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2018.09.17 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 Sept. 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. Appearance 3.1 Melodie Hanson, Robbinsdale Area Redesign, will present information on the 2018 Diaper Drive and Diaper Need Awareness. 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 City Council meeting on Sept. 4, 2018. b. The City Council work sessions on Sept. 4, 2018. c. The City Council work session on Sept. 13, 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. $500 from Crystal Frolics Committee for Crystal Police Explorers. b. $300 from Kiwanis Club of North Hennepin-Minneapolis for Becker Park project. c. $300 from TGK Automotive of Crystal for Becker Park project. 4.4 Approval of solicitor licenses for Joseph Einbinder and Alan Wagner of The Window Store Home Improvements, Inc., to go door-to-door in Crystal from Sept. 18 – Oct. 17, 2018, offering free estimates and scheduling appointments for home improvement projects. 4.5 Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license for the Church of St. Raphael located at 7301 56th Ave. N. on Oct. 13, 2018. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Sept. 17, 2018 Page 2 of 4 4.6 Approval of an agreement with Hennepin County regarding Public Works mutual aid. 4.7 Approval of a resolution accepting Community Development Block Grant funds for Becker Park playground equipment and authorizing city manager to execute funding agreement. 4.8 Approval of a resolution ordering preparation of an assessment roll, declaring the amount to be assessed and setting a public hearing date for reassessment for 5203 Angeline Ave. N. 4.9 Approval of a resolution adopting the Hennepin County All -Hazard Mitigation Plan. 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. Public Hearing 6.1 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and consider a resolution approving vacation of platted easements at 5747 and 5751 West Broadway. Earlier this year the Economic Development Authority sold the property at 5751 West Broadway to the owner of the adjacent property with the condition that the two lots be combined into one parcel. As the properties are being combined the existing easements on the two separate parcels should be vacated and new easements will be dedicated with the new plat. After taking public comment, recommend approval of the resolution vacating easements at 5747 and 5751 West Broadway. 7. Regular Agenda 7.1 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. 7.2 The Council will consider a resolution approving the final plat of Morgantaylor Addition to consolidate 5747 and 5751 West Broadway into a single lot. Earlier this year the Economic Development Authority sold the property at 5751 West Broadway to the owner of the adjacent property with the condition that the two lots be combined into one parcel. The new plat combining these parcels is named Morgantaylor Addition and includes new easements in place of the easements on the separate parcels. Recommend approval of the final plat of Morgantaylor Addition. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Sept. 17, 2018 Page 3 of 4 7.3 The Council will consider a resolution awarding a contract for installation of water and sanitary sewer improvements for Cavanagh View Addition (5006 - 18 Vera Cruz Ave. N.) Cavanagh View Addition contains surplus properties at 5006, 5012 and 5018 Vera Cruz Avenue North. Prior to transferring these parcels to the developer, the city needs to install sanitary sewer, water and related improvements to the three parcels. Staff solicited proposals from four utility contractors and received one proposal from Dave Perkins Contracting; recommend awarding the contract for this work to Dave Perkins Contracting. 7.4 The Council will consider a resolution approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertising for bids for sewer lining. The 2018 capital improvement plan includes funds for sewer linin g. Recommend approval of the resolution approving the plans and specifications and authorizing advertising for bids for this work. 7.5 The Council will consider authorizing execution of a contract with Chestnut Cambronne PA for prosecution services for 2019-2020. Earlier this year, prosecuting attorney services proposals were solicited from several firms. Recommend authorizing execution of a two-year contract (2019-2020) with Chestnut Cambronne PA. 7.6 The Council will consider authorizing execution of a contract with Kennedy & Graven, Chartered for city attorney services for 2019-2020. The city has a valued, longstanding relationship for city attorney services with Kennedy & Graven. The current contract expires December 31. Recommend authorizing executio n of a two-year contract (2019-2020) with Kennedy & Graven, Chartered for city attorney services. 8. Announcements a. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at Crystal City Hall in the Community Room. b. 2018 Diaper Need Awareness Week is September 24 – 29. Donate diapers all September at Crystal Community Center. c. Kids Garage Sale is Saturday, Sept. 29 from 7:30 – 11 a.m. at Crystal Community Center. d. The 4th annual Run for Rocco fundraiser is Saturday, Sept. 29 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Bassett Creek Park. e. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. at Crystal City Hall. f. Special Materials Drop-off Day is Saturday, Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Brooklyn Park Operations and Maintenance Facility, 8300 Noble Ave. N. 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. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Sept. 17, 2018 Page 4 of 4 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. 9. Adjournment 10. Sept. 17, 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:  Prosecution services contract with Chestnut Cambronne PA.  Constituent issues update.  City manager monthly check in. Conference Room A 7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers Immediately following the City Council meeting Second City Council work session to discuss:  2019 utility rates.  Chapter 12 of City Code.  Chapters 10 and 11 of City Code.  New business. *  Announcements. * Conference Room A * Denotes no supporting information included in the packet. Have a great weekend. See you at Monday’s meeting.