2016.01.05 Council Meeting Packet
Posted: December 18, 2015
CITY OF CRYSTAL
City Council Meetings
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
MEETING SCHEDULE
Time Type of Meeting Location
6:30 p.m.
1st Council Work Session to discuss:
• Projects and assignments with Human
Rights Commission
Conference Room A
6:45 p.m. EDA Annual Organization Meeting Council Chambers
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
Regular City
Council Meeting
2nd City Council Work Session to discuss:
• Continued work session from
December 15 to discuss city manager
evaluation (closed session)
• Constituent issues update
• New business
• Announcements
Conference Room A
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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Posted: December 18, 2015
CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL
FIRST WORK SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
6:30 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,
January 5, 2016 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Adams ____ Norris
____ Dahl ____ Therres
____ Deshler ____ Revering
____ Kolb ____ Gilchrist
____ Libby ____ Serres
____ Parsons
____ Peak
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda item:
1. Projects and assignments with Human Rights Commission
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
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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: December 17, 2015
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Anne Norris, City Manager
SUBJECT: Ideas and Suggestions for Project and Assignments for Advisory
Commissions – Human Rights Commission
At its November 12 work session, the Council discussed coming up with ideas for
projects and assignments for the advisory commissions to be used in providing
guidance to the commissions. Listed below is the list of suggestions for the Human
Rights Commission.
Human Rights Commission
Reduce the number of meetings throughout the year (Annually, bi -yearly or
quarterly meetings). Could become similar to Employee Review Board in that
they meet once a year for an annual meeting an d then only meet when
required. The council could then call upon them to meet if and when a
Human Rights issue presents itself or if they would like the commission to
focus on a particular issue.
Think local. This is the Crystal Human Rights Commission. Why are you
here? What do you want to do in our community?
Nothing that divides our community into groups- focus on things that unite us
and make Crystal better.
Identify local groups or individuals working to do good, and highlight them.
Considering all the stuff with Paris and all, perhaps the HRC could take on
outreach to mitigate the building tensions towards persons of Middle Eastern
dissent. Also, conflict de-escalation training would be a good one to look into
for them. Most people could benefit. Obviously the aforementioned event
would not have been helped by this training but there are many other
circumstances that are far more likely where it could help people.
Focus on creating community within Crystal and bringing together the diverse
cultures, meeting needs we find here.
A Human Trafficking/Safety Event
Domestic Abuse support - how could they help? The Police get more calls
about domestic disputes than anything else
Connect with local non-profits and give them more visibility in Crystal.
Focus more on service projects like partnering up with various local charities
for coat/food/toy drives.
Talk about how residents can help the homeless (care packages, etc)
Addressing our rising domestic violence issues (partner with the police?)
Do something with crime prevention board
I love their Constitution Week idea, that was great, and I would like them to
develop that further for next time.
At its December 10 work session, the City Council agreed the Human Rights
Commission should pick one event and do it well – perhaps make Constitution Week an
annual event?
The City Council agreed it would be beneficial to meet with the Human Rights
commission to discuss the role of the comm ission. Members of the Human Rights
Commission have been invited to attend the January 5 City Council work session.
City Council Meeting Agenda
January 5, 2016
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
3.1 Presentation of the Crystal Sparkles awards by West Metro Fire Auxiliary and the
Light of Crystal.
3.2 Presentation of Police Chief’s Award to Peter and Mary Wiggins.
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 December 15, 2015; and
b. The Council Work Sessions from December 15, 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 a donation of $200.00 from Jean Mehr to the
Crystal K-9 Unit Fund;
5.3 Approval of a resolution designating Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. – Crystal Branch as
the City’s official depository for the year 2016;
5.4 Approval of designating the Sun Post as the primary legal newspaper and the Star
Tribune as the secondary legal newspaper for the City of Crystal in 2016;
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5.5 Approval of a resolution appointing the Assistant Weed Inspector;
5.6 Approval of an agreement with Metropolitan Council Environmental Services for
force main sanitary sewer maintenance in Phase 15; and
5.7 Approval of the annual city staff appointments for 2016:*
a. Hennepin County Recycling Group: City Manager Anne Norris;
b. Metro Cities representative and alternate: Mayor Jim Adams and City Manager
Anne Norris;
c. LOGIS Board Member and alternate: City Manager Anne Norris and Finance
Director Charles Hansen;
d. Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission members:
Councilmember Julie Deshler and City Manager Anne Norris; and
e. PUPS Board Member and alternate: Police Chief Stephanie Revering and
Deputy Chief Doug Leslin.
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.)
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 a resolution approving a conditional use permit for
Robbinsdale Area Schools to locate an educational facility in the Crystal Shopping
Center.
The owner of the Crystal Shopping Center is proposing a conditional use
permit to allow a public institutional use (Robbinsdale School District) in the
center. The property is zoned General Commercial (C-2). The proposed use
would occupy 42,000 square feet in the southerly two-thirds of the west
building at the Crystal Shopping Center. This space would house offices and
classrooms for the Adult Academic Program and the Robbinsdale Transition
Program. The City Code regards public institutional uses such as the
proposed public school use as a conditional use within the C-2 zoning
district. At its December 14 meeting the Planning Commission considered
the conditional use permit application and recommended approval subject to
conditions outlined in the staff report.
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
January 5, 2016
7.3 The Council will consider a resolution approving Police Equipment Revolving Fund
(PERF) expenditure for purchase of two police patrol vehicles.
The 2016 PERF includes funds for the purchase of two replacement patrol
vehicles. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing this purchase.
7.4 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing 2016 Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) Fund expenditure for the purchase of an asset management
system.
The 2016 Utilities capital budget includes funds for purchase of an asset
management software. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing
this purchase.
7.5 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing 2016 Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) Fund expenditure for the purchase of a Utilities Division Unit #447
dump truck.
The 2016 Utilities capital budget includes funds for purchase of a
replacement tandem dump truck (the current truck is a 2002 model) .
Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing this purchase.
7.6 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing 2016 Permanent Improvement
Program (PIR) Fund expenditure for the purchase of a Street Division Unit #305
bucket truck.
The 2016 Streets capital budget includes funds for purchase of a replacement
bucket truck (existing vehicle is a 2000 model). Recommend approval of the
resolution authorizing this purchase.
7.7 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing 2016 Permanent Improvement
Program (PIR) Fund expenditure for the purchase of a Parks Division Unit #103
pickup truck.
The 2016 Parks capital budget includes funds for purchase of a replacement
pickup truck (the current vehicle is a 2000 model). Recommend approval of
the resolution authorizing this purchase.
7.8 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing 2016 Permanent Improvement
Program (PIR) Fund expenditure for the purchase of a Parks Division Lawn Mower.
The 2016 Parks capital budget includes funds for purchase of a replacement
lawn mower (the current vehicle is a 2003 model). Recommend approval of
the resolution authorizing this purchase.
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January 5, 2016
7.9 The Council will consider second reading of an ordinance amending Chapters 1
and 2 of the City Code.
The proposed ordinance amends Chapters 1 and 2 of the City Code based on
recommendations from the City Code Review Task Force. The City Council
approved the first reading of the ordinance at its December 15 meeting.
Recommend approval of the second reading of the ordinance.
7.10 The Council will consider annual Council appointments for 2016:
a. Mayor Pro Tem: Julie Deshler
b. Council liaison to the Environmental Quality Commission: Olga Parsons
c. Council liaison to the Human Rights Commission: Laura Libby
d. Council liaison to the Parks and Recreation Commission: Elizabeth Dahl
e. Council liaison to the Planning Commission: Jeff Kolb
f. Council representative to the Quad Cities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Committee: Councilmember Julie Deshler
Recommend approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to have the 2016
appointments remain the same as in 2015.
7.11 The Council will consider a resolution appointing Mary Serie as Crystal citizen
representative to the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board of Directors for a two-
year term expiring December 31, 2017.
In January 2014 the City Council appointed resident Mary Serie as Crystal’s
citizen representative on the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board for a two
year term. Ms. Serie has re-applied to continue to serve in this position.
Recommend approval of the resolution.
8. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. The City Council will have a work session on Thursday, January 14 at 6:30 p.m. in
Conference Room A at City Hall.
b. City offices will be closed on Monday, January 18 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
c. The next Citizen Input Time is Tuesday, January 19 at 6:00 p.m. in Conference
Room A at City Hall.
d. The next City Council meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
e. The Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, January 20, at 8:30 a.m.
at a location to be determined.
f. Girl and Boy Scout troops interested in leading the pledge at future regular City
Council meetings may contact city staff for information.
g. 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.
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
January 5, 2016
9. ADJOURNMENT
10. MEETING SCHEDULE ON JANUARY 5, 2016
Time Type of Meeting Location
6:30 p.m.
1st Council Work Session to discuss:
• Projects and assignments with Human
Rights Commission
Conference Room A
6:45 p.m. EDA Annual Organization Meeting Council Chambers
7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
Regular City
Council Meeting
2nd City Council Work Session to discuss:
• Continued work session from
December 15 to discuss city manager
evaluation (closed session)*
• Constituent issues update
• New business*
• Announcements*
Conference Room A
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Reminder that City offices are closed December 24, 25 and January 1, in observance of
the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Have safe, happy holidays; see you on
January 5.
Crystal City Council Work Session Minutes December 15, 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 6:32 p.m. on
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 in Conference Room A 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: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Fire
Chief S. Larson, Assistant Fire Chief J. Nelson, Community Development Director J.
Sutter, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering, City
Attorney T. Gilchrist and City Clerk C. Serres.
II. AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item:
1. Update on West Metro Fire-Rescue District activities.
The Council continued the Blue Line Extension (Bottineau LRT) Municipal Consent
Process item to the second work session due to time constraints.
III. ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
______________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
Crystal City Council Meeting Minutes December 15, 2015
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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, December 15, 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: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Assistant City Manager/Human
Resources Manager K. Therres, Police Chief S. Revering, Public Works Director/City
Engineer M. Ray 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 Peak and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. APPEARANCES
Police Chief S. Revering addressed the Council and introduced Law Enforcement Liaison
Bill Hammes from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety. Mr.
Hammes thanked the Crystal Police Department and Officer Tim Tourville for their traffic
safety efforts and presented Officer T. Tourville with his second DWI Hat Trick Award.
4. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Council considered the minutes from the following meetings in a single motion:
a. The Regular City Council Meeting from December 1, 2015;
b. The Council Work Sessions from December 1, 2015; and
c. The Council Work Session from December 10, 2015.
Moved by Councilmember Parsons and seconded by Councilmember Deshler 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. 2015-121, accepting the following donations:
a. $100.00 from Allina Health Systems to the Crystal Police Reserves.
b. $300.00 from Valleyfair to the Crystal Police Explorers.
c. $1,500.00 from West Metro Fire-Rescue Relief Association to the Crystal K-9
Unit.
d. $113.24 from various donation boxes to the Crystal K-9 Unit.
5.3 Approval of Resolution No. 2015-122, for Bassett Creek Channel Maintenance
Fund Agreement/Project;
5.4 Approval of Resolution No. 2015-123, for MnDOT Master Partnership Contract;
5.5 Approval of Resolution No. 2015-124, for Barr Engineering Stormwater Technical
Assistance Services Agreement;
5.6 Approval of Resolution No. 2015-125, for Phase 15 State Aid variance request; and
5.7 Approval of Resolution No. 2015-126, for Hennepin County Sentence to Service
Contract.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Dahl to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
6. OPEN FORUM
No public comment was given during Open Forum.
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 Parsons to
approve the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Motion carried.
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7.2 The Council considered first reading of an ordinance amending Chapters 1 and 2 of
the City Code.
City Attorney T. Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Deshler to adopt
the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2015 – 08
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 OF
THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on January 5, 2016.
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Motion carried.
7.3 The Council considered a resolution for Phase 15/16 agreement with VFW.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 – 127
APPROVING TEMPORARY EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH VFW POST 494
Voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
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ATTEST:
_____________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
Crystal City Council Work Session Minutes December 15, 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 second work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:34 p.m. on
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 in Conference Room A 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: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres,
Community Development Director J. Sutter, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray,
Police Chief S. Revering, City Attorney T. Gilchrist and City Clerk C. Serres.
II. AGENDA
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1. Blue Line Extension (Bottineau LRT) municipal consent process
2. Constituent issues update
3. New business
4. Announcements
III. ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
______________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
Crystal City Council Work Session Minutes December 15, 2015
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the
City Charter, a work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, December 15, 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: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, Libby, Parsons and Peak.
STAFF: City Manager A. Norris and City Attorney T. Gilchrist.
OTHER: Karen DeYoung and Janice Downing.
II. AGENDA
Moved by Councilmember Deshler and seconded by Councilmember Peak to close
the meeting to discuss the city manager evaluation.
Motion carried.
Moved by Councilmember Peak and seconded by Councilmember Parsons to
continue discussion of the city manager evaluation to the January 5, 2016 work
session.
Motion carried.
III. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:42 p.m.
______________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Anne Norris, City Manager
Memorandum
DATE: December 18, 2015
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager
Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Gene Hackett, Recreation Director
SUBJECT: Crystal Sparkles Contest
Through the continued sponsorship of the West Metro Fire Auxiliary, and new
sponsorship provided by the Crystal Fund for Community Progress/Light of
Crystal; the annual Crystal Sparkles holiday lighting contest was held in
December 2015. The contest is designed to promote community spirit and light
up Crystal for the holidays.
Entries were judged on creativity, artistic design and the overall visual effect.
First and second place for residential displays are awarded.
Liz Adams from West Metro Fire Auxiliary will attend the January 5th, 2016 City
Council meeting, and will join the Mayor in presenting the awards.
3.1
CCCRRRYYYSSSTTTAAALLL PPPOOOLLLIIICCCEEE DDDEEEPPPAAARRRTTTMMMEEENNNTTT
“Service with Compassion and Integrity”
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Stephanie K. Revering, Chief of Police
CC: Anne Norris, City Manager
DATE: December 17, 2015
SUBJECT: CHIEF’s AWARD
___________________________________________________________________________
MMEEMMOORRAANNDDUUMM
On Tuesday, January 5th, I will be presenting the Chief’s Award to Crystal residents Peter and
Mary Wiggins. On the afternoon of December 1st, Peter Wiggins called 911 after noticing
two males taking a package off of their neighbor’s door step and then running away from the
home. Peter and Mary were able to give a detailed description of the two suspects allowing
Officers to apprehend the individuals who had tossed the box and were hiding in the library.
Without the phone call to 911 and the detailed description of the offenders, these individuals
would have gotten away and most likely victimized other residents in the days that followed.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions.
3.2
APPLICATIONS FOR CITY LICENSE
January 5, 2016
GAS INSTALLER
Associated Mechanical Contractor, Inc., 1257 Marschall Road, Shakopee MN 55379
Bonfe’s Plbg, Htg, & Air Service Inc., 505Rrandolph Ave, St. Paul, MN 55102
Cashion HVAC Services, 4148 Jansen Ave NE, St., Michael, MN 55376
Coval Constructors, Inc., 1633 Eustis Street, St. Paul, MN 55108
Linn Star Transfer Inc., 9995 W 69th Street Ste #101, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Pronto Heating & AC, 7588 Washington Avenue S, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
PLUMBER
Bonfe’s Plbg, Htg, & Air Service Inc., 505Rrandolph Ave, St. Paul, MN 55102
Corporate Mechanical, 5114 Hillsboro Ave N, New Hope, MN 55428
Coval Constructors, Inc., 1633 Eustis Street, St. Paul, MN 55108
Linn Star Transfer Inc., 9995 W 69th Street Ste #101, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Midwest Plumbing and Services, 13940 Xanthus Ave, Rogers, MN 55374
Pronto Heating & AC, 7588 Washington Avenue S, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
RENTAL – NEW
5115 Douglas Dr N – Joy Joyce LLC
RENTAL – RENEWAL
4401 Adair Ave N – JDA Group LLC (Conditional)
3200-3204 Douglas Dr N – Living Works Ventures Inc (Conditional)
5237 Edgewood Ave N – Sarah & Ryan Schwartz
6812 Fairview Ave N – Lowell Saumweber
6160 Florida Ave N – Clint and Jennifer Schumann
3816 Georgia Ave N – C T and J J Alexander
4709 Georgia Ave N – Shawn Taylor (Conditional)
3512 Hampshire Ave N – Thomas Montgomery (Conditional)
4041 Kentucky Ave N – Reid Kinde
4848 Kentucky Ave N – Statt Properties LP
3249 Louisiana Ave N – Ronald Seubert
3337 Nevada Ave N 3701 – Peter Olson
5625 Nevada Ave N – Bachaus Investment Properties LLC
5448 Orchard Ave N – Brian Gustafson
5431 Welcome Ave N – Douglas and Marilyn Paul
5755 West Broadway – Nath & Associates – The Crystal
3535 Xenia Ave N – Keith Fyle (Conditional)
5257 Xenia Ave N – Jamie Jansen (Conditional)
4712 Yates Ave N – Hawkeye Real Estate Investment LLC
6922 45th Pl N – Bryant & Colleen Jacobson (Conditional)
TANNING FACILITY
Paradise Tanning dba Sun Shoppe, 233 Willow Bend Crystal, MN 55428
5.1
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION #__________
RESOLUTION RENEWING A PAWNBROKER’S
LICENSE TO BRAVO FINANCIAL, LLC
WHEREAS, Greg Daniel, on behalf of Bravo Financial, LLC, (“Applicant”) submitted
an application (“Application”) to the City to renew the pawnbroker’s license originally issued the
Applicant in 2014 to operate a pawn shop at 5508 West Broadway Avenue, Crystal, MN 55428
(“Business Site”); and
WHEREAS, the Council hereby finds and determines as follows with respect to the
Application:
a. The Applicant is seeking to renew its pawnbroker’s license to operate a pawn shop called
Pawnworks (“Business”) at the Business Site;
b. The Business began operations in July 2015;
c. Sections 1005.1, 1015.01, and 1177 of the Crystal City Code (“Code”) require a
pawnbroker’s license issued by the City in order to operate the Business within the City;
d. Section 1005.19 of the Code indicates license renewals are issued in the same manner and are
subject to the same conditions as the original license;
e. The Application contains the information required by the Code, including the required fees,
bond, and proof of financial responsibility, and the investigation conducted by the chief of
police did not reveal any past disqualifying conduct;
f. The Applicant prepared and previously submitted a “Pawnworks – Work Plan for the City of
Crystal” dated July 10, 2014 (“Work Plan”) in order to address concerns originally raised by
the City regarding the operation of the then proposed Business. The Work Plan provided by
the Applicant is incorporated in and made part of this License;
g. The Applicant has identified Greg Daniel as the manager of the Business, but the City has
been informed and has observed that Corey McClellan, Alexander Eddy, and Lisa Huffman
also exercise control over the Business;
h. The City’s Police Department inspected the Business over a three-day period in 2015
(November 20, 24, and 25) (“Inspection”);
i. The Inspection identified concerns regarding the storage of firearms, the logging of items,
and photographing of customers;
j. The Applicant satisfies the requirements of the Code to be eligible for renewal of the
pawnbroker’s license for the Business; and
k. Given the nature of the Business, and the City’s past experiences with a different pawn shop
with which some of the same persons were involved, the Council determines that it remains
in the best interests of the public to continue to impose specific conditions on the license to
help ensure the Business is operated in a manner consistent with the Code and applicable
laws.
5.1
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Crystal that
it, based on application materials, the record of this matter, and the findings contained herein,
hereby renews a pawnbroker’s license to the Applicant pursuant to Section 1177 of the Code,
conditioned on compliance with all of the following:
1. The Business shall be operated in accordance with the Work Plan. No changes to the Work
Plan shall be effective unless approved in writing by the City Clerk. If approved, the
Business shall be operated in accordance with the amended Work Plan.
2. The serial numbers of each item received shall be separately entered into the APS system to
enable searches of all individual items based on their serial numbers. The noting of the serial
numbers of items within a set in a non-searchable format is not allowed.
3. Firearms may be held by the Business shall be securely stored so that they are not readily
accessible by employees (other than managers) or to customers.
4. The Business shall collect all information required by Chapter XI, Section 1177.11 of the
Code including, but not limited to, a color photograph of each customer for each billable
transaction. A picture taken of a customer as part of a past billable transaction does not
satisfy this requirement with respect to subsequent billable transactions – a new photograph
is required for each billable transaction.
5. Those persons who are placed in charge of the Business are required to have a background
investigation conducted as provided Chapter XI, Section 1177.07, Subd. 2 of the Code.
6. The Business shall be conducted in compliance with all applicable provisions of federal,
state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances including, but not limited to, Chapter
X, Sections 1000 through 1015 and Chapter XI, Section 1177 of the Code (as amended).
Furthermore, the Applicant shall obtain and maintain all other permits and permissions that
may be required to operate the Business.
7. This License shall expire on December 31, 2016 as provided in Section 1005.11 of the Code.
8. The Applicant shall have an independent audit performed of the inventory and transactions of
the Business to confirm compliance with the requirements with applicable laws. The
completed audit must be submitted to the City by July 15th. Additional annual audits shall be
conducted and submitted for each renewal year until it is mutually agreed by the Business
and the City that no further audits are necessary to ensure compliance.
9. The conditions imposed on this license shall carry forward and apply to any subsequent
renewals of this license, unless they are expressly modified by the City in a future license
renewal.
10. The license certificate must be exhibited at all times in a conspicuous place within the
building on the Business Site in which the Business is conducted.
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11. The license may not be transferred without the authorization of the City Council.
12. A violation of any of the conditions imposed on this license, or of any applicable laws, rules,
regulations, or ordinances, may result in the City undertaking the procedure provided in the
Code to revoke the license.
Adopted this ___ day of ___________, 2016.
BY THE CITY COUNCIL
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Jim Adams, Mayor
Attest:__________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM
JEAN MEHR
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 donation:
Donor Purpose Amount
Jean Mehr Crystal K-9 Unit Fund $200.00
And BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks Jean Mehr.
Dated this 5th day of January, 2016.
By:__________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
DATE: December 17, 2015
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for January 5 meeting)
SUBJECT: Consider adoption of a resolution approving a conditional use permit
to allow a public institutional use (Robbinsdale School District) for
the property located at 6801 – 56th Avenue North (Crystal Shopping
Center)
BACKGROUND
Paster Properties, owner of the Crystal Shopping Center, is proposing a conditional use
permit (CUP) to allow a public institutional use (Robbinsdale School District) in the
center. The property is zoned General Commercial (C-2).
The proposed use would lease 42,000 square feet in the southerly two-thirds of the
west building at the Crystal Shopping Center. The tenant space addresses are 301-325
Willow Bend and the parcel address is 6801 56th Avenue North. This space would
house offices and classrooms for two school district programs: the Adult Academic
Program and the Robbinsdale Transition Program. According to City Code Section
515.49 Subd. 4 (b), public institutional uses, such as the proposed public school use,
are a conditional use within the C-2 zoning district. Notice of the December 14 public
hearing was published in the Sun Post on December 3 and mailed to owners within 350
feet. No comments have been received to date.
Attachments:
A. 2012 site location map
B. Photos of existing property
C. Existing zoning map
D. 2030 Land Use Comprehensive Plan map
E. Applicant’s narrative
F. Proposed site plan (4 sheets)
G. Resolution
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Paster Properties
6801 – 56th Avenue North
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B. PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE
Public Institutional Use
General Information: The Robbinsdale School District is proposing to locate two
programs at the Crystal Shopping Center: First, the Adult Academic Program which
provides education to community residents to learn English, earn a GED or high school
diploma, and learn skills to find employment. Second is the Robbinsdale Transition
Program, which helps young adults with disabilities to transition from school to adult life.
These programs will operate year-round with the Adult Academic Program beginning at 8
am and ending at 9 pm, and the Transition Program beginning at 6:30 am and ending at
3:30 pm.
These two programs would be located in approximately 42,000 square feet of space
within the following existing tenant spaces, which will be re-configured to the floor plan
shown on site plan sheet A4 (Attachment F):
301 – Currently the location for the Dollar Tree store. This store will be
relocated to another unit within the Center
305 – Currently vacant
307 – Currently vacant
311 – Currently vacant
313 – Currently the location for the Pro Nails shop. This shop will be
relocated to another unit within the Center
317 – Currently vacant
321 – Currently vacant
325 – Currently vacant
Bus pick-up and drop-off will be offered to those students in the Robbinsdale Transition
Program. Approximately 13 buses will be dropping of and picking up students in the
morning and afternoon. Site plan sheet A3 (Attachment F) shows the school bus
circulation plan. Buses are proposed to enter the shopping center at the intersection of
Jersey Avenue North and Bass Lake Road and exit onto Bass Lake Road just south of
that intersection. The school bus pick-up and drop-off area will be located in front of the
school facility, and be coned off at 15-minute intervals while pick-up and drop-offs are
occurring. This will not interfere with traffic flow in the shopping center since the pick up-
and drop-off area only services the school facility. The City’s Public Works Director and
the West Metro Fire Rescue District have reviewed the school bus circulation plan and
found it adequate to meet vehicle movement within the site, including fire trucks.
Conditional Use Approval Criteria: City Code Section 515.49, Subd. 4(b) provides
requirements for public institutional uses as a conditional use in the C-2 zoning district.
The following are those requirements, followed by staff’s response.
1) The City Council finds there is adequate off-street parking to accommodate the
use.
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Response: The number of required off-street parking spaces could be
calculated two different ways based on the proposed use:
“High School, College, University or Trade School” – Based on this
use category, the number of required parking spaces is 141.
“Shopping Center” – Based on this use category, the number of
required parking spaces is 140.
In both instances the number of required parking spaces is almost
identical. The applicant is proposing to use existing parking spaces to
satisfy the need of the school district for 148 parking spaces (see Site
Plan sheet A2 of Attachment F). The majority of faculty and staff will park
in the area behind the building, while students and visitors will park in the
area formerly used by retail patrons of this building. The floor plan for the
school facility (site plan sheet A4 of Attachment F) shows two rear
entrances making it easily accessible for faculty and staff parked behind
the building to gain entry to the building. The parking plan for this use
conforms to the zoning code and is reasonable, especially considering
that faculty and staff will be parking in areas rarely used by current
patrons of the shopping center. Staff has made a condition of approval
that the applicant requires faculty and staff to park in the areas identified
on sheet A2, and constructs the faculty and staff entrances shown on
sheet A4.
2) The facility is served by arterial, collector or municipal state aid streets and
such pedestrian facilities as are necessary to accommodate the traffic
generated by the facility.
Response: According to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, the adjacent
segments of both Bass Lake Road and West Broadway are minor arterial
county roads. The proposed facility would be served by entrances and
exits on Bass Lake Road and indirectly via easements across the Target
property to West Broadway. This would provide adequate traffic access
for patrons of the proposed facility in the same manner as it has
historically for the Crystal Shopping Center. The City’s Public Works
Director and the West Metro Fire Rescue District have reviewed this
proposal and found it adequate to meet vehicle movement within the
site, including fire trucks.
3) The city council determines that all applicable requirements of subsection
515.05, subdivision 3 a) and section 520 are considered and satisfactorily
met. Section 515.05: 1) Consistency of the proposed use with the
comprehensive plan; 2) Characteristics of the subject property as they relate
to the proposed use; and 3) impact of the proposed use on the surrounding
area. Section 520 contains the requirements for a site plan.
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Response: 1) The 2030 Comprehensive Plan land use designation for
this property is “General Commercial”, which is described as “retail,
offices, restaurants, and some automobile-oriented businesses”. The
proposed school facility with its offices and classrooms is consistent
with this designation; 2) The property and existing building are
designed for a commercial retail use, and the proposed school facility
will have a similar number of patrons using the building; 3) The property
has been used for commercial retail for many years, and the proposed
school facility will not be dramatically different from that retail use.
The applicant is not proposing any building or parking lot additions that require
site plan review. The only change to the exterior of the building will be the
addition of new wall signage.
C. NOTABLE SITE PLAN ELEMENTS
As noted above, the only change to the exterior of the building is the addition of new
permanent wall signage. No changes are proposed to the existing parking lot.
D. REQUESTED ACTION
At the December 14, 2015 Planning Commission, the Commission recommended
approval to the City Council of the CUP to allow a public institutional use (Robbinsdale
School District) at 6801- 56th Avenue North by a vote of seven to zero (two members
were absent), subject to the following conditions of approval:
1. The applicant shall require staff and faculty to park first in the parking spaces
at the rear and sides of the building as noted on site plan sheet A2. To
encourage this, the applicant shall add two employee entrances to the side
and rear of the building as shown on site plan sheet A4.
2. A sign permit application shall be approved by the City prior to the installation
of any exterior signs.
City Council consideration of the proposed resolution (Attachment G) is requested.
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Crystal Shopping Center – Conditional Use Permit
Paster Properties has been working together with the Robbinsdale School District to accommodate their
need for additional space. Together we have developed a plan for the School District to use
approximately 42,000 square feet of existing space in the center for additional classrooms, office and
space. The addition of the School District to the center will fill a major portion of the existing vacancies.
These vacant spaces have been a long term concern to everyone associated with Crystal Shopping
Center. The School District would be an excellent long term tenant in the center.
The proposed educational use would serve two primary functions. It will serve the Adult Academic
Program as well as the Robbinsdale Transition Center. The Adult Academic Program serves adults of all
ages. The Robbinsdale Transition Program “Transition Program”) serves the students in the district with
varying levels of developmental challenges through the ages of 16-21. These classes help them achieve
their greatest level of independence through classroom, vocational and community interaction.
The hours of operation would vary for the two programs. The Adult Academic Program would operate
from 8:00am to 6:00pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 8:00am to 9:00pm Tuesday and Thursday.
The Transition Center would operate between the hours of 6:30am and 3:30pm Monday through Friday.
The school is open through the standard school year and for summer school in the months of June, July
and August.
The Adult Academic Program serves approximately 130 students during the day and 110 in the evening,
while the Transition Program serves 80 to 100 students. It is expected that the Transition Program will
start its operation with approximately 65 students and increase its numbers as needed.
The total number of faculty members serving the two functions on site will approximately be 70, which
includes teachers, education assistants, and office staff.
The parking needs for the School District, including students and staff, will be approximately 145 stalls at
any peak time and approximately 120 stalls for standard operations. The parking needs for this use fit
well within the existing available parking for the center. The code requirement for parking in a
“Shopping Center” is a minimum of 1 stall per 300 square feet of gross floor area and a maximum of 1
stall per 250 square feet of gross floor area. The current parking requirements for a Gross Area of
42,000 square feet are a minimum of 140 spaces and a maximum of 168 spaces. The requirement for
the school is 145 stalls at peak times. The required parking for a high school use as established in the
parking code is 4 spaces, plus a minimum of 1 space per classroom, plus 1 space per 2 students. Based
upon the layout of the school and the number of students the required number of parking spaces to
meet the standards of the parking code is 131 stalls. This fits well within the available parking on site.
The parking areas will be split between the area behind the center for faculty and staff and the area in
the front of the center for students and visitors. The parking areas are shown on the parking plan
included with the submittal plan set.
The School District’s functions on site would be served by public transportation and school bus pick up
and drop off for those students who need transportation. The existing center works very well for the
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safe operation of school busses. The location of the school space is proposed for the far southwest
corner of the center, away from the primary traffic flow. This location offers an excellent dedicated pick
up and drop off lane directly in front of the school space on the parking lot side. This area will be closed
(coned off) during the drop off and pick up times each day. This is a practice commonly used in many
schools to separate the busses from private vehicles during the critical periods when students are going
to and from the busses. The School Bus Circulation and Pickup/Drop off Plan included in the submittal
plan set shows the operations and pickup areas for the project.
The anticipated schedule for the proposed school would be to complete the city entitlement process
with an approved Conditional Use Permit in January of 2016. This would allow for the remodeling of the
interior existing shopping center space to start shortly thereafter. The interior construction would take
approximately 6 months. The proposed opening date for the school would be July of 2016. The
construction for this project will be within the existing shopping center building and will not extend
beyond the existing exterior walls. The existing building footprint will not change. The exterior signage
and awnings will likely change to denote the use and unify the frontage of the school.
As shopping centers are transitioning into the 21st century we are seeing that many new uses are
becoming a part of the traditionally retail only spaces. We are seeing veterinary clinics, dental offices,
and athletic facilities becoming a common tenant in many centers. The shopping center, as we know it,
is transitioning from a shopping based center to a community based center. The addition of the
Robbinsdale School District, in the Crystal Shopping Center, is another step in the progression toward
centers serving the community as a whole and not simply providing retail services. This point was
clearly evident at the public meeting for the adjacent light rail held in late September. Nearly all of the
breakout groups noted the vacant spaces in Crystal Shopping Center and what additional uses could be
found to fill those spaces and benefit from the adjacent public transit and a future light rail line. An
educational facility focusing on Adult Academic Programs as well as a Transition program fits perfectly
into this area.
The addition of the Robbinsdale School District to the Crystal Shopping Center is a big step in filling a
long term vacancy that has concerned many of us for a long time. This addition to the mix of uses
already present in the center will further serve to strengthen the vibrancy and success of the many
tenants in and around this center. This project will help the center and the surrounding area continue
that transformation from a retail center to a center serving the greater needs of the community for
many years to come.
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Attachment G
CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-________
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6801 -56TH AVENUE NORTH
WHEREAS, Paster Properties (“Applicant”) submitted an application to the City of
Crystal (“City”) for a conditional use permit to allow a public institutional use (Robbinsdale
School District) at 6801 – 56th Avenue North in Crystal (Crystal Shopping Center), which is
legally described in Exhibit A (“Property”); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the Applicants’
request on December 14, 2015 and voted to forward the application to the City Council with a
recommendation that the requested conditional use permit to allow a public institutional use be
approved with certain conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Planner’s report dated December 17, 2015 regarding this matter,
which is attached hereto as Exhibit B, is incorporated herein and made part of this conditional
use permit, except that the conditions set out below are controlling; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the conditional use permit as recommended by
the Planning Commission would be in compliance with the applicable rules and regulations of
the Crystal City Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Crystal,
based on the record of this matter and the findings and determinations contained herein, hereby
approves and issues a conditional use permit to allow a public institutional use (Robbinsdale
School District) at the Property subject to compliance with all of the following conditions of
approval:
1. Parking. The applicant shall require staff and faculty to park first in the parking spaces at
the rear and sides of the building as noted on site plan sheet A2. To encourage this, the
applicant shall add two employee entrances to the side and rear of the building as shown
on site plan sheet A4.
2. Signs. A sign permit application shall be approved by the City prior to the installation of
any exterior signs.
3. Compliance. This conditional use permit is subject to the applicable requirements of the
City Code, the Applicants are required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and
local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances, and are required to obtain such other
permits and permissions as may be required.
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4. No Waiver. Failure by the City to take action with respect to any violation of any
condition, covenant or term of this conditional use permit shall not be deemed to be a
waiver of such condition, covenant, or term or any subsequent violation of the same or
any other condition, covenant, or term.
5. Revocation. The violation of any terms or conditions of this conditional use permit
including, but not limited to, any applicable federal, state, or local laws, rules,
regulations, and ordinances, may result in revocation of the conditional use permit. The
Applicants shall be given written notice of any violation and reasonable time, as
determined by the City, to cure the violation before a revocation of the permit will occur.
6. Binding Effect. This conditional use permit, and the conditions placed on it, are binding
on the Applicants, their successors and assigns, shall run with the Property, and shall not
in any way be affected by the subsequent sale, lease, or other change from current
ownership, until the conditional use permit is terminated or revoked as provided herein.
The obligations of the Applicants under this conditional use permit shall also be the
obligations of the current and any subsequent owners of the Property.
7. Acceptance of Conditions. Utilization of the Property for any of the uses allowed by this
conditional use permit shall automatically be deemed acceptance of, and agreement to,
the terms and conditions of this conditional use permit without qualification, reservation,
or exception.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 5th day of January, 2016.
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Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of the Property
Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal Shopping Center Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof,
and situated in Hennepin County, Minnesota
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EXHIBIT B
Planner’s Report
(attached hereto)
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CCCRRRYYYSSSTTTAAALLL PPPOOOLLLIIICCCEEE DDDEEEPPPAAARRRTTTMMMEEENNNTTT
“Service with Compassion and Integrity”
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Stephanie K. Revering, Chief of Police
CC: Anne Norris, City Manager
DATE: December 18, 2015
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF 2 PATROL VEHICLES
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MMEEMMOORRAANNDDUUMM
During the 2016 budget discussions, you were informed of the need to replace 2 patrol squads.
One of the squad cars due to the mileage (over 85,000 miles) will be auctioned. The other
patrol squad will be repurposed and utilized as the DARE/SRO squad car and the “older”
DARE squad will be auctioned.
As you know, we have the patrol fleet on a 4 year, 80,000 mile rotation schedule due to the
wear and tear of police vehicles.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-
RESOLUTION APPROVING POLICE EQUIPMENT REVOLVING FUND
EXPENDITURE FOR PURCHASE OF TWO POLICE PATROL VEHICLES
WHEREAS, the City Manager's office has received and recommends approval of
said appropriations, and
WHEREAS, the appropriation is included in the 2016 Police Equipment Fund
Budget, and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby acknowledges:
1. These police patrol vehicles will be equipped for use by police officers
and community service officers.
2. Police vehicles represent a benefit to the City in terms of delivery of
police service and are consistent with the City's long range goals,
programs, and policies.
3. The most suitable source of funding is the Police Equipment Revolving
Fund.
4. Per the Police Equipment Revolving Fund's Policy, there will be sufficient
accumulated earnings to cover the appropriation without use of fund
principal.
WHEREAS, the City has a State of Minnesota Purchasing Contract bid quote for
police vehicles.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CRYSTAL hereby accepts the state bid quote and appropriates monies
from the Police Equipment Revolving Fund for the purchase of two police patrol vehicles
and one unmarked police vehicle. Cost to include purchase of the vehicles as well as
necessary replacement and installation of accessory equipment not to exceed $45,000 for
the marked utility vehicles. For a total dollar amount of $90,000 for both vehicles.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 5th day of January 2016.
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Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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Memorandum
DATE: January 5, 2016
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Public Works Director
Brad Fortin, Parks/Facilities Superintendent
SUBJECT: Parks mower replacement purchase
Background
The 2016 PIR includes the purchase of a new Unit #127 (large Area Mower), BU #5078 which
has $92,000 allocated for this purchase.
The mower will be purchased off of the Minnesota State Contract #M-448-5 from MTI
Distributing for $91,896. A leaf mulching kit and road package is include in the purchase.
This sixteen foot mower is a critical piece of equipment used to maintain large areas of turf in
our parks system. Current #127 will be thirteen years old this season and has required a great
deal of maintenance to keep operational the last few years.
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the Resolution authorizing the purchase of the parks mower.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016- _____
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A
PARKS DIVISION MOWER
WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council is committed to providing and maintaining quality
infrastructure that is essential for everyday residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational activities
in the City; and
WHEREAS, a large area mower is an essential component of the public works fleet; and
WHEREAS, the large area mower will be used to mow City parks and other large open areas;
and
WHEREAS, adequate funds are allocated in the PIR Fund for this purchase;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby approves the
purchase of a parks division mower.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 5th day of January 2016.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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Memorandum
DATE: December 17, 2015
TO: City Council
FROM: Mayor Jim Adams
SUBJECT: Annual Council Appointments - 2016
At its first meeting each year, the City Council traditionally appoints the positions of
Mayor Pro Tem and liaisons to the advisory commissions. Listed below are my
recommendations for these positions in 2016:
Mayor Pro Tem: Julie Deshler
Environmental Quality Commission Liaison: Olga Parsons
Human Rights Commission Liaison: Laura Libby
Parks & Recreation Commission Liaison: Elizabeth Dahl
Planning Commission Liaison: Jeff Kolb
In addition, I am recommending Julie Deshler continue to serve as Crystal’s
representative on the Quad City Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Committee.
I am recommending Julie Deshler continue to represent Crystal on the Northwest
Suburbs Cable Communications Commission.
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -
APPOINTING A CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVE TO
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR
THE WEST METRO FIRE-RESCUE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, in 1997 the cities of Crystal and New Hope approved a Joint and
Cooperative Agreement to consolidate all aspects of their fire safety programs and created the
West Metro Fire-Rescue District, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article IV of the Joint and Cooperative Agreement,
Crystal-New Hope Joint Fire District, members are to be appointed by Council resolution, and
WHEREAS, the term of Crystal’s Citizen Representative Mary Serie expired December
31, 2015.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council approves the
reappointment of Crystal’s Citizen Representative Mary Serie as a member of the West Metro
Fire-Rescue District’s Board of Directors for a two-year term, effective January 1, 2016 –
December 31, 2017.
ADOPTED by the Crystal City Council this 5th day of January, 2016.
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Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Christina Serres, City Clerk
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Posted: December 18, 2015
CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL
SECOND WORK SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
To immediately follow the Regular City Council 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, January 5, 2016 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal,
Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Adams ____ Norris
____ Dahl ____ Therres
____ Deshler ____ Revering
____ Kolb ____ Gilchrist
____ Libby ____ Serres
____ Parsons
____ Peak
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Continued work session from December 15 to discuss city manager evaluation (closed
session)*
2. Constituent issues update
3. New business*
4. Announcements*
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
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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
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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