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2018.02.20 Council Meeting Packet4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Posted: Feb. 16, 2018 City Council Meeting Schedule Feb. 20, 2018 Time Type of meeting Location 6 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A First City Council work session to discuss: 6:30 p.m. • Bassett Creek and Shingle Creek Watershed Conference Room A update. 7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers Economic Development Authority (EDA) work session to Following the discuss: City Council Conference Room A meeting Proposed 2017 Annual Report and 2018 Work Program. Second City Council work session to discuss: • Disorderly properties. • Discuss Chapter 815 regarding snow removal — Following the sidewalks. EDA work . City manager monthly update. Conference Room A session . Constituent issues update. • New business.* • Announcements.* 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 City Council First Work Session Agenda Feb. 20, 2018 6:30 p.m. Conference Room A Posted: Feb. 16, 2018 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the first work session of the Crystal City Council was held at p.m. on Feb. 20, 2018 in Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. I. Attendance Council Members Deshler Kolb LaRoche Parsons Adams Budziszewski Dahl Staff Norris Therres Gilchrist Ray Revering Sutter Serres II. Agenda The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda item: 1. Bassett Creek and Shingle Creek Watershed update. 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. Memorandum OIL DATE: February 20, 2018 TO: City Council FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Watershed update Summary The City of Crystal is part of two watersheds. Bassett Creek Watershed Commission (BCWMC) covers 39.6 square miles in Hennepin County. Member cities are Crystal, Golden Valley, Medicine Lake, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale, and St Louis Park. The annual dues for BCWMC are $26,904 for 2018. Shingle Creek Watershed Commission (SCWMC) covers over 67 square miles in Hennepin County. Member cities are Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, New Hope, Osseo, Plymouth, and Robbinsdale. West Mississippi member cities include Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Maple Grove, and Osseo. The annual dues for SCWMC are $27,741.22 for 2018. Crystal representation Each member city gets a Commissioner representative and an alternate Commissioner. Currently, the City only has a Commissioner for Shingle Creek watershed. Staff and other partners are looking for a Commissioner for Bassett Creek as well as alterate commissioners for both watersheds. Projects underway in Crystal • BCWMC - Winnetka Pond — dredging, possibly replacing outlet structure. Winter 2018-2019 • BCWMC — Watershed modeling — Update the existing model of the watershed using Atlas 14 (current storm event predicitive amounts). Ongoing. • SCWMC — Watershed modeling - Update the existing model of the watershed using Atlas 14 (current storm event predicitive amounts). Starting in 2018. • SCWMC - Becker Park - Stormwater infiltration project. 2019. • SCWMC - N. Lions Park — Monitoring of enhanced sand filtration bench constructed in 2017. • SCWMC — Twin Lake carp removal — Removed lots of carp to improve water quality. 2018. For more information • Bassett Creek Watershed Commission http://www.bassettcreekwmo.org/ • Shingle Creek Watershed Commission http://www.shinglecreek.org/ Things that keeps me up at night From 1987 to 1996 the US Army Corp of Engineers constructed a $40 million dollar flood control project composed of various components along Bassett Creek. The main component of the project was a new 1.7 mile tunnel under downtown Minneapolis at a cost of $28 million (included in the $40). Dredging at Bassett Creek Park pond along with a number of street crossing structures through Crystal were parts of this project. The City is responsible for maintenance and replacement of flood control structures in the City where a street crosses over the structure. For example, where the creek goes through two large box culverts under 36th Avenue in the area of Hampshire Avenue. Nothing is due for replacement, but financial planning is essential. Recommended Action No formal action is needed. Shingle Creek Watershed Commission will be attending the meeting. 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov City Council Meeting Agenda Feb. 20, 2018 7 p.m. Council Chambers The city manager's comments are bolded. 1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Approval of Agenda The Council will consider approval of the agenda. 3. Consent Agenda The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in nature, in a single motion: 3.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings: a. The regular City Council meeting on Feb. 5, 2018. b. The regular City Council work sessions on Feb. 5, 2018. c. The regular City Council work session on Feb. 8, 2018. 3.2 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the city clerk to the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the city clerk. 3.3 Approval of a solicitor license for Anthony Armstrong, Robert Dawson, Jr. and Anthony Stokes of Custom Remodelers, Inc. to go door-to-door in Crystal through Dec. 31, 2018, offering free estimates and scheduling appointments for home improvement projects. (City Manager Anne Norris pre -approved these licenses on Feb. 12, 2018.) 3.4 Approval of revised Community Outreach Task Force bylaws. 3.5 Approval of a resolution seeking Hennepin County funds for Bass Lake Road Promenade. 3.6 Approval of a resolution seeking Community Development Block Grant funds for construction of an accessible playground in Becker Park. 3.7 Approval of a resolution authorizing an Outdoor Recreation grant application to the Department of Natural Resources for the play area at Becker Park. 4. Open Forum (The City Council appreciates hearing from citizens about items of concern and desires to set aside time during each meeting for Open Forum. To provide ample opportunity for all, speaking time is Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Feb. 20, 2018 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.) Regular Agenda 5.1 The Council will consider approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance department to the city council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance department. Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000. 5.2 The Council will consider a resolution approving a variance to reduce the rear setback from 30 to 10 feet at 5573 Zane Ave. N. Novak -Fleck builders is purchasing the vacant EDA -owned lot at 5573 Zane Ave. N. for construction of a new single-family home. Novak -Fleck is requesting a variance to construct the home 10 feet from the rear (south) property line rather than the 30 feet required by the city's zoning regulations. The property is zoned Low Density Residential (R-1). The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the variance request at its Feb. 12 meeting and recommended approval with one commissioner voting against the variance. No neighbors appeared at the public hearing. 5.3 The Council will consider a resolution approving the preliminary and final plat for Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) Eighth Addition. The EDA owns three vacant lots at the northeast corner of 56th Avenue North and Adair Avenue North. The EDA is proposing to replat the parcels into two single family residential lots. The site is zoned Low Density Residential (R-1). The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed plat at its Feb. 12 meeting and recommended approval of the preliminary and final plat. 5.4 The Council will consider a resolution establishing parking restrictions on Adair Avenue North. Public Works is recommending that the west side of Adair Avenue, across the street from the lots in the Crystal EDA Eighth Addition plat, be posted as no parking. Recommend approval of the resolution establishing these parking restrictions. 5.5 The Council will consider a resolution approving an agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH°) for pedestrian curb ramp improvements. Public Works is beginning to review and update pedestrian curb ramps at intersections throughout the city; this year's project will be east of CR 81 where non -signalized intersection ramps need to be updated. The consulting firm of SEH will assist with this work. Recommend approval of the resolution approving the agreement with SEH. Page 2 of 4 Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Feb. 20, 2018 5.6 The Council will consider a resolution approving building automation systems at the Crystal Community Center and City Hall. The Community Center and City Hall HVAC control systems are outdated and need to be replaced with updated equipment. The new systems will allow for remote control of the HVAC at both buildings as well as alarm notifications directly to staff when systems fail. There are funds in the 2018 PIR for this work. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing these improvements. 5.7 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the conversion of the south sanitary lift station power supply. The 2018 Utilities CIP has funds for upgrading the power service at the South Sanitary Sewer Lift Station. This upgrade will ensure reliable power service to the lift station and more efficient pump operation. Recommend approval of the resolution for this upgrade. 5.8 The Council will consider a resolution approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the bid advertisement for the Bass Lake Road streetscape project. The City Council has discussed and reviewed proposed design plans for updating the Bass Lake Road streetscape, across from Becker Park. The plans and specifications for these improvements are ready for bid. Recommend approval of the plans and specifications and authorizing advertising for bids for this project. 6. Announcements a. Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Therese, 8000 Bass Lake Road, New Hope. b. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. C. The Council will hold a work session on March 8 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall. d. The Crystal Ball will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Crystal Community Center. Tickets are available at the Crystal Community Center and city's website at www.crystalmn.gov. e. 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. f. City Council meetings and work sessions are open to the public. Current and previous meetings are available for viewing and listening at www.crystalmn.gov. 7. Adjournment Page 3 of 4 Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda Feb. 20, 2018 8. Feb. 20, 2018 Meeting Schedule Time Type of meeting Location 6 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A First City Council work session to discuss: 6:30 p.m. • Bassett Creek and Shingle Creek Watershed Conference Room A update. 7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers Economic Development Authority (EDA) work session to Following the discuss: City Council Conference Room A meeting • Proposed 2017 Annual Report and 2018 Work Program. Second City Council work session to discuss: • Disorderly properties. Following the • Chapter 815 regarding snow removal — sidewalks. EDA work • City manager monthly update. Conference Room A session • Constituent issues update. • New business.* • Announcements.* * Denotes no supporting information included in the packet. City offices are closed on Monday, Feb. 19 in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday. See you at Tuesday's meeting. Page 4 of 4 Crystal City Council meeting minutes Feb. 5, 2018 3.1(a) 1. Call to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on Feb. 5, 2018 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: Dahl, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski. Absent: Deshler. ?4 City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K4 Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Finance Director J. McGann, Police Chief S. Revering, Recreation Director J. Elholm 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. Appearance Finance Director J. McGann announced to the Council that the City of Crystal received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 2016, which was awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association. 4. Consent Agenda The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non -controversial in nature, in a single motion: 4.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings: a. The regular City Council meeting on Jan. 16, 2018. b. The regular City Council work sessions on Jan. 16, 2018. 4.2 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the city clerk to the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the city clerk. 4.3 Approval of Resolution No. 2018-26, accepting the following donations: a. $100 from Bonnie Bolash for the Crystal Ball. b. $200 from Crystal Business Association for the Crystal Ball. Page 1 of 5 Crystal City Council meeting minutes Feb. 5, 2018 3.1(a) 4.4 Mayor Adams removed item 4.4 from the consent agenda and added it to the regular agenda as item 6.1. Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Dahl to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. 5. Open Forum The following person addressed the Council during open forum: • Alana Erickson of Seven Dreams Education Foundation promoted the upcoming Bird Bash event and shared that funds raised for the event will be used for middle schools in Robbinsdale District 281. 6. Regular Agenda 6.1 The Council considered a resolution to approve the Northwest Metro Drug Task Force Joint Powers Agreement. Police Chief S. Revering addressed the Council and answered questions. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which w dispensed wit by unanimous consent: RESOLUTIO 2018 — 27 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE 000:1l111IMS 1�i 1 Ir A � : ILlemmm, we]:t L�I���il�l►�i�l�:l.�e[ Voting aye: Dahl, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski. Absent, not voting: Deshler. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6.2 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 Parsons and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve the list of disbursements over $25,000. Voting aye: Dahl, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski. Absent, not voting: Deshler. Motion carried. 6.3 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by Walgreens #5883 located at 6800 56th Ave. N. City Clerk C. Serres addressed the Council. Police Chief S. Revering and the store manager of Walgreens #5883 answered questions. Page 2 of 5 Crystal City Council meeting minutes Feb. 5, 2018 3.1(a) Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Mayor Adams to impose a penalty of $750, based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein, and the other information presented regarding this matter. By roll call and voting aye: Parsons, Adams, Dahl and Kolb. Voting nay: Budziszewski and LaRoche. Absent, not voting: Deshler. Motion carried. 6.4 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations bInge Time Marketing Corp. d/b/a Lube Liquor located at 5924 West Broadway. City Clerk C. Serres addressed the Council. Police Chief S. Revering and Dave DuBay, Chief Marketing Officer for Binge Time Marketing Corp., addressed the Council and answered questions. Moved by Council Member Parsons to impose a penalty of $500 with no license suspension. Motion failed for lack of a second. Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to impose a penalty of $250 and a license suspension of one day. By roll call and voting aye: Dahl, LaRoche and Parsons. Voting nay: Adams, Budziszewski and Kolb. Absent, not voting: Deshler. Motion failed. Moved by Mayor Adams and seconded by Council Member Parsons to impose a penalty of $500 and a license suspension of one day. By roll call and voting aye: Kolb, Parsons and Adams. Voting nay: Budziszewski, Dahl and LaRoche. Absent, not voting: Deshler. Motion failed. Moved by Council Member Dahl and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to impose a penalty of $400 and a license suspension of one day based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein, and the other information presented regarding this matter. By roll call and voting aye: Dahl, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams. Voting nay: Kolb and Budziszewski. Absent, not voting: Deshler. Page 3 of 5 Motion carried. Crystal City Council meeting minutes Feb. 5, 2018 3.1(a) 6.5 The Council accepted Guy Mueller's resignation from the Parks and Recreation Commission and considered a resolution of appreciation for his service. City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2018 — 28 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR GUY MUELLER ]1 Voting aye: Dahl, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski. Absent, not voting: Deshler. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6.6 The Council considered a resolution authorizing a financing program for installation of fire suppression systems. Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2018 — 29 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS Voting aye: Dahl, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski. Absent, not voting: Deshler. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6.7 The Council considered a resolution approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the bid advertisement for the Bass Lake Road streetscape project. Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to continue discussion of this item to a future meeting. Voting aye: Dahl, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski. Absent, not voting: Deshler. Motion carried. 7. Announcements The Council made several announcements about upcoming events. Page 4 of 5 Crystal City Council meeting minutes Feb. 5, 2018 3.1(a) 8. Adjournment Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m. ATTEST: Chrissy Serres, City Clerk Jim Adams, Mayor \y Page 5 of 5 Motion carried. Crystal City Council first work session minutes Feb. 5, 2018 3.1(b) Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the first work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:15 p.m. on Feb. 5, 2018 in Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order. Attendance The city clerk recorded the attendance for City Council members and staff: Council members present: Dahl, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski. Absent: Deshler. City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres, Recreation Director J. Elholm, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Finance Director J. McGann, Police Chief S. Revering and City Clerk C. Serres. Agenda The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item: 1. Finance update including capital funds and long range planning. Adjournment The work session adjourned at 6:57 p.m ATTEST: Chrissy Serres, City Clerk S+ Jim Adams, Mayor Crystal City Council second work session minutes Feb. 5, 2018 3.1(b) Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the second work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:33 p.m. on Feb. 5, 2018 in Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order. Attendance The city clerk recorded the attendance for City Council members and staff: Council members present: Dahl, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski. Absent: Deshler. City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres, Recreation Director J. Elholm, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, City Planner D. Olson, City Engineer/Public Works Director M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering, Community Development Director J. Sutter and City Clerk C. Serres. II. Agenda The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items: 1. Accessory dwelling units, "tiny houses" and temporary family health care dwellings. 2. Potential lease agreement with Verizon Wireless to place a telecommunications tower on city property at 3200 Vera Cruz Ave. N. 3. Review chapter 8 proposed changes. 4. Constituent issues update. 5. New business. 6. Announcements. III. Adjournment The work session adjourned at 9:49 p.m. Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: Chrissy Serres, City Clerk Crystal City Council work session minutes Feb. 8, 2018 3.1(c) 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 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 8, 2018 in the Community Room, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order. Attendance The city manager recorded the attendance for City Council members and staff: Council members present: Dahl, Deshler, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski. Absent: Kolb. City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Community Development Director J. Sutter and City Planner D. Olson. Planning Commission members present: Tim Buck, Timothy Daly, James Einfeldt-Brown, Harley Heigel, Ronald Johnson, Carolyn Maristany, Joseph Sears, Joseph Selton, Jr. and Michelle Strand. II. Agenda The Council, staff and Planning Commission members held a Navigating Your Competitive Future workshop facilitated by the Urban Land Institute. III. Adjournment The work session adjourned at 8:22 p.m. Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: Anne Norris, City Manager City of Crystal Council Meeting 3.2 Feb. 20, 2018 Applications for City License Gas Station Pac Properties 3231 Nevada Ave N Crystal, MN 55427 Rental — New 6701 Cloverdale Ave N — Ryan Burke (Conditional) 3443 Welcome Ave N — Mathew Eiden (Conditional) 5332 49th Ave N -- Vijay Venkataraman and Vidya Vijay (Conditional) Rental — Renewal 4651 Adair Ave N — Adair Properties LLC 5331 Angeline Ave N — Scott Perpich 2900-2930 Douglas Dr N — Minnesota Senior Living (Conditional) 5204 Fairview Ave N — Deej LLC 3005 Florida Ave N — Judy A and Eric J Bolin 4749 Georgia Ave N — Clayton and Tammy Duggan 5924 Idaho Ave N —Andrew and Nicole Fischer (Conditional) 5213 Jersey Ave N — RHA3 LLC 4057 Kentucky Ave N — Sarah Hermans Adamson 5442 Nevada Ave N — DeYung Le 4908 Quail Ave N — Dawn Doll 5540 Regent Ave N — Open Hands Inc (Conditional) 3347 Utah Ave N — IH2 Property Illinois LP (Conditional) 5519 Vera Cruz Ave N — ON THE HOME FRONT LLC 3147 Welcome Ave N — Mark Eide (Conditional) 4312 Welcome Ave N —Al Stobbe Homes Inc 3319 Zane Ave N — Zeeba Investments LLC 580436 th Ave N — Good Enterprises (Conditional) 650938 th Ave N —John Spilane 6817 47th Ave N — 47th LLC 5206 49th Ave N —John Pepera 64245 oth Ave N — Deanna Lynn Reiss Tree Trimmer Arbor Design Tree Service P 0 Box 290298 Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 Central MN Tree Service 480 Rice Creek Blvd Fridley, MN 55432 Crystal Tree Service P 0 Box 28315 Crystal, MN 55428 3.3 CCOUNCIL STAFF REPORT t,T, ❑f Consent Agenda: Solicitor Licenses CRYSTAL February 20, 2018 Council Meeting MEMORANDUM DATE: February 12, 2018 TO: Crystal City Council City Manager Anne Norris FROM: Administrative Services Coordinator Trudy Tassoni SUBJECT: Solicitor license for Custom Remodelers, Inc. Custom Remodelers, Inc. is requesting solicitor licenses for Anthony Armstrong, Robert Dawson, Jr. and Anthony Stokes to go door-to-door in Crystal through December 31, 2018, offering free estimates and scheduling appointments for home improvement projects. All three applicants passed a criminal history background check conducted by the Police Department. City Manager Anne Norris pre -approved the licenses on Feb. 12. Council Action Requested As part of the Consent Agenda, approve the three above-mentioned solicitor licenses. The applications are available for review in the city clerk's office. 3.4 CYMemorandum Al. DATE: February 7, 2018 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Anne Norris, City Manager SUBJECT: Community Outreach Task Force's Request to Amend Bylaws BACKGROUND: Late last year when the City Council extended the Community Outreach Task Force, it also approved bylaws to assist with Task Force meeting organization and management. At its January meeting, the Community Outreach Task Force recommended the bylaws be amended so that: Elections are held annually; and There is a 15 day written notice to Task Force members prior to annual elections. Attached are bylaws which have been amended to reflect the requested amendments. RECOMMENDATIO Recommend approval of the amended Bylaws and Operational Procedures for the Community Outreach Task Force. Attach: 3.4 CITY OF CRYSTAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH TASK FORCE BYLAWS AND OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES 1. Purpose. The Crystal City Council established the City of Crystal Community Outreach Task Force ("Task Force") as an advisory group to study and advise the City Council on ways to increase volunteer involvement in the City, and to effectively match volunteers with opportunities that best takes advantage of a volunteer's skills or interests. The mission statement for the Task Force is: "Our mission is to increase involvement and celebrate the community through action and creating and expanding existing networks which can include existing and new events, encouraging and supporting connections with neighbors and neighborhoods, and supporting community -led projects. The task force will maintain a database of volunteers and utilize the volunteers according to their interests and availability. " The purpose of these Bylaws and Operational Procedures ("Bylaws") is to establish procedures the Task Force will follow in studying and advising the City Council on the issues identified in the resolution establishing the Task Force. 2. Members. The City Council appointed up to 9 members to the Task Force. The members serve at the pleasure of the City Council, are volunteers (not City employees), and are not entitled to any compensation or reimbursement of expenses. Only members personally present at a meeting may vote, no proxies or alternate members are allowed. 3, Meetings. Meetings of the Task Force are held in Conference Room A at the Crystal City Hall, 4141 Douglas Drive N., Crystal, MN 55422. The regular meetings of the Task Force are held on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Regular meetings may be cancelled as needed. Notice of a special meeting shall be provided to the members at least three days before the date of the meeting. Task Force meetings shall be noticed and held in accordance with the h'licincaota Open Meeting Law (Minn. Stat., Chap. 13D). A majority of the Task Force members shall constitute a quorum. A quorum must be present in order to hold a meeting, though less than a quorum can adjourn a meeting. A positive vote of a majority of a quorum is required to take action on any matter before the Task Force. The Task Force is not required to follow a particular set of parliamentary rules. The Task Force shall use a simple motion process for taking actions and shall otherwise operate in a manner consistent with the general consensus of a majority of Task Force members. A motion must be made and seconded before it can be acted on by the Task Force. A motion is subject to amendment before it is finally acted on, but a motion to amend must be decided before another motion to amend may be made. The Task Force may, by motion, table a matter for consideration at a later meeting. The Chairperson shall decide matters of preliminary procedure in a manner consistent with these Bylaws, except that the Task Force may overrule any such decision upon a majority vote of members present at the meeting, provided at least a quorum is present. 4. Officers. The Task Force shall annually select a Chairperson and Vice -Chairperson from among its members. The appointment of a Chairperson and Vice -Chairperson shall occur at a 3.4 regular meeting of the Task Force preceded by at least 15 days written notice to the members that the appointment of officers is scheduled to occur at the meeting. The Chairperson shall be responsible for conducting the meetings of the Task Force. The Chairperson shall work with City staff to establish the agenda for Task Force meetings and shall be oriented by City staff on the Open Meeting Law and running effective meetings. A meeting agenda may be amended by the Task Force. The Vice -Chairperson shall perform the duties of the Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson. Documents for review and consideration by the Task Force at its meetings shall be distributed to the members by City staff. City staff will record the votes at Task Force meetings. Advisory. The Task Force is advisory to the City Council. The Task Force has no other official status or independent authority other than to gather, discuss, and make recommendations to the City Council. 6. Amendments. These Bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of all the members of the Task Force. Adopted on the day of , 2018. 2 3.5 COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Bass Lake Road Trail/Promenade Authorize Henn Co TOD Application FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director DATE: February 15, 2018 TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for February 20 Council meeting) SUBJECT: Consider a resolution authorizing an application for Hennepin County Transit Oriented Development Funds for construction of a trail/promenade along the south side of Bass Lake Road During the design of the Bass Lake Road streetscape project, it was determined that the south side trail/promenade must be removed from the 2018 streetscape project for budgetary reasons. Instead, the promenade would be constructed in 2019 concurrent with the Becker Park project. Hennepin County staff encouraged the city to submit an application for Transit -Oriented Development funding, and staff did so on February 8. Council adoption of the attached resolution is requested. PAGE 1 OF 1 3.5 RESOLUTION NO. 2018 - AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY TRANSIT -ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A TRAIL/PROMENADE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BASS LAKE ROAD WHEREAS, the City of Crystal desires to improve connections from the intersection of Bottineau Boulevard and the proposed Bass Lake Road LRT station with its core commercial area centered on the intersection of Bass Lake Road and West Broadway; and WHEREAS, a critical component of this connection is a proposed multi -use trail and promenade along the south side of Bass Lake Road from the BNSF rail corridor to Sherburne Avenue; and WHEREAS, the City of Crystal is in need of financial assistance with the cost of this infrastructure investment, which serves not only local needs but also regional needs due to its presence along a county road and its connection to a future LRT station. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA: That the City Council of the City of Crystal authorizes the application for $50,000 of Hennepin County Transit Oriented Development Funds for the proposed multi -use trail and promenade along the south side of Bass Lake Road from the BNSF rail corridor to Sherburne Avenue. 2. That the City Council hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor and City Manager to execute any necessary documents to accept and implement the Transit Oriented Development Grant in whatever amount that it may be awarded. Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 20th day of February, 2018. Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: Christina Serres, City Clerk Page 1 of 1 Project Extent Aerial ,y r7 3.5 - - _77, f . 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L-6 LAYOUT PLAN (SOUTH SIDE) 77 ELMHURST AVE TO EAST UMITS pgTE: *11020f/ X/XX/XXXX COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Becker Park Playground Authorize CDBG Application FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director DATE: February 15, 2018 TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for February 20 Council meeting) SUBJECT: Consider a resolution authorizing an application for Community Development Block Grant Funds for construction of an accessible playground in Becker Park One of the key elements of the planned 2019 reconstruction of Becker Park is an accessible, barrier -free playground. Because this facility would serve not only nearby Crystal residents but also residents and visitors from a wider area, the city intends to seek funds from a variety of sources to assist with the cost of constructing this playground. The estimated total cost of the playground is $650,000. Because Becker Park is located in a census block group that is classified as low - moderate income, the playground would qualify for federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding administered by Hennepin County. We are requesting $325,000 (50% of the estimated cost) from CDBG. However, it is unlikely we would receive that amount because the CDBG program has only $450,000 to award for Consolidated Pool projects and said pool is comprised of 30 Hennepin County cities. The city is also applying for a MN Department of Natural Resources - Outdoor Recreation Grant for this project. The EDA would provide the local share from its fund balance. Ideal scenario: $325,000 CDBG $150,000 DNR - ORG $175,000 Local (EDA) 3.6 More likely (but still optimistic) scenario: $175,000 CDBG $150,000 DNR - ORG $325,000 Local (EDA) Council adoption of the attached resolution is requested. PAGE 1 OF 1 3.6 RESOLUTION NO. 2018 - APPROVING PROPOSED APPLICATION FOR 2018 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS WHEREAS, the City of Crystal, through execution of a Joint Cooperation Agreement with Hennepin County, is cooperating in the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Crystal has developed a proposal for the use of 2018 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant funds; and WHEREAS, the proposal is comprised of construction of an accessible, barrier -free playground in Becker Park to serve the broadest possible range of users, including those with special needs; and WHEREAS, Becker Park is located within a Low -Moderate Income Census Block Group, which in turn is bounded by several other such block groups to the north and west which are connected to Becker Park by pedestrian routes and public transit. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA: That the City Council of the City of Crystal approves the following project(s) for funding from the 2018 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program and authorizes submittal of the proposal to Hennepin County. Activity Budget Becker Park Accessible Playground $325,000 2. That the City Council hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Subrecipient Agreement and any required Third Party Agreement on behalf of the city to implement the 2018 Community Development Block Grant Program. That, should the actual amount of FY2018 CDBG available to the city be different from the preliminary amount provided to the city, the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to adjust the activity budget to reflect the actual amount of funding available. Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 20th day of February, 2018. Page 1 of 2 ATTEST: Christina Serres, City Clerk Page 2 of 2 Jim Adams, Mayor 3.6 Le 0 5 10 Miles N W+E S Hennepin County CDBG Consortium Low/Mod Benefit Qualifying Areas 3.6 Low -Moderate Income Census Block Group Map 0 Project Location Becker Park Accessible Playground Memorandum 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov DATE: February 15, 2018 TO: Mayor and City Council Anne Norris, City Manager FROM: John Elholm, Recreation Director SUBJECT: Grant Application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources The City of Crystal has begun planning for the redevelopment of Becker Park. The goal of the project is to create a quality destination park that offers people of all backgrounds and abilities a place to meet throughout the day and year. A key component of this plan is a destination play area with many inclusive elements — to create a welcoming place for children and parents of all abilities to play and interact with each other. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources offers grants through their Outdoor Recreation Grant Program to help fund projects such as this. Play areas are an eligible recreation facility for the grant, and the application states, "Priority will be given to playground designs that provide a high degree of safety and accessibility. The facility should be designed to provide an integrated play setting for both children and parents/care providers of all abilities." The Becker Park project fits this requirement well. The grant can fund up to 50% of the project with a maximum grant amount of $150,000. The Becker Park play area will be in excess of $300,000, so the maximum grant amount will be requested. The grant application is due on March 30, and it requires a resolution of support from the City Council. 3.7 3.7 CITY OF CRYSTAL RESOLUTION 2018 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR PLAY AREA DEVELOPMENT AT BECKER PARK BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Crystal act as legal sponsor for the project contained in the Outdoor Recreation grant application to be submitted on March 30, 2018 and that City Manager Anne Norris is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Natural Resources for funding of this project on behalf of the City of Crystal. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant has read the Conflict of Interest Policy contained in the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Manual and certifies it will report any actual, potential, perceived or organizational conflicts of interest upon discovery to the state related to the application or a grant award. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Crystal has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and financial capability to meet the match requirement (if any) and ensure adequate construction, operation, maintenance and replacement of the proposed project for its design life. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City of Crystal has not incurred any development costs and has not entered into a written purchase agreement to acquire the property described in the Cost Breakdown section on this application. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City of Crystal has or will acquire fee title or permanent easement over the land described in the site plan included in the application. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, upon approval of its application by the state, City of Crystal may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above -referenced project, and that City of Crystal certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the grant agreement including dedicating the park property for uses consistent with the funding grant program into perpetuity. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Manager Anne Norris is hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant. I CERTIFY THAT the above resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Crystal on February 20, 2018. SIGNED: (Signature — Jim Adams) Mayor (Title) (Date) WITNESSED: (Signature — Christina Serres) Cily Clerk (Title) (Date) CITY of CRYSTAL Payee DATE: February 15, 2018 TO: Anne Norris, City Manager City of Crystal City Council FROM: Jean McGann, Acting Finance Director RE: Expenditures over $25,000 Description 5.1 Amount Golden Valley JWC Water costs for December 2017 $117,452.24 IRS - EFTPS Federal & FICA withholding taxes for 1/29/18 pay date $57,254.75 LOGIS Computer system support of December 2017 $38,501.00 Motorola Solutions Inc. 15 800 MHZ Model 2 radios for engineering $48,748.82 MTI Distributing Inc. New 2018 Toro GM4000 mower w/trade-in 2007 Toro GM4000D $56,621.12 PERA Employee and city required contributions for 1/29/18 pay date $63,320.80 Traffic Control Corporation Flashing yellow arrow equipment $36,376.00 US Bank Debt Service Bond principle & interest payments due Feb 1st. $1,533,516.26 $1,951,790.99 G.\Tan-\Ac is Pac\Ghecks Deer $25.000 Memo. As [of CRYSTAL COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Variance for 5573 Zane Avenue North 5.2 FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner TO: Anne Norris (for February 20 City Council Meeting) DATE: February 15, 2018 RE: Consider adoption of a resolution approving a variance request from Novak -Fleck for a new single-family home at 5573 Zane Avenue North A. BACKGROUND Novak -Fleck builders is proposing to purchase a vacant lot at 5573 Zane Avenue North from the City of Crystal's Economic Development Authority (EDA) and construct a new single-family home on the property. Novak -Fleck is requesting a variance to construct the home 10 feet from the rear (south) property line rather than the 30 feet required by the city's zoning regulations. The property is zoned Low Density Residential (R-1). Notice of the February 12 public hearing was published in the Sun Post on February 1 and mailed to owners within 500 feet (see attachment B). To date staff has not received any public comments on this proposal. Attachments: A. Site location map B. Map showing public hearing notification area C. Existing zoning map D. Project narrative E. Site plan F. House plan G. Comparison of homes along Zane Avenue North H. Resolution B. VARIANCE The applicant is proposing to construct a 1,200 square foot home which would be accessed by a driveway from Zane Avenue. The home is proposed to be located 10 feet from the rear (south) property line rather than the 30 feet required by city code. For this corner lot the south side of the property is defined as the rear yard and the home will face Zane Avenue on the east side of the property. Because it is a shallow lot, there will not be much open space west of the home. 5573 ZANE AVENUE NORTH - VARIANCE APPLICATION PAGE 1 OF 3 5.2 Therefore the applicant is proposing to locate the home closer to the south property line to allow for a larger open space on the north side of the home. The required building setback along Zane Avenue is 20 feet from the property line, but the applicant is locating the home at 30 feet from the property line so that the new home will be about the same distance from the street as other homes on Zane Avenue (see attachment G). The following are the relevant approval criteria for this variance as outlined in city code section 510.33, 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 ordinance 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 the south property line will not impede access to adequate light or air for adjacent properties or for the applicant's proposed home. Access to the home off of Zane Avenue will also not be impeded. 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 character of the locality. Response: The use of this parcel for a single-family home is a reasonable use permitted by the city's zoning regulations. The lot was originally platted to face 56th Avenue, but this no longer makes sense due to increases in traffic and road width. More open space will be provided on the north side of the home by locating the home closer to the south property line. The unusual lot configuration is a unique situation not created by the applicant. The essential character of this area will not change if the variance is approved. • The new home will be about the same distance from the street as other homes on Zane Avenue • The new home's distance from the adjacent home will look about the same as homes with a standard side yard setback. 5573 ZANE AVENUE NORTH - VARIANCE APPLICATION PAGE 2OF3 5.2 c) Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Response: The builder has indicated they could build and sell this home without the variance, but it would have less usable yard unless the variance is approved. Therefore economic considerations alone are not the sole reason for requesting this variance. C. REQUESTED ACTION At the February 12, 2018 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission recommended by a vote of eight to one that the City Council approve the variance to allow a new single-family home at 5573 Zane Avenue North that is located 10 feet from the rear (south) property line rather than the required 30 feet. City Council motion to approve the proposed resolution (Attachment H) is requested. 5573 ZANE AVENUE NORTH - VARIANCE APPLICATION PAGE 3OF3 1*1 CITY of CRYSTAL mom 011 "Arlo M. ® -IIA'' ME =1 ' 00 "� 1BBB B FAMINE MINE ®® ME MINE In 1*1 CITY of CRYSTAL 5648 5649 5640 5641 5632 5633 5624 5625 5642 5643 5636 5637 5630 5631 5624 5625 5618 5619 12 5613 5573 5565 5557 5642 5643 5636 5635 5630 5629 5624 5625 5617 5611 5810 580 5817 5809 5805 >562 5559 5554 5553 5546 5547 5539 5533 5527 5521 5515 5642 5643 5636 5637 5630 5631 5624 5618 I 5719 5705701 5566 5560 5551 E5554 5549 5548 5547 5542 5541 5538 5533 5532 5527 5526 5517 5520 5511 5516 571 50 1) (1 CITY of CRYSTAL Q - - p _ - 0 LU a 57T Y _ _ WLLI v > a Z rg - W Q - Q - - W - - °° z - _ a v K _ - N u MAC _ 56TH AVE (BASS LAKE RD) 19 Q _ LAKELAND BECKER — 1 ,z ZANE PL z W - UJ - Z W AttachnMnt C Official Zoning Map Base Districts Overlay Districts Water Bodies ------• Planned Development Overlay R1 Low Density Residential 0z Floodplain Overlay R2 Medium Density Residential R3 - High Density Residential - Commercial District City of Crystal Community Development Department - Industrial District 4141 Douglas Drive North, Crystal, MN 55422-1696 Airport District 763-531-1142, www.crystalmn.gov Approved Amendments: Official Zoning Map Ordinance No. I Adoped by City Council I Comments Disclaimer: The Official Zoning Map is subject to change by action of the Crystal City Council. Any disagreement(s) or inconsistencies between this map and an ordinance adopted by the city council, the ordinance shall prevail. Official Zoning District Map, Crystal, Minnesota We the undersigned certify that this is the Official Zoning Map, adopted by Crystal City Council on MONTH DAY YEAR N W E Date Jim Adams, Mayor S Date Chrissy Serres, City Clerk Date: 1/9/2018 Attachj3ent D Novak -Fleck Builders Incorporated 8857 Zealand Ave N. Brooklyn Park, MN 763-424-4955 Email 1/5/18 To: City Of Crystal ATTN: Dan Olson 4141 Douglas Drive N. Crystal Mn 55422 Hi Dan, Novak -Fleck Inc. is requesting a variance for the lot at 5573 Zane Ave N. Reasons for the variance are as follows: 1. Reduce the side yard set -back on the south side to pull the home a bit farther away from 56th Ave N. This would tuck the home in a bit and make the side and front yard a much larger and useable area. 2. Increase the east setback to Zane Ave. This would allow the home to align much better with the homes on the street. Being this is not a real deep lot it allows us to allow a much more useable front yard and driveway. We have redesigned this home and moved the patio door to the side of the home to allow for what would now be a large side yard. Because of the shape of the lot there would not be a lot of open space behind the home under the current setbacks. This makes the side and front yard much more user friendly. Novak -Fleck Builders Incorporated W Attach;qent E 0 NOTE: PROPERTY CORNERS 0 Denotes Proposed Elevation SET BY DEVELOPERS SURVEYOR -ot— Denotes Surface Drainage ❑T Denotes Telephone Box ® Denotes TV Box ® Denotes Water Service E NOVAK FLECK Property Located In Part Of Sec. 4, Twp. 118, R. 21. I.kICSC�II��:IDI.YIkD: N 89042'48" W 95.00' Walk Highway Easement 33.19 33.75 2 N 10 6 47 z w w o O w LO O O N _ cV w W 17.0 25'4" 00 N M C) LLJ N W U L o O o z 74 O O O � U Z 15 15'4" 30.0 z o 00 U ci W -a-) I � 25,8„ 2>0„ N O 00 O O 20'4" 10 `N o 0 0 S 89°40' 16" E 95.00' LOT 1, BLOCK 2, WILSHIRE TERRACE Hennepin County, Minnesota This survey is certified only to the above named person or persons and not to subsequent owners, mortgages or title insurers. The only easements shown are from plats of record of information provided by client. All building dimensions and floor elevations must be verified by client. I hereby certify that this survey was prepared by me or under my direct supervision, and that I am a duly Registered Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Signed Surveyed by us this 3RD day of JANUARY 20 18 Revised January 11, 2017 Milton E. Hyland, Minn. Reg. No. 20262 HY-LAND SURVEYING, P.A. LAND SURVEYORS 000 Proposed Top of Block 11947 Idaho Ave. N. INVOICE N0. 34319 Champlin, Minnesota 55316 F. B. N0. 000 Proposed Garage Floor PHONE (763) 323-1300 SCALE 1 "= 20' FAX (763) 323-7035 000 Proposed Lowest Floor hylandsurvey@gwestoffice.net • Denotes Iron Monument Found O Denotes Iron Monument Set Type of Building — Surveyors Certificate ❑ Denotes Wood Hub Set J For Excavation Only 000 x000.0 Denotes Existing Elevation 0 NOTE: PROPERTY CORNERS 0 Denotes Proposed Elevation SET BY DEVELOPERS SURVEYOR -ot— Denotes Surface Drainage ❑T Denotes Telephone Box ® Denotes TV Box ® Denotes Water Service E NOVAK FLECK Property Located In Part Of Sec. 4, Twp. 118, R. 21. I.kICSC�II��:IDI.YIkD: N 89042'48" W 95.00' Walk Highway Easement 33.19 33.75 2 N 10 6 47 z w w o O w LO O O N _ cV w W 17.0 25'4" 00 N M C) LLJ N W U L o O o z 74 O O O � U Z 15 15'4" 30.0 z o 00 U ci W -a-) I � 25,8„ 2>0„ N O 00 O O 20'4" 10 `N o 0 0 S 89°40' 16" E 95.00' LOT 1, BLOCK 2, WILSHIRE TERRACE Hennepin County, Minnesota This survey is certified only to the above named person or persons and not to subsequent owners, mortgages or title insurers. The only easements shown are from plats of record of information provided by client. All building dimensions and floor elevations must be verified by client. I hereby certify that this survey was prepared by me or under my direct supervision, and that I am a duly Registered Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Signed Surveyed by us this 3RD day of JANUARY 20 18 Revised January 11, 2017 Milton E. Hyland, Minn. Reg. No. 20262 III zm IN Boom, MEMO man I ow i us log Mo ZR .00 5.2 5.2 Raw WNW NEMOMMAM MSM I. mwf. �� W� i 4w<%Et dpi �iMtll WliI1E mr IMIO PIWm VAPOM �r 1C' YaA 5.2 Highwuy Eo . sern,,t 4L 3 9 33.7' J— 7 z 1A ZE Ld o En LLI © Ljj r) Lij C) (1) 0 7'4" a- C) 30.0 15. 0 F)') Lj of [If ail 25'8" 2' M AOL, Attachment G 5.2 Attachment H CITY OF CRYSTAL MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2018 - RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR 5573 ZANE AVENUE NORTH WHEREAS, Novak -Fleck ("Applicant") submitted an application to the City of Crystal ("City") for approval of a variance at 5573 Zane Avenue North, which is legally described in Exhibit A ("Property"); and WHEREAS, the variance is to allow a new single-family home that is 10 feet to the rear (south) property line rather than the 30 feet required by the City's Unified Development Code, which is contained in Chapter V of the Crystal City Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the variance request on February 12, 2018 and voted to forward the application to the City Council with a recommendation that the requested variance be approved; and WHEREAS, the City Planner's report dated February 15, 2018 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 up to 10 feet from the rear (south) property line at 5573 Zane 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 Crystal City Code. 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. 5.2 BindingEffect. ffect. 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 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, its terms and conditions without qualification, reservation, or exception. Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 201h day of February, 2018. Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: Chrissy Serres, City Clerk 5.2 EXHIBIT A Legal Description of the Property Lot 1, Block 2, Wilshire Terrace, Hennepin County, Minnesota 5.2 EXHIBIT B Planner's Report (attached hereto) 5.3 COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Preliminary and Final Plats FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for February 20 City Council Meeting) DATE: February 15, 2018 RE: Consider adoption of a resolution approving a preliminary and final plat for the Crystal Economic Development Authority Eighth Addition A. BACKGROUND The city's Economic Development Authority (EDA) owns vacant land at the northeast corner of 56th Avenue North (Bass Lake Road) and Adair Avenue North. The EDA is proposing to replat the site into two lots for new single-family homes. The plat would be named Crystal Economic Development Authority Eighth Addition. The site is zoned Low Density Residential (R-1). Notice of the February 12 public hearing was published in the Sun Post on February 1 and mailed to owners within 500 feet (see attachment B). Attachments: A. Site location map B. Map showing public hearing notification area C. Existing zoning map D. 2030 Land Use Comprehensive Plan map E. Proposed preliminary plat F. Proposed final plat G. Resolution B. PROPOSED PROPERTY SUBDIVISION Existing use The site is currently vacant land comprised of three parcels addressed as 5926 — 56th Avenue North, and 5612 and 5618 Adair Avenue North. In 2015 the EDA purchased the site from Hennepin County which had previously acquired and demolished three homes to obtain additional right-of-way for the realignment of Adair Avenue as part of its reconstruction of Bottineau Boulevard. CRYSTAL EDA 8Th ADDITION - PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT APPLICATION PAGE 1 OF 4 5.3 If the subdivision is approved by the City Council, the properties would be addressed with the two Adair addresses. Parcel Area Details 28,781 sq. ft. (0.66 acre) Total area to be replatted - 10,193 sq. ft. (0.23 acre) Existing road easement to be dedicated as as right-of-way for Adair Avenue 18,588 sq. ft. (0.43 acre) Area remaining for the two new lots 9,034 sq. ft. (0.21 acre) Lot 1 (new 5618 Adair) 9,554 sq. ft. (0.22 acre) Lot 2 (new 5612 Adair) Comprehensive Plan The 2030 planned land use for these properties is Low Density Residential (LDR), with a maximum gross density of 5 units per acre. The proposed single- family homes will have a net density of 4 units per acre, which is consistent with this designation. Subdivision design features The proposed plat would be named Crystal Economic Development Authority Eighth Addition. Because large portions of the original three lots are now encumbered by a road easement for the realigned Adair Avenue, the remainder of the site can only accommodate two lots for new home construction. Since the subdivision abuts a county roadway (56th Avenue North), Hennepin County staff has reviewed this subdivision request and finds it acceptable. The following are the notable design features of this subdivision: 1. Zoning Requirements • Building setbacks — Any proposed homes on these two proposed properties will meet the setbacks required for the R-1 district, which are 30 feet for the front and rear property lines, five feet from the interior side property line, and ten feet from the corner side property line. No part of the homes, including eaves, may be located within a drainage and utility easement. • Lot size and area — The proposed lots meets the minimum lot area (6,000 sq. ft.), width (60'), and depth (100') requirements of the R-1 district. 2. Pedestrian, Street Access and On -Street Parking • Pedestrian connections — There is an existing sidewalk along 56th Avenue. CRYSTAL EDA 8Th ADDITION - PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT APPLICATION PAGE 2OF4 5.3 • Street access — The two lots will be accessed from new curb cuts to be installed on Adair Avenue North. On -street parking - To accommodate construction and occupancy of the new homes, staff is recommending that the City Council modify the parking restrictions on the adjacent segment of Adair Avenue: ■ On the east side of Adair Avenue, parking is currently prohibited. Instead, parking would be permitted on the east side starting at a point 30' north of the 56th Avenue sidewalk. The 30' parking restriction will provide open sightlines at the intersection for turning traffic. North of that point, parking will be allowed to meet the practical needs of construction vehicles and future homeowners. ■ On the west side of Adair Avenue, parking is currently permitted. Instead, parking would be prohibited on the west side. This restriction will allow the centerline to be shifted 3' west to provide space for east side parking and maintain a clear line of sight through the curve. As a practical matter, parking does not currently occur on the west side and there is no reason to allow it given the large commercial parking lot for the adjacent office building. ■ The overall effect of these changes will be for this segment of Adair Avenue to match the existing cross section of the rest of the "backage road" comprised of portions of Lakeland, Brunswick and Colorado Avenues that connect 56th Avenue to Airport Road. On i' 4 �4" L - -.:� Existing single white stripe CRYSTAL EDA 8Th ADDITION - PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT APPLICATION PAGE 3OF4 5.3 3. Utilities The proposed new homes will connect with existing water and sanitary sewer mains. Sewer services for both lots were disconnected by the County in 2010. Water service for lot 1 was also disconnected at that time, and the water service for lot 2 is in need of repair. The EDA will install or repair these service connections in spring 2018 prior to the lots being sold. Existing overhead utility lines are located along the north line of lot 1 and along the east line of lots 1 and 2. These utilities will be located in drainage and utility easements that are dedicated with this new plat. If those lines are relocated or extended, then the lines and extensions must be buried underground. New private utility services to the new homes, such as Xcel Energy, Century Link and Comcast, will be buried underground. 4. Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control — The city does not require a grading, drainage and erosion control plan for parcels under one acre in size. However during home construction, the city will require erosion control techniques to be used on-site including silt fences, inlet protection, and a gravel construction entrance. 5. Landscaping — Existing trees on the three lots are shown on the preliminary plat. It is possible that trees will be removed from the property to accommodate the new homes. As part of the sale of the properties, the EDA will require the builder to install new trees. 6. Park dedication — Since there is no new net addition of lots to the city, this subdivision is not subject to the city's park dedication requirements. C. FINAL PLAT In addition to preliminary plat approval for the Crystal EDA 8th Addition subdivision, the EDA is also requesting final plat approval. According to city code section 510.11, Planning Commission review of the final plat is not required. The final plat is in conformance to the preliminary plat. D. REQUESTED ACTION At the February 12, 2018 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the Preliminary Plat of the Crystal EDA 8th Addition subdivision. City Council motion to approve the proposed resolution (Attachment G) is requested. If the plat is approved, the EDA would begin marketing the lots to builders. The lot sales would likely close in June 2018 and the new homes would likely be completed by fall 2018. CRYSTAL EDA 8T" ADDITION - PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT APPLICATION PAGE 4OF4 CITY of CRYSTAL Attachment B 5.3 Hennepin County Locate & Notify Map Date: 1/3/2018 11) (10) (72) (65) (30) (37) (38) (33) _ (71) (66) (31) (36) (37) (34) -� (70) (67) (32) (35) (36) (69) (68) (33) (34) ,th Ave N (103) eo ao 00 (44) oa (45) W-- (47) 10keland Ave N(109) �) (85) (20) (89) (86) je.d�A�—A—ft 2— 1 ki (21) (52) (105) (104) (7) �I) (53) 106 001501WA�� (54) (,07) (108) Zane Pi rd O//6�1 (10) ~ 7 (111) 01, (43) djJ Q/i\y (112) Buffer Size: 500 feet 0 60 120 240 ft Map Comments: I I I I I I I I I 500' Radius from subject properties. This data (i) is furnished 'AS IS' with no representation as to completeness or accuracy, (ii) is furnished with no warranty of any kind; and (iii) is notsuitable for legal, engineering or surveying purposes. Hennepin County shall not be liable for any damage, injury or loss resulting from this data. For more information, contact Hennepin County GIS Office 300 6th Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55487 / gis.info@hennepin.us (44) (49) (45) (46) (47) (19) (16) Z Z W a! > Q (18) (17) d ^ (108) C6 111) N 10keland Ave N(109) �) (85) (20) (89) (86) je.d�A�—A—ft 2— 1 ki (21) (52) (105) (104) (7) �I) (53) 106 001501WA�� (54) (,07) (108) Zane Pi rd O//6�1 (10) ~ 7 (111) 01, (43) djJ Q/i\y (112) Buffer Size: 500 feet 0 60 120 240 ft Map Comments: I I I I I I I I I 500' Radius from subject properties. This data (i) is furnished 'AS IS' with no representation as to completeness or accuracy, (ii) is furnished with no warranty of any kind; and (iii) is notsuitable for legal, engineering or surveying purposes. Hennepin County shall not be liable for any damage, injury or loss resulting from this data. For more information, contact Hennepin County GIS Office 300 6th Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55487 / gis.info@hennepin.us G 0 Q BECKER - V W W � N Z � m v Q W _ Q a _ W W N _ x W a 7T V W � N Z � m v Q W _ Q 56TH AVE OC Q Q a. Q LAKELAND W Q W Z Q N i I (BASS LAKE RD) ZANE PL Z W Q ® y W Attachmddt C Official Zoning Map Base Districts Overlay Districts Water Bodies ------• Planned Development Overlay R1 Low Density Residential Floodplain Overlay R2 Medium Density Residential R3 High Density Residential Commercial District City of Crystal Community Development Department - Industrial District 4141 Douglas Drive North, Crystal, MN 55422-1696 Airport District 763-531-1142, www.crystalmn.gov Approved Amendments: Official Zoning Map Ordinance No. I Adoped by City Council I Comments Disclaimer: The Official Zoning Map is subject to change by action of the Crystal City Council. Any disagreement(s) or inconsistencies between this map and an ordinance adopted by the city council, the ordinance shall prevail. Official Zoning District Map, Crystal, Minnesota We the undersigned certify that this is the Official Zoning Map, adopted by Crystal City Council on MONTH DAY YEAR Date Date Jim Adams, Mayor Chrissy Serres, City Clerk Date: 1/2/201 S W _ Q a _ W W N _ x W i I (BASS LAKE RD) ZANE PL Z W Q ® y W Attachmddt C Official Zoning Map Base Districts Overlay Districts Water Bodies ------• Planned Development Overlay R1 Low Density Residential Floodplain Overlay R2 Medium Density Residential R3 High Density Residential Commercial District City of Crystal Community Development Department - Industrial District 4141 Douglas Drive North, Crystal, MN 55422-1696 Airport District 763-531-1142, www.crystalmn.gov Approved Amendments: Official Zoning Map Ordinance No. I Adoped by City Council I Comments Disclaimer: The Official Zoning Map is subject to change by action of the Crystal City Council. Any disagreement(s) or inconsistencies between this map and an ordinance adopted by the city council, the ordinance shall prevail. Official Zoning District Map, Crystal, Minnesota We the undersigned certify that this is the Official Zoning Map, adopted by Crystal City Council on MONTH DAY YEAR Date Date Jim Adams, Mayor Chrissy Serres, City Clerk Date: 1/2/201 S 5700 V6 CITY of CRYSTAL Attachment G CITY OF CRYSTAL MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2018 - 5.3 RESOLUTION APPROVING CRYSTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY EIGHT ADDITION PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT WHEREAS, Crystal Economic Development Authority ("Applicant") submitted an application to the City of Crystal ("City") for preliminary and final approval of a plat, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, for the property which is legally described in Exhibit B ("Property"); and WHEREAS, the plat is named Crystal Economic Development Authority Eight Addition and it creates parcels for two new single-family homes; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the preliminary plat request on February 12, 2018 and voted to forward the application to the City Council with a recommendation that the proposed plat be approved with certain conditions; and WHEREAS, the City Planner's report dated February 15, 2018 regarding this matter, which is attached hereto as Exhibit C, is incorporated herein and made part of this preliminary and final plat approval, except that the conditions set out below are controlling; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the plat is in conformance with the requirements of the City's Unified Development Code, which is contained in Chapter V 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 grants preliminary and final approval for the plat of Crystal Economic Development Authority Eight Addition, subject to compliance with all of the following conditions of approval: Compliance. Development of the plat is subject to the applicable requirements of the Crystal City Code. The Applicant is required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances in developing the plat 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 this plat approval 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. 5.3 BindingEffect. ffect. The conditions placed on this preliminary and final plat approval are binding on the Applicant, its successors and assigns, shall run with the Property, and shall not in any way be affected by the subsequent sale, lease, or other change 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 preliminary and final plat approval 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 20th day of February, 2018. Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: Chrissy Serres, City Clerk 5.3 EXHIBIT A Final Plat (attached hereto) 5.3 EXHIBIT B Legal Description of the Property Lots 10, 11, and 12, Block 2, Kennard's Second Addition, all properties in Hennepin County, Minnesota.