2016.11.15 Meeting MinutesCity Council meeting minutes Nov. 15, 2016
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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 Nov. 15, 2016 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N. in
Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
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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: Adams (left at 7.06 p.m.), Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby and
Parsons.
Absent: Peak.
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.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Adams led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Moment of Silence
Mayor Adams asked for a moment of silence in memory of former Crystal Mayor Pete
Meintsma, to honor his service and his life.
Mayor Adams also thanked everyone who ran for office and those who participated in the
2016 election. The meeting was then turned over to Mayor Pro Tem Deshler as Mayor Adams
had to leave.
2. Approval of Agenda
The Council considered approval of the agenda.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Dahl to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
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3. City Council Meeting Minutes
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
3.1 The regular City Council meeting from Nov. 1, 2016.
3.2 The regular City Council work sessions from Nov. 1, 2016.
Moved by Council Member Dahl and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the
above minutes in a single motion.
Motion carried.
4. Consent Agenda
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
4.1 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.
4.2 Approval of Resolution No. 2016-147, transferring local board of appeal and
equalization power and duty to Hennepin County (Open Book).
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
The following persons addressed the Council:
• John Budziszewski, 5308 47t' Ave. N., regarding the City Code Review Task Force and
amendments to Chapter IV of the Crystal City Code.
• Mark Hoffmann, 3307 Zane Ave. N., regarding past and present council budgets and
assessments related to the pool bonds.
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 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 Kolb and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby and Parsons.
Absent, not voting: Peak and Adams.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered a resolution adopting Appendix IV of the Crystal City Code relating
to the 2017 fee schedule — utility section.
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Finance Director C. Hansen addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 —148
RESOLUTION ADOPTING APPENDIX IV OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
RELATING TO THE 2017 FEE SCHEDULE — UTILITY SECTION
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby and Parsons.
Absent, not voting: Peak and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.3 The Council considered a resolution providing for the prepayment and redemption of the
city's outstanding General Obligation Aquatic Center Bonds Series 2005B.
Finance Director C. Hansen 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 —149
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PREPAYMENT AND REDEMPTION
OF THE CITY'S OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION
AQUATIC CENTER BONDS, SERIES 2005B
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby and Parsons.
Absent, not voting: Peak and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.4 The Council considered a resolution approving a contract with WSB & Associates for park
master planning services.
Recreation Director J. Elholm 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 —150
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH WSB & ASSOCIATES
FOR THE COMPLETION OF A PARK AND RECREATION SYSTEM
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MASTER PLAN AND A BECKER PARK MASTER PLAN
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby and Parsons.
Absent, not voting: Peak and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.5 The Council considered a resolution to order preparation of the feasibility report for the
2017 Alley Reconstruction project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 —151
ORDERING PREPARATION OF THE FEASIBILITY REPORT
FOR 2017 ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
PROJECT 2017-07
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby and Parsons.
Absent, not voting: Peak and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
Kim Therres
Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
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Motion carried.
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