2024.04.02 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
April 2, 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 April 2, 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: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Council Member Eidbo was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard,
West Metro Fire -Rescue District Chief S. Larson, Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer B.
Perkey, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Sergeant J. Nolan 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. Consent Agenda
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
3.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The City Council work session on March 14, 2024.
b. The City Council work session on March 19, 2024.
c. The City Council meeting on March 19, 2024.
3.2 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.
3.3 Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-34, accepting a donation.
3.4 Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-35, establishing dates and offices for the 2024 municipal
election.
3.5 Acceptance of Tom Slupske's resignation from the Inclusion and Diversity Commission.
3.6 Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-36, authorizing the Metropolitan Council Environmental
Services 2024 Private Property Inflow and Infiltration Grant Agreement.
3.7 Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-37, revoking the commercial kennel license issued to Posh
Pets MN LLC d/b/a Pet Supplies Plus.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
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4. Open Forum
The following persons addressed the Council:
Ambiance Cafe owners, Tiesha Bogard -Merrick and Jummal Merrick, regarding the
reopening of their Crystal business located at 351 Willow Bend.
5. Regular Agenda
5.1 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 Kiser to approve the
list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried.
5.2 The Council considered a resolution approving the Joint Powers Agreement for the 2024 Utility
Reconstruction Project.
Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Ben Perkey addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Mayor Adams to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 38
AUTHORIZING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF NEW HOPE FOR THE 2024 UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.3 The Council considered a resolution awarding the 2024 Utility Reconstruction Project contract
to Northwest Asphalt, Inc.
Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Ben Perkey addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 39
AWARD CONTRACT FOR 2024 UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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5.4 The Council considered a resolution approving a contract with Total Systems, Inc. for
replacement of control systems at the Perry Sanitary Sewer Lift Station.
Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Ben Perkey addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 40
APPROVING THE REPLACEMENT OF CONTROL SYSTEMS
AT THE PERRY SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.5 The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance prohibiting the use of cannabis
products in public places.
City Attorney Troy Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2024 — 02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE TO
PROHIBIT THE USE OF CANNABIS PRODUCTS IN PUBLIC PLACES
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on April 16, 2024.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried.
5.6 The Council considered two actions regarding airport zones as described in the Joint Airport
Zoning Ordinance:
a. Second reading and adoption of the ordinance amending the zoning map to add airport
zones.
b. Adoption of a resolution approving the summary language for the publication of said
ordinance.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2024 - 01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP TO ADD AIRPORT SAFETY ZONES
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And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 41
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-01
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
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 Kiser to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
ATTEST:
4 .
Christina Serres, City Clerk
JimArdams, Mayor
Motion carried.
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