2017.09.05 Meeting MinutesCity Council meeting minutes Sept. 5, 2017
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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 Sept. 5, 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: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Absent: Parsons.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Assistant City
Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray,
Police Chief S. Revering, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Recreation Director
J. Elholm, Acting Finance Director/AEM Financial Solutions President J. McGann 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 Aug. 15, 2017.
b. The regular City Council work session on Aug. 15, 2017.
c. The regular City Council work session on Aug. 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. 2017-86, accepting the following donations:
a. $35 from Scott Lecy for Crystal Recreation scholarships.
b. $2500 from CenterPoint Energy for Crystal Police Department.
c. $100 from an anonymous donor for Crystal Recreation scholarships.
3.4 Approval of Resolution No. 2017-87, authorizing the issuance of special permits for
extended sales hours for the Super Bowl.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Kolb to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
4. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
5. Regular Agenda
5.1 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 Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Dahl to
approve the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
5.2 The Council considered resolutions adopting a preliminary Economic Development
Authority (HRA) tax levy payable in 2018, the preliminary property tax levy for 2018, the
preliminary general fund budget for 2018 and setting the date for discussion and public
input on the preliminary 2018 property tax levy and budget.
Acting Finance Director J. McGann 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:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 88
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2018 PROPOSED ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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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:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 89
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2018 PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET, 2018
PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY, AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE
FOR THE 2018 BUDGET AND PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.3 The Council considered second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending
Chapter 6 of the City Code and a resolution approving summary language for publication.
City Attorney T. Gilchrist addressed the Council.
The Council discussed the proposed amendment.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to amend
the proposed Ordinance No. 2017-03 to add a new subdivision 10 to Section 605.07, to
be read as presented.
By roll call and voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Voting nay: Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2017 — 03
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6
OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 90
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2017-03
Sept. 5, 2017
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.4 The Council considered second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Section
211 of the City Code.
City Attorney T. Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adopt
the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2017 — 04
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 211.01 OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
5.5 The Council considered a resolution to authorize proceeding with the next phases of the
Becker Park Storm Water Infiltration project and a resolution to approve the agreement
with the Shingle Creek Watershed for the Becker Park Storm Water Infiltration Project.
Public Works Director M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Dahl to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 91
AUTHORIZING PHASES 2 AND 3 OF THE
BECKER PARK STORM WATER INFILTRATION PROJECT
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Dahl to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 92
AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT WITH THE
SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED COMMISSION FOR
THE BECKER PARK STORM WATER PROJECT
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.6 The Council considered a resolution declaring the amount to be assessed, ordering
preparation of the assessment roll and setting the date for the public hearing for 2017
Alley Project #2017-07 and private driveways and sewer repairs.
Public Works Director M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 93
DECLARING THE AMOUNT TO BE ASSESSED, ORDERING PREPARATION OF
ASSESSMENT ROLL AND SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR
2017 ALLEY AND PRIVATE DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION AND
SEWER SERVICE REPAIR PROJECT #2017-07
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.7 The Council considered a resolution declaring the amount to be assessed, ordering
preparation of the assessment roll and setting the date for the public hearing for Skyway
Park Phase 16 private driveways and sewer repairs Project #2016-16.
Public Works Director M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 94
DECLARING AMOUNT TO BE ASSESSED, ORDERING PREPARATION OF
ASSESSMENT ROLL AND SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR
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SKYWAY PARK PHASE 16 PRIVATE DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION
AND SANITARY SEWER SERVICES REPAIRS PROJECT #2016-16
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.8 The Council considered a resolution declaring the amount to be assessed, ordering
preparation of the assessment roll and setting the date for the public hearing for Twin
Oaks Park Phase 15 private sanitary sewer service repairs Project #2015-15.
Public Works Director 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:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 95
DECLARING AMOUNT TO BE ASSESSED, ORDERING PREPARATION OF
ASSESSMENT ROLL AND SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR
TWIN OAKS PARK PHASE 15 PRIVATE SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE REPAIRS PROJECT #2015-15
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adjourn
the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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Jim,Adams, Mayor
Motion carried.