent accounts – 3306 Adair Avenue North. 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 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Nov. 7, 2017 Page 2 of 3 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 a resolution for an agreement with Barr Engineering for design work for the 36th and Winnetka pond dredging project. At its last meeting, the City Council approved execution of an agreement between Crystal and the Bassett Creek Watershed for the 36th and Winnetka pond dredging project. The next step in the process is to approve an agreement with Barr Engineering for designing the project. Recommend approval of this resolution. 6.3 The Council will consider first reading of an ordinance adopting Subpart 3 to replace Subpart 2 in Building Code Chapter 1306 pertaining to fire sprinkler requirements. Last month the City Council discussed amending the provision in Building Code Chapter 1306 to pertain only to new construction, additions, or individual tenant spaces with a change in occupancy as defined in the code. Recommend approval of the ordinance making this change. 6.4 The Council will consider approval of 2018 health insurance contributions for Law Enforcement Labor Services Locals 44 and 56 and International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49. Last year the City Council approved two year contracts (2017-18) with all three bargaining units that included a reopener for 2018 health insurance contributions. Assistant City Manager Therres has reached agreement with the three bargaining units regarding sharing in the increase of the health insurance contributions. Recommend approval of the 2018 health insurance contributions and authorize the city manager to execute the memorandums of understanding. 6.5 The council will consider approval of 2018 wage adjustment and health insurance contributions for non-represented employees. The City Council has historically maintained internal equity between employee groups (represented and non-represented) for wages and health insurance benefits. The three contracts include a 2.5% wage adjustment for 2018 and as discussed in the previous agenda item, negotiated the 2018 health insurance contributions. Recommend approval of the 2018 wage adjustment and health insurance contributions for non-represented employees. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Nov. 7, 2017 Page 3 of 3 7. Announcements a. The City Council will have a work session on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall. b. City offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. c. Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 8:30 a.m. in the Community Room at City Hall. d. The next Citizen Input Time is Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall. e. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. f. City offices will be closed Nov. 23 and 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. g. 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. 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. 8. Adjournment 9. Nov. 7, 2017 Meeting Schedule Time Type of meeting Location 6:15 p.m. First City Council work session to discuss:  Fire suppression systems  Third quarter financial report  Preview of 2018 budget summary document Conference Room A 7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers Following the City Council meeting Second City Council work session to discuss:  Review 2018 budget  Review proposed Unified Development Code  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.