2022.12.20 Council Meeting AgendaPage 1 of 3
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Posted: Dec. 16, 2022
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, Dec. 20, 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. 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 regular work session on Dec. 6, 2022.
b. The City Council regular meeting on Dec. 6, 2022.
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 Adoption of a resolution accepting a donation.
3.4 Approval of the following commission reappointments:
a. Shaherzad Ahmadi to the Parks and Recreation Commission (at-large).
b. Mary Cameron to the Employee Review Board.
c. Joyce Cooper to the Parks and Recreation Commission (Ward 4).
d. James Einfeldt-Brown to the Planning Commission (Ward 4).
e. Harley Heigel to the Planning Commission (Ward 2).
f. Candance Oathout to the Blue Line Extension Business Advisory Committee.
3.5 Adoption of a resolution appointing a public representative to the West Metro Fire-Rescue
District Board of Directors.
3.6 Acknowledgment of receipt of the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) program’s
community notification letter.
3.7 Adoption of a resolution approving the 2022 Delegated Contract Process Agreement for local
public agencies.
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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 the second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending the
Unified Development Code regarding motor vehicle sales, and a resolution approving summary
publication of the ordinance.
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 Mot ors to amend the
use standards for vehicle sales to allow vehicle sales north of Lombardy Lane. The council had
a first reading at its Dec. 6 meeting. Recommend approval of the second reading of the
ordinance amending the UDC and adoption of the resolution authorizing summary publication
of this ordinance.
5.3 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of a replacement pick up truck
for the Streets Department.
The fleet internal service capital fund includes funds for the purchase of replacement vehicles.
Recommend adoption of the resolution approving this replacement purchase .
5.4 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the contract for solar panel installation on the
roof of the Police Department.
Solar panels are a part of the police building project and receiving funds from the state. The
city worked with the state to obtain proposals with SolarPod being the recommended
provider. Recommend approval of the resolution.
5.5 The Council will consider a resolution commending Council Member Brendan Banks.
Council Member Banks will be ending his council member service with the City of Crystal.
Recommend adoption of the resolution commending him.
5.6 The Council will consider a resolution commending Council Member Olga Parsons.
Council Member Parsons will be ending her council member service with the City of Crystal.
Recommend adoption of the resolution commending her.
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6. Announcements
a. City offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 26 in observance of the Christmas Day holiday.
b. City office will be closed Monday, Jan. 2 in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday.
c. The next regular City Council meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 3 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
Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.