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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. Page 1 of 4 Crystal City Council meeting minutes Nov. 19, 2019 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. Page 2 of 4 Crystal City Council meeting minutes Nov. 19, 2019 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. Page 3 of 4 Crystal City Council meeting minutes Nov. 19, 2019 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 Page 4 of 4