2025.07.15 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
July 15, 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 July 15, 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: Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, and Kamish.
Council members Kiser and Onesirosan were absent.
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 B. Hubbard, Deputy Police Chief P. Underthun, Public Works Director/City Engineer J. Struve, and
Community Development Director J. Sutter.
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 Cummings to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Ceremony
3.1 Mayor Deshler conducted the swearing -in ceremony for Brian Hubbard as Crystal's new Chief of
Police.
3.2 Mayor Deshler conducted the swearing -in ceremony for Pete Underthun as Crystal's new Deputy
Chief of Police.
4. Appearances
4.1 Chief Hubbard presented awards to Crystal Police Officers.
4.2 Mayor Deshler recognized West Metro Fire -Rescue District Chief Sarah Larson for her years of
service and retirement.
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 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.
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5.4 Acceptance of the resignation of James Einfeldt-Brown from the Planning Commission.
5.5 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-67, declaring several diseased trees on private properties as
public nuisances and order them abated.
5.6 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-68, authorizing a contract for a condition assessment study for
the Joint Water Commission (JWC).
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
6. Open Forum
The following person addressed the council:
* Craig Kraft, 5513 Louisiana Ave. N., regarding neighborhood/property/speeding traffic
concerns.
• James Tousignant, 5525 Louisiana Ave. N., regarding speeding traffic concerns.
• Burt Orred, 6700 60th Ave. N., regarding park and alley maintenance.
• Jim Adams, 5916 29th PI. N., regarding Fire Chief Sarah Larson's retirement and the new police
chief and deputy police chief.
• Aaron and Heidi Cohen, 3916 Lakeland Ave. N., regarding CUP moratorium.
7. Regular Agenda
7.1 The council received the 2026 Budget Intro.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the council.
No action required.
7.2 The council considered the second reading and adoption of an ordinance mending the overnight
parking regulations, a resolution approving language for summary publication, and a resolution
approving amendment of the fee schedule.
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 - 11
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER XIII TRAFFIC, MOTOR VEHICLES AND
OTHER VEHICLES, SECTION 1310 PARKING REGULATIONS
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo and Kamish.
Absent; not voting: Kiser and Onesirosan.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 — 69
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
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FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-11
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo and Kamish.
Absent; not voting: Kiser and Onesirosan.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 — 70
RESOLUTION AMENDING APPENDIX IV OF THE CRYSTAL
CITY CODE RELATED TO TEMPORARY PARKING PERMIT FEES
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo and Kamish.
Absent; not voting: Kiser and Onesirosan.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. Announcements
The council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
ATTEST:
Kimberly Therres, Assistant City Manager
Motion carried.
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