2021.11.02 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
November 2, 2021
1. Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
November 2, 2021 at 7:00 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.
Mayor Adams asked the city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the following
attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Public Works Director M. Ray,
Community Development Director J. Sutter, and City Clerk C. Serres.
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres 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 Banks and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve the agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Appearance
3.1 Mayor Adams recognized Ron Oas.
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 October 19, 2021.
b. The City Council meeting on October 19, 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.
4.3 Approval of Resolution No. 2021-94, accepting donations.
4.4 Approval of the 2022 regular City Council meeting and work session schedule.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
The following person addressed the Council:
• Burt Orred, 6700 601h Ave. N.
6. Public Hearing
6.1 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
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To receive comment on the proposed City Charter amendments, and Council consideration of
the second reading of an ordinance amending the City Charter and a resolution authorizing
summary publication.
City Attorney Troy Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Mayor Adams opened the public hearing for testimony. The following person addressed the
Council:
• David Bissen, 6603 36th Ave. N.
There being no one else 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 ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-04
ORDINANCE ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE
AMENDMENTS TO THE CRYSTAL CITY CHARTER
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021— 95
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2021-04
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. Regular Agenda
7.1 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 LaRoche to approve the list
of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
Motion carried.
7.2 The Council considered a resolution authorizing execution of the development agreement for
Crystal Flats subdivision (6613 36th Ave. N.)
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the
following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021— 96
November 2, 2021
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT FOR THE PLAT OF CRYSTAL FLATS
Voting aye: Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
Voting nay: LaRoche and Kiser.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.3 The Council considered two resolutions regarding the Gaulke Pond storm water project: one
resolution approving the plans and specifications for the Gaulke Pond storm water project and
one resolution ordering the advertisement for bids for this project.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021— 97
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
CENTRAL CORE STORM WATER PROJECT
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021— 98
ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CENTRAL CORE STORM WATER PROJECT
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. Announcements
The Council made announcements about upcoming events.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
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Motion carried.
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