2019.08.20 City Council Agenda
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City Council Meeting Agenda
Aug. 20, 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. Appearances
3.1 Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board Executive Director Nate Gove presentation.*
3.2 Chief Revering will present the Chief’s Award to Mr. Tom Johnson.*
4. Consent Agenda
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and no n-controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
4.1. Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The City Council work sessions on July 11, July 16 and Aug. 8, 2019.
b. The City Council meeting on July 16, 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 $279.35 from donation boxes for Crystal Police K-9 Unit.
4.4. Approval of a resolution ordering preparation of an assessment roll, declaring the amount to be
assessed and setting a public hearing date for 2019 delinquent accounts.
4.5. Approval of a resolution reauthorizing Crystal’s membership in the Minnesota Municipal Money
Market (4M) Fund.
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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 approval of the 2020 West Metro Fire-Rescue District budget.
The Joint Powers Agreement for the West Metro Fire-Rescue District (WMFRD) annual budget
approval process requires the WMFRD Board approve the annual budget by July and forward
it to both city councils for their consideration and approval by August 31. The WMFRD Board
approved the 2020 budget at its July 10 meeting and Chief Larson reviewed it with both
Crystal and New Hope city councils at work sessions i n August. The preliminary 2020 budget
maintains current staffing and operations. The 2020 budget also includes funding special
insurance and compensated absences funds.
The total preliminary 2020 budget is $2,574,250, an increase of $151,950 over the 2 019
budget. According to the funding formula, Crystal’s share of this is $1,276,560.03, an increase
of $70,291.21 over last year. Recommend approval of the 2020 WMFRD budget.
6.3. The Council will consider approval of a first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the
City Code regarding town center regulations.
At its July 11 work session the City Council reviewed proposed amendments to Chapter 5 of
the City Code regarding town center regulations. The proposed changes are in anticipation of
future redevelopment that may occur in the “downtown” area and include retail, office,
hospitality and multifamily uses. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the
ordinance making these amendments at its August 12 meeting.
6.4. The Council will consider approval of a resolution authorizing repairs to the Crystal Cove Aquatic
Center.
Although significant improvements were made in 2006 to the Crystal Cove pool, much of the
pool is part of the original pool structure. While the pool has been leaking for a few years, in-
house attempts to stop the leak have not been completely successful. Late in 2018, staff
noticed the pool’s diving well had begun to leak more significantly. Earlier this summer a dye
check of the pool revealed leaks across expansion joint s throughout the deep end. More than
caulking the joints is required and only one contractor is able to complete a more thorough
repair. Northern Pool Restoration’s proposal of $34,243 includes installing a new water stop
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to all expansion joints underneath new caulking. This work can be completed this fall when
the pool is empty and air temperatures are still relatively warm. There is $75,000 in the
proposed 2021 capital plan to replace caulking and tile in the pool. Staff recommends
approval of hiring Northern Pool Restoration to repair leaks in the pool for $34,243.
7. Announcements
a. The Crystal Business Association meets Wednesday, August 21 at 8:30 a.m. in the Community
Room.
b. City offices are closed Monday, September 2 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
c. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, September 3 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
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.