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2017.12.05 Council Meeting Agenda onl City Council Meeting Agenda Dec. 5, 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. Consent Agenda The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a single motion: 3.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings: a. The regular City Council meeting on Nov. 21, 2017. b. The regular City Council work sessions on Nov. 21, 2017. 3.2 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. 3.3 Approval of a resolution accepting the following donation: a. $225 from Blaine Explorer Post 939 for Crystal Explorer Post. 3.4 Approval of the 2018 regular City Council meeting and work session schedule. 3.5 Approval of a resolution designating the polling locations for 2018 elections. 3.6 Approval of a resolution making annual elections for the 2018 insurance policy. 3.7 Approval of cancelling the December 14 City Council Work Session.* 4. 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.) 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Dec. 5, 2017 Page 2 of 3 5. Public Hearing 5.1 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and consider a resolution approving the 2018 property tax levy, 2018 Housing and Redevelopment Authority levy and 2018 budgets. Finance Director McGann will provide a short presentation on the proposed 2018 budgets and levies prior to responding to questions from the Council and residen ts. Recommend approval of the resolution approving the 2018 property tax levy, 2018 Housing and Redevelopment Authority levy and 2018 budgets. 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 a resolution authorizing the purchase of public works 800mhz radios. Next year’s capital budget includes $55,000 for the purchase of replacement and new 800 mhz radios for the Public Works department. The vendor has a current promotion which would allow us significant savings if we order the radios prior to December 15. Finance Director McGann supports authorizing the purchase now in order to realize the savings. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing this purchase. 6.3 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of replacement police mobile and portable radios. The Police 2018 and 2019 capital budgets include more than $200,000 for the purchase of replacement mobile and portable radios. The vendor has a current promotion which would allow us to purchase radios with additional technology and more features than what is budgeted if we order prior to December 15. Finance Director McGann supports authorizing this purchase to maximize the equipment we have budgeted. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing this purchase. 6.4 The Council will consider advisory commission appointments. The City Council interviewed advisory commission candidates at its November 9 work session. Recommend approval of the appointments as outlined in the staff report. 7. Announcements a. Crystal Sparkles holiday lighting contest deadline is Friday, Dec. 8. Nominations forms are available at the Crystal Community Center and city’s website at www.crystalmn.gov. b. The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is scheduled to stop at New Hope Ice Aren a on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 3:35 p.m. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Dec. 5, 2017 Page 3 of 3 c. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. d. Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 11:30 a.m. at Broadway Pizza. e. City offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. f. The Crystal Ball will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Crystal Community Center. Tickets are available at the Crystal Community Center and city’s website at www.crystalmn.gov. 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. Dec. 5, 2017 Meeting Schedule Time Type of meeting Location 6:15 p.m. First City Council work session to discuss:  Amending Council rules – public attendance Conference Room A 6:45 p.m. Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting to consider:  Tentative acceptance of a proposal from Tollberg Homes for an EDA lot at 4724 Lakeland Ave. N.  2018 Housing and Redevelopment Authority levy Council Chambers 7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers Following the City Council meeting Second City Council work session to discuss:  Shared recreational facilities  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.