2025.04.15 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
1. Call to Order
April 15, 2025
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter,
the Crystal City Council meeting was held on April 15, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the upper community room 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: Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski and Cummings
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Assistant City Manager/HR 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, Communications Manager M. Peterson 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 Kiser and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Appearances
3.1 Communications Manager Mike Peterson shared a presentation for the 2025 Neighbors
Recognizing Neighbors Awards.
At 7:08 p.m., Mayor Deshler recessed the council meeting due to technical difficulties caused by a
power outage.
Mayor Deshler reconvened the council meeting at 7:15 p.m.
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 April 1, 2025.
b. The city council meeting on April 1, 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. 2025-41, accepting donations.
4.5 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-42, authorizing the Metropolitan Council Community Tree
Planting Grant application.
4.6 Approval of Blue Line Business Advisory Committee appointment.
Page 1 of 3
Crystal City Council meeting minutes
April 15, 2025
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Kamish 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 the first reading of an ordinance establishing a franchise agreement with
CenterPoint Energy.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2025 - 05
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., d/b/a CENTERPOINT
ENERGY MINNESOTA GAS ("CENTERPOINT ENERGY"), ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A
NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FACILITIES AND
EQUIPMENT FOR THE TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF GAS
ENERGY FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE USE AND TO USE THE PUBLIC WAYS AND GROUNDS OF THE
CITY OF CRYSTAL, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, FOR SUCH PURPOSE; AND, PRESCRIBING
CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on May 6, 2025.
Voting aye: Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski and Cummings
Motion carried.
6.2 The council considered approval of a subordinate funding agreement for Metropolitan Council
Blue Line Extension Project staff support in 2025 and 2026.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to
approve Subordinate Funding Agreement #01 for Metropolitan Council Blue Line Extension
Project staff support in 2025 and 2026.
Voting aye: Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried.
6.3 The council considered a resolution awarding contracts for the 2025 Street and Utility
Reconstruction Project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Jesse Struve addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 — 43
AWARD 2025 STREET AND UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO
NORTHDALE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. AND
AWARD PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CONTRACT TO WSB
Page 2 of 3
Crystal City Council meeting minutes
April 15, 2025
Voting aye: Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski and Cummings.
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 7:51 p.m.
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
Motion carried.
Page 3 of 3