2021.02.16 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes February 16, 2021
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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
February 16, 2021 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 in the Council Chambers at City Hall: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, and
Budziszewski.
Council Member Cummings was present via Zoom.
Council Member Banks was absent.
City staff present in the Council Chambers at City Hall: City Manager A. Norris, Police Chief S.
Revering, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Public Works Director M. Ray, Community Development
Director J. Sutter, West Metro Fire-Rescue District Chief S. Larson, City Attorney T. Gilchrist 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 LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the
agenda.
By roll call and voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
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 February 2, 2021.
b. The City Council work sessions on February 2, 2021.
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 Resolution No. 2021-13, accepting the following donations:
a. $217.73 from Crystal Crime Prevention Board for Crystal K9 Unit.
b. $217.73 from Crystal Crime Prevention Board for Crystal Police Explorers.
c. $100 from Kiwanis Club of North Hennepin-Minneapolis for Community Policing.
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Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the consent
agenda.
By roll call and voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried.
4. Open Forum
The following persons addressed the Council during open forum via Zoom regarding storm water
projects:
• Pam and Harlow Christenson, 4116 Jersey Ave. N.
• Kim, resident of Brownwood Neighborhood.
• Lia Makousky, 4108 Jersey Ave. N.
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 Kiser and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the
list of disbursements over $25,000.
By roll call and voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried.
5.2 The Council considered a resolution authorizing a professional services contract for the North
Branch Bassett Creek culvert replacement.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-14
AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE
NORTH BRANCH BASSETT CREEK CULVERT REPLACEMENT
By roll call and voting aye: Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.3 The Council considered the second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Chapters XIII
and XXI of the City Code regarding park rules and regulations, including mobile food units, and a
resolution authorizing the summary publication of the ordinance.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
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Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2021-01
AN ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTERS XXI AND XIII OF THE
CRYSTAL CITY CODE REGARDING PARKS AND MOBILE FOOD UNITS
By roll call and voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-15
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2021-01
By roll call and voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.4 The Council considered a resolution amending Appendix IV of the fee schedule regarding park
usage and charges.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-16
RESOLUTION AMENDING APPENDIX IV OF THE CRYSTAL
CITY CODE TO ADD AND AMEND PARK RELATED FEES
By roll call and voting aye: Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.5 The Council considered a resolution for the purchase and installation of a park shelter at Bass
Lake Park.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt the
following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-17
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CONSTRUCTING A
20’ x 20’ PICNIC SHELTER IN BASS LAKE PARK
By roll call and voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.6 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of a utility equipment trailer.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-18
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A UTILITY EQUIPMENT TRAILER
By roll call and voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.Announcements
The Council made announcements about upcoming events.
7.Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adjourn the
meeting.
By roll call and voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45p.m.
ATTEST:
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Christina Serres, City Clerk
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Jim Adams, Mayor