2019.11.05 Council Meeting Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: November 1, 2019
City Council Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Time Type of meeting Location
5:00 p.m. City Council meeting with Congresswoman Omar Conference Room A
6:30 p.m. Economic Development Authority Meeting Council Chambers
7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers
Immediately
following the City
Council meeting
City Council Work Session to discuss:
2020 property tax maps and Truth in Taxation preview
Constituent issues
New business
Announcements
Conference Room A
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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Posted: November 1, 2019
Crystal City Council
Notice of Meeting with Congresswoman Omar
November 5, 2019
5:00 p.m.
The Crystal City Council is meeting with Congresswoman Omar at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 5, in
the Community Room at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss federal legislative issues.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres
763-531-1145
Chrissy.serres@crystalmn.gov
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1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
AGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
• REGULAR MEETING •
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2019
6:30 P.M.
CRYSTAL CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Call to order *
2. Roll call *
3. Approval of minutes from the October 15, 2019 meeting
4. Consider amending the 2019 contract with Center for Energy and the Environment
to increase the amount for Home Improvement Grants
5. Other business *
6. Adjournment *
*Items for which no materials are included in the packet
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Minutes of the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Regular Meeting
October 15, 2019
1. Call to Order
President LaRoche called the regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority of
the City of Crystal (EDA) to order at 6:45 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, Brendan Banks
(arrived 6:50), John Budziszewski, Julie Deshler, Therese Kiser, Nancy LaRoche and
Olga Parsons.
The following staff were present: Executive Director Anne Norris, Deputy Executive
Director John Sutter and City Attorney Troy Gilchrist.
3. Approval of Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Adams (Budziszewski) to approve the minutes of the
September 17, 2019 regular meeting. Motion carried.
4. Public Hearing - Consider a resolution authorizing the sale of 5417 35th Avenue North to
Elin Marco Group.
Mr. Sutter presented the staff report and answered questions from the board.
President LaRoche opened the public hearing. There being no persons desiring to appear
and testify, President LaRoche closed the public hearing.
Moved by Commissioner Parsons (Adams) to adopt a resolution authorizing the sale of
5417 35th Avenue North to Elin Marco Group. Motion carried.
5. Information item - Potential train horn quiet zone at the Bass Lake Road crossing on the
BNSF
Mr. Sutter presented information to and answered questions from the board.
6. Other Business
There was no other business.
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7. Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Budziszewski (Banks) to adjourn. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
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These minutes of the October 15, 2019 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority
were approved by the Authority on ________________ ____, 20___.
______________________________
Nancy LaRoche, President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Julie Deshler, Secretary
___________________________________________________________________________
FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
___________________________________________________________________________
DATE: October 31, 2019
TO: Anne Norris, Executive Director (for November 5 EDA meeting)
SUBJECT: Consider amending the 2019 contract with Center for Energy and the
Environment to increase the amount for Home Improvement Grants
In 2018, after the closing of the Housing Resource Center, several of its client cities switched
their locally funded home improvement programs to Center for Energy and the Environment
(CEE). Due in part to this transition, program usage was relatively low in 2018 but has
rebounded in 2019:
Expenditure Summary: 2017 full year 2018 full year 2019 @ 10/28
(HRC) (CEE) (CEE)
Number of Projects 84 27 43
Grant Expenditures $134,185 $89,325 $125,465
Administration Expenditures $39,250 $12,089 $20,945
Total Expenditures: $173,435 $101,414 $146,410
The 2019 contract has a budget for this program of $189,870. As of October 28, the 2019
budget is 77% expended. This is about where it should be at this time of year. Please see the
attached spreadsheet.
Because this is an ongoing program, many applications are submitted while one annual
contract is in effect (2019) but the expenditure won’t occur until the following year. CEE is
concerned that they are being asked to accept, review and approve applications in 2019 when
they don’t yet know whether there will be a 2020 contract. (The 2020 contract won’t be
approved by the EDA until its December 3 meeting when the final budget and tax levy are
adopted.)
There are three ways to solve this timing issue while preserving the annual nature of the
EDA’s contract with CEE:
EDA STAFF REPORT
Amend 2019 Home Improvement Grant Contract
1. Have CEE stop accepting applications as soon as the annual amount is obligated, and
not resume accepting applications until January of the following year when the next
annual contract goes into effect. In 2019, CEE would have had to stop accepting
applications in September. (CEE acknowledges that they should have brought their
concerns to staff sooner, but here we are.)
X Staff does not recommend this approach because it would negatively impact
homeowners’ ability to initiate projects in the last 3-4 months of each year.
2. Move each annual contract approval earlier in the prior year, say in August-September.
X Staff does not recommend this approach because:
• It requires the EDA to enter into a contractual obligation before the final budget
and tax levy are adopted.
• It’s too late to do this for the current contract.
3. Add a “cushion” to each annual contract’s amount to account for the overlap of grants
approved in one year but not expended until the next year.
Staff recommends this approach and a $50,000 cushion because:
• Actual expenditures will be still subject to the annual budget and financial
management policies of the city.
• If the EDA decides to not renew the contract, the cushion will allow applications
received in the last several months of the contract year to still receive the grant
before the program is closed out early in the following year.
Staff requests authorization to execute the attached amendment to the 2019 contract with
CEE.
Note: When staff brings the 2020 contract to the EDA on December 3, it will have the
same “cushion” as the amended 2019 contract, for the same reason.
2019 Home Improvement Grant Program As of 10/28/2019
Snapshot as of 10/28/2019:
Grants Admin Total
Subtotal -$107,765 $18,290 $126,055 37 Closed Grants, City Invoiced & Paid
Closed Grants $17,700 $2,655 $20,355 6 Closed Grants, City Invoice Pending
Subtotal -$18,768 $2,815 $21,583 4 Approved Grants, not yet closed
$13,971 $2,096 $16,067 5 In Process, with bids
$45,636 $6,845 $52,481 15 In Process, no bids yet
$203,840 $32,701 $236,541 67 Total
EXPENDITURE BASIS:
Budget Closed Grants Remaining
$163,800 -$125,465 =$38,335
$26,070 -$20,945 =$5,125
$189,870 $146,410 $43,460 77%Expended
2019 Closed 2019 Budget as of
Budget Grants Remaining 10/28/2019
OBLIGATION BASIS:
#Actual era Forecast st Avg
Closed (thru 10/29)43 $125,465 #
Approved (not closed)4 #$18,768
In Process, with bids 5 #$13,971 #
In Process, no bids yet 15 $45,636
!
$125,465 +$78,375 =$203,840 +$32,701 =$236,541 -$189,870 =$46,671
Grant Admin Fee Total 2019 Forecast
Obligations Obligations Obligations Contract Expenditures
Forecast Forecast Forecast for Grants > Contract
Snapshot as of 10/28/2019:
Budgets are by calendar year:
Contracts are also by calendar year, but some grants approved under the 2019 contract may not be expended until the following year:
The proposed amendment
to the 2019 contract is for
this overlap between the
2019 and 2020 contracts.
2019 2020…
2019 2020…
Span of 2019 Contract
$189,870
Span of 2020 Contract…
$189,870
Span of 2019 Budget Span of 2020 Budget…
Closed Grants + Admin
$146,410
Grants Approved or In Process + Admin
$90,131
2019 2020…
43 $146,410
24 $90,131
Grants
Approved or
In Process
Home Improvement Grants
Administration Fees
Closed Grants
Grants Approved or In
Process, not yet closed
Amendment to
Home Improvement Program Origination Agreement
between
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
and
Center for Energy and the Environment
This Amendment, dated _______________________________, 2019, is made by and between the
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY in and for the City of Crystal, with offices at 4141 Douglas
Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422 (“Authority”), and CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT, with offices
at 212 3rd Avenue North, Suite 560, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55401 (“CEE”).
RECITALS
A.The Authority and CEE entered into a Home Improvement Program Origination
Agreement for calendar year 2019 dated December 13, 2018.
B.To ensure the seamless availability of funds for projects in the City of Crystal, the
Authority and CEE desire to amend Exhibit B1 of said Agreement to increase the
amount available for Home Improvement Grants under said Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
1.The total program budget is increased from $215,620 to $265,620.
2.The grant budget is increased from $189,870 to $239,870.
3.The amended Exhibit B1 is attached and made part of this Amendment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment as of the date first written
above.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY in and for
the City of Crystal
By: Its:
Print Name
Date:
CENTER FOR ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
By: Its:
Date: Tax ID # 41-1647799
Exhibit B - #______
EXHIBIT B1
TOTAL PROGRAM BUDGET $265,620
CRYSTAL PROGRAM BUDGET
A.Crystal Grant Budget Allocation (includes Grants plus Annual Fee, Post-Installation Inspection
Fees and Grant Origination Fees): $239,870
MHFA Interest Subsidy Program Budget Allocation (includes Interest Subsidy plus Origination
Fees): $25,750
Budget Notes:
1.CEE shall submit monthly invoices for origination fees, interest subsidy and post-installation
inspections for that period.
2.Services performed by CEE will initially be funded from the Total Program Budget as stated
above and paid in accordance with the following schedule.
(1)Annual Admin Fee $500
(2)Origination Fee: Grant 15% per grant closed
(3)Origination Fee: MHFA Interest Subsidy $125
(4)MHFA Interest Subsidy $varies
(5) Post-Installation Inspection Fee $100
3.Marketing
Marketing efforts outside of CEE’s website and loan information are not included in the
administrative budget. Hourly rates are inclusive of all overhead expenses and will be charged
only for hours directly related to the labor of all additional program marketing. CEE will also be
reimbursed by City of Crystal for any non-labor, out-of-pocket expenses relating to these
services on a dollar-for-dollar basis.
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City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, November 5, 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. Appearances
3.1 Chief Revering will present the Chief’s Award to Lonnie West.*
3.2 Chief Revering will present the Chief’s Award to Lisa Zeman.*
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 work session on October 10, 2019.
b. The City Council meeting on October 15, 2019.
c. The City Council work sessions on October 15, 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 a donation for Becker Park Project.
4.4. Approval of a resolution authorizing the execution of a joint powers agreement between the
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the city of Crystal regarding reporting crime statistics
utilizing the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) format.
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.)
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
November 5, 2019
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6. Regular Agenda
6.1. The Council will consider approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance
department to the city council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance department.
Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000.
6.2. The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of flashing yellow arrow
equipment.
City and Hennepin County staff have been working together in recent years to implement
flashing yellow arrows at intersections in the city where appropriate. The city purchases the
equipment and the County installs the equipment. There are 3 more intersections that need
this equipment installed, planned for 2020-21. There are funds in the 2019 and 2020 street
maintenance funds for this purchase and project. Recommend approval of this purchase.
7. Announcements
a. City offices will be closed Monday, November 11 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.
b. The City Council will hold a work session on Thursday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference
Room A at City Hall.
c. The next Citizen Input Time is Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 6 p.m. in Conference Room A at
City Hall.
d. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, November 19 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall.
e. The Crystal Business Association meets Wednesday, November 20 at 8:30 a.m. in the Community
Room.
f. City offices will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of the
Thanksgiving Day holiday.
g. Local organizations are invited to lead the pledge at City Council meetings; contact city staff for
information.
h. City Council meetings and work sessions are open to the public. Current and previous meetings
are available for viewing and listening at www.crystalmn.gov.
8. Adjournment
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.
Crystal City Council work session minutes Oct. 10, 2019
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter,
the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:32 p.m. on Oct. 10, 2019 in Conference
Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
I.Attendance
The city clerk recorded the attendance for City Council members and staff:
Council members present: Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Banks.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
K. Therres, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering and City Clerk
C. Serres.
Others present: Tim Pratt, recycling manager for Hennepin Recycling Group.
II.Agenda
1.The appearance by Hennepin County District Court Chief Judge Bernhardson was
postponed to a future meeting.
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
2.Liquor license compliance check update.
3.Hennepin County’s requirement for curbside organics effective 1/1/2022.
4.Feasibility study for future phases of utility and street reconstruction.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Anne Norris, City Manager
4.1(a)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes October 15, 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
Oct. 15, 2019 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N. in Crystal,
Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
Roll Call
Mayor Adams asked the city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the following
attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources ManagerK. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Finance Director J. McGann,Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Police ChiefS. Revering and City Clerk C. Serres.
Pledge of Allegiance
Boy Scout Troop 67 conducted a flag ceremony and 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 Banks and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve the agenda.
Motion carried.
3.Consent Agenda
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
3.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a.The City Council work session on October 2, 2019.
b.The City Council meeting on October 2, 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 the 2020 regular City Council meeting and work session schedule.
3.4 Approval of Resolution No. 2019-79, designating 2020 polling places.
3.5 Approval of Resolution Nos. 2019-80 and 2019-81, to apply for Hennepin Youth Sports Grants
for North Lions Park and FAIR School Park.
3.6 Approval of a special permit to serve beer at Valley Place Park for cyclo-cross bike races on
Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3, submitted by Andrew Barlage of USA Cycling, Inc.
4.1(b)
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3.7 Approval of a special permit to serve beer at Bassett Creek Park for cyclo-cross bike races on
Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24, submitted by Ryan Larson of Birchwood Bike and Racing
Team.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the
consent agenda.
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Banks and Budziszewski.
Abstention: Adams.
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 Cousins, LLC d/b/a Adair
Liquor located at 6001 42nd Ave. N.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council. Sam Afzal, representative for Cousins, LLC, also
addressed the Council.
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 LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve
the off-sale liquor license for Cousins, LLC d/b/a Adair Liquor located at 6001 42nd Ave. N.
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
5.2 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider a resolution adopting the assessment roll for 2019 delinquent
accounts.
Finance Director Jean McGann addressed the Council.
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.
A written appeal was received from Empower Funding, LLC for 3909 Georgia Ave. N.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt
the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
4.1(b)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019 – 82
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR 2019 DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.3 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider a resolution approving the sale of 5238 and 5244 Scott
Avenue North.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
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 Banks to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 – 83
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 5238 AND 5244 SCOTT AVENUE NORTH
FOR NEW HOUSE CONSTRUCTION
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
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 Deshler and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Tremolo LLC
d/b/a Crystal Wine and Spirits located at 4920 West Broadway.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Banks to impose a
penalty of $2,000 and license suspension of 10-days for violation of liquor license regulations.
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
4.1(b)
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6.3 The Council considered civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Buffalo Wings,
Inc. d/b/a Buffalo Wild Wings #69 located at 5590 West Broadway.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council. Megan Kunze, attorney for Buffalo Wild Wings,
also addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to impose a
penalty of $750 for violation of liquor license regulations.
By roll call and voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Banks.
Voting nay: Budziszewski.
Absention: Deshler.
Motion carried.
6.4 The Council received a presentation on the preliminary 2020 budget and property tax levy and
provided an opportunity for public input.
Finance Director Jean McGann addressed the Council.
No public comment was given for the preliminary 2020 budget and property tax levy.
6.5 The Council considered approval of the 2020 Fee Schedule, Appendix IV of the City Code,
including 2020 utility rates.
Finance Director Jean McGann addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the
2020 Fee Schedule, Appendix IV of the City Code, including 2020 utility rates.
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
6.6 The Council considered acceptance of the 2020 Financial Long Term Plan.
Finance Director Jean McGann addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Banks to approve the
acceptance of the 2020 Financial Long Term Plan.
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
6.7 The Council considered partial call of 2008A and 2009A bonds.
Finance Director Jean McGann addressed the Council.
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Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve the
partial redemption of 2008A and 2009A bonds.
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
6.8 The Council considered authorizing execution of an agreement for architectural, design and
construction management services with Wold Architects and Engineers for the police station
building.
City Manager Anne Norris addressed the Council. Melissa Stein from Wold Architects and
Engineers also addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Banks to approve
authorizing execution of an agreement for architectural, design and construction management
services with Wold Architects and Engineers for the police station building.
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
6.9 The Council considered a resolution to purchase benches for Becker Park from Flagship
Recreation.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 – 84
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PURCHASING BENCHES FOR BECKER PARK
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.10 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the professional services agreement for the
2020 Utility Reconstruction Project.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Mayor Adams and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 – 85
AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE
2020 UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
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Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.11 The Council considered approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Law Enforcement
Labor Services (L.E.L.S) – Local 56 (Police Supervisors).
Assistant City Manager Kim Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Mayor Adams to approve a Memorandum of
Understanding with Law Enforcement Labor Services (L.E.L.S) – Local 56 (Police Supervisors).
Voting aye: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
7. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
_____________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
4.1(b)
Crystal City Council first work session minutes Oct. 15, 2019
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter,
the first work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:31 p.m. on Oct. 15, 2019 in
Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Pro Tem Parsons called the
meeting to order.
I.Attendance
The city clerk recorded the attendance for City Council members and staff:
Council members present: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons and Budziszewski.Absent: Adams and Banks.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Finance Director J. McGann, Recreation Director J. Elholm,
Police Chief S. Revering and City Clerk C. Serres.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item:
1.Review of 2020 fee schedule.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
________________________________
Olga Parsons, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
4.1(c)
Crystal City Council second work session minutes Oct. 15, 2019
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 8:35 p.m. on Oct. 15, 2019 in
Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to
order.
I. Attendance
The city clerk recorded the attendance for City Council members and staff:
Council members present: Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Budziszewski.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Public Works
Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering and City Clerk C. Serres.
II. Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1. Snow removal check-in.
2. City manager monthly check-in.
3. Constituent issues update.
4. New business.
5. Announcements.
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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City of Crystal Council Meeting
November 5, 2019
Applications for City License
Rental – New
6407 Corvallis Ave. N. – Pro Operam Sub XI LLC (Conditional)
2718-2720 Jersey Ave. N. – Scott Belcher (Conditional)
3026 Kentucky Ave. N. – Tyler Minkel (Conditional)
3521 Kyle Ave. N. – Kyle Properties LLC (Conditional)
6709 Markwood Dr. N. – Daniel Johnson (Conditional)
5817 Quail Ave. N. – Mary Touve-Kackman
5737 Regent Ave. N. – Adetomi Omotayo (Conditional)
8115 32nd Pl. N. – Adesina Olateju (Conditional)
Rental – Renewal
3306 Adair Ave. N. – Restart Inc
4401 Adair Ave. N. – JDA Group LLC
4409 Adair Ave. N. – JDA Group LLC (Conditional)
4425 Adair Ave. N. – Adair Properties LLC (Conditional)
5319 Angeline Ave. N. – Brett Johnson
5330 Angeline Ave. N. – Mark and Amber Lange (Conditional)
6328-6332 Corvallis Ave. N. – Rent City at Corvallis LLC
3157 Douglas Dr. N. – Drew and Terri Kabanuk (Conditional)
3237-3241 Douglas Dr. N. – R L Pfeiffer and A J Pfeiffer (Conditional)
3335 Douglas Dr. N. – Drew and Terri Kabanuk (Conditional)
5450-5500 Douglas Dr. N. – Cedarwood Investors LLC (Conditional)
5000 Fairview Ave. N. – Faye Case
6602-6606 Fairview Ave. N. – James Lehto
5237 Florida Ave. N. – Advanced Home Exteriors Inc (Conditional)
3528 Hampshire Ave. N. – A. Hardy Tree Service Inc (Conditional)
4832 Hampshire Ave. N. – Richard and Patricia Sandeen (Conditional)
5102-5104 Hampshire Ave. N. – Brian and Sharon Cody
6611 Markwood Dr. N. – Robb Weidemann (Conditional)
3532 Regent Ave. N. – Christian Haro (Conditional)
5607 Regent Ave. N. – Herman Capital Partners III (Conditional)
5630 Rhode Island Ave. N. – Birch Real Estate LLC (Conditional)
5600 Vera Cruz Ave. N. – MNSF
3100 Virginia Ave. N. – Todd & Yanhua Wusands (Conditional)
3300 Welcome Ave. N. – MNSF (Conditional)
3625 Welcome Ave. N. – Maury Beaulier
5002 Welcome Ave. N. – Bill Griswold (Conditional)
5225 Xenia Ave. N. – Sudi Jannatpour (Conditional)
3619 Zane Ave. N. – Juan Orozco (Conditional)
3703 Zane Ave. N. – Mark Butler (Conditional)
4409 Zane Ave. N. – 4800 C Heights LLC (Conditional)
6610 42nd Ave. N. – Robert Hovland
6215-6217 47th Ave. N. – Vallinayaki Palanisami (Conditional)
5109 49th Ave. N. – Peter Zedler
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5123 49th Ave. N. – Reese Pfeiffer (Conditional)
5332 52nd Ave. N. – Raymond Zettel (Conditional)
6315 55th Ave. N. – Calibre Chase Investors (Conditional
Solicitor
American Dream Home Improvement, Inc., 8053 E Bloomington Fwy, Ste 200, Bloomington, MN
55420 (offering free inspections for roofing, siding & gutter replacement sales) (pre-approved
by City Manager Anne Norris on 10/31/2019):
• Luis Diaz • Bryce Hane • Herbert Noetzel • Mark Sletten
Tree Trimmer
Latchkey LLC Tom Pierson 2205 Bloomington Ave Minneapolis, MN 55404
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 –
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM RECTRAC DONOR
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute §465.03 requires that all gifts and donations of real or personal
property be accepted only with the adoption of a resolution; and
WHEREAS, said donations must be accepted by a resolution adopted by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Crystal to accept the
following donation:
Donor Purpose Amount
Through RecTrac Becker Park Project $10
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks the RecTrac
donor for the generous donation.
Dated: November 5, 2019
By: __________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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DATE:October 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
Golden Valley JWC August water costs $191,316.07
MN PERA Employee and city required contributions for 10/4/19 pay date $57,887.12
Hardline Equipment LLC Purchase of new Multihog sidewalk machine $147,394.00
LOGIS Monthly network services and application support $32,012.20
Metropolitan Council Environ Svs Wastewater service for November $130,159.55
SEH Inc September costs for 2020-2025 feasibility study $30,511.77
Waste Management (HRG)September HRG recycling costs $38,988.66
West Metro Fire Rescue District October contribution to West Metro Fire $100,522.40
West Metro Fire Relief Assoc Fire Aid and Supplemental Fire Aid received from State $244,780.32
Center for Energy and Environment Home improvement loan program costs for September $28,033.97
Dave Perkins Contracting Inc JWC valve replacement on Douglas Drive $26,320.00
Golden Valley JWC September water costs $162,009.86
MN PERA Employee and city required contributions for 10/18/19 pay date $58,278.17
$1,248,214.09
Description
C:\Users\anorris\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\6NH9YAG1\Checks over $25000 Memo
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
DATE: November 5, 2019
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Flashing yellow arrow implementation
Background
Over the past couple of years City staff have been working with Hennepin County staff on implementing
flashing yellow arrows throughout the City. In short, the process for construction is that the County will
provide the labor to install the flashing yellow arrows and the City will purchase the required
equipment. By taking this route the City does not have to hire a consultant to design and oversee the
project, there are no permits, and the City does not have to manage a contractor.
The 2020 project includes flashing yellow arrows for all movements at the intersection of 42nd Ave and
Douglas Drive. Additionally, it includes a new signal cabinet at the intersection of 36th Ave and Douglas
Drive which is needed so the flashing yellow arrow signals there can be made operational. During the
preparation for installation of the flashing yellow arrows at 36th and Douglas an issue came up where
the signal cabinet needs to be replaced in order for the arrows to work.
In 2021 the intersection of Bass Lake Road and Jersey Ave is planned to have the flashing yellow arrows
installed. This will be final intersection in the City where implementation of flashing yellow arrows is
feasible. In all, nine signal locations will have had flashing yellow arrows added.
Cost
The cost for this equipment will be $40,295.60. There is $26,000 in the Street Maintenance Fund for the
flashing yellow arrows in 2020 and the remaining $14,295.60 will be covered from other projects in the
Street Maintenance Fund being under budget in 2019.
Attachment
•Purchase authorization from Traffic Control Cooperation
Requested Action
•Motion to approve the resolution authorizing the purchase of the flashing yellow arrow
equipment
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Number 630243
5651 MEMORIAL AVENUE
OAK PARK HEIGHTS, MN 55082
P: 651-439-1737 F: 651-439-0311
bsachs@trafficcontrolcorp.com
BARNEY SACHSEntered by:
Email:
ALLEN EISINGER
aeisinger@trafficcontrolcorp.com763-478-4003
1/23/202010/25/2019Quote Date
HENNEPIN COUNTY AP
PO BOX 1388
MINNEAPOLIS MN 55440-1388
USA
612-348-9343
10152
Terms NET 30 BASED ON APPROVED CREDIT
FOB
Salesperson
To
DESTINATION-FRT INCLUDED
Expires
Attn
Email
Phone
X
Name
EmailFax
Location
Book/Call/Item
Contract No
Description
Letting Date CRYSTAL, CSAH 102
TRAFFIC CABINETS / FYA UPGRADES
APM Sent for Signature
Description
Part Number Qty/UMUnit Price Net Price
CSAH 102 @ 36TH AVE. NORTH - TS2 SINGAL CABINET 13,100.00 EA1.00
TS2 ECONOLITE TS2 16 POSITION BACK PANEL ASSEMBLY, ONE DETECTOR RACK,
80 POSITION FUSE BLOCK, 77" ALUM GRAY EXT WITH ANTI-GRAFITTI /WHITE
INSIDE, 4 FTR, 1 FLASHER, 1 RENO A&E ENHANCED 1600GE MMU (MMU2), METAL
FILTER, PEDESTRIAN AAPS INTERFACE TERMINAL BLOCK, GASKET ASSY.
SET UP FOR FYA
13,100.00
COBALT CONTROLLER - PROVIDED ON PREVIOUS ORDER
POWER SUPPLY 422.00 EA1.00
USED IN 77" TS2 CABINETS, 2 AMP, PART #ECP-1084-003
422.00
BUS INTERFACE UNIT 310.00 EA3.00
BIU FOR TS2 CABINET, PART #ECP-160-1003-502
930.00
F74868 30.80 EA16.00
LOAD SWITCH SOLID STATE: RENO, LS-200
492.80
CSAH 9 @ CSAH 102 - TS2 SINGAL CABINET 13,100.00 EA1.00
TS2 ECONOLITE TS2 16 POSITION BACK PANEL ASSEMBLY, ONE DETECTOR RACK,
80 POSITION FUSE BLOCK, 77" ALUM GRAY EXT WITH ANTI-GRAFITTI /WHITE
INSIDE, 4 FTR, 1 FLASHER, 1 RENO A&E ENHANCED 1600GE MMU (MMU2), METAL
FILTER, PEDESTRIAN AAPS INTERFACE TERMINAL BLOCK, GASKET ASSY.
SET UP FOR FYA
13,100.00
POWER SUPPLY 422.00 EA1.00
USED IN 77" TS2 CABINETS, 2 AMP, PART #ECP-1084-003
422.00
BUS INTERFACE UNIT 310.00 EA3.00
BIU FOR TS2 CABINET, PART #ECP-160-1003-502
930.00
F74868 30.80 EA16.00
LOAD SWITCH SOLID STATE: RENO, LS-200
492.80
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Number 630243
5651 MEMORIAL AVENUE
OAK PARK HEIGHTS, MN 55082
P: 651-439-1737 F: 651-439-0311
bsachs@trafficcontrolcorp.com
BARNEY SACHSEntered by:
Email:
Description
Part Number Qty/UMUnit Price Net Price
TE10302 3,650.00
EA1.00
(504) CONTROLLER, COBALT, G, TYPE 2, DATA KEY, 6 YEAR WARRANTY:
ECONOLITE, COB21120110000 W/ COBEW6YR
3,650.00
Our Part:Rev:F51674
TELEMETRY 600.00
EA1.00
CARD (FSK 9/25) - FOR USE WITH COBALT CONTROLLERS ONLY
600.00
FOUR SECTION SIGNAL HEAD 597.00
EA4.00
12" POLY HEAD (BLACK), WITH TUNNEL VISORS, ABS VAC FORMED BACKPLATE &
FLASHING YELLOW ARROW LED CONFIGURATION
*SETUP FOR BRACKET/POLE MOUNT*
2,388.00
FOUR SECTION SIGNAL HEAD 682.00
EA4.00
12" POLY HEAD (BLACK), WITH TUNNEL VISORS, ABS VAC FORMED BACKPLATE,
MOUNTING SPACERS, CLOSURE CAPS & FLASHING YELLOW ARROW LED
CONFIGURATION
*SETUP FOR PLUMBIZER MOUNT*
2,728.00
F04286 260.00
EA4.00
45 DEGREE ONE-WAY VEHICLE PLUMBIZER (ANGLE MOUNT): FREY, 45V
1,040.00
Item Total 40,295.60
As an authorized purchaser for the above named company, the undersigned agrees to the above quantities, prices,
and all terms listed above. Pricing does not include applicable sales taxes. If order is to be exempt sales tax,
documentation must be provided at time of order .
PO Number
Printed NameSignature
Auth Date
Additional terms may apply. Review our full Terms & Conditions of Sale at www.trafficcontrolcorp.com.
Taxable Exempt
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019- _____
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF FLASHING YELLOW ARROW EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, the City is committed to building a safe and efficient transportation system; and
WHEREAS, the City has partnered with Hennepin County to install flashing yellow arrows at a
number of signals in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City is responsible for the purchase of the needed equipment; and
WHEREAS, the equipment is being purchased off of the County’s cooperative purchasing
program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby authorizes the
purchase of the flashing yellow arrow equipment from Traffic Control Cooperation for $40,295.60
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 5th day of November 2019.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: November 1, 2019
City Council
Work Session Agenda
November 5, 2019
Immediately following the City Council Meeting
Conference Room A
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter,
the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on November 5, 2019 in
Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council Members Staff
____ Kiser ____ Norris
____ LaRoche ____ Therres
____ Parsons ____ Serres
____ Adams ____ Gilchrist
____ Banks ____ Revering
____ Budziszewski ____ Sutter
____ Deshler ____ Ray
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. 2020 property tax maps and Truth in Taxation preview. *
2. Constituent issues update. *
3. New business. *
4. Announcements. *
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.