2021.04.06 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes April 6, 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
April 6, 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: Adams, Banks, Budziszewski,
Cummings and LaRoche.
Council Member Kiser was present via Zoom.
Council Member Parsons was absent.
City staff present in the Council Chambers at City Hall: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City
Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Police Chief S. Revering, West Metro Fire-Rescue District Chief S.
Larson, Public Works Director M. Ray, Community Development Director J. Sutter and City Clerk C.
Serres.
City Attorney T. Gilchrist was present via Zoom.
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 Banks to approve the agenda.
By roll call and voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Banks.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
3. Presentation
3.1 The Mayor recognized Kiley Benson of Be Kind 2 People for assisting with meals in January for
the 133rd Airlift Wing of the Minnesota National Guard.
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 March 11, 2021.
b. The City Council meeting on March 16, 2021.
c. The City Council work session on March 16, 2021.
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.
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4.3 Approval of Resolution No. 2021-31, accepting a donation of $2,500 from VFW Post 494 for
2021 Crystal Frolics.
4.4 Approval of Resolution No. 2021-32, authorizing the Communications System Subscriber
Agreement with Hennepin County.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the
consent agenda.
By roll call and voting aye: Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
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 Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the
list of disbursements over $25,000.
By roll call and voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of four squad cars.
Police Chief Stephanie Revering addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-33
RESOLUTION APPROVING POLICE EQUIPMENT REVOLVING FUND EXPENDITURE
FOR PURCHASE OF FOUR POLICE VEHICLES
By roll call and voting aye: LaRoche, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.3 The Council considered a resolution approving a SAC Deferral Master Agreement with the
Metropolitan Council, establishing a local SAC payment deferral program, and adopting a SAC
deferral policy.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
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Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021–34
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SAC DEFERRAL MASTER AGREEMENT WITH
THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL, ESTABLISHING A LOCAL
SAC PAYMENT DEFERRAL PROGRAM, AND ADOPTING A SAC DEFERRAL POLICY
By roll call and voting aye: Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.4 The Council considered approval of a Deferred SAC Payment Agreement with Douglas Drive
Partnership, LLP for 3549 Douglas Drive North (Bella’s Shoppe).
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve
a Deferred SAC Payment Agreement with Douglas Drive Partnership, LLP for 3549 Douglas Drive
North (Bella’s Shoppe).
By roll call and voting aye: Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
7.Announcements
The Council made announcements about upcoming events.
8.Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adjourn the
meeting.
By roll call and voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
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ATTEST:
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Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
Jim Adams, Mayor