2021.10.19 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
1. Call to Order
October 19, 2021
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
October 19, 2021 at 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N. in Crystal,
Minnesota and via Zoom. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
Roll Call
Mayor Adams asked the assistant city manager/human resources manager to call the roll for
elected officials. Upon roll call, the following attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Banks, and Budziszewski.
Council members Cummings and Parsons were absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, City
Attorney J. Hill, Police Chief S. Revering, Public Works Director M. Ray, Community Development
Director J. Sutter, Finance Director J. McGann, 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 LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Banks to approve the
agenda.
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 work session on October 5, 2021.
b. The City Council meeting on October 5, 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. 2021-88, authorizing a grant application to Hennepin Youth Sports
grant program for a soccer field at FAIR School Crystal.
3.4 Approval of Resolution No. 2021-89, adopting a record of decision for the Environmental
Review of the Central Core Stormwater project.
3.5 Approval of Resolution No. 2021-90, declaring public interest for the Gaulke Pond
Improvement project.
3.6 Approval of a grant agreement with Hennepin County for the Business Improvement District
Fagade Improvement program, and assignment of same to the Economic Development
Authority of the City of Crystal.
3.7 Approval of Resolution No. 2021-91, ending water restrictions.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion carried.
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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 the assessment roll
for the 2021 delinquent accounts.
Finance Director Jean McGann addressed the Council.
Mayor Adams opened the public hearing for testimony. There being no one wishing to appear
before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL
FOR 2021 DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Banks, and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Cummings and Parsons.
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 Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Banks to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Banks, and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Cummings and Parsons.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council received a presentation on the 2022 budgets and levies and provided an
opportunity for public input.
Finance Director Jean McGann addressed the Council.
No public comment was given.
No council action needed.
6.3 The Council considered a resolution approving the site plan and variance for Crystal Vision
Clinic at 5736 Bottineau Blvd.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
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Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021— 93
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SITE PLAN AND
VARIANCE FOR 5736 LAKELAND AVENUE NORTH
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Banks, and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Cummings and Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.4 The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending the City Charter.
City Attorney Jason Hill addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2021— 04
ORDINANCE ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE
AMENDMENTS TO THE CRYSTAL CITY CHARTER
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Banks, and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Cummings and Parsons.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Banks to set the
public hearing date and second reading of the ordinance amending the City Charter for
November 2, 2021 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Crystal City Hall.
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Banks, and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Cummings and Parsons
Motion carried.
6.5 The Council considered approval of the 2022 health insurance contributions for Law
Enforcement Labor Services, Local 44.
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager Kim Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve the
2022 health insurance contributions for Law Enforcement Labor Services, Local 44.
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Banks, and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Cummings and Parsons.
Motion carried.
6.6 The Council considered approval of the 2022 wage adjustment and health insurance
contributions for non -represented employees.
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Assistant City Manager/HR Manager Kim Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve the
2022 wage adjustment and health insurance contributions for non -represented employees.
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Banks, and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Cummings and 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.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Motion carried.
Jim ams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager
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