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Posted: Feb. 14, 2025
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025
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. Appearances
3.1 Representative Ilhan Omar will provide an update on her recent work in Congress.*
3.2 Police Chief Stephanie Revering will introduce Officer Isaiah Gorman, who has completed
probation.*
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 work session on Feb. 4, 2025.
b. The city council meeting on Feb. 4, 2025.
4.2 Approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance department.
4.3 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the city clerk.
4.4 Adoption of a resolution approving the joint purchase of a field striping cart with the city of
Robbinsdale.
4.5 Adoption of a resolution authorizing a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
application for a soccer field at North Lions Park.
4.6 Adoption of a resolution approving automation (HVAC) updates for Crystal Community
Center.
4.7 Adoption of resolution updating designated depositories of the city of Crystal for 2025.
4.8 Acceptance of the resignation of Jennifer Zielinski from the Parks and Recreation
Commission.*
4.9 Approval of the appointment of Laura McClendon to the Sustainability Commission.
4.10 Adoption of a resolution recognizing March 2025 as Women’s History Month in the city of
Crystal.
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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 a resolution approving the purchase of a picnic shelter for Twin
Oaks Park.
As part of the Long Term Plan (LTP), Twin Oaks Park is scheduled for redevelopment in
2025, which includes a small picnic shelter as part of the project. The shelter will be similar
to picnic shelters recently installed in Broadway and Crystal Highlands parks. The 2025 LTP
includes $90,000 estimated for a new picnic shelter in Twin Oaks Park. This budget amount
includes the picnic shelter, shelter installation, concrete work, security light and related
features. Federal CDBG funds will also assist with funding the overall project, so prevailing
wage requirements will be followed for shelter installation.
The shelter can be purchased through a cooperative purchasing program, from Northland
Recreation, for $46,228.50. The authorized installer of these shelters is Mulcare
Contracting LLC. The quote for installation, using prevailing wage rates, is $9,375.
Installation will be under a separate contract. The total estimated cost for shelter purchase
and installation (not including concrete or electric) is $55,603.50. Recommend approval of
the attached resolution entering into an agreement with Northland Recreation, in the
amount of $46,228.50 for the purchase of the shelter.
6.2 The council will consider approving membership in the North Metro Mayors Association.
Staff recommends that the city council approve the city of Crystal rejoining the North
Metro Mayors Association (NMMA), an organization providing research, advocacy and
cost-saving opportunities through its joint purchasing cooperative. Previously a member,
Crystal withdrew under the former mayor. Mayor Deshler has indicated she would like the
city to rejoin the Association. The 2025 membership cost is estimated at $9,684, which staff
proposes covering with contingency funds. Recommend approval.
6.3 The council will consider the first reading of an ordinance amending the membership of the
Sustainability Commission.
The city council is asked to consider the first reading of an ordinance amending the number
of members of the Sustainability Commission. At the Feb . 13 work session, the council
decided to increase the number of commissioners from 10 members to 12, with the two
additional members being at-large positions. Recommend approval of the first reading of
the proposed ordinance. The second reading and adoption of the ordinance will be
considered at the March 4 meeting.
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7. Announcements
a. The next city council meeting is Tuesday, March 4 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; stay healthy. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.