2026.02.17 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
Feb. 17, 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 Feb. 17, 2026, 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: Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski (arrived at 7:46 p.m.), Cummings, Deshler
and Kamish.
Council Member Eidbo was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney P. Whitmore, Recreation Director J. Elholm,
Police Chief B. Hubbard, Lieutenant J. Tourville, Public Works Director/City Engineer J. Struve,
Community Development Director J. Sutter, City Planner D. Olson 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 Kamish and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Appearances
3.1 Chief Hubbard recognized Sergeant Matthew Wright on his recent promotion.
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 meeting on Jan. 20, 2026.
b. The city council work session on Jan. 20, 2026.
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. 2026-24, accepting a donation.
4.5 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-25, recognizing March 2026 as Women's History Month in the
City of Crystal.
4.6 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-26, approving the purchase of an excavator for the Public Works
Department.
4.7 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-27, to approve the Joint Water Commission rate study.
4.8 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-28, approving upgrades to the generator at the east lift station.
4.9 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-29, approving an agreement to replace furnaces in the Crystal
Cove Aquatic Center.
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4.10 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-30, to approve updated bylaws for the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
4.11 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-31, approving plans and specifications and advertisement for
bids for improvements in North Lions Park.
4.12 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-32, approving plans and specifications and solicitation of quotes
for improvements in Forest School and Woodland Parks.
4.13 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-33, authorizing Hennepin County Healthy Tree Canopy Grant
application.
4.14 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-34, approving an Assignment, Assumption, Modification and
Release Agreement regarding the Regulatory Agreement and the Subordinate Regulatory
Agreement for The Cavanagh Senior Apartments at 5401 51s' Ave. N.
Council Member Kamish read item 4.5, Resolution No. 2026-25, into the record, recognizing March
2026 as Women's History Month in the City of Crystal.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Cummings to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending the Town Center -Planned
Development rezoning for redevelopment of 7000 56th Ave. N.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the council. Yellow Tree representative Robb Lubenow also
addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2026 - 01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN CENTER — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (TC-PD) ZONING
DISTRICT FOR YELLOW TREE CORPORATION LOCATED AT 7000 — 561" AVENUE NORTH
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on March 3, 2026.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Cummings and Deshler.
Absent; not voting: Budziszewski and Eidbo.
Motion carried.
6.2 The council received a presentation of the Town Center Vision Plan and considered approval.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the council.
Damon Farber consultant Jeff McMenimen presented the Town Center Vision Plan.
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Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve
the Town Center Vision Plan.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings and Deshler.
Absent; not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried.
7. Council Comments and Announcements
The council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
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Motion carried.
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