2024.11.19 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
Nov. 19, 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 Nov. 19, 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 assistant city manager to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the
following attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Assistant City Manager K. Therres,
Assistant Finance Director J. Bursheim, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Community Development Director
J. Sutter, Police Chief S. Revering, Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard, Public Works Director/City Engineer J.
Struve and City Planner D. Olson.
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. Proclamations
3.1 Mayor Adams proclaimed Nov. 28, 2024, as Thanksgiving Day in the City of Crystal.
3.2 Mayor Adams proclaimed Nov. 30, 2024, as Small Business Saturday in the City of Crystal.
4. Appearances
4.1 Police Chief Stephanie Revering presented the Chief's Award to Julie Kleve.
4.2 The Department of Public Safety presented awards to officers for their traffic enforcement efforts.
4.3 Public Works Director Jesse Struve recognized the Crystal Team of Ryan Maurer and Cullen
Loughlin, for their first -place win at the Minnesota Section American Water Works Association
Hydrant Hysteria Competition.
5. Consent Agenda
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
5.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The City Council work session on Oct. 10, 2024.
b. The City Council work session on Oct. 15, 2024.
c. The City Council meeting on Oct. 15, 2024.
5.2 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.
5.3 Adoption of Res. No. 2024-95, authorizing an application to the Metropolitan Council
Environmental Services Infiltration and Inflow Grant Program for 2025.
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5.4 Adoption of Res. No. 2024-96, making the city's annual insurance elections.
5.5 Approval of the appointment of Bethanie Zeller to the Sustainability Commission for a term to
expire Dec. 31, 2025.
5.6 Adoption of Res. No. 2024-97, reaffirming the City of Crystal's commitment to the West Metro Fire -
Rescue District and its partnership with the City of New Hope.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the consent
agenda.
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
Mayor Adams abstained from voting.
Motion carried.
6. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
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 Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the
list of disbursements of more than $25,000.
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
Motion carried.
7.2 The Council considered approval of site and building plans for a building addition at 5120 56th Ave.
N. (Klever Liquor).
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the site
and building plans for a building addition at 5120 56th Ave. N. (Klever Liquor).
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings and Kamish.
Council Member Eidbo abstained from voting.
Motion carried.
7.3 The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code
related to cannabis businesses.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2024 - 08
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CRYSTAL UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
REGARDING CANNABIS BUSINESSES
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on Dec. 3, 2024.
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
Motion carried.
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7.4 The Council considered the 2025-2034 Long -Term Plan.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the
2025-2034 Long -Term Plan.
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
Motion carried.
7.5 The Council considered the second reading and adoption 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 Onesirosan 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 this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
Motion carried.
7.6 The Council considered a resolution approving the bylaws for the Sustainability Commission.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the Council.
The Council and staff discussed amending the bylaws for the Sustainability Commission with the
following change to Article 1.1: Reviewing and providing recommendations on sustainability and
climate resilience initiatives and policies.
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the following
resolution as amended:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 98
.RESOLUTION APPROVING BYLAWS
FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.7 The Council considered a resolution authorizing professional services for the 2025 Utility
Reconstruction Project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Jesse Struve addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 99
AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE
2025 UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.8 The Council considered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Union of
Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 49 (public works), for the 2025 insurance contribution.
Assistant City Manager Kim Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to approve
the MOU with IUOE, Local 49, for the 2025 insurance contribution.
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
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 Kiser to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
ATTEST:
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
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Jim, am, Mayor
Motion carried.
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