2017.05.16 Meeting MinutesCity Council meeting minutes
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May 16, 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 May 16, 2017 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.
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: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources
Manager K. Therres, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, City Planner D. Olson, Police
Chief S. Revering, City Attorney A. Biggerstaff 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. Proclamations
3.1 Mayor Adams proclaimed May 21-27, 2017 as Public Works Week in the City of Crystal.
3.2 Mayor Adams read a proclamation recognizing Richard VonRueden for his years of
service on the Planning Commission.
4. Appearance
The appearance from a representative of West Metro Fire -Rescue District Firefighters Relief
Association was postponed to a future council meeting.
5. Consent Agenda
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
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5.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The regular City Council meeting on May 2, 2017.
b. The regular City Council work sessions on May 2, 2017.
5.2 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.
5.3 Approval of Resolution No. 2017-61, accepting the following donation:
a. $303.72 from various donation boxes for Crystal K-9 Unit.
5.4 Approval of Resolution No. 2017-62, for the closure of 60th Avenue North between Perry
Avenue North and the Crystal Airport.
Moved by Council Member Dahl and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
6. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
7. Public Hearing
7.1 The Mayor announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider a resolution vacating a drainage and utility easement
at 3219 Georgia Avenue North (Lot 3, Block 1, Gardendale Subdivision).
City Planner D. Olson 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 Dahl to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 63
APPROVING A PARTIAL VACATION
OF A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT
WITHIN GARDENDALE SUBDIVISION
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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8. Regular Agenda
8.1 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 Parsons and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to
approve the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
8.2 The Council considered approval of the Body Camera Pilot Program Policy and received
citizen comment.
Police Chief S. Revering addressed the Council.
The following person addressed the Council:
• Burt Orred of 6700 60th Ave. N.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Deshler to
approve the Body Camera Pilot Program Policy.
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
8.3 The Council considered a resolution approving a conditional use permit for an impound
lot at 5425 - 5431 Lakeland Avenue North (behind 5400 Douglas Drive North).
City Planner D. Olson, Police Chief S. Revering and Schmit Towing President Steven
Schmit addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 64
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR RANDY BICKMANN
By roll call and voting aye: Budziszewski.
Voting nay: Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Dahl.
Motion failed 1-6.
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Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Dahl to amend
the resolution to exclude the requirement for fence slats.
By roll call and voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Dahl.
Voting nay: Budziszewski and Deshler.
Motion carried 5-2, resolution declared adopted.
8.4 The Council considered a resolution approving a conditional use permit for outdoor
storage at 5425 Lakeland Avenue North (behind 5400 Douglas Drive North).
City Planner Dan Olson 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 — 65
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR RANDY BICKMANN
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8.5 The Council considered a resolution approving the contract for the replacement of the
old utilities building roof.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Deshler to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 66
APPROVING THE CONTRACT FOR THE
REPLACEMENT OF THE OLD UTILITIES BUILDING ROOF
By roll call and voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl and Deshler.
Voting nay: Kolb.
Motion carried 6-1, resolution declared adopted.
8.6 The Council considered a resolution approving the contract for the replacement of the
salt shed roof.
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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 — 67
APPROVING THE CONTRACT FOR THE
REPLACEMENT OF THE SALT SHED ROOF
By roll call and voting aye: Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler and LaRoche.
Voting nay: Kolb.
Motion carried 6-1, resolution declared adopted.
9. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
10. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to
adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Chrissy Serrew
City Clerk
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JimAd'ams, Mayor
Motion carried.