2021.01.05 Council Meeting Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: December 23, 2020
City Council Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Time Meeting Location
7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers/Zoom
Immediately following the
City Council meeting
Economic Development Authority Annual
Organizational Meeting Council Chambers/Zoom
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531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
In accordance with a statement issued by Mayor Jim Adams pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.021,
due to the pandemic this meeting will be conducted as an electronic meeting. The public may monitor and
participate in the meeting by connecting to it through one of the methods identified below. A limited number
of the public may attend the meeting in-person in the Council Chambers, provided social distancing and face
covering requirements are followed. City Councilmembers and staff are not required to attend the meeting in-
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: December 23, 2020
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
7 p.m.
Council Chambers/Zoom Meeting
The city manager’s comments are bolded.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Oath of Office
The city clerk will administer the oath of office to newly-elected Mayor Jim Adams, Section I
Council Member Nancy LaRoche, Ward 3 Council Member John Budziszewski and Ward 4 Council
Member David Cummings.*
3. Approval of Agenda
The Council will consider approval of the agenda.
4. Appearances
4.1 Presentation of Crystal Sparkles awards by the Mayor and West Metro Fire-Rescue Auxiliary.
5. Consent Agenda
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature,
in a single motion:
5.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The City Council work session on December 10, 2020.
b. The City Council meeting on December 15, 2020.
5.2 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.
5.3 Approval of designating the Sun Post as the primary legal newspaper and the Star Tribune as
the secondary newspaper for the City of Crystal in 2021.
5.4 Approval of the following annual city appointments for 2021:*
a. Hennepin County Recycling Group (HRG): Anne Norris.
b. Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS) Board Member and alternate: Board
Member – Anne Norris and alternate – Kim Therres.
c. Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission member (staff): Anne Norris.
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d. Pets Under Police Security (PUPS) Board Member and alternate: Board Member –
Deputy Chief Brian Hubbard and alternate – Police Chief Stephanie Revering.
5.5 Approval of a resolution designating sources of funds for police station project.
6. Open Forum
(The City Council appreciates hearing from citizens about items of concern and desires to set
aside time during each meeting for Open Forum. To provide ample opportunity for all, speaking
time is limited to three minutes and topic discussion is limited to ten minutes. The Mayor may, as
presiding officer, extend the total time allowed for a topic. By rule, no action may be taken on any
item brought before the Council during Open Forum. The Council may place items discussed
during Open Forum onto subsequent council meeting agendas).
7. Regular Agenda
7.1 The Council will consider 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.
Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000.
7.2 The Council will consider a resolution designating Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. – Crystal Branch as
the City’s official depository, Wells Fargo Securities, RBC Dain Rauscher, PMA Financial
Network/Securities, Inc. 4M and Wells Fargo Advisory as investment brokers, and Wells Fargo
Brokerage Services for Safekeeping of investment securities for the year 2021.
Each year the city is required to designate its official depositories. Recommend approval of
the resolution making these designations.
7.3 The Council will consider appointment of commission liaisons and other appointments for
2021.
Mayor Adams is recommending the following appointments:
Mayor Pro Tem: Nancy LaRoche
Environmental Quality Commission Liaison: John Budziszewski
Parks & Recreation Commission Liaison: David Cummings
Planning Commission Liaison: Brendan Banks
Quad Communities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon: Olga Parsons
NW Suburban Cable Communications Commission: Therese Kiser
Blue Line Extension Corridor Management Committee: Mayor Adams; Alternate –
Olga Parsons
7.4 The Council will consider a resolution appointing Council Member Brendan Banks as Crystal’s
Council representative on the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board.
In 2019 the Council appointed Brendan Banks as the Council representative to the West
Metro Fire-Rescue District Board to a term to expire December 31, 2020. Recommend
approval of the resolution reappointing Brendan Banks for another two-year term.
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8. Announcements
a. The next City Council work session is Thursday, January 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom.
b. City offices will be closed January 18, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
c. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, January 19, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall and via Zoom.
d. City Council meetings and work sessions are open to the public. Current and previous
meetings are available for viewing and listening at www.crystalmn.gov.
9. Adjournment
*Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Reminder – City offices are closed December 24, 25 and January 1.
Have happy, safe holidays! See you on January 5.
Memorandum
DATE: December 16, 2020
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager
Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael Peterson, Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT: Crystal Sparkles Holiday Lighting Contest
Sponsored by the West Metro Fire Auxiliary and the Light of Crystal, the annual
Crystal Sparkles Holiday Lighting contest was in November and December of
2020. The contest is designed to promote community spirit and light up Crystal
for the holidays.
Nominations were judged on creativity, artistic design and the overall visual
effect.
The 2020 Crystal Sparkles winners for single-family residential displays are:
2nd Place ($50) Karen Lincoln 4706 Xenia Ave. N.
1st Place ($100) Deb Walk 6611 44th Ave. N.
A representative from the West Metro Fire Auxiliary will attend the Tuesday, Jan.
5, 2021 City Council meeting to present the awards with the Mayor.
4.1
Crystal City Council work session minutes December 10, 2020
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the
work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:35 p.m. on December 10, 2020 electronically via
Zoom and in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams
called the meeting to order.
I.Attendance
The city manager recorded the attendance for City Council members and staff:
Council members present via Zoom: Adams, Budziszewski, Deshler, and Kiser.
Council members Banks, LaRoche, and Parsons were absent.
City Manager A. Norris was present in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Also present via Zoom was commission applicant Tony Sumnicht.
Also present in the Council Chambers at City Hall was commission applicant Randy Bergstrom and
Karen DeYoung of DeYoung Consulting Services, LLC.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1.Commission applicant interviews.
2.City manager evaluation.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Dehsler to close the
meeting (pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.05, Subd. 3(a)) to discuss the city manager’s
evaluation.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Kiser to
re-open the meeting.
Motion carried.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Anne Norris, City Manager
5.1(a)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes December 15, 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 15, 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: Banks, Budziszewski, Kiser (arrived at 7:13 p.m.), and LaRoche.
Council members present in the Council Chambers at City Hall: Deshler and Adams.
Council member Parsons was absent.
City staff present in the Council Chambers at City Hall: City Manager A. Norris, Deputy Police Chief B.
Hubbard, and City Clerk C. Serres.
City staff present via Zoom: Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Police Chief S. Revering,
City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Public Works Director M. Ray,
and West Metro Fire-Rescue District Chief S. Larson.
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, and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Parsons and Kiser.
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 December 1, 2020.
b.The City Council work sessions on December 1, 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 Approval of the 2021 regular City Council meeting and work session schedule.
3.4 Approval of Resolution No. 2020-108, designating 2021 polling places.
5.1(b)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes December 15, 2020
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3.5 Approval of the reappointment and appointment of applicants to the Blue Line Business
Advisory Committee and Blue Line Citizen Advisory Committee, Employee Review Board,
Environmental Quality Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission and Planning Commission.
3.6 Approval of Resolution No. 2020-109, appointing Crystal’s representative to the Bassett Creek
Watershed.
3.7 Approval of Resolution No. 2020-110, appointing Crystal’s representatives to the Shingle Creek
Watershed.
3.8 Approval of Resolution No. 2020-111, appointing the 7th member to the West Metro Fire-Rescue
District Board.
3.9 Acceptance of the resignation of Andy Leipold from the Parks & Recreation Commission.
3.10 Approval of the summary of the December 10, closed City Council Work Session.
3.11 Approval of Resolution No. 2020-112, approving a joint powers agreement with the State of
Minnesota on behalf of the city’s prosecuting attorney and police department.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Banks to approve the agenda.
By roll call and voting aye: Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons and Kiser.
Motion carried.
4. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
5. Regular Agenda
5.1 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 LaRoche to approve the
list of disbursements over $25,000.
By roll call and voting aye: Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Kiser and Parsons.
Motion carried.
5.2 The Council considered a resolution authorizing a professional services contract for the repair of
a storm water pipe.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
5.1(b)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes December 15, 2020
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-113
AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR
STORM PIPE REHABILITATION
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve a
professional services contract for the repair of a storm water pipe.
By roll call and voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.3 The Council considered approval of a Joint Powers Agreement/Memorandum of Understanding
with Crystal Police Department and YMCA on a Juvenile Diversion Program.
Police Chief Stephanie Revering addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Banks to approve a Joint
Powers Agreement/Memorandum of Understanding with Crystal Police Department and YMCA
on a Juvenile Diversion Program.
By roll call and voting aye: Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, and Banks.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
5.4 The Council considered a resolution approving the replacement of three police squad cars.
Police Chief Stephanie Revering addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2020 – 114
APPROVING POLICE EQUIPMENT REVOLVING FUND EXPENDITURE
FOR PURCHASE OF THREE POLICE VEHICLES
By roll call and voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Banks, and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.5 The Council considered a resolution approving the new police station project.
City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council. Project Manager Joel Dunning from Wold and
Project Manager Jason Rentmeester from Kraus-Anderson also addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2020 – 115
APPROVE NEW POLICE STATION PROJECT
5.1(b)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes December 15, 2020
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By roll call and voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.6 The Council considered a contract for 2021 with the city manager.
City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve a
contract for 2021 with the city manager.
By roll call and voting aye: LaRoche, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
5.7 The Council considered a resolution of commendation for Julie Deshler.
Moved by Mayor Adams and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2020 – 116
RESOLUTION COMMENDING COUNCIL MEMBER JULIE DESHLER
By roll call and voting aye: Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Kiser and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Abstentions: Deshler
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. Announcements
The Council made announcements about upcoming events.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adjourn the
meeting.
By roll call and voting aye: Adams, Banks, Deshler, Kiser, and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Abstentions: Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
_____________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
5.1(b)
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City of Crystal Council Meeting
January 5, 2021
Applications for City License
Massage Enterprise and Massage Therapist
Kristin Edwards 5233 Drew Ave N Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 @ 5701 Kentucky Ave N Crystal,
MN 55428
Pawnbroker (pre-approved by A. Norris)
EZPAWN Minnesota Inc dba Max It Pawn 5445 Lakeland Ave N Crystal, MN 55429
Rental – New
5324-5340 Hanson Ct N – RST Holdings II LLC
5517 Welcome Ave N – Vineel Vallapureddy (Conditional)
Rental – Renewal
4031-4033 Adair Ave N – James Rolsing
4608 Brunswick Ave N – Cosco Property II (Conditional)
3414 Douglas Dr N – Wally Anderson (Conditional)
4550 Douglas Dr N – Lancelot Properties LLC (Conditional)
3816 Georgia Ave N – C T Alexander and J Alexander
4134 Hampshire Ave N – IH2 Property Illinois LP (Conditional)
4609 Hampshire Ave N – Maggie (Archer) Majewski
2947 Jersey Ave N – Janani Thayalan and Thayalan Suntharalingam (Conditional)
4856 Jersey Ave N – Equity Trust Company (Conditional)
5342 Louisiana Ave N – Steven Madore
3501 Major Ave N – IH2 Property Illinois LP (Conditional)
5856 Orchard Ave N – HPA JV Borrower 2019-1 ML LLC (Conditional)
5856 Orchard Ave N – Loren George
4507 Vera Cruz Ave N – Michael Hillenbrand
3443 Welcome Ave N – Matthew Eiden
5755 West Broadway – 5755 W Broadway LLC (Conditional)
3049 Winnetka Ave N – Reill Properties LLC
3235 Winnetka Ave N – Travis Spande (Conditional)
3826 Xenia Ave N – HPA Borrower 2018-1 MS LLC
3815 Yates Ave N – Edelstein Family 1 LLC (Conditional)
4856 Yates Ave N – JDA Group LLC
3426 Zane Ave N – Equity Trust Company
6000-6002 36th Ave N – Grandkinder LLC (Conditional)
7700/10/20 36th Ave N – Smith-Sturm Inv Winnetka Vlg (Conditional)
6802 37th Ave N – Kevin Kreatz
5013 50th Ave N – Dave Baumann & Todd Havisto
7724 59th Ave N – Justin Quirk (Conditional)
Second Hand Dealer(pre-approved by A. Norris)
Gamestop Inc #5392 349 Willow Bend Crystal, MN 55428
5.2
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Tobacco (all tobacco pre-approved by A. Norris)
Cousins LLC, dba Adair Liquor, 6001 42nd Ave N, Crystal, MN 55422
Himalaya LLC dba 36th Ave Smoke Shop 5101 36th Ave N Crystal, MN 55422
Holiday Station Stores #300, 5410 Lakeland Ave N, Crystal, MN 55429
Northern Tier Retail LLC, dba Speedway, 5359 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55428
Northern Tier Retail LLC, dba Speedway, 7818 36th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55427
Stino Inc, dba Big Louie’s Bar & Grill, 5216 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55429
Tree Trimmer
Arbor Tech Tree 2800 15th St NE Sauk rapids, MN 56379
Eagle Tree Service 8637 225th Ave NW Burns Township, MN 55330
Precision Landscape & Tree 50 S. Owasso Blvd E Little Canada, MN 55117
Premier Tree Service 8588 260th Ave Pierz, MN 56364
Shadywood Tree Experts 402 11th Ave S Hopkins, MN 55343
The F A Bartlett Tree Expert Co 5558 Smetana Dr Minnetonka, MN 55343
5.2
5.3
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION #2021 - ____
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
SOURCES OF FUNDS FOR POLICE STATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council approved a Long-Term Plan for capital funds; and
WHEREAS, the Long-Term Plan is reviewed and accepted annually; and
WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council accepted the 2021 – 2031 Long Term Plan on
December 1, 2020; and
WHEREAS, funds for construction of a new police station are included in the Crystal
Long Term Plan; and
WHEREAS, Crystal received $4 million in bonding from the State of Minnesota towards
the cost of the new police station; and
WHEREAS, one of the State’s requirements is a Council statement regarding the source
of funds for the Crystal police station project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Crystal that
the funding sources for the Crystal police station project are:
Funding Source Amount
Repayment Period
for Internal Loans
Building Fund 6,000,000$
Internal loans:
Street improvement fund 600,000$ 2023 - 2025
Police revolving Fund 2,350,000 2025 - 2031
Park improvement Fund 450,000 2025
Information Technology Internal Service Fund 650,000 2025 - 2029
Fleet Internal Service Fund 1,700,000 2027 - 2031
Water fund 250,000 2024
Total Internal Loans 6,000,000$
State of Minnesota grant (state bonds) 4,000,000$
Total Police station project funding 16,000,000$
Adopted this 5th day of January 2021.
________________________________
Mayor Jim Adams
ATTEST:
_______________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
5.5
DATE:December 22, 2020
TO:Anne Norris, City Manager
City of Crystal City Council
FROM:Jean McGann, Contracted Finance Director
RE:Expenditures over $25,000
Payee Amount
LOGIS Application support and hosting, tower & lift fibers $42,359.84
Lynde & McLeod, Inc.HRG November yardwaste recycling $34,573.50
Northdale Construction Company 2020 Utility Reconstruction project AFP #7 $64,325.49
Wold Architects and Engineers Public safety building archticture fees $77,712.62
Park Construction Company 2020 Street maintenance final payment $44,447.08
Ultra Concrete Concrete for N. Lions Park rink, sidewalks, various trip edges $127,120.00
MN PERA Employee & city required contributions for 12/11/20 pay date $62,583.18
$453,121.71
Description
7.1
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2021 – ____
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES
OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL FOR 2021
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal’s Investment Policy calls for the designation of a bank as the
City’s official depository; and
WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. has filled that function and provided a full range of
services for several years; and
WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Securities, RBC Dain Rauscher, PMA Financial Network/Securities,
Inc. 4M and Wells Fargo Advisory have provided investment brokerage services for several
years; and
WHEREAS, Safekeeping services will be provided by Wells Fargo Brokerage Services and US
Bank.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby designates Wells
Fargo Bank, N.A. – Crystal Branch as the City’s official depository, Wells Fargo Securities,
RBC Dain Rauscher, PMA Financial Network/Securities, Inc. 4M and Wells Fargo Advisory as
investment brokers, and Wells Fargo Brokerage Services and US Bank for Safekeeping of
investment securities for the year 2021.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Contracted Finance Director, with the authorization
from the City Manager, is authorized to monitor and provide recommendations on all banking
and investment transactions necessary for the secure and efficient operation of the City.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 5th day of January, 2021.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
7.2
7.3/7.4
7.3/7.4
AGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CRYSTAL CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Call to order *
2. Roll call *
3. Oath of Office *
4. Election of Officers for 2021
5. Approval of minutes from December 1, 2020 Regular Meeting
6. Presentation - Development update and 2021 Work Program preview *
7. Other business *
8. Adjournment *
*Items for which no materials are included in the packet
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_____________________________________________________________________
FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
_____________________________________________________________________
DATE: December 22, 2020
TO: Anne Norris, Executive Director (for January 5, 2020 meeting)
SUBJECT: Election of Officers for 2021
On January 5, 2021 the EDA will hold its annual organizational meeting at which the
members will nominate and elect officers for 2021. Please see the following page for the
Mayor’s recommended slate of officers for 2021 and a table showing the officers for the
preceding ten years.
Any EDA member may, by a single motion, place into nomination a slate of EDA
officers, whether the Mayor’s recommended slate or a different slate. If the motion
receives a second, then the slate can be approved in one vote.
EDA action is requested.
EDA STAFF REPORT
Election of Officers
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EDA Officers
for 2020 President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Mayor’s
recommended
slate of officers
Olga
Parsons
Brendan
Banks
Therese
Kiser
Nancy
LaRoche
Slate of officers
nominated by
______________
Slate of officers
nominated by
______________
Previous ten years:
Year President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
2020 LaRoche Parsons Deshler Banks
2019 LaRoche Parsons Deshler Banks
2018 Parsons LaRoche Dahl Kolb
2017 Kolb Dahl Parsons LaRoche
2016 Peak Parsons Dahl Kolb
2015 Peak Parsons Dahl Kolb
2014 Deshler Hoffmann Libby Peak
2013 Hoffmann Deshler Budziszewski Selton
2012 Anderson Bowman Moore Deshler
2011 Hoffmann Bowman Moore Anderson
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Minutes of the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
December 1, 2020
1. Call to Order
President LaRoche called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the
City of Crystal (EDA) to order at 6:45 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, Brendan Banks,
John Budziszewski, Julie Deshler, Therese Kiser and Nancy LaRoche.
The following staff were present: Executive Director Anne Norris, Deputy Executive
Director John Sutter and City Attorney Troy Gilchrist.
3. Approval of Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Deshler (Kiser) to approve the minutes of the November 17,
2020 regular meeting and work session.
Motion carried with Commissioners Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser
and LaRoche voting aye.
4. Consider a resolution adopting a 2021 budget and property tax levy and requesting City
Council approval.
Mr. Sutter presented the staff report.
Moved by Commissioner Adams (Banks) to approve a resolution adopting a 2021 budget
and property tax levy and requesting City Council approval.
Motion carried with Commissioners Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser
and LaRoche voting aye.
5. Other business.
Mr. Sutter provided updates on an assisted living project to be constructed at 3501
Douglas Dr. N. and potential redevelopment of 63-64xx 56th Ave. N. (Bass Lake Road).
6. Adjournment
Moved by Commissioner Deshler (Kiser) to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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These minutes of the December 1, 2020 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development
Authority were approved by the Authority on ________________ ____, 20___.
______________________________
_____________________, President
ATTEST:
______________________________
_____________________, Secretary