2018.05.15 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
1. Call to Order
May 15, 2018
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
May 15, 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: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Police Chief S. Revering 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 recognized police explorers for their accomplishments at the 2018
State Explorer Conference.
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 May 1, 2018.
b. The regular City Council work sessions on May 1, 2018.
c. The regular City Council work session on May 10, 2018.
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. 2018-61, accepting the following donations:
a. $714.79 from a fundraising event at Cub Foods on March 24, 2018 for Crystal Police
Explorers and Reserves.
b. $1,500 from Laurie Slama for a bullet proof vest for Crystal K-9 Unit.
c. $500 from Westphal American Legion Post 251 for Crystal Airport Open House.
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4.4 Approval of a special permit to serve beer and wine at Bassett Creek Park for up to
100 guests to attend a baby shower on July 1, 2018, from 5-10 p.m., submitted by Sam
Gony.
4.5 Approval of Resolution No. 2018-62, reporting on 2018 state performance measures.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
The following person addressed the Council:
• Burt Orred, 6700 601h Ave. N., regarding street sweeping.
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 LaRoche to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council received a presentation and considered acceptance of the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report presented by BerganKDV, Ltd.
Matt Mayer from BerganKDV, Ltd. addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to accept the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
6.3 The Council considered a resolution approving a Police Equipment Revolving Fund (PERF)
expenditure for purchase of a Firearms Training Simulator (FATS).
Police Chief S. Revering addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2018 — 63
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF
A FIREARMS TRAINING SYSTEM (FATS)
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Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.4 The Council considered a resolution awarding a contract for Welcome Park construction
project.
Recreation Director J. Elhom 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. 2018 — 64
AWARD CONTRACT FOR PHASE 1
IMPROVEMENTS AT WELCOME PARK
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.5 The Council considered a resolution awarding a contract for a new message board at Crystal
Community Center.
Recreation Director J. Elhom addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2018 — 65
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF REPLACING THE LED MESSAGE BOARD
AT THE CRYSTAL COMMUNITY CENTER
By roll call and voting aye: Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler and LaRoche.
Voting nay: Kolb.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.6 The Council considered a resolution awarding a contract for forestry services.
City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council.
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:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018 — 66
AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR FORESTRY SERVICES
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
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Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.7 The Council considered first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the City Code.
City Attorney T. Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2018 — 03
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 12, AND
ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 21 OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on June 5, 2018.
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
6.8 The Council considered second reading of an ordinance amending Chapters IV and VI of
the City Code relating to disorderly properties and a resolution for summary publication.
City Attorney T. Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2018 — 02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS IV AND VI
OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE RELATED TO DISORDERLY PROPERTY
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
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 NO. 2018 — 67
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2018-02
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
7. Announcements
May 15, 2018
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Dahl and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serres, i Jerk
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Jim A s, Mayor
Motion carried.