2022.02.15 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
Feb. 15, 2022
1. Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
Feb. 15, 2022 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 deputy city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the
following attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Banks, and Budziszewski.
Council Member Parsons was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, City
Attorney T. Gilchrist, Recreation Director J. Elholm, West Metro Fire -Rescue District Chief S. Larson,
Public Works Director M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering, Community Development Director J. Sutter,
Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard, and Deputy City Clerk Chee Yang.
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. Proclamation
3.1 Mayor Adams proclaimed February 2022 as Black History Month.
4. Appearances
4.1 Robbinsdale Area Schools Superintendent David Engstrom introduced himself and provided a
brief District update.
4.2 Police Chief Stephanie Revering introduced Officer Tyler Anthony.
4.3 Police Chief Stephanie Revering recognized President Brooke Raeker for her years of
volunteer service on the Crime Prevention Board.
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 Jan. 13, 2022.
b. The City Council work session on Jan. 18, 2022.
c. The City Council meeting on Jan. 18, 2022.
d. The City Council work session on Jan. 19, 2022.
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 Res. No. 2022 - 05, accepting donations.
5.4 Approval of the appointment of Nathan Carlson to the Environmental Quality Commission to a
term to expire Dec. 31, 2024.
5.5 Approval of Res. No. 2022 - 13, adopting the 2022 City Council Rules.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Banks 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 Cummings to
approve the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Budziszewski, and Banks.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
7.2 The Council considered a noncommercial multiple animal license for Jessica Barnhart at 4848
Florida Ave. N.
Deputy City Clerk Chee Yang addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the
noncommercial multiple animal license for Jessica Barnhart at 4848 Florida Ave. N.
Voting aye: Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Budziszewski, and Banks.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
7.3 The Council considered a resolution approving the replacement of an air conditioning condensing
unit at the Crystal Community Center.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 —14
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF REPLACING ONE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING
CONDENSING UNITS AT THE CRYSTAL COMMUNITY CENTER
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Voting aye: Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Budziszewski, and Banks.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.4 The Council considered a resolution approving the replacement of the sanitary sewer lift station
generator.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 — 15
APPROVING REPLACEMENT OF SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION GENERATOR
Voting aye: Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Budziszewski, and Banks.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.5 The Council considered a resolution approving the replacement of two pumps at the west lift
station.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 — 16
APPROVING REPLACEMENT OF THE SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION PUMPS
Voting aye: Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Budziszewski, and Banks.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.6 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the contract for storm sewer system repairs.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 — 17
AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACT FOR STORM SEWER SYSTEM REPAIRS
Voting aye: Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Budziszewski, and Banks.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted
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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 7:47 p.m.
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Jim Acrams, Mayor
Motion carried.
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