2018.04.03 Council Meeting Agenda
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City Council Meeting Agenda
April 3, 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 and update on the Sheriff’s activities and initiatives from Sheriff Stanek.*
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 March 20, 2018.
b. The regular City Council work sessions on March 20, 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. $5,000 from Crystal Lions for Crystal Police K-9 Unit.
b. $50 from Beau and Megan Daniels for Crystal Police K-9 Unit.
c. $150.45 from donation boxes for Crystal Police K-9 Unit.
d. $50 from Kiem Engelen for Crystal Police K-9 Unit.
e. $40 from Jacqueline and Steve Gillane for Crystal Police K-9 Unit.
f. $20 from Nancy Long for Crystal Police K-9 Unit.
g. $70 from Joseph Selton, Jr. for Crystal Police K-9 Unit.
h. $40 from Russell and Theresa Skovera for Crystal Police K-9 Unit.
i. $5,845 from VFW Post 494 for Crystal Police K-9 Unit.
j. $2,000 from VFW Post 494 for Crystal Airport Open House.
k. $1,000 from West Metro Fire-Rescue District Firefighters Relief Association for Crystal
Airport Open House.
4.4 Approval of a special permit for wine and beer to be served at Bassett Creek Park for a
birthday party on June 16, 2018 from 5 – 9:30 p.m., submitted by Hannah Massey.
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4.5 Approval of a resolution establishing dates and offices for the 2018 municipal election.
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 review bids received for the Bass Lake Road streetscape project and consider
a resolution awarding a construction contract.
Updating the north side of the Bass Lake Road streetscape has been discussed at several
work sessions and earlier this year, the Council authorized going for bids for the project.
Bids are due Monday, April 2, and staff’s recommendation will be available at the April 3
meeting.
6.3 The Council will consider authorizing a contract for construction engineering services for the
Bass Lake Road streetscape project.
Engineering services (inspections, etc.) are needed to ensure the updated Bass Lake Road
streetscape improvements are constructed according to specifica tions. Recommend
approval of authorizing a contract with SEH to complete this work.
6.4 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing a contract for a shade structure at the
Crystal Cove Aquatic Center.
The 2018 PIR includes $33,000 for the purchase of a replacement shade structure for the
pool. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing purchase of this replacement
structure.
7. Announcements
a. Crystal Curbside Clean-up is April 2 – 12. Information regarding your pick up day and zone is
available at www.crystalmn.gov.
b. The City Council will have a work session on Thursday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference
Room A at City Hall.
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c. The next Citizen Input Time will be Tuesday, April 17 at 6 p.m. in the Conference Room A at
City Hall.
d. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, April 17, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall.
e. Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, April 18, at 8:30 a.m. at Crystal City Hall in
the Community Room, hosted by Copperfield Hill.
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. April 3, 2018 Meeting Schedule
Time Type of meeting Location
6:15 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
First City Council work session to discuss:
Hennepin County Highway 81 median planting
concept.
Historical Society Subcommittee update.
Hennepin County Assessing update and preview of
Open Book.
Conference Room A
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
Following the
City Council
meeting
Second City Council work session to discuss:
Update from HRG manager Tim Pratt on curbside
recycling and other recycling information.*
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.