2024.02.06 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
Feb. 6, 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 Feb. 6, 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: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Council Member Eidbo was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Police Chief S. Revering, West
Metro Fire -Rescue District Chief S. Larson, Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer B. Perkey,
Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Communications
Coordinator M. Peterson, City Planner D. Olson and City Clerk C. Serres. Recreation Director J.
Elholm 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 Kiser and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Appearances
4.1 Police Chief Revering presented Crystal police officers with Lifesaving Awards.
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 Jan. 11, 2024.
b. The City Council work session on Jan. 16, 2024.
c. The City Council meeting on Jan. 16, 2024.
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. 2024-13, approving the Healthy Tree Canopy grant agreement with
Hennepin County.
4.4 Adoption of Res. No. 2024-14, authorizing a Community Development Block Grant application
for the 2025 Twin Oaks Park project.
4.5 Adoption of Res. No. 2024-15, levying a special assessment for fire protection system costs at
3600 Douglas Dr. N.
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4.6 Approval of Council letter to MnDOT Commissioner regarding airport zoning amendment
process.
4.7 Adoption of Res. No. 2024-16, authorizing a grant from the Hennepin Farm to Community
Local Food Purchase Assistance project.
4.8 Adoption of Res. No. 2024-17, authorizing a provider agreement with Hennepin County to help
fund access to youth sports in Crystal.
Moved by Council Member Cummings 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. Regular Agenda
6.1 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 Kamish and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the list
of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered a resolution to attach the Crystal Airport Zoning Ordinance as an
appendix to the Crystal City Code.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 —18
RESOLUTION TO ATTACH THE CRYSTAL AIRPORT ZONING
ORDINANCE AS AN APPENDIX TO THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.3 The Council considered a resolution approving the contract with Municipal Builders, Inc. for
the Joint Water Commission pumphouse project.
Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Ben Perkey addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt
the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024 —19
AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE JOINT WATER COMMISSION GOLDEN
VALLEY AND CRYSTAL PUMP HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.4 The Council considered resolutions for the 2024 Utility Improvement Project.
a. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2024 Utility Improvement Project; and
b. Order advertisement for bids for the 2024 Utility Improvement Project.
Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Ben Perkey addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 20
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
2024 UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 21
ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE
2024 UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.5 The Council considered a resolution restricting parking on Louisiana Avenue.
Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Ben Perkey addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 22
PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF LOUISIANA AVENUE
NORTH FROM MEDICINE LAKE ROAD/27TH AVENUE N TO 32ND AVENUE N
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Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. Announcements
The Council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewki and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adjourn
the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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Christina Serres, City Clerk
Jim dams, Mayor
Motion carried.
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