2023.11.21 Council Meeting AgendaPage 1 of 3
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Posted: Nov. 17, 2023
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, Nov. 21, 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. Proclamations
3.1 The Mayor will proclaim Nov. 23, 2023, as Thanksgiving Day in the City of Crystal.
3.2 The Mayor will proclaim Nov. 25, 2023, as Small Business Saturday in the City of Crystal.
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 meetings:
a. The City Council regular work session on Nov. 7, 2023.
b. The City Council joint work session with the Environmental Quality Commission
on Nov. 7, 2023.
c. The City Council regular meeting on Nov. 7, 2023.
d. The City Council regular work session on Nov. 9, 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 making the city’s annual insurance elections.
4.4 Adoption of a resolution appointing a technical advisory committee representative to the
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission.
4.5 Adoption of a resolution appointing a technical advisory committee representative to the
Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission.
4.6 Adoption of a resolution electing to opt out of the Proposed Settlement Agreements with 3M
and Dupont Regarding PFAS litigation.
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
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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.
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The Council will consider approval of disbursements of more than $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 adoption of a resolution approving a CIC (condominium) plat for
6613 36th Ave. N.
The property owner recently completed a permitted two-family dwelling on this property
and has applied for city approval of a Common Interest Community (CIC) plat. The CIC plat
would divide the structure into a condominium form of ownership so that each unit could
be sold to an owner-occupant, but the property would continue to be comprised of one
building on one lot so there are no applicable subdivision standards in city code.
At its Nov. 13 meeting, the Planning Commission split 4-4 on recommending approval,
which means the application is forwarded to the City Council without a recommendation
from the Commission. State law protects the CIC form of ownership and typically this type
of change in the form of ownership alone is not subject to city approval. As such, staff and
the city attorney recommend approval of the CIC plat.
6.3 The Council will consider acceptance of the 2024-2033 Long-Term Plan.
As part of the two-year budget process, the Council reviews a 10-year plan for capital funds
and projects, which is titled the Long-Term Plan. The Council’s most recent review of the
2024 – 2033 Long-Term Plan was at the Nov. 9 work session. Recommend the Council
accept the 2024 – 2033 Long-Term Plan.
6.4 The Council will consider a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Law Enforcement
Labor Services (LELS), Local 56 (police supervisors).
Last year, the City Council approved an agreement with LELS, Local 56 (police supervisors)
that addressed 2023, 2024, and 2025 wages, as well as 2023 health insurance contributions
including a re-opener for 2024 health insurance contributions. Staff met with
representatives of Local 56 and negotiated a settlement for 2024 health insurance
contributions. Recommend approval of 2024 health insurance contributions for LELS, Local
56 (police supervisors).
7. Announcements
a. City offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24 in observance of the
Thanksgiving Day holiday.
b. Winterfest is Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. – noon at the Crystal Community Center.
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c. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall
and via Zoom.
d. The cities of Robbinsdale, Crystal and New Hope are hosting the 2023 Tri-city Santa Parade on
Saturday, Dec. 9 at 5 p.m.
e. Crystal Sparkles holiday lighting map will be available during the week of Dec. 5. Residents and
businesses are welcome to share their holiday light display with the city and be included on
the display map. Please register by Dec. 3 at go.crystalmn.gov/sparkles.
f. 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
Have a great weekend. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.