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2018.03.20 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 March 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 March 6, 2018. b. The regular City Council work session on March 6, 2018. c. The regular City Council work session on March 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 resolution accepting the following donation: a. $200 from Sarah Brynteson Tupperware for the Crystal Ball. 3.4 Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license for a social event on April 27, 2018, submitted by the Church of St. Raphael located at 7301 56th Ave. N. 3.5 Approval of a resolution authorizing Becker Park Infiltration Project grant agreement with Metropolitan Council Environmental Services. 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.) Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda March 20, 2018 Page 2 of 3 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 approval of a purchasing policy. As discussed at a work session earlier this year, Finance Director McGann has been developing a purchasing policy. Recommend approval of this policy. 5.3 The Council will consider resolutions for fund transfers and the opening and closing of funds. During last August’s budget work sessions and at subsequent work sessions, Finance Director McGann discussed the potential of restructuring capital funds and creating internal funds to better track and plan for expenses. Recommend approval of the resolutions making these changes. 5.4 The Council will consider a resolution approving a joint powers agreement with the City of New Hope for the mill and overlay of a portion of 36th Avenue. One of this year’s projects is a joint project with New Hope regarding the maintenance and milling and overlaying a portion of 36 th Avenue. A joint powers agreement between the two cities is necessary. Recommend approval of the resolution approving this joint powers agreement. 5.5 The Council will consider authorizing a feasibility study of potentially surplus land. During last year’s budget discussions, the City Council asked staff to research the potential for selling any surplus property to help fund capital funds. The City Council received a preliminary report on this at its March 8 work ses sion. Recommend authorizing a feasibility study of potentially surplus land. 6. Announcements a. Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, March 21, at 8:30 a.m. in the Community Room; Mayor Adams will present the 2018 State of the City. b. The Crystal Ball will be held Saturday, March 24, at Crystal Community Center. Tickets are available at the Crystal Community Center and on the city’s website at www.crystalmn.gov. c. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, April 3, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. d. 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. e. 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. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda March 20, 2018 Page 3 of 3 7. Adjournment 8. March 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:  Sidewalk check in. Conference Room A 7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers Following the City Council meeting Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting:  Tentative acceptance of a proposal from Novak- Fleck to purchase an EDA lot at 5612 Adair Ave. N.  Tentative acceptance of a proposal from Tollberg Homes to purchase an EDA lot at 5618 Adair Ave. N. Council Chambers Following the EDA meeting Second City Council work session to discuss:  Comprehensive Plan update.  Municipal State Aid designation changes.  Winnetka pond project - goose management and native buffer planting.  Constituent issues update.  City manager monthly update.  New business.*  Announcements.* Conference Room A * Denotes no supporting information included in the packet. Have a great weekend. Assistant Manager Kim Therres will be at Tuesday’s meeting.