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2020.10.06 City Council AgendaPage 1 of 3 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov 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). Page 2 of 3 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. Page 3 of 3 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.