2024.09.03 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
Sept. 3, 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 Sept. 3, 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: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan and Adams.
Council Member Eidbo was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Recreation Director J. Elholm, West
Metro Fire -Rescue District Chief S. Larson, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Assistant
Finance Director J. Bursheim, 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
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 Onesirosan 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 Aug. 20, 2024.
b. The City Council meeting on Aug. 20, 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.
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
4. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
5. Regular Agenda
5.1 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 Kamish to approve the list of
disbursements of more than $25,000.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried.
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5.2 The Council considered resolutions approving the preliminary 2025 budgets and tax levies.
Assistant Finance Director J. Bursheim addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 81
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2025 PROPOSED
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 82
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2025 PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET,
2025 PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY, SET PUBLIC INPUT DATE
FOR THE 2025 BUDGET AND PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.3 The Council considered the second reading of an ordinance rezoning 6203-6213 36t" Ave. N. from
R1 to R2-Planned Development for an 8-unit twin home development, and a resolution approving
summary language for publication of the ordinance.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Kamish 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 this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 83
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-06
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Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.4 The Council considered a resolution approving a quote for replacement of concrete at the south
fire station.
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 — 84
AUTHORIZING THE REPLACEMENT OF CONCRETE AT THE SOUTH FIRE STATION
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.5 The Council considered a resolution approving a labor quote to install Joint Water Commission
(JWC) valves.
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 — 85
AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION FOR JWC WATERMAIN AND CITY VALVES
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan and Adams.
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 Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
TTEST:
hristina Serres, City Clerk
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JiTr Adams, Mayor
Motion carried.
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