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2025.09.02 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes 1. Call to Order Sept. 2, 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 Sept. 2, 2025, at 7:02 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: Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan and Cummings. Council Member Budziszewski was absent. City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Police Chief B. Hubbard, West Metro Fire -Rescue District Fire Chief J. Kunde, Public Works Director/City Engineer J. Struve and Deputy Police Chief P. Underthun. 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 Kamish and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the agenda. Motion carried. 3. Appearances 3.1 Chief Hubbard presented awards to Crystal police officers. 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 budget work session on August 14, 2025 b. The city council work session on Aug. 19, 2025. c. The city council meeting on Aug. 19, 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 resolutions to apply for a Hennepin County Youth Activities Grant for projects in Woodland Park (Resolution No. 2025-74) and Forest School Park (Resolution No. 2025-75). 4.5 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-76, approving updated Fund Balance Policy. 4.6 Approval of the 2026-2027 contract with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Local 44, (police officers). 4.7 Approval of the 2026-2027 contract with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Local 56, (police supervisors). Page 1 of 4 Crystal City Council meeting minutes Sept. 2, 2025 4.8 Approval of the 2026 wage adjustment and insurance contribution for non -represented employees. 4.9 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-77, authorizing replacement of doors at the south fire station. 4.10 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-78, awarding the contract for the 2025 Sewer Rehabilitation Project to HK Solutions Group (Hydro-Klean). Moved by Council Member Cummings 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 civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Cajun 4 Seafood, LLC d/b/a Cajun Kitchen, located at 5440 West Broadway. City Manager Adam Bell addressed the council. Chao Lin, owner of Cajun Kitchen, also addressed the council. Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Eidbo that based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein and the other information presented regarding this matter, that a penalty of $750 and a one -day license suspension be imposed in this case. Voting aye: Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan and Cummings. Absent, not voting: Budziszewski. Motion carried. 6.2 The council considered civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Missy Hope, Inc., LLC d/b/a Hope Liquor, located at 111 Willow Bend. City Manager Adam Bell addressed the council. Hope Mulinda, owner of Hope Liquor, also addressed the council. 1) Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Mayor Deshler that based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein and the other information presented regarding this matter, that a penalty of $250 and a one -day license suspension be imposed in this case. By roll call, voting aye: Kiser, Cummings and Deshler. Voting nay: Onesirosan, Eidbo and Kamish. Absent, not voting: Budziszewski. Motion failed. Page 2 of 4 Crystal City Council meeting minutes Sept. 2, 2025 2) Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Kamish that based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein and the other information presented regarding this matter, that a penalty of $750 and a one -day license suspension be imposed in this case. By roll call, voting aye: Onesirosan, Eidbo and Kamish. Voting nay: Cumming, Deshler and Kiser. Absent, not voting: Budziszewski. Motion failed. 3) Moved by Mayor Deshler and seconded by Council Member Kiser that based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein and the other information presented regarding this matter, that a penalty of $750 and no license suspension be imposed in this case. By roll call, voting aye: Cummings, Deshler and Kiser. Voting nay: Eidbo, Kamish and Onesirosan. Absent, not voting: Budziszewski. Motion failed. 4) Moved by Council Member Kiser that based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein and the other information presented regarding this matter, that a penalty of $300 and a one -day license suspension be imposed in this case. Motion failed for lack of a second. 5) Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to table item 6.2 to the next council meeting scheduled for Sept. 16, 2025 By roll call, voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Onesirosan. Voting nay: Deshler and Kiser. Absent, not voting: Budziszewski. Motion carried. 6.3 The council considered civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Tequilatown, LLC d/b/a Tequilatown Authentic Mexican Cuisine & Bar, located at 99 Willow Bend. City Manager Adam Bell addressed the council. Jesus Fabian Morales Blanco, co-owner of Tequilatown Authentic Mexican Cuisine & Bar, also addressed the council. Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Kamish that based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein and the other information presented regarding this matter, that a penalty of $750 and a one -day license suspension be imposed in this case. Voting aye: Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan and Cummings. Absent, not voting: Budziszewski. Motion carried. Page 3 of 4 Crystal City Council meeting minutes Sept. 2, 2025 7. Announcements The council and staff made announcements about upcoming events. 8. Adjournment Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m. Motion carried. Jul i¢ qâ–ºeshler, Mayor ATTEST: U Kimberly Therres, Assistant City Manager Page 4 of 4