2020.02.18 City Council AgendaPage 1 of 2
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City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, February 18, 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.Proclamation and Appearances
3.1. Tiffany Kovaleski will share a presentation from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon and Mayor Adams
will read a proclamation affirming Crystal’s commitment to the Quad Cities Beyond the Yellow
Ribbon initiative.
3.2. Police Chief Stephanie Revering will present the Medal of Merit to Sgt. Brandon Dorr and Officer
Rob Hodge and Medal of Valor to Officer Txheng Vang. *
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 February 4, 2020.
b.The City Council work session on February 4, 2020.
4.2. Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the city clerk to the City Council, a lis t
that is on file in the office of the city clerk.
4.3. Approval of a resolution accepting the following donations:
a.$1,000 from Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union for Becker Park playground.
b.$1,000 from the Kolb family for Becker Park playground.
4.4. Approval of the updated donation policy.
4.5. Approval of a resolution authorizing a Community Development Block Grant application to fund
improvements to North Lions Park.
4.6. Approval of the summary of the closed City Council work session on February 13, 2020 for the
purpose of evaluating the performance of the city manager.
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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 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.)
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 resolution to purchase of a picnic shelter from
Minnesota-Wisconsin Playground for Iron Horse Park.
The capital plan includes funds for a picnic shelter for Iron Horse park. Recommend approval
of the purchase of the picnic shelter for Iron Horse Park.
7. Announcements
a. The Crystal Business Association meets Wednesday, February 19 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Therese, 8000
Bass Lake Road, New Hope.
b. Hennepin County is hosting a community feedback session on the Bottineau corridor planning
efforts on Thursday, February 20 from 6-8 p.m. at Robbinsdale City Hall.
c. Due to the Presidential Nomination Primary election on March 3, the March City Council
meetings are March 10 and 24, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
d. The Bowling for K9 Officer Leo fundraiser is Sunday, March 15, 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at New Hope
Bowl.
e. The second annual Cheers to Crystal fundraiser is Friday, March 20, 6 – 9 p.m.at the Community
Center. Tickets are available at www.cheerstocrystal.com.
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.
8. Adjournment
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
City offices are closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of the President’s Day holiday.
Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.