2026.07.21 Meeting MinutesCrystal City Council meeting minutes
1. Call to Order
July 21, 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 July 21, 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: Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, and Onesirosan.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Police Chief B. Hubbard, Deputy
Police Chief P. Underthun, West Metro Fire -Rescue District Chief J. Kunde, Recreation Director J.
Elholm, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Administrative Program Specialist S. Nissen,
Sustainability Intern E. Griffin, 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 Kamish to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Appearances
3.1 Chief Hubbard introduced Officer Alex Nelson, who has completed probation.
3.2 Chief Hubbard presented awards to 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 on June 16, 2026.
b. The city council meeting on June 16, 2026.
c. The city council work session on July 9, 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. 2026-78, accepting a donation.
4.5 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-79, approving a Site Improvement Agreement and a Stormwater
Facility Maintenance and Right of Entry Agreement for new development at 7000 56th Ave. N.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
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5. Open Forum
The following persons addressed the council:
• Kittie Sevald, 3021 Wisconsin Ave. N., expressed concerns related to vegetation and city code
requirements.
• A speaker who declined to provide a name and address, expressed concerns regarding flock
cameras.
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The council considered approval of the final Climate Action Plan.
Administrative Program Specialist Sarah Nissen addressed the council. PaleBLUEdot Consultant
Ted Redmond also addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the final
Climate Action Plan.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, and Onesirosan.
Motion carried.
6.2 The council considered approval of the 2027 West Metro Fire -Rescue District (WMFRD) budget.
West Metro Fire -Rescue District Chief Josh Kunde addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to approve the
2027 WMFRD budget.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, and Onesirosan.
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 8:02 p.m.
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serres ity Clerk
Julie Qhhler, Mayor
Motion carried.
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