2023.05.02 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
May 2, 2023
1. Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
May 2, 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: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams and Budziszewski.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, West Metro Fire -Rescue District
Chief S. Larson, Police Chief S. Revering, Community Development Director J. Sutter, City Planner D.
Olson and City Clerk C. Serres. Assistant City Manager K. Therres 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 Kiser and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Proclamations
3.1 Mayor Adams proclaimed May 3, 2023, as Arbor Day in the City of Crystal.
3.2 Mayor Adams proclaimed May 4, 2023, as a Day of Prayer and fasting in the City of Crystal.
3.3 Mayor Adams proclaimed May 14 — 20, 2023, as Police 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 work session on April 13, 2023.
b. The City Council meeting on April 18, 2023.
c. The City Council work session on April 18, 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 Acceptance of Walker MacBeath's resignation from the Employee Review Board.
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve
the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
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6. Public Hearing
6.1 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment, and Council consideration of a resolution vacating easements at 3401 and
3415 Douglas Dr. N.
City Planner Dan Olson 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 Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 51
RESOLUTION VACATING DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS WITHIN THE
PLAT OF PERLICK ADDITION
Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
7.2 The Council considered the second reading and adoption of an ordinance rezoning 3401 and
3415 Douglas Dr. N. to R2-PD, adoption of a resolution approving summary language of
rezoning for publication and adoption of a resolution approving the final plat of Hampton
Addition.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Eidbo 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)
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And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 52
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-01
Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 53
RESOLUTION APPROVING HAMPTON ADDITION FINAL PLAT
Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.3 The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending City Code Section 425
regarding rental licensing of state -licensed facilities.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt
the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2023 - 02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CRYSTAL CITY
CODE REGARDING THE LICENSING OF RENTAL UNITS
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on May 16, 2023.
Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
8. Announcements
The Council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
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9. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
A EST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
Ji Adams, Mayor
Motion carried.
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