2026.05.05 Council Meeting AgendaPage 1 of 2
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Posted: May 1, 2026
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
7 p.m.
Council Chambers/Zoom Meeting
The city manager’s comments are in bold.
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 May 6, 2026, as Arbor Day in the City of Crystal.
3.2 The Mayor will proclaim May 10–16, 2026, as National Police Week and May 15, 2026, as
Peace Officers Memorial Day in the City of Crystal.
3.3 The Mayor will proclaim May 17–23, 2026, as Public Works Week 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 meeting on April 21, 2026.
b. The city council work session on April 21, 2026.
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 2026 Infrastructure Improvement Project New Hope –
Crystal Joint Powers Agreement.
4.5 Adoption of a resolution authorizing the purchase of a router for the Public Works
Department.
4.6 Adoption of a resolution authorizing a Hennepin County Youth Activities Grant application for
Cavanagh Park.
4.7 Adoption of a resolution canceling special assessments at 5416 51st Ave. N.
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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
There is no Regular Agenda business.
7. Council Comments and Announcements
a. A ribbon cutting ceremony for the Twin Oaks Park play area will be held on Wednesday, May 6
at 5:15 p.m.
b. The Parks and Recreation Commission will host the annual Arbor Day celebration and park
clean-up on Wednesday, May 6 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., at Twin Oaks Park.
c. The city council will hold a work session on Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m., in the upper
community room at city hall and via Zoom.
d. The Friends of Crystal Parks plant sale is Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Becker
Park.
e. The next city council meeting is Tuesday, May 19 at 7 p.m., in the council chambers at city hall
and via Zoom.
f. The city’s second Climate Action Plan Community Meeting is Saturday, May 23 from 3:30 – 5
p.m., at city hall.
g. The Sustainability Commission is accepting submissions of sustainable home and garden
practices for its Sustainable Tour of Crystal until June 1. Visit crystalmn.gov to learn more.
h. To accommodate Crystal residents practicing No Mow May, the city waits until June 1 to begin
long grass enforcement.
i. The city’s Kick Off to Summer Celebration is Saturday, June 13 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Becker
Park.
j. The Crystal Airport Open House is Sunday, June 21 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
k. Metro Transit will have a community update meeting about the Blue Line Extension project on
Thursday, June 25 from 5 – 7 p.m., at the Crystal Community Center.
l. The city is accepting applications for several volunteer positions on our boards and
commissions. For more information, please visit go.crystalmn.gov/volunteer.
m. 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; stay healthy. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.