2024.10.15 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
Oct. 15, 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. 15, 2024, at 7:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N. in Crystal, MN and via Zoom. Mayor Pro Tern Budziszewski called the
meeting to order.
Roll Call
Mayor Pro Tern Budziszewski asked the assistant city manager to call the roll for elected officials. Upon
roll call, the following attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski and Cummings (arrived at 7:43
p.m.). Council Member Eidbo viewed the meeting virtually but did not participate. Mayor Adams was
absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney J. Weir, Assistant City Manager K. Therres, West
Metro Fire -Rescue District Chief S. Larson, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Police Chief S.
Revering, Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard and Public Works Director/City Engineer J. Struve. Recreation
Director J. Elholm was present via Zoom.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pro Tern Budziszewski 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 Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Proclamation
3.1 Mayo Pro Tern Budziszewski proclaimed Nov. 11, 2024, as Veterans Day in the City of Crystal.
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 joint City Council and West Metro Fire -Rescue District Board work session on Aug. 14,
2024.
b. The City Council work session on Oct. 1, 2024.
c. The City Council meeting on Oct. 1, 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 Approval of the 2025 regular City Council meeting and work session schedule.
4.4 Adoption of the 2025 fee schedule.
Moved by Council Member Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
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No public comment was given during open forum.
6. Public Hearing
6.1 Mayor Pro Tern Budziszewski announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and Council consideration of a resolution approving the assessment roll for
the 2024 delinquent accounts.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Kamish to open the public
hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Budziszewski opened the public hearing for testimony.
The following person addressed the Council:
Alfred Mwebi, 5618 Welcome Ave. N., regarding delinquent utilities.
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Pro Tern
Budziszewski declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to close the public
hearing.
Moved by Council Member Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 92
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL
FOR 2024 DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Adams and Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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 Onesirosan to approve the list
of disbursements of more than $25,000.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski and Cummings
Absent, not voting: Adams and Eidbo.
Motion carried.
7.2 The Council considered a resolution authorizing a joint powers agreement with Bassett Creek
Watershed Management Commission.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Jesse Struve addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the following
resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 93
Oct. 15, 2024
AUTHORIZE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL AND BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Adams and Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.3 The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance to change the name of the Environmental
Quality Commission to the Sustainability Commission.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2024 - 07
AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE NAME FROM
THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION TO THE
SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on November 19, 2024.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Adams and Eidbo.
Motion carried.
7.4 The Council considered approval of the joint powers agreement for the 2025 Joint Community
Police Partnership (JCPP) liaison.
Police Stephanie Revering addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to approve the
joint powers agreement for the 2025 JCPP liaison.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski and Cummings
Absent, not voting: Adams and Eidbo.
Motion carried.
7.5 The Council considered a memorandum of understanding with the Law Enforcement Labor Services
(LELS), Local 56 (police supervisors), for the 2025 insurance contribution.
Assistant City Manager Kim Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the
memorandum of understanding with the Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS), Local 56 (police
supervisors), for the 2025 insurance contribution.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski and Cummings
Absent, not voting: Adams and Eidbo.
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Motion carried.
8. Announcements
The Council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
ATTE T:
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
Motion carried.
John B dziszewski, Mayor Pr� Tem
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