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2018.02.05 Council Meeting Agenda 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov City Council Meeting Agenda Feb. 5, 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. Appearance 3.1 Presentation regarding Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 2016 awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association. 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. 16, 2018. b. The regular City Council work sessions on Jan. 16, 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. $100 from Bonnie Bolash for the Crystal Ball. b. $200 from Crystal Business Association for the Crystal Ball. 4.4 Approval of a resolution for Northwest Metro Drug Task Force Joint Powers Agreement. 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.) Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Feb. 5, 2018 Page 2 of 4 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 civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by Walgreens #5883 located at 6800 56th Ave. N. In November last year, the Police conducted a tobacco compliance check at the Walgreens at 6800 56th Avenue North. Walgreens didn’t pass the check and the employee involved pled guilty in court to sale of tobacco to a minor. This is a first violation and Section 1137.11 of the Crystal City Code provides for a civil fine in an amount up to $750 and a one day license suspension. Before imposing penalties, the Council should hear any comments from the vendor, including admission or denial of the violation. 6.3 The Council will consider civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by Binge Time Marketing Corp. d/b/a Lube Liquor located at 5924 West Broadway. In November last year, the Police conducted a tobacco compliance check at Lube Liquor at 5924 West Broadway. Lube Liquor didn’t pass the check and the employee involved pled guilty in court to sale of tobacco to a minor. This is a first violation and Section 1137.11 of the Crystal City Code provides for a civil fine in an amount up to $750 and a one day license suspension. Before imposing penalties, the Council should hear any comments from the vendor, including admission or denial of the violation. 6.4 The Council will acknowledge Guy Mueller’s resignation from the Parks and Recreation Commission and consider a resolution of appreciation for his service. Parks and Recreation Commissioner Guy Mueller has submitted his resignation from the Commission, effective immediately. However, he intends to continue serving as Cryst al’s representative on the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission and stay involved in the Crystal Fund. Because of his extensive community involvement, recommend approval of the resolution of appreciation of his service. 6.5 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing a financing program for installation of fire suppression systems. Late last year the City Council asked staff to research ways to assist or encourage building owners to install fire suppression systems in older commercial buildings. Staff is proposing a modification of the existing program that allows financing such improvements as a special assessment by eliminating the interest and shortening the term to 5 years. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing this financing program. 6.6 The Council will consider a resolution approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the bid advertisement for the Bass Lake Road streetscape project. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Feb. 5, 2018 Page 3 of 4 Updating and reconstructing the Bass Lake Road streetscape west of Bottinea u Boulevard is one project to address the Council’s priority regarding a thriving business community. The City Council has reviewed the plans for this project and final plans and specifications are now ready for bidding. Recommend approval of the plans and specifications and authorizing advertising for bids for this project. 7. Announcements a. The City Council will hold a work session with the Planning Commission on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall. b. City offices will be closed on Monday, Feb.19 for the Presidents’ Day holiday. c. The next Citizen Input Time is Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall. d. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. e. Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Therese, 8000 Bass Lake Road, New Hope. f. 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. g. 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. h. 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. i. 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. Feb. 5, 2018 Meeting Schedule Time Type of me eting Location 6:15 p.m. First City Council work session to discuss:  Finance update including capital funds and long range planning. Conference Room A 7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Feb. 5, 2018 Page 4 of 4 Following the City Council meeting Economic Development Authority (EDA) to consider:  Public Hearing: Authorizing lot sale of 5573 Zane Ave. N.  Tentative acceptance of a proposal from Novak- Fleck to purchase EDA lot at 5607 Zane Ave. N. Council Chambers Following the EDA meeting Second City Council work session to discuss:  Accessory dwelling units, “tiny houses” and temporary family health care dwellings.  Potential lease agreement with Verizon Wireless to place a telecommunications tower on city property at 3200 Vera Cruz Ave. N.  Review chapter 8 proposed changes.  Constituent issues update.  New business.*  Announcements.* Conference Room A * Denotes no supporting information included in the packet. Have a great weekend. Remember the meeting is on Monday due to precinct caucuses on Tuesday. See you Monday evening.