2026.06.02 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
1. Call to Order
June 2, 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 June 2, 2026, at 7:03 p.m. in the council chambers at city
hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N. in Crystal, MN, and via Zoom. Mayor Pro Tern Kamish called the meeting to
order.
Roll Call
Mayor Pro Tern Kamish 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, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
Mayor Deshler was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Police Chief B. Hubbard, West Metro
Fire -Rescue District Chief J. Kunde, Public Works Director/City Engineer J. Struve, Community
Development Director J. Sutter, Transit Project Coordinator C. Jao and City Clerk C. Serres.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pro Tern Kamish 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 Eidbo to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Appearances
3.1 Chief Hubbard introduced Officer Frank Deblieck, who has completed probation.
3.2 Chief Hubbard presented awards to Crystal Police Officers.
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 May 14, 2026
b. The city council meeting on May 19, 2026.
c. The city council work session on May 19, 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 Approval of the appointment of Daniel Hron to the Sustainability Commission.
4.5 Approval of the appointment of Alex Willard to the Employee Review Board.
4.6 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-68, reporting on state performance measures.
4.7 Gambling funds update.
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4.8 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-69, recognizing Flag Day in the City of Crystal.
4.9 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-70, recognizing Juneteenth in the City of Crystal.
Council Member Onesirosan requested item 4.7 be removed from the consent agenda and added to
the end of the regular agenda.
Additionally, Council Member Onesirosan read item 4.9, Resolution No. 2026-70, into the record,
recognizing Juneteenth in the City of Crystal.
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the
consent agenda as amended.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
The following person addressed the council:
+ Burt Orred, 6700 601h Ave. N., regarding early voting.
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The council received the 2025 annual financial report from Bergan KDV.
A representative from Bergan KDV addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to accept
the 2025 annual financial report from Bergan KDV.
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried.
6.2 The council considered a resolution authorizing agreements with Metropolitan Council for light
rail transit.
Transit Project Coordinator Christopherlao addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 — 71
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING AUTHORIZATION OF
BLUE LINE EXTENSION AGREEMENTS
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.3 The council considered a resolution opting in to the 18-day early voting period.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the council.
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Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 — 72
A RESOLUTION SELECTING THE OPTION TO CONDUCT 18 DAYS OF IN -PERSON EARLY
VOTING AND OPTING OUT OF 46 DAYS OF IN -PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING IN THE CITY
OF CRYSTAL FOR 2026 ELECTIONS
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The council and staff discussed the gambling funds update (consent agenda item 4.7).
No council action was taken.
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 Kiser to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Chrissy Serre s, ity Clerk
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Traci Kamish, Mayor Pro Tern
Motion carried.
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