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2022.12.20 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes Dec. 20, 2022 1. Call to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on Dec. 20, 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: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski (arrived at 7:09 p.m.) and Cummings. City staff present: Interim City Manager K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, 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. 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 regular work session on Dec. 6, 2022. b. The City Council regular meeting on Dec. 6, 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. 2022-116, accepting a donation. 3.4 Approval of the following commission reappointments: a. Shaherzad Ahmadi to the Parks and Recreation Commission (at -large). b. Mary Cameron to the Employee Review Board. c. Joyce Cooper to the Parks and Recreation Commission (Ward 4). d. James Einfeldt-Brown to the Planning Commission (Ward 4). e. Harley Heigel to the Planning Commission (Ward 2). f. Candance Oathout to the Blue Line Extension Business Advisory Committee. 3.5 Adoption of Res. No, 2022-117, appointing a public representative to the West Metro Fire - Rescue District Board of Directors. 3.6 Acknowledgment of receipt of the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) program's community notification letter. Pagel of 4 Crystal City Council meeting minutes Dec. 20, 2022 3.7 Adoption of Res. No. 2022-118, approving the 2022 Delegated Contract Process Agreement for local public agencies. Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Cummings to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. 4. Open Forum No public comment was given during open forum. 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 Parsons to approve the list of disbursements over $25,000. Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Cummings. Absent, not voting: Budziszewski. Motion carried. 5.2 The Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code (UDC) regarding motor vehicle sales. Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTER V OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE REGARDING LOCATION OF ALLOWED VEHICLE SALES And further, that this is the second and final reading. Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Cummings. Motion carried. Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2022 —119 RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 08 Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Cummings. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Page 2 of 4 Crystal City Council meeting minutes Dec. 20, 2022 5.3 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of a replacement pickup truck for the Streets Department. Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2022 —120 APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT PICKUP TRICK Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Cummings. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 5.4 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the contract for solar panel installation on the roof of the Police Department. Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2022 —121 AUTHORIZING THE SOLAR PANEL CONSTRUCTION ON THE CITY HALL CAMPUS Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Cummings. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 5.5 The Council considered a resolution commending Council Member Brendan Banks. Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2022 —122 RESOLUTION COMMENDING COUNCIL MEMBER BRENDAN BANKS Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Cummings. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 5.6 The Council considered a resolution commending Council Member Olga Parsons. Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2022 —123 RESOLUTION COMMENDING COUNCIL MEMBER OLGA PARSONS Page 3 of 4 Crystal City Council meeting minutes Dec. 20, 2022 Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Cummings. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7. Announcements The Council and staff made announcements about upcoming events. 8. Adjournment Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Banks to adjourn the meeting. By roll call voting aye: Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser and LaRoche. Voting nay: Banks. The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. ATTEST: No-�NTI I vv) Chrissy Serre ity Clerk (7,� '44�� A Adams, Mayor Motion carried Page 4 of 4