2020.12.15 Meeting MinutesCrystal 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.
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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:
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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
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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.
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ATTEST:
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Christina Serres, City Clerk
Jim Adams, Mayor