2019.02.19 City Council Agenda
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City Council Meeting Agenda
Feb. 19, 2019
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
The city manager’s comments are bolded.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor for a Day Brayden Banks will assist Mayor Adams.
2. Approval of Agenda
The Council will consider approval of the agenda.
3. Appearances
3.1 Finance Director Jean McGann will present the Government Finance Officers Association
Certificate of Excellence in Financing Reporting.
3.2 Mayoral Commendation - Mayor for a Day Brayden Banks.
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 Feb. 5, 2019.
b. The City Council work sessions on Feb. 5, 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 donations:
a. $1,968 from the Crystal Crime Prevention Board.
b. $500 from Crystal Frolics Committee for Becker Park Project.
c. $500 from Rotary 5950 Foundation for Becker Park Project.
d. $15,000 from West Metro Fire-Rescue Relief Association.
4.4 Approval of the 2018 Surface Water Management Plan.
4.5 Approval of a cooperative agreement with Three Rivers Park District for the Becker Park
restroom building.
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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 preliminary and final plat of Liveri
Addition to divide 6715 Corvallis Avenue North into two lots.
The owner of the property at 6715 Corvallis Avenue North has applied to replat the lot into
two single family home lots. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the
application at its January 14 meeting and continued its discussion until its February 11
meeting to allow for more information regarding the proposed plat and City Code
residential density requirements. At its February meeting, the Pl anning Commission
recommended approval of the plat with several conditions. Recommend approval of the
preliminary and final plat of Liveri Addition with the conditions outlined in the staff report
and resolution.
6.3 The Council will consider a resolution approving of a Joint Powers Agreement with the city of
New Hope for the Winpark Drive reconstruction project.
Over recent months the City Council has received periodic updates regarding New Hope’s
proposed Winpark Drive reconstruction project, including that portion of Winpark Drive in
Crystal. New Hope will be the project lead and Crystal will reimburse New Hope for work
done in Crystal. As with other street reconstruction projects that involve portions of
streets in other cities, a joint powers agreement between the two cities is required.
Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing execution of this joint powers
agreement.
6.4 Council will consider a resolution to approve the purchase of a replacement utility truck .
The 2019 Utilities CIP includes funds for replacement of a Utilities half-ton pickup truck.
Based on the needs of the Utilities division, this truck will be replaced with a ¾ ton truck.
Recommend approval of the resolution approving this replacement purchase.
7. Announcements
a. Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 8:30 a.m. at Crystal City Hall in
the Community Room.
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b. The City Council will hold a work session on Tuesday, February 26 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference
Room A at City Hall.
c. FAIR School Crystal is celebrating Black History month with guest speakers, Thursday,
February 28, 5 – 7:30 p.m. at 3915 Adair Avenue North.
d. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, March 5 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall.
e. The Bowling for K9 Officer Leo fundraiser is Sunday, March 10, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the New
Hope Bowl, with a lunch following at the Crystal VFW Post #494.
f. Cheers to Crystal, a Crystal Fund for Community Progress fundraiser for the Becker Park
playground, is Friday, March 15, 6 – 9 p.m. at the Community Center. More information and
tickets are available at www.cfcpinc.com/
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. Feb. 19, 2019 Meeting Schedule
Time Type of meeting Location
6 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A
6:30 p.m.
Economic Development Authority (EDA) work session to
discuss:
Presentation from A-1 Reliable Home Care
regarding proposed facility at 3501 Douglas Drive
North adjacent to EDA properties.
Conference Room A
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
City Council
meeting
City Council work session to discuss:
MPCA 0% loan for storm water project at Becker
Park.
Constituent issues update.
City manager monthly check in.
New business.*
Announcements.*
Conference Room A
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
City offices are closed Monday, February 18 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Have a great weekend;
see you at Tuesday’s meeting.