2017.11.07 Meeting MinutesCity Council meeting minutes
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Nov. 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
Nov. 7, 2017 at 7:05 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: Kolb, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl and Deshler.
Absent: LaRoche.
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, Community
Development Director J. Sutter, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Fire Chief S. Larson, Administrative
Assistant Fire Chief J. Nelson, Police Chief S. Revering and City Clerk C. Serres.
Pledge of Allegiance
Boy Scouts Troop 141 and Cub Scouts Troop 289 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 Parsons to approve the agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Appearances
Fire Chief S. Larson and Administrative Assistant Fire Chief J. Nelson acknowledged the recipients of
West Metro Fire -Rescue District's annual department awards.
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 minutes from the following meetings:
a. The regular City Council meeting on Oct. 17, 2017.
b. The regular City Council work sessions on Oct. 17, 2017.
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4.2 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.
4.3 Approval of Resolution No. 2017-113, accepting the following donations:
a. $9,722.64 from Crystal Frolics Committee for city expenses related to Crystal Frolics.
b. $151.32 from various donation boxes for Crystal Police K-9 Unit.
4.4 Approval of a temporary liquor license for a fundraising event on Nov. 1, 2017 at 470136 th
Ave. N., submitted by Wicked Wort (pre -approved by City Manager Anne Norris on Oct. 31,
2017).
4.5 Approval of Resolution No. 2017-114, adjusting assessment roll for 2017 delinquent accounts
for 3306 Adair Ave. N.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Dahl to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
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 Deshler and seconded by Council Member Dahl to approve the list
of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Kolb, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: LaRoche.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered approval of a resolution for an agreement with Barr Engineering for
design work for the 36th and Winnetka pond dredging 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. 2017 — 115
APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH BARR ENGINEERING COMPANY
Voting aye: Kolb, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: LaRoche.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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6.3 The Council considered first reading of an ordinance adopting Subpart 3 to replace Subpart 2
in Building Code Chapter 1306 pertaining to fire sprinkler requirements.
Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2017 — 06
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE CRYSTAL
CITY CODE REGARDING FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on Nov. 21, 2017.
Voting aye: Kolb, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: LaRoche.
Motion carried.
6.4 The Council considered approval of 2018 health insurance contributions for Law Enforcement
Labor Services Locals 44 and 56 and International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49.
Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve
the Memorandums of Understanding for Local 44, Local 56 and Local 49 for 2018 health
insurance contributions.
Voting aye: Kolb, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: LaRoche.
Motion carried.
6.5 The Council considered approval of 2018 wage adjustment and health insurance
contributions for non -represented employees.
Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to
approve the 2018 wage and insurance contributions for non -represented employees.
Voting aye: Kolb, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: LaRoche.
Motion carried.
7. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
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8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serres
City Clerk
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Jim ams, Mayor
Motion carried.