2018.11.20 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
1. Call to Order
Nov. 20, 2018
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
Nov. 20, 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: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Absent: Parsons.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
K. Therres, City Attorney J. Hill, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Deputy Police Chief
B. Hubbard 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.
Appearances
3.1 The Minnesota Section of the American Water Works Association Past Chair David Brown,
Awards Committee Co -Chairs Bert Tracy and Carol Blommel Johnson, and Chair Eric Volk
recognized Utilities Superintendent Randy Kloepper for his receipt of the Minnesota Section
Operator's Meritorious Service Award.
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 City Council meeting on Nov. 8, 2018.
b. The City Council work sessions on Nov. 8, 2018.
c. The City Council special meeting on Nov. 15, 2018.
d. The City Council work session on Nov. 15, 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.
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Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve the
consent agenda, but remove item 4.3 and move it to the beginning of the regular agenda.
Motion carried.
Open Forum
Danny Hernandez from Serenity Village Community Church shared information regarding the
church's upcoming anniversary celebration.
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The Council considered approval of a resolution authorizing an application to the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency for the Becker Park Stormwater Project.
Public Works Director Mark Ray and City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kolb to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2018 —140
AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION TO THE
MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY FOR THE
BECKER PARK STORMWATER PROJECT
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
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 Deshler to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
6.3 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of a tandem axle dump truck.
Public Works Director Mark 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. 2018 —141
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A
REPLACEMENT DUMP TRUCK AND ATTACHMENTS
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Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.4 The Council considered a resolution awarding the contract for Winnetka Pond Sediment
Removal Project.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Kolb to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2018 —142
AWARD CONTRACT FOR
WINNETKA POND DREDGING PROJECT #2018-04
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Abstention: Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.5 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the easement agreement with the Winnetka
Village Apartments.
Public Works Director 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 —143
AUTHORIZING THE POND EASEMENT AND
BUFFER MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR WINNETKA POND
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.6 The Council considered a resolution awarding the contract for mowing services for 2019.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018 —144
AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR LAWN MOWING SERVICES
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
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Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.7 The Council considered a contract for 2019 with the city of Brooklyn Park for environmental
health services.
City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Dahl and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve the
2019 contract with the city of Brooklyn Park for environmental health services.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
7. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kolb to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
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Motion carried.
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