1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
00:042. Approval of Agenda - The Council will consider approval of the agenda.
01:003.1 APPEARANCES - Deputy Police Chief Brian Hubbard will present to the Council police officers who recently received an award for going above and beyond their duties.*
01:123.2 APPEARANCES - A representative of the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA) will present the City of Crystal with a MRPA Award of Excellence for projects completed at Bassett Creek Park in 2023.
08:144. 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 June 18, 2024. b. The City Council meeting on June 18, 2024. 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 accepting a donation. 4.4 Authorize a letter to the METRO Blue Line Extension Corridor Management Committee. 4.5 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.
12:305. 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.
15:016. Regular Agenda
22:306.1 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.
22:316.2 The Council will consider approval of the appointment of Trina Smith to the Inclusion and Diversity Commission for a term to expire Dec. 31, 2025. At the June 18 meeting, the Council considered the present appointment application but opted to postpone the Commission appointment for further consideration. The appointment is being presented again for consideration.
28:006.3 The Council will consider resolutions awarding the contract for the 2024 Mill and Overlay project and SEH, Inc. inspection services Earlier this year, the Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids for this year’s street resurfacing (mill and overlay) project. Bids were received and came in below the estimate. Also included in the project was a portion of the south Public Works facility parking lot. This was proposed as an alternative bid. The staff strongly believes this portion should be included in the project; however, if the Council would prefer to continue the consideration of the parking lot, that portion can be postponed to a later meeting. Recommend approval of the resolutions awarding the contract for the 2024 street resurfacing project, including the Public Works parking lot and SEH, Inc. inspection services.
30:186.4 The Council will consider a joint powers agreement with Hennepin County for assessing services. Since 1993, the city has contracted with Hennepin County for assessing services. The current four-year contract expires July 31 of this year. In the spring of 2024, the Hennepin County Board voted to end its practice of directly charging cities under 30,000 population for assessing services. Hennepin County is also proposing a new joint powers agreement for assessing services without a set term but can be terminated with notice to the County. The terms of the proposed agreement are essentially the same as the previous agreements except for the fees. The proposed agreement has been reviewed and revised by the city attorney. Recommend approval of the new assessing service joint powers agreement with Hennepin County and authorize the Mayor and city manager to sign the agreement.
49:296.5 The Council will consider a resolution to purchase amenities for the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center. Additional pool amenities are being proposed for the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center project. Included in this round of amenities is a spray feature for the zero-depth pool, a climbing wall, a rope swing, floating features and shade structures. These items were part of the previously considered designs. Staff recommends approval.
57:517. Announcements
01:10:447a. Announcements - Crystal Frolics is July 25 - 28. A schedule of activities and events is available at www.crystalfrolics.org.
01:10:537b. Announcements - West Metro Fire-Rescue District Open House is Tuesday, July 30 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Station 3 (4251 Xylon Ave. N., New Hope).
01:11:067c. Announcements - The City Council will hold a budget work session on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom.
01:11:127d. Announcements - Night to Unite is Tuesday, Aug. 6. To host a block party, visit the city’s website at www.crystalmn.gov. The registration deadline is Friday, July 26.
01:11:217e. Announcements - The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom.
01:11:357f. Announcements - 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.
01:11:408. Adjournment
01:14:30