2024.08.20 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
Aug. 20, 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 Aug. 20, 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: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kiser (arrived at 7:27 p.m.), and
Onesirosan.
Council Member Kamish was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney S. Tolar, Recreation Director J. Elholm, West
Metro Fire -Rescue District Chief S. Larson, Community Development Director J. Sutter, City Planner D.
Olson, Police Chief S. Revering, Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard, Public Works Director/City Engineer J.
Struve and City Clerk C. Serres. Assistant City Manager K. Therres was present 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 Cummings 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 July 16, 2024.
b. The City Council meeting on July 16, 2024.
c. The City Council budget work session on Aug. 1, 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 Approval of a donation agreement with Robbinsdale School District for receipt of a bus.
3.4 Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-73, amending the city's approved tree list.
3.5 Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-76, ordering preparation of an assessment roll, declaring the
amounts to be assessed, and setting a public hearing date of Oct. 15, 2024, for the 2024 delinquent
accounts.
3.6 Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-77, approving a grant agreement with Hennepin County Youth
Activities for Twin Oaks Park.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to approve the
consent agenda.
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Motion carried.
4. Open Forum
The following persons addressed the Council:
Ik Benjamin Fugate, 5602 57th Ave. N., regarding increase in crime with Metro Transit.
5. Public Hearing
5.1 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and Council consideration regarding the municipal consent plans for the Blue
Line Extension.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Mayor Adams opened the public hearing for testimony.
The following persons addressed the Council:
• Ann Berger, 4825 Vera Cruz Ave. N.
• Benjamin Fugate, 5602 57th Ave. N.
+ Robert Homan, Non -Crystal resident
* Heidi Schmidt, 5038 Quail Ave. N.
■ Jeremy Winter, Non -Crystal resident
• Katie Heigel, Non -Crystal resident
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams
declared the public hearing closed.
No Council action required at this meeting.
6. Regular Agenda
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 Kiser and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the
list of disbursements of more than $25,000.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Absent, not voting: Kamish.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered approval of the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with Pets Under Police
Security (PUPS).
Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard addressed the Council and provided an updated summary of the
JPA changes.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to approve
the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with Pets Under Police Security (PUPS).
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Absent, not voting: Kamish.
Motion carried.
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6.3 The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance rezoning 6203-6213 36th Ave. N. for an 8-
unit twin home development.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council. Creek Edge Townhomes LLC representative Aaron
Baruch also addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Mayor Adams to adopt the following
ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2024 - 06
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO REZONE
PROPERTY FOR CREEK EDGE TOWNHOMES LLC LOCATED AT 6203 AND 6213
36T" AVENUE NORTH FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-1)
TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (R2-PD)
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on September 3, 2024.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Absent, not voting: Kamish.
Motion carried.
6.4 The Council considered a resolution approving a lot consolidation plat for 6203-6213 36th Ave. N.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 78
RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT CONSOLIDATION VIA THE
FINAL PLAT OF CREEK EDGE BARUCH ADDITION
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Absent, not voting: Kamish.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.5 The Council considered approval of the 2025 West Metro Fire -Rescue District budget.
West Metro Fire -Rescue District Chief Sarah Larson addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to approve
the 2025 West Metro Fire -Rescue District budget.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Absent, not voting: Kamish.
Motion carried.
6.6 The Council considered a resolution authorizing a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with Shingle Creek
Watershed Management Commission.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Jesse Struve addressed the Council.
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Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 79
AUTHORIZE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL AND SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Absent, not voting: Kamish.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.7 The Council considered a resolution approving the purchase of a roof structure to protect the pool
pumps at the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 80
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A ROOF
STRUCTURE OVER THE CRYSTAL COVE AQUATIC CENTER PUMP/VALVE PIT
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Absent, not voting: Kamish.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. Announcements
The Council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
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Motion carried.
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