2020.10.06 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
1. Call to Order
October 6, 2020
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
October 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. electronically via Zoom and 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 deputy city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the
following attendance was recorded:
Council members present in the Council Chambers at City Hall: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons,
Adams, Banks, and Budziszewski.
City staff present in the Council Chambers at City Hall: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City
Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Finance Director J. McGann, Police Chief
S. Revering, West Metro Fire -Rescue District Chief S. Larson, Community Development Director J.
Sutter, and Deputy City Clerk K. Jones.
Public Works Director M. Ray present via Zoom.
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 Banks 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 work session on September 10, 2020.
b. The City Council work session on September 15, 2020.
c. The City Council meeting on September 15, 2020.
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 Acceptance of resignation of Roycie Earvin from the Environmental Quality Commission.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
4. Open Forum
The following person addressed the Council during open forum:
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Burt Orred, 6700 N 60th Ave N.
5. Public Hearing
5.1 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment, and Council consideration of a resolution approving the assessment roll for
the 2020 Utility Reconstruction Private Sanitary Sewer Service Repairs.
Public Works Director Mark Ray 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 adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2020 — 86
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR 2020 UTILITY
RECONSTRUCTION PRIVATE SANITARY SEWER SERVICE LINING REPAIRS
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 Kiser 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 a resolution authorizing the purchase of a replacement pump at the
South lift station.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 87
APPROVING REPLACEMENT OF SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION PUMP
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Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.3 The Council received a presentation on the preliminary 2021— 2022 budget and levies.
Finance Director Jean McGann addressed the Council.
No public comment was given.
No council action necessary.
6.4 The Council considered a resolution approving the contract with Kraus Anderson for professional
services (construction management) for the new Police Department building.
Police Chief Stephanie Revering addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION 2020 — 88
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
AGREEMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING PROJECT
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.5 The Council considered a resolution adopting 2021-2030 affordable and life -cycle housing goals
to continue participation in Metropolitan Council's Livable Communities program.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION 2020 — 89
RESOLUTION ELECTING TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATING IN
THE LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVES ACCOUNT PROGRAM
UNDER THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. Announcements
The Council made announcements about upcoming events.
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8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
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Motion carried.