2019.01.15 City Council Agenda
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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.
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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.
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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.