2022.01.18 Council Meeting Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: Jan. 14, 2022
City Council Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022
Time Meeting Location
6:30 p.m.
City Council work session to discuss:
1. Commission applicant interview.
2. Review Council Rules.
3. Constituent issues update.
4. New business.
5. Announcements.
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Time: Jan. 18, 2022, 6:30 p.m. Central Time (US and Canada)
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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Posted: Jan. 14, 2022
City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022 at 6:30 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, Jan. 18, 2022 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 p.m., the work
session will be continued and resumed immediately following the regular City Council meeting.
The public may attend the meeting via Zoom by connecting to it through one of the methods
identified on the City Council Meeting Schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Budziszewski ____ Norris
____ Cummings ____ Therres
____ Kiser ____ Gilchrist
____ LaRoche ____ Elholm
____ Parsons ____ Larson
____ Adams ____ Ray
____ Banks ____ Revering
____ Sutter
____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Commission applicant interview.
2. Review Council Rules.
3. Constituent issues update.
4. New business. *
5. Announcements. *
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
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(763) 531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: Jan. 14, 2022
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022
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 Police Chief Stephanie Revering will introduce Officer Tyler Anthony.*
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 Jan. 4, 2022.
b. The City Council meeting on Jan. 4, 2022.
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 donations.
4.4 Approval of a resolution appointing a Council representative to the West Metro Fire-
Rescue District Board.
4.5 Approval of a resolution appointing an alternate member to the Bassett Creek Watershed
Management Organization.
4.6 Approval of the Pay Equity Report dated Dec. 31, 2021.
4.7 Approval of a resolution adopting the 2022 Council Rules.
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,
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as presiding officer, extend the total time allowed for a topic. By rule, no action may be taken
on any item brought before the Council during Open Forum. The Council may place items
discussed during Open Forum onto subsequent council meeting agendas).
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The Council will consider approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance
department to the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance department.
Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000.
6.2 The Council will consider the following two resolutions regarding the 2022 Bituminous
Street Resurfacing (mill and overlay) project.
a. Approving the plans and specifications for the 2022 Bituminous Street Resurfacing
Project.
b. Authorizing the advertisement for bids for the 2022 Bituminous Street Resurfacing
project.
This year’s street maintenance/mill and overlay project includes portions of streets
between 36th and 42nd Avenues, between Louisiana Avenue and Douglas Drive in the
Brownwood neighborhood and portions of streets south of 36th between Highway 100
and Kyle Avenue in the Lee Park neighborhood. Recommend approval of the two
resolutions for this project: one resolution approving the plans and specifications for this
project and the other resolution authorizing advertising for bids for this project.
6.3 The Council will consider the following two resolutions regarding the 2022 Utility
Reconstruction project.
a. Approving the plans and specifications for the 2022 Utility Reconstruction project.
b. Authorizing the advertisement for bids for the 2022 Utility Reconstruction project.
This year’s utility reconstruction project includes Florida Avenue/31st Avenue from
Hampshire Avenue to 30th Avenue, generally the 3000 block of Florida Avenue and the
6500 block of 31st Avenue, the 2900 block of Edgewood Avenue, and the Edgewood
Avenue cul-de-sac from 32nd Avenue to the south. Recommend approval of the two
resolutions for this project: one resolution approving the plans and specifications for
this project and the other resolution authorizing advertising for bids for this project.
6.4 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of a replacement sewer
jetter truck.
The 2023 Fleet Fund includes funds for replacing the sewer jetter truck. Because of the
long lead time, recommend approval of the resolution authorizing purchase of this
replacement equipment.
6.5 The Council will consider a resolution awarding the contract for forestry services.
The current contract with the current forestry services provider, Nick’s Tree Service,
expired in December. Four contractors were contacted to provide quotes and the city
received two quotes for this service. Recommend approval of the resolution awarding
the contract for forestry services to the lowest responsible quote, Nick’s Tree Service.
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6.6 The Council will consider a resolution with comments on the Blue Line Extension Route
Modification Report.
The City Council has had several discussions about the Blue Line Extension Route
Modification Report and reviewed comments at the Jan. 13 work session. Recommend
approval of the resolution commenting on the Blue Line Extension Route Modification
Report.
7. Announcements
a. Precinct caucuses will be held Tuesday, Feb. 1; therefore, no public meetings will be held
that evening. Meetings are run by political parties and will take place at locations set by the
parties. For more information, visit the Voting and Elections page on the city’s website or
the Precinct Caucuses page on the website of the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of
State.
b. The next City Council work session is Thursday, Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom.
c. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 7 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.
8. Adjournment
Reminder – city offices are closed on Monday, Jan. 17 in observance of the Rev. Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. holiday. Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Crystal City Council work session minutes Jan. 4, 2022
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Sectio n 3.01 of the City Charter, the
work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:34 p.m. on Jan. 4, 2022 in the Council Chambers at
City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota, and via Zoom. Mayor Pro Tem LaRoche called the
meeting to order.
I.Attendance
The city clerk recorded the attendance for city council members and staff:
Council members present: Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, LaRoche, and Parsons.
Council Member Kiser observed the meeting remotely via Zoom, but did not participate as a voting
member.
Mayor Adams was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Police Chief S. Revering, Community Development
Director J. Sutter, and City Clerk C. Serres. City Attorney T. Gilchrist and Assistant City Manager/HR
Manager K. Therres were present via Zoom.
Also present via Zoom was commission applicant Joan Hauer.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1.Council rules.
2.Commission applicant interview.
3.Constituent issues update.
4.New business.
5.Announcements.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
Nancy LaRoche, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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Crystal City Council meeting minutes Jan. 4, 2022
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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
Jan. 4, 2022 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N. in Crystal, Minnesota,
and via Zoom. Mayor Pro Tem LaRoche called the meeting to order.
Roll Call
Mayor Pro Tem LaRoche asked the city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the
following attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, LaRoche, and Parsons.
Council Member Kiser observed the meeting remotely via Zoom, but did not participate as a voting
member.
Mayor Adams was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Police Chief S. Revering, Community Development Director
J. Sutter, and City Clerk C. Serres. City Attorney T. Gilchrist and Assistant City Manager/HR Manager
K. Therres were present via Zoom.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pro Tem LaRoche led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.Approval of Agenda
The Council considered approval of the agenda.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the agenda.
Motion carried.
3.Appearances
3.1 Mayor Pro Tem LaRoche presented awards to the winners of the 2021 Crystal Sparkles Holiday
Lighting contest.
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 Dec. 21, 2021.
b. The City Council meeting on Dec. 21, 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 designating the Sun Post as the primary legal newspape r and the StarTribune as the
secondary legal newspaper for the City of Crystal in 2022.
4.4 Approval of a resolution designating depositories of the City of Crystal for 2022.
4.5 Reappointment of Steve Adams to the Employee Review Board and appointment of Jill S cholz to
the Planning Commission.
4.6 Approval of the following annual city staff appointments for 2022:
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a. Hennepin County Recycling Group (HRG): City Manager Anne Norris.
b. Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS) Board Member: City Manager Anne
Norris; and alternate: Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager Kim Therres.
c. Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission: City Manager Anne Norris.
d. Pets Under Police Security (PUPS) Board Member: Deputy Police Chief Brian Hubbard; and
alternate: Police Chief Stephanie Revering.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Banks to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
The following person addressed the Council via Zoom:
• Olivia Wertheimer, 3432 Zane 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 Cummings to
approve the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons.
Absent, not voting: Kiser, Adams.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered the following appointments for Mayor Pro Tem and Council commission
liaisons and representatives for 2022.
Mayor Pro Tem: Council Member Parsons.
Environmental Quality Commission Council Liaison: Council Member Budziszewski.
Parks and Recreation Commission Council Liaison: Council Member Cummings.
Planning Commission Council Liaison: Council Member Banks.
Quad Communities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Council Representative: Council Member Parsons.
Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission Council Representative: Council Member
Kiser.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Banks to approve the
above appointments for Mayor Pro Tem and Council commission liaisons and representatives for
2022.
Voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons.
Absent, not voting: Kiser, Adams.
Motion carried.
7. Announcements
The Council made announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
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Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Banks to adjourn
the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
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Nancy LaRoche, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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City of Crystal Council Meeting
Jan. 18, 2022
Applications for City License
Tree Trimmer
Golden Leaf Tree Service, 1400 Sumter Ave. N., Golden Valley, MN 55427
Northeast Tree Inc., 2124 Marshall St. N.E., Suite 3, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Pioneer Tree Service, 19072 US Hwy. 169, Milaca, MN 56353
Shadywood Tree Experts, 402 11th Ave. S., Hopkins, MN 55343
Rental – New
3224 Brunswick Ave. N. – Jon Hayne (Conditional)
3338 Brunswick Ave. N. – Hennepin RP Funding LLC (Conditional)
5716 Colorado Ave. N. – CRA Properties LLC
5407 Hampshire Ave. N. – Belden River Properties
Rental – Renewal
5203 Angeline Ave. N. – Adam Abdirahman (Conditional)
5232 Angeline Ct. N. – Emanuel Ruedenberg
5309 Angeline Ave. N. – Taye Degafi
4321 Colorado Ave. N. – James Baker
4337 Colorado Ave. N. – Stephanie LaFave
3038 Douglas Dr. N. – John McGowan
4640-4646 Douglas Dr. N. – Richard Wilson (Conditional)
4817 Douglas Dr. N. – FYR SFR Borrower LLC
2817 Hampshire Ave. N. – Jose Bernal
2710-2712 Jersey Ave. N. – Tim Morse (Conditional)
2726-2728 Jersey Ave. N. – Thomas Conover (Conditional)
4856 Jersey Ave. N. – Errol Carlstrom
5204 Jersey Ave. N. – Felix Volzing
3146 Kentucky Ave. N. – Febronio Fajardo (Conditional)
5228 Kentucky Ave. N. – Michael Mills (Conditional)
5737 Kentucky Ave. N. – Kentucky Villa Apartments (Conditional)
3428 Lee Ave. N. – Sogdiana LLC
6329 Lombardy Ln. – Larry Howieson
5625 Nevada Ave. N. – Bachaus Investment Properties LLC
5708 Oregon Ct. N. – Hung Huynh (Conditional)
3533 Quail Ave. N. – Adrian Jimenez
5607 Rhode Island Ave. N. – Anthony Otis (Conditional)
5601 Twin Lake Ter. – HPA JV Borrower 2019-1 ATH LLC (Conditional)
5840 West Broadway – 1321 7th St LLC (Conditional)
5930/40/50 West Broadway – Krystal Kourt LLC (Conditional)
3612 Yates Ave. N. – David Cheng (Conditional)
3426 Zane Ave. N. – Errol Carlstrom (Conditional)
6300 27th Ave. N. – Solar Partnership IV LLP (Conditional)
6400 27th Ave. N. – Solar Partnership IV LLP (Conditional)
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6802 37th Ave. N. – Kevin Kreatz (Conditional)
6714 45th Pl. N. – Double J Inc.
5109 49th Ave. N. – Peter Zedler (Conditional)
6424 50th Ave. N. – Deanna Reiss (Conditional)
5001 52nd Ave. N. – Kevin Christ (Conditional)
5016 52nd Ave. N. – IASIS II LLC
6922 58th Ave. N. – Chen Zhou (Conditional)
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 –
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:
Donor Purpose Amount
Elliot Belzer Recreation – Parks in General $1,000
Alan Jones Police K-9 Fund $300
John Parsons Police Department $2
VFW Post 494 Police Department Statue $5,000
VFW Post 494 Recreation – Activity Assistance $5,000
VFW Post 494 Recreation – Arts and Entertainment in Parks $1,500
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks the above-
named for their generous donations.
Dated: Jan. 18, 2022
By: __________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - ______
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR
THE WEST METRO FIRE-RESCUE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, in 1997 the cities of Crystal and New Hope approved a Joint and
Cooperative Agreement to consolidate all aspects of their fire safety programs and
created the West Metro Fire-Rescue District, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article IV of the Joint and Cooperative
Agreement, Crystal-New Hope Joint Fire-Rescue District, members are to be
appointed by Council resolution, and
WHEREAS, in 2021 Crystal Council Member Brendan Banks was appointed to
serve as the Crystal Council representative on the West Metro Fire -Rescue District
Board to a term to expire December 31, 202 2, and
WHEREAS, Crystal Council Member Banks is stepping aside to allow another
Council member to be the Crystal Council representative on the West Metro Fire-
Rescue District Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council approves
the appointment of Crystal City Council Member Nancy LaRoche as a member of
the Joint Fire-Rescue District’s Board of Directors to complete the term expiring
December 31, 2022.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of January, 2022.
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Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - _____
RESOLUTION APPOINTING ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE
TO THE BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal is a member of the Bassett Creek Watershed
Management Organization (BCWMO); and
W HEREAS, the BCWMO has been organized under Minnesota Statutes to manage
the storm waters of cities whose boundaries fall within the water management area;
and
W HEREAS, the City of Crystal has adopted a Joint Powers Agreement with the
BCWMO and appoints citizen representatives therein; and
W HEREAS, the alternate representative position on the BCWMO is currently
vacant; and
W HEREAS, Joan Hauer applied for and was interviewed by the Crystal City Council
on January 4 to serve as Crystal’s alternate representative on the BCWMO.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Crystal, Minnesota, that
Joan Hauer is hereby appointed as Crystal’s alternate representative to the BCWMO for a term
expiring January 31, 2024.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Crystal this 18th day of January, 2022.
____________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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DATE:January 10, 2022
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.January health insurance premiums $114,360.00
Golden Valley JWC November water costs $153,683.83
Hennepin County Treasurer Assessor services for 8/1/2021 through 1/31/2022 $106,000.00
Shingle Creek WMO SCWMC dues for 2022 $29,192.37
West Metro Fire Rescue District January contribution to West Metro Fire $113,656.47
MN PERA Employee & city required contributions for 1/7/22 pay date $60,160.30
Metropolitan Council Environ Svs Wastewater services for January $142,050.57
$719,103.54
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6.1
Memorandum
DATE: January 18, 2022
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Director of Public Works
Mick Cyert, Engineering Project Manager
SUBJECT: Approve Plans and Specifications, Order Ad for Bids
2022 Bituminous Street Resurfacing Project #2022-02
Summary
The 2022 Street Maintenance Fund allocated $846,000 for asphalt reconditioning (1 ½” inch mill and
overlay) which includes concrete curb and gutter repair, $57,881 for general in-house street
maintenance (skim patching) and an additional $43,709 for pedestrian concrete curb ramp
replacements. Based on a review of the proposed asphalt reconditioning area, there are pedestrian
curb ramp replacements (5) that will be integrated into the larger project.
The total available funding for the entire project (mill and overlay and pedestrian curb ramp
replacements) is $889,709.
Additionally, the City of Golden Valley will financially participate in the project for the mill and overlay
of their portion of 34th Avenue N. Crystal will act as the lead agency for the work and Golden Valley
will reimburse Crystal for their share of the project cost.
Project Cost
The total estimated project cost is $926,919 which includes $34,354 for the City of Golden Valley’s
share of cost. Crystal’s total portion of the project is estimated to be $892,565, as noted above
$889,709 is budgeted. The slight ($2,856) difference will be picked up using funds from the in-house
street patching project. There will be no special assessments for this project.
Project Schedule
In order to try and get the best pricing, the City is flexible on the construction schedule in terms of start
time and area of the City. Bids will be opened March 8, 2022 and the Council will be verbally updated a
work session. The Council will be asked to consider awarding the contract at the March 15th Council
meeting. The date for project completion is by Fall 2022.
Communication
Project information has been posted on the city website and a direct mailing has been sent to all the
properties in the project area notifying them of the potential project. Additional information will be
mailed once the project is awarded and a construction timeline is known.
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Attachment
• Project Location Map
Recommended Action
• Motion to approve resolution approving the plans and specifications 2022 bituminous street
resurfacing project
• Motion to approve resolution ordering advertisement for bids 2022 bituminous street
resurfacing project
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - ______
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
2022 BITUMINOUS STREET RESURFACING PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City is committed to providing a reliable transportation system; and
WHEREAS, regular maintenance is a routine part of providing for a reliable
transportation system; and
WHEREAS, the 2022 Street Maintenance Fund allocated funds for bituminous surface
reconditioning and pedestrian curb ramp replacements of local streets; and
WHEREAS, plans and specifications have been prepared by the Public Works
Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby approves
the plans and specifications for the 2022 Bituminous Street Resurfacing Project.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of January, 2022.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
6.2
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - ______
ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
2022 BITUMINOUS STREET RESURFACING PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City is committed to providing a reliable transportation system; and
WHEREAS, regular maintenance is a routine part of providing for a reliable
transportation system; and
WHEREAS, the 2022 Street Maintenance Fund allocated funds for bituminous surface
reconditioning and pedestrian curb ramp replacements of local streets; and
WHEREAS, plans and specifications have been prepared by the Public Works
Department; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the plans and specifications on January 18, 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby orders
the advertisement for bids for the 2022 Street Resurfacing Project.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of January, 2022.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
6.2
Memorandum
DATE: January 18, 2022
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Director of Public Works
Mick Cyert, Engineering Project Manager
SUBJECT: Approve Plans and Specifications, Order Ad for Bids 2022 Utility Reconstruction Project
Summary
Based on the long-term infrastructure management plan and the Feasibility Report for the area
identified for reconstruction in the 2020-2029 timeframe, the following roads were identified for
reconstruction in 2022:
•Edgewood Ave cul de sac south of 32nd Ave
•31st/Florida Ave between Hampshire and 30th Ave
•Edgewood Ave between 29th Ave and 30th Ave
A total of 39 properties are potentially impacted by this project. Generally speaking, the utility
reconstruction work will consist of removal and replacement of the existing water main and sanitary
sewer main, as well as new fire hydrants and water service laterals from the mains to the city-owned
curb stop. The work will also include some storm sewer modifications and replacement. New concrete
curb and gutters and street pavement will be installed after the utility work is complete.
Project Budget
The 2022 Water, Sewer, Storm Water Utility Capital Funds and Street Maintenance Capital Fund
allocated a combined $1,900,050 for the utility reconstruction project.
There will be no special assessment for this project.
Project Cost
Due to concerns about cost, the project has been split into the base bid which includes the Edgewood
Ave dead end south of 32nd and 31st/Florida section and the alternate being the section of Edgewood
Ave between 29th and 30th. The engineers estimated construction cost for the base bid is $1,299,540
and $524,810 for the alternate with a combined total of $1,824,351.
The professional services, construction testing, and other miscellaneous costs are approximately
$250,000. This brings the total project cost to an estimated $2,074,351. This estimated total is
$174,301 over budget. After the bids are opened, the Council will get an update at a work session with
regards to where the bid prices came in and potential long-term plan adjustments.
6.3
Project Schedule
In order to try and get the best pricing, the City is flexible on the construction schedule in terms of start
time. Bids will be opened late February 2022. Assuming there are no issues, the Council will be asked
to consider awarding the contract at the Council Meeting in March. The date for project completion is
late fall 2022. The final layer of pavement is planned to be completed by the end of this year (as
opposed to previous Street Reconstruction projects where it occurred in the following year).
Communication
In late 2021 direct mailings sent to all the properties in the project area notifying them of the potential
project. Due to COVID-19 precautions and input from the homes in the 2021 Utility Reconstruction
project, no open house was held for this project. Instead, staff created a number of YouTube videos on
the topics that would have been discussed at a public open house. The link to the project webpage
(https://www.crystalmn.gov/our_city/public_works_projects) with these videos was included in the
mailings, along with the information packet that would normally be distributed at the open house.
Additional information will be mailed once the project is awarded and a construction timeline is
known.
CenterPoint Energy
In advance of the City project, CenterPoint Energy will be replacing some gas mains, service laterals,
and moving gas meters from inside homes to outside of the home.
Optional Sanitary Sewer Service Program
3 properties (7%) have expressed interest in participating in the private sanitary sewer service lining
program. Staff have been working with these property owners to conduct tv inspections of their
sanitary sewer service laterals to confirm the pipe can be lined.
Attachment
• Project Location Map
Recommended Action
• Motion to approve resolution approving the plans and specifications for the 2022 Utility
Reconstruction project
• Motion to approve resolution ordering advertisement for bids for the 2022 Utility
Reconstruction project
6.3
PROJECT LOCATION
Edgewood AveBetween 30th Ave and 29th Ave
31st AveBetween Hampshire Ave and 30th Ave
Edgewood AveCul-de-sac
Crystal
Golden Valley
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Projection: Hennepin County Coords
Source: Hennepin County Aerials,
MnDOT
Print Date: 9/2/2021
Crystal, MN
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6.3
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - ______
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
2022 UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council is committed to providing and maintaining quality
infrastructure that is essential for everyday residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational
activities in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has developed a long-term plan for reconstruction of the City’s
water, sanitary sewer, storm water, and street infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, various 2022 capital funds have been allocated funds for the utility
reconstruction project; and
WHEREAS, the firm of Short, Elliot Hendrickson (SEH) has prepared the plans and
specifications plans for the proposed 2022 Utility Reconstruction project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby approves
the plans and specifications for the 2022 Utility Reconstruction Project.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of January, 2022.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
6.3
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - ______
ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE
2022 UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council is committed to providing and maintaining quality
infrastructure that is essential for everyday residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational
activities in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has developed a long-term plan for reconstruction of the City’s
water, sanitary sewer, storm water, and street infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, various 2022 capital funds have allocated for the utility reconstruction
project; and
WHEREAS, the firm of Short, Elliot Hendrickson (SEH) has prepared the plans and
specifications plans for the proposed 2022 Utility Reconstruction project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the plans and specifications on January 18, 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby orders
the advertisement for bids for the 2022 Utility Reconstruction Project.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of January, 2022.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
6.3
Memorandum
DATE: January 18, 2022
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Director of Public Works
Pat Sele, Utilities Superintendent
SUBJECT: Purchase of replacement sewer jetter
Background
The 2023 Fleet Maintenance Fund includes the replacement purchase of a sewer jetter truck. The proposed
sewer jetter will be replacing the existing sewer jetter (#431) in the public works fleet that was purchased in
2005. The Fleet Maintenance Fund has $275,000 allocated for this replacement purchase. Similar to a plow,
the sewer jetter is a special attachment that sits on a large truck chassis.
The existing sewer jetter scored a 27 which is in the range for replacement (23-27 is qualified replacement;
anything above 28 should be immediately considered for replacement). The existing truck was partially
rehabilitated in 2018 to extend its operational life a few years (which it did).
The sewer jetter is used for regular cleaning of sewer mains, clearing sewer backups, clearing debris from
storm sewer pipes, and any other task which may involve removing debris from an underground pipe. As
noted, this truck is scheduled for replacement in 2023. Based on current experience with truck chassis
purchases, if the Council approves the purchase, we are planning for delivery in 2023.
The sewer jetter will be purchased off of the state contract (#191958) from Flexible Pipe Tool Company for
$256,229.25. The existing jetter will be traded in as part of this purchase with the City receiving $15,000 in
trade in value (reflected in the purchase price).
Attachment
•Quote from Flexible Pipe Tool Company
Recommended Action
•Motion to approve the resolution authorizing the purchase of the replacement sewer jetter truck
6.4
Date:
To:City of Crystal
Patrick Sele
5001 W Broadway Avenue
Crystal, MN 55429
From:Mark Brinker
One (1) 2022 Sewer Equipment Co. of America 800HPR Eco Truck Mount Jetter per MN
State Equipment contract #191958
1.0 122,252.00$
2.9 Drain valves on water pump 175.00$
3.4 Footage Meter Mounted on Hose reel 811.00$
3.6 Automatic Levelwind w/up and down action 7,022.00$
3.7 Hydraulic pressure gauge 329.00$
3.11 1" x 2500 PSI x 600' Sewer hose assembly installed 2,820.00$
3.15 5/8" x500' x 4000PSI sewer hose assembly installed 2,175.00$
3.17 Dual hose reels 9,168.00$
4.11 50' Washdown system with retracable reel 1,391.00$
4.17 Fill Hose storage rack 221.00$
4.18 Tank acess ladder 905.00$
4.24 800,000 BTU Boiler 20GPM 14,322.00$
5.3 Stainless steel skirting and aluminum tool boxes (5)7,185.00$
5.5 Long handled tool slot (two 4" cube slots)321.00$
6.20 Pump compartment light 222.00$
6.21 Flood lights installed in work area (2)944.00$
6.22 LED Flasher (8) mounted in customer location 2,888.00$
6.24 LED Arrow stick, mounted on rear of unit 1,118.00$
6.25 12V Power outlet 84.00$
6.3 Wireless remote 7,568.00$
6.34 Back‐up camera system with 7" monitor installed in dash 1,163.00$
6.4 Polar pack insulation system 6,386.00$
8.1 Freight charge 1,840.25$
2.2 Cold weather recirculation Standard
3.1 10' leader hose assembly Standard
4.1 25' fill hose with couplings Standard
FLEXIBLE PIPE TOOL COMPANY
Sewer Cleaning and Inspection Equipment ‐ Sales and Service
22606 186th Avenue Cold Spring, MN 56320
Phone: 320‐597‐7552 Fax: 320‐597‐7882 Toll Free: 800‐450‐6969
December 17, 2021
We are pleased to submit the following quotation. All prices are subject to immediate acceptance.
Clerical errors are subject to correction. All agreements are contingent upon fires, accidents, labor
difficulties and causes beyond our reasonable control. No statement, contract or order will be binding
on the Company unless made or approved on behalf of the Company by one of its officers.
Unit base price
6.4
4.2 Strainer between water tanks and water pump Standard
4.3 Water level sight tubes Standard
4.4 LED water level indicator Standard
4.6 Stainless steel ball float at tank top fill port Standard
4.7 Tank drain Standard
4.8 Washdown gun Standard
4.9 1500 gallon water tank, Duraprolene Standard
4.1 0 Air purge valve Standard
6.1 Lighted NEMA‐4 control panel Standard
6.2 Tachometer Standard
6.3 Hour meter Standard
6.4 Mounting to approved chassis Standard
6.5 Mud Flaps Standard
6.6 Rear bumper Standard
6.7 Hitch reciever Standard
6.8 LED D.O.T.lighting Standard
6.9 BB hose guide Standard
6.1 0 Tri‐Star nozzle Standard
6.11 DD high flow nozzle Standard
6.12 Finned nozzle extention Standard
6.13 Nozzle rack Standard
6.14 Upstream pulley guide Standard
6.15 Paper operator owners manual Standard
6.16 Delivery and operator training Standard
6.17 Dual water tank fill ( driver or curb side )Standard
Subtotal 191,310.25$
$79,919.00
MN State Sales Tax Exempt
(15,000.00)$
Total: 256,229.25$
By:Mark Brinker
Flexible Pipe Tool Company
Authorized Signature Title
2023 Freightliner M2 chassis
TRADE IN (deduct)
City of Crystal
6.4
RESOLUTION NO. 2022- _____
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A
REPLACEMENT SEWER JETTER
WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council is committed to providing and maintaining quality
infrastructure that is essential for everyday residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational
activities in the City; and
WHEREAS, a sewer jetter truck is used for underground infrastructure cleaning and
maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the sewer jetter truck scored as qualifying for replacement on the vehicle
condition index; and
WHEREAS, funds are allocated in the Fleet Maintenance Fund for this replacement
purchase;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby approves
the purchase of a replacement sewer jetter truck from Flexible Pipe Tool Company for
$256,229.25.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of January 2022.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
6.4
Memorandum
DATE: January 18, 2022
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Director of Public Works
Brad Fortin, Parks/Facilities Superintendent
SUBJECT: Forestry services contract
Background
While the City does provide some forestry services in-house, for larger projects, specialized
projects, or in response to a major storm event the City has a contract with a forestry company.
The proposed contract will last until December 31, 2023 and may be extended by one year
increments up to two additional years.
In order to compare quotes, estimated quantities were needed as part of the bid package. That
said, because the services are on an as-needed basis, staff is aware of the budget and keeps the
work scope in line with funding. The one exception to this being if there was a major storm the
City would take whatever immediate actions needed to protect life and establish emergency
access on all City streets. Additionally, with the EAB infestation additional removals may be
required.
Quotes
Four contractors were contacted and only two provided quotes.
• Nick’s Tree Service $80,687.50
• Davey Tree Company $120,279.00
Contractor experience
Nick’s Tree Service has been the City’s forestry contractor for many years and staff are
comfortable with the contractor’s ability to continue to meet the City’s forestry needs.
Attachment
•Nick’s Tree Service Quote prices
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the resolution awarding the contract for forestry services to Nick’s Tree
Service.
6.5
6.5
RESOLUTION NO. 2022- _____
AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR FORESTRY SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council is committed to providing and maintaining quality
infrastructure that is essential for everyday residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational activities
in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City does not have the equipment or personnel to provide all the needed forestry
services in-house; and
WHEREAS, the City has consistently used a contractor to provide such services; and
WHEREAS, four companies were contacted and two provided quotes for the forestry services
contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby authorizes the
contract with Nick’s Tree Services for forestry services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and/or City Manager are authorized to sign said
contract.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of January 2022.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
6.5
___________________________________________________________________________________
FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for January 18 meeting)
DATE: January 13, 2022
SUBJECT: Consider a resolution commenting on the Blue Line Extension Route
Modification Report
___________________________________________________________________________________
On Dec. 13, 2021, Metro Transit and Hennepin County (“the Project”) released the Draft Route
Modification Report for public and agency comment. This report finds that the Bottineau
Boulevard alignment appears to be workable in a very general sense but it does not address
the specific issues and challenges with this alignment, and most significantly does not
acknowledge public, staff and elected officials’ concerns about the vehicular mobility impacts
of eliminating a lane in each direction on Bottineau Boulevard north of Highway 100.
After discussion at the Jan. 13 City Council work session, staff prepared the attached, updated
resolution for Council consideration. In addition to removing the reference to the Dec. 2021
receipt of traffic counts, staff added two Whereas clauses at the beginning of the resolution
stating that the city has been historically underserved by public transit and expressing the need
for more transportation options.
City Council action on the attached resolution is requested.
Also attached are the Statement of Principles adopted by the Council on Sep. 15, 2020 before
the lane reduction idea was proposed by the Project, and the Executive Summary of the Route
Modification Report.
More information including the full Report may be viewed at:
https://metrocouncil.org/Transportation/Projects/Light-Rail-Projects/METRO-Blue-Line-
Extension.aspx
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Blue Line Extension
Route Modification Report
6.6
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - _
COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT
ROUTE MODIFICATION REPORT
FOR THE METRO BLUE LINE EXTENSION
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal (“City”) has long been underserved by the regional public
transit system; and
WHEREAS, the City desires improved and expanded transportation options and connections
for its residents, businesses, institutions and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City has actively participated in efforts to bring high-frequency transit service
to the northwest suburbs, including the previously-proposed BNSF alignment for the METRO
Blue Line Extension through Crystal with a station at Bass Lake Road; and
WHEREAS, the City has partnered with Metro Transit and Hennepin County over the last
several years to prepare the area around the proposed Bass Lake Road station for transit-oriented
development, including accommodative land use regulations and significant public
improvements; and
WHEREAS, on September 15, 2020, the Crystal City Council approved a Statement of
Principles (“Statement”) to guide the city’s review of potential METRO Blue Line Extension
alignments outside of the previously proposed BNSF alignment; and
WHEREAS, since the Statement was approved, City staff, Mayor Adams, City Council members,
and community members have provided input as requested by Metro Transit and Hennepin County;
WHEREAS, since the Statement was approved, the Project has been developing concept-level
layouts for an at-grade Metro Blue Line Extension in the median of Bottineau Boulevard and
released the Draft Route Modification Report base on that concept;
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2021, Metro Transit and Hennepin County released the Draft Route
Modification Report (“Report”) and provided a 6 week comment period; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to formally comment on the Report to complement
and supplement the City’s Statement of Principles based on the additional information received since
September 15, 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council makes the following
comments on the Draft Route Modification Report for the METRO Blue Line Extension:
6.6
Page 2 of 2
1. The “Engagement in Crystal” section on page 8 does not at all mention concerns about the
vehicular mobility impacts of reducing the roadway from 6 lanes to 4, despite that concern
being expressed repeatedly throughout 2021 in multiple ways and venues. That concern
was at least as prevalent throughout the community engagement process as the four items
that are listed in the Report. Therefore a fifth item acknowledging the community’s serious
and consistent concerns about the impact of lane reduction on vehicular mobility should be
added to this section.
2. “Goal 1: Improve transit access and connections to jobs and regional destinations” on page
40 does not at all address the negative impact of lane reduction and reduced vehicular
mobility on access and connections to jobs and regional destinations. The Report reads as
if Metro Transit and Hennepin County are unconcerned with vehicular mobility. The
Report should at least acknowledge that the improved transit access and connections may
come at the expense of reduced vehicular access and connections due to lane reduction.
3. “Goal 2: Improve frequency and reliability of transit service to communities in the
corridor” on page 42 mentions the lane reduction and vehicular mobility, and asserts that,
with a grade separation of Bottineau Boulevard over Bass Lake Road, the Project “would
result in similar intersection delay and travel times compared to no-build conditions.” This
is premature because (a) the City Council has not endorsed the grade separation due to
serious concerns about public safety, and (b) the traffic analysis to determine the adequacy
of 4 lanes between Bass Lake Road and Trunk Highway 100 is still a work in progress.
The Report should not assert as a matter of fact that which is uncertain and remains to be
determined. It would be appropriate and accurate for the report to instead say, “The
impacts of the proposed lane reduction on vehicular mobility, and potential design
solutions to mitigate the impacts, are recognized as a serious community concern and will
require more in-depth technical analysis and community input.”
4. In general, the City supports continued exploration of the proposed route but it is
important for the Route Modification Report to emphasize that the Report merely endorses
further study and design work, and does not confirm community support for the route.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of January, 2022.
_______________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
6.6
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
StatementofPrinciplesforBlueLineExtensionAlignmentReview
ApprovedbytheCrystalCityCouncilonSeptember15,2020
AlignmentPrinciples
1. MeetFederalTransitAdministrationNewStartsCriteria
a. MaintainBLRTPurposeandNeed
b. Maximizeridership
c. Minimizetraveltime
d. Maximizeprojectrating
2. MaintainExistingAlignmentasMuchasPossible
a. Maintainexistingtermini:TargetFieldStationinMinneapolisandOak
GroveStationinBrooklynPark
b. MaintainastationlocationinthegeneralvicinityofBassLakeRoadin
Crystal
c. Serveexistingcorridorcitiesandmajordestinations,includingCrystal’s
TownCenterareaadjacenttotheBassLakeRoadstation
3. MitigateImpacts
a. Complementandavoidredundancywithplannedandexisting
transitways
b. Minimizeresidentialimpacts
c. IncludeapedestrianbridgeacrossBottineauBoulevardtoensuresafe
crossingtotheBassLakeRoadstationforresidentsinnortheastCrystal
andBrooklynCenter
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EngagementPrinciples
1. MeaningfullyEngageStakeholders
a. Honorandbuildonpreviousrobustcommunityengagement
b. Tailorengagementpracticestomeettheneedsofallcommunitiesinthe
corridor
c. Respectthestrongexpressionofneedforapedestrianbridgefrom
previousengagementeffortsinCrystal,andincludeitinengagement
effortsgoingforward
2. Engage,inform,andconsultdiversecommunitiestocoͲcreateproject
solutionsthatreducedisparities
a. Ensurecorridorcommunitiesofallraces,ethnicities,incomesand
abilitiesareengagedsoallcommunitiesshareingrowthopportunities
b. Usecommunitygoals,priorities,andcriteriaforgrowthtoinform
decisionͲmaking
6.6
METRO Blue Line LRT Extension
Route Link Options Update | November 2021METRO BLUE LINE EXTENSION
Draft Route Modification Report Summary • December 2021
Background
Since August 2020, the Metropolitan Council and
Hennepin County have partnered to evaluate
revised route options that do not use freight rail
property as previously planned for the METRO
Blue Line Extension.
Brooklyn Park:
The former route and stations along West
Broadway in Brooklyn Park remain the same.
Crystal and Robbinsdale:
The proposed route along Bottineau Boulevard
(County Road 81) closely parallels the original
route for most of this area.
Minneapolis:
Two route options are being evaluated ‑–one along
ry and Washington Avenues (shown iLow n purple)
and one along West Broadway Avenue (shown in
green).
Purpose of the Report
The Initial Route Evaluation Report released
in March 2021 laid out a process and general
timeline to identify a community‑supported route
for the project. Now, this Draft Route Modification
Report describes the overall process, public
input, and technical evaluation that will inform the
recommendation of a modified route. The Final
Route Modification Report will recommend a
community supported route for further evaluation
in spring 2022 that responds to the Project
Principles and project goals.
Help us select a route!
Now is the time to give comments as your feedback will shape the final recommendation. To submit your comments on the Draft
Route Modification Report and for a list of upcoming community meetings, visit BlueLineExt.org.
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Sophia Ginis – Sophia.Ginis@metrotransit.org
Crystal:
David Davies – David.Davies@metrotransit.org
Visit BlueLineExt.org for more information,
to sign-up for the project newsletter,
and share your comments, questions and
concerns on our interactive feedback map.
Stay Connected!
METRO Blue Line LRT Extension
Route Link Options Update | November 2021METRO BLUE LINE EXTENSION
Project Update • November 2021
Background
Since March 2021, the project team
has been evaluating two routes
in Minneapolis, one along West
Broadway (shown in green) and one
along Lowry Avenue (shown in purple)
to connect to the cities of Robbinsdale
and Crystal along County Road 81 and
then into Brooklyn Park. The project
team has updated design details that
help show how light rail could fit into
your community.
Next Steps
Following the recommendation on
a community supported route in
early 2022, design and the technical
evaluation of the recommended route
will advance and be documented in the
federal and state environmental review
documents. Through this process, the
Metropolitan Council and Hennepin
County will work closely with project
partners at all levels to effectively
address and advance defined goals and
policies set forth in adopted plans and
applicable design guidelines, such as:
•City of Minneapolis plans and policies
such as the Climate Aciton Plan, Vision
Zero, Transportation Action Plan,
Street Design Guide, and Complete
Streets policy among others.
•Metropolitan Council’s Thrive MSP 2040
•Hennepin County’s Climate Action Plan
•President’s Justice40 Initiative
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METRO Blue Line LRT Extension
Route Link Options Update | November 2021METRO BLUE LINE EXTENSION
Draft Route Modification Report Summary • December 2021
Community Engagement
The METRO Blue Line Extension Project relies on community voices to inform project decision‑making. Since August 2020,
the project has engaged with communities through a variety of activities, including in‑person and virtual community meetings,
door knocking, attending community events, online and paper surveys, and interactive maps. See below for the timing and
project updates shared since August 2020.
• Round 1 (August 2020 through January 2021):
Input on project goals, concerns, opportunities, and thoughts on potential new routes
• Round 2 (March 2021):
Input on new route options released as part of the Initial Route Modification Report
• Round 3 (July to August 2021):
Input on the connections that light rail would make within communities and station locations within those areas
• Round 4 (Late September to December 2021):
Input on updated design concepts and potential opportunities and impacts of light rail options
Since March 2021, project staff have contracted directly with 12 community and cultural organizations to support a robust
engagement process. These organizations are seeking feedback on the project by hosting activities prioritizing low‑income
communities, communities of color, and specific areas of the corridor. The community and cultural organizations include:
• Asian Media Access Inc
• CAPI USA
• Encouraging Leaders
• Harrison Neighborhood Association
• Juxtaposition Arts
• Lao Assistance Center of MN
• Liberian Business Association
• Northside Economic Opportunity Network
• Northside Residents Redevelopment Council
• West Broadway Business Coalition
• Jordan Area Community Council
• Hawthorne Neighborhood Council
Major themes heard from the community:
• Avoid impacts/disruption to communities and the environment
• Safety on transit and in communities served
• Easy pedestrian access to/from stations
• Anti‑displacement efforts are a priority
• Support for businesses during construction
• Access to regional destinations
• Support economic development
• Improve the transit experience
• Improve access/serve transit dependent populations
Anti-Displacement Initiative
The Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County are committed to delivering a light rail transit (LRT) investment that benefits
current corridor residents and businesses. In response to feedback received during engagement activities, project partners are
advancing efforts to address community concerns about housing affordability, business support, and displacement.
The project team is convening a diverse Anti‑Displacement Workgroup with seats for agency and community partners to
research and recommend programs and policies that will support this initiative. The Center for Urban and Regional Affairs
(CURA) will lead and facilitate the Anti‑Displacement Workgroup and provide recommendations in the next 18 months.
October 9th Bike, Walk, Bus tour of Minneapolis route options and
station study areas.
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METRO Blue Line LRT Extension
Route Link Options Update | November 2021METRO BLUE LINE EXTENSION
Draft Route Modification Report Summary • December 2021
Project
Principles
ROUTE
PRINCIPLES
ENGAGEMENT
PRINCIPLES
• Meet Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) New
Starts criteria
• Maintain existing alignment
(route) as much as possible
• Mitigate negative impacts
• Meaningful engagement
of stakeholders
• Engage, inform, and consult
diverse communities to
co-create project solutions
that reduce disparities
Evaluation Process
To determine a community‑supported route, the project team is considering Project Principles and goals, community and
business feedback, and engineering requirements. Each route is evaluated against the project goals to see how it serves
community needs.
Each route has been evaluated based on its ability to meet project goals. All the routes have received an overall assessment
of “good” in their ability to serve the community. In some cases these routes achieve an excellent rating based on unique
features and the potential to deliver exemplary positive benefits. None of the routes have been assessed as “poor,” which
would mean they did not meet the project goals. The Evaluation Findings section of this report provides more detail on how
each route was evaluated against the project goals.
ASSESSMENT OF ROUTE OPTIONS TO DEFINED GOALS
PROJECT GOAL
BOTTINEAU BOULEVARD
(COUNTY ROAD 81) IN BROOKLYN
PARK, CRYSTAL, AND ROBBINSDALE
LOWRY
ROUTE
WEST
BROADWAY
ROUTE
Improve transit access and connections to
jobs and regional destinations EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
Improve frequency and reliability of transit
service to communities in the corridor EXCELLENT GOOD GOOD
Provide transit improvements that
maximize transit benefits, while being cost
competitive and economically viable
GOOD GOOD GOOD
Support communities’ development goals EXCELLENT GOOD EXCELLENT
Promote healthy communities and sound
environmental practices including efforts
to address climate change
GOOD GOOD GOOD
Advance local and regional equity and
work towards reducing regional
economic disparities
GOOD GOOD EXCELLENT
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METRO Blue Line LRT Extension
Route Link Options Update | November 2021METRO BLUE LINE EXTENSION
Draft Route Modification Report Summary • December 2021
Next Steps
The Draft Route Modification Report is available for public review, and comments will be accepted through January 25, 2022.
The Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County will carefully review the community input received along with the findings from
the technical analysis completed to date to recommend a community‑supported route for further evaluation in spring 2022 as part
of the Final Route Modification Report. Following that recommendation, design and technical evaluation of the recommended
route will advance and will be documented in federal and state environmental review documents. Further robust community
engagement will continue through these and future phases.
To submit your comments on the draft report and for a list of upcoming community meetings in January, visit BlueLineExt.org.
For project questions or to invite us to an event, contact:
Brooklyn Park/Minneapolis/Robbinsdale/
Overall Project Questions:
Sophia Ginis – Sophia.Ginis@metrotransit.org
Crystal:
David Davies – David.Davies@metrotransit.org
Visit BlueLineExt.org for more information,
to sign-up for the project newsletter,
and share your comments, questions and
concerns on our interactive feedback map.
Stay Connected!
Blue Line Extension Community-Supported Route:
• Best meets the Project Principles and goals
• Grounded in community feedback through collaboration with stakeholders
• Supported by project corridor communities and decision‑makers
LRT projects are complex and unforeseen challenges arise.
Schedules and timelines are subject to change.
1 YEAR 1.5 – 2 YEARS 1.5 – 2 YEARS 3 – 4 YEARS
Identify
community-
supported route
Environmental review
Document benefits
and impacts of the
project
Municipal Consent
Seek city support of
the LRT design
Engineering
Develop construction
ready design plans
Station area planning
Construction and Full
Funding Grant
Agreement
Federal funding
Goal — Line
opens in 2028
We’re here
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