2023.03.07 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
March 7, 2023
1. Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
March 7, 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, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Council Member Eidbo was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, West Metro Fire -Rescue District
Chief S. Larson, Public Works Director M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering, Community Development
Director J. Sutter, Engineering Project Manager B. Perkey 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 Cummings to approve
the agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Proclamation
3.1 Mayor Adams proclaimed March 2023 as Women's History Month in the City of Crystal.
4. Appearances
4.1 Chief Revering presented awards to police officers.
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 regular work session on Feb. 21, 2023.
b. The City Council regular meeting on Feb. 21, 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 Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-26, accepting a donation.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
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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 Budziszewski to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo
Motion carried.
7.2 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by Klever
Liquor, Inc. d/b/a Klever Liquor located at 5120 56th Ave. N.
City Clerk C. Serres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to impose a
penalty of $750 and a one -day license suspension for violation of tobacco license regulations.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo
Motion carried.
7.3 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by Holiday
Stationstores, LLC d/b/a Holiday Stationstore #300 located at 5410 Lakeland Ave. N.
City Clerk C. Serres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to
impose a penalty of $750 and a one -day license suspension for violation of tobacco license
regulations.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo
Motion carried.
7.4 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by Main
Grocery & Tobacco, Inc. d/b/a Mini Grocery & Tobacco located at 2708 Douglas Dr. N.
City Clerk C. Serres addressed the Council. Mini Grocery & Tobacco business owner Majid
Nitaishoon and his representative also addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Mayor Adams to impose a penalty of
$750 and a one -day license suspension for violation of tobacco license regulations.
By roll call voting aye: Adams and Budziszewski.
Voting nay: Kamish, Kiser and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo
Motion failed.
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Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Kamish to impose a penalty
of $300 and a one -day license suspension for violation of tobacco license regulations.
By roll call voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Adams and Cummings.
Voting nay: Budziszewski
Absent, not voting: Eidbo
Motion carried.
7.5 The Council considered a resolution to award the contract and agreement for the 2023 Contract
Mill and Overlay project.
Engineering Project Manager Ben Perkey and Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the
Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt
the following resolution:
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AWARD CONTRACT FOR 2023 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.6 The Council considered a resolution approving the contract for materials testing for the 2023
Bituminous Resurfacing Project and the 2023 Utility Reconstruction Project.
Engineering Project Manager Ben Perkey and 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 — 28
AWARD CONTRACT FOR 2023 CONTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.7 The Council considered approval of a letter commenting on the METRO Blue Line Extension
design scenarios.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to
approve a letter commenting on the METRO Blue Line Extension design scenarios.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo
Motion carried.
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7.8 The Council continued consideration of 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 Mayor Adams and seconded by Council Member Kamish 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: Adams and Kamish.
Voting nay: Kiser, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo
Motion failed.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt the
following resolution appointing Council Member Budziszewski as Crystal's representative on the
West Metro Fire -Rescue District Board of Directors:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 29
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR THE WEST METRO FIRE -RESCUE DISTRICT
And, appoint Council Member Kamish as the Parks and Recreation Council Liaison in place of
Council Member Budziszewski.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. Announcements
The Council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
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Motion carried.
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