2021.09.09 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
September 9, 2021
1. Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
September 9, 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.
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: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons.
Council Member Banks was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Police Chief S. Revering, City Attorney T. Gilchrist,
Community Development Director J. Sutter, Assistant Finance Director V. Holthaus, City Planner D.
Olson and City Clerk C. Serres.
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Public Works Director M. Ray, and Recreation
Director J. Elholm were present via Zoom.
Pledge of Allegiance
West Metro Fire -Rescue District presented the colors and resident Corina Ostertag 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.
3. Proclamations
3.1 Mayor Adams proclaimed September 11, 2021 as 9/11 Day of Remembrance.
3.2 Mayor Adams proclaimed September 17, 2021 as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.
Corina Ostertag addressed the Council.
4. Presentations
4.1 Police Chief Stephanie Revering presented awards to Crystal police officers.
5. Consent Agenda
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
5.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The City Council work session on August 17, 2021.
b. The City Council meeting on August 17, 2021.
c. The City Council work session on August 26, 2021.
5.2 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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5.3 Approval of Resolution No. 2021-72, accepting a donation of $200 from Westphal American
Legion Post #251 for the Crystal Airport Open House.
5.4 Acceptance of the resignation of Mark Hansen from the Environmental Quality Commission.
5.5 Approval of Resolution No. 2021-73, declaring the amount to be assessed, ordering the
preparation of the assessment roll and setting a date for the public hearing for the 2021 Utility
Reconstruction Private Sanitary Sewer Service Repairs.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
6. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
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 Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried.
7.2 The Council considered resolutions approving the preliminary 2022 budgets and tax levies.
Assistant Finance Director Vicki Holthaus addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021— 74
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2022 PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET,
2022 PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY, SET PUBLIC INPUT DATE
FOR THE 2022 BUDGET AND PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION N0, 2021— 75
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2022 PROPOSED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
PROPERTY TAX LEVY
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Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.3 The Council considered a resolution regarding the plat of Crystal Flats to divide 6613 36th Ave.
N.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council.
The following persons addressed the Council:
• Dave Bissen, 6603 36th Ave N.
• Kathy Bissen, 6603 36th Ave N.
• Laurenda Franks, 3540 Hampshire Ave N.
Applicant Mohmad Abumayyaleh also addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021— 76
RESOLUTION APPROVING CRYSTAL FLATS PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Parsons, and Adams.
Voting nay: Kiser and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.4 The Council considered a resolution vacating the easement at 6613 361h Ave. N.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021— 77
RESOLUTION VACATING AN EASEMENT WITHIN THE PLAT OF GARDENDALE ACRES
Voting aye: Cummings, Parsons, Adams, and Budziszewski.
Voting nay: Kiser and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.5 The Council considered approving an amendment to the Purchase and Development
Agreement for 5244 Scott Ave. N. to remove the basement from the house plan and extend the
completion deadline to June 12, 2022.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council.
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OMoved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to
approve the amendment to the Purchase and Development Agreement for 5244 Scott Ave. N.
to remove the basement from the house plan and extend the completion deadline to June 12,
2022.
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Abstention: Cummings.
Motion carried.
7.6 The Council considered a resolution establishing penalties and process for violation of water
restrictions during the drought.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021— 78
A RESOLUTION IMPOSING WATERING RESTRICTIONS AND
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
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 Parsons to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
ATTEST:
'Chrissy Serres, qY Clerk
Jim 96ams, Mayor
Motion carried.
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