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Posted: March 29, 2024
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
7 p.m.
Council Chambers/Zoom Meeting
The assistant city manager/human resources 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. Consent Agenda
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature,
in a single motion:
3.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meeting s:
a. The City Council work session on March 14, 2024.
b. The City Council work session on March 19, 2024.
c. The City Council meeting on March 19, 2024.
3.2 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 .
3.3 Adoption of a resolution accepting a donation.
3.4 Adoption of a resolution establishing dates and offices for the 2024 municipal election.
3.5 Acceptance of Tom Slupske’s resignation from the Inclusion and Diversity Commission.*
3.6 Adoption of a resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services
2024 Private Property Inflow and Infiltration Grant Agreement.
3.7 Adoption of a resolution revoking the commercial kennel license issued to Posh Pets MN LLC
dba Pet Supplies Plus.
4. 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.
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5. Regular Agenda
5.1 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.
5.2 The Council will consider a resolution approving the Joint Powers Agreement for the 2024
Utility Reconstruction Project.
The 2024 Utility Reconstruction Project includes the roadway of Louisiana Ave nue N., from
Medicine Lake Road/27th Ave. N. to 32nd Ave. N., as well as 31st Ave. N. from Louisiana
Ave nue N. west to the cul -de -sac. Louisiana Ave nue N. is a border street between the City
of Crystal and the City of New Hope and the segment of 31st Ave. N. is entirely in the City of
New Hope. The City of Crystal will be the lead agency for the project and the City of New
Hope will reimburse the City of Crystal for the work as outlined in the Joint Powers
Agreement (JPA). Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing the JPA with the City
of New Hope for the 2024 Utility Reconstruction Project.
5.3 The Council will consider a resolution awarding the contract to Northwest Asphalt, Inc. for
the 2024 Utility Reconstruction Project.
In February, the Council approved the plans and specifications as well as ordered
advertisement for bids for the 2024 Utility Reconstruction Project. Eight bids were
received, staff has reviewed them and found them to be accurate and in order. Northwest
Asphalt, Inc.’s bid for the total cost of the project is $3,186,133.48. This is a joint project
with the City of New Hope, with construction costs being assigned to each city in
accordance with the JPA. Recommend authorization of the contract with Northwest
Asphalt, Inc. for the 2024 Utility Reconstruction Project.
5.4 The Council will consider a resolution approving a contract with Total Control Systems, Inc.
for replacement of control systems at the Perry Lift Station.
The City of Crystal has been replacing its outdated control panels at its sanitary sewer lift
stations. The Perry Sanitary Sewer Lift Station control panel is the last control panel to be
upgraded in the system. A quote was obtained for $50,709 from Total Control Systems, Inc.
Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing the contract for replacement of the
control systems at the Perry Sanitary Sewer Lift Station.
5.5 The Council will consider the first reading of an ordinance prohibiting the use of cannabis
products in public places.
In August 2023, the recreational use of cannabis became legal in Minnesota, and
consequently, Crystal passed interim regulations prohibiting the use of cannabis in public
places . After studying the issue during the interim period, approval is recommended for
first reading of the ordinance prohibiting the use of cannabis in public places. If the first
reading is approved, the second reading and adoption will be placed on the April 16 Council
meeting agenda.
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5.6 The Council will consider two actions regarding airport zones as described in the Joint Airport
Zoning Ordinance :
a. Second reading and adoption of the ordinance amending the zoning map to add airport
zones.
b. Adoption of a resolution approving the summary language for the publication of said
ordinance.
The Crystal Airport Zoning Ordinance went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, and the City
Council has adopted the ordinance as an appendix to the city code. The city must also
add the airport safety zones to the city's official zoning map. On March 11, the Planning
Commission recommended approval of the zoning map amendment. On March 19, the
City Council approved first reading of the ordinance amending the official zoning map.
Recommend approval of the second reading and adoption of the ordinance, followed
by adoption of the resolution approving summary language for publication.
6. Announcements
a. The City Council will hold a work session on Thursday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom.
b. There will be a ribbon cutting at 111 Willow Bend on Saturday, April 13 at 11 a.m. to celebrate
the opening of a new Crystal business, Hope Liquor.
c. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall and via Zoom.
d. The Crystal Police Department Open House is Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 4141
Douglas Dr. N.
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.
7. Adjournment
Have a great weekend. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.