2026.01.20 Meetig MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
1. Call to Order
Jan. 20, 2026
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. 20, 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, Deshler and Eidbo.
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, Deputy Police Chief P. Underthun,
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.
Suspension of Rules
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to temporarily
suspend the Council Rules to allow the addition of an item following the consent agenda and prior to
open forum.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler and Eidbo.
Motion carried.
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 as amended.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler and Eidbo.
Motion carried.
3. Consent Agenda
The council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
3.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The city council meeting on Jan. 6, 2026.
b. The city council work session on Jan. 6, 2026.
c. The city council work session on Jan. 8, 2026.
3.2 Approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance department.
3.3 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the city clerk.
3.4 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-13, approving the 2026 Council Rules.
3.5 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-14, recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month in the City of
Crystal.
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3.6 Adoption of the proposed 2026 legislative priorities.
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3.7 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-15, to purchase a play area and picnic shelter for Forest School
Park.
3.8 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-16, to purchase a play area and picnic shelter for Woodland
Park.
3.9 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-17, to purchase new water walk pads and a cargo net for the
Crystal Cove Aquatic Center.
3.10 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-18, authorizing a grant agreement with the Metropolitan
Council for the 2026 Private Property Infiltration and Inflow Grant program.
3.11 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-19, approving a contract agreement with the Minnesota
Department of Labor and Industry for a Building Official Training grant.
3.12 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-20, authorizing a Community Development Block Grant
application for the 2027 Iron Horse Park project.
3.13 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-21, approving the purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox for
Community Development.
3.14 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-22, authorizing a grant agreement with the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety for the Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and
Training (ICPOET) 2026 Program.
3.15 Approval of the summary of the Jan. 6, 2026, closed city council work session.
3.16 Approval of an employment agreement with the city manager for 2026.
3.17 Approval of the reappointment of Joyce Cooper to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a
term ending Dec. 31, 2028.
Council Member Onesirosan read item 3.5, Resolution No. 2026-14, into the record, recognizing
February 2026 as Black History Month in the City of Crystal.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve the consent
agenda.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler and Eidbo.
Motion carried.
The council considered a resolution calling for community strength.
Council Member Eidbo read the resolution into the record.
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 — 23
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR COMMUNITY STRENGTH
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler and Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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4. Open forum
The following persons addressed the council:
• Burt Orred, 6700 60th Ave. N., regarding the Town Center Survey.
+ Laureen Boutang, 6812 4P Ave. N., regarding the closing of FAIR School Crystal.
5. Regular Agenda
There were no regular agenda business items.
6. Announcements
The council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adjourn the
meeting.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler and Eidbo.
The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
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Chrissy Serr , City Clerk
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Julie Dgsl, ler, Mayor
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Motion carried.
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