2020.09.15 Council Meeting Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: September 11,2020
City Council Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Time Meeting Location
6:30 p.m. City Council Work Session to discuss:
1. Amending Appendix IV, the Fee
Schedule, of the City Code regarding
administrative penalties – tobacco
violations
Council Chambers/Zoom
7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers/Zoom
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: September 11, 2020
City Council
Work Session Agenda
September 15, 2020
6:30 p.m.
Council Chambers/Zoom Meeting
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
September 15, 2020 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council Members Staff
____ Adams ____ Norris
____ Banks ____ Therres
____ Budziszewski ____ Gilchrist
____ Deshler ____ Revering
____ Kiser ____ Serres
____ LaRoche ____ Jones
____ Parsons
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Administrative penalties for tobacco violations.
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: September 11, 2020
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
7 p.m.
Council Chambers/Zoom Meeting
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. Consent Agenda
The Council will consider 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 August 20, 2020.
b. The City Council meeting on September 1, 2020.
c. The City Council work session on September 1, 2020.
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 a resolution accepting the following donations:
a. $839.63 from donation boxes and mug/t-shirt fundraiser for Crystal Police K9 Unit.
3.4 Approval of an extension for the completion deadline for 5176 Louisiana Avenue North to
September 15, 2021.
4. 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).
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5. Regular Agenda
5.1 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.
5.2 The Council will consider a resolution amending Appendix IV, the Fee Schedule, of the City
Code regarding administrative penalties for tobacco violations.
During the City Attorney’s update of Chapter XI of the City Code regarding the legal age for
tobacco, he realized the change in State law also affected the minimums for administrative
penalties for tobacco violations. The Council will be discussing this at the work session
immediately before the September 15 meeting. Recommend approval of the resolution
amending Appendix IV of the City Code to reflect these changes.
5.3 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing certain expenses as reimbursable through
CARES funds.
During the budget work sessions, Finance Director McGann provided brief updates on the
CARES funds intended to reimburse cities for unanticipated expenses related to COVID-19.
Finance Director McGann has identified categories and types of expenses incurred by Crystal
and West Metro Fire-Rescue District that are eligible for reimbursement. Recommend
approval of the resolution authorizing these reimbursements.
5.4 The Council will consider a resolution declaring the amount to be assessed, ordering the
preparation of the assessment rolls and setting a date for the public hearing for the 2020
Utility Reconstruction Private Sanitary Sewer Service Repairs.
During this year’s utility reconstruction project, residents had the option to have private
sanitary sewer repair work done, similar to how such work was handled in street
reconstruction projects. Recommend approval of the resolution declaring the amount to be
assessed, ordering the preparation of the assessment roll and setting the date for the public
hearing on these repairs.
5.5 The Council will consider approval of the statement of principles for the Blue Line Extension
alignment.
The Council discussed these at its September 10 work session. Recommend approval of the
statement of principles for the Blue Line Extension project.
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6. Announcements
a. Absentee voting starts on September 18 at City Hall, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.
b. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, October 6, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall.
c. 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.
7. Adjournment
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Have a great weekend! See you at Tuesday’s meeting.
Crystal City Council work session minutes August 20, 2020
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 6:35 p.m. on August 20, 2020 electronically via
Zoom and in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 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 in the Council Chambers at City Hall: Adams, Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser,
and LaRoche.
Council member Parsons present via Zoom.
Council member Banks was absent.
City staff present in the Council Chambers at City Hall: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City
Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Finance Director J. McGann, Public Works Director M. Ray,
Recreation Director J. Elholm, Police Chief S. Revering, West Metro Fire-Rescue District Chief S.
Larson, and Community Development Director J. Sutter.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the follo wing items:
1.Continue 2021 – 2022 budget discussion.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Anne Norris, City Manager
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Crystal City Council meeting minutes September 1, 2020
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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
September 1, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. electronically via Zoom and 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 in the Council Chambers at City Hall: Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser,
LaRoche, Parsons, and Adams.
City staff present in the Council Chambers at City Hall: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T.
Gilchrist, Finance Director J. McGann, Public Works Director M. Ray, Recreation Director J. Elholm,
Police Chief S. Revering, West Metro Fire-Rescue District Chief S. Larson, Community Development
Director J. Sutter, Communications Coordinator M. Peterson, Deputy City Clerk K. Jones and City
Clerk C. Serres.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Adams led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.Approval of Agenda
The Council considered approval of the agenda.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Banks to approve the agenda.
Motion carried.
3.Appearance
3.1 The Council received a video presentation for the Neighbors Recognizing Neighbors Awards.
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 work session on August 14, 2020.
b.The City Council first work session on August 18, 2020.
c.The City Council meeting on August 18, 2020.
d.The City Council second work session on August 18, 2020.
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 Acceptance of the resignation of Alex Herreid from the Environmental Quality Commission.
4.4 Approval of authorizing execution of the first amendment to the Crystal – MAC Wildlife Area
Cooperative Agreement with Three Rivers Park District.
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Crystal City Council meeting minutes September 1, 2020
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Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the consent
agenda.
Voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, and Adams.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
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: Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, and Adams.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered approval of resolutions for the 2021 proposed general fund budget, 2021
preliminary property tax levy, setting the public input date for the 2021 budget and preliminary
property tax levy.
Finance Director Jean McGann addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 77
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2021 PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET, 2021
PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY, SET PUBLIC INPUT DATE
FOR THE 2021 BUDGET AND PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 78
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2021 PROPOSED ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Crystal City Council meeting minutes September 1, 2020
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6.3 The Council considered a resolution authorizing a professional services contract with SEH for the
2021 utility reconstruction project.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2020 – 79
AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE
2021 UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.4 The Council considered a resolution authorizing a contract with Ultra Concrete for the
construction of a hockey rink at North Lions Park.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION 2020 – 80
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF HIRING A CONTRACTOR TO BUILD
A CONCRETE HOCKEY RINK AND SIDEWALKS IN NORTH LIONS PARK
Voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.5 The Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter XI of the City Code
regarding tobacco and consider a resolution authorizing summary publication of that ordinance.
City Attorney Troy Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2020 – 04
AN ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTER XI OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
RELATED TO TOBACCO AND RELATED PRODUCTS
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, and Adams.
Motion carried.
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Crystal City Council meeting minutes September 1, 2020
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Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION 2020 – 81
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2020-04
Voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. Announcements
The Council made 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 7:42 p.m.
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Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council work session minutes September 1, 2020
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 7:45 p.m. on September 1, 2020 electronically via
Zoom and in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 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 in the Council Chambers at City Hall: Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler,
Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons.
City staff present in the Council Chambers at City Hall: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T.
Gilchrist, Police Chief S. Revering, Public Works Director M. Ray, West Metro Fire-Rescue District
Chief S. Larson, and Community Development Director J. Sutter.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following items:
1.Review ADA transition plan (sidewalks).
2.Update on West Broadway sidewalk gap project.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Anne Norris, City Manager
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City of Crystal Council Meeting
September 15, 2020
Applications for City License
Refuse Hauler
ACE Solid Waste dba Waste Connections 6601 McKinley St NW Ramsey, MN 55303
Advanced Disposal dba Veolia 309 Como Ave. St. Paul, MN 55103
Aspen Waste Systems Inc 2951 Weeks Ave SE Minneapolis, MN 55414
Curbside Waste Inc 4025 85th Ave N Brooklyn Park, MN 55444
Darling Ingredients Inc 9000 382nd Ave Blue Earth, MN 56013
Dick’s Sanitation Services 8984 215th Street W Lakeville, MN 55044
Farmers Union/Midwest Grease P O Box 319 Redwood Falls, MN 56283
Lepage & Sons Inc 23602 University Ave NW Bethel, MN 55005
Randy’s Sanitation P O Box 169 Delano, MN 55328
Republic Services dba Allied Waste Services 8661 Rendova St NE Circle Pines, MN 55014
Walters Recycling & Refuse P O Box 67 Circle Pines, MN 55014
Waste Management 10050 Naples St NE Blaine, MN 55449
Rental – New
4355 Colorado Ave. N. – 4355 Colorado Avenue N LLC (Conditional)
5508 Xenia Ave. N. – Darryl Schmitz (Conditional)
Rental – Renewal
3312 Adair Ave. N. – Scot Sorenson
4354 Adair Ave. N. – Adam Ahmed (Conditional)
3518 Brunswick Ave. N. – Fletcher Schwartz
6407 Corvallis Ave. N. – Pro Operam Sub XI LLC (Conditional)
2749 Douglas Dr. N. – Fruen & Pfeiffer LLP
4237 Douglas Dr. N. – Drew and Terri Kabanuk
4224 Edgewood Ave. N. – Matthew Selden
3213 Florida Ave. N. – SVK Development LLC
4219 Georgia Ave. N. – IH3 Minnesota LP (Conditional)
5401 Georgia Ave. N. – Jon Huelskamp
3816 Hampshire Ave. N. – Michael Mills
5700 Hampshire Ave. N. – Todd Campbell
3500 Idaho Ave. N. – Kevin Jones
2718-2720 Jersey Ave. N. – Scott Belcher (Conditional)
5242 Jersey Ave. N. – Pro Operam Sub X LLC (Conditional)
5254 Jersey Ave. N. – Brad Buechele (Conditional)
3409 Kyle Ave. N. – David and Julie O’Brien
3445 Major Ave. N. – Pooja Choudhary Trust
6709 Markwood Dr. N. – Daniel Johnson
3425 Quail Ave. N. – Jeff and Michelle Petersen
4808 Regent Ave. N. – Cosco Property IV LLC (Conditional)
5536 Regent Ave. N. – Cosco Property IV LLC (Conditional)
3149 Winnetka Ave. N. – Sarah Doolittle and Taylor Doolittle (Conditional)
3100 Yukon Ave. N. – ADS LLC (Conditional)
5619 Zane Ave. N. – Fruen & Pfeiffer LLP (Conditional)
5308 35th Ave. N. – D & T Properties
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6816 38th Ave. N. – Reid W Kinde (Conditional)
6325 52nd Ave. N. – JNF Properties 3 LLC (Conditional)
6635 52nd Ave. N. – JNF Properties 5 LLC (Conditional)
6910-6940 54th Ave. N. – Kentucky Lane LP (Conditional)
6506 57th Ave. N. – Alicia Barevich (Conditional)
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2020 –
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM DONATION BOXES
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:
Donor Purpose Amount
Donation boxes and mug/t-shirt fundraiser Crystal Police K9 Unit $839.63
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks the above-
named for their generous donations.
Dated: September 15, 2020
By: __________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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AMEND PURCHASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – 5176 LOUISIANA AVENUE NORTH
___________________________________________________________________________
FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
___________________________________________________________________________
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for September 15 City Council Meeting)
DATE: September 10, 2020
RE: Consider approval of an extension to the completion deadline for 5176
Louisiana Avenue North to Sep. 15, 2021
On October 2, 2019, the City Council approved the sale of 5160, 5168 and 5176 Louisiana
Ave. N. to Nal-I-Co Contractors to build three new homes. The sale of the lots closed on
October 15, 2019 and the purchase and development agreement requires Nal-I-Co to
complete the three homes within one year of the closing.
The homes at 5160 and 5168 are almost complete but Nal-I-Co has not yet started 5176. The
to-be-built home at 5176 has been listed for sale and Nal-I-Co is currently working with a
potential buyer, but they do not expect to be ready to start construction until later this fall. Also,
construction materials have been more difficult to obtain in a timely manner due to the
pandemic. For these reasons, staff recommends an extension to Sep. 15, 2021 for Nal -I-Co to
complete the new home at 5176 Louisiana Ave. N.
City Council approval of the attached amendment to the purchase and development
agreement is requested.
April 2020 Aerial Photo:
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
5176 Louisiana Ave. N.
Extend Completion Deadline
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614361v1FA105-392
FIRST AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
This First Amendment to Purchase and Development Agreement (this “First
Amendment”), has been made and entered into as of this 15th day of September, 2020, by the City
of Crystal, a Minnesota municipal corporation (the “Seller”) and NAL-I-CO CONTRACTORS
INC., a Minnesota corporation (the “Buyer”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Seller and the Buyer are parties to that certain Purchase and Development
Agreement, dated October 2, 2019 (the “Purchase Agreement”), whereby the Seller agreed to sell
the following described real property:
Lot 3, Block 1, Iron Horse Addition, Hennepin County, State of Minnesota
(the “Property”) to the Buyer; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Paragraph 15.C. of the Purchase Agreement, the Buyer was to
complete construction of certain improvements on the Property (the “Minimum Improvements”)
no later than one year following the Date of Closing; and
WHEREAS, as of the date of this First Amendment, the Buyer has not commenced
construction of the Minimum Improvements, and has requested an extension of the required date
of completion of such construction; and
WHEREAS, the Seller and the Buyer wish to amend the Purchase Agreement to extend
the date of completion for construction of the Minimum Improvements to on or before September
15, 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
1.Paragraph 15. C. of the Purchase Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows:
Construction of the Minimum Improvements must be substantially completed by
September 15, 2021. Construction will be considered substantially complete when the
final certificate of occupancy has been issued by the City of Crystal building inspector.
2.All other terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement shall remain unchanged.
Attachment A
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614361v1FA105-392
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this First Amendment to be signed
and executed on their behalf as of the day and year first written above.
SELLER
(CITY OF CRYSTAL):
By: _______________________________
Jim Adams
Its: Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA
} ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
The foregoing was acknowledged before me this _______ day of ______________ 2020, by
Jim Adams, the Mayor of the City of Crystal, a municipal corporation under the laws of Minnesota,
on behalf of the municipal corporation.
________________________________
NOTARY STAMP SIGNATURE OF PERSON TAKING ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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614361v1FA105-392
STATE OF MINNESOTA
} ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
By: _______________________________
Anne Norris
Its: City Manager
The foregoing was acknowledged before me this _______ day of ______________ 2020, by
Anne Norris, the City Manager of the City of Crystal, a municipal corporation under the laws of
Minnesota, on behalf of the municipal corporation.
________________________________
NOTARY STAMP SIGNATURE OF PERSON TAKING ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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614361v1FA105-392
BUYER
(NAL-I-CO CONTRACTORS INC.)
By: _______________________________
Paul Nalipinski
Its: President
STATE OF MINNESOTA
} ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
The foregoing was acknowledged before me this _______ day of ________________ 2020, by
Paul Nalipinski, the President of NAL-I-CO CONTRACTORS INC., a corporation under the
laws of the State of Minnesota, on behalf of the corporation.
________________________________
NOTARY STAMP SIGNATURE OF PERSON TAKING ACKNOWLEDGMENT
3.4
DATE:September 10, 2020
TO:Anne Norris, City Manager
City of Crystal City Council
FROM:Jean McGann, Contracted Finance Director
RE:Expenditures over $25,000
Payee Amount
Healthpartners, Inc.September Health Insurance Premiums $111,485.00
City of New Hope Winpark Drive reconstruction & Winnetka watermain $108,507.31
Tenvoorde Ford, Inc.New squad car $32,125.56
Wold Architects & Engineers New public safety building project costs $64,178.72
Pember Companies, Inc.West Broadway pay application #1 $302,056.11
MN PERA Employee & city required contributions for 9/4/20 pay date $61,099.41
$679,452.11
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Memorandum
DATE: September 15, 2020
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Director of Public Works
Mick Cyert, Engineering Project Manager
SUBJECT: Declare Amount to Be Assessed, Order Preparation of Assessment Roll and Set Date
for Public Hearing – 2020 Utility Reconstruction Private Sanitary Sewer Service
Lining
Background
As part of the 2020 Utility Reconstruction Project, property owners were given the opportunity to
have the portion of their sanitary sewer service lined from approximately 5 feet behind the street
curb line to the house foundation. This optional program was slightly different than what had been
offered as part of the Street Reconstruction Projects where residents could opt to replace the
portion of their sanitary service from the sanitary sewer main located in the center of the street to
approximately 5 feet behind the street curb line. Due to the nature of utility reconstruction
projects, this section of each sanitary sewer service is being impacted by the replacement of the
main and is replaced as part of the project itself.
Cost
This program was completely optional. The cost was a flat $5,225 per property to have their
sanitary sewer service lined. The cost for the work can either be paid up front or put on a special
assessment.
Discussion
Of the 65 parcels in the 2020 Utility Reconstruction Project, 10 participated in the sewer repair
program. Every participant signed an agreement, which included the cost of the proposed work,
which waived their right to appeal the assessment. However, for those properties that wish to have
the work specially assessed to their property, it is still required the City hold the formal assessment
hearing.
In order to meet the County deadline and allow for the hearing notice and a thirty day prepayment
period, it is necessary for the Council to adopt the attached resolution declaring the amount to be
assessed, ordering the preparation of the assessment roll, and setting the hearing date for October
6, 2020.
Recommendation
Motion to adopt the resolution regarding the private sanitary sewer work completed in the 2020
Utility Reconstruction Project.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - ___
DECLARING AMOUNT TO BE ASSESSED, ORDERING PREPARATION OF
ASSESSMENT ROLL AND SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2020 UTILITY
RECONSTRUCTION PRIVATE SANITARY
SEWER SERVICES REPAIRS
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the project plans and specifications and ordered the
ad for bids for the 2020 Utility Reconstruction Project (“Project”) on March 10, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the City Council awarded the contract for the Project on April 21, 2020; and
WHEREAS, as part of the Project, residents were given the option to participate in a private
sanitary sewer repair program (“Repair Program”); and
WHEREAS, the owners requesting participation in the Repair Program petitioned the City
for said improvements and signed an agreement waiving their right to appeal the assessment
associated with the Repair Program; and
WHEREAS, the Project, including the Repair Program, is being constructed in accordance
with the Minnesota Statutes, chapter 429 requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CRYSTAL,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1) The total cost to be assessed against the 10 properties whose owners elected to participate in
the Repair Program is $52,250.00, with a set assessment amount of $5,225 per property.
2) City staff is hereby ordered to prepare the assessment roll for the Repair Program and file it
in the office of the City Clerk.
3) Assessments shall be payable in equal installments extending over a period of 10 years, the
first installment to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2021, and shall bear
interest at the rate of 4 percent per annum from the date of the adoption of the assessment
resolution.
3) A public hearing on the proposed assessments for the Repair Program shall be held by the
City Council, at the City Council Chambers, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal on the 6th day of
October 2020 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. Any of the
owners participating in the Repair Program will be given an opportunity to be heard
regarding the proposed assessments. Notice of the public hearing shall be published and
mailed in accordance with law.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 15th day of September 2020.
Jim Adams, Mayor
Attest:___________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for September 15 Council meeting)
DATE: September 10, 2020
SUBJECT: Consider approval of Statement of Principles for Blue Line Extension
Alignment Review
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On August 3, Metro Transit and Hennepin County announced that they would no longer pursue
construction of the Blue Line Extension on 8 miles of BNSF Railway property and instead
explore alternative alignments serving the same corridor. (Attachment 1.)
On August 13, the Blue Line Extension Corridor Management Committee reviewed and
discussed Metro Transit’s proposed statement of Principles that will guide that exploration of
alignment alternatives. (Attachment 2.)
On August 18, the Crystal City Council discussed the project and there appeared to be a
consensus that some sort of joint statement by the City Council members should be
considered.
Staff prepared a draft City of Crystal statement for City Council review and discussion at the
September 10 work session. (Attachment 3.) This statement adds some Crystal-specific items
to the principles in Metro Transit’s statement.
If there are changes discussed at the September 10 work session, staff will prepare an
updated version and distribute it prior to the September 15 Council meeting.
City Council approval of the Statement of Principles for Blue Line Extension Alignment Review
is requested.
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Statement of Principles
Blue Line Extension
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Project partners announce new direction for METRO Blue Line Extension
Metropolitan Council media contact: Trevor Roy, 218‐590‐2465, Trevor.Roy@metrotransit.org
Hennepin County media contact: Kyle Mianulli, 612‐596‐9875, kyle.mianulli@hennepin.us
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. ‐ August 3, 2020 ‐ After years of unsuccessful discussions with BNSF Railway
regarding colocation of light rail transit and freight rail in the Bottineau Corridor, BNSF Railway remains
unwilling to allow the METRO Blue Line Extension (Bottineau Light Rail Transit) project to be built on its
property. Hennepin County and the Metropolitan Council now feel it is time to work with agency and
community partners to explore opportunities to advance this critical project without using BNSF Railway
right of way.
Hennepin County and Metropolitan Council staff, along with elected leaders, have worked hard to build
on a long history of cooperation with BNSF Railway on this project. Unfortunately, over the last four
years, this cooperation stopped, and the railway is unwilling to find solutions to move the project
forward together.
Our commitment to the METRO Blue Line Extension LRT project has not changed. We are frustrated and
disappointed in this outcome, and we recognize the time and effort agency and community partners
have invested in this project over many years. These investments will remain valuable. We look forward
to working together to find ways to complete this project as soon as possible.
We are optimistic that moving this project in a new direction presents an exciting opportunity to revisit
and improve the METRO Blue Line Extension project to serve even more people and destinations, while
maintaining as much of the existing alignment as possible.
The need for light rail that serves corridor cities including, North Minneapolis, Golden Valley,
Robbinsdale, Crystal, and Brooklyn Park, is greater than ever. As the next leg of our planned regional
light rail network, this line will connect people to opportunities for employment, education and health.
The economic benefits the METRO Blue Line Extension will bring to these communities, the Twin Cities
metro and the state of Minnesota cannot wait any longer.
The communities this project will serve are the most diverse in the metro area and have the highest
rates of transit‐dependent households. People in these communities continue to be harmed by historic
patterns of systemic racism that are compounded by a lack of transit and transportation infrastructure.
Now, in the face of multiple crises disproportionately impacting communities of color, transformational
investment is more urgent than ever.
"This project is a critical element in meeting our transportation needs for a growing region,” said
Metropolitan Chair Charlie Zelle. “Our commitment to the Blue Line Extension has not changed and I
look forward to working with project partners and community stakeholders as we chart our new
pathway forward."
“For more than a decade Hennepin County has led planning for the Bottineau LRT line in close
partnership with agency and community partners at all levels,” said Hennepin County Commissioner
Mike Opat, District 1. “The cities have been particularly strong partners and done amazing work to
prepare for this transformative project. Local elected leaders have been more than patient as we tried
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to complete a deal with the railroad, who once conducted themselves as partners in this
endeavor. BNSF’s new obstinance cannot deter our work any longer. The time to forge ahead is
now. These cities and the region, as a whole, need this LRT project.”
“This light rail line is more than just a project to advance—it is a commitment to the residents and
communities along the corridor for robust engagement and investment for years and decades to come.
The Blue Line Extension will further our region’s transit vision, and it will connect students to schools,
workers to jobs, and patients to health care,” said Hennepin Commissioner Irene Fernando, District 2.
We remain deeply committed to working closely with community and city partners to determine the
best course forward for the METRO Blue Line Extension project. Advancing this project will require
continued strong partnerships and sincere collaboration.
Given current public health constraints, we recognize the need to be thoughtful and flexible in engaging
communities. We are committed to a full and open public engagement process that honors and builds
on the years of previous community work.
As a next step, Met Council will convene a meeting of the Corridor Management Committee on August
13, where project partners will discuss next steps including community conversations and engagement
opportunities in the weeks and months ahead.
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DRAFT Blue Line Extension
Principles for Alignment Review
OBJECTIVE: For CMC review, discussion and input
Alignment Principles
1. Meet Federal Transit Administration New Starts Criteria
a. Maintain BLRT Purpose and Need
b. Maximize ridership
c.Minimize travel time
d. Maximize project rating
2. Maintain Existing Alignment as Much as Possible
a. Maintain existing termini: Target Field Station in Minneapolis and Oak
Grove Station in Brooklyn Park
b. Serve existing corridor cities and major destinations
3. Mitigate Impacts
a.Complement and avoid redundancy with planned and existing
transitways
b. Minimize residential impacts
Engagement Principles
1. Meaningfully Engage Stakeholders
a.Honor and build on previous robust community engagement
b.Tailor engagement practices to meet the needs of the community
2. Engage, inform, and consult diverse communities to co-create project
solutions that reduce disparities
a. Ensure corridor communities of all races, ethnicities, incomes and
abilities are engaged so all communities share in growth opportunities
b.Use community goals, priorities, and criteria for growth to inform
decision-making
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Statement of Principles for Blue Line Extension Alignment Review
Approved by the Crystal City Council on September 15, 2020
Alignment Principles
1.Meet Federal Transit Administration New Starts Criteria
a.Maintain BLRT Purpose and Need
b.Maximize ridership
c.Minimize travel time
d.Maximize project rating
2.Maintain Existing Alignment as Much as Possible
a.Maintain existing termini: Target Field Station in Minneapolis and Oak
Grove Station in Brooklyn Park
b.Maintain a station location in the general vicinity of Bass Lake Road in
Crystal
c.Serve existing corridor cities and major destinations, including Crystal’s
Town Center area adjacent to the Bass Lake Road station
3.Mitigate Impacts
a.Complement and avoid redundancy with planned and existing
transitways
b.Minimize residential impacts
c.Include a pedestrian bridge across Bottineau Boulevard to ensure safe
crossing to the Bass Lake Road station for residents in northeast Crystal
and Brooklyn Center
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Engagement Principles
1. Meaningfully Engage Stakeholders
a. Honor and build on previous robust community engagement
b. Tailor engagement practices to meet the needs of all communities in the
corridor
c. Respect the strong expression of need for a pedestrian bridge from
previous engagement efforts in Crystal, and include it in engagement
efforts going forward
2. Engage, inform, and consult diverse communities to co‐create project
solutions that reduce disparities
a. Ensure corridor communities of all races, ethnicities, incomes and
abilities are engaged so all communities share in growth opportunities
b. Use community goals, priorities, and criteria for growth to inform
decision‐making
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