2023.02.21 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
Feb. 21, 2023
1. Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
Feb. 21, 2023 at 7:01 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: Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Council Member Eidbo was absent.
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 Cummings 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 meeting:
a. The City Council regular work session on Feb. 7, 2023.
b. The City Council regular meeting Feb. 7, 2023.
c. The City Council regular work session on Feb. 9, 2023.
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. 2023-23, accepting donations.
3.4 Adoption of Res. No. 2023-24, concurring with proposed watershed boundary changes.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve the
consent agenda.
4. Open Forum
The following person addressed the Council:
• Bonnie Bolash, 4060 Hampshire Ave.
related to women -owned businesses
Motion carried.
N., shared information about an upcoming event
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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 LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the list
of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo
Motion carried.
5.2 The Council considered a resolution appointing Council Member Kamish as Crystal's
representative on the West Metro Fire -Rescue District Board of Directors.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt a
resolution appointing Council Member Budziszewski as Crystal's representative on the West
Metro Fire -Rescue District Board of Directors.
By roll call voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings and Kiser.
Voting nay: Kamish, LaRoche and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo
Motion failed.
Moved by Mayor Adams and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt a resolution
appointing Council Member Kamish as Crystal's representative on the West Metro Fire -Rescue
District Board of Directors.
By roll call voting aye: Kamish, LaRoche and Adams.
Voting nay: Cummings, Kiser and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo
Motion failed.
Moved by Mayor Adams and seconded by Council Member Kiser to continue consideration of
this agenda item to the March 7, 2023 City Council meeting.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo
Motion carried.
5.3 The Council considered a resolution commending Council Member Nancy LaRoche.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 25
RESOLUTION COMMENDING COUNCIL MEMBER NANCY LAROCHE
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo
6. Announcements
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The Council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
TTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
Ji dams, Mayor
Motion carried.
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