2017.07.18 Council Meeting Packet
Posted: July 14, 2017
City Council Meeting Schedule
July 18, 2017
Time Type of meeting Location
6:40 p.m. Economic Development Authority meeting Council Chambers
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
Following the
City Council
meeting
Council work session to discuss:
• Blue Line update
• Bass Lake Road streetscape project design
update
• Nuisance/disorderly house ordinance
• Constituent issues update
• City manager monthly check-in
• 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
AGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
•• •• REGULAR MEETING •• ••
TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2017
6:40 P.M.
CRYSTAL CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Call to order *
2. Roll call *
3. Approval of minutes from the June 20, 2017 special meeting
4. Consider tentative acceptance of a proposal to purchase 4837 Lakeland Avenue
North for new home construction
5. Consider a resolution amending the Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement for
5209 49 th Avenue North to change the house plan
6. Update on Housing Resource Center closure *
7. Other business *
8. Adjournment *
*Items for which no materials are included in the packet
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Minutes of the
Crystal Economic Development Authority
Special Meeting
June 20, 2017
President Kolb called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to
order at 6:31 p.m.
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, John Budziszewski,
Elizabeth Dahl (6:37), Julie Deshler, Jeff Kolb, Nancy LaRoche and Olga Parsons.
The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director, John Sutter,
Deputy Executive Director, Dan Olson, City Planner, Stephanie Revering, Police Chief, Mark
Ray, Public Works Director, and Troy Gilchrist, City Attorney.
Motion by Commissioner Deshler (LaRoche) to approve the minutes of the June 6, 2017 special
meeting.
Motion carried.
The EDA considered a resolution authorizing the sale of 5209 49 th Avenue North to Novak-
Fleck for new home construction. Mr. Olson presented the proposal for EDA consideration.
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 the resolution authorizing the sale of
5209 49 th Avenue North to Novak-Fleck for new home construction.
Motion carried.
The EDA considered a resolution authorizing the sale of 5201 49 th Avenue North to Tollberg
Homes for new home construction. Mr. Olson presented the proposal for EDA consideration.
President Kolb opened the public hearing. There being no one present to offer testimony,
President Kolb closed the public hearing.
Motion by Commissioner Budziszewski (Adams) to adopt the resolution authorizing the sale of
5201 49 th Avenue North to Tollberg Homes for new home construction.
Motion carried.
The EDA considered a resolution authorizing the sale of 5140 Lakeside Avenue North to
Tollberg Homes for new home construction. Mr. Olson presented the proposal for EDA
consideration.
President Kolb opened the public hearing. There being no one present to offer testimony,
President Kolb closed the public hearing.
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Motion by Commissioner Deshler (Adams) to adopt the resolution authorizing the sale of 5140
Lakeside Avenue North to Tollberg Homes for new home construction.
Motion carried.
Mr. Sutter presented a proposed new design for neighborhood identification signs and described
plans for implementation.
Mr. Sutter distributed materials related to a June 22 design workshop on the proposed streetscape
improvements along Bass Lake Road.
Motion by Commissioner LaRoche (Adams) to adjourn.
Motion Carried
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
_______________________________
Jeff Kolb, President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Olga Parsons, Secretary
City Council Meeting Agenda
July 18, 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. Appearances
3.1 Karsten Nelson of West Metro Fire-Rescue District Firefighters Relief Association.*
3.2 CenterPoint Energy will present Crystal Police Department with a $2,500 grant for a
mobile police radio.
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 meeting on June 20, 2017.
b. The regular City Council work session on June 20, 2017.
c. The regular City Council work session on July 13, 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. $20 from an anonymous donor for Crystal Police K-9 Unit.
b. $60.83 from Buffalo Wild Wings for Crystal Police Explorers.
c. $1,500 from Crystal Lions for Crystal Airport Open House.
d. $5,000 from Crystal Lions for Crystal Frolics.
e. $100 from Crystal Lions for Crystal Police Crime Prevention.
f. $200 from Golden Valley VFW Post 7051 for Crystal Airport Open House.
g. $354.34 from various donation boxes for Crystal Police K-9 Unit.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
July 18, 2017
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4.4 Acceptance of the resignations of Rozina Brink and Matt Kowalski from the
Community Outreach Task Force.
4.5 Acceptance of the resignation of Jaime Nugent from the Environmental Quality
Commission.
4.6 Approval of a resolution appointing Burt Orred, Jr. to the Shingle Creek Watershed
Management Commission.
4.7 Approval of a resolution canceling special assessment for 4233 Louisiana Ave. N.
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 a private kennel license at 6926 46th Avenue
North, submitted by Taylor Griffin.
The resident wants to adopt a 4th cat, requiring a private kennel license. The Animal
Control Officer inspected the property and recommends approval of a private
kennel license. Prior to taking action on the license, the Council should hear
comments from any neighbors.
6.3 The Council will consider civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by
Advancer Mercantile, LLC d/b/a Liquor Barrel Wine & Spirits located at 5628 West
Broadway.
Alcohol compliance checks were conducted on April 22 and Liquor Barrel did not
pass. An employee pled guilty to selling alcohol to a minor. Consistent with the City
Code, recommend approval of imposing civil penalties for a first violation of a one
day license suspension and fine of $750.00.
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
July 18, 2017
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6.4 The Council will consider civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by
Milton’s Café, LLC d/b/a Milton’s Café 3545 Douglas Dr. N.
Alcohol compliance checks were conducted on April 22 and Milton’s Cafe did not
pass. An employee pled guilty to selling alcohol to a minor. Consistent with the City
Code, recommend approval of imposing civil penalties for a first violation of a one
day license suspension and fine of $750.00.
6.5 The Council will consider a resolution providing for the issuance and sale of General
Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2017A, in the approximate amount of
$4,955,000 for the Phase 16 Street Reconstruction Project.
Throughout the 15 prior street reconstruction project phases, bonds have been sold
to pay for each phase with special assessments paid by residents to cover debt
service. Phase 16 of street reconstruction is underway and the Council needs to
authorize the issuance and sale of bonds for this final phase of street reconstruction.
Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of General
Obligation Bonds for Phase 16.
6.6 The Council will consider a resolution approving a front setback variance for a new
single-family home at 5140 Lakeside Ave. N.
The EDA discussed this variance at the lot sale hearing on June 20. The variance is
to construct a home 20 feet from the front property line rather than 30 feet as
required by the Zoning Code. The Planning Commission unanimously
recommended approval on July 10.
6.7 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the execution of a joint cooperation
agreement for participation in the Urban Hennepin County Community Development
Block Grant program in fiscal years 2018-2020.
As discussed with the EDA on April 4, Crystal will no longer receive a specific CDBG
allocation and will instead be part of the Consolidated Pool. Crystal homeowners
would still have access to deferred home improvement loans and there may be an
opportunity to gain funding for other city projects. Approval is recommended.
6.8 The Council will consider first reading of an ordinance amending city code provisions
for telecommunications equipment in the right-of-way.
As discussed on June 20, changes are proposed to the right of way and zoning
sections of the City Code to address recent legislative changes governing placement
and location of small cell telecommunications equipment. The Planning Commission
reviewed the proposed zoning change at its July 10 meeting and recommended
approval.
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
July 18, 2017
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7. Announcements
a. Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, July 19 at 8:30 a.m. at Becker Park.
b. Crystal Frolics is July 27 – 30. For more information, visit www.crystalfrolics.org
c. Minnesota Night to Unite is Tuesday, Aug. 1. Residents who are interested in hosting a
party must register by Friday, July 21. Registration forms and additional information are
available on the city’s website at www.crystalmn.gov.
d. The City Council will hold a budget work session on Thursday, Aug. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the
Community Room at City Hall.
e. The Community Outreach Task Force is hosting Performance Art in the Park on Saturday,
Aug. 12, at Becker Park, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
f. The next city council meeting is Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
City Hall.
g. The City Council will hold a budget work session on Thursday, Aug. 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the
Community Room at City Hall.
h. Girl and Boy Scout troops are invited to lead the pledge at City Council meetings. Troops
who are interested may contact city staff for information.
i. 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. July 18, 2017 Meeting Schedule
Time Type of meeting Location
6:40 p.m. Economic Development Authority meeting Council Chambers
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
July 18, 2017
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Following the
City Council
meeting
Council work session to discuss:
• Blue Line update
• Bass Lake Road streetscape project design
update
• Nuisance/disorderly house ordinance
• Constituent issues update
• City manager monthly check-in
• New business*
• Announcements*
Conference Room A
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.
CCCRRRYYYSSSTTTAAALLL PPPOOOLLLIIICCCEEE DDDEEEPPPAAARRRTTTMMMEEENNNTTT
“Service with Compassion and Integrity”
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Stephanie K. Revering, Chief of Police
CC: Anne Norris, City Manager
DATE: July 12, 2017
SUBJECT: COUNCIL MEETING: July 18, 2017
___________________________________________________________________________
MMEEMMOORRAANNDDUUMM
In April 2017 the police department applied for a CenterPoint Energy Community Partnership
Grant. We were informed we will be receiving $2,500 to purchase a new mobile radio for one
of our squad cars.
A representative from CenterPoint Energy will be at the July 18, 2017 council meeting to
present us with the funds.
Thank you and if you have any questions please let me know.
3.2
City Council meeting minutes June 20, 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 June 20, 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, Dahl and Deshler.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Assistant City
Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres, Police Chief S. Revering, Public Works
Director/City Engineer M. Ray and City Clerk C. Serres.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Adams led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.Approval of Agenda
The Council considered approval of the agenda.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3.Proclamation
The Mayor read a proclamation recognizing Streets Superintendent Mark Gaulke’s service to
the city and proclaimed July 12, 2017 as Mark Gaulke Day.
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 regular City Council meeting on June 6, 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.
4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55422-1696
763-531-1000 • Fax: 763-531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
4.1(a)
City Council meeting minutes June 20, 2017
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4.3 Approval of Resolution No. 2017-70, accepting the following donation:
a. $ 1,000 from Minneapolis Elks Lodge 44 for Crystal Frolics.
4.4 Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license for a festival to be held August 4 - 6,
2017, submitted by the Church of St. Raphael at 7301 56th Avenue North.
4.5 Acceptance of the resignation of Janet Moore from the Shingle Creek Watershed
Management Commission.
4.6 Approval of Resolution No. 2017-71, regarding participation in the 2017 state
performance measurement program.
4.7 Approval of a contract with Robbinsdale School District 281 for a 2017-18 School
Resource Officer contract.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
The following persons addressed the Council:
• Myron Green and Leroy McGhee, regarding a new youth center at 6406 56th
Avenue North.
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 Deshler and seconded by Council Member Dahl to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl and Deshler.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered approval of a private kennel license at 3709 Yates Avenue
North, submitted by Mary Gray.
City Clerk C. Serres and applicant Mary Gray addressed the Council.
4.1(a)
City Council meeting minutes June 20, 2017
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Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve
the private kennel license at 3709 Yates Avenue North, submitted by Mary Gray.
Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl and Deshler.
Motion carried.
6.3 The Council received a presentation and considered acceptance of the 2016
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report presented by BerganKDV, Ltd.
Andrew Grice of BerganKDV, Ltd. presented to the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to accept the
2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl and Deshler.
Motion carried.
6.4 The Council considered a resolution approving purchase of the south sanitary sewer
lift station pump.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 – 72
APPROVING PURCHASE OF SOUTH SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION PUMP
Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl and Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.5 The Council considered a resolution awarding construction services contract for the
Phase 16 deep sanitary sewer replacement.
Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous
consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 – 73
4.1(a)
City Council meeting minutes June 20, 2017
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AWARDING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE PHASE 16
DEEP SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT
Voting aye: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl and Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
Chrissy Serres
City Clerk
4.1(a)
City Council work session minutes June 20, 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 8:06 p.m. on June 20, 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 Dahl.
Absent: Deshler.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
K. Therres, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Community Development Director
J. Sutter, 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.Recent legislative changes regarding small cell technology and possible changes to the City
and Zoning Codes
2.Task force status
3.Constituent issues update
4.City manager monthly check-in
5.New business
6.Announcements
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 8:43 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(b)
City Council work session minutes July 13, 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 6:34 p.m. on July 13, 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 recorded the attendance for City Council members and staff:
Council members present: Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Dahl.
Absent: Budziszewski and Deshler.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager K. Therres, City Attorney T.
Gilchrist, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Community Development Director
J. Sutter and Recreation Director J. Elholm.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1.Proposed changes to Chapter 6 of the City Code
2.Proposed changes to Chapter 7 of the City Code
3.Proposed changes to Section 211 of the City Code
4.Parks master plan and Council priorities for park improvements
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 9:58 p.m.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
________
Kim Therres
Assistant City Manager
4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55422-1696
763-531-1000 • Fax: 763-531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
4.1(c)
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City of Crystal Council Meeting
July 18, 2017
Applications for City License
Rental – New
4306 Brunswick Ave N – Pro Operam Sub IV LLC
4051 Douglas Dr N – Reill Properties LLC (Conditional)
2718-2720 Jersey Ave N – Brian Cook (Conditional)
4801 Louisiana Ave N – Reill Properties LLC (Conditional)
4657 Maryland Ave N – Heather Hirte (Conditional)
3401 Noble Ave N – Premium Property Group (Conditional)
5710-5712 Wilshire Blvd – Robert Gardner (Conditional)
7024 46th Pl N – Kelle Hillstrom (Conditional)
Rental – Renewal
5701 Adair Ave N – JDA Group LLC (Conditional)
5023 Angeline Ave N – JDA Group LLC
5027 Angeline Ave N – Theo & Sandy Smulders
6524 Brentwood Ave N – Eero & Nadya Mattson
3422 Douglas Dr N – Wally Anderson
3448 Douglas Dr N – Bruce Krisko (Conditional)
3512 Douglas Dr N – Dianne Murphy
4516 Douglas Dr N – Patricia Hutchinson
5126 Edgewood Ave N – Wally Anderson (Conditional)
5732 Elmhurst Ave N – B & J Hedlund
4806 Florida Ave N – Roger Bloom
4219 Georgia Ave N – IH3 Minnesota LP (Conditional)
4819-4821 Idaho Ave N – Cliff & Sharon Hanson (Conditional)
4825-4827 Idaho Ave N – Philip and Constance Andrzejek (Conditional)
5906 Idaho Ave N – Miranda N Reed (Conditional)
2959 Jersey Ave N – Roxanne Elfering
5001 Jersey Ave N – IH2 Property Illinois, LP (Conditional)
3018 Kentucky Ave N – Elizabeth & Israel Velasco (Conditional)
5419 Louisiana Ave N – Debra & Duane Sanovia (Conditional)
3415 Major Ave N – IH3 Property Minnesota, LP (Conditional)
3537 Major Ave N – Armand Safarian (Condtional)
4616 Maryland Ave N – Godiva Properties LLC (Conditional)
5625 Maryland Ave N – Douglas/Charlayne Heinzmann
5640 Perry Ave N – IH2 Property Illinois, LP
5641-5643 Perry Ave N – Park Ave Homes LLC (Conditional)
5708 Perry Ave N – Nicole Finke (Conditional)
4711 Regent Ave N – Statt Properties LP (Conditional)
5649 Rhode Island Ave N – Momodou & Hansoutie Fatty (Conditional)
5932 Rhode Island Ave N – Kurt & Stacey Kuhlman
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5417 Toledo Ave N – Scott & Betty Miles (Conditional)
3625 Vera Cruz Ave N – Robert Anderson
3309 Welcome Ave N – Home Guard Properties, LLC
4725 Welcome Ave N – Wally Anderson (Conditional)
5568-5570 Xenia Ave N – Naresh Uppal (Conditional)
4743 Yates Ave N – JDA Group LLC
4534 Zane Ave N – Herman Capital Partners 3
4611 Zane Ave N – John Greenwood (Conditional)
6211 32nd Ave N – High Seg Chai/Xinyun Zhu (Conditional)
8615 32nd Ave N – Robert Rader
5125 34th Pl N – Christy Soles Wandrei (Conditional)
5708 36th Ave N – Eugene Bryskin (Conditional)
6602 36th Ave N – IH2 Property Illinois, LP
6826 36th Ave N – Luke Harrington (Conditional)
6907 46th Pl N – Danmark Properties LLC (Conditional)
5316 51st Ave N – Gerald VonBargen (Conditional)
4912 56th Ave N – B Stanton/M Sampson
4.2
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM
BUFFALO WILD WINGS, CRYSTAL LIONS,
GOLDEN VALLEY VFW POST 7051
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
Anonymous Crystal Police K-9 Unit $20
Buffalo Wild Wings Crystal Police Explorers $60.83
Crystal Lions Crystal Airport Open House $1,500
Crystal Lions Crystal Frolics $5,000
Crystal Lions Crystal Police Crime Prevention $100
Golden Valley VFW Post 7051 Crystal Airport Open House $200
Various individuals Crystal Police K-9 Unit $354.34
And BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks the above-named
for their generous donation.
Dated: July 18, 2017
By: __________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Chrissy Serres
City Clerk
4.3
Memorandum
DATE: July 5, 2017
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Anne Norris, City Manager
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
SUBJECT: Resignations from Community Outreach Task Force Members
The community outreach task force chair received notice from task force members Matt
Kowalski and Rozina Brink who wish to resign from the community outreach task force
for personal reasons.
Please accept their resignation.
4.4
4.5
Memorandum
DATE: July 18, 2017
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Appoint Burton Orred, Jr. as the City representative to Shingle Creek Watershed
Management Commission
Summary
At the June 20, 2017 Council meeting the Council accepted the resignation of Janet Moore as
the City’s Representative to the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission. Burt
Orred is currently the City’s Alternate Representative to the watershed. Since the City is
required to appoint a representative to the Commission, it is recommended that Burt fill this
position and then the City will work to recruit for the alternate representative position as part
of the normal recruitment process.
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the resolution appointing Burton Orred, Jr. as the City’s representative to
the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission.
4.6
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 - ______
APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal is a member of the Shingle Creek Watershed
Management Commission (SCWMC); and
WHEREAS, the SCWMC has been organized under Minnesota Statutes to manage the
regional storm waters of cities whose boundaries fall within the water management area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal has adopted a Joint Powers Agreement with SCWMC
and appoints a citizen representative; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to appoint a citizen representative to
SCWMC; and
WHEREAS, Burton Orred, Jr. is currently Crystal’s alternative representative to the
SCWMC and has indicated a willingness to fill the Crystal representative position;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council to appoint
Burton Orred, Jr. as the Crystal representative to the SCWMC for a term expiring January 31,
2018.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of July, 2017.
_____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
4.6
4.7
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6.1
6.2
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DATE: July 11, 2017
TO: Mayor and City Council
City Manager Anne Norris
FROM: City Clerk Chrissy Serres
CC: Police Chief Stephanie Revering
City Attorney Troy Gilchrist
RE: Consideration of civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by
Advancer Mercantile, LLC d/b/a Liquor Barrel Wine and Spirits located at 5628
West Broadway
Background
On April 22, 2017 alcohol compliance checks were conducted by the Police Department at
licensed liquor establishments in Crystal. Liquor Barrel Wine and Spirits did not pass this
compliance check. An employee of the business has since pleaded guilty in court to the sale of
alcohol to a minor, which is a violation of state law and Crystal City Code § 1200.35.
Notice of the violation was mailed to the liquor licensee on July 7. This is considered a first
liquor violation for this licensee.
Requested Council action
Consistent with City Code, staff recommends Advancer Mercantile, LLC d/b/a Liquor Barrel
Wine and Spirits receive a one-day license suspension and civil fine of $750 with the city clerk
determining the date of the license suspension and payment date of the fine.
Council Staff Report
Regular Agenda: July 18, 2017 Council meeting
Consideration of civil penalties for Advancer Mercantile, LLC
d/b/a Liquor Barrel Wine and Spirits for violation of liquor
license regulations
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DATE: July 11, 2017
TO: Mayor and City Council
City Manager Anne Norris
FROM: City Clerk Chrissy Serres
CC: Police Chief Stephanie Revering
City Attorney Troy Gilchrist
RE: Consideration of civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by
Milton’s Café, LLC d/b/a Milton’s Café located at 3545 Douglas Dr. N.
Background
On April 22, 2017 alcohol compliance checks were conducted by the Police Department at
licensed liquor establishments in Crystal. Milton’s Café did not pass this compliance check. An
employee of the business has since pleaded guilty in court to the sale of alcohol to a minor,
which is a violation of state law and Crystal City Code § 1200.35.
Notice of the violation was mailed to the liquor licensee on July 7. This is considered a first
liquor violation for this licensee.
Requested Council action
Consistent with City Code, staff recommends Milton’s Café, LLC d/b/a Milton’s Café receive a
one-day license suspension and civil fine of $750 with the city clerk determining the date of the
license suspension and payment date of the fine.
Council Staff Report
Regular Agenda: July 18, 2017 Council meeting
Consideration of civil penalties for Milton’s Cafe, LLC d/b/a
Milton’s Café for violation of liquor license regulations
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Memorandum
DATE: July 10, 2017
TO: Mayor and City Council
Anne Norris, City Manager
FROM: Jean McGann, AEM Financial Solutions, LLC
SUBJECT: Consideration of a Resolution Providing for the Issuance and Sale of General
Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2017A, in the Approximate Aggregate
Principal Amount of $4,955,000.
Background
The Phase 16 Street construction is underway. This is the last phase of a program which
reconstructs all streets within the City. A Public Hearing for assessments as well as the final
assessment and award of contracts associated with this project were completed in April of this
year.
Discussion
The City Council is asked to consider a bond sale to finance the Phase 16 street construction.
The assessment role for this project was adopted on April 19, 2017 and included street and
curb assessments totaling $4,588,132.96. These assessments will run for 15 years with an
interest rate of 4.0%. In order to finance this project it is necessary to issue General Obligation
Special Assessment bond due to the amount of the assessments and the time it will take to
collect all the principal and interest payments. In addition, there is approximatllety
$1,271,338.00 of private work that will also be assessed. This brings the total assessment up to
$5,859,470.96.
Some property owners choose to prepay their assessments during the 30 day period allowed
for interest free prepayment. Additional prepayments will be received prior to when the final
assessment roll will be certified to Hennepin County. We estimate about 17% of the total
assessment roll will be collected as prepayments in 2017.
This leaves $4,859,471 or 83% of the assessment roll, to be financed by the sale of bonds. The
size of the bond issue was determined by taking the assessments to be financed, plus estimated
bond issuance costs of $95,529, to equal $4,955,000.
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If approved, the sale of the bonds will take place on August 15, 2017 and awarded at the City
Council meeting that night.
Conclusion
The City Council is requested to review and approve the resolution authorizing the issuance and
sale of approximately $4,955,000 in General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2017A.
Recommendations for the bond sale prepared by Springsted, Inc. are attached. The Resolution
providing for the Issuance and Sale was prepared by Kennedy & Graven.
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Extract of Minutes of Meeting
of the City Council of the
City of Crystal, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Crystal, Hennepin County, Minnesota, was held at the City Hall in the City on Tuesday, July 18, 2017,
commencing at 7:00 P.M.
The following members of the Council were present:
and the following were absent:
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Councilmember _____________ presented the following written resolution, the reading of which
was dispensed with by unanimous consent, and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-_____
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE
OF GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS,
SERIES 2017A, IN THE PROPOSED AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF $4,955,000
BE IT RESOLVED By the City Council of the City of Crystal, Hennepin County, Minnesota (the
“City”) as follows:
1. Authorization. It is hereby determined that:
(a) Certain assessable public improvements in the City (the “Improvements”) have
been duly ordered pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 429 and 475, as
amended (collectively, the “Act”).
(b) It is necessary and expedient to the sound financial management of the affairs of
the City to issue its General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2017A (the “Bonds”), in the
proposed aggregate principal amount of $4,955,000 pursuant to the Act to provide financing for
the Improvements.
(c) The City is authorized by Section 475.60, subdivision 2(9), of the Act to
negotiate the sale of the Bonds, it being determined that the City has retained an independent
municipal advisor in connection with such sale. The actions of the City staff and the City’s
municipal advisor in negotiating the sale of the Bonds are ratified and confirmed in all aspects.
2. Sale of Bonds. To provide monies to finance the Improvements, the City will therefore
issue and sell Bonds in the proposed aggregate principal amount of $4,955,000, which amount is subject
to adjustment in accordance with the official Terms of Proposal (the “Terms of Proposal”). The Bonds
will be issued, sold and delivered in accordance with the Terms of Proposal attached hereto as
EXHIBIT A.
3. Authority of Municipal Advisor. Springsted Incorporated is authorized and directed to
negotiate the Bonds in accordance with the Terms of Proposal. The City Council will meet at 7:00 P.M.
on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, to consider proposals on the Bonds and take any other appropriate action
with respect to the Bonds.
4. Authority of Bond Counsel. The law firm of Kennedy & Graven, Chartered, as bond
counsel for the City, is authorized to act as bond counsel and to assist in the preparation and review of
necessary documents, certificates and instruments relating to the Bonds. The officers, employees and
agents of the City are hereby authorized to assist Kennedy & Graven, Chartered in the preparation of such
documents, certificates, and instruments.
5. Covenants. In the resolution awarding the sale of the Bonds, the City Council will set
forth the covenants and undertakings required by the Act.
6. Official Statement. In connection with the sale of the Bonds, the officers or employees of
the City are authorized and directed to cooperate with Springsted Incorporated and participate in the
preparation of an official statement for the Bonds and to execute and deliver it on behalf of the City upon
its completion.
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember
_____________, and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted in favor of the motion:
and the following voted against:
whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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EXHIBIT A
TERMS OF PROPOSAL
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
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CITY OF CRYSTAL )
I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of Crystal,
Minnesota (the “City”), hereby certify that I have carefully compared the attached and foregoing extract
of minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City held on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, with the
original minutes on file in my office and the extract is a full, true and correct copy of the minutes, insofar
as they relate to the issuance and sale of the City’s General Obligation Improvement Bonds,
Series 2017A, in the approximate aggregate principal amount of $4,955,000.
WITNESS My hand as City Clerk and the corporate seal of the City this ____ day of
________________, 2017.
City Clerk
City of Crystal, Minnesota
(SEAL)
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$4,955,000
City of Crystal, Minnesota
General Obligation Improvements Bonds, Series 2017A
Sources & Uses
Dated 09/14/2017 | Delivered 09/14/2017
Sources Of Funds
Par Amount of Bonds................................................................................................................................................... $4,955,000.00
Prepaid Assessments...................................................................................................................................................1,000,000.00
Total Sources..............................................................................................................................................................$5,955,000.00
Uses Of Funds
Deposit to Project Construction Fund........................................................................................................................... 5,859,470.16
Total Underwriter's Discount (1.000%)........................................................................................................................ 49,550.00
Costs of Issuance.........................................................................................................................................................45,810.00
Rounding Amount.........................................................................................................................................................169.84
Total Uses................................................................................................................................................................... $5,955,000.00
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City of Crystal, Minnesota
General Obligation Improvements Bonds, Series 2017A
NET DEBT SERVICE SCHEDULE
Date Principal Coupon Interest Total P+I 105% of Total Revenue Annual Surplus
02/01/2018 - ----- -
02/01/2019 460,000.00 1.200% 138,876.56 598,876.56 628,820.39 656,568.42 27,748.03
02/01/2020 360,000.00 1.350% 95,277.50 455,277.50 478,041.38 505,384.90 27,343.53
02/01/2021 355,000.00 1.450% 90,417.50 445,417.50 467,688.38 492,426.32 24,737.95
02/01/2022 345,000.00 1.600% 85,270.00 430,270.00 451,783.50 479,467.72 27,684.22
02/01/2023 340,000.00 1.750% 79,750.00 419,750.00 440,737.50 466,509.14 25,771.64
02/01/2024 335,000.00 1.850% 73,800.00 408,800.00 429,240.00 453,550.56 24,310.56
02/01/2025 330,000.00 2.000% 67,602.50 397,602.50 417,482.63 440,591.96 23,109.34
02/01/2026 320,000.00 2.150% 61,002.50 381,002.50 400,052.63 427,633.38 27,580.76
02/01/2027 315,000.00 2.200% 54,122.50 369,122.50 387,578.63 414,674.78 27,096.16
02/01/2028 310,000.00 2.350% 47,192.50 357,192.50 375,052.13 401,716.20 26,664.08
02/01/2029 305,000.00 2.450% 39,907.50 344,907.50 362,152.88 388,757.62 26,604.75
02/01/2030 300,000.00 2.600% 32,435.00 332,435.00 349,056.75 375,799.01 26,742.26
02/01/2031 295,000.00 2.700% 24,635.00 319,635.00 335,616.75 362,840.43 27,223.68
02/01/2032 295,000.00 2.800% 16,670.00 311,670.00 327,253.50 349,881.85 22,628.35
02/01/2033 290,000.00 2.900% 8,410.00 298,410.00 313,330.50 336,923.25 23,592.75
Total $4,955,000.00 - $915,369.06 $5,870,369.06 $6,163,887.51 $6,552,725.54 $388,838.03
SIGNIFICANT DATES
Dated...........................................................................................................................................................................................9/14/2017
Delivery Date............................................................................................................................................................................... 9/14/2017
First Coupon Date........................................................................................................................................................................8/01/2018
Yield Statistics
Bond Year Dollars........................................................................................................................................................................$39,281.89
Average Life.................................................................................................................................................................................7.928 Years
Average Coupon..........................................................................................................................................................................2.3302572%
Net Interest Cost (NIC)................................................................................................................................................................ 2.4563968%
True Interest Cost (TIC)...............................................................................................................................................................2.4519996%
Bond Yield for Arbitrage Purposes.............................................................................................................................................. 2.3098383%
All Inclusive Cost (AIC)................................................................................................................................................................ 2.5852726%
IRS Form 8038
Net Interest Cost..........................................................................................................................................................................2.3302572%
Weighted Average Maturity......................................................................................................................................................... 7.928 Years
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General Obligation Improvements Bonds, Series 2017A
Assessments
ASSESSMENT INCOME
Date Principal Coupon Interest Total P+I
12/31/2017 ----
12/31/2018 323,964.68 4.000%332,603.74 656,568.42
12/31/2019 323,964.68 4.000%181,420.22 505,384.90
12/31/2020 323,964.68 4.000%168,461.64 492,426.32
12/31/2021 323,964.68 4.000%155,503.04 479,467.72
12/31/2022 323,964.68 4.000%142,544.46 466,509.14
12/31/2023 323,964.68 4.000%129,585.88 453,550.56
12/31/2024 323,964.68 4.000%116,627.28 440,591.96
12/31/2025 323,964.68 4.000%103,668.70 427,633.38
12/31/2026 323,964.68 4.000%90,710.10 414,674.78
12/31/2027 323,964.68 4.000%77,751.52 401,716.20
12/31/2028 323,964.68 4.000%64,792.94 388,757.62
12/31/2029 323,964.67 4.000%51,834.34 375,799.01
12/31/2030 323,964.67 4.000%38,875.76 362,840.43
12/31/2031 323,964.67 4.000%25,917.18 349,881.85
12/31/2032 323,964.67 4.000%12,958.58 336,923.25
Total $4,859,470.16 -$1,693,255.38 $6,552,725.54
SIGNIFICANT DATES
Filing Date...................................................................................................................................................................... 4/15/2017
First Payment Date......................................................................................................................................................... 12/31/2018
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FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
DATE: July 13, 2017
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for July 18 meeting)
SUBJECT: Consider adoption of a resolution approving a variance for Tollberg
Homes for a new single-family at 5140 Lakeside Avenue North
A.BACKGROUND
Tollberg Homes is proposing to purchase a vacant lot at 5140 Lakeside Avenue North
from the City of Crystal’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) and construct a new
single-family home on the property. Tollberg is requesting a variance to construct the
home 20 feet from the front property line along Lakeside rather than the 30 feet
required by the zoning code. The property is zoned Low Density Residential (R-1).
Notice of the July 10 public hearing was published in the Sun Post on June 29 and
mailed to owners within 350 feet (see attachment B). To date staff has not received
any comments on this proposal.
Attachments:
A.Site location map
B.Map showing public hearing notification area
C.Existing zoning map
D.Project narrative
E.Final plat for Bottineau Gardens
F.Site plan
G.House plan
H.Comparison of homes along Lakeside Avenue North
I.Resolution
B.VARIANCE
The applicant is proposing to construct a 1,246 SF home which would be accessed off of
a driveway on Lakeside Avenue. The home is proposed to be located 20 feet from the
front property line along Lakeside rather than the 30 feet required by the zoning code. In
2016 the property was replatted as part of the “Bottineau Gardens” subdivis ion
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Variance for Tollberg Homes
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(attachment E). At that time additional street right-of-way (boulevard) was dedicated on
the plat and this located the front property line farther back than for other properties along
Lakeside Avenue. Although the new home will not meet the 30’ setba ck, its distance
from the street will be about the same as the other homes on Lakeside (attachment H).
The proposed home will meet all other setback requirements. The following are the
relevant approval criteria for this variance as outlined in Section 515.05 of the City’s
Zoning Code, followed by staff response:
a) Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the
general purposes and intent of the official control and when the terms of
the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan.
Response: The intent of the City’s Zoning Code is to provide for
regulations to promote orderly development that allows for adequate
access to light, air, and convenient access to property. The approval
of a home that is closer to Lakeside Avenue will not impede access
to adequate light or air for adjacent properties or for the applicant’s
proposed home. Access to the home will be from a new driveway on
Lakeside Avenue, and said driveway will be approximately 40’ long
from curb to garage. If the variance is approved, the home will be in
conformance with the Comprehensive Plan’s Low Density
Residential future land use designation.
b) Variances shall only be permitted when the City Council finds that strict
enforcement of specific provisions of this section would create practical
difficulties due to circumstances unique to a particular property under
consideration. Practical difficulties, as used in connection with the
granting of a variance, means that the property owner:
1) proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not
permitted by an official control; and
2) the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to
the property not created by the landowner; and
3) the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential characte r
of the locality.
Response: The use of this parcel for a single-family home is a
reasonable use permitted by the city’s zoning code. During the
replatting of the lot in 2016 additional right-of-way was dedicated to
the city. This means any new home would be located farther back
from Lakeside Avenue than other homes on that street. This is a
unique situation not created by the applicant. Since the new home
will be about the same distance from the street as other homes on
Lakeside, the essential character of this area is not proposed to
change.
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c) Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties.
Response: The applicant has indicated that the shallowness of the
lot caused by the dedication of additional right-of-way makes it
difficult to meet the front and rear setback requirement of 30 feet
for each yard. Therefore economic considerations alone are not
the sole reason for requesting this variance.
C. REQUESTED ACTION
At its meeting on July 10, 2017, the Planning Commission recommended approval of
the variance for Tollberg Homes to reduce the front setback to 20 feet for a proposed
single-family home at 5140 Lakeside Avenue North by a vote of six to zero (two
members absent).
City Council motion is requested to approve the proposed resolution (Attachment I)
which approves the variance for Tollberg Homes.
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Attachment I
CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-________
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR 5140 LAKESIDE AVENUE NORTH
WHEREAS, Tollberg Homes (“Applicant”) submitted an application to the City of
Crystal (“City”) for approval of a variance at 5140 Lakeside Avenue North, which is legally
described in Exhibit A (“Property”); and
WHEREAS, the variance is to allow a new single-family home that is 20 feet to the front
property line rather than the 30 feet required by the zoning code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the variance
request on July 10, 2017 and voted to forward this application to the City Council with a
recommendation that the requested application be approved; and
WHEREAS, the City Planner’s report dated July 13, 2017 regarding this matter, which is
attached hereto as Exhibit B, is incorporated herein and made part of this variance approval
except that the conditions set out below are controlling; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Applicant has sufficiently demonstrated that
practical difficulties exist under the present circumstances to support the issuance of the
requested variance under the applicable rules and regulations of the Crystal City Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Crystal,
based on the record of this matter and the findings and determinations contained herein, hereby
approves the variance to allow construction of a single-family home located at 20 feet to the front
property line at 5140 Lakeside Avenue North subject to compliance with all of the following
conditions of approval:
1. Compliance. The variance is subject to the applicable requirements of the City Code,
and the Applicant is required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local
laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances, and is required to obtain such other permits
and permissions as may be required.
2. No Waiver. Failure by the City to take action with respect to any violation of any
condition, covenant or term of the variance shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such
condition, covenant, or term or any subsequent violation of the same or any other
condition, covenant, or term.
3. Binding Effect. This variance, and the conditions placed on its approval, are binding
on the Applicant, the Applicant’s successors and assigns, shall run with the Property,
and shall not in any way be affected by the subsequent sale, lease, or other change
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from current ownership. The obligations of the Applicant under this approval shall
also be the obligations of the current and any subsequent owners of the Property.
4. Acceptance of Conditions. Utilization of the Property for any of the uses allowed by
this variance shall automatically be deemed acceptance of, and agreement to, the
terms and conditions without qualification, reservation, or exception.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of July, 2017.
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Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of the Property
Lot 3, Block 1, Bottineau Gardens, Hennepin County, Minnesota
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Planner’s Report
(attached hereto)
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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 meeting)
SUBJECT: Consider a resolution authorizing the execution of a joint cooperation
agreement for participation in the Urban Hennepin County Community
Development Block Grant program in fiscal years 2018-2020
A. BACKGROUND
The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) provides assistance to
local communities through its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
Four Hennepin County cities are entitlement cities that receive funds directly from HUD:
Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Minneapolis and Plymouth
The other cities in Hennepin County receive HUD funds through the county. Some cities
receive a specific allocation based on a formula that compares each city’s poverty and
overcrowding to the county average. The rest of the cities are eligible for funding from
the county’s Consolidated Pool.
Crystal has historically received a specific allocation, most recently $89,020 for 2017. A
five year history of the city’s CDBG allocation is attached.
Beginning with the federal fiscal year 2018, cities with an allocation under 5%
(previously 3.5%) of the county total or $100,000 (no previous minimum) will no longer
qualify for a specific allocation and instead will have access to the Consolidated Pool.
Due to these changes, Crystal is being moved into the Consolidated Pool.
In 2018 the following cities will be in the county’s Consolidated Pool:
Champlin, Corcoran , Crystal, Dayton, Deephaven, Excelsior, Golden Valley,
Greenwood, Greenhaven, Hanover, Independence, Long Lake, Loretto, Maple
Plain, Medicine Lake, Medina, Minnetonka Beach, Minnetrista, Mound, Orono,
Osseo, Robbinsdale, Rockford, Rogers, St. Anthony, St. Bonifacius, Shorewood,
Spring Park, Tonka Bay and Wayzata.
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The following cities will receive specific allocations through the county:
Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Edina, Hopkins, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, New
Hope, Richfield and St. Louis Park
A map of the Hennepin County communities is attached.
B. SUMMARY OF CHANGES
1. Deferred home improvement loans still available
Part of the Consolidated Pool is set aside to fund deferred home improvement
loans so Crystal homeowners would still have access to that program. The most
recently quarterly program summary report is attached.
2. Possible funding for other projects
Crystal will now have the option of submitting applications for housing or public
facility projects through the annual consolidated pool funding RFP, which
typically awards a total of $500,000 to $600,000. In the last five years, only the
cities of Golden Valley, Medina, Osseo, and Robbinsdale have applied for
project funding through the Consolidated Pool RFP, and all were awarded
funding. One possible application would be funding for an accessible playground
in Becker Park which is located in an area automatically qualifying for CDBG
funds for public facility improvements. Maps of qualifying low-moderate income
areas are attached, one for the whole county and one zoomed in on Crystal.
3. Annual public hearing no longer required
Beyond approving this JCA, no further administrative action is required by the
city. this means that the annual public hearing and allocation resolution adoption
is no longer necessary.
C. REQUESTED ACTION
Staff recommends adoption of the attached resolution and execution of the attached
Joint Cooperation Agreement for 2018-2020.
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6.7
RESOLUTION NO. ______
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A JOINT COOPERATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL AND HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR
PARTICIPATION IN THE URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM IN FISCAL YEARS 2018 – 2020
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal, Minnesota and the County of Hennepin have in effect a Joint
Cooperation Agreement for purposes of qualifying as an Urban County under the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program, and HOME Investment Partnerships
(HOME) Programs; and
WHEREAS, the City and County wish to execute a new Joint Cooperation Agreement in
order to continue to qualify as an Urban County for purposes of the Community Development
Block Grant, ESG and HOME Programs.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that a new Joint Cooperation Agreement between the
City and County be executed effective October 1, 2017 and that the Mayor and the City Manager
be authorized and directed to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City.
Given my hand and seal this 18th day of July, 2017.
(seal)
______________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
______________________________
Anne Norris, City Manager
ATTEST: _________________________________
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Contract No. 17XXXXX
JOINT COOPERATION AGREEMENT
URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between the COUNTY OF HENNEPIN, State of
Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY," A-2400 Government Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota,
55487, and the cities executing this Master Agreement, each hereinafter respectively referred to as
"COOPERATING UNIT," said parties to this Agreement each being governmental units of the State of
Minnesota, and made pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.59.
WITNESSETH:
COOPERATING UNIT and COUNTY agree that it is desirable and in the interests of their citizens
that COOPERATING UNIT shares its authority to carry out essential community development and housing
activities with COUNTY in order to permit COUNTY to secure and administer Community Development
Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership funds as an Urban County within the provisions of the Act as
herein defined and, therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained in this
Agreement, the parties mutually agree to the following terms and conditions.
COOPERATING UNIT acknowledges that by the execution of this Agreement that it understands that
it:
1. May not also apply for grants under the State CDBG Program from appropriations for
fiscal years during which it is participating in the Urban County Program; and
2. May not participate in a HOME Consortium except through the Urban County.
3. May not receive a formula allocation under the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG)
Program except through the Urban County.
I. DEFINITIONS
The definitions contained in 42 U.S.C. 5302 of the Act and 24 CFR §570.3 of the Regulations are
incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof, and the terms defined in this section have the
meanings given them:
A. "Act" means Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, (42
U.S.C. 5301 et seq.).
B. “Activity” means a CDBG-funded activity eligible under Title I of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended. Example: single family rehab activity.
C. “Annual Program” means those combined activities submitted by cooperating units to COUNTY
for CDBG funding as part of the Consolidated Plan.
D. “Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice” or “AI” means an assessment of how laws,
regulations, policies and procedures affect the location, availability, and accessibility of housing,
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and how conditions, both private and public, affect fair housing choice. All HUD grantees must
certify that they will affirmatively further fair housing, which means conducting an Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI), taking appropriate actions to overcome the effects of
any impediments identified through that analysis, and keeping records of these actions.
E. "Consolidated Plan" means the document bearing that title or similarly required statements or
documents submitted to HUD for authorization to expend the annual grant amount and which is
developed by the COUNTY in conjunction with COOPERATING UNITS as part of the
Community Development Block Grant Program.
F. "Cooperating Unit(s)" means any city or town in Hennepin County that has entered into a
cooperation agreement that is identical to this Agreement, as well as Hennepin County, which is a
party to each Agreement.
G. "HUD" means the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
H. "Metropolitan City" means any city located in whole or in part in Hennepin County which is
certified by HUD to have a population of 50,000 or more people, or which has previously been
granted Metropolitan City status by HUD.
I. “Program” means the HUD Community Development Block Grant Program as defined under Title
I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.
J. “Program Income” means gross income received by the recipient or a subrecipient directly
generated from the use of CDBG.
K. “Public service activities” means the provision of public services described in 24 CFR 570.201(e).
L. "Regulations" means the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the Act, including but not
limited to 24 CFR Part 570.
M. “Urban County” means the entitlement jurisdiction within the provisions of the Act and includes
the suburban Hennepin County municipalities which are signatories to this Agreement.
II.PURPOSE
The purpose of this Agreement is to authorize COUNTY and COOPERATING UNIT to cooperate to
undertake, or assist in undertaking, community renewal and lower income housing assistance activities and
authorizes COUNTY to carry out these and other eligible activities for the benefit of eligible recipients who
reside within the corporate limits of the COOPERATING UNIT which will be funded from annual Community
Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Programs and HOME appropriations for the
Federal Fiscal Years 2018, 2019 and 2020 and from any program income generated from the expenditure of
such funds.
III. AGREEMENT
The initial term of this Agreement is for a period commencing on October 1, 2017 and terminating no sooner
than the end of the program year covered by the Consolidated Plan for the basic grant amount for the Fiscal
Year 2020, as authorized by HUD, and for such additional time as may be required for the expenditure of funds
granted to the County for such period. Prior to the end of the initial term and the end of each subsequent
qualification period, the COUNTY, as the lead agency of the URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, shall provide a written notice to the COOPERATING UNIT
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of their right not to participate in a subsequent qualification period. The written notice will provide the
COOPERATING UNIT a minimum thirty (30) day period to submit a written withdrawal. If the
COOPERATING UNIT does not submit to the COUNTY a written withdrawal during the notice period, this
Agreement shall be automatically extended for a subsequent three-year qualifying period.
This Agreement must be amended by written agreement of all parties to incorporate any future changes
necessary to meet the requirements for cooperation agreements set forth in the Urban County Qualification
Notice applicable for the year in which the next qualification of the County is scheduled. Failure by either
party to adopt such an amendment to the Agreement shall automatically terminate the Agreement following the
expenditure of all CDBG and HOME funds allocated for use in the COOPERATING UNIT's jurisdiction.
This Agreement shall remain in effect until the CDBG, HOME and ESG funds and program income
received (with respect to activities carried out during the three-year qualification period, and any successive
qualification periods under agreements that provide for automatic renewals) are expended and the funded
activities completed. COUNTY and COOPERATING UNIT cannot terminate or withdraw form this
Agreement while it remains in effect.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, this Agreement may be terminated at the end
of the program period during which HUD withdraws its designation of the COUNTY as an Urban County
under the Act.
This Agreement shall be executed by the appropriate officers of COOPERATING UNIT and
COUNTY pursuant to authority granted them by their respective governing bodies, and a copy of the
authorizing resolution and executed Agreement shall be filed promptly by the COOPERATING UNIT in the
Hennepin County Department of Housing, Community Works and Transit so that the Agreement can be
submitted to HUD by July 24, 2017.
COOPERATING UNIT and COUNTY shall take all actions necessary to assure compliance with the
urban county’s certifications required by Section 104(b) of the Title I of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Fair Housing
Act, and affirmatively furthering fair housing. COOPERATING UNIT and COUNTY shall also take all actions
necessary to assure compliance with Section 109 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of
1974 (which incorporates Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Age Discrimination Act of
1975), and other applicable laws.
IV. ACTIVITIES
COOPERATING UNIT agrees that awarded grant funds will be used to undertake and carry out,
within the terms of this Agreement, certain activities eligible for funding under the Act. The COUNTY agrees
and will assist COOPERATING UNIT in the undertaking of such essential activities by providing the services
specified in this Agreement. The parties mutually agree to comply with all applicable requirements of the Act
and the Regulations and other relevant Federal and/or Minnesota statutes or regulations in the use of basic
grant amounts. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to lessen or abrogate the COUNTY's responsibility to
assume all obligations of an applicant under the Act, including the development of the Consolidated Plan,
pursuant to 24 CFR Part 91.
COOPERATING UNIT further specifically agrees as follows:
A. COOPERATING UNIT will, in accord with a COUNTY-established schedule, prepare and
provide to the COUNTY, in a prescribed form, requests for the use of Community Development
Block Grant Funds consistent with this Agreement, program regulations and the Urban Hennepin
County Consolidated Plan.
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B. COOPERATING UNIT acknowledges that, pursuant to 24 CFR §570.501 (b), it is subject to the
same requirements applicable to subrecipients, including the requirement for a written Subrecipient
Agreement set forth in 24 CFR §570.503. The Subrecipient Agreement will cover the
implementation requirements for each activity funded pursuant to this Agreement and shall be duly
executed with and in a form prescribed by the COUNTY.
C. COOPERATING UNIT acknowledges that it is subject to the same subrecipient requirements
stated in paragraph B above in instances where an agency other than itself is undertaking an
activity pursuant to this Agreement on behalf of COOPERATING UNIT. In such instances, a
written Third Party Agreement shall be duly executed between the agency and COOPERATING
UNIT in a form prescribed by COUNTY.
D. COOPERATING UNITS shall expend all funds annually allocated to activities pursuant to the
Subrecipient Agreement.
1. All funds not expended pursuant to the terms of the Subrecipient Agreement will be
relinquished to the COUNTY and will be transferred to a separate account for reallocation
on a competitive request for proposal basis at the discretion of the COUNTY where total
of such funds is $100,000 or greater. Amounts less than $100,000 shall be allocated by
COUNTY to other existing activities consistent with timeliness requirements and
Consolidated Plan goals.
E.COUNTY and COOPERATING UNITS shall expend all program income pursuant to this
Agreement as provided below:
1. Program income from housing rehabilitation activities administered by the COUNTY will
be incorporated into a pool at the discretion of the COUNTY. The pool will be
administered by COUNTY and will be used for housing rehabilitation projects located
throughout the entire Urban County. When possible, COUNTY will give priority to
funding housing rehabilitation projects within the COOPERATING UNIT where the
program income was generated. Funds expended in this manner would be secured by a
Repayment Agreement/Mortgage running in favor of the COUNTY. Program income
generated by METROPOLITAN CITY COOPERATING UNITS that administer their own
housing rehabilitation activities may be retained by the COOPERATING UNIT at its
discretion.
2. COUNTY reserves the option to recapture program income generated by non-housing
rehabilitation activities if said funds have not been expended within twelve (12) months of
being generated. These funds shall be transferred to a separate account for reallocation on
a competitive request for proposal basis administered by COUNTY or, where the total of
such funds does not exceed $100,000, shall be reallocated by COUNTY to other existing
activities consistent with timeliness requirements and Consolidated Plan goals.
F.COOPERATING UNITS are encouraged to undertake joint activities involving the sharing of
funding when such action furthers the goals of the Consolidated Plan and meets the expenditure
goals.
G. If COUNTY is notified by HUD that it has not met the performance standard for the timely
expenditure of funds at 24 CFR 570.902(a) and the COUNTY entitlement grant is reduced by
HUD according to its policy on corrective actions, then the basic grant amount to any
COOPERATING UNIT that has not met its expenditure goal shall be reduced accordingly.
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H.COOPERATING UNIT will take actions necessary to assist in accomplishing the community
development program and housing goals, as contained in the Urban Hennepin County
Consolidated Plan, and will comply with COUNTY’s direction to redirect the use of funds when
necessary to accomplish said goals.
I. COOPERATING UNIT shall ensure that all activities funded, in part or in full by grant funds
received pursuant to this Agreement, shall be undertaken affirmatively with regard to fair housing,
employment and business opportunities for minorities and women. It shall, in implementing all
programs and/or activities funded by the basic grant amount, comply with all applicable Federal
and Minnesota Laws, statutes, rules and regulations with regard to civil rights, affirmative action
and equal employment opportunities and Administrative Rule issued by the COUNTY.
J. COOPERATING UNIT acknowledges the recommendations set forth in the current Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. COOPERATING UNIT that does not affirmatively further
fair housing within its own jurisdiction or that impedes action by COUNTY to comply with its
certifications to HUD may be prohibited from receiving part or all CDBG funding for its activities,
and may be required to reimburse COUNTY for part or all of funds it has received.
K. COOPERATING UNIT shall participate in the citizen participation process, as established by
COUNTY, in compliance with the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act
of 1974, as amended.
L.COOPERATING UNIT shall reimburse COUNTY for any expenditure determined by HUD or
COUNTY to be ineligible.
M. COOPERATING UNIT shall prepare, execute, and cause to be filed all documents protecting the
interests of the parties hereto or any other party of interest as may be designated by the COUNTY.
N.COOPERATING UNIT has adopted and is enforcing:
1.A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its
jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in nonviolent civil rights demonstrations; and
2.A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to
or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such nonviolent civil rights
demonstrations within its jurisdiction.
O.COOPERATING UNIT shall not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer all or any portion of grant funds
to
another metropolitan city, urban county, unit of general local government, or Indian tribe, or
insular area that directly or indirectly receives CDBG funds in exchange for any other funds,
credits or non-Federal considerations, but must use such funds for activities eligible under Title I
of the Act.
COUNTY further specifically agrees as follows:
A. COUNTY shall prepare and submit to HUD and appropriate reviewing agencies, on an annual
basis, all plans, statements and program documents necessary for receipt of a basic grant amount
under the Act.
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B. COUNTY shall provide, to the maximum extent feasible, technical assistance and coordinating
services to COOPERATING UNIT in the preparation and submission of a request for funding.
C. COUNTY shall provide ongoing technical assistance to COOPERATING UNIT to aid COUNTY
in fulfilling its responsibility to HUD for accomplishment of the community development program
and housing goals.
D. COUNTY shall, upon official request by COOPERATING UNIT, agree to administer local
housing rehabilitation activities funded pursuant to the Agreement, provided that COUNTY shall
receive Twelve percent (12%) of the allocation by COOPERATING UNIT to the activity as
reimbursement for costs associated with the administration of COOPERATING UNIT activity.
E. COUNTY may, at its discretion and upon official request by COOPERATING UNIT, agree to
administer, for a possible fee, other activities funded pursuant to this Agreement on behalf of
COOPERATING UNIT.
F. COUNTY may, as necessary for clarification and coordination of program administration, develop
and implement Administrative Rules consistent with the Act, Regulations, HUD administrative
directives, and administrative requirements of COUNTY; and COOPERATING UNIT shall
comply with said Administrative Rules.
V. ALLOCATION OF BASIC GRANT AMOUNTS
Basic grant amounts received by the COUNTY under Section 106 of the Act shall be allocated as
follows:
A. Planning and administration costs are capped to 20 percent of the sum of the basic grant amount
plus program income that is received during the program year. During the term of this Agreement
the COUNTY will receive a planning and administrative retainage of up to fifteen percent (15%)
of the basic grant amount; included in this administrative amount is funding for county-wide Fair
Housing activities.
B. Funding for public service activities are capped to 15 percent of the sum of the basic grant amount
plus program income that is received during the previous program year. During the term of this
Agreement the COUNTY will retain up to 15% of the basic grant amount for allocation to public
service activities county-wide. Funds retained for public service activities will be awarded in a
manner determined by COUNTY on a competitive request for proposal basis.
C. The balance of the basic grant amount shall be made available by COUNTY to COOPERATING
UNITS in accordance with the formula stated in part D and the procedure stated in part E of this
section utilizing U.S. Census Bureau data. The allocation is for planning purposes only and is not a
guarantee of funding.
D. Allocation of funding will be based upon a formula using U.S. Census Bureau data that bears the
same ratio to the balance of the basic grant amount as the average of the ratios between:
1.The population of COOPERATING UNIT and the population of all COOPERATING
UNITS.
2.The extent of poverty in COOPERATING UNIT and the extent of poverty in all
COOPERATING UNITS.
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3. The extent of overcrowded housing by units in COOPERATING UNIT and the extent of
overcrowded housing by units in all COOPERATING UNITS.
4. In determining the average of the above ratios, the ratio involving the extent of poverty
shall be counted twice.
E. Funds will be made available to communities utilizing the formula specified in C of this Section in
the following manner:
1. All COOPERATING UNITS which are also METROPOLITAN CITIES will receive
funding allocations in accordance with the COUNTY formula allocations.
2. All COOPERATING UNITS with aggregate formula percentages of greater than five
percent (5%) of the total using the procedure in part D. of this section will receive funding
allocations in accordance with the COUNTY formula allocations, unless the resulting
allocation would total less than One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00).
3. COOPERATING UNITS with aggregate formula percentages of five percent (5%) or less
of the total using the procedure in part D. of this section or with funding allocations of less
than One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) will have their funds consolidated into
a pool for award in a manner determined by COUNTY on a competitive request for
proposal basis. Only the COUNTY and COOPERATING UNITS whose funding has been
pooled will be eligible to compete for these funds.
4. COOPERATING UNITS shall have the option to opt-in to the consolidated pool specified
in item 3. of this part by providing written notice to COUNTY by November 15th annually.
F. The COUNTY shall develop these ratios based upon data to be furnished by the U.S. Census
Bureau. The COUNTY assumes no duty to gather such data independently and assumes no liability
for any errors in the data.
G. In the event COOPERATING UNIT does not request a funding allocation, or a portion thereof, the
amount not requested shall be made available to other participating communities, in a manner
determined by COUNTY.
VI. METROPOLITAN CITIES
Any metropolitan city executing this Agreement shall defer their entitlement status and become part of
Urban Hennepin County.
This agreement can be voided if the COOPERATING UNIT is advised by HUD, prior to the
completion of the re-qualification process for fiscal years 2018-2020, that it is newly eligible to become a
metropolitan city and the COOPERATING UNIT elects to take its entitlement status. If the agreement is not
voided on the basis of the COOPERATING UNIT’s eligibility as a metropolitan city prior to July 16, 2017, the
COOPERATING UNIT must remain a part of the COUNTY program for the entire three-year period of the
COUNTY qualification.
VII. OPINION OF COUNSEL
The undersigned, on behalf of the Hennepin County Attorney, having reviewed this Agreement, hereby
opines that the terms and provisions of the Agreement are fully authorized under State and local law and that
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the COOPERATING UNIT has full legal authority to undertake or assist in undertaking essential community
development and housing assistance activities, specifically urban renewal and publicly-assisted housing.
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Assistant County Attorney
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VIII. HENNEPIN COUNTY EXECUTION
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners having duly approved this Agreement on ____________,
2017, and pursuant to such approval and the proper County official having signed this Agreement, the COUNTY
agrees to be bound by the provisions herein set forth.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN, STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: __________________________________________
Chair of its County Board
_______________________________
Assistant County Attorney Attest: ________________________________________
Date: Deputy Clerk of the County Board
Date:
By: __________________________________________
County Administrator
Date:
By: __________________________________________
Assistant County Administrator – Public Works
Date:
Recommended for Approval:
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Director, Community Works
Date:
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IX. COOPERATING UNIT EXECUTION
COOPERATING UNIT, having signed this Agreement, and the COOPERATING UNIT'S governing
body having duly approved this Agreement on , 2017, and pursuant to such approval and the
proper city official having signed this Agreement, COOPERATING UNIT agrees to be bound by the
provisions of this Joint Cooperation Agreement.
CITY OF
By:
Its Mayor
And:
Its City Manager
ATTEST:
CITY MUST CHECK ONE:
The City is organized pursuant to:
Plan A Plan B Charter
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to otherwise install a small wireless facility in the specified portion of the right -of -
extent and for the duration specified therein.
Section 7. Chapter VIII, Section 802.19, of the Crystal city code is hereby amended by adding
the following subdivisions:
Subdivision 3. Small wireless facility conditions. In addition to subdivision 2, the erection or
installation of a wireless support structure, the collocation of a small wireless facility, or other
installation of a small wireless facility in the right-of-way, shall be subject to the following
conditions:
a) A small wireless facility shall only be collocated on the particular wireless
support structure, under those attachment_ specifications, and at the height indicated in the
applicable permit application:
b) No new wireless support structure installed within the right-of-way shall exceed
50 feet in height without the city's written authorization, provided that the city may impose a
lower height limit in the applicable permit to protect the public health, safety, and welfare or to
protect the right-of-way and its current use, and further provided that a registrant may replace an
existing wireless support structure exceeding 50 feet in_height with a structure of the same height
subject to such conditions or requirements as may be imposed in the applicable permit;
C) No wireless facility may extend more than 10 feet above its wireless support
structure:
d) Where an applicant_ proposes to install a new wireless support structure in the
right-of-way, the city may impose separation requirements between such structure and any
existing wireless support structure or other facilities in and around the right -of --way:
e) Where an applicant_ proposes collocation on a decorative wireless support
structure sign or other structure not intended to support small wireless facilities. the city may
impose reasonable requirements to accommodate the particular design, appearance, or intended
purpose of such structure; and
f) Where an applicant proposes to replace a wireless support structure the city may
impose reasonable restocking replacement or relocation requirements on the replacement of
such structure.
,,,�• g) New wireless support structures erected for the siting of small wireless facilities
in the right-of-way adjacent to the R-1 zoning _district require a conditional use permit in
accordance with section 515.33, subdivision 4(f).
Subdivision 4 Small wireless facility agreement. A small wireless facility shall only be
collocated on a wireless support structure owned or controlled by the city, or any other city asset
in the right-of-way, after the applicant has executed a standard small wireless facility collocation
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
south of Corvallis
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5514 West Broadway Avenue, Suite 200, Crystal, MN 55428 www.bluelineext.org
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March 24, 2017
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-
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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
BASS LAKE ROAD STREETSCAPE
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CRYSTAL: BASS LAKE ROAD STREETSCAPE 06/22/17
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add 18 on-street
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enhanced sidewalktree buffer from
parking lot
minor gateway
plaza
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promenade
planter boxes planting bedADA compatible
truncated dome
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• pedestrian safety measure
• noise, pollution and vision
buffer • welcome element, visual cues
• paving patterning
• bench seating
• wayfinding, triangular banner
• receptacles
• easy to maintain and
store
• buffer to traffic lane
• at end of parking bays • roadway lighting at east
end
• clumping, salt tolerant
perennial and shrub
plantings
• small ornamental trees
• mass planting bed <4’
height
• 4’ wide concrete buffer• wide and clear connection
to LRT station
• open and safe - “eyes-on”
• pedestrian lighting
• noise, pollution and vision
buffer
• planting beds
• small ornamental trees
• convinient front door
access
• traffic calming for bass
lake road
• pedestrian lighting
• colored and patterned concrete
• seating
• outlets high on poles for
decorative lighting
• speakers on poles for music
• proposed in conjunction with
the LRT Station plan
60 PARKING SPACES
BECKER PARK
MASTER REDESIGN
car door zone
metro transit
bus shelter
CRYSTAL: BASS LAKE ROAD STREETSCAPE 06/22/17
CONCEPT REDESIGN
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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
F!