2023.04.04 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
April 4, 2023
1. Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
April 4, 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: Adams, Budziszewski, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Council Member Cummings observed the meeting remotely via Zoom, but did not participate as a
voting member.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney J. Hill, West Metro Fire -Rescue District Chief
S. Larson, Public Works Director M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering, IT Systems Administrator M. Haga
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 Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Proclamation
3.1 Mayor Adams proclaimed May 21— 27, 2023 as Public Works Week 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 meetings:
a. The City Council regular work session on March 21, 2023.
b. The City Council regular meeting on March 21, 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. 2023-41, accepting a donation.
4.4 Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-42, canceling a special assessment for a Metropolitan
Airports Commission property.
4.5 Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-43, authorizing the Municipal State Aid Funding Advance
Request.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve
the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
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Open Forum
The following person addressed the Council:
• Bonnie Bolash, 4060 Hampshire Ave. N., shared information about an upcoming event
related to women -owned businesses.
6. Public Hearing
6.1 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment, and Council consideration of new on -sale wine, beer and Sunday licenses
for Family Cafe and Diner, LLC d/b/a Family Cafe and Diner located at 6236 56th Ave. N.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council. Applicant Pedro Vital Torres also addressed the
Council.
Mayor Adams opened the public hearing for testimony. There being no one wishing to appear
before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve
the on -sale wine, beer and Sunday licenses for Family Cafe and Diner, LLC d/b/a Family Cafe
and Diner located at 6236 56t" Ave. N.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Not voting: Cummings.
Motion carried.
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: Adams, Budziszewski, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Not voting: Cummings.
Motion carried.
7.2 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by Abi Saab
and Sons for Liquor, LLC d/b/a Crystal Wine and Spirits located at 4920 West Broadway.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council. Crystal Wine and Spirits business owner Joe Abi
Saab 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, based on
the staff report, including the findings contained therein, and other information presented in
this case.
By roll call voting aye: Adams and Budziszewski.
Voting nay: Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Not voting: Cummings.
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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, based on
the staff report, including the findings contained therein, and other information presented in
this case.
By roll call voting aye: Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Voting nay: Adams and Budziszewski.
Not voting: Cummings.
Motion carried.
7.3 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of Public Works security cameras.
IT Systems Administrator Matt Haga addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-44
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SECURITY CAMERAS DOCUMENTED IN THE CAPITAL REPLACEMENT PLAN
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Not voting: Cummings.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.4 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of a tractor backhoe.
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. 2023-45
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT TRACTOR BACKHOE
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Not voting: Cummings.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.5 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the professional services agreement for the
2024 Utility Reconstruction Project.
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 — 46
AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE
2024 UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
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Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Not voting: Cummings.
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 Kamish to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
ATTEST:
JH�-
ristina Serres, City Clerk
A dams, Mayor
Motion carried.
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