2025.06.17 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
June 17, 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 Crystal City Council meeting was held on June 17, 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 assistant city manager to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the
following attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Kamish and Kiser.
Council Member Eidbo was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Assistant City Manager/HR 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 and Community
Development Director J. Sutter.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Deshler led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A moment of silence was requested and observed at the direction of Mayor Deshler.
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. Proclamation
3.1 The mayor proclaimed July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Crystal.
4. Recognition
4.1 The council considered a resolution recognizing Crystal Chief of Police Stephanie Revering for her
years of service.
Crystal Chief of Police Stephanie Revering addressed the council.
Moved by Mayor Deshler and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 — 64
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF
AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO CHIEF OF POLICE
STEPHANIE K. REVERING ON HER RETIREMENT
Voting aye: Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Kamish and Kiser.
Absent; not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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5. Consent Agenda
The council considered 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 3, 2025.
b. The city council meeting on June 3, 2025.
c. The city council special work session on June 12, 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 Approval of the following items for 2025 Crystal Frolics:
a. Temporary closure of portions of 46th Avenue N. and 47th Avenue N. from July 24 - 27, 2025,
for city and volunteer staff vehicle parking, shuttle bus service, fireworks displays, and the
water ball competition hosted by West Metro Fire -Rescue District Firefighters Relief
Association.
b. A permit for display of outdoor fireworks at Welcome Park on July 26, 2025, submitted by
Advanced Entertainment Technologies, Inc. d/b/a Image Engineering.
5.5 Acceptance of the resignation of Trina Smith from the Inclusion and Diversity Commission.
5.6 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-65, recognizing Independence Day.
5.7 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-66, approving a Local Climate Action Planning Grant Agreement
with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Cummings to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion carried.
6. Open Forum
The following person addressed the council:
+ Jim Adams, 5916 29th PI. N., commending Chief Revering.
* Hannah Hougo, 3832 Brunswick Ave. N., regarding neighborhood/property concerns.
• Delfina Chavez, 3808 Adair Ave. N., regarding neighborhood/property concerns.
7. Regular Agenda
7.1 The council received the 2024 annual financial report from Bergan KDV.
Representatives from Bergan KDV addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to accept the
2024 annual financial report from Bergan KDV.
Voting aye: Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Kamish and Kiser.
Absent; not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried.
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7.2 The council considered approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending the overnight
parking regulations.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2025 - 11
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER XIII TRAFFIC, MOTOR VEHICLES AND
OTHER VEHICLES, SECTION 1310 PARKING REGULATIONS
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on July 15, 2025.
Voting aye: Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Kamish and Kiser.
Absent; not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried.
8. Announcements
The council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
ATTEST:
Kimberly Therres, Assistant City Manager
Motion carried.
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