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2018.02.20 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. 20, 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. 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 Feb. 5, 2018. b. The regular City Council work sessions on Feb. 5, 2018. c. The regular City Council work session on Feb. 8, 2018. 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 solicitor license for Anthony Armstrong, Robert Dawson, Jr. and Anthony Stokes of Custom Remodelers, Inc. to go door-to-door in Crystal through Dec. 31, 2018, offering free estimates and scheduling appointments for home improvement projects. (City Manager Anne Norris pre-approved these licenses on Feb. 12, 2018.) 3.4 Approval of revised Community Outreach Task Force bylaws. 3.5 Approval of a resolution seeking Hennepin County funds for Bass Lake Road Promenade. 3.6 Approval of a resolution seeking Community Development Block Grant funds for construction of an accessible playground in Becker Park. 3.7 Approval of a resolution authorizing an Outdoor Recreation grant application to the Department of Natural Resources for the play area at Becker Park. 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 Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Feb. 20, 2018 Page 2 of 4 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.) 5. Regular Agenda 5.1 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. 5.2 The Council will consider a resolution approving a variance to reduce the rear setback from 30 to 10 feet at 5573 Zane Ave. N. Novak-Fleck builders is purchasing the vacant EDA-owned lot at 5573 Zane Ave. N. for construction of a new single-family home. Novak-Fleck is requesting a variance to construct the home 10 feet from the rear (south) property line rather than the 30 feet required by the city’s zoning regulations. The property is zoned Low Density Residential (R-1). The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the variance request at its Feb . 12 meeting and recommended approval with one commissioner voting against the variance. No neighbors appeared at the public hearing. 5.3 The Council will consider a resolution approving the preliminary and final plat for Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) Eighth Addition. The EDA owns three vacant lots at the northeast corner of 56 th Avenue North and Adair Avenue North. The EDA is proposing to replat the parcels into two single family residential lots. The site is zoned Low Density Residential (R-1). The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed plat at its Feb . 12 meeting and recommended approval of the preliminary and final plat. 5.4 The Council will consider a resolution establishing parking restrictions on Adair Avenue North. Public Works is recommending that the west side of Adair Avenue , across the street from the lots in the Crystal EDA Eighth Addition plat, be posted as no parking. Recommend approval of the resolution establishing these parking restrictions. 5.5 The Council will consider a resolution approving an agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH®) for pedestrian curb ramp improvements. Public Works is beginning to review and update pedestrian curb ramps at intersections throughout the city; this year’s project will be east of CR 81 where non-signalized intersection ramps need to be updated. The consulting firm of SEH will assist with this work. Recommend approval of the resolution approving the agreement with SEH. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Feb. 20, 2018 Page 3 of 4 5.6 The Council will consider a resolution approving building automation systems at the Crystal Community Center and City Hall. The Community Center and City Hall HVAC control systems are outdated and need to be replaced with updated equipment. The new systems will allow for remote control of the HVAC at both buildings as well as alarm notifications directly to staff when systems fail. There are funds in the 2018 PIR for this work. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing these improvements. 5.7 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the conversion of the south sanitary lift station power supply. The 2018 Utilities CIP has funds for upgrading the power service at the South Sanitary Sewer Lift Station. This upgrade will ensure reliable power service to the lift station and more efficient pump operation. Recommend approval of the resolution for this upgrade. 5.8 The Council will consider a resolution approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the bid advertisement for the Bass Lake Road streetscape project. The City Council has discussed and reviewed proposed design plans for updating the Bass Lake Road streetscape, across from Becker Park. The plans and specifications for these improvements are ready for bid. Recommend approval of the plans and specifications and authorizing advertising for bids for this project. 6. Announcements a. Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Therese, 8000 Bass Lake Road, New Hope. b. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. c. The Council will hold a work session on March 8 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall. d. 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. e. 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. f. 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. 7. Adjournment Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Feb. 20, 2018 Page 4 of 4 8. Feb. 20, 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:  Bassett Creek and Shingle Creek Watershed update. Conference Room A 7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers Following the City Council meeting Economic Development Authority (EDA) work session to discuss:  Proposed 2017 Annual Report and 2018 Work Program. Conference Room A Following the EDA work session Second City Council work session to discuss:  Disorderly properties.  Chapter 815 regarding snow removal – sidewalks.  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, Feb. 19 in observance of the Presidents ’ Day holiday. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.