2026.01.06 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
Jan. 6, 2026
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 Jan. 6, 2026, 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: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings and Deshler.
Council member Eidbo was present virtually via Zoom and participated as a voting member.
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, Communications Manager M. Peterson 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 Kamish to approve the
agenda.
By roll call voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Motion carried.
3. Appearances
3.1 Near Food Shelf Executive Director Thea Bruley and President Kathi Hemken expressed
appreciation for the city's support and contributions.
3.2 Crystal Lions Club members presented awards to the winners of the 2025 Crystal Sparkles Holiday
Lighting Contest.
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. 11, 2025.
b. The city council meeting on Dec. 16, 2025.
c. The city council work session on Dec. 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 Acceptance of Lindsay Stambaugh's resignation from the Sustainability Commission.
4.5 Acceptance of Elisa Oliva's resignation from the Sustainability Commission.
4.6 Approval of designating the Sun Post as the primary legal newspaper and the Star Tribune as the
secondary legal newspaper for the City of Crystal in 2026.
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4.7 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-01, designating depositories of the City of Crystal for 2026.
4.8 Approval of the following annual city staff appointments for 2026:
a. Hennepin Recycling Group:
City Manager Adam R. Bell.
b. Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS):
■ Board Member: City Manager Adam R. Bell.
■ Alternate Board Member: Assistant City Manager/HR Manager Kim Therres
c. Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission and CCX Media:
■ Board Member: City Manager Adam R. Bell.
4.9 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-02, recognizing Jan. 19, 2026, as Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Day in the City of Crystal.
4.10 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-03, approving the purchase of a generator for city hall.
4.11 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-04, approving the purchase of a GMC 2500 truck for the Public
Works Parks Department.
4.12 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-05, approving the purchase of a Toro 5910 wide area mower for
the Public Works Parks Department.
4.13 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-06, accepting a grant from the Hennepin County Youth Activities
Grant program for improvements at Forest School Park.
4.14 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-07, accepting amendments to the existing joint powers
agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for the BCA Violent Crime Reduction
Unit.
4.15 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-08, approving a financial consulting agreement with Abdo
Financial Solutions.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the
consent agenda.
By roll call voting aye: Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
6. Public Hearing
6.1 Mayor Deshler announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment regarding the vacation of easements at 7000 56th Ave. N.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the council.
Mayor Deshler opened the public hearing for testimony.
There being no one wishing to appear before the council to give testimony, Mayor Deshler
declared the public hearing closed.
7. Regular Agenda
Council action required on the regular agenda item 7.2.
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7.1 The council considered the second reading and adoption of an ordinance rezoning 7000 56th Ave.
N. to TC-PD for development of an apartment building, and a resolution approving summary
language for publication.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings 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 this is the second and final reading.
By roll call voting aye: Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 — 09
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-14
By roll call voting aye: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings and Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.2 The council considered a resolution vacating easements at 7000 561h Ave. N.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 — 10
RESOLUTION VACATING A UTILITY EASEMENT WITHIN THE
PLAT OF CRYSTAL STATE BANK ADDITION
By roll call voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler and Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.3 The council considered a resolution approving a lot consolidation plat for 7000 56th Ave. N.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 —11
RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT CONSOLIDATION VIA THE
FINAL PLAT OF CRYSTAL STATE BANK 3RD ADDITION
By roll call voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo and Kamish.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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7.4 The council considered the following appointments for Mayor Pro Tern and council commission
liaisons and representatives for 2026.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the council.
a. Mayor Pro Tem: Council Member Kamish.
b. Sustainability Commission Council Liaison: Council Member Eidbo.
c. Inclusion and Diversity Commission Council Liaison: Council Member Kiser.
d. Parks and Recreation Commission Council Liaison: Council Member Budziszewski.
e. Planning Commission Council Liaison: Council Member Cummings.
f. Quad Communities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Council Representative: Council
Member Kamish.
g. Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission Council Representative:
Council Member Kamish.
h. Blue Line Extension Corridor Management Committee Council Representative: Mayor Deshler;
and alternate: Council Member Kiser.
i. Bottineau Community Works Steering Committee Council Representative: Council Member
Kiser; and alternate: Mayor Deshler.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the above
appointments for Mayor Pro Tern and council commission liaisons and representatives for 2026.
By roll call voting aye: Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Motion carried.
7.5 The council considered a resolution appointing Council Member Onesirosan as Crystal's
representative on the West Metro Fire -Rescue District Board of Directors.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 —12
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR
THE WEST METRO FIRE -RESCUE DISTRICT
By roll call voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. Announcements
The council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adjourn the
meeting.
By roll call voting aye: Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
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The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
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Julie Deshl75j Mayor
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