2025.11.18 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
1. Call to Order
Nov. 18, 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 Nov. 18, 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 city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the following
attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney S. Tolar, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K.
Therres, Police Chief B. Hubbard, Deputy Police Chief P. Underthun, Public Works Director/City
Engineer J. Struve, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Transit Project Coordinator C. Jao 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 Cummings to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Appearances
3.1 Chief Hubbard recognized Police Reserve Captain Nathan Betters for 20 years of service to the
Police Reserve Unit.
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 Nov. 4, 2025.
b. The city council meeting on Nov. 4, 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 Resolution No. 2025-99, accepting a donation.
4.5 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-100, recognizing Nov. 27, 2025, as Day of Thanksgiving in the
City of Crystal.
4.6 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-101, recognizing Nov. 29, 2025, as Small Business Saturday in
the City of Crystal.
4.7 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-102, authorizing an application to the Metropolitan Council
Environmental Services Private Property Inflow and Infiltration Grant Program.
4.8 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-103, approving the purchase of a one -ton GMC Sierra 3500
truck and half -ton GMC Sierra 1500 truck for the Public Works Utilities Department.
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4.9 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-104, authorizing a grant agreement with the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety for the 2025-2026 Multicultural Education Program.
4.10 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-105, approving a joint powers agreement with the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety for prosecuting attorney access to criminal justice data.
4.11 Annual notification of the Police Department Body Worn Camera Audit to the City Council.
4.12 Acceptance of the resignation of Octavia Treadway from the Inclusion and Diversity Commission.
4.13 Appointment of Justin Russell to the Sustainability Commission.
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:
• Tamara Rodrigue, 5170 West Broadway, regarding zoning.
• Wendi Girard, 4836 Quail Ave. N., regarding the city's climate action plan and proposed
amendments to the animal ordinance.
• Nick Ryan, 5313 Jersey Ave. N., regarding proposed amendments to animal ordinance related
to beekeeping.
• James Ommart, 4510 Douglas Dr. N., regarding safety concerns on Douglas Drive.
• Emeka Okeakpu, 2934 Colfax Ave. N., regarding 4741 Welcome Ave. N.
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter IX Public Safety,
Section 910 Animal Control and adding Section 911 Beekeeping, and a resolution approving
language for summary publication.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2025 - 13
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER IX PUBLIC SAFETY, SECTION 910 ANIMAL
CONTROL AND ADD SECTION 911 BEEKEEPING
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 — 106
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-13
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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7. Announcements
The council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
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Chrissy Serres, C4 Clerk
Julie Deshler, Mayor
Motion carried.
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