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2018.04.03 Council Meeting Packet 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Posted: March 30, 2018 City Council Meeting Schedule April 3, 2018 Time Type of meeting Location 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. First City Council work session to discuss: • Hennepin County Highway 81 median planting concept. • Historical Society Subcommittee update. • Hennepin County Assessing update and preview of Open Book. Conference Room A 7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers Following the City Council meeting Second City Council work session to discuss: • Update from HRG manager Tim Pratt on curbside recycling and other recycling information. • Constituent issues update. • New business. • Announcements. Conference Room A Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at (763) 531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529. 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Posted: March 30, 2018 City Council First Work Session Agenda April 3, 2018 6:15 p.m. Conference Room A Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the first work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on April 3, 2018 in Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. I. Attendance Council Members Staff ____ Parsons ____ Norris ____ Adams ____ Therres ____ Budziszewski ____ Ray ____ Dahl ____ Revering ____ Deshler ____ Sutter ____ Kolb ____ Biggerstaff ____ LaRoche ____ Serres II. Agenda The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items: 1. Hennepin County Highway 81 median planting concept. 2. Historical Society Subcommittee update. 3. Hennepin County Assessing update and preview of Open Book. 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 DATE: April 3, 2018 TO: City Council FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Hennepin County Hwy 81 potential planting Summary Earlier this year Hennepin County staff approached City staff with a potential median planting along Highway 81 through Crystal (as well as Robbinsdale and Brooklyn Park). Concept drawings for the project were provided in a meeting between City and County staff. The timeline for construction of the $1 million project is fall 2018 (contingent on approvals and bid prices). Staff feedback Staff has a number of items about the project that still need to be worked out. 1) Landscape maintenance as far who is responsible for what) which includes (but is not limited to) weeding, mowing, mulching, etc. 2) Irrigation maintenance (if it is included), again who is responsible for repairs, winterizing, paying for the water, etc. 3) Long term viability of any plants in this area. With the direct sun, wind (traffic and otherwise), road salt, it is a tough growing environment. Council action No formal Council action is needed. Hennepin County staff would like to present the project concept and just get Council’s initial input. This is intended to be a brief project introduction presentation to identify Council questions, concerns, or issues that need to then be evaluated by the project team. Hennepin County Environment and Energy 701 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 700, Minneapolis, MN 55415 hennepin.us County Road 81 landscape restoration April 2018 About the project Hennepin County is planning a landscape restoration for a five-mile segment of the County State Aid Highway 81 (CSAH 81) corridor between the eastern city limits of Robbinsdale and the Interstate 694/Interstate 94 (I-694/I-94) interchange in Brooklyn Park. The project area encompasses all county-owned green space within the CSAH 81 right-of-way, with landscape improvements primarily focused on medians and intersections. There will be supplemental tree plantings throughout the right-of-way as space permits. Project need The existing landscapes in the project area were installed in three separate phases as part of three road reconstruction projects completed from 2008 to 2014. The road in the northernmost 1,000 feet of the project area, which is in the vicinity of the I-694/I-94 interchange, was substantially completed in fall 2017. The three phases are individually contained within the cities of Brooklyn Park, Crystal and Robbinsdale and were designed separately. As a result, the landscape lacks a consistent design, with each phase reflecting the landscaping goals and maintenance capacities of the individual cities. The landscape of this corridor is in need of rehabilitation. Plant health throughout the corridor has degraded due to salt spray, snow load, lack of irrigation and poor soil conditions. The plants in the medians and boulevards incur significant salt spray throughout the winter. Irrigation in the corridor would help flush sodium from the plants and soil. Irrigation would also help plants tolerate periods of drought and the extreme summer heat of a roadway environment. The plants further struggle because of the poor soil conditions within the corridor. Prior to any new planting, Hennepin County would amend the soil. Soil samples have been collected throughout the corridor to develop a soil amendment strategy. Landscape rehabilitation concept The objectives for rehabilitating the CSAH 81 landscape are to create a sustainable and visually appealing corridor and to establish a unified identity by using a consistent plant palette and materials throughout the corridor. The plants selected will be salt-tolerant, hardy, flowering perennials, shrubs and trees to replace the struggling turf. Arrangement of these plants in a layered design will showcase the color and form of the individual plant species. Alternating these plantings with lower-maintenance, ornamental grasses will add natural form to the corridor. In transition medians, the landscape design maintains the character of the higher treatment areas while increasing the use of ornamental grasses and low-mow fescue in lieu of perennials and shrubs. Users of this corridor will notice the consistent colors, textures and patterns used throughout the unified landscape. The distinct character will highlight the important role that this segment of Bottineau Boulevard and the surrounding communities play as a transportation link. Landscape rehabilitation approach Create a landscape plan for the entire corridor The proposed landscape plan will focus improvements within the following zones within the corridor: • Medians: The county proposes replacing the struggling turf with trees, perennials and ornamental grasses. Removing turf eliminates the need for regular mowing and lowers maintenance costs. The installation of irrigation in the medians would help ensure the plants remain healthy. The county is seeking input from the city regarding the proposed median irrigations systems. • Intersections: Intersections with high pedestrian traffic and commercial activity will have their landscapes rehabilitated in the four quadrants of the intersection. • City entrance signs: The county is proposing to update the landscape surrounding the city entrance signs in the county’s right- of-way. • Boulevards: The county is proposing to plant additional trees from the county’s gravel-bed nursery in the boulevards, which are the green spaces on either side of the roadway, where there is adequate space. This work would be completed by Hennepin County foresters, and the trees will be equipped with watering bags. Project funding Hennepin County is proposing to install the new plants and irrigation within the corridor with county funds using a private professional landscape contractor. The landscape contractor will be responsible for maintaining and warrantying the landscape during the plant establishment period, which will be two to three years. The county is requesting the cities to maintain the landscape after the plant establishment period end. Timeline Hennepin County is proposing to have the landscape contractor install the landscape within the medians, the city entrance sign and at commercial intersections in fall 2018. Irrigation associated with these areas would be part of the construction package. Also in fall 2018 or spring 2019, Hennepin County foresters will install trees within the CSAH 81 boulevards. Maintenance Hennepin County will work with the cities of Brooklyn Park, Crystal and Robbinsdale to develop a plan to maintain the landscape after the landscape contractor warranty period ends. Landscape maintenance will include replanting, pruning, weed control, fertilization, trash pickup, winter protection, and insect and disease control. Irrigation, if installed, will need regular maintenance. However, the added cost of irrigation will be off-set by the elimination of mowing of turf grass in the medians. Landscape areas in Crystal • 47th Avenue to 51st Avenue median • 51st Avenue to Canadian Pacific Rail Corridor median • Canadian Pacific Rail Corridor to Wilshire Boulevard median • Wilshire Boulevard to Bass Lake Road median • Bass Lake Road intersection will be completed as part of the Light Rail Transit Blue Line Extension • Bass Lake Road to 60th Avenue median • 58th Avenue into Brooklyn Park median Memorandum DATE: March 26, 2018 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Anne Norris, City Manager SUBJECT: Historical Society Subcommittee – Community Outreach Task Force ____________________________________________________________________ One of the initiatives of the Community Outreach Task Force is researching the creation of a historical society. A subcommittee of the Task Force, chaired by Steve Adams, has been meeting monthly with the goal of creating a Crystal Historical Society. Steve Adams will be at the April 3 work session to update the Council on the subcommittee’s progress. The subcommittee is requesting approval to proceed with preparing the necessary documents to become an independent, historical society. This will require the city attorney to spend a modest amount of time in preparing these documents, similar to what was done with the Crystal Crime Prevention Board or the Crystal Frolics. Staff is working with the subcommittee on determining secure, accessible storage space for anticipated future collections.               Hennepin County Assessor’s Office 300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487 612-348-3046 | hennepin.us To: City of Crystal, Mayor and Council From: Residential Appraisers: Braden Johnson and Ashlei Munneke Date: March 7, 2017 Re: 2018 Assessment and Board of Appeal and Equalization ______________________________________________________________________ The 2018 Open Book meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 18th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Annual Revaluation, Sales, and New Construction Reviews Each year, one fifth of the properties in the city are reviewed and the records are updated. For the 2018 assessment we viewed all single family homes in the south eastern portion of the city (shaded in purple). Included is the map of our revaluation area, separated by color, and also the neighborhood map used to determine percentage of growth. The viewing, reviewing, and statistical analysis of all sales that sold between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017 in the City of Crystal were made. Summary of the 2018 Assessment Each year the estimated market values are analyzed along with sales data from the market. A recalculation of land and building values were made to all property types. The results of the adjustments for the following property types are: Residential: +7.4% Residential Lakeshore: +8.8% Condos: +9.8% Townhouses: +7.6% Double Bungalows: +17.4% Residential Zero Lot Line: +18.6% Commercial: +2% Industrial: +9.1% Apartment: +6.5% The City of Crystal has a total market value of approximately $1,898,039,200. This value includes $10,613,000 in new construction improvements. The overall value increase for all property types in the City of Crystal is 6.81%. The Open Book Processes Value notices are scheduled to be mailed March 22, 2018. Taxpaye r s w i t h v a l u e o r classification concerns should contact the assessor’s office. During the initial conversation the property owner may discuss their concerns and review sales information with an appraiser. The majority of the callers are satisfied after a conversation with an appraiser. If additional attention is necessary the appraiser will review the property. The City of Crystal has decided to use the alternative method to the formal Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting held by the city council and mayor and hold an informal open book meeting. During an open book meeting, the valuation and classification issues are handled by the assessor’s staff on a one‐on‐one basis with the property owner. The open book meeting allows property owners to address questions about their property assessment directly to the assessing staff. Homeowners should still call the number listed on their value notice in March to address questions and set up interior inspections prior to the open book meeting. If homeowners concerns are addressed prior to the open book meeting and the homeowner is satisfied with t h e r e s u l t s , t h e h o m e o w n e r w o u l d n o t n e e d t o a t t e n d t h e o p e n b ook meeting. If the homeowner is unsatisfied with the results of their property value or classification after speaking with an assessor they can appeal their value to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization. The County Board of Appeal and Equalization will begin meeting on June 11, 2018. All requests for appointments at the County Board must be received before May 16, 2018. To make an appointment, taxpayers should call 612‐348‐7050. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Braden or Ashlei at 763.531.1116. For your reference, the 2018 Hennepin County Assessment Report is uploaded to the County website. It includes an in‐depth look at all market value data across the county: Link: https://www.hennepin.us/residents/property/property‐value#county‐assessor‐report     2016 2017 + / – 2016 2017 + / – New Listings 22 15 -31.8% 575 540 -6.1% Closed Sales 33 33 0.0% 496 498 + 0.4% Median Sales Price*$180,000 $195,000 + 8.3% $185,450 $200,900 + 8.3% Average Sales Price*$180,740 $200,257 + 10.8% $188,419 $208,958 + 10.9% Price Per Square Foot*$116 $139 + 20.2% $117 $128 + 8.9% Percent of Original List Price Received*96.3%98.4%+ 2.2% 98.5%99.4%+ 0.9% Days on Market Until Sale 74 33 -55.4% 46 36 -21.7% Inventory of Homes for Sale 45 26 -42.2% -- -- -- Months Supply of Inventory 1.1 0.6 -45.5% -- -- -- ** Each dot represents the change in median sales price from the prior year using a 6-month weighted average. This means that each of the 6 months used in a dot are proportioned according to their share of sales during that period. | Current as of January 9, 2018. 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Local Market Update – December 2017 A RESEARCH TOOL PROVIDED BY THE MINNEAPOLIS AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® - 31.8% 0.0% + 8.3% Change in New Listings Change in Closed Sales Change in Median Sales Price 16-County Twin Cities Region Crystal December Year to Date Crystal * Does not account for seller concessions. | Activity for one month can sometimes look extreme due to small sample size. - 40% - 30% - 20% - 10% 0% + 10% + 20% + 30% + 40% 1-2008 7-2008 1-2009 7-2009 1-2010 7-2010 1-2011 7-2011 1-2012 7-2012 1-2013 7-2013 1-2014 7-2014 1-2015 7-2015 1-2016 7-2016 1-2017 7-2017 Change in Median Sales Price from Prior Year (6-Month Average)**b a 575 496540 498 New Listings Closed Sales Year to Date 2016 2017 + 0.4%-6.1% 22 33 15 33 New Listings Closed Sales December 2016 2017 0.0%-31.8% 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov City Council Meeting Agenda April 3, 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. Appearance 3.1 Presentation and update on the Sheriff’s activities and initiatives from Sheriff Stanek.* 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 March 20, 2018. b. The regular City Council work sessions on March 20, 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 a resolution accepting the following donations: a. $5,000 from Crystal Lions for Crystal Police K-9 Unit. b. $50 from Beau and Megan Daniels for Crystal Police K-9 Unit. c. $150.45 from donation boxes for Crystal Police K-9 Unit. d. $50 from Kiem Engelen for Crystal Police K-9 Unit. e. $40 from Jacqueline and Steve Gillane for Crystal Police K-9 Unit. f. $20 from Nancy Long for Crystal Police K-9 Unit. g. $70 from Joseph Selton, Jr. for Crystal Police K-9 Unit. h. $40 from Russell and Theresa Skovera for Crystal Police K-9 Unit. i. $5,845 from VFW Post 494 for Crystal Police K-9 Unit. j. $2,000 from VFW Post 494 for Crystal Airport Open House. k. $1,000 from West Metro Fire-Rescue District Firefighters Relief Association for Crystal Airport Open House. 4.4 Approval of a special permit for wine and beer to be served at Bassett Creek Park for a birthday party on June 16, 2018 from 5 – 9:30 p.m., submitted by Hannah Massey. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda April 3, 2018 Page 2 of 3 4.5 Approval of a resolution establishing dates and offices for the 2018 municipal election. 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 review bids received for the Bass Lake Road streetscape project and consider a resolution awarding a construction contract. Updating the north side of the Bass Lake Road streetscape has been discussed at several work sessions and earlier this year, the Council authorized going for bids for the project. Bids are due Monday, April 2, and staff’s recommendation will be available at the April 3 meeting. 6.3 The Council will consider authorizing a contract for construction engineering services for the Bass Lake Road streetscape project. Engineering services (inspections, etc.) are needed to ensure the updated Bass Lake Road streetscape improvements are constructed according to specifications. Recommend approval of authorizing a contract with SEH to complete this work. 6.4 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing a contract for a shade structure at the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center. The 2018 PIR includes $33,000 for the purchase of a replacement shade structure for the pool. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing purchase of this replacement structure. 7. Announcements a. Crystal Curbside Clean-up is April 2 – 12. Information regarding your pick up day and zone is available at www.crystalmn.gov. b. The City Council will have a work session on Thursday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall. Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda April 3, 2018 Page 3 of 3 c. The next Citizen Input Time will be Tuesday, April 17 at 6 p.m. in the Conference Room A at City Hall. d. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, April 17, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. e. Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, April 18, at 8:30 a.m. at Crystal City Hall in the Community Room, hosted by Copperfield Hill. f. 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. g. 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. April 3, 2018 Meeting Schedule Time Type of meeting Location 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. First City Council work session to discuss: • Hennepin County Highway 81 median planting concept. • Historical Society Subcommittee update. • Hennepin County Assessing update and preview of Open Book. Conference Room A 7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers Following the City Council meeting Second City Council work session to discuss: • Update from HRG manager Tim Pratt on curbside recycling and other recycling information.* • Constituent issues update. • New business.* • Announcements.* Conference Room A * Denotes no supporting information included in the packet. Have a great weekend. See you at Tuesday’s meeting. Crystal City Council meeting minutes March 20, 2018 Page 1 of 3 1.Call to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on March 20, 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: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb. City staff present: Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Finance Director J. McGann, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Deputy Police Chief D. Leslin 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 LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve the agenda. Motion carried. 3.Consent Agenda The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a single motion: 3.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings: a.The regular City Council meeting on March 6, 2018. b.The regular City Council work session on March 6, 2018. c.The regular City Council work session on March 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 Resolution No. 2018-41, accepting the following donation: a.$200 from Sarah Brynteson Tupperware for the Crystal Ball. 3.4 Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license for a social event on April 27, 2018, submitted by the Church of St. Raphael located at 7301 56th Ave. N. 3.5 Approval of Resolution No. 2018-42, authorizing Becker Park Infiltration Project grant agreement with Metropolitan Council Environmental Services. 4.1(a) Crystal City Council meeting minutes March 20, 2018 Page 2 of 3 Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. 4. Open Forum The following person addressed the Council: • Burt Orred, 6700 60th Ave. N., provided an update on Twin Lakes testing. 5. Regular Agenda 5.1 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 Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Dahl to approve the list of disbursements over $25,000. Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb. Motion carried. 5.2 The Council considered approval of a purchasing policy. Finance Director J. McGann addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the purchasing policy. Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb. Motion carried. 5.3 The Council considered resolutions for fund transfers and the opening and closing of funds. Finance Director J. McGann addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2018 – 43 APPROVING 2017 TRANSFERS Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent: RESOLUTION NO. 2018 – 44 APPROVING 2018 TRANSFERS 4.1(a) Crystal City Council meeting minutes March 20, 2018 Page 3 of 3 Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 5.4 The Council considered a resolution approving a joint powers agreement with the City of New Hope for the mill and overlay of a portion of 36th Avenue. 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. 2018 – 45 AUTHORIZE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL AND THE CITY OF NEW HOPE FOR 2018 36TH AVENUE MILL AND OVERLAY PROJECT Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 5.5 The Council considered authorizing a feasibility study of potentially surplus land. Community Development Director J. Sutter addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Dahl to approve a development feasibility study of potentially surplus land. Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb. Motion carried. 6. Announcements The Council made several announcements about upcoming events. 7. Adjournment Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. __________________________________ Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________________ Chrissy Serres, City Clerk 4.1(a) Crystal City Council first work session minutes March 20, 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 6:31 p.m. on March 20, 2018 in Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order. I.Attendance The city clerk recorded the attendance for City Council members and staff: Council members present: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb. City staff present: Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Deputy Police Chief D. Leslin and City Clerk C. Serres. II.Agenda The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item: 1.Sidewalk check in. III.Adjournment The work session adjourned at 6:55 p.m. ________________________________ Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: Chrissy Serres, City Clerk 4.1(b) Crystal City Council second work session minutes March 20, 2018 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the second work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:47 p.m. on March 20, 2018 in Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order. I.Attendance The city clerk recorded the attendance for City Council members and staff: Council members present: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb. City staff present: Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, City Planner D. Olson, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Deputy Police Chief D. Leslin and City Clerk C. Serres. Others present: Staff from Barr Engineering Co.: •Patrick Brockamp, Water Resources Engineer •Karen Chandler, Vice President, Senior Water Resources Engineer II.Agenda The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items: 1.Comprehensive Plan update. 2.Municipal State Aid designation changes. 3.Winnetka Pond project – goose management and native buffer planting. 4.Constituent issues update. 5.City manager monthly update. 6.New business. 7.Announcements. III.Adjournment The work session adjourned at 9:12 p.m. ________________________________ Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: Chrissy Serres, City Clerk 4.1(b) Page 1 of 1 City of Crystal Council Meeting April 3, 2018 Applications for City License Rental – New 6727 46th Ave N – ADS LLC (Conditional) Rental – Renewal 5945 Elmhurst Ave N – Fadel Sakkal (Conditional) 3909 Florida Ave N – Charles Hawkinson 2709-2711 Hampshire Ave N – Lester R Olson 2948 Kentucky Ave N – Wending Bao and K. Norman Ho 4801 Kentucky Ave N – GL Enterprise LLC 5757 Maryland Ave N – Jeff and Kristen Jacobs 5756 Nevada Ave N – David Mathieu 3525 Noble Ave N – Christopher and Nicole Wescoe Bauman 5603 Orchard Ave N – Bao Tran (Conditional) 3548 Perry Ave N – Keith Simmerman 5542 Toledo Ave N – Kathrin Long (Conditional) 5773 West Broadway – West Broadway Investments LLC (Conditional) 4242 Zane Ave N – Herman Capital Partners 3 4360 Zane Ave N – AAKT LLC (Conditional) 6125 32nd Ave N – Marie Ahlers 7324 33rd Ave N – Scott Kevitt 6307 34th Ave N – Wally Anderson (Conditional) 6502 37th Ave N – Charles Hawkinson (Conditional) 5916 38th Ave N – Jason Herzog (Conditional) 5917 38th Ave N – Jason Herzog (Conditional) 6424 45th Ave N – Kathryn Blaul 6418 46th Ave N – Ryan Casey (Conditional) 6401 47th Ave N – Wren Rentals 4924 53rd Ave N – Cherry Holdings LLC (Conditional) 5724 56th Ave N – Crystal Ventures LLC (Conditional) 7733 58th Pl N – Justin Sutkowski (Conditional) Tree Trimmer SavAtree LLC 8000 Powell Rd Ste 160 Hopkins, MN 55343 Sorenson Tree Service 852 Mill Rd Medelia, MN 56062 4.2 CITY OF CRYSTAL RESOLUTION NO. 2018 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE POLICE K-9 UNIT AND AIRPORT OPEN HOUSE 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 Crystal Lions Crystal Police K-9 Unit $5,000 Beau and Megan Daniels Crystal Police K-9 Unit $50 Donation boxes Crystal Police K-9 Unit $150.45 Kiem Engelen Crystal Police K-9 Unit $50 Jacqueline and Steve Gillane Crystal Police K-9 Unit $40 Nancy Long Crystal Police K-9 Unit $20 Joseph Selton, Jr. Crystal Police K-9 Unit $70 Russell and Theresa Skovera Crystal Police K-9 Unit $40 VFW Post 494 Crystal Police K-9 Unit $5,845 VFW Post 494 Crystal Airport Open House $2,000 West Metro Fire-Rescue District Firefighters Relief Association Crystal Airport Open House $1,000 And BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks the above-named for their generous donations. Dated: April 3, 2018 By: __________________________ Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________ Chrissy Serres, City Clerk MEMORANDUM DATE: March 22, 2018 TO: Crystal City Council City Manager Anne Norris FROM: Administrative Services Coordinator Trudy Tassoni SUBJECT: Application for Special Permit for Wine/Beer at Bassett Creek Park Hannah Massey has applied for a special permit to serve wine/beer at Bassett Creek Park on Saturday, June 16, 2018, from 5-9:30 p.m. for a birthday party. She expects a maximum of 100 guests. Ms. Massey reserved Bassett Creek Park through the Crystal Recreation Department, under Park Permit Number 39890. Council Action Requested As part of the Consent Agenda on April 3, 2018, approve the Special Permit for Wine/Beer submitted by Hannah Massey. Her application is available for review in the city clerk’s office. COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Consent Agenda: Special Permit for Wine/Beer Council Meeting 04/03/2018 4.4 _____________________________________________________________________ FROM: City Clerk Chrissy Serres ____________________________________________________________________ TO: Mayor and City Council City Manager Anne Norris D ATE: March 28, 2018 RE: Establishing the dates and offices for 2018 municipal elections BACKGROUND The City Council is required to adopt a resolution establishing the dates and municipal offices for the 2018 elections. An abbreviated 2018 elections calendar is as follows: Candidate filing period: May 22 – June 5. Absentee voting period for the Primary Election: June 29 – Aug. 13. State Primary Election: Aug. 14. Absentee voting period for General Election: Sept. 21 – Nov. 5. State General Election: Nov. 6. REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION The City Council is asked to adopt the attached resolution establishing dates and municipal offices for the 2018 elections. Upon approval, the city clerk will prepare a legal notice to be published in the Sun Post on Thursday, May 3, 2018. COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Establishing dates and offices for 2018 municipal elections 4.5 CITY OF CRYSTAL RESOLUTION NO. 2018 - A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DATES AND OFFICES FOR THE 2018 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS WHEREAS, elections in the City of Crystal are conducted in accordance with the general laws of the State of Minnesota, Chapter 4 of the City Charter, and Crystal City Code, Section 215; and WHEREAS, primary elections are held on the second Tuesday in August in each even-numbered year and general elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year; and WHEREAS, affidavits of candidacy together with a filing fee or nominating petition shall be filed not more than 84 days nor less than 70 days before the primary; and WHEREAS, in the event that three or more candidates file for the same municipal office, the municipal Primary Election will be held on Aug. 14, 2018; and WHEREAS, the General Election will be held on Nov. 6, 2018; and WHEREAS, the following municipal offices are up for election in 2018: • Council member – Section II • Council member – Ward 1 • Council member – Ward 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that filings for municipal candidates will open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, and close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Crystal City Hall. Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 3rd day of April, 2018. ______________________________ Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ Chrissy Serres, City Clerk 4.5 G:\Brenda\Accts Payable\Check over $25,000\Checks over $25,000 Memo.xls DATE:March 29, 2018 TO:Anne Norris, City Manager City of Crystal City Council FROM:Jean McGann, Acting Finance Director RE:Expenditures over $25,000 Payee Amount AEM Financial Solutions Feb & Mar finance & ass't finance directors, finance plans, rate study $51,850.00 Golden Valley JWC February water costs $132,098.79 HealthPartners Inc.April health insurance premiums $96,995.00 IRS Federal & FICA withholding taxes for 3/9/18 pay date $55,244.78 LOGIS January computer system support & system development annual charge $65,387.00 Metropolitan Council Environ Serv April waste water service costs $127,413.34 PERA Employee and city required contributions for 3/23/18 pay date $50,058.18 W Metro Fire Rescue District March fire budget allocation $95,305.71 $674,352.80 Description 6.1 PAGE 1 OF 4 _____________________________________________________________________ FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director _____________________________________________________________________ DATE: March 23, 2018 TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for April 3 Council meeting) SUBJECT: Review bids and consider a resolution awarding a construction contract for the Bass Lake Road Streetscape BID OPENING The bid opening is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 2. Bids will immediately be tabulated, then the bid tab will be emailed to Councilmembers and posted on the website. SIGNIFICANT PROJECT ELEMENTS A 12-space on-street parallel parking bay will be added in front of the easterly blockof buildings (6316-6418 56th) with a valley gutter between the parking bay and theadjacent traffic lane. The sidewalk on the north side of 56 th Avenue will be completely reconstructed fromElmhurst Avenue to the old Hampshire Avenue alignment by Nokomis Shoes, and also along the west side of Elmhurst Avenue from 56 th Avenue to the alley. Miscellaneous fixtures (5 benches, 6 bike racks, 4 dual trash receptacles, etc.) The paved boulevard with colored concrete (gray rectangle pattern) will provide abuffer along approx. 60% of the corridor where there isn’t space for landscapingalong the roadway. The south curb of the large parking lot will be shifted north a few feet to providespace for the new sidewalk plus new landscaping. COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Bass Lake Road Streetscape Review Bids and Award Contract 6.2 PAGE 2 OF 4  Lighting: - The existing high pressure sodium (HPS) parking lot lighting will be replaced with new light emitting diode (LED) fixtures to improve light levels and security, especially in the large parking lot (6422-6514 56 th). - The existing HPS roadway lighting would be salvaged and reinstalled with new LED luminaires on both sides of Bass Lake Road from the BNSF rail corridor west to the old Hampshire Avenue alignment. - An additional light will be added at the northeast corner of Elmhurst and 56 th. - The LEDs will have a color temperature of 4000K (Neutral White) which is similar to the Xcel cobrahead lights recently installed throughout Crystal.  New crosswalk markings will be installed on all quadrants of the Sherburne - 56 th intersection.  New item: Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) on freestanding posts at the northeast and northwest quadrants of the Sherburne - 56 th intersection. (This is additional work separately funded by Hennepin County.) FINANCING Construction will be funded by a combination of Hennepin County funds (now two sources), available increment in an expired TIF district (#2151 - Anthony Center / Cub Foods) and the Street Light Utility. The cost of the additional APS work is being funded by Hennepin County, which means that the estimated TIF and Street Light Utility contributions are unchanged from the February estimate. Construction engineering services and materials testing are being funded by the EDA. These costs are approximately $10,000 less than the February estimate. Please see the next page for a tabulation of estimated costs and proposed sources of funds. 6.2 PAGE 3 OF 4 PROPOSED FINANCING PROPOSED USES EST. COST PROPOSED SOURCES Mobilization / Traffic Mgmt 17,000 17,000 Removals 61,787 61,787 Civil (concrete, etc.) 214,463 214,463 Landscaping Beds 50,002 50,002 Plantings 38,010 38,010 Streetscape fixtures 28,700 28,700 Electrical (lighting) 137,649 65,106 6,750 65,793 APS 22,300 22,300 Construction Subtotal 569,911 181,818 22,300 300,000 0 65,793 10% Contingency 56,991 18,182 2,230 30,000 0 6,579 Construction Total 626,902 200,000 24,530 330,000 0 72,372 Construction Engineering 35,861 35,861 Materials Testing 2,000 2,000 TOTAL PROJECT COST 664,763 200,000 24,530 330,000 37,861 72,372 HENN CO HENN CO TIF #2151 EDA STREET TOD TRANSP LIGHT GRANT DEPT UTILITY 6.2 PAGE 4 OF 4 PROPOSED SCHEDULE April Contract documents; pre-construction meeting; contractor mobilization May Construction Begins 7/20 Construction Substantially Complete (before Crystal Frolics) Sept. Final Completion ATTACHMENTS  Resolution awarding the construction contract (Blanks to be filled in after bids are opened on April 2.) REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION City Council action on the attached resolution is requested. 6.2 RESOLUTION NO. 2018- ___ AWARD CONTRACT FOR BASS LAKE ROAD STREETSCAPE PROJECT 2018-07 WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council authorized solicitation of public bids for the Bass Lake Road Streetscape (Project 2018-07) on February 20, 2018; and WHEREAS, ______bids were received and publicly opened on April 2, 2018; and WHEREAS, _________________________________ submitted the low bid and has successfully completed projects in other cities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby awards the contract for the Bass Lake Road Streetscape (Project 2018-07) to _________________________________ in the amount of $_____________. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to sign such contract. Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 3rd day of April, 2018. _____________________________ Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Christina Serres, City Clerk 6.2 Agenda Item 6.2 -RESOLU-T-ION NO -2018- -- - -- AWARD CONTRACT FOR BASS LAKE ROAD STREETSCAPE PROJECT 2018-07 WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council authorized solicitation of public bids for the Bass Lake Road Streetscape (Project 2018-07) on February 20, 2018; and WHEREAS, five bids were received and publicly opened on April 2, 2018; and WHEREAS, Pember Companies submitted the low bid and has successfully completed projects in other cities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby awards the contract for the Bass Lake Road Streetscape (Project 2018-07) to Pember Companies in the amount of $545,272. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to sign such contract. Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 3rd day of April, 2018. Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: Christina Serres, City Clerk - -Bass-L-ake-Road Streetscape-(Project20-1-8-0-7-) Bids Received - 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2018 BIDDER BASE BID ADD ALT (plantings) TOTAL BID Blackstone Contractors 722,795.50 39,295.00 762,090.50 Meyer Contracting 594,745.41 25,607.82 6201353.23 Pember Companies 520,869.60 24,402.40 545,272.00 Thomas and Sons Const. 653,576.60 27,718.90 6811295.50 Urban Companies 658,261.50 28,050.00 686,311.50 � Apparent low bid in bold _____________________________________________________________________ FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director _____________________________________________________________________ DATE: March 23, 2018 TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for April 3 Council meeting) SUBJECT: Consider authorizing a contract for construction engineering services for the Bass Lake Road Streetscape project Staff requested a proposal from Short Elliot Hendrickson (SEH) to perform construction engineering services on the Bass Lake Road Streetscape project. SEH’s proposal (attached) is for $35,861. Staff recommends approval of the SEH proposal based on SEH’s familiarity with the project and their track record of performing similar services on other city projects. The city will handle material testing with its existing firm and the estimated cost is $2,000. The combined total cost of these two items is $37,861. This is 6% of the estimated total construction cost for this project. Staff opinion is that both the amount and percentage are reasonable and appropriate given the characteristics of the streetscape project and in comparison with other city projects. $48,000 for this activity was identified in the EDA’s 2018 Work Program, so sufficient funds are available. REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION Council action in the form of a motion authorizing the contract for construction engineering services is requested. COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Bass Lake Road Streetscape Construction Engineering Services 6.3 Engineers | Architects | Planners | Scientists Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., 10901 Red Circle Drive, Suite 300, Minnetonka, MN 55343-9302 SEH is an equal opportunity employer | www.sehinc.com | 952.912.2600 | 800.734.6757 | 888.908.8166 fax Supplemental Letter of Agreement to Agreement for Professional Services Dated July 7, 2009 March 23, 2018 RE: City of Crystal, MN Construction Phase Services Bass Lake Road Streetscape City Project No. 2018-07 SEH No. CRYST141877 John Sutter Community Development Director City of Crystal 4141 Douglas Drive North Crystal, MN 55422-1696 Dear John: Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) is pleased to submit this proposal for construction phase engineering services related to Bass Lake Road Streetscape improvements in the City of Crystal (City). BACKGROUND SEH is completing plans and specification for Bass Lake Road Streetscape Improvements including concrete surfacing, streetscape, and plantings. The contract for this work is anticipated to be awarded to a contractor in April 2018 with construction to begin soon after. SEH is prepared to assist City forces in key areas of the construction phase. Below is our understanding of the scope of work and assumptions. Scope of Work – Construction Phase 1. Resident Project Representative (RPR) services, including a. Attending a preconstruction meeting, b. Reviewing submittals for plantings, c. Reviewing and discussing planting plan layout with the contractor, d. Reviewing and discussing specialty concrete layout and finishes with contractor, e. Marking removal limits based on the estimated geometric layout tabulation for each pedestrian ramp, f. Reviewing and discussing the ramp design and APS locations with the contractor, as necessary. g. Verifying conformance to the project plans and specifications, h. Coordination of testing needed with the City’s materials testing firm, i. Construction progress records, j. Field measure and compute quantities, k. Photographs of key items, and l. Punch list preparation and progress tracking. 6.3 John Sutter March 23, 2018 Page 2 2. Assigned SEH RPR will be knowledgeable about MnDOT ADA Standards. KEY ASSUMPTIONS • Preparation of contractor payment applications will be completed by the City. • Preparation of preconstruction meeting materials will be completed by the City, as necessary. • Our services to be needed on a part-time basis during the project. • City will coordinate daily construction inspections and request reviews a day in advance. • Regular construction meetings, agendas and minutes will be performed by the City if needed • Material testing and sampling will be performed by the City’s materials testing firm. • Permit preparation and fees will be completed by the City. • Public outreach will be conducted by City. • Additional paperwork related to County, State or Federal funded projects will not be required. PROPOSED FEE If accepted, we will provide our services as outlined in the attached Task Hour Budget to the City for a total estimated fee of $35,861, including reimbursable expenses. Field inspection hours are estimated to be 160 hours (items 4&5). It is anticipated that plantings will likely be later in the summer or early fall. Below is a summary of this fee. Task Hour Budget Task No. Construction Tasks Hours Budget 1 Submittal Review 16 $1,930 2 Meeting Attendance 16 $1,930 3 Planting layout review 40 $5,290 4 Specialty Concrete layout review 72 $8,528 5 ADA Curb Ramp and APS layout review 88 $10,768 6 Prepare Punch List 12 $1,369 7 Punch List Monitor 12 $1,447 Subtotal hours 256 Expenses $4,600 Total Proposal Cost $35,861 We will bill the City monthly on an hourly basis for services, expenses, and equipment electronically at accountspayable@crystalmn.gov. Our services are in accordance with the updated Exhibit A, Paragraph D of the Agreement for Professional Services dated July 7, 2009 (Agreement). If the scope of work is changed, SEH will invoice our services an additional amount on an hourly basis plus expenses in accordance with the attached hourly rate schedule. This Supplemental Letter Agreement and the Agreement represent the entire understanding between the City and us in respect to the project and may only be modified in writing signed by both of us. If it satisfactorily sets forth your understanding of our agreement, please sign the enclosed copy of this letter in the space provided below and return it to us. Please contact me at 612-255-4030 or mhorn@sehinc.com with questions regarding this proposal. Thanks again for the opportunity to assist the City with this project. 6.3 John Sutter March 23, 2018 Page 3 Sincerely, SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INC. Michael D. Horn, PLA Aaron T. Ditzler, PE Project Manager Client Service Manager City of Crystal, Minnesota Accepted this _____ day of _________________, 2018 By: _____________________________ Title _____________________________ By _____________________________ Title _____________________________ mdh p:\ae\c\cryst\141877\1-genl\10-setup-cont\03-proposal\const phase services sup letter final.docx 6.3 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Memorandum DATE: March 26, 2017 TO: Mayor and City Council Anne Norris, City Manager FROM: John Elholm, Recreation Director SUBJECT: Crystal Cove Aquatic Center Shade Structure The Crystal Cove Aquatic Center has an umbrella for shade over the wading pool. The umbrella sits in the water where the chlorine from the pool corrodes the framework over time. The umbrella was broken for much of the swim season last year. A new shade structure was included in the 2018 budget in the amount of $33,000. The new structure will be large enough so the poles can be located on the deck rather than in the water. Quotes have been received, and the lowest quote is with St. Croix Recreation to install a Shade Systems structure in the amount of $32,745. The second quote received is for $43,658. Staff recommends entering into an agreement with St. Croix Recreation in the amount of $32,745 to provide and install a shade structure at the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center. 6.4 CITY OF CRYSTAL RESOLUTION 2018 - RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PURCHASING A SHADE STRUCTURE FOR THE CRYSTAL COVE AQUATIC CENTER WHEREAS, the City of Crystal owns and operates the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center, and WHEREAS, the wading pool area has an umbrella for shade that has fallen into disrepair, and WHEREAS, it is desirable to have places to get out of the sun in a pool area, particularly for the youngest visitors, and WHEREAS, $33,000 is included in the 2018 PIR to replace the umbrella with a shade structure, and WHEREAS, the posts of the new structure will be on the deck instead of in the water to reduce long term maintenance costs, and WHEREAS, quotes were requested and received from two vendors to provide a sun shelter; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: A. That the Crystal City Council wishes to enter into an agreement with St. Croix Recreation, the company with the lowest quote, in the amount of $32,745 to furnish and install a sun shelter at the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center. B. That the Crystal City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to sign the agreement with St. Croix Recreation to complete the work. Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 3rd day of April, 2018. ________________________ Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ Christina Serres, City Clerk 6.4 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Posted: March 30, 2018 City Council Second Work Session Agenda April 3, 2018 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 second work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on April 3, 2018 in Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. I. Attendance Council Members Staff ____ Parsons ____ Norris ____ Adams ____ Therres ____ Budziszewski ____ Ray ____ Dahl ____ Revering ____ Deshler ____ Sutter ____ Kolb ____ Biggerstaff ____ LaRoche ____ Serres II. Agenda The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items: 1. Update from HRG Manager Tim Pratt on curbside recycling and other recycling information.* 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.