2017.10.03 Work Session Packet (2nd)
Posted: Sept. 29, 2017
City Council
Second Work Session Agenda
Oct. 3, 2017
Following the Economic Development Authority meeting
Conference Room A
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on
Oct. 3, 2017 in Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council Members Staff
____ Dahl ____ Norris
____ Deshler ____ Therres
____ Kolb ____ Gilchrist
____ LaRoche ____ Revering
____ Parsons ____ Ray
____ Adams ____ Sutter
____ Budziszewski ____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Multi-city effort regarding Blue Line
2. Constituent issues update
3. New business*
4. Announcements*
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at (763) 531-
1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Memorandum
DATE: September 28, 2017
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Anne Norris, City Manager
SUBJECT: Multi-City Effort – Blue Line
Brooklyn Park staff recently contacted me about Brookyn Park’s interest in having the
cities in the Blue Line Extension (BLX) corridor work together over the next 8-10 months
to ensure the full funding agreement (FFA) is secured by mid-2018. Prior to the
agreement being secured, the negotiations with Burlington Northern need to be
complete and federal dollars that identify the BLX need to be approved (by either the
FTA or Congress). To date, Brooklyn Center, Golden Valley and Robbinsdale have
indicated their interest in working with Brooklyn Park as a group and Minneapolis is still
considering participation in such an effort.
The multi-city effort has included discussion of hiring a lobbying group focused on
securing the funding and remaining authorizations for the Blue Line Extension. If a
lobbying effort is made, participating cities would be responsible for the cost. The
preliminary monthly cost allocation suggested is:
Brooklyn Center: $500
Brooklyn Park: $3,500
Crystal: $250
Golden Valley: $750
Robbinsdale: $1,000
The cities of Brooklyn Center, Brookyn Park, Golden Valley and Robbinsdale met
recently and interviewed a potential lobbying firm for this initiative.
The options available to Crystal are:
1. Participate in the group, including a financial obligation;
2. Participate in the group by attending meetings and discussions; or
3. No participation in the group, either financial or otherwise
The City Council should discuss the options and provide staff direction.