2021.06.15 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
June 15, 2021
1. Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
June 15, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. 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: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams,
Banks, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
City staff present in the Council Chambers at City Hall: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney J. Hill,
Police Chief S. Revering, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Finance Director J. McGann, City Planner
Dan Olson, and City Clerk C. Serres.
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres and Community Development Director J. Sutter
were 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 Parsons to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
The Council discussed moving items related to symbolic resolutions to the beginning of the regular
agenda.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to move the
symbolic resolution items to the beginning of the regular agenda.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, and Banks.
Voting nay: LaRoche, Parsons, and Adams.
Motion carried.
3. Appearances
3.1 Police Chief Stephanie Revering presented awards to Crystal police officers.
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:
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a. The City Council work session on June 1, 2021.
b. The City Council meeting on June 1, 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 a resolution accepting a donation of $1,000 from the VFW Post 494 for the Crystal
Little League ASL.
4.4 Approval of the following items for Crystal Frolics, contingent upon receipt of pending
license information:
a. A temporary on -sale liquor license at Becker Park for July 23 - 24, 2021, submitted by OMNI
Brewing, Co.
b. A temporary on -sale liquor license at Welcome Park for July 22 - 25, 2021, submitted by
West Metro Fire -Rescue Relief Association.
c. A permit for a fireworks display at Welcome Park for Friday, July 23, 2021, submitted by
Hollywood Pyrotechnics, Inc.
d. Approval of a resolution for a lawful gambling permit at Welcome Park for July 22 — 25,
2021, submitted by Crystal Lions.
e. Temporary closure of portions of 47th Ave. N. from July 22 — 25, 2021, for city and volunteer
staff vehicle parking, the fireworks display and waterball competition hosted by West
Metro Fire -Rescue Relief Association.
4.5 Approval of a resolution cancelling special assessments on MAC -owned properties at 5218 —
56th Ave. N. and 5900 Lakeland Ave. N.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve the
consent agenda.
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
Abstention: Banks.
5. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
6. Public Hearing
6.1 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment, and Council consideration of a new off -sale liquor license for DKK, LLC
d/b/a Crystal Wine and Spirits located at 4920 West Broadway.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council. Applicant Kristen Kruger also addressed the
Council.
Mayor Adams opened the publ-ic hearing for testimony. • being no one wishing to appear
'tiefore the Council to give'testimony, Mayor Adams declared the public hearing closed.
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Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to
approve a new off -sale liquor license for DKK, LLC d/b/a Crystal Wine and Spirits located at
4920 West Broadway.
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
Motion carried.
7. Regular Agenda
The Council approved moving the symbolic resolution items to the beginning of the regular agenda.
Therefore, the original order of the regular agenda items has changed.
7.1 The Council considered a symbolic resolution recognizing Pride month.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt
the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JUNE AS .• MONTF.,
Voting aye: Cummings, Kiser, and Budziszewski.
Voting nay: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, and Banks.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt the
following resolution with an amendment to strike item #2:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021 — 57
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JUNE AS PRIDE MONTH
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Banks, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
Voting nay: Parsons and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.2 The Council considered a symbolic resolution recognizing Juneteenth.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to amend
the following resolution by striking item #3:
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JUNETEENTH
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution as amended:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-- 58
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JUNETEENTH
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.3 The Council considered a symbolic resolution recognizing a day of fasting and prayer on June
23, 2021 and the National Day of Prayer.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the
following resolution:
"'ESOLUTION FOR A DAY OF FASTING AND PRAYER ON JUNE 23,2021 FOR THE SUCCESS OF
OUR CONVERSATION ON EQUALITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION; AND RECOGNIZING
THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
Voting aye: Adams and Banks.
Voting nay: LaRoche, Parsons, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kiser.
7.4 The Council considered a symbolic resolution recognizing Independence Day (July 41
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt
the following resolution:
Voting aye: Parsons and Adams.
Voting nay: Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, and LaRochl
7.5 The Council received the 2020 annual financial report from Bergan KDV.
Finance Director Jean McGann and Bergan KDV representative Andrew Grice addressed the
Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to accept
the 2020 annual financial report from Bergan KDV.
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
Motion carried.
7.6 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.
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Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Coundl Member Budziszewski to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
Motion carried.
7.7 The Council considered a new multiple animal license at 6617 Dudley Ave. N., submitted by Ken
Waytashek.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council. Applicant Ken Waytashek also addressed the
Council.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve
the multiple animal license at 6617 Dudley Ave. N.
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adanns, Banks, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
Motion carried.
7.8 The Council considered a resolution approving variances from the front and north side setbacks
at 3556 Major Ave. N.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council. Glenn Hammer of Great Buy Homes also
addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021 — 59
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR 3556 MAJOR AVENUE NORTH
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, and •
Motion carried, resolution declared adoptecl
7.9 The Council considered a resolution approving a lot consolidation plat for Adath Cemetery at
3700 Winnetka Ave. N.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021 — 60
RESOLUTION APPROVING ADATH CHESED
SHEL EMET CEMETERY FINAL PLAT
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Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.10 The Council considered approval of a resolution authorizing execution of a grant with the
State of Minnesota for grant funds for the police station project and committing the balance
of funds for the project.
City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution:
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF MINNESOTA
AND COMMITTING FUNDS FOR NEW POLICE STATION PROJECT
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.11 The Council considered a resolution approving a contract for trails and concrete work at Valley
Place and Bass Lake parks.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021 — 62
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF TRAIL AND CONCRETE
INSTALLATION IN VALLEY PLACE AND BASS LAKE PARKS
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.12 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the contract for the fiber optic connection to
the Medicine Lake water tower.
City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021 — 63
AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACT FOR FIBER OPTIC INSTALLATION
TO THE MEDICINE LAKE WATER TOWER
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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.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
Jim A S, Mayor