2024.07.16 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
July 16, 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 July 16, 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 assistant city manager to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call,
the following attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Council Member Onesirosan was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Recreation Director J. Elholm,
Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard, Community Development Director J. Sutter and Assistant City
Manager K. Therres.
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 Deputy Police Chief Brian Hubbard presented to the Council police officers who recently
received an award for going above and beyond their duties.
3.2 A representative of the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA) presented the
City of Crystal with a MRPA Award of Excellence for projects completed at Bassett Creek Park
in 2023.
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 June 18, 2024.
b. The City Council meeting on June 18, 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 Resolution No. 2024-70, accepting a donation.
4.4 Authorizing a letter to the METRO Blue Line Extension Corridor Management Committee.
4.5 Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-71, approving a new premises permit for lawful gambling at
Buffalo Wild Wings #69, 5590 West Broadway, submitted by West Metro Fire -Rescue District
Firefighters Relief Association.
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Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve, but remove
item 4.4 from the consent agenda and add it to the beginning of the regular agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
The following persons addressed the Council:
• Rachel Braaten, 3401 Zane Ave. N., regarding the Bassett Creek habitat effects.
• Jerome Johnson, 378 Summit Ave. N., St. Paul, regarding the Blue Line Extension.
6. Regular Agenda
The Council considered authorizing a letter to the METRO Blue Line Extension Corridor
Management Committee (consent agenda item 4.4).
Community Development Director John Sutter read the amendments made to the letter.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the
letter to the METRO Blue Line Extension Corridor Management Committee as amended.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Onesirosan.
Motion carried.
6.1 The Council considered approval of disbursements of more than $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 Cummings to
approve the list of disbursements of more than $25,000.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Onesirosan.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered approval of the appointment of Trina Smith to the Inclusion and
Diversity Commission for a term to expire Dec. 31, 2025.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to
approve the appointment of Trina Smith to the Inclusion and Diversity Commission for a term
to expire Dec. 31, 2025.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Onesirosan.
Motion carried.
6.3 The Council considered resolutions awarding the contract for the 2024 Mill and Overlay
project, and SEH, Inc. inspection services.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the Council.
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Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 72
AWARD CONTRACT FOR 2024 MILL AND OVERLAY
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Onesirosan.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 74
ACCEPT QUOTE FROM SEH FOR THE INSPECTION
OF THE 2024 MILL AND OVERLAY
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Onesirosan.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.4 The Council considered a joint powers agreement with Hennepin County for assessing services.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve
the joint powers agreement with Hennepin County for assessing services.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Onesirosan.
Motion carried.
6.5 The Council considered a resolution to purchase amenities for the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 75
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AMENITIES AT
THE CRYSTAL COVE AQUATIC CENTER
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Onesirosan.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. Announcements
The Council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
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8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
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Jim ams, Mayor
Motion carried.
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