2025.12.16 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
1. Call to Order
Dec. 16, 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 Dec. 16, 2025, at 7:03 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: Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski and Cummings.
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
Chief J. Kunde, 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 K-9 Leo and Officer Caleb Selin on K-9 Leo's retirement.
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 Dec. 2, 2025.
b. The city council meeting on Dec. 2, 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. 2025-109, authorizing an agreement for the transfer of ownership of
K-9 Leo to Officer Caleb Selin.
4.5 Approval of commission reappointments.
4.6 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-110, appointing Jeff Kolb as Crystal's Citizen Representative to
the West Metro Fire -Rescue District Board of Directors.
4.7 Approval of a labor agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local
49 (Public Works) for 2026-2027.
4.8 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-111, making annual elections for the city's 2026 insurance
policy.
4.9 Charitable gambling funds update.
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Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
The following person addressed the council:
+ Howard Dotson, 2201 W. 315Y Ave., regarding Barway Collins' family.
6. Public Hearing
6.1 Mayor Deshler announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive a presentation and comments regarding Crystal's Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP).
Public Works Director/City Engineer Jesse Struve addressed the council.
Mayor Deshler opened the public hearing for testimony. The following person addressed the
council:
Burt Orred, 6700 60th Ave. N.
There being no one else wishing to appear before the council to give testimony, Mayor Deshler
declared the public hearing closed.
No council action required.
7. Regular Agenda
7.1 The council considered the first reading of an ordinance rezoning 7000 56th Ave. N. to TC-PD for
development of an apartment building.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2025 - 14
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO REZONE
PROPERTY FOR YELLOW TREE CORPORATION LOCATED AT 7000 — 56T" AVENUE NORTH
FROM COMMERCIAL (C) TO TOWN CENTER — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (TC-PD)
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on Jan. 6, 2026.
Voting aye: Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski and Cummings
Motion carried.
7.2 The council considered adoption of the 2025-2027 Strategic Work Plan.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to approve the
2025-2027 Strategic Work Plan.
Voting aye: Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried.
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8. Announcem.ents
The council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serres, City C 0
Julio Oeshler, Mayor
Motion carried.
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