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2025.03.18 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes 1. Call to Order March 18, 2025 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 March 18, 2025, at 7:01 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: Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan. City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Assistant City Manager K. Therres, West Metro Fire -Rescue District Chief S. Larson, Assistant Fire Chief J. Kunde, Police Chief S. Revering, Lieutenant P. Underthun, Public Works Director/City Engineer J. Struve, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Recreation Director J. Elholm and City Clerk C. 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. Consent Agenda The council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in nature, in a single motion: 3.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings: a. The city council work session on March 4, 2025. b. The city council meeting on March 4, 2025. 3.2 Approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance department. 3.3 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the city clerk. 3.4 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-30, accepting a donation. 3.5 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-31, authorizing an application for a Hennepin County Tree Canopy Grant. 3.6 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-32, approving plans and specifications and advertisement for bids related to the Twin Oaks Park project. 3.7 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-33, awarding a contract to Bolton & Menk, Inc. for feasibility study services related to the Joint Water Commission Douglas Drive Watermain Improvement Project. 3.8 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-34, to apply for a Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation Grant for a soccer field in North Lions Park. 3.9 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-35, to apply for a Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation Grant for improvements in Woodland Park. Page 1 of 4 Crystal City Council meeting minutes March 18, 2025 Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. 4. Open Forum The following person addressed the council: + Jeff Dahl, 6319 Mason Ave. N.E., Otsego, on behalf of Ray Dahl, regarding donating historical memorabilia to the city. 5. Public Hearing 5.1 Mayor Deshler announced the purpose of the public hearing: To receive comment, and council consideration of a new off -sale liquor license for Gurung Spirits, LLC dba Liquor Barrel located at 2728 Douglas Dr. N. City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the council. Applicant Nir Gurung also addressed the council. Mayor Deshler opened the public hearing for testimony. A written comment was received from Jill Scholz who opposed approval of the license. There being no one wishing to appear before the council to give testimony, Mayor Deshler declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Kiser, to approve the off - sale liquor license for Gurung Spirits, LLC dba Liquor Barrel located at 2728 Douglas Dr. N. Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan. Motion carried. 6. Regular Agenda 6.1 The council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending the requirement for mandatory facility boarding for all animal bites, and a resolution approving summary language for publication. Police Chief Stephanie Revering addressed the council. Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER IX PUBLIC SAFETY, SECTION 910 ANIMAL CONTROL And further, that this is the second and final reading. Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan. Motion carried. Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt the following resolution: Page 2 of 4 Crystal City Council meeting minutes March 18, 2025 RESOLUTION NO. 2025 — 36 RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-02 Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6.2 The council considered a resolution awarding the contract for the 2025 Mill and Overlay project. Public Works Director/City Engineer Jesse Struve addressed the council. Moved by Mayor Deshler and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025 — 37 AWARD CONTRACT FOR 2025 MILL AND OVERLAY PROJECT Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6.3 The council considered the first reading of ordinances amending the requirements for liquor and tobacco licensing regulations. City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the council. Moved by Council Member Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE 2025 - 03 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER XII OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE PERTAINING TO THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF OFF -SALE LICENSES, TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AND PRESUMPTIVE PENALTIES. And further, that the second and final reading will be held on April 1, 2025. Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan. Motion carried. Moved by Council Member Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE 2025 - 04 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER XI, SECTION 1105, OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE PERTAINING TO TOBACCO SAMPLING, THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF TOBACCO LICENSES AND PRESUMPTIVE PENALTIES. And further, that the second and final reading will be held on April 1, 2025 Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan. Motion carried. Page 3 of 4 Crystal City Council meeting minutes March 18, 2025 7. Announcements The council and staff made announcements about upcoming events. 8. Adjournment Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. ATTEST: Christina Serres, City Clerk JulifD; shier, Mayor Motion carried. Page 4 of 4