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2019.10.15 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 Tuesday, October 15, 2019 7 p.m. Council Chambers The city manager’s comments are bolded. 1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance (flag ceremony and pledge to be led by Scout Troop #67). 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 October 2, 2019. b. The City Council meeting on October 2, 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 the 2020 regular City Council meeting and work session schedule. 3.4. Approval of a resolution designating 2020 polling places. 3.5. Approval of a resolution to apply for Hennepin Youth Sports Grants for FAIR School Park and North Lions Park. 3.6. Approval of a special permit to serve beer at Valley Place Park for cyclo-cross bike races on Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3, submitted by Andrew Barlage of USA Cycling, Inc.* 3.7. Approval of a special permit to serve beer at Bassett Creek Park for cyclo -cross bike races on Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24, submitted by Ryan Larson of Birchwood Bike and Racing Team.* Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda October 15, 2019 Page 2 of 5 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 Hearings 5.1. The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment, and the Council will consider a new off-sale liquor license located at 6001 42nd Ave. N, submitted by Cousins, LLC d/b/a Adair Liquor. Cousins, LLC, has executed a purchase agreement for the property and applied for a liquor license to replace the current licensee at 6001 – 42nd Avenue North. The applicant has provided all required documents and the background check was completed. After taking public comment, recommend approval of the off-sale liquor license for Cousins, LLC d/b/a Adair Liquor at 6001 42nd Avenue North. 5.2. The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment, and the Council will consider a resolution adopting the assessment roll for 2019 delinquent accounts. Each year the City has bills for services that are delinquent. In order to collect payment, the Council holds a public hearing on those delinquent bills to allow responsible parties to appeal those amounts prior to those charges being assessed against the properties. The 2019 delinquent accounts include utility charges, administrative citations and miscellaneous abatements total approximately $436,000 (the majority are delinquent utility charges). As of the time of the agenda preparation, there is one appeal to the charges. After taking public comment, recommend approval of the resolution adopting the assessment roll. If there ar e any changes due to appeals, staff will bring recommended adjustments to the November 5 meeting. 5.3. The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment, and the Council will consider a resolution approving the sale of 5238 and 5244 Scott Avenue North. At its September 17 meeting, the Economic Development Authority gave tentative approval to a proposal from Elin Marco Group to purchase the surplus properties at 5238 and 5244 Scott Avenue North for single family home construction. After taking public c omment, recommend approval of the resolution approving the sale of 5238 and 5244 Scott Avenue North to Elin Marco Group for single family home construction. 6. Regular Agenda 6.1. The Council will consider approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the f inance 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 October 15, 2019 Page 3 of 5 6.2. The Council will consider civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Tremolo LL C d/b/a Crystal Wine and Spirits located at 4920 West Broadway. In April 2019 the Police Department conducted compliance checks on licensed liquor establishments. Crystal Wine and Spirits did not pass and an employee has since pled guilty in court to the sale of alcohol to a minor. This is considered a third liquor license violation for Crystal Wine and Spirits. Prior to imposing civil penalties, the Council should take any comments from the licensee. Consistent with the fine schedule established by the City Council in Resolution #2018-160, recommend approval of a civil penalty of a $2,000 fine and 10-day license suspension. 6.3. The Council will consider civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Buffalo Wings, Inc. d/b/a Buffalo Wild Wings #69 located at 5590 West Broadway. In April 2019 the Police Department conducted compliance checks on licensed liquor establishments. Buffalo Wild Wings did not pass and an employee has since pled guilty in court to the sale of alcohol to a minor. This is considered a first liquor license violation for Buffalo Wild Wings. Prior to imposing civil penalties, the Council should take any comments from the licensee. Consistent with the fine schedule established by the City Council in Resolution #2018-160, recommend approval of a civil penalty of a $750 fine and 1-day license suspension. 6.4. The Council will take public input on the preliminary 2020 budget and property tax levy. Several years ago the Council provided a public input opportunity on the next year’s budget earlier in the process, prior to the Truth in Taxation hearing in December. Finance Director Jean McGann will provide an overview of the 2020 budget before the Council takes public comment. No action is required. 6.5. The Council will consider approval of the 2020 Fee Schedule, Appendix IV of the City Code, including 2020 utility rates. As part of the 2019-2020 two year budget process, staff and the City Council reviewed the 2020 fee schedule. The 2020 Fee Schedule is essentially as presented during the 2019-2020 process and as incorporated in the 2020 revenues. Any changes either reflect state law or Code changes or clarify/simplify the description of the fees. The 2020 utility rates are those included in the 2018 Rate Study approved by the City Council. During next year’s 2021-2022 budget process, a comprehensive review of the fees will be completed . Recommend approval of the 2020 Fee Schedule, Appendix IV of the City Code. 6.6. The Council will consider acceptance of the 2020 Financial Long Term Plan. As part of its budgeting process, the City Council and staff have been developing a Financial Long Term Plan which has been reviewed at several work sessions. This plan helps estimate funding needed and funding sources for infrastructure, building, park and vehicle improvements/replacements. Recommend acceptance of the 2020 Financial Long Term Plan. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda October 15, 2019 Page 4 of 5 6.7. The Council will consider partial call of 2008A and 2009A bonds. In 2008 and 2009 the City issued bonds for street reconstruction pr ojects. There are currently sufficient funds in these two debt service funds to partially reduce the overall debt to save money in interest costs. Recommend approval of proceeding with this partial redemption. 6.8. The Council will consider authorizing execution of an agreement for architectural, design and construction management services with Wold Architects and Engineers for the police station building. Over the last several years, staff and the Council have discussed the need for a new or updated police station. The current police space is outdated and has significant issues functional issues. Staff has been working with Wold Architects and Engineers to det ermine the space needs for the police department and evaluate possible options and costs associated with the options. At its August 8 work session the City Council determined it is workable within the Financial Long Term Plan (building fund) to pursue a new Public Safety building on the city hall site. In order to move forward with designing a building, the next step is to execute an agreement with Wold Engineering and Architects for architectural services. These costs have been incorporated in the 2020 Financial Long Term Plan. Recommend approval of authorizing execution of the agreement for architectural design services with Wold Architects and Engineers for the public safety building. 6.9. The Council will consider a resolution to purchase benches for Becker Park from Flagship Recreation. For the Becker Park project, the city is purchasing various park amenities, including park benches. This purchase is included in the overall Becker Park improvement project budget. Recommend approval of the resolution approving the purchase of benches for Becker Park. 6.10. The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the professional services agreement for the 2020 Utility Reconstruction Project. At its October 10 work session the City Council discussed the utility and street reconstruction long term plan and feasibility report for the next five years. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing execution of the professional services agreement with SEH for the final design and construction services for the 2020 utility/street reconstruction project. 6.11. The Council will consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Law Enforcement Labor Services (L.E.L.S) – Local 56 (Police Supervisors). Earlier this year the City Council approved the 2020 health insurance contributions for Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS), Local 44 (Police officers) and non-represented employees. LELS Local 56 (Police supervisors) have accepted the same contribution amounts. Recommend approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with LELS Local 56 regarding the 2020 health insurance contributions. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda October 15, 2019 Page 5 of 5 7. Announcements a. The Crystal Business Association meets Wednesday, October 16 at 8:30 a.m. in the Community Room. b. A fundraising event for Crystal Crime Prevention Board is Monday, October 21 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Pizza Ranch. c. Crystal Crime Prevention Board is hosting a domestic abuse prevention presentation on Thursday, October 24 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Neighborhood Outreach Office. d. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, November 5 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. 8. Adjournment * Denotes no supporting information included in the packet. Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.