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2020.12.01 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: November 25, 2020 City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, December 1, 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. Appearances 3.1 Recognition and commendation for Representative Lyndon Carlson, Sr. 3.2 Recognition and appreciation of Hennepin County Commissioner Mike Opat. 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 November 12, 2020. b. The City Council special meeting on November 13, 2020. c. The City Council work session on November 17, 2020. d. The City Council meeting on November 17, 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. $5,000 from VFW Post 494 for American Sign Language assistance for Recreation programs. b. $3,000 from VFW Post 494 for Winterfest and Recreation scholarship fund. 4.4 Approval of a resolution making annual insurance elections. 4.5 Amending the development agreements for 5238 and 5244 Scott Avenue North to extend the completion deadline for new home construction. Page 2 of 3 4.6 Approval of a one-year extension of the Conditional Use Permit for Verizon to build a telecommunications tower at 3200 Vera Cruz Avenue North. 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. Public Hearing 6.1 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and the Council will consider a resolution approving the 2021 budget, and 2021 property tax and Housing and Redevelopment Authority levies. The Council developed the 2021 budget, including the fee schedule and long-term capital plan over the August work sessions and approved the preliminary levy on September 15. The Council reviewed the 2021-22 budget again at one of the October work sessions. The December 1 hearing is the time to take comments on the 2021 budget and tax levy. After holding the hearing, recommend approval of the resolution approving the 2021 budget and 2021 property tax and Housing and Redevelopment Authority (EDA) levies. 7. Regular Agenda 7.1 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. 7.2 The Council will consider acceptance of the Long Term Financial Plan for 2021 – 2031, dated November 18, 2020. The Council approved its first long term plan in late 2018 and since then it is updated annually as part of the budget process. The 2021 long term plan has been updated to reflect the $4 million in State bonding proceeds for the new police station project. Recommend acceptance of the Long Term Financial Plan for 2021 – 2031 as presented. 7.3 The Council will consider approval of the 2021 Fee Schedule, including 2021 Utility rates. The 2021 budget includes revenues based on the 2021 fee schedule, including the 2021 utility rates. The utility rates are consistent with the 2018 rate study recommendations. Recommend approval of the 2021 Fee Schedule. Page 3 of 3 7.4 The Council will consider approval of a contract with Hennepin County for embedded mental health social worker in police. The 2021 budget includes funds for an embedded mental health social worker in police shared with the New Hope and Robbinsdale police departments. Recommend approval of the contract with Hennepin County for this position. 7.5 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing purchase of a replacement pick-up truck. The fleet fund includes funds for the replacement of a pick-up truck for Public Works. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing purchase of this replacement vehicle. 8. Announcements a. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, December 15, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom. b. 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. 9. Adjournment *Denotes no supporting information included in the packet. Have a great Thanksgiving holiday and weekend; stay healthy. Reminder that city offices are closed Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.