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2020.12.15 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: December 11, 2020 City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, December 15, 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 meeting on December 1, 2020. b. The City Council work sessions on December 1, 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 Approval of the 2021 regular City Council meeting and work session schedule. 3.4 Approval of a resolution designating 2021 polling places. 3.5 Approval of the reappointment and appointment of applicants to the Blue Line Business Advisory Committee and Blue Line Citizen Advisory Committee, Employee Review Board, Environmental Quality Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission and Planning Commission. 3.6 Approval of a resolution appointing Crystal’s representative to the Bassett Creek Watershed. 3.7 Approval of a resolution appointing Crystal’s representatives to the Shingle Creek Watershed. 3.8 Approval of a resolution appointing the 7th member to the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board. 3.9 Accept the resignation of Andy Leipold from the Parks & Recreation Commission. Page 2 of 3 3.10 Approval of the summary of the December 10, Closed City Council Work Session. 3.11 Approval of a resolution approving a joint powers agreement with the State of Minnesota on behalf of the city’s prosecuting attorney and police department. 4. 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). 5. Regular Agenda 5.1 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. 5.2 The Council will consider a contract for professional services for the repair of a storm water pipe. The Utilities capital improvement plan includes funds for repairing storm water pipes. Recommend approval of this contract for infrastructure maintenance and repair . 5.3 The Council will consider approval of a Joint Powers Agreement/Memorandum of Understanding with Crystal Police Department and YMCA on a Juvenile Diversion Program. The Police department is partnering with other cities and the YMCA on a juvenile di version program. Recommend approval of authorizing execution of the joint powers agreement and memo of understanding for this program. 5.4 The Council will consider a resolution approving the replacement of 3 police squad cars. The Fleet Fund includes funds for replacing 3 squad cars in 2021 which were ordered earlier this year in anticipation of a long lead time. The cars are ready earlier than anticipated; recommend approval of the purchase of these replacement vehicles. 5.5 The Council will consider a resolution awarding contracts for the police station building project. At its October 20 meeting the City Council approved the plans and specifications for the new police station and authorized advertising for bids. Bids were publicly opened on December 10 and 176 bids were received. The project manager Kraus Anderson is still reviewing the bids and will have recommendations prior to Tuesday’s meeting. Recommend approval of the resolution awarding the contracts for this project. Page 3 of 3 5.6 The Council will consider a contract for 2021 with the city manager. At the December 10 work session, the City Council completed my annual performance evaluation – thanks for the good evaluation. And what can I say but thanks and recommend approval of my employment contract for 2021. 5.7 The Council will consider a resolution of commendation for Julie Deshler. Council Member Deshler is retiring after serving on the City Council since November 2010. Recommend approval of the resolution commending her for her years of service. 6. Announcements a. City offices will be closed on December 24 and 25, in observance of the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day holidays. b. City offices will be closed on January 1, in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday. c. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, January 5, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom. d. 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. 7. Adjournment *Denotes no supporting information included in the packet. Have a great weekend! See you at Tuesday’s meeting.