2019.06.18 Council Meeting Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: June 14, 2019
City Council Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Time Type of meeting Location
6:30 p.m.
City Council work session to discuss:
• Substantive changes to the City Code, Chapters
10-20.
• Council 2019-2020 Goals and Objectives.
• City manager monthly check-in.
• Constituent issues update.
• New business.
• Announcements.
Conference Room A
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: June 14, 2019
City Council
Work Session Agenda
June 18, 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 work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on June 18, 2019 in Conference
Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I.Attendance
Council Members
____ Kiser
____ LaRoche
____ Parsons
____ Adams
____ Banks
____ Budziszewski
Staff
____ Norris
____ Therres
____ Gilchrist
____ Revering
____ Deshler
II.Agenda of discussion items:
a.Substantive changes to the City Code, Chapters 10-20.
b.Council 2019-2020 Goals and Objectives.
c.City manager monthly check-in.
d.Constituent issues update.
e.New business.*
f. Announcements.*
* No supporting documentation.
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 – JUNE 2019
Objectives:
- Operational planning for achievement of Council goals
o Thriving Business Climate
City Code update complete – last substantive changes to
Chapters 10 – 20 in progress; first reading of ordinance on
6/18/19 agenda
More permits and licenses available on-line
Open To Business assistance available
o Create Strong Neighborhoods
Code enforcement – on-going
Implementation of Master Parks System Plan – Becker Park
improvement project construction underway
Home improvement loans/rebates available through CEE
o Fiscally sound and stable policies and practices:
Long term financial planning:
Capital fund review by Council 5/21/19; next review
scheduled for 7/11/19
Space needs study (police) still in progress
Assume no new debt
o Build inclusive community so all feel welcome
Updated objectives to be reviewed at 6/18 work session
Communications coordinator attending Police Multi-
Cultural Advisory Committee meeting for input/feedback
on communications/marketing plan
o Monthly check in with Council
- Facilitative leadership and vision – update shared vision and common
goals
o Clarified vision expectations at February work session
o 6/18/19 – review updated vision, goals & objectives
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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City Council Meeting Agenda
June 18, 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. Proclamation
3.1 The Mayor will share a proclamation recognizing the Bassett Creek Watershed’s 50th Anniversary.
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 June 4, 2019.
b. The City Council work sessions on June 4, 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. $751.60 from donation boxes for Crystal Police K9 Unit.
b. $851.50 from Crystal Fund for Community Progress for 2019 Arbor Day trees.
c. $2,500 from Crystal Fund for Community Progress for Becker Park play area.
d. $500 from Crystal Vision Clinic for Becker Park play area.
e. $10,000 from St. Therese Home, Inc. for Becker Park play area.
f. $500 from Rudolph Priebe Post 172 for Crystal Airport Open House.
g. $2,000 from VFW Post 494 for Crystal Airport Open House.
4.4 Approval of the following items for Crystal Frolics:
a. A temporary on-sale liquor license at Welcome Park on July 25-28, 2019, submitted by West
Metro Fire-Rescue District Firefighters Relief Association.
b. A permit application for display of outdoor fireworks on July 26 and 27, 2019, submitted by
Hollywood Pyrotechnics, Inc.
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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. Public Hearing
6.1 The Council will hold a public hearing to consider an off-sale liquor license for Liquor Liquidator
3, Inc. d/b/a Crystal Shine Wines, located at 5120 56th Ave. N.
Yeng Vang, owner of Liquor Liquidator 3, Inc., is requesting a new off-sale liquor license for
5120 56th Avenue North (currently d/b/a Liquor Liquidator 3). All the required paperwork and
background check have been completed. After taking public comment, recommend approval
of the off-sale liquor license.
6.2 The Council will hold a public hearing to consider resolutions vacating the easement on City
Hall/library property and authorizing a deed affirming the 1972 property transfer to Hennepin
County.
At its June 4 work session the Council reviewed the history of property transfers between the
city and Hennepin County for the Rockford Road library and the need to affirm the property
conveyance as well as vacate a street easement that is part of the current library parking lot.
After holding a public hearing on the street easement vacation, recommend approval of the
resolutions vacating the easement and affirming the 1972 property transfer to Hennepin
County.
7. Regular Agenda
7.1 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.
7.2 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of a We-Go-Round as a part of
the Becker Park play area.
At its May 7 meeting the City Council approved purchasing play area equipment for Becker
Park. At that meeting Recreation Director Elholm noted that the budget couldn’t
accommodate one inclusive piece of equipment, the We-Go-Round. Thanks to very generous
foundations, businesses and individuals, sufficient funds have been committed for this piece
of equipment. Recommend approval of the resolution authorizing purchase of the We-Go-
Round at Becker Park.
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7.3 The Council will consider the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapters 10 – 20 of the City
Code.
At its June 4 and 18 work sessions the City Council reviewed substantive corrections to the
remainder of the City Code, primarily in Chapters 10 – 12 and most of the amendments are in
Chapter 12 regarding liquor licensing. Recommend approval of the first reading of the
ordinance amending Chapters 10 – 20 of the City Code.
7.4 The Council will consider a resolution levying a special assessment for a fire protection system at
Elision Playhouse, 6105 42nd Avenue North.
At its March 5 meeting, the Council approved a petition from Elision Arts, the property owner
of 6105 – 42nd Avenue North, to levy a special assessment against the property for the cost of
installation a fire protection system. Now the project and costs are final and the amount to
be levied is known. Recommend approval of the resolution levying the special assessment for
the fire protection system at 6105 – 42nd Avenue North.
8. Announcements
a. The Crystal Business Association meets Wednesday, June 19 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Therese, 8000
Bass Lake Road, New Hope.
b. City offices are closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
c. The Crystal Parks & Recreation Commission will hold its neighborhood meeting on July 10 at
7 p.m. at Iron Horse Park.
d. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, July 16 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
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.
9. Adjournment
10. June 18, 2019 Meeting Schedule
Time Type of meeting Location
6:30 p.m.
City Council work session to discuss:
• Substantive changes to the City Code, Chapters
10-20.
• Council 2019-2020 Goals and Objectives.
• City manager monthly check in.
• Constituent issues update.
• New business.*
• Announcements.*
Conference Room A
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • www.crystalmn.gov
CITY OF CRYSTAL
PROCLAMATION
Recognizing Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission’s
50th Anniversary
WHEREAS, in June 1968 nine cites created a joint powers organization, the
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission, to work together on addressing
flooding concerns related to Bassett Creek; and
WHEREAS, Crystal, Golden Valley, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, Minneapolis,
New Hope, Robbinsdale, Plymouth, and St. Louis Park continue to be members of the
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission; and
WHEREAS, over the years the Commission has supported and facilitated storm
water projects in the City of Crystal; and
WHEREAS, the Commission continues to partner with cities, park districts, lake
groups, and organizations to educate residents, local officials, and others about flooding
and water quality topics; and
WHEREAS, the Commission maintains good relationships with its member
cities and will continue to collaborate with the cities on improving and protecting water
resources into the future.
NOW, THEREFORE, I JIM ADAMS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, do
hereby recognize the Bassett Creek W atershed Management Commission’s 50th
Anniversary and applaud the Commission’s achievements as an example of how cities
can work together to improve the quality of life for the residents of those cities.
Dated this 18th day of June, 2019.
By:_____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
3.1
Crystal City Council meeting minutes June 4, 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
June 4, 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: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Absent: Deshler.
City staff present: Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager K. Therres, City Attorney
T. Gilchrist, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Recreation Services Manager S. Berggren, Public Works
Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Community Development Director J. Sutter, 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.
Motion carried.
3.Appearance
3.1 Recreation Services Manager Scott Berggren introduced Tracy Peterson with the city of
Shoreview, who presented 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 considered the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
4.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a.The City Council meeting on 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 Resolution No. 52, 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.
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4.4 Approval of Resolution No. 53, reporting on performance measures.
4.5 Approval of Resolution No. 54, designating Prudent Man Advisors as investment broker and
authorizing execution of an agreement with Prudent Man Advisors for investment advisory
services.
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.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion carried.
5.Open Forum
The following person address the Council during Open Forum:
•Rebecca Schwarze from Feed My Starving Children announced a mobile pack event in
partnership with Serenity Village Church on August 9 and 10, to be held at the Crystal
Community Center.
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 Parsons and seconded by Council Member Banks to approve the list
of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Banks.
Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Abstention: Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
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6.2 The Council considered an agreement with the city of New Hope related to infrastructure
coordination for the Windsor Ridge Development.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve
the agreement with the city of New Hope related to infrastructure coordination for the Windsor
Ridge Development.
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried.
6.3 The Council considered an agreement with SVK Development for installation of services for Lots
1 – 3, Block 1, Iron Horse Addition.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the
agreement with SVK Development for installation of services for Lots 1 – 3, Block 1, Iron Horse
Addition.
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried.
7.Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
8.Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
_____________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
Trudy Tassoni
Administrative Services Coordinator
4.1a
Crystal City Council first work session minutes June 4, 2019
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Sectio n 3.01 of the City Charter,
the first work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:31 p.m. on June 4, 2019 in
Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to
order.
I.Attendance
The administrative services coordinator recorded the attendance for City Council members and
staff:
Council members present: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Absent: Deshler.
City staff present: Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Director K. Therres, City Attorney
T. Gilchrist, Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard and Administrative Services Coordinator T. Tassoni.
II.Agenda
1.Substantive changes to the City Code, Chapters 10-20.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Trudy Tassoni
Administrative Services Coordinator
4.1b
Crystal City Council second work session minutes June 4, 2019
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Sectio n 3.01 of the City Charter,
the second work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 7:30 p.m. on June 4, 2019 in
Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to
order.
I.Attendance
The administrative services coordinator recorded the attendance for City Council members and
staff:
Council members present: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Absent: Deshler.
City staff present: Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Director K. Therres, City Attorney
T. Gilchrist, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Public Works Director/City Engineer
M.Ray, Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard and Administrative Services Coordinator T. Tassoni.
Others present from Hennepin County Transportation Department: Emily Kettell and Bob
Byers.
II.Agenda
1.Hennepin County 2020 Mill and Overlay on Winnetka.
2.Rockford Road Library property at 6401 42nd Ave. N.:
a.Proposed access changes for the library/City Hall campus.
b.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.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Trudy Tassoni
Administrative Services Coordinator
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City of Crystal Council Meeting
June 18, 2019
Applications for City License
Rental – New
4700 Maryland Ave. N. – LSF8 Master Participation TR (Conditional)
5847 Quebec Ave. N. -- LSF8 Master Participation TR (Conditional)
5229 Welcome Ave. N. – Cindy Courtois (Conditional)
4639 Zane Ave. N. – Todd Long (Conditional)
4824 59th Ave. N. – HPA US1 LLC (Conditional)
Rental – Renewal
6524 Brentwood Ave. N. – Eero and Nadya Mattson
2950 Edgewood. Ave. N. – Patricia Mattson (Conditional)
4819-4821 Idaho Ave. N. – Cliff and Sharon Hanson
3970 Kentucky Ave. N. – Brian Bona (Conditional)
6719 Lombardy La. – Pro Operam Sub II LLC
5419 Louisiana Ave. N. – Debra and Duane Sanovia (Conditional)
3427 Utah Ave. N. – Jeffrey A Dehler
6924 Valley Pl. N. – Tanya Reynolds (Conditional)
4755 Welcome Ave. N. – Silvia Cha (Conditional)
3815 Xenia Ave. N. – Distinguished Properties (Conditional)
6718 34th Ave. N. – David Schuster (Conditional)
6806 34th Ave. N. – James and Lindsey Darrah
5127 53rd Ave. N. – Investors Capital (Conditional)
7123 54th Ave. N. – Alan Trout (Conditional)
5708 56th Ave. N. – Helen Osonowo
5802 56th Ave. N. – Helen Osonowo
6901 58th Ave. N. – VW Properties LLC
Tobacco
Liquor Liquidator 3, Inc. dba Crystal Shine Wines, 5120 56th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55429
Tree Trimmer
Huston’s Tree Service 15801 Oak Ridge Rd Eden Prairie, MN 55346
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 –
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM DONATION BOXES,
CRYSTAL FUND FOR COMMUNITY PROGRESS,
CRYSTAL VISION CLINIC, SAINT THERESE HOME, INC.,
RUDOLPH PRIEBE POST 172 AND VFW POST 494
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
Donation boxes Crystal Police K9 Unit $751.60
Crystal Fund for Community Progress 2019 Arbor Day trees $851.50
Crystal Fund for Community Progress Becker Park play area $2,500
Crystal Vision Clinic Becker Park play area $500
St. Therese Home, Inc. Becker Park play area $10,000
Rudolph Priebe Post 172 Crystal Airport Open House $500
VFW Post 494 Crystal Airport Open House $2,000
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks the above-
named for their generous donations.
Dated: June 18, 2019
By: __________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Trudy Tassoni
Administrative Services Coordinator
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4.4b
4.4b
4.4b
4.4b
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Public Hearing: June 18, 2019 Council Meeting
Consideration of a new off-sale liquor license for
Liquor Liquidator 3, Inc. dba Crystal Shine Wines
DATE: June 6, 2019
FROM: Administrative Services Coordinator Trudy Tassoni
TO: Mayor and City Council
City Manager Anne Norris
CC: Police Chief Stephanie Revering
City Attorney Troy Gilchrist
RE: Consideration of a new off-sale liquor license for Liquor Liquidator 3, Inc. dba Crystal
Shine Wines
Background
The applicant, Yeng Vang, has entered into a Purchase Agreement with Liquor Liquidator 3 at
5120 56th Ave. N. and is requesting an off-sale liquor license. The anticipated opening date of
the new liquor store is July 1, 2019.
Application Review
The qualifications of the applicant meet Crystal City Code Section 1200 and staff has reviewed
the license application. A background check was completed by the Police Department and
Chief Revering finds no reason to prohibit issuance of the license.
The attached Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Sun Post on June 6.
Requested Council Action
Staff recommends approval of the new off-sale liquor license for Liquor Liquidator 3, Inc. dba
Crystal Shine Wines.
Applicant Yeng Vang will be in attendance at the meeting to answer any questions.
6.1
CITY OF CRYSTAL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER AN OFF-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE
AT 5120 56TH AVE. N.
Notice is hereby given that the Crystal City Council will hold a public hearing on June 18,
2019 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 4141 Douglas Drive N., to consider an
off-sale liquor license at 5120 56th Ave. N. submitted by Liquor Liquidator 3, LLC d/b/a
Crystal Shine Wines. Anyone wishing to express a view either in person or in writing will
be heard at the public hearing.
Auxiliary aids are available for public meetings 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.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres
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_____________________________________________________________________
FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
_____________________________________________________________________
DATE: June 13, 2019
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for June 18 Council meeting)
SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Land Title Clean-Up Items
Resolution to Vacate a Street Easement
Resolution to Authorize Deed Affirming 1972 Property Conveyance
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
6401 42nd (Rockford Road Library)
Land Title Clean-Up Items
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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. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Adoption of the following attached resolutions:
1.Resolution Vacating Street Easement
2. Resolution Authorizing Deed Affirming 1972 Property Conveyance
Nest Steps:
Summer 2019 County and city execute mutual cross-access easement
Late 2019 into 2020 County designer begins work on detailed plans for Rockford
Road Library renovations including site access changes
2021 (estimated) Construction of Rockford Road Library improvements and
site access changes
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION VACATING STREET EASEMENT
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DEED
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EXHHIBIT A TO RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DEED
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DATE:June 12, 2019
TO:Anne Norris, City Manager
City of Crystal City Council
FROM:Jean McGann, Contracted Finance Director
RE:Expenditures over $25,000
Payee Amount
Custom Builders Inc.Becker Park AFP #2 $1,366,579.72
North Valley Inc.Mill/Overlay project AFP #1 $276,271.66
Aquatic Technology Inc.Pool water heaters $34,539.27
LOGIS June support and services $36,988.50
Wenck Associates Inc.Becker Park infiltration feasibility study services through May $25,860.51
MN PERA Employee and city required contributions for 5/31/19 pay date $57,398.72
$1,797,638.38
Description
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Memorandum
DATE: June 10, 2019
TO: Mayor and City Council
Anne Norris, City Manager
FROM: John Elholm, Recreation Director
SUBJECT: Becker Park We-Go-Round
The Becker Park improvement project is underway. A general contractor has been hired for
construction of the park, and most of the inclusive play area has been ordered.
One piece of equipment, however, was left out of the initial inclusive play area order. The cost
to purchase and install a We-Go-Round did not fit into the budget. Thanks to generous
donations from Chad Greenway’s Lead the Way Foundation ($15,000), St. Therese of New
Hope ($10,000) and others; the full cost of the We-Go-Round has been covered.
Space has been reserved in the initial play area design for this new piece of equipment. The
equipment can be ordered now and installed with the equipment ordered a month ago. The
purchase of a We-Go-Round from Landscape Structures would be through state contract
#119795 in the amount of $28,420.25.
Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution to enter into an agreement with Landscape
Structures; for the purchase and installation of a We-Go-Round in Becker Park.
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION 2019 -
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PURCHASING AN INCLUSIVE PLAY AREA FOR
BECKER PARK
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal owns and operates Becker Park, and
WHEREAS, plans for an improved Becker Park include an inclusive play area, and
WHEREAS, a general contractor has been hired to construct much of the park, including a concrete
perimeter around the play area location, and
WHEREAS, a play area company has been hired to provide and install an inclusive play area in Becker
Park, and
WHEREAS, additional funding has been secured to add a We-Go-Round to the inclusive play area
purchase, and
WHEREAS, this additional play area piece can be purchased and installed directly from Landscape
Structures under state contract #119795;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
A.That the Crystal City Council wishes to enter into an agreement with Landscape Structures, in the
amount of $28,420.25, to furnish and install a We-Go-Round as part of the inclusive play area in
Becker Park.
B.That the Crystal City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to sign the agreements with
Landscape Structures for these purchases.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of June, 2019.
________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Trudy Tassoni, Administrative Services Coordinator
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June 18, 2019
Contract to prepare construction documents was
approved on January 2, 2018
Contract for construction of new park facilities was
approved on February 2, 2019
Contract for Inclusive Play Area purchase and
installation was approved on May 7, 2019
Funding for ‘We-Go-Round’ piece of equipment
was not included in the play area purchase
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We-Go-Round
$28,420 (installed)
Newly introduced item
Space has been reserved
in layout for this piece
It can be ordered now
and still be installed with
the other equipment
Donations have been
received to pay 100% of
the cost.
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Total Play Area Cost:
Purchase #1 $627,805
We-Go-Round $ 28,420
Total $656,225
75% of cost paid by grants & donations
1 Crystal Parks Fund / EDA 151,745$
2 Hennepin County CDBG 160,000$
3 MN DNR Grant (LAWCON)150,000$
4 HC Youth Sports Grant 107,750$
5 Paul's Pals 50,000$
6 Crystal Fund 5,000$
7 TGK Automotive 500$
8 Kiwanis Club of N. Hennepin 500$
9 Rotary of Crystal, Robb, NH 500$
10 BGD Companies, Inc.500$
11 Crystal Frolics Committee, Inc.500$
12 Westphal American Legion 500$
Other Donations (5)230$
Total 627,725$
Main Play Area Funding
13 Chad Greenway Foundation 15,000$
14 St. Therese of New Hope 10,000$
15 West Metro Fire Relief Assoc. 1,000$
16 WSB 1,000$
17 Crystal Vision 500$
18 Custom Builders, Inc.500$
19 Oertel Architects 500$
Total 28,500$
We‐Go‐Round Funding
Approve the resolution entering into an agreement
with Landscape Structures, for the purchase and
installation of a We-Go-Round for the Inclusive Play
Area in Becker Park, in the amount of $28,420.25.
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FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
_____________________________________________________________________
DATE: June 13, 2019
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for June 18 Council meeting)
SUBJECT: Consider a resolution levying a special assessment for a fire protection
system at Elision Playhouse, 6105 42nd Avenue North
GENERAL BACKGROUND
In March 2018 the City Council adopted a no-interest financing option for installation of fire
protection systems (sprinklers) in existing buildings. The following is a summary of the
program’s purpose and parameters:
Public Purpose:
To reduce the potential for loss of life for building occupants and first responders
To preserve and enhance the value of real property
To prevent the emergence of blight in older buildings
To improve the utilization of older buildings to create jobs and economic opportunities
To counteract the combination of physical constraints, building age and market forces that
make fire sprinklers infeasible for some properties
Parameters for City Financing:
No interest charges (principal payback only)
Payback through a special assessment requested by the property owner
5-year payback term (10 semiannual payments due with property taxes 5/15 and 10/15)
City financing capped at 25% of the property value or $100,000, whichever is less
EDA fund is used to finance the program and repayments go back to the EDA fund
SPECIFIC PROJECT - Elision Playhouse (6105 42nd Avenue North)
The former Mill End building at 6105 42nd Avenue North has been vacant and for sale for
several years. Elision Arts LLC purchased the property and has remodeled it into a theater
named Elision Playhouse.
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
6105 42nd (Theatre Elision)
Fire Sprinkler Financing
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The remodeling of the building into a theater triggered a requirement for installation of a fire
sprinkler system. Due to difficulties with tapping the concrete water main in Brunswick Avenue,
a new water service was installed from Colorado Avenue.
Prior to commencing this work, the property owner submitted a petition requesting special
assessment financing for the fire protection system and the City Council approved the petition
on March 5, 2019. The estimated cost at the time of the owner’s petition was $111,415 and the
final cost was $110,696. City financing is capped at $100,000 and the property owner will
finance the remainder of the cost by other means.
In order to make the $100,000 payment to the property owner, the City Council must first adopt
the attached resolution levying the $100,000 special assessment. Repayment will occur in
semiannual installments of $10,000 due on May 15 and October 15 of the years 2020 through
2024.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Adoption of the attached resolution levying a special assessment of $100,000 against the
property at 6105 42nd Avenue North.
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION LEVYING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
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FROM: Administrative Services Coordinator Trudy Tassoni, ,1
TO: Mayor and City Council
City Manager Anne Norris
CC: Police Chief Stephanie Revering
City Attorney Troy Gilchrist
SUBJECT: Revised List of Applications for City License (Consent Agenda Item #4.2)
(see attached)
The Applications for City License list has been revised to include the off -sale liquor license
renewal for Best Buy Beverage Int'I LLC dba MGM Liquor Warehouse. This is being done at
MGM's request, as the closing with Zahid Beverage Group LLC dba Crystal Liquor Warehouse
has now been moved to June 24. The current licensee, Hayne Cho, wishes to have his license
continue uninterrupted in case the closing doesn't go through.
Mr. Cho has provided all of the paperwork and fees required to renew his 2019-2020 off -sale
liquor license. He also passed a background investigation conducted by the Crystal Police
Department.
Please consider approval of MGM's liquor license renewal as part of the city license list to be
approved at tonight's council meeting. This license will be marked "inactive" if the closing with
Zahid Beverage Group LLC goes through as planned on June 24.
Thank you.
M
City of Crystal Council Meeting
June 18, 2019
Applications for City License
REVISED 6/17/2019
Liquor — Off Sale Renewal
Best Buy Beverage Int'I LLC dba MGM Liquor Warehouse, 6200 56th Ave N Crystal, MN 55429
Rental — New
4700 Maryland Ave. N. — LSF8 Master Participation TR (Conditional)
5847 Quebec Ave. N. -- LSF8 Master Participation TR (Conditional)
5229 Welcome Ave. N. — Cindy Courtois (Conditional)
4639 Zane Ave. N. —Todd Long (Conditional)
48245 9th Ave. N. — HPA US1 LLC (Conditional)
Rental — Renewal
6524 Brentwood Ave. N. — Eero and Nadya Mattson
2950 Edgewood. Ave. N. — Patricia Mattson (Conditional)
4819-4821 Idaho Ave. N. — Cliff and Sharon Hanson
3970 Kentucky Ave. N. — Brian Bona (Conditional)
6719 Lombardy La. — Pro Operam Sub II LLC
5419 Louisiana Ave. N. — Debra and Duane Sanovia (Conditional)
3427 Utah Ave. N. —Jeffrey A Dehler
6924 Valley Pl. N. —Tanya Reynolds (Conditional)
4755 Welcome Ave. N. — Silvia Cha (Conditional)
3815 Xenia Ave. N. — Distinguished Properties (Conditional)
6718 34th Ave. N. — David Schuster (Conditional)
6806 34th Ave. N. —James and Lindsey Darrah
5127 53`d Ave. N. — Investors Capital (Conditional)
7123 541h Ave. N. — Alan Trout (Conditional)
5708 56th Ave. N. — Helen Osonowo
580256 th Ave. N. — Helen Osonowo
6901 58th Ave. N. — VW Properties LLC
Tobacco
Liquor Liquidator 3, Inc. dba Crystal Shine Wines, 5120 56th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55429
Tree Trimmer
Huston's Tree Service 15801 Oak Ridge Rd Eden Prairie, MN 55346
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