2023.06.06 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
June 6, 2023
1. Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
June 6, 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: Kamish, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings and Eidbo,
Council Member Kiser 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, GIS Specialist E. Schneider,
Engineering Project Manager B. Perkey 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 Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to approve
the agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Proclamations
3.1 The Mayor proclaimed June 14, 2023 as Flag Day in the City of Crystal.
3.2 The Mayor proclaimed June 19, 2023 as Juneteenth Freedom Day 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 May 11, 2023.
b. The City Council work session on May 16, 2023.
c, The City Council meeting on May 16, 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 Res. No. 2023-59, accepting donations.
4.4 Adoption of Res. No. 2023-60, reporting on state performance measures.
4.S Approval of the following items for 2023 Crystal Frolics:
a. Temporary closure of portions of 46th Ave. N. and 47th Ave. N. from July 27 — 30, 2023, for
city and volunteer staff vehicle parking, fireworks displays, and waterball competition
hosted by the West Metro Fire -Rescue Relief Association.
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b. A permit for fireworks displays at Welcome Park on July 28 and 29, 2023, submitted by
Hollywood Pyrotechnics, Inc.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
6. Public Hearing
6.1 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment, and Council consideration of new on -sale and Sunday liquor licenses for
Tequilatown, LLC d/b/a Tequilatown Authentic Mexican Cuisine and Bar located at 99 Willow Bend.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council. Applicants Fabian Blanco and Moises Blanco 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
new on -sale liquor licenses for Tequilatown, LLC d/b/a Tequilatown Authentic Mexican Cuisine and
Bar located at 99 Willow Bend.
Voting aye: Kamish, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings and Eidbo.
Absent, not voting: Kiser.
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 Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to
approve the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Kamish, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings and Eidbo.
Absent, not voting: Kiser.
Motion carried.
7,2 The Council received the 2022 annual financial report from Bergan KDV.
Andrew Grice from Bergan KDV addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to
accept the 2022 annual financial report from Bergan KDV.
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Voting aye: Kamish, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings and Eidbo.
Absent, not voting: Kiser.
Motion carried.
7.3 The Council continued discussion of a resolution authorizing the agreement with LOGIS for
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Support.
Public Works Director Mark Ray and GIS Specialist Emily Schneider addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO, 2023 — 61
AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR LOGIS GIS SUPPORT
By roll call, voting aye: Kamish, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, and Cummings.
Voting nay: Eidbo.
Absent, not voting: Kiser.
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 Cummings to adjourn
the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
TTEST:
4.1risaina Serres, City Clerk
Ji Adams, Mayor
Motion carried.
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