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2018.01.16 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes Jan. 16, 2018 1. Call to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on Jan. 16, 2018 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: Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. City staff present: Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Police Chief S. Revering, City Engineer/Public Works Director M. Ray, Recreation Director J. Elholm and City Clerk C. Serres. Pledge of Allegiance Cub Scout Pack 751 conducted a flag ceremony and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Approval of Agenda The Council considered approval of the agenda. Moved by Council Member Dahl and seconded by Council Member Parsons 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. 2, 2018. b. The regular City Council work sessions on Jan. 2, 2018. c. The regular City Council work session on Jan. 11, 2018. 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. 3.3 Approval of Resolution No. 2018-21, accepting the following donations: a. $1,000 from Crystal Lions Club for Crystal Recreation (performing arts). b. $165.75 from donation boxes for Crystal Police (K9 Unit). c. $250 from North Ridge Operator, LLC for Crystal Recreation (senior holiday luncheon). d. $1,000 from West Metro Fire -Rescue District for Crystal Recreation (Becker Park concerts). e. $5,000 from West Metro Fire -Rescue District for Crystal Frolics. 3.4 Approval of Resolution No. 2018-22, adopting the Council rules. Page 1 of 3 Crystal City Council meeting minutes Jan. 16, 2018 3.5 Approval of Resolution No. 2018-23, for a Master Subscriber Agreement for MN Court Data Services for Government Agencies for city prosecutor, MacMillan, Wallace & Athanases, PLLC. Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. 4. Open Forum The following residents addressed the Council during open forum: Carla Herling of 4831 Xenia Ave. N., concerns regarding the closure of Welcome Ave. N. Burt Orred of 6700 601h Ave. N., regarding the Twin Lakes carp fishing event 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 LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the list of disbursements over $25,000. Voting aye: Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. Motion carried. 5.2 The Council considered a commercial animal kennel license at 6225 42nd Ave. N., submitted by Gregory Frahm -Gilles for Access Veterinary Care. City Clerk C. Serres and applicant Gregory Frahm -Gilles addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve the commercial kennel license at 6225 42nd Ave. N., submitted by Gregory Frahm -Gilles for Access Veterinary Care. Voting aye: Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. Motion carried. 5.3 The Council considered a resolution to authorize purchase of three squad cars. Police Chief S. Revering 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. 2018 — 24 RESOLUTION APPROVING POLICE EQUIPMENT REVOLVING FUND EXPENDITURE FOR PURCHASE OF THREE POLICE PATROL UTILITY VEHICLES (Squad #'s: 211, 215, & 216) Page 2 of 3 Crystal City Council meeting minutes Jan. 16, 2018 Voting aye: Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 5.4 The Council considered a resolution to authorize purchase of 16 body cameras. Police Chief S. Revering 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. 2018 — 25 RESOLUTION APPROVING POLICE EQUIPMENT REVOLVING FUND EXPENDITURE FOR PURCHASE OF 16 BODY CAMERAS AND OTHER NECESSARY EQUIPEMENT FOR INSTALLATION PURPOSES Voting aye: Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 5.5 The Council considered approval of a contract with the city manager. Assistant City Manager K. Therres addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the contract with city manager. Voting aye: Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. Motion carried. 6. Announcements The Council made several announcements about upcoming events. 7. Adjournment Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. ATTEST: 1,11� rissy Serres, Pty Clerk Page 3 of 3 Jim A' ams, Mayor Motion carried.