2015.08.18 Council Meeting Packet
Posted: August 14, 2015
CITY OF CRYSTAL
City Council Meetings
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
MEETING SCHEDULE
6:15 p.m.
1st City Council Work Session to discuss:
• Cut-through traffic on Nevada Ave
between 56th Ave and 58th Ave
• Phase 13 street assessment appeals
(closed session)**
Conference Room A
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
Regular Council
Meeting
EDA Special Meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
Regular Council
Meeting
2nd City Council Work Session to discuss:
• Security training
• Options for West Broadway crossing of
the BNSF and proposed Blue Line LRT
• Consider amendment to Section 802.45
regarding placement of utilities
• Constituent issues update
• New business
• Announcements
Conference Room A
**Portions of this discussion may be closed pursuant to State law.
Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at
(763) 531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: August 14, 2015
CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL
FIRST WORK SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
6:15 p.m.
Conference Room A
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the first work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on Tuesday,
August 18, 2015 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Peak ____ Norris
____ Adams ____ Therres
____ Dahl ____ Ray
____ Deshler ____ Revering
____ Kolb ____ Gilchrist
____ Libby ____ Serres
____ Parsons
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Cut-through traffic on Nevada Avenue between 56th Ave and 58th Ave
2. Phase 13 street assessment appeals(closed session)***
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
**Portions of this discussion may be closed pursuant to State law.
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at (763)
531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Memorandum
DATE: August 13, 2015
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Anne Norris, City Manager
SUBJECT: Traffic on Nevada Avenue Between 56 th and 58th Avenues
Resident Greg Heyser is concerned about cut-through traffic on Nevada Avenue
between 56th and 58th Avenues. The Police Department has done directed patrols in
the area regarding traffic speeds and the stop signs at 58th. Over a six week period, the
directed patrol observed:
- Morning rush hour - Light traffic: 1 stop and 1 verbal warning
- Morning rush hour - Medium traffic: 3 stops and 3 citations
- Morning rush hour: No speeders or stop sign violations
- Morning rush hour: 7 spot checks, 3 citations
The Public Works department just completed a traffic count on this stretch and will have
additional information available at the work session.
Mr. Heyser has requested time before the Council to express his concerns abou t traffic
on Nevada.
City Council Meeting Agenda
August 18, 2015
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
THE CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS ARE BOLDED.
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Council will consider approval of the agenda.*
3. APPEARANCES
1. New Hope Police Chief Tim Fournier will present an award to the Crystal Police
Department regarding their efforts related to the New Hope City Hall shooting.
2. Police Chief Stephanie Revering will recognize Officer Tim Tourville as recipient of the
DWI All Star bat award.
3. Police Chief Stephanie Revering will recognize Sergeant Brandon Dorr and Officer
Julie Severson for their award from Northstar Council as well as recognize the
Explorers Unit.
4. Presentation of the Minnesota Recreation & Park Association (MRPA) Award of
Excellence in Communications for the 2014 Recreation Fall Program Brochure.*
5. Presentation from Freedom Riders regarding their contribution to Quad Cities Beyond
the Yellow Ribbon.*
6. Commendation for Susan Carstens.
7. Introduction of Mike Peterson, Communications Coordinator.*
4. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council will consider the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from July 14, 2015;
b. Two Council Work Sessions from July 14, 2015;
c. The Work Session from July 20, 2015; and
d. The Budget Work Session from August 6, 2015.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
August 18, 2015
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
5.1 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the City Clerk to the City
Council, a list that is on file in the office of the City Clerk;
5.2 Approval of a resolution accepting the following donations:
a. $6,500.00 from VFW Post 494 for Crystal Frolics
b. $1,600.00 from CenterPoint Energy for traffic camera system grant
c. $250.00 from Crystal Lions for Crystal Recreation programs
d. $387.95 from various donation boxes for the Crystal K-9 Unit
e. $90.00 from the proceeds of K-9 mug sales for the Crystal K-9 Unit
f. $40.00 from the proceeds of K-9 T-shirt sales for the Crystal K-9 Unit
5.3 Approval of a special permit to serve wine and beer at Bassett Creek Park on
Saturday, July 18, 2015, from 4:00 – 10:30 p.m., for up to 75 guests to attend a
birthday party, submitted by Melissa Riesselman. (This permit was preapproved by
City Manager Anne Norris on 7/14/2015, as the event was held prior to this council
meeting.);
5.4 Appointment of Park & Recreation Commissioners to the Community Working
Group for Bass Lake Road Station Area Planning;
5.5 Acceptance of Greg Raetz’s resignation from Environmental Quality Commission;
5.6 Approval of a resolution regarding MnDOT limited use permit;
This is regarding using MnDOT right of way for bike and pedestrian trails.
5.7 Approval of a resolution ordering the preparation of an assessment roll, declaring
the amount to be assessed, and setting the date for a public hearing for year 2015
delinquent accounts; and
5.8 Approval of the settlement agreement regarding Phase 13 street assessment
appeals.*
Attorney Bob Lindall, Kennedy & Graven, will be at the work session prior to
the meeting to explain the settlement agreement on these 4 assessment
appeals.
6. OPEN FORUM
(Open forum is an opportunity for persons in attendance to address the Council regarding
items of concern. Each person will be allowed three minutes to speak and no items may be
addressed for more than ten minutes. No Council action may be taken on any items brought
before the Council on Open Forum. The Council may place items brought before it on Open
Forum in agendas for subsequent Council meetings and staff reports may be required.)
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7. REGULAR AGENDA
7.1 The Council will consider approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the
Finance Director to the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance
Director.
Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000.
7.2 The Council will consider second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending
Section 425 to repeal the point-of-sale inspection requirement.
At its July 14 meeting, the Council approved the first reading of the
ordinance repealing the point of sale inspection requirements of Section 425
of the City Code. Recommend approval of the second reading of the
ordinance amending Section 425 of the City Code repealing point of sale
inspection requirements. Assuming the second reading is approved, the
ordinance will be published August 25 and the repeal will be effective
September 26, 2015.
7.3 The Council will consider a resolution regarding yield signs at 48th Avenue North
and Maryland Avenue.
Staff received a request to consider stop signs at 48th and Maryland Avenues.
The Public Works and Police departments reviewed the request, conducted
traffic and speed counts and analyzed the intersection. Based on their
analysis, the recommendation is to install yield signs on Maryland.
7.4 The Council will consider a fuel facilities agreement with West Metro Fire-Rescue
District.
The new Public Works facility includes a fueling station and the city will
transition from using the school district’s fueling station to ours. West Metro
Fire currently uses the school district’s facility and would prefer to utilize the
Crystal facility. At its August 12 meeting, the West Metro Fire Board
authorized execution of the Fuel Facilities Agreement. Recommend approval
of authorizing execution of the Fuel Facilities Agreement.
8. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, August 19, at 8:30 a.m. at
Go Health, 4101 West Broadway.
b. The City Council will meet for a budget work session on Thursday, August 20 at
6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall.
c. The next City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, in
the Council Chambers at City Hall. Citizen Input time will be on September 1 at
6:00 p.m. in Conference Room A.
d. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Quad Communities is hosting its first annual Glow Golf
Tournament fundraiser at the New Hope Golf Course on Thursday, September 3,
at 6:30 p.m. A program is at 7:00 p.m. Tee-off is between 7:30 – 8:00 p.m.
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e. City offices are closed Monday, September 7 in observance of the Labor Day
holiday.
f. A Traffic Symposium to learn more about what goes into the City’s transportation
system and the way things work is scheduled for Thursday, September 10 from
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Crystal Community Center. A work session of the City Council
will follow the symposium at 7:45 p.m. at the Community Center.
g. The Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Public Works facility at
5001 West Broadway is on Wednesday, September 16, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., with
the ribbon cutting ceremony taking place at 6:00 p.m.
h. All City Council meetings and work sessions are open to the public as well as
recorded and available for viewing or listening at www.crystalmn.gov.
9. ADJOURNMENT
10. MEETING SCHEDULE ON AUGUST 18, 2015
Time Type of Meeting Location
6:15 p.m.
1st City Council Work Session to discuss:
• Cut-through traffic on Nevada Ave
between 56th Ave and 58th Ave
• Phase 13 street assessment appeals
(closed session)***
Conference Room A
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
Regular Council
Meeting
EDA Special Meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
Regular Council
Meeting
2nd City Council Work Session to discuss:
• Security training*
• Options for West Broadway crossing of
the BNSF and proposed Blue Line LRT
• Consider amendment to Section
802.45 regarding placement of utilities
• Constituent issues update
• New business*
• Announcements*
Conference Room A
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
**Portions of this discussion may be closed pursuant to State law.
Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.
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3.2
3.3
CITY of CRYSTAL
Special Commendation
WHEREAS, Susan Carstens has been a Juvenile Specialist since February 20,
1980; and
WHEREAS, during her career, Susan Carstens was a tenacious advocate for the
citizens of Crystal for more than 35 years and recognized by the City
and community for her compassion and professionalism; and
WHEREAS, Susan Carstens received the Employee of the Year twice in her career
and received statewide recognition in 2013 earning the Minnesota
Association of Women Police Excellence Service Award; and
WHEREAS, Susan Carstens was an expert in juvenile justice and juvenile crime,
understood the importance of early intervention in a juvenile’s life and
worked tirelessly to connect children with resources to help them make
better future decisions; and
WHEREAS, Susan Carstens advocated for crime victims, assisted the homeless
with housing, helped the elderly, and made sure our most vulnerable
citizens were taken care of.
NOW, THEREFORE, as Mayor of the City of Crystal, on behalf of the City Council,
City Staff and Citizens of Crystal, we together commend Susan Carstens, a devoted
public servant. Our thoughts and prayers are with Susan’s family.
Awarded this 18th day of August, 2015.
Jim Adams, Mayor
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Crystal City Council Work Session Minutes July 14, 2015
Page 1 of 1
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the first work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:19 p.m. on
Tuesday, July 14, 2015 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141 Douglas Drive,
Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
I. ATTENDANCE
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL PRESENT: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and Libby.
ABSENT: Parsons.
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K.
Therres, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Public
Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering,
City Attorney S. Sonsalla and City Clerk C. Serres.
II. AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item:
1. Review of current Public Works Facility site
III. ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
______________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Crystal City Council
was held on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4141
Douglas Drive in Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Adams asked the city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the city
clerk recorded the following attendance:
COUNCIL PRESENT: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and Libby.
ABSENT: Parsons.
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres,
Community Development Director J. Sutter, Public Works
Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering, City
Attorney S. Sonsalla and City Clerk C. Serres.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Adams led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Council considered approval of the agenda.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Peak to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. APPEARANCE
The Council received a presentation regarding CenterPoint Energy Community
Partnership Grant, by Kyle Meyer, CenterPoint Energy employee. Police Chief S.
Revering also addressed the Council.
4. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from June 16, 2015;
b. Two Council Work Sessions from June 16, 2015; and
c. The Special City Council Meeting from July 7, 2015.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Peak to approve the
above minutes in a single motion.
Motion carried.
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5. CONSENT AGENDA
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
5.1 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the City Clerk to the City
Council, a list that is on file in the office of the City Clerk;
5.2 Approval of Resolution No. 2015-76, accepting the following donations:
a. $500.00 from the Crystal Lions for Crystal Airport Open House
b. $1,000.00 from Minneapolis Elks Lodge #44 for Crystal Frolics
c. $200.00 from U.S. Bank Foundation Employee Matching Gift Program for the
Crystal Police Reserves
d. $320.84 from various donation boxes throughout the city for the Crystal K-9
Unit
5.3 Approval of a special permit to serve wine and beer at Yunkers Park on Saturday,
July 11, 2015, from 5:00 – 10:30 p.m., for up to 100 guests to attend a
neighborhood get-together, submitted by Caleb Dahl. (This permit was
preapproved by City Manager Anne Norris on 6/30/2015, as the event was held
prior to this council meeting.)
5.4 Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license for a church festival on July 31 –
August 2, 2015, submitted by the Church of St. Raphael;
5.5 Acceptance of July 7, 2015, closed meeting summary;
5.6 Authorize execution of School Resource Officer Agreements for 2015-2016 school
year with Robbinsdale Area Schools; and
5.7 Approval of five solicitor licenses for Christopher Finelli, Michael Hillert, Colton
Moore, Veronica Olivan, and Mark Simonton of NorthStar Alarm to go door to door
in Crystal from July 15-August 14, 2015, scheduling appointments for the
professional installation of Honeywell home automation and security services.
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Deshler to approve the
consent agenda.
By roll call and voting aye: Libby, Peak, Adams, Deshler and Kolb.
Abstention: Dahl.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
6. OPEN FORUM
The following person addressed the Council:
• Burt Orred, regarding resources for improvements to MAC Park
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7. REGULAR AGENDA
7.1 The Council considered approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the
Finance Director to the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the Finance
Director.
Mayor Adams read the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Libby to approve the list
of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and Libby.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
7.2 The Council considered second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending
various sections of Chapter XII of the City Code regarding the sale, consumption
and display of liquor and beer.
City Clerk C. Serres addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Dahl and seconded by Councilmember Deshler to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2015 – 05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER XII OF THE CITY
CODE REGARDING THE SALE, CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY OF LIQUOR AND BEER
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and Libby.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
7.3 The Council considered resolutions regarding Data Practices policy and designees.
City Clerk C. Serres addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Peak to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 – 77
RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITY CLERK AS
CRYSTAL’S DATA PRACTICES RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
AND COMPLIANCE OFFICIAL
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Voting aye: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and Libby.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Libby to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 – 78
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A MINNESOTA GOVERNMENT
DATA PRACTICES ACT POLICY AND RETENTION SCHEDULE
Voting aye: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and Libby.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.4 The Council considered a resolution awarding the contract for Alley Reconstruction
Project #2015-07.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 – 79
AWARD CONTRACT FOR PROJECT #2015-07
ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Voting aye: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and Libby.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.5 The Council considered a resolution awarding contract for City Hall boiler
replacement.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Libby to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 – 80
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AWARD CONTRACT FOR
CITY HALL BOILER REPLACEMENT
Voting aye: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and Libby.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.6 The Council considered a resolution approving the Final Plat of Gaulke Pond
Homes.
Community Development Director J. Sutter and Developer Perry Ryan of Ryan
Excelsior Properties LLC addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Kolb to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 – 81
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF GAULKE POND HOMES
Voting aye: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and Libby.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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7.7 The Council considered first reading of an ordinance amending Section 425 to
repeal the point-of-sale inspection requirement.
Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Peak to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2015 – 06
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER IV TO
REMOVE POINT OF SALE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on August 18, 2015.
Voting aye: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Voting nay: Libby.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
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7.8 The Council considered a resolution withdrawing from Northwest Hennepin Human
Services Council effective July 31, 2015.
Assistant City Manager K. Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb and seconded by Councilmember Peak to adopt the
following resolution as amended to reflect the effective date of July 14, 2015, the reading
of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 – 82
RESOLUTION WITHDRAWING FROM
NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
Voting aye: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Voting nay: Libby.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.9 The Council considered the 2016 West Metro Fire-Rescue District budget.
Fire Chief S. Larson addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to approve the
2016 West Metro Fire-Rescue District Budget.
Voting aye: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and Libby.
Absent, not voting: Parsons.
Motion carried.
8. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Adams read the following announcements:
a. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, July 15, at 8:30 a.m. in the
Community Room at City Hall.
b. Crystal Frolics is July 23 - 26. Visit http://crystalfrolics.org for more information.
c. The public is invited to an open house being held at the Crystal Community Center on
Monday, July 27, to learn about the METRO Blue Line Extension light rail project and
provide feedback about proposed stations, parking, and pedestrian/bike access. The
open house is from 5-7:30 p.m., with a presentation from 6-6:30. More information is
available on the City’s website.
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d. The Parks & Recreation Commission is hosting a ribbon cutting and celebration for the
new playground equipment at Bassett Creek Park, on Wednesday, July 29, 6 – 7:30
p.m.
e. Minnesota Night to Unite is Tuesday, August 4. Registration forms are due by July 24.
f. The Council will meet for budget work sessions on August 6, 13 and 20 at 6:30 p.m. in
the Community Room at City Hall.
g. The next City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
h. All City Council meetings and work sessions are open to the public as well as
recorded and available for viewing or listening at www.crystalmn.gov.
Councilmember Kolb encouraged residents to participate in Night to Unite.
Mayor Adams spoke about the Ride for Freedom Motorcycle Club’s fundraiser on
Saturday, July 11, to benefit Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Quad Communities and
encouraged other riders to join in at next year’s event.
Councilmember Deshler announced that on Thursday, September 3, at 6:30 p.m., Beyond
the Yellow Ribbon Quad Communities is hosting its first annual Glow Golf Tournament
fundraiser at the New Hope Golf Course. A program will be at 7:00 p.m. Tee-off is
between 7:30 – 8:00 p.m.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Peak to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
Crystal City Council Work Session Minutes July 14, 2015
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Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the second work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:29 p.m. on
Tuesday, July 14, 2015 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141 Douglas Drive,
Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
I. ATTENDANCE
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL PRESENT: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and Libby.
ABSENT: Parsons.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human
Resources Manager K. Therres, Community Development
Director J. Sutter, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray,
Police Chief S. Revering, City Attorney S. Sonsalla and City
Clerk C. Serres.
OTHERS PRESENT:
From Blue Line Extension Project Office: Dan Soler, Nick Landwer and David Davies.
From Hennepin County Transportation Department: Chad Ellos
II. AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1. Blue Line Extension Project update and discussion
2. Constituent issues update
3. New business
4. Announcements
III. ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 10:36 p.m.
______________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
Crystal City Council Work Session Minutes July 20, 2015
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Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:38 p.m. on
Monday, July 20, 2015 in Conference Room A at City Hall located at 4141 Douglas Drive,
Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
I. ATTENDANCE
The city manager recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL PRESENT: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and Libby.
ABSENT: Parsons.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager A. Norris and Public Works Director/City
Engineer M. Ray.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Century Link staff: Trent Claussen, Patrick Haggerty and Aaron Krebs.
II. AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item:
1. Presentation by Century Link staff regarding provisions of Section 802 regarding
placement of telecommunication utilities.
III. ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
______________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Anne Norris, City Manager
Crystal City Council Budget Work Session Minutes August 6, 2015
Page 1 of 1
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, the budget work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:33 p.m. on
Thursday, August 6, 2015 in the Community Room at City Hall located at 4141 Douglas
Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
I. ATTENDANCE
The city clerk recorded the attendance with the following members:
COUNCIL PRESENT: Peak, Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and Parsons.
ABSENT: Libby.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K.
Therres, Finance Director C. Hansen, Police Chief S. Revering,
Community Development Director J. Sutter, Public Works
Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Recreation Director G. Hackett
and City Clerk C. Serres.
II. AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1. Review preliminary 2016 general fund, EDA and TIF goals and budgets
2. Review preliminary 2016 fee schedule
III. ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
______________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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APPLICATIONS FOR CITY LICENSE
August 18, 2015
GAS INSTALLER
Aairgate Heating & A/C P O Box 1649 Maple Grove, MN 55311
CB Mechanical LLC 15658 150th Ave Foreston, MN 56330
Cool Air Mechanical Inc 1544 134th Ave NE Ham Lake, MN 55304
Craig’s Heating & Air 2196 285th Ave NE Isanti, MN 55040
Ditter Inc 820 Tower Dr Hamel, MN 55340
DLT Heating & Cooling 283 Myrtec Dr S Annandale, MN 55302
Legacy Companies Inc 8850 Wentworth Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420
Neil Heating & A/C Inc P O Box 29292 Minneapolis, MN 55429
United Heating & A/C 1295 Hackamore Rd Medina, MN 55340
Walter Mechanical Inc 1013 East Cliff Rd #101 Burnsville, MN 55337
PLUMBER
Advanced Plumbing 7500 11th Ave S Richfield, MN 55423
Bredahl Plumbing Inc 8631 Jefferson Highway Maple Grove, MN 55369
Cool Air Mechanical Inc 1544 134th Ave NE Ham Lake, MN 55304
Doug’s Plumbing 4908 Williston Rd Minnetonka, MN 55345
Ed Brown Plumbing LLC 328 Cty Rd E Houlton, WI 54082
Fox Plumbing LLC 17640 Grant St NW Elk River, MN 55330
Kramer Mechanical 7860 Fawn Lake Dr NE Stacy, MN 55079
Mark McCollum Plumbing LLC 15136 74th Ave N Maple Grove, MN 55311
Northern Mechanical Contractors 1975 Seneca Rd #100 Eagan, MN 55122
Randy Lane & Sons Plumbing 1501 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411
Twin City Re Bath 15050 Cedar Ave S Ste 107 Apple Valley, MN 55124
RENTAL – NEW
3125 Douglas Dr N – Mark Ostmoe (Conditional)
5307 Louisiana Ave N – Michael Pratten (Conditional)
3406 Noble Ave N – Susan Kowaliw (Conditional)
5733 Pennsylvania Ave N – Thomas/Kathleen Bohlinger
3334 Zane Ave N – Justin Jonassen
4534 Zane Ave N – Herman Capital Partners 3 c/o First Hsg LLC
5401 51st Ave N – The Cavanagh/Crystal Leased Housing (Conditional)
4710 58th Ave N, #101 – Twin Lake North Condo Assoc
6418 61st Ave N – Godiva Properties c/o Urban Enterprise
RENTAL – RENEWAL
3832 Adair Ave N – Karl/Shari Moksnes c/o Archer Properties Group
5701 Adair Ave N – JDA Group LLC (Conditional)
5023 Angeline Ave N – JDA Group LLC
5027 Angeline Ave N – Theo/Sandy Smulders
5030 Angeline Ave N – Kirk Wettschreck
6524 Brentwood Ave N – Eero/Nadya Mattson
5319 Corvallis Ave N – Donald/Kimberly Horton (Conditional)
3422 Douglas Dr N – Wally Anderson (Conditional)
3448 Douglas Dr N – Bruce Krisko (Conditional)
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5261 Edgewood Ave N – Steven/Kristina Malecha (Conditional)
5732 Elmhurst Ave N – B & J Hedlund c/o Midwest Realty Serv (Conditional)
4806 Florida Ave N – Roger Bloom
3150 Georgia Ave N – Terry Rutherford (Conditional)
2925 Hampshire Ave N – Michael Kaldor (Conditional)
4125 Hampshire Ave N – Hakizumwami Runesha (Conditional)
4812/4814 Idaho Ave N – Belle Properties LLC (Conditional)
4819/4821 Idaho Ave N – Cliff/Sharon Hanson (Conditional)
5906 Idaho Ave N – Miranda Reed (Conditional)
2959 Jersey Ave N – Roxanne Elfering (Conditional)
5338 Lakeside Ave N – Shelly Danielson
3132 Louisiana Ave N – Joseph Bongaarts/Christy Pfann
5419 Louisiana Ave N – Debra/Duane Sanovia
6325 Markwood Dr N – Kevin/Nancy Walton (Conditional)
5644 Maryland Ave N – IH2 Property Illinois, LP
5673 Maryland Ave N – Chad Tesmer
3220/3226 Nevada Ave N – Andrey/Tatiana Ryvlin
3333 Nevada Ave N #3302 – AS&W Rental Properties LLC
3343 Nevada Ave N #4301 – AS&W Rental Properties LLC
3343 Nevada Ave N #4303 – AS&W Rental Properties LLC
3345 Nevada Ave N #4503 – AS&W Rental Properties LLC
3347 Nevada Ave N #4704 – AS&W Rental Properties LLC
8332 Northern Dr – Vincent Martin
3401 Regent Ave N – Matthew Meyer c/o Midwest Realty Serv (Conditional)
5932 Rhode Island Ave N – Kurt/Stacey Kuhlman
2971 Sumter Ave N – Steven Johnson (Conditional)
5439 Twin Lake Ter – Adam Kurschner
5716 Twin Lake Ter – New Oil Christian Center c/o B Carpenter
3625 Vera Cruz Ave N – Robert Anderson c/o CPM Property Group LLC (Conditional)
3701 Vera Cruz Ave N – James Truax
3709 Vera Cruz Ave N – James Truax (Conditional)
5600 Vera Cruz Ave N – MNSF 2 LLC c/o Simply Res Prop Mgmt
5619 Vera Cruz Ave N – South Face Investments LLC c/o Trilogy Prop (Conditional)
3041 Virginia Ave N – Sarah El-Fakahany
3513 Welcome Ave N – Karen Olson (Conditional)
5656 Welcome Ave N – Matthew Mayotte
3308 Xenia Ave N – Edward T Johnston (Conditional)
4326 Xenia Ave N – Brent Berg (Conditional)
5527 Xenia Ave N – Joshua Asp
5568/5570 Xenia Ave N – Naresh Uppal (Conditional)
3160 Yukon Ave N – Lisa Hathy/Michael Lungstrom
4635 Zane Ave N – Alan/Rhonda Hansen (Conditional)
8209 32nd Pl N – Stacy Hazuka
5718 34th Ave N – Kraig Domogalla/David Utke
5608 36th Ave N – Jeremy/Sara Smude
6602 36th Ave N – IH2 Property Illinois LP (Conditional)
6816 38th Ave N – Reid Kinde
6924 39th Ave N – Ryan/Rachel Major c/o Twin Cities Mgmt (Conditional)
6408 43rd Ave N – Renee King (Conditional)
5022 49th Ave N – MNSF Mpls LLC c/o Simply Res Prop Mgmt (Conditional)
6407 52nd Ave N – Stacy Gabeke c/o Renters Warehouse (Conditional)
6729 52nd Ave N – C/C Jensen c/o CPM Property Group (Conditional)
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6817 52nd Ave N - Amanda Crawford (Conditional)
5700 57th Ave N – Gerald Ziemiecki
4709/4717 58th Ave N – MAP Investments LLC
6325 61st Ave N – Lee Winbush c/o Urban Enterprise
SIGN HANGER
Albrecht Sign Company 7775 Main St NE Fridley, MN 55432
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM
CENTERPOINT ENERGY, CRYSTAL LIONS, VFW POST 494
AND VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute §465.03 requires that all gifts and donations of real or personal
property be accepted only with the adoption of a resolution; and
WHEREAS, said donations must be accepted by a resolution adopted by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Crystal to accept the
following donations:
Donor Purpose Amount
VFW Post 494 Crystal Frolics $6,500.00
CenterPoint Energy Traffic Camera System Grant $1,600.00
Crystal Lions Crystal Recreation programs $250.00
K-9 Donation Boxes Crystal K-9 Unit $387.95
K-9 Mugs Sales Crystal K-9 Unit $90.00
K-9 T-shirt Sales Crystal K-9 Unit $40.00
And BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks CenterPoint
Energy, Crystal Lions, VFW Post 494 and the various individuals who donated to the Crystal K-9
Unit.
Dated this 18th day of August, 2015.
By:__________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 14, 2015
TO: Crystal City Council
City Manager Anne Norris
FROM: Administrative Services Coordinator Trudy Tassoni
SUBJECT: Application for Special Permit for Beer/Wine at Bassett Creek Park
Melissa Riesselman applied for a special permit to serve beer/wine at Bassett Creek Park,
6001 32nd Ave N, for a birthday party for up to 75 guests on Saturday, July 18, 2015, from
4:00 – 10:00 p.m. The City received a copy of the applicant’s Special Event Endorsement FE-
5263, providing liability insurance for this event.
City Manager Anne Norris pre-approved this permit on July 14, 2015, as the event was being
held prior to this council meeting date.
Council Action Requested
As part of the Consent Agenda on August 18, 2015, approve the Special Permit for Beer/Wine
submitted by Melissa Riesselman.
The application is available for review in the city clerk’s office.
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda: Special Permit for Wine/Beer
Council Meeting: August 18, 2015
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_____________________________________________________________________
FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
_____________________________________________________________________
DATE: August 13, 2015
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for August 18 Council Meeting)
SUBJECT: [Consent Agenda] Consider appointment of Parks & Recreation
Commissioners to the Community Working Group for Bass Lake
Road Station Area Planning
The proposed Blue Line Extension (Bottineau LRT) would include a station in Crystal at
Bass Lake Road. Staff from the city and Hennepin County will be working on a station
area plan intended to fit into the surrounding neighborhood and enhance the quality of
life of those working or living near the station. An essential part of this effort is the
creation of a Community Working Group (CWG) made up of Crystal stakeholders. The
CWG would meet monthly beginning in September 2015 and ending by February 2016.
Community Working Group Membership
To date, Council has appointed the following individuals to the CWG:
Council members Olga Parsons, Casey Peak and Julie Deshler
Planning Commission members James Einfeldt-Brown and Ron Johnson
BAC members John Slama and Denny Walsh
CAC members Gene Bakke and Justin Youngbluth
At the July 14, 2015 Council Work Session, Council requested that the Parks and Recreation
Commission recommend two of its members to join the CWG. At the August 5, 2015 Parks
and Recreation Commission meeting, the Commission recommended that Lynn Haney and
Tom Jungroth be appointed to the CWG, with Erin Kolb and Nancy LaRoche as alternates in
case the appointees are unable to attend.
Requested Council Action
Appointment of Lynn Haney and Tom Jungroth to the Community Working Group for
the Bass Lake Road LRT station, with Erin Kolb and Nancy LaRoche as alternates.
The attached map shows the proposed land use study area around the station and
approximate address of each CWG member.
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Bottineau LRT – Parks and Recreation Commission
Appointments to Community Working Group
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GENERAL LOCATION PROPOSED BLUE LINE
OF RESIDENCE OR LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT
BUSINESS ADDRESS STATION
OF CWG MEMBER HALF MILE RADIUS
FROM PROPOSED
LRT STATION
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Memorandum
DATE: July 15, 2015
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Anne Norris, City Manager
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
SUBJECT: Resignation from Environmental Quality Commissioner Greg Raetz
We have received the following from Greg Raetz of his desire to resign from the
Environmental Quality Commission:
Hey everyone,
I am sorry to inform you that I will be withdrawing from the EQC. I am moving out of Crystal to
Minnetonka next month. I have enjoyed my years of service on the EQC and will miss the
continuing efforts on education and projects to promote environmental stewardship.
Thanks again,
Greg Raetz
Please accept his resignation.
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Memorandum
DATE: July 31, 2015
TO: City Council
FROM: Anne Norris, City Manager
Mark Ray, PE, Public Works Director/City Engineer
SUBJECT: MnDOT Limited Use Permit for Trails in Hwy 100 Right of Way
Background
The City has a number of existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities in the MnDOT right of
way along Highway 100. In order to have these facilities, the City is supposed to have a
Limited Use Permit with MnDOT. Based on conversations with MnDOT staff and a
review of previous agreements, it appears that what is currently on the books does not
accurately reflect all the existing facilities.
MnDOT requires a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to enter into the
Limited Use Permit before starting the paperwork process to get the permit issued.
The intent of this effort will be to revoke all previous permits and create one new permit
that will cover all City pedestrian and bicycle facilities in the entire Highway 100 corridor
through Crystal. In essence, we will be streamlining the paperwork with MnDOT for the
City facilities within their right of way.
Additionally, as part of the agreements with Three Rivers Park District, the City must
obtain the permits from MnDOT for the portion of the facilities associated with the
regional trail. The City will then extend the right of use of the facility to Three Rivers
Park District users. Some of the project funding for trail work already done by the City
may still be pending for the City once the permit is obtained. Staff is looking into this
also as part of the paperwork clean up effort.
Recommended Action
Motion authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement with the
Department of Transportation for the Limited Use Permit and any amendments to the
permit for pedestrian and bicycle facilities within the Highway 100 corridor.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - ______
AUTHORIZING LIMITED USE PERMIT WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
FOR PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE FACILITIES
IN THE HIGHWAY 100 RIGHT OF WAY
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal is a political subdivision, organized and existing under
the laws of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the City supports pedestrian and bicycle transportation in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities within the Highway
100 Right of Way; and
WHEREAS, Three Rivers Park District has agreements with the City for joint use of
some of the pedestrian and bicycle facilities within the Highway 100 Right of Way; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified potential future pedestrian facilities within the
Highway 100 Right of Way; and
WHEREAS, the City promotes the orderly and safe movement of pedestrians and
bicycles along and across the highway; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation requires a Limited
Use Permit for the construction and utilization of pedestrian and bicycle facilities within the
Highway 100 Right of Way,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Crystal City Council hereby
authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement with the Department of
Transportation for the Limited Use Permit and any amendments to the permit for pedestrian and
bicycle facilities within the Highway 100 corridor.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of August, 2015.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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Memorandum
DATE: August 18, 2015
TO: City Council
FROM: Stephanie Revering, Police Chief
Mark Ray, PE, Public Works Director/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Installation of Yield Signs on Maryland Ave N at 48th Ave N
This spring a resident contacted the City with concerns about the safety of the
intersection of Maryland Avenue North and 48th Avenue North.
All traffic-related concerns are reviewed by staff from both Public Works and the Police
Department. When reviewing and responding to requests, the group takes into
consideration crash reports, vehicle speeds, vehicle volumes, field observations, and
other information. The group then puts together an engineering study summarizing the
data and findings.
Based on the engineering study, it is recommended that yield signs be installed on
Maryland Ave N at 48th Ave N. This recommendation was provided to the resident who
supported.
Attachment
• Engineering study of Maryland Avenue N and 48th Ave N
Recommended Action
Motion authorizing the installation of the yield signs on Maryland Avenue North at 48th
Avenue North.
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Memorandum
DATE: July 15, 2015
TO: Council
FROM: Stephanie Revering, Crystal Chief of Police
Mark Ray, PE, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Engineering study for stop sign request 48th Avenue North and Maryland
Avenue North
Background
The City received a request from residents to install stop signs at 48th Avenue North and Maryland
Avenue North. The concern was about traffic volume and an increase in the number of children that live
in the area.
Existing intersection configuration
The intersection of 48th Avenue North and Maryland Avenue North is a four legged, uncontrolled
intersection in a residential area. Maryland Avenue N is four blocks long and 48th Ave N is 10 blocks long
and connects with Douglas Drive to the east.
Analysis
Traffic counts
The City has conducted traffic counts on 48th Avenue North and Maryland Avenue North. The speed limit
on residential streets in an urban district, such as Crystal, is 30 miles per hour in accordance with State
Statute (MSS 169.14, subdivision 2). The traffic counts recorded the following data. To provide a context
for the data collected, up to around 1,000 vehicles per day is considered normal for a residential street
and the majority of traffic is near the speed limit of 30mph.
• On Maryland Avenue north of 48th Avenue.
o The number of vehicles per day ranged from 113 to 158 vehicles per day. This is on the
low side for residential streets in Crystal.
o 90% of the traffic was traveling at or below 31 mph. This is in line with typical residential
streets in Crystal.
• On 48th Avenue east of Maryland Avenue:
o The number of vehicles ranged from 123 to 171 vehicles per day. This is on the low side
for residential streets in Crystal.
o 90% of the traffic was traveling at or below 29 mph. This is just a bit slower than normal
for residential streets in Crystal.
Overall traffic speeds and volumes are generally consistent (a bit low) with traffic conditions typical
residential streets in Crystal.
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Crashes
According to crash report analysis, there have been five reported crashes at the intersection in the last
10 years (2005, 2007, 2009, and 2 in 2011). All were right angle crashes and some either had an injury or
possible injury.
Sight Distance
Intersection visibility appeared consistent with residential streets in Crystal. No obstructions were
noted.
Traffic Control in the Area
The neighborhood around the intersection has a mix of uncontrolled and stop intersections.
Alternatives considered
Because the intersection is a residential area, no alternatives (mini-roundabout, roundabout, traffic
signal, other physical change to the street) were considered.
Summary
Based on the field inspection and data reviewed, the existing conditions at 48th Avenue North and
Maryland Avenue North do not warrant stop signs.
That said, because of the crash history at the intersection, it does appear that drivers are not correctly
understanding who has the right of way when approaching the intersection. To aid in establishing who
has the right of way, it is recommended that yield signs be installed on Maryland Avenue North as that is
the street with the lower relative volume. The addition of the yield signs will aid in clarification of right
of way while not significantly increasing delay at the intersection.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2015- ___
ESTABLISH TWO-WAY YIELD CONTROL ON
MARYLAND AVE N AT 48TH AVE N
WHEREAS, the City Council has the power and authority, pursuant to State
Statute Chapter 169.06, Subd. 3., to place and maintain traffic control devices on City
streets to regulate traffic; and
WHEREAS, all traffic control shall conform to the state manual and
specifications for traffic control devices; and
WHEREAS, the City has completed an engineering study of the intersection
which recommended the installation of the yield signs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby
establishes two-way yield control on Maryland Ave N at 48th Ave N.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of August, 2015.
_____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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AGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015
FOLLOWING THE 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CRYSTAL CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Approval of minutes from the July 20, 2015 special meeting *
4. Public Hearing: Consider a resolution authorizing the sale of the lot at 4553 Yates
Avenue North to Day Construction for construction of a new house *
5. Other business
6. Adjournment
* Materials attached
Minutes of the
Crystal Economic Development Authority
Special Meeting
July 20, 2015
President Peak called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to
order at 6:30 p.m.
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Casey Peak, Jim Adams, Elizabeth
Dahl (6:34 p.m.), Julie Deshler, Jeff Kolb, and Laura Libby.
The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director and Dan Olson,
City Planner.
Motion by Commissioner Kolb (Deshler) to approve the minutes of the June 16, 2015 special
meeting.
Motion carried.
The EDA considered a proposal from Day Construction for the lot at 4553 Yates Avenue North.
Motion by Commissioner Deshler (Adams) to give tentative approval of the purchase proposal
with Day Construction for the lot at 4553 Yates Avenue North.
Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Deshler (Libby) to adjourn the special meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
_______________________________
Casey Peak, President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Elizabeth Dahl, Secretary
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___________________________________________________________________________
FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
___________________________________________________________________________
DATE: August 13, 2015
TO: Anne Norris, Executive Director (for August 18 EDA meeting)
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a resolution authorizing the sale of lot at 4553
Yates Avenue North to Day Construction for construction of a new house
Day Construction, a Minnesota Residential Building Contractor with no enforcem ent actions,
has submitted a proposal to purchase the lot at 4553 Yates for $45,000. The EDA tentatively
accepted the builder’s proposal on July 20, 2015. The proposed resolution, 2012 aerial photo,
proposal form, site sketch and house plan are attached.
The house would have approximately 1,659 finished square feet with an open living -dining-
kitchen area, three bedrooms and three bathrooms. It would also have unfinished square
footage on the lower level, with an option to have it finished with additional bedrooms, a
bathroom, laundry room or family room.
For 4553 Yates, if on August 18 the EDA adopts the attached resolution, then the lot sale
would close in August. Construction would begin in September with completion anticipated by
December. The builder does not yet have a buyer for the home.
REQUESTED EDA ACTION: After holding the public hearing and receiving any testimony,
consider adopting the attached resolution authorizing the property sale.
EDA STAFF REPORT
PUBLIC HEARING
4553 Yates – Sale of Lot to Day Construction
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
HENNEPIN COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-9
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF
4553 YATES AVENUE NORTH
FOR NEW HOUSE CONSTRUCTION
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal (“the EDA”) is the
owner of 4553 Yates Avenue North, legally described as Lot 1, Block 4, West Lilac Terrace
Third Unit, Hennepin County, Minnesota (“the Property”); and
WHEREAS, the EDA has solicited proposals from builders who desire to purchase the
Property from the EDA and construct thereon a new single family house; and
WHEREAS, the EDA has reviewed and accepted the proposal from Day Construction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the EDA authorizes the sale of the Propert y to
Day Construction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sale shall be completed in accordance with the terms of
the Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement in substantially the form on file in City Hall, and
that the President and Executive Director are hereby authorized to sign said Agreement and
other documents required to complete the sale of the Property to Day Construction.
Adopted this ______ day of ______________________, 2015.
____________________________________
Casey Peak, President
____________________________________
Anne Norris, Executive Director
2012 Aerial Photo
Dan Olson
City of Crystal Economic Development Authority
4141 Douglas Dr N
Crystal, MN 55422
Dan,
Enclosed please find an RFP for the City owned lot at 4553 Yates Ave N.
We are proposing to construct a two story home per the enclosed design. The home
would feature a two car attached garage, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, an open
living space arrangement, and will be an attractive addition to the neighborhood. We
have reviewed the criteria set forth by the Crystal EDA in the Request for Proposal for the
site and have determined that the proposed structure will meet the desired criteria.
Day Construction has been in the residential construction business since 2011, and it’s
members have been involved in the residential construction industry for approximately ten
years. Our past projects have included numerous kitchens, bathrooms, basements,
additions, as well as rehabbing and selling multiple distressed properties. We have thus
far mainly focused on projects involving existing homes, but are beginning to move into
the new construction industry. We have constructed one new home, as indicated in the
completed RFP, at 2501 James Ave N in Minneapolis. While our background doesn’t
precisely meet the requirements set forth by the City, we hope that the City can look
favorably upon our experience as a residential contractor and approve our proposal to
construct a home at 4553 Yates Ave N.
Sincerely,
Matthew Day
President, Day Construction LLC
Main: 651-565-7877
Fax: 651-565-7876
info@day-construction.com
www.day-construction.com
License BC641777
July 10, 2015
x
Day Construction BC641777
651-565-7877 612-802-4907 651-565-7876
8033 34th Pl N Crystal, MN 55427
matthew@day-construction.com June 19, 2015
x
x
2501 James Ave N, Minneapolis
Posted: August 14, 2015
CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL
SECOND WORK SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
To immediately follow the EDA Special Meeting
Conference Room A
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the second work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on
Tuesday, August 18, 2015 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Peak ____ Norris
____ Adams ____ Therres
____ Dahl ____ Revering
____ Deshler ____ Ray
____ Kolb ____ Sutter
____ Libby ____ Serres
____ Parsons ____ Gilchrist
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Security training*
2. Options for West Broadway crossing of the BNSF and proposed Blue Line LRT
3. Consider amendment to Section 802.45 regarding placement of utilities
4. Constituent issues update
5. New business*
6. Announcements*
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at (763)
531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Issue Type Key Summary Assignee Reporter Status Created Updated
Issue CRCI-36 4020 Douglas - broken utility
box/equipment
Jeff Kolb Anne Norris New Issue 8/13/2015 22:18 8/13/2015 22:19
Issue CRCI-34 CR 81 and Corvallis Avenue Julie Deshler Anne Norris New Issue 7/1/2015 15:23 8/13/2015 22:19
Issue CRCI-33 ADA Accessibility of Council meetings Laura Libby Anne Norris New Issue 7/1/2015 15:21 8/13/2015 22:20
Issue CRCI-32 Twin Oaks Park Julie Deshler Anne Norris New Issue 7/1/2015 15:20 8/13/2015 22:20
Issue CRCI-15 60XX - 34th Avenue - boulevard tree Jeff Kolb Jeff Kolb In Progress 4/1/2015 0:00 8/13/2015 22:20
Issue CRCI-14 50th and Florida - stop sign request Olga Parsons Jeff Kolb In Progress 3/1/2015 0:00 8/13/2015 22:20
Issue CRCI-8 36xx Georgia Avenue - placement of
Century Link equipment in right-of-way
Jeff Kolb Jeff Kolb In Progress 1/1/2015 0:00 8/13/2015 22:20
Issue CRCI-7 Heathers Pond (3000 Douglas) -
maintenance
Elizabeth Dahl Jeff Kolb In Progress 11/1/2014 0:00 8/13/2015 22:21
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