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2026.03.03 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes March 3, 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 March 3, 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: Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser. City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Deputy Police Chief P. Underthun, Lieutenant J. Tourville, 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 Cummings to approve the agenda. 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 work session on Feb. 12, 2026. b. The city council meeting on Feb. 17, 2026. c. The city council work session on Feb. 17, 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. 2026-35, approving the purchase of a compact articulating loader for the Public Works Department. 3.5 Approval of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County for the North Lions Park soccer field project. 3.6 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-36, to approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for the 2026 Mill and Overlay project. 3.7 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-37, to approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for the 2026 Utility Reconstruction project. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. Page 1 of 3 Crystal City Council meeting minutes March 3, 2026 4. Open Forum No public comment was given during open forum. Regular Agenda 5.1 The council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending the Town Center -Planned Development rezoning for redevelopment of 7000 56th Ave. N., and a resolution approving summary language for publication. Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the council. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish 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 — 56T" AVENUE NORTH And further, that this is the second and final reading. Voting aye: Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser. Motion carried. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026 — 38 RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-01 Voting aye: Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 5.2 The council considered civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by RPSM LLC, d/b/a Adair Liquor, located at 600142nd Ave. N. City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the council. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan that based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein and the other information presented regarding this matter, that a penalty of $2,000 and a 10-day license suspension to occur within the next 45 days be imposed in this case. Voting aye: Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser. Motion carried. 5.3 The council considered civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by RPSM LLC, d/b/a Adair Liquor, located at 6001 42"d Ave. N. City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the council. Page 2 of 3 Crystal City Council meeting minutes March 3, 2026 Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Kamish that based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein and the other information presented regarding this matter, that a penalty of $1,000 and a one -day license suspension be imposed in this case. The suspension must occur within the next 45 days and not run concurrently with the liquor license suspension. Voting aye: Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser. Motion carried. 5.4 The council considered civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by Market and Tobacco, LLC, d/b/a Mini Grocery, located at 2708 Douglas Dr. N. City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the council. Moved by Council Member Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski that based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein and the other information presented regarding this matter, that a penalty of $1,000 and a one -day license suspension to occur within the next 45 days be imposed in this case. Voting aye: Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser. Motion carried. 6. Council Comments and 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. The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m. A EST: Chrissy Serre Vity Clerk J I' Deshler, Mayor Motion carried. Page 3 of 3