2023.11.07 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
Nov. 7, 2023
1. Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
Nov. 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: Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Assistant City Manager K. Therres,
City Planner D. Olson, Public Works Director M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering, Deputy Police Chief B.
Hubbard, West Metro Fire -Rescue District Chief S. Larson and City Clerk C. Serres. Community
Development Director J. Sutter and Recreation Director J. Elholm were 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 Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Proclamations
3.1 The Mayor proclaimed Nov. 11, 2023, as Veterans Day in the City of Crystal.
3.2 The Mayor read a proclamation reaffirming the City of Crystal's commitment to the Quad Cities
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon initiative.
4. Appearances
4.1 Public Works Director Mark Ray recognized Crystal Team Hydrant Monsters, Ryan Maurer and
Isrrael Morales, for their first -place win at the Minnesota Section American Water Works
Association Hydrant Hysteria Competition.
5. Consent Agenda
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
5.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The City Council work session on Oct. 17, 2023.
b. The City Council meeting on Oct. 17, 2023.
5.2 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.
5.3 Approval of the 2024 regular City Council meeting and work session schedule.
5.4 Acceptance of Troylyne Womack's resignation from the Inclusion and Diversity Commission.
5.5 Adoption of Res. No. 2023- 95, authorizing the 2024 Federal Regional Solicitation Program
Grant Application.
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Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve the
consent agenda.
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings and Kamish.
Adams and Eidbo abstained from the vote.
Motion carried.
6. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
7. Regular Agenda
7.1 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 Onesirosan to approve the
list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
Motion carried.
7.2 The Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending the Unified Development
Code (UDC), and a resolution approving summary language for publication of the ordinance.
City Planner Dan Olson, Police Chief Stephanie Revering and Community Development Director
John Sutter addressed the Council.
Mayor Adams made a motion to amend the ordinance by removing paragraph (f), related to
off-street parking of motor vehicles and recreational vehicles and equipment registration.
Motion not seconded; motion failed.
Mayor Adams made a motion to amend the ordinance to clarify language in paragraph (f) to
pertain only to single-family and multiple -family dwelling units.
Motion not seconded; motion failed.
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt
the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2023 — 07
AN ORDINANCE MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS
TO CHAPTER V OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
By roll call voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings. Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Voting nay: Adams.
Motion carried.
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Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 96
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-07
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.3 The Council considered a resolution approving the purchase of replacement water meter
radios.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 97
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT WATER METER RADIOS
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.4 The Council considered a resolution extending the forestry services contract with Nick's Tree
Service.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 98
EXTENDING THE CONTRACT FOR FORESTRY SERVICES
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.5 The Council considered a resolution approving the purchase of a Toolcat and attachments.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 99
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A TOOLCAT AND ATTACHMENTS
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Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.6 The Council considered a resolution approving the purchase of a replacement pickup truck.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 —100
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT PARKS PICKUP TRUCK
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.7 The Council continued discussion regarding consideration of a labor agreement and
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Union of Operating Engineers
(IUOE), Local 49 (Public Works) for 2024-25.
Assistant City Manager Kim Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to
approve the labor agreement and MOU with the IUOE, Local 49 (Pubic Works) for 2024-2025.
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
Motion carried.
8. Announcements
The Council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
ATTEST, ,
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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Ji"dams, Mayor
Motion carried.
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