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2018.12.18 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes 1. Call to Order Dec. 18, 2018 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 Manager K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Recreation Director 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: Page 1 of 5 Crystal City Council meeting minutes Community Outreach Task Force: • Sharon Green Dec. 18, 2018 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. Page 2 of 5 Crystal City Council meeting minutes Dec. 18, 2018 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. Page 3 of 5 Crystal City Council meeting minutes Dec. 18, 2018 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: Page 4 of 5 Crystal City Council meeting minutes RESOLUTION NO. 2018 —167 RESOLUTION COMMENDING COUNCIL MEMBER JEFF KOLB Voting aye: Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. Dec. 18, 2018 0 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. The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m. ATTEST: Chrissy Serres, qi Clerk Page 5 of 5 Jim Ad ms, Mayor f Motion carried.