2022.01.18 Council Meeting AgendaPage 1 of 3
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Posted: Jan. 14, 2022
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022
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 Police Chief Stephanie Revering will introduce Officer Tyler Anthony.*
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 Jan. 4, 2022.
b. The City Council meeting on Jan. 4, 2022.
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 donations.
4.4 Approval of a resolution appointing a Council representative to the West Metro Fire-
Rescue District Board.
4.5 Approval of a resolution appointing an alternate member to the Bassett Creek Watershed
Management Organization.
4.6 Approval of the Pay Equity Report dated Dec. 31, 2021.
4.7 Approval of a resolution adopting the 2022 Council Rules.
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,
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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. 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 the following two resolutions regarding the 2022 Bituminous
Street Resurfacing (mill and overlay) project.
a. Approving the plans and specifications for the 2022 Bituminous Street Resurfacing
Project.
b. Authorizing the advertisement for bids for the 2022 Bituminous Street Resurfacing
project.
This year’s street maintenance/mill and overlay project includes portions of streets
between 36th and 42nd Avenues, between Louisiana Avenue and Douglas Drive in the
Brownwood neighborhood and portions of streets south of 36 th between Highway 100
and Kyle Avenue in the Lee Park neighborhood. Recommend approval of the two
resolutions for this project: one resolution approving the plans and specifications for this
project and the other resolution authorizing advertising for bids for this project.
6.3 The Council will consider the following two resolutions regarding the 2022 Utility
Reconstruction project.
a. Approving the plans and specifications for the 2022 Utility Reconstruction project.
b. Authorizing the advertisement for bids for the 2022 Utility Reconstruction project.
This year’s utility reconstruction project includes Florida Avenue/31st Avenue from
Hampshire Avenue to 30th Avenue, generally the 3000 block of Florida Avenue and the
6500 block of 31st Avenue, the 2900 block of Edgewood Avenue, and the Edgewood
Avenue cul-de-sac from 32nd Avenue to the south. Recommend approval of the two
resolutions for this project: one resolution approving the plans and specifications for
this project and the other resolution authorizing advertising for bids for this project.
6.4 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of a replacement sewer
jetter truck.
The 2023 Fleet Fund includes funds for replacing the sewer jetter truck. Because of the
long lead time, recommend approval of the resolution authorizing purchase of this
replacement equipment.
6.5 The Council will consider a resolution awarding the contract for forestry services.
The current contract with the current forestry services provider, Nick’s Tree Service,
expired in December. Four contractors were contacted to provide quotes and the city
received two quotes for this service. Recommend approval of the resolution awarding
the contract for forestry services to the lowest responsible quote, Nick’s Tree Service.
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6.6 The Council will consider a resolution with comments on the Blue Line Extension Route
Modification Report.
The City Council has had several discussions about the Blue Line Extension Route
Modification Report and reviewed comments at the Jan. 13 work session. Recommend
approval of the resolution commenting on the Blue Line Extension Route Modification
Report.
7. Announcements
a. Precinct caucuses will be held Tuesday, Feb. 1; therefore, no public meetings will be held
that evening. Meetings are run by political parties and will take place at locations set by the
parties. For more information, visit the Voting and Elections page on the city’s website or
the Precinct Caucuses page on the website of the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of
State.
b. The next City Council work session is Thursday, Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom.
c. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 15 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.
8. Adjournment
Reminder – city offices are closed on Monday, Jan. 17 in observance of the Rev. Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. holiday. Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.