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2023.01.03 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: 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. Page 2 of 3 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. Page 3 of 3 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.