2024.05.21 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
May 21, 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 May 21, 2024, at 7:02 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, Recreation Director J. Elholm,
West Metro Fire -Rescue District Chief S. Larson, Police Chief S. Revering, Deputy Police Chief B.
Hubbard, Public Works Director/City Engineer Jesse Struve, Community Development Director J.
Sutter 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 Kiser and seconded by Council Member Kamish 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 meeting on May 7, 2024.
b. The City Council work session on May 7, 2024.
c. The City Council work session on May 9, 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. 2024-53, rescinding civil penalties for violation of liquor license
regulations by Family Cafe and Diner, LLC d/b/a Family Cafe and Diner located at 6236 56tn
Ave. N.
3.4 Authorization to participate in the Cooperative Purchasing Connection Service Cooperative.
3.5 Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-54, recognizing June as Pride Month.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion carried.
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4. Open Forum
The following persons addressed the Council regarding the Blue Line Extension:
• Kristal Porter, 2520 23rd Ave. N., Minneapolis; Tom Slupske, 9700 69th Ave. N., Brooklyn
Park; Tim Polson, 6824 39th Ave. N., Crystal; Karen Sathre, 5108 Bernard Ave. N., Crystal;
Eric Hillman, 3803 Orchard Ave. N., Robbinsdale and Greg Sawyer, Robbinsdale.
Additionally, Burt Orred, 6700 60th Ave. N., addressed the Council regarding Becker Park.
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 Kamish and seconded by Council Member Cummings to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried.
5.2 The Council considered a resolution approving a grant agreement with the Minnesota
Department of Employment and Economic Development for the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 55
RESOLUTION APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
Voting aye: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.3 The Council considered a resolution approving the purchase of an easement machine.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Jesse Struve addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
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Voting aye: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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5.4 The Council considered a resolution approving the purchase of a replacement one -ton truck.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Jesse Struve addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 57
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT 1-TON TRUCK
Voting aye: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.5 The Council considered a resolution approving plans and specifications and authorizing
advertisement for bids for the 2024 Mill and Overlay Project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Jesse Struve addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 58
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2024 MILL AND OVERLAY
Voting aye: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.6 The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending the Town Center — Planned
Development at 5240 West Broadway to add a sport court to the site.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council. Sand Companies
representative Megan Carr also addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2024 — 03
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN CENTER — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
(TC-PD) AT 5240 WEST BROADWAY AVENUE
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on June 4, 2024.
Voting aye: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings
Motion carried.
5.7 The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending the Crystal Unified
Development Code regarding cannabis businesses, liquor sales and tobacco sales.
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Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2024 — 04
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CRYSTAL UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
REGARDING CANNABIS BUSINESSES, LIQUOR SALES, AND TOBACCO SALES
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on June 4, 2024.
Voting aye: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings
Motion carried.
5.8 The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending the ordinance requiring a
license and imposing regulations on the retail sale of edible cannabinoid products.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2024 — 05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE
REQUIRING A LICENSE AND IMPOSING REGULATIONS
ON THE RETAIL SALE OF EDIBLE CANNABINOID PRODUCTS
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on June 4, 2024.
Voting aye: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried.
5.9 The Council considered a resolution approving a contract with FinePoint Tech for design,
bidding, and construction oversight services for Council Chambers upgrades.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 59
APPROVING THE CONTRACT WITH FINEPOINT TECH FOR
DESIGN, BIDDING, AND CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT SERVICES
FOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS UPGRADES AS PLANNED FOR IN THE
CABLE EQUIPMENT FUND
Voting aye: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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6. Announcements
The Council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
ATTEST:
1
C ristina Serres, City Clerk
Ji dams, Mayor
Motion carried.
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