2023.04.18 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
April 18, 2023
1. Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
April 18, 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: Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Adams.
New Council Member Onesirosan was sworn in at 7:10 p.m.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Recreation Director J. Elholm,
West Metro Fire -Rescue District Chief S. Larson, Police Chief S. Revering, Community Development
Director J. Sutter, City Planner D. Olson, Communications Coordinator M. Peterson 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 Kiser to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Appearances
3.1 Communications Coordinator Mike Peterson shared a presentation for the 2023 Neighbors
Recognizing Neighbors Awards.
4. Council Vacancy Appointment
4.1 The Council considered appointing Taji Onesirosan as council member representing Section 1
for the term ending Dec. 31, 2024.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve
the appointment of Taji Onesirosan as Council Member Section 1 for the term ending Dec. 31,
2024.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Adams.
Motion carried.
4.2 Oath of Office
The city clerk administered the oath of office to newly appointed Section 1 Council Member Taji
Onesirosan.
5. Consent Agenda
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
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5.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The City Council regular work session on April 4, 2023.
b. The City Council regular meeting on April 4, 2023.
5.2 Approval of the amended 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 appointment of Olivia Wertheimer to the Environmental Quality Commission
for a term to expire Dec. 31, 2025.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to approve the
consent agenda.
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 Cummings to approve the
list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Adams and Onesirosan.
Motion carried.
7.2 The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance rezoning 3401 and 3415 Douglas Dr. N.
to R2-PD and considered a resolution approving the preliminary plat of Hampton Addition.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt
the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2023 - 01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO REZONE
PROPERTY FOR HAMPTON COMPANIES LOCATED AT 3401 AND 3415 DOUGLAS
DRIVE NORTH FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-2)
TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (R2-PD)
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on May 2, 2023.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Adams and Onesirosan.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt
the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 47
RESOLUTION APPROVING HAMPTON ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Adams and Onesirosan.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.3 The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending the Unified Development
Code to allow 10' high electric fences.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 48
RESOLUTION DENYING REQUEST TO AMEND THE
CRYSTAL CITY CODE TO ALLOW ELECTRIC FENCES
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Adams and Onesirosan.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.4 The Council considered a resolution authorizing an agreement for construction of concrete
walkways, shelter footings, bituminous pavement, play area curb and related items in
Broadway Park.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 49
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CONCRETE AND BITUMINOUS WORK
IN BROADWAY PARK
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Adams and Onesirosan.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.5 The Council considered a resolution authorizing an agreement for construction of concrete
walkways, shelter footings, play area curb, bituminous pavement and related items in Crystal
Highlands Park and Welcome Park.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt
the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 50
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CONCRETE AND BITUMINOUS WORK
IN CRYSTAL HIGHLANDS AND WELCOME PARKS
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Adams and Onesirosan.
8. Announcements
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The Council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adjourn
the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
Jirr A ams, Mayor
Motion carried.
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