2021.08.17 Council Meeting Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: August 13, 2021
City Council Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Time Meeting Location
6:15 p.m.
City Council work session to discuss:
1. Drought response.
2. Representation on Joint Airport Zoning Board.
3. City manager monthly check-in.
4. Constituent issues update.
5. New business.
6. Announcements.
Council Chambers/Zoom
7:00 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers/Zoom
Immediately
following the City
Council meeting
Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting Council Chambers/Zoom
Immediately
following the EDA
meeting
Continuation of City Council work session, if necessary 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: August 13, 2021
City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 6:15 p.m.
Council Chambers/Zoom
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 on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at _____ p.m. in
the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. If the agenda items are
not completed in time for the regular City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m., the meeting will be
continued and resumed immediately following the Economic Development Authority meeting. The
public may also monitor and participate in the meeting by connecting via Zoom, through one of the
methods identified on the City Council Meeting Schedule for Tuesday, August 17, 2021.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Parsons ____ Norris
____ Adams ____ Therres
____ Banks ____ Gilchrist
____ Budziszewski ____ Elholm
____ Cummings ____ Larson
____ Kiser ____ Ray
____ LaRoche ____ Revering
____ Sutter
____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Drought response.
2. Joint Airport Zoning Ordinance process. *
3. City manager monthly check-in.
4. Constituent issues update.
5. New business. *
6. Announcements. *
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at (763)
531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529
Memorandum
DATE: August 17, 2021
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Drought response check in
Background
The State of Minnesota has a Statewide Drought Plan that it has been following in response to the
statewide drought conditions. When talking about the drought conditions and the response, it is
important to understand what information is used by each two systems. While they are related
(generally by lack of rain), the data they use and their intended purposes are different.
US Drought Monitor
“The Drought Monitor has been a team effort since its inception in 1999, produced jointly by the
National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). It is
not a statistical model, although numeric inputs are many: the Palmer Drought Severity Index, the
Standardized Precipitation Index, and other climatological inputs; the Keech-Byram Drought Index for
fire, satellite-based assessments of vegetation health, and various indicators of soil moisture; and
hydrologic data, particularly in the West, such as the Surface Water Supply Index and
snowpack.” (Source: https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/About/WhatistheUSDM.aspx)
Currently, Hennepin County is in the “Severe Drought” classification
(https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/journal/drought_monitor.html).
Statewide Drought Plan
“Legislation enacted in 1990 mandated the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to prepare a
drought plan (Minnesota Statutes (MS), Section 103G.293). Major Participants State, Federal and local
agencies, along with water users and suppliers in Minnesota, all have responsibilities before and during
times of drought.” (Source:
https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/natural_resources/climate/drought/drought_plan_matrix.pdf)
For water suppliers that use the Mississippi river for their source of water (such as Minneapolis), the
thresholds for the different response levels are based on the average daily flow as measured by the
United States Geological Survey gauge in the Mississippi River at 610 in Brooklyn Park.
Crystal (along with all other Mississippi river sourced water suppliers) is currently in the “Drought
Warning Phase” of the plan.
Joint Water Commission water use
Staff have been working with Minneapolis to establish the actual water use as required by the
Statewide Drought Plan. Using the 2018-2020 January JWC bills, the 3-year average of JWC January
billed usage was estimated to be 152.6 million gallons. Averaged over 31 days, this results in a ‘January
use’ rate of 4.92 million gallons per day. For drought conditions, the +50% target under the Drought
Warning Phase is then 7.4 million gallons per day. The +25% target under the Restrictive Phase is 6.2
million gallons per day.
While the JWC consumption has decreased over the last few weeks, we have not yet met the target for
the Drought Warning Phase. We are over by at least around a half million gallons per day (7%).
City Actions
Since the Drought Warning phase of the plan went into effect the Crystal has been coordinating with
New Hope and Golden Valley to develop consistent communication messages for all our residents
collectively. This has included the development of fliers, social media messages, and press releases.
Should the drought continue or get worse, efforts beyond education most likely will need to be
implemented to meet the established water use thresholds in the plan. Each of the three cities plan on
using existing enforcement methods and established fines in their fee schedules for their enforcement
actions. While the methods (who enforces, etc.) and fine values may be different for each City, the
sequence is the same for properties found in violation:
1) Education
2) Warning
3) Fine
4) Fine progressively increases
Staff will be using the “Level One Violation” classification while administering the watering restrictions.
The fines start at $75 per occurrence and increase to $130 by the 4th violation. If a property gets to the
4th violation, they will have been fined $405 cumulatively.
Attachments
• Minnesota Statewide Drought Plan
• Relevant page from the adopted Crystal fee schedule
Resources
• Minnesota DNR Drought Monitor
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/journal/drought_monitor.html
• United States Geological Survey flow meter Mississippi River at 610 in Brooklyn Park
https://waterdata.usgs.gov/mn/nwis/uv/?site_no=05288500&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060,63
160
Requested Council Action
The Council is requested to provide confirmation the “Level One Violation” classification while
administering the watering restrictions.
Minnesota Statewide Drought Plan
This plan provides a framework for preparing for and responding to
droughts to minimize conflicts and negative impacts on Minnesota's
natural resources and economy.
Statewide Drought Plan watersheds:
Red 0902
Rainy 0903
Western Lake Superior 0401
Mississippi Headwaters 0701
St. Croix 0703
Minnesota 0702
Upper Mississippi-Black-Root 0704
Upper Mississippi-Maquoketa-Plum 0706
Upper Mississippi-Iowa-Skunk-Wapsipinicon 0708
Des Moines 0710
Missouri-Little Sioux 1023
Missouri-Big Sioux 1017
STATEWIDE DROUGHT PLAN MATRIX
Drought Phase/Triggers State and Federal Actions Water Users and Suppliers Actions
NON-DROUGHT PHASE
A significant portion of the watershed
(see map) is not under drought
conditions according to the U.S.
Drought Monitor.
The U.S. Drought Monitor is a weekly index
depicting the location and intensity of drought
conditions using a blend of quantitative and
qualitative indicators. Drought conditions
referenced in this plan are keyed to the U.S.
Drought Monitor.
http://drought.unl.edu/dm/monitor.html
Develop/maintain precipitation,
stream flow, ground water and
water quality monitoring programs.
Conduct state and regional water
studies and coordinate actions.
Assist water suppliers and other
users in developing conservation
measures.
Continue and improve water
conservation education.
Develop/update/implement water supply
plans (including drought preparedness and
response and water conservation programs).
Adopt conservation rate structures and
ordinances.
Establish mutual aid agreements,
interconnections, conservation education,
redundant/alternative supplies, etc.
Minimize water supply system losses and
improve water use efficiency.
DROUGHT WATCH PHASE
A significant portion of the watershed
(see map) is “Abnormally Dry” or in a
“Moderate Drought”.
Inform Drought Task Force of
conditions.
Intensify selected monitoring
activities.
Initiate public awareness.
Notify water suppliers of moderate
drought conditions.
Monitor Mississippi River flows
and coordinate with the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (USACE) and
hydropower facility owners.
Monitor potential conflicts and problems
and notify DNR of source conflicts.
Public water suppliers provide conservation
information and request customers to
implement voluntary measures to reduce
water use.
DROUGHT WARNING PHASE
A significant portion of the watershed
(see map) is in a “Severe Drought”, or
for public water suppliers using the
Mississippi River, the average daily
flow at the USGS gage near Anoka is
at or below 2000 cfs for five
consecutive days.
Convene Drought Task Force.
Increase public drought awareness.
Notify water suppliers of severe
drought conditions.
Monitor implementation of the
Mississippi River System-Wide
Low-Flow Management Plan.
Public water suppliers implement
appropriate water use restrictions contained
in their water supply plans.
Other water users implement appropriate
conservation measures.
Public water suppliers implement water use
reduction actions with a goal of reducing
water use to 50% above January levels.
Dam operators implement the Mississippi
river System-Wide Low-Flow Management
Plan.
RESTRICTIVE PHASE
A significant portion of the watershed
(see map) is in an “Extreme
Drought”, or for public water suppliers
using the Mississippi River, the
average daily flow at the USGS gage
near Anoka is at or below 1500 cfs for
five consecutive days.
Notify water suppliers of extreme
drought conditions.
Closely monitor river flows.
Continue drought awareness efforts
to encourage conservation.
Follow MDNR allocation restrictions.
Public water suppliers implement water use
reduction actions with a goal of reducing
water use to 25% above January levels.
All appropriators conserve water and
minimize non-essential water uses.
EMERGENCY PHASE
A significant portion of the watershed
(see map) is in an “Exceptional
Drought”, or highest priority water
supply needs are not being met, or
there are threatened or actual electricity
shortages due to cooling water supply
shortages, or for public water suppliers
in the Twin Cities, the average daily
flow of the Mississippi River USGS
gage near Anoka is at or below 1000
cfs for five consecutive days.
Advise Governor on need for
emergency declaration.
Minnesota Division of Homeland
Security and Emergency
Management implements MN
Emergency Operations Plan
(MEOP).
Consider request to the USACE for
the release of water from the
Mississippi River Headwaters
Reservoirs.
Public water suppliers implement
mandatory water use reduction actions with
a goal of reducing water use to January
levels.
Limit water used based on highest priorities
defined in Minnesota Statutes 103G.261.
Implement measures consistent with an
emergency declaration.
Provide bottled water, hauled water, and
sanitations supplies to users, as needed.
Responsibilities, Plans and Actions Related to Drought Planning
Minnesota Statewide Drought Plan
Legislation enacted in 1990 mandated the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to prepare a drought plan. Minnesota
Statutes (MS), Section 103G.293 states:
"The commissioner shall establish a plan to respond to drought-related emergencies and to prepare a statewide
framework for drought response. The plan must consider metropolitan water supply plans of the metropolitan
council prepared under section 473.156. The plan must provide a framework for implementing drought response
actions in a staged approach related to decreasing levels of flow. Permits issued under 103G.261 must provide
conditions on water appropriation consistent with the drought response plan established by this section."
The attached Drought Plan table outlines the staged approach for implementing drought response actions.
Major Participants
State, Federal and local agencies, along with water users and suppliers in Minnesota, all have responsibilities before and
during times of drought. In ad dition to ongoing studies and coordination efforts, the primary responsibilities of the major
participants are:
MN DNR – DNR Waters is responsible for maintaining and updating the StatewideDrought Plan, monitoring and
communicating drought conditions, as well as for convening the State Drought Task Force. DNR Waters
regulates water use by permit (water appropriation) and by requiring Water Supply Plans for public water
suppliers serving more than 1,000 people. Other DNR divisions monitor drought impacts on forestry, wildlife
and fisheries.
Metropolitan Council – the Metropolitan Council is responsible for development of a regional master water
supply plan for the seven-county metropolitan area and reviews local water supplies as part of community
comprehensive plans.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – the USACE operates reservoirs in 3 river systems in Minnesota primarily for
commercial navigation, flood control and/or navigation (Minnesota River, Red River of the North and the
Mississippi River). The Mississippi River headwaters reservoirs have been studied for purposes of water
releases during times of drought. Under the USACE ope rations plans, emergency releases may be done only
under certain conditions to meet health and safety needs and in consultation with the federal Bureau of Indian
Affairs, the Minnesota Chippewa Tribal government, and the MN DNR. The USACE also helps with
preparedness and equipment.
Water Users and Suppliers – local communities and water users must implement conservation measures as
required by DNR Waters and Met Council.
Governor of Minnesota – the Governor is empowered to declare a critical water deficiency by executive order.
(103G.291 Subd.1)
Other Participants and their capabilities
Department of Public Safety, Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) – Public information and response
coordination
Pollution Control Agency – Public information, response procedures, exercise capabilities, data collection
National Weather Service – Weather and hydrologic forecasts and warnings
Department of Agriculture – Assistance with crop and other farming-related drought issues
Department of Health – Public Water Supply
Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) – technical and financial assistance to agricultural producers
Related Plans
Local Water Supply Plans – address projected demands, adequacy of the water supply system and planned
improvements, existing and future water sources, natural resource impacts or limitations, emergency preparedness,
water conservation, supply and demand reduction measures, and allocation priorities. Met Council oversees those
in the 7-county metro area.
Mississippi River System-Wide Low-Flow Management Plan – A plan conceived by the DNR, the USACE and
the hydropower facilities along the Mississippi River upstream of St. Paul, the primary purpose of which is to help
ensure run-of-river operations during low flow periods and coordination among the hydropower facility operators.
MN Emergency Operations Plan (MEOP) – The MEOP addresses drought as well as other natural hazards. The
plan responds to potential emergencies (nuclear power plants, etc.) as they relate to extreme drought conditions.
STATE DROUGHT TASK FORCE
Purpose and Role
The State Drought Task Force is convened, as defined in the Restrictive Phase of the Drought Table, to provide
coordination and communication between agencies and institutions affected by drought and to provide a central
source for the news media. The Task Force could also be called together at other times as needed to serve as a
forum for discussion of drought management plans and policies. In cases of more localized drought conditions,
the Director of DNR Waters may bring appropriate parties together on a Regional Drought Task Force for the
same purposes.
Members
DNR Waters Director/Assistant Director
DNR Waters State Climatologist
DNR Wildlife Director
DNR Forestry Wildfire Suppression Supervisor
Board of Water and Soil Resources Executive Director
Department of Agriculture Director, Agronomy & Plant Protection
Department of Agriculture State Statistician
Department of Health Director, Drinking Water Protection
Department of Public Safety Director, Homeland Security and Emergency Mgmt
Department of Transportation Director, Environmental Services
Minnesota Planning Director, Local Planning Assistance
Pollution Control Agency Director, Environmental Outcomes
University of Minnesota Climatologist/Meteorologist, Extension Service
Metropolitan Council General Manager, Environmental Services
National Weather Service Meteorologists-in Charge
North Central River Forecast Center Hydrologist-in-Charge, Chanhassen
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chief, Water Control Section
U.S. Department of Agriculture Executive Director, MN Farm Service Agency
U.S. Department of Agriculture State Conservationist, NRCS
U.S. Geological Survey Director, Minnesota Water Science Center
American Waterworks Association Water Utilities Council
Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) Executive Director
Hospitality Minnesota Executive Vice President
Last modified: April 29, 2009 - MNDNR Division of Waters
Department Type City Code Accounting
Code
Description Expires 2018 Fee 2019 Fee Percent
Increase
2020 Fee Percent
Increase
2021 Fee Percent
Increase
2022 Fee Percent
Increase
Comments
City of Crystal 2019-2022 Proposed Fee Schedule
Main Section
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level One Violation - 1st
violation
75.00$ 75.00$ 0.00% 75.00$ 0.00% 75.00$ 0.00% 75.00$ 0.00%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level One Violation - 2nd
violation
90.00$ 90.00$ 0.00% 90.00$ 0.00% 90.00$ 0.00% 90.00$ 0.00%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level One Violation - 3rd
violation
110.00$ 110.00$ 0.00% 110.00$ 0.00% 110.00$ 0.00% 110.00$ 0.00%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level One Violation - 4th
violation
130.00$ 130.00$ 0.00% 130.00$ 0.00% 130.00$ 0.00% 130.00$ 0.00%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level Two Violation - 1st
violation
120.00$ 120.00$ 0.00% 120.00$ 0.00% 120.00$ 0.00% 120.00$ 0.00%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level Two Violation - 2nd
violation
140.00$ 140.00$ 0.00% 140.00$ 0.00% 140.00$ 0.00% 140.00$ 0.00%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level Two Violation - 3rd
violation
170.00$ 170.00$ 0.00% 170.00$ 0.00% 170.00$ 0.00% 170.00$ 0.00%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level Two Violation - 4th
violation
220.00$ 220.00$ 0.00% 220.00$ 0.00% 220.00$ 0.00% 220.00$ 0.00%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level Three Violation - 1st
violation
180.00$ 180.00$ 0.00% 180.00$ 0.00% 180.00$ 0.00% 180.00$ 0.00%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level Three Violation - 2nd
violation
220.00$ 220.00$ 0.00% 220.00$ 0.00% 220.00$ 0.00% 220.00$ 0.00%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level Three Violation - 3rd
violation
260.00$ 260.00$ 0.00% 260.00$ 0.00% 260.00$ 0.00% 260.00$ 0.00%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level Three Violation - 4th
violation
340.00$ 340.00$ 0.00% 340.00$ 0.00% 340.00$ 0.00% 340.00$ 0.00%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level Four Violation - 1st
violation
260.00$ 260.00$ 0.00% 260.00$ 0.00% 260.00$ 0.00% 260.00$ 0.00%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level Four Violation - 2nd
violation
320.00$ 320.00$ 0.00% 320.00$ 0.00% 320.00$ 0.00% 320.00$ 0.00%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level Four Violation - 3rd
violation
380.00$ 380.00$ 0.00% 380.00$ 0.00% 380.00$ 0.00% 380.00$ 0.00%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. Enforcement, Level Four Violation - 4th
violation
500.00$ 500.00$ 0.00% 500.00$ 0.00% 500.00$ 0.00% 500.00$ 0.00%
Gymnasiums (limited set-up)
CCC Other 2721.4513 1 Gym: Per Hour Max Fee (Non-Resident)weekday 50.00$ 50.00$ 0.00% 50.00$ 0.00% 50.00$ 0.00% 50.00$ 0.00%
CCC Other 2721.4513 1 Gym: Per Hour Max Fee (Non-Resident)weekend 60.00$ 60.00$ 0.00% 60.00$ 0.00% 60.00$ 0.00% 60.00$ 0.00%
CCC Other 2721.4513 2 Gyms: Per Hour Max Fee (Non-Resident)weekday 75.00$ 75.00$ 0.00% 75.00$ 0.00% 75.00$ 0.00% 75.00$ 0.00%
CCC Other 2721.4513 2 Gyms: Per Hour Max Fee (Non-Resident)weekend 85.00$ 85.00$ 0.00% 85.00$ 0.00% 85.00$ 0.00% 85.00$ 0.00%
CCC Other 2721.4513 3 Gyms: Per Hour Max Fee (Non-Resident)weekday 90.00$ 90.00$ 0.00% 90.00$ 0.00% 90.00$ 0.00% 90.00$ 0.00%
CCC Other 2721.4513 3 Gyms: Per Hour Max Fee (Non-Resident)weekend 100.00$ 100.00$ 0.00%100.00$ 0.00%100.00$ 0.00%100.00$ 0.00%
CCC Other 2721.4513 1 Gym: 7+ hours (up to 100 people)weekday 350.00$ 350.00$ 0.00%350.00$ 0.00%350.00$ 0.00%350.00$ 0.00%
CCC Other 2721.4513 1 Gym: 7+ hours (up to 100 people)weekend 420.00$ 420.00$ 0.00%420.00$ 0.00%420.00$ 0.00%420.00$ 0.00%
CCC Other 2721.4513 2 Gyms: 7+ hours (101 to 250 people)weekday 525.00$ 525.00$ 0.00%525.00$ 0.00%525.00$ 0.00%525.00$ 0.00%
CCC Other 2721.4513 2 Gyms: 7+ hours (101 to 250 people)weekend 595.00$ 595.00$ 0.00%595.00$ 0.00%595.00$ 0.00%595.00$ 0.00%
CCC Other 2721.4513 3 Gyms: 7+ hours (251 to 400 people)weekday 630.00$ 630.00$ 0.00%630.00$ 0.00%630.00$ 0.00%630.00$ 0.00%
3 Gyms: 7+ hours (251 to 400 people)weekend 700.00$ 700.00$ 0.00%700.00$ 0.00%700.00$ 0.00%700.00$ 0.00%
2730.4462 Forest gym - Same Rates as Community Center (different
code)
Rental fee adjustments
CCC Other 2721.4513 Event Set-up/Clean-up Fee, Meeting / Show (each gym)60.00$ 60.00$ 0.00% 60.00$ 0.00% 60.00$ 0.00% 60.00$ 0.00%
CCC Other 2721.4513 Event Set-up/Clean-up Fee, Food / Banquet Event (each
room or gym)
250.00$ 250.00$ 0.00% 250.00$ 0.00% 250.00$ 0.00% 250.00$ 0.00%
CCC Other 2721.4513 Alcohol Permit Fee 50.00$ 50.00$ 0.00%50.00$ 0.00%50.00$ 0.00%50.00$ 0.00%
CCC Other 2721.4513 Alcohol Security Fee (Crystal Police) - per room / per
hour (minimum 3 hours)
70.00$ 70.00$ 0.00% 70.00$ 0.00% 70.00$ 0.00% 70.00$ 0.00%
CCC Other 2721.4513 Crystal Resident (or non-Crystal service organization)
Gym Rental Discount
20% 20% 0.00% 20% 0.00% 20% 0.00% 20% 0.00%
CCC Other 2721.4513 Crystal Youth or Service Organization Gym Rental
Discount
50% 50% 0.00% 50% 0.00% 50% 0.00% 50% 0.00%
CCC Other 2721.4520 Open gym - Adult 5.00$ 5.00$ 0.00%5.00$ 0.00%5.00$ 0.00%5.00$ 0.00%per time
CCC Other 2721.4523 Open gym - Youth 2.00$ 2.00$ 0.00%2.00$ 0.00%2.00$ 0.00%2.00$ 0.00%per time
2730.4462 Forest Gym - Same rates as Community Center (different
code)
same rates as Community Center
same rates as Community Center
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 – AUGUST 2021
Objective 1 – Policy Facilitation – strategic planning for continued
implementation of Council priorities:
o Thriving Business Climate
▪ Open To Business assistance available
▪ Information on various business assistance programs provided
to CBA and other Crystal businesses
▪ Crystal participating in MCES SAC deferral program
▪ Hennepin County façade improvement grant applied for
o Create Strong Neighborhoods
▪ Code enforcement – on-going
▪ Implementation of Master Parks System Plan improvements –
on going
▪ Home improvement loans/rebates available through CEE- on-
going
▪ 2021 Night to Unite – 52 parties
o Fiscally sound and stable policies and practices
▪ Long term financial planning on-going
▪ 2022 budget update and capital planning at 8/5/21 work
session; preliminary levy considered on 9/9/21
o Build inclusive community so all feel welcome
▪ Just Deeds initiative in place for residents to remove
discriminatory covenants from property titles
Objective 2 - Continue to invest in long term plan/saving for capital projects
o Planning for use of ARPA funds
o Capital planning discussed at 8/5/21 work session
o Police station project – demolition underway; grant agreement with
State approved
Objective 3 - Coordinate community conversations regarding equity and
inclusion
o Follow up community conversation 7/27/21; waiting for notes from that
session
Objective 4 - Evaluate operational expectations in light of lessons learned from
pandemic adjustments
o Elected officials and commissions back to in-person meetings, public
still can access virtually or in person
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Posted: August 13, 2021
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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. Appearances
3.1 Sheriff Hutchinson will provide an update on department activities and initiatives.*
3.2 Chief Revering will introduce Officer Lauren Roll to the City Council.*
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 July 20, 2021.
b. The City Council meeting on July 20, 2021.
c. The City Council work session on August 5, 2021.
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. $20 from Elizabeth Backdahl for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
b. $25 from Lois Belmore for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
c. $10 from Janice and Mark Carroll for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
d. $2,000 from Crystal Crime Prevention Board for community police events.
e. $1,000 from Crystal Lions Club for the Crystal Airport Open House.
f. $57.53 from donation boxes for Crystal Police Explorers.
g. $50 from Linda Enberg for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
h. $250 from VFW Post 7051 for the Crystal Airport Open House.
i. $25 from Denise Invie for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
j. $1,000 from Sherry and Gina Lehn for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
k. $25 from Kirk and Marcy McDonald for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
l. $20 from Mark Mackmiller for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
m. $20 from RecTrac donors for Crystal parks.
n. $57 from RecTrac donors for the scholarship program.
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o. $50 from Joseph and Shirley Purvis for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
p. $500 from the Darrell Quam Family for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
q. $20 from Margaret Romero for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
r. $500 from Howard Root for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
s. $100 from Brenda Russ for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
t. $250 from Helen Shafer for a tree planting at Bassett Creek Park.
u. $200 from Sisters of the Good Shepard for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
v. $25 from Maureen Stoen for the Barway Collins memorial statue.
w. $20 from Koo Weah for the Crystal K-9 Unit.
x. $4,000 from West Metro Fire-Rescue District Relief Association for the Barway Collins
memorial statue.
4.4 Approval of the appointment of Rachel Braaten to the Environmental Quality Commission.
4.5 Approval of a resolution ordering the preparation of an assessment roll, declaring the
amount to be assessed, and setting the date for a public hearing for year 2021 delinquent
accounts.
4.6 Approval of a resolution accepting American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
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 Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment, and the Council will consider a
resolution to vacate the easement at 6613 36th Ave. N.
The Council will hold a public hearing to consider vacating the easement at 6613 36th Ave.
N., as part of the subdivision plat of that property (Regular Agenda Item #7.3).
Recommend approval of the vacation, contingent upon the subdivision plat being
approved.
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 new multiple animal license at 8400 Northern Dr., submitted by
Justin Tucker and Daniel Galloway.
The applicants have four dogs and one cat and are applying for a multiple animal license
for their property at 8400 Northern Dr. The Animal Control Officer has reviewed the
application, inspected the property and recommends approval of the application. The
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Council should take comments from any neighbors prior to taking action on the
application.
7.3 The Council will consider a resolution approving a subdivision plat to divide 6613 36th Ave.
N. into two lots.
At its August 9 meeting, the Planning Commission considered the subdivision plat for
6613 – 36th Ave. N. There were several neighbors at the meeting opposed to the
proposed subdivision. The Planning Commission recommended 7-1 to deny the
application. However, staff position is that the proposed plat meets the requirements of
the City Code and recommends approval of the plat.
7.4 The Council will consider a resolution approving a lot consolidation plat for 5232-5240
Hanson Ct. N.
The owner of the properties at 5232 – 5240 Hanson Ct. N. is proposing to consolidate the
current two lots into one parcel so that a parking lot can be constructed that meets the
required setbacks. Recommend approval of the consolidation.
7.5 The Council will consider approval of the West Metro Fire-Rescue District 2022 budget.
Crystal and New Hope formed a joint powers organization, the West Metro Fire-Rescue
District (WMFRD), to provide fire prevention, education and protection services to both
cities. Under the joint powers agreement, the WMFRD Board needs to approve a
preliminary budget by July 31 for consideration and action by both city councils no later
than August 31. The WMFRD Board approved the budget at its May meeting and the
budget has been reviewed at several work sessions; recommend approval of the 2022
WMFRD budget.
8. Announcements
a. The City Council will hold a work session on Thursday, August 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom.
b. City offices are closed Monday, September 6 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
c. The next City Council meeting is Thursday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom.
d. 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
Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.
Crystal City Council work session minutes July 20, 2021
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 6:00 p.m. on July 20, 2021 in the Council Chambers
at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota and via Zoom. Mayor Adams called the meeting to
order.
I.Attendance
The city manager and city clerk recorded the attendance for city council members and staff:
Council members present: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kiser.
Council Member Banks was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, City
Attorney T. Gilchrist, Police Chief S. Revering, Finance Director J. McGann, Community Development
Director J. Sutter, Public Works Director M. Ray, Recreation Director J. Elholm, West Metro Fire-
Rescue District Chief S. Larson and City Clerk C. Serres.
Also present were Parks and Recreation Commission applicant Rachel Braaten and Blue Line
Extension representatives, Rob Hume of Kimley-Horn, Nick Landwer of Metro Transit and Dan Soler
of Hennepin County.
II.Agenda
The Council interviewed the Parks and Recreation Commission candidate and discussed the
following agenda items prior to the City Council meeting:
•2022 budget preview and overview.
•Constituent issues update.
•City manager monthly check-in.
•New business.
•Announcements.
Mayor Adams recessed the work session at 6:56 p.m. to begin the City Council meeting.
Mayor Adams resumed the work session immediately after the City Council meeting to discuss the
following agenda item:
•Blue Line Extension update.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
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Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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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
July 20, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N. in Crystal,
Minnesota and via Zoom. 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: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kiser.
Council Member Banks was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Police Chief S. Revering,
Finance Director J. McGann, Public Works Director M. Ray, Community Development Director J.
Sutter, Recreation Director J. Elholm 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 Parsons to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3.Appearances
3.1 Police Chief Stephanie Revering presented awards to Crystal police officers.
3.2 Recreation Director John Elholm introduced Minnesota Recreation and Park Association
representative Alyssa Fram who presented two awards to the City of Crystal for the “Becker
Park Redevelopment” project and for the “Storybook Trail” program.
3.3 Public Works Director Mark Ray presented two American Council of Engineering Companies
awards, the “Honor Award” and “People’s Choice Award” for Becker Park storm water project.
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 June 15, 2021.
b. The City Council meeting on June 15, 2021.
c. The City Council work session on July 8, 2021.
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. 2021-64, accepting the following donations:
a.$7,500 from Crystal Lions Club for the Crystal K-9 Unit.
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b. $50 from the estate of Judith Thornton for the Crystal Police statue.
c. $15,000 from VFW Post 494 for the Crystal K-9 Unit.
d. $2,000 from VFW Post 494 for the 2021 Crystal Airport Open House.
e. $7,000 from West Metro Fire-Rescue Relief Association for the Crystal K-9 Unit.
f. $1,000 from West Metro Fire-Rescue Relief Association for the Crystal Frolics waterball
competition.
g. $1,000 from Westphal American Legion 251 for the 2022 Crystal Airport Open House.
4.4 Approval of Resolution No. 2021-65, authorizing the execution of joint powers agreements with
the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal of Apprehension and the City of
Crystal regarding access to the criminal justice data communications network.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Cummings to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
The following persons addressed the Council:
• Scott Kneisl, 6916 58th Ave. N.
• Carla Herling, 4831 Xenia Ave. N., via Zoom.
• Jim Ullmer, 6911 58th Ave. N.
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The Council considered approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance
department to the city council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance department.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered authorizing lease agreements with Enterprise for leasing of police
vehicles.
Police Chief Stephanie Revering and Finance Director Jean McGann addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve
the lease agreements with Enterprise for leasing of police vehicles.
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried.
6.3 The Council considered authorizing execution of an agreement for the statue in front of the
new police station.
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Police Chief Stephanie Revering addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Mayor Adams to approve the execution
of an agreement for the statue in front of the new police station.
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried.
6.4 The Council considered a resolution awarding the contract for storm pipe rehabilitation.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021 – 66
AWARD CONTRACT FOR 2021 STORM PIPE REHABILITATION PROJECT
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.5 The Council considered a resolution awarding the contract for miscellaneous concrete repair
work.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021 – 67
AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACT FOR 2021 CONCRETE REPAIR PROJECT
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kiser.
Absent, not voting: Banks.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. Announcements
The Council made 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 8:01 p.m.
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Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council work session minutes August 5, 2021
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 6:31 p.m. on August 5, 2021 in the Council
Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. Due to technical difficulties, the meeting
was not conducted via Zoom. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
I.Attendance
The city clerk recorded the attendance for city council members and staff:
Council members present: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kiser.
Council Member Banks was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Finance
Director J. McGann, West Metro Fire-Rescue District Chief S. Larson, Police Chief S. Revering, Public
Works Director M. Ray, Recreation Director J. Elholm, and City Clerk C. Serres.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1.Capital planning.
2.Review 2022 West Metro Fire-Rescue District budget.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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City of Crystal Council Meeting
August 17, 2021
Applications for City License
Massage Enterprise
Karen Sathre, dba Therapeutic Massage by Karen, 5108 Bernard Ave N, Crystal, MN 55429 (pre-
approved by Anne Norris 7/23/21)
Damian Wiesneth, 5701 Kentucky Ave N #104, Crystal, MN 55428 (pre-approved by Anne Norris
7/23/21)
Massage Therapist
Karen Sathre, dba Therapeutic Massage by Karen, 5108 Bernard Ave N, Crystal, MN 55429 (pre-
approved by Anne Norris 7/23/21)
Damian Wiesneth, 5701 Kentucky Ave N #104, Crystal, MN 55428 (pre-approved by Anne Norris
7/23/21)
Rental – New
4409 Adair Ave N – Eric and Angela Moellenkamp (Conditional)
4833 Florida Ave N – Kimberly Snow (Conditional)
3809 Hampshire Ave N – HPA US1 LLC (Conditional)
3850 Idaho Ave N – Micha Genereau (Conditional)
2717 Jersey Ave N – Yuan Chai (Conditional)
4725 Maryland Ave N – HP Minnesota I LLC (Conditional)
6300 31st Ave N – Norman and Barb Hillesland
6508 40th Ave N – Karri Fischer (Conditional)
6820-6824 44th Ave N – Minny Investments LLC (Conditional)
Rental – Renewal
5027 Angeline Ave N – Theo and Sandy Smulders (Conditional)
6524 Brentwood Ave N – Eero and Nadya Mattson
4641 Brunswick Ave N – Dwayne Meier
2749 Douglas Dr N – Fruen & Pfeiffer LLP
4126 Douglas Dr N – Serenity Village Community Church
4134 Douglas Dr N – Serenity Village Community Church (Conditional)
2925 Hampshire Ave N – Michael Kaldor (Conditional)
4125 Hampshire Ave N – Hakizumwami Runesha (Conditional)
4824-4826 Idaho Ave N – Eleasah Tiseth (Conditional)
4825-4827 Idaho Ave N – Constance Andrzejek (Conditional)
2718-2720 Jersey Ave N – Scott Belcher
5324 Jersey Ave N – Andrew Patrias (Conditional)
6709 Markwood Dr N – Daniel Johnson
3333 Nevada Ave N #3302 – AS&W Rental Properties LLC (Conditional)
3343 Nevada Ave N #4301 – AS&W Rental Properties LLC (Conditional)
3343 Nevada Ave N #4302 – AS&W Rental Properties LLC (Conditional)
3343 Nevada Ave N #4303 – AS&W Rental Properties LLC (Conditional)
3345 Nevada Ave N #4503 – AS&W Rental Properties LLC (Conditional)
3347 Nevada Ave N #4701 – AS&W Rental Properties LLC (Conditional)
3347 Nevada Ave N #4704 – AS&W Rental Properties LLC (Conditional)
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3349 Nevada Ave N #4901 – AS&W Rental Properties LLC (Conditional)
3406 Noble Ave N – Susan Kowaliw (Conditional)
8224 Northern Dr – Mark Poppitz and Betty Good
8332 Northern Dr – Vincent Martin (Conditional)
3425 Quail Ave N – Jeffrey Petersen
5847 Quebec Ave N – LSF8 Master Participation TR (Conditional)
5439 Twin Lake Ter – Kurschner Companies LLC
5520 Twin Lake Ter – Drew Kabanuk (Conditional)
3217 Utah Ave N – Jason Flaa (Conditional)
5440 Vera Cruz Ave N – Mauzy Properties (Conditional)
5600 Vera Cruz Ave N – MNSF (Conditional)
3041 Virginia Ave N – Sarah Edstrom
3309 Welcome Ave N – Home Guard Properties LLC (Conditional)
4534 Welcome Ave N – Jeanne Rudelius
4725 Welcome Ave N – Wally Anderson (Conditional)
5900-5920 West Broadway – Virginian Partners LLC (Conditional)
4230 Xenia Ave N – Danny Vo and Christina Duong (Conditional)
5508 Xenia Ave N – Darryl Schmitz (Conditional)
4534 Zane Ave N – Herman Capital Partners 3 (Conditional)
6511 31st Ave N – Larry Emond (Conditional)
6211 32nd Ave N – High Seng Chai (Conditional)
8000 32nd Ave N – Darrin Kapphahn
8308 32nd Pl N – Brent Rohs (Conditional)
6600 34th Ave N – Matthew Healy (Conditional)
6629 41st Ave N – Jean Witthoft
6402 42nd Ave N – Home SFR Borrower (Conditional)
6825 46th Ave N – Stella Iwuchukwu (Conditional)
5401 51st Ave N – Crystal Leased Hsg Ascts I (Conditional)
6515 52nd Ave N – Raymond Martin III and Lisa Martin
6729 52nd Ave N – Chris Jensen (Conditional)
4912 56th Ave N – Joseph Rice (Conditional)
5708 56th Ave N – Crystal Ventures LLC (Conditional)
5724 56th Ave N – Crystal Ventures LLC (Conditional)
5802 56th Ave N – Crystal Ventures LLC (Conditional)
6506 57th Ave N – Alicia Barevich (Conditional)
6324 61st Ave N – Ignacio Ruiz (Conditional)
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2021 –
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS
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
Elizabeth Backdahl Barway Collins memorial statue $20
Lois Belmore Barway Collins memorial statue $25
Janice and Mark Carroll Barway Collins memorial statue $10
Crystal Crime Prevention Board Community police events $2,000
Crystal Lions Club Crystal Airport Open House $1,000
Donation boxes Crystal Police Explorers $57.53
Linda Enberg Barway Collins memorial statue $50
VFW Post 7051 Crystal Airport Open House $250
Denise Invie Barway Collins memorial statue $25
Sherry and Gina Lehn Barway Collins memorial statue $1,000
Kirk and Marcy McDonald Barway Collins memorial statue $25
Mark Mackmiller Barway Collins memorial statue $20
Joseph and Shirley Purvis Barway Collins memorial statue $50
The Darrell Quam Family Barway Collins memorial statue $500
Through RecTrac Crystal parks $20
Through RecTrac Scholarship program $57
Margaret Romero Barway Collins memorial statue $20
Howard Root Barway Collins memorial statue $500
Brenda Russ Barway Collins memorial statue $100
Helen Shafer Bassett Creek Park tree planting $250
Sisters of the Good Shepard Barway Collins memorial statue $200
Maureen Stoen Barway Collins memorial statue $25
Koo Weah Crystal K-9 Unit $20
West Metro Fire-Rescue
Relief Association Barway Collins memorial statue $4,000
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks the above-
named for their generous donations.
Dated: August 17, 2021
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By: __________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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Memorandum
DATE: August 5, 2021
TO: Mayor and City Council
Anne Norris, City Manager
FROM: Jean McGann, Finance Director
SUBJECT: Resolution Ordering the Preparation of an Assessment Roll, Declaring the
Amount to be Assessed, and Setting the Date for a Public Hearing for
Year 2021 Delinquent Accounts
Introduction:
Each year, the City levies special assessments on properties that have received
services during the year, but have not paid the invoices that were sent out. These
services include: utility charges, administrative citations, garbage and refuse removal,
nuisance abatements, weed mowing, tree trimming/removal, and false alarm fines.
Discussion:
Receivables that are included in the assessment are those that were delinquent on July
31, 2021.
The total amounts due as shown:
**NOTE: For 2021, the totals of the delinquent amounts increased by 6% overall compared to 2020**
The total amounts in the 2021 resolution will be reduced by customer payments as they
come in. In 2020, 29% of the August balance was collected prior to certification to
Hennepin County in December.
Any delinquent accounts not paid by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 will
be charged a $35 city administration fee.
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Customers will have until 4:30 p.m. on November 29th, 2021 to pay delinquent balances.
Delinquent balances not paid by this time will be assessed against the property and will
accrue interest at an annual rate of nine percent (9%) from November 1, 2021, through
December 31, 2022, plus a $2.50 county administration fee.
The resolution sets the public hearing for October 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM. Letters will be
sent in mid September to the owners of each property with an assessment to notify
them of the special assessment and of this public hearing. Notice of the public hearing
will also be published in the Crystal/Robbinsdale Sun Post in late September.
Recommended City Council Action(s):
It is recommended that the City Council approve the resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-____
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL,
DECLARING AMOUNT TO BE ASSESSED, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
DATE FOR 2021 DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS
WHEREAS, properties within the city have benefited from services provided.
BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Crystal, Minnesota, hereby approves the following:
1. That an assessment roll be prepared for delinquent payment of services
2. That amounts currently eligible for assessment are declared to be:
Utility charges $561,116.65
Administrative citations $26,936.00
Refuse and litter abatement $2,804.13
Nuisance abatements $743.03
Weed mowing $3,211.14
False alarm fees
$1,850.00
3. That a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021
The City Council will meet in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Drive N., on Tuesday,
October 19, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider
assessments to be levied against properties benefiting from services provided. Property owners may
appear at this public hearing to object to proposed assessments against their property.
The Finance Director is hereby directed to cause notice of the hearing on proposed assessments to be
published once in the official newspaper at least two weeks prior to the hearing. The notice shall include
the total amount of proposed assessments. Mailed notice shall be given to the owner of each parcel
described in the assessment roll not less than two weeks prior to the hearing.
The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment to
Hennepin County, pay the whole of the assessment on such property.
• If the entire assessment is paid by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021, no interest will be
charged.
• Delinquent balances not paid by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021, will be assessed
against the property. This means that the delinquent balance will be reported to Hennepin
County, which will add it to the 2022 property tax statement for the Service Address. Assessed
amounts will accrue interest at an annual rate of nine percent (9%) from November 1, 2021,
through December 31, 2022, plus a $2.50 county administration fee.
• An owner may, at any time thereafter, pay to Hennepin County the entire amount of the
assessment remaining unpaid, with interest (9%) accrued to December 31st of the year in which
such payment is made, plus the $2.50 county administration fee.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Crystal this 17th day of August, 2021.
___________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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6613 – 36TH AVENUE NORTH – VACATE EASEMENT
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___________________________________________________________________________
FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
___________________________________________________________________________
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for August 17 City Council Meeting)
DATE: August 12, 2021
RE: PUBLIC HEARING: Consider adoption of a resolution approving a vacation
of an easement at 6613 – 36th Avenue North
A.BACKGROUND
Mahmoud Abumayyaleh, owner of the property involved in the Crystal Flats subdivision
at 6613 – 36th Avenue North, is proposing to subdivide the vacant property so that two
new single-family homes can be built (see agenda item 7.3). As part of the subdivision
request the applicant is requesting a flood control and drainage easement on the property
be vacated. This easement will be replaced with a more accurate drainage and utility
easement on the plat.
Please note that the vacation resolution is contingent upon approval of the new plat, so
the existing easement will not be vacated unless the new plat is approved and recorded.
Attachment:
A.Resolution
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Vacate Utility Easement
6613 – 36th Avenue North
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2020 Aerial Photo:
B. PROPOSED VACATION OF EASEMENT
The attached resolution includes an illustration of the easement proposed to be
vacated. The easement was dedicated to the city in 1983 as a flood control and
drainage easement across Bassett Creek. In conjunction with the subdivision of the
property into two properties for two new single-family homes, the applicant is proposing
to vacate the 1983 easement. New drainage and utility easements will be dedicated on
the plat which will be more accurate than the 1983 easement.
Notice of the August 17 public hearing was published in the Sun Post on August 5, and
mailed to four utility companies: Comcast, CenterPoint Energy, Xcel Energy, and
CenturyLink. Comcast and Centerpoint have responded by saying they have no objection
to the easement vacation, but Xcel and CenturyLink have not responded to two requests
for comment.
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C. REQUESTED ACTION
City staff recommends that the easement located at 6613 – 36th Avenue North be vacated.
Prior to considering adoption of the vacation resolution, the Mayor would need to open
the public hearing and take any comment specifically regarding the proposed easement
vacation, noting that the public will have an opportunity to comment on the pro posed
subdivision later in the meeting, as that item is on the regular agenda.
City Council approval of the attached resolution is requested.
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-_____
RESOLUTION VACATING AN EASEMENT WITHIN THE
PLAT OF GARDENDALE ACRES
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal (the “City”) is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, in 1983 the owner of Lot 5, Block 2, Gardendale Acres, Hennepin County,
Minnesota conveyed a perpetual flood control and drainage easement (“Easement”) to the City;
and
WHEREAS, the area covered by the Easement is legally described in the attached Exhibit
A, is depicted on the attached Exhibit B, and is recorded with Hennepin County as document
numbers 4794500 and 4794502; and
WHEREAS, the current owner of the property has requested the City vacate the Easement
as part of the proposal to plat the property as Crystal Flats; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 412.851, the City scheduled and held
a public hearing on August 17, 2021 to consider the vacation of the Easement, during which all
interested parties were heard; and.
WHEREAS, the City has the authority, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 412.851,
to vacate public drainage and utility easements, or any portion thereof if it appears in the interest
of the public to do so; and
WHEREAS, following the public hearing, the City determined that there is no continuing
public need for the Easement and that vacating said Easement is in the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Crystal as
follows:
1.The Easement legally described in the attached Exhibit A and depicted on the attached Exhibit
B is hereby vacated, subject to the following conditions:
a.Approval by the City of the final plat of CRYSTAL FLATS; and
b.Execution of the final plat of CRYSTAL FLATS by the Mayor and City Clerk and the
release of the plat for recording.
2.Upon the release for recording by the City of the final plat of CRYSTAL FLATS, City staff is
hereby authorized and directed to prepare and present to the Hennepin County auditor a notice
Attachment A 6.1
that the City has completed these vacation proceedings. Said notice shall be recorded with the
Hennepin County recorder prior to the recording of the plat of CRYSTAL FLATS.
3. City staff is hereby authorized and directed to take any additional steps necessary to effectuate
the intent of this resolution.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 17th day of August, 2021.
____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
6.1
A-1
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of Vacated Easement
A perpetual flood control and drainage easement for the construction, operation, maintenance and
repair of a drainage and storm water run-off and control system to include, but not limited to,
sloping, grading, impoundment of water, embankments, dikes, berms, levees, flood control devices
or underground storm water pipes in, on, over and across that part of Lot 5, Block 2, Gardendale
Acres, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Lot 5, thence South 0º
09'07" East along the Westline of Lot 5, a distance of 91 feet; thence South 62° 38'22" East a
distance of 62 feet; thence South 45° 47'47" East a distance of 62.94' to the East line of said Lot 5;
thence North 0º 09'07" West a distance of 162.35' along the East line of Lot 5 to the Northeast
corner thereof; thence Westerly along the North line of said Lot 5, to point of beginning, all in
Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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B-1
EXHIBIT B
Depiction of Vacated Drainage and Utility Easements
6.1
CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-_____
RESOLUTION VACATING AN EASEMENT WITHIN THE
PLAT OF GARDENDALE ACRES
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal (the “City”) is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, in 1983 the owner of Lot 5, Block 2, Gardendale Acres, Hennepin County,
Minnesota conveyed a perpetual flood control and drainage easement (“Easement”) to the City;
and
WHEREAS, the area covered by the Easement is legally described in the attached Exhibit
A, is depicted on the attached Exhibit B, and is recorded with Hennepin County as document
numbers 4794500 and 4794502; and
WHEREAS, the current owner of the property has requested the City vacate the Easement
as part of the proposal to plat the property as Crystal Flats; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 412.851, the City scheduled and held
a public hearing on August 17, 2021 to consider the vacation of the Easement, during which all
interested parties were heard; and.
WHEREAS, the City has the authority, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 412.851,
to vacate public drainage and utility easements, or any portion thereof if it appears in the interest
of the public to do so; and
WHEREAS, following the public hearing, the City determined that there is no continuing
public need for the Easement and that vacating said Easement is in the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Crystal as
follows:
1.The Easement legally described in the attached Exhibit A and depicted on the attached Exhibit
B is hereby vacated, subject to the following conditions:
a.Approval by the City of the final plat of CRYSTAL FLATS; and
b.Execution of the final plat of CRYSTAL FLATS by the Mayor and City Clerk and the
release of the plat for recording.
2.Upon the release for recording by the City of the final plat of CRYSTAL FLATS, City staff is
hereby authorized and directed to prepare and present to the Hennepin County auditor a notice
Attachment A
6.1
that the City has completed these vacation proceedings. Said notice shall be recorded with the
Hennepin County recorder prior to the recording of the plat of CRYSTAL FLATS.
3. City staff is hereby authorized and directed to take any additional steps necessary to effectuate
the intent of this resolution.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 17th day of August, 2021.
____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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A-1
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of Vacated Easement
A perpetual flood control and drainage easement for the construction, operation, maintenance and
repair of a drainage and storm water run-off and control system to include, but not limited to,
sloping, grading, impoundment of water, embankments, dikes, berms, levees, flood control devices
or underground storm water pipes in, on, over and across that part of Lot 5, Block 2, Gardendale
Acres, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Lot 5, thence South 0º
09'07" East along the Westline of Lot 5, a distance of 91 feet; thence South 62° 38'22" East a
distance of 62 feet; thence South 45° 47'47" East a distance of 62.94' to the East line of said Lot 5;
thence North 0º 09'07" West a distance of 162.35' along the East line of Lot 5 to the Northeast
corner thereof; thence Westerly along the North line of said Lot 5, to point of beginning, all in
Hennepin County, Minnesota.
6.1
B-1
EXHIBIT B
Depiction of Vacated Drainage and Utility Easements
6.1
DATE:August 11, 2021
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.August health insurance premiums $127,121.50
MN PERA Employee & city required contributions for 07/23/21 pay date $63,150.12
GMH Asphalt Corporation AFP #2 for 2021 Mill & Overlay project $588,702.90
LOGIS Monthly application support and hosting, utilities switches $51,880.59
US Bank Semi-annual bond payment $151,820.63
West Metro Fire Rescue District July contribution to West Metro Fire $110,140.56
Center for Energy & Environment Home improvement loan program costs $55,800.04
Crystal Leased Housing Associates Cavanagh TIF note final payment $94,989.95
Golden Valley JWC July water costs $321,330.52
Kraus-Anderson Construction Co. New public safety building construction management $52,168.54
Northland Recreation Bass Lake Park picnic shelter $26,742.00
Odesa II LLC Bass Lake Park & Valley Place Park concrete work $97,378.00
VCI Environmental, Inc.Asbestos removal costs $33,402.00
Hiperline Manhole lining $39,203.10
Insituform Technologies USA Sanitary sewer lining at Hagemeister Park $92,683.42
LOGIS Monthly application support and hosting, utilities fibers $94,070.45
Ryan Contracting Company AFP #1 for 2021 Utility Reconstruction project $496,231.55
MN PERA Employee & city required contributions for 08/06/21 pay date $65,480.32
Waste Management (HRG) HRG recycling costs for June $143,035.56
Metropolitan Council Environ Svs Wastewater service for August $33,499.08
$2,738,830.83
Description
7.1
___________________________________________________________________
FROM: City Clerk Chrissy Serres
___________________________________________________________________
DATE: August 11, 2021
TO: Mayor and City Council
City Manager Anne Norris
RE: Consideration of a multiple animal license at 8400 Northern Dr.
Background
Justin Tucker and Daniel Galloway have applied for a multiple animal kennel license for four
dogs and one cat at 8400 Northern Dr. N. Animal Control Officer Tom Mahan conducted an
inspection at the property and his findings are included in the attached report.
Notice of the proposed license and the August 17 City Council meeting was mailed to
neighboring properties on August 2, 2021.
Requested Council action
Staff recommends approval of the of the multiple animal kennel license for Justin Tucker and
Daniel Galloway at 8400 Northern Dr.
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Regular Agenda: August 17, 2021 Council Meeting
Consideration of a multiple animal license at 8400 Northern Dr.
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____________________________________________________________________________
FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
____________________________________________________________________
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for August 17 Meeting)
DATE: August 12, 2021
RE: Consider adoption of a resolution approving a preliminary and final plat
for the Crystal Flats subdivision at 6613 – 36th Avenue North
A.BACKGROUND
Mahmoud Abumayyaleh, owner of the 23,598 SF (.54 acre) subject property
located at 6613 - 36th Avenue North, is proposing to subdivide it into two lots for
construction of new single-family homes. The plat name is Crystal Flats and it is
zoned Low Density Residential (R-1).
Attachments:
A. Site location and public hearing notice mailing map
B. Existing zoning map
C. Proposed Crystal Flats preliminary plat (nine sheets)
D. Proposed Crystal Flat final plat
E. Resolution
B. PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING AND RECOMMENDATION
Notice of the August 9 Planning Commission public hearing was published in the
Sun Post on July 29, mailed to owners and renters within 500 feet (attachment A)
and posted to the Brownwood, Valley Place, Fair and Bassett Creek
neighborhoods on Nextdoor. A sign was also posted on the property.
At the August 9 Planning Commission public hearing, the Commission heard
comments from seven Crystal residents.
After discussion, the Commission recommended denial of the subdivision
application by a vote of 7 to 1 (one member was absent). The Commission listed
as their Finding of Fact for the recommendation as “the new homes would face
the alley, in contradiction to the Unified Development Code (UDC)”. The following
is a description of that finding and three other concerns that were expressed at
the public hearing, with staff’s response to those concerns:
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Proposed Crystal Flats subdivision
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1. The homes face the alley in contradiction to the UDC requirement that
“no home shall be oriented to face the alley”. (This was the Planning
Commission’s recommended finding for denial of the subdivision.)
Staff response: The actual text of the code - 525.05, Subd. 10 (h) (3) -
shows that this requirement is only applicable as a condition for the
establishment of alleys. UDC excerpt with highlighting for emphasis:
(h) Alleys. Alleys may be established in the city under the following conditions:
(1) The alleys are publicly owned and maintained;
(2) The alleys shall be made of concrete;
(3) No home shall be oriented to face the alley; and
(4) Alleys are permitted as a secondary access when the lots front on an arterial
or collector street.
In this case:
The alley was legally established in 1926 when it was platted in the
Gardendale Acres subdivision.
The alley was physically established by 1937 and has been
continuously maintained as an alley since then.
The proposed plat (Crystal Flats) does not dedicate, create or in any
way establish an alley.
Therefore the code provision cited in the Planning Commission’s finding for
denial is not applicable and staff opinion is that the subdivision cannot be
denied for this reason.
Supporting documentation for the staff opinion:
Excerpt from the 1926 Gardendale Acres plat:
Subject Property
(Lot 5)
6613 – 36th Ave N
Alley
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1937 aerial photo:
2012 aerial photo:
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2. The lot is too small for two single family homes.
Staff response: Both proposed lots meet the lot width, depth and area
requirements of the UDC. Although the two proposed lots would be
narrower than other lots currently accessed from the alley, the proposed
lots’ depth and area would be similar to, or exceed that of the other lots
accessed from the alley.
3. Adding two new homes would make the alley too congested, especially
since the alley is a “dead-end” with only one access point.
Staff response: If the subdivision application is approved by the City
Council, there would be six homes using the alley for access. There are
other “dead-end” alleys in Crystal with alley-accessed garages serving
more houses than the six houses the subject alley would serve after
approval of the proposed subdivision. Specifically:
The dead-end alley between 42nd and 43rd Avenues/Zane and
Xenia Avenues has 12 garages
The dead-end alley between 42nd and 43rd Avenues/Xenia and
Welcome Avenues has 11 garages
According to city code section 520.15, in order to prevent traffic
congestion in public rights-of-way, the UDC specifically requires a
minimum number of off-street parking spaces be provided for various land
uses. For single-family homes each property must provide two parking
spaces, one of which must be enclosed within a garage. The proposed
homes will have two garage spaces plus parking in the driveway for
another two vehicles. Therefore the applicant has exceeded the minimum
number of required parking spaces for each property, reducing the
likelihood of congestion in the alley.
4. The construction of the two homes will be too disruptive to the residents
living off of the alley.
Staff response: As with any construction of a new home in an existing
residential neighborhood, there is the potential for neighborhood disruption.
In 2016 the City Council adopted a construction management ordinance to
help alleviate this type of disruption. As part of this management process,
city staff sends an information packet to adjacent property owners with the
builder’s contact information and a description of how to respond to
negative impacts from the construction. In addition staff meets with the
builder before the building permit is issued to have them sign a
construction management agreement detailing how they will interact with
the surrounding property owners.
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C. PROPOSED PROPERTY SUBDIVISION DETAILS
Existing use
The property is a vacant lot. The home previously on the property was
demolished in 2013.
Proposed use
The applicant is proposing to construct two new single-family homes, which
would be addressed as 6609 and 6611 - 36th Avenue North.
Parcel Area Details
23, 598 sq. ft. (0.54 acres) - Total area to be replatted as follows:
11,797 sq. ft. (0.27 acre) Lot 1 (new 6611 - 36th Ave N)
11,801 sq. ft. (0.27 acre) Lot 2 (new 6609 - 36th Ave N)
Subdivision design features
The proposed plat would be named Crystal Flats. The following are the notable
design features of this subdivision:
1. Zoning Requirements
Building setbacks. The homes on these two proposed properties will meet
the setbacks required for the R-1 district, which are 30 feet for the front
and rear property lines. Side setbacks will be controlled by the five foot
drainage and utility easements. No part of the homes, including eaves,
may be located within a drainage and utility easement.
Lot size and area. The proposed lots meet the minimum lot area (6,000
sq. ft.), width (50’), and depth (100’) requirements of the R-1 district. The
original Gardendale Acres plat was approved by the city in 1926 with a
width of 100’. The two adjacent properties to the west, 3540 and 3550
Hampshire Avenue, were replatted in 1963. During that process the two
plats overlapped each other causing the property at 6613 – 36th to fall
short a few inches in lot width. The property surveyor has indicated that
each lot in the Crystal Flats plat will be 49.6’ in width. However in city
code section 520.01, any percentage of 0.5 percent or less can be
rounded up to the nearest whole number, which in this case would be 50’.
Therefore the two lots in the Crystal Flats plat would meet the minimum lot
width requirement.
Residential density. The area included in Crystal Flats will have a required
maximum gross density of no more than six units per gross acre. “Gross”
includes public areas such as street right-of-ways in the density
calculation. In the case of Crystal Flats, gross density is calculated as
follows:
23,598 sq. ft – Total area to be replatted into two lots
plus
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4,605 sq. ft. – The portion of the 36th Avenue right-of-way south of the
centerline, and the portion of the alley right-of-way north of the
centerline. These are not included in the plat because they were
previously platted in Gardendale Acres. However, for the purposes of
calculating gross density, the UDC includes adjacent street and alley
right-of-way or easement areas.
equals
28,203 sq. ft (0.64 acres) - Total area included in the density
calculation.
Gross density is calculated by dividing 2 housing units by 0.64 acres,
yielding a density of 3.1 units per gross acre for Crystal Flats, well
below the maximum of 6 units per gross acre.
2. Street and Pedestrian Access
Street access. Due to the presence of Bassett Creek on the northern half
of the lot, the two new homes will be accessed off of a public alley on the
south side of the property. There are currently four other homes that are
accessed from this alley, which has a pavement width of 12’ within a 16’
right-of-way.
Pedestrian connections. There is an existing sidewalk along 36th Avenue.
3. Utilities. The new homes will connect to a proposed new water main in the
alley connecting between the existing mains along Hampshire Avenue and
Georgia Avenue. Sanitary sewer connections will be made to an existing 4”
service (for the home that was demolished) that connects to the main which
runs along the creek. The portion of the sanitary sewer service that runs from
the home to the combined sanitary sewer service will be the responsibility of
the respective homeowner. The combined sanitary sewer service out to the
main will be the joint responsibility of the two property owners. A shared utility
service is not typical in Crystal, but it is not unusual - the recent subdivision
along the 39XX block of Douglas Drive has shared water services due to the
difficulty of cutting into the concrete water main in Douglas. Staff recommends
that a condition of plat approval be added that requires a covenant to be
recorded for both properties which would require them to cooperate and be
jointly responsible for any issues and costs related to maintaining this shared
sanitary sewer pipe.
There are existing overhead private utility lines along the alley on the south
side of the property and along the west side of the property. New drainage
and utility easements are dedicated with this new plat. New private utility
services to the new homes, such as Xcel Energy, Century Link and Comcast,
will be buried underground.
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4. Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control. The applicant has submitted a
stormwater plan that proposes to construct two infiltration basins on each
property – one in the front yard and one in the back yard. Maintenance will be
the responsibility of each respective homeowner, not the city or any other
public entity. During home construction the city will require erosion control
techniques to be used on-site including silt fences, inlet protection, and rock
construction entrance.
5. Landscaping. The UDC requires the builder to plant one new tree in the front
yard of each of the new homes.
6. Park dedication. The UDC requires a payment of $1,000 per new net lot
created. This park dedication fee would be paid by the applicant prior to the
release of the plat by the city for county recording.
D. SUBDIVISION CRITERIA
The following are the relevant criteria for approval of subdivisions in city code
section 510.25.
1. The proposed subdivision must be in compliance with the provisions of
this UDC.
Findings: The proposed subdivision meets UDC requirements.
2. The proposed subdivision must be in accordance with the objectives of the
city’s comprehensive plan.
Findings: The proposed subdivision meets the density requirements
of the low density residential land use category.
3. The physical characteristics of the site, including but not limited to,
topography, vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and sedimentation,
susceptibility to flooding, water storage and retention, must be such that
the site is suitable for the type of development of uses contemplated.
Findings: The characteristics of the site are conducive to the
construction of two new single-family homes, which will be located
on the higher elevation of the property sufficiently distanced from
the Bassett Creek floodplain.
E. FINAL PLAT
In addition to preliminary plat approval for the Crystal Flats subdivision, final plat
approval is also requested. According to City Code Section 510.11, Planning
Commission review of the final plat is not required. The final plat is in
conformance to the preliminary plat.
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F. REQUESTED ACTION
At the August 9, 2021 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission
recommended denial of the preliminary plat by a vote of seven to one (one
member absent).
Notwithstanding the Planning Commission recommendation and because the plat
actually would meet the requirements of city code, staff recommends approval of
the preliminary and final plat with the following conditions:
1. Release of final plat. Prior to the release by the city of the final plat document
for recording at Hennepin County, the applicant shall pay a $1,000 park
dedication fee.
2. Certificate of occupancy. Before the certificate of occupancy is released by
the city, the following must occur:
a. A shared responsibility covenant must be recorded for both properties
requiring them to cooperate and be jointly responsible for any issues
and costs related to maintaining the shared sanitary sewer pipe to the
city’s main in 36th Avenue. The covenant must be in a form acceptable
to the city.
b. Each property owner shall install and maintain a directional sign along
36th Avenue with the house number and a message stating that
property access for the home is located off of the alley accessed from
Hampshire Avenue North (the exact language to be reviewed and
approved by city staff).
3. Overhead utilities. If the overhead utility lines on the property are relocated or
extended, the lines shall be buried underground. New private utilities, such
as Xcel Energy, Center Point Energy, or Comcast shall be buried
underground. Under no circumstances shall additional overhead utilities be
installed, whether main lines, feeder lines or service lines to the new houses.
2. Compliance. Development of the plat is subject to the applicable requirements
of the Crystal City Code. The applicant is required to comply with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances in developing
the plat and is required to obtain such other permits and permissions as may
be required.
3. No Waiver. Failure by the City to take action with respect to any violation of
any condition, covenant or term of this plat approval shall not be deemed to be
a waiver of such condition, covenant, or term or any subsequent violation of
the same or any other condition, covenant, or term.
4. Binding Effect. The conditions placed on this preliminary approval are binding
on the applicant, its successors and assigns, shall run with the property, and
shall not in any way be affected by the subsequent sale, lease, or other
change from current ownership. The obligations of the applicant under this
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approval shall also be the obligations of the current and any subsequent
owners of the property.
5. Acceptance of Conditions. Utilization of the property for any of the uses
allowed by this preliminary approval shall automatically be deemed
acceptance of, and agreement to, the terms and conditions without
qualification, reservation, or exception
City Council motion to approve the proposed resolution (attachment E) is
requested.
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Site Location and Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map
6613 – 36th Ave N
4141 Douglas Dr. N.
Crystal MN 55422
Attachment A
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Zoning Map
6613 36th Ave N
4141 Douglas Dr. N.
Crystal MN 55422
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1122-02
Existing Conditions Survey For:
6613 36th Ave. N.
Crystal, MN
Surveyed this 10th day of June 2021.
MAHMOUD ABUMAYYALEH
Lot 5, Block 2, GARDENDALE ACRES
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Property located in Section
20, Township 118, Range 21,
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Benchmark: MNDOT Station 'DQ'
Elevation = 909.26 feet (NAVD 88)
Property Zoned R1 - Low Density Residential with Flood
Plain Overlay District (rear portion of Lot)
Building Setback Requirements
Front - 30 feet
Side - 5 feet
Rear - 30 feet
Maximum building height 2 stories or 32 feet
Refer to City Code for additional restrictions or
allowances.
6-24-21 boundary clarification
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DRAFTING SYMBOLS, SITE
PLAN AND SITE INFORMATION
AERIAL MAP
ARCHITECTURAL
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PROJECT INDEX, TITLE SHEET, SITEPLAN
6609 36th Ave. North
Crystal, MN 55427
New Single Family House
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BASEMENT, FIRST FLOOR PLANS, AND NOTES
SECOND AND ROOF PLANS AND NOTES
EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
WALL SECTIONS
WALL SECTION AND DETAILS
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Certification
Legal Description
Lot 5, Block 2, GARDENDALE ACRES, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Signed: ____________________________________________
Gregory R. Prasch Registration No. 24992
Prepared this 7th day of July 2021.
PRELIMINARY PLAT & TREE INVENTORY
Zoning & Development Information
Property Currently Zoned: R-1, Low Density Residential with Flood Plain Overlay District
Proposed Zoning: R-1, Low Density Residential with Flood Plain Overlay District
Zoning Ordinance Requirements:
Building Setbacks
Front - 30 feet
Side Yard - 5 feet
Rear Yard - 30 feet
Minimum Lot Size - 6,000 sq.ft
Minimum Lot Width - 50 feet
Minimum Lot Depth - 100 feet
Maximum Building Height - 2 stories or 32 feet whichever is less
Refer to City code for additional requirements
Proposed Number of Lots = 2
Area of proposed:
Lot 1, Block 1 = 11,797 sq.ft
Lot 2, Block 1 = 11,801 sq.ft
Right-of-Way = 0 sq.ft
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CRYSTAL FLATS
PRELIMINARY PLAT - CRYSTAL FLATS
drawn by:
Property Address:
6613 36th Avenue N., Crystal, MN 55427 (PID No. 20-118-21-11-0041)
Total Area of Parcel = 23,598 sq.ft (0.54 acres)
Benchmark: MNDOT Station "DQ". Elevation = 909.07 feet (NAVD 29)
By graphic interpretation only, this property is in Flood Zone "X" (area of minimal flooding) and
Zone "AE" (area prone to flooding) per FEMA panel map number 27053C0213F dated 11/04/2016.
100 Year Flood Elevation = 878.0 feet
Title insurance commitment showing property description and any encumbrances of record not
provided, survey subject to change. The only easements shown are from plats of record or
information provided by client.
Property located in Section 20, Township 118, Range 21, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Underground utility information from City of Crystal records, locations are only approximate and not
all utilities are shown. Contact Gopher State One Call prior to any excavation. 651-454-0002.
Tree identification and location per files from TreeBiz (651-336-8095)
Miscellaneous Notes
Personnel
ENGINEER:
Demarc
Land Surveying & Engineering
7601 73rd Avenue N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
phone 763-560-3093
fax 763-560-3522
Attn: Jeff Prasch
jeff prasch@dmearcinc.com
Property Owner:
Jufh Enterprises LLC
8625 Nevada Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
SURVEYOR
Demarc
Surveying and Engineering
7601 73rd Avenue N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Attn: Greg Prasch
phone: 763-560-3093
fax: 763-560-3522
gregprasch@demarcinc.com
Developer:
JUFH Enterprises LLC
Mahmoud Abumayyaleh
8625 Nevada Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Phone: 612-501-4000
mahmoudabumayyaleh@gmail.com
CITY OF CRYSTAL, HENNEPIN COUNTY
F.B. No. 1122-02 inv. 89595
basis of bearings is assumed
Proposed Drainage & Utility Easements are shown thus:
BEING 10 FEET IN WIDTH AND ADJOINING
RIGHT OF WAY LINES AND 5 FEET IN WIDTH
AND ADJOINING INTERIOR LOT LINES.
Denotes Existing Elevation
Denotes Found Iron Monument
Denotes Iron Monument Set
Bollard
Light
Power Pole
Sanitary Manhole
Storm Manhole
Water Manhole
Catch Basin
Sanitary Sewer
Storm Sewer
Watermain
Overhead Wires
Denotes Existing Contours
Denotes Fence line
Legend
Vicinity Map
Douglas Drive NLouisiana Ave. NSITEno scale
SHEET 1 OF 1
Tree Inventory
I certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision
and that I am a duly Licensed land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota.
Proposed Building Elevations
Proposed Top of Foundation
Proposed Garage Floor
Proposed Basement Floor
Type of Building
897.5
897.2
889.5
Full Basement Lookout
Proposed Top of Foundation
Proposed Garage Floor
Proposed Basement Floor
Type of Building
899.5
899.2
891.2
Full Basement Lookout
Lot 1 Lot 2
Denotes Proposed Elevation
Denotes Proposed Surface Water Drainage Direction
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DATE:LIC. NO.:
SHEET NO.
PROJECT: 89595AREVISIONSLOT 5, BLOCK 2
GARDENDALE ACRES
6613 36TH AVENUE N
CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA
EROSION AND SEDIMENT
CONTROL PLAN
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS
PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A
DULY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE
OF MINNESOTA.JUFH ENTERPRISES LLC
8625 NEVADA AVENUE N
BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55445JEFFREY A. PRASCH, P.E.
07.13.21 52706
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JAP
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INLET PROTECTION
NOT TO SCALE
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MINIMUM DOUBLE STITCHED
SEAMS ALL AROUND SIDE
PIECES AND ON FLAP POCKETS
FRONT, BACK, AND
BOTTOM TO BE
MADE FROM SINGLE
PIECE OF FABRIC
OVERFLOW HOLES (2 IN X 4
IN HOLE SHALL BE HEAT CUT
INTO ALL FOUR SIDE PANELS)
USE REBAR OR STEEL ROD
FOR REMOVAL (FOR INLETS
WITH CAST CURB BOX
REPLACE ROD WITH WOOD 2
IN X 4 IN). EXTEND 10 IN
BEYOND GRATE WIDTH ON
BOTH SIDES, LENGTH
VARIES. SECURE TO GRATE
WITH WIRE OR PLASTIC TIES.
L
W
1 2 W
12 IN
8 IN
INLET SPECIFICATIONS AS PER
THE PLAN DIMENSION LENGTH AND
WIDTH TO MATCH FLAP POCKET
12 L
5 FT MINIMUM LENGTH POST
AT 6 FT MAXIMUM SPACING
PLASTIC ZIP TIES (50 LBS
TENSILE) LOCATED IN TOP 8 IN
GEOTEXTILE FABRIC,
36 IN WIDE
TIRE COMPACTION ZONE
MACHINE SLICE
8 IN - 12 IN DEPTH
FLOWFLOW
SILT FENCE (MACHINE SLICED)
NOT TO SCALE
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SILT FENCE/SEDIMENTS CONTROL LOG NOTES:
1. SILT FENCE SHALL BE SUPPORTED BY STURDY METAL OR WOODEN POSTS AT INTERVALS OF 6 FEET OR LESS.
2. SEDIMENT CONROL LOGS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S RECCOMENDTIONS
FOR EFFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE EROSION CONTROL.
3. IF CONSTRUCTION INTERFERES WITH EROSION CONTROL MEASURES, THEY SHALL BE RESTORED TO THEIR
INTENDED FUNCTION AT THE END OF EACH DAY.
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TEMPORARY ROCK STABILIZING EXIT
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SURFACE FLOW
CRUSHED ROCK
PER SPECIFICATION
EXISTING GROUND6 IN MINIMUMGEOTEXTILE
FABRIC
TAPER EDGES
AT 1:11 IN - 2 IN CRUSHED ROCK
RADIUS AS
REQUIRED
20' MINIMUM LENGTHEXIT WIDTH AS
REQUIREDFLOW
45°
STRAW SEDIMENT
CONTROL LOG
1 IN X 2 IN X 24 IN LONG WOODEN STAKES.
STAKES SHALL BE DRIVEN THROUGH THE
BACK HALF OF THE SEDIMENT CONTROL LOG
AT AN ANGLE OF 45 DEGREES WITH THE
TOP OF THE STAKE POINTING UPSTREAM.
BACKFILL AND COMPACT SOIL
FROM TRENCH ON UPGRADIENT
SIDE OF SEDIMENT CONTROL LOG
PLACE SEDIMENT CONTROL
LOG IN SHALLOW TRENCH
(1 IN - 2 IN DEPTH)
8 IN - 10 IN EMBEDMENT DEPTH
SPACE BETWEEN STAKES SHALL BE A
MAXIMUM OF 1 FT FOR DITCH CHECKS
OR 2 FT FOR OTHER APPLICATIONS.
BIOROLLS
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EXISTING GROUND
PROPOSED
SILT FENCE OR
BIO-ROLLS
ROCK STABILIZATION
ENTRANCE
SITE PLAN NOTES:
1. DISTURBED SOILS TO BE TO BE COVERED WITH SOD, OR GRASS-SEED MIXTURE AS PERMANANENT VEGETATIVE COVER.
2. THE PORTION OF BASSETT CREEK LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY IS HAS BEEN LISTED ON THE MPCA LIST OF IMPAIRED WATERS SINCE 2004.
GRADING LIMITS
EROSION CONTROL NOTES:
1. ALL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL BMP'S (I.E. SILT FENCE, BIO-ROLLS, ROCK CONSTRUCTION EXIT, INLET PROTECTION, ETC.) SHALL BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF ANY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY.
2. INLET PROTECTION SHALL BE INSTALLED AT ANY INLET THAT MAY RECEIVE RUNOFF FROM THE DISTURBED AREAS OF THE PROJECT. INLET PROTECTION MAY BE REMOVED FOR A PARTICULAR INLET IF A SPECIFIC SAFETY
CONCERN (FLOODING / FREEZING) HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. THE PERMITTED MUST RECEIVE WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE CITY ENGINEER VERIFYING THE NEED FOR REMOVAL.
3. INSTALL SEDIMENT CONTROL BMP'S, SUCH AS SILT FENCE, AROUND ALL STOCKPILES.
4. RETAIN AND PROTECT AS MUCH NATURAL VEGETATION AS FEASIBLE. WHEN VEGETATION IS REMOVED DURING DEVELOPMENT, THE EXPOSED CONDITION OF LAND SHALL BE KEPT TO THE SHORTEST PRACTICAL PERIOD OF
TIME, BUT NOT LONGER THAN 60 DAYS. ANY EXPOSED AREAS EXCEEDING THIS TIME-FRAME SHALL BE TEMPORARILY STABILIZED (STRAW MULCH, WOODCHIPS, ROCK). AREAS BEING USED FOR MATERIAL STORAGE AND AREAS
UNDER CONSTRUCTION ARE EXEMPT FROM TEMPORARY STABILIZATION.
5. ANY STEEP SLOPES (3H : 1V OR STEEPER) EXPOSED DURING CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE PROTECTED WITH TEMPORARY VEGETATION, MULCHING OR BY OTHER MEANS ACCEPTABLE TO THE BUILDING OFFICIAL WITHIN 14 DAYS
OF CEASING LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITIES ON THE STEEP SLOPES. STOCKPILES MAY BE PROTECTED BY AN ANCHORED TARP OR PLASTIC SHEET.
6. PROVIDE DUST CONTROL AS NECESSARY. DUST CONTROL CAN INCLUDE WATER.
7. REMOVE ALL SOILS AND SEDIMENTS TRACKED OR OTHERWISE DEPOSITED ONTO PUBLIC PAVEMENT AREAS ON A DAILY BASIS OR AS NEEDED.
8. ALL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL BMP'S SHALL BE INSPECTED EVERY 7 DAYS, OR WITHIN 24 HOURS OF ALL RAIN EVENTS GREATER THAN 1.0" IN 24 HOURS. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED SHALL BE INITIATED WITHIN 24
HOURS.
9. SILT FENCE, BIO-ROLLS AND INLET PROTECTION DEVICES MUST BE REPAIRED, REPLACED OR SUPPLEMENTED WHEN THEY BECOME NONFUNCTIONAL OR THE SEDIMENT REACHES 1/3 THE HEIGHT OF THE DEVICE. THESE
REPAIRS MUST BE MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF DISCOVERY, OR AS SOON AS FIELD CONDITIONS ALLOW.
10.AFTER FINAL GRADING HAS BEEN COMPLETED, EXPOSED SOILS MUST BE PERMANENTLY STABILIZED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. PERMANENT STABILIZATION SHALL CONSIST OF 4 INCHES TOPSOIL, AND SEED, MULCH AND
FERTILIZER APPLIED BY METHODS AND RATES RECOMMENDED IN MN/DOT SPECIFICATION 2575 AND MN/DOT SEEDING MANUAL, OR SOD. THE SEED MIX SHALL BE MN/DOT 25-151.
11.NO CONCRETE WASHOUT ALLOWED ON SITE, TRUCK BASED SELF CONTAINMENT WASHOUT DEVICES REQUIRED.
12.OIL STAINS ON CITY STREETS SHALL BE CLEANED UP WITH FLOOR DRY, AND DISPOSED OF AS A HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIAL.
13.ALL HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL BE STORED CLEANED UP AND DISPOSED OF PER EPA STANDARDS.
14.ALL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL DEVICES SHALL BE MAINTAINED UNTIL ALL DISTURBED AREAS HAVE BEEN PERMANENTLY STABILIZED.
15.ALL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL DEVICES SHALL BE REMOVED FROM THE SITE AFTER PERMANENT STABILIZATION HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.
16.ALL EXPOSED SOILS SHALL BE STABILIZED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BUT IN NO CASE LATER THAN 14 DAYS AFTER THE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY HAS TEMPORARILY OR PERMANANTLY CEASED OR WITHIN 7 DAYS IF THE PROJECT
IS WITHIN 1 MILE OF A SPECIAL OR IMPAIRED WATER.
17.STOCKPILE REMAINING FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS SHALL BE STABILIZED BY MULCHING, VEGETATIVE COVER, TARPS, OR OTHER MEANS.
18.SOILS TRACKED FROM THE SITE SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ALL PAVED SURFACES WITHIN 24 HOURS OF DISCOVERY.
19.TEMPORARY PUMPED DISCHARGE POLLUTION PREVENTION TECHNIQUES: "DANDY DEWATERING BAG" BROCK WHITE CO. USA.
20.CONTACT PERSON FOR SITE CLEANLINESS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROLS: MAHMOUD ABUMAYYALEH (651) 501-4000
21.BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT: (952) 835-2078.STOCKPILEMINERAL SOD
6" SALVAGED TOPSOIL
12" SCARIFIED SOIL
4' WIDE OUTLET AT SEE TABLE
TOP OF MINERAL SOD =
BOTTOM ELEVATION =
SEE TABLE
SEE TABLE
1V:3H BELOW NWL (TYP.)
BERM MIN. ELEV. = SEE TABLE
RAIN GARDEN DETAIL
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100-Year=SEE TABLE
RAIN GARDEN DIMENSIONS
BOTTOM
ELEVATION BERM ELEVATION OUTLET
ELEVATION
100-YEAR FLOOD
ELEVATION BOTTOM AREA (SF) TOP AREA (SF)
RAIN GARDEN (6P)889.0 891.0 890.5 890.5 30 100
RAIN GARDEN (5P)889.0 891.0 890.5 890.5 30 100
RAIN GARDEN (4P)889.0 891.0 890.6 890.7 100 320
RAIN GARDEN (3P)889.0 891.0 890.6 890.7 100 320
RAIN GARDEN
6PRAIN GARDEN
5P
RAIN GARDEN
3P
RAIN GARDEN
4P
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DIRECT DOWNSPOUT
TO RAIN GARDEN (4P)
DIRECT DOWNSPOUT
TO RAIN GARDEN (5P)
DIRECT DOWNSPOUT
TO RAIN GARDEN (3P)STOCKPILE07.20.21 CITY COMMENTS
07.28.21 CITY COMMENTS
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EXISTING STORM MANHOLE
EXISTING SANITARY MANHOLE
EXISTING HYDRANT
PROPOSED STORM MANHOLE
EXISTING WATERMAIN
PROPOSED CURB STOP
PROPOSED GATE VALVE
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PROJECT: 89595AREVISIONS
UTILITY PLAN
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS
PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A
DULY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE
OF MINNESOTA.
JEFFREY A. PRASCH, P.E.
07.13.21 52706
ABL
JAP
GRP
7601 73RD AVENUE N, BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55428
PHONE: 763.560.3093 FAX: 763.560.3522
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UTILITY NOTES:
1. WATER SERVICE SHALL MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF 7.5' OF COVER.
2. CONNECTION TO SERVICES OR MAINS SHALL BE PER CITY STANDARDS AND SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH THE CITY.
3. PATCH ROAD AND ALLEY AS NECESSARY. MATCH EXISTING ROAD AND ALLEY SECTIONS.
4. ALL PROPOSED WORK IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY SHALL COMPLY WITH THE CURRENT EDITION OF THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND CEAM STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS.
5. DISCONNECT AND SHUT WATER SERVICE CORP STOP AT THE MAIN IN 36TH AVENUE.
PROPOSED
RESIDENCE
PROPOSED
RESIDENCE
6" WET TAP
EXISTING WATERMAIN
328 LF 6" DIP CL 52
(DIRECTIONALLY
BORED)
1" COPPER (TYPE K)
WATER SERVICE
4" PVC SCH 40
SANITARY SERVICES (2)
F&I SANITARY MANHOLE OVER
EXISTING SANITARY SEWER.
INV = 871.0 (FIELD VERIFY)
REMOVE 18 LF OF
EXISTING SANITARY
SEWER
JUFH ENTERPRISES LLC
8625 NEVADA AVENUE N
BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55445
6" GATE VALVE
6" GATE VALVE
LOT 5, BLOCK 2
GARDENDALE ACRES
6613 36TH AVENUE N
CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA
07.20.21 CITY COMMENTS
LINE 93 LF EXISTING SANITARY SEWER PIPE
FROM PROPOSED MANHOLE TO THE MAIN
PROPOSED
HYDRANT WITH
6" GATE VALVE
6 LF 6" DIP CL 52
PROPOSED 6"X6" "TEE"
07.28.21 CITY COMMENTS
REFERENCE NOTES:
A THE CITY WILL PROVIDE THE HYDRANT AND GATE VALVE AT NO COST.
A 6" WET TAP
EXISTING WATERMAIN
WET TAP DETAIL
WATER SERVICE DETAIL
SAINTARY SERVICE DETAIL SAINTARY MANHOLE DETAIL
HYDRANT DETAIL
07.30.21 CLIENT COMMENTS
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CRYSTAL FLATS R. T. DOC. No._________________________________
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA
This plat of CRYSTAL FLATS was approved and accepted by the City Council of the City of Crystal, Minnesota, at a regular meeting thereof held this______ day of _________________________, 20_____, and said plat is in
compliance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 505.03, Subdivision 2.
City Council, City of Crystal, Minnesota
By _____________________________________________ By _____________________________________________
Mayor Clerk
RESIDENT AND REAL ESTATE SERVICES, Hennepin County, Minnesota
I hereby certify that taxes payable in 20_________ and prior years have been paid for land described on this plat, dated this _____ day of ______________________, 20______.
Mark V. Chapin, County Auditor By _________________________________________ Deputy
SURVEY DIVISION, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sec. 383B.565 (1969) this plat has been approved this ______ day of _____________________, 20______.
Chris F. Mavis, County Surveyor By __________________________________________
REGISTRAR OF TITLES, Hennepin County, Minnesota
I hereby certify that the within plat of CRYSTAL FLATS was recorded in this office this _________ day of___________________, 20______, at_______o'clock_____M.
Martin McCormick, County Recorder By__________________________________________Deputy
I Gregory R. Prasch do hereby certify that this plat was prepared by me or under my direct supervision; that I am a duly Licensed Land Surveyor in the State of Minnesota; that this plat is a correct representation of the boundary survey; that all
mathematical data and labels are correctly designated on this plat; that all monuments depicted on this plat have been, or will be correctly set within one year; that all water boundaries and wet lands as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 505.01,
Subd. 3, as of the date of this certificate are shown and labeled on this plat; and all public ways are shown and labeled on this plat.
Dated this ____________day of ____________________, 20 ______.
___________________________________________
Gregory R. Prasch, Land Surveyor
Minnesota License No. 24992
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
This instrument was acknowledged before me on this ___ day of _______________________, 20____, by Gregory R. Prasch..
Signature of Notary __________________________________ (Nortary's Printed Name)_______________________________
Notary Public _____________________, County, Minnesota. My commission expires _________________
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: That JUFH Enterprises LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company, owner, of the following described property situate in the County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, to wit:
Lot 5, Block 2, GARDENDALE ACRES.
Have caused the same to be surveyed and platted as CRYSTAL FLATS and do hereby dedicate to the public for public use the easements for utility and drainage purposes as created by this plat.
In witness whereof said JUFH Enterprises LLC, a Minnesota limited liability , has hereunto set their hands this _______ day of ____________________, 20____.
JUFH Enterprises LLC
_____________________________________________ its _____________________________________
Mahmoud H. Abumayyaleh title
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF ________________
This instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of __________________, 20____, by , Mahmoud H. Abumayyaleh its_______ _______________________________ of JUFH Enterprises LLC.
Signature of Notary __________________________________ (Nortary's Printed Name)_______________________________
Notary Public _____________________, County, Minnesota. My commission expires _________________
FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS PLAT THE NORTH LINE OF
THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SEC. 20, TWP. 118, RANGE
21 IS ASSUMED TO BEAR SOUTH 89°45'18" EAST.
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-________
RESOLUTION APPROVING CRYSTAL FLATS PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT
WHEREAS, Mahmoud Abumayyaleh (“Applicant”) submitted an application for
preliminary and final approval of a plat, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, for the property
which is legally described in Exhibit B (“Property”); and
WHEREAS, the plat is named Crystal Flats and it creates parcels for two new single-
family homes; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the preliminary
plat request on August 9, 2021 and voted to forward the application to the City Council with a
recommendation that the proposed plat be approved with certain conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Planner’s report dated August 12, 2021 regarding this matter, which
is attached hereto as Exhibit C, is incorporated herein and made part of this preliminary and final
plat approval, except that the conditions set out below are controlling; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the plat is in conformance with the requirements
of the City’s Unified Development Code, which is contained in Chapter V of the Crystal City
Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Crystal,
based on the record of this matter and the findings and determinations contained herein, hereby
grants preliminary and final approval for the plat of Crystal Flats, subject to compliance with all
of the following conditions of approval:
1.Release of final plat. Prior to the release by the city of the final plat document for
recording at Hennepin County, the applicant shall pay the city a $1,000 park
dedication fee.
2.Certificate of occupancy. Before the certificate of occupancy is released by the city,
the following must occur:
a.A shared responsibility covenant must be recorded for both properties
requiring them to cooperate and be jointly responsible for any issues and costs
related to maintaining the shared sanitary sewer pipe to the city’s main in 36th
Avenue. The covenant must be in a form acceptable to the city.
b.Each property owner shall install and maintain a directional sign along 36th
Avenue with the house number and a message stating that property access for
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the home is located off of the alley accessed from Hampshire Avenue North
(the exact language to be reviewed and approved by city staff).
3. Overhead utilities. If the overhead utility lines on the property are relocated or
extended, the lines shall be buried underground. New private utilities, such as Xcel
Energy, Center Point Energy, or Comcast shall be buried underground. Under no
circumstances shall additional overhead utilities be installed, whether main lines,
feeder lines or service lines to the new houses.
2. Compliance. Development of the plat is subject to the applicable requirements of the Crystal
City Code. The applicant is required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local
laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances in developing the plat and is required to obtain such
other permits and permissions as may be required.
3. No Waiver. Failure by the City to take action with respect to any violation of any condition,
covenant or term of this plat approval shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such condition,
covenant, or term or any subsequent violation of the same or any other condition, covenant,
or term.
4. Binding Effect. The conditions placed on this preliminary approval are binding on the
applicant, its successors and assigns, shall run with the property, and shall not in any way be
affected by the subsequent sale, lease, or other change from current ownership. The
obligations of the applicant under this approval shall also be the obligations of the current
and any subsequent owners of the property.
5. Acceptance of Conditions. Utilization of the property for any of the uses allowed by
this preliminary approval shall automatically be deemed acceptance of, and agreement
to, the terms and conditions without qualification, reservation, or exception.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 17th day of August, 2021.
____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Final Plat
(attached hereto)
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EXHIBIT B
Legal Description of the Property
Lot 5, Block 2, Gardendale Acres, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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EXHIBIT C
Planner’s Report
(attached hereto)
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5232-5240 HANSON COURT NORTH – LOT CONSOLIDATION PLAT
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FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
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TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for August 17 Meeting)
DATE: August 12, 2021
RE: Consider adoption of a resolution approving a lot consolidation at 5232-
5240 Hanson Court North
A.BACKGROUND
Eric Erickson, owner of the Industrially (I) zoned property at 5232 -5240 Hanson Court
North, is proposing to consolidate the two lots into one parcel so that a parking lot can
be constructed that meets required setbacks from property lines . The applicant currently
operates Triple EEE Water and Sewer service on the property.
The proposed plat is named E Erickson Lot Consolidation. A public hearing is not
required for a lot consolidation.
Attachment:
A.Resolution, with proposed E Erickson Lot Consolidation final plat
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Lot Consolidation Plat
5232-5240 Hanson Court North
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2020 Aerial Photo:
B. PROPOSED LOT CONSOLIDATION
The applicant is proposing to consolidate both lots into one parcel so that a hard surfaced
parking lot can be constructed on the property. If the lots were not consolidated, the
parking lot would not meet the required setback from the common property line between
the two lots. The table below provides information about the two lots included in the
consolidation. The consolidated lot would be addressed as 5232 Hanson Court North.
Property Address Parcel size Existing plat name
5232 Hanson Ct. N. 15,160 sq. ft. (0.35 acres) Hanson’s Addition
5240 Hanson Ct. N. 17,035 sq. ft. (0.39 acres) Hanson’s Addition
Combined lot (to be
addressed as 5232
Hanson Ct. N)
Total area = 32,195 sq. ft.
(0.74 acres)
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Final plat features:
1. Name. The proposed plat would be called E Erickson Lot Consolidation.
2. Easements. Currently there are no drainage and utility easements on the property,
but new easements are dedicated on the plat as required by the Unified
Development Code (UDC).
3. Park dedication. According to city code section 510.23, Subd. 3 (d), lot
consolidation applications are not subject to park dedication requirements.
Criteria for approval of a lot consolidation:
The following are the approval criteria in city code section 510.23, Subd. 3 for approval of
lot consolidation applications, followed by staff’s f indings of these criteria.
(a) The consolidation must be in general complia nce with the comprehensive plan.
Findings: On the 2040 Planned Land Use map the property is guided as Mixed
Use. The existing sewer and water business conforms to that designation.
(b) The consolidation must meet the purpose and intent of this unified development
code (UDC).
Findings: The purpose of the UDC is to establish regulations that allow for the
development of properties, but which avoid or minimize negative impacts to
the general public or adjacent properties. The existing sewer and water
business is compatible with other industrial uses on Hanson Court.
(c) Unless prior or concurrent approval of a variance is granted, any such consolidation
shall result in lots that, to the greatest extent possible, meet the dimensional
requirements for the zoning district in which the property is located, and shall not
further increase the nonconformity of any lot dimension or struct ure.
Findings: Currently the individual lots included in the lot consolidation request
do not meet the city’s dimensional requirements for lot area and lot width in
the Industrial (I) zoning district. However w ith this proposed plat the
consolidated lot will now be in conformance to these requirements. No
variances are proposed for this application.
C. REQUESTED ACTION
City Council approval of the attached resolution is requested.
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-________
RESOLUTION APPROVING E ERICKSON LOT CONSOLIDATION FINAL PLAT
WHEREAS, Eric Erickson (“Applicant”) submitted an application to the City of Crystal
(“City”) for approval of a plat, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, for the property which is
legally described in the attached Exhibit B (“Property”); and
WHEREAS, the Applicant owns real property legally described in Exhibit B, all located
in Hennepin County (collectively, the “Applicant’s Parcels”); and
WHEREAS, the plat is named E Erickson Lot Consolidation and it consolidates the
Applicant’s Parcels into one; and
WHEREAS, lot consolidations are provided for in Section 510.23 of the Crystal City
Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Planner’s report dated August 12, 2021 regarding this matter, which
is attached hereto as Exhibit C, is incorporated herein and made part of this plat approval, except
that the conditions set out below are controlling; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the plat is in conformance with the requirements
of the City’s Unified Development Code, which is contained in Chapter V of the Crystal City
Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Crystal,
based on the record of this matter and the findings and determinations contained herein, hereby
grants preliminary and final approval for the plat of E Erickson Lot Consolidation, subject to
compliance with all of the following conditions of approval:
1.Compliance. Development of the plat is subject to the applicable requirements of the
Crystal city code. The Applicant is required to comply with all applicable federal,
state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances in developing the plat and is
required to obtain such other permits and permissions as may be required.
2.No Waiver. Failure by the City to take action with respect to any violation of any
condition, covenant or term of this plat approval shall not be deemed to be a waiver of
such condition, covenant, or term or any subsequent violation of the same or any other
condition, covenant, or term.
3.Binding Effect. The conditions placed on this preliminary and final plat approval are
binding on the Applicant, its successors and assigns, shall run with the Property, and
shall not in any way be affected by the subsequent sale, lease, or other change from
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current ownership. The obligations of the Applicant under this approval shall also be
the obligations of the current and any subsequent owners of the Property.
4. Acceptance of Conditions. Utilization of the Property for any of the uses allowed by
this preliminary and final plat approval shall automatically be deemed acceptance of,
and agreement to, the terms and conditions without qualification, reservation, or
exception.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 17th day of August 2021.
____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Final Plat
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EXHIBIT B
Legal Description of the Property
Lots 6 and 7, Block 1, Hanson’s Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota
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Planner’s Report
(attached hereto)
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AGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2021
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CRYSTAL CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Call to order *
2. Roll call *
3. Approval of minutes from June 15, 2021 Regular Meeting
4. Consider authorizing home improvement program changes effective January 1, 2022
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
Council Chambers
June 15, 2021
1. Call to Order
President Parsons called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the City
of Crystal (EDA) to order at 9:15 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, Brendan Banks,
John Budziszewski, David Cummings, Nancy LaRoche and Olga Parsons.
The following staff were present: Executive Director Anne Norris, Deputy Executive
Director John Sutter and City Planner Dan Olson.
3. Approval of Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Adams and seconded by Commissioner LaRoche to approve
the minutes from the June 1, 2021 regular meeting. Motion carried.
4. Public hearing and consideration of a resolution authorizing the sale of an EDA lot at
4741 Welcome Ave. N. for construction of a 4-unit residential building (item continued
from June 1, 2021 meeting)
Staff presented the plans from the builder (Gernco Construction) for EDA consideration.
President Parsons resumed the hearing.
Mary Soukup (4736 Xenia Ave. N.) asked questions about the proposed building and
expressed concern about alley traffic.
No other persons appeared. President Parsons closed the hearing.
Moved by Commissioner Banks and seconded by Commissioner Adams to adopt the
resolution authorizing the sale of an EDA lot at 4741 Welcome Ave. N. for construction
of a 4-unit residential building. Motion carried.
5. Public hearing and consideration of a resolution authorizing the sale of an EDA lot at
3556 Major Ave. N. for construction of a single family home
Staff presented the plans from the builder (Great Buy Homes) for EDA consideration.
President Parsons opened the hearing.
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Glenn Hammer representing Great Buy Homes answered questions from the board.
No other persons appeared. President Parsons closed the hearing.
Moved by Commissioner LaRoche and seconded by Commissioner Adams to adopt the
resolution authorizing the sale of an EDA lot at 3556 Major Ave. N. for construction of a
single family home. Motion carried.
6. Consideration of a motion to authorize a drainage and utility easement on the west 10
feet, north 5 feet and east 5 feet of 3556 Major Ave. N.
Staff presented information about the proposed easement.
Moved by Commissioner LaRoche and seconded by Commissioner Banks to authorize a
drainage and utility easement on the west 10 feet, north 5 feet and east 5 feet of 3556
Major Ave. N. Motion carried.
7. Consideration of a resolution supporting Tax Increment Financing for a multi-family
housing project at 5240 West Broadway
Staff presented information about the proposed development project and tax increment
financing request.
Megan Carr from Sand Companies (the developer) was present to answer questions from
the board.
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski and seconded by Commissioner Cummings to
adopt the resolution supporting Tax Increment Financing not to exceed $795,000 for a
multi-family housing project at 5240 West Broadway. Motion failed 3-4 with Banks,
Budziszewski and Cummings voting aye and Adams, Kiser, LaRoche and Parsons voting
nay.
Moved by Commissioner LaRoche and seconded by Commissioner Banks to adopt the
resolution supporting Tax Increment Financing not to exceed $550,000 for a multi-family
housing project at 5240 West Broadway. Motion passed 4-3 with Banks, Budziszewski,
Cummings and LaRoche voting aye and Adams, Kiser and Parsons voting nay.
8. Other Business
Staff provided an update on Bella’s Shoppe at 36th Ave. N. and Douglas Drive.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (LaRoche) to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:57 p.m.
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These minutes of the June 15, 2021 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority
were approved by the Authority on ________________ ____, 20___.
______________________________
Olga Parsons, President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Therese Kiser, Secretary
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FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
DATE: August 12, 2021
TO: Anne Norris, Executive Director (for August 17 EDA meeting)
SUBJECT: Consider authorizing Home Improvement Program changes effective
January 1, 2022
BACKGROUND
The EDA pays for its two home improvement programs, the Home Improvement Grant and
Community Fix-Up Fund Interest Write-Down, with a combination of funds from Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) District #4 (#2155) and the EDA tax levy. For example, in 2020, program
expenditures were $237,186 (85%) from TIF and $42,208 (15%) from EDA.
TIF funds are used for projects located in the redevelopment project area when the
household income is ≤100% of area median income (AMI) for 1-2 person households and
≤110% of AMI for 3+ person households.
EDA funds are used for projects that are not eligible for TIF funds but are still eligible for the
programs because their household income is ≤110% AMI regardless of household size. For
example:
‐ A 1-2 person household with an income between 100-110% AMI would need funding
from the EDA funds even if they are located within the redevelopment project area.
‐ Any project located outside the redevelopment project area would need funding from
the EDA funds, subject to the overall maximum household income of 110% AMI.
EXPENDITURE TRENDS
Continuing a trend that began in 2020, demand for the EDA’s home improvement grant
program has increased throughout the first half of 2021. Total expenditures for January-June
2021 were $270,213 which is approaching the annual budget of $298,046. While there are
ample fund balances in both the TIF and EDA funds to cover program expenditures in excess
of budget in the near term, the rate of spending is unsustainable as it would exhaust the TIF
fund balance in early 2026.
EDA STAFF REPORT
Home Improvement Program Changes
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROGRAM SUSTAINABILITY
To reduce future program expenditures, I am recommending the following changes for EDA
action on August 17, 2021 to take effect January 1, 2022*:
1. Lower the maximum grant per property per year from $10,000 to $6,000, estimated to
impact 22 out of 142** grant recipients per year and reduce annual expenditures by
$64,376.
2. Reduce the income limits for 1 and 2-person households from 110% of Area Median
Income to 80% AMI for 1-person households and 100% AMI for 2-person households. This
is estimated to exclude 28 out of 142** grant recipients from the program per year and
reduce annual expenditures by $92,722. Income limits would remain at 110% AMI for
households with 3 or more people.
* The changes would not take effect until 2022 because we need time to make
community members aware of the program changes so they can adjust their plans
and timing for application submittal - in other words, we want to give “fair warning”.
** 142 grant recipients per year is an estimate based on the actual grants and recipient
households in the first half of 2021 (71) times two.
Comparison of household income limits:
Household Size Current Limits Proposed Limits effective Jan. 1, 2022
1 $79,640 $54,950
2 $91,080 $82,800
3 $102,410 $102,410
4 $113,740 $113,740
5 $122,870 $122,870
6 $132,000 $132,000
7 $141,130 $141,130
8 $150,150 $150,150
Also, the current contract budget needs to be increased to $462,000 get through the transition
period between now and the end of 2021, as items #1 and #2 above will not reduce
expenditures until 2022.
Finally, I propose to eliminate the Fix-Up Fund interest subsidy. This program has been used
far less than the grant program, and the state Fix-Up Fund’s interest rate is low enough that
the city funds are not needed for the foreseeable future. This presents an opportunity to
eliminate this program and focus on the grant program as our single, but very popular,
program offering.
These changes are shown in the attached redlines of Exhibits A and B to the current contract
with Center for Energy and Environment.
Also attached are three figures illustrating projected program finances as follows:
A. Forecast as of March 2021 based on expenditures through 2020 (the EDA saw these when
it amended the TIF plan in March)
B. Forecast based on expenditures in the first half of 2021 without program changes
C. Forecast based on staff-recommended changes
Please note that the staff-recommended changes will keep the program expenditures roughly
in line with tax increment received until the TIF district expires at the end of 2025. We will still
need to have a conversation about whether to continue the program using the EDA/HRA levy
after the TIF fund balance is exhausted in early 2027. This should occur no later than 2024
when the 2025-2026 biennial budget is discussed, prepared and adopted.
REQUESTED EDA ACTION
Approval of a motion to authorize execution of the attached amendments to Exhibits A and B
of the current home improvement program contract with Center for Energy and Environment.
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Exhibit A - # Page 1
EXHIBIT A
Crystal Program Guidelines
This document includes guidelines for the
City of CrystalHome Improvement Grant Program of the
and the MHFA Interest Subsidy Program
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Exhibit A - # Page 2
Crystal Grant Program
CRYSTAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES
The Crystal Economic Development Authority (Authority) is making funds available for homeowners to
assist with home maintenance and energy improvements. The Crystal Grant and Interest Subsidy
Programs are designed to supplement existing loan programs available from MHFA, CEE, private lenders
and other housing resources. These programs are not intended to be the sole source of improvement
funds available to the homeowners in the City. Center for Energy and Environment shall serve as the
administrator for the Crystal Grant and Interest Subsidy Programs and will secure the most beneficial
financing based on the borrower’s needs independent of the funding source.
Eligible Project Expenses:
Interior remodeling
Building additions
Finishing basements, attics or similar spaces to convert them into habitable space
Energy efficiency improvements
Exterior building improvements such as roofing, siding, soffits/fascia, windows and doors
Site improvements such as retaining walls, sidewalks, driveways, fences, patios, decks, garages and
the removal of diseased or hazardous trees
Systems such as HVAC, electrical and plumbing
Permanent Landscaping
Ineligible Project Expenses:
Payment for work initiated prior to the grant being approved and closed, unless due to emergency.
Recreation or luxury projects (pools, lawn sprinkler systems, playground equipment, saunas,
whirlpools, etc.)
Furniture, non‐permanent appliances (unless part of a kitchen remodel), funds for working capital,
debt service or refinancing existing debts.
Homeowner labor or other in‐kind contributions to the project.
Minimum Project Size: Eligible Project Expenses must total at least $2,000 to qualify for a grant.
Grant Amount:
20% of Eligible Project Expenses, except as noted below:
Exception: For projects replacing or lining a sanitary sewer service and/or disconnecting stormwater
drainage (sump connections, foundation drains, etc.) from the sanitary sewer, the grant amount is
40% of those particular, itemized project costs. This is intended to augment the city's efforts to
reduce inflow & infiltration into the sanitary sewer system. In many cases this work will be triggered
by, and completed in conjunction with, the city's utility reconstruction projects (typically 1‐4 blocks
per year). However, any income‐qualified, owner‐occupied residential property in the city is eligible.
For applications submitted and fully complete no later than December 31, 2021: No property may receive
grants totaling more than $10,000 in any calendar year.
For applications submitted and fully complete after December 31, 2021: No property may receive grants
totaling more than $6,000 in any calendar year.
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Eligible Properties: 1‐4 unit owner‐occupied properties located within the geographical boundaries of
the City of Crystal. Properties held in a Trust, Townhomes and Condominiums are eligible, subject to
Association Bylaws. Properties may be held in a Contract for Deed. If the property has more than 1
unit, the non‐owner‐occupied units must be in compliance with the City of Crystal’s rental licensing
requirements.
Ineligible Properties: Dwellings with more than 4 units, cooperatives, manufactured homes, time
shares, properties used for commercial purposes and non‐owner occupied properties.
Eligible Recipients: All recipients must be legal residents of the United States, as evidenced by a social
security number, Including: U.S. Citizens, Permanent Resident Aliens, and Non‐Permanent Resident
Aliens. TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (ITIN) ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Ineligible Recipients: Including but not limited to: ‐ Businesses, Foreign Nationals, Non‐Occupant Co‐
Borrowers, and Properties held in the name of a trust.
Income Limit:
For applications submitted and fully complete no later than December 31, 2021: The property owner’s
household income shall not exceed 110% of the HUD Regional Median Income based on household size.
Income will be determined by the adjusted gross income on the most recent Federal Tax Return. If a tax
return is not required, income will be determined by the projected gross income for the upcoming 12
months.
For applications submitted and fully complete after December 31, 2021: The property owner’s
household income shall not exceed the following maximum household income thresholds using HUD
Regional Median Income based on household size:
80% of regional median income for 1‐person households
100% of regional median income for 2‐person households
110% of regional median income for households of 3 or more persons
Income will be determined by the adjusted gross income on the most recent Federal Tax Return. If a
tax return is not required, income will be determined by the projected gross income for the upcoming
12 months.
Credit Requirements: 1) All mortgage payments must be current, 2) All real estate taxes must be
current, and 3) No defaulted government loans, tax liens or child support.
Bids: Two estimates are required. Only 1 materials list is required for sweat equity projects. All
contractors must be properly licensed
Sweat Equity / Homeowner Labor: Work may be performed by property owners on a “sweat equity”
basis, but only the purchase of materials and rental of tools or equipment will be considered an Eligible
Project Expense.
Recipient Paid Fees: None
Deadline for Work Completion: All work must be completed within 120 days of the grant closing.
Extensions may be granted by CEE due to weather or similar factors.
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Interest Rate: 3% fixed
Amortization Type: Amortizing. Closed‐end (Monthly Payments Required)
Loan Amount: Minimum of $2,000 and Maximum of $50,000.
Total Project Cost: The borrower must have sufficient funds necessary to cover the cost of the entire
project (as outlined in the bid(s). Additional funds may come from personal savings, gifts, or other loan
funds.
Loan term: Generally, one year per $1,000 borrowed. This will be somewhat flexible depending on the
size of the loan and the borrower’s ability to repay the loan. The minimum term is 1 year; the maximum
term will be 15 years.
Eligible Properties: 1‐4 unit owner‐occupied properties located within the geographical boundaries of
the City of Crystal. Townhomes and Condominiums are eligible, subject to Association Bylaws.
Properties may be held in a Contract for Deed.
Ineligible Properties: Dwellings with more than 4 units, cooperatives, manufactured homes, time
shares, properties held in the name of a trust and properties used for commercial purposes.
Eligible Borrowers: All borrowers must be legal residents of the United States, as evidenced by a social
security number, Including: U.S. Citizens, Permanent Resident Aliens, and Non‐Permanent Resident
Aliens. TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (ITIN) ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Ineligible Borrowers: Including but not limited to: ‐ Businesses, Foreign Nationals, Non‐Occupant Co‐
Borrowers, and Properties held in the name of a trust.
Ownership/Occupancy: Owner‐ occupied only.
Loan ‐ to ‐ Value Ratio: The ratio of all loans secured by the property, including the new loan, should
not exceed 110% of the property value. Half of the improvement value may be added to the initial
property value.
Income Limit: The property owner’s household income shall not exceed 110% of the HUD Regional
Median Income based on household size or the MHFA income limit, whichever is less. Income for
eligibility will be determined by the projected income for the next 12 months per MHFA guidelines.
Debt ‐ to ‐ Income Ratio: Applicant must have the ability to repay the loan. An applicant who has a debt
to income ratio in excess of 48% will be ineligible to receive financing.
Crystal Interest Subsidy Program
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Credit Requirements: All borrowers must have a minimum credit score of 620 and: 1) All mortgage
payments must be current and reflect no 30 day late payments history in the past 12 month period
(without reasonable explanation). 2) All real estate taxes must be current. 3) No outstanding
judgements or collections (excluding medical). 4) Bankruptcy must have been discharged for at least 18
months prior to loan closing. 5) The redemption period on prior foreclosures must have occurred at
least 18 months prior to the loan application date. 6) Generally, no more than two 60‐day late
payments on credit report. Any 60 day late requires a documented explanation and reasonable reasons;
medical, unemployment, divorce. 7) No defaulted government loans.
Multiple Loans per Property: More than one loan per property is allowed, however, the outstanding
balance(s) cannot exceed $50,000.
Eligible Use of Funds: Same as the current MHFA guidelines
Ineligible Use of Funds: Payment for work initiated prior to the loan being approved and closed, unless
due to emergency. Recreation or luxury projects (pools, lawn sprinkler systems, playground equipment,
saunas, whirlpools, etc.), furniture, non‐permanent appliances, and funds for working capital, debt
service, homeowner labor or refinancing existing debts are NOT allowed.
Bids: Only one bid/estimate is required. All contractors must be properly licensed
Sweat Equity / Homeowner Labor: Work may be performed by property owners on a “sweat equity”
basis. Loan funds may be used only for the purchase of materials. Loan funds cannot be used to rent
tools/ equipment or compensate for labor.
Loan Security: Determined by MHFA requirements.
Borrower Fees: Borrower will be responsible for a 1% origination Fee (which may be financed),
mortgage filing and service fees, flood certificate, credit report and any other applicable closing fees.
Underwriting Decision: Applicants must have acceptable credit history. CEE will approve or deny loans
based on a credit report, income verification and other criteria as deemed necessary through CEE’s
underwriting guidelines. CEE’s decision shall be final.
Work Completion: All work must be completed within 9 months of the loan closing.
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General Program Conditions
Application Processing: Grants/Loans will be distributed on a first come first serve basis as
recipients/borrowers qualify. Applicants must provide a completed application package including the
following in order to be considered for funding.
Completed and signed application form
Proof of income
Proof of Identity (drivers license, passport, etc.)
Bids or estimates for proposed projects
Other miscellaneous documents that may be required.
Program Costs: Grant/loan origination fees, grants, interest subsidies and post‐installation inspection
fees will be paid out of the Program Budget. Program marketing efforts will be billed directly to the City
of Crystal and is a separate expense should the city choose to commission CEE for marketing support.
Total Project Cost: It is the recipient/borrower’s responsibility to obtain the amount of funds necessary
to finance the entire cost of the work. In the event the final cost exceeds the original amount, the
borrower must obtain the additional funds and provide verification of the additional funds in order to
proceed.
Disbursement Process:
Grant: Payment to the contractor (or owner in sweat equity situations) will be made upon completion
of work. An inspection will be performed by a City Inspector and/or CEE to verify the completion of the
work. The following items must be received prior to final disbursement of funds:
Final invoice or proposal from contractor (or materials list from supplier);
Final inspection verification by a City Inspector (or CEE);
Completion certificate(s) signed by borrower and contractor;
Lien waiver for entire cost of work;
Evidence of city permit (if required)
Interest Subsidy Program: Payment is disbursed to borrower(s) after loan closing
EXHIBIT B
Crystal Program Budget
July 1, 2021 ‐ June 30, 2022
A. Crystal Grant Budget Allocation (includes Grants plus Annual Administration Fee, Post‐
Installation Inspection Fees and Grant Origination Fees): $275,198$462,000
B. MHFA Interest Subsidy Program Budget Allocation: $32,881
TOTAL PROGRAM BUDGET: $308,079$462,000
Budget Notes:
1. CEE shall submit monthly invoices for grants, 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 Administration Fee $2,500 (due July 1st of each year the contract is
active)
(2) Origination Fee: Grant 15% per grant closed
(3) MHFA Interest Subsidy varies
(4) 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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Figure A Forecast as of March 2021 based on actual expenditures through 2020
Figure B Forecast as of August 2021 based on actual expenditures in the first half of 2021 with no program changes
Figure C Forecast as of August 2021 based on staff-recommended changes to take effect in 2022
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