2024.02.20 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
Feb. 20, 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. 20, 2024, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers
at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N. in Crystal, MN 55422, via interactive technology from the public
location of: 870 W. 24th Ave., Eugene, OR 97405 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 in the Council Chambers: Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski,
Cummings and Kamish. Council Member Eidbo was present remotely via interactive technology from
the following public location: 870 W. 24th Ave., Eugene, OR 97405.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney J. Hill, Police Chief S. Revering, Community
Development Director J. Sutter, Recreation Director J. Elholm and City Clerk C. Serres. Assistant City
Manager K. Therres was present remotely via Zoom.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Adams led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Council and audience held a moment of silence for fallen Burnsville first responders.
2. Approval of Agenda
The Council considered approval of the agenda.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the agenda.
By roll call, voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings and Eidbo.
Motion carried.
3. Proclamation
3.1 The Mayor proclaimed March 2024, as Women's History Month 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 Feb. 6, 2024.
b. The City Council meeting on Feb. 6, 2024.
c. The City Council special work session on Feb. 6, 2024.
d. The City Council work session on Feb. 8, 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. 2024-23, accepting donations.
4.4 Acceptance of the biennial body camera audit notification.
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4.5 Approval of the appointment of JD Moore II to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term
to expire Dec. 31, 2024.
4.6 Approval of the appointment of Angela Spores to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a
term to expire Dec. 31, 2026.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Cummings to approve the
consent agenda.
By roll call, voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
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 Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
By roll call, voting aye: Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered a resolution approving a front setback variance at 6124 Lakeland Ave. N.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 24
RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCES FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6124 LAKELAND AVENUE NORTH
By roll call, voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.3 The Council considered a resolution approving a transfer of funds from the Public Safety Aid to
the West Metro Fire -Rescue District.
Police Chief Stephanie Revering addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 25
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $1,010,119 OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
PUBLIC SAFETY AID PACKAGE AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $200,000
TO WEST METRO FIRE -RESCUE DISTRICT
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By roll call, voting aye Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.4 The Council considered the following items related to a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the
State of Minnesota Bureau of Criminal of Apprehension (BCA):
Adoption of a resolution approving the authorized strength of police officers from 34 to 35
while the Violent Crime Reduction Unit (VCRU) position is funded; and
Approval of the Minnesota BCA VCRU JPA.
Police Chief Stephanie Revering addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 26
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AUTHORIZED STRENGTH OF POLICE
OFFICERS FROM THIRTY-FOUR (34) TO THIRTY-FIVE (35)
By roll call, voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to approve the
Minnesota BCA Violent Crime Reduction Unit JPA.
By roll call, voting aye Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried.
6.5 The Council considered a resolution for LED lighting upgrades at City Hall.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 27
AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACT FOR LED LIGHTING UPGRADES AT CITY HALL
By roll call, voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings and Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.6 The Council considered a resolution for improvements at Crystal Cove Aquatic Center.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 28
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
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FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CRYSTAL COVE AQUATIC CENTER
PROJECT #S.0311
By roll call, voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
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 Kamish to adjourn the
meeting.
By roll call, voting aye: Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
The meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
ST:
ristina Serres, City Clerk
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Ji dams, Mayor
Motion carried.
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