2021.09.21 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
September 21, 2021
1. Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
September 21, 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 city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the following
attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Adams.
Council members Banks and Parsons were absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, City
Attorney T. Gilchrist, Police Chief S. Revering, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Public
Works Director M. Ray, City Planner D. Olson, West Metro Fire -Rescue District Chief S. Larson, 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 Kiser 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 September 9, 2021.
b. The City Council meeting on September 9, 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. 2021-79, authorizing execution of a Joint Powers Agreement
between the State of Minnesota and the City of Crystal regarding the Internet Crimes Against
Children Task Force.
3.4 Approval of the execution of a Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County related to
access to the library and police project.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to approve
the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
4. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
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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 LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the list
of disbursements over $25,000,
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Banks and Parsons.
Motion carried.
5.2 The Council considered approval of the site and building plans for 4741 Welcome Ave. N.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council. Applicant Emeka Okeapu also addressed the
Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve
the site and building plans for 4741 Welcome Ave. N., subject to the conditions outlined in the
staff report.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Banks and Parsons.
Motion carried.
5.3 The Council considered a resolution appointing Crystal representatives to the Joint Airport
Zoning Board.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council.
Moved by Mayor Adams and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021— 80
RESOLUTION SELECTING MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES FOR JOINT AIRPORT ZONING BOARD
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Banks and Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.4 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the replacement of the control systems for the
Maryland sanitary sewer lift station.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt
the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021— 81
APPROVING THE REPLACEMENT OF CONTROL SYSTEMS
AT THE MARYLAND SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Banks and Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.5 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the contract for fiber optic installation to the
Maryland sanitary sewer lift station.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021— 82
AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACT FOR FIBER OPTIC INSTALLATION
TO MARYLAND AVE SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Banks and Parsons.
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.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
rissy Serres, i Clerk
Ji Adams, Mayor
Motion carried.
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