2022.10.18 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
Oct. 18, 2022
1. Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
Oct. 18, 2022 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N. in Crystal, MN 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, Banks, Budziszewski (arrived at 7:24 p.m.),
Cummings (arrived at 7:36 p.m.) and Kiser.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City 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 and
City Clerk C. Serres.
Finance Director J. McGann 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 Banks 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:
3.1 The City Council meeting on Oct. 3, 2022.
3.2 The City Council regular work session on Oct. 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 Adoption of Res. No. 2022-94, accepting donations.
3.4 Appointment of Kim Therres, assistant city manager, as interim city manager.
3.5 Adoption of Res. No. 2022-95, appointing interim city manager to the West Metro Fire -Rescue
District Board of Directors, Hennepin Recycling Group Board, Northwest Suburbs Cable
Communications Commission and CCX Media Board.
3.6 Approval of the 2023 regular City Council meeting and work session schedule.
3.7 Adoption of Res. No. 2022-96, authorizing a grant application for contamination clean-up at
3401-3415 Douglas Dr. N.
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3.8 Adoption of Res. No. 2022-97, supporting Three Rivers Park District.French Regional Park
improvements.
3.9 Adoption of Res. No. 2022-98, vacating assessments on Metropolitan Airports Commission
properties at 5800 Airport Road and 5900 Lakeland Ave. N.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion carried.
4. Open Forum
The following persons addressed the Council:
® David Bissen, 6603 36th Ave. N., regarding the petition related to Ordinance No. 2022-06.
® Steve Gardner, 4801 Maryland Ave. N., expressed his concerns regarding property taxes.
5. Public Hearings
5.1 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment, and Council consideration of a resolution approving the assessment roll
for the 2022 delinquent accounts.
Finance Director Jean McGann addressed the Council.
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 Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 — 99
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL
FOR 2022 DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The Council considered approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance
department to the City Council, a Fist that is on file in the office of the finance department.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Banks to approve the
list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried.
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6.2 The Council considered a resolution approving a sign variance for Crystal Vision Clinic at 5730
Bottineau Boulevard.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 —100
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR 5730 BOTTINEAU BOULEVARD
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.3 The Council considered the 2023 — 2027 utility rate study.
Finance Director Jean McGann addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to accept the
2023 — 2027 utility rate study.
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Cummings.
Motion carried.
6.4 The Council considered the 2023 — 2032 long term plan.
Finance Director Jean McGann addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Banks to accept the
2023 — 2032 long term plan.
By roll call voting aye: Kiser, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Voting nay: LaRoche.
Motion carried.
6.5 The Council considered a resolution approving internal loans for the police station project.
Finance Director Jean McGann addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 —101
RESOLUTION APPROVING INTERNAL LOANS FROM THE STREET
IMPROVEMENT FUND, POLICE REVOLVING FUND, WATER FUND AND STORM
WATER FUND TO THE BUILDING FUND
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Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings and Kiser.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.6 The Council considered the 2023 fee schedule.
Finance Director Jean McGann addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
2023 fee schedule.
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings and Kiser.
Motion carried.
6.7 The Council considered an agreement with Kennedy & Graven for civil legal services for 2023 —
2024.
City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to
approve the agreement with Kennedy & Graven for civil legal services for 2023 — 2024.
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings and Kiser.
Motion carried.
6.8 The Council considered an agreement with Eckberg Lammers for prosecuting legal services for
2023 —2024.
Police Chief Stephanie Revering addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Banks to approve the
agreement with Eckberg Lammers for prosecuting legal services for 2023 — 2024.
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings and Kiser.
Motion carried.
6.9 The Council considered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Union
of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 49, for the 2023 insurance contribution.
Assistant City Manager Kim Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Cummings to approve the
MOU with the IUOE, Local 49, for the 2023 insurance contribution.
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings and Kiser.
Motion carried.
6.10 The Council considered the 2023 wage adjustment and insurance contribution for non -
represented employees.
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Assistant City Manager Kim Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve
the 2023 wage adjustment and insurance contribution for non -represented employees.
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings and Kiser.
Motion carried.
7. Announcements
The Council and staff 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 7:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Chrissy Serre , dity Clerk
Jim ams, Mayor
Motion carried.
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