2020.03.10 City Council Agenda
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 10, 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. Chief Revering will present the following awards: *
a. Stork Award to Officer Gabe Storz.
b. Lifesaving Award to Sergeant Jon Kurtz and Officer Jordan Myhre.
c. Lifesaving Award to Officer Jessica Donahue.
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 work session on February 13, 2020.
b. The City Council meeting on February 18, 2020.
c. The City Council work session on February 18, 2020.
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. $500 from Lang-Nelson Associates, Inc., on behalf of Calibre Chase Apartments, for Becker
Park.
b. $500 from Lang-Nelson Associates, Inc., on behalf of Cedarwood Apartments, for Becker
Park.
c. $500 from Pizza Ranch for Becker Park.
d. $10,000 from VFW Post #494 for Becker Park playground.
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4.4. Approval of a resolution releasing a 1960 sanitary sewer agreement on the site of a proposed
assisted living and memory care facility at 3501 Douglas Drive North.
The original owner of 3501 Douglas Drive intended to build an apartment building on that site
but that never happened. The sanitary sewer agreement from 1960 is not needed for the
proposed assisted living facility at 3501 Douglas Drive.
4.5. Approval of a resolution authorizing the easement agreement with Hennepin County for storm
sewer access.
A resident inquired about the ability to install a drain in the front yard of 6427 42nd Ave and a
pipe connecting into the existing storm water catch basin in the northwest corner of the
Hennepin County Library property. Since the catch basin is on County property, City staff have
been working to find an arrangement between the City, County, and 6427 42nd Ave property
owner. This agreement will allow for the pipe to be installed into the existing catch basin.
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 M ayor 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 a resolution approving the plans and specifications for the 2020 Utility
Reconstruction project, and a resolution approving ordering the advertisement for bids for the
2020 Utility Reconstruction project.
As discussed at the work session before the meeting, the plans are complete for the utility
reconstruction project. Recommend approval of the plans and specifications for the 2020
Utility Reconstruction project and approval of ordering the advertisement for bids for the
2020 Utility Reconstruction project.
6.3. The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of water main gate valves and
hydrants.
In an effort to reduce the cost to all the projects involving water main gate valves and
hydrants, staff are proposing to order the parts in bulk at one time, then provide them to the
respective projects. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing this purchase.
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6.4. The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the contract for the replacement of the high
service pump at the reservoir.
The long term capital replacement plan for the Joint Water Commission includes the
replacement of the high service pump at the Crystal reservoir. The project will be paid for by
the JWC and Crystal will be managing the project on behalf of the JWC. Recommend approval
of the resolution authorizing this project.
6.5. The Council will consider approval of a contract with the city manager.
The City Council conducted my annual performance evaluation on February 13. The contract
is consistent with the discussion at that meeting. Recommend approval of the contract.
7. Announcements
a. The City Council will hold a work session on Thursday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room
A.
b. The Bowling for K9 Officer Leo fundraiser is Sunday, March 15, 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at New Hope
Bowl.
c. The Crystal Business Association meets Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. in the
Community Room; Mayor Adams will present the State of the City.
d. 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.
e. Coffee with a Cop will be held on Saturday, March 21 from noon to 2 p.m. at Egg House Café.
f. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, March 24, at 7:00 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.