2024.10.01 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
Oct. 1, 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 Oct. 1, 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 assistant city manager 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 R. Tierney, Assistant City Manager K. Therres,
Recreation Director J. Elholm, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Police Chief S. Revering,
Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard, Assistant Finance Director Jodi Bursheim and Blue Line Extension
Conflict City Attorney Jared Shepherd. Public Works Director/City Engineer J. Struve 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 Cummings and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Appearances
3.1 Police Chief Stephanie Revering introduced Officer Amara Murphy, who has completed probation.
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 Sept. 12, 2024.
b. The City Council work session on Sept. 17, 2024.
c. The City Council meeting on Sept. 17, 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 Acceptance of Mary Cameron's resignation from the Inclusion and Diversity Commission for a term
to expire Dec. 31, 2024.
4.4 Approval of the appointment of Nicole Fernandez to the Inclusion and Diversity Commission for a
term to expire Dec. 31, 2024.
4.5 Approval of the appointment of Octavia Treadway to the Inclusion and Diversity Commission for a
term to expire Dec. 31, 2025.
4.6 Approval of the appointment of Holly Knox to the Inclusion and Diversity Commission for a term to
expire Dec. 31, 2025.
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4.7 Approval of an amended joint powers agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension.
Moved by Council Member Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
The following persons addressed the Council:
• Jason Bradley, 5656 Brunswick Ave. N., regarding the Blue Line Extension.
• Dave Bissen, 6603 36t1 Ave. N., regarding the 2025-2026 budget.
• Steve Gardner, 4801 Maryland Ave. N., regarding property taxes.
• Mark Hoffmann, 3307 Zane Ave. N., regarding the 2025 budget.
• Tim Polson, 6824 39th Ave. N., regarding the Blue Line Extension.
6. Public Hearing
6.1 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and Council consideration of a motion to approve or disapprove water
shutoff at 4533 Welcome Ave. N.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Mayor Adams opened the public hearing for testimony.
There being no one 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 Eidbo to approve the
water shutoff at 4533 Welcome Ave. N.
Voting aye: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Council Member Onesirosan abstained from the vote.
Motion carried.
7. Regular Agenda
7.1 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: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings
Motion carried.
7.2 The Council received a presentation on the 2025 budget and levies as well as provided an
opportunity for public input.
Assistant Finance Director Jodi Bursheim addressed the Council.
No public comment was given regarding the 2025 budget and levies.
No Council action required.
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7.3 The Council considered a resolution approving contracts for building improvements at Crystal Cove
Aquatic Center and Crystal Community Center.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 90
AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS FOR
LOBBY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CRYSTAL COVE AQUATIC CENTER BUILDING
AND SERVICE COUNTER AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
By roll call, voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan and Budziszewski.
Voting nay: Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.4 The Council considered a resolution regarding municipal consent for the Blue Line Extension.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Kiser to amend the resolution
to strike out the statement: WHEREAS, the City Council is generally supportive of the METRO Blue
Line Extension project.
By roll call, voting aye: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Voting nay: Adams.
Motion carried to amend the resolution.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adopt the following
resolution as amended:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 91
RESOLUTION REGARDING MUNICIPAL CONSENT
FOR THE METRO BLUE LINE EXTENSION
By roll call, voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings and Eidbo.
Voting nay: Kamish and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.5 The Council considered a memorandum of understanding with the Law Enforcement Labor Services
(LELS), Local 44 (police officers), for the 2025 insurance contribution.
Assistant City Manager Kim Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve
the memorandum of understanding with the LELS, Local 44 (police officers), for the 2025 insurance
contribution.
Voting aye: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried.
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7.6 The Council considered a 2025 wage adjustment and insurance contribution for non -represented
employees.
Assistant City Manager Kim Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to approve the
2025 wage adjustment and insurance contribution for non -represented employees.
Voting aye: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings
Motion carried.
8. Announcements
The Council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 9:39 p.m.
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Motion carried.
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