2023.02.07 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
Feb. 7, 2023
1. Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
Feb. 7, 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: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Budziszewski.
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.
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 Kiser to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Proclamation
3.1 Mayor Adams proclaimed February 2023 as Black History Month 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 meeting:
a. The City Council regular work session on Jan. 12, 2023.
b. The City Council and Parks and Recreation joint work session Jan. 12, 2023.
c. The City Council regular meeting on Jan. 17, 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. 2023-15, accepting donations.
4.4 This item was removed from the consent agenda and added to the regular agenda before the
first regular agenda item.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the
consent agenda, but remove item 4.4 from the consent agenda and add it to the beginning of
the regular agenda.
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Motion carried.
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5. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
6. Regular Agenda
Item 4.4 was removed from the consent agenda and added to the beginning of the regular agenda.
4.4 The Council considered approval of a Joint Powers Agreement (1PA) with the City of Maple
Grove and Pets Under Police Security Board (PUPS).
Police Chief Stephanie Revering addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve a JPA
with the City of Maple Grove and PUPS.
Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
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: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered approval of a contract with Tubman for domestic violence advocacy.
Police Chief Stephanie Revering addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Cummings to approve a
contract with Tubman for domestic violence advocacy.
Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
6.3 The Council considered approval of a contract with Hennepin County for a Joint Community
Police Partnership (JCPP) program.
Police Chief Stephanie Revering addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve
a contract with Hennepin County for a JCCP program.
Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
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6.4 The Council considered a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with Hennepin County and the cities of
Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Crystal, New Hope and Robbinsdale for the Juvenile Probation
Client Delinquency Prevention Initiative.
Police Chief Stephanie Revering and Deputy Police Chief Brian Hubbard addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve
the JPA with Hennepin County and the cities of Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Crystal, New
Hope and Robbinsdale for the Juvenile Probation Client Delinquency Prevention Initiative.
Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
6.5 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of a new door and new windows
for the south lift station.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 —16
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF
DOORS AND WINDOWS AT THE SOUTH LIFT STATION
Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.6 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a play area in
Broadway Park.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 —17
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PLAY AREA REPLACEMENT IN BROADWAY PARK
Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.7 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of picnic shelters for Broadway
and Crystal Highlands Parks.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
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Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt
the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PURCHASING 20' x 20' PICNIC SHELTERS FOR
BROADWAY PARK AND CRYSTAL HIGHLANDS PARK
Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.8 The Council considered a resolution awarding a contract for constructing pedestrian bridge
abutments and a new dog park in Bassett Creek Park.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 —19
AWARD FOR CONTRACT FOR DOG PARK AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
IMPROVEMENTS IN BASSETT CREEK PARK
PROJECT S.0219
Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.9 The Council considered a resolution awarding a contract for replacement of the south parking
lot in Grogan Park/Crystal Community Center.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 20
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SOUTH PARKING LOT REPLACEMENT
IN GROGAN PARK (COMMUNITY CENTER)
PROJECT 5.0242
Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.10 The Council considered a resolution for concept planning at Crystal Cove Aquatic Center.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
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Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 21
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CONCEPT PLANNING
FOR THE CRYSTAL COVE AQUATIC CENTER AND SURROUNDING AREA
Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.11 The Council considered a resolution accepting a resignation and declaring a vacancy in office.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Forest to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 22
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A RESIGNATION
AND DECLARING A VACANY IN OFFICE
By roll call voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Council Member LaRoche abstained from the vote.
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 7:59 p.m.
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C rissy Serres, it Clerk
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Jim dams, Mayor
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