2019.01.15 Council Meeting Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: January 11, 2019
City Council Meeting Schedule
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2019
Time Type of meeting Location
6:00 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A
6:40 p.m. City Council portrait Community Room
7:00 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
City Council
meeting
City Council work session to discuss:
• Update on New Hope development site north of
Canadian Pacific Railway between Louisiana and
Pennsylvania Avenues.
• Constituent issues.
• City manager monthly check in.
• New business.
• Announcements.
Conference Room A
Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at
(763) 531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
City Council Meeting Agenda
Jan. 15, 2019
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
The city manager’s comments are bolded.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance (led by Beacon Academy students).
2. Approval of Agenda
The Council will consider approval of the agenda.
3. Appearances
3.1 The Mayor will swear in Sergeant Gabe Storz.
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 meeting:
a. The City Council meeting on Jan. 2, 2019.
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. $500 from Northern Lights Collectors’ Club for Crystal K-9 Unit.
4.4 Approval of Crystal’s pay equity report dated Dec. 31, 2018.
4.5 Approval of a resolution designating PMA Financial Network as one of the city’s investment
brokers.
4.6 Approval of a resolution adopting the City Council rules.
4.7 Approval of a resolution adopting the traffic sign management policy.
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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 purchase of a replacement roller.
In the 2019 long term capital plan funds are designated for the purchase of a replacement
roller. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing this replacement purchase.
6.3 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the new professional services master
agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH).
As Public Works begins preliminary work on future street reconstruction and infrastructure
maintenance/replacement projects, a new agreement with SEH for professional services is
needed. Recommend authorizing execution of this master agreement.
6.4 The Council will consider a resolution approving the city intersection traffic control map.
Over the last year, staff has been analyzing the appropriateness of traffic controls at
various intersections throughout the city, resulting in some sign changes, including the
removal of some stop signs and replacing them with yield signs. Public Works Director
Mark Ray reviewed these changes at a December work session and will provide a brief
presentation at the January 15 meeting. Recommend approval of the resolution approving
the traffic control map.
7. Announcements
a. Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 8:30 a.m. at Crystal City Hall in
the Community Room.
b. City offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr.
holiday.
c. Neighbors Recognizing Neighbors nominations are being accepted until Monday, Jan. 21.
Forms are available on the city website and at the Crystal Community Center. Selected
neighbors will be recognized at the Crystal Ball.
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d. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Quad Communities and the Crystal VFW are sponsoring a bowling
fundraiser Sunday, January 27, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the New Hope Bowl, 7107 42nd Avenue
North.
e. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall.
f. The Crystal Ball will be held Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 at Crystal Community Center. Tickets are
available at the Crystal Community Center and city’s website at www.crystalmn.gov.
g. Local organizations are invited to lead the pledge at City Council meetings; contact city staff
for information.
h. 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. Jan. 15, 2019 Meeting Schedule
Time Type of meeting Location
6 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A
6:40 p.m. City Council portrait Community Room
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
City Council
meeting
City Council work session to discuss:
• Update on New Hope development site north of
Canadian Pacific Railway between Louisiana and
Pennsylvania Avenues.*
• Constituent issues.
• City manager monthly check in.
• New business.*
• Announcements.*
Conference Room A
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Jan. 2, 2019
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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
Jan. 2, 2019 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, Banks, Budziszewski, Kiser, LaRoche and Parsons.Absent: Deshler.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources ManagerK. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Public WorksDirector/City Engineer M. Ray, 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.Oath of Office
The city clerk administered the oath of office to newly-elected council members Therese Kiser
(Ward 1), Brendan Banks (Ward 2) and Olga Parsons (Section II).
3.Approval of Agenda
The Council considered approval of the agenda.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
4.Appearances
4.1 Presentation of Crystal Sparkles awards by West Metro Fire Auxiliary President Amy Moser.
•First place winner – George and Orla McClure, 6324 Fairview Ave. N.
•Second place winner – Karen Lincoln, 4706 Xenia Ave. N.
5.Consent Agenda
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
5.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meeting:
a.The City Council meeting on Dec. 18, 2018.
5.2 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.
5.3 Approval of designating the Sun Post as the primary legal newspaper and the Star Tribune as
the secondary legal newspaper for the City of Crystal in 2019.
5.4 Approval of the following annual city appointments for 2019:
a.Hennepin County Recycling Group (HRG): City Manager Anne Norris.
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b. Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS) Board Member and alternate: Board
Member – City Manager Anne Norris and alternate – Assistant City Manager Kim Therres.
c. Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission members: Council Member Julie
Deshler and City Manager Anne Norris.
d. Pets Under Police Security (PUPS) Board Member and alternate: Board Member – Deputy
Chief Brian Hubbard and alternate – Police Chief Stephanie Revering.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Banks to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
6. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
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 Banks and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Kiser, LaRoche and Parsons. Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried.
7.2 The Council considered a resolution designating Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (Crystal branch) as
the city’s official depository and Wells Fargo and RBC as the official investment brokers for
the year 2019.
City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 – 01
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. – CRYSTAL BRANCH
AS THE CITY’S OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY, WELLS FARGO SECURITIES,
RBC DAIN RAUSCHER AND WELLS FARGO ADVISORY AS
INVESTMENT BROKERS AND WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES
FOR SAFEKEEPING OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES FOR THE YEAR 2019
Voting aye: Adams, Banks, Kiser, LaRoche and Parsons. Absent, not voting: Deshler. Abstentions: Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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7.3 The Council considered the following annual council appointments for 2019:
a. Mayor Pro Tem: Council Member Parsons.
b. Council liaison to Environmental Quality Commission: Council Member Parsons.
c. Council liaison to Parks and Recreation Commission: Council Member LaRoche.
d. Council liaison to Planning Commission: Council Member Budziszewski.
e. Council representative to the Quad Cities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Committee: Council
Member Deshler.
f. Council liaison to the Community Outreach Task Force: Council Member Kiser.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve
the above-listed Council appointments for 2019.
By roll call and voting aye: Adams, Banks, LaRoche and Parsons. Voting nay: Budziszewski and Kiser. Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried 4-2.
7.4 The Council considered a resolution appointing a Council representative to the West Metro
Fire-Rescue District Board.
City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 – 02
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR
THE WEST METRO FIRE-RESCUE DISTRICT
By roll call and voting aye: Adams, Banks, Kiser, LaRoche and Parsons. Voting nay: Budziszewski. Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried 5-1, resolution declared adopted.
8. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________ Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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City of Crystal Council Meeting
Jan. 15, 2019
Applications for City License
Rental – New
3513 Kyle Ave. N. – Huyen Chau Tran (Conditional)
5856 Orchard Ave. N. – HP Minnesota I LLC (Conditional)
5501 Vera Cruz Ave. N. – Anthony Otto and Russ Mohr (Conditional)
3108 Virginia Ave. N. – MJA Capital Management LLC
3826 Xenia Ave. N. – HPA Borrower 2018-1 MS LLC (Conditional)
Rental – Renewal
4031-4033 Adair Ave. N. – James Rolsing (Conditional)
5015 Angeline Ave. N. – Clifford J Benson (Conditional)
3817-3819 Colorado Ave. N. – Robert Anderson (Conditional)
3200-3204 Douglas Dr. N. – Living Works Ventures Inc
3255-3257 Douglas Dr. N. – Living Works Ventures Inc
3408 Douglas Dr. N. – Wally Anderson
4640-4646 Douglas Dr. N. – Richard C Wilson (Conditional)
6609 Dudley Ave. N. – Kent McKinnon (Conditional)
5644 Elmhurst Ave. N. – Gene Posthumus
5204 Fairview Ave. N. – DEEJ LLC
6504-6510 Fairview Ave. N. – Leo T Begin
6160 Florida Ave. N. – Clint and Jennifer Schumann
3512 Hampshire Ave. N. – Thomas Montgomery (Conditional)
4609 Hampshire Ave. N. – Maggie Archer Majewski
3948 Idaho Ave. N. – IH2 Property Illinois LP (Conditional)
5924 Idaho Ave. N. – Andrew and Nicole Fischer
2710-2712 Jersey Ave. N. – Tim and Amy Morse
4856 Jersey Ave. N. – Equity Trust Company (Conditional)
3010-3012 Kentucky Ave. N. – Lauren Merritt
4041 Kentucky Ave. N. – Reid W Kinde (Conditional)
4848 Kentucky Ave. N. – Statt Properties LP (Conditional)
5737 Kentucky Ave. N. – Kentucky Villa Apartments (Conditional)
6030 Lakeland Ave. N. – Apartauto Inc
5342 Louisiana Ave. N. – Steven Madore (Conditional)
3335 Nevada Ave. N. #3501 – Kelly Bania
5625 Nevada Ave. N. – Bachaus Invstt Props LLC
5640 Nevada Ave. N. – R & B Management II LLC (Conditional)
5442 Orchard Ave. N. – Michael Haggerty
5710 Orchard Ave. N. – Kristen Marie Moris (Conditional)
5708 Oregon Ct. N. – Hung Huynh (Conditional)
5607 Rhode Island Ave. N. – Anthony Otis
5424 Toledo Ave. N. – JDA Group LLC
5755 West Broadway – 5755 W Broadway LLC (Conditional)
5840 West Broadway – 1321 7th St LLC
5930/40/50 West Broadway – Krystal Kourt LLC (Conditional)
4856 Yates Ave. N. – JDA Group LLC
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3100 Yukon Ave. N. – ADS LLC (Conditional)
3319 Zane Ave. N. – Zeeba Investments LLC
3426 Zane Ave. N. – Equity Trust Company (Conditional)
4322 Zane Ave. N. – Timothy Lindholm (Conditional)
5324 35th Ave. N. – Jon Dilley (Conditional)
6727 46th Ave. N. – ADS LLC (Conditional)
6424 50th Ave. N. – Deanna Lynn Reiss
6617 52nd Ave. N. – Ripberger LLC (Conditional)
5029 53rd Ave. N. – Exceptional Homes Remodeling Inc (Conditional)
6922 58th Ave. N. – Cosco Property 4 (Conditional)
Tree Trimmer
Davey Tree Experts Company, 1500 N. Mantua St. P.O. Box 5193, Kent, OH 44240
Nick’s Tree Service, 9000 Foxline Dr., Corcoran, MN 55340
North Star Tree Care, 11951 Lake Rd., Pierz, MN 56364
Tree Trust, 2231 Edgewood Ave. S., St Louis Park, MN 55426
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 -
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM
NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLECTORS’ CLUB
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
Northern Lights Collectors’ Club Crys tal K-9 Unit $500
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks the
Northern Lights Collectors’ Club for their generous donation.
Dated: Jan. 15, 2019
By: __________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 - _____
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING PMA FINANCIAL
NETWORK AS INVESTMENT BROKERS
FOR THE YEAR 2019
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal’s Investment Policy calls for the designation of investment
brokers; and
WHEREAS, PMA Financial Network has provided investment brokerage services for several
years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby designates PMA
Financial Network as an investment brokers for the year 2019.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Contracted Finance Director, with the authorization
from the City Manager, is authorized to administer all banking and investment transactions
necessary for the secure and efficient operation of the City.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 15th day of January, 2019.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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Memorandum
DATE: January 15, 2019
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Traffic sign management policy
Background
Over the past few years the City has taken a new, more formal approach towards traffic-related
requests. The City is responsible for traffic control devices on City streets and property which is what this
policy covers. Traffic control signs for private roads, parking lots, and/or access points to public roads are
the responsibility of the property owner or their designee (23 Code of Federal Regulations 655.603). All
roads, parking lots, and/or access points that are open to the public must have signage that complies
with the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (“MnMUTCD”).
Additionally, the MnMUTCD has a requirement that “Public agencies … having jurisdiction shall use an
assessment or management method that is designed to maintain sign retroreflectivity at or above the
minimum levels…” with a compliance date of June 13, 2014.
In order to solidify how traffic requests are handled and bring the City into compliance with the
MnMUTCD requirements, the traffic sign management policy has been developed. The main point of the
policy is to spell out the process through which traffic control issues or concerns are handled. This item
was discussed at the December 4, 2018 work session. No changes have been made to the document
since that meeting.
Attachment
•Traffic Sign Mangement policy
Recommended Action
•Motion to approve the resolution adopting the Traffic Sign Management policy.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
TITLE: Traffic sign management policy
NUMBER:
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 2018
NUMBER OF PAGES: 3
Purpose statement
The City of Crystal (“City”) is responsible for the design, placement, operation, maintenance,
and uniformity of traffic control devices on all streets, highways, and bicycle paths that fall
within City jurisdiction. All traffic control devices under City jurisdiction shall be placed only
as authorized by the City of Crystal (Crystal City Code, Section 802.01). No signs, other than
those authorized by the City, shall be placed upon any public street, right-of-way, public
easement, public land, or extend over any public property or public easements.
This Traffic Sign Management Policy is in accordance with the authority granted to the City
of Crystal under Minnesota Statutes, section 169.06. The purpose of this policy is to provide
a framework through which the City will execute its responsibility and authority for traffic
control installation and maintenance within Crystal.
Traffic control signs for private roads, parking lots, and/or access points to public roads are
the responsibility of the property owner or their designee (23 Code of Federal Regulations
655.603). All roads, parking lots, and/or access points that are open to the public must have
signage that complies with the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(“MnMUTCD”). Signs that are placed within a City right-of-way, for traffic on private
roads/parking lots/access points, must be in accordance with Crystal City Code provisions
and MnMUTCD standards.
Policy application
This policy applies to all traffic control devices in the City of Crystal.
Traffic Sign Installation Process
The City of Crystal receives requests for sign installations within the public right-of-way
from a variety of sources. To respond to these requests, the City has a Traffic Safety Group
(“TSG”) to evaluate and respond to sign (and other traffic) requests or issues as needed.
The TSG includes staff representatives from the Police Department, Public Works, and
Communications. Other individuals or groups are brought on an as-needed basis.
All traffic sign requests will be forwarded to the TSG for review, unless emergency
conditions require immediate action to protect life or property. Guidelines for the use and
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placement of traffic control signs are set by the MnMUTCD. Additional considerations may
include consistency with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, City precedent, and/or special
conditions such as temporary/special events or emergency conditions. If the TSG
recommends modifications to existing traffic control, the modification will, if required, be
forwarded on to the City Council for consideration. Traffic control changes that have a
regulatory impact (such as vehicle movement, turn restrictions, or parking restrictions)
where a driver could be cited by law enforcement will be brought before the City Council.
Advisory signs, such as warning and guide signs, will generally not be brought before the
City Council and will be installed based on the findings of the TSG in consultation with the
MnMUTCD.
The City will install all traffic control signing as authorized according to this policy within
public right-of-way. Cost allocation and cooperative agreements with private parties or
other agencies shall be as determined in the sign approval process.
Management Responsibilities
The City of Crystal is responsible for inspection and maintenance of all traffic control signs
on streets and paths within the City’s jurisdiction (MNMUTCD 2A.22). Agreements with
other agencies may define other inspection and/or maintenance arrangements for signs on
County or State highways.
Maintenance and inspection of signs on or for private roads, parking lots, and/or access
points to public roads are the responsibility of the property owner or their designee, unless
otherwise authorized as part of a City development approval process (23 CFR 655.603).
Management Activities
a. Asset Inventory
The City will collect and maintain information about all traffic control signs currently
under its jurisdiction. The inventory will be compiled into a GIS database that will be
used for expected sign life as well as other maintenance and use needs.
b. Retro-reflectivity Inspection
Signs under City jurisdiction will be in accordance with current Federal Highway
Administration (“FHWA”) standards and procedures. Signs that are identified as
having non-compliant retro-reflectivity levels will be replaced under a replacement
program.
c. Inspection Schedule and Method
Traffic control signs will be inspected based on the expected sign life, general
observations, performance of similar control signs within Crystal, and potentially
supplemental measured sign retro-reflectivity readings of signs nearing the end of
their expected life. Signs that do not meet retro-reflectivity requirements will be
replaced as part of the sign maintenance program.
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d. Damaged/Missing Signs
Traffic control signs that are repaired or re-installed may have the general condition
inspected for compliance prior to re-installation.
Sign Removal Guidelines and Process
To be effective, a traffic control device should meet five basic requirements: fulfill a need;
command attention; convey a clear, simple meaning; command respect from road users;
and give adequate time for proper response.
If a sign no longer satisfies the requirements listed above, then it may be considered for
removal. If necessary, removal of signs will be approved by City Council resolution similar to
the process for sign installation.
If the sign to be removed is within the public right-of-way under the City’s jurisdiction, then
the removal must be done by City Public Works staff. Agreements with other agencies may
define other removal arrangements for signs on County or State highways. Removal of signs
on or for private roads, parking lots, and/or access points to public roads is the
responsibility of the property owner or their designee.
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 - ______
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TRAFFIC SIGN MANAGEMENT POLICY
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, traffic control for public streets, sidewalks, trails, and other public facilities
is an essential function the City provides; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices is the state
standard for the application of traffic control; and
WHEREAS, the City has developed a Traffic Sign Management Policy that reflects the
City Council’s policy decisions on the traffic sign management process and compliance with the
Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City hereby adopts the Traffic Sign
Management Policy, dated December 2018, as presented.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 15th day of January, 2019.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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Memorandum
DATE: January 15, 2019
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Director of Public Works
Bill Bowman, Streets Superintendent
SUBJECT: Purchase of replacement one ton roller
Background
The 2019 Fleet Maintenance Fund includes the replacement purchase of a steel drum roller. The proposed one
ton roller will be replacing the existing one ton roller (#325) in the public works fleet that was purchased in
2000. The Fleet Maintenance Fund has $50,000 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 existing roller scored high (34 and anything
above 28 should be immediately considered for replacement) on the replacement priority.
The existing steel drum roller is used for street and trail maintenance. Examples include compacting the
millings being put down for park trails or compacting fresh asphalt after paving or patching potholes.
The roller will be purchased off of the NJPA cooperative contract from Bomag for $28,095. The existing roller
will be sold at auction.
Attachment
•Quote from Bomag
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the resolution authorizing the purchase of the replacement roller.
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MACHINE PRICE 26,795
PDI & FREIGHT 1300
TOTAL PRICE $28,095
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019- _____
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A
REPLACEMENT ROLLER
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 roller is used for street and trail maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the existing roller 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 roller from Bomag for $28,095.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby authorizes the sale of the
existing roller at auction.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 15th day of January 2019.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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Memorandum
DATE: January 15, 2019
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: New professional services agreement with Short, Elliott, Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH)
Background
With the Street Reconstruction Project finishing up in 2017, the City has been planning for the
reconstruction of the City’s water, sanitary sewer, and storm water infrastructure. These projects will be
much smaller in scope that the entire neighborhood street reconstruction projects. As such, the old
Master Agreement with SEH, Inc. was not well suited because under that agreement SEH was paid a
percentage of the actual construction cost. This new Master Agreement will be structured on the more
typical time and material with a not-to-exceed cost.
While the projects will be smaller than the Street Reconstruction Projects, the scope and equipment
needed for the design is beyond what the City can provide in-house. Just like the Street Reconstruction
Projects, the City Council will approve the individual agreements for professional services with SEH on a
project-by-project basis.
No direct spending of money is being authorized by this resolution. This resolution only puts the master
agreement in place.
Funding for the professional services (as projects come up) will generally come from the utility
enterprise funds (water, sanitary sewer, storm water) and potentially the street maintenance fund
(depending on the project).
Attachment
•Master Agreement for Professional Services
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the resolution authorizing the Master Agreement for Professional Services with
Short, Elliott, Hendrickson, Inc.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019- _____
APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MASTER AGREEMENT
WITH SEH INC.
WHEREAS, the maintaining and reconstructing City infrastructure is an essential service in the
City of Crystal; and
WHEREAS, SEH, Inc. provided professional services for the entire Street Reconstruction
Program which lasted over 20 years; and
WHEREAS, the City has developed a long term plan for reconstruction of the City’s water,
sanitary sewer, and storm water infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the equipment and staffing required for the design of such projects is beyond the in-
house capability of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby authorizes the
Mayor and/or City Manager to sign the Master Agreement for professional services with SEH, Inc.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 15th day of January 2019.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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Memorandum
DATE: January 15, 2019
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Intersection control map
Background
Over the past few years the City has taken a new, more formal approach towards traffic-related
requests. As part of the traffic control process evaluation, some changes have been made in intersection
traffic control as part of an effort to bring the traffic control into alignment with the MnMUTCD (State
Standard). This effort was based on resident input at the 2015 Traffic Symposium supporting the review
of existing traffic control in the City to see that it follows the provisions of the MnMUTCD.
The five functions of traffic control devices are:
1.Fulfill a need.
2.Command attention.
3.Convey a clear and simple meeting.
4.Give adequate response time
5.Command respect from the road user.
The intersection control review process is pretty straight forward, prior to the on-site inspection, traffic
counts and crash history is reviewed for the given area. Through that process intersections are identified
for potential change. Those intersections are then visited in person and sight distance/corner visibility is
checked, as well as looking for other potential issues. If no issues are observed, then the change will be
made.
Through this process it has been identified that there are some key State Statutes related to driving that
some drivers may not be aware of, but that are relevant to the changes.
At “T” intersections one of the changes being made is to remove the stop sign or make it a Yield sign on
the base approach to the “T”. These types of intersections are already covered under Minnesota State
Statute (MSS) and any additional signage directing the base of the T to stop or yield to cross traffic is
redundant. MSS 169.20 Subdivision 1(c) - At an uncontrolled approach to a T-shaped intersection, the
driver required to turn shall yield to the cross traffic.
With regards to private property connections to public roads, State Statutes already address that and
require vehicles entering the right of way from non-right of way (such as private property) to yield to all
vehicles on the street. Again, any signage (stop or yield for example) from a private property onto a
public street is redundant. Now, the City is not responsible for these types of signs (because they are for
traffic on private roads) but sometimes there is confusion. MSS 169.20 Subd. 4.- The driver of a vehicle
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about to enter or cross a roadway from any place other than a roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all
vehicles approaching on the roadway to be entered or crossed.
The proposed Council action is to approve the intersection traffic control map which is only for traffic
control at intersections under City jurisdiction. The approval will in essence establish this map as the
existing baseline for the City. While more changes are being considered for 2019, the formal action for
those changes would occur at a later time under another Council action.
Attachments
• Intersection Control Map
• MnMUTCD sections on right of way and traffic control
Recommended Action
• Motion to approve the resolution adopting the Intersection Control Map.
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2B-7 December, 2011
Where a regulatory sign, other than a STOP sign, isplaced on the left-hand side of a multi-lane roadway inaddition to the installation of the same regulatory sign on theright-hand side or the roadway, the size shown in the SingleLane column in Table 2B-1 may be used for both the sign onthe right-hand side and the sign on the left-hand side of theroadway.
A minimum size of 36 x 36 inches shall be used for STOPsigns that face multi-lane approaches. Where side roads intersect a multi-lane street or highwaythat has a speed limit of 45 mph or higher, the minimum sizeof the STOP signs facing the side road approaches, even ifthe side road only has one approach lane, shall be 36 x 36inches.Where side roads intersect a multi-lane street or highwaythat has a speed limit of 40 MPH or lower, the minimum sizeof the STOP signs facing the side road approaches shall beas shown in the Single Lane or Multi-lane columns of Table2B-1 based on the number of approach lanes on the sidestreet approach.
The minimum sizes for regulatory signs facing traffic onexit and entrance ramps should be as shown in the columnof Table 2B-1 that corresponds to the mainline roadway clas-sification (Expressway or Freeway). If a minimum size isnot provided in the Freeway column, the minimum size inthe Expressway column should be used. If a minimum sizeis not provided in the Freeway or Expressway Column, thesize in the Oversized column should be used.2B.4 Right-of-Way at Intersections
State or local laws written in accordance with the"Uniform Vehicle Code" (see Section 1A.11) establish theright-of-way rule at intersections with four approacheshaving no regulatory traffic control signs such that the driverof a vehicle approaching an intersection must yield the right-of-way to any vehicle or pedestrian already in the intersec-tion. When two vehicles approach an intersection with fourapproachesfrom different streets or highways at approxi-mately the same time, the right-of-way rule requires thedriver of the vehicle on the left to yield the right-of-way tothe vehicle on the right. The right-of-way can be modified atthrough streets or highways by placing YIELD (R1-2) signs(see Sections 2B.8 and 2B.9) or STOP (R1-1) signs (seeSections 2B.5 through 2B.7) on one or more approaches.
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Engineering judgment should be used to establish inter-section control. The following factors should be considered:A.Vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic volumes onall approaches; B.Number and angle of approaches; C.Approach speeds; D.Sight distance available on each approach; and E.Reported crash experience. YIELD or STOP signs should be used at an intersection ifone or more of the following conditions exist:A.An intersection of a less important road with a mainroad where application of the normal right-of-wayrule would not be expected to provide reasonablecompliance with the law; B.A street entering a designated through highway orstreet; and/or C.An unsignalized intersection in a signalized area. In addition, the use of YIELD or STOP signs should beconsidered at the intersection of two minor streets or localroads where the intersection has more than three approachesand where one or more of the following conditions exist:A.The combined vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrianvolume entering the intersection from all approachesaverages more than 2,000 units per day; B.The ability to see conflicting traffic on an approach isnot sufficient to allow a road user to stop or yield incompliance with the normal right-of-way rule if suchstopping or yielding is necessary; and/or C.Crash records indicate that five or more crashes thatinvolve the failure to yield the right-of-way at theintersection under the normal right-of-way rule havebeen reported within a 3-year period, or that three ormore such crashes have been reported within a 2-yearperiod. YIELD or STOP signs should not be used for speedcontrol.
Section 2B.7 contains provisions regarding theapplication of multi-way STOP control at an intersection.
Once the decision has been made to control an intersec-tion, the decision regarding the appropriate roadway tocontrol should be based on engineering judgment. In mostcases, the roadway carrying the lowest volume of trafficshould be controlled.A YIELD or STOP sign should not be installed on thehigher volume roadway unless justified by an engineeringstudy.
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2B-8December, 2011
The following are considerations that might influence thedecision regarding the appropriate roadway upon which toinstall a YIELD or STOP sign where two roadways withrelatively equal volumes and/or characteristics intersect:A.Controlling the direction that conflicts the most withestablished pedestrian crossing activity or schoolwalking routes; B.Controlling the direction that has obscured vision,dips, or bumps that already require drivers to uselower operating speeds; and C.Controlling the direction that has the best sightdistance from a controlled position to observeconflicting traffic.
Because the potential for conflicting commands couldcreate driver confusion, YIELD or STOP signs shall not beused in conjunction with any traffic control signal operation,except in the following cases:A. A STOP sign,if the signal indication for an approachis a flashing red at all times; B. If a minor street or driveway is located within oradjacent to the area controlled by the traffic control signal,but does not require separate traffic signal control becausean extremely low potential for conflict exists; or C. If a channelized turn lane is separated from theadjacent travel lanes by an island and the channelized turnlane is not controlled by a traffic control signal. Except as provided in Section 2B.9, STOP signs andYIELD signs shall not be installed on different approachesto the same unsignalized intersection if those approachesconflict with or oppose each other.Portable or part-time STOP or YIELD signs shall not beused except for emergency and temporary traffic controlzone purposes.A portable or part-time (folding) STOP sign that ismanually placed into view and manually removed from viewshall not be used during a power outage to control asignalized approach unless the maintaining agencyestablishes that the signal indication that will first bedisplayed to that approach upon restoration of power is aflashing red signal indication and that the portable STOPsign will be manually removed from view prior to stop-and-go operation of the traffic control signal.
A portable or part-time (folding) STOP sign that is elec-trically or mechanically operated such that it only displaysthe STOP message during a power outage and ceases to
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Section 9B.3 contains provisions regarding theassignment of priority at a shared-use path/roadway inter-section.2B.5 STOP Sign (R1-1) and ALL WAYPlaque (R1-3P)
When it is determined that a full stop is always requiredon an approach to an intersection, a STOP (R1-1) sign shallbe used.The STOP sign shall be an octagon with a white legendand border on a red background.At intersections where all approaches are controlled bySTOP signs (see Section 2B.7), an ALL WAY supplementalplaque (R1-3P) shall be mounted below each STOP sign.The ALL WAY plaque shall have a white legend and borderon a red background.The ALL WAY plaque shall only be used if all intersec-tion approaches are controlled by STOP signs.Supplemental plaques with legends such as 2-WAY, 3-WAY, 4-WAY, or other numbers of ways shall not be usedwith STOP signs.
The use of the CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP(W4-4P) plaque (and other plaques with variations of thisword message) is described in Section 2C.59.
Plaques with the appropriate alternative messages ofTRAFFIC FROM LEFT (RIGHT) DOES NOT STOP (W4-4aP) or ONCOMING TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP (W4-4bP) should be used at intersections where STOP signscontrol all but one approach to the intersection, unless theonly non-stopped approach is from a one-way street.
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2B-9 December, 2011
An EXCEPT RIGHT TURN (R1-10P) plaque may bemounted below the STOP sign if an engineering studydetermines that a special combination of geometry andtraffic volumes is present that makes it possible for right-turning traffic on the approach to be permitted to enter theintersection without stopping.
The design and application of Stop Beacons are describedin Section 4L.5.2B.6 STOP Sign Applications
At intersections where a full stop is not necessary at alltimes, consideration should first be given to using lessrestrictive measures such as YIELD signs (see Sections 2B.8and 2B.9).The use of STOP signs on the minor-street approachesshould be considered if engineering judgment indicates thata stop is always required because of one or more of thefollowing conditions:A.The vehicular traffic volumes on the through street orhighway exceed 6,000 vehicles per day; B.A restricted view exists that requires road users to stopin order to adequately observe conflicting traffic onthe through street or highway; and/or C.Crash records indicate that three or more crashes thatare susceptible to correction by the installation of aSTOP sign have been reported within a 12-monthperiod, or that five or more such crashes have beenreported within a 2-year period. Such crashes includeright-angle collisions involving road users on theminor-street approach failing to yield the right-of-wayto traffic on the through street or highway.
In many low volume situations with no unusual history ofintersection crashes, no control at the intersections is a costeffective strategy. Research suggests that at mostlocations, increasing the level of intersection control will notimprove safety (see FHWA-RD-81-084 Stop, Yield and NoControl at Intersections).The use of STOP signs at grade crossings is described inSections 8B.4 and 8B.5.
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2B.7 Multi-Way Stop Applications
Multi-way stop control can be useful as a safety measureat intersections if certain traffic conditions exist. Safetyconcerns associated with multi-way stops includepedestrians, bicyclists, and all road users expecting otherroad users to stop. Multi-way stop control is used where thevolume of traffic on the intersecting roads is approximatelyequal.The restrictions on the use of STOP signs described inSection 2B.4 also apply to multi-way stop applications.
The decision to install multi-way stop control should bebased on an engineering study.The following criteria should be considered in theengineering study for a multi-way STOP sign installation:A.Where traffic control signals are justified, the multi-way stop is an interim measure that can be installedquickly to control traffic while arrangements are beingmade for the installation of the traffic control signal. B.Five or more reported crashes in a 12-month periodthat are susceptible to correction by a multi-way stopinstallation. Such crashes include right-turn and left-turn collisions as well as right-angle collisions. C.Minimum volumes: 1. The vehicular volume entering the intersectionfrom the major street approaches (total of bothapproaches) averages at least 300 vehicles per hourfor any 8 hours of an average day; and 2. The combined vehicular, pedestrian, and bicyclevolume entering the intersection from the minorstreet approaches (total of both approaches)averages at least 200 units per hour for the same 8hours, with an average delay to minor-streetvehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicleduring the highest hour; but 3. If the 85th-percentile approach speed of the major-street traffic exceeds 40 mph, the minimumvehicular volume warrants are 70 percent of thevalues provided in Items 1 and 2. D.Where no single criterion is satisfied, but whereCriteria B, C.1, and C.2 are all satisfied to 80 percentof the minimum values. Criterion C.3 is excludedfrom this condition.
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Other criteria that may be considered in an engineeringstudy include:A.The need to control left-turn conflicts; B.The need to control vehicle/pedestrian conflicts nearlocations that generate high pedestrian volumes; C.Locations where a road user, after stopping, cannotsee conflicting traffic and is not able to negotiate theintersection unless conflicting cross traffic is alsorequired to stop; and D.An intersection of two residential neighborhoodcollector (through) streets of similar design andoperating characteristics where multi-way stopcontrol would improve traffic operational characteris-tics of the intersection. 2B.8 YIELD Sign (R1-2)
The YIELD (R1-2) sign shall be a downward-pointingequilateral triangle with a wide red border and the legendYIELD in red on a white background.
The YIELD sign assigns right-of-way to traffic on certainapproaches to an intersection. Vehicles controlled by aYIELD sign need to slow down to a speed that is reasonablefor the existing conditions or stop when necessary to avoidinterfering with conflicting traffic.2B.9 YIELD Sign Applications
YIELD signs may be installed:A.On the approaches to a through street or highwaywhere conditions are such that a full stop is not alwaysrequired. B.At the second crossroad of a divided highway, wherethe median width at the intersection is 30 feet orgreater. In this case, a STOP or YIELD sign may beinstalled at the entrance to the first roadway of adivided highway, and a YIELD sign may be installedat the entrance to the second roadway.C.For a channelized turn lane that is separated from theadjacent travel lanes by an island, even if the adjacent
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OPTION:OPTION:lanes at the intersection are controlled by a highwaytraffic control signal or by a STOP sign. D.At an intersection where a special problem exists andwhere engineering judgment indicates the problem tobe susceptible to correction by the use of the YIELDsign. E.Facing an entrance ramp onto a roadway, ifengineering judgment indicates that control is neededbecause acceleration geometry and/or sight distance isnot adequate for merging traffic operation.
A YIELD (R1-2) sign shall be used to assign right-of-wayat the entrance to a roundabout. YIELD signs at roundaboutsshall be used to control the approach roadways and shall notbe used to control the circulatory roadway.Other than for all of the approaches to a roundabout,YIELD signs shall not be placed on all of the approaches toan intersection. When a YIELD sign is used at an intersec-tion other than a roundabout, at least one other approachto an intersection shall remain uncontrolled.2B.10 STOP Sign or YIELD Sign Placement
The STOP or YIELD sign shall be installed on the nearside of the intersection on the right-hand side of theapproach to which it applies. When the STOP or YIELD signis installed at this required location and the sign visibility isrestricted, a Stop Ahead sign (see Section 2C.36) shall beinstalled in advance of the STOP sign or a Yield Ahead sign(see Section 2C.36) shall be installed in advance of theYIELD sign.The STOP or YIELD sign shall be located as close aspractical to the intersection it regulates, while optimizing itsvisibility to the road user it is intended to regulate.STOP signs and YIELD signs shall not be mounted on thesame post.No items other than inventory stickers, sign installationdates, and bar codes shall be affixed to the fronts of STOP orYIELD signs, and the placement of these items shall be inthe border of the sign.No items other than official traffic control signs,inventory stickers, sign installation dates, anti-vandalismstickers, and bar codes shall be mounted on the backs ofSTOP or YIELD signs.No items other than retroreflective strips (see Section2A.21) or official traffic control signs shall be mounted onthe fronts or backs of STOP or YIELD signs supports.
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STOP or YIELD signs should not be placed farther than50 feet from the edge of the pavement of the intersectedroadway (see Drawing F in Figure 2A-3).A sign that is mounted back-to-back with a STOP orYIELD sign should stay within the edges of the STOP orYIELD sign. If necessary, the size of the STOP or YIELDsign should be increased so that any other sign installedback-to-back with a STOP or YIELD sign remains withinthe edges of the STOP or YIELD sign.
Where drivers proceeding straight ahead must yield totraffic approaching from the opposite direction, such as at aone-lane bridge, a TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC (R1-2aP)plaque may be mounted below the YIELD sign.
Figure 2A-3 shows examples of some typical placementsof STOP signs and YIELD signs.Section 2A.16 contains additional information aboutseparate and combined mounting of other signs with STOPor YIELD signs.
Stop lines that are used to supplement a STOP sign shouldbe located as described in Section 3B.16. Yield lines that areused to supplement a YIELD sign should be located asdescribed in Section 3B.16.Where there is a marked crosswalk at the intersection, theSTOP sign should be installed in advance of the crosswalkline nearest to the approaching traffic.Except at roundabouts, where there is a marked crosswalkat the intersection, the YIELD sign should be installed inadvance of the crosswalk line nearest to the approachingtraffic.Where two roads intersect at an acute angle, the STOP orYIELD sign should be positioned at an angle, or shielded, sothat the legend is out of view of traffic to which it does notapply.If a raised splitter island is available on the left-hand sideof a multi-lane roundabout approach, an additional YIELDsign should be placed on the left-hand side of the approach.
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GUIDANCE:GUIDANCE:If a raised splitter island is available on the left-hand sideof a single lane roundabout approach, an additional YIELDsign may be placed on the left-hand side of the approach.At wide-throat intersections or where two or moreapproach lanes of traffic exist on the signed approach,observance of the right-of-way control may be improved bythe installation of an additional STOP or YIELD sign on theleft-hand side of the road and/or the use of a stop or yieldline. At channelized intersections or at divided roadwaysseparated by a median, the additional STOP or YIELD signmay be placed on a channelizing island or in the median. Anadditional STOP or YIELD sign may also be placedoverhead facing the approach at the intersection to improveobservance of the right-of-way control.
More than one STOP sign or more than one YIELD signshall not be placed on the same support facing in the samedirection.
For a yield-controlled channelized right-turn movementonto a roadway without an acceleration lane and for anentrance ramp onto a freeway or expressway without anacceleration lane, a NO MERGE AREA (W4-5P) supple-mental plaque (see Section 2C.40) may be mounted below aYield Ahead (W3-2) sign and/or below a YIELD (R1-2) signwhen engineering judgment indicates that road users wouldexpect an acceleration lane to be present.2B.11 Stop Here For Pedestrians Signs(R1-5 Series)
Stop Here For Pedestrians (R1-5b or R1-5c) signs shall beused if stop lines are used in advance of a marked crosswalkthat crosses an uncontrolled multi-lane approach. The StopHere for Pedestrians signs shall only be used where the lawspecifically requires that a driver must stop for a pedestrianin a crosswalk.
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 - ______
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY INTERSECTION CONTROL MAP
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, traffic control for public streets, sidewalks, trails, and other public facilities
is an essential function the City provides; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices is the state
standard for the application of traffic control; and
WHEREAS, the City has made changes to the intersection control in the City over the
past few years in following with the provisions of the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City hereby adopts the City
Intersection Control Map as presented.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 15th day of January, 2019.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
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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
Posted: Jan. 11, 2019
City Council
Work Session Agenda
Jan. 15, 2019
Immediately following the City Council meeting
Conference Room A
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter,
the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on Jan. 15, 2019 in Conference
Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council Members Staff
____ Banks ____ Norris
____ Budziszewski ____ Therres
____ Deshler ____ Gilchrist
____ Kiser ____ Revering
____ LaRoche ____ Serres
____ Parsons ____ Sutter
____ Adams
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Update on New Hope development site north of Canadian Pacific Railway between
Louisiana and Pennsylvania Avenues.*
2. Constituent issues.
3. City manager monthly check in.
4. New business.*
5. Announcements.*
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at (763) 531-
1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
CITY MANAGER WORK PLAN
MONTHLY CHECK IN – JANUARY 2019
Objectives:
- Operational planning for achievement of Council goals
o Thriving Business Climate
City Code update complete – now final review for any
corrections before formatting
2018 EDA project – Bass Lake Road streetscape improvements
Updated fire suppression system financial assistance program
Open To Business assistance available
o Create Strong Neighborhoods
Code enforcement – on-going
Implementation of Master Parks System Plan – Welcome Park
improvements complete, Becker Park improvement project out
for bids to be awarded in February
Home improvement loans/rebates available through CEE
o Fiscally sound and stable policies and procedures:
Long term financial planning:
2019-2020 budget – first two year budget approved
12/4/18
Assume no new future debt
Financial policies and plan approved 11/8/18
Utility rate study, including overhauling utility rate structure,
approved 11/8/18
Space needs study in progress
o Monthly check in with Council
- Facilitative leadership and vision – update shared vision and common
goals
o 1/10/19 review of annual city manager goals, including updating
Council priorities