2024.06.04 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
June 4, 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 June 4, 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, Cummings and Eidbo.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Assistant Finance Director J.
Bursheim, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard, West Metro Fire -Rescue
District Chief S. Larson, Public Works Director/City Engineer Jesse Struve, 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 Kiser and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve the agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Proclamations
3.1 Mayor Adams proclaimed June 14, 2024, as Flag Day in the City of Crystal.
3.2 Mayor Adams proclaimed June 19, 2024, as Juneteenth Freedom Day in the City of Crystal.
4. Appearances
4.1 Deputy Police Chief Brian Hubbard recognized members of the Crystal, New Hope and
Robbinsdale Police Explorers program.
5. Consent Agenda
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
5.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The City Council work session on May 21, 2024.
b. The City Council meeting on May 21, 2024.
5.2 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.
5.3 Approval of the following items for 2024 Crystal Frolics:
a. Temporary closure of portions of 46th Avenue N. and 471h Avenue N. from July 25-28, 2024,
for city and volunteer staff vehicle parking, shuttle bus service, fireworks displays and the
water ball competition hosted by West Metro Fire -Rescue District Firefighters Relief
Association.
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b. A permit for display of outdoor fireworks at Welcome Park on July 26 and 27, 2024,
submitted by Hollywood Pyrotechnics, Inc.
5.4 Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-60, reporting on state performance measures.
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
6. Open Forum
The following persons addressed the Council:
• Jerry Johnson, 378 Summit Ave., St. Paul, regarding the Blue Line Extension.
• Scott Kneisl, 6916 58th Ave. N., regarding concerns with nuisance neighbors.
7. Public Hearing
7.1 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment, and Council consideration of new on -sale wine, beer and Sunday liquor
licenses for Golden Star Cafe, LLC dba Lucky Pearl Cafe located at 5600 56th Ave. N.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council. Applicant Leedao Leexaitou also addressed
the Council.
Mayor Adams opened the public hearing for testimony.
The following person addressed the Council:
• Burt Orred, 6700 671h Ave. N., regarding hours of business.
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams
declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve
the on -sale wine, beer, and Sunday liquor licenses for Golden Star Cafe, LLC dba Lucky Pearl
Cafe located at 5600 56th Ave. N.
By roll call, voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kiser.
Voting nay: Kamish and Onesirosan.
Motion carried.
8. Regular Agenda
8.1 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 Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings and Eidbo.
Motion carried.
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8.2 The Council received the 2023 annual financial report from Bergan KDV.
Aaron Dahl from Bergan KDV presented the 2023 annual financial report to the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to
accept the 2023 annual financial report provided by Bergan KDV.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings and Eidbo.
Motion carried.
8.3 The Council received a budget preview for 2025-2026.
Assistant Finance Director Jodi Bursheim addressed the Council.
The Council discussed the budget process and provided feedback to staff to aid in preparing
the 2025-2026 budget.
No Council action required.
8.4 The Council considered a resolution approving the purchase and installation of pool amenities
for the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center project.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kaiser to adopt the
following resolution, but with an amendment to remove the new drop slide structure from the
existing proposal and the minor amendments to the contract proposed by legal counsel:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 61
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AMENITIES AND
COMPLETE DEMOLITION WORK AT THE CRYSTAL COVE AQUATIC CENTER
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings and Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8.5 The Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending the Town Center —
Planned Development at 5240 West Broadway to add a sport court to the site, and a
resolution authorizing summary publication of the ordinance.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan 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 this is the second and final reading.
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Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings and Eidbo.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 62
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-03
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings and Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8.6 The Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending the Crystal Unified
Development Code regarding cannabis businesses, liquor sales and tobacco sales, and a
resolution authorizing summary publication of the ordinance.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Eidbo 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 this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings and Eidbo.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 63
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-04
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings and Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8.7 The Council considered the second 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 Kiser to adopt the
following ordinance:
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ORDINANCE NO. 2024 — 05
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE
REQUIRING A LICENSE AND IMPOSING REGULATIONS
ON THE RETAIL SALE OF EDIBLE CANNABINOID PRODUCTS
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings and Eidbo.
Motion carried.
8.8 The Council considered authorizing a letter to Hennepin County and Metro Transit regarding
unresolved issues related to the Blue Line Extension Light rail transit project.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to continue
the discussion of unresolved issues related to the Blue Line Extension Light rail transit project
indefinitely.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings and Eidbo.
Motion carried.
9. Announcements
The Council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
10. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adjourn
the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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Motion carried.
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