2024.03.19 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
March 19, 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 March 19, 2024, 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: Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Recreation Director J. Elholm,
West Metro Fire -Rescue District Chief S. Larson, Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer B.
Perkey, Police Chief S. Revering, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Lieutenant J. Tourville
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.
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. Appearances
3.1 Police Chief Revering presented Lifesaving Awards to Crystal police officers.
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. 20, 2024.
b. The City Council meeting on Feb. 20, 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. 2024-29, accepting a donation.
4.4 Adoption of Res. No. 2024-30, authorizing a playground grant application to Hennepin County
Youth Activities Grants to assist in replacing the play area in Twin Oaks Park.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
The following persons addressed the Council regarding the edible cannabinoids licensing ordinance
and related buffer distances:
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• Zach Barthel, 5522 West Broadway.
• Gentry Chandler, 5901 Hampshire Ave. N.
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 Kiser and seconded by Council Member Cummings to approve the
list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending the zoning map to add
airport zones as described in the Joint Airport Zoning Ordinance.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to
adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2024 — 01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP TO ADD AIRPORT SAFETY ZONES
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on April 2, 2024
Voting aye: Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Motion carried.
6.3 The Council considered approval of a one-year extension of site and building plan approval for
construction of an office/warehouse at 5208 Hanson Court.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve
the one-year extension of site and building plan approval for construction at an
office/warehouse at 5208 Hanson Court.
Voting aye: Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Motion carried.
6.4 The Council considered a resolution approving plans and specifications, and advertisement for
bids, for improvements at North Lions Park and Valley Place Park.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to adopt
the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 31
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN VALLEY PLACE AND NORTH LIONS PARKS
PROJECT #S.317 and #S.0340
Voting aye: Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.5 The Council considered a resolution approving installation of cameras in the south parking lot
of the Crystal Community Center.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 32
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO INSTALL SECURITY CAMERAS IN THE SOUTH
PARKING LOT OF THE CRYSTAL COMMUNITY CENTER IN GROGAN PARK
Voting aye: Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.6 The Council considered a resolution awarding the contract for engineering services for HVAC
upgrades at the Crystal Public Works facility.
Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Ben Perkey addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 33
AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
SERVICES FOR HVAC UPGRADES FOR THE CRYSTAL PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY
Voting aye: Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
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.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Motion carried.
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ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
Jim A ms, Mayor
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