2022.07.19 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
1. Call to Order
July 19, 2022
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
July 19, 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: Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, West Metro Fire -Rescue District
Chief S. Larson, Public Works Director M. Ray, Community Development Director J. Sutter, City
Planner D. Olson, Police Chief S. Revering, Deputy Police Chief B, Hubbard, 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.
Mayor Adams removed item 4.5 from the consent agenda and added it to the regular agenda before
the first regular agenda item.
3. Appearances
3.1 Police Chief Revering recognized police officers.
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 June 21, 2022.
b. The City Council meeting on June 21, 2022.
c, The City Council special work session on July 7, 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, 2022-61, accepting a donation.
4.4 Appointment of Jennifer Zielinski to the Parks and Recreation Commission, representing Ward 2,
to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2023.
4.5 As noted above, this item was removed from the consent agenda and added to the regular
agenda before the first regular agenda item,
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Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the consent
agenda as amended.
Motion carried,
5. Open Forum
The following person addressed the Council:
■ Bill Feist, 15750 Territorial Rd., expressed his concerns regarding rental property compliance
orders.
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 Mejron
Investments Ltd. Corp. d/b/a The Wine Thief and Ale Jail located at 3600 Douglas Dr, N.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres, Police Chief Stephanie Revering, and Community Development Director
John Sutter addressed the Council.
Mayor Adams opened the public hearing for testimony.
The following person addressed the Council:
• Sabin Peterson, 3656 Douglas Dr. N., opposing approval of the license,
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams
declared the public hearing closed.
Written comment was received by Jill Scholz opposing approval of the license.
Moved by Mayor Adams and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the off -sale
liquor license for Mejron Investments Ltd. Corp. d/b/a The Wine Thief and Ale Jail located at
3600 Douglas Dr. N.
Voting aye: Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons.
Motion carried.
7. Regular Agenda
Item 4.5 was removed from the consent agenda and added to the beginning of the regular agenda.
4.5 The Council considered adoption of a resolution approving the use of Hennepin County funds for
preservation of owner -occupied affordable housing (Homes Within Reach).
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the
following resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -- 62
APPROVING THE USE OF HENNEPIN COUNTY FUNDS FOR PRESERVATION
OF OWNER -OCCUPIED AFFORDABLE HOUSING (HOMES WITHIN REACH)
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By roll call and voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Banks, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
Voting nay: Adams
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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 LaRoche to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons.
Motion carried.
7.2 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Klever Alcibar
Sanchez Miranda d/b/a Klever Liquor located at 5120 56tj' Ave. N.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council. Business owner Klever Sanchez also addressed
the Council,
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Banks to impose a penalty
of $750 for violation of liquor license regulations.
Voting aye: Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons.
Motion carried.
7.3 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by Stino, Inc.
d/b/a Big Louie's Bar and Grill located at 5216 West Bdwy,
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to impose a
penalty of $750 for violation of tobacco license regulations,
By roll call and voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Cummings, and Kiser.
Voting nay: Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
7.4 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by Northern
Tier Retail, LLC d/b/a Speedway #4052 located at 5359 West Bdwy.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to impose a
penalty of $750 and a one -day license suspension for violation of tobacco license regulations.
By roll call and voting aye: Parsons, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, and LaRoche.
Voting nay: Adams.
Motion carried.
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7.5 The Council considered a resolution requesting a six -lane option for inclusion in the Blue Line
Extension environmental review.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 — 63
REQUEST FOR INCLUSION OF ALTERNATIVES IN THE
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR THE METRO BLUE LINE EXTENSION
Voting aye: Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.6 The Council considered a resolution awarding the 2022 contract for miscellaneous concrete
repairs.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt the
following resolution,
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 — 64
AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACT FOR 2022 CONCRETE REPAIR PROJECT
Voting aye: Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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 8:47 p,m.
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Chrissy Serres, Ci y Clerk
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JimAccfamis, Mayor
Motion carried.
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