2017.12.19 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
1. Call to Order
Dec. 19, 2017
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
Dec. 19, 2017 at 7:01 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, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Absent: Deshler.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Assistant City Manager/Human
Resources Manager K. Therres, City Planner D. Olson, Fire Chief S. Larson, Police Chief S. Revering,
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Recreation Director J. Elholm 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. Appearances
3.1 Police Chief S. Revering addressed the Council. Mayor Adams conducted the swearing in of
Police Sergeants Jon Kurtz, Geoffrey Kusick and Justin Tourville and Police Officers Cole Horner
and Txheng Vang.
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 Dec. 5, 2017.
b. The regular City Council work sessions on Dec. 5, 2017.
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. 2017-129, accepting the following donations:
a. $500 from the Crystal Lions Club for the Crime Prevention Fund.
b. $154.05 from donation boxes for Crystal Police — K9 Unit.
c. $500 from Paster Properties, LLC for the employee holiday party.
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4.4 Removed from consent agenda and added as item 6.1 to the regular agenda.
4.5 Approval of Resolution No. 2017-131, renewing the Community Outreach Task Force and
approving bylaws for that Task Force.
4.6 Acceptance of Tom Jungroth's resignation from the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Moved by Council Member Dahl and seconded by Council Member Parsons 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 a resolution approving the appointment of Gary Laurant to a one year
term on the West Metro Fire -Rescue District Board.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 130
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE WEST METRO FIRE -RESCUE DISTRICT
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.2 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: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried.
6.3 The Council thanked members of the City Code Review Task Force for their work. Mayor Adams
presented Certificates of Appreciation to members of the task force.
6.4 The Council considered a resolution for a one-year time extension for a 2015 -issued conditional
use permit at 5717 West Broadway (Drew Kabanuk).
City Planner D. Olson and applicant Drew Kabanuk addressed the Council.
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Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 —132
RESOLUTION APPROVING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR
A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AT
5717 WEST BROADWAY AVENUE
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.5 The Council considered a resolution for a one-year time extension for a 2016 -issued conditional
use permit and site plan at 5547 West Broadway (Paster Properties).
City Planner D. Olson and Mike Sturdivant (Sr. Leasing Rep & Development Associate of Paster
Properties) 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. 2017 —133
RESOLUTION APPROVING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR
A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AT 5547 WEST BROADWAY AVENUE
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.6 The Council considered a resolution for removing the expiration date on extended hours of
operation (10 p.m.) for LUBE Liquor, 5924 West Broadway.
City Planner D. Olson and applicant Dave DuBay addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 —134
RESOLUTION AMENDING A CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR DAVE DUBAY
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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6.7 The Council considered first reading of an ordinance approving a Unified Development Code
(replacing Chapter 5, the Zoning Code subdivision and sign ordinances).
City Planner D. Olson addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kolb to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2017 — 07
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5
OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on January 2, 2018.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried.
6.8 The Council considered a resolution approving the Park System Master Plan.
Recreation Director J. Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 135
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE
CITY OF CRYSTAL PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.9 The Council considered a Joint Powers Agreement with Golden Valley regarding maintenance of
the Highway 100 pedestrian bridge.
Public Works Director/City Engineer 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 — 136
AUTHORIZE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL AND THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
FOR HIGHWAY 100 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE MAINTENANCE PROJECT
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Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.10 The Council considered a resolution approving the 2018 Utility Fee Schedule (parts and
equipment).
City Manager A. Norris 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:
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RESOLUTION ADOPTING APPENDIX IV OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
RELATING TO THE 2018 FEE SCHEDULE - UTILITY SECTION
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
Jim A09ms, Mayor
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Motion carried.