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2019.09.17 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 17, 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 September 3, 2019. b. The City Council work session on September 3, 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. $182.21 from donation boxes for Crystal Police K-9 Unit. b. $ 3,000 from West Metro Fire-Rescue Relief Association for 2020 Crystal Frolics. 3.4. Approval of a resolution establishing deed restriction for Becker Park. One of the conditions of the grant we received from the State for the playground at Becker is establishing a deed restriction that Becker is intended to be a park/open space. 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 an y item brought before the Council during Open Forum. The Council may place items discussed during Open Forum onto subsequent council meeting agendas.) Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda September 17, 2019 Page 2 of 3 5. Regular Agenda 5.1. The Council will consider approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the financ e 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. 5.2. The Council will consider resolutions approving the preliminary 2020 budget and property tax and HRA levies. Over the last months, the Council has had several work sessions to discuss the 2020 preliminary budget, including the Long Term Plan, the preliminary property tax levy and the HRA tax levy. Finance Director McGann will review the 2020 budget and levy information at the September 17 meeting. Recommend adopting the resolutions approving the preliminary 2020 budget and property tax and HRA levies as discussed at the September 3 work session. 5.3. The Council will consider tentative acceptance of a builder proposal for 5238 and 5244 Scott Avenue North. Last year, the Council identified several surplus properties , including those at 5238 and 5244 Scott Avenue, to be sold to generate funds for the Park Improvement Fund. Proposals were solicited for construction of single family homes on these lots. One proposal was received from a builder, Elin Marco Group. Recommend tentative acceptance of the proposal from Elin Marco Group for construction on 5238 and 5244 Scott Avenue North. 5.4. The Council will consider a lot consolidation plat for 5232 and 5238 Scott Avenue North. Because the lots at 5232 and 5238 Scott (surplus property) were originally platted for townhomes, staff is recommending that these parcels be consolidated into one lot for a single family home. Recommend approval of the lot consolidation plat for 5232 and 5238 Scott Avenue North. 5.5. The Council will consider a resolution rescinding the parking restrictions on a portion of Sumter Avenue North. This summer staff received a request about parking restrictions on Sumter between 30th and 32nd Avenues so staff reviewed the current restrictions and determined there is no need for those restrictions. Subsequently staff tried a “pilot project” by temporarily removing the no parking and 2 hour parking signs in this area and using the message board to advise drivers of the change. Since there have been no reasons to not continue this, staff is recommending approval of a resolution rescinding the parking restrictions on Sumter Avenue between 30 th and 32nd Avenues. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda September 17, 2019 Page 3 of 3 6. Announcements a. The Crystal Business Association meets Wednesday, September 18 at 8:30 a.m. in the Community Room. b. Art on the Strip is happening on Saturday, September 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the parking lot on the north side of Bass Lake Road at Sherburne Avenue. c. There will be a community discussion about the 2020 Crystal Frolics at 7 p.m., Monday, September 30 at the Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive. d. The next City Council meeting is Wednesday, October 2 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. e. Local organizations are invited to lead the pledge at City Council meetings; contact city staff for information. f. 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 weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.