2025.02.18 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
Feb. 18, 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 meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on Feb. 18, 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: Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo and Kamish.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Assistant City Manager K. Therres,
Recreation Director J. Elholm, 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 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 Kiser and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve the agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Appearances
3.1 Police Chief Stephanie Revering introduced Officer Isaiah Gorman, who recently completed
probation.
3.2 Representative Ilhan Omar provided an update on her recent congressional work.
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 Feb. 4, 2025.
b. The city council meeting on Feb. 4, 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. 2025-19, approving the joint purchase of a field striping cart with the
city of Robbinsdale.
4.5 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-20, authorizing a Community Development Block Grant
application for a soccer field at North Lions Park.
4.6 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-21, approving automation (HVAC) updates for Crystal
Community Center.
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4.7 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-22, updating designated depositories of the city of Crystal for
2025.
4.8 Acceptance of Jennifer Zielinski's resignation from the Parks and Recreation Commission.
4.9 Approval of the appointment of Laura McClendon to the Sustainability Commission.
4.10 Adoption of a resolution recognizing March 2025 as Women's History Month in the city of
Crystal.
Council Member Onesirosan requested item 4.10 be removed from the consent agenda. This item has
been added to the regular agenda before the first regular agenda item.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the
consent agenda as amended.
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler and Kamish.
Council Member Eidbo abstained from voting.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
6. Regular Agenda
The council considered a resolution recognizing March 2025 as Women's History Month in the city of
Crystal (consent agenda item 4.10).
Council Member Onesirosan read the resolution in full.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 — 23
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2O25
AS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo and Kamish.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.1 The council considered a resolution approving the purchase of a picnic shelter for Twin Oaks Park.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 — 24
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PURCHASING A 20' X 20' PICNIC SHELTER FOR
TWIN OAKS PARK
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo and Kamish.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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6.2 The council considered approving membership in the North Metro Mayors Association.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve
the membership in the North Metro Mayors Association.
By roll call voting aye: Deshler, Kamish, Kiser, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Voting nay: Eidbo and Onesirosan.
Motion carried.
6.3 The council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending the membership of the
Sustainability Commission.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2025 - 01
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE
SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on March 4, 2025.
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo and Kamish.
Motion carried.
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 7:51 p.m.
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serres, ity Clerk
Jul}ffYDeshler, Mayor
Motion carried.
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