2025.07.15 Council Meeting AgendaPage 1 of 2
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Posted: July 11, 2025
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 15, 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. Approval of Agenda
The council will consider approval of the agenda.
3. Ceremony
3.1 Mayor Deshler will conduct the swearing-in ceremony for Brian Hubbard as Crystal’s new
Chief of Police.*
3.2 Mayor Deshler will conduct the swearing-in ceremony for Pete Underthun as Crystal’s new
Deputy Chief of Police.*
4. Appearances
4.1 Chief Hubbard will present awards to Crystal Police Officers.*
4.2 Mayor Deshler will recognize West Metro Fire-Rescue District Chief Sarah Larson for her years
of service and retirement.*
5. Consent Agenda
The council will consider the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in nature,
in a single motion:
5.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The city council work session on June 17, 2025.
b. The city council meeting on June 17, 2025.
5.2 Approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance department.
5.3 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the city clerk.
5.4 Acceptance of the resignation of James Einfeldt-Brown from the Planning Commission.*
5.5 Adoption of a resolution declaring several diseased trees on private properties as public
nuisances and order them abated.
5.6 Adoption of a resolution authorizing a contract for a condition assessment study for the Joint
Water Commission (JWC).
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6. 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).
7. Regular Agenda
7.1 The council will receive the 2026 Budget Intro.*
Staff will present the introduction for the 2026 Budget. The known factors and the
schedule will be provided. No action is required, but the council is invited to provide
feedback and direction to staff to aid in preparing the 2026 Budget.
7.2 The council will consider the second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending the
overnight parking regulations, a resolution approving language for summary publication, and
a resolution approving amendment of the fee schedule.
At its June 17 meeting, the council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending
the overnight parking regulations. The proposed amendments will create two categories of
temporary parking permits, short-term and long-term. The proposal also expands the time
of year permits may be issued. The permit fees are also being amended. Recommend
approval of the second reading and adoption of the proposed ordinance, a resolution
approving language for summary publication, and a resolution amending the fees.
8. Announcements
a. West Metro Fire-Rescue District Chief Sarah Larson’s retirement celebration is July 16 from 2–
4 p.m. at Station 3, 4251 Xylon Ave. N., New Hope.
b. West Metro Fire-Rescue District Open House is July 22 from 5–8 p.m. at Station 3, 4251 Xylon
Ave. N., New Hope.
c. Crystal Frolics is July 24–27. A schedule of activities and events is available at
www.crystalfrolics.org.
d. The next city council meeting is Tuesday, August 19, at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at city
hall.
e. 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.
9. Adjournment
*Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend; stay healthy. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.