2019.09.17 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
1. Call to Order
Sept. 17, 2019
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
Sept. 17, 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 city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the following
attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams.
Absent: Banks.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Finance Director
J. McGann, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, 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 LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Consent Agenda
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
3.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The City Council meeting on Sept. 3, 2019.
b. The City Council work session on Sept. 3, 2019.
3.2 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.
3.3 Approval of Resolution No. 2019-71, accepting the following donations:
a. $182.21 from donation boxes for Crystal Police K-9 Unit.
b. $ 3,000 from West Metro Fire -Rescue Relief Association for 2020 Crystal Frolics.
3.4 Approval of Resolution No. 2019-72, establishing deed restriction for Becker Park.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion carried.
4. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
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5. Regular Agenda
Sept. 17, 2019
5.1 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 LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried.
5.2 The Council considered resolutions approving the preliminary 2020 budget and property tax and
HRA levies.
Finance Director Jean McGann addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 — 73
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2020 PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET,
2020 PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY,
SET PUBLIC INPUT DATE FOR THE 2020 BUDGET AND PRELIMNARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 — 74
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2020 PROPOSED ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.3 The Council considered tentative acceptance of a builder proposal for 5238 and 5244 Scott
Avenue North.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve
the tentative builder proposal for 5238 and 5244 Scott Avenue North.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried.
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5.4 The Council considered a lot consolidation plat for 5232 and 5238 Scott Avenue North.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 — 75
RESOLUTION APPROVING SOO LINE PARK ADDITION FINAL PLAT
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.5 The Council considered a resolution rescinding the parking restrictions on a portion of Sumter
Avenue North.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 — 76
RESOLUTION RESCINDING THE PARKING RESTRICTIONS
ON SUMTER AVENUE BETWEEN 30TH AND 32ND AVENUES
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
ATTEST:
C rissy Serres, Cit Clerk
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Jim ams, Mayor