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2024.01.16 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: Jan. 12, 2024 City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 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 February 2024, as Black History Month in the City of Crystal. 4. Appearances 4.1 Police Chief Revering will introduce Officer Josh Butterfield, who has completed probation.* 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 Jan. 2, 2024. b. The City Council meeting on Jan. 2, 2024. 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 Adoption of a resolution accepting a donation. 5.4 Adoption of a resolution appointing City Manager Adam R. Bell as Crystal’s representative to the Joint Water Commission for a term to expire Jan. 31, 2027. 5.5 Adoption of a resolution appointing Randy Bergstrom as Crystal’s alternate representative to the Shingle Creek Management Commission for a term to expire Jan. 31, 2027. 5.6 Adoption of a resolution approving a new premises permit for lawful gambling at Buffalo Wild Wings #69, 5590 West Broadway, submitted by West Metro Fire-Rescue District Firefighters Relief Association. 5.7 Adoption of a resolution designating a municipal advisor. 5.8 Adoption of a resolution establishing an Absentee Ballot Board for the 2024 elections. 5.9 Adoption of a resolution appointing election judges for the 2024 elections. 5.10 Adoption of a resolution approving the 2024 Council Rules. 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. Public Hearing 7.1 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment, and the Council will consider approval of a new off-sale liquor license for Vangcheng, LLC d/b/a Liquor Barrel Wine and Spirits located at 5628 West Broadway. The applicant, Cheng Her, has submitted a new off-sale liquor license application on behalf of Vangcheng, LLC d/b/a Liquor Barrel Wine and Spirits located at 5628 West Broadway. Additionally, Mr. Her has also applied for a retail tobacco license. The property is zoned Commercial (C), and liquor stores are a permitted use in that district. Staff has reviewed the liquor license application materials, and a background check was completed by the police department. Staff finds no reason to prohibit the issuance of the license. Approval of the license is recommended. 8. Regular Agenda 8.1 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. 8.2 The Council will consider approval of a contract with Tubman for domestic assault advocate services. After switching to Tubman for the City’s domestic assault advocacy services, staff has been satisfied with the service and recommends continuing with Tubman and the embedded advocate. The cost for Tubman in 2024 is $57,500, which is the same as 2023. Approval is recommended. 8.3 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of a Sprinter van for the Police Department. The city’s current SWAT vehicle, which is used by West Metro SWAT, is 24 years old with more than 200,000 miles and does not meet the current needs. The current vehicle also offers no rescue capabilities and has insufficient security and protection features. The City budgeted $175,000 in the Police Equipment Revolving Fund in the 2024-2033 LTP for the replacement of this vehicle in 2024. The Police Department has obtained a quote for a replacement vehicle and equipment within the budgeted amount. Recommend approval for the acquisition and equipping of a replacement SWAT vehicle in the amount not to exceed $175,000. Page 3 of 3 8.4 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing construction management services for the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center project. Due to the complexity of the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center project construction, staff is recommending using a construction manager for the project as was done for previous large-scale capital projects like the Police Station. The construction manager for that project was Kraus-Anderson, and staff is recommending using them again in this case. The pre-construction cost is $5,000. After the project bid is awarded, the amended construction manager cost will be 2% of the approved bid cost. That amendment will come back before the council for approval at that time. Recommend approval of the Construction Manger Services Agreement with Kraus-Anderson. 9. Announcements a. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom. b. Metro Transit and Hennepin County will hold a community open house to show the latest plans for the Blue Line Extension on Thursday, March 7 from 5-8 p.m. at the Crystal Community Center. c. 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. 10. Adjournment Have a great weekend; reminder that city offices are closed on Monday, Jan. 15 in observance of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.