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2019.09.03 City Council Agenda 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov City Council Meeting Agenda September 3, 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 work session on Aug. 20, 2019. b. The City Council meeting on Aug. 20, 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 Children’s Music Academy for Becker Park. b. $7,500 from VFW Post 494 for recreation program ASL assistance. 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. Regular Agenda 5.1. 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. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda September 3, 2019 Page 2 of 3 5.2. The Council will consider the second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the City Code regarding town center regulations and a resolution approving its summary publication. At its August 20 meeting the City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance making 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. Recommend approval of the second reading of the ordinance and resolution approving its summary publication. 5.3. The Council will consider a Memorandum of Understanding with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS), Local 44, police officers. Last year the City Council approved a two year contract with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS), Local 44 representing police officers. The contract included a reopener with Local 44 to negotiate health insurance contributions for 2020. Assistant Manager Kim Therres negotiated with Local 44 on the 2020 health insurance contribution, continuing the pattern of the city and employee sharing in the cost of health insurance premiums. 5.4. The Council will consider approving 2020 wage and benefits for non-represented employees. The City Council has historically maintained equal annual wage and benefit adjustments across all employee groups. Last year the City Council approved two year contracts with all three bargaining units and the contracts specified a 3% annual wage adjustment for 2020. With the Memorandum of Understanding negotiated in the previous item, recommend approval of a 3% wage adjustment and the same contribution for 2020 health insurance contributions as approved for LELS Local 44 for non-represented employees. 5.5. The Council will consider approval of a resolution commending Utilities Superintendent Randy Kloepper. Utilities Superintendent Randy Kloepper will retire at the end of September, after working for the city for 36 years, the last 17 as Utilities Superintendent. Recommend approval of the well - deserved resolution of commendation for Randy. 6. Announcements a. The City Council will hold a work session on Thursday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall. b. Citizen Input Time will resume Tuesday, September 17 at 6 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall. c. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, September 17 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. d. The Crystal Business Association meets Wednesday, September 18 at 8:30 a.m. in the Community Room. e. Congratulations to Senator Ann Rest and Representative Mike Freiberg who were named 2019 Legislators of Distinction for their work to assist Minnesota cities during the 2019 legislative session. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda September 3, 2019 Page 3 of 3 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. 7. Adjournment * Denotes no supporting information included in the packet. Have a great, safe Labor Day weekend (city offices are closed Monday, September 2); see you at Tuesday’s meeting.