2020.01.07 City Council Agenda
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City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
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. Presentation of Crystal Sparkles awards by the Mayor and representative(s) West Metro Fire
Auxiliary.
3.2. Recognition of the Community Outreach Task Force.
4. Consent Agenda
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
4.1. Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The City Council meeting on December 17, 2019.
b. The City Council work session on December 17, 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 the following donations:
a. $50 from Sheila and Chris Martin in memory of Louis Arabanos for Basse tt Creek Park.
4.4. Approval of designating the Sun Post as the primary legal newspaper and the Star Tribune as the
secondary legal newspaper for the City of Crystal in 2020.*
4.5. Approval of the following annual city appointments for 2020:*
a. Hennepin County Recycling Group (HRG): City Manager Anne Norris
b. Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS) Board Member and alternate: City
Manager Anne Norris and Assistant City Manager Kim Therres
c. Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission members: Council Member Julie
Deshler and City Manager Anne Norris
d. Pets Under Police Security (PUPS) Board Member and alternate: Deputy Police Chief
Brian Hubbard and Police Chief Stephanie Revering
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4.6. Approval of a resolution adopting the city intersection control map.
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 presid ing
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 a resolution designating Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. – Crystal Branch as the
City’s official depository, Wells Fargo Securities, RBC Dain Rauscher, PMA Financial
Network/Securities, Inc. 4M and Wells Fargo Advisory as investment brokers, and Wells Fargo
Brokerage Services for Safekeeping of investment securities for the year 2020.
Recommend approval of the fiduciary designations for 2020.
6.3. The Council will consider the following annual council appointments for 2020: *
a. Mayor Pro Tem: Council Member ___________ .
b. Council liaison to Environmental Quality Commission: Council Member __________.
c. Council liaison to Parks and Recreation Commission: Council Member _________.
d. Council liaison to Planning Commission: Council Member ______________.
e. Council representative to the Quad Cities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Committee: Council
Member _____________.
Approve the annual council appointments for 2020 as recommended by the Mayor.
6.4. The Council will consider a resolution approving the purchase of a replacement air compressor.
The 2020 Fleet Funds includes replacement of an air compressor. Recommend approval of the
resolution authorizing the purchase of this replacement equipment.
6.5. The Council will consider a resolution approving the purchase of a replacement large area
mower.
The 2020 Fleet Fund includes $68,000 for replacement of a large area mower. Recommend
approval of the resolution authorizing the purchase of this replacement equipment.
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6.6. The Council will consider a resolution approving the purchase of a replacement parks pickup
truck.
The 2020 Fleet Fund includes $75,000 for replacement of a parks pick up truck. Recommend
approval of the resolution authorizing the purchase of this replacement vehicle.
6.7. The Council will consider a resolution approving the purchase of a replacement roller.
The 2020 Fleet Fund includes $60,000 for the replacement of a roller. Recommend approval of
the resolution authorizing the purchase of this replacement equipment.
6.8. The Council will consider a resolution approving the purchase of a replacement dump truck and
attachments.
The 2021 Fleet Fund includes funds for purchase of a replacement dump truck and
attachments. Because of the long lead time before the city will actually receive the
replacement truck, recommend approval of the resolution authorizing the purchase now of
this replacement vehicle.
6.9. The Council will consider a resolution approving the purchase of a replacement tack trailer.
The 2020 Fleet Fund includes $90,000 for the purchase of a replacement tac k trailer.
Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing the purchase of this replacement
equipment.
7. Announcements
a. The City Council will have an Economic Development Authority work session on Thursday,
January 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
b. The Crystal Business Association meets Wednesday, January 15 at 8:30 a.m. at Crystal City Hall.
c. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Quad Communities and Crystal VFW are sponsoring a bowling
fundraiser on Sunday, January 19, beginning at 10:30 a.m., at New Hope Bowl.
d. City offices will be closed Monday, January 20 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
e. The next Citizen Input Time is January 21 at 6 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall.
f. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, January 21 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall.
g. Local organizations are invited to lead the pledge at City Council meetings; contact city staff for
information.
h. 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.