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2021.03.16 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes 1. Call to Or! - i i e 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: LaRoche,. Parsons, AdarnsBanks, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kiser. City staff present in the Council Chambers at City Hall: City Manager A. Norris, Police Chief S. Revering,, Public Works Director M. Ray, Community Development Director J. Sutter, City Attorney A. Biggerstaff and City Clerk C. Serres. City staff present via Zoom: Recreation Director J. Elholm and West Metro Fire -Rescue District Chief S. La rso n. 7 ledge 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. I 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 meeting: a. The City Council meeting on March 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 Acceptance of the resignation of Meredith Torres -Walsh from the Parks and Recreation Commission. 3.4 Approval of Resolution No. 2021-23, to apply for a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources grant for renovating courts at Becker Park. Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Banks to approve the consent agenda. f,lag e 1 of 5 Crystal City Council meeting minutes March 16, 2021 4. Open Forum No public comment was given during open forum. 5. Public Hearing 5.1 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing: To receive comment, and Council consideration of a resolution approving a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan modification for District #4. There being no one wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony,. Mayor Adams declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1 AND TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN' FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kiser. 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 LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the list of disbursements over $25,000. Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kiser. 6.2 The Council considered a resolution approving a conditional use permit application for Ambiance Cafe' event space, 351 Willow Bencl Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council. Applicant Tiesha Bogarit' also addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the following resolution: im 10 110FOM Crystal City Council meeting minutes March 16, 2021 , A i ; illlll ;; 1111 [i rll l 1111iii�� I I , I No 6.3 The Council considered the following resolutions awarding contracts and agreements for the 2021 Street Resurfacing Project: a. Resolution No. 2021-26,, awarding the construction contract for the 2021 Street Resurfacing project. b. Resolution No. 2021-27, authorizing execution of a joint powers agreement with the city of Robbinsdale regarding costs associated with the 2021 Street Resurfacing project. c. Resolution No. 2021-28, authorizing execution of a joint powers agreement with the city of Golden Valley regarding costs associated with the 2021 Street Resurfacing project. d. Resolution No. 2021-29, authorizing execution of a joint powers agreement with the city of New Hope regarding costs associated with the 2021 Street Resurfacing project. Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt th" following resolutions in one motion: I AWARD CONTRACT FOR 2021 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT AUTHORIZING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ROBBINSDAW FOR 2021 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT AUTHORIZING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY FOR 2021 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT AUTHORIZING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NEW HOPE FOR 2021 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kisel 6.4 The Council considered a resolution approving plans and specifications and authorizing bids for the new police station facility. Crystal City Council meeting minutes City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council. Melissa Stein from Wold Architects also addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the following resolution: APPROVING REVISED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POLICE BUILDING PROJECT AT 4141 DOUGLAS DRIVE AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE PROJECT Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kiserl 6.5 The Council considered approving a 2021 Labor Agreement with Internationa] Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49 (Public Works). City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the 2021 Labor Agreement with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49. Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams,. Banksf Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kisel 6.6 The Council considered approving 2021 wage and benefit contributions for non -represented employees. City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the 2021 wage and benefit contributions for non -represented employees. Voting aye: LaRoche,, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kiser.1 7. Announcements 8. Adjournment Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m. Ire Jimams '�Xd , Mayor Crystal City Council meeting minutes 0 146*1 M Chrissy Serres,, Clerk