2017.07.18 Work Session Packet
Posted: July 14, 2017
City Council
Work Session Agenda
July 18, 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 work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on
July 18, 2017 in Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council Members Staff
____ LaRoche ____ Norris
____ Parsons ____ Therres
____ Adams ____ Gilchrist
____ Budziszewski ____ Revering
____ Dahl ____ Ray
____ Deshler ____ Sutter
____ Kolb ____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Blue Line update
2. Bass Lake Road streetscape project design update
3. Nuisance/disorderly house ordinance
4. Constituent issues update
5. City manager monthly check-in
6. New business*
7. 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
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FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
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DATE: July 13, 2017
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for July 18 work session )
SUBJECT: Blue Line Update - 60% Design Plans
As you may know, Metro Transit’s design and engineering efforts have progressed through the
60% level of design detail. The purpose of this work session item is to provide the Council with
an update on various elements of interest in the 60% design.
The following items are attached:
1. July 13 summary memo from Metro Transit
2. West Broadway crossing and roundabout layout
3. Renderings and architectural details of retaining walls, bridge and noisewalls
4. Mailer sent March 14 to properties adjacent to noisewall south of Corvallis
5. Site plan for Bass Lake Road station and park & ride
6. Historic mitigation required due to shift of freight rail line
7. Station fencing plan and renderings
8. Fencing types throughout Crystal segment
9. Mailer sent March 24 to properties adjacent to visual screening fence
10. Site plans for three Traction Power Sub-Stations
11. June Avenue south of 36th
12. 45th Avenue crossing (Robbinsdale)
Councilmembers may already be familiar with many of these design elements. During the work
session, staff will be ready to describe and answer questions about these items. In the interest
of using work session time effectively, Councilmembers should feel free to direct staff to skip
any items not needing description or explanation.
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Blue Line Extension
60% Design Plans
Attachment 1: July 13 summary memo from Metro Transit
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5514 West Broadway Avenue, Suite 200, Crystal, MN 55428 www.bluelineext.org
March 14, 2017
Subject: Design of planned noise walls along the METRO Blue Line Extension
You are receiving this letter because your property is adjacent to the planned METRO
Blue Line Extension and near a wall that will be built to mitigate noise impacts. Images
showing the preliminary design images for these noise barriers are on the back side of
this letter. These images show the general scale of the barriers in relation to people and
light rail vehicles. Please note that design is ongoing and that colors, materials and
overall design are not final.
Background
A noise barrier, in this case a noise wall, is required to mitigate a potential moderate or
severe noise impact. These impacts were identified through the environmental analysis
that was completed for the METRO Blue Line Extension. Since it has been determined
that a noise barrier is required, property owners can not approve or decline the
construction of the wall. Following are a few details about the noise walls:
x The height is calculated based on the distance away from the source of the noise
(usually either the train wheels or the tracks); the height cannot be altered for
aesthetic purposes.
x The materials (e.g. wood, concrete) must be solid and absorb and reflect sound.
x They must be constructed where identified in order to fulfill specific federal
environmental mitigation commitments.
x They are designed to be as close to the source of the noise as possible.
x In most cases, they will be constructed on the railway-side of the property line.
Next Steps
Engineering is scheduled to be complete by spring 2018. Over the next year or so, the
engineering staff will finalize the design plans and review with the city and county staff.
As the design of noise barriers and other project elements is refined, project office staff
will contact property owners throughout 2017 to discuss impacts to their properties.
More Information
More information about the project is available at www.BlueLineExt.org and the
potential noise impacts are documented in the project’s Final Environmental Impact
Statement Chapter 5.6 also online at http://metrocouncil.org/blrt/feis. If you have any
questions about the project or the planned noise walls, please contact David Davies at
612-373-5336, or david.davies@metrotransit.org.
Attachment 4: Mailer sent March ``4 to properties adjacent to noisewall
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Subject: Update on Visual Screening along Corridor between Bass Lake Road and 62nd Ave
Based on public input received at two public meetings, conversations with property owners and
surveys, the Metropolitan Council and the City of Crystal are proceeding with the following
design of a visual barrier:
Height 8 -10 feet, determined based on height of railroad track bed relative to
property line.
Material Dense composite plastic material. This material will be similar to that which
was used to construct the fence around the 63rd Ave Park and Ride site.
Color Dark brown.
Location Within one foot of the property line on property owner’s (your) property.
Maintenance Metro Transit will be responsible for the removal of graffiti on the side facing
Hwy 81. Property owners will be responsible for all other aspects of fence
maintenance.
The Metropolitan Council will construct and pay for the installation of this fence as part of the
Blue Line Extension project. Construction of the project is expected to begin in 2018; the exact
timing of construction of the fence will be determined when the civil construction contractor is
hired.
In order to construct the fence, you will need to provide access to your property through a
no-fee permit. If you do not grant access; our contractors will not be able to construct the
fence and consequently no visual screening will be provided; monetary compensation will not
be provided in lieu of the fence. Prior to construction, BPO staff will work with the City of
Crystal to inform residents and property owners of upcoming construction timelines and
schedules.
For more information on this issue, please contact David Davies at BPO,
david.davies@metrotransit.org, or 612-373-5336
Resources and previous meeting materials regarding this issue can be found at
https://metrocouncil.org/Transportation/Projects/Current-Projects/METRO-Blue-Line-
Extension/Meetings-and-Materials/LRT-Visual-Screening.aspx
Attachment 9: Mailer sent March 24 to properties adjacent to visual
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FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
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DATE: July 13, 2017
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for July 18 work session )
SUBJECT: Bass Lake Road streetscape Project Design Update
On June 22, staff and our design consultant had a design workshop at the Becker Park
building to gather input on the first draft of the Bass Lake Road streetscape concept. Since
then the concept has been updated (11x17 attachment). At the July 18 work session staff
would like to get Council feedback on the updated concept.
The public response has been more positive than negative but there have been some
recurring questions. These are listed below along with staff’s responses which may be useful
to you when discussing this in the community:
On-street parking was removed in 1985, so how can it work now?
• The proposed parallel parking is different from the pre-1985 angled parking.
• When this idea emerged from the station area planning process, city staff was
surprised when the county said they’d be open to adding on-street parallel parking.
• There is similar parking on Excelsior Blvd east of Quentin Avenue in St. Louis Park
where there is more traffic and a higher speed limit than Bass Lake Road.
Why is the city spending money on a streetscape when the buildings are run-down?
• The streetscape is 30 years old and wearing out, so we need to do something.
• Repairing the existing streetscape doesn’t make sense because we know the
current design doesn’t work.
• The adjacent shops look like a single strip mall but it’s actually ten structurally
separate buildings with four different owners.
• The city hopes that its investment will lead to private investment in the adjacent
buildings, but we cannot force that to happen.
There’s less need for retail so these buildings will never be viable anyway.
• It’s true that big-box retail is hurting across the country, but demand for small spaces
is not so weak.
• These buildings provide relatively affordable space for small businesses to get
started.
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Bass Lake Road Streetscape
Design Update
PAGE 2 OF 2
• We want a streetscape that will encourage private investment in these buildings.
• If we’re wrong and these buildings don’t become more viable, then the streetscape
will help set the stage for demolition and new development on the site.
Staff intends to bring a “final” concept design back to the Council on August 15 before we
proceed with detailed design and plans & specs for bidding. At that time, we will also have a
better sense of whether it is realistic to try bidding for fall 2017 construction start or wait until
spring 2018.
The following items are attached:
1. June 22 workshop - text posters
2. June 22 workshop - existing conditions
3. June 22 workshop - proposed streetscape
4. SEH memo summarizing results of workshop
5. Updated streetscape concept plan (11x17)
Existing Buildings
• 60+ years old
We need a streetscape that makes
sense whether these buildings are here
another 60 years or demolished &
replaced by new development.
• Old-style “Main Street” with alley in back
Other cities are trying to create this
from scratch, but we already have it.
• This type of development usually has on-
street parking in front of the stores
There is room in the streetscape to add
on-street parallel parking along Bass
Lake Road and Hennepin County has
agreed to this concept.
Existing Streetscape
along North Side
• 30+ years old
It’s wearing out and needs to be
renovated or replaced.
• Was intended to create a “outdoor mall”
feel connecting stores to side parking lots
Times have changed, and not just here.
Even indoor malls are being repurposed,
de-malled or torn down in many places.
• Provides “green” between stores and road
But the streetscape is not helpful for the
businesses and difficult for the city to
maintain. Also, there’s plenty of
“green” in the park across the road.
Existing Streetscape
along South Side
• Trail passes through Becker Park
Needs to be closer to the road to
provide a “straight shot” for
pedestrians and bicyclists.
• Trail is sunken and hidden
Needs to be visible, “eyes-on” to
increase comfort level for users.
• Trail is functionally isolated from other
uses in the area
Needs to be integrated into the
streetscape design, for example by
having adjacent on-street parallel
parking like the north side.
Desired Project Schedule
Summer 2017 Detailed design and bidding
Fall 2017 Construction start
End of 2017 Hardscape completed
Spring 2018 Install landscaping, project wrap-up
More Realistic Project Schedule
Summer 2017 Detailed design
Early 2018 Bidding
Spring 2018 Construction start
Summer 2018 Construction complete
Financing
$90,000 Design
• 50% Hennepin Co. Community Works
• 50% Crystal Economic Devel. Authority
$400,000 Construction
• 50% Hennepin Co. Transit Oriented Devel.
• 50% Crystal Tax Increment Financing District
CRYSTAL: BASS LAKE ROAD STREETSCAPE 06/22/17
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CRYSTAL: BASS LAKE ROAD STREETSCAPE 06/22/17
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16’ 9’ 12.5’ 12.5’ 12.5’ 6.5’ 12.5’ 12.5’ 9.5’
Building WalkTraffic
Lanes
Traffic
Lanes
MedianWalk
15.5’ 14’ 13’ 6’ 12’ 12’ 12’ 9.5’ VariesVaries
Parking
Lot
Walk Planting
Area
Traffic
Lanes
Planting
Strip
8’
0 10’ 20’ 40’0 10’ 20’ 40’0 10’ 20’ 40’0 10’ 20’ 40’
Traffic
Lanes
MedianParking
Lane
Walk
16.5’ 9’ 14’ 12’ 12’ 10’ 14.5’ 14.5’ 9’
Building PromenadeParking
Lane
Car
Door
Zone
Traffic
Lanes
4’ 12.5’
Traffic
Lanes
MedianParking
16’38’10’ 9’ 9’ 9’ 27’27’15’ 13’ 9.5’ 12’ 12’ 12’ 12’ 19’ 12’ 8’
Planting Island /
Drive Aisle
Parking
Entrance
Promenade PathPlanting
Area
Walk
Minor
Gateway
Plaza
Traffic
Lanes
Va
r
i
e
s
0 10’ 20’ 40’0 10’ 20’ 40’
Traffic
Lanes
MedianParking
Lane
Walk
16.5’ 9’ 14’ 12’ 12’ 10’ 14.5’ 14.5’ 9’
Building PromenadeParking
Lane
Car
Door
Zone
Traffic
Lanes
4’ 12.5’
Traffic
Lanes
MedianParking
16’38’10’ 9’ 9’ 9’ 27’27’15’ 13’ 9.5’ 12’ 12’ 12’ 12’ 19’ 12’ 8’
Planting Island /
Drive Aisle
Parking
Entrance
Promenade PathPlanting
Area
Walk
Minor
Gateway
Plaza
Traffic
Lanes
Va
r
i
e
s
0 10’ 20’ 40’0 10’ 20’ 40’
bass lake road sections
SECTION A
SECTION B SECTION C
SECTION D
building
parking lot building
varies
parking
38’
planting island / drive aisle
varies
parking
16’
sidewalk
8’
planting
16.5’
sidewalk
9’
parking
9’
sidewalk
9’
parking
varies
travel lanes
varies
travel lanes
varies
travel lanes
12.5’
travel lanes
varies
travel lanes
varies
travel lanes
9.5’
sidewalk
9.5’
sidewalk
9’
parking
27’
minor gateway plaza
27’
sidewalk
varies
travel lanes
9.5’
median
varies
travel lanes
19’
planting
12’
promenade
8’
path
varies
planting
4’
car
door
zone
12.5’
promenade
6.5’
median
6’
median
10’
median
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE: June 26, 2017
RE: Summary of Public Meeting: June 22, 2017
This memo documents summary information regarding the City of Crystal Bass Lake Road Streetscape
public meeting held on Thursday, June 22, 2017.
Basic Meeting Information
• When: June 22, 2017 from 5:30 – 7:00pm
• Where: Becker Park Pavilion - 6225 56th Avenue North, Crystal, MN
Meeting Notifications
• John Sutter of the City of Crystal, MN informed the community and business owners through in-
person flyer handouts, and updates and posting on the City’s website.
Attendance
• Attendance: Approximately 19 individuals signed in
o See Attachments for digital scans of the sign-in sheets
• 6 staff present
o Hennepin County:1; City of Crystal: 2; SEH: 3
Meeting Description
The public meeting was held in an open house style. There was no formal presentation. Project boards
were available depicting the project boundary, existing conditions, streetscape precedents, the concept
design, and design sections. Staff members were present at the boards to answer questions and help
describe the project. A comment table was available for attendees to write and submit comments.
A project layout was available to view on a table for attendees to identify specific elements of Bass Lake
Road they would like to see remain or be removed with the project. The City had copies of the future Light
Rail Station Plan and the Becker Park Master Redesign on hand.
Summary of Public Meeting: June 22, 2017
June 26th, 2017
Page 2
Comments:
Formal comments written comment cards by attendees, and verbal comments captured by staff on
comment cards. Approximately four comments were documented on comment cards by attendees during
the meeting. In addition, numerous conversations and comments were documented by staff. See
attached comment cards.
• 2 comments supported the streetscape design; specifically mentioning the project’s ability to
attract more visitors.
• 1 comment was concerned about the current building facades and the need for them to be
updated from their existing conditions.
• 1 comment addressed the added on-street parking and its potentially negative effects on safety of
people (specifically handicapped persons) exiting vehicles.
Attachments:
Sign-In Sheets
Comment Cards - Public
Comment Cards - Staff
Project Boards
Event Flyer
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CITY MANAGER WORK PLAN
MONTHLY CHECK IN – JULY 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, also
track resolved constituent issues
o Annual work plan updated in June
- Advocacy on Council policies
o Include staff recommendations on staff reports – on-going
- Budget Financial Management – continue work towards fiscally sound
and stable financial policies and practices
o Long term financial planning:
2018 budget process underway
Parks master plan in development for parks funding – discussed
with Council at 7/13/17 work session
Goal is to be debt free – need long term financial planning to
determine needs
- 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
(Chapter 6 revisions and Chapter 7 reviewed at 7/13/17 work
session and Zoning Code revisions in process)
2017 EDA Work Plan identifies opportunity areas
Bass Lake Road streetscape update open house held 6/22/17
o Create Strong Neighborhoods
Community Outreach Task Force continues monthly meetings
and volunteer projects (Bee Friendly planting, Performance in
the Park event, 2018 Crystal Ball planning)
Bassett Creek regional bike trail in progress – ribbon cutting in
August?
Updated neighborhood signs approved and ordered
Master park planning underway with consultant – Council
discussion 7/13/17
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