2021.04.06 Council Meeting AgendaPage 1 of 2
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Posted: April 2, 2021
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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. Presentation
3.1 The Mayor will recognize Kiley Benson of Be Kind 2 People for assisting with meals in January
for the 133rd Airlift Wing of the Minnesota National Guard.
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 March 11, 2021.
b. The City Council meeting on March 16, 2021.
c. The City Council work session on March 16, 2021.
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 a donation of $2,500 from VFW Post 494 for 2021 Crystal
Frolics.
4.4 Approval of a resolution authorizing the Communications System Subscriber Agreement with
Hennepin County.
5. 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 take n 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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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 four squad cars.
The 2022 Police Equipment fund anticipates the replacement of four squad cars. Because of
the long lead time for these purchases, recommend approval now of the resolution
authorizing ordering these four replacement vehicles.
6.3 The Council will consider a resolution approving a SAC Deferral Master Agreement with the
Metropolitan Council, establishing a local SAC payment deferral program, and adopting a SAC
deferral policy.
MCES requires cities to pay required SAC fees and cities in turn collect the fees from
property owners when building permits are issued. When reusing existing space, often
retail space, SAC fees can be an unexpected surprise, particularly if the new use is a
significant change in use. MCES offers a SAC deferral program for commercial uses for cities
and property owners in that, with the city’s approval, the unpaid SAC fees can be assessed
to a property just like an unpaid utility bill. MCES carries the cost of this program. In order
to help businesses looking to re-use vacant commercial space, recommend approval of the
resolution authorizing participation in this program.
6.4 The Council will consider approval of a Deferred SAC Payment Agreement with Douglas Drive
Partnership, LLP for 3549 Douglas Drive North (Bella’s Shoppe).
Assuming the Council approves participating in the SAC deferral program in the previous
agenda item, recommend approval of the SAC deferred loan agreement with Douglas Drive
Partnership, LLP for 3549 Douglas Drive North.
7. Announcements
a. The City Council will hold a work session on Thursday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom.
b. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, April 20, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall and via Zoom.
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; stay healthy. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.