2025.10.07 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
Oct. 7, 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 Oct. 7, 2025, at 7:01 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 city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the following
attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings and Deshler.
Council Member Eidbo was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney M. Dykema, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager
K. Therres, Police Chief B. Hubbard, Police Officer A. Robles, Public Works Director/City Engineer J.
Struve, Community Development Director J. Sutter and City Clerk C. Serres.
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 Kiser to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Appearances
3.1 Chief Hubbard recognized Lieutenant Jon Kurtz and Sergeant Nick Schwalbe on their recent
promotions.
3.2 Chief Hubbard introduced Officer Perla Omana who has completed probation.
3.3 The council recognized artists Pemdy Aasland and Elizabeth Peak for their donations of artwork
for the 2025 traffic signal cabinet wraps.
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 work session on Sept. 11, 2025.
b. The city council meeting on Sept. 16, 2025.
c. The city council work session on Sept. 16, 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 Approval of the resignation of Taylor Sullivan from the Sustainability Commission.
4.5 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-86, updating the banking name of one of the designated
depositories of the City of Crystal for 2025.
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4.6 Annual Notification of the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) program to the City Council.
4.7 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-87, approving the purchase of LOGIS citation software.
4.8 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-88 and Resolution No. 2025-89, supporting a bonding request
for the Joint Water Commission.
4.9 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-90, approving 2025 Utility Reconstruction change Order #1.
4.10 Approval of awarding a planning consultant contract for a Climate Action Plan.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
The following persons addressed the council:
+ Ann Berger, 4825 Vera Cruz Ave. N., regarding street parking.
• Geoff Moldenhauer, 5307 Idaho Ave. N., regarding Maria's Kids Daycare.
• Maria Moldenhauer, 5307 Idaho Ave. N., regarding Maria's Kids Daycare.
• Maxine Curtis, 5580 Kalland Ave. NE., regarding Maria's Kids Daycare.
• Natalie Garcia, 9805 67th Ave. N., regarding Maria's Kids Daycare.
• Blake Verdon, 6001 38th Ave. N., regarding Maria's Kids Daycare.
• Christa Turn Cuc, 13136 Bauer Dr. N., regarding Maria's Kids Daycare.
+ Tom Joyce, 5757 Brunswick Ave. N., regarding the Blue Line.
• Sam Soule, 5123 Corvallis Ave. N., regarding parking ordinance.
■ James Tousignant, 5525 Louisiana Ave. N., regarding traffic speed concerns on Louisiana.
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The council considered civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by PurpleRose
Lounge Corporation d/b/a PurpleRose Lounge, located at 5526 West Broadway.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski 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: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried.
6.2 The council considered civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Zahid Beverage
Group, LLC d/b/a Crystal Liquor Warehouse, located at 6200 56th Ave. N.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the council. KM Rassel Zahid, owner of Crystal Liquor
Warehouse, also addressed the council.
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Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan 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: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried.
6.3 The council considered civil penalties for violations of tobacco license regulations by Zahid
Beverage Group, LLC d/b/a Crystal Liquor Warehouse, located at 6200 56th Ave. N.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the council. KM Rassel Zahid, owner of Crystal Liquor
Warehouse, also addressed the council and requested a hearing.
Mayor Deshler opened the public hearing.
Moved by Council Member Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski 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 the case of the routine compliance check violation.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Kamish to impose the liquor
and tobacco penalties for Crystal Liquor Warehouse separately; however, the one -day license
suspensions for each violation will be served concurrently on the same day.
By roll call voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Cummings, Deshler and Kamish.
Voting nay: Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Kiser to continue the public
hearing for the Minnesota Department of Revenue seized tobacco contraband violation to the
next council meeting scheduled for Oct. 21, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried.
6.4 The council received a presentation on the 2026 budget and levies, as well as provided an
opportunity for public input.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the council.
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The following person(s) provided comment(s) to the council regarding the 2026 budget and
levies:
* Dave Bissen, 6603 36th Ave. N.
• Carmen Bojan, 5725 Perry Ave. N.
+ Sally Huebner, 5400 Georgia Ave. N.
• Tom and Angie Joyce, 5757 Brunswick Ave. N.
• Therese Pierce, 4444 Zane Ave. N.
• Joe Rice, 4912 56t" Ave. N.
No council action required.
7. Announcements
The council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 9:59 p.m.
A,TTEST:
rissy Serres-, ity Clerk
Motion carried.
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