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2023.09.05 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: Sept. 1, 2023 City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, Sept. 5, 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. Approval of Agenda The Council will consider approval of the agenda. 3. Proclamation 3.1 The Mayor will proclaim the week of Sept. 17 – 23, 2023 as Constitution Week in the City of Crystal. 4. Appearances 4.1 Police Chief Revering will introduce Officers Tim Simon and Anna Futterer who most recently passed probation.* 4.2 Police Chief Revering and the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety will present Officer Andrew Robles with a DWI award.* 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 work session on Aug. 15, 2023. b. The City Council meeting on Aug. 15, 2023. c. The City Council budget work session on Aug. 17, 2023. 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 Acceptance of Nathan Carlson’s resignation from the Environmental Quality Commission.* 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 10 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. Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000. 7.2 The Council will consider resolutions approving the preliminary 2024 budgets and tax levies. At its August work sessions, the City Council reviewed the 2024 preliminary budget and levies. The overall 2024 levy began with an expected increase of 13.06%. After the Council and staff discussions at the August work sessions, staff have worked to reduce the levy increase and have reduced the levy increase to 10% and are still achieving the budgetary goals. Staff recommends adoption of the resolutions approving the 2024 preliminary budget and levies. 7.3 The Council will consider the second reading of an ordinance requiring a license and imposing regulations on the retail sale of edible cannabinoid products, and a resolution approving summary language for publication of the ordinance. The Council adopted the same proposed regulations as an interim ordinance at the August 17th meeting, when it also approved the first reading of the regular ordinance. Staff recommends approval of the second reading and adoption of the ordinance regulating the sale of edible cannabinoid products and approval of the resolution for summary publication of the ordinance. 7.4 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the contract for the JWC valve replacement project at 41st Avenue and Douglas Drive North. The Joint Water Commission replaces water main valves as needed and proactively when appropriate. One of the proposed valves to be replaced this year is located at the intersection of 41st Ave and Douglas Drive. The JWC budgets for this work, so the only additional expenses for the city will mainly be staff time involved with the replacement work. Staff recommends approval of the resolution authorizing the contract for the JWC valve replacement. Page 3 of 3 7.5 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing execution of a Petition and Waiver Agreement with Mejron Properties LLC for installation of a fire protection system at 3600 Douglas Dr. N. (Wine Thief and Ale Jail). The commercial building at 3600 Douglas Dr. N. was purchased in 2022 by Mejron Properties, which is renovating the building to convert it into a wine and beer store, and also adding to the north side of the building. Under Section 1306 of the building code, a fire protection system (fire sprinklers) must be installed as part of the renovation and addition. Since 2018, the city has been providing interest-free loans funded by the EDA Fund Balance. The estimated cost of the fire protection system is $70,971, but the city estimates the interest-free, loan-eligible costs to be only $59,471. If approved, the loan would be paid back in 10 installments over 5 years. Staff recommends adoption of the resolution authorizing the execution of the petition and waiver agreement. 8. Announcements a. Bark in the Park will be held at the new Bassett Creek Dog Park on Wednesday, Sept. 13 from 5 – 7 p.m. A ribbon-cutting event is tentatively scheduled at 6:00 p.m. b. The City Council will hold a work session on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom. c. The annual Vehicle Fair will be held Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Crystal Community Center. Families are invited to see vehicles that come and go through the neighborhood. A wide variety of trucks and cars will be on display. The event is free, however, a free-will donation of a non-perishable food item for PRISM will be accepted. d. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom. e. 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 and a safe Labor Day Holiday. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.