2022.12.06 Council Meeting AgendaPage 1 of 3
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Posted: Dec. 2, 2022
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 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. Appearance
3.1 Fourth Judicial District Chief Judge Toddrick Barnette will provide an update to the City Council.
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 Nov. 10, 2022.
b. The City Council special meeting on Nov. 15, 2022.
c. The City Council regular work session on Nov. 15, 2022.
d. The City Council regular meeting on Nov. 15, 2022.
e. The City Council special meeting on Nov. 16, 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 a donation.
4.4 Adoption of a resolution designating 2023 polling places.
4.5 Adoption of a resolution establishing yield control on 54th Ave. N. at Quail Ave. N.
4.6 Approval of the appointment of Rita Endres to the Blue Line Extension Business Advisory
Committee.
4.7 Approval of the appointment of Ryan Johnson to the Blue Line Community Advisory Committee.
4.8 Adoption of a resolution authorizing execution of a Healthy Tree Canopy Grant Agreement with
Hennepin County.
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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 presidi ng
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 Hearings
6.1 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment, and the Council will consider a
resolution approving the 2023 budget, 2023 property tax levy, and 2023 Economic Development
Authority budget and property tax levy.
The City Council has had several work sessions on the 2023 budget and there are no changes
from the preliminary budget and levies the City Council approved in September. Finance
Director Jean McGann will provide a brief overview of the budget and h ow market values
impact property taxes. After the Council takes public comment, recommend adoption of the
resolution approving the 2023 budget, 2023 property tax levy, and 2023 Economic
Development Authority and property tax levy.
6.2 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment, and the Council will consider a
resolution approving an affordable housing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district for 5240
Apartments (5240 West Broadway).
The EDA has passed a resolution of support for tax increment financing (TIF) to facilit e the
development of an affordable apartment building located at 5240 West Broadway. Ehlers has
prepared a TIF plan to establish a new TIF district No. 5 for the 5240 West Broadway
development site. After the Council takes public comment, recommend adopti on of the
resolution approving an affordable housing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district.
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 a contract with Adam R. Bell for city manager.
An agreement has been reached with Adam R. Bell for the city manager position.
Recommend approval.
7.3 The Council will consider approval of a joint powers agreement for an embedded mental health
social worker for 2023 – 2024.
There is a need in the community for a full-time mental health social worker. The social
worker would be embedded into the police department. The cost of this service would be
shared with Hennepin County. Recommend approval of the joint powers agreement.
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7.4 The Council will consider the first reading of an ordinance amending the Unified Development
Code (UDC) regarding motor vehicle sales.
This amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) would expand the area where
motor vehicle sales occur. The city has received a request from Premier Motors (6048-6058
Lakeland Ave. N.) to amend the use specific standards for vehicle sales to allow vehicle sales
north of Lombardy Lane. The Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously
recommended approval of the amendment. Recommend first reading.
8. Announcements
a. The City Council will hold a work session on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom.
b. The next regular City Council meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 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.
9. Adjournment
Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.