2023.01.17 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
Jan. 17, 2023
1. Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
Jan. 17, 2023 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: Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche and Adams.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, 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 Kiser to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Appearances
3.1 Police Chief Revering introduced the most recent promotional opportunities for Lieutenant
Justin Tourville and Sergeants Albers, Nolan and Saba.
3.2 Recreation Director Elholm introduced the recognition of Lynn Haney as the 2022 recipient of
the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Board and Commission Award. Lynn Haney
thanked the Council for the opportunities to serve 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 meeting:
a. The City Council regular meeting on Jan. 3, 2023.
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. 2023-04, accepting a donation.
4.4 Adoption of Res. No. 2023-05, approving the Inflow and Infiltration Grant Agreement with
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services.
4.5 This item was removed from the consent agenda and added to the regular agenda before the
first regular agenda item.
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4.6 Approval of the following annual city staff appointments for 2023:
a. Hennepin County Recycling Group (HRG): City Manager Adam R. Bell.
b. Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS) Board Member: City Manager Adam R.
Bell; and alternate: Assistant City Manager Kim Therres.
c. Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission and CCX Media Board: City
Manager Adam R. Bell.
4.7 Adoption of Res. No. 2023-07, appointing City Manager Adam R. Bell as Crystal's
representative on the Joint Water Commission to a term to expire Jan. 31, 2024.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to approve
the consent agenda, but remove item 4.5 from the consent agenda and add it to the beginning of
the regular agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
The following person addressed the council regarding the 2023 Council liaison designations:
® Burt Orred, 6700 63rd Ave. N.
6. 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 2023 City Council Rules.
City Attorney T. Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 06
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2023 CRYSTAL
CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURES
By roll call voting aye: LaRoche, Adams, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Voting nay: Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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 Kiser and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche and Adams.
Motion carried
6.2 The Council considered a resolution for approval of variances from lot depth and rear setback
requirements at 5020 Welcome Ave. N.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
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Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 08
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR 5020 WELCOME AVENUE NORTH
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.3 The Council considered resolutions approving plans and specifications and authorizing
advertisement for bids for the 2023 Utility Reconstruction Project.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 09
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
2023 UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 —10
ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE
2023 UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.4 The Council considered resolutions approving the plans and specifications and authorizing
advertisement for bids for the 2023 Street Mill and Overlay Project.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 —11
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
2023 BITUMINOUS STREET RESURFACING PROJECT
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 —12
ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
2023 BITUMINOUS STREET RESURFACING PROJECT
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.5 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the contract for professional services for
undergrounding utilities along 42nd Avenue.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 —13
AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE
42nd AVE UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING PROJECT
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.6 The Council considered a resolution appointing Council Member Nancy LaRoche as Crystal's
representative on the West Metro Fire -Rescue District Board of Directors.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 —14
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR
THE WEST METRO FIRE -RESCUE DISTRICT
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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TEST:
Chrissy Serres ty Clerk
Jim dams, Mayor
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