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2018.05.15 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 May 15, 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 Chief Revering will recognize Police Explorers for their accomplishments at the 2018 State Explorer Conference.* 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 May 1, 2018. b. The regular City Council work sessions on May 1, 2018. c. The regular City Council work session on May 10, 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. $714.79 from a fundraising event at Cub Foods on March 24, 2018 for Crystal Police Explorers and Reserves. b. $1,500 from Laurie Slama for a bullet proof vest for Crystal K-9 Unit. c. $500 from Westphal American Legion Post 251 for Crystal Airport Open House. 4.4 Approval of a special permit to serve beer and wine at Bassett Creek Park for up to 100 guests to attend a baby shower on July 1, 2018, from 5-10 p.m., submitted by Sam Gony. 4.5 Approval of a resolution of participation in the 2018 state performance measures. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda May 15, 2018 Page 2 of 4 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 receive a presentation and consider acceptance of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report presented by BerganKDV, Ltd. Matt Mayer of BerganKDV and Finance Director Jean McGann will be at the meeting to present the 2017 financial report. Recommend acceptance of the report. 6.3 The Council will consider a resolution approving a Police Equipment Revolving Fund (PERF) expenditure for purchase of a Firearms Training Simulator (FATS). The 2018 Police Capital budget includes $45,000 for the purchase of a Firearms Training Simulator for police training. Recommend approval of this purchase. 6.4 The Council will consider a resolution awarding a contract for Welcome Park construction project. At its April 17 meeting the Council authorized advertising for bids for the Welcome Park improvements. Five bids were received; recommend approval of awarding the contract to the low bidder, Rachel Construction. 6.5 The Council will consider a resolution awarding a contract for a new message board at Crystal Community Center. The 2018 capital budget includes $40,000 for replacement of a marquee sign at the Community Center. There are currently two monument signs at the Community Center – one message board that no longer is functional and one name and address sign. We are recommending replacing both existing signs with one message board at the Community Center. 6.6 The Council will consider a resolution awarding a contract for forestry services. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda May 15, 2018 Page 3 of 4 Bids were received for forestry services (tree trimming and removal, e tc.) Recommend approval of awarding the contract for forestry services to Nick’s Tree Service. 6.7 The Council will consider first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the City Code. After several discussions with the City Council, the proposed ordinance updating Chapter 8 includes moving the park provisions from Chapter 8 to a new Chapter 21 and adds several new subsections to Chapter 12 regarding on-sale liquor at the Community Center and community events. Recommend approval of the first reading of the ordinance making these changes. 6.8 The Council will consider the second reading of an ordinance amending Chapters IV and VI of the City Code relating to disorderly properties and a resolution for summary publication. The Council has had multiple discussions regarding amending the City Code to address all disorderly properties. At its May 1 meeting, the Council approved the first reading of the ordinance amending Chapters IV and VI of the City Code. Recommend approval of the second reading of this ordinance and the resolution for summary publication. 7. Announcements a. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, May 16, at 8:30 a.m. at the Becker Park Pavilion. b. The Crystal Crime Prevention Board is hosting its annual Jail and Bail Fundraiser on Wednesday, May 16, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Neighborhood Outreach Office. c. The Crystal Fund Plant Sale is on Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Crystal Community Center. d. A community workshop about Town Center zoning in the Bass Lake Road station area will be held on Monday, May 21 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Becker Park Pavilion. e. Two Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Memorial Day ceremonies will be Monday, May 28: one at 10 a.m. at the Chester Bird American Legion in Golden Valley; and the other at 1:00 p.m. at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens in Crystal. f. The next City Council meeting is on Tuesday, June 5, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. g. The Crystal Airport Open House is Sunday, June 17, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 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. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda May 15, 2018 Page 4 of 4 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. May 15, 2018 Meeting Schedule Time Type of meeting Location 6:30 p.m. Economic Development Authority (EDA) work session:  Discuss potential sale of 5751 West Broadway to the adjacent owner. Conference Room A 6:50 p.m. City Council work session to discuss:  Constituent issues update.  City manager monthly update.  New business.*  Announcements.* Conference Room A 7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers * Denotes no supporting information included in the packet. Have a great weekend. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.