2022.05.17 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
May 17, 2022
1. Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
May 17, 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: Cummings, Kiser, Parsons, Adams, Banks, and Budziszewski.
Council Member LaRoche was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Recreation Director J. Elholm,
West Metro Fire -Rescue District Chief S. Larson, Police Chief S. Revering, Deputy Police Chief B.
Hubbard, City Planner D. Olson, and City Clerk C. Serres.
Assistant City Manager K. Therres, Public Works Director M. Ray, Community Development Director
J. Sutter, and IT Systems Administrator M. Haga 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 Banks and seconded by Mayor Adams to approve the agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Consent Agenda
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
3.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The City Council work session on May 3, 2022.
b. The City Council meeting on May 3, 2022.
3.2 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.
3.3 Approval of Res. No. 2022-38, accepting donations.
3.4 Approval of Res. No. 2022-39, recognizing June as Pride month.
3.5 Approval of Res. No, 2022-40, rejecting all bids for the Crystal Community Center parking lot and
Bassett Creek Dog Park project (City Project No, 2022-03).
3.6 Approval of Res. No. 2022-41, authorizing the Cooperative Stormwater Management Agreement
with the City of Robbinsdale,
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion carried.
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4. Open Forum
The following person addressed the Council:
# Burton Orred, 6700 60th Ave. N., inquired about the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center pool survey
results.
5. Regular Agenda
5.1 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 Banks to approve the list of
disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Cummings, Kiser, Parsons, Adams, Banks, and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: LaRoche.
Motion carried.
5.2 The Council considered a resolution approving setback variances at 3715 Georgia Ave, N.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 — 42
RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCES FOR 3715 GEORGIA AVENUE NORTH
Voting aye: Cummings, Kiser, Parsons, Adams, Banks, and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: LaRoche.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.3 The Council considered a resolution approving a conditional use permit for day care at
Cornerstone Church, 5000 West Bdwy.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council. The applicant, Cornerstone Church Associate
Pastor Jamarcus Walker, also addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 — 43
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR P & C LEARNING CENTER
Voting aye: Cummings, Kiser, Parsons, Adams, Banks, and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: LaRoche.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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5.4 The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance rezoning 4824 56th Ave. N. from
Commercial to Low Density Residential.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt
the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2022 — 02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO REZONE
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4824 - 56T" AVENUE NORTH
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on June 7, 2022.
Voting aye: Cummings, Kiser, Parsons, Adams, Banks, and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: LaRoche.
Motion carried.
5.5 The Council considered approval of the 2022-2023 labor agreement and Memorandum of
Understanding with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49 (Public Works).
Assistant City Manager Kim Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Mayor Adams to approve the 2022-2023
labor agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with the International Union of Operating
Engineers, Local 49 (Public Works).
Voting aye: Cummings, Kiser, Parsons, Adams, Banks, and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: LaRoche.
Motion carried,
6. Announcements
The Council made announcements about upcoming events.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Banks to adjourn
the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. -2
Jim A ams, Mayor
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Serr s, City Clerk
Motion carried.
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