2023.01.03 Council Meeting AgendaPage 1 of 3
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Posted: Dec. 23, 2022
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023
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. Oath of Office
The city clerk will administer the oath of office to the following newly-elected council members:
Ward 1 Council Member Therese Kiser; Ward 2 Council Member Traci Kamish; and Section II Council
Member Forest Eidbo. *
3. Approval of Agenda
The Council will consider approval of the agenda.
4. Appearances
4.1 Mayor Adams will present awards to the winners of the 2022 Crystal Sparkles Holiday Lighting
contest.
5. Consent Agenda
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
5.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The City Council regular work session on Dec. 20, 2022.
b. The City Council regular meeting on Dec. 20, 2022.
5.2 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.
5.3 Approval of designating the Sun Post as the primary legal newspaper and the Star Tribune as the
secondary legal newspaper for the City of Crystal in 2023.
5.4 Adoption of a resolution designating depositories of the City of Crystal for 2023.
5.5 Approval of the following annual city staff appointments for 2023:*
a. Pets Under Police Security (PUPS) Board Member: Deputy Police Chief Brian Hubbard; and
alternate: Police Chief Stephanie Revering.
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6. 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.
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. *
Due to the packet going out on Dec. 23, the list of disbursements will be provided on Jan. 3.
7.2 The Council will consider appointments for Mayor Pro Tem and Council commission liaisons and
representatives for 2023.*
a. Mayor Pro Tem.
b. Environmental Quality Commission Liaison.
c. Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison.
d. Planning Commission Liaison.
e. Quad Communities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon.
f. Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission.
g. Blue Line Extension Corridor Management Committee.
h. Bottineau Community Works Steering Committee.
Mayor Adams’ recommendations for these appointments will be available at the Jan. 3
meeting.
7.3 The Council will consider a resolution appointing Council Member Nancy LaRoche as Crystal’s
representative on the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board of Directors.
Council Member LaRoche was appointed to the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board in
January 2022 and term ended on Dec. 31, 2022. It is the Mayor’s recommendation that she be
reappointed to another term.
7.4 The Council will consider a resolution approving the plans and specifications and authorizing
advertisement for bids for the Bassett Creek Park pedestrian bridge and dog park.
The pedestrian bridge in Bassett Creek Park is in poor condition and needs to be replaced.
The new bridge will be accessible and support maintenance equipment. As recommended in
the Park System Master Plan, a new dog park will be built in Bassett Creek Park in a new
location with many features. Both projects are included in the capital plan. Recommend
approval.
7.5 The Council will consider a resolution approving the plans and specifications and authorizing
advertisement for bids for the Grogan Park (Community Center) parking lot.
The south parking lot in Grogan Park is in poor condition and needs to be replaced. Funds are
available in the capital plan and approval is recommended.
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8. Announcements
a. The next City Council work session is Thursday, Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
City Hall and via Zoom.
b. City offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day
holiday.
c. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 17 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.
9. Adjournment
*Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Reminder – city offices are closed Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.
Have happy, safe holidays! See you on Jan. 3.