2017.03.21 Council Meeting Packet
Posted: March 17, 2017
City Council Meeting Schedule
March 21, 2017
Time Type of meeting Location
6 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A
6:30 p.m.
First Council work session to discuss:
• METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail
Transit Committee interview
• City manager monthly check-in
Conference Room A
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
Following the
City Council
meeting
Second Council work session to discuss:
• Police Department 2016 Annual Report
• Constituent issues update
• New business
• Announcements
Conference Room A
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: March 17, 2017
City Council
First Work Session Agenda
March 21, 2017
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
March 21, 2017 in Conference Room A at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ LaRoche ____ Norris
____ Parsons ____ Therres
____ Adams ____ Revering
____ Budziszewski ____ Gilchrist
____ Dahl ____ Serres
____ Deshler
____ Kolb
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit Committee interview
2. City manager monthly check-in
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: March 16, 2017
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: METRO Blue Line Extension Light-Rail Transit (LRT) Advisory Committee
Candidates
There is one Crystal opening on each of two METRO Blue Line Extension LRT advisory
committees, one for businesses (Business Advisory Committee) and the other for
residents (Community Advisory Committee). Two applicants applied for the Community
Advisory Committee.
One candidate, Candace Oathout, is available for an interview on March 21. The other
candidate, Craig Gottschalk, will be out of town on that day.
Both candidates’ applications are attached.
Interview questions and recommendation forms will be available at the March 21 work
session.
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Thank you for your interest in serving your community as a volunteer. Please indicate the Blue Line
committee on which you would like to serve:
Blue Line Extension Business Advisory Committee
Eligibility requirement: Must be an owner or employee of a business located in Crystal
Blue Line Extension Community Advisory Committee
Eligibility requirement: Must be a resident of Crystal
PERSONAL INFORMATION (please print)
Name Length of residence in Crystal __________
First Middle Last
Street Address ____________________________________ Zip _________________
Home Phone Work Phone __
Cell __ Email___________________________
Employer Occupation _______________________________
STATEMENT OF INTEREST
Why are you interested in serving on this Blue Line committee? ___________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT ISSUES
Describe what issues and ideas you would like to see addressed by this Blue Line committee:
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
COMMUNITY, CIVIC OR VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Please list your volunteer experience. _________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
ATTENDANCE AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Have you reviewed the meeting schedule for this Blue Line committee, and are you able to attend meetings
regularly? Yes_______ No_______
APPLICATION FOR BLUE LINE EXTENSION COMMITTEES
Return application to: 4141 Douglas Drive N, Crystal MN 55422
Fax: (763) 531-1188; Email: trudy.tassoni@crystalmn.gov.
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Candace D Oathout 10 years
55428
Same
Same
Self Consultant
I am interested in making sure all voices of residents are heard and costs are controlled. Safety and
ease of use is also important.
Safety, cost to taxpayers ease of access for the elderly and disabled.
Parks and Recreation Advisory committees in San Diego City and County 3 Parks Crystal Code Review
Task Force Wastewater Treatment Advisory Committee, Intl Wastewater Treatment Advisory Committee.
X
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A conflict of interest may arise by your participation in an activity, action or decision from which you
receive or could potentially receive direct or indirect personal financial gain. Do you have any legal or
equitable interest in any business which, in the course of your participation on this Blue Line committee,
could give rise to a conflict of interest? Yes_______ No_______
(If yes, please provide details on a separate sheet of paper.)
As a Blue Line committee member, what issue(s) might cause conflict between your civic responsibility and
personal or professional interests? How would you manage these conflicts?
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING YOUR APPLICATION
DATA PRIVACY NOTICE: Minnesota law requires that you be informed of the purposes and intended use of
the information you are providing on this application. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §13.601, your name,
address, length of residence, occupation, education, training, civic affiliations, qualifications and experience
are public data and is available to anyone who requests the information.
The information you provide will be used to identify you as an applicant, enable us to contact you when
additional information is required, send you notices, and assess your qualifications for appointment. This
data is not legally required, but refusal to supply the information requested may affect the City Council’s
ability to accurately evaluate your application.
Should you be appointed to a Blue Line committee, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §13.601, your residential
address will become public information. In addition, either a telephone number or email address where
you can be reached will become public. The purpose is to list contact information on a public roster.
Please select which of the following you will allow listed on a public roster (you must select either email or
one phone number):
EMAIL OR PHONE (may choose more than one): home work cell
ALL OF THE ABOVE
I have read the data privacy notice given above and authorize investigation into all statements contained in
this application. Furthermore, I authorize the City of Crystal to conduct a criminal history background check,
pursuant to Crystal City Code Section 311.01, Subd. 2, for purposes of determining my eligibility for a
volunteer position with the City.
MN Driver’s License or MN State ID Number:_____________________________________
If known by previous name, provide:__________________________________________________________
__________________________
Applicant’s signature Date
Process
Step 1 Complete this application form
Step 2 Return the completed application form to the administrative services coordinator
Step 3 Participate in a 10-minute interview with the city council (likely the evening of Mar. 21)
X
I don't anticipate any conflicts
X X
Candace Ricks
Candace Oathout Mar 1, 2017
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Thank you for your interest in serving your community as a volunteer. Please indicate the Blue Line
committee on which you would like to serve:
Blue Line Extension Business Advisory Committee
Eligibility requirement: Must be an owner or employee of a business located in Crystal
Blue Line Extension Community Advisory Committee
Eligibility requirement: Must be a resident of Crystal
PERSONAL INFORMATION (please print)
Name Length of residence in Crystal __________
F i r s t M i d d l e L a s t
Street Address _________________________________ Zip _________________
Home Phone Work Phone __
Cell _ Email_____________
Employer Occupation _______________________________
STATEMENT OF INTEREST
Why are you interested in serving on this Blue Line committee? ___________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT ISSUES
Describe what issues and ideas you would like to see addressed by this Blue Line committee:
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
COMMUNITY, CIVIC OR VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Please list your volunteer experience. _________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
ATTENDANCE AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Have you reviewed the meeting schedule for this Blue Line committee, and are you able to attend meetings
regularly? Yes_______ No_______
APPLICATION FOR BLUE LINE EXTENSION COMMITTEES
Return application to: 4141 Douglas Drive N, Crystal MN 55422
Fax: (763) 531-1188; Email: trudy.tassoni@crystalmn.gov.
Craig Anthony Gottschalk 4 yrs +
55422
Children’s Theatre Company Lighting & Video Director
I’m a big supporter of public transportation. I’m excited
for the growth and expansion of the current system by adding a major artery that moves through key neighborhoods in the west. I believe my experience
working on a production team at CTC - that combines creativity, practicality, and problem solving - a valuable asset in project like this.
An attractive yet practically functioning rail line - including station layout, functionality, aesthetic value - will be key in helping to make the Blue line extension
a successful endeavor for the region. I think it’s incredibly important that the community feels not only supportive but an at ease feeling that their community’s
best interests are being looked at and considered. This committee serves an important role in that and I’d like to gain that civic experience.
I’ve served through several outreach initiatives through my church (Valley Community Presbyterian Church)
that have positively impacted the Crystal, Robbinsdale, and Golden Valley communities. I’ve been on the Faith Partners Board of PRISM (Golden Valley) for the last
three years. I’ve volunteered for various organizations such as Families Moving Forward as well as serving groups and communities through my work at CTC.
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A conflict of interest may arise by your participation in an activity, action or decision from which you
receive or could potentially receive direct or indirect personal financial gain. Do you have any legal or
equitable interest in any business which, in the course of your participation on this Blue Line committee,
could give rise to a conflict of interest? Yes_______ No_______
( I f y e s , p l e a s e p r o v i d e details on a separate sheet of paper.)
As a Blue Line committee member, what issue(s) might cause conflict between your civic responsibility and
personal or professional interests? How would you manage these conflicts?
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING YOUR APPLICATION
DATA PRIVACY NOTICE: Minnesota law requires that you be informed of the purposes and intended use of
the information you are providing on this application. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §13.601, your name,
address, length of residence, occupation, education, training, civic affiliations, qualifications and experience
are public data and is available to anyone who requests the information.
The information you provide will be used to identify you as an applicant, enable us to contact you when
additional information is required, send you notices, and assess your qualifications for appointment. This
data is not legally required, but refusal to supply the information requested may affect the City Council’s
ability to accurately evaluate your application.
Should you be appointed to a Blue Line committee, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §13.601, your residential
address will become public information. In addition, either a telephone number or email address where
you can be reached will become public. The purpose is to list contact information on a public roster.
Please select which of the following you will allow listed on a public roster (you must select either email or
one phone number):
EMAIL OR PHONE (may choose more than one): home work cell
ALL OF THE ABOVE
I have read the data privacy notice given above and authorize investigation into all statements contained in
this application. Furthermore, I authorize the City of Crystal to conduct a criminal history background check,
pursuant to Crystal City Code Section 311.01, Subd. 2, for purposes of determining my eligibility for a
volunteer position with the City.
MN Driver’s License or MN State ID Number:__________________________________
If known by previous name, provide:__________________________________________________________
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Applicant’s signature Date
Process
Step 1 Complete this application form
Step 2 Return the completed application form to the administrative services coordinator
Step 3 Participate in a 10-minute interview with the city council (likely the evening of Mar. 21)
X
3/2/2017
CITY MANAGER WORK PLAN
MONTHLY CHECK IN – MARCH 2017
Goals:
- Operational planning to be sure staff work plans achieve Council
priorities
o Monthly check in with Council
o Constituent Issues – prompt response and resolution – on-going (1
outstanding issue on hold until spring 2017)
o Updated city manager goals and City Council goals reviewed 1/12/17
- Advocacy on Council policies
o Include staff recommendations on staff reports
- Budget Financial Management – continue work towards fiscally sound
and stable financial policies and practices
o Long term financial planning:
Pool bonds called
Last phase of street and alley reconstruction using special
assessments
Debt service funds closed out and reallocated 2/7/17
o Interim Finance Director to review year end reports at March work
session
- Strategic leadership for achievement of Council goals
o Thriving Business Climate
City Code Review Task Force has completed its review; staff
now reviewing Code for proposed changes to City Council (first
reading of Chapter 6 in March)
EDA created working group for opportunity areas – staff
synthesizing results of 2/9/17 work session discussion
o Create Strong Neighborhoods
Community Outreach Task Force established and members
appointed – Crystal Ball (3/18) planning in progress
Bassett Creek regional bike trail in progress
Master park planning underway with consultant – open house
scheduled for 3/14
Railroad Quiet Zones – approval process underway
Phase 16 street reconstruction and last phase of alley
reconstruction underway
o Fiscally sound and stable policies and procedures – see above
City Council Meeting Agenda
March 21, 2017
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
The assistant 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. Appearance
Members of the Crystal Lions, Crystal VFW and Ann Bengston will present a check to the
Crystal Police Department from the Bowling for Rocco event that was held on March 19,
2017.*
4. Consent Agenda
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial
in nature, in a single motion:
4.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The regular City Council work session on March 7, 2017.
b. The regular City Council meeting on March 7, 2017.
c. The regular City Council work session on March 9, 2017.
4.2 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.
4.3 Approval of a resolution accepting the following donations:
a. $1,000 from Jim Adams for the Crystal Ball.
b. $250 from American Legion Post 630 for Crystal Airport Open House.
c. $200 from Northern Lights Collectors’ Club for Crystal K-9 Unit.
d. $25 from Target Corporation for the Crystal Ball.
e. $1,000 from VFW Post 494 for Becker Park summer concert series.
f. $1,000 from VFW Post 494 for Crystal Airport Open House.
g. $269.21 from various donation boxes for Crystal K-9 Unit.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
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March 21, 2017
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4.4 Approval of a solicitor license for Robert Dawson of Custom Remodelers, Inc. to go
door-to-door in Crystal through Dec. 31, 2017, offering free estimates and scheduling
appointments for home improvement projects. (Assistant City Manager Kim Therres
pre-approved this license on March 8, 2017.)
4.5 Approval of a resolution amending the 2016 budget.
5. Open Forum
(The City Council appreciates hearing from citizens about items of concern and desires
to set aside time during each meeting for Open Forum. To provide ample opportunity
for all, speaking time is limited to three minutes and topic discussion is limited to ten
minutes. The Mayor may, as presiding officer, extend the total time allowed for a topic.
By rule, no action may be taken on any item brought before the Council during Open Forum.
The Council may place items discussed during Open Forum onto subsequent council meeting
agendas.)
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The Council will consider approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the
finance department to the city council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance
department.
Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000.
6.2 The Council will consider approval of the following advisory commission
appointments:*
a. Joshua Warren to the Environmental Quality Commission (term expires
12/31/2018).
b. Timothy Wodarski to the Environmental Quality Commission (term expires
12/31/2019) and as an alternate member to the Bassett Creek Watershed
Management Commission (term expires 1/31/2018).
c. Jaime Nugent to the Environmental Quality Commission (term expires
12/31/2019).
Consistent with the policy regarding the process for soliciting and interviewing
advisory commission applicants, the City Council interviewed applicants for the
advisory commissions at its March 9 work session. Recommend approval of the
appointments.
6.3 The Council will consider a resolution declaring the amount to be assessed and
ordering preparation of the assessment roll for Phase 16 Skyway Street
Reconstruction project.
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March 21, 2017
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Bids were opened on March 16 for the 2017 Street Reconstruction Project (Phase 16
- Skyway neighborhood). Three bids were received ranging from $8,094,654 to
$9,364,561.99. Recommend approval.
6.4 The Council will consider a resolution ordering the public hearing on proposed
assessments for Phase 16 Skyway Street Reconstruction project.
The public assessment hearing is scheduled to occur on April 19. Notice of the April
19 hearing will be mailed to owners of the properties to be assessed for the Phase
16 project. Recommend approval.
6.5 The Council will consider a resolution awarding professional services contract for
Phase 16 additional storm water design.
As part of the Phase 16 project, the existing frequent street flooding at 61st Avenue
and Douglas Drive is going to be mitigated. The storm water management design
work needs to address this issue and is more complex than typical street
reconstruction projects and involves work on MAC property. Recommend approval.
6.6 The Council will consider the 2017-2018 Labor Agreement with Law Enforcement
Labor Services, Local 56 Police Supervisors.
The proposed settlement is consistent with the settlement approved with police
officers (LELS, Local 44), public works (IUOE, Local 49), and non-represented.
Recommend approval.
7. Announcements
a. The METRO Blue Line Extension LRT will have an open house about the 60% design plans
on Thursday, March 23, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Crystal City Hall.
b. The Metropolitan Airports Commission will hold a public information meeting about the
Crystal Airport Long Term Comprehensive Plan on Thursday, March 30, from 5 to 7 p.m.
at Odyssey Academy, 6201 Noble Ave. N. in Brooklyn Center.
c. The next city council meeting is on Tuesday, April 4 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
City Hall.
d. Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, April 19, at 8:30 a.m. at a location to
be determined.
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
March 21, 2017
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e. Girl and Boy Scout troops are invited to lead the pledge at City Council meetings. Troops
that are interested may contact city staff for information.
f. City council meetings and work sessions are open to the public. Current and previous
meetings are available for viewing and listening at www.crystalmn.gov
8. Adjournment
9. March 21, 2017 Meeting Schedule
Time Type of meeting Location
6 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A
6:30 p.m.
First Council work session to discuss:
• METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail
Transit Committee interview
• City manager monthly check-in
Conference Room A
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
Following the
City Council
meeting
Second Council work session to discuss:
• Police Department 2016 Annual Report
• Constituent issues update
• New business*
• Announcements*
Conference Room A
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.
City Council meeting minutes March 7, 2017
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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 March 7, 2017 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N. 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
following attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski and Deshler.
Absent: Dahl.
City 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, Fire Chief S. Larson, City Attorney T. Gilchrist 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 Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Kolb to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Consent Agenda
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
3.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The regular City Council meeting on Feb. 21, 2017.
b. The regular City Council work sessions on Feb. 21, 2017.
3.2 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.
4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55422-1696
763-531-1000 • Fax: 763-531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
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3.3 Approval of Resolution No. 2017-37, accepting the following donations:
a. $500 from American Legion Post 172 for Crystal Airport Open House.
b. $1,425 from Valleyfair for Crystal Police Explorer Post 952.
3.4 Approval of the reappointments of Denny Walsh to the Business Advisory Committee
and Justin Youngbluth to the Community Advisory Committee for the Blue Line
Extension project.
3.5 Approval of four solicitor licenses for Michael Baker, John Cooley, Cassidy Groe and
Aaron Welter of Custom Remodelers, Inc. to go door-to-door in Crystal through
Dec. 31, 2017, offering free estimates and scheduling appointments for home
improvement projects.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
4. Open Forum
The following person addressed the Council:
• John Budziszewski, 5308 47th Ave N, regarding International Women’s Day.
5. Regular Agenda
5.1 The Council considered approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance
department to the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance
department.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Deshler to
approve the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried.
5.2 The Council considered approval of the West Metro SWAT Tactical Medical Support
Agreement with North Memorial.
Police Chief S. Revering addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to
approve the Tactical Medical Support Agreement.
Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried.
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5.3 The Council considered a resolution supporting three city efforts to reduce flooding at
Winnetka/Medicine Lake Road and DeCola Ponds.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 – 38
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING COOPERATIVE PROJECT AGREEMENT
FOR DECOLA PONDS AND MEDICINE LAKE ROAD AREA
FLOOD MITIGATION MEASURES
Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.4 The Council considered a resolution approving the replacement of the pool building roof.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 – 39
APPROVING THE CONTRACT FOR THE
REPLACEMENT OF THE POOL ROOF
Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.5 The Council considered a resolution approving the plans and specifications for the 2017
Alley Reconstruction Project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2017 – 40
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
2017 ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT #2017-07
Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.6 The Council considered a resolution to order the advertisement for bids for the 2017 Alley
Reconstruction Project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 – 41
ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
2017 ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT #2017-07
Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.7 The Council considered a resolution to authorize the contract with Safe Step LLC to
remove sidewalk trip edges.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Deshler to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 – 42
APPROVING THE CONTRACT WITH SAFE STEP LLC
TO REMOVE SIDEWALK TRIP EDGES
Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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5.8 The Council considered second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter
3 of the City Code and a resolution approving summary language for publication.
City Attorney T. Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt
the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2017 – 01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CRYSTAL
CITY CODE CREATING A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
PROCESS AND MAKING OTHER AMENDMENTS
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to
adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 – 43
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2017-01
Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski and Deshler.
Absent, not voting: Dahl.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adjourn
the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
Chrissy Serres
City Clerk
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City Council work session minutes March 7, 2017
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 7:44 p.m. on March 7, 2017 in Conference
Room A at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to
order.
I. Attendance
The city clerk recorded the attendance for City Council members and staff:
Council members present: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski and Deshler.
Absent: Dahl.
City staff present: Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres, Public Works
Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Police Chief S.
Revering and City Clerk C. Serres.
II. Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1. Continue Opportunity Areas discussion
2. Constituent issues update
3. New business
4. Announcements
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
________
Chrissy Serres
City Clerk
4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55422-1696
763-531-1000 • Fax: 763-531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
4.1
City Council work session minutes March 9, 2017
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 6:32 p.m. on March 9, 2017 in Conference
Room A at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to
order.
I. Attendance
The assistant city manager/human resources manager recorded the attendance for City
Council members and staff:
Council members present: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Absent: Dahl and Deshler.
City staff present: Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres and AEM
Financial Solutions President J. McGann.
Others present: Recycling Manager Tim Pratt of Hennepin Recycling Group, Emilee Metcalf of
Organix Solutions and Deb Gatz of Randy’s Environmental Services.
II. Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1. Commission applicant candidate interviews
2. Fourth quarter financial statement review
3. Update on organics recycling
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
________
Kim Therres
Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55422-1696
763-531-1000 • Fax: 763-531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
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City of Crystal Council Meeting
March 21, 2017
Applications for City License
Rental – New
5204 Jersey Ave N – Felix and Sarah Volzing
Rental – Renewal
4353 Adair Ave N – James Richards (Conditional)
5720 Adair Ave N – IH3 Property Minnesota LP
5725 Adair Ave N – JDA Group LLC (Conditional)
5331 Angeline Ave N – Scott Perpich
3143 Aquila Ave N – Lowell Pitkin
4640-4646 Douglas Dr N – Richard C Wilson (Conditional)
5945 Elmhurst Ave N – Fadel Sakkal
3909 Florida Ave N – Charles Hawkinson (Conditional)
3117 Georgia Ave N – Jeff Hill (Conditional)
4749 Georgia Ave N – Clayton and Tammy Duggan (Conditional)
4825 Georgia Ave N – James Carroll
2709-2711 Hampshire Ave N – Lester R Olson (Conditional)
4057 Kentucky Ave N – Sarah Hermans Adamson
3517 Lee Ave N – Peter Ralph (Conditional)
3436 Major Ave N – Judy DuPaul
3230-3236 Nevada Ave N – Heide and Thomas Coyle (Conditional)
3341 Nevada Ave N 4104 – Nadejda Potapenki (Conditional)
3010 Sumter Ave N – Crystal Village Apartments LLC (Conditional)
4733 Welcome Ave N – Sharlana Bacchus (Conditional)
5023 Welcome Ave N – Michael and Sue Broughton
3000 Winnetka Ave N – 3000 Winnetka Company LLP (Conditional)
6324 31st Ave N – SV R E Holding (Conditional)
7601 32nd Ave N – B T & A Construction Co (Conditional)
7324 33rd Ave N – Scott Kevitt (Conditional)
6307 34th Ave N – Wally Anderson
5808-5812 36th Ave N – Thielen Management LLC
6502 37th Ave N – Charles Hawkinson (Conditional)
5917 38th Ave N – Jason Herzog (Conditional)
6509 38th Ave N – John Spilane (Conditional)
5724 45th Ave N – Yeah LLC (Conditional)
5206 49th Ave N – John Pepera
6922 58th Ave N – Cosco Property 4 (Conditional)
7733 58th Pl N – Justin Sutkowski (Conditional)
7417 59th Ave N – Todd Long (Conditional)
6712 60th Ave N – Pranab Chatterjee
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Sign Hanger
Signart Co. Inc., 2170 Dodd Rd, Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Sign Source Inc., 7660 Quattro Drive, Chanhassen MN 55317
Tree Trimmer
Reid’s Lawn & Tree Service, 208 Brookdale Drive, Brooklyn Park MN 55444
4.2
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM
JIM ADAMS, AMERICAN LEGION POST 630, NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLECTORS’ CLUB,
TARGET CORPORATION, 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
Jim Adams Crystal Ball $1,000
American Legion Post 630 Crystal Airport Open House $250
Northern Lights Collectors’ Club Crystal K-9 Unit $200
Target Corporation Crystal Ball $25
VFW Post 494 Becker Park summer concert series $1,000
VFW Post 494 Crystal Airport Open House $1,000
Various individuals Crystal K-9 Unit $269.21
And BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks the above-named
for their generous donations.
Dated: March 21, 2017
By: __________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
4.3
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 8, 2017
TO: Crystal City Council
City Manager Anne Norris
FROM: Administrative Services Coordinator Trudy Tassoni
SUBJECT: Solicitor license for Custom Remodelers, Inc.
Custom Remodelers, Inc. is requesting a solicitor license for Robert Dawson to go door-to-
door in Crystal through December 31, 2017, offering free estimates and scheduling
appointments for home improvement projects.
The applicant passed a criminal history background check conducted by the Police
Department. Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager Kim Therres pre-approved
the license on March 8, 2017.
Council Action Requested
As part of the Consent Agenda, approve the solicitor license for Robert Dawson to go door-to-
door in Crystal through December 31, 2017, offering free estimates and scheduling
appointments for home improvement projects.
His application is available for review in the city clerk’s office.
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda: Solicitor Licenses
March 21, 2017 Council Meeting
4.4
Memorandum
DATE: March 16, 2017
TO: Mayor and City Council
Anne Norris, City Manager
FROM: Jean McGann, AEM Financial Solutions, LLC
RE: Consideration of resolution amending the 2016 General Fund Budget
Background
The City of Crystal adopts a budget on an annual basis. This budget is reviewed periodically and if necessary,
the budget is amended.
Discussion
In reviewing the 2016 General Fund budget to actual reports, there are several variances due to normal
operations and as discussed at the City Council work session on March 9th, there are several budget
corrections that need to be made. The information below outlines the line items and reason for the requested
amendment to the 2016 budget.
As we prepare for the start of the 2018 budget process, staff will be modifying the overall budget process to
reduce future budget amendment requests.
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Actual Variance -
2016 Thru Favorable 2016 Budget
Budget December (Unfavorable)Amendment Comments
REVENUES
Intergovernmental 1,965,609 2,008,524 42,915 40,700
Charges for services 757,162 791,837 34,675 34,600 SAC charges
Interest 60,000 74,831 14,831 14,800
Miscellaneous 19,600 66,115 46,515 40,700
EXPENDITURES
Mayor and City Council 139,178 149,261 (10,083) 10,000 Professional services higher than anticipated
Administration 1,177,779 1,167,216 10,563 (10,500)
Contractual services from Logis lower than
anticipated
Human Resources 53,082 46,519 6,563 (6,500) Professional services lower than anticipated
Legal 97,000 74,634 22,366 (22,000) Legal services lower than anticipated
Elections 79,539 66,700 12,839 (11,000) Temporary employees lower than anticipated
Finance 561,279 572,009 (10,730) 11,000 Professional services higher than anticipated
Police 4,586,881 4,829,962 (243,081) 226,000
Fire 1,229,697 1,239,663 (9,966) 10,000
The state pension for relief association was
$10,000 higher than anticipated which is offset
by revenue collections in intergovernmental
revenue
Planning & Code Enforcem 91,722 100,107 (8,385) 3,200 Legal services higher than anticipated
Building Inspection 253,175 236,348 16,827 (16,500) Wages and benefits lower than anticipated
Housing Inspection 182,849 179,063 3,786 (3,700) Wages and benefits lower than anticipated
Health Department 13,643 11,394 2,249 (2,200) Contractual services lower than anticipated
Street Maintenance 970,311 901,641 68,670 (62,200)
Park Maintenance 795,059 723,140 71,919 (72,800)
Wages and benefits $30,000 lower than
anticipated, Utilities $7,000 lower than
anticipated, motor fuels $16,000 lower than
anticipated Playground and trail maintenance
$10,300 lower than anticipated
Forestry 56,100 62,362 (6,262) 6,300 Unemployment insurance not budgeted for
City Buildings 172,077 195,169 (23,092) 23,000 Service contracts higher than anticipated
Recreation 740,064 801,155 (61,091) 57,500
Community Center 410,900 398,547 12,353 (12,600)
Service contracts and utilities lower than
anticipated
Aquatic Center 253,978 248,693 5,285 (4,200)
Temporary wages, $3,000, and contractual
services. $1,200 were lower than anticipated
8,000
- Net 2016 budget amendment
Revenue over (exp) budget amendments
Wages and benefits $23,000 lower than
anticipated, repairs and maintenance $16,000
lower than anticipated, Supplies $25,000 lower
than anticipated
Parks master plan professional services contract
budget amendment authorized during 2016 in
amount of $8,000, Compensated absences not
budgeted for in amount of $34,500, health
savings account in amount of $8,000 not
budgeted for, contractual services $15,000
higher than anticipated
2016 Budget Amendment Request
State aid higher than anticipated
2016 budget did not reflect wages and benefits
for the following authorized positions: Deputy
Chief - $40,000, Lieutenant - $36,000, 1.4
officers - $140,000.
4.5
City of Crystal
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 –
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2016 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
WHEREAS, Section 7.05 of the City of Crystal Charter required adoption of
annual budget for the City, and;
WHEREAS, operating conditions throughout the year cause fluctuations in
budget requirements and;
WHEREAS, the adopted 2016 budget did not account for the authorized
number of sworn police officer
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that revenue and
expenditures in the 2016 General Fund budget are amended as follows;
prior
2016 Budget
Amendment
REVENUES
Intergovernmental 40,700
Charges for services 34,600
Interest 14,800
Miscellaneous 40,700
EXPENDITURES
Mayor and City Council 10,000
Administration (10,500)
Human Resources (6,500)
Legal (22,000)
Elections (11,000)
Finance 11,000
Police 226,000
Fire 10,000
Planning & Code Enforement 3,200
Building Inspection (16,500)
Housing Inspection (3,700)
Health Department (2,200)
Street Maintenance (62,200)
Park Maintenance (72,800)
Forestry 6,300
City Buildings 23,000
Recreation 57,500
CommunityCenter (12,600)
Aquatic Center (4,200)
4.5
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 21st day of March, 2017
___________________________
J i m A d a m s , M a y o r
ATTEST:
___________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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6.1
Memorandum
DATE: March 21, 2017
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Public Works Director
Mick Cyert, Engineering Project Manager
SUBJECT: Declare the Amount to be Assessed, Order Preparation of Assessment Roll, and
Set Date for Assessment Hearing, Phase 16 Street Reconstruction Project
#2016-16
Background
The Phase 16 Street Reconstruction Project is proposed to be constructed in the summer of
2017. On November 1, 2016 the Council adopted a resolution ordering the improvement project
and the preparation of the plan and specifications for the Phase 16 Skyway Park Street
Reconstruction Project.
Public open houses for the project have been held on October 6, 2016 and January 12, 2017
(both at the Crystal VFW) to present the street reconstruction plans to the affected property
owners. Additionally, residents have received various mailings since last summer with updates
on the project. Some residents have been individually contacted regarding unique issues specific
to their property or area.
The City Council approved the plans and specifications and ordered the ad for bid on February 7,
2017. Bids for Phase 16 Street Reconstruction Project #2016-16 were received and opened on
March 16, 2017. At this meeting the Council is being asked to declare the amount to be
assessed, order the preparation of the assessment roll, and set the date for the assessment
hearing.
Discussion
The feasibility report for the Phase 16 project had an estimated amount to be assessed of
$4,557,185.85. As part of the normal assessment review process, staff has been reviewing the
assessment roll to check the calculations and review unique situations. Based on this review
work, the total amount to be assessed has been revised to $4,668,132.16. This is an increase of
$110,946.31 or 2.4% of the initial estimate. The primary reason for the increase is that the
assessment for the MAC airport frontage on Douglas Drive was incorrectly calculated as if it was
a residential property, not a commercial one as it should have been. MAC staff has been notified
of the error and been provided the corrected number (pending Council action at the meeting).
Because the assessment portion of the project can be a significant financial burden, the City
tries to get the estimate information out per property to the residents as soon as possible,
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which was at the open house last fall. Once the project is out for bid in the spring, staff time is
then put back into reviewing the assessments in preparation of the Council action.
The three bids were received are listed below:
1) Palda and Sons $8,090,216.95
2) C.S. McCrossan $9,136,784.02
3) Park Construction $9,364,561.99
Staff has reviewed the bids and found one minor addition correction to the Palda and Sons bid
(the corrected total is included below).
Apparent low bid (Palda and Sons) $ 8,094,654
Feasibility construction cost estimate $ 7,652,611
Difference Feasibility / Post Bid $442,043
Based on these numbers, the projected project construction cost is $442,043 (5.8%) more than
the Report cost. Staff will be working to break down these costs by funding source (MSA, utility
funds, Brooklyn Park’s portion, and private work) in preparation for the Council discussion at the
first meeting in April. That said, based on the initial analysis the project will be able to continue
to move forward as planned in 2017.
The Feasibility Report recommended method has been updated based for the project:
· Amount Assessed Part 1 (Flat Rate)
o Residential $3,313,620
o Commercial/Non-Profit $370,243
· Amount Assessed Part 2 (Curb) $984,269
Total $4,668,132
The assessment portion was broken down as follows:
Funding Source Rate/Amount
Single Family/Duplex Property Street
Assessment Rate $6,735 /Lot
“Commercial/Non-Profit” Property
Street Assessment Rate $120.79 /Front
Foot
Concrete Curb and Gutter Assessment
- Install City Standard B618
Concrete Curb & Gutter $25.86 /Front
Foot
· Reconstruct B618 Curb $12.93 /Front
Foot
6.3
Council Assessment Discussion
Declaring the amount to be assessed is a required step in the process however, it is not the final
decision point for the actual amount assessed. The City Council will be further discussing the
proposed Phase 16 assessments at the first work session in April. Between now and then, City
staff will be reviewing the cost break downs, looking at funding sources, and confirming cash
flow for the project. The final decision on the assessment amount will be made at the Council
Meeting on April 19th, after the assessment hearing.
Under State Statute the Council is allowed to approve an assessment amount at the April 19th
meeting that is less than the amount declared on March 21st. State Statute does not permit the
amount to be increased from what was declared.
Summary
Based on the bids received and project fund balances it is recommended that the proposed
assessment method, as outlined in the feasibility report, be used for this project. The declared
assessment amount for Phase 16 would be $4,668,132.16. The final decision will be made at the
April 19th City Council meeting.
The action by the Council tonight is the fifth of six Council meetings where project items will
come to the Council for consideration and proposed action.
Requested Council Action
· Motion approving the resolution declaring the amount to be assessed and ordering the
preparation of the assessment roll.
· Motion approving the resolution setting the date for the public Assessment Hearing for
April 19, 2016.
6.3
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -
DECLARING AMOUNT TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING
PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
PHASE 16 SKYWAY PARK STREET RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT # 2016-16
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.
WHEREAS, the 2017 Phase 16 Street Reconstruction project is being constructed
in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 429 requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council ordered preparation of the feasibility report on June
7, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the City Council accepted the feasibility report and called for a public
improvement hearing on September 20, 2016; and
WHERAS, the City Council held the public improvement hearing and ordered
preparation of the plans and specifications on November 1, 2016; and
WHEREAS, public open houses were held on October 6, 2016 and January 12,
2017 for residents to review the proposed project plans and provide feedback; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the project plans and specifications and
ordered the ad for bid on February 7, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the project bids were opened on March 16, 2017;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby
declares the amount to be assessed to be $4,668,132.16 and orders the preparation of the
assessment roll for the Skyway Park Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Project, Project
#2016-16.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 21st day of March, 2017.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
6.3
Memorandum
DATE: March 21, 2017
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Public Works Director
Mick Cyert, Engineering Project Manager
SUBJECT: Declare the Amount to be Assessed, Order Preparation of Assessment Roll, and
Set Date for Assessment Hearing, Phase 16 Street Reconstruction Project
#2016-16
Background
The Phase 16 Street Reconstruction Project is proposed to be constructed in the summer of
2017. On November 1, 2016 the Council adopted a resolution ordering the improvement project
and the preparation of the plan and specifications for the Phase 16 Skyway Park Street
Reconstruction Project.
Public open houses for the project have been held on October 6, 2016 and January 12, 2017
(both at the Crystal VFW) to present the street reconstruction plans to the affected property
owners. Additionally, residents have received various mailings since last summer with updates
on the project. Some residents have been individually contacted regarding unique issues specific
to their property or area.
The City Council approved the plans and specifications and ordered the ad for bid on February 7,
2017. Bids for Phase 16 Street Reconstruction Project #2016-16 were received and opened on
March 16, 2017. At this meeting the Council is being asked to declare the amount to be
assessed, order the preparation of the assessment roll, and set the date for the assessment
hearing.
Discussion
The feasibility report for the Phase 16 project had an estimated amount to be assessed of
$4,557,185.85. As part of the normal assessment review process, staff has been reviewing the
assessment roll to check the calculations and review unique situations. Based on this review
work, the total amount to be assessed has been revised to $4,668,132.16. This is an increase of
$110,946.31 or 2.4% of the initial estimate. The primary reason for the increase is that the
assessment for the MAC airport frontage on Douglas Drive was incorrectly calculated as if it was
a residential property, not a commercial one as it should have been. MAC staff has been notified
of the error and been provided the corrected number (pending Council action at the meeting).
Because the assessment portion of the project can be a significant financial burden, the City
tries to get the estimate information out per property to the residents as soon as possible,
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which was at the open house last fall. Once the project is out for bid in the spring, staff time is
then put back into reviewing the assessments in preparation of the Council action.
The three bids were received are listed below:
1) Palda and Sons $8,090,216.95
2) C.S. McCrossan $9,136,784.02
3) Park Construction $9,364,561.99
Staff has reviewed the bids and found one minor addition correction to the Palda and Sons bid
(the corrected total is included below).
Apparent low bid (Palda and Sons) $ 8,094,654
Feasibility construction cost estimate $ 7,652,611
Difference Feasibility / Post Bid $442,043
Based on these numbers, the projected project construction cost is $442,043 (5.8%) more than
the Report cost. Staff will be working to break down these costs by funding source (MSA, utility
funds, Brooklyn Park’s portion, and private work) in preparation for the Council discussion at the
first meeting in April. That said, based on the initial analysis the project will be able to continue
to move forward as planned in 2017.
The Feasibility Report recommended method has been updated based for the project:
· Amount Assessed Part 1 (Flat Rate)
o Residential $3,313,620
o Commercial/Non-Profit $370,243
· Amount Assessed Part 2 (Curb) $984,269
Total $4,668,132
The assessment portion was broken down as follows:
Funding Source Rate/Amount
Single Family/Duplex Property Street
Assessment Rate $6,735 /Lot
“Commercial/Non-Profit” Property
Street Assessment Rate $120.79 /Front
Foot
Concrete Curb and Gutter Assessment
- Install City Standard B618
Concrete Curb & Gutter $25.86 /Front
Foot
· Reconstruct B618 Curb $12.93 /Front
Foot
6.4
Council Assessment Discussion
Declaring the amount to be assessed is a required step in the process however, it is not the final
decision point for the actual amount assessed. The City Council will be further discussing the
proposed Phase 16 assessments at the first work session in April. Between now and then, City
staff will be reviewing the cost break downs, looking at funding sources, and confirming cash
flow for the project. The final decision on the assessment amount will be made at the Council
Meeting on April 19th, after the assessment hearing.
Under State Statute the Council is allowed to approve an assessment amount at the April 19th
meeting that is less than the amount declared on March 21st. State Statute does not permit the
amount to be increased from what was declared.
Summary
Based on the bids received and project fund balances it is recommended that the proposed
assessment method, as outlined in the feasibility report, be used for this project. The declared
assessment amount for Phase 16 would be $4,668,132.16. The final decision will be made at the
April 19th City Council meeting.
The action by the Council tonight is the fifth of six Council meetings where project items will
come to the Council for consideration and proposed action.
Requested Council Action
· Motion approving the resolution declaring the amount to be assessed and ordering the
preparation of the assessment roll.
· Motion approving the resolution setting the date for the public Assessment Hearing for
April 19, 2016.
6.4
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -
ORDERING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
PHASE 16 SKYWAY PARK STREET RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT # 2016-16
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.
WHEREAS, the 2017 Phase 16 Street Reconstruction project is being constructed
in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 429 requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council ordered preparation of the feasibility report on June
7, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the City Council accepted the feasibility report and called for a public
improvement hearing on September 20, 2016; and
WHERAS, the City Council held the public improvement hearing and ordered
preparation of the plans and specifications on November 1, 2016; and
WHEREAS, public open houses were held on October 6, 2016 and January 12,
2017 for residents to review the proposed project plans and provide feedback; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the project plans and specifications and
ordered the ad for bid on February 7, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the project bids were opened on March 16, 2017;
WHEREAS, the City Council declared the amount to be assessed and ordered the
preparation of the assessment roll on March 21, 2017;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby
calls for a project assessment hearing to be held on April 19, 2017 in the Council
Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 21st day of March, 2016.
______________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
6.4
Memorandum
DATE: March 21, 2017
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Public Works Director
Mick Cyert, Engineering Project Manager
SUBJECT: Award plans and specifications for additional storm water design for Phase 16
Summary
Staff has received a proposal from Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) for preparation of the plans and
specifications professional services associated with storm water management related to MAC airport
and infiltration components of the Phase 16 Street Reconstruction project. As part of the planning for
the Phase 16 area, the existing flooding that occurs at 61st Avenue and Douglas Drive was identified as a
need to be addressed as part of the project. Because the intersection is directly adjacent to the airport,
some of the efforts to mitigate the flooding will involve MAC.
The proposed storm water management includes a variety of components. The first is an underground
infiltration tank on the west side of Skyway Park. This system will capture up to nearly 100,000 gallons
of storm water and infiltrate it into the ground. The second component is that Douglas Drive will be
narrowed to 26’ wide and shifted slightly to the west to make more room for water storage in the east
boulevard along the MAC property. The final component is potentially two new storm pipes between
the boulevard along Douglas and the MAC property. Because water will be able to drain to the airport
faster, storm water modeling needs to be completed to confirm this will not create flooding issues for
the airport. City staff has been working with MAC staff on this concept and further discussions will
occur.
The professional services will include detailed design, specifications, MAC coordination, storm water
modeling, and other design-related tasks. The proposal includes a not to exceed cost of $48,560. While
the proposal is coming before the Council now, some design work has already occurred in order to
evaluate options and keep the design process moving forward. The cost for this work will come from the
Storm Water Utility fund. Additionally, it should be noted that the City submitted a grant application to
the Shingle Creek Watershed Commission for up to $50,000 in cost share (50/50 split) for the Skyway
park infiltration project. Last week the City was notified that the grant was approved by the watershed.
Attachments
Professional services agreement dated March 6, 2017, from SEH, Inc. for professional services for the
Phase 16 MAC Airport and infiltration.
Recommended Action
Motion authorizing the professional services agreement with SEH, Inc. dated March 6, 2017 for the
Phase 16 additional storm water design.
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Engineers | Architects | Planners | Scientists
Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., 10901 Red Circle Drive, Suite 300, Minnetonka, MN 55343-9302
SEH is an equal opportunity employer | www.sehinc.com | 952.912.2600 | 800.734.6757 | 888.908.8166 fax
Supplemental Letter of Agreement
to Agreement for Professional Services
Dated July 7, 2009
March 6, 2017 RE: Crystal, MN
Professional Services for 2017 - Phase 16
Skyway Park Street Reconstruction
Additional Services – MAC Airport and
Infiltration
City Project No. 2016-16
SEH No. CRYST139389 10.00
Mark Ray, PE
Director of Public Works / City Engineer
City of Crystal
4141 Douglas Drive North
Crystal, MN 55422-1696
Dear Mark:
In accordance with Exhibit A paragraph E.1.d of the Agreement for Professional Services between the
City of Crystal and Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. dated October 16, 2007, we respectfully request
authorization for additional engineering services related to various unique drainage concepts and designs
as part of the 2017 - Phase 16 Skyway Park Street Reconstruction project.
If accepted, in accordance with Exhibit C-1, Paragraph A of the Agreement, we will provide the City with
the additional engineering services for a not-to-exceed total hourly fee of $48,560. This amount is detailed
in the attached Appendix A (Task Hour Budget) and includes our reimbursable expenses.
Reasons for the additional $48,560 were discussed with you preliminarily in early December 2016 and in
more detail at a meeting on January 9, 2017 and include engineering evaluation and analysis for:
1. Storm Water Design at the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) property.
2. XP-SWMM Hydraulic Modeling for at the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) property.
3. Infiltration Concept / System at Skyway Park.
4. Alternative Drainage Concepts for Crystal Storm Water at the Brooklyn Park Southbrook Park
area.
5. Alternative Street and Boulevard Design for 61st Avenue and Douglas Drive.
We will bill the City monthly on an hourly basis for services, expenses, and equipment as described in
Exhibit C-1 of the Agreement. For your convenience, we include our billable cost range and schedule of
expenses as Appendices B and C to this Supplemental Letter Agreement. The above financial
arrangements are based on the orderly and continuous progress of the project.
We will start our services promptly after receipt of the City’s authorization of this Supplemental
Agreement. We anticipate conducting our work to match the 2017 - Phase 16 Skyway Park Street
Reconstruction project schedule.
Thank you for considering our request. Please contact me with any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
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Mark Ray, P.E
March 6, 2017
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Aaron T. Ditzler, PE
Project Manager
City of Crystal, Minnesota
Accepted this _____ day of _________________, 2017
By: _____________________________
Title _____________________________
By _____________________________
Title _____________________________
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SEH Hourly Billable Rates – 2017
Classification – Office Staff Billable Rate(1)
Principal $155.00 - $240.00
Project Manager $120.00 - $225.00
Senior Project Specialist $120.00 - $200.00
Senior Project Engineer $130.00 - $200.00
Project Engineer $100.00 - $160.00
Staff Engineer $80.00 - $120.00
Senior Project Architect $130.00 - $195.00
Project Architect $95.00 - $150.00
Staff Architect $80.00 - $110.00
Senior Project Scientist $125.00 - $165.00
Project Scientist $80.00 - $115.00
Staff Scientist $70.00 - $90.00
Senior Project Planner $150.00 - $195.00
Project Planner $85.00 - $135.00
Staff Planner $70.00 - $90.00
Project GIS Analyst $80.00 - $150.00
Lead Technician $90.00 - $160.00
Senior Technician $80.00 - $130.00
Technician $60.00 - $105.00
Word Processor $55.00 - $90.00
General Clerical $55.00 - $90.00
Graphic Designers $80.00 - $120.00
Classification – Field Staff Billable Rate(1)
Licensed Land Surveyor $105.00 - $150.00
Lead Project Representative $95.00 - $145.00
Sr. Project Representative $75.00 - $125.00
Project Representative $70.00 - $120.00
Survey Crew Chief $85.00 - $120.00
Survey Instrument Operator $60.00 - $90.00
(1) The actual rate charged is dependent upon the hourly rate of the
employee assigned to the project.
The rates shown are subject to change.
Effective: January 1, 2017
Expires: December 31, 2017
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SEH Schedule of Expenses – 2017
Vehicle Mileage Rates
$0.53/mile
Vehicle Allowance Costs
Resident Project Representative .............................................. $16.00/day
Survey and Field Vehicle ..................................... $4.50/hour + $0.53/mile
Survey Equipment
Robotic Total Station ................................................................ $30.00/hour
Global Positioning System (GPS) ........................................... $30.00/hour
Computer Equipment
Computer Charges per Direct Hour of Labor ............................ $3.00/hour
Other Equipment Expenses
SEH uses many different types of equipment, such as traffic counters; flow meters;
air, water, and soil sampling kits; inspection cameras; density meters; and many others.
Our equipment is frequently upgraded to utilize current technology. You will be
charged for equipment usage per your agreement with SEH.
Rates are subject to change.
Identifiable Reproduction and Reprographic Costs – 2017 (1) (2)
Item 8½x11 11x17 Large Format Per Item
Black/White Copy (3) 0.07 0.24 0.95 + 0.50/sq. ft.
Color Copy (3) 0.46 1.02 0.95 + 2.55/sq. ft.
Mylar 5.00
CD Copy 3.00
Lamination 2.00 3.50 3.50/sq. ft.
Laminated Foamcore
– up to 30"x 42"
– larger than 40"x 60"
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cost 3.20 4.80 5.60 7.24
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(1) prices include operator time
(2) prices denote single-sided printing
(3) standard stock, white paper used for pricing
Prices are subject to change and may not be accompanied by immediate notification.
6.5
RESOLUTION NO. 2017- ___
AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR
PHASE 16 ADDITIONAL STORM WATER DESIGN
PROJECT # 2016-16
WHEREAS, the City Council ordered the Phase 16 improvement and preparation
of plans and specifications for the Skyway Park Neighborhood Street Reconstruction
Improvement Project # 2016-16 on November 1, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Short Elliott Hendrickson (SEH) Inc. prepared the feasibility report
for said project; and
WHEREAS, SEH Inc. has completed the plans and specifications for Project
#2016-16; and
WHEREAS, the existing surface water drainage to the intersection of 61st Avenue
and Douglas Drive causes regular street flooding; and
WHEREAS, mitigation for the flooding may also involve the Crystal airport; and
WHEREAS, addressing the existing street flooding as part of the Phase 16 Street
Reconstruction Project is in the best interest of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby
awards the contract for professional services the additional storm water design for Phase
16 Street Reconstruction Project to SEH, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $48,560.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby
authorized to sign such contract.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 21st day of March, 2017.
_____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
6.5
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: March 16, 2017
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Anne Norris, City Manager
Kimberly Therres, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
RE: 2017 - 2018 Contract with Law Enforcement Labor Service (Local #56) - Police
Supervisors
PURPOSE
To request City Council approval of the 2017 - 2018 Law Enforcement Labor Services (Local #56)
Police Supervisors Labor Agreement.
BACKGROUND
The following are the proposed changes in the 2017 - 2018 contract:
1. Duration: 2 years, 2017 and 2018
2. Wages: 2.5% increase for 2017
1.0% market adjustment for sergeants only in 2017
2.5% increase for 2018
Clean up language that is no longer needed in the agreement and add clarifying language for wages
of new employees and wages upon promotion to only apply to police sergeants.
27.3 Captain David Oyaas’ 2008 salary will be redlined until such time the Lieutenant
salary meets or exceeds his redlined salary upon final acceptance of the Lieutenant position.
Oyaas will receive a 3.0% general wage increase in 2009. He will also receive the top
longevity step when he is eligible on his anniversary date of April 15, 2012.
27.4 will be for Police Sergeants Only
3. Insurance:
2017 (Employer Contribution):
2016
Employer
Contribution
Towards Premium
2017
Monthly Premium
$30 Copay
2017
Monthly Premium
$30 Copay w/
90/10 % Coins.
2017
Monthly Premium
HDHP w/HSA
2017
Employer
Contribution
Towards Premium
Employee Single $890.50 $817.00 $778.00 $539.50 $778.00
Employee + Spouse $1,220.00 $1,714.50 $1,633.00 $1,132.00 $1,132.00
Employee + Child(ren) $1,220.00 $1,633.00 $1,555.50 $1,078.00 $1,078.00
Family $1,595.00 $2,122.50 $2,021.50 $1,401.00 $1,401.00
Re-opener for 2018
6.6
Update the amount for life insurance to $40,000 to reflect the actual amount.
The Employer will contribute the cost of $20,000 40,000 life insurance for each eligible
Employee.
4. Severance:
Clean up language that is no longer needed in the article.
Employees terminating their employment with the City after December 31, 1982 with
ten (10) years or more of continuous service, except Employees who are discharged
for cause, will be paid forty percent (40) of the Employee's accumulated sick leave to
a maximum cap of 960 hours. Employees who have accumulated more than 960
hours of sick leave as of August 7, 1991 will be capped at their existing amount,
however, if such an Employee uses and falls below the existing amount, their cap
will be adjusted to that maximum amount or 960 hours, whichever is greater. Once
an Employee originally capped at a high rate falls below 960 hours, their maximum
cap will be 960 hours
5. Holidays:
Beginning in 2018, Thanksgiving Friday will be moved and added to the list of holidays for Police
Sergeants only.
19.1 Police Sergeants Only
Effective January 1, 2018, Police Sergeants covered under this Contract,
scheduled to work on:
New Year's Day - January 1
Martin Luther King Day - third Monday in January
President's Day - third Monday in February
Memorial Day - last Monday in May
Independence - Day July 4
Labor Day - first Monday in September
Veteran's Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - fourth Thursday in November
Thanksgiving Friday - fourth Friday in November
Christmas Day - December 25
shall be compensated at one and one-half (1-1/2) times for all hours worked
on those days. Payment shall be in the form of cash or credited towards
hours owed under "payback," at the Police Supervisor's choice during each
payroll period in which the holiday occurs. All police personnel covered
under this Contract shall have twelve (12) holidays each year. Twelve (12)
holidays are figured into the schedule to fulfill the 2,080 hours requirement
for the year except for those officers on a five/two work schedule. The
balance of the holidays are Thanksgiving Friday, and two (2) personal
holidays.
Attached is a copy of the contract. The union has signed the agreement.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The 2017 adopted Budget includes sufficient funds for the proposed settlement. The settlement is
consistent with the wage and benefit adjustment for Local 44 (Police Officers), Local 49 (Public
Works) and non-represented employees for 2017. The settlement is also consistent with the wage
6.6
and benefit adjustment for Local 44 (Police Officers) and Local 49 (Public Works) for 2018. The
settlement is also consistent with wage settlements of other metro area cities.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Motion approving the 2017 – 2018 proposed contract with Law Enforcement Labor Service (Local
#56) and authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to sign the contract on behalf of the City.
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Posted: March 17, 2017
City Council
Second Work Session Agenda
March 21, 2017
Immediately following the 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
March 21, 2017 in Conference Room A at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ LaRoche ____ Norris
____ Parsons ____ Therres
____ Adams ____ Revering
____ Budziszewski ____ Gilchrist
____ Dahl ____ Serres
____ Deshler
____ Kolb
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Police Department 2016 Annual Report
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.
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
2016 ANNUAL REPORT
Service with Compassion,
Integrity and Professionalism.
Table of Contents .....................................2
LeƩ er from the Chief ...............................3
Patrol Division .........................................4
Criminal StaƟ sƟ cs ....................................5
Service Calls and CitaƟ ons .......................6
InvesƟ gaƟ ons Unit/SWAT ........................7
Tra ffi c Unit/Records Unit .........................8
K9 Unit ....................................................9
Explorer Post #3950 .................................10
CSO Unit/Support Services ......................11
Animal Control Offi cer .............................12
Reserve Unit ............................................13
Awards & ExcepƟ onal Performances .......14-15
Photos .....................................................16
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LETTER FROM THE CHIEF
March 11, 2017
Ms. Anne Norris
City Manager – City of Crystal
4141 Douglas Dr. N.
Crystal, MN 55422
Dear Ms. Norris,
As you will see in this report, the Crystal Police Department had a busy 2016. Offi cers responded to 30,860 calls for
service and the men and women of the Crystal Police conƟ nued to deliver high quality, professional police services.
The year started with a ceremony in which several department members were
promoted to new posiƟ ons – Doug Leslin was sworn in as Deputy Chief. Also, Pete
Underthun became the new Patrol Lieutenant and Offi cers Adam Harrer and MaƩ
Marson were promoted to Sergeant (Pictured: Deputy Chief Leslin is congratulated
by Mayor Jim Adams as Lieutenant Underthun and Sergeant Harrer look on.).
In police work, there is no subsƟ tute for experience. Offi cers learn from their
supervisors and partners how to handle the myriad of calls for service on a daily
basis. We are fortunate in the City of Crystal to have a tradiƟ on of high standards
for our offi cers. That standard was set by our predecessors many years ago. With
the promoƟ ons of Deputy Chief Leslin, Lieutenant Underthun, Sergeant Harrer
and Sergeant Marson, along with all of the men and women of the Crystal Police
Department, that tradiƟ on will conƟ nue.
Many community events were held in 2016 including the 2nd Annual “Run for Rocco”
5K event and Bowling for Rocco. We kicked off a new program enƟ tled “Coff ee with a
Cop,” a partnership with city businesses that gives residents the opportunity to spend
Ɵ me visiƟ ng with patrol offi cers over a cup of coff ee. This program has been a great
success and will expand in 2017. Also, community meeƟ ngs were held to discuss police body cameras. AƩ ending
residents provided valuable input as we plan and set policy.
There are many opportuniƟ es to get involved with department-sponsored events. These events require acƟ ve
parƟ cipaƟ on to be a success. I am thankful that Crystal residents are engaged and enjoy working together to keep
our city a safe place to live, work and raise children.
It is my honor and privilege to report the accomplishments of the Crystal Police Department in 2016. On behalf of
the men and women of the department, we look forward to conƟ nuing our service to Crystal residents.
Sincerely,
Stephanie K. Revering
Chief of Police
Crystal Police Department
4 Crystal Police Department | 2016 Annual Report
Patrol offi cers and sergeants respond to 911 calls,
medical emergencies, crimes in progress, ciƟ zen
concerns, requests for assistance, vehicle crashes and
a variety of other emergency and non-emergency
requests. During the 2016 calendar year, the Patrol
Division responded to 30,860 requests for service.
When not engaged in service requests, the patrol unit
focuses on proacƟ ve patrol. Offi cers iniƟ ate business
visits, vacaƟ on home checks, traffi c stops and park
patrols, creaƟ ng posiƟ ve contacts with community
members while interrupƟ ng criminal acƟ vity.
In 2016, the Patrol Division made 1,444 arrests for
misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and felony level
crimes, warrants and court order violaƟ ons. Of all
arrests, 197 were made for driving while impaired and
related crimes.
The Patrol Division uses vehicle stops proacƟ vely,
conducƟ ng numerous vehicle contacts for motorist
safety, suspicious circumstances, traffi c violaƟ ons,
vehicle equipment safety concerns and criminal
violaƟ ons. These stops led to warnings, citaƟ ons,
arrests, seizures of illegal drugs, recovery
of stolen property, interrupƟ on of crimes
and the apprehension of wanted criminals.
Many stops are posiƟ ve encounters with the
community that advance department safety
goals. Every vehicle stop increases the Patrol
Division’s visibility.
In 2016, the division took important
steps toward embracing the Six Pillars
developed by the President’s Task Force
on 21st Century Policing. The Crystal Police
Department was awarded a federal grant for
two addiƟ onal posiƟ ons, which will provide
expanded supervision of the patrol division.
Once hired and promoted, the two new sergeants will
provide more consistent supervisor shiŌ coverage,
greater guidance and mentoring for young offi cers
with fast and direct contact with a supervisor when
needed.
Also in 2016, the division began designing and
implemenƟ ng a body worn camera program. It
is currently designing the policy and evaluaƟ ng
equipment. Feedback from a community meeƟ ng and
online survey will directly infl uence how the body
worn cameras are used. The patrol division will touch
base with the community for further input as the
program progresses.
Each Crystal Police Department offi cer has crisis
intervenƟ on training. De-escalaƟ on techniques for
confl ict resoluƟ on are emphasized. The training
reinforces current techniques and enhances the
division’s role as community caretakers.
When the community calls, the Patrol Division is
focused on service with compassion, integrity and
professionalism.
PATROL DIVISION
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CRIMINAL STATISTICS
PART I CRIMES 2013 2014 2015 2016
Homicide 0 0 1 0
Rape 5 2 5 2
Robbery 16 14 8 8
Aggravated Assault 8 19 28 20
Burglary 60 88 49 69
Larceny/TheŌ 423 463 442 388
Auto TheŌ 35 31 23 31
Arson 3 5 4 0
TOTAL 550 622 560 518
PART II CRIMES 2013 2014 2015 2016
Assault 173 203 166 154
Forgery/CounterfeiƟ ng 22 25 35 6
Fraud 96 134 126 112
Embezzlement 0 1 0 0
Possess Stolen Property 10 13 7 14
Vandalism 124 126 129 102
Weapons 7 11 11 15
ProsƟ tuƟ on 0 1 1 0
Criminal Sexual Conduct 22 21 9 16
NarcoƟ cs 85 103 101 125
Gambling 1 0 0 0
Family/Children 5 3 4 3
DWI 276 209 214 197
Liquor ViolaƟ ons 15 13 8 20
Disorderly Conduct 54 60 83 51
Vagrancy 0 0 0 0
Other Off enses 99 101 100 111
TOTAL 989 1,024 994 1,444
Total Part I and Part II Crimes: 1,962 in 2016
6 Crystal Police Department | 2016 Annual Report
SERVICE CALLS
MOVING/NON-MOVING CITATIONS
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
30,681 32,464 32,803 31,624 34,362 31,077 30,860
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
5,369 6,199 6,133 6,626 6,230 5,798 5,771
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Lieutenant Derrick
Hacker supervises
the InvesƟ gaƟ ons
Unit of the Crystal
Police Department.
In 2016, the
InvesƟ gaƟ ons Unit
reviewed more
than 1,000 reports.
These reports
are submiƩ ed
from Crystal patrol offi cers, Hennepin County Child
ProtecƟ on, Hennepin County Adult ProtecƟ on and
other various outside Law Enforcement agencies.
WEST METRO SWAT TEAM
The Crystal Police
Department
partners with the
ciƟ es of Golden
Valley, New Hope
and Robbinsdale
to provide criƟ cal
incident and high-
risk warrant service
to a metropolitan
populaƟ on of
more than 75,000
ciƟ zens.
There are currently 27 police offi cers assigned to the
West Metro SWAT Team. Assigned offi cers are full-
Ɵ me members of their respecƟ ve police departments
and parƟ cipate with the team as an addiƟ onal duty.
The Crystal Police Department currently has seven
offi cers and one negoƟ ator assigned to the West
Metro Swat Team.
Team members are on-call 24 hours a day, seven days
a week. Offi cers are selected for the team based on
excepƟ onal work performance and competency.
The SWAT Team responds to high-risk situaƟ ons such
as:
• High-Risk Warrant Service
• Barricaded Suspect
• Hostage SituaƟ on
• Suicidal Subjects
In 2016, the team had approximately 150 hours of
specialized training in various areas in regards to
emergency response and special weapons and tacƟ cs.
INVESTIGATIONS UNIT
The Crystal Police
Department InvesƟ gaƟ ons
Unit includes:
• Three criminal invesƟ gators
• One narcoƟ cs invesƟ gator
assigned to the Northwest
Metro Drug Task Force
• One DARE / SRO offi cer /
part-Ɵ me invesƟ gator
In addiƟ on to invesƟ gaƟ ng case reports, the unit
manages vehicle forfeitures for DWI and qualifying
felonies; oversees, coordinates and conducts
compliance checks of local businesses regarding the
sale of tobacco and alcohol; reviews and approves
fi rearm permits to purchase; oversees and invesƟ gates
local predatory off enders; and coordinates and
conducts compliance checks at local pawn shops.
INVESTIGATIONS UNIT/
WEST METRO SWAT
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TRAFFIC UNIT/
RECORDS UNIT
The Crystal Police Department Traffi c Enforcement
Unit is geared towards making Crystal a safer place to
live and work.
The unit is commiƩ ed to working with other agencies
through the Hennepin County Traffi c Advisory
CommiƩ ee (HCTAC), Hennepin County Traffi c
Enforcement Group (HCTEG) and the Minnesota
Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) iniƟ aƟ ve.
Tra ffi c Offi cer Mason Barland worked many such
projects this year, coordinaƟ ng all HCTEG events
countywide and two high-visibility traffi c enforcement
projects in Crystal to coincide with the Crystal Frolics.
For the second year in a row, Offi cer Barland serves as
the director of the HCTEG and was re-elected to the
board of directors for the HCTAC.
This year, Offi cer Barland conducted signifi cant traffi c
safety enforcement while also assisƟ ng the patrol
division with high priority calls for service.
This year Offi cer Barland worked many roadside
commercial vehicle inspecƟ ons. Last year, Offi cer
Barland conducted 301 truck inspecƟ ons, this year he
logged 350. More than 1,500 violaƟ ons were noted.
The Traffi c Unit’s public educaƟ on eff orts include
Offi cer Barland wriƟ ng quarterly traffi c safety arƟ cles,
Cable 12 News interviews and conducƟ ng safety
training for city pool crossing guards and Forest
Elementary students.
Offi cer Barland was honored this year for his eff orts
as the 2015 Traffi c Safety Offi cer of the Year by the
Hennepin County Chiefs of Police. This award follows
two recogniƟ on level awards from that group.
The Records Unit maintains the records of all incidents
and arrests documented by the Crystal Police
Department.
TRAFFIC UNIT RECORDS UNIT
The unit is comprised of three full-Ɵ me and two
part-Ɵ me administraƟ ve employees. The Crystal
Police Department is fortunate to have a dedicated
staff of civilian employees in the Records Unit who
consistently maintain a high level of service to our
internal and external customers and produce a
high-quality product.
• Processing police-related data requests.
• Processing gun permit applicaƟ ons.
• Processing employee and volunteer
backgrounds checks.
• Handling inquiries by ciƟ zens at the front
service counter.
• Processing dog licenses.
• Transcribing offi cer dictaƟ ons and statements.
• Answering all incoming department phone calls.
• Submiƫ ng cases to the city and county
aƩ orney.
• Processing daily mail to department members.
• Processing bi-weekly payroll.
• Compiling monthly staƟ sƟ cs.
• Entering/audiƟ ng informaƟ on in the NaƟ onal
Crime InformaƟ on Center system.
RECORDS UNIT DUTIES:
Crystal Police Department | 2016 Annual Report 9
K9 UNIT
K9 Rocco has proudly served the City of Crystal for four
years and conƟ nues to improve in his many roles.
The Crystal Police Department K9 Unit is responsible
for patrol acƟ viƟ es along with providing assistance to
specialty divisions. Throughout 2016, this included 56
deployments assisƟ ng patrol offi cers, drug task force
and the SWAT Unit.
Of those 56 deployments, 18 arrests were directly
aƩ ributed to the use of K9 Rocco. These arrests
included suspects in the City of Crystal and in
neighboring ciƟ es. Especially notable is Rocco’s
tracking ability during high-risk situaƟ ons. K9 Rocco
was recognized for safely tracking and locaƟ ng a
suspect wanted for assault who was armed with a
butcher knife.
Rocco is a local celebrity, so the unit hands out two
disƟ nct trading cards (above).
Collect the set by giving Offi cer Kusick and K9 Rocco a
wave when you see them on patrol.
To keep up with changing laws and training methods,
Rocco received approximately 200 hours of training.
As the K9 Unit excels in their role, their experience
is being recognized. The unit is training newly-hired
offi cers in police canine patrol tacƟ cs, as well as new
offi cers in Crystal and neighboring agencies.
When K9 Rocco is not working, he is visiƟ ng Crystal
residents. He enjoys socializaƟ on and loves to play
with people whenever he gets a chance. Rocco
conƟ nues to make friends throughout the community.
In the past year, Rocco was a hit at the Crystal Frolics,
Night to Unite and various public demonstraƟ ons.
Rocco is looking forward to the upcoming year where
he will meet more Crystal ciƟ zens. Community events
such as the Run for Rocco and Bowl for Rocco are
being organized.
10 Crystal Police Department | 2016 Annual Report
Advisors to Explorer Post #3950 in 2016:
CommiƩ ee Chair/Advisor: Sgt. Brandon Dorr
Advisors include offi cers Julie Severson, Bryan
Elfstrom, Jake Albers and Caleb Selin.
Advisors/Former Crystal Explorers include
offi cers Alex Tingle and Tim Simon.
EXPLORER POST
#3950
Toys for Tots delivery to KARE 11, December 2016.
Explorers learn many valuable skills throughout
the year, such as teamwork, dedicaƟ on and
communicaƟ on. As much as the program focuses on
compeƟ Ɵ on and community events, it is also focuses
on individual professional development. Explorers
parƟ cipate in mock job interviews and receive
feedback on their current resumes. Skills learned in
the program are invaluable for those pursuing law
enforcement or any other career.
The Crystal Police Explorer Post is a career exploraƟ on
program for youth ages 14-21. Explorers go on
ridealongs with police offi cers, deliverer Toys for Tots
to the KARE 11 tent for the holidays and volunteer
at several yearly community events such as Crystal
Frolics, Minnesota Night to Unite, the Airport Open
House, the Anoka Halloween parade and several
events within and outside Crystal.
Tf T td li t KARE 11 D b 2016
In 2016, the Explorers competed in the MN Law
Enforcement Explorer Conference in April in
Rochester, Minn.
Emergency First Aid – 1st place
Taser – 2nd place
Bomb Scene Search – 3rd place
Crime PrevenƟ on – 4th place
In July 2016, the Explorers competed in the NaƟ onal
Law Enforcement Exploring Conference in Flagstaff ,
Ariz.
Crime Scene Search – 3rd place
Crisis NegoƟ aƟ on – 5th place
Explorer Post #3950 trained all year to compete
against hundreds of other posts throughout
Minnesota and naƟ onwide in scenarios such as Arrest
and Search, Traffi c Accident, White Collar Crime and
many more.
This was the post’s second Ɵ me at naƟ onal
compeƟ Ɵ on and they were able to meet and compete
with hundreds of other Explorers from all over the
United States and Puerto Rico.
Crystal Police Department | 2016 Annual Report 11
Crystal Police Department Support Services Manager
MaƩ Haga provides the department’s technical
support, maintains the property and evidence
funcƟ ons and supervises the CSO Unit. AddiƟ onally,
the support services manager is responsible for jail
administraƟ on, oversight of Crystal’s building security
SUPPORT SERVICES
COMMUNITY SERVICE
OFFICERS UNIT
The Crystal Police Department Community Service
Offi cers (CSO) Unit responds to calls for service that
do not require the assistance of a sworn police offi cer.
In 2016, CSOs responded to 7,092 calls for service.
The CSO Unit is also charged with the care and
custody of prisoners held at the Crystal Police
Department’s temporary holding facility. CSOs
process, photograph and fi ngerprint arrestees of the
Crystal Police Department. In 2016, CSOs began using
an updated LiveScan electronic fi ngerprint machine
provided by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension, which allows prints to be captured
faster and with more accuracy.
In 2016, the Crystal Police Department CSO Unit
processed 366 prisoners through its temporary
holding facility.
The Crystal Police Department CSOs also enforce
city codes and ordinances, parƟ cularly in the area of
parking and vehicle storage. Working with the City of
Crystal’s community development staff , the CSO Unit
invesƟ gated 205 code enforcement cases in 2016.
systems, crime analysis and runs the Crystal Police
Department’s social media accounts.
In 2016, Haga oversaw the ordering and
implementaƟ on of the department’s new squad video
system. The new system allows the patrol fl eet to
capture incidents in high defi niƟ on, while allowing for
faster wireless uploads and easier administraƟ on. The
system will also integrate with the body-worn cameras
that the Crystal Police Department is researching for
deployment in 2017. During 2016, the department
also conƟ nued transiƟ oning its patrol fl eet to a new
mobile data device, uƟ lizing a cheaper, more rugged
tablet in place of previously issued laptops. In 2016,
the support services manager also implemented an
iPhone applicaƟ on that captures audio, video and
photo evidence – and allows for the secure transfer of
that evidence to a permanent digital storage soluƟ on.
The Crystal Police Department’s Facebook, TwiƩ er
and Nextdoor accounts are primarily supported by
the support services manager. Social media accounts
are used to distribute safety Ɵ ps and urgent safety
and event informaƟ on. In 2016, the department’s
Facebook page showed a 47% increase in followers,
from about 2,100 to about 3,100 followers at the end
of the year, with TwiƩ er also showing an increase.
During 2016, offi cers of the Crystal Police Department
entered approximately 3,625 items into the property
and evidence room. Haga also processed roughly
5,675 digital photographs and 3,400 audio recordings.
CSO UNIT/
SUPPORT SERVICES
12 Crystal Police Department | 2016 Annual Report
Animal Control Offi cer Tom Mahan encountered or
responded to 509 animal-related incidents in 2016.
Of the animal-related incidents, 397 were ciƟ zen
complaints, four less than last year; and there were
112 offi cer-iniƟ ated complaints, also four fewer than
last year.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
CiƟ zen-iniƟ ated Complaints
Dogs
54%
Other Animals
26%
Cats
19%
Offi cer-iniƟ ated Complaints
Dogs
92%
Cats
6%
Other Animals
2%
The charts above show the type of animal involved in ciƟ zen-iniƟ ated and offi cer-iniƟ ated complaints in 2016.
Overall, of the 397 ciƟ zen complaints, 216 were
concerning dogs, 76 concerning cats and 105
concerning other animals.
Offi cer-iniƟ ated incidents included 103 involving dogs,
seven involving cats and two involving other animals.
Mahan also inspected or aƩ empted to inspect seven
new or renewed licensed kennels and was involved in
24 non-animal related calls for service.
When staƟ sƟ cs for both Crystal and New Hope are
combined, Mahan encountered or responded to 763
animal involved incidents during 2015: 254 in New
Hope and 509 in Crystal.
Mahan conƟ nues eff orts to decrease the number of,
and complaints about, Canadian geese in both ciƟ es.
Throughout the summer and fall, there was a defi nite
decrease in the geese populaƟ on in both parks. This
program will conƟ nue in 2017.
Mahan aƩ ended Crystal code enforcement meeƟ ngs
and represented Crystal and New Hope at PUPS board
meeƟ ngs. He assisted in training new community
service and patrol offi cers in both ciƟ es by reviewing
animal-related ordinances and procedures.
He also aƩ ended in-service training sessions for
Crystal and New Hope and conƟ nues First Responder,
Defensive Driving and Defensive TacƟ cs refresher
courses when off ered. Mahan parƟ cipated in Night
to Unite and presented the animal safety porƟ on of
the New Hope Safety Camp. He serves as chair on
the ExecuƟ ve CommiƩ ee of the Minnesota Animal
Disaster CoaliƟ on.
The Reserve Unit conducts patrols in the City of
Crystal and assists paid staff (both sworn and non-
sworn) at accident scenes, crime scenes and any Ɵ me
large crowd and/or traffi c control is needed, including
numerous community events.
The Crystal Police Reserve Offi cers volunteered more
than 1,126 hours in 2016. The hours donated by
reserve offi cers are equivalent to almost $25,000
worth of wages.
In 2016, the Reserve Unit saw two members leave.
Jennifer Norling and Tou Moua leŌ for sworn law
enforcement posiƟ ons. The year ended with eight
acƟ ve members.
In addiƟ on to the events listed below, the reserve
offi cers conduct patrols of the city and assist at
accident scenes, crime scenes and any Ɵ me large
crowd and/or traffi c control is needed. However,
events are the bread and buƩ er of the reserves. Each
year they work dozens of events, with more and more
each year.
Each year, the Reserve Unit selects a member to be
recognized as Reserve Offi cer of the Year. This year,
the Reserve Advisory Board selected Harold Evenson.
Evenson has been with the Crystal Police Reserves for
two years. This follows a fi ve-year stretch he served
with the Crystal Reserve in the mid-2000s. He had
previously been a reserve for the City of Minneapolis.
Evenson is a commiƩ ed offi cer who works nearly
every event. He is well liked by his peers and the paid
personnel at the police department. Evenson is known
for being a friendly, outgoing person who always
shares his infecƟ ous good mood. In his day-to-day life
he works for North Memorial Hospital.
RESERVE UNIT
• Northwest Metro Remodeler’s Fair
• Crystal Frolics
• AnƟ que Car Run
• Tater Daze in Brooklyn Park
• Duk Duk Daze in New Hope
• Whiz Bang Days in Robbinsdale
• Monster Mash Dance
• Teen Dance at the Crystal Community Center
• Night to Unite
• West Metro Fire-Rescue District Open House
• DARE GraduaƟ ons
• Crystal Airport Hangar Dance
and Open House
• CiƟ zens Police Academy
• Annual Bike Rodeo
• Maple Grove Days Parade
• Raspberry FesƟ val Parade in Hopkins
• Run for Rocco
• Birdtown Half Marathon
• Minneapolis Polar Plunge
RESERVE UNIT EVENTS IN 2016
Crystal Police Department | 2016 Annual Report 13
ApplicaƟ ons for the Crystal Police Reserve Unit, when it has vacancies,
are on the City of Crystal website at www.crystalmn.gov.
14 Crystal Police Department | 2016 Annual Report
Community Service Offi cer
(CSO) Tim Simon is the 2016
Crystal Police Department
Civilian Employee of the Year.
Simon began his CSO
career with the Crystal
Police in April 2015. He has
since shown considerable
growth and maturity,
quickly becoming a “go-to”
person for special projects and addiƟ onal hours. He
thrives during busy shiŌ s and properly prioriƟ zes duƟ es
despite being frequently pulled in several direcƟ ons.
As CSO Simon has gained experience, his increasingly
proacƟ ve acƟ ons directly benefi t other members of
the department.
CSO Simon represents the department with
professionalism and compassion while in the
community, and he volunteers Ɵ me as a reserve
offi cer in addiƟ on to his paid CSO duƟ es.
Offi cer Jordan Myhre
For demonstraƟ ng excellent mulƟ -tasking skills and
remaining calm in his fi rst self-iniƟ ated pursuit: A traffi c
infracƟ on stop that resulted in arresƟ ng a suspect for
fl eeing in a motor vehicle and DWI.
– Feb. 6, 2016
Offi cer Geoff Kusick and K9 Rocco
For providing assistance to a neighboring agency
searching for a 2nd degree assault suspect. While
tracking, the suspect jumped from his hiding spot and
aƩ empted to fl ee. The suspect was arrested with the
assistance of Offi cer Kusick and Rocco.
– March 2, 2016
Offi cer Geoff Kusick
For proacƟ vely stopping a vehicle in which the
individual gave a false name. Through paƟ ence and
diligent invesƟ gaƟ on, Offi cer Kusick correctly idenƟ fi ed
the individual as a dangerous felon wanted for
numerous violent off enses including drive-by shooƟ ngs.
– March 10, 2016
Exceptional Performances
Offi cer of the Year
The 2016 Offi cer of the Year Award is
presented to Offi cer Gabe Storz for his
exemplary police work. His tenacity,
determinaƟ on and genuine concern for
ciƟ zens is apparent in his everyday work.
Offi cer Storz is a driven, passionate and
proacƟ ve police offi cer who strives to
bring jusƟ ce for crime vicƟ ms.
Offi cer Storz was recently honored
for his heroism in saving the life of
an infant child who was choking and
unresponsive.
It is clear Offi cer Storz is invested in the Crystal
community and is a great ambassador of the Crystal
Police Department. He strives to
give excepƟ onal service on each call,
whether it be talking with arrested
off enders about making beƩ er
choices or spending his own money
to purchase a bicycle for a young
Crystal boy disappointed by the loss
of his bike.
During 2016, Offi cer Storz fi elded
1,712 calls for service, conducted 346
traffi c stops, cited 156 traffi c violators
and arrested 69 individuals for various
off enses. Offi cer Storz, through his acƟ ons, serves as
a great example of a community policing offi cer and is
the 2016 Crystal Police Offi cer of the Year.
Civilian Employee of the Year
2016 Awards
& Exceptional Performances
Crystal Police Department | 2016 Annual Report 15
2016 Awards
Exceptional Performances Continued
Offi cers Jon Wilkes, Tim Tourville, Mason Barland,
Michael Callan, Jake Albers, Julie Severson, MaƩ hew
Wright, Sean Kwiatkowski and Jason Nolan; and
Sergeants Brandon Dorr and Adam Harrer
For their excellent teamwork resulƟ ng in the
apprehension of a road rage suspect and the recovery
of a handgun. Patrol Offi cers made contact with the
suspect who denied involvement and refused to come
out of a house. Offi cers negoƟ ated with others at the
home, resulƟ ng in the peaceful arrest of the suspect.
A handgun was recovered from the house.
– April 12, 2016
Offi cer Gabe Storz
For demonstraƟ ng great teamwork skills in arresƟ ng a
habitual auto thief. Following a criminal invesƟ gaƟ on,
a suspect was developed along with probable cause
to make an arrest. Offi cer Storz recalled arresƟ ng the
suspect in a prior auto theŌ . Offi cer Storz captured
the habitual auto thief. – May 1, 2016
Offi cer Geoff Kusick
For assisƟ ng a neighboring agency during a chaoƟ c
shooƟ ng incident, coordinaƟ ng the perimeter, and
providing assistance as a cover offi cer to the K9 team.
– May 5, 2016
Offi cer Jordan Myhre
For exhibiƟ ng excepƟ onal teamwork and leadership
while assisƟ ng with a chaoƟ c shooƟ ng incident in
a neighboring city, coordinaƟ ng a perimeter and
assigning the appropriate placement of units from
several assisƟ ng agencies which resulted in an arrest.
– May 5, 2016
Offi cer Andrew Robles
For assisƟ ng with a chaoƟ c shooƟ ng incident in a
neighboring city, stopping a speeding vehicle driven
by the shooƟ ng suspect and holding the vehicle unƟ l
backup arrived. The suspect was arrested and the
fi rearm was recovered. – May 5, 2016
Offi cer Julie Severson and Sergeant MaƩ Marson
For using thorough invesƟ gaƟ ve techniques and
experƟ se to obtain a confession from a suspect in a
criminal sexual conduct report involving a 12-year-old
female. InvesƟ gator Severson and Sergeant Marson
concluded the case within 48 hours of the iniƟ al report,
and the suspect was charged and placed in custody.
– June 28, 2016
Offi cer Geoff Kusick
For proacƟ ve enforcement and a thorough
invesƟ gaƟ on resulƟ ng in two arrests for narcoƟ cs
violaƟ ons while patrolling the Crystal Frolics. Offi cer
Kusick’s keen eye allowed him to expand traffi c
infracƟ ons into narcoƟ cs invesƟ gaƟ ons.
– July, 2016
Offi cer Tim Tourville
For resourcefulness in locaƟ ng a vehicle reported
stolen out of Minneapolis and geƫ ng the suspect to
admit to the theŌ resulƟ ng in an arrest.
– July 11, 2016
Offi cers Jessica Donahue and Michael Callan
For thorough investigation of a weapons
complaint, recovering weapons and arresting the
suspect who retreated into a home where small
children were playing.
– Sept. 17, 2016
Offi cer Geoff Kusick
For his ability to judge a situaƟ on and to quickly
and safely end a pursuit and arrest the driver.
While responding to a request for assistance from
a neighboring agency, Offi cer Kusick observed the
vehicle, determined the suspect’s next move, took
over as primary pursuer and successfully stopped the
vehicle by performing a PIT maneuver, disabling it.
The driver ran from the scene and Offi cer Kusick gave
chase on foot, apprehending the suspect.
– Nov. 16, 2016
16 Crystal Police Department | 2016 Annual Report
Service with Compassion,
Integrity and Professionalism.