2023.03.21 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
March 21, 2023
1. Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
March 21, 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: Kiser, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney J. Hill, 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 Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Appearances
3.1 Police Chief Revering presented awards to police officers.
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 March 7, 2023.
b. The City Council regular meeting on March 7, 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 Resolution No. 2023-30, accepting a donation.
4.4 Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-31, authorizing the Construction Cooperative Agreement
with Hennepin County and Three Rivers Park District.
4.5 Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-32, authorizing an outdoor recreation grant application to
the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for improvements at the Crystal Cove Aquatic
Center.
4.6 Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-33, authorizing a playground grant application to the
Hennepin Youth Sports Grant program for a new play area at Welcome Park.
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
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5. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
6. 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 Kamish to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Kiser, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Edbo and Kamish.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered approval of site and building plans for a light industrial building at 5208-
5216 Hanson Court.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to approve
the site and building plans for 5208-5216 Hanson Court including the findings and conditions
recommended by the Planning Commission.
Voting aye: Kiser, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Edbo and Kamish.
Motion carried.
6.3 The Council considered a resolution approving a lot consolidation plat for 5208-5216 Hanson
Court.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council. Farr Plumbing business
owner Jeff Quinn and Becklin and Whitney Consulting Engineers representative Bill Becklin also
addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 34
RESOLUTION APPROVING FARRS ADDITION FINAL PLAT
Voting aye: Kiser, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Edbo and Kamish.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.4 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of a replacement parks pickup
truck and accessories.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt
the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 35
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT PARKS PICKUP TRUCK
Voting aye: Kiser, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Edbo and Kamish.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.5 The Council considered a resolution awarding the contract for the 2023 Utility Reconstruction
project.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 36
AWARD CONTRACT FOR 2023 UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Voting aye: Kiser, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Edbo and Kamish.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.6 The Council considered a resolution declaring several diseased trees on private properties (10
properties) as public nuisances and order them abated.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 37
DECLARING THE DISEASED TREES PUBLIC NUISANCES
AND ORDERING THEM ABATED AT SEVERAL PRIVATE PROPERTIES
Voting aye: Kiser, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Edbo and Kamish.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.7 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a play area in
Welcome Park.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 38
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PLAY AREA REPLACEMENT IN WELCOME PARK
Voting aye: Kiser, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Edbo and Kamish.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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6.8 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a HealthBeat
fitness system in Welcome 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 — 39
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF INSTALLING FITNESS EQUIPMENT
IN WELCOME PARK
Voting aye: Kiser, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Edbo and Kamish.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.9 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the installation of fencing around the new
Bassett Creek Park dog park.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 40
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF INSTALLING A DOG PARK FENCE
IN BASSETT CREEK PARK
Voting aye: Kiser, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Edbo and Kamish.
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 Kiser to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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Ji Adams, Mayor
Motion carried.
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