2022.04.05 Council Meeting Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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Posted: April 1, 2022
City Council Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Time Meeting Location
6:55 p.m.
City Council work session to discuss:
1. Constituent issues update.
2. New business.
3. Announcements.
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: April 1, 2022
City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 6:55 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, April 5, 2022 at
_____ p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. 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, April 5, 2022.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Adams ____ Norris
____ Banks ____ Therres
____ Budziszewski ____ Gilchrist
____ Cummings ____ Elholm
____ Kiser ____ Larson
____ LaRoche ____ Ray
____ Parsons ____ Revering
____ Sutter
____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Constituent issues update.
2. New business. *
3. Announcements. *
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
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Constituent Issues
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: April 1, 2022
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 5, 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. Consent Agenda
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature,
in a single motion:
3.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The City Council work session on March 15, 2022.
b. The City Council meeting on March 15, 2022.
c. The City Council special meeting on March 29, 2022.
3.2 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the city clerk to the City Council, a list
that is on file in the office of the city clerk.
3.3 Approval of a resolution establishing the dates and offices for the 2022 municipal elections.
4. Open Forum
(The City Council appreciates hearing from citizens about items of concern and desires to set aside
time during each meeting for Open Forum. To provide ample opportunity for all, speaking time is
limited to three minutes and topic discussion is limited to ten minutes. The Mayor may, as
presiding officer, extend the total time allowed for a topic. By rule, no action may be taken on any
item brought before the Council during Open Forum. The Council may place items discussed during
Open Forum onto subsequent council meeting agendas).
5. Regular Agenda
5.1 The Council will consider approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance
department to the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance department.
Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000.
5.2 The Council will consider site plan approval for Odam Medical Clinic at 6014 Lakeland Ave. N.
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Odam Medical Group has purchased the property at 6014 Lakeland Ave. N. They propose
to demolish the vacant Rostamo’s building and construct a new medical clinic and site
improvements including parking lot and landscaping. The clinic would initially have one
floor with the option to add second and third floors in future years. At its meeting on
March 14, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval.
Recommend approval of the site and building plans including the Planning Commission’s
findings and conditions.
5.3 The Council will consider a resolution to purchase furniture for the new police department
facility and city administrative offices.
Part of the Police Station project budget includes an allocation for purchasing new office
furniture. The city’s capital building budget includes funds for replacing the existing city
administrative office cubicles and furniture. By purchasing both the police and
administrative furniture together, we get better prices. Recommend approval of the
resolution authorizing these purchases.
5.4 The Council will consider a resolution approving plans and specifications and authorizing
advertisement for bids for parking lot improvements at Grogan Park (the Community Center)
and parking lot and dog park improvements at Bassett Creek Park.
The parks and building capital funds include allocations for replacing the south parking lot
at the Community Center, the parking lots at Bassett Creek Park and relocating and
enhancing the dog park at Bassett Creek Park. Staff met with representatives of both
watersheds to review the proposed plans. The parking lot at the Community Center
requires administrative watershed approval prior to construction. The city has applied to
the Bassett Creek Watershed for the dog park project for consideration at the April
watershed meeting. Recommend approval of the plans and specifications and authorizing
advertising for bids for these improvements.
5.5 The Council will consider a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for 2021 and 2022 health
insurance contributions for Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS), Local #56 (Police
Supervisors).
An agreement has been reached with LELS, Local 56 (Police Supervisors), for 2021 and 2022
health insurance contributions, and is consistent with other bargaining units and non-
represented employees. Recommend approval of the MOU regarding 2021 and 2022 health
insurance contributions.
6. Announcements
a. The City Council will hold a work session on Thursday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom.
b. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, April 19 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall and via Zoom.
c. City Council meetings and work sessions are open to the public. Current and previous
meetings are available for viewing and listening at www.crystalmn.gov.
7. Adjournment
Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.
Crystal City Council work session minutes March 15, 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 6:15 p.m. on March 15, 2022 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 clerk recorded the attendance for city council members and staff:
Council members present: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kiser.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Public Works Director M. Ray,
Police Chief S. Revering, Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard, Community Development Director J.
Sutter, and City Clerk C. Serres.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1.Review 2022 street maintenance project bids.
2.Quarterly police update.
Mayor Adams continued the work session to resume immediately after the City Council meeting.
Mayor Adams resumed the work session at 7:40 p.m. The Council and staff discussed the remaining
agenda items:
2.Continued discussion of quarterly police update.
3.Continued discussion of inclusion commission.
4.Constituent issues update.
5.City manager check-in.
6.New business.
7.Announcements.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 8:59 p.m.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
3.1(a)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes March 15, 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
March 15, 2022 at 7 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, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kiser.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Public Works Director M. Ray,
Police Chief S. Revering, Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard, Community Development Director J. Sutter,
West Metro Fire-Rescue District Chief S. Larson, 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 Cummings to approve the
agenda with the removal of regular agenda item 6.3.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to suspend the City
Council rules to add a proclamation for Women’s History Month to the March 15, 2022, City Council
meeting agenda due to the month of March ending before the next regular City Council meeting.
By roll call voting aye: Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser and Adams.
Voting nay: LaRoche and Parsons.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mayor Adams and seconded by Council Member Kiser to add a verbal proclamation for
Women’s History Month to the March 15, 2022, City Council meeting agenda.
By roll call voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, Adams and Banks.
Voting nay: LaRoche and Parsons.
Motion carried.
3.Proclamations
3.1 The Mayor proclaimed March as Women’s History Month in the City of Crystal.
3.2 The Mayor proclaimed May 15 – 21 as Public Works Week in the City of Crystal.
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:
3.1(b)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes March 15, 2022
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a. The City Council work session on March 1, 2022.
b. The City Council meeting on March 1, 2022.
c. The City Council work session on March 10, 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 the appointment of Taji Onesirosan as Ward 1 representative to the Parks and
Recreation Commission to a term to expire Dec. 31, 2024.
4.4 Approval of Res. No. 2022- 22, authorizing a grant application for the Douglas Drive-West
Broadway intersection project.
4.5 Approval of Res. No. 2022-23, adopting the city intersection control map.
4.6 Approval of a special meeting at 6:15 p.m. on March 29, 2022 to consider the second reading of
an ordinance relating to redistricting city wards.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
The following person addressed the Council during Open Forum:
• Burt Orred, 6700 60th Ave. N., commended the street department for their work and efforts
in maintaining the city’s storm water drains.
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 LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kiser.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered the following resolutions related to the 2022 Street Resurfacing project:
a. Awarding the contract for the 2022 Street Resurfacing project; and
b. Authorizing the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the City of Golden Valley for the 2022
Street Resurfacing project.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 – 24
AWARD CONTRACT FOR 2022 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kiser.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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Crystal City Council meeting minutes March 15, 2022
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Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 – 25
AUTHORIZING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
FOR 2022 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kiser.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.3 The Council removed item 6.3 from the agenda regarding a resolution approving plans and
specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids for the projects at Grogan Park and Bassett
Creek Park, to allow staff additional time to gather information.
6.4 The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance relating to redistricting city wards.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres and City Attorney Troy Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2022 - 01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY
CODE SUBSECTION 205.05 REGARDING WARDS
And further, that the second and final reading was held on March 29, 2022.
Voting aye: LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, and Kiser.
Motion carried.
7. Announcements
The Council made announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Mayor Adams and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
_____________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
3.1(b)
Crystal City Council special meeting minutes March 29, 2022
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1.Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the special meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
March 29, 2022 at 6:15 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 assistant city manager to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the
following attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Kiser, and LaRoche.
Council Member Cummings was absent.
City staff present: Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, and
Police Chief S. Revering. City Clerk C. Serres was present via Zoom.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Adams led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.Approval of Agenda
The Council considered approval of the agenda.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Banks to approve the agenda.
Motion carried.
3.Regular Agenda
3.1 The Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending Crystal city code,
subsection 205.05, regarding wards within the city.
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager Kim Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CRYSTAL CITY CODE
SUBSECTION 205.05 REGARDING WARDS
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Kiser, and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Cummings.
Motion carried.
3.2 The Council considered a resolution reestablishing precinct boundaries and polling places within
the city.
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager Kim Therres addressed the Council.
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Crystal City Council special meeting minutes March 29, 2022
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Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 – 26
RESOLUTION REESTABLISHING PRECINCT BOUNDARIES AND
POLLING PLACES WITHIN THE CITY
Voting aye: Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Kiser, and LaRoche.
Absent, not voting: Cummings.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
4. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
_____________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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City of Crystal Council Meeting
April 5, 2022
Applications for City License
Rental – New
4732 Nevada Ave. N. – JPS Homes LLC (Conditional)
5732 Pennsylvania Ave. N. – JPS Homes LLC (Conditional)
6501 57th Ave. N. – Abe Al-Qudah
Rental – Renewal
4009 Adair Ave. N. – Jawad Behsudi (Conditional)
5108 Angeline Ave. N. – Chen Zhou
3143 Aquila Ave. N. – Lowell Pitkin
4051 Brunswick Ave. N. – Serenity Village Community Church
4555 Brunswick Ave. N. – Sean Leintz (Conditional)
4547 Colorado Ave. N. – Maria Basurto (Conditional)
5123 Corvallis Ave. N. – Jerad Soule
6332 Corvallis Ave. N. – Mackenzie Broughton (Conditional)
6707 Corvallis Ave. N. – Chen Zhou (Conditional)
5116 Edgewood Ave. N. – Michael Mitchell (Conditional)
5945 Elmhurst Ave. N. – Fadel Sakkal
3005 Florida Ave. N. – Judy Bolin (Conditional)
3909 Florida Ave. N. – Charles Hawkinson (Conditional)
3800 Georgia Ave. N. – Julie Fulton
4325 Georgia Ave. n. – Michael Haggerty
4825 Georgia Ave. N. – James Carroll (Conditional)
4529 Hampshire Ave. N. – L R Gomsrud Revocable Living Trust
4065 Idaho Ave. N. – Jane Green (Conditional)
3409 Kyle Ave. N. – Hennepin RP Funding LLC (Conditional)
6804 Lombardy Ln. – Cindy Scherbing (Conditional)
5401 Louisiana Ave. N. – SFR II Borrower 2021-3 LLC
5757 Maryland Ave. N. – Jeffrey Jacobs (Conditional)
4840 Nevada Ave. N. – Brett Hulett
8000 Northern Dr. – Hongtao Zhu (Conditional)
5603 Orchard Ave. N. – Bao Tran (Conditional)
5724 Orchard Ave. N. – Chen Zhou (Conditional)
5716 Pennsylvania Ave. N. – Raymond Truelson
3131 Sumter Ave. N. – Central Crystal Village LLC (Conditional)
5542 Toledo Ave. N. – Kathrin Long (Conditional)
5716 Wilshire Blvd. – Michael Viaene (Conditional)
3000 Winnetka Ave. N. – Central Crystal Village LLC (Conditional)
3264 Xenia Ave. N. – Kurt Faber (Conditional)
3815 Xenia Ave. N. – Distinguished Properties (Conditioinal)
4408 Yates Ave. N. – Ryan Hardy (Conditional)
4242 Zane Ave. N. – Herman Capital Partners 3 (Conditional)
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Rental – Renewal cont’d
4360 Zane Ave. N. – AAKT LLC (Conditional)
7909 30th Ave. N. – Invitation Homes (Conditional)
7601 32nd Ave. N. – Central Crystal Village LLC (Conditional)
7224 33rd Ave. N. – Mark Berthelsen
7324 33rd Ave. N. – Kevitt Development
6425 37th Ave. N. – SFR II Borrower 2021-3 LLC
6502 37th Ave. N. – Charles Hawkinson (Conditional)
6424 45th Ave. N. – Kathryn Blaul
5109 48th Ave. N. – Glenn Williams (Conditional)
6600 50th Ave. N. – MHB Enterprises LLC (Conditional)
4924 53rd Ave. N. – Emily Wilson
5610 56th Ave. N. – Khue Dang (Conditional)
6604 57th Ave. N. – David Pascoe
6418 61st Ave. N. – Chen Zhou
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FROM: City Clerk Chrissy Serres
DATE: March 29, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council (for April 5 council meeting)
City Manager Anne Norris
RE: Consider a resolution establishing dates and offices for the 2022 municipal
elections
Background
State law requires the governing body of a municipality holding even year elections to adopt a
resolution, by April 15, establishing the dates and offices for its 2022 municipal elections.
An abbreviated 2022 elections calendar is as follows:
May 17 – May 31: Candidate filing period.
June 24 – Aug. 8: Absentee voting period for the primary election.
July 19: Last day for voters to pre-register for the primary election.
Aug. 9: Primary Election Day.
Sept. 23 – Nov. 7: Absentee voting period for the general election.
Oct. 18: Last day for voters to pre-register for the general election.
November 8: General Election Day.
Requested Council action
Approval of the resolution establishing the dates and offices for the 2022 municipal election.
Upon approval, the proposed date for publication of the notice is April 28, 2022.
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Establishing dates and offices for the
2022 municipal elections
3.3
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DATES AND OFFICES
FOR THE 2022 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
WHEREAS, elections in the City of Crystal are conducted in accordance with the
general laws of the State of Minnesota, Chapter 4 of the City Charter, and Crystal City
Code, Section 215; and
WHEREAS, primary elections are held on the second Tuesday in August in each
even-numbered year and general elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first
Monday in November in each even-numbered year; and
WHEREAS, affidavits of candidacy together with a filing fee or nominating petition
shall be filed not more than 84 days nor less than 70 days before the primary; and
WHEREAS, in the event that three or more candidates file for the same municipal
office, the municipal Primary Election will be held on Aug. 9, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the General Election will be held on Nov. 8, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the following municipal offices are up for election in 2022:
• Council member – Section II
• Council member – Ward 1
• Council member – Ward 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that filings for municipal candidates will
open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, and close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2022,
at Crystal City Hall.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 5th day of April, 2022.
______________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
3.3
DATE:March 29, 2022
TO:Anne Norris, City Manager
City of Crystal City Council
FROM:Jean McGann, Contracted Finance Director
RE:Expenditures over $25,000
Payee Amount
Boys Contracting, LLC 24" Valves for JWC Pumphouse (billable to JWC)$28,000.00
Golden Valley JWC January water costs $147,252.34
LOGIS Monthly application support & hosting, PD switches $59,516.94
SRF Consulting Group, Inc.Dog park & CCC parking design, W. Brdwy/Douglas grant $25,859.49
LMCIT Second quarter of workers compensation insurance $152,020.00
LMCIT First half of property/casualty insurance $88,594.00
SHI International Corp.New computers for the Police Department $40,320.00
West Metro Fire Rescue District March contribution to West Metro Fire $113,656.47
MN PERA Employee & city required contributions for 3/18/22 pay date $65,445.23
$720,664.47
Description
5.1
6014 LAKELAND AVENUE NORTH – SITE PLAN APPLICATION
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___________________________________________________________________________
FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
___________________________________________________________________________
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for April 5 Meeting)
DATE: March 31, 2022
RE: Consider approval of a site plan request from Odam Medical Group for a
new medical clinic at 6014 Lakeland Avenue North
A.BACKGROUND
Odam Medical Group, who has recently purchased the property at 6014 Lakeland
Avenue North (formerly Rostamo’s Bar and Grill), is proposing to demolish the existing
building and construct a new 19,251 square foot medical clinic. The property is zoned
Commercial (C) and medical clinics are a permitted use within that zoning district. The
city’s unified development code (UDC) requires site plan review and approval for the
new building and site improvements.
Notice of the March 14 public hearing was published in the Sun Post on March 3,
mailed to owners and renters within 500 feet (see attachment A), and posted to the
Skyway and North Lions neighborhoods on Nextdoor. A sign was also posted on the
property.
At the March 14 Planning Commission public hearing, the Commission recommended
approval of the site plan application. No one from the public spoke at the hearing.
Attachments:
A.Site location map showing public hearing notification area
B.Existing zoning map
C.Project narrative submitted by applicant
D.Site plan (12 sheets)
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Site plan request for medical clinic at
6014 Lakeland Ave N
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B. SITE PLAN REVIEW
Summary: The proposal meets all city requirements. No modifications to the
submitted plans are required.
Detailed staff comments:
1. Existing use
The 58,824 sq. ft. (1.35 acres) property has a 3,000 square foot restaurant, constructed
in 1956, with an associated surface parking lot. In the time since the restaurant closed in
December, 2021, the property owner has temporarily allowed Hennepin County to
operate a Covid-19 vaccination clinic in a tent in the parking lot.
2. Adjacent uses
The following are the existing land uses and zoning districts surrounding this property:
• North – Vehicle sales lot zoned Commercial and single family homes zoned R -1
• East – Single family homes, zoned R-1.
• West – Across County Highway 81, single family homes zoned R-1
• South – North Star Inn and Suites, zoned Commercial
3. Proposed use
The applicant is proposing to construct a 3-story 19,251 square foot medical clinic, with
the first floor approximately 5,861 sq. ft. in size (this will be enlarged to 6,385 sq. ft. if the
upper floors are constructed), and the two upper floors as 6,433 sq. ft in size. Initially only
the first floor will be built, with construction of the second and third floors to occur at some
point in the future. The following are the notable site plan elements for this clinic:
• Building setbacks and height. The proposed building meets setback requirements
in the Commercial district. The clinic is to eventually be 42’ (three stories) in height.
The proposed clinic is located close to the Crystal airport. The applicant has
notified the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the proposed building
construction. Typically with a building of this height t he FAA will require approval of
any construction cranes that may be needed. Staff recommends a condition of site
plan approval that the FAA give final approval prior to building permit issuance.
• Parking. The applicant is proposing to remove portion s of the existing paved
parking lot to add green space, and will resurface the remaining lot for use by the
new clinic. The parking lot meets UDC requirements for number of spaces,
setbacks, and parking space and aisle dimensions. The property would ultimately
have 44 parking spaces. Of these, 27 spaces would be constructed initially and 17
spaces would be constructed when the upper floors are bui lt. Staff recommends a
condition of approval relating to the minimum and maximum number of required
parking spaces if the upper floors are not constructed.
• Stormwater management and erosion control measures. There is an existing
stormwater infiltration basin on the east side of the property, and the applicant will
expand this basin to accommodate additional stormwater runoff created by the new
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6014 LAKELAND AVENUE NORTH – SITE PLAN APPLICATION
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building and parking lot. After the site improvements are constructed the
percentage of impervious surface on the property will decrease from 82% to 58%
(the maximum coverage is 85% for the commercial zoning district). During building
construction, the city will require erosion control techniques to be used on -site
including silt fences, a rock construction entrance, and inlet protection.
• Utilities. The proposed building will connect to existing water and sanitary sewer
mains in Lombardy Lane.
• Access and circulation.
- There are two existing driveway accesses off of Lakeland Avenue , and the
applicant is not adding additional access points. The city’s Public Works
Director and the West Metro Fire Rescue District staff have reviewed the
traffic circulation plan and found it adequate to meet vehicle movement into
and within the site, including fire trucks.
- Adjacent to the property, along Lakeland Avenue, is the Crystal Lake Regional
Trail which connects Crystal to Robbinsdale and Brooklyn Park. The site plan
provides for a new private sidewalk in front of the building that will connect the
building entrance to the regional trail.
- The site plan has notations for one-and-two-way traffic within the parking lot.
All drive aisles meet the city’s width requirement for two -way traffic and these
notations merely indicate the property owner’s preference for how traffic
should flow. Since these notations are not a city requirement the property
owner will be able to make changes to traffic flow as they see fit.
• Building elevations. The proposed major exterior building material is manufactured
stone with painted wooden siding as an accent material. These materials meet the
city’s requirements. Elevation drawings of the proposed building is attachment D.
• Landscaping. There are no trees on the property. The applicant proposes to plant
four new species of trees (Swamp White Oak, Harvest Gold Linden, White Pine,
and Japanese Tree Lilac) together with two varieties of shrubs.
• Screening. Trash and recycling receptacles will be screened by a dumpster
enclosure southeast of the building. The applicant has not yet determined how
rooftop mechanical equipment will be screened from view and staff recommends a
condition of approval that a screening plan be submitted prior to building permit
issuance. The parking lot will be screened from the single -family homes to the east
and across Lombardy Lane by trees and shrubs.
• Exterior Lighting. There are no existing light poles on the property, but two new light
poles are proposed in the parking lot. Ten new wall lighting fixtures will also be
installed. This lighting meets the city’s requirements.
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• Signs. There are no existing freestanding signs on the property. The applicant is
proposing to place a monument sign along Lakeland Ave. Before installing the sign,
or any wall signs, the applicant will need to receive sign permit approval by the city.
C. RECOMMENDED FINDINGS
The following are the relevant criteria for approval of site plans (city code 510.17).
1. The site plan fully complies with all applicable requirements of the UDC.
Findings: As outlined in section B, above, the proposed site plan meets UDC
requirements.
2. The site plan adequately protects residential uses from the potential adverse effects
of a non-residential use.
Findings: The nearest homes are located to the east and north (across
Lombardy Lane) at a distance of approximately 150 feet from the proposed
building. The proposed clinic is not expected to have an adverse effect on
these residential properties.
3. The site plan is consistent with the use and character of surrounding properties.
Findings: The property had been a commercial use since at least 1956. The
proposed building continues this commercial use in a way that is consistent
with the use and character of surrounding properties.
4. The site plan provides safe conditions for pedestrians or motorists and prevents the
dangerous arrangement of pedestrian and vehicular ways.
Findings: The city’s Public Works Director and staff from the West Metro Fire
Rescue District have reviewed the site’s traffic circulation plan and found it
adequate to meet vehicle movement into and within the site, including fire
trucks. Adjacent to the property, along Lakeland Avenue, is the Crystal Lake
Regional Trail which connects Crystal to Robbinsdale and Brooklyn Park. The
site plan also provides for a new private s idewalk in front of the building that
will connect the building entrance to the regional trail.
D. REQUESTED ACTION
At the March 14, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission recommended
approval of the site plan review application by a vot e of eight to one.
The Commission member who voted against the application desired an
additional condition of approval which would set a time limit when the upper
floors would be constructed. This is so future residents moving into the area will
be aware that the existing main floor clinic will have additional upper floors.
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The Planning Commission recommended the following conditions for approval of the
site plan:
1. Site plan. The development shall be constructed according to the site plan
in attachment D.
2. Building permit. The following are the requirements for building permit
issuance:
a. Submittal deadline. The applicant shall submit the permit application
for the first floor by April 5, 2023 or submit a request for City Council
approval of a one-year extension by March 27, 2023. There is no
deadline to submit the permit application to add the second and third
floors.
b. Building permit issuance. Before the permit is issued, the applicant
shall:
1) Sign a site improvement agreement with the city and provid e an
escrow to guarantee installation of the parking lot, expanded
stormwater infiltration basin, and landscaping plan.
2) Provide an approval letter from the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) to the city.
3) Submit a screening plan for rooftop mechanical equipment that
meets the city’s unified development code.
3. Parking. If the second floor is not built the minimum number of parking
spaces is 16 and the maximum number of spaces is 27. If the third floor is
not built the minimum number of parking spaces is 30 and the maximum
number of spaces is 55. These numbers may be adjusted if the city
council amends the city’s parking requirements.
If the site plan is approved, the applicant anticipates starting construction of the building
this year, with the upper floors constructed in the next 2-3 years.
City Council motion to approve the site plan review application is requested.
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Site Location and Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map
6014 Lakeland Ave N
4141 Douglas Dr. N.
Crystal MN 55422
Attachment A
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Zoning Map
6014 Lakeland Ave N
4141 Douglas Dr. N.
Crystal MN 55422
Attachment B
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Commercial Drafting and Home Design
Dedication to excellence
TCO Design
P.O. Box 41790, Plymouth, MN 55441
952-994-8276
todd@tcodesign.net
March 2, 2022
Odam Medical Group (Clinic)
6014 Lakeland Ave N (PID# 05-118-21-11-0096)
Crystal, MN 55428
Robert and Abena Odam
920 E 28th Street, Suite 40
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Project Narrative:
Background (Existing and Proposed Use)
The proposed site was formally owned by Rostamo’s Bar and operated as a bar and restaurant. It is currently owned by
Odam Realty Holdings, LLC. Odam Medical Group is currently using the existing building for Covid19 vaccinations. Odam
Medical Group (Applicant) is proposing to remove the existing building, and construct a three story, 19,251 square foot
medical clinic building on this site in two phases. Phase 1 will be a 5861 square foot one story building and phase 2 is
future two additional stories, stairs, and elevator additions. Phase II will bring the building area to a total of 19,251 sq.ft.
This is a much-needed facility that will fit nicely in this community. The site is on the corner of County Road 81 just North
of 60th Avenue North. This central location close to a freeway and with great services within a mile makes this site a great
location for a small medical clinic.
Odam Medical Group
Odam Medical Group is a welcoming family practice and medical clinic serving patients in Minneapolis and St. Cloud,
Minnesota. Robert Larbi-Odam, MD, MPH, Nimo Ahmed, MSN, CNP, and the team are multilingual and communicate to
patients about their conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terms. The providers take a compassionate approach,
listening to patient concerns and allowing them to take active roles in their own care. They also have access to state-of-art
imaging tests and a laboratory for blood work, urinalysis, and other testing. Odam Medical Group’s kid-friendly providers also
offer well-child exams to track children’s development as they age.
Proposed Facility Use and Patients
Odam Medical Group will focus on five medical objectives. Other objectives could develop in the future as medical needs
change for the community and the Country.
1.Primary Care: Ongoing medical care and physical exams for patients aged 1 week to over 65 years. Managing both
acute and chronic diseases with a patient load of 20 patients a day. This would include patients who have
hypertension, diabetes, asthma, allergies, eczema, hormone imbalances, and a side range of other common
conditions.
2.Social Security Disability: Maintaining patients with medical disability filing a claim with Social Security disability with
the Minnesota Department of Economic and Employment for income classification. ADA parking will be available for
the 5-10 patients a day that will benefit from this facility.
3.Immigration Exam: Department of Homeland Security Medical exam for refugees and immigrants seeking
permanent residency and United States citizenship. Approximately five patients will be examined each day.
4.Vaccinations: Regular vaccine and Covid-19 vaccinations will be given to 10-50 walk in (patients without an
appointment) patients. They fill in consent forms in the reception area and receive the vaccines in the exam rooms.
5.Covid-19 testing and treatment: Important Covid-19 testing will be provided for drive through stations to the rear of
the facility. Treatment will be provided to those who test positive using the six infusion treatment rooms. The
treatment will be monoclonal antibody infusion.
Attachment C
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Commercial Drafting and Home Design
Dedication to excellence
Zoning and Neighborhood Impact
The site is currently zoned C - Commercial. The proposed use as an outpatient clinic is considered a permitted use. It is
adjacent to R-1 Low density residential district. There is an existing wood fence along the East property line. We will add
additional shrubs as screening along the parking lot for headlight screening. The existing curb cuts along Lakeland Avenue
North will be retained which keeps our traffic away from the residential district. The proposed project will comply with the
standards of City code section 515.
Traffic Consideration
We are confident that our concept will have much less impact on local traffic than the existing Rostamo’s bar. The clinic will
have standard 8:00am-5:00 pm hours of operation. It will have modest traffic that is associated with a small medical clinic.
Stops signs will be added at the existing walking path to provide additional safety for pedestrians and traffic along Lakeland
Avenue North.
Community Benefit
This facility will bring with it a good economic benefit from construction to operation. During construction the project will
bring of workers who will patron local businesses for lunches, services, and retail. Once in operation, the employees,
professional visitors, and patients will also patron the local businesses for the entirety of its operation. The facility will
provide approximately 10-12 good new jobs just on employees and increase business opportunities for medical
professionals and visiting building and site maintenance personnel.
This medical clinic provides important medical care for the surrounding community.
There are several other advantages to a medical clinic facility for this community. It is important to the owner and
operators that this facility is well maintained and run. All aspects of site and building maintenance will be kept to high
standards. The employees and patients associated with medical clinics have high standards for this type of facility. These
types of facilities are quiet and low key. There will be no large and loud parties or gatherings.
Building
The phase 1 proposed building will be one floor of 15 medical clinic exam and treatment rooms. The total floor area is
approximately 5,861 square feet. It will be built on a slab on grade foundation. It will be wood frame construction with
generous windows facing County Road 81. Phase II will bring the building area to a total of 19,251 sq.ft.
The proposed building will use exterior materials consistent with City code and surrounding buildings. It will utilize a nice
balance of manufactured stone and ‘LP SmartSide’. The siding will be varied by using a combination of textures and colors.
The roof will be flat roof construction with EPDM (membrane) finished roofing.
Access and Parking
Two new driveways will enter and exit from Lakeland Avenue North. They will use the two existing curb cut openings
which are positioned to allow circular traffic around the building. The current parking lot will be re-paved and re-striped
after the construction of the new building and installation of sidewalk, landscaping, curb cut, curbing, and driveways. The
infiltration basin on the East side of the parking lot will be refreshed and updated per our civil Engineer.
Parking lot, curbs, and sidewalks will be designed and installed in accordance with 2020 MN Accessibility Code.
Odam Medical Group Clinic Development Schedule
February 2022 – Site Plan Review Application to the City of Crystal
Winter/Spring 2022 – Building Permit Application
Spring/Summer 2022 – Begin Construction
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Lakeland AvenueLombardyLaneS1Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345Phone (952) 474-796417917 Highway 7Web: www.advsur.comAdvanceSurveying & Engineering, Co.SITE ADDRESSSHEET TITLEALTA/NSPS LAND TITLESURVEYSHEET NO.SHEET 1 OF 1DRAWING ORIENTATION & SCALE40200212093 TBDRAWING NUMBERDATE DRAFTED:JANUARY 13, 2022LEGAL DESCRIPTION:Lot 1, Block 1, SOULE ADDITION, Hennepin County, Minnesota.STANDARD SYMBOLS & CONVENTIONS:"●" Denotes iron survey marker, set, unless otherwise noted.NOTES AND LIMITATIONS:1. The zoning information for the subject site is in the Commercial Zoning District per an emailsupplied to us. Said letter from the City of Crystal, dated January 13, 20222. Flood Zone designation for the subject site resides in 2 panels, the site is in Zone X of both.The first is 27053C0203F, dated 11/4/2016. The second is 27053C0211F, dated 11/4/2016.3. The gross land area for the subject site is 62,069 Sq. Ft.4. Note that this survey is a Land Title Survey and is NOT intended to be used for anything buta Land Title SurveyCERTIFICATION:To: Land Title, Inc. AND Stewart Title Guaranty CompanyThis is to certify that this map or plat and the survey on which it is based were made in accordancewith the 2021 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys,jointly established and adopted by ALTA and NSPS, and includes Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6(a), 7(a), 8 and11(a) of Table A thereof. The fieldwork was completed on: October 21, 2021January 13, 2022, _______________________________________________Thomas M. Bloom P.S. No. 42379 - tom@advsur.comSCHEDULE B - SECTION II EXCEPTIONS AS PER TITLE COMMITMENT FILE NO.647331:Item 13 - Drainage and Utility Easements as per the plat - Shown on the surveyItem 14 - Rights of the State of Minnesota per final certificate - Shown on the survey.Item 15 - Easement for highway purposes - Shown on the survey.VICINITY MAPALTA/NSPS LAND TITLE SURVEYSHEET SIZE22 X 34SCALE - 1" = 20'LEGEND6014 LAKELAND AVENUE NORTHCRYSTAL, MNAttachment D5.2
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“Service with Compassion, Integrity, & Professionalism”
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Stephanie K. Revering, Chief of Police
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
CC: Anne Norris, City Manager
DATE: April 1, 2022
SUBJECT: POLICE DEPARTMENT & CITY HALL FURNITURE
___________________________________________________________________________
MMEEMMOORRAANNDDUUMM
BACKGROUND
The police department construction is underway and we are at the point of ordering furniture
for the building. Also, furniture replacement is needed for City Hall. City Hall was remodeled
in the early 1990’s and there are no longer parts for reconfigurations, and materials can no
longer be cleaned and are no longer usable.
CONSIDERATION
We are asking for your approval of the resolution which has been placed on the regular agenda
of the April 5, 2022 Council meeting. The monies for the police department furniture have
been budgeted in the approved 16-million-dollar budget and the monies for the City Hall
furniture have been allocated in the long-term plan that was approved in December, 2020.
As always, please let us know if you have any questions. Thanks.
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-__
RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF A FURNITURE
AGREEMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING AND
CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
WHEREAS, as part of the Police Building project budget, the City Council has authorized
the purchase of new furniture for the Crystal Police Department and the City Council, through
its approval of the Long-Term Plan, included funds for replacement furniture for the city
administrative offices (both purchases referred to as “the Project”) and has authorized City staff
to identify the professionals needed to complete the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City conducted a review of companies available to perform such services
and identified Intereum Inc (“Contractor”) as the preferred contractor; and
WHEREAS, the total estimated costs of the agreement are $429,549.65 for the police
building furniture; and $200,000 for the city administrative offices furniture; and
WHEREAS, the furniture costs for the police department were included in the original
$16,000,000 Police Building project budget the City Council approved and the furniture costs for
the city administrative offices were included in the long-term capital building fund the City Council
approved in December, 2020 and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Crystal as
follows:
1. The City is authorized to enter into a furniture agreement with the Contractor, which shall
include the services already provided by the Contractor on the Project.
2. The City Manager is authorized to execute the agreement with the Contractor on the City’s
behalf and to take such other actions as may be needed to secure other services from the
Contractor.
3. The costs for the furniture will not exceed $429,549.65 for the police building furniture
and $200,000 for the city administrative offices furniture.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 5th day of April, 2022.
_________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:____________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Memorandum
DATE: March 31, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
Anne Norris, City Manager
FROM: John Elholm, Recreation Director
SUBJECT: Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids
for Projects in Grogan and Bassett Creek Parks
Parking Lots
The parking lots in Grogan Park (community center – south lot) and Bassett Creek Park
(Welcome Avenue – near play area) are in poor condition and need to be replaced. The
parking lot in Grogan Park will improve pavement, lighting and pedestrian flow between the
parking lot, community center/senior center and baseball fields. Construction for this lot is
planned to occur after the 2022 baseball season. The parking lot in Basset Creek Park will be
rebuilt with a similar layout as the current one; with the entry drive being repaved within existing
curbs. These two parking lots are in the 2022 capital budget (building fund).
Dog Park
The Crystal Park and Recreation System Plan (2017) recommended that a new dog park and
parking lot be built in Bassett Creek Park – near 32nd Ave. and Brunswick Ave. The Park and
Recreation Commission (PRC) discussed moving the dog park here several times since then,
and PRC members visited other dog parks in 2021 to get ideas for the new design. Plans for
the new dog park and related parking lot were shared online for public review and also
discussed at PRC meetings as they were developed. The new dog park will be larger than the
old one and will include separate areas for large dogs and small dogs. A handicap accessible
trail in each area is also proposed. However, to add the accessible trail with minimal grading; a
section of dog park fence (east edge of large dog area) would need to be in the 100-year flood
plain. A permit request to allow this encroachment is currently being reviewed by the Bassett
Creek Watershed Management Commission. Wetland delineation will also occur in the coming
month to assure proper wetland set-backs are being met. The dog park, related parking lot
and trails are in the 2022 capital budget (park improvements fund).
Requested Council Action
Adopt the resolution approving plans and specifications for improvements at Grogan Park and
Bassett Creek Park, pending final watershed management commission approval; and
authorizing the advertisement of bids for construction of said improvements.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - ______
APROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN GROGAN PARK AND BASSETT CREEK PARK
PROJECT #2022-03
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal owns and operates Grogan Park and Bassett Creek Park; and
WHEREAS, the parking lots in Grogan Park (community center – south lot) and Bassett Creek
Park (Welcome Avenue – play area) are in poor condition and need to be replaced; and
WHEREAS, the 2017 Crystal Park and Recreation System Master Plan proposed a new dog park
and related parking lot in Bassett Creek Park near 32nd Ave. and Brunswick Ave.; and
WHEREAS, the parking lot items are included in the 2022 capital building fund and the dog
park items are included in the 2022 capital park improvements fund; and
WHEREAS, SRF has prepared plans and specifications and advertisement for bids to improve
the parking lot in Grogan Park (community center – south lot), the parking lot in Bassett Creek
Park (Welcome Avenue – play area), and the new dog park and associated parking lot in Bassett
Creek Park (32nd Ave. and Brunswick Ave.); and
WHEREAS, the plans and specifications are on file at Crystal City Hall, 4141 Douglas Drive
North, Crystal, Minnesota.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Crystal City Council approves the plans and specifications for improvements
at Grogan Park and Bassett Creek Park, pending watershed management commission
approval;
2. That the Crystal City Council authorizes the advertisement for bids for construction
of said improvements.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 5th day of April, 2022.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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Grogan Park – Crystal Community Center
South Parking Lot
• Handicap parking near building.
• Drop-off closer to front door.
• Improved sidewalk connections between parking,
community center/senior center and baseball fields.
• Additional exit lane to Douglas Drive.
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Bassett Creek Park
Dog Park Area
Welcome Avenue Parking Lot
Small Dog
Area
Large Dog Area
Expanded
Parking
Mill and Overlay Drive
Rebuild Parking Lot
Dog Park
Entrances
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CRYSTAL COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT AND BASSETT CREEK DOG PARK
CITY PROJECT NO 2022-03
Sealed bids will be received online through QuestCDN vBid™, until 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 3,
2022. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving bids, representatives of the City of
Crystal will publicly view bids at an online bid opening meeting. Those interested in viewing the
online bid opening are welcome to join the meeting by calling 312.626.6799 or logging on to:
https://srfconsulting.zoom.us/j/99621099384?pwd=RGZwNVQ3bWptWkpoUi9jZFlFdVR2Zz09
and entering Meeting ID 996 2109 9384. and Passcode 248071. The as-read online bid
results will be available at www.questcdn.com following the bid opening.
The project includes the furnishing of all labor, materials, and all else necessary for construction of
the Crystal Community Center Parking Lot, Bassett Creek Dog Park and Associated
Parking Lots. In general, work consists of all labor and materials for construction complete in-
place, including, but is not limited to, general earthwork, concrete pavement, concrete curb, asphalt
paving, lighting, utilities, fencing, landscaping, seeding, and site restoration.
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at www.questcdn.com.
Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the website for a nonrefundable fee of $30 by
inputting Quest project #8145792 on the website’s Project Search page. The website will be
updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other
information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and
other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the website. Neither Owner nor
Architect will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from
other sources.
Bids will only be accepted via the electronic bidding service through QuestCDN. The City Council
reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any bids received without explanation. No
bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days.
The successful bidder must be a “responsible contractor.” The term “responsible
contractor” means a contractor as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 16C.285,
subdivision 3. Any prime contractor, subcontractor, or motor carrier that does not meet the
minimum criteria or fails to comply with the requirements of the statute is not a responsible
contractor and is not eligible to be awarded a construction contract for the project or to
perform work on the project.
Direct inquiries to Landscape Architect’s Project Manager Ken Grieshaber at
kgrieshaber@srfconsulting.com or 763.249.6709. Questions will be received until 4:00 pm,
April 27th, 2022.
Bid Security in the amount of 5 percent of the amount of the Bid must accompany each Bid in
accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
Published in the Sun Post April 14 and April 21, 2022
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M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: April 1, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Anne Norris, City Manager
Kimberly Therres, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
RE: 2021 and 2022 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Law Enforcement
Labor Services (LELS), Local 56 (Police Supervisors)
PURPOSE
To request City Council approval of the MOU regarding the 2021 and 2022 employer
contributions toward group health insurance premiums.
BACKGROUND
The City of Crystal and LELS, Local 56 (Police Supervisors), have reached agreement regarding
the employer’s contribution toward group health insurance premiums for 2021 and 2022.
As in past practice, the city and employees continue to share in the cost of premiums. The
employer contributions are consistent with what has been approved with other bargaining
units and non-represented employees. Insurance premiums for our pool went through a
bidding process, resulting in savings for 2022, which is allowing us to keep contributions stable
or slightly lower.
INSURANCE
The following outlines the proposed changes to the insurance article in the contract:
2020
Employer
Contribution
Towards Premium
2021
Monthly Premium
$30 Copay
2021
Monthly Premium
$30 Copay with
90/10% Coinsurance
2021
Monthly Premium
HDHP w/HSA
2021
Employer
Contribution
Towards Premium
Employee Single $897.50 1,157.00 1,101.00 750.50 $961.50
Employee Child(ren) $1,355.00 2,314.00 2,201.00 1,500.50 $1,483.00
Employee + Spouse $1,418.00 2,429.50 2,311.50 1,575.50 $1,552.00
Family $1,766.00 3,008.00 2,861.50 1,950.50 $1,932.00
2021
Employer
Contribution
Towards Premium
2022
Monthly Premium
$30 Copay
2022
Monthly Premium
$30 Copay with
90/10% Coinsurance
2022
Monthly Premium
HDHP w/HSA
2022
Employer
Contribution
Towards Premium
Employee Single $961.50 $1,122.50 $1,068.00 $728.00 $939.00
Employee + Child(ren) $1,483.00 $2,244.50 $2,135.00 $1,455.50 $1,438.50
Employee + Spouse $1,552.00 $2,356.50 $2,242.00 $1,528.50 $1,513.50
Family $1,932.00 $2,917.50 $2,775.50 $1,892.00 $1,877.00
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The 2021 and 2022 budgets include sufficient funds for the proposed MOU.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Motion approving the MOU regarding the 2021 and 2022 health insurance rates with the LELS,
Local 56 (Police Supervisors), and authorizing the city manager to sign the MOU on behalf of
the city.
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AGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
• REGULAR MEETING •
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2022
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 March 1, 2022 Regular Meeting.
4. Approval of a façade improvement deferred loan repayment agreement for Elision
Playhouse at 6105 42nd Ave. N.
5. Authorize issuance of Requests for Proposals for development of EDA properties at
4824 56th Ave. N. and 3401-3415 Douglas Dr. N.
6. Other business *
7. Adjournment *
*Items for which no materials are included in the packet
Page 1 of 2
Minutes of the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
March 1, 2022
1. Call to Order
President Banks called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the City
of Crystal (EDA) to order at 7:11 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following Commissioners were present: Jim Adams, Brendan
Banks, John Budziszewski, David Cummings, Therese Kiser, Nancy LaRoche and Olga
Parsons.
The following staff were present: Acting Executive Director Kim Therres, Deputy
Executive Director John Sutter and City Attorney Troy Gilchrist.
3. Approval of Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Adams (Budziszewski) to approve the minutes from the
January 4, 2022 annual organizational meeting. Motion carried.
4. Presentation of 2021 Annual Report
Staff presented the 2021 Annual Report and answered questions from the Board.
5. Approval of 2022 Work Program
Staff presented the proposed 2022 Work Program and answered questions from the
Board.
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (LaRoche) to approve the 2022 Work Program.
Motion carried.
6. Other Business
Staff provided an update on properties at 3600 Douglas Dr. N. and 5358 West Broadway.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (LaRoche) to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
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These minutes of the March 1, 2022 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority
were approved by the Authority on ________________ ____, 20___.
______________________________
Brendan Banks, President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Nancy LaRoche, Secretary
___________________________________________________________________________
FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
___________________________________________________________________________
DATE: March 30, 2022
TO: Anne Norris, Executive Director (for April 5 EDA meeting)
SUBJECT: Approval of a façade improvement deferred loan repayment agreement for
Elision Playhouse at 6105 42nd Ave. N.
BACKGROUND
In 2021 Hennepin County granted $30,000 to the city/EDA for storefront/façade improvements
in particular business districts along Bass Lake Road, 42nd Ave. N. and Douglas Dr. N.
Summary of program guidelines:
• Assistance is provided in the form of a deferred, forgivable, no interest loan for 50% of the
project cost, subject to a maximum forgivable loan of $12,500.
• The deferred loan has a 10-year term with the balance reduced by 10% each year.
• If the property is sold during the 10-year term, full repayment of the remaining loan balance
would be required. Any repayments would be used to capitalize a revolving loan fund for
Crystal to continue the program after the county funding is exhausted.
• The minimum project is $10,000 (meaning a $5,000 forgivable loan).
• There is no maximum project but the maximum forgivable loan is $12,500 even if the
eligible project costs exceed $25,000.
APPLICATION RECEIVED
Elision Arts, LLC, owner of Elision Playhouse at 6105 42nd Ave. N. (“Elision”), has submitted
an application for façade improvement assistance.
• Elision proposes to tuckpoint the east building wall and repaint it, including an 18’ tall x 65’
wide mural that would cover approximately half the length of the wall.
• Elision anticipates completing the work in summer 2022.
• The total eligible project cost is $36,637.50, comprised of $25,500.00 for tuckpointing the
east wall and $11,137.50 for the mural.
• $18,318.75 is 50% of the eligible project cost but the maximum assistance is $12,500 so
that will be the amount of the 10-year deferred, forgivable loan.
EDA STAFF REPORT
Façade Improvement Assistance
Elision Playhouse - 6105 42nd Ave. N.
EDA ACTION REQUESTED
Approval of the attached Repayment Agreement with Elision Arts, LLC.
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Elision Playhouse - 6105 42nd Ave. N.
2020 Aerial Photo
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Elision Playhouse - 6105 42nd Ave. N.
2019 Street View of East Wall
Proposed Mural (would cover approx. half the length of the east wall)
2022 StorefrontfFac;ade
Improvement Application City staff contact: John Sutter 763.531.1130 john.sutter@crystalmn.gov 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal MN 55422 1.Prop rty Address: 2.Property Identification Number (PIO):j 61 op 42nd Avenue No II.__ 1_61_1_a2_1_2 3_o_o9_o _______ ____.
3.Busi�ess Tenant Space Address(es) if different from Property Address:
4.Busir ess Applicant 5.Property Owner (if different from Business Applicant):Narre: Cindy Polich Name:----------------Mai Ii n g add ress: 6105 42nd Avenue No Mailing address: ____________ _City: CryStal State:lt,,,J Zip: 55422 City: ________ State:_ Zip: __Telethone: 612-6 6 2-61 o 5 Telephone:Ema I: info@elisionplayhouse.com Email:----------------
6.Proje I t description, anticipated timing, and estimated cost (attach additional sheets if necessary): Tuc�pointing plus mural painting on the east wall of the building (seen as you come west from Hw,1 100). When we began renovating the building we had sufficient funds to tuckpoint and muralhalf of the west wall. Additional tuckpointing is required, and we want to add "Elision Playhouse" and a mural painted on the east wall to provide an appealing view as people drive by from that side The work would be done this summer (starting in May, and completed by August ). Esti1111ated total cost is approximately $38,000 for the tuckpointing and $9,000 for the mural.
7.Certif cations:
□ Yes l!J No We are interested in receiving no-cost architectural and design assistance from a firm provided by theI city (up to $1,000 per business tenant and $3,000 per property). IB'Yis □ No We have reviewed and understand the Program Guidelines.l:!rYes □ No We have reviewed the Repayment Agreement template, understand the terms of this assistance, and acknowledge that the property owner is encouraged to have the Agreement reviewed by legal counsel. ■ Y s □ No We understand that no assistance is committed by the City of Crystal or its Economic DevelopmentAuthority until a Repayment Agreement is executed by both the property owner and the City/EDA, and recorded against the property. Ei?'Y s □ No We understand that information provided on this application and any subsequent program-related documents and communications are public data and may be disclosed to any person or entity in accordance with Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and Rules.
Signatu 'e of Property Owner (if different from Business Applicant)
Date: _________ _
Elision Arts LLC
3401 E. Via Palomita
Tuscon AZ 85718
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The Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal (EDA) has established the following
guidelines for the storefront/façade improvement assistance program:
General Guidelines
•Eligibility is limited to those properties described as being within Areas A, B or C on pages 4-6
of these Guidelines.
•Assistance is a no-interest loan for up to 50% of the cost of eligible improvements.
•Loans shall be in the form of a Repayment Agreement that will be recorded by the EDA as a
lien against the property.
•Loans will have a 10-year term. The loan balance will be reduced by 10% each year and
forgiven after 10 years.
•If the property is sold during the 10-year term, the remaining loan balance is immediately due.
Note: Repayments will be used to capitalize a revolving loan fund for the EDA to continue
the storefront/façade program after Hennepin County funding is exhausted.
•Minimum project size is $10,000
Note: This would qualify for a $5,000 forgivable loan
•There is no maximum project size, but the maximum forgivable loan is $12,500.
•Funds will not be disbursed until after the work is complete, the EDA receives documentation
that all invoices for work have been paid in full, and the EDA receives a fully executed and
recordable Repayment Agreement.
Eligible Applicants
•Property owners, tenants and for-profit and not-for-profit businesses are eligible, provided
funds are primarily used for physical building improvements.
•If the applicant is not the property owner, a written statement of support from the property
owner and, prior to disbursement of funds, the property owner’s notarized signature on a
recordable Repayment Agreement are required.
•The property must be up-to-date on all property taxes, assessments, utility bills and other city
charges at the time of application submittal.
•Business applicants and property owners are allowed no more than one forgivable loan per
calendar year.
2022 Storefront/Façade
Program Guidelines
City staff contact:
John Sutter 763.531.1130
john.sutter@crystalmn.gov
4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal MN 55422
Eligible improvements
Storefront improvement assistance may be used for a variety of exterior building façade
improvements. The work must be visible from the public street. A façade is defined as an
individual storefront or commercial building side which faces a public-right-of-way or is otherwise
visible to the general public from the street.
The following improvements are eligible:
•Restoration of exterior finishes and materials
•Masonry repairs and tuckpointing
•Exterior painting or re-siding (professional cleaning)
•Removal of architecturally inappropriate or incompatible exterior finishes and materials
•Repair or replacement of windows and doors (replacement must be architecturally appropriate)
•Canopy or awning installation or repair
•Exterior lighting
•Green Façade Improvement (i.e. Living Wall, ecofriendly [non-VOC] paint, reclaimed wood,
etc.)
•Repair or replacement of exterior signage
•Outdoor patio seating
•Decorative bike parking
•Improvements to building access for pedestrians and people with disabilities
•Exterior building or accent lighting (parking lot lighting ineligible)
•Landscaping work done as part of a larger project (up to 25% of total project cost eligible)
•Projects must be completed prior to the end of the city’s contract with Hennepin County
(December 31, 2022). Be sure to verify project timeline with all contractors.
Ineligible activities
The following activities are not eligible:
•Purchase or lease of real property
•Improvements already in progress or completed prior to contract approval
•Routine maintenance that is not part of an eligible storefront improvement project
•Improvements to a building interior, rear, or side not visible from a public street
•Improvements to residential buildings (excluding buildings with a mix of residential and
commercial/retail)
•Roofing
•HVAC systems, building mechanicals, or security systems (including roll-down gates, window
bars, cameras and alarms)
•Fencing (excludes decorative fencing as part of landscaping improvement)
•Parking areas
•Billboards, roof signs, temporary signs, and signs placed in or on windows
•Monument, dynamic display or electronic message signs
•Purchase or rental of tools and equipment, or for labor performed by the building or business
owner, family members, employees, or any other person with a financial interest in the
property or business. Grant funds may be used to pay for materials.
•Seasonal decorations or temporary improvements.
•Any other improvement not included in the list of improvements.
Procedure
1.EDA provides Guidelines, Application Form and Repayment Agreement template on city website,
by request, and by direct outreach to businesses and property owners in the eligible areas.
2.EDA makes architectural and design assistance available at no cost, up to a maximum of $1,000
per business property and $3,000 per real property with multiple business tenants.
3. Applications including any project designs, drawings, etc. will be reviewed by EDA staff and, if
complete, will be considered by the EDA Board of Commissioners at its next available regular
meeting.
4.If the application is approved, funds will be disbursed upon completion of the approved project and
receipt of the following:
a.Invoices and proof of payment/lien waivers from vendors/contractors
b.A fully executed and recordable Repayment Agreement from the property owner, which the
EDA will record as a lien on the property
c.Any other documentation necessary for EDA staff to verify that the project has been completed
in accordance with the approved application
ELIGIBLE PROJECT AREAS
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REPAYMENT AGREEMENT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL STOREFRONT AND FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THIS REPAYMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this ____ day of _____________, 20___ (the “Effective Date”), by and between Elision Arts, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (the "Owner"), and the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal, a public body corporate and politic under the laws of Minnesota, located at 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55422 (the "EDA”). A. On or about March 23, 2022, the Owner submitted to the EDA an application (the “Application”) for grant money under the EDA’s Storefront and Façade Improvement Assistance Program (the “Program”). B. The Program was established and funded pursuant to that certain Business District Initiative Grant Agreement, Contract No. PR0003544 (the “Grant Agreement”), between the City of Crystal (the “City”) and Hennepin County (the “County”).
C. To facilitate the EDA’s ability to administer the Program, the City assigned all of its rights and obligations contained in the Grant Agreement to the EDA.
D. On April 5, 2022, the EDA determined that the Owner met Program eligibility requirements and agreed to grant the Owner $12,500 (“Grant Funds”) through the Program.
E. The Grant Funds are solely for the purpose of partially funding certain exterior improvements, as described in the Application, to the Owner’s real estate located on the property legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Property”), all in accordance with this Agreement and the Program guidelines.
F. The issuance of the Grant Funds is conditioned on the Owner’s execution of this Agreement. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of said Grant Funds, the parties do hereby agree as follows.
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1. The Owner covenants and agrees that the Grant Funds will not be paid by the EDA to the Owner until the improvements described in the Application are completed and full payment has been made to the contractors performing the work, and the Owner shall provide to the EDA any documentation or other evidence that may be reasonably required by the EDA to prove the same. Additionally, the parties acknowledge that this Agreement and the improvements contemplated to the Property are subject to all Program guidelines, as contained in Attachment A of the Grant Agreement, which guidelines are incorporated into this Agreement as if fully set forth herein. 2. The Owner covenants and agrees with the EDA that if the Property is sold, transferred or otherwise conveyed (including a sale by contract for deed), voluntarily or involuntarily to any third party within a period of ten (10) years after the Effective Date (a “Triggering Event”), the Owner or its heirs, executors, or representatives, as the case may be, shall repay to the EDA a sum equal to the full amount of the Grant Funds, provided, however, that on each annual anniversary of the Effective Date, the total balance owed following a subsequent Triggering Event shall be reduced by 10% of the total amount of Grant Funds paid hereunder. Accordingly, any repayment that is required under this paragraph following a Triggering Event shall total such reduced amount, pursuant to the aforementioned annual reductions of 10% of the Grant Funds. Repayments required herein shall be made to the EDA no later than the 30th day following the Triggering Event, or on such later date or dates as the EDA, in its sole discretion, may designate. If no Triggering Event occurs within ten years following the Effective Date, no repayment of the Grant Funds shall be required and the entire balance will be considered forgiven in accordance with Program guidelines. 3. As security for the Owner’s obligation above to make repayment to the EDA following a Triggering Event, the Owner hereby grants and the EDA shall and hereby does have, a lien on the Property in the full amount necessary to satisfy said repayment obligation and any costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by the EDA for collecting the same.
4. Prior to the date of any Triggering Event, at least 20 days’ notice thereof shall be provided by the Owner or its heirs, executors, or representatives, as the case may be, to the EDA at the address contained in the preamble to this Agreement.
5. In the event the Owner or its heirs, executors or representatives, as the case may be, fails or refuses to make the repayment required under paragraph 2 of this Agreement following a Triggering Event, the EDA may, with or without notice to the Owner or its heirs, executors or representatives, as the case may be, foreclose said lien in the same manner as an action for the foreclosure of mortgages upon the Property, as by statute provided.
6. The lien created by this Agreement shall terminate and shall be of no further force or effect 126 months following the Effective Date, unless the EDA has, on or before that date, (a) commenced an action the manner provided by statute for the foreclosure of the lien, and (b) filed for record a notice of said action, or a power of attorney to foreclose mortgage, or a lis pendens referring to the same, in the office of the County Recorder or Registrar of Titles, as the case may be, in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The EDA may, in its sole discretion, extend said termination date of said lien by filing for record, on or before said termination date, a signed agreement with the Owner or its heirs, executors or representatives evidencing such extension.
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7. This Agreement shall run with the Property and shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, representatives, successors, and assigns. This Agreement will be recorded against the Property by the EDA and, to that end, the parties hereto agree to make any revisions that may be necessary to facilitate such recording.
8. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota. In the event that any provision or clause of this Agreement shall conflict with applicable law, such conflict shall not affect the other provisions of this Agreement which can be given effect without the conflicting provision, and to this end the provisions of the Agreement are declared to be severable.
[signature page to follow]
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first written above. OWNER EDA _____________________________ _____________________________ Cynthia Polich, Chief Manager President _____________________________ Executive Director STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )ss COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) On this ____ day of ________________, 20___, before me, a Notary Public within and for said County, Brendan Banks and Anne Norris, President and Executive Director of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal, respectively, personally appeared to me known to be the person(s) described herein and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledging that they executed the same as their own free act and deed, on behalf of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal, a public body corporate and politic under the laws of Minnesota. ______________________________ Notary Public STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )ss COUNTY OF _________ ) On this ____ day of ________________, 20___, before me, a Notary Public within and for said County, Cynthia Polich personally appeared to me known to be the person(s) described herein and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledging that they executed the same as their own free act and deed, on behalf of Elision Arts, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company. ______________________________ Notary Public
This document was drafted by:
Kennedy & Graven, Chartered
150 Fifth Street South, Suite 700
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-337-9300
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EXHIBIT A Legal Description of the Property
The property located in the City of Crystal, Hennepin County, Minnesota legally
described as:
Lot 2, Block 1, Rockford Road Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof.
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____________________________________________________________________________________
FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
____________________________________________________________________________________
TO: Anne Norris, Executive Director (for April 5 meeting)
DATE: March 31, 2022
SUBJECT: Authorize requests for proposals for EDA-owned lots at 4824 - 56th Ave. N.
and 3401-3415 Douglas Dr. N.
On March 1, 2022 the EDA approved its work program which included the disposition of two
properties owned by the EDA, 4824 – 56th Ave. N. and 3401-3415 Douglas Dr. N.
Work Program Excerpt - 4824 - 56th Ave. N.
EDA Staff Report
Requests for Proposals
4824 56th and 3401-3415 Douglas Dr
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Work Program Excerpt - 3401-3415 Douglas Dr. N.
Staff has prepared Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for both properties and is requesting that
the EDA authorize the posting of these RFPs to develop both properties. The table on the
following page outlines significant elements of the RFP for each property.
REQUESTED EDA ACTION:
Authorize Requests for Proposals for development of 4824 – 56th Ave. N. and
3401-3415 Douglas Dr. N.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE TWO RFPs
RFP Element 4824 – 56th Ave N 3401-3415 Douglas Dr N
Land use guidance Low Density Residential Medium Density Residential
Property area 0.45 acres 0.69 acres
Property sale price
(this is a minimum price -
developers may offer more)
$100,000 $200,000, but this may be
reduced if the clean-up costs
are not covered by the grant.
Proposed property use Two-family dwelling Apartment building or a
commercial building that is
compatible with the
surrounding neighborhood
Soil contamination issues Property is adjacent to a
former gas station. Env.
investigation determined there
is contamination only at the
property line.
Property had a former gas
station and the environmental
investigation determined that
soil contamination exists.
Property cleanup required No Yes
Environmental remediation Staff will seek MPCA approval
of a Response Action Plan
(RAP) which provides
guidance if contaminated soil
is encountered
Staff will seek MPCA approval
of a RAP and also apply for
grant funding for property
clean-up.
Zoning approvals Rezone property from
Commercial to R-1
Dependent upon the proposal
–site plan or CUP approval,
or rezoning to Planned
Development (PD). A lot
consolidation (replat) and
easement vacation will also
be required.
Anticipated Timeline 5/9 – PC rezoning hearing
5/10 - Proposals due
5/17 – EDA selects proposal;
first reading of rezoning
ordinance
6/7 – Second reading
10/4 - EDA lot sale hearing
10/14 - Sign development
agreement and provide
$2,000 earnest money
12/14 - Lot purchase closing
for 2023 construction
5/10 – Proposals due
5/17 – EDA selects proposal
6/1 - EDA lot sale hearing
10/4 - EDA lot sale hearing
10/14 - sign development
agreement and provide
$5,000 earnest money
10/18 - Submit UDC appl.
11/14 - PC hearing
12/06 - CC action
2/2023 - Lot purchase closing
for 2023 or 2024 construction