2019.06.04 Council Meeting Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: May 31, 2019
City Council Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Time Type of meeting Location
6:30 p.m.
First City Council work session to discuss:
• Substantive changes to the City Code, Chapters
10-20.
Conference Room A
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
City Council
meeting
Second City Council work session to discuss:
• Hennepin County 2020 Mill and Overlay on
Winnetka.
• Rockford Road Library property at 6401 – 42nd
Avenue North:
- Proposed access changes and cross easements
for the library/City Hall campus.
- Easement vacation and deeds to transfer
portions of library property from city to
Hennepin County.
• Constituent issues update.
• New business.*
• Announcements.*
Conference Room A
Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at
(763) 531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: May 31, 2019
City Council
First Work Session Agenda
June 4, 2019
6:30 p.m.
Conference Room A
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter,
the first work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on June 4, 2019 in
Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council Members Staff
____ Deshler ____ Therres
____ Kiser ____ Gilchrist
____ LaRoche ____ Sutter
____ Parsons ____ Ray
____ Adams ____ Revering
____ Banks
____ Budziszewski
II. Agenda of discussion items:
1. Substantive changes to the City Code, Chapters 10-20.
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 Council Meeting Agenda
June 4, 2019
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
The city manager’s comments are bolded.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Approval of Agenda
The Council will consider approval of the agenda.
3. Appearance
3.1 Tracy Peterson with the city of Shoreview will present Minnesota Recreation and Park
Association Awards of Excellence to the city of Crystal for the Edible Garden at the Community
Center and the Young Mudder event at Valley Place Park.
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 May 21, 2019.
b. The City Council work session on May 21, 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 donations:
a. $2,500 from Crystal Lions Club for Crystal Airport Open House.
b. $750 from Minneapolis Elks Lodge #44 for Crystal Airport Open House.
c. $500 from Custom Builders, Inc. for Becker Park We-Go-Round.
4.4 Approval of a resolution reporting on performance measures.
4.5 Approval of a resolution designating Prudent Man Advisors as investment broker and
authorizing execution of an agreement with Prudent Man Advisors for investment advisory
services.
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4.6 Approval of the following items for Crystal Frolics:
a. A request for authorization to temporarily close 47th Avenue east of Welcome Avenue
(between CenturyLink and the “super” field) from July 25 – 28, submitted by Crystal Frolics
Committee.
i. Fireworks on July 26 and 27, from 10 – 10:30 p.m. (Friday rain date – inclusion into
Saturday; no rain date for Saturday)
ii. Firefighters WaterBall Competition hosted by West Metro Fire Relief Association on
July 27, from 1 – 4 p.m.
b. A request for live music at Welcome Park (stage and tent at southwest corner of park facing
northeast into the park):
i. July 25 from 6 – 9 p.m.
ii. July 26 from 6:30 – 9:45 p.m.
iii. July 27 from 6:30 – 9:45 p.m.
iv. July 28 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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 an agreement with the city of New Hope related to infrastructure
coordination for the Windsor Ridge Development.
The city of New Hope is working with developer SVK Development on the development of the
Windsor Ridge plat and development. One access to the site is from the extension of the
Louisiana right-of-way in Crystal plus installation of infrastructure. Recommend approval of
the agreement with the city of New Hope related to coordination of construction of these
improvements.
6.3 The Council will consider an agreement with SVK Development for installation of services for
Lots 1 – 3, Block 1, Iron Horse Addition.
At its May 21 meeting, the City Council approved the plat of Iron Horse Addition which is
three lots at the west edge of Iron Horse Park to be sold for single family home construction.
These lots need utilities installed; SVK will be doing that same work in the Windsor Ridge
development in New Hope. Recommend approval of the agreement with SVK Development
for installation of these services in Lots 1 – 3, Block 1, Iron Horse Addition.
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7. Announcements
a. The Crystal Parks & Recreation Commission will hold its neighborhood meeting on June 5, at
7 p.m. at FAIR School.
b. The Crystal Airport Open House is Sunday, June 16, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more details, see
www.crystalairportopenhouse.com.
c. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, June 18 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
d. The Crystal Business Association meets Wednesday, June 19 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Therese, 8000
Bass Lake Road in New Hope.
e. Local organizations are invited to lead the pledge at City Council meetings; 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. June 4, 2019 Meeting Schedule
Time Type of meeting Location
6:30 p.m.
First City Council work session to discuss:
• Substantive changes to the City Code, Chapters
10-20.
Conference Room A
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the
City Council
meeting
Second City Council work session to discuss:
• Hennepin County 2020 Mill and Overlay on
Winnetka.
• Rockford Road Library property at 6401 – 42nd
Avenue North:
- Proposed access changes and cross easements
for the library/City Hall campus.
- Easement vacation and deeds to transfer
portions of library property from city to
Hennepin County.
• Constituent issues update.
• New business.*
• Announcements.*
Conference Room A
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend; Assistant Manager Kim Therres will be at the meeting.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Memorandum
DATE: May 30, 2019
TO: Mayor and City Council
Anne Norris, City Manager
FROM: John Elholm, Recreation Director
SUBJECT: Awards of Excellence – Edible Garden and Young Mudder Event
The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) was formed in 1937 to foster the
growth and development of the parks and recreation profession throughout the State of
Minnesota. The MRPA Awards Committee was created in 1987 to acknowledge individual
members and agencies for their excellence in the field of Parks, Recreation and Leisure
Services. Awards Committee members represent a cross section of Association members
from across the State of Minnesota.
The ‘Awards of Excellence’ Program annually recognizes agencies and their staff for
exemplary projects. MRPA members may nominate a project for an Award of Excellence in
seven different categories: Administrative or Management Strategies, Communications, Park
and Facility, Programming and Events, Sponsorships and Partnerships, Sustainability and
Volunteer Initiatives. The Edible Garden is being recognized in the Parks & Facilities category
and the Young Mudder event is being recognized in the Programming and Events category.
Tracy Peterson, the Parks and Recreation Director from the City of Shoreview, will present
the Crystal City Council with the two 2018 Minnesota Recreation and Park Association
Awards of Excellence referenced above.
3.1
Crystal City Council meeting minutes May 21, 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
May 21, 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 administrative services coordinator to call the roll for elected officials.
Upon roll call, the following attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Budziszewski, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Banks.
Absent: Deshler.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Community Development Director J. Sutter, City Planner
D. Olson, Police Chief S. Revering, Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard and Administrative Services
Coordinator T. Tassoni.
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 Banks to approve the agenda,
but remove Regular Agenda Item 6.3, as the application was withdrawn and no Council action is
required.
Motion carried.
3.Consent Agenda
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
3.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a.The City Council meeting on May 7, 2019.
b.The City Council work sessions on May 7, 2019.
3.2 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the city clerk to the City Council, a list
that is on file in the office of the city clerk.
3.3 Approval of Resolution No. 2019-46, accepting the following donations:
a.$7,500 from West Metro Fire-Rescue Relief Association for Crystal Frolics.
b.$1,000 from West Metro Fire-Rescue Relief Association for Crystal Airport Open House.
c.$1,000 from West Metro Fire-Rescue Relief Association for Becker Park Renovation.
3.4 Approval of modifications to the owner-occupancy requirements for city-owned lot sales.
3.5 Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license for a church festival on August 2-3, 2019,
submitted by Church of St. Raphael at 7301 56 th Ave. N.
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Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
4. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
5. Public Hearings
5.1 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider a new off-sale liquor license for Zahid Beverage Group, LLC
d/b/a Crystal Liquor Warehouse, located at 6200 56 th Ave. N.
Administrative Services Coordinator Trudy Tassoni addressed the Council. Applicant/owner
KM Rassel Zahid also addressed the Council and answered questions.
Mayor Adams 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 Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve
the off-sale liquor license for Zahid Beverage Group, LLC d/b/a Crystal Liquor Warehouse,
located at 6200 56th Ave. N.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Banks.
Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried.
5.2 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider resolutions vacating easements in the Jayflo Subdivision and
approving the preliminary and final plat of Iron Horse Addition.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council. Community Development Director J. Sutter also
addressed the Council and answered questions.
Mayor Adams opened the public hearing for testimony. The following persons addressed the
Council:
Burt Orred, 6700 60th Ave. N.
Kyle Perleberg, 6521 52nd Ave. N.
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams
declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 – 47
RESOLUTION VACATING STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
EASEMENTS IN JAYFLO SUBDIVISION
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Voting aye: Budziszewski, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Banks.
Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 – 48
RESOLUTION APPROVING IRON HORSE ADDITION
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Banks.
Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The Council considered approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance
department to the city council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance department.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Banks.
Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered a resolution approving a conditional use permit for a child care center at
7200 56th Avenue North.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 – 49
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A CHILD DAY CARE FACILITY
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Banks.
Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.3 The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance for Planned Development rezoning of
3501 Douglas Drive North for A-1 Reliable Home Care campus, including construction of a
specialized care facility. (Item was removed as the application was withdrawn.)
6.4 The Council considered a resolution establishing a 1-hour time limit for the parking bay in front
of 6300-6500 56th Avenue North.
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Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council. Police Chief Stephanie
Revering also addressed the Council and answered questions.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimou s consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 – 50
ESTABLISHING A 1-HOUR TIME LIMIT FOR THE ON-STREET PARKING BAY
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BASS LAKE ROAD (6300-6500 56TH AVENUE NORTH)
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Banks.
Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.5 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the 2020-2025 Utility Reconstruction feasibility
study.
City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council.
Moved by Mayor Adams and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the following
resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 – 51
ORDERING PREPARATION OF THE FEASIBILITY REPORT
2020-2025 UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Banks.
Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
_____________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
Trudy Tassoni
Administrative Services Coordinator
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Crystal City Council work session minutes May 21, 2019
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Sectio n 3.01 of the City Charter,
the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:06 p.m. on May 21, 2019 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: Budziszewski, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons and Adams.
Absent: Deshler and Banks.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Director
K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Finance Director J. McGann, Community Development
Director J. Sutter and Police Chief S. Revering.
II.Agenda
1.Financial long term planning.
2.Constituent issues update.
3.City manager monthly update.
4.New business.
5.Announcements.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kimberly Therres, Assistant City Manager
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City of Crystal Council Meeting
June 4, 2019
Applications for City License
Liquor – Extension Request to Smoking Area
Charles R. Knaeble VFW Post #494, 5222 56th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55429
Liquor – Off Sale
Advancer Mercantile, LLC dba Liquor Barrel Wine & Spirits, 5628 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55428
An Thi Nguyen dba Liquor Barrel, 2728 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55422
Liquor Liquidator 3, Inc. dba Liquor Liquidator 3, 5120 56th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55429
Schwapper, Inc. dba Adair Liquor, 6001 42nd Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55422
SuperValu, Inc. dba Cub Wine & Spirits, 5201 36th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55422
Tremolo, LLC dba Crystal Wine & Spirits, 4920 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55429
Zahid Beverage Group, LLC dba Crystal Liquor Warehouse, 6200 56th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55429
Liquor – Off Sale/3.2% Malt Liquor
Northern Tier Retail, LLC dba Speedway #4052, 5359 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55428
Northern Tier Retail, LLC dba Speedway #4187, 7818 36th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55427
SuperValu, Inc. dba Cub Foods, 5301 36th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55422
Liquor – On Sale
Blazin Wings, Inc. dba Buffalo Wild Wings #69, 5590 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55428
Chipotle Mexican Grill of Co., LLC dba Chipotle #764, 5608 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55428
El Pajaro, Inc. dba El Loro Mexican Restaurant, 99 Willow Bend, Crystal, MN 55428
Milton’s Café, LLC dba Milton’s Café, 3545 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55422
Robeck Industries, Inc. dba Steve O’s, 4900 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55429
Rostamo’s, Inc. dba Rostamo’s, 6014 Lakeland Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55428
Stino, Inc. dba Big Louie’s Bar & Grill, 5216 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55429
Liquor – On Sale/Club
Charles R. Knaeble VFW Post #494, 5222 56th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55429
Liquor – On Sale/Dual Wine & 3.2% Malt Liquor
Taqueria El Jalapeno, LLC dba Taqueria El Jalapeno, 6236 56th Ave. N. Crystal, MN 55429
Liquor – On Sale/Sunday
Blazin Wings, Inc. dba Buffalo Wild Wings #69, 5590 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55428
Charles R. Knaeble VFW Post # 494, 5222 56th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55429
Chipotle Mexican Grill of Co., LLC dba Chipotle #764, 5608 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55428
El Pajaro, Inc. dba El Loro Mexican Restaurant, 99 Willow Bend, Crystal, MN 55428
Milton’s Café, LLC dba Milton’s Café, 3545 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55422
Robeck Industries, Inc. dba Steve O’s, 4900 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55429
Rostamo’s, Inc. dba Rostamo’s, 6014 Lakeland Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55428
Stino, Inc. dba Big Louie’s Bar & Grill, 5216 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55429
Taqueria El Jalapeno, LLC dba Taqueria El Jalapeno, 6236 56th Ave. N. Crystal, MN 55429
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Rental – New
3909 Georgia Ave. N. – Empower Funding LLC (Conditional)
4032 Idaho Ave. N. – Gerhard and Carol Hettler
2721 Vera Cruz Ave. N. – An Nguyen (Conditional)
6604 57th Ave. N. – David Pascoe (Conditional)
Rental – Renewal
3821 Douglas Dr. N. – Clayton and Tammy Duggan (Conditional)
4325 Georgia Ave. N. – Michael Haggerty
3116 Idaho Ave. N. – Karen Maroney Boehne (Conditional)
5331 Jersey Ave. N. – Jaspermax LLC (Conditional)
5827 Jersey Ave. N. – Harold Creek
4057 Kentucky Ave. N. – Sarah Hermans Adamson
3425 Major Ave. N. – William Feist (Conditional)
4808 Maryland Ave. N. – Daniel & Kathy Wright
5857 Maryland Ave. N. – Daniel and Jalana Moe (Conditional)
3230-3236 Nevada Ave. N. – Heide and Thomas Coyle (Conditional)
3341 Nevada Ave. N. #4102 – Seitzer Four LLC
5525-5527 Quail Ave. N. – Lloyd and Marilyn Olson (Conditional)
7400 Shirley Pl N – Bachaus Investment Properties LLC
2971 Sumter Ave. N. – Steven Johnson
3633 Vera Cruz Ave. N. – Nelson Family Fdn Re Hld LLC
5232 Welcome Ave. N. – Crystal Clear Investments
3708 Xenia Ave. N. – FYR SFR Borrower LLC (Conditional)
4849 Yates Ave N. – Ramiz Muratovic (Conditional)
6406 44th Ave. N. – Darlene Chapman (Conditional)
6600 50th Ave. N. – MHB Enterprises LLC
5701 56th Ave. N. – Harold Creek
4710 58th Ave. N. #101 – Twin Lake North Condo Association
Solicitor
The Window Store Home Improvements, Inc. from May 29 – Dec. 31, 2019 (offering free
estimates and scheduling appointments for home improvement projects) (pre-approved by City
Manager Anne Norris on 5/29/2019):
Michael Dibble, 786 Woodland Dr SE, Forest Lake, MN 55025
Joseph Einbinder, 223 W 47th St, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Walter Johnson, 1441 73rd Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432
Lance Lynard, 4133 W 134th St W, Savage, MN 55378
4.2
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 –
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM
CRYSTAL LIONS CLUB,
CUSTOM BUILDERS, INC. AND MINNEAPOLIS ELKS LODGE #44
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute §465.03 requires that all gifts and donations of real or personal
property be accepted only with the adoption of a resolution; and
WHEREAS, said donations must be accepted by a resolution adopted by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Crystal to accept the
following donations:
Donors Purpose Amount
Crystal Lions Club Crystal Airport Open House $2,500
Minneapolis Elks Lodge #44 Crystal Airport Open House $750
Custom Builders, Inc. Becker Park We-Go-Round $500
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks the above-
named for their generous donations.
Dated: June 4, 2019
By: __________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Trudy Tassoni
Administrative Services Coordinator
4.3
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
Memorandum
May 28, 2019
Mayor and City Council
Anne Norris, City Manager
SUBJECT: State Performance Measurement Program
BACKGROUND:
In 2010-11, the Legislature created a committee to consider local results and innovation
and that committee released a set of ten performance measures for cities and counties
to help evaluate the efficiency of how services are provided to residents.
Participation in this program is on a voluntary basis. Cities and counties that participate
in the program are eligible for a nominal reimbursement ($.14 per capita).
In 2011, the Crystal City Council adopted these state performance measures with the
approval of Resolution #2011-56. The ten measures were addressed in the 2012
commun ity survey completed by Decision Resources Inc. Since then, a brief on-line
survey of the ten measures has been conducted during the third quarter of each year.
This year, the survey will again be advertised on the city's electronic bulletin board, in
the Sun Post, on the city's website and Facebook page and other social media.
In order to meet the deadline for continuing eligibility in the program, the Council must
adopt a resolution by July 1.
Attached are Resolution #2011-56 adopting the program and the proposed resolution
for the city's 2019 participation.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend approval of the resolution regarding the 2019 reporting on the state
performance measures.
Attach:
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 - __
RESOLUTION REPORTING ON
STATE PERFORMANCE MEASURES
WHEREAS, the State Legislature created the Council on Local Results and Innovation
which set a standard set of ten performance measures for cities that will aid residents,
taxpayers and state and local elected official in determining the efficiency of local services; and
WHEREAS, the measures aid in evaluating residents' satisfaction with local services;
and
WHEREAS, Crystal is eligible for reimbursement; and
WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council approved Resolution #2011-56, declaring Crystal's
adoption of the State Performance Measures and program and agreeing to meet the reporting
requirements as required by the State Auditor's office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Crystal City Council that the city of
Crystal declares that:
1.The City has adopted the ten performance measures developed by the Council; and
2, The City will survey its residents on the services included in the performance
benchmarks in the third quarter of 2019; and
3.The City is implementing a local performance measurement system as developed by
the Council based on the survey results; and
4.The City will report the results of the survey, including the ten performance measures
to its residents through publication on the city's website.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the results of the community survey and
performance measures be provided to the Office of the State Auditor.
Approved this 4th day of June, 2019.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Trudy Tassoni
Administrative Services Coordinator
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-__
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING PRUDENT MAN ADVISORS, LLC
AS AN INVESTMENT BROKER FOR THE YEAR 2019
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal's Investment Policy calls for the designation of investment
brokers; and
WHEREAS, Prudent Man Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council as follows:
1.That Prudent Man Advisors, LLC is hereby designated as an investment broker for the year
2019;
2.That the city manager is authorized to sign the Investment Advisory Agreement with Prudent
Man Advisors, LLC; and
3.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 4th day of June, 2019.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Trudy Tassoni
Administrative Services Coordinator
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763-350-8738
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763-350-8738
DATE:May 29, 2019
TO:Anne Norris, City Manager
City of Crystal City Council
FROM:Jean McGann, Contracted Finance Director
RE:Expenditures over $25,000
Payee Amount
Nitti Sanitation Inc.Annual curbside pickup recycling for HRG $503,955.97
Veit & Company Contractors Winnetka pond dredging AFP #3 $84,014.96
Wenck Associates Inc.Becker Park infiltration feasability study services through April $30,466.81
Golden Valley JWC April water costs $141,744.69
West Metro Fire Rescue District May fire budget allocation $100,522.40
PERA Employee and city required contributions for 5/17/2019 pay date $56,943.07
HealthPartners Inc.June health insurance premiums $100,806.50
$1,018,454.40
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C:\Users\anorris\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\6NH9YAG1\Checks over $25000 Memo (002)
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_____________________________________________________________________
FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
_____________________________________________________________________
DATE: May 30, 2019
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for June 4 Council meeting)
SUBJECT: Consider an agreement with the City of New Hope related to infrastructure
coordination for the Windsor Ridge development
New Hope has sold the land west of Louisiana Avenue and north of the Canadian Pacific
Railway to SVK Development. SVK has begun work on its new 32-lot subdivision called
Windsor Ridge.
Because the development is on the municipal boundary, there are elements of public
infrastructure that cross the boundary and each city’s role and responsibilities should be clearly
defined.
To that end, a construction services agreement has been prepared by staff and the attorneys
for both cities. The proposed agreement is attached.
Council authorization is requested
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Infrastructure Coordination with
New Hope for Windsor Ridge
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN NEW HOPE AND CRYSTAL REGARDING
WINDSOR RIDGE DEVELOPMENT
THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this day of ,
2019, by and between the City of New Hope, a municipal corporation under the laws of the State
of Minnesota (“New Hope”), and the City of Crystal, a municipal corporation under the laws of
the State of Minnesota (“Crystal”), collectively referred to as the “Cities”.
Recitals
1. SVK Development, LLC (“Developer”) purchased from New Hope certain real property in the
City of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota legally described on the attached Exhibit A
(“Property”)
2. Developer applied for and received approval from the City Council of New Hope pursuant to New
Hope Planning Case 19-05 to replat the Property as Windsor Ridge and construct 32 detached
“Owner-Occupied” single family homes to be known as “Windsor Ridge” (“Project”), the extent
of which is illustrated in the attached Exhibit B.
3. The Property has been rezoned as PUD District 19-01 pursuant to Resolution No. 2019-38 adopted
by the City Council at its regular meeting on March 25, 2019.
4. Developer and New Hope entered into a separate Planned Unit Development – Site Improvement
Agreement (PUD Agreement”) which addresses certain required improvements including the
approved plans for New Hope PUD Development District 19- 01 which comprise Exhibit B to
the PUD Agreement and are hereby incorporated into this Agreement by reference (“Secured
Work”).
5. The Project and Secured Work include but are not limited to, certain improvements to be made
on Louisiana Avenue North (“Louisiana Ave. Segment”) which lies within the corporate limits of
both New Hope and Crystal as depicted on the attached Exhibit C.
6. The Project and Secured Work include but is not limited to the following utility improvements
and related infrastructure work depicted on the attached Exhibit D:
a) A total of 10 lots (Lots 1-3 in Block 1 and Lots 1-7 in Block 2) and the respective
newly constructed homes in Windsor Ridge will be connected to New Hope sanitary
sewer system.
b) A total of 22 lots (Lots 4-16 in Block 1 and Lots 8-16 in Block 2) and the respective
newly constructed homes in Windsor Ridge will be connected to Crystal sanitary
sewer system.
c) A new water main to serve the newly constructed homes in Windsor Ridge will be
connected to an existing Crystal water main.
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7. New Hope and Crystal desire to specify the obligations of each as it relates to the maintenance of
utilities and the Louisiana Ave. Segment following completion of the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED:
1. Construction Oversight. New Hope shall be responsible for overseeing the construction of the
Secured Work. New Hope shall ensure the Developer makes the connections to Crystal
sanitary and water services in accordance with New Hope standard plans. Crystal may
observe the portion of the Secured Work within Crystal or which affects Crystal’s utilities.
The City Engineer of Crystal shall cooperate with the New Hope Engineer and the New Hope
Engineer’s staff upon request, to the extent necessary, to aid in administration of the Project
but will have no responsibility for the supervision of any of the work contemplated by this
Agreement or the PUD Agreement. New Hope and Crystal agree to work in good faith to
address any concerns Crystal may raise concerning the construction of the Secured Work
affecting Crystal.
2. Corrective Work. New Hope shall also be responsible for requesting and overseeing any
corrective or warranty work the Developer is required to perform related to the Secured Work.
3. Maintenance Responsibilities.
a) New Hope will own and be solely responsible for the maintenance and repair of the
specified sewage flows to New Hope as depicted on the attached Exhibit D.
b) New Hope will own and be solely responsible for the maintenance and repair of the
specified sewage flows to Crystal referenced as MH#6-MH#9 (including MH#6) as
depicted on the attached Exhibit D.
c) Crystal will own and be solely responsible for the maintenance and repair of the specified
sewage flows to Crystal downstream of MH#6 (not including MH#6) as depicted on the
attached Exhibit D.
d) New Hope will inspect all the Secured Work performed by Developer as a part of the
Project and will inspect all completed work.
e) Following the completion of construction of Windsor Ridge and the Secured Work, New
Hope shall be responsible for maintaining the street portion of the Louisiana Ave. Segment
located within the New Hope City limits and Crystal shall be responsible for maintaining
the street portion of the Louisiana Ave. Segment located within the Crystal City limits.
New Hope and Crystal agree to work in good faith coordinate future maintenance of the
shared street portions of Louisiana Ave.
f) Any potential charges associated with the additional volume of sanitary sewage flow into
Crystal are outside the scope of this Agreement.
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed by their respective duly authorized officers as of the day and year first above written.
CITY OF NEW HOPE CITY OF CRYSTAL
By:
Kathi Hemken
Its: Mayor
By:
Jim Adams
Its: Mayor
By:
Kirk McDonald
Its: City Manager
By:
Anne Norris
Its: City Manager
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Exhibit A
Legal Description of Property to be Re-platted as Windsor Ridge
Parcel 1
Approximately .72 acres
PID No. 08-118-21-23-0001
Torrens Property, Certificate of Title No. 1477297
All that part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 8, Township 118 North,
Range 21 West lying Northeasterly of the Northeasterly line of the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault
Ste Marie Railroad right of way, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Parcel 2
Approximately 7.98 acres
PID No. 08-118-21-24-0001
Abstract Property
All that part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 8, Township 118 North,
Range 21 West lying North of the Soo Line right of way, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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Exhibit B
Extent of the Project
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Exhibit C
Street and Storm Sewer Plan
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Exhibit D
Utility Plan
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_____________________________________________________________________
FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
_____________________________________________________________________
DATE: May 30, 2019
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for June 4 Council meeting)
SUBJECT: Consider an agreement with SVK Development for installation of services
for Lots 1-3, Block 1, Iron Horse Addition (5160, 5168 and 5176 Louisiana
Avenue North)
A. BACKGROUND
On March 5 the Council determined that Lot 1 of Jayflo Subdivision is surplus land
and that it should be replatted for three residential lots, and that Lots 2-5 of Jayflo
Subdivision should be dedicated as park land.
On May 21 the Council approved the preliminary and final plat of Iron Horse
Addition, in which Lots 1-3 (5160, 5168 and 5176 Louisiana Avenue North) are
replatted for new home construction and the remainder of the plat is dedicated as
Iron Horse Park.
SVK Development has begun work on its new subdivision in the City of New Hope
directly west of Iron Horse Addition. As part of that work, SVK will be installing
infrastructure adjacent to and partially within the City of Crystal.
Crystal staff have requested that utilities and related infrastructure serving Lots 1-3
of Iron Horse Addition be installed concurrent with SVK’s work for Windsor Ridge.
To that end, a construction services agreement has been prepared by the City
Attorney and Council authorization is requested so that this work may proceed.
B. PROPOSED AGREEMENT
The total cost for the work is $33,100 and it includes the following elements:
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Services for Lots in Iron Horse Addition
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1. Removal of hydrant and cap at main $2,800
2. Install new hydrant at new location $5,700
3. Supply and install three (3) 1” water services $9,600
4. Supply and install three (3) 4” sewer services $8,400
5. Extended sidewalk with truncated domes $1,700
6. Install 3 driveway entrances with aprons $4,900
TOTAL COSTS: $33,100
C. CONSTRUCTION PLAN EXCERPT
D. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Motion to approve the attached Construction Services Agreement with SVK
Development
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CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS MINOR SERVICES AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this
day of , 2019 by and between the City of Crystal, a Minnesota municipal corporation,
(“City”) and SVK Development, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (“Developer”). The City
and the Developer may hereinafter be referred to individually as a “party” or collectively as the
“parties.”
RECITALS
A. The Developer is constructing 32 detached “Owner-Occupied” single family homes to be known as
“Windsor Ridge” (“Development”) within the City of New Hope, on land that is adjacent to City;
B. As part of constructing the Development the Developer is required, pursuant to the Planned Unit
Development Site Improvement Agreement entered into with the City of New Hope (“Development
Agreement”), to construct public improvements including but not limited to an extension of
Louisiana Avenue south of its existing terminus in the City, a new sanitary sewer main connecting to
the City’s existing sanitary sewer system, and a new water main connecting to the City’s existing
water main. The City of New Hope will oversee construction of the improvements required under the
Development Agreement;
C. The City desires to have the Developer perform additional work for the benefit of the City while it
is constructing the improvements required as part of the Development Agreement;
D. The work to be performed by the Developer under this Agreement is identified in the attached
Exhibit A (“Services”); and
E. The Developer agrees to provide the Services in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
AGREEMENT
In consideration of the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, and intending to be
legally bound, the City and the Developer hereby agree as follows:
1. Services. The Developer agrees to perform the Services as described in the attached Exhibit A for
parcels in the City legally described as Lots 1-3, Block 1, Iron Horse Addition as illustrated in the
attached Exhibit B. The Developer shall provide the Services in a manner consistent with industry
standards for similar services and in accordance with the standards, requirements, and timelines set
out in Exhibit A and the terms of this Agreement. The materials and products provided as part of
the Services must satisfy the standards required of the Developer in the Development Agreement
for the same materials and products provided for the Development in the City of New Hope. The
Developer shall not assign any portion of this Agreement or subcontract any of the Services
without prior written agreement of the City.
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2. Compensation. The City shall compensate the Developer for the Services a total of $33,100.00 as
set out in the attached Exhibit A. This amount constitutes an all-inclusive amount that includes all
labor, materials, expenses, fees, costs, taxes, and other amounts the Developer incurs or pays to
provide the Services. The City shall not be responsible for paying any amounts other than those
expressly provided for in Exhibit A, except upon prior written approval of the City.
3. Payment. Developer shall submit invoices no more frequently than once a month for the Services,
which shall provide a detailed description of the Services provided. All invoices are subject to
verification by the City. The City shall make payment on invoices within 35 days of receipt,
provided they contain sufficient detail to be verified and processed.
4. Inspection. The City shall be allowed access to the construction at all reasonable times to perform
an inspection of the Services.
5. Term and Termination. This Agreement shall be effective as of the date first indicated above and
shall continue until the Services are completed. The City may terminate this Agreement
immediately upon a written notice of termination delivered to the Developer if the City determines
the Developer is in breach of any material term of this Agreement. The City shall only be
responsible for paying for Services satisfactorily completed prior to termination.
6. Amendments. This Agreement, together with the attached exhibits and any attachments thereto,
constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and no modifications of its terms shall be valid
unless reduced to writing and signed by both parties.
7. Independent Developer. The Developer is providing the Services as an independent Developer,
not an employee of the City. Developer shall acquire no rights to tenure, workers’ compensation
benefits, unemployment compensation benefits, medical and life benefits, sick and vacation leave,
severance pay, pension benefits or other rights or benefits offered to employees of the City. The
Developer shall have no authority to enter into any contracts, create any obligations, or make any
warranties or representations on behalf of the City.
8. Indemnification. The Developer agrees to defend, indemnify, protect, and hold harmless the City
and its employees, officers, and agents from any and all claims, or causes of action, fines, penalties,
or other amounts, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by the City or its insurers, arising from any
alleged negligent or wrongful act or omission in the performance of this Agreement by Developer,
including, but not limited to, damage to private property by Developer. Developer shall obtain and
maintain such insurance coverages as are needed to satisfy and support its indemnification
obligations under this Agreement.
9. Insurance. The Developer shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, maintain workers’
compensation insurance (unless exempt under law) and commercial general liability insurance with
coverage limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. The coverage limit may be obtained using
excess or umbrella coverages. The Developer shall name the City as an additional insured on its
commercial general liability policy. If requested, the Developer shall provide the City a certificate
of insurance showing all insurance coverages it has in effect.
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10. Data Practices and Records. The Developer shall manage all data created, collected, received,
stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the Developer pursuant to this Agreement in
accordance with, and subject to the requirements of, the Minnesota Government Data Practices
Act, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 (“Act”). The Developer shall immediately notify the City if it
receives a request for data related to the Services and shall work with the City to respond to the
request in accordance with the Act. All records, information, materials and other work product, in
written, electronic, or any other form, developed in connection with providing Services under this
Agreement shall be the exclusive property of the City.
11. Compliance with Laws. The Developer shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local
laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances in performance of Developer’s duties hereunder, such laws
including but not limited to those relating to non-discrimination in hiring or labor practices. The
Developer shall be responsible for obtaining all permits that may be required to provide the
Services at its own cost, unless expressly provided otherwise in Exhibit A.
12. Liability. Developer agrees to defend, indemnify, protect, and hold harmless the City and its
employees, officers, and agents from any and all claims, or causes of action, fines, penalties, or
other amounts, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by the City or its insurers, arising from any
alleged negligent, or wrongful, act or omission in the performance of this Agreement by the
Developer including, but not limited to, damage to private property by the Developer. The
Developer shall obtain and maintain such insurance coverages as are needed to satisfy and support
its indemnification obligations under this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute a
waiver by the City of any limits on or exclusions from liability available to it under Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 466 or other law.
13. Audit. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 16C.05, subdivision 5, the books, records,
documents, and accounting procedures of Developer relevant to the Work are subject to
examination by Owner and either the legislative auditor or the state auditor, as appropriate, for a
minimum of six years.
14. Prompt Payment of Subcontractors. To the extent the use of subcontractors is authorized under
this Agreement, the Developer shall comply with the prompt payment to subcontractors
requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 471.425, subdivision 4a.
15. Applicable Law. The law of the State of Minnesota shall govern all interpretations of this
Agreement, and the appropriate venue and jurisdiction for any litigation that may arise under this
Agreement will be in and under those courts located within the County of Hennepin, State of
Minnesota, regardless of the place of business, residence, or incorporation of Developer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement effective as of the date of
the last party to execute it.
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DEVELOPER CITY
By: By:
Its: Its:
Date: By:
Its:
Date:
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EXHIBIT A
Description of Services and Compensation for Services
City of Crystal Utilities and Street Work
1. Removal of hydrant and cap at main $2,800.00
2. Install new hydrant at new location $5,700.00
3. Supply and install three (3) 1” water services $9,600.00
4. Supply and install three (3) 4” sewer services $8,400.00
5. Extended sidewalk with truncated domes $1,700.00
6. Install 3 driveway entrances with aprons $4,900.00
TOTAL COSTS: $33,100.00
All work shall be completed in accordance with the Approved Plans for New Hope PUD Development
District 19-01 which comprise Exhibit B to the Planned Unit Development Site Improvement
Agreement between Developer and the City of New Hope, and which is hereby incorporated into this
Agreement by reference.
For Item1 and Items 3-6:
Crystal Public Works staff will perform the staking.
Crystal Public Works staff will inspect the hydrant removal, water and sanitary sewer services,
extended sidewalk and truncated domes, and the curb cuts and driveway aprons.
Alternatively, the City may, at its option request Stantec to perform specific staking or inspection
services, and in that event Stantec would invoice the City directly.
For Item 2:
Because the new hydrant will be in the City of New Hope, Stantec will perform staking and
inspections in accordance with the agreements between Developer and the City of New Hope.
The following permits are required by the City. Developer shall secure said permits before
commencing work, except that all permit fees shall be waived:
5160 Louisiana Ave N (Lot 1, Block 1, Iron Horse Addition):
Sewer & Water / Sewer and Water / New
Public Works / Curb Cut / New
5168 Louisiana Ave N (Lot 2, Block 1, Iron Horse Addition):
Sewer & Water / Sewer and Water / New
Public Works / Curb Cut / New
5176 Louisiana Ave N (Lot 3, Block 1, Iron Horse Addition):
Sewer & Water / Sewer and Water / New
Public Works / Curb Cut / New
No letter of credit is required by the City of Crystal for the work performed under this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT B
Iron Horse Addition
Preliminary Plat Excerpt
Final Plat Excerpt
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: May 31, 2019
City Council
Second Work Session Agenda
June 4, 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 second work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on June 4, 2019 in
Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council Members Staff
____ Deshler ____ Therres
____ Kiser ____ Gilchrist
____ LaRoche ____ Ray
____ Parsons ____ Sutter
____ Adams ____ Revering
____ Banks
____ Budziszewski
II. Agenda of discussion items:
1. Hennepin County 2020 Mill and Overlay on Winnetka.
2. Rockford Road Library property at 6401 – 42nd Avenue North:
o Proposed access changes for the library/City Hall campus.
o Easement vacation and deed to affirm 1972 conveyance of library property from
city to Hennepin County.
3. Constituent issues update.
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.
Memorandum
DATE: June 4, 2019
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Hennepin County 2020 mill and overlay of Winnetka Ave
Summary
In 2020 Hennepin County is planning to do a mill and overlay of Winnetka Ave between Medicine Lake
Road and 42nd Avenue. The County’s project will be following a Centerpoint Energy gas main
replacement project along Winnetka. As part of the mill and overlay project, the County is considering
changing the existing four lane section of Winnetka Avenue to a three lane section and making some
pedestrian crossing improvements.
County project staff will be attending the meeting and presenting on the proposed project. County
staff met with the New Hope City Council on May 20th to gather their input on the proposed project.
Attachment
• Hennepin County memo on the Winnetka Ave repaving and restriping project.
Council action
• No formal action is needed.
• County staff would like the City Council’s input on the proposed 4 to 3 conversion and
pedestrian crossing improvements.
Hennepin County Public Works
1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340
612-596-0300 | hennepin.us
Memo
To: Bernie Weber, City of New Hope; Mark Ray, City of Crystal
From: Emily Kettell, Hennepin County Public Works – Transportation Planning
Date: May 10, 2019
Re: Winnetka Avenue repaving and restriping
Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide an update to the Cities of New Hope and Crystal in regards to
a 2020 mill and overlay project along Winnetka Avenue (County Road 156) from 42nd Avenue N (County Road
9) to Medicine Lake Road (County Road 70). As part of the repaving project design process, Hennepin County
is reviewing existing conditions along the corridor. One of the items being evaluated is the potential for a
four-to-three lane conversion for the Winnetka Ave corridor.
This memorandum will accompany a presentation that Hennepin County staff will present at a New Hope
council work session on May 20, 2019 and a Crystal council work session on June 4, 2019.
Background
Upon completion of a 2020 CenterPoint Energy project, Hennepin County will mill and overlay Winnetka Ave
from 42nd Ave N to Medicine Lake Road in order to preserve the life of the pavement. As with most projects,
any resurfacing provides an opportunity to review existing pavement markings to look for opportunities to
make proactive safety and operational changes along the corridor. Any proposed revision of the existing
striping will be done in coordination with the cities of New Hope and Crystal.
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Hennepin County has implemented a number of four-to-three lane conversions and has found several
benefits:
• Safety: Three lane roads typically see a 33-50% reduction in crashes compared to four-lane undivided
roads. Additionally, three lane roadways reduce the potential for multiple threat crashes for
pedestrians crossing the street.
• Speed: Narrow lanes discourage speeding and the three-lane configuration provides a more
consistent traffic flow.
• Turning: It is less common for people driving to weave around other vehicles to make turns.
• Multimodal transportation: The bikeable shoulder can also serve as a buffer between moving vehicles
for people walking along the sidewalk or waiting for the bus.
• Side-street crossings: Side-street traffic can more easily turn onto the roadway because there are
fewer lanes to cross at one time. People driving who wish to make a left turn from a side street can
use the center turn lane to break-up the turn into two stages, reducing the chance of potential
collisions from one direction at a time.
• Traffic capacity: Studies have found that the traffic delays have often decreased or stayed the same
after a four-lane to three-lane conversion. Major intersections will be supplemented with additional
turn lanes to accommodate higher vehicle volumes.
• Sight distance: Vehicles backing out of driveways experience improved site distance.
• Flexibility of space: In addition to providing a space for people who bike and a buffer space between
moving traffic for people who walk, shoulders provide space for delivery vehicles and garbage pick-
ups.
The County also realizes that there are a number of concerns and perceived drawbacks where four-to-
three lane conversion have been implemented:
• Safety: Some drivers are not familiar with the purpose of the three-lane section and sometimes use
the middle lane to pass vehicles.
• Gaps: Due to the number of lanes being reduced from four to three, the number of available gaps for
turning can decrease during the peak hours. This can increase the turning drivers’ frustration and
decrease their gap acceptance threshold.
• Speed: When drivers are frustrated about driving behind what they perceive as a slow vehicle,
sometimes they will speed up considerably to improperly pass that vehicle in the middle lane.
• Turning: Some drivers are not familiar with the fact they should enter the middle lane to turn left.
They do not use it and delay on the side street can be increased.
• Traffic capacity: During peak hours, or adverse weather conditions, traffic on the three-lane section
can become backed up because one lane is feeding into multiple lanes at an intersection.
Traffic analysis
As it exists today, Winnetka Ave is a four-lane undivided roadway, with two through lanes in each direction
and turn lanes at major intersections. Hennepin County is exploring the potential to convert the Winnetka Ave
corridor from four lanes to three lanes for a portion of the corridor from south of 42nd Ave N to just south of
Terra Linda Dr. Hennepin County considers these types of conversions on roadways where the average annual
daily traffic (AADT) is between 15,000-17,000 AADT or less. The volumes along the Winnetka Ave corridor fit
this criteria as they range from 10,800 near 42nd Ave N to 11,400 at Medicine Lake Rd. This change would
mean that through travel lanes would be reduced to one in each direction, a dedicated center left turn lane
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would be added, and a bikeable shoulder would be striped to improve safety and comfort for all roadway
users.
As part of the process to understand the feasibility of a four-to-three lane conversion, Hennepin County staff
reviewed vehicle volumes along the corridor, turning movement counts at signalized intersections, and crash
data. In developing this recommendation, staff also referred to Hennepin County’s Complete Streets Policy, as
well as the comprehensive plans for the Cities of New Hope and Crystal.
When modeling the signalized intersections throughout the corridor, Hennepin County staff reviewed data for
the PM peak to account for trips taking place after school and work. The preliminary modeling results indicate
that the level of service (LOS) for the proposed three-lane concept remains the same when compared to
current conditions, with the exception of the Winnetka Ave and 32nd Ave intersection, which may see a slight
increase in delay, though still at an acceptable level (LOS B). This means that during non-peak hours, people
driving through the corridor can expect minimal change in delay when traveling along Winnetka Ave. During
the morning and evening peak, people driving may notice an increase in delay (particularly for vehicles
turning onto Winnetka Ave). Though a three-lane concept is proposed for the corridor, key signalized
intersections at 42nd Ave N, 36th Ave N, and Medicine Lake will open up to allow for additional capacity and to
accommodate higher turning volumes.
Crash data
Safety is the main benefit of implementing a four-to-three lane conversion. Using data from the Minnesota
Crash Mapping Analysis Tool, Hennepin County has calculated crash rates for intersections and block length
segments using data from 2013-2015. Two intersections along the corridor are classified as above the average
crash rate including 42nd Ave N and 36th Ave N. Additionally, the segments between 42nd Ave N and 40th Ave
N, 36th Ave N to 35th Ave N, and Terra Linda Dr to Medicine Lake Rd are above the average crash rate.
Furthermore, between 2009-2015, there have been 138 crashes along the corridor. Fifty-six of the 138 crashes
occurred between 42nd Ave N and 36th Ave N, with 33 crashes concentrated at the 36th Ave N intersection.
Four crashes along the corridor have specifically involved people walking at 42nd Ave N, 32nd Ave N, 30th Ave
N, and Medicine Lake Rd. There were also two crashes involving people biking at 42nd Ave N and 36th Ave N.
Proposed option
Hennepin County is considering moving forward with converting the Winnetka Ave corridor from south of
42nd Ave to just south of Terra Linda Dr to three lanes, reducing travel lanes to one in each direction,
implementing a dedicated center left turn lane and adding a bikeable shoulder. At key signalized
intersections, the three-lane configuration will open up to accommodate higher volumes and turning
movements. A four-to-three conversion would improve multi-modal safety along the corridor while still
ensuring that vehicle access is efficient and direct.
Additionally, Hennepin County staff will be looking at locations where pedestrian improvements can be
constructed in coordination with this project. Currently, staff are evaluating the potential for a median refuge
island at Terra Linda Dr.
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Next steps
Hennepin County would like to obtain feedback on the proposed option from the New Hope and Crystal City
Councils. This input will be used in the development of a layout and plans for proposed pedestrian crossing
improvements.
After the City Council’s input, the County will be reaching out to residents and businesses along the corridor
with a mailer including project information and an opportunity to comment on the project.
In order to meet the deadline for the 2020 mill and overlay, the final layout must be complete by July 31,
2019.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Project location map
Pennsylvania
Woods
Medley Park
Jaycee
Park
Sandburg
Ballfields
Civic Center
Park & New
Hope Pool
Northwood
Park
Lions
Park
Hidden
Valley
Park
Sunny
Hollow
School Park
Yunkers
Park
Terra
Li nda
Park
Valley
Place Park
Sunnyview
Park
Florida
Park
Crystal
Highlands
Park
Kentucky
Park
Hagemeister
Pond Preserve
Brownwood
Park
Memory
Lane Park
Fred
Sims
Park
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156
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42nd Ave N
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FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
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DATE: May 30, 2019
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for June 4 Council work session)
SUBJECT: Discuss Rockford Road Library property at 6401 – 42nd Avenue North:
Proposed access changes for the library/City Hall campus
Easement vacation and deed to affirm 1972 conveyance of library
property from city to Hennepin County
A. BACKGROUND
In 1970 the city and Hennepin County entered into an agreement for the city to
acquire property for the county to build the Rockford Road Library. In 1972 the city
executed deeds conveying the site to Hennepin County but for unknown reasons the
deeds were not recorded.
For many years, city staff have desired to improve the access points and traffic flow
within the City Hall - library campus but have encountered resistance from county
staff. City staff have been waiting for an adjacent project like reconstruction of 42nd
Avenue to advance the resolution of these issues. However, it is unclear when the
county will initiate the reconstruction of this segment of 42nd Avenue.
In 2021, Hennepin County is planning to do a substantial renovation of the Rockford
Road Library, including the building exterior and site improvements. In preparation
for this work, the county ordered a survey of the property and discovered that the
deeds had not been recorded and original documents have been lost. The county
has requested that the city execute a deed affirming the 1972 conveyance. The
county has also asked the city to vacate an unused street easement which
unnecessarily encumbers the title to the library property.
The county’s planned renovation of the library, and its request that the city execute a
conveyance deed, prompted city and county staff to initiate discussion of the access
issues rather than waiting for 42nd Avenue to be reconstructed. City and county staff
have reached a concept-level agreement about what should occur. Detailed design
will begin later this year as the county prepares detailed plans for the 2021
renovations.
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Rockford Road Library
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B. EXISTING ACCESS ISSUES
In the eyes of the public/customers/users, the library and City Hall function as a shared
public-institutional campus. However, the current configuration has several problems:
1. The sidewalk along 42nd Avenue west of the utility pole by the police department
needs to be reconstructed
2. There are too many curb cuts along 42nd Avenue
3. The existing library curb cut is too narrow and has too short of a radius to handle the
volume and type of vehicles
4. The existing vehicular connection between the two properties includes an awkward,
slightly offset drive aisle connecting the library to Douglas Drive
5. There is no accessible route between the two buildings
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C. PROPOSED ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS
1. Utilities will need to relocate their poles & overhead lines so they are behind the
sidewalk instead of the curb (this will also match the rest of the poles along 42nd)
2. Close the City Hall curb cut and remove the unnecessary driveway to 42nd
3. Replace the curb and sidewalk between the police department and library curb cuts
4. Widen the library access to create separate right and left turn lanes for exiting traffic,
and increase the radii from 8 feet to 20 feet
5. Close the existing cross-access to eliminate awkward offset through route on City
Hall side
6. Open a new cross-access with proper T-intersections on the City Hall side
7. Install a new sidewalk along the north side of the new cross-access to provide an
accessible route between the two buildings
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D. PROPOSED STREET EASEMENT VACATION
In 1959, the city was granted a street easement over a 30’ x 66’ area that is now part of
the Rockford Road Library parking lot. This easement would have been the south half of
41st Place if that street had been extended west from Douglas Drive.
Because there are no plans to construct a street in this location, this street easement
should be vacated.
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E. AFFIRMING THE 1972 PROPERTY CONVEYANCE
In 1970 the city and Hennepin County entered into an agreement for the city to acquire
property for the county to build the Rockford Road Library. In 1972 the city executed
deeds conveying the library site to Hennepin County but for unknown reasons the
deeds were not recorded. For the county to have clear title to the library property, the
city needs to execute a new deed affirming the 1972 property conveyance.
The 1972 conveyance included seven parcels that comprise the library site:
Parcel 1: Original deed lost
Parcels 2-6: Unrecorded deeds
Parcel 7: Original deed lost
Note: The illustration below is in the process of being updated. It has been marked
up with the correct parcel reference numbers.
City staff views this as a title clean-up matter that is part of a mutually beneficial effort to
improve the library - City Hall campus.
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F. PROPOSED CROSS-ACCESS EASEMENTS
After the street easement vacation and conveyance deed are recorded, the city and
county would execute and record mutual cross-access easements as depicted below:
G. NEXT STEPS
June 18 City Council holds public hearing and considers resolutions
vacating the street easement and authorizing execution of
the deed affirming the 1972 property transfer
Summer 2019 County and city execute mutual cross-access easement
Late 2019 into 2020 County design consultant begins work on detailed plans for
Rockford Road Library renovations to include the site access
changes described on page 3 of this report
2021 (estimated) Construction of Rockford Road Library improvements and
site access changes
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