2019.10.15 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
October 15, 2019
Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
Oct. 15, 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: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Finance Director J. McGann,
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Police Chief
S. Revering and City Clerk C. Serres.
Pledge of Allegiance
Boy Scout Troop 67 conducted a flag ceremony and 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. 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:
The City Council work session on October 2, 2019.
The City Council meeting on October 2, 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 the 2020 regular City Council meeting and work session schedule.
3.4 Approval of Resolution No. 2019-79, designating 2020 polling places
3.5 Approval of Resolution Nos. 2019-80 and 2019-81, to apply for Hennepin Youth Sports Grants
for North Lions Park and FAIR School Park.
3.6 Approval of a special permit to serve beer at Valley Place Park for cyclo -cross bike races on
Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3, submitted by Andrew Barlage of USA Cycling, Inc.
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3.7 Approval of a special permit to serve beer at Bassett Creek Park for cyclo -cross bike races on
Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24, submitted by Ryan Larson of Birchwood Bike and Racing
Team.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the
consent agenda.
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Banks and Budziszewski.
Abstention: Adams.
Motion carried.
4. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
5. Public Hearings
5.1 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider a new off -sale liquor license for Cousins, LLC d/b/a Adair
Liquor located at 6001 42nd Ave. N.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council. Sam Afzal, representative for Cousins, LLC, also
addressed the Council.
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 LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve
the off -sale liquor license for Cousins, LLC d/b/a Adair Liquor located at 6001 42nd Ave. N.
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
5.2 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider a resolution adopting the assessment roll for 2019 delinquent
accounts.
Finance Director Jean McGann addressed the Council.
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.
A written appeal was received from Empower Funding, LLC for 3909 Georgia Ave. N.
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:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019 — 82
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL
FOR 2019 DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
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Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.3 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider a resolution approving the sale of 5238 and 5244 Scott
Avenue North.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
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 Banks to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 — 83
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 5238 AND 5244 SCOTT AVENUE NORTH
FOR NEW HOUSE CONSTRUCTION
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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 Deshler and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Tremolo LLC
d/b/a Crystal Wine and Spirits located at 4920 West Broadway.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Banks to impose a
penalty of $2,000 and license suspension of 10 -days for violation of liquor license regulations.
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
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6.3 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Buffalo Wings,
Inc. d/b/a Buffalo Wild Wings #69 located at 5590 West Broadway.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council. Megan Kunze, attorney for Buffalo Wild Wings,
also addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to impose a
penalty of $750 for violation of liquor license regulations.
By roll call and voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Banks.
Voting nay: Budziszewski.
Absention: Deshler.
Motion carried.
6.4 The Council received a presentation on the preliminary 2020 budget and property tax levy and
provided an opportunity for public input.
Finance Director Jean McGann addressed the Council.
No public comment was given for the preliminary 2020 budget and property tax levy.
6.5 The Council considered approval of the 2020 Fee Schedule, Appendix IV of the City Code,
including 2020 utility rates.
Finance Director Jean McGann addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the
2020 Fee Schedule, Appendix IV of the City Code, including 2020 utility rates.
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
6.6 The Council considered acceptance of the 2020 Financial Long Term Plan.
Finance Director Jean McGann addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Banks to approve the
acceptance of the 2020 Financial Long Term Plan.
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
6.7 The Council considered partial call of 2008A and 2009A bonds.
Finance Director Jean McGann addressed the Council.
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Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve the
partial redemption of 2008A and 2009A bonds.
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
6.8 The Council considered authorizing execution of an agreement for architectural, design and
construction management services with Wold Architects and Engineers for the police station
building.
City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council. Melissa Stein from Wold Architects and
Engineers also addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Banks to approve
authorizing execution of an agreement for architectural, design and construction management
services with Wold Architects and Engineers for the police station building.
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
6.9 The Council considered a resolution to purchase benches for Becker Park from Flagship
Recreation.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 — 84
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PURCHASING BENCHES FOR BECKER PARK
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.10 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the professional services agreement for the
2020 Utility Reconstruction Project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Mayor Adams and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 — 85
AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE
2020 UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
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Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.11 The Council considered approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Law Enforcement
Labor Services (L.E.L.S) — Local 56 (Police Supervisors).
Assistant City Manager Kim Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Mayor Adams to approve a Memorandum of
Understanding with Law Enforcement Labor Services (L.E.L.S) — Local 56 (Police Supervisors).
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
7. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serres, qity.Clerk
C -Z
Jim dams, Mayor
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