2018.01.16 Council Meeting Agenda
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City Council Meeting Agenda
Jan. 16, 2018
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 Boy Scout Cub Pack 3751 will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and conduct a flag ceremony.*
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 Jan. 2, 2018.
b. The regular City Council work sessions on Jan. 2, 2018.
c. The regular City Council work session on Jan. 11, 2018.
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 Crystal Lions Club for Crystal Recreation (performing arts).
b. $165.75 from donation boxes for Crystal Police (K9 Unit).
c. $250 from North Ridge Operator, LLC for Crystal Recreation (senior holiday luncheon).
d. $1,000 from West Metro Fire-Rescue District for Crystal Recreation (Becker Park
concerts).
e. $5,000 from West Metro Fire-Rescue District for Crystal Frolics.
4.4 Approval of a resolution adopting the Council rules.
4.5 Approval of a resolution for a Master Subscriber Agreement for MN Court Data Services for
Government Agencies for city prosecutor, MacMillan, Wallace & Athanases, PLLC.
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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 a commercial kennel license at 6225 42nd Avenue North.
A veterinary clinic is in the process of opening in the building at 6225 42nd Avenue North
and part of the practice will include a commercial kennel. Animal Co ntrol Officer Tom
Mahan has inspected the proposed clinic and kennel area and recommends approval of the
commercial kennel license upon receipt of a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building
Official. Prior to acting on the kennel license, the Council sh ould take any comments from
neighbors of the clinic.
6.3 The Council will consider a resolution to authorize purchase of three squad cars.
The 2018 Police Equipment Revolving Fund (PERF) includes $141,000 for the purchase of
three squad cars. Recommend approval of this purchase.
6.4 The Council will consider a resolution to authorize purchase of 16 body cameras.
The 2018 Police Equipment Revolving Fund (PERF) includes $25,000 for the purchase of 16
more body cameras, to complete implementation. Recommen d approval of this purchase.
6.5 The Council will consider approval of contract with city manager.
At its December 19 and January 2 work sessions, the City Council conducted my annual
performance evaluation. Thanks for a great year; recommend approval of the 2018
contract.
7. Announcements
a. Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 8:30 a.m. at Crystal Public
Works, 5001 West Broadway.
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b. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Quad Communities is holding its annual bowling fundraiser
Sunday, January 28, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at New Hope Bowl, 7107 42nd Avenue North.
c. The next City Council meeting is Monday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall.
d. Neighbors Recognizing Neighbors nominations are being accepted until Wednesday, Feb. 14.
Forms are available on the city website and at the Crystal Community Center. Selected
neighbors will be recognized at the Crystal Ball on Saturday, March 24 at the Crystal
Community Center.
e. 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.
f. 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.
g. 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. Jan. 16, 2018 Meeting Schedule
Time Type of meeting Location
6 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A
6:30 p.m. First City Council work session to discuss:
Communications update Conference Room A
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
Following the
City Council
meeting
Second City Council work session to discuss:
Review chapter 9 proposed changes
Financing for fire suppression systems
Blue Line quarterly update*
City manager monthly update
Constituent issues update
New business*
Announcements*
Conference Room A
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
City offices are closed on Monday, Jan. 15 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. See
you at Tuesday’s meeting.