2022.06.07 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
June 7, 2022
1. Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
June 7, 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: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
Council Member Banks observed the meeting remotely via Zoom, but did not participate as a voting
member.
Council Member Kiser was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Recreation Director J. Flholm,
West Metro Fire -Rescue District Chief S. Larson, Finance Director J. McGann, Public Works Director
M. Ray, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard, Interim
Lieutenant J. Tourville, 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 LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Proclamation
The Mayor proclaimed June 19, 2022 as Juneteenth Freedom Day in the City of Crystal.
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 May 17, 2022.
b. The City Council meeting on May 17, 2022.
c. The special City Council meeting on May 23, 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. 2022-44, accepting donations.
4.4 Adoption of Res, No. 2022-45, reporting on state performance measures,
4.5 Approval of the following items for 2022 Crystal Frolics:
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a. Temporary closure of portions of 461h Avenue N. and 471h Avenue. N. from July 28 — 31,
2022, for city and volunteer staff vehicle parking, fireworks displays, and waterball
competition hosted by the West Metro Fire -Rescue District Firefighters Relief Association.
b. A permit for fireworks displays at Welcome Park on July 29 and 30, 2022, submitted by
Hollywood Pyrotechnics, Inc.
c. A temporary on -sale liquor license at Becker Park on July 29 and 30, 2022, submitted by
OMNI Brewing, Co.
d. Adoption of Res. No. 2022-46, approving a lawful gambling permit at Welcome Park from
July 28 — 31, 2022, submitted by West Metro -Fire Rescue District Firefighters Relief
Association.
4.6 Adoption of Res. No. 2022-47, rescinding approval of the Preliminary and Final Plat of Crystal
Flats at 6613 361h Ave. N.
4.7 Adoption of Res. No. 2022-48, rescinding vacation of an easement at 6613 361h Ave. N.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Cummings to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
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 Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, and Cummings
Absent, not voting: Kiser and Banks.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council received the 2021 annual financial report from Bergan KDV.
Finance Director Jean McGann and Bergan KDV representative Andrew Grice addressed the
Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to accept
the 2021 annual financial report from Bergan KDV.
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Kiser and Banks.
Motion carried.
6.3 The Council considered the second reading and adoption of an ordinance rezoning 4824 56th
Ave. N. from Commercial to Low Density Residential, and adoption of a resolution approving
summary language of the ordinance for publication.
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Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Parsons 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 this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, and Cummings
Absent, not voting: Kiser and Banks.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 — 49
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2022-02
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Kiser and Banks.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.4 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of a replacement dishwasher for
the Crystal Community Center kitchen.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 — 50
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF REPLACING THE DISHWASHER
IN THE COMMERCIAL KITCHEN AT THE CRYSTAL COMMUNITY CENTER
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Kiser and Banks.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.5 The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance establishing an Inclusion and Diversity
Commission.
City Attorney Troy Gilchrist addressed the Council.
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Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Mayor Adams to adopt the following
ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2022 — 03
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on June 21, 2022.
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, and Cummings
Absent, not voting: Kiser and Banks.
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.
The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
ATTEST.
C rissy Serres ity Clerk
Ji Adams, Mayor
Motion carried.
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