2025.01.07 Council Meeting Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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Posted: Jan. 3, 2025
City Council Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025
Time Meeting Location
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers/Zoom
Immediately following the
City Council meeting
Economic Development Authority (EDA) annual
organizational meeting Council Chambers/Zoom
Immediately following the
EDA meeting
City Council work session to discuss:
1. Commission candidate interviews.
2. Constituent issues.
3. New business.
4. Announcements.
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: Jan. 3, 2025
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025
7 p.m.
Council Chambers/Zoom Meeting
The city manager’s comments are bolded.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Oath of Office
The city clerk will administer the oath of office to the following newly-elected council members:
Mayor Julie Deshler, Section 1 Council Member Taji Onesirosan, Ward 3 Council Member John
Budziszewski and Ward 4 Council Member David Cummings.*
3. Approval of Agenda
The council will consider approval of the agenda.
4. Consent Agenda
The council will consider 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 Dec. 17, 2024.
b. The City Council meeting on Dec. 17, 2024.
4.2 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the city clerk.
4.3 Adoption of a resolution accepting donations.
4.4 Approval of designating the Sun Post as the primary legal newspaper and the Star Tribune as
the secondary legal newspaper for the City of Crystal in 2025.
4.5 Adoption of a resolution designating depositories of the City of Crystal for 2025.
4.6 Approval of the following annual city staff appointments for 2025:*
a. Hennepin Recycling Group:
City Manager Adam R. Bell.
b. Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS):
Board Member: City Manager Adam R. Bell.
Alternate Board Member: Assistant City Manager/HR Manager Kim Therres.
c. Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission and CCX Media:
Board Member: City Manager Adam R. Bell.
d. Pets Under Police Security (PUPS):
Board Member: Deputy Police Chief Brian Hubbard.
Alternate Board Member: Police Chief Stephanie Revering.
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4.7 Adoption of a resolution recognizing Jan. 20, 2025, as Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
5. Open Forum
The City Council appreciates hearing from citizens about items of concern and desires to set aside
time during each meeting for Open Forum. To provide ample opportunity for all, speaking time is
limited to three minutes and topic discussion is limited to ten minutes. The Mayor may, as
presiding officer, extend the total time allowed for a topic. By rule, no action may be taken on any
item brought before the council during Open Forum. The council may place items discussed
during Open Forum onto subsequent council meeting agendas.
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The council will consider approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance
department.
Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000.
6.2 The council will consider the following appointments for Mayor Pro Tem and council
commission liaisons and representatives for 2025:*
a. Mayor Pro Tem: Council Member Onesirosan.
b. Sustainability Commission Council Liaison: Council Member Kiser.
c. Inclusion and Diversity Commission Council Liaison: Council Member Cummings.
d. Parks and Recreation Commission Council Liaison: Council Member Budziszewski.
e. Planning Commission Council Liaison: Council Member Eidbo.
f. Quad Communities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Council Representative: Council
Member Kamish.
g. Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission Council Representative:
Council Member Kamish.
h. Blue Line Extension Corridor Management Committee Council Representative: Mayor
Deshler; and alternate: Council Member Kiser.
i. Bottineau Community Works Steering Committee Council Representative: Council
Member Kiser; and alternate: Mayor Deshler.
The council liaison appointments listed above are Mayor Deshler’s recommendations. The
council is asked to consider them for approval and discuss any changes as desired.
6.3 The Council will consider a resolution appointing Mayor Deshler as Crystal’s representative
on the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board of Directors.
Council Member Budziszewski was appointed to the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board
on March 7, 2023, for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2024. With that term expiring, the council
needs to appoint a new representative to the Board. It is Mayor Deshler’s recommendation
that she be appointed as the Council’s Board representative with a term expiring December
31, 2026.
7. Announcements
a. The city council will hold a work session on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room
A at City Hall and via Zoom.
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b. City offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Day holiday.
c. The next city council meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall
and via Zoom.
d. City council meetings and work sessions are open to the public. Current and previous
meetings are available for viewing and listening at www.crystalmn.gov.
8. Adjournment
*Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend; stay healthy. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.
Crystal City Council work session minutes Dec. 17, 2024
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter,
the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:41 p.m. on Dec. 17, 2024, in the Council
Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN and via Zoom. Mayor Adams called the
meeting to order.
I.Attendance
The assistant city manager recorded the attendance for city council members and staff:
Council members present: Adams, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Council Member Budziszewski was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney S. Tolar, Assistant City Manager K. Therres,
Recreation Director J. Elholm, West Metro Fire-Rescue District Fire Chief S. Larson, Police Chief S.
Revering, Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard, Public Works Director/City Engineer J. Struve and
Community Development Director J. Sutter.
II.Agenda
The council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1.City council liaison reports.
2.City manager monthly check-in.
3.Constituent issues.
4.New business.
5.Announcements.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
4.1(a)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Dec. 17, 2024
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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 Dec. 17, 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: Adams, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Council Member Budziszewski was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney S. Tolar, Assistant City Manager K. Therres,
Recreation Director J. Elholm, West Metro Fire-Rescue District Fire 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.
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 Kamish and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to approve the agenda.
Motion carried.
3.Appearances
3.1 Mayor Adams and Economic Development Authority President Onesirosan presented certificates of
appreciation to artists who donated artwork for the traffic signal cabinet wraps.
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 Dec. 3, 2024.
b.The city council meeting on Dec. 3, 2024.
c.The city council work session on Dec. 12, 2024.
4.2 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the city clerk.
4.3 Approval of commission appointments and reappointments.
4.4 Adoption of a resolution appointing Gary Laurant to the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board of
Directors as a public representative.
4.5 Adoption of a resolution appointing a technical advisory committee representative to the Bassett
Creek Watershed Management Commission.
4.6 Adoption of a resolution appointing a technical advisory committee representative to the Shingle
Creek Watershed Management Commission.
4.7 Receipt of the annual notification of Law Enforcement Support Office program.
4.1(b)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Dec. 17, 2024
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4.8 Approval of the Dec. 12, 2024, closed city council work session summary.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
The following person addressed the council:
• Burt Orred, 6700 60th Ave. N., regarding the Sustainability Commission.
6. Public Hearing
6.1 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment regarding the city’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Jesse Struve 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.
No council action required.
7. Regular Agenda
7.1 The council considered approval of disbursements of more than $25,000 submitted by 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: Adams, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Absent; not voting: Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
7.2 The council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending Crystal City Code, Chapter
XXI, Section 2100, to add temporary cannabis events to the regulations for special events, and a
resolution approving summary language for publication of the ordinance.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2024 - 09
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CRYSTAL CODE, CHAPTER XXI, SECTION 2100
TO ADD TEMPORARY CANNABIS EVENTS TO THE REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Adams, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Absent; not voting: Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
4.1(b)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Dec. 17, 2024
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Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 – 107
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-09
Voting aye: Adams, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Absent; not voting: Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.3 The council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending the Crystal City Code by
establishing Chapter XI, Section 1145, cannabis and hemp business regulations, and a resolution
approving summary language for publication of the ordinance.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt the following
ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2024 - 10
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CRYSTAL CODE ESTABLISHING
CHAPTER XI, SECTION 1145 CANNABIS AND HEMP BUSINESS REGULATIONS
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Adams, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Absent; not voting: Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 – 108
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-10
Voting aye: Adams, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Absent; not voting: Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.4 The council considered approval of an employment agreement with the city manager for 2025.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Mayor Adams to approve the employment
agreement with City Manager Bell for 2025.
Voting aye: Adams, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Absent; not voting: Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
4.1(b)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Dec. 17, 2024
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7.5 The council considered a resolution commending Mayor Jim Adams.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 – 109
RESOLUTION COMMENDING MAYOR JIM ADAMS
Voting aye: Adams, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Absent; not voting: Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. Announcements
The council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
___________________________________
Jim Adam, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
4.1(b)
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City of Crystal Council Meeting
Jan. 7, 2025
Applications for City License
Edible cannabinoid THC product retailer
Ashley’s Liquor, Inc., 4820 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55429
(pre-approved by City Manager Bell on Dec. 31, 2024)
Himalaya LLC, dba 36th Ave Smoke Shop, 5101 36th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55422
(pre-approved by City Manager Bell on Dec. 31, 2024)
Klever Liquor, Inc., 5120 56th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55429
(pre-approved by City Manager Bell on Dec. 31, 2024)
Zahid Beverage Group, LLC dba Crystal Liquor Warehouse, 6200 56th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55429
(pre-approved by City Manager Bell on Dec. 31, 2024)
Rental (new)
5570 Xenia Ave. N. – Jessica Hochhalter
Rental (renewal)
5015 Angeline Ave. N. – Cliff Benson (Conditional)
5402 Angeline Ave N. – Cindy Scherbing (Conditional)
3505 Brunswick Ave. N. – Donald Weld (Conditional)
3657 Brunswick Ave. N. – Samory Diakite (Conditional)
4601 Brunswick Ave. N. – Jim and Yvonne Hegedus
6311 Corvallis Ave. N. – Michael Brandt (Conditional)
3317 Douglas Dr. N. – Four Seasons c/o Commonbond Communities (Conditional)
4640-4646 Douglas Dr. N. – Richard Wilson (Conditional)
5237 Florida Ave. N. – Muhammad Gadari
6160 Florida Ave. N. – Clint Schumann (Conditional)
4319 Hampshire Ave. N. – Maria Thomas
2726-2728 Jersey Ave. N. – Alice Conover
4041 Kentucky Ave. N. – Reid Kinde (Conditional)
5748 Regent Ave. N. – 5748 Regent LLC
5518 Toledo Ave. N. – Hartzell Rental LLC
3317 Welcome Ave. N. – Daniel Gil
3049 Winnetka Ave. N. – Reill Properties LLC (Conditional)
4400 Xenia Ave. N. – CM Properties of MN LLC (Conditional)
3612 Yates Ave. N. – David Cheng
5509 Yates Ave. N. – Princess Yanforth Wilson (Conditional)
3149 Yukon Ave. N. – Home Share
6000-6002 36th Ave. N. – Mark Landwehr (Conditional)
7700/10/20 36th Ave. N. – Smith-Sturm INV Winnetka Village (Conditional)
5013 50th Ave N – Todd Havisto
6820 50th Ave. N. – Peter Gross (Conditional)
5029 53rd Ave. N. – Exceptional Hms/Remodeling (Conditional)
6922 58th Ave. N. – Chen Zhou (Conditional)
Secondhand Goods Dealer (non-exempt)
Gamestop, Inc. dba Gamestop #5392, 349 Willow Bend, Crystal, MN 55428
(pre-approved by City Manager Bell on Dec. 31, 2024)
4.2
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Tree Trimmer
Arbor Tech Tree & Landscape, Inc., 2800 15th St. N.E., Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Bratt Tree Co. dba Heartwood Tree Surgeons, 5612 Corvallis Ave. N. Crystal, MN 55429
Monster Minneapolis, Inc. dba Monster Tree Service, 16526 W. 78th St. Ste. #320, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Neighborhood Tree Care, LLC, 6271 Central Ave. N.E., Fridley, MN 55432
New Horizons Tree & Landscaping, LLC 10283 7th St. S.E., St. Cloud, MN 56304
Precision Landscape & Tree Inc., 50 S Owasso Blvd E., Little Canada, MN 55117
The Davey Tree Expert Company, 1500 N. Mantua St., Kent, OH 44240
4.2
CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 – ___
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes §465.03 requires that all gifts and donations of real or personal
property be accepted only with the adoption of a resolution; and
WHEREAS, said donations must be accepted by a resolution adopted by the city council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Crystal to accept the following
donations:
Donors Purpose Amount
Crystal Crime Prevention Board 2024 Shop with a Cop program $1,500
Donation boxes Police K9 program $691
Richard Hendrickson General parks fund $100
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks the above-named for their
generous donations.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 7th day of January, 2025.
By: __________________________
Julie Deshler, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
4.3
4.4
CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 – ___
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES
OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL FOR 2025
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal’s investment policy calls for the designation of a bank as the
city’s official depository; and
WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. has filled that function and provided a full range of
services for several years; and
WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Securities, RBC Dain Rauscher, PMA Financial Network/Securities,
Inc. 4M and Wells Fargo Advisory have provided investment brokerage services for several
years; and
WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Brokerage Services no longer offer safekeeping services for the city,
and these services will now be provided by Bremer Wealth and U.S. Bank.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby designates Wells Fargo
Bank, N.A. – Crystal Branch as the city’s official depository, Wells Fargo Securities, RBC Dain
Rauscher, PMA Financial Network/Securities, Inc. 4M and Wells Fargo Advisory as
investment brokers, and Bremer Wealth and U.S. Bank for safekeeping of investment
securities for the year 2025.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contracted finance director, with authorization from the
city manager, is authorized to monitor and provide recommendations on all banking and
investment transactions necessary for the secure and efficient operation of the city.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 7th day of January, 2025.
By: __________________________
Julie Deshler, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
4.5
CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 – ___
RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
JANUARY 2025
WHEREAS, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream of equality and achieving social
change through nonviolence have helped shape our nation; and
WHEREAS, one of the City Council’s priorities is that Crystal be a city in which all feel
welcomed; and
WHEREAS, across the United States, this January millions of citizens across the nation
will honor and celebrate Dr. King's life and teachings, recognizing the needs of and serving their
communities; and
WHEREAS, on January 20, 2025, we celebrate and remember his legacy as an American
hero and tireless social activist, who called upon our nation to ensure equal justice under the
law; upholding our founding principles which recognize individual rights to life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness; and
WHEREAS, Dr. King encouraged Americans to come together, regardless of age, race, or
creed, to strengthen their communities, alleviate poverty and value the dignity and respect
inherent in all people. Through his example, he taught the values of courage, truth, justice,
compassion, dignity, humility, service and brotherhood.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Crystal City Council recognizes January 20,
2025, as Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the City of Crystal celebrating Dr. King’s life and
contributions to civil rights.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Crystal City Council encourages each of us, every
day, to act for the future betterment of our community.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 7th day of January, 2025.
By: __________________________
Julie Deshler, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
4.7
DATE: December 31, 2024
TO: Adam R. Bell, City Manager
City of Crystal City Council
FROM: Jean McGann, Contracted Finance Director
RE: Expenditures over $25,000
Payee Amount
Finance Professional Services, Budget Implementation, &
Supplemental Accounting Support
BCWMC 2024 Bassett Creek Watershed Mgmt. Commission Dues $35,181.00
Golden Valley JWC JWC November Water Charges $220,839.41
Lynde & McLeod Inc (HRG) November Yardwaste Activity $41,162.34
Waste Management (HRG) New Hope, Brooklyn Center, & Crystal November Recycling $78,921.20
West Metro Fire Rescue District December Contribution to West Metro Fire $136,218.05
Bituminous Roadways Inc Valley Place Court & North Lions West Parking Lot $84,590.75
Kraus-Anderson Construction Construction Management for Pool Renovation $64,027.89
Metropolitan Council Wastewater Services for January $157,087.86
Webber Recreational Design Pool Floatable Features & Final Platform Payment $103,525.00
Xcel Energy City Buildings & Street Lights Electricity $25,111.33
IRS - EFTPS Federal & FICA Withholding Taxes for 12/6/24 Pay Date $71,035.60
MN PERA Employee & City Required Contributions for 12/20/24 Pay Date $74,129.00
IRS - EFTPS Federal & FICA Withholding Taxes for 12/20/24 Pay Date $72,400.03
$1,197,731.13
Description
Abdo Financial Solutions $33,501.67
6.1
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - __
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR
THE WEST METRO FIRE-RESCUE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, in 1997, the cities of Crystal and New Hope approved a Joint and
Cooperative Agreement to consolidate all aspects of their fire safety programs and created
the West Metro Fire-Rescue District; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article IV of the Joint and Cooperative Agreement,
Crystal-New Hope Joint Fire-Rescue District, members are to be appointed by council
resolution; and
WHEREAS, in March 2023, Crystal Council Member John Budziszewski was appointed
to serve as the Crystal Council representative on the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board
for a term to expire December 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, now that Council Member John Budziszewski’s term has expired, a Council
representative appointment to the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board is needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council approves the
appointment of Crystal Mayor Julie Deshler as a member of the Joint Fire-Rescue District’s
Board of Directors to complete the term expiring December 31, 2026.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 7th day of January, 2025.
________________________________
Julie Deshler, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
6.3
AGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
• ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING •
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CRYSTAL CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Call to order *
2. Roll call *
3. Oath of office *
4. Election of officers for 2025
5. Approval of minutes from December 3, 2024 regular meeting
6. Property status update *
7. Other business *
8. Adjournment *
*Items for which no materials are included in the packet
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__________________________________________________________________________
FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
DATE: December 20, 2024
TO: Adam R. Bell, Executive Director (for January 7 EDA meeting)
SUBJECT: Election of EDA Officers for 2025
On January 7, 2025 the EDA will hold its annual organizational meeting at which the members
will nominate and elect officers for 2025.
Mayor-Elect Deshler recommends the following officers for 2025:
• President: Forest Eidbo
• Vice President: David Cummings
• Treasurer: Traci Kamish
• Secretary: Therese Kiser
Any EDA member may nominate a slate of EDA officers, whether the Mayor’s recommended
slate or a different slate. If the motion receives a second, then the slate can be approved by
majority vote.
Please see the following page for a table showing the EDA officers for the preceding ten
years.
EDA ACTION REQUESTED
Motion approving a slate of officers for 2025.
EDA STAFF REPORT
Election of Officers for 2025
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EDA Officers for
2025 President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Mayor’s
recommended
slate of officers
Forest
Eidbo
David
Cummings
Traci
Kamish
Therese
Kiser
Slate of officers
nominated by
______________
Slate of officers
nominated by
______________
Previous ten years:
Year President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
2024 Onesirosan Eidbo Kamish Cummings
2023 Kiser Cummings Eidbo Kamish
2022 Banks Kiser LaRoche Parsons
2021 Parsons Banks Kiser LaRoche
2020 LaRoche Parsons Deshler Banks
2019 LaRoche Parsons Deshler Banks
2018 Parsons LaRoche Dahl Kolb
2017 Kolb Dahl Parsons LaRoche
2016 Peak Parsons Dahl Kolb
2015 Peak Parsons Dahl Kolb
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Minutes of the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
December 3, 2024
1. Call to Order
President Onesirosan called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the
City of Crystal (EDA) to order at 6:33 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following Commissioners were present: Jim Adams, David
Cummings, Traci Kamish, Therese Kiser and Taji Onesirosan. Forest Eidbo arrived at
6:36 and John Budziszewski arrived at 6:42.
The following staff were present: Executive Director Adam Bell, Deputy Executive
Director John Sutter and City Attorney Rachel Tierney.
3. Approval of Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Kamish (Kiser) to approve the minutes from the November 19,
2024 regular meeting. Motion carried.
4. Resolution adopting a the 2025 HRA tax levy and EDA budget
Staff presented information and requested EDA adoption of a resolution approving the
2025 HRA tax levy and EDA budget.
Moved by Commissioner Adams (Kiser) to adopt the resolution approving the 2025 HRA
tax levy and EDA budget. Motion carried.
5. Contract with Center for Energy and Environment for administration of the Home
Improvement Grant Program from July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
Staff presented information and requested EDA approval of a contract with Center for
Energy and Environment for administration of the Home Improvement Grant Program.
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Moved by Commissioner Adams (Budziszewski) to approve the contract with Center for
Energy and Environment for administration of the Home Improvement Grant Program.
Motion carried.
6. Resolution decertifying tax increment financing district No. 5 (Sand) and terminating the
TIF assistance agreement and related documents with Crystal Housing Group, LLC
Staff presented information and requested EDA approval of a resolution decertifying tax
increment financing district No. 5 (Sand).
Moved by Commissioner Adams (Budziszewski) to adopt the resolution decertifying tax
increment financing district No. 5 (Sand). Motion carried.
7. Property Status Update
There were no property status updates.
8. Other Business
There was no other business.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Commissioner Adams (Budziszewski) to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
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These minutes of the December 3, 2024 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development
Authority were approved by the Authority on ________________ ___, 2025.
______________________________
_____________________, President
ATTEST:
______________________________
_____________________, Secretary
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: Jan. 3, 2025
City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025
Immediately following the Economic Development Authority meeting
Council Chambers/Zoom
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter,
the work session of the Crystal City Council was held on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at ______ p.m. in
the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN and via Zoom. The public may
attend the meeting via Zoom by connecting to it through one of the methods identified on the City
Council Meeting Schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Deshler ____ Bell
____ Eidbo ____ Tierney
____ Kamish ____ Therres
____ Kiser ____ Elholm
____ Onesirosan ____ Larson
____ Budziszewski ____ Revering
____ Cummings ____ Hubbard
____ Struve
____ Sutter
____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Commission candidate interviews.
2. Constituent issues.*
3. New business.*
4. Announcements.*
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
* Denotes no documentation included in the packet.
Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the city clerk at
(763) 531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.