2022.05.03 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
May 3, 2022
1. Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
May 3, 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 city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the following
attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, and Banks.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Recreation Director J. Elholm,
Communications Coordinator M. Peterson, Police Chief S. Revering, Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard,
Community Development Director J. Sutter, and City Clerk C. Serres.
Assistant City 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 Kiser to approve the agenda
with the removal of regular agenda item 7.2 to allow for additional Council discussion at a future
work session.
Motion carried.
3. Proclamations
3.1 The Mayor proclaimed May 4, 2022 as Arbor Day in the City of Crystal.
3.2 The Mayor proclaimed May 5, 2022 as National Day of Prayer in the City of Crystal.
3.3 The Mayor proclaimed May 15 — 21, 2022 as Police Week in the City of Crystal.
Police Chief S. Revering and Deputy Chief B. Hubbard addressed the Council and shared information
regarding the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association.
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 April 19, 2022.
b. The City Council meeting on April 19, 2022.
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 Adoption of Res. No. 2022-36, accepting a donation.
4.4 Adoption of Res. No. 2022-37, approving a one-year extension of a conditional use permit for
the Adath Jeshurun cemetery pavilion at 3700 Winnetka Ave. N.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Banks to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion carried.
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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 Abi Saab and
Sons for Liquor, LLC d/b/a Crystal Wine and Spirits located at 4920 West Bdwy.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council. Applicant Joe Abi Saab also addressed the
Council.
Mayor Adams opened the public hearing for testimony, There being no one wishing to appear
before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Cummings to approve the
off -sale liquor license for Abi Saab and Sons for Liquor, LLC d/b/a Crystal Wine and Spirits located
at 4920 West Bdwy.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, and Banks.
Motion carried.
7. Regular Agenda
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 LaRoche to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, and Banks.
Motion carried,
7.2 The Council removed this agenda item regarding the first reading of an ordinance establishing a
Diversity and Inclusion Commission to allow for additional Council discussion at a future work
session.
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 7:35 p.m.
A TEST:
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Jim Adams, Mayor
Motion carried.
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