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2018.07 17 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 July 17, 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 June 19, 2018. b. The regular City Council work sessions on June 19, 2018. c. The City Council work session on July 10, 2018. d. The regular City Council work session on July 12, 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 donations: a. $390.77 from Crystal Crime Prevention Board for Crystal Police Department. b. $1,322.50 from Crystal Fund for Community Progress for Arbor Day 2018. c. $2,000 from Crystal Lions for Crystal Airport Open House. d. $119.12 from donation boxes for Crystal Police K-9 Unit. e. $250 from Golden Valley VFW Post 7051 for Crystal Airport Open House. f. $1,000 from Minneapolis Elks Lodge 44 for Crystal Frolics. g. $1,000 from Target Corporation for Crystal Police Crime Prevention/Community Policing for Minnesota Night to Unite. h. $1,000 from Target Corporation for Crystal Police Crime Prevention/Community Policing for Shop with a Cop. i. $10,000 from VFW Post 494 for Crystal Frolics. j. $15,000 from West Metro-Fire Rescue District Firefighters Relief Association for Crystal Frolics. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda July 17, 2018 Page 2 of 4 3.4 Approval of a solicitor license for Talisha Libra of Window Concepts of Minnesota, Inc. to go door-to-door in Crystal through Dec. 31, 2018, selling home improvement services. (This license was pre-approved by City Manager Anne Norris on 6/20/2018.) 3.5 Approval of solicitor licenses for Mackenzie Aurelius, Benjamin DuFresne, Dylan Held, Ricky Pietrus and Aaron Welter of Custom Remodelers, Inc. to go door-to-door in Crystal through Dec. 31, 2018, offering free estimates and scheduling appointments for home improvement services. (These licenses were pre-approved by City Manager Anne Norris on 6/20/2018.) 3.6 Approval of solicitor license for Robert Harrison of Comcast to go door-to-door in Crystal through Dec. 31, 2018, to sell telecommunications services. 3.7 Approval of a solicitor license for Treyvon Washington of American Dream Home Improvement to go door-to-door in Crystal through Dec. 31, 2018, to sell home improvement services. 3.8 Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license at Welcome Park for July 27 – 29, 2018, submitted by West Metro Fire-Rescue Relief Association. 3.9 Authorizing a grant application for Becker Park Stormwater Infiltration Project to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. 3.10 Approval of the donation of the Becker Athletic Field lighting and bleacher to the Aitkin Public School district. 3.11 Approval of a resolution prohibiting parking on the east side of Hampshire Avenue from Medicine Lake Road extending 30 feet north. 3.12 Approval of a resolution prohibiting parking on the south side of 41st Avenue from Douglas Drive to Adair Avenue. 3.13 Approval of a resolution authorizing the installation of yield signs on Brunswick Avenue North at 41st Avenue North. 3.14 Approval of a resolution removing the stop signs at Sumter Avenue North and 58th Avenue North. 3.15 Approval of the Snow Plowing and Ice Control Policy. 3.16 Approval of the Sidewalk License and Maintenance Agreement. 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 July 17, 2018 Page 3 of 4 5. Public Hearings 5.1 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and consider the sale of 3856 Maryland Ave. N. to the Economic Development Authority of the City of New Hope. One of the properties in the surplus property study is a single family lot at 3856 Maryla nd in New Hope. Staff has negotiated the sale of this property to the New Hope EDA. After taking public comment, recommend approval of the sale of the property at 3856 Maryland Avenue to the New Hope Economic Development Authority. 5.2 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and consider a resolution vacating excess right-of-way for Georgia and Hampshire Avenues. Last month the City Council approved the vacation of excess right-of-way adjacent to four properties at 38th and Georgia/Hampshire. The Council requested that the excess right-of- way adjacent to the other four properties also be vacated. After taking public comment, recommend approval of the vacation of the excess right-of-way. 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. 7. Announcements a. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, July 18, at 8:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. b. Crystal Frolics is July 26 – 29. More information is available at www.crystalfrolics.org c. The City Council will hold budget work sessions on Aug. 2 and 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. d. Night to Unite is Tuesday, Aug. 7. The Police Open House is 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and register Neighborhood Block parties - forms are available at City Hall or on line at www.crystalmn.gov e. The Primary Election is Tuesday, Aug. 14. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. To find out where to vote, check the Secretary of State’s website at https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us f. The next City Council meeting is on Tuesday, Aug. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. g. 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. h. 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 July 17, 2018 Page 4 of 4 8. Adjournment 9. July 17, 2018 Meeting Schedule Time Type of meeting Location 6:30 p.m. First City Council work session to discuss:  Proposed Town Center amendments to Unified Development Code (UDC). Conference Room A 7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers Immediately following the City Council meeting Second City Council work session to discuss:  Chapter 12 matrix of policy questions.  Review Chapter 9 changes.  Commission vacancies/recruitment.  7th member process – West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board.  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. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.