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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: Page 1 of 4 Crystal City Council meeting minutes October 6, 2020 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 Page 2 of 4 Crystal City Council meeting minutes October 6, 2020 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. Page 3 of 4 Crystal City Council meeting minutes October 6, 2020 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. ATTEST: Lk K trina Jone4Deputylerk Jim A ms, Mayor Page 4 of 4 Motion carried.