2017.04.04 Council Meeting Packet
Posted: March 31, 2017
City Council Meeting Schedule
April 4, 2017
Time Type of meeting Location
6:30 p.m.
First Council work session to discuss:
• METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail
Transit Community Advisory Committee
interview
Conference Room A
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
Following the
City Council
meeting
Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting Council Chambers
Following the
EDA meeting
Second Council work session to discuss:
• Phase 16 funding
• 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 31, 2017
City Council
First Work Session Agenda
April 4, 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
April 4, 2017 in Conference Room A at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Parsons ____ Norris
____ Adams ____ Therres
____ Budziszewski ____ Revering
____ Dahl ____ Gilchrist
____ Deshler ____ Serres
____ Kolb
____ LaRoche
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda item:
1. METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit Community Advisory Committee
interview
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
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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:__________________________________________________________
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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)
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City Council Meeting Agenda
April 4, 2017
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
The city manager’s comments are bolded.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of Agenda
The Council will consider approval of the agenda.*
3. Consent Agenda
The Council will consider 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 March 21, 2017.
b. The regular City Council work sessions on March 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.
3.3 Approval of a resolution accepting the following donations:
a. $1,589.63 from Armstrong Cooper Youth Hockey Association for Crystal Frolics.
b. $25 from Catherine and Thomas Brown for Crystal K-9 Unit.
c. $3,056.28 from Crystal Fund for Community Progress for Crystal Recreation
expression swings.
d. $50 from Crystal Fund for Community Progress for Crystal K-9 Unit.
e. $1,000 from Crystal Lions for Crystal K-9 Unit.
f. $140 from Jacqueline and Steve Gillane for Crystal K-9 Unit.
g. $100 from Donnette Little for Crystal K-9 Unit.
h. $75 from Joann Lasley for Crystal K-9 Unit.
i. $80 from Jamie Mariette for Crystal K-9 Unit.
j. $100 from Jessica and Matthew Marsolek for Crystal K-9 Unit.
k. $750 from Minneapolis Elks Lodge 44 for Crystal Airport Open House.
l. $80 from Olga and John Parsons for Crystal K-9 Unit.
m. $20 from Russell and Theresa Skovera 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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n. $40 from Michael and Tracey Videen for Crystal K-9 Unit.
o. $2,592 from VFW Post 494 for Crystal K-9 Unit.
p. $500 from West Metro Fire-Rescue Relief Association for Becker Park summer
concerts.
q. $15,000 from West Metro Fire-Rescue Relief Association for Crystal Frolics.
r. $500 from West Metro Fire-Rescue Relief Association for Crystal Police Explorers.
s. $238 from various individuals and donation boxes for Crystal K-9 Unit.
3.4 Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license for a fundraising event on April 28,
2017, submitted by the Church of St. Raphael.
4. 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.)
5. Regular Agenda
5.1 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.
5.2 The Council will consider appointments to the Blue Line Extension Business Advisory
and Community Advisory Committee.
After advertising for vacancies (one each) on the Blue Line Extension Business
Advisory and Community Advisory Committees, two applications were received.
Both candidates were interviewed by the Council. Recommend approval of the
appointments.
6. Announcements
a. The City Council will have a work session on Thursday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference
Room A at City Hall.
b. The next Citizen Input Time will be Wednesday, April 19 at 6 p.m. in the Conference
Room A at City Hall.
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c. The next city council meeting is Wednesday, April 19 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. in the
Community Room at City Hall.
e. Crystal Community Plant Swap, Sunday, May 7, 5 – 5:30 p.m. , South Parking Lot at
Community Center.
f. Crystal Fund for Community Progress Plant Sale, Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.,
Community Center.
g. 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.
h. 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
7. Adjournment
8. April 4, 2017 Meeting Schedule
Time Type of meeting Location
6:30 p.m.
First Council work session to discuss:
• METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail
Transit Community Advisory Committee
interview
Conference Room A
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
Following the
City Council
meeting
Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting Council Chambers
Following the
EDA meeting
Second Council work session to discuss:
• Phase 16 funding
• 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 21, 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 21, 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: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
K. Therres, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering, 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 Kolb and seconded by Council Member Dahl to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3. Appearances
Members of the Crystal Lions and Crystal VFW Post 494 presented donations to the Crystal
Police Department from the Bowling for Rocco event that was held on March 19, 2017.
4. Consent Agenda
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
4.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The 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.
4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55422-1696
763-531-1000 • Fax: 763-531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
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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 Resolution No. 2017– 44, 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.
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 Resolution No. 2017 – 45, amending the 2016 budget.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve
the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
The following person addressed the Council:
• Shawn Smith, 3533 Yates Ave. N., founder of The Light of Crystal, spoke about the
organization’s efforts and events.
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 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.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered 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).
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c. Jaime Nugent to the Environmental Quality Commission (term expires
12/31/2019).
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to
approve the advisory commission appointments.
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Motion carried.
6.3 The Council considered a resolution declaring the amount to be assessed and ordering
preparation of the assessment roll for Phase 16 Skyway Street Reconstruction project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 – 46
DECLARING AMOUNT TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING
PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
PHASE 16 SKYWAY PARK STREET RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT # 2016-16
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.4 The Council considered a resolution ordering the public hearing on proposed assessments
for Phase 16 Skyway Street Reconstruction project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 – 47
ORDERING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
PHASE 16 SKYWAY PARK STREET RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT # 2016-16
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Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.5 The Council considered a resolution awarding professional services contract for Phase 16
additional storm water design.
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 – 48
AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR
PHASE 16 ADDITIONAL STORM WATER DESIGN
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.6 The Council considered the 2017-2018 Labor Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor
Services, Local 56 Police Supervisors.
Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to
approve the 2017-2018 Labor Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Local 56
Police Supervisors.
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Motion carried.
7. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
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____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
Chrissy Serres
City Clerk
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City Council first work session minutes March 21, 2017
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter,
the first work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:30 p.m. on March 21, 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: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
K. Therres, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering, City Attorney
T. Gilchrist and City Clerk C. Serres.
II. Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1. METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit Committee interview
2. City manager monthly check-in
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 6:54 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
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City Council second work session minutes March 21, 2017
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter,
the second work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:52 p.m. on March 21, 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: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
K. Therres, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering and City Clerk
C. Serres.
II. Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1. Police Department 2016 Annual Report
2. Constituent issues update
3. New business
4. Announcements
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 8:21 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
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City of Crystal Council Meeting
April 4, 2017
Applications for City License
Rental – New
2900-2930 Douglas Dr N – Minnesota Senior Living (Conditional)
5809 Rhode Island Ave N – AH Properties LLC (Conditional)
4719 Welcome Ave N – Julie Zhu (Conditional)
Rental – Renewal
4212 Brunswick Ave N – Crystal Holdings LLC
5734 Colorado Ave N – Kate Werner
5123 Corvallis Ave N – Nancy and Jerad Soule (Conditional)
6115 Douglas Dr N – Kenneth and Ruth Kutzler
5301 Edgewood Ave N – Subhasbhai Patel (Conditional)
5812 Elmhurst Ave N – Jason Weber
6330 Fairview Ave N – Ken Olson
3901 Georgia Ave N – Bruce Lehrer
4230 Hampshire Ave N – William L. Smith (Conditional)
4529 Hampshire Ave N – Siri T Gomsrud (Conditional)
5324-5340 Hanson Ct N – TMC Equities LLC (Conditional)
2942 Idaho Ave N – David and Tanya Yerich (Conditional)
3520 Lee Ave N – Lance Rosenberg (Conditional)
4601 Louisiana Ave N – Jeff Hill (Conditional)
3425 Major Ave N – William L. Feist (Conditional)
4840 Nevada Ave N – Brett Hulett (Conditional)
5621 Perry Ave N – Lance and Juliet Nordin
5230 Unity Ct N – Steve Hinrichs (Conditional)
3108 Virginia Ave N – TNDLCLEMENS LLC (Conditional)
5755 West Broadway – 5755 West Broadway LLC
5773 West Broadway – West Broadway Investments LLC (Conditional)
4242 Xenia Ave N – Verne Betlach (Conditional)
4408 Yates Ave N – Ryan and Mandy Hardy
4360 Zane Ave N – Lung Tran (Conditional)
7909 30th Ave N – IH3 Minnesota LP (Conditional)
6125 32nd Ave N – Marie Ahlers (Conditional)
8009 33rd Pl N – David and Tanya Yerich
6707 34th Ave N – Judy Martin (Conditional)
6620 44th Ave N – Robert and Jenny Donovan
6800 45th Ave N – William L. Smith (Conditional)
6600 46th Pl N – William L. Smith (Conditional)
5324 47th Ave N – William L. Smith
6517 47th Ave N – Brian C. Hedberg (Conditional)
6817 47th Ave N – 47th LLC (Conditional)
6313 50th Ave N – Larwin Kauffman (Conditional)
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7105 52nd Ave N – Steve and Karen Grotting
4924 53rd Ave N – Cherry Holdings LLC
5029 53rd Ave N – Exceptional Homes Remodeling Inc.
5724 56th Ave N – Crystal Ventures LLC (Conditional)
Sign Hanger
Twin Cities Sign Installations LLC 14333 Ural St NE Ham Lake, MN 55304
Tree Trimmer
A to Z Tree Care 37880 Skyview Rd Hillman, MN 56338
Gosiak Tree Service 8037 130th Ave Little Falls, MN 56345
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM
ARMSTRONG COOPER YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION,
CRYSTAL FUND FOR COMMUNITY PROGRESS, CRYSTAL LIONS,
MINNEAPOLIS ELKS LODGE 44, VFW POST 494,
WEST METRO FIRE-RESCUE RELIEF ASSOCIATION
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
Armstrong Cooper Youth Hockey Assoc. Crystal Frolics $1,589.63
Catherine and Thomas Brown Crystal K-9 Unit $25
Crystal Fund for Community Progress Crystal Recreation expression swings $3,056.28
Crystal Fund for Community Progress Crystal K-9 Unit $50
Crystal Lions Crystal K-9 Unit $1,000
Jacqueline and Steve Gillane Crystal K-9 Unit $140
Donnette Little Crystal K-9 Unit $100
Joann Lasley Crystal K-9 Unit $75
Jamie Mariette Crystal K-9 Unit $80
Jessica and Matthew Marsolek Crystal K-9 Unit $100
Minneapolis Elks Lodge 44 Crystal Airport Open House $750
Olga and John Parsons Crystal K-9 Unit $80
Russell and Theresa Skovera Crystal K-9 Unit $20
Michael and Tracey Videen Crystal K-9 Unit $40
VFW Post 494 Crystal K-9 Unit $2,592
West Metro Fire-Rescue Relief Assoc. Becker Park summer concerts $500
West Metro Fire-Rescue Relief Assoc. Crystal Frolics $15,000
West Metro Fire-Rescue Relief Assoc. Crystal Police Explorers $500
Various individuals Crystal K-9 Unit $238
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And BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks the above-named
for their generous donations.
Dated: April 4, 2017
By: __________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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AGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2017
FOLLOWING THE 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CRYSTAL CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Call to order *
2. Roll call *
3. Approval of minutes from the March 7, 2017 regular meeting
4. Public Hearing: Consider a resolution authorizing the sale of 4724 Lakeland Avenue
North to Joe Meyer Homes for new home construction
5. Presentation on 2016 Annual Report*
6. Presentation on 2017 Work Program*
7. Consider a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement for the Bass
Lake Road streetscape
8. Other business *
9. Adjournment *
*Items for which no materials are included in the packet
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Minutes of the
Crystal Economic Development Authority
Regular Meeting
March 7, 2017
President Kolb called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to
order at 6:30 p.m.
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, John Budziszewski, Julie
Deshler, Jeff Kolb, Nancy LaRoche and Olga Parsons.
The following staff members were present: John Sutter, Deputy Executive Director; Dan Olson,
City Planner; and Troy Gilchrist, city Attorney.
Motion by Commissioner Adams (LaRoche) to approve the minutes of the January 3, 2017
annual organizational meeting.
Motion carried.
The EDA considered a resolution authorizing acquisition of surplus Hennepin County property
adjacent to Bottineau Blvd and 49th Avenue North. Mr. Olson summarized the staff report for
the board. The board discussed the proposal and asked questions of staff.
Motion by Commissioner Budziszewski (Deshler) to adopt a resolution authorizing acquisition
of surplus Hennepin County property adjacent to Bottineau Blvd and 49th Avenue North.
Motion carried.
The EDA considered a resolution authorizing the sale of 5924 Elmhurst Avenue North. Mr.
Olson summarized the staff report for the board. The board discussed the proposal and asked
questions of staff. At 6:50 p.m., President Kolb opened the public hearing. There being no one
present to offer testimony, President Kolb closed the public hearing.
Motion by Commissioner Budziszewski (LaRoche) to adopt a resolution authorizing the sale of
5924 Elmhurst Avenue North.
Motion carried.
In other business, President Kolb asked Mr. Sutter for information about a Hennepin County
home rehab project at 3133 Winnetka Avenue North.
Motion by Commissioner Budziszewski (Deshler) to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
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Jeff Kolb, President
ATTEST:
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Elizabeth Dahl, Vice President
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FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
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DATE: March 30, 2017
TO: Anne Norris, Executive Director (for April 4 EDA meeting)
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a resolution authorizing the sale of lot at 4724
Lakeland Avenue North to Joe Meyer Homes for construction of a new
house
Joe Meyer Homes, a Minnesota Residential Building Contractor with no enforcem ent actions,
has submitted a proposal to purchase the lot at 4724 Lakeland Avenue North for $55,000.
The EDA tentatively accepted the builder’s proposal on December 6, 2016, and authorized a n
Option Agreement with Joe Meyer Homes. On February 27, 2017, Joe Meyer Homes notified
staff that they would like to exercise their option to purchase the property. The site plan and
house plans have not changed since the December 6 th meeting.
Attached are an aerial photo, builder’s proposal form, and preliminary site and house plan for
a new one-story home with an attached two car garage. The builder has a buyer for the
home. The house would have approximately 2,460 finished square feet on the main level with
an open living-dining-kitchen area, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is a 2,460 SF
basement which the builder does not plan to finish. However the basement floor plan does
show the required future rough-in for a ¾ bath and an additional future bedroom. A future
homeowner could finish the basement wi th additional bedrooms, a laundry room, family room,
or other rooms.
For 4724 Lakeland, if on April 4 the EDA adopts the attached resolution, then the lot sale
would close in April. Construction would begin after closing with completion anticipated by late
2017.
REQUESTED EDA ACTION: After holding the public hearing and receiving any testimony,
consider adopting the attached resolution authorizing the property sale of 4724 Lakeland
Avenue North to Joe Meyer Homes.
EDA STAFF REPORT
PUBLIC HEARING
4724 Lakeland Avenue North – Sale of Lot to Joe Meyer Homes
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
HENNEPIN COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF
4724 LAKELAND AVENUE NORTH
FOR NEW HOUSE CONSTRUCTION
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal (“the EDA”) is the
owner of 4724 Lakeland Avenue North, legally described as follows:
Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal Economic Development Authority Seventh Addition,
Hennepin County, Minnesota (“the Property”); and
WHEREAS, the EDA has solicited proposals from builders who desire to purchase the
Property from the EDA and construct thereon a new single family house; and
WHEREAS, the EDA has reviewed and accepted the proposal from Joe Meyer Homes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the EDA authorizes the sale of the Property to
Joe Meyer Homes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sale shall be completed in accordance with the terms of
the Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement in substantially the form on file in City Hall, and
that the President and Executive Director are hereby authorized to sign said Agreement and
other documents required to complete the sale of the Property to Joe Meyer Homes.
Adopted this 4th day of April, 2017.
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Jeff Kolb, President
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Anne Norris, Executive Director
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
HENNEPIN COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-04
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR THE BASS LAKE ROAD STREETSCAPE
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal (“the EDA”)
desires to complete the engineering work necessary to proceed with reconstruction of
the Bass Lake Road streetscape including survey, conceptual design, detailed design,
preparation of plans and specifications, bidding and construction engineering (the
Work”); and
WHEREAS, the EDA solicited professional services proposals from five firms and
received proposals from two firms, Short Elliot Hendrickson (“SEH”) and SRF
Consulting Group (“SRF”), for the Work.
WHEREAS, the EDA finds that the proposal from SEH will best meet the needs of the
EDA; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County has agreed to assist the EDA by contracting with SEH
for Tasks 1-3 in the SEH proposal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the EDA accepts the proposal from SEH
and authorizes the City Manager to sign a professional services agreement to complete
Tasks 4-8 in the SEH proposal.
Adopted this 4th day of April, 2017.
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Jeff Kolb, President
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Anne Norris, Executive Director
Posted: March 31, 2017
City Council
Second Work Session Agenda
April 4, 2017
Immediately following the Economic Development Authority meeting
Conference Room A
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the Ci ty
Charter, the second work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on
April 4, 2017 in Conference Room A at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Parsons ____ Norris
____ Adams ____ Therres
____ Budziszewski ____ Revering
____ Dahl ____ Gilchrist
____ Deshler ____ Ray
____ Kolb ____ McGann
____ LaRoche ____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Phase 16 funding
2. Constituent issues update
3. New business*
4. Announcements*
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
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1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
G:\Council Executive Summaries\2017\Worksessions\Phase 16 4.4.17.docx
Memorandum
DATE: April 4, 2017
TO: City Council
FROM: Jean McGann, AEM Financial Solutions
Mark Ray, PE, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Phase 16 street assessments
Staff has completed a review of the cash flow for the Phase 16 Street Reconstruction Project.
Based on this review it is recommended that the street assessment for sin gle family/duplex
properties be reduced to $6,572.40 from the originally proposed amount of $6,735.
At the work session staff will present a breakdown of the assessments and provide Council with
a reminder on the project timeline to date in preparation for the Phase 16 assessment hearing
on April 19th
Attachments
Project timeline
Assessment correspondence from summer 2016
Requested Council action
Council provide staff with consensus on proposed assessment revision
March 30, 2017
G:\Projects\2017\2016-16 Phase 16\429 Project Process Form Phase 16 rev. 2.7.17.docx
2016 – Phase 16 Skyway Street Reconstruction Project Process (2016-16)
429 process: Minnesota State Statute 429 outlines the process for assessments for public improvements.
Rev.5/4/16 Rev.2/7/17
Date Project Step Purpose of Step Council Action Staff Action
May 17, 2016 Council work session on Feasibility
Report Discuss Phase 16 project and first steps of starting design.
June 7, 2016 Order preparation of Feasibility Report Ordering the Feasibility Report is a required step in the 429 process. Resolution 2016
September 6, 2016 Council Work session Update Provide the Council with information on the Feasibility Report and the next required steps.
September 20, 2016 Accept Feasibility Report and Call for
Improvement Hearing
The engineer will present the Feasibility Report, the proposed project, an initial cost estimate and
potential assessments. As part of the meeting the City Council will also set the date and time for
the Improvement Hearing as required by the 429 process.
Resolution 2016
October 6, 2016 Neighborhood Meeting Provide a brief overview of the proposed project. Gather resident input on concerns or questions
they have about the project. Meeting will be in the Community Room from 6pm to 8pm. Mail Notices late
September 2016
October 18, 2016 Improvement Hearing
The purpose of this hearing is for the City Council to discuss a specific local improvement before
ordering it done. The Council considers all the information in the Feasibility Report and any other
information necessary for Council deliberation.
At the Improvement Hearing interested persons may voice their concerns, whether or not they are
in the proposed assessment area. A reasonable estimate of the total amount to be assessed and
a description of the methodology used to calculate individual assessments for affected parcels
must be available at the hearing. If the Council rejects the project, it may not reconsider that same
project unless another hearing is held following the required notice.
Public Hearing
Mail notice:
late September
2016
November 1, 2016 Improvement Hearing - Continued The purpose of this hearing is a continuation of the October 18, 2016 hearing.
Public Hearing
Ad in paper:
Last two weeks in
October
November 1, 2016 Order Improvement and Preparation of
Plans and Specifications
The project may be ordered any time within 6 months after the Improvement Hearing. It is not
advisable to change project parameters after ordering the improvement. Upon ordering the
improvement construction drawings and specifications are prepared. Any changes to the project
scope after this point will require redesign effort with additional cost and staff time as a result. This
also has the potential to delay the project.
Resolution 2016
January 12, 2017 Neighborhood Meeting Present plans and specifications to the neighborhood. Gather resident input on concerns or
questions they have about the project.
Mail notice:
Late December
2016
February 7, 2017 Approve Plans and Order
Advertisement for Bids This step is a requirement of the 429 process. Resolution 2017
Mid February 2017 Publish Ad for Bid in Sun Post News
Paper A step in the bidding process. The project will also be advertised on Quest CDN website Publish Ad for Bid
March 16, 2017
Bid Opening – 11:00 A.M.
Final step in the bidding process. Bids are opened by staff and tabulated. From here staff will
make a recommendation to the City Council for award. Open Bids
March 30, 2017
G:\Projects\2017\2016-16 Phase 16\429 Project Process Form Phase 16 rev. 2.7.17.docx
Date Project Step Purpose of Step Council Action Staff Action
March 21, 2017
Declare Amount to be assessed Order
Preparation of Assessment Roll and
Call for Assessment Hearing
The City Council will set the date and time for the Assessment Hearing as required by the 429
process. Resolution 2017
April 4, 2017 Council work session on Phase 16 Discuss Phase 16 assessments, bids, and construction process
April 19, 2017 Assessment Hearing
The purpose of this hearing is to give property owners an opportunity to express concerns about
the actual special assessment. At the Assessment Hearing the City Council shall hear and
consider all objections to the proposed assessment, whether presented orally or in writing. This is
a required step in the 429 process.
Public Hearing
Mail notice:
Early April
Ad in paper:
Early April
April 19, 2017 Adopt Assessments
City Council must, by resolution, adopt the same as the special assessment against the lands
named in the assessment roll. This step is a requirement of the 429 process and allows for the
project to move forward with beginning the actual construction process. Once the assessment roll
is adopted the assessments are set and become liens against the properties listed.
Resolution 2017
Mail notice of
adoption on April
19, 2017
April 19, 2017 Accept Bids and Award Contracts City Council approves all the project construction-related contracts. This step is required in the 429
process and allows for the project to move forward with starting the actual construction process. Resolution 2017
Late April – Early
November 2017 Construction
Once the project is awarded staff manages the day-to-day contract execution. Resident Project
Representative is on-site to make sure the project is constructed in accordance to the plans and
specifications. Communications between the contractor and city is primarily through the City
Engineer, Project Manager and Resident Project Representative.
Significant changes will be brought to the City Council for approval prior to the work being
executed. Minor changes and field directives are authorized by the City Engineer in advance to
maintain the project schedule. Adjustments to estimated quantities occur during the final
acceptance of the improvements.
Manage project
October 17, 2017
Conduct Private Driveway and Sewer
Service Repair Assessment Hearing
and Adopt Assessment
This hearing is only for the properties that chose to participate in the optional driveway and/or
sewer program. Properties that went ahead with the work did agree to waive their right to appeal
the assessment. The purpose of this hearing is to give property owners an opportunity to express
concerns about the actual special assessment. At the Assessment Hearing the City Council shall
hear and consider all objections to the proposed assessment, whether presented orally or in
writing.
Resolution 2017 /
Public Hearing
November 21, 2017 Assessments Certified to Hennepin
County Assessments
Certified
June 2018 Final Layer of asphalt placed
Construction Completion
The City Engineer will determine when the project specifications have been met and final payment
should be made to the Contractor. Project closed out
Dear Skyway Park Neighborhood Resident,
On June 7, 2016, the City Council continued the local street reconstruction improvement process
by directing city staff to prepare a feasibility report for the Phase 16 Skyway Park neighborhood.
If the project is approved by the city council for construction in 2017, the city will levy a special
assessment against your property.
Please carefully review the following estimated assessment amounts and opportunities to provide
your input to the City Council or project team.
I. Assessments to Your Property
A. Assessments
The assessments for this project are comprised of two parts.
1. Street
(Includes street, grading, storm sewer, drain tile, utility rehab, rain garden and
restoration)
a.) Single Family and Duplex Assessment Rate $6,735/lot
b.) “Commercial and Non-profit” Property Street Assessment Rate $120.79/FF
2. Concrete Curb and Gutter
a.) For all properties with no existing concrete curb & gutter $25.86/FF
b.) For all properties with existing “sloped” style curb $25.86/FF
c.) For all properties with existing “barrier” style curb to be reconstructed $12.93/FF
d.) For all properties with existing “barrier” style curb to be reincorporated $6.73/FF
B. Schedule: The public improvement hearing will occur in October 2016. This public
hearing is the meeting where the council will take comments on the scope of the
project. The assessment hearing will take place in April 2017. This public hearing is
for the council to take comments on the assessments and receive objections to
individual assessments for the project. Once the assessments are levied, they will be
sent to Hennepin County and will first appear on the 2018 tax statement.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
C. Rate and Term: Rate is yet to be set by the city council but is estimated to be 4.5%
spread over a 15-year term. Prepayments, partial prepayments, deferments, etc, will
be explained in greater detail when the official assessment notification and hearing is
conducted.
II. Opportunities to provide feedback to the City Council or Project Team
A. Enclosed Property Owner Questionnaire.
B. E-mails, phone calls, written correspondence (see enclosed contacts).
C. Phase 16 Neighborhood Open House No. 1 – Oct. 6, 2016 (tentative).
1. Informational meeting with project staff.
2. No formal decisions will being made at this meeting.
D. Phase 16 Public Improvement Hearing – Oct. 18, 2016 (tentative)
1. City council to consider directing staff to prepare the plans and specifications
needed to bid the project in early 2017.
E. Phase 16 Neighborhood Open House No. 2 – January 12, 2017 (tentative)
1. Informational meeting with project staff.
2. No formal decisions will being made at this meeting.
F. Phase 16 Assessment Hearing – April 18, 2017 (tentative)
1. City council to consider adopting the proposed assessments and levying a
special assessment against the neighborhood properties.
2. City council to consider awarding the construction contract.
G. City Council Meetings – Generally the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
1. http://www.crystalmn.gov/city_government/council_meetings_and_agendas.php
We request you please also review the information included in the enclosed newsletter,
questionnaire and rain garden flyer.
Sincerely,
Mark Ray
City Engineer/Public Works Director