2025.02.04 Work Session MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
Feb. 4, 2025
1. Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter,
the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on Feb. 4, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the council
chambers at city hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N. in Crystal, MN and via Zoom. Mayor Deshler called the
meeting to order.
Roll Call
Mayor Deshler asked the city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the following
attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler and Eidbo.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Assistant City Manager K. Therres,
West Metro Fire -Rescue District Fire Chief S. Larson, Assistant Fire Chief J. Kunde, Police Chief S.
Revering, Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard, Public Works Director/City Engineer J. Struve, Community
Development Director J. Sutter, City Planner Dan Olson and City Clerk Chrissy Serres.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Deshler 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 Kamish to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Appearances
3.1 Police Chief Revering's introduction of Officer Isaiah Gorman to the city council was postponed to
the Feb. 18, 2025 meeting.
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 Jan. 21, 2025.
b. The city council meeting on Jan. 21, 2025.
4.2 Approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance department.
4.3 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the city clerk.
4.4 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-13, authorizing the Metropolitan Council Environmental
Services 2025 Private Property Inflow and Infiltration Grant Agreement.
4.5 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-14, approving the purchase of a 2025 GMC pickup truck and
accessories.
4.6 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-15, approving the purchase of an Aries CCTV Pathfinder
Command Center.
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Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The council considered a resolution approving a preliminary plat, final plat, variances and
termination of a driveway easement for a residential development at 3120 Douglas Dr. N.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the council. David Knaeble, representing Terra Development,
also addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 —16
RESOLUTION APPROVING JOES WOODS PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler and Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.2 The council considered a resolution awarding a contract for the 2025 council chambers
audiovisual and broadcast system.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Jesse Struve addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 —17
AWARD CONTRACT FOR 2025 COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AUDIOVISUAL AND BROADCAST SYSTEM
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler and Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.3 The council considered a resolution approving a Utility Billing Late Fee Waiver Policy.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 — 18
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A UTILITY BILLING
LATE FEE WAIVER POLICY
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Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler and 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 7:40 p.m.
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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Julie D hler, Mayor
Motion carried.
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