2025.08.19 Regular Meeting MinutesMinutes of the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
4141 Douglas Dr. N.
August 19, 2025
Call to Order
President Eidbo called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the City
of Crystal (EDA) to order at 7:33 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following Commissioners were present: John Budziszewski,
David Cummings, Julie Deshler, Forest Eidbo, Traci Kamish, Therese Kiser and Taji
Onesirosan.
The following staff were present: Executive Director Adam Bell, Deputy Executive
Director John Sutter and City Attorney Rachel Tierney.
3. Approval of Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Deshler) to approve the minutes from the June
17, 2025 regular meeting. Motion carried.
4. Consider approval of a professional services agreement with Damon Farber for the Town
Center Vision Plan.
Staff presented the proposed agreement, answered questions from the board, and
requested approval by the board.
EDA action
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Kamish) to approve the approve a professional
services agreement with Damon Farber for the Town Center Vision Plan.. Motion
carried.
5. 2026 EDA budget presentation
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Staff presented the proposed EDA budget for 2026 and answered questions from the
board.
No EDA action
6. Preview of upcoming EDA items
Staff informed the EDA that there are no anticipated EDA items other than the September
16 approval of the preliminary budget and tax levy.
7. Property Status Update
Staff informed the board of the following:
• Wells Fargo at 7000 56t' is considering fully removing the retaining wall adjacent to
the public sidewalk.
• Almsteds Fresh Market owner Jim Almsted was recently recognized by the
Minnesota Grocers Association.
• Creek Edge Townhomes is complete except for landscaping.
• There will be a development tour of various sites along the Green Line Extension for
Crystal City Council members and other city officials on October 2, details to follow.
Board members asked about damage to a retaining wall near Big Louie's, broken
windows at 4533 Welcome, and whether the south wall of Almsteds Fresh Market could
host a mural.
8. Other Business
There was no other business.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Kiser) to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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These minutes of the August 19, 2025 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority
were approved by the Authority on September 16, 2025.
ATTEST:
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Traci Kamish, Secretary
"rest Eidbo, President
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