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2022.11.15 Council Meeting AgendaPage 1 of 3 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Posted: Nov. 10, 2022 City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 7 p.m. Council Chambers/Zoom Meeting The interim 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. Proclamation 3.1 Mayor Adams will proclaim Nov. 26, 2022 as Small Business Saturday in the City of Crystal. 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 regular work session on Oct. 13, 2022. b. The City Council regular meeting on Oct. 18, 2022. c. The City Council regular work session on Oct. 18, 2022. d. The City Council special meeting on Nov. 1, 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 Adoption of a resolution accepting donations. 4.4 Adoption of a resolution authorizing a grant application to the Hennepin Youth Sports program for improvements at Welcome Park. 4.5 Adoption of a resolution making the city’s annual insurance elections. 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.) Page 2 of 3 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 civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Cousins, LLC d/b/a Adair Liquor located at 6001 42nd Ave. N. The city clerk received notice from the State Department of Public Safety, Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division, that Adair Liquor had violated liquor license regulations by providing alcoholic beverages to another liquor store location for resale of the product and engaged in an unlicensed wholesale transaction. This is a third liquor violation for Adair Liquor and according to the City Code and Resolution No. 2018-160, the City Council may impose a civil penalty of $2,000 and a 10-day license suspension. Prior to acting on the civil penalties, the City Council should hear any comments from the representative(s) of Adair Liquor, including whether they admit to the violation. 6.3 The Council will consider a resolution awarding the contract for the pedestrian bridge in Bassett Creek Park. The long term plan includes funds to replace the pedestrian bridge in Bassesst Creek Park. Quotes have been received and it is recommended to approve working with Art Thureson, Inc. to provide a prefrabricated trus bridge for Bassett Creek Park. 6.4 The Council will consider a resolution approving the purchase of light fixtures and controls for the pickleball courts at Becker Park. The long term plan includes funds to replace lighting for the basketball and pickleball courts in Becker Park. Through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program we are able to work with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC to provide an LED lighting system. Recommend approval. 6.5 The Council will consider a resolution approving the purchase of body cameras. The current body cameras that were purchased in 2017 are in need of replacement/upgrades due to technology. The police equipment revolving fund has funds to cover the expenditure. Recommend approval. 6.6 The Council will consider a labor agreement with LELS, Local 44 (police officers) for 2023 – 2025. Earlier this year staff and the city’s labor attorney met with the Council to discuss future contracts. Settlements have been approved with Local 49 for 2022-2023 as well as wage and insurance adjustments for non-represented employees. We have successfully negotiated a three year contract matching the 2023 wage and insurance adjustments for Local 49 and non - represented employees and a market rate adjustment to keep our police officers competitive in our immediate market. The next two years continue the 2023 wage adjustment of 3.25% and include reopeners for insurance. The contract is consistent with the updated compensation program approved by the Council in October. Page 3 of 3 6.7 The Council will consider a labor agreement with LELS, Local 56 (police supervisors) for 2023 – 2025. Earlier this year staff and the city’s labor attorney met with the Council to discuss future contracts. Settlements have been approved with Local 49 for 2022 -2023 as well as wage and insurance adjustments for non-represented employees. We have successfully negotiated a three-year contract matching the 2023 wage and insurance adjustments for Local 49 and non - represented employees and a market rate adjustment to keep our police supervisors competitive in our immediate market. The next two years continue the 2023 wage adjustment of 3.25% and include reopeners for insurance. The contract is consistent with the updated compensation program approved by the Council in October. 6.8 The Council will consider a resolution regarding the petition related to Ordinance No. 2022-06. The City received a referendum petition regarding Ordinance No. 2022-06. The council will need to either repeal the ordinance or re-affirm the ordinance by resoulution. 7. Announcements a. The City Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 4 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom. b. The next regular City Council meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 6 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 Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.