2022.01.04 Council Meeting Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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Posted: Dec. 23, 2021
City Council Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022
Time Meeting Location
6:30 p.m.
City Council work session to discuss:
1. Council rules.
2. Commission applicant interview.
3. Constituent issues update.
4. New business.
5. Announcements.
Council Chambers/
Zoom
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers/
Zoom
Immediately
following the City
Council meeting
Economic Development Authority (EDA) annual
organizational meeting
Council Chambers/
Zoom
Immediately
following the EDA
meeting
Continuation of City Council work session, if necessary Council Chambers/
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: Dec. 23, 2021
City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
Council Chambers/Zoom
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter,
the work session of the Crystal City Council was held on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022 at _____ p.m. in the
Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. If the agenda items are not
completed in time for the regular City Council meeting at 7 p.m., the work session will be continued
and resumed immediately following the Economic Development Authority meeting. The public may
also monitor and participate in the meetings by connecting via Zoom, through one of the methods
identified on the City Council Meeting Schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Banks ____ Norris
____ Budziszewski ____ Therres
____ Cummings ____ Gilchrist
____ Kiser ____ Elholm
____ LaRoche ____ Larson
____ Parsons ____ Ray
____ Adams ____ Revering
____ Sutter
____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Council rules.
2. Commission applicant interview.
3. Constituent issues update.
4. New business. *
5. Announcements. *
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: Dec. 23, 2021
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022
7 p.m.
Council Chambers/Zoom Meeting
The city manager’s comments are bolded.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of Agenda
The Council will consider approval of the agenda.
3. Appearances
3.1 Mayor Adams will present awards to the winners of the 2021 Crystal Sparkles Holiday
Lighting contest.
4. Consent Agenda
The Council will consider 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 Dec. 21, 2021.
b. The City Council meeting on Dec. 21, 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 designating the Sun Post as the primary legal newspaper and the StarTribune
as the secondary legal newspaper for the City of Crystal in 2022.
4.4 Approval of a resolution designating depositories of the City of Crystal for 2022.
4.5 Reappointment of Steve Adams to the Employee Review Board and appointment of Jill
Scholz to the Planning Commission.
4.6 Approval of the following annual city staff appointments for 2022:*
a. Hennepin County Recycling Group (HRG): City Manager Anne Norris.
b. Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS) Board Member: City Manager Anne
Norris; and alternate: Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager Kim
Therres.
c. Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission: City Manager Anne Norris.
d. Pets Under Police Security (PUPS) Board Member: Deputy Police Chief Brian
Hubbard; and alternate: Police Chief Stephanie Revering.
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5. Open Forum
(The City Council appreciates hearing from citizens about items of concern and desires to set
aside time during each meeting for Open Forum. To provide ample opportunity for all, speaking
time is limited to three minutes and topic discussion is limited to ten minutes. The Mayor may,
as presiding officer, extend the total time allowed for a topic. By rule, no action may be taken
on any item brought before the Council during Open Forum. The Council may place items
discussed during Open Forum onto subsequent council meeting agendas).
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The Council will consider 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.*
Due to the packet going out on Dec. 23, the list of disbursements will be emailed out on
Jan. 3. Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000.
6.2 The Council will consider appointments for Mayor Pro Tem and Council commission liaisons
and representatives for 2022.
Mayor Adams’ recommendations for these appointments will be available at the Jan. 4
meeting.
7. Announcements
a. The next City Council work session is Thursday, Jan. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom.
b. City offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 17 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr.
holiday.
c. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall and via Zoom.
d. City Council meetings and work sessions are open to the public. Current and previous
meetings are available for viewing and listening at www.crystalmn.gov.
8. Adjournment
Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Memorandum
DATE: December 13, 2021
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager
Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael Peterson, Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT: Crystal Sparkles Holiday Lights Contest
Sponsored by the West Metro Fire Auxiliary and the Light of Crystal, the annual
Crystal Sparkles Holiday Lighting contest was in November and early December
of 2021. The contest is designed to promote community spirit and light up Crystal
for the holidays.
Nominations were judged on creativity, artistic design and the overall visual
effect.
The 2021 Crystal Sparkles winners for single-family residential displays are:
2nd Place ($50) Kaylee Orbeck 5224 Hampshire Ave. N.
1st Place ($100) Gina and Steve Holland 6700 43th Ave. N.
A representative from the West Metro Fire Auxiliary may attend the Tuesday,
Jan. 4, 2022 City Council meeting to present the awards with the Mayor.
3.1
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Sectio n 3.01 of the City Charter, the
work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6 p.m. on Dec. 21, 2021 in the Council Chambers at
City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota, and via Zoom. Mayor Adams called the meeting to
order.
I.Attendance
The city clerk recorded the attendance for city council members and staff:
Council members present: Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Recreation Director J. Elholm,
Public Works Director M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering, Community Development Director J. Sutter,
and City Clerk C. Serres. Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres was present via Zoom.
Also present were commission applicants Steve Adams and Jill Scholz.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1.Commission applicant interviews.
2.Blue Line Extension update.
3.City manager monthly check-in.
4.Constituent issues update.
5.New business.
6.Announcements.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
4.1(a)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Dec. 21, 2021
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1.Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
Dec. 21, 2021 at 7 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, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Recreation Director J. Elholm,
Public Works Director M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering, Community Development Director J. Sutter,
West Metro Fire-Rescue District Chief S. Larson, 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 LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Cummings to approve the
amended agenda.
Motion carried.
3.Appearances
3.1 Police Chief Stephanie Revering introduced Officer Jon Beck.
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 Dec. 2, 2021.
b.The City Council work session on Dec. 7, 2021.
c.The City Council meeting on Dec. 7, 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. 2021-110, accepting donations.
4.4 Approval of Res. No. 2021-111, accepting additional funds from the Coronavirus Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds established under the American Rescue Plan Act.
4.5 Reappointments of Walker MacBeath to the Employee Review Board, Terri Schultz to the
Environmental Quality Commission, David Anderson, Lynn Haney and Jesse McCaffrey to the
Parks and Recreation Commission, and Ron Johnson and Michelle Strand to the Planning
Commission.
4.1(b)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Dec. 21, 2021
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4.6 Approval of Res. No. 2021-112, appointing Jeff Kolb as Citizen Representative to the West Metro
Fire-Rescue District Board.
4.7 Approval of Res. No. 2021-113, making annual elections for the city’s 2022 insurance policy.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
The following person addressed the Council:
• Nathan Carlson, 31xx Yukon Ave. N.
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 Kiser and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the
list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered adoption of the 2022 fee schedule, including utilities.
City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt the
2022 fee schedule, including utilities.
Voting aye: Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons.
Motion carried.
6.3 The item related to Council consideration of acceptance of the 2022 – 2031 Long-Term Plan was
removed from the agenda.
6.4 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a pedestrian
bridge at Bassett Creek Park.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Mayor Adams to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021 – 114
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CONSTRUCTING AN
80’ LONG PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE IN BASSETT CREEK PARK
4.1(b)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Dec. 21, 2021
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Voting aye: Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.5 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of a replacement dump truck.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021 – 115
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT DUMP TRUCK AND ATTACHMENTS
Voting aye: Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.6 The Council considered approval of the employment agreement with the city manager for 2022.
City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve
the employment agreement with the city manager for 2022.
Voting aye: Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, 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.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
_____________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
4.1(b)
City of Crystal Council Meeting
Jan. 4, 2022
Applications for City License
Massage Enterprise and Massage Therapist
Jo Kanne (Massage by Jo), 5747 West Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55428
(pre-approved by City Manager A. Norris on Dec. 21)
Damien Wiesneth, 5701 Kentucky Ave. N. #104, Crystal, MN 55428
(pre-approved by City Manager A. Norris on Dec. 22)
Tree Trimmer
Nick’s Tree Service, 9000 Foxline Dr., Corcoran, MN 55340.
Premier Tree Service Inc., 8588 26th Ave., Pierz, MN 56364.
SavATree LLC, 8000 Powell Rd Suite 160, Hopkins, MN 55343.
The F A Bartlett Tree Expert Co., 5558 Smetana Dr., Minnetonka, MN 55343.
Rental – Renewal
5015 Angeline Ave. N. – Clifford Benson (Conditional)
3200-3204 Douglas Dr. N. – Living Works Ventures Inc. (Conditional)
3255-3257 Douglas Dr. N. – LWV Lodge III LLC.
6160 Florida Ave. N. – Clint Schumann (Conditional)
3415 Hampshire Ave. N. – Todd Stenson (Conditional)
5324-5340 Hanson Ct. N. – Alexander Brainerd (Conditional)
6317 Markwood Dr. N. – Gary Pfeifer
3224 Maryland Ave. N. – Andrew Berenberg (Conditional)
5412 Maryland Ave. N. – Grigoriy Vayntrub (Conditional)
4507 Vera Cruz Ave. N. – Michael Hillenbrand (Conditional)
3815 Yates Ave. N. – Kerby Skurat (Conditional)
5625 45th Ave. N. – John Morey (Conditional)
5029 53rd Ave. N. – Exceptional Homes/Remodeling Inc. (Conditional)
4.2
4.3
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 – ____
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES
OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL FOR 2022
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal’s Investment Policy calls for the designation of a bank as the
City’s official depository; and
WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. has filled that function and provided a full range of
services for several years; and
WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Securities, RBC Dain Rauscher, PMA Financial Network/Securities,
Inc. 4M and Wells Fargo Advisory have provided investment brokerage services for several
years; and
WHEREAS, Safekeeping services will be provided by Wells Fargo Brokerage Services and US
Bank.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby designates Wells
Fargo Bank, N.A. – Crystal Branch as the City’s official depository, Wells Fargo Securities,
RBC Dain Rauscher, PMA Financial Network/Securities, Inc. 4M and Wells Fargo Advisory as
investment brokers, and Wells Fargo Brokerage Services and US Bank for Safekeeping of
investment securities for the year 2022.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Contracted Finance Director, with authorization from
the City Manager, is authorized to monitor and provide recommendations on all banking and
investment transactions necessary for the secure and efficient operation of the City.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 4th day of January, 2022.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
4.4
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
Memorandum
December 21, 2021
Mayor and City Council
Anne Norris, City Manager (du
SUBJECT: Advisory Commission Appointments
BACKGROUND:
Crystal Resolution #2016-163 (attached) established a process for recruiting and
interviewing candidates for advisory commissions, boards and task forces. Consistent
with the process, the City Council interviewed the following candidates for appointment
or reappointment at the December 21 work session.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend the appointment of the following candidates to the following commissions.
EMPLOYEE REVIEW BOARD
Steven Adams -Reappointment-Regular Member -term to expire 12/31/2024
PLANNING COMMISSION
Jill Scholz -New appointment -At-Large -term to expire 12/31/2024
Attach:
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Memorandum
DATE: December 21, 2021
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Anne Norris, City Manager
SUBJECT: Mayor’s Pro Tem and Commission Liaison Recommendations
Each year the Council makes the following appointments, based on the Mayor’s
recommendations.
a.Mayor Pro Tem
b.Council liaison to Environmental Quality Commission
c.Council liaison to Parks and Recreation Commission
d.Council liaison to Planning Commission
e.Council representative to the Quad Cities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
f.Council representative to the Northwest Suburban Cable Communication
Commission
Mayor Adams’ recommendations for these appointments will be available at the
January 4 meeting.
6.2
AGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CRYSTAL CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Call to order *
2. Roll call *
3. Election of Officers for 2022
4. Approval of minutes from December 7, 2021 Regular Meeting
5. Other business *
6. Adjournment *
*Items for which no materials are included in the packet
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Minutes of the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
December 7, 2021
1. Call to Order
Vice President Banks called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the
City of Crystal (EDA) to order at 6:35 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, Brendan Banks,
John Budziszewski, David Cummings, Therese Kiser and Nancy LaRoche.
Olga Parsons observed the meeting remotely via Zoom, but did not participate as a voting
member.
The following staff were present: Executive Director Anne Norris and Deputy Executive
Director John Sutter.
3. Approval of Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Adams and seconded by Commissioner LaRoche to approve
the minutes from the September 9, 2021 regular meeting. Motion carried.
4. Consider a resolution adopting a 2022 EDA budget and HRA tax levy.
Staff presented the 2022 EDA budget and tax levy, and requested EDA approval of the
resolution.
Moved by Commissioner LaRoche and seconded by Commissioner Kiser to approve the
resolution adopting a 2022 EDA budget and HRA tax levy. Motion carried.
5. Consider approval of a contract with Center for Energy and Environment for
administration of Home Improvement Programs from July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023.
Staff presented the proposed contract and requested EDA approval.
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski and seconded by Commissioner LaRoche to
approve a contract with Center for Energy and Environment for administration of Home
Improvement Programs from July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023. Motion carried.
6. Other Business
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Staff provided updates on several projects and sites in the city.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski and seconded by Commissioner Adams to
adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
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These minutes of the December 7, 2021 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development
Authority were approved by the Authority on ________________ ____, 20___.
______________________________
Olga Parsons, President
ATTEST:
____________________________
Therese Kiser, Secretary
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_____________________________________________________________________
FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
_____________________________________________________________________
DATE: December 22, 2021
TO: Anne Norris, Executive Director (for January 4, 2022 meeting)
SUBJECT: Election of Officers for 2022
On January 4, 2022 the EDA will hold its annual organizational meeting at which the
members will nominate and elect officers for 2022. The Mayor’s recommended slate of
officers for 2022 is not yet available but will be provided prior to the meeting. Please see
the following page for a table showing the officers for the preceding ten years.
Any EDA member may, by a single motion, place into nomination a slate of EDA
officers, whether the Mayor’s recommended slate or a different slate. If the motion
receives a second, then the slate can be approved in one vote.
EDA action is requested.
EDA STAFF REPORT
Election of Officers
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EDA Officers
for 2022 President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Mayor’s
recommended
slate of officers
Slate of officers
nominated by
______________
Slate of officers
nominated by
______________
Previous ten years:
Year President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
2021 Parsons Banks Kiser LaRoche
2020 LaRoche Parsons Deshler Banks
2019 LaRoche Parsons Deshler Banks
2018 Parsons LaRoche Dahl Kolb
2017 Kolb Dahl Parsons LaRoche
2016 Peak Parsons Dahl Kolb
2015 Peak Parsons Dahl Kolb
2014 Deshler Hoffmann Libby Peak
2013 Hoffmann Deshler Budziszewski Selton
2012 Anderson Bowman Moore Deshler