2018.06.19 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
1. Call to Order
June 19, 2018
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
June 19, 2018 at 7:00 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 assistant city manager/human resources manager to call the roll for elected
officials. Upon roll call, the following attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski and Deshler.
Absent: Dahl.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, City Planner D. Olson, Public Works Director/City Engineer
M. Ray, Recreation Director J. Elholm and Police Chief S. Revering.
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.
Appearances
3.1 Police Chief Stephanie Revering presented the Chief's Award to Joann Leser for her lifesaving
efforts in the community.
3.2 Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council. Alyssa Fram presented the City
Council with the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Award of Excellence for Crystal
Park and Recreation System Master Plan.
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 June 5, 2018.
b. The regular City Council work session on June 5, 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. 2018-73, accepting the following donations:
a. $242.66 from donation boxes for Crystal Police K-9 Unit.
b. $3,000 from VFW Post 494 for Crystal American Little League.
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4.4 Approval of solicitor licenses for Rick Brambrink, Lori Northrop and Roxanne Seib of Window
Concepts of Minnesota, Inc. to go door-to-door in Crystal through Dec. 31, 2018, selling
home improvement services. (These licenses were pre -approved by City Manager Anne
Norris on 61612018.)
4.5 Approval of Resolution No. 2018-74, authorizing summary publication of an ordinance
amending Chapters 8 and 12, and establishing a new Chapter 21 of the Crystal City Code.
4.6 Approval of the following items for Crystal Frolics:
a. A permit application for a fireworks display on Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28, 2018,
submitted by Hollywood Pyrotechnics, Inc. and Crystal Frolics Committee.
b. A temporary on -sale liquor license at Becker Park on July 26 - 29, 2018, submitted by
West Metro Fire -Rescue Relief Association.
c. Resolution No. 2018-75, for lawful gambling at Becker Park on July 26 - 29, 2018,
submitted by Crystal Lions.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Deshler 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 LaRoche to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered approval of a private kennel license at 4901 Vera Cruz Ave. N.,
submitted by Tracey and Mike Videen.
Assistant City Manager Kim Therres addressed the Council. Applicants Tracey and Mike
Videen answered questions. Kathryn Forberg and Kris Schroder, representatives of the
neighboring 18 -unit apartment building, also addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve
the private kennel license at 4901 Vera Cruz Ave. N.
Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried.
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6.3 The Council considered a resolution vacating excess right-of-way on Georgia and Hampshire
Avenues.
City Planner Dan Olson 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 — 76
RESOLUTION VACATING PORTIONS OF CITY STREETS
WITHIN THE COLONIAL ACRES SUBDIVISION
Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Parsons to begin
the vacation public process for the four other properties that are also on cul-de-sac
easements.
Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried.
6.4 The Council considered approval of a site plan for Taco Bell at 5547 West Broadway.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve
the site plan for Taco Bell at 5547 West Broadway.
Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried.
6.5 The Council considered a resolution awarding the contract for 2018 pedestrian curb ramp
replacement and concrete repairs project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2018 — 77
AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR
2018 PEDESTRIAN CURB RAMP REPLACEMENT AND
CONCRETE REPAIRS PROJECT
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Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Motion carried.
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Jim ams, May6r
ATTEST:
Kimberly Therres
Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
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