2019.06.18 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
1. Call to Order
June 18, 2019
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
June 18, 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: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Deshler.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Recreation Director
J. Elholm, Police Chief S. Revering and Administrative Services Coordinator T. Tassoni.
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 Parsons and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Proclamation
3.1 The Mayor shared a proclamation recognizing the Bassett Creek Watershed Management
Commission's (BCWMC) 501h Anniversary. BCWMC Administrator Laura Jester and
Commissioner Dave Anderson addressed the Council.
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 June 4, 2019.
b. The City Council work sessions on June 4, 2019.
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. 2019-55, accepting the following donations:
a. $751.60 from donation boxes for Crystal Police K9 Unit.
b. $851.50 from Crystal Fund for Community Progress for 2019 Arbor Day trees.
c. $2,500 from Crystal Fund for Community Progress for Becker Park play area.
d. $500 from RecTrac for Becker Park play area.
e. $10,000 from St. Therese Home, Inc. for Becker Park play area.
f. $500 from Rudolph Priebe Post 172 for Crystal Airport Open House.
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g. $2,000 from VFW Post 494 for Crystal Airport Open House.
4.4 Approval of the following items for Crystal Frolics:
a. A temporary on -sale liquor license at Welcome Park on July 25-28, 2019, submitted by West
Metro Fire -Rescue District Firefighters Relief Association.
b. A permit application for display of outdoor fireworks on July 26 and 27, 2019, submitted by
Hollywood Pyrotechnics, Inc.
Moved by Council Member Banks 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. Public Hearing
6.1 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider a new off -sale liquor license for Liquor Liquidator 3, Inc.,
d/b/a Crystal Shine Wines, located at 5120 56th Ave. N.
Administrative Services Coordinator Trudy Tassoni addressed the Council. Applicant Yeng Vang
addressed the Council and answered questions.
Mayor Adams opened the public hearing for testimony. There being no one wishing to appear
before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve
the off -sale liquor license for Liquor Liquidator 3, Inc., d/b/a Crystal Shine Wines, located at
512056 th Ave. N.
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Deshler.
Motion carried.
6.2 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider resolutions vacating the easement on City Hall/library
property and authorizing a deed affirming the 1972 property transfer to Hennepin County.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Mayor Adams opened the public hearing for testimony. The following person addressed the
Council:
• Burt Orred, 6700 60th Ave. N.
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams
declared the public hearing closed.
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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 — 56
RESOLUTION VACATING STREET EASEMENT
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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 — 57
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DEED
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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 Parsons and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Deshler.
Motion carried.
7.2 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of a We -Go -Round as a part of the
Becker Park play area.
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 — 58
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PURCHASING AN INCLUSIVE PLAY AREA FOR BECKER PARK
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.3 The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapters 10 — 20 of the City
Code.
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City Attorney Troy Gilchrist addressed the Council.
June 18, 2019
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adopt the
following ordinance, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
ORDINANCE NO. 2019 — 03
AN ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTERS X THROUGH XII
OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on July 16, 2019.
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Deshler.
Motion carried.
7.4 The Council considered a resolution levying a special assessment for a fire protection system at
Elision Playhouse, 6105 42nd Avenue North.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 — 59
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM COSTS
PURSUANT TO A PETITION AND WAIVER AGREEMENT WITH ELISION ARTS, LLC
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Deshler.
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 LaRoche to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
ATTEST:
Trudy Tassoni-
Administrative Services Coordinator
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Jim Wrns, Mayor
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