2019.01.02 Council Meeting Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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Posted: Dec. 21, 2018
City Council Meeting Schedule
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019
Time Type of meeting Location
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
City Council
meeting
Economic Development Authority (EDA) annual
organizational meeting Council Chambers
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(763) 531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
City Council Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
The city manager’s comments are bolded.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Oath of Office
The city clerk will administer the oath of office to newly-elected council members Therese Kiser
(Ward 1), Brendan Banks (Ward 2) and Olga Parsons (Section II).*
3. Approval of Agenda
The Council will consider approval of the agenda.
3. Appearances
3.1 Presentation of Crystal Sparkles awards by the Mayor and a representative from West Metro-
Fire Auxiliary.
4. Consent Agenda
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
4.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meeting:
a. The City Council meeting on Dec. 18, 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 designating the Sun Post as the primary legal newspaper and the Star Tribune as
the secondary legal newspaper for the City of Crystal in 2019.
4.4 Approval of the following annual city appointments for 2019:*
a. Hennepin County Recycling Group (HRG): City Manager Anne Norris.
b. Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS) Board Member and alternate: Board
Member – City Manager Anne Norris and alternate – Assistant City Manager Kim Therres.
c. Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission members: Council Member Julie
Deshler and City Manager Anne Norris.
d. Pets Under Police Security (PUPS) Board Member and alternate: Board Member – Deputy
Chief Brian Hubbard and alternate – Police Chief Stephanie Revering.
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5. Open Forum
(The City Council appreciates hearing from citizens about items of concern and desires to set aside
time during each meeting for Open Forum. To provide ample opportunity for all, speaking time is
limited to three minutes and topic discussion is limited to ten minutes. The Mayor may, as presiding
officer, extend the total time allowed for a topic. By rule, no action may be taken on any item brought
before the Council during Open Forum. The Council may place items discussed during Open Forum
onto subsequent council meeting agendas.)
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The Council will consider 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.*
The list of disbursements over $25,000 will be prepared in late December and will be
provided separately from the agenda. Recommend approval of disbursements over
$25,000.
6.2 The Council will consider a resolution designating Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (Crystal branch) as
the city’s official depository and Wells Fargo and RBC as the official investment brokers for
the year 2019.
The city annually has to designate an official depository. Recommend approval of the
resolution designating Wells Fargo as the city’s official depository and Wells Fargo and RBC
as the city’s official investment brokers.
6.3 The Council will consider the following annual council appointments for 2019:
a. Mayor Pro Tem: Council Member Parsons.
b. Council liaison to Environmental Quality Commission: Council Member Parsons.
c. Council liaison to Parks and Recreation Commission: Council Member LaRoche.
d. Council liaison to Planning Commission: Council Member Budziszewski.
e. Council representative to the Quad Cities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Committee: Council
Member Deshler.
f. Council liaison to the Community Outreach Task Force: Council Member Kiser.
Mayor Adams is recommending the various annual Council appointments as noted above.
6.4 The Council will consider a resolution appointing Council representative to the West Metro
Fire-Rescue Board.
The West Metro Fire-Rescue Board consists of 7 members, including one council member
from the Crystal and New Hope city councils. Crystal’s Council representative’s term
expired 12/31/2018. Mayor Adams is recommended Council member Brendan Banks be
appointed as the Crystal Council representative to a term to expire 12/31/2020.
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7. Announcements
a. The City Council will have a work session on Thursday, Jan. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference
Room A at City Hall.
b. The next Citizen Input Time is Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall.
c. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall.
d. Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 8:30 a.m. at a location to be
determined.
e. City offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr.
holiday.
f. Neighbors Recognizing Neighbors nominations are being accepted until Monday, Jan. 21.
Forms are available on the city website and at the Crystal Community Center. Selected
neighbors will be recognized at the Crystal Ball.
g. The Crystal Ball will be held Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 at Crystal Community Center. Tickets are
available at the Crystal Community Center and city’s website at www.crystalmn.gov.
h. Local organizations are invited to lead the pledge at City Council meetings; contact city staff
for information.
i. City Council meetings and work sessions are open to the public. Current and previous
meetings are available for viewing and listening at www.crystalmn.gov.
8. Adjournment
9. Jan. 2, 2019 Meeting Schedule
Time Type of meeting Location
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
City Council
meeting
Economic Development Authority (EDA) annual
organizational meeting Council Chambers
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have wonderful, safe holidays; see you at the January 2 meeting.
Memorandum
DATE: December 17, 2018
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager
Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael Peterson, Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT: Crystal Sparkles Contest
Sponsored by the West Metro Fire Auxiliary and the Light of Crystal, the annual
Crystal Sparkles Holiday Lighting contest was in November and December of
2018. The contest is designed to promote community spirit and light up Crystal
for the holidays.
Nominations were judged on creativity, artistic design and the overall visual
effect.
The 2018 Crystal Sparkles winners for single-family residential displays are:
2nd Place ($50) Karen Lincoln 4706 Xenia Ave. N.
1st Place ($100) George & Orla McClure 6324 Fairview Ave. N.
Amy Moser from the West Metro Fire Auxiliary will attend the Wednesday, Jan. 2,
2019 City Council meeting. She will join the Mayor in presenting the awards.
3.1
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Dec. 18, 2018
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1.Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
Dec. 18, 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: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources ManagerK. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, RecreationDirector J. Elholm, Community Development Director J. Sutter, City Planner D. Olson, 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 Dahl and seconded by Council Member Kolb to approve the agenda.
Motion carried.
3.Appearances
3.1 Police Chief Stephanie Revering presented K-9 Officer Rocco and his handler Sgt. Geoff Kusick
to the Council to acknowledge Rocco’s retirement. Retired Anoka Police Chief Andrew
Revering, who is Minnesota’s first K-9 handler, also addressed the Council to thank them for
their commitment to the K-9 program.
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 Dec. 4, 2018.
b.The City Council work sessions on Dec. 4, 2018.
c.The City Council work session on Dec. 13, 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. 2018-157, accepting the following donation:
a.$250 from Crystal Business Association for Crystal Police Shop with a Cop program.
4.4 Approval of the following appointments and reappointments to advisory commissions and
task force:
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Crystal City Council meeting minutes Dec. 18, 2018
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Community Outreach Task Force:
• Sharon Green
Employee Review Board:
• Reappointed Steve Adams as a regular member to a term to expire 12/31/21.
• Reappointed Mwemezi Mutasa as a regular member to a term to expire 12/31/19.
• Appointed Walker Crawford as an alternate member to term to expire 12/31/21.
Parks and Recreation Commission:
• Reappointed Andy Leipold (Ward 1) to a term to expire 12/31/21.
• Reappointed Lynn Haney (Ward 3) to a term to expire 12/31/21.
• Appointed Dave Anderson (at large) to a term to expire 12/31/21.
• Appointed Terencio Safford (at large) to a term to expire 12/31/19.
Planning Commission:
• Reappointed Michelle Strand (Ward 2) to a term to expire 12/31/21.
• Reappointed Ron Johnson (Ward 4) to a term to expire 12/31/21.
• Appointed David Seffren (at large) to a term to expire 12/31/21.
4.5 Approval of Resolution No. 2018-158, appointing Gary Laurant to the West Metro Fire-
Rescue District Board.
4.6 Approval of Resolution No. 2018-159, appointing Randy Bergstrom as Crystal’s alternate to
the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Organization.
4.7 Approval of Resolution No. 2018-160, amending Appendix IV of the City Code to include
administrative penalties for liquor licenses.
4.8 Approval of Resolution No. 2018-161, authorizing the Master Intergovernmental Cooperative
Purchasing Agreement.
4.9 Summary of December 13, 2018 closed City Council work session.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member LaRoche 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 Parsons and seconded by Council Member Dahl to approve the
list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams.
Motion carried.
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6.2 The Council considered a resolution approving the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update.
City Planner Dan Olson 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 – 162
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.3 The Council considered a resolution authorizing Police Equipment Revolving Fund (PERF)
expenditures for the purchase of 58 replacement guns.
Police Chief Stephanie Revering addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Mayor Adams to adopt the following
resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2018 – 163
RESOLUTION APPROVING POLICE EQUIPMENT REVOLVING FUND EXPENDITURE
FOR PURCHASE OF HANDGUNS/RIFLE REPLACEMENT
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.4 The Council considered a resolution authorizing PERF expenditures for the purchase of four
replacement squad cars.
Police Chief Stephanie 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 – 164
RESOLUTION APPROVING POLICE EQUIPMENT REVOLVING FUND EXPENDITURE
FOR PURCHASE OF FOUR POLICE VEHICLES (Squad #s: 205, 210, 214, 222)
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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6.5 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of a replacement tanker truck.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Dahl and seconded by Council Member Kolb to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2018 – 165
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT WATER TANKER TRUCK
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.6 The Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending sections of Chapter 7
regarding utilities and Chapter 9 regarding animal control.
City Attorney Troy Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2018 – 09
AN ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTERS
VII AND IX OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams.
Motion carried.
6.7 The Council considered a resolution commending Elizabeth Dahl.
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 – 166
RESOLUTION COMMENDING COUNCIL MEMBER ELIZABETH DAHL
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.8 The Council considered a resolution commending Jeff Kolb.
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:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018 – 167
RESOLUTION COMMENDING COUNCIL MEMBER JEFF KOLB
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.9 The Council considered approval of the annual employment contract with the city manager.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve
the employment contract of the city manager.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams.
Motion carried.
7. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Dahl and seconded by Council Member Kolb to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
_____________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST: _________________________________________ Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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City of Crystal Council Meeting
January 2, 2019
Applications for City License
Rental – New
6800 Valley Pl. N. – Michael and Kayla Lietzau (Conditional)
Rental – Renewal
4601 Brunswick Ave. N. – Jim and Yvonne Hegedus (Conditional)
6720 Corvallis Ave. N. – Leslie J Oyster
2731 Kentucky Ave. N. – Brandon and Danyell Schendel (Conditional)
5331 Kentucky Ave. N. – Brad Buechele (Conditional)
2700 Louisiana Ave. N. – Cynthia Theisen Dougherty (Conditional)
3224 Maryland Ave. N. – Andrew Berenberg (Conditional)
5430 Orchard Ave. N. – Joseph and Joan McCusker
3533 Quail Ave. N. – Adrian and Veronica Jimenez
3815 Yates Ave. N. – Edelstein Family 1 LLC (Conditional)
5750 Yates Ave. N. – MNSF (Conditional)
6021 34th Ave. N. – Luella Puumala (Conditional)
6000-6002 36th Ave. N. – Grandkinder LLC (Conditional)
6909-6911 36th Ave. N. – Bengt Lund/Jan Jordet
6720 45th Ave. N. – Robert Loukinen
5001 52nd Ave. N. – CBW Properties (Conditional)
5014 56th Ave. N. – Danny Vo and Christina Duong (Conditional)
7724 59th Ave. N. – Justin Quirk (Conditional)
Tree Trimmer
Aaspen Tree Service 970 Wayzata Blvd. W. Wayzata, MN 55391
Arbor Tech Tree & Landscape 2800 15th St. N.E. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Bartlett Tree Experts 5558 Smetana Dr. Minnetonka, MN 55343
4.2
4.3
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-______
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. – CRYSTAL BRANCH
AS THE CITY’S OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY, WELLS FARGO SECURITIES,
RBC DAIN RAUSCHER AND WELLS FARGO ADVISORY AS
INVESTMENT BROKERS AND WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES
FOR SAFEKEEPING OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES FOR THE YEAR 2018
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal’s Investment Policy calls for the designation of a bank as the
City’s official depository; and
WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. has filled that function and provided a full range of
services for several years; and
WHEREAS, Wells Fargo securities, RBC Dain Rauscher and Wells Fargo Advisory have
provided investment brokerage services for several years; and
WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Brokerage Services has provided Safekeeping Services for several
years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby designates Wells
Fargo Bank, N.A. – Crystal Branch as the City’s official depository, Wells Fargo Securities,
RBC Dain Rauscher and Wells Fargo Advisory as investment brokers and Wells Fargo
Brokerage Services for Safekeeping of investment securities for the year 2019.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Contracted Finance Director, with the authorization
from the City Manager, is authorized to administer all banking and investment transactions
necessary for the secure and efficient operation of the City.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 2nd day of January, 2019.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
6.2
Memorandum
DATE: December 20, 2018
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Anne Norris, City Manager
SUBJECT: Mayor’s Pro Tem and Commission Liaison Recommendations
Each year the Council appoints a mayor pro tem and Council liaisons to the advisory
commissions, Task Forces and Quad Cities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Committee,
based on the Mayor’s recommendations. Mayor Adams’ recommendations for these
appointments are:
a.Mayor Pro Tem: Council member Parsons
b.Council liaison to Environmental Quality Commission: Council member
Parsons
c. Council liaison to Parks and Recreation Commission: Council member
LaRoche
d.Council liaison to Planning Commission: Council member Budziszewski
e.Council representative to the Quad Cities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Committee: Council member Deshler
f.Council liaison to the Community Outreach Task Force: Council member
Kiser
6.3
6.4
6.4
AGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
• ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING •
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CRYSTAL CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Call to order *
2. Roll call *
3. Oath of Office *
4. Election of Officers for 2019
5. Approval of minutes from December 4, 2018 Regular Meeting
6. Other business *
7. Adjournment *
*Items for which no materials are included in the packet
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_____________________________________________________________________
FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
_____________________________________________________________________
DATE: December 20, 2018
TO: Anne Norris, Executive Director (for January 2, 2019 meeting)
SUBJECT: Election of Officers for 2019
On January 2, 2019 the EDA will hold its annual organizational meeting at which the
members will nominate and elect officers for 2019. Please see the following page for a
table showing the officers for the preceding ten years.
Any EDA member may, by a single motion, place into nomination a slate of EDA
officers, whether the Mayor’s recommended slate or a different slate. If the motion
receives a second, then the slate can be approved in one vote.
EDA action is requested.
EDA STAFF REPORT
Election of Officers
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EDA OFFICERS
Mayor’s
recommended
2019 slate of
officers
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Nancy
LaRoche
Olga
Parsons
Julie
Deshler
Brendan
Banks
Other 2019 slate
of officers
nominated by
______________
____________
____________
____________
____________
Previous ten years:
Year President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
2018 Parsons LaRoche Dahl Kolb
2017 Kolb Dahl Parsons LaRoche
2016 Peak Parsons Dahl Kolb
2015 Peak Parsons Dahl Kolb
2014 Deshler Hoffmann Libby Peak
2013 Hoffmann Deshler Budziszewski Selton
2012 Anderson Bowman Moore Deshler
2011 Hoffmann Bowman Moore Anderson
2010 Hoffmann Bowman Grimes Anderson
2009 Hoffmann Bowman Grimes Anderson
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Minutes of the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Regular Meeting
December 4, 2018
1. Call to Order
President Parsons called the regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority of
the City of Crystal (EDA) to order at 6:45 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, John
Budziszewski, Elizabeth Dahl, Julie Deshler, Jeff Kolb, Nancy LaRoche and Olga
Parsons.
The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director, John Sutter,
Deputy Executive Director and Troy Gilchrist, City Attorney.
3. Approval of Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Kolb (LaRoche) to approve the minutes of the September 4,
2018 regular meeting. Motion carried.
4. Consider a resolution approving a 2019 budget and HRA property tax levy and
requesting their approval by the City Council
Mr. Sutter presented the staff report. There were no questions from the Board.
Motion by Commissioner Deshler (Adams) to adopt the resolution approving a 2019
budget and HRA property tax levy and requesting their approval by the City Council.
Motion carried.
5. Consider approval of a contract with Center for Energy and the Environment for
administration of home improvement programs in 2019.
Mr. Sutter presented the staff report and took questions from the Board.
Motion by Commissioner Deshler (Adams) to approve a contract with Center for Energy
and the Environment for administration of home improvement programs in 2019. Motion
carried.
6. Other Business
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There was no other business.
7. Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner LaRoche (Adams) to adjourn. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
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These minutes of the December 4, 2018 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development
Authority were approved by the Authority on ________________ ___, 2019.
______________________________
_____________________, President
ATTEST:
______________________________
_____________________, Secretary