2019.11.19 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
Nov. 19, 2019
1. Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
Nov. 19, 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: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Deshler and Kiser.
Absent: Banks.
City staff present: Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres, City Attorney
T. Gilchrist, Finance Director J. McGann, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Fire Chief
S. Larson, Police Chief S. Revering and City Clerk C. Serres.
Pledge of Allegiance
Scout Troop 141 conducted the Presentation of Colors 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 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 November 5, 2019.
b. The City Council work session on November 5, 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. 2019-89, accepting a donation of $30 from Buffalo Wild Wings for
Becker Park.
3.4 Approval of Resolution No. 2019-90, amending Appendix IV of the City Code, the 2020 Fee
Schedule, regarding recycling fees.
3.5 Acceptance of the Body Worn Camera Audit Report.
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Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve the
consent agenda.
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Budziszewski, Deshler and Kiser.
Abstention: Adams.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried.
4. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
5. Public Hearing
5.1 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider a new off -sale liquor license for DKK, LLC d/b/a Crystal Wine
and Spirits, located at 4920 West Broadway and to potentially impose civil penalties for
violations.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres and City Attorney T. Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Mayor Adams opened the public hearing for testimony and provided an opportunity for the
applicant to be heard by the council. Applicant/owner David Kruger addressed the Council.
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams
declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the off -
sale liquor license for DKK, LLC, d/b/a Crystal Wine and Spirits, located at 4920 West Broadway.
By roll call and voting aye: Kiser, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski and Deshler.
Voting nay: LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mayor Adams and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to impose a $2,000
fine and 10 -day license suspension to DKK, LLC d/b/a Crystal Wine and Spirits, located at 4920
West Broadway, for operating without a license.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Deshler to amend the above
motion and impose a $500 fine and a 10 -day license suspension to DKK, LLC d/b/a Crystal Wine
and Spirits, located at 4920 West Broadway, for operating without a license.
By roll call and voting aye: Deshler and Kiser.
Voting nay: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion failed on the amendment.
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The Council voted on the original motion to impose a $2,000 fine and 10 -day license suspension
to DKK, LLC d/b/a Crystal Wine and Spirits, located at 4920 West Broadway, for operating
without a license.
By roll call and voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Deshler and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried.
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 Parsons to approve the
list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Deshler and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered resolutions authorizing the partial redemption of bonds Series 2008A
and 2009A.
Finance Director Jean McGann addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 — 91
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PREPAYMENT AND
REDEMPTION OF THE CITY'S OUTSTANDING GENERAL
OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2008A
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Deshler and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 — 92
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PREPAYMENT AND
REDEMPTION OF A PORTION OF THE CITY'S OUTSTANDING
GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2009A
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Deshler and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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6.3 The Council considered first reading of an ordinance adopting the recodification of the Crystal
City Code.
City Attorney Troy Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the
following ordinance, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-05
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE
RECODIFICATION OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on December 3, 2019.
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Deshler and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried.
7. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serre' City Clerk
Jim ams, Mayor
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