2019.12.03 City Council Agenda
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City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, December 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 November 14, 2019.
b. The City Council special meeting on November 19, 2019.
c. The City Council meeting on November 19, 2019.
d. The City Council work session on November 19, 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. $1,000 from Crystal Lions Club for 2020 Crystal Frolics.
b. $3,000 from West Metro Fire-Rescue Relief Association for 2020 Crystal Frolics.
3.4. Approval of a resolution making annual insurance elections.
3.5. Approval of a resolution authorizing Crystal Lake Trail Agreement with Three Rivers Park District.
3.6. Approval of a resolution authorizing transfer of ownership of the Hwy 100 pedestrian bridge to
Three Rivers Park District.
3.7. Approval of a resolution authorizing the Stormwater Agreement with Twin Lake North
Condominium Association.
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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, regarding the 2020 budget, and 2020
property tax and Housing and Redevelopment Authority levies.
In light of the City Council’s November 19 discussion of the 2020 budget and levy, the
December 3 meeting will be to review the 2020 budget and overall tax levy (as directed at the
November 19 discussion). The City Council will discuss various options for the 2020 levy at
work sessions before the Council considers the 2020 budget and 2020 property tax and HRA
levies at its December 17 meeting. The City Council should take any public comment.
5.2. They Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment, and the Council will consider a
resolution vacating a platted alley between 3537 Douglas Drive North and 6319 36 th Avenue
North.
This platted alley between 3537 Douglas and 6319 – 36th Avenue has never been improved or
maintained by the city. It contains a private driveway built and maintained by the owner of
the commercial property at 3537 Douglas which is also used by the home at 6319 36th Avenue
North. Both owners have petitioned the city to vacate the alley so its legal status matches
the practical reality of the situation. After holding the public hearing recommend approval of
the resolution vacating this alley.
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 a contract with the City of Brooklyn Park for environmental
health services in 2020.
This annual contract with Brooklyn Park is for environmental health services for inspecting
licensed massage enterprises or assisting with garbage houses or ot her similar, challenging
situations. Approval of the 2020 contract is recommended.
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6.3. The Council will consider the second reading of an ordinance adopting the recodification of the
Crystal City Code and a resolution approving its summary publication.
Over the last several years the City Code Review Task Force and City Council have been
reviewing and updating the City Code. The reformatted and recodified version of the City
Code is complete and at its November 19 meeting, the City Council approved the first reading
of the ordinance recodifying the City Code. Due to its size, the proposed recodification is
available on the City Code page of the city’s website. Recommend approval of the second
reading of the ordinance adopting the recodified City Code and resolution approving its
summary publication.
6.4. The Council will consider a Memorandum of Understanding with International Union of
Operating Engineers, Local 49 (Public Works).
The IUOE, Local 49 (Public Works) is the only employee group left to settle health insurance
benefits for 2020. The proposed Memo of Understanding is consistent with the 2020 health
insurance contributions approved for all other city employees. Recommend approval of the
Memo of Understanding with Local 49 regarding 2020 health insurance contributions.
7. Announcements
a. Crystal Sparkles Holiday Lighting Contest nomination deadline is Thursday, Dec. 12. Nomination
forms are available at Crystal Community Center and www.crystalmn.gov.
b. The Crystal Business Association meets Wednesday, December 18 at 11:30 a.m. at Pizza Ranch.
c. City offices will be closed December 24 and 25, in observance of the Christmas Eve and Christmas
Day holidays.
d. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, December 17 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 Thanksgiving holiday and long weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.