2016.10.05 Meeting MinutesCity Council Meeting Minutes
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Oct. 5, 2016
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was
held on Oct. 5, 2016 at 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N. in
Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
Roll Call
Mayor Adams asked the assistant city manager/human resources manager to call the roll for
elected officials. Upon roll call, the following attendance was recorded:
City Council members present: Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl and Deshler.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Finance Director
C. Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Community Development Director
J. Sutter and Police Chief S. Revering.
Posting of the Colors and Pledge of Allegiance
Posting of the colors by the North Hennepin Squadron Civil Air Patrol Color Guard.
The North Hennepin Squadron Civil Air Patrol Color Guard led the Council and audience in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Approval of Agenda
The Council considered approval of the agenda.
Moved by Council Member Peak and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Appearances
3.1 The Council received a presentation from Major Alan Trombley regarding the Civil Air
Patrol.
3.2 The Council recognized Angie Christianson for a Purple Heart awarded posthumously
to her husband John Christianson.
4. City Council Meeting Minutes
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
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4.1 The regular City Council meeting from Sept. 20, 2016.
4.2 The regular Council work sessions from Sept. 20, 2016.
Moved by Council Member Dahl and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve the
above minutes in a single motion.
Motion carried.
S. Consent Agenda
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
5.1 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.
5.2 Approval of Resolution No. 2016-125, accepting the following donations:
a. $100.00 from National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) Local MIC,
Crystal Tower for Crystal Airport Open House.
b. $127.69 from various donation boxes for Crystal K-9 Unit.
5.3 Approval of Resolution No. 2016-126, making annual elections for the 2017 insurance
policy.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Peak to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
6. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
7. Regular Agenda
7.1 The Council considered approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance
director to the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance director.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl and Deshler.
Motion carried.
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7.2 The Council considered first reading of an ordinance amending portions of Chapter 4 of
the City Code.
City Attorney T. Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Peak to adopt the
following ordinance, with the addition of the gas appliance installer state law bonding
requirements:
ORDINANCE NO. 2016 — 05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on November 1, 2016.
Voting aye: Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl and Deshler.
Motion carried.
7.3 The Council considered a resolution amending the Permanent Improvement Revolving
(PIR) Fund and Fire Equipment Revolving Fund budgets and authorizing installation of a
fence around police lower parking area.
Police Chief S. Revering addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Kolb to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 —127
AMENDING THE 2016 PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT REVOLVING FUND
AND FIRE EQUIPMENT REVOLVING FUND BUDGETS
Voting aye: Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl and Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.4 The Council considered a resolution amending the Permanent Improvement Revolving
(PIR) Fund budget and authorizing a contract for renovation of Crystal Community Center
floor.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Peak to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016 —128
AMENDING THE 2016 PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT REVOLVING FUND BUDGET
Voting aye: Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl and Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.5 The Council considered a resolution declaring the official intent of the City of Crystal to
reimburse certain Phase 16 Street Project expenditures from the proceeds of bonds to be
issued by the city.
Finance Director C. Hansen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Peak to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 —129
DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS
OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY
Voting aye: Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl and Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.6 The Council considered a resolution approving the agreement with Shingle Creek
Watershed Management Commission for the Becker Park Storm Water Project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 —130
AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT WITH THE SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED
COMMISSION FOR THE BECKER PARK STORM WATER PROJECT
Voting aye: Kolb, Libby, Parsons, Peak, Adams, Dahl and Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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8. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Peak and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
ATTEST:
Kim Therres
Jim Addms, Mayor
Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
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Motion carried.