2017.02.07 Meeting MinutesCity Council meeting minutes
4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55422-1696
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Feb. 7, 2017
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 Feb. 7, 2017 at 7:03 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 city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the
following attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Absent: Dahl.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Assistant City
Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres, Recreation Director 1. Elholm, Public Works
Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering, Community Development Director J.
Sutter and City Clerk C. Serres.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Adams 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 Kolb and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Consent Agenda
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
3.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The regular City Council meeting on Jan. 17, 2017.
b. The regular City Council work session on Jan. 17, 2017.
3.2 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.
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3.3 Approval of Resolution No. 2017-25, accepting the following donations:
a. $250 from Crystal Business Association for the Crystal Ball.
b. $3,000 from State Cyclocross Race for Crystal Recreation Department.
c. $10,000 from VFW Post 494 for Crystal Frolics.
a. $1,000 from Walmart for Crystal Police Reserve program.
3.4 Adoption of Parks and Recreation Commission bylaws.
3.5 Approval of Resolution No. 2017-26, closing debt service funds.
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Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Kolb to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
4. Open Forum
The following persons addressed the Council:
■ John Budziszewski, 5308 47t' Ave. N., in regards to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and
Black History Month.
■ Pastor J. B. Williams from Fool Proof Ministry in regards to the church's programs.
5. Public Hearings
5.1 The Mayor announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider a resolution ordering the preparation of plans and
specifications for the 2017 Alley Reconstruction Project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. There being no one wishing to
appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams declared the public hearing
closed.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 27
ORDERING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT #2017-07
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Voting aye: Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.2 The Mayor announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider a resolution allocating Community Development Block
Grant funds.
Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the Council.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. There being no one wishing to
appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams declared the public hearing
closed.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 28
APPROVING PROPOSED USE OF 2017 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS
AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS
Voting aye: Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The Council considered approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance
department to the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance
department.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to
approve the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried.
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6.2 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the professional services agreement with
Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) for the Phase 16 deep sanitary sewer design.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 29
AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR
PHASE 16 DEEP SANITARY SEWER RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT # 2016-16
Voting aye: Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.3 The Council considered a resolution accepting the plans and specifications for the Phase
16 Street Reconstruction Project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 30
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
PHASE 16 SKYWAY PARK STREET RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT #2016-16
Voting aye: Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.4 The Council considered a resolution ordering the advertisement for bids for the Phase 16
Street Reconstruction Project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 31
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
PHASE 16 SKYWAY PARK STREET RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT #2016-16
Voting aye: Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
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Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.5 The Council considered a resolution approving the purchase of replacement pool railings
for the Crystal Cove Pool.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 32
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A
POOL RAILING REPLACEMENT MATERIALS
Voting aye: Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Deshler to
adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
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Chrissy Serr City Clerk
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Motion carried.