2019.03.19 City Council Agenda
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City Council Meeting Agenda
March 19, 2019
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 March 5, 2019.
b. The City Council work session on March 5, 2019.
c. The City Council work session on March 14, 2019.
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. $500 from BGD Companies, Inc. for Becker Park Project.
b. $500 from Crystal Lions Club for Crystal K-9 Unit.
c. $6,885 from Crystal VFW Post 494 for Crystal K-9 Unit.
d. $20 from Nancy Long for Crystal K-9 Unit.
e. $100 from Robbinsdale Lions Club for Crystal K-9 Unit.
f. $50 from David Waldron for Crystal Junior Police Academy.
g. $50 from David Waldron for Crystal Reserve Officers.
3.4 Approval of a resolution for the Public Works Equipment Loan Agreement.
3.5 Approval of a grant application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for a
hockey rink at North Lions Park.
3.6 Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license for a social event on May 10, 2019, submitted
by the Church of St. Raphael located at 7301 56th Ave. N.
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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 Hearing
5.1 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and consider a resolution vacating
easements in L.B. Berglunds Addition and Trinity Covenant Church for Rivertree School.
With the proposed expansion of the Rivertree School, including a lot consolidation, there
are several alley, drainage and utility easements that will no longer be necessary as new
easements will be included on the new plat consolidating the parcels. Notice was provided
to public utilities of the proposed vacations and there were no concerns. After taking any
public comment, recommend approval of the resolution vacating the easements in L.B.
Berglunds Addition.
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 first reading of an ordinance rezoning property to Planned
Development and adoption of a resolution for an amendment to a conditional use permit,
both relating to the expansion of the Rivertree School at 3733 Vera Cruz Avenue North.
Rivertree School at 3733 Vera Cruz Avenue North is proposing construction of a new
classroom building on their property. The property is zoned low -density residential and
schools are a conditional use. The school is applying to rezone the property to a Planned
Development and amend the existing conditional use permit the Council approved in 2012.
At its March 11 meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the school’s
applications and unanimously recommended approval of the rezoning and amended
conditional use permit with conditions outlined in the staff report.
6.3 The Council will consider a resolution approving a final plat to consolidate parcels for
Rivertree school.
With the school’s proposed expansion, Rivertree school is applying to consolidate four
parcels and replat them into one parcel. Recommend approval of the resolution approving
the final plat, with conditions as outlined in the staff report.
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6.4 The Council will consider approval of a contract with Aaztec Heating and Air for heaters at the
Crystal Cove Aquatic Center.
The 2018-19 capital plan includes funds for replacement of two heaters for the Crystal Cove
pool. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing this replacement purchase.
6.5 The Council will consider bids and award the construction contract for the 2019 Street Mill
and Overlay Project.
Earlier this year the City Council authorized advertising for bids for this year’s mill and
overlay project. Bids for this project came in within budget; recommend approval of
awarding the contract to the low bidder.
6.6 The Council will consider a resolution to purchase a replacement sign truck.
The 2019 capital fleet budget includes funds for replacing the sign truck. Recommend
approval of the resolution authorizing this replacement purchase.
6.7 The Council will consider the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapters 1 – 9 of the
City Code.
As discussed at the last work session, there are some substantive changes needed to
Chapters 1 – 9 of the City Code before the City Attorney begins reformatting the updated
City Code. Recommend approval of the first reading of the ordinance making these
changes.
7. Announcements
a. Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, March 20 at 8:30 a.m. in the Community
Room; Mayor Adams will present the 2019 State of the City.
b. The Environmental Quality Commission is hosting the University of Minnesota’s Bee Squad
presentation of “Helping People Help Bees” on Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at the Crystal
Community Center.
c. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, April 2 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall.
d. Local organizations are invited to lead the pledge at City Council meetings; contact city staff
for information.
e. 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
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9. March 19, 2019 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:
Update on the Hennepin County Hwy 81
landscaping project.
Constituent issues update.
City manager monthly update.
New business.*
Announcements.*
Conference Room A
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend; Assistant City Manager Kim Therres will be at Tuesday’s meeting.