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2018.10.16 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 Oct. 16, 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 City Council meeting on Oct. 2, 2018. b. The City Council work session on Oct. 2, 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. $585.10 from Crystal Fund for Community Progress for annual plantings. 3.4 Approval of a resolution authorizing an application for Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant for the Becker Park improvement project. 3.5 Approval of a resolution designating city check signers. 3.6 Approval of a resolution amending the Approved Tree List. 3.7 Approval of a special permit for beer at Lions Valley Place Park for a cyclocross bike race on Sat., Nov. 3 from noon to 9 p.m., submitted by Andrew Barlage of USA Cycling, Inc.* 3.8 Approval of a special permit for beer at Bassett Creek Park for a cyclocross bike race on Saturday, Nov. 17 and Sunday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. submitted by Ryan Larson of Birchwood Bike and racing Team.* Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Oct. 16, 2018 Page 2 of 5 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.) 5. Public Hearings 5.1 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and the Council will consider a resolution adopting the assessment roll for the 2018 delinquent accounts. Each year there are delinquent utility accounts and unpaid miscellaneous charges against properties such as administrative citations, garbage and refuse removal, mowing and false alarms. Annually, the city certifies these unpaid accounts to be placed on the property taxes to guarantee repayment of the charges. After taking any public comment, recommend approval of the resolution adopting the assessment roll for 2018 delinquent accounts. 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 consider approval of a site plan for construction of an indoor self -storage facility at 5702 West Broadway. The vacant Herzing University property at 5702 West Broadway is being purchased to be redeveloped with a 4-story self-storage facility. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed use and at its October 8 meeting recommended a pproval (5-3 vote) of the site plan as outlined in the staff report. 6.3 The Council will consider a resolution to release a declaration relating to 2012 site plan approvals for Herzing University at 5702 West Broadway. When Herzing University expanded its parking lot in 2012, the zoning code did not require the two parcels (the expanded parking lot and the site of the structure) to be consolidated but a condition of the site plan approval required the two parcels to be treated as one parcel. The new owner will be replatting the two parcels into one lot so the agreement is no longer necessary. Recommend approval of the resolution releasing this requirement. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Oct. 16, 2018 Page 3 of 5 6.4 The Council will consider a resolution approving the Final Plat of IP3 AF Properties to consolidate two lots comprising 5702 West Broadway. The developer of the proposed self-storage facility at 5702 West Broadway is also proposing to combine the two parcels of the site into one parcel. Recommend approval of the resolution approving the plat with the conditions outlined in the staff report. 6.5 The Council will take public input on the preliminary 2019 budget and property tax levy. As part of the annual budget process the City Council is required to hold a “Truth in Taxation” hearing in December. In order to give the public a chance to provide input earlier in the budget process, Finance Director Jean McGann will provide a brief presentation on the 2019 budget. No Council action is necessary. 6.6 The Council will consider the second reading of an ordinance amending Chapters 10 and 11 of the City Code, a resolution authorizing its summary publication and a resolution inserting administrative penalties for licensed businesses in Appendix IV . Chapters 10 and 11 of City Code address business licensing re gulations generally as well as specific requirements for specific businesses. The City Council approved the first reading of the ordinance amending Chapters 10 and 11 at its October 2 meeting. Recommend approval of the second reading of the ordinance, ap proval of the resolution authorizing summary publication of the ordinance and approval of the resolution inserting the administrative penalties for licensed businesses in Appendix IV. 6.7 The Council will consider a resolution approving the 2019 Fee Schedule (Appendix IV of the City Code). The City Council will be reviewing the 2019 fee schedule at its October 11 work session. Recommend approval of the 2019 fee schedule. 6.8 Approval of a resolution authorizing repurchase of 2949 Yukon Ave. N. 2949 Yukon is one of the surplus properties the Council authorized sale of earlier this year and the property was sold in September to a developer. Late last month the developer contacted staff regarding extensive poor soils on the property. The builder has asked the city to repurchase the property and staff agrees this is the best alternative. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing repurchase of the property at 2949 Yukon Ave. N. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Oct. 16, 2018 Page 4 of 5 6.9 The Council will consider the 2019-2020 Labor Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services (L.E.L.S.), Local 56 Police Supervisors. Earlier this year staff met with the City Council to get direction for negotiating open labor contracts. Assistant Manager Kim Therres met with LELS, Local 56, representing Police Supervisors and negotiated a two year agreement with terms consistent with the Council’s direction and the 2019 budget. Recommend approval of authorizing execution of the 2019 - 20 labor agreement with LELS, Local 56. 6.10 The Council will consider approving the 2019 wages and benefits for non-represented employees. The city has a long history of equity across employee groups for annual wage and benefit adjustments. The proposed 2019 wage and benefit adjustments for non -represented employees are the same as those in the LELS, Local 56 labor agreement. Recommend approval of the 2019 wage and benefit adjustments for non -represented employees. 6.11 The Council will consider a resolution awarding the contract for the 2019 sewer lining project. Last month the Council authorized advertising for bids for the 2019 sewer lining project; $600,000 is including in next year’s CIP. 6 bids were received and the low bidder, Insituform, came in significantly lower at approximately $450,000. Recommend approval of the resolution awarding this contract to Insituform. 7. Announcements a. Crystal Business Association meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 8:30 a.m. at NEAR Food Shelf, 5209 West Broadway. b. The League of Women Voters is holding a Crystal City Council candidate forum on Thursday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. at Crystal City Hall. c. Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is holding a public meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 6–8 p.m. at Crystal Community Center to take public comment on the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) in process for the “right-sizing” of Crystal Airport. d. The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 and polls are open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. e. The next City Council meeting is Thursday, November 8 at 7 p.m. at Crystal City Hall. 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 Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Oct. 16, 2018 Page 5 of 5 9. Oct. 16, 2018 Meeting Schedule Time Type of meeting Location 6 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A 6:30 p.m. City Council work session to discuss:  Chapter 12 of the City Code. Conference Room A 7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers Immediately following the City Council meeting City Council work session to discuss:  Becker Park improvement project update.  Constituent issues update.  City manager monthly check in.  New business.*  Announcements.* Conference Room A * Denotes no supporting information included in the packet. Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.