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Posted: Jan. 13, 2023
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023
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. Appearances
3.1 Police Chief Revering will introduce the most recent promotional opportunities for
Lieutenant Justin Tourville and Sergeants Albers, Nolan and Saba.*
3.2 Recognition of Lynn Haney as the 2022 recipient of the Minnesota Recreation and Park
Association Board and Commission Award.
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 meeting:
a. The City Council regular meeting on Jan. 3, 2023.
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 approving the Inflow and Infiltration Grant Agreement with
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services.
4.5 Adoption of a resolution approving the 2023 City Council Rules.
4.6 Approval of the following annual city staff appointments for 2023 :*
a. Hennepin County Recycling Group (HRG): City Manager Adam R. Bell.
b. Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS) Board Member: City Manager Adam R.
Bell; and alternate: Assistant City Manager Kim Therres.
c. Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission and CCX Media Board: City
Manager Adam R. Bell.
4.7 Adoption of a resolution appointing City Manager Adam R. Bell as Crystal’s representative on
the Joint Water Commission to a term to expire Jan. 31, 2024.
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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
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.
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 a resolution for approval of variances from lot depth and rear
setback requirements at 5020 Welcome Ave. N.
The existing building meets all of the requirements for a two-family dwelling in the R-1
district except for lot depth. It also does not meet the 30-foot minimum rear setback. Both
conditions are the result of the building being part of a former farmstead that was
developed into a residential subdivision in the 1950s. The property owner is requesting
variances to reduce the minimum lot depth and rear setback to match the existing
conditions and allow the building to be used as a two-family dwelling. At its Jan. 9 meeting,
the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the variances.
6.3 The Council will consider resolutions approving plans and specifications and authorizing ad
for bid for the 2023 Utility Reconstruction Project.
Areas have been identified for reconstruction in 2023. The work will consist of removal
and replacement of the existing water main and sanitary sewer main, as well as new fire
hydrants and water service laterals from the mains to the city -owned curb stop. The work
will also include some storm sewer modifications and replacement. There are funds in the
capital fund for this work. Recommend approval.
6.4 The Council will consider resolutions approving plans and specifications and authorizing ad
for bid for the 2023 Street Mill and Overlay Project.
An area has been identified for mill and overly. There are funds in the street maintenance
fund for this project. Recommend approval.
6.5 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the contract for professional services for
undergrounding utilities along 42nd Avenue.
Due to a potential Joint Water Commission project of replacing the water main under 42nd
Avenue, the city may consider undergrounding the utility poles along the south side of 42nd
Avenue from Adair Avenue to Georgia Avenue. This project is identified in the long-term
plan.
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6.6 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 (continued from
the Jan. 3, 2023 meeting).
Council Member LaRoche was appointed to the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board in
January 2022 and her term ended on Dec. 31, 2022. It is the Mayor’s recommendation that
she be reappointed to another term.
7. Announcements
a. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall
and via Zoom.
b. 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
*Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend; reminder that city offices are closed on Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of
the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.