2024.01.16 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
Jan. 16, 2024
1. Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter,
the meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on Jan. 16, 2024, 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: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Police Chief S. Revering,
Recreation Director J. Elholm, West Metro Fire -Rescue District Chief S. Larson, Deputy Police Chief
B. Hubbard, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Police Lieutenant P. Underthun 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. Proclamation
3.1 The Mayor proclaimed February 2024, as Black History Month in the City of Crystal.
4. Appearances
4.1 Police Chief Revering introduced Officer Josh Butterfield, who completed probation.
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 work session on Jan. 2, 2024.
b. The City Council meeting on Jan. 2, 2024.
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 Res. No. 2024-03, accepting a donation.
5.4 Adoption of Res. No. 2024-04, appointing City Manager Adam R. Bell as Crystal's
representative to the Joint Water Commission for a term to expire Jan. 31, 2027.
5.5 Adoption of Res. No. 2024-05, reappointing Randy Bergstrom as Crystal's alternate
representative to the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission for a term to expire
Jan. 31, 2027.
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5.6 Adoption of Res. No. 2024-06, approving a new premises permit for lawful gambling at Buffalo
Wild Wings #69, 5590 West Broadway, submitted by West Metro Fire -Rescue District
Firefighters Relief Association.
5.7 Adoption of Res. No. 2024-07, designating a municipal advisor.
5.8 Adoption of Res. No. 2024-08, establishing an Absentee Ballot Board for the 2024 elections.
5.9 Adoption of Res. No. 2024-09, appointing election judges for the 2024 elections.
5.10 Adoption of Res. No. 2024-10, approving the 2024 Council Rules.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion carried.
6. Open Forum
The following persons addressed the Council during open forum regarding traffic safety concerns:
* Jeff Guest, 2928 Louisiana Ave. N.
* Benita Brezinski, 3140 Louisiana Ave. N.
7. Public Hearing
7.1 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the hearing:
To receive comment, and Council consideration of a new off -sale liquor license for Vangcheng,
LLC d/b/a Liquor Barrel Wine and Spirits located at 5628 West Broadway.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council. Applicant Cheng Her 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 Cummings, to
approve the off -sale liquor license for Vengcheng, LLC d/b/a Liquor Barrel Wine and Spirits
located at 5628 West Broadway.
Voting aye: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried.
8. Regular Agenda
8.1 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: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried.
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8.2 The Council considered approval of a contract with Tubman for domestic assault advocate
services.
Deputy Police Chief Brian Hubbard addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve
the contract with Tubman for domestic assault advocate services.
Voting aye: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried.
8.3 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of a Sprinter van for the Police
Department.
Police Chief Stephanie Revering and Lieutenant Pete Underthun addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 —11
RESOLUTION APPROVING POLICE EQUIPMENT REVOLVING FUND EXPENDITURE
FOR PURCHASE OF A SPRINTER VAN TO REPLACE THE SWAT VEHICLE
Voting aye: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8.4 The Council considered a resolution authorizing construction management services for the
Crystal Cove Aquatic Center project.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 12
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AGREEMENT
FOR THE CRYSTAL COVE AQUATIC CENTER PROJECT
Voting aye: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
9. Announcements
The Council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
10. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewki and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
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The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
JT ST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
Jim A0ms, Mayor
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