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2019.01.15 City Council Agenda 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov City Council Meeting Agenda Jan. 15, 2019 7 p.m. Council Chambers The city manager’s comments are bolded. 1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance (led by Beacon Academy students). 2. Approval of Agenda The Council will consider approval of the agenda. 3. Appearances 3.1 The Mayor will swear in Sergeant Gabe Storz. 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 meeting: a. The City Council meeting on Jan. 2, 2019. 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 donation: a. $500 from Northern Lights Collectors’ Club for Crystal K-9 Unit. 4.4 Approval of Crystal’s pay equity report dated Dec. 31, 2018. 4.5 Approval of a resolution designating PMA Financial Network as one of the city’s investment brokers. 4.6 Approval of a resolution adopting the City Council rules. 4.7 Approval of a resolution adopting the traffic sign management policy. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Jan. 15, 2019 Page 2 of 3 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 consider a resolution approving the purchase of a replacement roller. In the 2019 long term capital plan funds are designated for the purchase of a replacement roller. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing this replacement purchase. 6.3 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the new professional services master agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH). As Public Works begins preliminary work on future street reconstruction and infrastructure maintenance/replacement projects, a new agreement with SEH for professional services is needed. Recommend authorizing execution of this master agreement. 6.4 The Council will consider a resolution approving the city intersection traffic control map. Over the last year, staff has been analyzing the appropria teness of traffic controls at various intersections throughout the city, resulting in some sign changes, including the removal of some stop signs and replacing them with yield signs. Public Works Director Mark Ray reviewed these changes at a December work session and will provide a brief presentation at the January 15 meeting. Recommend approval of the resolution approving the traffic control map. 7. Announcements a. Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 8:30 a.m. at Crystal City Hall in the Community Room. b. City offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. c. Neighbors Recognizing Neighbors nominations are being accepted until Monday, Jan. 21. Forms are available on the city website and at the Crystal Community Center. Selected neighbors will be recognized at the Crystal Ball. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Jan. 15, 2019 Page 3 of 3 d. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Quad Communities and the Crystal VFW are sponsoring a bowling fundraiser Sunday, January 27, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the New Hope Bowl, 7107 42nd Avenue North. e. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. f. The Crystal Ball will be held Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 at Crystal Community Center. Tickets are available at the Crystal Community Center and city’s website at www.crystalmn.gov. g. Local organizations are invited to lead the pledge at City Council meetings; 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. 8. Adjournment 9. Jan. 15, 2019 Meeting Schedule Time Type of meeting Location 6 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A 6:40 p.m. City Council portrait Community Room 7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers Immediately following the City Council meeting City Council work session to discuss:  Update on New Hope development site north of Canadian Pacific Railway between Louisiana and Pennsylvania Avenues.*  Constituent issues.  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.