2026.05.05 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
1. Call to Order
May 5, 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 May 5, 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: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Cummings, and Deshler.
Council Member Budziszewski was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Police Chief B. Hubbard, Deputy
Police Chief P. Underthun, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Public Works Director/City Engineer J. Struve,
Recreation Services Manager M. Margo, 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 Cummings and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Proclamations
3.1 The Mayor proclaimed May 6, 2026, as Arbor Day in the City of Crystal.
3.2 The Mayor proclaimed May 10-16, 2026, as National Police Week and May 15, 2026, as Peace
Officers Memorial Day in the City of Crystal.
3.3 The Mayor proclaimed May 17-23, 2026, as Public Works Week in the City of Crystal.
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 April 21, 2026.
b. The city council work session on April 21, 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. 2026-57, approving the 2026 Infrastructure Improvement Project
New Hope — Crystal Joint Powers Agreement.
4.5 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-58, authorizing the purchase of a router for the Public Works
Department.
4.6 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-59, authorizing a Hennepin County Youth Activities Grant
application for Cavanagh Park.
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4.7 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-60, canceling special assessments at 5416 51st Ave. N.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
6. Regular Agenda
There was no Regular Agenda business.
7. Council Comments and Announcements
The council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Motion carried.
Julie /`1shler, Mayor
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serres, Clerk
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