2020.12.01 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes December 1, 2020
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1. Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
December 1, 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 city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the following
attendance was recorded:
Council members present via Zoom: Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, and LaRoche.
Council member Parsons was absent.
City Manager A. Norris was present in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
City staff present via Zoom: Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist,
Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Finance Director J.
McGann, Public Works Director M. Ray, Recreation Director J. Elholm, West Metro Fire-Rescue
District Chief S. Larson, and City Clerk C. Serres.
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 Banks and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve the agenda.
By roll call and voting aye: LaRoche, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
3. Appearances
3.1 Mayor Adams read a proclamation commending Representative Lyndon Carlson, Sr.
3.2 Mayor Adams read a proclamation of appreciation for Hennepin County Commissioner Mike
Opat.
Representative Lyndon Carlson, Sr. and Hennepin County Commissioner Mike Opat were present via
Zoom.
4. Consent Agenda
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
4.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The City Council work session on November 12, 2020.
b. The City Council special meeting on November 13, 2020.
c. The City Council work session on November 17, 2020.
d. The City Council meeting on November 17, 2020.
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4.2 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.
4.3 Approval of Resolution No. 2020-103, accepting the following donations:
a. $5,000 from VFW Post 494 for American Sign Language assistance for Recreation programs.
b. $3,000 from VFW Post 494 for Winterfest and Recreation scholarship fund.
4.4 Approval of Resolution No. 2020-104, making annual insurance elections.
4.5 Amending the development agreements for 5238 and 5244 Scott Avenue North to extend the
completion deadline for new home construction.
4.6 Approval of Resolution No. 2020-105, for a one-year extension of the Conditional Use Permit for
Verizon to build a telecommunications tower at 3200 Vera Cruz Avenue North.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve the agenda.
By roll call and voting aye: Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
The following person addressed the Council during open forum via Zoom:
• Kent Morris, regarding the new police facility.
6. Public Hearing
6.1 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment, and Council consideration of a resolution approving the 2021 budget, and
2021 property tax and Housing and Redevelopment Authority levies.
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.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2020 – 106
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2021 PROPERTY TAX LEVY, 2021
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND 2021 BUDGET
By roll call and voting aye: Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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7. Regular Agenda
7.1 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.
By roll call and voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
7.2 The Council considered acceptance of the Long Term Financial Plan for 2021 – 2031, dated
November 18, 2020.
Finance Director Jean McGann addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Banks to approve the
Long Term Financial Plan for 2021 – 2031.
By roll call and voting aye: Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, and Banks.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
7.3 The Council considered approval of the 2021 Fee Schedule, including 2021 Utility rates.
City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve the
2021 Fee Schedule, including 2021 Utility rates.
By roll call and voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Budziszewski, and Banks.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
7.4 The Council considered approval of a contract with Hennepin County for an embedded mental
health social worker in police.
Deputy Police Chief Brian Hubbard addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Banks to approve a
contract with Hennepin County for an embedded mental health social worker in police.
By roll call and voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
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7.5 The Council considered a resolution authorizing purchase of a replacement pick-up truck.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2020 – 107
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT PICKUP TRUCK
By roll call and voting aye: LaRoche, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8.Announcements
The Council made announcements about upcoming events.
7.Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adjourn the
meeting.
By roll call and voting aye: Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
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ATTEST:
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Christina Serres, City Clerk
Jim Adams, Mayor