2019.05.07 City Council Agenda
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City Council Meeting Agenda
May 7, 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 FAIR SAIL Leadership Group.
2. Approval of Agenda
The Council will consider approval of the agenda.
3. Appearances
3.1 FAIR SAIL Leadership Group students will update the Council on academic activities.*
3.2 Jennifer Lewin of Paul’s Pals for contribution to the Becker Park play area.
4. Proclamations
4.1 The Mayor will proclaim May 12 – 18 Police Week and May 15 Peace Officer Memorial Day.
5. Consent Agenda
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
5.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The City Council meeting on April 16, 2019.
b. The City Council work sessions on April 16, 2019.
5.2 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.
5.3 Approval of a resolution accepting the following donations:
a. $1,000 from Minneapolis Elks Lodge #44 for Crystal Frolics.
b. $250 from Minneapolis Elks Lodge #44 for Crystal Frolics.
c. $3,840.87 from VFW Post #494 for Welcome Park Flagpole.
d. $175 from VFW Post #494 for K9 Leo.
5.4 Approval of a resolution for lawful gambling at Welcome Park during the Crystal Frolics from
July 25 – 28, 2019, submitted by Minneapolis Elks Lodge #44.
5.5 Accept the resignation of David Pascoe from the Parks & Recreation Commission.
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5.6 Authorize execution of an agreement with Hennepin County for County Road 81 landscaping.
5.7 Accept the resignation of Patrick Rosenquist from the Parks & Recreation Commission.
6. 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.)
7. Regular Agenda
7.1 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.
7.2 The Council will consider a resolution approving the purchase and authorizing execution of an
agreement with Landscape Structures for the play area at Becker Park.
A major component of the new Becker Park is an inclusive play area. Recommend approval of
the resolution approving this purchase and authorizing execution of the agreement with
Landscape Structures.
7.3 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of two 2019 Ford Fusions to
replace Community Development staff cars (#57 and #27).
The Fleet fund includes funds for replacement of these staff vehicles in Community
Development; recommend approval of the resolution authorizing this replacement purchase.
8. Announcements
a. Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, May 15 at 8:30 a.m. at the Community
Center.
b. The Crystal Fund Plant Sale is Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Center.
c. The Community Outreach Task Force is hosting its Bee Friendly Planting Event at 9:30 a.m. at City
Hall, followed by a Pollinator Talk at 11 a.m. at the Community Center.
d. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
e. The Crystal Airport Open House and Fly-In will be held on Sunday, June 16, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
f. Local organizations are invited to lead the pledge at City Council meetings; contact city staff for
information.
g. 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.
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9. Adjournment
10. May 7, 2019 Meeting Schedule
Time Type of meeting Location
6:30 p.m. First City Council work session to discuss:
Sidewalk snow removal check-in Conference Room A
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
City Council
meeting
Second City Council work session to discuss:
Potential modifications to owner-occupancy
requirements for lot sales.
Utilities/streets capital plan study.
August work session of West Metro Fire-Rescue
District Board and both city councils.
Review 2019 – 2021 Council goals and objectives.
Constituent issues update.
New business.*
Announcements.*
Conference Room A
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.