2018.12.18 Council Meeting Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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Posted: Dec. 14, 2018
City Council Meeting Schedule
Dec. 18, 2018
Time Type of meeting Location
7:00 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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City Council Meeting Agenda
Dec. 18, 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. Appearances
3.1 Chief Revering will acknowledge K-9 Officer Rocco’s retirement.*
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 City Council meeting on Dec. 4, 2018.
b. The City Council work sessions on Dec. 4, 2018.
c. The City Council work session on Dec. 13, 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 donation:
a. $250 from Crystal Business Association for Crystal Police Shop with a Cop program.
4.4 Approval of appointments to advisory commissions and task forces.
4.5 Approval of a resolution appointing Gary Laurant to the West Metro Fire-Relief District Board.
4.6 Approval of a resolution appointing Randy Bergstrom as Crystal’s alternate to the Shingle
Creek Water Management organization.
4.7 Approval of a resolution amending Appendix IV of the City Code to include administrative
penalties for liquor licenses.
4.8 Approval of the Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.
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4.9 Summary of December 13, 2018 closed City Council work session.
5. Open Forum
(The City Council appreciates hearing from citizens about items of concern and desires to set aside
time during each meeting for Open Forum. To provide ample opportunity for all, speaking time is
limited to three minutes and topic discussion is limited to ten minutes. The Mayor may, as presiding
officer, extend the total time allowed for a topic. By rule, no action may be taken on any item brought
before the Council during Open Forum. The Council may place items discussed during Open Forum
onto subsequent council meeting agendas.)
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The Council will consider approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance
department to the city council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance department.
Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000.
6.2 The Council will consider a resolution approving the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update.
All cities in the metro area are required to periodically prepare an update of the city’s
Comprehensive Plan. City Planner Dan Olson has been working with the Planning
Commission on this update since late 2017. The Planning Commission held a public hearing
on the proposed Comprehensive Plan update on December 10 and 1 resident provided
comments. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the City Council approve
the Comprehensive Plan Update for submission to the Metropolitan Council for review.
6.3 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing Police Equipment Revolving Fund (PERF)
expenditures for the purchase of 58 replacement guns.
The 2019 PERF includes $45,000 for the replacement of police handguns and rifles. Due to
the long lead time in receiving the guns once ordered, recommend approval of the
resolution authorizing the purchase of police replacement guns.
6.4 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing PERF expenditures for the purchase of four
replacement squad cars.
The 2019 PERF includes funds for the replacement of four squad cars. Due to the long lead
time in receiving the vehicles once they are ordered, recommend approval of the resolution
authorizing the purchase of four replacement squad cars.
6.5 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of a replacement tanker truck.
The 2019 Fleet Fund includes $175,000 for the replacement of a tanker truck. Due to the
long lead time in receiving the vehicle once it’s ordered, recommend approval of the
resolution authorizing the purchase of a replacement tanker truck.
6.6 The Council will consider the second reading of an ordinance amending sections of Chapter 7
regarding utilities and Chapter 9 regarding animal control.
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At its December 4 meeting the City Council approved the first reading of the ordinance
making several corrective and clarifying changes to Chapters 7 and 9 of the City Code.
Recommend approval of the second reading of this ordinance.
6.7 The Council will consider a resolution commending Elizabeth Dahl.
Recommend approval of the resolution.
6.8 The Council will consider a resolution commending Jeff Kolb.
Recommend approval of the resolution.
6.9 The Council will consider approval of the annual employment contract with the city manager.
What can I say but thanks for a great year; recommend approval.
7. Announcements
a. The next Crystal Business Association meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 11:30 a.m. at Pizza
Ranch.
b. City offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas
Eve and Christmas Day holidays.
c. City offices will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday.
d. The next City Council meeting will be Wednesday, Jan. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
Crystal City Hall.
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.
8. Adjournment
9. Dec. 18, 2018 Meeting Schedule
Time Type of meeting Location
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Dec. 4, 2018
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1.Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
Dec. 4, 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: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Public Works Director/CityEngineer M. Ray, Finance Director J. McGann, Recreation Director J. Elholm, CommunityDevelopment Director J. Sutter, City Planner D. Olson, Police Chief S. Revering 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 Parsons to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3.Appearances
3.1 National Weather Service recognition of Crystal Public Works as a 2018 Ambassador of
Excellence for Weather Ready Nation program.
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 City Council meeting on Nov. 20, 2018.
b.The City Council work session on Nov. 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 Resolution No. 2018-145, making a Negative Declaration and not requiring an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Winnetka Pond Dredging Project.
4.4 Approval of the 2019 regular City Council meeting and work session schedule.
4.5 Approval of Resolution No. 2018-146, making annual insurance elections.
4.6 Approval of Resolution No. 2018-147, extending the term of the Community Outreach Task
Force to Dec. 31, 2019 and approval of amended bylaws for the Task Force.
4.1(a)
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4.7 Approval of Resolution No. 2018-148, designating 2019 polling places.
4.8 Approval of Resolution No. 2018-149, amending the 2019 fee schedule.
Moved by Council Member Dahl and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
6. Public Hearings
6.1 The Mayor announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider a resolution authorizing the sale of 2949 Yukon Ave. N.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. There being no one wishing to appear
before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Dahl and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution (authorizing the sale to Elin Marco Group with the condition of the wider
garage from 20 to 22 feet), the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2018 – 150
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 2949 YUKON AVENUE NORTH FOR NEW HOUSE CONSTRUCTION
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.2 The Mayor announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider a resolution approving the 2019-2020 budget and property
tax and HRA levies and approval of the Long Term Plan.
Finance Director Jean McGann addressed the Council.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for testimony. The following person addressed the
Council:
• Anurag Shukla of 4000 Jersey Ave. N., regarding property values and taxes.
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor
Adams declared the public hearing closed.
4.1(a)
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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 – 151
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2019 PROPERTY TAX LEVY,
2019 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LEVY AND 2019 BUDGET
AND ACCEPTING THE 2020 PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND BUDGET
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Mayor Adams to accept the long-term plan.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Motion carried.
7. Regular Agenda
7.1 The Council considered approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance
department to the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance department.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to
approve the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Motion carried.
7.2 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Liquor
Liquidator 3, Inc. d/b/a Liquor Liquidator 3 located at 5120 56th Ave. N.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member LaRoche that based on the
staff report, including the findings contained therein and the other information presented
regarding this matter, that a penalty of $2,000 and a license suspension of 10 days be
imposed in this case.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Motion carried.
7.3 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Taqueria
El Jalapeno, LLC d/b/a Taqueria El Jalapeno located at 6236 56th Ave. N.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres and Police Chief Stephanie Revering addressed the Council.
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Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kolb that based
on the staff report, including the findings contained therein and the other information
presented regarding this matter, that a penalty of $750 and a license suspension of one day
be imposed in this case.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Motion carried.
7.4 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by Holiday
Stationstores, LLC d/b/a Holiday Stationstore #300 located at 5410 Lakeland Ave. N.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council. The General Manager of Holiday Stationstore
#300 also addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Deshler that based on the
staff report, including the findings contained therein and the other information presented
regarding this matter, that a penalty of $750 be imposed in this case.
By roll call and voting aye: Parsons, Adams, Dahl, Deshler and Kolb.
Voting nay: LaRoche and Budziszewski.
Motion carried 5-2.
7.5 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by
Northern Tier Retail, LLC d/b/a Speedway #4187 located at 7818 36th Ave. N.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council. Speedway’s District Manager and Store
Manager also addressed the Council.
Council Member Budziszewski made a motion that based on the staff report, including the
findings contained therein and the other information presented regarding this matter, that a
penalty of $750 and a license suspension of one day be imposed in this case.
Motion failed due to lack of a second.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member LaRoche that based on
the staff report, including the findings contained therein and the other information presented
regarding this matter, that a penalty of $750 with no license suspension be imposed in this
case.
By roll call and voting aye: Parsons, Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Voting nay: Budziszewski.
Motion carried 6-1.
7.6 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by
Schwapper, Inc. d/b/a Adair Liquor located at 6001 42nd Ave. N.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council.
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Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Deshler that
based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein and the other information
presented regarding this matter, that a penalty of $750 and a license suspension of one day
be imposed in this case.
By roll call and voting aye: Budziszewski and Deshler.
Voting nay: Adams, Dahl, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Motion failed 5-2.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Dahl that based on the
staff report, including the findings contained therein and the other information presented
regarding this matter, that a penalty of $750 with no license suspension be imposed in this
case.
By roll call and voting aye: Adams, Dahl, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Voting nay: Budziszewski and Deshler.
Motion carried 5-2.
7.7 The Council considered a resolution approving a side yard variance at 5224 Hanson Ct. N.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council. Applicant/Property Owner Mike Gilbertson
also addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution (with the addition of a third option: other staff-approved method of
satisfying the applicable parking requirement), the reading of which was dispensed with by
unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2018 – 152
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR 5224 HANSON COURT NORTH
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.8 The Council considered a resolution approving the plans and specifications and authorizing
advertising for bids for the Becker Park park improvement and storm water projects.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2018 – 153
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
BECKER PARK RE-DEVELOPMENT, PROJECT #2019-03
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
4.1(a)
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Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.9 The Council considered the second reading and resolution authorizing summary publication of
an ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the City Code regarding liquor licensing.
City Attorney Troy Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2018 – 06
AN ORDINANCE REPLACING
CHAPTER XII OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Motion carried.
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 – 154
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2018-06
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.10 The Council considered the second reading and resolution authorizing summary publication of
an ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the City Code regarding traffic, motor vehicles and
other vehicles.
City Attorney Troy Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2018 – 07
AN ORDINANCE REPLACING
CHAPTER XIII OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Motion carried.
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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 – 155
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2018-07
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.11 The Council considered the second reading and resolution authorizing summary publication of
an ordinance amending Chapter 20 of the City Code regarding misdemeanors.
City Attorney Troy Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2018 – 08
AN ORDINANCE REPLACING
CHAPTER XX OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Motion carried.
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 – 156
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2018-08
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.12 The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending sections of Chapter 7
regarding utilities and Chapter 9 regarding animal control.
City Attorney Troy Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Dahl and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
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ORDINANCE NO. 2018 – 09
AN ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTERS
VII AND IX OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on Dec. 18, 2018.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Motion carried.
8. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
_____________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST: _________________________________________ Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
4.1(a)
Crystal City Council first work session minutes Dec. 4, 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 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 4, 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: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Public Works
Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Recreation
Director J. Elholm, Police Chief S. Revering and City Clerk C. Serres.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1.Traffic management update.
2.Constituent issues.
The work session adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
4.1(b)
Crystal City Council second work session minutes Dec. 4, 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 9:34 p.m. on Dec. 4,
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: Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray,
Community Development Director J. Sutter, City Planner D. Olson, Police Chief S. Revering
and City Clerk C. Serres.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1.2040 Comprehensive Plan Update.
2.New business.
3.Announcements.
The work session adjourned at 9:51 p.m.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
4.1(b)
Crystal City Council work session minutes Dec. 13, 2018
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 6:35 p.m. on Dec. 13, 2018 in
Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the
meeting to order.
I.Attendance
The city manager recorded the attendance for City Council members and staff:
Council members present: Adams, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche and Parsons.
Council members absent: Budziszewski.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris.
Others present: Karen DeYoung of DeYoung Consulting Services, LLC.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item:
1.Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to close the
meeting (pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.05, Subd. 3(a)) to discuss the city manager’s
evaluation.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to
re-open the meeting.
Motion carried.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Anne Norris, City Manager
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City of Crystal Council Meeting
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Applications for City License
Fireworks
Super Valu, Inc /Cub Foods #30124, 5301 36th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55422
Target Corp #3 5537 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55428
Massage Therapist
Amy Ritter (Selah Massage & Bodywork Enterprise), 5756 Brunswick Ave N, Crystal, MN 55429
CuiPing Li (Natural Wellness Spa) 5524 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55428
Gregory Johnson, 3437 Kyle Ave N, Crystal, MN 55422
Janet M. Midthun (Massage & Bodywork), 5353 Lakeland Ave N, Crystal, MN 55429
JingJing Yang (Natural Wellness Spa) 5524 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55428
Megumi Maeda 8117 35th Ave N Crystal, MN 55427
Terry Jacobson (Terry Jacobson Therapeutic Massage), 7215 58th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55428
Massage Therapy Enterprise
Amy Ritter (Selah Massage & Bodywork Enterprise), 5756 Brunswick Ave N, Crystal, MN 55429
CuiPing Li (Natural Wellness Spa) 5524 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55428
Gregory Johnson, 3437 Kyle Ave N, Crystal, MN 55422
Janet M. Midthun (Massage & Bodywork), 5353 Lakeland Ave N, Crystal, MN 55429
Megumi Maeda 8117 35th Ave N Crystal, MN 55427
Terry Jacobson (Terry Jacobson Therapeutic Massage), 7215 58th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55428
Pawnbroker
EZPAWN Minnesota Inc dba Max It Pawn 5445 Lakeland Ave N Crystal, MN 55429
Rental – New
3528 Hampshire Ave. N. – A. Hardy Tree Service Inc
7225 32nd Ave. N. – Mark Edblom (Conditional)
5920 46th Ave. N. – Three Rivers Saint Paul LLC (Conditional)
Rental – Renewal
5757 Adair Ave. N. – Invitation Homes (Conditional)
4041 Brunswick Ave. N. – Serenity Village Community Church
4608 Brunswick Ave. N. – Cosco Property II (Conditional)
5340 Byron Ave. N. – Byron Bohlsen
3608 Colorado Ave. N. – Invitation Homes (Conditional)
3219 Douglas Dr. N. – Douglas Drive Ventures (Conditional)
3246 Douglas Dr. N. – Bassett Creek Apartments (Conditional)
3408 Douglas Dr. N. – Wally Anderson (Conditional)
3414 Douglas Dr. N. – Wally Anderson
4550 Douglas Dr. N. – Lancelot Properties LLC (Conditional)
3415 Hampshire Ave. N. – Todd & Susan Stenson (Conditional)
4134 Hampshire Ave. N. – IH2 Property Illinois, LP (Conditional)
5913 Hampshire Ave. N. – Juniper Land Trust LLC (Conditional)
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2726-2728 Jersey Ave. N. – Thomas & Alice Conover
6329 Lombardy La. – Larry & Christine Howieson
4649 Louisiana Ave. N. – Heeyoon Kim
3501 Major Ave. N. – IH2 Property Illinois, LP (Conditional)
5437 Maryland Ave. N. – C & N Wescoe Bauman (Conditional)
8427 Northern Dr. – IH2 Property Illinois, LP (Conditional)
5448 Orchard Ave. N. – Brian Gustafson
5649 Perry Ave. N. – Jason Coyle (Conditional)
5909 Quail Ave. N. – AA Homes LLC
5416 Toledo Ave. N. – Teresa Sturges
4825 Vera Cruz Ave. N. – Mar-Don Investments, Inc. (Conditional)
5510 Vera Cruz Ave. N. – Building Ventures LLC (Conditional)
3613 Welcome Ave. N. – Timothy Fuhrmann (Conditional)
5000 Wilshire Blvd – Michael Johnson (Conditional)
4512 Yates Ave. N. – Drew & Terri Kabanuk
4230 Zane Ave. N. – YeeTee Wang
6205 – 32nd Ave. N. – Suwah Tobah (Conditional)
8000 – 32nd Pl. N. – IH2 Property Illinois, LP (Conditional)
8004 - 34th Pl. N. – IH2 Property Illinois, LP
8033 - 34th Pl. N. – IH2 Property Illinois, LP (Conditional)
5716 - 36th Ave. N. – Frank Renner (Conditional)
6402 – 36th Ave. N. – Stewart Nigg (Conditional)
7201 36th Ave. N. – Valley Place Apartments (Conditional)
7700/10/20 36th Ave. N. – Smith-Sturm Investments Winnetka Village (Conditional)
6621 – 41st Pl. N. – IH2 Property Illinois, LP (Conditional)
7011 – 42nd Ave. N. – Madison Avenue Homes (Conditional)
5328 – 49th Ave. N. – Invitation Homes (Conditional)
6818 – 58th Ave. N. – IH2 Property Illinois, LP (Conditional)
Secondhand Goods Dealers
Gamestop Inc #5392, 349 Willow Bend, Crystal, MN 55428
Secondhand Goods Dealers Exempt
Bibles for Missions Thrift Store, 4713 36th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55422
Tobacco
Advanced Mercantile dba Liquor Barrel Wine & Spirits 5628 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55428
Almsted Enterprises Inc, dba Almsteds Fresh Market, 4200 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
Best Buy Beverage, dba MGM Liquor, 6200 56th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55429
Crystal Tobacco & Cigar Inc., dba Tobacco Outlet, 123 Willow Bend, Crystal, MN 55428
Dark Horse Vapors, 5522 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55428
Down in the Valley, 5586 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55428
Holiday Station Stores #300, 5410 Lakeland Ave N, Crystal, MN 55429
Liquor Barrel, 2728 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
Liquor Liquidator 3, 5120 56th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55429
Northern Tier Retail LLC, dba Speedway, 5359 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55428
Northern Tier Retail LLC, dba Speedway, 7818 36th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55427
Schwapper, dba Adair Liquor, 6001 42nd Ave N, Crystal, MN 55422
Stino Inc, dba Big Louie’s Bar & Grill, 5216 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55429
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Super Valu, Inc, dba Cub Foods #30124, 5301 36th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55422
Tara Foods Inc, dba Mini Grocery, 2708 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
Tobacco Times 6016 42nd Ave N Crystal, MN 55422
Tremolo LLC, dba Crystal Wine and Spirits, 4920 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55429
Trilogy LLC 2712 Douglas Dr N Crystal, MN 55422
VFW Post #494, 5222 56th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55429
Walgreens #5883, 6800 56th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55428
Tree Trimmer
Northeast Tree Inc 2124 Marshall St NE #3 Minneapolis, MN 55418
Tim’s Tree Service LLC 5612 Corvallis Ave N Crystal, MN 55429
Urban Foresters LLC 4656 Hillsboro Ave N New Hope, MN 55428
4.2
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM
CRYSTAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
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 donation:
Donor Purpose Amount
Crystal Business Association Crys tal Police - Shop with a Cop $250
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks the Crystal
Business Association for their generous donation.
Dated: Dec. 18, 2018
By: __________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
4.3
Memorandum
DATE: December 12, 2018
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Anne Norris, City Manager
SUBJECT: Advisory Commission and Task Force Appointments
____________________________________________________________________
At its November 15 and 20 work sessions, the City Council interviewed new candidates
for advisory commissions and task forces and interviewed current advisory
commissioners interested in continuing to serve.
Listed below are the appointments, based on the Council recommendations, to the
various commissions and task force.
Community Outreach Task Force:
Appoint Sharon Green
Appoint Daniel Meyen (pending Mr. Meyen’s consent)
Employee Review Board:
Reappoint Steve Adams as a regular member to a term to expire 12/31/21
Reappoint Mwemezi Mutasa as a regular member to a term to expire 12/31/19
Appoint Walker Crawford as an alternate member to a term to expire 12/31/21
Parks & Recreation Commission:
Reappoint Andy Leipold (Ward 1) to a term to expire 12/31/21
Reappoint Lynn Haney (Ward 3) to a term to expire 12/31/21
Appoint Dave Anderson (at large) to a term to expire 12/31/21
Appoint Terencio Safford (at large) to a term to expire 12/31/19
Planning Commission:
Reappoint Michelle Strand (Ward 2) to a term to expire 12/31/21
Reppoint Ron Johnson (Ward 4) to a term to expire 12/31/21
Appoint David Seffren (at large) to a term to expire 12/31/21
4.4
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2018 - _____
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVE TO
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR
THE WEST METRO FIRE-RESCUE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, in 1997 the cities of Crystal and New Hope approved a Joint and
Cooperative Agreement to consolidate all aspects of their fire safety programs and
created the West Metro Fire-Rescue District (WMFRD); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article IV of the Joint and Cooperative
Agreement, Crystal-New Hope Joint Fire-Rescue District, members are to be appointed
by Council resolution; and
WHEREAS, both city councils are required to appoint the seventh member on
the WMFRD Board; and
WHEREAS, both city councils have appointed Gary Laurant to serve as the
seventh member on the WMFRD Board; and
WHEREAS, the term of the jointly appointed public representative Gary Laurant
expires on December 31, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Gary Laurant has re-applied to continue to serve in this position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council approves
the reappointment of Gary Laurant as a public representative of the Joint Fire-Rescue
District’s Board of Directors until December 31, 2020.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of December, 2018.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION 2018 - ______
RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN ALTERNATE TO THE
SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the city of Crystal is a member of the Shingle Creek Watershed
Management Organization (SCWMO); and
WHEREAS, the SCWMO is organized under Minnesota Statutes to manage the
storm waters of cities whose boundaries fall within the water management area; and
WHEREAS, the SCWMO bylaws establish representatives and alternate
representatives from each city within the watershed; and
WHEREAS, Crystal’s alternate representative position is currently vacant; and
WHEREAS, Randy Bergstrom applied to serve as Crystal’s alternate
representative on the SCWMO.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the city of Crystal
that Randy Bergstrom is hereby appointed as Crystal’s alternate representative on the
SCWMO, to a term to expire December 31, 2021.
Adopted by the City Council this 18th day of December, 2018.
_____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
4.6
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-
RESOLUTION AMENDING APPENDIX IV OF THE CRYSTAL CITY
CODE TO INCLUDE CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES
WHEREAS, Chapter XII of the Crystal City Code regulates liquor licensing within the City;
and
WHEREAS, certain provisions contained in Chapter XII authorize the City to impose
administrative penalties when code violations occur; and
WHEREAS, the Council determined it to be in the public interest to remove the stated penalties
from the Chapter and to move them to the fee schedule in order to make it more efficient to amend
them in the future if needed; and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to amend Appendix IV of the Crystal City Code, which
contains the City’s fee schedule, to include certain presumptive administrative penalties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Crystal that the
existing Appendix IV of the Crystal City Code be amended to add the following new section regarding
administrative penalties for liquor licensed businesses:
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR LIQUOR LICENSED BUSINESSES
Item Penalty*
Section 1200 (Liquor)
Liquor – first violation $750; one-day suspension
Liquor – second violation within 2 years of first $1,500; three-day suspension
Liquor – third violation within 3 years of second $2,000; 10-day suspension
Liquor – fourth within 3 years of third Revocation
*The administrative penalties described above are only the presumed sanctions for liquor licenses and
may be subject to alternative penalties pursuant to Crystal City Code, subsection 1000.31. In the event of
any license suspension, the city may select which days a suspension will be served. Notwithstanding the
presumed penalties, a license may be revoked for any violation of the code when in the judgment of the
council it is appropriate to do so. The city council may also impose lesser penalties when in the judgment
of the council it is appropriate to do so. Other mandatory requirements may be made of any penalized
establishment, including but not limited to, meetings with the police department staff to present a plan of
action to assure that the problem will not continue, mandatory education sessions with crime prevention
staff, or other actions that the city council deems appropriate.
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Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of December, 2018.
BY THE CITY COUNCIL
_________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
4.7
Memorandum
DATE: December 18, 2018
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
Background
The City is currently a member of a number of cooperative purchasing agreements. Recently staff have
become aware of another cooperative purchasing agreement that by joining will save the City money on
an upcoming purchase.
There is no cost (administrative or otherwise) to the City for joining the Master Intergovernmental
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance. It will just
provide another potential source for the purchasing of equipment.
Attachment
•Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the resolution approving the Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement
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MASTER INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT
This agreement is made between a government agency that executes a Lead Agency Certificate ("Lead Agency") to be
appended and made a part hereof and other public agencies ("Participating Public Agencies") that register
electronically with National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance ("NCPA") or otherwise execute a Participating Public
Agency Certificate to be appended and made a part hereof.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, a er a competitive solicitation and selection process by Lead Agency, in compliance with their own
policies, procedures, rules and regulations, a number of Vendors have entered into Master Agreements to provide a
variety of goods, products and services based on national volumes (herein "Products");
WHEREAS, Master Agreements are made available by Lead Agency through NCPA and provide that Participating
Public Agencies may purchase Products on the same terms, conditions and pricing as the Lead Agency, subject to
any applicable local purchasing ordinances and the laws of the State of purchase;
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained in this agreement, and of the mutual benefits
to result, the parties agree as follows:
1. That each party will facilitate the cooperative procurement of Products.
2. That the procurement of Products subject to this agreement shall be conducted in accordance with and subject
to the relevant statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations that govern each party’s procurement practices.
3. That the cooperative use of bids obtained by a party to this agreement shall be in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the bid, except as modification of those terms and conditions is otherwise allowed or required by
applicable law.
4. That the Lead Agencies will make available, upon reasonable request and subject to convenience, information
which may assist in improving the procurement of products by the Participating Public Agencies.
5. That a procuring party will make timely payments to the Vendor for Products received in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the procurement. Payment for Products and inspections and acceptance of Products
ordered by the procuring party shall be the exclusive obligation of such procuring party. Disputes between procuring
party and Vendor are to be resolved in accord with the law and venue rules of the State of purchase.
6. The procuring party shall not use this agreement as a method for obtaining additional concessions or reduced
prices for similar products or services.
7. The procuring party shall be responsible for the ordering of Products under this agreement. A non-procuring
party shall not be liable in any fashion for any violation by a procuring party, and the procuring party shall hold non-
procuring party harmless from any liability that may arise from action or inaction of the procuring party.
8. This agreement shall remain in e ect until termination by a party giving 30 days written notice to the other party.
The provisions of paragraphs 5, 6 and 7 hereof shall survive any such termination.
9. This agreement shall take e ect a er execution of the Lead Agency Certificate or Participating Public Agency
Registration, as applicable.
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leveraging the purchasing power of public agencies in all 50 states. NCPA utilizes state of the art procurement
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4.8
RESOLUTION NO. 2018- _____
APPROVING THE
MASTER INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, Minnesota State Statutes 471.59 allows local governmental units to jointly or
cooperatively exercise any power common to the contracting parties or any similar powers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council must approve of the any joint powers agreement; and
WHEREAS, joining cooperative purchasing agreements provides the City another resource to
check when purchasing equipment with the potential to save money due to the nature of the agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby approves the
Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the National Cooperative Purchasing
Alliance.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of December 2018.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
SUMMARY OF DECEMBER 13, 2018
CLOSED CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
The City Council held a closed work session pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section
13D.05, subdivision 3(a) on December 13, 2018, for the purpose of evaluating the
performance of the City Manager. Pursuant to the same section of the Open Meeting
Law, the City Council is required to summarize its conclusions regarding the evaluation
at its next open meeting. The City Council discussed the City Manager's performance
and is proceeding with developing the city manager’s 2019 work plan and will consider
renewal of the City Manager’s contract at its December 18, 2018 regular City Council
meeting.
4.9
DATE:December 12, 2018
TO:Anne Norris, City Manager
City of Crystal City Council
FROM:Jean McGann, Acting Finance Director
RE:Expenditures over $25,000
Payee Amount
Create Construction LLC Miscellaneous ped curb cut/ramp repairs $38,550.53
ICMA - RHS Retirement health savings plan - employer contribution $89,802.94
Palda & Sons Phase 16 street reconstruction $38,659.44
PERA Employee and city required contributions for 11/30/18 pay date $53,706.34
SEH Inc.Bass Lake Road streetscape design $26,433.69
AEM Financial Services Financial services - interim help, LT plan $27,450.00
Metro Council Environ. Services November MCES charges $130,159.55
West Metro Fire-Rescue District December Fire Protection Services $95,305.71
$500,068.20
Description
U:\Brenda\Accts Payable\Checks over $25,000\Checks over $25,000 Memo
6.1
2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
PAGE 1 OF 2
_____________________________________________________
FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
____________________________________________________________________
TO: Anne Norris (for December 18 Meeting)
DATE: December 13, 2018
RE: Consider adoption of a resolution directing that the 2040
Comprehensive Plan be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for
review
A. BACKGROUND
Since late 2017 city staff has been working with the Planning Commission to update the
current Comprehensive Plan. On December 10, 2018 the Commission held a public
hearing on the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan before the City Council authorizes
submitting the final plan to the Metropolitan Council.
Notice of the December 10 public hearing was published in the Sun Post on November
29 and promoted through the city newsletter, website and social media. There were no
residents that spoke at the meeting. However City Council member Nancy LaRoche
conveyed the comments of one resident who expressed a desire for a balance of
commercial and multi-family housing land uses and for a balance of market rate and
affordable multi-family housing. The Planning Commission did not make any additional
changes to the proposed plan.
Attachments:
A.Comments from Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
B.Comments from Three Rivers Park District
C.Comments from Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC)
D.Comments from Hennepin County
E.Comments from Metropolitan Council
F.Final 2040 Comprehensive Plan
G.Resolution
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
2040 Comprehensive Plan
6.2
2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
PAGE 2 OF 2
B. COMMENTS FROM AFFECTED JURISDICTIONS
On June 6, 2018, the plan was distributed to the following affected jurisdictions and the
Metropolitan Council. According to state statute, these jurisdictions are given six
months to submit comments on the plan.
Cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Minneapolis (public
water supply related), New Hope, and Robbinsdale
Hennepin County
School District 281
Bassett Creek and Shingle Creek watershed management organizations
Three Rivers Park District
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC)
To date, staff has received the following substantial comments:
Department of Natural Resources (attachment A) – Since the DNR comments
were advisory in nature, no policy changes are proposed based on their
comments.
Three Rivers Park District (attachment B) – These inconsequential comments
have been incorporated into the draft document.
Metropolitan Airports Commission (attachment C) – These inconsequential
comments have been incorporated into the draft document.
Hennepin County (attachment D) - These inconsequential comments have been
incorporated into the draft document.
Metropolitan Council (attachment E). Most of the preliminary comments from the
Met Council were routine in nature. The following were substantive comments:
Describe the city’s goals in reducing excess inflow and infiltration (excess
flow of clear water into the city’s sanitary sewer system)
Add a solar suitability analysis map
Add implementation language to relevant chapters
Attach appendices related to implementation of the plan
Three others have submitted “no comment” letters and seven have not responded (no
response is interpreted to mean “no comment”). Attachment F reflects changes made
to the plan to address the comments received.
D. REQUESTED ACTION
At the December 10, 2018 Planning Commission meeting, the Commissio n
recommended by a vote of nine to zero that the City Council direct that the 2040
Comprehensive Plan be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for their review.
City Council motion to approve the proposed resolution (Attachment G) is requested.
6.2
Community of Crystal
rPPP- 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update
Adjacent and Affected Jurisdiction Review and Comment Form
Date: _11/30/18
Adjacent or Affected Jurisdiction Name: MN DNR
Please check the appropriate box:
q We have reviewed the proposed Plan Update, do not have any comments, and are
therefore waiving further review.
We have reviewed the proposed Plan Update and offer the following comments
(attach additional sheets if necessary)
The mission of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is to work with citizens to
conserve and manage the state's natural resources, to provide outdoor recreation
opportunities and to provide for commercial uses of natural resources in a way that creates
a sustainable quality of life. With these things in mind, we appreciate the opportunity to
provide comments on Crystal's draft 2040 comprehensive plan. We support the city's
commitment to protect natural areas in parks.
The following comments outline other ways to conserve, restore and protect the city's
natural resources:
Community Forestry. The loss of tree canopy due to threats such as emerald ash borer and
oak wilt has negative impacts on the county's health and environment, and a planned
community forest can provide numerous community benefits. The first step to achieving a
resilient community forest is conducting a tree inventory. The second step is developing a
community forestry management plan that includes strategies for managing trees, especially
ash, and encouraging a diverse tree canopy on private and public lands. It would be worth
mentioning if the City has developed a forestry management plan, along with plans for
implementation, as part of a strategy to meet environmental goals and policies.
Native Species. Beyond protecting the natural area parks, Crystal could have policies to
encourage private and public developments to be planted with native flowers, grasses, shrubs
and tree species. Species such as monarchs rely on these plants, and it does not take many
plants to attract butterflies, other beneficial pollinators as well as migrating and resident
birds. Adding more native plants into landscaping, not only enhances the health and diversity
of pollinators and wildlife populations, these plants can also help filter and store stormwater
— other goals in your plan. For more information consult DNR's pollinator page. Plant lists
and suggestions for native plants can be incorporated into:
o Proposed landscape guidelines to improve the aesthetics in for commercial
Attachment A 6.2
and industrial areas
o Street tree planting plans
o City gateway feature
o Along ponds and waterways.
o Small nature play areas in children's parks
o Along the edges of ballfield complexes.
o Lakeshores
Wildlife. In another measure to preserve the natural environment, consider adding policies
that take wildlife into consideration as transportation and redevelopment projects occur. To
enhance the health and diversity of wildlife populations, encourage private and public
developments to retain or restore natural areas planted with native species. One larger area
is better than several small "islands" or patches; and connectivity of habitat is important.
Animals such as frogs and turtles need to travel between wetlands and uplands throughout
their life cycle. Consult DNR's Best Practices for protection of species and Roadways and
Turtles Flyer for self-mitigating measures to incorporate into design and construction plans.
Examples of more specific measures include:
o Preventing entrapment and death of small animals especially reptiles and
amphibians, by specifying biodegradable erosion control netting (`bio-netting' or
`natural netting' types (category 3N or 4N)), and specifically not allow plastic mesh
netting. (p. 25)
o Providing wider culverts or other passageways under paths, driveways and roads
while still considering impacts to the floodplain.
o Including a passage bench under bridge water crossings. (p. 17) because typical
bridge riprap can be a barrier to animal movement along streambanks.
o Curb and storm water inlet designs that don't inadvertently direct small mammals
and reptiles into the storm sewer. (p. 24). Installing "surmountable curbs" (Type D
or S curbs) allows animals (e.g., turtles) to climb over and exit roadways.
Traditional curbs/gutters tend to trap animals on the roadway. Another option is to
install/create curb breaks every, say, 100 feet (especially important near wetlands).
o Using smart salting practices to reduce impacts to downstream aquatic species.
o Fencing could be installed near wetlands to help keep turtles off the road (fences that
have a j-hook at each end are more effective than those that don't).
Rare Species. For further conservation planning and to ensure compliance with the
Minnesota endangered species laws, the DNR encourages communities to check the NHIS
Rare Features Data for known occurrences of state-listed species. The NHIS Rare Features
Data contains nonpublic data and can only be accessed by submitting a License Agreement
6.2
Application Form for a GIS shapefile or by submitting a NHIS Data Request Form for a
database printout. Both of these forms are available at the NHIS webpage. For more
information on the biology, habitat use, and conservation measures of these rare species,
please visit the DNR Rare Species Guide. NHIS training includes rules for using/displaying
nonpublic data in public documents.
Reviewer Martha Vickery, DNR Lands and Minerals regional coordinator
Date 11/30/18
Signature of Reviewer
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Administrative Center, 3000 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441-1299
Information 763.559.9000 • TTY 763.559.6719 • Fax 763.559.3287 • www.ThreeRiversParks.org
Three Rivers
Park District
Board of
Commissioners
Penny Steele
District 1
Jennifer DeJournett
District 2
Daniel Freeman
Vice Chair
District 3
John Gunyou
Chair
District 4
John Gibbs
District 5
Steven Antolak
Appointed
At Large
Gene Kay
Appointed
At Large
Boe Carlson
Superintendent
December 4, 2018
Dan Olson, City Planner
City of Crystal
4141 Douglas Drive North
Crystal, MN 55422
RE: City of Crystal, 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update
Dear Dan:
Three Rivers Park District (Park District) submits the following comments regarding
your 2040 Comprehensive Plan. If you have further questions or comments, please
contact Ann Rexine, Principal Planner at ann.rexine@threeriversparks.org or by
phone at 763-694-1103.
Text revisions requested.
The Park District, through partnership with the Cities of Crystal,
Brooklyn Center, and MSP Metropolitan Airports Commission have made
improvements to the MAC Wildlife Area. To be consistent with recent
signage and marketing, the City may wish to also modify references as
the “MAC Wildlife Area.”
Page
5, 14, 47
Text revisions requested.
“The city works cooperatively with Three Rivers Park District and
Hennepin County to improve and plan for regional pedestrian and
bicycle connections, such as the extension of the Crystal Lake and
Bassett Creek Regional Trails.”
Page
9
Map revisions requested.
To differentiate the regional trail network from the existing and
proposed local sidewalk and trails, it is suggested that the regional trail
network be shown in a different color and labeled in accordance with
attached Map A. The trails within MAC Wildlife Area, while in partnership
with the Park District, are not part of the regional trail network and
should continue to be shown as a part of the local trail system.
Page
35 (Figure I-1)
Map revisions requested.
It is often common to show the parks and trails network on the same
map to garner a wholistic view of the recreational system. To this
thought, the City may which to add regional (as referenced in attached
Map A) and local trails to Figure L-1.
Page
46 (Figure L-1)
Attachment B
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CC: File
Metropolitan Council
Danny McCullough, Three Rivers Park District
Text revisions requested.
The Park District’s two regional trail facilities located within the City (Crystal Lake and
Bassett Creek) can be added to the descriptive text under “Trail System.” In addition, the
Park District has a Metropolitan Council approved Canadian Pacific Rail Regional Trail
search corridor, which also should be mentioned in this section (as referenced in attached
Map A).
Page
50
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MAP A
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Attachment C
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6.2
Hennepin County Public Works
300 S. Sixth Street, A-2303 Government Center, Minneapolis, MN 55487
hennepin.us
December 6, 2018
Dan Olson
City Planner
City of Crystal
4141 Douglas Dr. N.
Crystal, MN 55422-1696
RE: Crystal Comprehensive Plan Jurisdictional Review
Thank you for the opportunity to review the Crystal Comprehensive Plan as part of the jurisdiction review
process established by the Metropolitan Council.
Hennepin County staff from the Transportation, Community Works, Housing, and Environment and Energ y
departments reviewed the draft Comprehensive Plan and found the plan to align well with the mission, vision,
and overarching goals of Hennepin County. In addition, staff identified opportunities for future collaborations
with the city and we look forward to exploring these opportunities with the city of Crystal in the future.
Hennepin County staff also had technical comments on the draft Comprehensive Plan which are attached to this
letter.
Thank you again for the opportunity to review the draft Crystal Comprehensive Plan. We look forward to
continuing to partner with the city of Crystal. Please feel free to contact me at 612.385-5655 or
Katie.walker@hennepin.us if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Katie Walker
Planning Manager
Hennepin County Public Works Administration
Katie.walker@hennepin.us 612.385-5655
Attachment D 6.2
Technical Comments – Draft Crystal Comprehensive Plan
General Natural Resource Comment
Hennepin County works to protect and restore healthy ecosystems and natural resources of all types
– including wetlands, soil, groundwater, lakes, rivers, streams, forests (natural and urban), prairies, and
savannas. These resources have intrinsic value, and improve the quality of life for Hennepin County residents in
a wide variety of ways – from improving air quality and managing the urban heat island effect, to increasing
property values and providing recreational opportunities. We do this work first by our on-going work to
integrate environmental considerations into the everyday operations of the county’s work, as well as by forming
partnerships, leveraging funds, and promoting environmental stewardship. Hennepin County encourages the
City of Crystal to work towards seamlessly integrating these values and priorities into your operations, and the
county encourages the City of Crystal to consider seeking Hennepin County’s assistance for private landowners
wishing to reduce the environmental impact of land management practices, or when opportunities to protect
remaining natural spaces or habitat corridors arise. Hennepin County operates several grant programs available
to the city, businesses, or private landowners wishing to protect and/or restore natural resources. For more
information on these programs and the county’s strategic objectives related to Natural Resources, contact Karen
Galles (karen.galles@hennepin.us or 612.348.2027).
Hennepin County has the following programs to assist the city in meeting their goals:
The Wetland Health Evaluation Program (WHEP) is citizen volunteer wetland monitoring program that is
focused on educating the public on wetland ecology and quality issues; as well as, providing local governments
with wetland planning information. https://www.hennepin.us/your-government/get-involved/wetland-health-
evaluation-program
The River Watch Program has provided hands-on environmental education to students throughout Hennepin
County since 1995. Every spring and fall, students and teachers venture into streams with waders securely
fastened and dip nets in hand to collect aquatic macroinvertebrates, or bottom-dwelling, spineless organisms
such as mayflies, stoneflies, snails and beetles. Macroinvertebrates are influenced by physical and chemical
properties of streams, so monitoring these organisms helps assess water quality. See
https://www.hennepin.us/business/work-with-henn-co/riverwatch
Green Partners provides funding and support to organizations to actively educate, engage and motivate
residents to become environmental stewards and make positive behavior changes. We focus on actions to
prevent waste, recycle, reduce household hazardous waste, conserve energy, care for trees, protect pollinators,
and improve our air and water quality. https://www.hennepin.us/business/work-with-henn-co/green-partners-
enviro-ed-prog
Natural Resources Grants are available to landowners, which include individuals, government organizations,
nonprofit organizations and businesses, for projects that preserve and restore the county’s natural resources.
These grants support projects that preserve and restore natural areas and reduce the amount of nutrients and
sediment flowing into lakes, streams and rivers while engaging residents in natural resource management issues.
https://www.hennepin.us/residents/environment/natural-resources-funding
Environmental Response Fund (ERF) and other grant and loan programs provide assistance for investigation and
cleanup of contamination properties. While our programs often provide assistance for redevelopment projects,
we are also able to assist with contamination on natural resource projects. For example, we have assisted with
investigation and cleanup of contaminated soil for rehabilitation projects on Bassett Creek and Nine Mile
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Creek. We have also assisted with contaminated soil removals for construction of new stormwater management
infrastructure, including a new stormwater pond in Minneapolis, new stormwater conveyance feature in Edina,
and new flood control mechanisms/capacity for the DeCola Ponds/Liberty Crossing area in Golden Valley. We
understand that your city’s comp plan has goals related to stormwater management and infill
redevelopment. Consider seeking Hennepin County’s assistance with how to utilize our various grant and loan
programs to assist with contamination on your municipality’s projects.
Healthy Tree Canopy Grants to support the installation of trees, conduct outreach, and the development of tree
management plans and gravel-bed nurseries. The county encourages the city to consider the diversification of
tree species when replacing removed trees.
Last, Hennepin County has developed Sustainable Landscape Guidelines for facilities and roadways which
include a tree species guide. The Sustainable Landscape Guidelines are available on the Hennepin County
website. See www.hennepin.us/business/work-with-henn-co/sustainable-landscape-guidelines.
Economic Development
On page 18, when discussing the redevelopment opportunities in areas B and D, it might be beneficial to add
the types of development the city is looking for. The map is a few pages back and discussion here may help to
better guide developers or others looking to redevelop these areas.
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2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
POLICY AND LAND USE GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER PAGE/S
Chapter A – Process Overview 2
Chapter B – Community Designation 3 – 10
Chapter C – Demographic Baseline 11 – 12
Chapter D – Metropolitan Council Forecasts 13
Chapter E – Land Use 14 – 24
Chapter F – Housing 25 – 29
Chapter G – Roadway Jurisdiction 30 – 32
Chapter H – Roadway Functional Classifications 33 – 38
Chapter I – Non-Motorized Transportation 39 – 41
Chapter J – Public Transit 42 – 45
Chapter K – Aviation 46 – 52
Chapter L – Parks and Open Space 53 –59
Chapter M – Water Resources 60 – 63
Appendices:
A. Bass Lake Road Station Area Plan
B. Commercial Market Analysis
C. Station Area Development Assessment
D. Unified Development Code and Official Zoning Map
E. Housing Gap Analysis
F. Park and Recreation System Master Plan
G. Long Term Plan
H. Proposed Local Surface Water Management Plan
I. Proposed Water Supply Plan
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CHAPTER A: PROCESS OVERVIEW
As a municipality within the seven-county metropolitan planning area, Crystal is required to submit an
updated Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council in 2018. The Comprehensive Plan is the
city’s policy document and guide for land use and related decision-making used by the Planning
Commission and City Council when it makes decisions related to zoning, subdivision (platting), public
facilities and redevelopment. While the plan does not include detailed development concept plans for
particular sites or designs for public facilities improvements, it does set the stage and provide guidance
for such plans and designs to be developed later.
The Planning Commission was the body tasked with reviewing the proposed updates to the Plan. The
Commission met regularly between November 2017 and April 2018 to discuss the plan and held a
meeting on April 9, 2018 to receive public input. Public input was also solicited in the city’s newsletter
and on its website and social media. On June 5, 2018, the City Council approved the plan for submittal
to other governmental jurisdictions and agencies for a six month review and comment period, as
required by Metropolitan Council. The plan was also sent to the Metropolitan Council for a preliminary
review.
The following affected jurisdictions received the proposed Crystal 2040 Comprehensive Plan on June 6,
2018, with their responses noted below:
City of Brooklyn Center – Did not submit comments
City of Brooklyn Park – Had no comments
City of Golden Valley – Had no comments
City of Minneapolis – Did not submit comments
City of New Hope – Did not submit comments
City of Robbinsdale – Did not submit comments
Hennepin County – Comments were incorporated in the plan document
School District 281 – Did not submit comments
Minnesota Department of Transportation – Had no comments
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Comments were advisory in nature and no
policy changes were made in the plan document
Metropolitan Airports Commission – Comments were incorporated in the plan document
Three Rivers Park District – Comments were incorporated in the plan document
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission – Did not submit comments
Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission – Did not submit comments
After comments were received from the Metropolitan Council and adjacent jurisdictions, the Planning
Commission held a public hearing on December 10, 2018 on the proposed 2040 plan. At the
December 18, 2018 City Council meeting, the Council directed that the final 2040 plan be submitted to
the Metropolitan Council
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CHAPTER B: COMMUNITY DESIGNATION
In the “Thrive MSP 2040” document, the Metropolitan Council has established several different
community designations for different parts of the region. Crystal is among the areas classified as Urban
(see Figure B-1), which is described as those communities:
“…developed primarily during the economic prosperity between the end of World War II and
the economic recession of 1973-1975. These cities, adjacent to the Urban Center communities,
experienced rapid development to house the growing families of the baby boom era. With
considerable growth and development along highways, the Urban communities exhibit the
transition toward the development stage dominated by the influence of the automobile.”
FIGURE B-1 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL COMMUNITY DESIGNATION
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LAND USE STRATEGIES AND POLICIES
In the “Thrive MSP 2040” document, Metropolitan Council has established general policy goals for all
communities in the seven-county area and specific policy goals for Urban communities. The following
are those policy goals, with comments from the city detailing how the policy is being implemented, or
is planned for implementation:
Policy 1: Align land use, development patterns and infrastructure to make the best use of public and
private investment.
STRATEGIES FOR ALL COMMUNITIES
• Plan for development to support forecasted growth at appropriate densities as articulated in the
land use policies for the Urban designation. Comment: The 2040 land use map and table will support
forecasted growth through a variety of strategies, including allowing accessory dwelling units,
reducing residential lot sizes and widths, promoting residential infill, and identifying redevelopment
areas in the city.
• Plan and develop interconnected and well-connected local streets, adequate stormwater
infrastructure, adequate water supply, and properly managed subsurface sewage treatment systems
to support local growth forecasts. Comment: As development is proposed, the city reviews these site
plan elements to ensure that streets and utilities are adequately providing these necessary services.
• Develop plans to improve conditions for and encourage walking and bicycling where appropriate.
Comment: The non-motorized transportation chapter of the Plan provides strategies for encouraging
walking and biking on city streets.
• Maintain, replace, or expand local facilities and infrastructure to meet growth and development
needs. Comment: As development is proposed, the city reviews these site plan elements to ensure that
infrastructure adequately provides these necessary services.
• Adopt and implement the local comprehensive plan following Metropolitan Council review.
Comment: The city intends to adopt a Comprehensive Plan as required by Minnesota statute 473.175.
STRATEGIES FOR URBAN COMMUNITIES
• Plan for forecasted population and household growth at average densities of at least 10 units per
acre for new development and redevelopment. Target opportunities for more intensive development
near regional transit investments at densities and in a manner articulated in the 2040 Transportation
Policy Plan. Comment: The 2040 land use map and table will support forecasted growth through a
variety of strategies, including allowing accessory dwelling units, reducing residential lot sizes and
widths, promoting residential infill, and identifying redevelopment areas in the city.
• Identify areas for redevelopment, particularly areas that are well-served by transportation options
and nearby amenities and that contribute to better proximity between jobs and housing. Comment:
The 2040 land use map shows potential redevelopment areas in proximity to the city’s main
commercial areas at West Broadway and Bass Lake Road and Douglas Drive and 42nd Avenue, as well
as proximity to the planned expansion of the Blue Line light rail transit (LRT).
• Lead detailed land use planning efforts around regional transit stations and other regional
investments. Comment: The past several years the city has worked with Metro Transit and Hennepin
County to implement the proposed extension of the Blue Line LRT system. The city is working to
implement a transit-oriented development (TOD) overlay zoning regulation within the proposed
station area.
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• Plan for and program local infrastructure needs (for example, roads, sidewalks, sewer, water, and
surface water), including those needed for future growth and to implement the local comprehensive
plan. Comment: As development is proposed, the city reviews these site plan elements to ensure that
infrastructure adequately provides these necessary services.
• Recognize opportunities for urban agriculture and small-scale food production. Comment: The city
currently allows raising of chickens, beekeeping, and community gardens.
Policy 2: Conserve, restore, and protect the region’s natural resources to ensure availability, support
public health and maintain a high quality of life.
STRATEGIES FOR ALL COMMUNITIES
• Include goals, priorities and natural resource conservation strategies in the local comprehensive
plan to protect and enhance natural resources identified in regional and local natural resource
inventories. Comment: The Park and Recreation System Master Plan, referenced in Chapter L of the
Comprehensive Plan, has identified some parks as “natural area/passive park.”
• Conserve, protect and interconnect open space to enhance livability, recreational opportunities and
habitats. Comment: The Park and Recreation System Master Plan has identified some parks as
“natural area/passive park.”
• Adopt and implement ordinances for the conservation and restoration of natural resources within
the community. Comment: The Park and Recreation System Master Plan has identified some parks as
“natural area/passive park.”
• Work with regional partners and regional park implementing agencies to identify, plan for, and
acquire natural areas and resources prime for preservation and protection. Comment: The city works
with Three Rivers Park District to construct regional trails and also on restoration efforts at MAC
Wildlife Area, which is on land owned by the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC).
STRATEGIES FOR URBAN COMMUNITIES
• Integrate natural resource conservation and restoration strategies into the local comprehensive
plan. Comment: The Park and Recreation System Master Plan has identified some parks as “natural
area/passive park”, which are areas set aside for preservation of natural resources and open space.
• Identify lands for reclamation, including contaminated land, for redevelopment and the restoration
of natural features and functions. Comment: The land use chapter of the Comprehensive Plan has
identified areas for future redevelopment. On some of these sites it may be necessary to address
contamination issues and improve the natural features of the site.
• Develop programs that encourage the implementation of natural resource conservation and
restoration. Comment: The Park and Recreation System Master Plan has identified some parks as
“natural area/passive park”, which are areas set aside for preservation of natural resources and open
space.
Policy 3: Conserve, restore, and protect the quality and quantity of the region’s water resources to
ensure ongoing availability, support public health, and maintain a high quality of life.
STRATEGIES FOR ALL COMMUNITIES
• Collaborate and convene with state, regional and local partners to protect, maintain, and enhance
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natural resources protection and the protection of the quality and quantity of the region’s water
resources and water supply. Comment: The Joint Water Commission (JWC) owns and operates the
potable water supply for the cities of Crystal, New Hope and Golden Valley. The JWC has a water
supply plan, which is included in this Comprehensive Plan by reference. The city is also a member of
both the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission and the Shingle Creek Watershed
Management Commission.
• Prepare and implement local water supply plans and source water (wellhead) protection ordinances,
consistent with Minnesota Rules 4720, in all communities with municipal water supply. Comment: The
city is expecting to adopt these ordinances in 2018.
• Plan land use patterns that facilitate groundwater recharge and reuse, and reduce per capita water
use to protect the region’s water supply. Comment: A significant water infiltration project is planned
to be constructed in Becker Park in Crystal in 2019.
• Plan for sustainable water supply options and groundwater recharge areas to promote development
in accordance with natural resources protection and efficient use of land. Comment: The city is fully
developed, but is working on ordinances to allow for land use intensification in appropriate areas. The
city’s water source is surface water that is purchased from the city of Minneapolis and only has wells
for emergency backup use.
• Prepare and implement local surface water plans as required by Minnesota Rules Chapter 8410, the
Metropolitan Land Planning Act, and the 2040 Water Resources Policy Plan. Comment: The city has a
surface water management plan which is currently being updated.
• Reduce the excess flow of clear water into the local wastewater collection system (inflow and
infiltration). Participate in inflow/infiltration grant programs as available. Comment: The city has been
actively reducing inflow and infiltration (I & I) in a number of ways. In 2018 the city completed
replacement of all sanitary sewer manhole lids with solid covers. Sanitary sewer lining and
replacement have also occurred over the last few years.
• Adopt and enforce ordinances related to stormwater management and erosion control. Comment:
The city has recently updated the entire City Code, which included updates to the storm water
management and erosion control provisions.
• Adopt and implement best management practices for abating, preventing, and reducing point and
nonpoint source pollution. Comment: These practices were included in the recent updating of the City
Code related to storm water management and illicit discharge.
• Integrate drinking water source protection into local land use decisions, particularly in Drinking
Water Supply Management Areas. Comment: The city’s potable water is purchased from the city of
Minneapolis, which draws water from the Mississippi River. The only Drinking Water Supply
Management Area (DWSMA) that includes Crystal is a small area located in the northeast corner of
Brooklyn Center.
• Develop programs that encourage stormwater management, treatment, and infiltration. Comment:
The city has a stormwater management ordinance in its unified development code, and coordinates
with the city’s watershed commissions in the review of proposed development.
STRATEGIES FOR URBAN COMMUNITIES
• Implement best management practices to control and treat stormwater as redevelopment
opportunities arise. Comment: The city has a stormwater management ordinance in its unified
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development code and coordinates with the city’s watershed commissions in the review of proposed
development.
• Explore alternative water supply sources to ensure alternative water resources beyond 2040.
Comment: The primary source of potable water is from the Mississippi River purchased from the city
of Minneapolis. The Joint Water Commission has three wells that are available for emergency use
only.
Policy 4: Promote housing options to give people in all life stages and of all economic means viable
choices for safe, stable and affordable homes.
STRATEGIES FOR ALL COMMUNITIES
• Prepare a local comprehensive plan that addresses the affordable housing plan requirements of the
Metropolitan Land Planning Act, including guiding sufficient land to support a community’s share of
the regional affordable housing need and an implementation section that identifies the programs,
fiscal devices, and official controls to be employed to address a community’s share of the regional
need for affordable housing. Comment: These housing issues are addressed in the housing and land
use chapters of the Comprehensive Plan.
• Review local ordinances, policies and partnerships to ensure they encourage and facilitate the
opportunity for the development or preservation of affordable and lifecycle housing. Comment: Much
of Crystal housing is considered affordable, but the city has recently implemented ordinances to
encourage affordable housing such as reducing residential lot areas and widths and allowing
accessory dwelling units.
• Identify and analyze local markets, location, condition, and availability of affordable units, both
publicly subsidized and naturally occurring, to inform the housing element of the local comprehensive
plan. Comment: The city has completed a housing gap analysis to inform future housing needs. This
analysis is summarized in the housing chapter of the Plan.
• Participate in Livable Communities Act programs by negotiating affordable and lifecycle housing
goals that support regional and local housing needs, and prepare a Housing Action Plan to address
those goals and become eligible to access grant funding to address local development and
redevelopment objectives. Comment: As noted in the housing chapter of the Plan, the city participates
in the Livable Communities program.
• Collaborate with partners, especially counties, to rehabilitate and preserve existing housing.
Comment: As noted in the housing chapter of the Plan, the city currently provides these housing
programs.
STRATEGIES FOR URBAN COMMUNITIES
Comment: The city’s housing stock is considered very affordable, such so that the Metropolitan Council
has identified that 25 affordable units are to be built in Crystal between 2021 and 2030 to assist in
meeting the region’s affordable housing needs. Nevertheless, the city has identified redevelopment
areas in the land use chapter of the Plan that will address higher density housing that may be defined
as affordable. The city has implemented ordinances to encourage affordable housing such as reducing
residential lot areas and widths and allowing accessory dwelling units.
• Designate land in the comprehensive plan to support household growth forecasts and address the
community’s share of the region’s affordable housing need through redevelopment at a range of
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densities. Comment: The land use chapter of the Plan identifies redevelopment areas that will support
household growth forecasts.
• Plan for a mix of housing affordability in station areas along transitways. Comment: The city has
identified redevelopment areas in the land use chapter of the Plan where affordable housing may
occur.
• Plan for affordable housing that meets the needs of multigenerational households. Comment:
Redevelopment areas have been identified in the land use chapter of the Plan where affordable
housing could be constructed. The city has implemented ordinances to encourage affordable housing
such as reducing residential lot areas and widths and allowing accessory dwelling units.
• Use state, regional, and federal sources of funding, and/or financing and development tools allowed
by state law to facilitate the development of new lifecycle and affordable housing. Comment: The city
has demonstrated its willingness to partner with other organizations to provide funding to build new
affordable housing. Most recently in 2015, this funding assisted in the construction of a 130-unit
affordable senior apartment building in Crystal.
Policy 5: Sustain and improve a multi-modal transportation system to support regional growth,
maintain regional economic competitiveness, and provide choices and reliability for the system’s
users.
STRATEGIES FOR ALL COMMUNITIES
• Consider travel modes other than the car when reviewing land development plans to better connect
and integrate choices throughout all stages of planning. Comment: When reviewing proposed
development plans, the city looks for opportunities to make pedestrian and bicycle connections.
• Plan for and construct an interconnected system of local streets, pedestrian, and bicycle facilities
that is integrated with the regional system to minimize short trips on the regional highway system.
Comment: The city is fully developed but in reviewing development proposals, looks for opportunities
to connect new streets to the existing network and to pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
• Adopt access management standards that support state and county highway access and mobility
needs. Comment: The city works cooperatively to adhere to County and State access standards and
mobility needs.
• Plan for compatible land uses and air space adjacent to the system of regional airports. Comment:
The city has zoning regulations in place that provide for future compatible development adjacent to
the Crystal Airport.
• Participate in regional transportation planning activities to ensure that the metropolitan planning
process and regional transportation systems reflects local needs. Comment: The past several years,
Crystal has worked with Metro Transit and Hennepin County to implement the proposed extension of
the Blue Line LRT.
• Work with partners in communities, counties, and the region at large to coordinate transportation,
pedestrian, bicycle, and trail connections within and between jurisdictional boundaries. Comment:
Crystal has worked cooperatively with Three Rivers Park District and Hennepin County for the
extension of regional trails and to plan future pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
STRATEGIES FOR URBAN COMMUNITIES
• Develop comprehensive plans that focus on growth in and around regional transit stations and near
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high-frequency transit services, commensurate with planned levels of transit service and the station
typologies (for example, land use mix, density levels) identified in the 2040 Transportation Policy Plan.
Comment: In the land use chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, the city has identified a redevelopment
area around the proposed Bass Lake Road LRT station. The city is proposing to adopt new zoning
regulations that will focus redevelopment opportunities in this area.
• Develop local policies, plans, and practices that improve pedestrian and bicycle circulation, including
access to regional transit services, regional trails, and regional bicycle corridors. Comment: The city
works cooperatively with Three Rivers Park District and Hennepin County to improve and plan for
regional pedestrian and bicycle connections, such as the Crystal Lake and Bassett Creek Regional Trails.
• Consider implementation of travel demand management (TDM) policies and ordinances that
encourage use of travel options and decrease reliance on single-occupancy vehicle travel. Comment:
Although Crystal does not have what would be considered a larger employer that brings many workers
into the city at specific times, the city works to create an environment to reduce congestion at peak
travel times. These strategies include providing opportunities to bike or walk to work, and improving
pedestrian crossing through pavement markings.
• Engage private sector stakeholders who depend on or are affected by the local transportation
system to address local business needs such as routing, delivery, and potential land use conflicts.
Comment: The city has partnered with the traffic routing app, Waze, and is participating in the
Connected Citizens Program. This program brings citizens and cities together to provide current road
and traffic conditions. The vast majority of commercial areas in Crystal are along County highways of
higher functional classification.
• Adopt development standards that improve the user experience, circulation, and access for
bicyclists and pedestrians. Comment: As a fully developed city, Crystal has fewer opportunities to
create new bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. However the city is actively working with Hennepin
County and Metro Transit to plan for improved pedestrian and bicycle connections around the
proposed Bass Lake Road LRT station.
• Adopt Complete Streets policies that improve safety and mobility for all road users. Comment: The
city is currently in the process of developing a number of policies to improve traffic safety and mobility,
which may include a Complete Streets policy.
Policy 6: Foster connected land use options to provide businesses and industries with access to
materials, markets, and talent.
• Strategies for all communities. Comment: The Plan identifies four redevelopment areas in the land
use chapter where redevelopment will lead to an intensification of land use, whether commercial or
residential redevelopment. The city has completed a market analysis (Appendices B and C) to inform
the proposed transit-oriented development zoning regulations. The market analysis included input
from potential developers of the redevelopment areas.
• Plan for the further development and intensification of existing and emerging job concentrations.
Comment: In the land use chapter of the Plan, the city has identified redevelopment areas where land
use intensification could occur. Many of these areas are currently zoned for commercial uses, and
redevelopment could assist in business expansion.
• Consider completing a community-based market analysis to better understand real estate needs for
commercial and industrial land. Comment: As part of planning for the proposed extension of the Blue
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Line of the LRT, the city has completed a market analysis to inform the redevelopment of the area
around the proposed Bass Lake Road LRT station.
• Consider addressing economic competitiveness in the local comprehensive plan. Comment: The
market analysis note above addresses Crystal’s commercial strengths in attracting specific businesses.
• Preserve sites for highway and rail-dependent manufacturing and freight transportation. Comment:
Crystal is fully developed so this is not applicable.
• Engage with businesses and other employers to ensure their input is provided to the local
comprehensive plan. Comment: The city has engaged the business community in discussions relating
to the proposed transit-oriented development overlay area noted in the land use chapter of the Plan.
As the city continues to develop plans for these redevelopment areas, business stakeholders will
continue to be solicited for their input on the plans.
Policy 7: Promote sensitive land use and development patterns to achieve Minnesota’s adopted
greenhouse gas emissions goal at the regional scale, and to develop local resiliency to the impacts
of climate change.
• Comment: The city is amending its land use ordinances to allow market-driven land use
intensification within the redevelopment areas identified in the land use chapter of the plan and by
allowing for higher residential densities generally. This intensification reduces dependence on the
automobile.
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CHAPTER C: DEMOGRAPHIC BASELINE
Crystal is a predominantly single family detached residential community. It is largely a product of the
period immediately following World War II. As recently as 1945 the community was semi-rural with
some scattered subdivisions, but by 1970 the transition to suburban development was essentially
complete. After 1970 new housing occurred by infill of remaining vacant parcels or redevelopment of
existing land uses (see Figure C-1).
FIGURE C-1 CRYSTAL DEVELOPMENT HISTORY (HOUSING IN RED WAS BUILT DURING THE PERIOD)
Crystal has some of the lowest cost suburban housing in the Twin Cities regional market. This is
generally true for all housing types (single family, townhouse, apartments), for units of comparable
size/features, and for units with similar occupancy status (ownership vs. rental) when compared to
most other suburbs in the metropolitan region.
Census 2010 showed Crystal having 9,634 housing units:
7,280 (75.6%) were single family detached homes.
263 (2.7%) were single family attached (such as townhouses).
236 (2.4%) were in buildings with 2-4 living units.
1,855 (19.2%) were in buildings with more than 5 living units.
From April 1, 2010 through Dec. 31, 2017, the city has seen a net gain of 193 housing units:
63 single family detached homes.
130 in one apartment building (The Cavanagh).
Therefore as of January 1, 2018, Crystal is estimated to have 9,823 housing units:
7,343 (74.7%) single family detached (houses).
263 (2.7%) single family attached (townhouses).
232 (2.4%) in buildings with 2-4 units.
1,985 (20%) in buildings with more than 5 units.
Growth during the period 2010-2017 was due to the construction of single-family homes, including in-
fill development, and the construction of a 130-unit apartment building.
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In terms of housing unit occupancy, Census 2010 indicated that Crystal had a 95.3% occupancy rate,
with 9,183 occupied housing units. Of these, 6,847 (74.5%) were owner occupied and 2,336 (25.4%)
were renter occupied. The state average was 73% owner/27% renter; the U.S. average was 65%
owner/35% renter.
In terms of population, Crystal’s peak census year was 1970. The decrease in the average number of
persons per household (“Persons/HH” below) is the reason for the city’s population decline since
1970. This has been occurring in most fully developed communities. In Crystal’s case, these trends
appear to be leveling out: Household size in the 2010 census was 2.39 persons per household – the
same number as in the 2000 census.
YEAR HOUSEHOLDS PERSONS/HH POPULATION
1950 1,591 3.59 5,713
1960 5,922 4.10 24,280
1970 8,313 3.72 30,925
1980 8,994 2.84 25,543
1990 9,292 2.56 23,788
2000 9,389 2.39 22,698
2010 9,183 2.39 22,151
TABLE C-1 CENSUS DATA SUMMARY
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CHAPTER D: METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FORECASTS
In 2017 Metropolitan Council forecast the change in population, households and employment for
each planning jurisdiction in the region through 2040. Their forecasts for the region, each county, and
each municipality in Hennepin County are summarized below (see Figure D-1).
FIGURE D-1 THRIVE MSP 2040 FORECASTS
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CHAPTER E: LAND USE
The Land Use chapter’s main component is the 2040 planned land use map, which is the primary basis
for the city’s zoning map. In this chapter actual land use in 2018 is contrasted with the 2040 planned
land use map.
LAND USE CATEGORIES
• The following land use categories are shown on Tables E-1 and E-3 and Figures E-1 and E-4, which
are the 2018 existing and 2040 planned land uses in Crystal. On Table E-1, the comparison of the
2010 land uses of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan is not an exact comparison to the 2018 existing land
uses. This is due to redefining the institutional category for the 2040 plan, the classification of
undeveloped parcels into an appropriate future land use, and the reclassification of the MAC Wildlife
Area from the airport category to the park category.
• Low Density Residential. Not less than 1 unit per acre nor more than 6 units per acre. This category
typically includes single and two-family dwellings.
• Medium Density Residential. Not less than 6 units per acre nor more than 16 units per acre. This
category typically includes single and two-family dwellings, but also multi-family dwellings.
• High Density Residential. Not less than 16 units per acre nor more than 40 units per acre. This
category typically includes multi-family dwellings.
• Commercial. Retail, offices, restaurants, and some automobile-oriented businesses (on certain
corridors designated in the city’s unified development code).
• Industrial. Manufacturing, storage, and some automobile-oriented businesses (on certain corridors
designated in the city’s unified development code).
• Park. Includes both active and passive outdoor recreation. If these properties are redeveloped for
other uses, then the properties would be planned for low residential development.
• Institutional. This category includes churches, schools, cemeteries, and publicly-owned properties.
If these properties are redeveloped for other uses, then the properties would be planned for low
residential development.
• Rail Corridor. Property owned by Canadian Pacific or Burlington Northern Santa Fe for their
respective railroad tracks and related facilities.
• Crystal Airport. Property owned by Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) for the operation of
the Crystal Airport. In the event that any part of the airport is developed for non-aeronautical uses, a
Comprehensive Plan Amendment would be required.
• Roadway Right-of-Way. This category includes not only right-of-way dedicated by plat or easement,
but also parcels used for right-of-way purposes.
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Within Urban Service
Area
Allowed Density Range
Housing Units/Acre
Land Area
Existing (in
acres and
percentage of
land use)
Land Area
Existing (in
acres and
percentage of
land use)
Minimum Maximum 2010 2018
Low Density Residential 1 6
1,767.64
(47.8%)
1786.93
(48.3%)
Medium Density
Residential 6 16 27.87 (.75%) 26.39 (.71%)
High Density Residential 16 40 91.27 (2.5%) 96.51 (2.6%)
Commercial 149.15 (4%) 149.65 (4.1%)
Industrial 91.15 (2.5%) 98.48 (2.7%)
Park 195.56 (5.3%) 246.50 (6.7%)
Institutional/Undeveloped 238.19 (6.4%) N/A
Institutional N/A 191.86 (5.2%)
Rail Corridor 47.48 (1.3%) 46.89 (1.3%)
Crystal Airport 334.46 (9.1%) 286.66 (7.8%)
Roadway Right of Way 753.78 (20.4%) 767.13 (20.8%)
TOTAL
(all sewered; there are no
unsewered areas in Crystal)
3,696.55 3,697
TABLE E-1 2018 EXISTING LAND USE
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FIGURE E-1 2018 EXISTING LAND USE MAP
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RESOURCE PROTECTION ITEMS RELATED TO LAND USE
Historic Sites. There are no properties in Crystal listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Hennepin County has identified 64 homes in Crystal built prior to 1919. All of these houses are
currently in private ownership. The homeowners will necessarily make the decisions regarding
preservation of these buildings. The city requires that buildings be maintained and provides incentives
for home improvements.
Environmental Sustainability. The city has adopted the following policies to encourage
environmental sustainability:
1. The city’s unified development code contains an explicit declaration allowing variances which
are necessary for solar energy systems to have access to direct sunlight.
2. In 2018 the city also adopted a new zoning regulation that made it easier for property owners
to install solar energy systems.
3. In 2014, the city began implementation of best practices as established by the Minnesota
GreenStep Cities program.
4. The city participates in Xcel Energy’s Community Energy Reports program.
The city does have solar resources, shown in Table E-2, available for alternative energy production, as
calculated by the Metropolitan Council in 2017 based on exposure to sunlight. The gross solar
generation potential and the gross solar rooftop generation potential are estimates of how much
electricity could be generated using existing tehnology and assumptions on the efficiency of
conversion. The values in the table are not intended to demonstrate the amount of solar likely to
develop within Crystal. Instead the calculations estimate the potential resource before removing areas
unsuitable for solar development or factors related to solar energy efficiency. Figure E-2, also from
the Metropolitan Council, shows gross solar potential for Crystal.
TABLE E-2 POTENTIAL SOLAR RESOURCES IN CRYSTAL
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FIGURE E-2: CRYSTAL’S GROSS SOLAR POTENTIAL
Aggregate Deposits. Information Circular #46 from the Minnesota Geological Survey indicates that
there are no natural aggregate deposits in Crystal.
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REDEVELOPMENT
This section identifies areas of the city, shown on the 2040 planned land map, where there is a
significant potential for redevelopment to occur. The city believes that there is strong potential for
redevelopment to occur in any number of these areas due to natural market forces, the city’s desire
to replace blighted or functionally obsolete land uses, or a combination of both.
GENERAL REDEVELOPMENT GOALS
There are areas of the city where redevelopment is likely to be considered at some point in the future.
The identification of these areas does not mean that it is definite that redevelopment would occur
within the time frame of this plan. Depending on the specific site characteristics and market forces at
the time of redevelopment, the physical extent of redevelopment activities may be greater or less
than the area shown in this plan. Key parcels have been identified that appear to be most likely to
trigger redevelopment in each area, but they are not absolutely essential for redevelopment to occur
in most of these areas. Areas not indicated as potential redevelopment areas in this plan are not
precluded from being redeveloped.
Many of the descriptions of the potential redevelopment areas indicate that the likely new use would
be medium or high density residential. This is a function of the cost of redevelopment in that the new
use must be of higher density for the project to be financially feasible. Each project would have to be
examined on its own merits and with due consideration to the characteristics of the surrounding area
and community input.
Redevelopment projects may be completely privately financed, or receive some assistance from the
city and its Economic Development Authority (EDA). Such assistance may take the form of tax
increment financing, tax abatement, housing tax credits, grants from other units of government, or
other funding sources. Each request for financial assistance will be evaluated in accordance with the
policies and procedures governing each respective funding source.
Due to a combination of market realities, financial constraints, limited eminent domain powers and
community concerns about density, traffic, change in general and other issues, it would be unrealistic
to expect that all of the areas described in this section will be redeveloped within the time frame of
this plan. Instead, this plan should be viewed as a menu from which citizens, developers, the Planning
Commission, the EDA and the City Council may compare and contrast various redevelopment
opportunities within the city, and select the best project sites for redevelopment.
Redevelopment projects may trigger, or be triggered by, adjacent public improvements such as
roadway reconstruction, water and sewer upgrades, or streetscaping. In cases where near-term
public improvements are being considered in a potential redevelopment area, but no redevelopment
project is imminent, due consideration will be given to the impact of said improvements on the future
redevelopment potential of the area.
DESCRIPTIONS OF SPECIFIC POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT AREAS
The following is a description of four potential redevelopment areas in Crystal as shown on the 2040
planned land use map (see Figure E-3).
Areas A and C. These existing commercial areas may see redevelopment within the timeframe of this
plan as a result of the planned extension of the Blue Line of the region’s light rail line (LRT) transit
system. As discussed in more detail in chapter J of this plan, Metro Transit is planning a LRT station at
the intersection of Bass Lake Road and Highway 81 (Bottineau Boulevard) in Crystal. In addition, a LRT
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station is planned at 42nd Avenue North and Bottineau Boulevard in downtown Robbinsdale, about
one mile from area C. Both redevelopment areas are also accessed by Metro Transit bus routes. As of
the writing of this plan, the city is considering new development zoning regulations for its proposed
redevelopment areas. These regulations could include allowing a mix of commercial and residential
uses, reduced parking ratios, and building placement guidelines.
Although a small portion, approximately 31 acres, of the 63rd Avenue station area lies within Crystal a
majority of the station area lies within Brooklyn Park. The City of Crystal did not participate in the
creation of the 63rd Avenue station area plan. The 63rd station area within Crystal consists of a 13 acre
city-owned community park and single-family homes, neither of which provides favorable
redevelopment opportunities. As such, the portion of the 63rd station area within Crystal is not
designated as a redevelopment area.
A station area plan (Appendix A) for the Bass Lake Road LRT station was completed in 2016 to envision
new land uses within ½ mile of the proposed station. This plan designated potential “opportunity
sites” in what is proposed as area A that have redevelopment potential under the right set of
circumstances. Decisions to participate in redevelopment would be made by individual property
owners based on market opportunity. However since 2016 the city has undertaken projects to
improve the public realm that were first described in the station area plan. These projects include a
streetscape plan along Bass Lake Road between Highway 81 (Bottineau Boulevard) and West
Broadway Avenue, and a redevelopment of Becker Park to transition the park from a sports facility use
to a community gathering area with improved pedestrian connections to both the LRT station and the
surrounding commercial area. It is hoped that improving the public realm in these ways will spur
redevelopment in the station area.
In 2018 a market analysis was completed for four of the five cities along the proposed 13-mile LRT
corridor (Appendices B and C). A station area development assessment was completed that provided
input from several developers on how LRT service may impact the various station areas. Developers
stated that the strength of the Bass Lake Road station area is its abundance of retail, anchored by the
recently renovated Crystal Shopping Center. The demographic make up and condition of some
properties were seen as challenges. This plan proposes to offset these challenges by making
improvements to the public realm as described above.
Area B. This site is the Former Canadian Pacific Railway (CPRR) property west of Douglas Drive and
north of the CPRR tracks and contains existing commercial uses adjacent to a single-family residential
neighborhood. The zoning of the site no longer allows new commercial uses, but the existing uses
may continue in their present form. The following are considerations for re-use, expansion or
redevelopment of this area.
1. Any expansion of existing uses or redevelopment of the property shall be compatible with
adjacent residential land uses, including but not limited to issues of traffic, parking, noise,
hours of operation, buffering, screening, impervious coverage, building size, form and
materials. Uses that are considered incompatible with the adjacent area are those that are
customer-intensive commercial uses such as retail or medical office, and auto-related
businesses, such as vehicle wash, sales or repair.
2. The site development standards in the city’s unified development code shall be applicable to
any re-use, expansion or redevelopment of the site. However, no building’s height shall
exceed any of the following: 3 stories, 40 feet, or the building’s setback from the east, west or
north boundaries of the property.
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3. Vehicular access shall be primarily from Douglas Drive and access from Idaho Avenue shall be
minimized.
Area D. This area mostly contains a mix of smaller commercial uses and vacant parcels, adjacent to
low density residential. There is some potential for redevelopment along the east side of Douglas
Drive, but it would be challenging due to topographic conditions and a need to acquire some houses
to assemble an optimally sized site. Redevelopment of the west side, along the unimproved
Edgewood Avenue north of 34th Avenue, is mainly limited by fragmented property ownership but
otherwise appears to be a good candidate for infill development. The city is considering new
development zoning regulations for area D. These regulations could include allowing a mix of
commercial and residential uses, reduced parking ratios, and building placement guidelines.
LAND USE CHANGES TO ACCOMMODATE DEVELOPMENT BY 2040
It is expected that redevelopment of some existing land uses will occur in addition to the land use
changes anticipated on the 2040 map (see Figure E-3). Redevelopment will be driven by market
forces, owners’ willingness to sell, and input from the community on specific land use proposals. In
2010, the city had 9,183 households and is projected to grow to 9,700 households by 2040. This
represents a growth of 517 households during this 30 year period. Table E-3 provides a scenario
under which housing units could be constructed to meet the needs of this projected population
increase. Some of the projected population growth can be accommodated by accessory dwelling
units. In 2018 the city revised its zoning regulations to allow more property owners to construct
this type of residential living space.
LAND USE IMPLEMENTATION ITEMS
The official controls for Crystal is its Unified Development Code (UDC), which are the zoning and
subdivision regulations for the city. In 2018 the City Council approved a complete update to the UDC,
which is found in Appendix D, along with the city’s Official Zoning Map. The 2018 update included
regulations to allow more dwelling units in the city, such as new regulations for accessory dwelling
units and reduced lot size requirements.
In 2019 the City Council is expected to consider additional UDC amendments to create new regulations
governing the redevelopment areas described in this chapter. These proposed changes would allow a
mix of residential and commercial uses, reduced parking ratios, alternative building placement, and
higher densities.
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FIGURE E-3 2040 PLANNED LAND USE MAP
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Number of Housing Units Time period Description of growth
193 April 1, 2010 to December
31, 2017
Net gain of units during this
period based on building
permits issued.
20 January 1, 2018 to April 1,
2020
Number of single-family
homes anticipated based on
historic trends and available
lots.
97 Present to 2040 Number of accessory
dwelling units that could be
constructed based on a
conservative estimate that
1% of homes would add
such a unit by 2040.
+207 Present to 2040 The city has identified four
redevelopment areas in the
2040 plan, totaling 276
acres. While it is impossible
to predict which sites within
those 276 acres will
redevelop by 2040, the
household forecast would
be met with redevelopment
of less than 13 acres by
2040.
TABLE E-3 HOUSING UNIT GROWTH TO MEET METROPOLITAN COUNCIL’S PROJECTIONS
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TABLE E-4 2040 PLANNED LAND USE
Within
Urban
Service Area
Allowed Density Range
Housing Units/Acre
Land Area
Existing
(in acres)
and
percentage
of land
use
Land Area
Planned
(in acres)
and
percentage
of land
use
Land Area
Planned
(in acres)
and
percentage
of land
use
Land Area
Planned
(in acres)
and
percentage
of land
use
Number
Change
(in
acres)
Percent
Change
Minimum Maximum 2018 2020 2030 2040
2018-
2040
2018-
2040
Low Density
Residential 1 6
1786.93
(48.3%)
11758.42
(47.6%)
11758.42
(47.6%)
1758.42
(47.6%) - 28.5 - 1.6
Medium
Density
Residential 6 16
26.39
(.71%)
46.02
(1.2%)
46.02
(1.2%)
46.02
(1.2%) 19.6 74.4
High
Density
Residential 16 40
96.51
(2.6%)
97.51
(2.6%)
97.51
(2.6%)
97.51
(2.6%) 1 1
Commercial
149.65
(4.1%)
134.03
(3.6%)
134.03
(3.6%)
134.03
(3.6%) - 15.6 - 10.4
Industrial
98.48
(2.7%)
102.66
(2.8%)
102.66
(2.8%)
102.66
(2.8%) 4.2 4.2
Park 246.50
(6.7%)
261.15
(7.1%)
261.15
(7.1%)
261.15
(7.1%) 14.7 5.9
Institutional 191.86
(5.2%)
196.55
(5.3%)
196.55
(5.3%)
196.55
(5.3%) 4.6 2.4
Rail
Corridor
46.89
(1.3%)
46.89
(1.3%)
46.89
(1.3%)
46.89
(1.3%) 0 0
Crystal
Airport
286.66
(7.8%)
286.66
(7.8%)
286.66
(7.8%)
286.66
(7.8%) 0 0
Roadway
Right of
Way
767.13
(20.8%)
767.11
(20.8%)
767.11
(20.8%)
767.11
(20.8%) 0 0
TOTAL
(all sewered;
there are no
unsewered
areas in
Crystal) 3,697 3,697 3,697 3, 697 0 0
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CHAPTER F: HOUSING
The housing chapter describes the current housing types found in the city and forecasts changes in
the number of housing units and population for the planning period through 2040. It also contains the
city’s goals and policies related to housing preservation and new development.
EXISTING HOUSING CONDITIONS
As described in chapter E, the city has three classifications for residential development:
Low Density Residential. A minimumum of 1 unit per acre.
Medium Density Residential. A minimum of 6 units per acre.
High Density Residential. A minimum of 16 units per acre.
In 2016 Metropolitan Council conducted an existing housing assessment for Crystal. The following are
those findings, based on total housing units of 9,763 and total households of 9,461:
Affordability:
295 units affordable to households with income at or below 30% of Average Medium Income
(AMI)
2,261 units affordable to households with income 31% to 50% of (AMI)
6,624 units affordable to households with income 51% to 80% of (AMI). Figure F-1 is a map
identifying estimated market value for Crystal homes in 2018. Those homes at or below
$243,500 are affordable for a household earning 80% AMI.
Owner-Occupied versus rental units:
Owner-occupied: 6,866 units (70%)
Rental units: 2,897 units (30%)
Publicy subsidized units: 215 units
Cost-burdened households:
Income at or below 30% of AMI: 790
Income 31 to 50% of AMI: 687
Income 51 to 80% of AMI: 733
HOUSING NEEDS
One of the most important needs is to preserve the bulk of the city’s existing, relatively affordable
housing stock while encouraging development of additional housing to meet needs not addressed by
the city’s existing housing stock.
In 2018 a housing gaps analysis (Appendix E) was completed for four of the five cities along the
proposed 13-mile corridor for the extension of the Blue Line of the light rail transit (LRT) system. The
extension of the LRT transit service is described in more detail in chapter J. The first part of the report
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FIGURE F-1 2018 ESTIMATED HOUSING MARKET VALUES MAP
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provided information about existing conditions about the corridor, including the types of existing
housing and demographic characteristics. Other sections of the report include interviews with real
estate professional and community stakeholders to determine the future housing needs along the
corridor.
For the proposed LRT Bass Lake Road station in Crystal, a future housing demand of 400-600 units was
identified in the report. This housing would be primarily multifamily in the form of rental apartments,
senior housing, and multifamily condominiums. With several potential redevelopment sites within the
½ mile radius of the station, the station area could accommodate most of Crystal’s projected
household growth through 2040, and meet the city’s goal of a minimum of 25 dwelling units per acre
within the proposed Bass Lake Road station area.
TOOLS TO ADDRESS HOUSING NEEDS
The following are several tools that city has used to address housing needs within the community:
1. Economic Development Authority (EDA). The city has an established EDA that functions to
address housing needs in two capacities. First, through its lot sale program in which structurally
substandard or functionally obsolete homes are purchased, the building demolished, and the lot
sold for the construction of a new home. Second, the EDA provides home improvement assistance
to residents to maintain and improve their homes.
2. Metropolitan Livable Community Act (LCA). The city participates in the livable communities
program which is administered by the Metropolitan Council.
3. Tax Increment Financing.
4. Zoning and subdivision ordinances. In 2018 the City Council adopted ordinances to reduce lot
sizes and to allow accessory dwelling units, both of which provide options for creating new and
affordable housing.
5. Rental licensing and inspection programs.
The following additional tools are available to address housing needs. The city may use some or all of
these tools, dependent upon a specific development project:
1. Housing bonds
2. Tax abatement
3. Programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD):
a. HOME Investment Partnerships
b. Project Based Rental Assistance
c. Low Income Housing Tax Credits
4. Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG)
5. Affordable Housing Incentive Fund (AHIF) administered by Hennepin County
6. Land Bank Twin Cities and community land trusts
7. Consolidated Request for Proposals coordinated by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
8. Providing affordable housing resources and referrals to existing or future residents including first
time homebuyer, down payment assistance and foreclosure prevention programs
9. Housing Improvement Areas (see Minnesota State Statutes, sections 428A.11 to 428A.21)
10. Participation in housing-related organizations, partnerships and initiatives
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HOUSING POLICIES
1. Preserve most of the city’s existing single family detached houses. About 75% of the city’s housing
units are detached single family houses, and these are relatively affordable when compared to
houses in other suburbs in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. The vast majority of the city’s
existing houses will remain, making preservation critically important. Preservation activities may
include not only repairs and maintenance but also major renovations and additions that
significantly transform and update an existing house.
2. Preserve most of the city’s other housing types, such as townhouses, duplexes and apartments,
and also seek opportunities to eliminate blighted, structurally substandard or functionally
obsolete properties.
3. Increase the availability of new housing of the type currently underrepresented in Crystal’s
housing stock, such as move-up single family houses, multi-family apartments, and senior
independent living rental or co-op units. This policy recognizes that redevelopment will be
controlled and limited by market demand, physical constraints, financial and political realities, and
a limited legal environment for the use of eminent domain.
4. Metropolitan Council has established the city’s share of the region’s needed additional affordable
housing for 2021-2030 as 25 units. The following is a breakdown of the number of these units by
area median income (AMI):
At or below 30% of AMI – 14 units
From 31-50% of AMI - 1 unit
From 51-80% of AMI – 10 units
The city expects to meet this need with construction of additional multi-family housing.
HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION ITEMS
1. Continue participation in the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act, including compliance with
the 1995 housing goals agreement. Crystal is already meeting the goals contained within that
agreement.
2. Use regulatory tools to protect life and property, and to preserve the existing housing stock.
Crystal is currently using the following regulatory tools:
Rental licensing and inspections program.
General code enforcement activities to promote community maintenance and upkeep
including enforcement actions necessary to gain compliance with city code.
Continue incentives for preservation of the of the city’s existing single family detached houses.
Specific city-funded programs limited to households below 110% of area median income
including:
Crystal grant program which provides grants for 20% of eligible home improvement costs.
The Community Fix-Up Fund.
Both programs are administered by the Center for Energy and the Environment, which also
provides technical assistance.
3. Acquire blighted, structurally substandard and functionally obsolete residential property for
demolition and replacement with new houses in accordance with the city’s Economic
Development Authority’s (EDA) on-going program, budget parameters and market conditions.
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4. Work with developers to incorporate the construction of new housing consistent with the city’s
housing goals into redevelopment projects as appropriate for the redevelopment site. Through
this policy, the city intends to meet the need for development of at least 25 new affordable units,
and 25 dwelling units per acre within the proposed Bass Lake Road station area, as well as meet
new housing needs based on demographic projections. It is likely that such development would
occur in one or more of the potential redevelopment areas identified in Chapter E. Based on the
assumed densities described at the beginning of this chapter, the affordable housing need could
be accommodated on one or two potential redevelopment sites totaling less than 10 acres. The
city will continue to work with developers to find appropriate sites for such housing as market
conditions dictate.
5. As roadway congestion continues to increase, promote Crystal’s locational advantage as a first ring
suburban community, including its relative proximity to employment concentrations, activity
centers and regional attractions.
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CHAPTER G: ROADWAY JURISDICTION
This chapter focuses on the question of which government entity is responsible for each roadway, and
identifies anticipated changes to roadway jurisdiction. The following acronyms are used throughout
this chapter and throughout this Comprehensive Plan:
Municipal State Aid (MSA). A roadway that the city has identified as having significant
importance to the overall transportation network. The roadway must meet certain state
requirements on design and the city is eligible to spend its allocation of state aid funding on
maintenance and reconstruction of that road segment.
County State Aid Highway (CSAH). Like MSA streets, but owned, managed and maintained by
Hennepin County.
Trunk Highway (TH). Owned, managed and maintained by the Minnesota Department of
Transportation (“MnDOT”).
JURISDICTION OF CITY ROADWAYS
The following is a description of the roadways that are under the jurisdiction of either Hennepin
County or MnDOT (see Figure G-1).
1. CSAH 8 (West Broadway Ave.) was originally called Territorial Road and was the main route
northwest from Minneapolis. In the 1940s its role as a trunk highway was supplanted by what
is now CSAH 81.
2. CSAH 9 (42nd Ave. /Rockford Rd.) was a trunk highway (TH 55) until that designation was
shifted to Olson Memorial Highway in the 1950s.
3. CSAH 10 (56th Ave./Bass Lake Road) has always been a county road.
4. CSAH 81 (Bottineau Boulevard) was a trunk highway (TH 52 then TH 169) until approximately
30 years ago, when MnDOT turned it over to Hennepin County as part of an exchange for the
current alignment of TH 169.
5. CSAH 70 (27th Ave./Medicine Lake Road), CSAH 102 (Douglas Dr.) and CSAH 156 (Winnetka
Ave.) are section line roads, meaning that they follow the “square mile” survey lines
established under the township-range survey system used throughout most of the U.S.
6. TH 100 was built in the 1930s and 1940s as Minneapolis’ first beltway. The segments through
and adjacent to Crystal were reconstructed to modern freeway standards in the early 2000s.
ROADWAY JURISDICTION POLICIES
The city is in the process of adopting a roadway jurisdictional transfer policy. Hennepin County has in
the past expressed their interest in eliminating CSAH 8 from their road system by turning it over to the
city. The city would accept responsibility for this roadway only after it is reconstructed to the city’s
urban standards with municipal consent or the county provides the city with the funds to accomplish
same. The city is unsure whether the segment north of CSAH 10 (56th/Bass Lake Rd) is a good
candidate for turnback and would not consider such a change without further study and consultation
with the cities of New Hope and Brooklyn Park.
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FREIGHT
Thereare not any barge, truck/intermodal freight terminals in Crystal. Canadian Pacific and Union
Pacific do have railways through the city. The large commercial area located at West Broadway Avenue
and 56th Avenue North (Bass Lake Road) is well served by Hennepin County roadways. There are no
known issues for good movements in Crystal on the city’s State Aid Municipal system.
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FIGURE G-1 ROADWAY JURISDICTION MAP
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CHAPTER H: ROADWAY FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS
This chapter describes how each roadway fits into the regional transportation system and hierarchy of
different types of roadways. It also considers specific changes to roadway configurations including
increasing or reducing the number of lanes on some arterial or major collector roadways. The
following terms are used frequently throughout this chapter:
Principal arterial. In the metropolitan area principal arterials are typically trunk highways
owned by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (“MnDOT”). Most are freeways, which
have controlled access with grade-separated interchanges, or expressways, which have limited
access with at-grade, signalized intersections at major cross streets. Principal arterials tend to
favor maximum mobility to promote traffic flow and minimal access points.
Minor arterial. These roadways are generally county roadways balancing mobility and access.
Older minor arterials typically favor access more than more recently constructed minor
arterials.
Major collector. These roadways are typically city streets but also include some county
facilities. Major collectors slightly favor access over mobility.
Minor collector. These roadway are city streets that typically have been designated as
Municipal State Aid (“MSA”) routes. They favor access over mobility.
Other local streets. These roadways represent the majority of mileage in the city’s roadway
system. They also favor access over mobility.
CLASSIFICATION OF CITY ROADWAYS
Functional classification designations help identify which routes are most worthy of federal funding,
guide local decisions regarding mobility versus access, and in developing areas identify needs for right-
of-way preservation and land use regulation for future routes. These designations are based on
parameters established by Metropolitan Council. This comprehensive plan established the following
functional classifications (see Figure H-1):
TH 100 is a principal arterial.
The following routes are minor arterials:
- Part of CSAH 8 (West Broadway Avenue) from Douglas Drive to 56th Ave.
- CSAH 9 (42nd Ave.)
- CSAH 10 (56th Avenue/Bass Lake Road)
- CSAH 70 (Medicine Lake Road)
- CSAH 81 (Bottineau Boulevard)
- CSAH 102 (Douglas Drive south of West Broadway)
- CSAH 156 (Winnetka Avenue from 30th Avenue to 39th Avenue)
The following routes are major collectors:
- CSAH 8 (West Broadway) north of 56th Avenue
- CSAH 8 (West Broadway) south of Douglas Drive
- 36th Avenue
The following routes are minor collectors:
- 32nd Ave. from Welcome Ave. to New Hope border.
- 34th Ave. from Welcome Ave. to Hampshire Ave.
- 38th Ave. from Welcome Ave. to Hampshire Ave.
- 47th Ave. from Welcome Ave. to Louisiana Ave.
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- 47th Ave. from CSAH 81 (Bottineau Blvd) to CSAH 8 (W. Broadway).
- Fairview Ave. west of CSAH 102 (Douglas Drive) to New Hope.
- Corvallis Ave. from CSAH 8 (West Broadway) to CSAH 81 (Bottineau Boulevard).
- 54th Ave. from CSAH 8 (West Broadway ) to Nevada Ave.
- 55th Ave. from Douglas Drive to Sherburne Ave.
- Wilshire Boulevard from Regent Ave. to CSAH 81 (Bottineau Blvd).
- 58th Ave. from CSAH 10 (Orchard Ave.) to Regent Ave.
- 58th Ave. from Elmhurst Ave. to Sumter Ave.
- Winnetka Ave. from 58th Ave. to 60th Ave.
- Sumter Ave. from 58th Ave. to CSAH 10.
- Nevada Ave. from CSAH 10 to 54th Ave.
- Sherburne Ave. from CSAH 10 to 55th Ave.
- Douglas Dr. from 55th Ave. to CSAH 8.
- Regent Ave. from 58th Ave. to Wilshire Blvd.
- Welcome Ave. from 42nd Ave. to 46th Ave. and 47th Ave. to CSAH 8
- Noble Ave.
- Hampshire Ave. from 38th Ave. to 47th Ave.
- Hampshire Ave. from CSAH 70 (Medicine Lake Road) to 36th Ave.
- Adair Ave. from 36th Ave. to 47th Ave.
- Louisiana Ave. from CSAH 9 (42nd Ave.) to Fairview Ave.
- Xenia Ave. from 46th Ave. from 46th to 47th Ave.
- 46th Ave. from Welcome Ave. to Xenia Ave.
● Forecasted 2040 traffic volumes for principal and minor arterials were developed by Hennepin County
in 2016 for its 2040 Transportation Systems Plan. The city accepts and incorporates these annual
average daily traffic (AADT) forecasts into this plan as shown in italics in Figure H-1.
● The city has allocated the 2040 employment, housing and population forecasts from Chapter D to
specific Traffic Analysis Zones (TAZ) based on reasonable expectations for infill development and
redevelopment consistent with Chapter E (see Figures H-2 and H-3). A traffic analysis zone is a unit of
geography used in transportation planning models. The TAZ used in this plan was determined by the
Metropolitan Council.
● All existing principal and minor arteral roadways are owned and maintained by either the
Minnesota Department of Transportation or Hennepin County. Information on the existing number of
lanes and future number of lanes is available through their Comprehensive Planning documents.
Additionally, heavy commercial traffic volumes is available from the respective jurisdictions.
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FIGURE H-1 CRYSTAL ROADWAY FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS
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FIGURE H-2 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS ZONES
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FIGURE H-3 2040 METROPOLITAN FORECASTS BY TRAFFIC ANALYSIS ZONES (TAZ). Unless noted
otherwise, numbers are positive.
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ROADWAY FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION POLICIES
The following are the city’s policies relating to roadway functional classification.
1. MSA routes except 36th Avenue are classified as “minor collectors.”
2. No new roadways should be constructed with more than one travel lane in each direction
unless they also have a center left turn lane or, preferably, a median with left turn lanes.
3. Streetscape improvements should be used to enhance the visual appeal of the community for
visitors and residents alike. Enhanced streetscaping, while taking into consideration
maintenance needs and costs, should be a consideration for any major new roadway
construction or existing roadway reconstruction project. Also, such improvements may be
implemented along existing roadways where reconstruction is not anticipated for some time,
provided that the streetscaping will not substantially conflict with anticipated long term
improvements for the roadway or have significant maintenance requirements or cost
implications.
4. The city will work with Hennepin County in applying its access management guidelines (from
its 2040 Transportation Systems Plan) to any areas of new development or significant
redevelopment in the city where such areas abut a minor arterial roadway. MnDOT Access
Management Guidelines are not applicable because the only principal arterial roadway in the
city, Trunk Highway 100, is a freeway with no direct access except at the 36th Avenue
interchange.
ROADWAY FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION IMPLEMENTATION ITEMS
The following are the city’s implementation strategies relation to roadway functional classifications.
1. Continue to monitor and evaluate the road network system to align traffic demands on the
system with the design, maintenance, and operation of the roadway system.
2. Hennepin County has in the past expressed their interest in eliminating CSAH 8 from their road
system by turning it over to the city. The city would accept responsibility for this roadway only
after it is reconstructed to the city’s urban standards with municipal consent or the county
provides the city with the funds to accomplish same. The city is unsure whether the segment
north of CSAH 10 (56th/Bass Lake Rd) is a good candidate for turnback and would not consider
such a change without further study and consultation with the cities of New Hope and
Brooklyn Park.
3. Consider specific streetscape improvements along existing roadways that are not likely to be
subject to major roadway improvements, such as full reconstruction and/or widening, for the
foreseeable future. Take maintenance expectations and costs into consideration when
evaluating any potential improvements.
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CHAPTER I: NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION
This chapter addresses the need for facilities to accommodate pedestrian and bicycle travel. The
following terms are used frequently throughout this chapter:
Sidewalk - A facility primarily for pedestrians, and typically (but not always) constructed of
concrete. Sidewalks may be placed directly behind the curb or may be separated from the
roadway by a boulevard area.
Multi-use trail - A facility for both pedestrians and bicyclists, and typically (but not always)
constructed of bituminous pavement. Multi-use trails may be placed in the same manner as
sidewalks or substantially further separated from the roadway; for example, trails are
sometimes located in separate right-of-way or in a public park.
Bike lane - A facility primarily for bicyclists. Bike lanes may be shared as a roadway shoulder
(“breakdown lane”). The city of Crystal does not currently have any dedicated bike lanes,
although these can be found on some county roads.
BACKGROUND
Most of Crystal was developed in an era when little thought was given to long-term planning in
general and non-motorized transportation facilities in particular. This means that the city’s natural,
obvious potential routes typically along lowlands, lakefronts, and creeksides were mostly platted and
developed many decades ago. Today Crystal has limited opportunities to create a system of facilities
for non-motorized transportation. In addition, the city’s resources are limited and the city will not
have the sort of complete, interconnected system found in many of the more recently developed
suburbs. An existing and proposed sidewalk and trail plan is Figure I-1. This figure includes regional
trails under the jurisdiction of the Three Rivers Park District as well as the planned and existing
facilities proposed for the Regional Bicycle Transportation Network (RBTN) by the Metropolitan
Council. In some cases, trails may be under multiple jurisdisdictions. For example, Hennepin County
may provide the right-of-way for a trail, but the trail itself is constructed and maintained by Three
Rivers Park District.
NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION POLICIES
1. Due to the city’s limited resources, a culture should be created that the city’s streets are an
important part of its non-motorized transportation system. Not only do streets connect people
to the places they want to go, but they are also used as a gathering space for neighborhood
bonding.
2. Take advantage of low-cost opportunities to improve and publicize existing non-motorized
transportation opportunities. Examples include designating striped shoulders or parking lanes
as bike lanes and adoption of an official sidewalk, trail and bike lane map.
3. In some areas where a multi-use trail is desired, it may be more practical to utilize a
combination of a sidewalk and a bike lane.
4. Explore the potential to create additional non-motorized transportation opportunities where
remnants of the pre-development landscape remain.
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NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION IMPLEMENTATION ITEMS
1. Adopt an official sidewalk and trail map showing existing and proposed facilities.
2. Consider options for improving safety at the marked pedestrian crosswalk on CSAH 102 (Douglas
Drive) at Fairview Avenue near the Crystal Community Center / pool complex.
3. Where feasible, roadways with existing striped shoulders or parking lanes on both sides of the
street could be designated as bike lanes. These existing segments are as follows:
CSAH 10 (56th Avenue a.k.a. Bass Lake Road) east of Yates Avenue.
Noble Avenue south of 36th Avenue.
32nd Avenue from Nevada Avenue to Winnetka Avenue.
Louisiana Avenue from CSAH 70 (27th Avenue a.k.a. Medicine Lake Rd) to 32ndAvenue.
CSAH 70 (27th Avenue a.k.a. Medicine Lake Road) west of CSAH 102 (Douglas Drive).
4. As additional roadways are re-striped or reconstructed with shoulders or parking lanes on both
sides of the street, they too could be designated as bike lanes. These potential segments include
but are not limited to the following:
West Broadway north of 57th Avenue (reconstruction).
West Broadway south of Fairview Avenue (reconstruction).
36th Avenue west of CSAH 102 (Douglas Drive)
36th Avenue east of Regent Avenue
5. Study the feasibility of a ped/bike bridge in the general vicinity of CSAH 81 (Bottineau Boulevard)
and CSAH 10 (56th Avenue / Bass Lake Road).
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FIGURE I-1 EXISTING AND PLANNED SIDEWALKS AND TRAILS
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CHAPTER J: PUBLIC TRANSIT
This chapter discusses Metro Transit’s current service in Crystal and the potential to extend the Blue
Line of the metropolitan area light rail system (LRT) from downtown Minneapolis through Crystal to
end in Brooklyn Park. This regional transit route would pass through Crystal generally parallel to CSAH
81 (Bottineau Boulevard), and includes a station in the vicinity of CSAH 10 (56th Ave. a.k.a. Bass Lake
Road). Figure J-1 shows the current public transit system in Crystal, with the proposed extension of
the Blue Line LRT.
BACKGROUND
Crystal is served by Metro Transit, an arm of the Metropolitan Council. Therefore route locations and
frequency and type of service are determined by another government agency beyond the city’s
control. Crystal has been identified by Metro Transit as being located in Transit Market Area III, which
is described as having:
“…moderate density but tends to have a less traditional street grid that can limit the
effectiveness of transit. It is typically urban with large portions of suburban and
suburban edge communities. Transit service in this area is primarily commuter
express bus service with some fixed-route local service providing basic coverage.
General public dial-a-ride services are available where fixed-route is not viable.”
The following Metro Transit bus routes currently serve Crystal:
14: follows 36th and Douglas in Crystal; connects to the Robbinsdale transit center
(Hubbard Marketplace) and serves Honeywell in Golden Valley as well as
downtown Minneapolis via West Broadway.
705: Follows Winnetka Avenue intermittently through Crystal; connects to the
Starlite transit center in Brooklyn Park and the Louisiana Avenue transit center in
St. Louis Park.
716: Follows Douglas Drive and West Broadway in Crystal; connects to the
Robbinsdale transit center and serves the 63rd Avenue & Bottineau Boulevard park-
n-ride facility as well as the Zane Avenue corridor in Brooklyn Park.
717: Follows 42nd Avenue through Crystal; connects to Cub Foods at Nathan Lane in
Plymouth and the Robbinsdale transit center (Hubbard Marketplace).
721: Follows 56th Avenue North (Bass Lake Road) in Crystal; connects to the
Brooklyn Center transit center (Brookdale) and serves Hennepin Technical College
in Brooklyn Park.
755: Follows Winnetka Avenue in Crystal with a limited service loop to Nevada
Avenue; serves New Hope as well as downtown Minneapolis via Golden Valley and
TH 55.
758: Follows Douglas Drive and West Broadway and a short segment of Noble
Avenue in Crystal; connects to the Robbinsdale transit center (Hubbard
Marketplace) and serves Honeywell in Golden Valley.
764: Similar to 715, except that instead of connecting to the Robbinsdale transit
center (Hubbard Marketplace), it provides express service to downtown
Minneapolis via TH 100 and I-394.
767: Follows 56th Avenue (Bass Lake Road) and West Broadway on its way from
New Hope to the 63rd Avenue & Bottineau Boulevard park-n-ride facility and
express service from there to downtown Minneapolis via I-94.
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Metro Mobility also operates a non-fixed route within the twin cities metropolitan area, including
Crystal. Transit Link dial-a-ride service is available in Crystal, but there are not any transit hubs in
Crystal connecting to regular bus routes.
In addition to the bus service in Crystal, the potential extension of the Blue Line LRT would pass
through Crystal on an alignment parallel to CSAH 81 (Bottineau Boulevard) and the BNSF railroad. This
facility is indicated in Metropolitan Council’s 2040 Transportation Policy Plan and is a 13-mile route
with eleven proposed stations (see Figure J-1). In early 2018 engineering plans were completed to
represent 90% design for this LRT project. Construction of the proposed line is expected to begin in
2020, with service starting in 2024. A station area plan was completed in 2016 for the Bass Lake Road
LRT station (see chapter E for more information about this planning effort).
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FIGURE J-1 EXISTING PUBLIC TRANSIT ROUTES, WITH PROPOSED BLUE LINE LRT EXTENSION
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PUBLIC TRANSIT POLICIES
1. Because the city does not have the resources or authority to operate its own public transit
service, and is dependent on a regional agency (Metro Transit) for that service, there is little for
the city to do in terms of policy regarding the bus route system.
2. It is the policy of the city to assist Metro Transit in the development of the Blue Line Extension
LRT project. The city’s assistance will take the form of staff participation in design and related
work but not direct financial participation.
PUBLIC TRANSIT IMPLEMENTATION ITEMS
1. Monitor and, as needed, participate in any Metro Transit consideration of modifying,
expanding or eliminating transit service to the city.
2. Exercise the city’s land use authority and any applicable municipal consent powers regarding
any such changes in service or new facilities proposed by Metro Transit.
3. Continue to assist with the development of the Blue Line Extension LRT project.
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CHAPTER K: AVIATION
This chapter addresses the role of the Crystal Airport in the regional aviation system and describes the
city’s policies for accommodating the continued operation of the facility by the Metropolitan Airports
Commission.
BACKGROUND
Crystal Airport (airport identifier “MIC”) is owned and operated by the Metropolitan Airports
Commission (MAC), a public corporation. The airport also operates five other reliever airports and
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. MAC’s other five reliever airports are:
St. Paul Downtown in the city of St. Paul (airport identifier “STP”)
Flying Cloud in the city of Eden Prairie (airport identifier “FCM”)
Anoka County in the city of Blaine (airport identifier “ANE”)
Airlake in the city of Lakeville (airport identifier “LVN”)
Lake Elmo in central Washington County (airport identifier “21D”)
MAC classifies Crystal, Airlake and Lake Elmo as minor relievers which mainly serve personal aviation.
MAC classifies its other three reliever airports, St. Paul Downtown, Flying Cloud and Anoka County, as
primary relievers which mainly serve corporate and business aviation. Total annual operations for
MAC-operated reliever airports for the past several years are found in Figure K-1. MAC’s Crystal
Airport property is approximately 436 acres, of which 336 are within Crystal, 80 within Brooklyn Park
and 20 within Brooklyn Center.
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FIGURE K-1 TOTAL ANNUAL OPERATIONS AT MAC-OPERATED RELIEVER AIRPORTS
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Crystal Airport was established in the 1940s, immediately prior to development of the surrounding
residential areas. The airport was subsequently expanded with longer runways, additional runways and
larger taxiways and hangar areas. These expansions occurred after the surrounding neighborhoods had
been developed.
The state subsequently adopted regulations defining safety zones and limiting or even precluding
certain land uses in each zone. These regulations were adopted by the city in its 1983 Airport Zoning
Ordinance. In Safety Zone A, nearly all development is prohibited. At this time, within the city of Crystal
there are 114 single family houses and 14 multi-family dwelling units in Safety Zone A,. In Safety Zone
B, houses are only permitted in an ultra-low-density, rural residential setting. At this time, within the
City of Crystal there are 144 single family houses and 2 multi-family dwelling units in Safety Zone B.
Because these areas were fully developed prior to the state’s creation of airport safety zones, they are
allowed to remain as established residential neighborhoods and new structures may be built to replace
existing structures.
In 2017 MAC adopted the 2035 Long-Term Comprehensive Plan (LTCP) for the Crystal Airport that would
continue operation of the facility. However, the following are two of the more significant changes to the
airport proposed by MAC in the LTCP (a summary of the changes is found on Figure K-2):
Convert portions of the existing paved blast pads on Runway 14L-32R to usable runway. This
increases the published runway length from 3,267’ to 3,750’ and shifts this entire runway
approximately 115’ to the northwest which will locate all of the runway protection zones
(RPZs) on MAC property rather than on private residential property. The 65 DNL (Day-Night
Sound Level) for the primary Runway 14/32 noise contour associated with the refined
preferred alternative contains four net new residential parcels when compared to the original
preferred alternative. However when compared to the baseline (existing) condition, there is
only one net new residential parcel in the 65 DNL noise contour (see Figure K-3). The Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) considers the 65 db DNL contour line as the threshold of
significance for aircraft noise impact.
Retain a portion of the existing turf runway and operate it in a manner that will reduce runway
crossing points, airfield complexity and incursion potential while preserving turf operational
capabilities.
Decomission Runway 14R/32L and convert it to a full parallel taxiway for primary
Runway14/32, extended to the new runway ends.
Starting in 2018, MAC began a more detailed noise analysis as part of the environmental review
required to implement the LTCP. One of the goals of MAC’s LTCP is to allow some small parts of the
airport to be used for non-aeronautical, revenue-generating business property. Such use would require
City Council approval in the form of an amendment to the city’s Comprehensive Plan, revisions to the
zoning map and possibly a conditional use permit depending on the specific use proposed. Figure K-4
is found in the LTCP and is a comparison of the proposed airport changes in relation to Crystal’s 2030
Comprehensive Plan.
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FIGURE K-2 FINAL PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE OVERVIEW FROM MAC’S 2035 LONG-TERM
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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FIGURE K-3 FINAL PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE DNL NOISE CONTOURS FROM 2035 MAC’S LONG-
TERM COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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FIGURE K-4 FINAL PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE IN MAC’S 2035 LONG-TERM COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
COMPARED TO CRYSTAL’S 2030 PLANNED LAND USE
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AVIATION POLICIES
1. Notify the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in accordance with CFR - Part 77, using the FAA
Form 7460-1 "Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration”. This requirement is currently
located in Crystal’s unified development code.
2. Continue to protect airspace in accordance with the 1983 Joint Airport Zoning Ordinance, as
amended.
3. If MAC proposes non-aeronautical uses on part of the airport site, the city will consider such
Comprehensive Plan amendments, zoning map revisions and conditional use permits in
accordance with the city’s normal exercise of its land use authority for such uses.
AVIATION IMPLEMENTATION ITEMS
1. Continue to assist MAC in the implementation of the preferred alternatives in the 2035 Long
Term Comprehensive Plan.
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CHAPTER L: PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
The City of Crystal went through a year-long park system master planning process that resulted in the
approval of a Park System Master Plan by the City Council in 2017 (see Appendix F). As a fully-
developed city, there is very little property that can be dedicated for new parks. Therefore the Park
Plan proposes to re-imagine the existing parks to meet the changing needs of Crystal’s residents.
Elements of the Park Plan document are incorporated into this chapter, but a more thorough
discussion of park related topics can be found in that document. This chapter describes the existing
parks and trails system, and provides goals and policies necessary to achieve the planned system of
parks and trails in the city.
EXISTING PARKS AND TRAIL SYSTEM
The Crystal park system consists of 27 individual park units (see Figure L-1). Individually, each park
provides certain features that serve a niche within the overall system plan. Collectively, the parks
provide a comprehensive set of facilities and amenities to serve the local population.
The Park System Plan categorized all parks into four classifications. Each park classification serves a
particular purpose in meeting local needs. Although some flexibility is warranted, classifying parks is
necessary to ensure a well-balanced system that effectively and efficiently meets the needs of
residents and recreational programs for the city. The four classifications are as follows:
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FIGURE L-1: CRYSTAL’S EXISTING PARK SYSTEM
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NATURAL AREAS / PASSIVE PARKS
Passive park spaces provide relief in developed areas through the incorporation of nature-based
elements. These parks vary in size and may be located in wetlands, floodplains, and an assortment of
outlots left as open space. These natural areas may include the following amenities:
Trails
Boardwalks
Benches
Education opportunities such as interpretative signage
Community gardens
Nature play areas
Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP’s)
The parks within Crystal identified as a natural area / passive park are:
Brownwood Park
Florida Park
Hagemeister Pond Preserve
MAC Wildlife Area
Memory Lane Park
Soo Line Park
Twin Lake Shores
Typical Natural Area/Passive Park
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
Neighborhood parks are intended to serve residents within a half-mile (10-minute walk) of the park
and provide basic recreational experiences to meet the needs of the immediate neighborhoods. The
13 parks identified as neighborhood parks range in size and amenities. Neighborhood parks may
contain the following amenities:
Small backstop with no groomed infield
“Regular” play area
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Small multi-purpose field
Half-court basketball
Paved court (such as four square or gaga pit)
Outdoor fitness equipment
Small picnic shelter
The parks within Crystal identified as a neighborhood park are:
Broadway Park
Cavanagh Park
Crystal Highlands Park
Fair School Park
Forest School Park
Iron Horse Park
Kentucky Park
Lee Park
North Bass Lake Park
Skyway Park
Sunnyview Park
Twin Oak Park
Yunkers Park
Typical neighborhood park amenities
COMMUNITY PARKS
Community parks area intended to serve the needs of the adult and youth athletic programs. They are
the location for the city’s full size athletic fields and they incorporate additional complementary
amenities to meet the recreational needs of the community. Community parks are usually at least 10
acres in size. Below is a list of amenities that are proposed to be in community parks:
Large multi-purpose rectangle field
Softball / baseball fields
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Multiple full-sized courts (tennis / pickleball)
Ballfields and court lighting
Hockey rinks
Sledding hills
Park buildings with restrooms and four-season gathering space
Picnic shelters
Sand volleyball
Disc golf
Larger community play area
Dog Park
Outdoor fitness equipment
The parks within Crystal identified as community parks are:
Bassett Creek Park
North Lions Park
Valley Place Park
Welcome Park
Typical community park amenities
DESTINATION PARKS
The intended use of destination parks is to provide unique or signature gathering spaces. The size of
these parks vary. The following provides a list of specialized facilities:
Destination / inclusive play area
Flexible performance area / lawn
Water feature / fountain
Ice surface / plaza space
Community Center
Aquatic Center
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Skate Park
The parks within Crystal identified as a destination park are:
Becker Park
Grogan Park
Typical destination park amenities
TRAIL SYSTEM
The Crystal trail system consists of sidewalks and multi-use paths identified in Chapter I. Some of the
trails within the city are under the jurisdiction of Three Rivers Park District. The trail system is
intended to make connections among neighborhoods, parks, public or semi-public facilities, shopping
areas and workplaces.
PARK POLICIES
1. Optimize existing park and open spaces based on current community needs.
2. Planning for the park system should place an increased emphasis on a community perspective,
with a secondary emphasis on neighborhoods.
3. Specific park facility improvements should attempt to maximize adaptive flexibility so that the
parks may change as the needs of the neighborhood and community change.
4. Maximize opportunities to make water bodies more appealing, for example, by continuing and
expanding the planting of appropriate vegetation adjacent to stormwater ponds, creeks and
lakefront in parks or on other public property. In addition to improving the aesthetics of the
site, it will help to improve water quality over time.
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5. To the extent feasible in a first tier suburb, develop trails to improve the connectivity among
park sites, community facilities, residential neighborhoods and commercial areas. Chapter I
has a proposed sidewalk and trail plan.
6. Continue to require park dedication or payment-in-lieu, as appropriate, for any new
development that results in an increased number of residential dwelling units or acres of other
development in the city. Such funds will be used for capital improvements to the parks system
including but not limited to land acquisition, clearance and site preparation for parks or open
space use; expansion or improvement of existing facilities; and construction of new facilities.
PARK IMPLEMENTATION ITEMS
Future park improvement projects will be funded by the city through its Long Term Plan (Appendix G),
with additional outside funding provided through grants, stormwater credits, and other sources of
revenue. The initial investments would occur during a time frame of three to five years with a focus
on the most immediate needs of the community.
1. The relocation of the Becker Park ballfields to Welcome Park and the redevelopment of Becker
Park are the city’s top park project priorities.
2. Following the anticipated investment in Becker and Welcome parks, the remaining community
parks will be prioritized for development and will be implemented based on available funding.
By prioritizing efforts to implement community parks, a larger population can be served.
Though a more prevalent effort will be made towards community parks, neighborhood park
development funding will be needed to replace specific amenities,taking into account the
physical condition of the amenity and needs of the community.
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CHAPTER M: WATER RESOURCES
Crystal’s water resources include wastewater and sanitary sewer, surface water and potable water.
WASTEWATER AND SANITARY SEWER PLAN
Crystal is a fully developed community, and as such, the land use changes contemplated in this
Comprehensive Plan are expected to have a insignificant impact on the regional wastewater
treatment and disposal system.
The city’s sanitary sewer collection system is complete and the city’s focus will continue to be on
maintenance and preservation of the existing system. The city does not anticipate construction of any
major sanitary sewer trunk lines or lift stations through 2040. No service agreements have been
needed or entered into with adjoining communities after December 1, 2008.
Metropolitan Council forecasts that both average and peak flows will decline slightly through 2030.
Their forecasts are based on their growth forecasts for population, households and employment (see
Chapter D).
TABLE M-1 SANITARY SEWER FLOW FORECASTS
SANITARY SEWER FLOW FORECASTS
2010 2020 2030 2040
Sewered Population 22,151 22,700 23,200 23,800
Sewered Households 9,183 9,500 9,600 9,700
Sewered Employment 3,929 4,400 4,640 4,900
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FIGURE M-1 CRYSTAL SANITARY SEWER NETWORK
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The city does not have any Individual Sewage Treatment Systems (ISTS) within its boundaries.
The city is committed to preventing and reducing excessive infiltration and inflow (“I/I”) in the local
sewer system. To that end, the city has implemented the following policies:
The city prohibits connection of sump pumps, foundation drains, and rain leaders to the
sanitary sewer.
The city requires the disconnection of existing foundation drains, sump pumps, and roof
leaders to the sanitary sewer system.
As part of the street reconstruction program between 1995 and 2017;
o The city offered to install sump boxes in the boulevard in those locations where drain
tile or storm sewer will be located adjacent to the street.
o The city televised the sanitary sewer mains in each project area and repaired or
replaced pipes and manholes that have been severely compromised as project funding
allowed.
o The city provided residents the option to replace a portion of their lateral sanitary
sewer connection, including the wye connection at the main.
As part of its 2009-2010 water meter replacement program, each home in the city was
inspected for prohibited connections to the sanitary sewer and the city ordered removal of
any unlawful connections.
The city replaced sanitary sewer manhole lids with new lids that do not have any holes in
them. This project was completed in 2018.
The city is lining its sanitary sewer mains and has completed a number of sanitary sewer lining
projects and will continue to do so.
Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) continues to be a challenge in Crystal. The sources of the I&I include cracks
in the existing private lateral services or main sanitary sewer pipes, illegal connections and manhole
cracks. Replacement of the sanitary sewer manhole lids with solid covers has resulted in noticeable
reduction in inflow during large rain events. Capital projects, including cost and schedule, to reduce I&I
are shown in the city’s Long Term Plan (Appendix F).
The city is evaluating the purchase of flow meters to gather more information on the extent and
location of I&I within the entire sanitary sewer system. This data collection will be followed by analysis
and follow up action where feasible. One of the key aspects of analysis is to measure or estimate the
amount of clearwater flow generated by the public and private sewer systems. Once sources are
better identified, costs for correction can be determined. That said, the city is not delaying efforts to
line the sanitary sewer system and has allocated over a half million dollars a year to this effort. Project
efforts and timelines to mitigate I&I are shown in the Long Term Plan. The utility CIP is funded through
user fees to all properties in the city.
SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Crystal lies within the Bassett Creek and Shingle Creek watersheds. In late 2018 the city completed a
draft of its Surface Water Management Plan for review by the two watershed districts in Crystal (see
Appendix H). The plan was submitted to the Metropolitan Council for their review.
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
DECEMBER
18, 2018
2040 Comprehensive Plan 63
POTABLE WATER SUPPLY PLAN
The Joint Water Commission (JWC) owns and operates the water supply for the cities of Crystal, New
Hope and Golden Valley. In 2018 the JWC submitted a water supply plan for approval which is
included in this Comprehensive Plan as Appendix I.
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-________
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO
THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 473.864, subd. 2 requires each local
governmental unit to review and, if necessary, amend its entire comprehensive plan and its fiscal
devices and official controls at least once every ten years to ensure its comprehensive plan does
not conflict with metropolitan system plans and to ensure its fiscal devices and official controls
do not conflict with the local governmental unit’s comprehensive plan or permit activities that
conflict with metropolitan system plans;
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, sections 473.858, subd. 1 and 473.864, subd. 2 require
local governmental units to complete their “decennial” reviews by December 31, 2018;
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal (“City”) reviewed its 2030 Comprehensive Plan and
prepared a proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which includes updates and amendments
intended to meet the requirements of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act and Metropolitan
Council guidelines and procedures;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 473.858, subd. 2, on June 6, 2018,
the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan was submitted to the following adjacent governmental
units and affected special districts and school districts for review and comment: City of Brooklyn
Center, City of Brooklyn Park, City of Golden Valley, City of Minneapolis, City of New Hope,
City of Robbinsdale, Hennepin County, Independent School District 281, Bassett Creek
Watershed Management Commission, Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission,
Three Rivers Park District, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources, and the Metropolitan Airports Commission, and the statutory six-month
review and comment period has elapsed;
WHEREAS, the City’s Planning Commission has considered the proposed 2040
Comprehensive Plan and all public comments, and thereafter submitted its recommendations to
the City Council;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on December 10,
2018 relative to the adoption of the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan;
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan and
those recommendations, public comments, and comments from adjacent jurisdictions and
affected districts;
Attachment G
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547990vJMH CR205-30
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 473.858, subd. 3 requires a local governmental
unit to submit its proposed and amended comprehensive plan to the Metropolitan Council
following recommendation by the City’s Planning Commission and after consideration but
before final approval by the governing body of the local governmental unit; and
WHEREAS, based on its review of the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan and
Planning Commission and staff recommendations, the City Council is ready to submit its
proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council for review pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, section 473.864, subd. 2(b)(1).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Crystal,
based on the record of this matter, hereby directs City staff to distribute said proposed 2040
Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council before December 31, 2018 pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes section 473.864, subd. 2(b)(1).
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of December, 2018.
____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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Memorandum
DATE: December 18, 2018
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Director of Public Works
Brad Fortin, Parks and Facilities Superintendent
SUBJECT: Purchase of replacement water tanker truck
Background
The 2019 Fleet Maintenance Fund includes the replacement purchase of a water tanker truck. The proposed
Water Tanker will be replacing unit #107 in the public works fleet. The Fleet Maintenance Fund has $175,000
allocated for this purchase. In 2018 Public Works started implementation of Vehicle Condition Index (VCI) to
rate all major public works equipment to provide better guidance on replacement priority for planning
purposes. The 2006 truck scored near the top of the replacement priority and actually the City had purchased
this truck used (it had been a garbage truck) and a new tanker assembly was manufactured for it.
The existing tanker is used year round for various tasks including ice rink flooding, turf maintenance, tree
watering, washing off equipment, and dust-control for street sweeping.
The water tanker truck chassis will be purchased off of the state contract from Boyer Trucks for $72,737.00.
The accessories for the truck (such as warning lights, water tank, etc.) will be purchased off of the NCPA
cooperative purchasing agreement from Stepp manufacturing for $83,657.75. The total cost is $156,394.75
($18,605.25 under budget).
Once the new water tanker truck arrives, the existing truck will be sold at auction. It is anticipated that the
current tanker truck will sell for around $20,000.
Attachments
•Quote from Boyer Trucks
•Quote from Stepp manufacturing
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the resolution authorizing the purchase of the new water tanker truck and attachments.
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>Create a new file for each year,make,and model you are offering based on the
following format -Contract Vendor, Year,Make,Model, Single/Tandem Axle (Example:
I-State Truck Center 2018 108SD SA).
>Type information requested in yellow/shaded cells only. Please keep descriptions to
less than 250 characters per cell.
>Using the tab key will bring you to the next cell where information can be recorded.
>Do not attempt to change pre-typed cells.
>On pricing pages,make sure spec number (3.1, 3.2,3.3.)is recorded in the proper
sequence when you are filling in those lines with information.To insert additional lines,
go to the "Insert" tab at the top menu and choose "Row."
>On pricing pages,the price should represent the industry standard unit of measure for
that item or option.If clarification of the unit of measure is needed, do so within the text
cell where the description is recorded.
>The State will publish all applicable information for communication to State agencies
and CPV members. BE SURE ALL DOCUMENTS ARE READY FOR PUBLISH - NO
SHADING, DARK COLORS OR POOR REPRODUCTIONS.
>Make sure the file contains folders for all equipment you want to submit bids on.
>For items that are no charge put in .00 for a cost.
SUBMIT PRICES USING THE PRICE SCHEDULE PROVIDED WITH THE SOLICITATION
DO NOT SUBMIT PDF FILES
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Price quote for:SINGLE AXLE CAB & CHASSIS
Vendor Name:
Contact Person:
Street Address:
P.O. Box:
City, State, Zip
Phone #:
Toll Free #:
Fax #:
Email Address:
2010
Spec #Information Requested Answer
1.0 Make & Model 2019 Freightliner M2 106 SA
C.A. & W.B. dimension 84" CA & 150" WB
Front Axle Location (Set Forward, Set Back) Set Back
Frame, Steel PSI 50,000 PSI
Frame, Section Modulus 12.7
Frame, Resistance to Bending Moment 635,000 RBM
Frame overhang length 63"
Type of fasteners used on frame members Grade 8 Bolts
Front bumper description 3-Piece 14" Painted Steel with Flexible
Plastic Ends
Front Axle Type & Size
Detroit DA-F-8.0-3, 8,000#, 3.74 Drop Axle
Front Spring length 60"
Front brake size Meritor 15x4 Q+ S-Cam
Front Brake chamber size 15 Square Inch
U Joint Make, Model & Type (1/2 round, etc.)Meritor MXL 17T Extended Lube with Half
Round Yokes
Rear Axle Type & Size Detroit DA-RS-17.5-2, 17,500# R-Series
Rear brake size Meritor 16.5x7 Q+ S-Cam
Version of Excel used:
Boyer Trucks
Bill Fischer / Brian Stevens
1202 Susquehanna Ave
bfischer@boyertrucks.com / bstevens@boyertrucks.com
Superior, WI 54880
Bill - (612) 676-3806 / Brian - (652) 846-6915
Bill - (800) 220-8495 / Brian - (800) 440-4769
Bill - (612) 676-3805 / Brian - (952) 469-6901
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Spec #Information Requested Answer
Rear brake chamber size 30 Square Inch
Parking Brake Type & Model #Spring, Haldex Goldseal Longstroke
Front Tire Make & Size Hankook, 295/75R22.5 14-Ply
Front Rim Size & Rating 22.5 x 8.25, 7,390#
Rear tire make & size Hankook, 295/75R22.5 14-Ply
Rear rim size & rating 22.5 x 8.25, 7,390#
Air compressor type & size Cummins Turbocharged 18.7 CFM
Air dryer info Bendix AD-9 with Heater
Engine type, HP & torque Cummins B6.7, 200 HP & 520 LB/FT
Torque
Type of engine fan drive Horton HT650 Frontal Air On/Off
Exhaust description RH Outboard Under Step Mounted
Horizontal Aftertreatment System
Assembly with RH Horizontal Tailpipe
Starter motor Make & Model Delco 12V 29MT
Right side steering assist (Auxiliary gear, hydraulic
ram or none)None
Transmission Make & Model, # of Speeds Eaton, FS-5406A, 6-Speed
Clutch size and # of plates Eaton Fuller, 365mm (14"), 1-Plate
Battery CCA, # of batteries, CCA of each battery
1900 CCA, 2 Batteries, 950 CCA each
Fuel tank size, shape and material 40 Gallon, Rectangular, Aluminum
Alternator Type & Size Delco 12V 28-SI, 160 Amp
Radiator Sq in & Material 950 Square Inch, Aluminum
Type and number of horns Electric, One
Cab ride (type of mounting)Rubber
Cab size door to door, floor to ceiling 71" Door to Door, 56.5" Floor to Ceiling
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Spec #Information Requested Answer
Distance of cab floor to ground 53"
Description of seats supplied with base cab &
chassis Full Width Bench Seat
Windshield washer nozzle location Wiper Arm
Interior package (Low, Med or Premium) Medium
Does unit include cruise control Yes
How is dome light activated LH and RH Door
Steering wheel adjustment (tilt, telescoping, etc)Fixed
Cab grab handle locations LH & RH Interior and Exterior
Storage pocket description Overhead
Cab Gauges, List Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer,
Volt Meter, Fuel, Engine Coolant Temp,
Oil Pressure, (2) Air Pressure, Engine
Hour Meter
Dimmer switch location Turn Signal Lever
Paint description Base Coat Clear Coat, L0006EB White
Cab & chassis warranty (time & mileage)2 Yr, Unlimited
Engine warranty (time & mileage) 3 Yr, Unlimited
Transmission warranty (time & mileage)2 Yr, Unlimited
Rear end warranty (time & mileage)2 Yr, Unlimited
Delivery of chassis starting point Boyer Trucks Superior WI or Drop Ship in
CONUS
Estamated weight on frount axle of base unit 5,564 lbs
Estamated weight on rear axle of base unit 3,475 lbs
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Print Date & Time 12/4/2018 14:05
VENDOR NAME
YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL
This section for use when ordering
WB
CA Grand Total 72,737.00$
AF
Rear Ratio
Cab Color
Wheel
Color
Notes
Manufacturers
Order Code Spec #Description Qty Price Subtotal
1.0 Price for base unit:1 55,125.00$ 55,125.00$
2.0 FRAME OPTIONS
549-093 2.1 Front frame extension 332.00$ -$
MC 2.2 Custom hole punching in frame 34.00$ -$
556-997 2.3 Deduct for no front bumper (113.00)$ -$
551-002 2.4 Frame fastener option (bolt or huck spun)139.00$ -$
2.5 Frame, R.B.M., S.M., PSI, CA
546-102 2.44 2,592,000 / 21.60 / 120,000 / up to 119" CA 1 412.00$ 412.00$
556-1A5 2.71 Three-piece 14" chrome steel bumper with collapsible ends and LH
& RH wing cutouts for cast products 3015 speakers 219.00$ -$
556-1AR 2.72 Three-piece 14" chromed steel bumper with collapsible ends 1 204.00$ 204.00$
2.102
3.0 FRONT AXLE/SUSPENSION/BRAKE/OPTION
3.1 Set back/forward front axle option
MC 3.2 10,000 front axle and matching suspension 39.00$ -$
410-001 3.8 Heavy duty front axle shocks 1 73.00$ 73.00$
629-004 3.9 Front stabilizer bar 267.00$ -$
400-1A5 3.15 Detroit DA-F-10.0-3 10,000# 3.74" drop single front axle 17.00$ -$
400-1A6 3.16 Detroit DA-F-12.0-3 12,000# 3.74" drop single front axle 1 17.00$ 17.00$
400-1EA 3.17 Detroit DA-F-13.0-3 13,000# 3.74" drop single front axle 154.00$ -$
400-1A7 3.18 Detroit DA-F-13.3-3 13,300# 3.74" drop single front axle 153.00$ -$
400-1A8 3.19 Detroit DA-F-14.7-3 14,700# 3.74" drop single front axle 494.00$ -$
400-1A9 3.20 Detroit DA-F-16.0-5 16,300# 3.74" drop single front axle 1,070.00$ -$
400-1BA 3.21 Detroit DA-F-18.0-5 18,000# 3.74" drop single front axle 1,216.00$ -$
400-1BB 3.22 Detroit DA-F-20.0-5 20,000# 3.74" drop single front axle 1,888.00$ -$
620-1E9 3.23 12,000# Mono taperleaf front suspension 11.00$ -$
620-062 3.24 10,000# taperleaf front suspension 23.00$ -$
620-002 3.25 12,000# Flat leaf front suspension 1 11.00$ 11.00$
405-031 3.71 Haldex front slack adjusters with stainless steel clevis pins 1 33.00$ 33.00$
40T-002 3.72 Synthetic 75W-90 front axle lube STD
40T-003 3.73 Synthetic 50W front axle lube 10.00$ -$
40T-004 3.74 Roadranger synthetic FE 75W-90 front axle lube 11.00$ -$
418-056 3.75 Conmet preset plus iron front hubs STD
418-060 3.76 Conmet preset plus premium iron front hubs 1 62.00$ 62.00$
Boyer Trucks Superior
2019 Freightliner M2 106 SA
Single Axle Cab & Chassis
City of Crystal
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Manufacturers
Order Code Spec #Description Qty Price Subtotal
3.82
4.0 4.0 SINGLE REAR AXLE/SUSPENSION/BRAKE/OPTIONS
MC 4.9 23,000# driver differential locking rear axle and matching
suspension 1 980.00$ 980.00$
4.21 Spicer 1810 HD drive line with half round universal joints
439-001 4.22 Rear axle heavy duty shocks 1 97.00$ 97.00$
428-007 4.79 Bendix Versajust automatic rear slack adjusters 12.00$ -$
428-031 4.80 Haldex automatic rear slack adjusters with stainless steel clevis
pins 1 22.00$ 22.00$
MC 4.81 Bendix extended service rear brakes 270.00$ -$
434-019 4.95 Asphalt spreader clearance rear brake geometry -$
450-056 4.96 Conmet preset plus iron rear hubs STD
450-060 4.97 Conmet preset plus premium iron rear hubs 1 69.00$ 69.00$
4.101
5.0 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK:
6.0 TIRES/RIMS OPTIONS:
498-011 6.1 Nylon wafers or wheel guards on all wheels (6 ea)1 18.00$ 18.00$
093-2DE 6.42 MICHELIN X MULTI ENERGY D 11R22.5 14 PLY FRONT TIRES
260.00$ -$
093-1G4 6.43 MICHELIN XZE2 11R22.5 14 PLY FRONT TIRES 1 173.00$ 173.00$
094-2DH 6.146 MICHELIN X LINE ENERGY D 11R22.5 14 PLY REAR TIRES 432.00$ -$
094-2DE 6.147 MICHELIN X MULTI ENERGY D 11R22.5 14 PLY REAR TIRES 1 480.00$ 480.00$
966-975 6.272 Powder coated rear wheels/rims, silver 121.00$ -$
502-1F7 6.273 7,300# 22.5X8.25 Accuride aluminum front wheel 1 184.00$ 184.00$
502-1H5 6.280 12,300# 22.5x12.25 Alcoa aluminum front wheel 331.00$ -$
505-1F7 6.281 7,300# 22.5X8.25 Accuride aluminum rear wheels 1 367.00$ 367.00$
505-320 6.282 7,390# 22.5x8.25 F/L Bevel Logo aluminum outside, Accuride steel
inside rear wheels 201.00$ -$
6.317
7.0 BRAKE SYSTEM OPTIONS:
480-083 7.1 Wabco System Saver 1200 E heated air dryer -$
477-004 7.2 Manual cable drain valves on air tanks 1 2.00$ 2.00$
477-024 7.3 Heated air tanks -$
477-006 7.4 Auto drain valves on air tanks 44.00$ -$
7.5 MGM type TR-T rear brake chambers
MC 7.6 S.S. pins on slack adjuster yoke (2 ea per yoke) for all air brake
chambers 55.00$ -$
MC 7.7 Relocate air dryer -$
405-031 7.8 Haldex automatic front slack adjusters with stainless steel clevis
pins 1 33.00$ 33.00$
7.34
8.0 ENGINE/EXHAUST AND FUEL TANKS OPTIONS:
(List Make & Model, H.P., torque of engine and exhaust and
fuel tank options)
101-21W 8.7 Cummins B6.7, 280 HP & 660 LB/FT Torque 3,773.00$ -$
101-21X 8.8 Cummins B6.7, 300 HP & 660 LB/FT Torque 1 4,246.00$ 4,246.00$
016-1C2 8.28 RH outboard under step mounted aftertreatment system assembly
with RH B pillar mounted vertical tail pipe 1 431.00$ 431.00$
204-215 8.46 50 gal. short rectangular aluminum fuel tank - LH 64.00$ -$
204-195 8.47 60 gal. rectangular aluminum fuel tank - LH 1 105.00$ 105.00$
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Order Code Spec #Description Qty Price Subtotal
8.89
9.0 ENGINE RELATED OPTIONS:
9.1 Oil fill and dipstick EZ access
124-1E1 9.37 Delco 12V 200 amp 28-SI quadramount pad alternator with remote
battery volt sense 1 89.00$ 89.00$
124-1CE 9.45 Leece-Neville 12V 320 amp 4962PA pad mount alternator 552.00$ -$
138-011 9.46 Phillips-Temro 1000 watt / 115 volt block heater 1 53.00$ 53.00$
122-1H8 9.56 Davco 245 fuel/water separator with 12 volt heat and water in fuel
sensor 1 199.00$ 199.00$
128-1AR 9.69 Cummins exhaust brake integral with variable geometry turbo with
On/Off dash switch, activates stop lamps 1 19.00$ 19.00$
35T-001 10.5 Synthetic (TranSynd) lubrication for Automatic Transmission -$
35T-003 10.6 Synthetic lubrication for Manual Transmission 1 STD
182-002 10.7 Mechanical clutch control 199.00$ -$
342-582 10.24 Allison 3000 RDS, 5/6 speed, push button, with PTO 5,786.00$ -$
342-584 10.25 Allison 3500 RDS, 5/6 speed, push button, with PTO 1 5,746.00$ 5,746.00$
353-023 10.32 Vehicle interface wiring connector without blunt cuts, at end of
frame 1 26.00$ 26.00$
34C-001 10.40 Electronic transmission customer access connector firewall
mounted 1 14.00$ 14.00$
11.5 Battery disconnect off negative side in cab control
295-029 11.6 Remote jump start terminals 50.00$ -$
721-003 11.7 Back up alarm (Preco Factory Model)1 52.00$ 52.00$
11.18 Vehicle speed sensor with speed signal at fuse panel for sander
ground speed control system.
292-098 11.19 (2) Alliance Model 1231 12V 2250 CCA Batteries 1 22.00$ 22.00$
293-058 11.34 Positive load disconnect with cab mounted control switch outboard
driver seat 1 124.00$ 124.00$
294-042 11.49 Freightliner LED flange mounted stop/tail/turn lights with separate
incandescent backup lights 1 64.00$ 64.00$
294-046 11.50 Omit stop/tail/backup lights and provide wiring with separate
stop/turn wires to 4' beyond end of frame (30.00)$ -$
294-090 11.51 Omit stop/tail/backup lights and provide wiring for combined
stop/turn lights to 4' beyond end of frame (16.00)$ -$
294-094 11.52 Omit stop/tail/backup lights and provide wiring with separate
stop/tail wiring to 7' beyond end of frame (23.00)$ -$
302-047 11.53 LED aerodynamic marker lights 1 20.00$ 20.00$
329-012 11.58 (4) On/Off rocker switches in the dash with indicator lights and wire
routed to chassis at back of cab, label opt 1 61.00$ 61.00$
68J-003 11.72 (3) Switch cutouts and blanks in center panel 3.00$ -$
68J-004 11.73 (4) Switch cutouts and blanks in center panel 1 4.00$ 4.00$
68J-005 11.74 (5) Switch cutouts and blanks in center panel 4.00$ -$
35M-009 11.152 Smartplex hub module with overhead switch mounting, driver and
passenger sides, center console - 24 switch slots (no CB) 906.00$ -$
860-004 11.153 Smart switch expansion module 1 102.00$ 102.00$
830-006 13.8 Cab mounted non-resettable hour meter 30.00$ -$
198-003 13.9 Dash mounted air cleaner air restriction gauge 1 18.00$ 18.00$
748-002 13.15 CB hot jacks dash mounted 8.00$ -$
532-002 13.16 Tilt & telescope steering wheel 1 258.00$ 258.00$
13.17 Tilt steering wheel
756-1D9 13.23 Premium high back air suspension driver seat with 3 chamber air
lumbar, integrated cushion extension, forward and rear cushion tilt,
adjustable shock absorber 1 104.00$ 104.00$
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Order Code Spec #Description Qty Price Subtotal
760-1J1 13.33 Basic high back non suspension passenger seat with fore and aft
adjustment 1 162.00$ 162.00$
759-005 13.70 Dual driver and passenger seat armrests 75.00$ -$
759-007 13.71 Dual driver seat armrests, no passenger seat armrests 1 37.00$ 37.00$
758-014 13.77 Black Cordura Plus cloth driver seat cover 1.00$ -$
758-017 13.78 Gray Cordura Plus cloth driver seat cover 1 1.00$ 1.00$
761-014 13.79 Black Cordura Plus cloth passenger seat cover 1.00$ -$
761-017 13.80 Gray Cordura Plus cloth passenger seat cover 1 1.00$ 1.00$
739-034 13.90 Premium cab insulation regular cab 1 101.00$ 101.00$
739-034 13.91 Premium cab insulation, Crew cab 163.00$ -$
706-026 13.92 Aluminum kickplate on lower door LH 1 8.00$ 8.00$
706-026 13.93 Aluminum kickplate on lower door LH, Crew cab 29.00$ -$
708-026 13.94 Aluminum kickplate on lower door RH 1 14.00$ 14.00$
708-026 13.95 Aluminum kickplate on lower door RH, Crew cab 28.00$ -$
055-004 13.96 Interior convenience package with CB provision 1 189.00$ 189.00$
MC 13.97 LH and RH Power windows and door locks, Reg/Extended cab 1 171.00$ 171.00$
746-115 13.101 AM/FM/WB world tuner radio with bluetooth and USB and auxiliary
inputs, J1939 1 215.00$ 215.00$
738-001 13.108 Digital alarm clock flush mounted in dash 23.00$ -$
680-007 13.109 Gray/charcoal wing dash 1 200.00$ 200.00$
838-001 13.110 Brake application gauge 1 35.00$ 35.00$
785-001 13.111 Dash mounted ash tray and lighter 6.00$ -$
13.128
14.0 MN/DOT OPTIONS:
14.1 Additional warranty coverage per spec 12.9
WAG-009 14.2 Towing: 6 Months/Unlimited miles, Extended towing coverage $550
cap FEX applies 100.00$ -$
14.9 1
15.0 TRAILER TOW OPTIONS:1
MC 15.1 Trailer tow package extended to rear of frame 648.00$ -$
MC 15.2 Trailer package extend to rear of frame per Spec 12.12 663.00$ -$
16.0 MANUALS /TRADE-IN INTEREST FEE:
16.1 Percent interest per month (non-compounding) on unpaid cab &
chassis balance. Applies only to CPV Members. (Payable after
trade-in is delivered to vendor). Percentage/per month.2%-$
16.2 Manuals in print form, parts repair and service, per set 1 400.00$ 400.00$
16.3 Manuals in CD form, parts repair & service, per set 720.00$ -$
16.99 1
17.0 Delivery Charges:1
17.1 Price per loaded mile List starting point
17.2 Boyer Trucks 1202 Susquehanna Ave Superior WI 54880 or from
first drop ship location -$
17.99 1
18.0 Maintenance /Body Shop Repair Rate Per Hour 1
18.1 Rate for initial Inspection/Diagnostics 155.00$ -$
18.2 Rate for Mechanical Work 144.00$ -$
18.3 Rate for Body Work 93.00$ -$
18.99 1
19.0 Quantity Discounts: NA 1
20.4 1 Total Cost:72,737.00$
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CONTACT NAME BILL TO ADDRESS
COMPANY
PHONE/FAX
EMAIL
CONTRACT SHIP TO ADDRESS
REF:
MIN/VIN:
PAYMENT BY Stepp Order No.
Down Payment Amount Enclosed: Date Ordered
Credit Card Card Type Delivery Date 120 Days ARO
Card Number: Purchase Order No.
On Terms X Ship Via Customer P/U
Letter of Credit FOB Factory
Salesman Carl Abbott
ITEM #QTY UNIT COST TOTAL AMOUNT
SSF 2000 1 47,676.00 47,676.00
1 8,254.50 8,254.50
2 1,084.50 2,169.00
2 315.75 631.50
1 8,614.50 8,614.50
1 4,186.50 4,186.50
1 1,375.00 1,375.00
1 5,554.50 5,554.50
4 206.25 825.00
1 861.75 861.75
6 270.00 1,620.00
1 696.00 696.00
1 343.50 343.50
2 425.00 850.00
Subtotal 83,657.75$
% Dealer Discount -$
Ordered By % Demo Discount -$
% Mult-Unit Disc.-$
% Tax -$
Approved By Freight
Total Due 83,657.75$
*If down payment box is checked, check must be included with confirmation.
Please fax back signed copy of this confirmation to process your order.
Rearview Camera
Whelen L10HAP Beacon Strobe
PAINT:
Pro Tech Tool Box- Aluminum
Whelen Super LED Light Package Less Mirror Strobes
Work Lights
Whelen Scene Light LED
Whelen Verex Strobe- Mounted in Head Light
Additional Plumbing Nozzles; 2 front, 2 mid, 2 rear
Duck Bill Nozzles
Mpls MN 55422
Stepp Manufacturing Co., Inc. 12325 River Road North Branch MN 55056 Ph: 651-674-4491 Fx: 651-674-4221
Stepp Truck Mounted Street Flusher 2000 gallon
Airblast per nozzle
Water Cannonw/Joy Stick
Heated Cabinet- Stainless Steel
304L Stainless Tank
DESCRIPTION
NCPA CONTRACT #05-26
SSF18-27
CONFIRMATION OF ORDER
Brad Fortin
City of Crystal
763-531-1158
brad.fortin@crystalmn.gov
City of Crystal
4141 Douglas Dr
All prices herein quoted are exclusive of sales, use, and other excise taxes. All such taxes, and any other taxes measured in whole or part, by gross receipts
applicable to this transaction are to be borne by the purchaser. All export, import, and other duties, tariffs, and customs shall be paid for by the purchaser. If
exemption is claimed by the purchaser from any of the foregoing, the purchaser shall furnish satisfactory proof of such exemption.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018- _____
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A
REPLACEMENT WATER TANKER TRUCK
WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council is committed to providing and maintaining quality
infrastructure that is essential for everyday residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational activities
in the City; and
WHEREAS, a tanker truck is used a significant portion of the year for various public works-
related activities including street sweeping and making hockey rink ice; and
WHEREAS, the existing tanker truck scored high on the vehicle condition index and is due for
replacement; and
WHEREAS, funds are allocated in the Fleet Maintenance Fund for this replacement purchase;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby approves the
purchase of a replacement tank truck chassis from Boyer Trucks Superior for $72,737 and the water tank
and attachments from Stepp Manufacturing for $83,657.75.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby authorizes the sale of the
existing tanker truck at auction once the new truck has arrived.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of December 2018.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
ORDINANCE #2018-09
AN ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTERS
VII AND IX OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
The City of Crystal ordains:
ARTICLE I. Chapter VII, Section 705.09, Subdivision 1 of the Crystal city code is hereby amended
by deleting the stricken material and adding the double-underlined material as follows:
705.09. Storm water discharge. Subdivision 1. Designation of storm sewers. Storm water and other
unpolluted drainage must be discharged to such sewers as are specifically designed as storm sewers,
or to a natural outlet approved by the city council. Industrial cooling waters or unpolluted process
waters may be discharged upon approval of the city council to a storm sewer, or natural outlet.
Discharge of sump pump, footing drain and other runoff-related water into storm sanitary sewers is
strictly prohibited pursuant to addressed in Section 730 of this Code.
ARTICLE II. Chapter VII, Section 710.05 of the Crystal city code is hereby amended by deleting
the stricken material and adding the double-underlined material as follows:
710.05. Sewer use rates. Subdivision 1. Charges imposed. The rates and charges for the use and service of the sanitary sewer system are fixed by this subsection. The rates and charges are made against each lot, parcel of land, unit or premises connecting directly or indirectly to the system and from which only normal sewage is discharged into the system. Subd. 2. Flat charges. Where the rate is not based upon the metered use of water, the quarterly charges provided in appendix IV apply for the respective user classifications established in subsection 710.03. Subd. 23. Schools. For a public or private school the quarterly charge will be charged whether school is in session or not and will be based upon the metered water consumption on the premises served. The minimum quarterly charge is provided in appendix IV. If a school has an unmetered private water supply the minimum quarterly charge applies. Subd. 4. Metered flow charge. For premises where the sewer service charge is based upon metered use of water the charge is to be computed at the rate provided in appendix IV. Subd. 35. Commercial, industrial and institutional uses. (a) Consumption. The sewer service charge is based upon metered water consumption on the premises served. The minimum quarterly charge is provided in appendix IV. If the premises has an unmetered private water supply system, the quarterly charges set forth in subdivision 2 apply. (b) Strength Charge. Anyone discharging waste into the sanitary sewer system at a chemical oxygen demand or total suspended solids concentrations in excess of the base levels established by the board of the Metropolitan Council shall be subject to a strength charge in addition to the sewer service charge and any other charges which may apply to the user. The amount of the charge is based on the user’s type of production or a strength charge
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formula as established by the Metropolitan Council and which is incorporated herein by reference. Subd. 46. Residential units. The sewer service charge for residential units is the quarterly charge set by subdivision 2 of this subsection. Each available unit of occupancy in a multiple residence is a residential unit. Subd. 57. Crystal airport personal properties. There will be no sewer service charge if the water service is turned off. Subd. 68. Additional Charges. To the extent the Metropolitan Council charges a fee for use of the Metropolitan Disposal System that is in addition to the fees and charges imposed by this section, the user is responsible for paying such additional fees or charges directly to the Metropolitan Council or to the city if the charge is imposed on the city for such use.
ARTICLE III. Chapter VII, Section 710 of the Crystal city code is hereby amended by deleting
Section 710.21 in its entirety.
ARTICLE IV. Chapter IX, Section 910.07, Subdivision 1 of the Crystal city code is hereby amended
by deleting the stricken material and adding the double-underlined material as follows:
Subd. 1. Noncommercial. The number of animals that may be kept on a property without
a license, or with a multiple animal license, are as follows:
Dogs Cats Pot-
bellied
Pig
Chickens Combined Total
Number of Animals
Allowed*
No license
required
Up to 32 Up to 32 1 4 Up to 4
Multiple
animal license
required
43 to 5 43 to 5 No more
than 1
allowed
No more
than 4
allowed
Up to 5
* No more than three dogs over the age of three months shall be kept on a property without a
multiple animal license. No more than three cats over the age of three months shall be kept on a
property without a multiple animal license. Without a multiple animal license, the combination
of dogs, cats, or pot-bellied pig shall not exceed four. A multiple animal license shall entitle a
property owner to keep no more than five total animals on the property. In no event shall more
than one pot-bellied pig be kept on a property. A pot-bellied pig is counted toward the total
number of animals, but chickens are not.
ARTICLE V. This ordinance is effective 30 days after publication.
First Reading: December 4, 2018
Second Reading: __________, 2018
Council Adoption:_________, 2018
Publication:
Effective Date:
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BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
CRYSTAL RESOLUTION #2018-______
RESOLUTION COMMENDING COUNCIL MEMBER ELIZABETH DAHL
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Dahl has served as Crystal City Council Member, Ward 1, since
January 2015; and
WHEREAS, during her Council tenure, she has served as the city council liaison to the
Parks and Recreation Commission and the Community Outreach Task
Force; and
WHEREAS, Council Member Dahl was instrumental in the creation of the Community
Outreach Task Force; and
WHEREAS, she developed the annual Crystal Ball event as an opportunity for the
community to gather and to celebrate “Neighbors Recognizing Neighbors”
and
WHEREAS, Council Member Dahl advocated for developing a comprehensive plan to
address facility and infrastructure needs in Crystal parks, resulting in the
Parks Master Plan.
WHEREAS, she has provided outstanding service and guidance in support of the city’s
mission to improve and promote the quality of life for all Crystal citizens
and provide municipal services in a cost-effective, innovative and
professional manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Crystal City Council, that the city offers
its sincerest gratitude to Elizabeth for her service and leadership. As a Crystal City
Council Member representing Ward 1, she has made the Crystal community a better
place to live, work and play.
Adopted this 18th day of December, 2018.
____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
CRYSTAL RESOLUTION #2018-______
RESOLUTION COMMENDING COUNCIL MEMBER JEFF KOLB
WHEREAS, Jeff Kolb has served as Crystal City Council Member, Ward 2, since 2015;
and
WHEREAS, during his Council tenure, he has served as the city council representative
on the West Metro Fire-Relief District Board; and
WHEREAS, Council Member Kolb was instrumental in the creation of the City Code
Review Task Force; and
WHEREAS, he initiated the establishment and annual review of City Council rules; and
WHEREAS, Council Member Kolb advocated for high quality customer service
including the “plain language initiative” for official notices and
communications.
WHEREAS, he has provided outstanding service and guidance in support of the city’s
mission to improve and promote the quality of life for all Crystal citizens
and provide municipal services in a cost-effective, innovative and
professional manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Crystal City Council, that the city offers
its sincerest gratitude to Jeff Kolb for his service and leadership. As a Crystal City
Council Member representing Ward 2, he has made the Crystal community a better
place to live, work and play.
Adopted this 18th day of December, 2018.
____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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