2020.10.06 City Council AgendaPage 1 of 3
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Posted: October 2, 2020
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
7 p.m.
Council Chambers/Zoom Meeting
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 September 10, 2020.
b. The City Council work session on September 15, 2020.
c. The City Council meeting on September 15, 2020.
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 Acceptance of resignation of Roycie Earvin from the Environmental Quality Commission.
4. Open Forum
(The City Council appreciates hearing from citizens about items of concern an d 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).
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5. Public Hearing
5.1 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment, and the Council will consider a
resolution approving the assessment roll for the 2020 Utility Reconstruction Private Sanitary
Sewer Service Repairs.
As part of this year’s utility reconstruction project, residents had the opportunity to make
private sanitary sewer service repairs. Several homeowners took advantage of this and
have the option of using special assessments to pay for the work. After hearing a brief
presentation from Public Works Director Mark Ray, the City Council should take any
comments. After the public hearing, recommend approval of the resolution adopting the
assessment roll for the 2020 Utility Reconstruction Private Sanitary Sewer Service repairs.
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 authorizing the purchase of a replacement pump at the
South lift station.
The pump at the South lift station needs replacement; recommend approval of the purchase
of this replacement pump.
6.3 The Council will take public comments on the preliminary 2021 – 2022 budget and levies.
At the September 1 Council consideration of the pr eliminary 2021 budget and levies, the
budget schedule includes time for public comment on the budget prior to the December 1
Truth in Taxation hearing. Finance Director Jean McGann will provide a brief overview of
the 2021 budget before the Council takes any public comment.
6.4 The Council will consider a resolution approving the contract with Kraus Anderson for
professional services (construction management) for the new Police Department building.
Due to the complexity of the new police building, staff is recommending including a
construction manager to the project team to assist with gathering and analyzing quality,
competitive bids and assist with implementing Wold Architect’s design and plans. The cost
of the construction manager is included within the overall project budget. Recommend
approval of the resolution authorizing the contract with Kraus Anderson for these
construction management services.
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6.5 The Council will consider a resolution adopting 2021 -2030 affordable and life-cycle housing
goals to continue participation in Metropolitan Council’s Livable Communities program.
In 1995 the Legislature adopted the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act to create
incentive programs to help the Metropolitan Council achieve regional goals regarding
development and redevelopment. Crystal has participated in the Livable Communities
program since that time. To continue participating in the program and be eligible for any of
the incentive programs, Crystal needs to adopt an updated resolution with new goals for
2021 – 2030. The goals in the resolution reflect those in the updated Crystal Comprehensive
Plan. Recommend approval of the resolution adopting 2021 – 2030 housing goals to
continue participation in the Metropolitan Council’s Livable Communities Prog ram.
7. Announcements
a. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, October 20, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
City Hall.
b. Absentee voting continues at City Hall, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.
c. 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.