2019.05.07 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
1. Call to Order
May 7, 2019
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
May 7, 2019 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 administrative services coordinator to call the roll for elected officials.
Upon roll call, the following attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Community Development
Director J. Sutter, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering, Fire Chief
S. Larson and Administrative Services Coordinator T. Tassoni.
Pledge of Allegiance
FAIR SAIL Leadership Group 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 Banks and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve the agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Appearances
3.1 FAIR SAIL Leadership Group students updated the Council on academic activities.
3.2 Jennifer Lewin of Paul's Pals for contribution to the Becker Park play area.
4. Proclamation
4.1 The Mayor proclaimed May 12 — 18 Police Week and May 15 Peace Officer Memorial Day.
5. Consent Agenda
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
5.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The City Council meeting on April 16, 2019.
b. The City Council work sessions on April 16, 2019.
5.2 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.
5.3 Approval of Resolution No. 41, accepting the following donations:
a. $1,000 from Minneapolis Elks Lodge #44 for Crystal Frolics.
b. $250 from Minneapolis Elks Lodge #44 for Crystal Frolics.
c. $3,840.87 from VFW Post #494 for Welcome Park Flagpole.
d. $175 from VFW Post #494 for K9 Leo.
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5.4 Approval of Resolution No. 42, for lawful gambling at Welcome Park during the Crystal Frolics
from July 25 — 28, 2019, submitted by Minneapolis Elks Lodge #44.
5.5 Accept the resignation of David Pascoe from the Parks & Recreation Commission.
5.6 Approval of Resolution No. 43, to authorize execution of an agreement with Hennepin County
for County Road 81 landscaping.
5.7 Accept the resignation of Patrick Rosenquist from the Parks & Recreation Commission.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
6. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
7. Regular Agenda
7.1 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 Banks to approve the list
of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams.
Motion carried.
7.2 The Council considered a resolution approving the purchase and authorizing execution of an
agreement with Landscape Structures for the play area at Becker Park.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 — 44
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PURCHASING AN INCLUSIVE PLAY AREA FOR BECKER PARK
Voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.3 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of two 2019 Ford Fusions to
replace Community Development staff cars (#57 and #27).
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
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Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 — 45
APPROVING THE REPLACEMENT OF VEHICLES #57 AND #27
Voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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Trudy Tass i
Administrative Services Coordinator
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Motion carried.
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