2022.11.15 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
Nov. 15, 2022
1. Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
Nov. 15, 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: Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche and Adams.
Council Member Parsons was absent.
City staff present: Interim 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.
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. Proclamation
3.1 Mayor Adams proclaimed Nov. 26, 2022 as Small Business Saturday 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 regular work session on Oct. 13, 2022.
b. The City Council regular meeting on Oct. 18, 2022.
c. The City Council regular work session on Oct. 18, 2022.
d. The City Council special meeting on Nov. 1, 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 — 103, accepting donations.
4.4 Adoption of Res. No. 2022 — 104, authorizing a grant application to the Hennepin Youth Sports
program for improvements at Welcome Park.
4.5 Adoption of Res. No. 2022 — 105, making the city's annual insurance elections.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
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5. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
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 Cummings to
approve the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Cousins, LLC
d/b/a Adair Liquor located at 6001 42"d Ave. N.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council.
Council Member Budziszewski made a motion that based on the staff report, including the
findings contained therein, and the other information presented regarding this matter, that a
penalty of $2,000 and a 10-day license suspension be imposed in this case. Council Member
Kiser seconded the motion.
Voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
6.3 The Council considered a resolution awarding the contract for the pedestrian bridge in Bassett
Creek Park.
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 — 106
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PURCHASING A PREFABRICATED TRUSS BRIDGE
FOR BASSETT CREEK PARK
Voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.4 The Council considered a resolution approving the purchase of light fixtures and controls for the
pickleball courts at Becker Park.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
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Moved by Mayor Adams and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 —107
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PURCHASING AN LED LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR
THE PICKLEBALL AND BASKETBALL COURTS IN BECKER PARK
Voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.5 The Council considered a resolution approving the purchase of body cameras.
Police Chief Stephanie Revering addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 — 108
RESOLUTION APPROVING POLICE EQUIPMENT REVOLVING FUND
EXPENDITURE FOR PURCHASE OF 34 BODY CAMERAS AND OTHER
NECESSARY EQUIPMENT FOR INSTALLATION PURPOSES
Voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.6 The Council considered a labor agreement with LELS, Local 44 (police officers) for 2023 — 2025.
Interim City Manager Kim Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Banks to approve
the labor contract with LELS, Local 44 (police officers) for 2023 — 2025.
Voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
6.7 The Council considered a labor contract with LELS, Local 56 (police supervisors) for 2023 — 2025.
Interim City Manager Kim Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Banks to approve
the labor contract with LELS, Local 56 (police supervisors) for 2023 — 2025.
Voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
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6.8 The Council considered a resolution regarding the petition related to Ordinance No. 2022-06.
City Attorney Troy Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 —109
RESOLUTION REPEALING ORDINANCE 2022-06
IN RESPONSE TO CITIZEN PETITION
Voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared repealed.
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 7:40 p.m.
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Motion carried.
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