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2018.11.08 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 Thursday, Nov. 8, 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 work session on Oct. 11, 2018. b. The City Council meeting on Oct. 16, 2018. c. The City Council work sessions on Oct. 16, 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. $217.83 from donation boxes for Crystal Police K-9 Unit. 3.4 Approval of a resolution donating Becker Park playground equipment to Kids Around the World. 3.5 Approval of a resolution amending the 2018 delinquent assessment roll for the property at 5203 Angeline Ave. N. 3.6 Approval of the resolution adopting the Financial Management Plan. 3.7 Approval of updated Parks and Recreation Commission meeting bylaws. 3.8 Accept resignation of Shelley Appel from Community Outreach Task Force. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Nov. 8, 2018 Page 2 of 4 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. Regular Agenda 5.1 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. 5.2 The Council will consider resolutions declaring diseased trees a public nuisance at 6911 Dudley Ave. N., 3257 Florida Ave. N. and 4818 Xenia Ave. N. Earlier this year, staff received complaints regarding potential diseased trees on the named properties. Samples from the suspect trees were tested and found to be positive for Dutch elm disease, which is considered a public nuisance. The property owners of the three properties were sent notice of this finding and an order to remove the diseased trees. Prior to taking action on the resolutions declaring the diseased trees to be public nuisances on the three properties, the City Council should hear any comments from the prop erty owners. 5.3 The Council will consider a resolution awarding the contract for demolition of the Becker Park building. In order to move forward with the Becker Park storm water and park improvement project, the existing Becker Park building needs to be removed. Several quotes were received for this project. Recommend approval of awarding the contract to the low bidder, Kevitt Excavating. 5.4 The Council will consider the Utility Rate study. During last year’s utility rate discussion the City Council requested a total review of utilities to be sure rates were based on consumption. The City Council has reviewed the proposed Utility Rate study at several work sessions. Recommend approval of the Utility Rate study. 5.5 The Council will consider a resolution approving the 2019 utility fee schedule. As part of the Utility Rate study, the City Council reviewed various scenarios for the 2019 utility rates at recent work sessions. Recommend approval of the resolution approving the 2019 utility fee schedule. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Nov. 8, 2018 Page 3 of 4 5.6 The Council will consider the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the City Code relating to alcohol. At its October 16 work session the City Council reviewed the proposed updated Chapter 12 of the City Code. Recommend approval of the first reading of the ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the City Code. 5.7 The Council will consider the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the City Code relating to Traffic, Motor and Other Vehicles. The City Council has discussed updates to Chapter 13 at several work sessions (including one immediately before the November 8 Council meeting). Recommend approval of the first reading of the ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the City Code. 5.8 The Council will consider the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 20 of the City Code relating to Misdemeanors. Last month, the City Council reviewed changes to Chapter 20 of the City Code. Recommend approval of the first reading of the ordinance amending Chapter 20 of the City Code. 5.9 The Council will consider the 2019 – 2020 labor agreement with the Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS), Local 44 (Police Officers). Assistant Manager Kim Therres negotiated a 2019 – 2020 labor agreement with LELS, Local 44 (Police Officers). The wage and benefit adjustments are consistent with those approved by the City Council for LELS, Local 56 (Police Supervisors) and non-represented employees. Recommend approval of execution of the 2019 – 2020 contract with LELS, Local 44. 6. Announcements a. City offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 12 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. b. The City Council will have a special meeting to canvass the results of the 2018 municipal elections, followed by a work session, on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall. c. The next Citizen Input Time is Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall. d. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. at Crystal City Hall. e. Crystal Business Association meeting is Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 8:30 a.m. at Christina’s Child Care, 5510 West Broadway. f. City offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. 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 Nov. 8, 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. 7. Adjournment 8. Nov. 8, 2018 Meeting Schedule Time Type of meeting Location 6:30 p.m. City Council work session to discuss:  Chapter 13 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:  2019-2020 Budget Review.  Constituent issues update.  New business.*  Announcements.* Conference Room A * Denotes no supporting information included in the packet. Have a great weekend; see you at Thursday’s meeting.