2022.05.17 Council Meeting Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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Posted: May 13, 2022
City Council Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Time Meeting Location
6 p.m.
City Council work session to discuss:
1. 2023 budget preview.
2. Quarterly West Metro Fire-Rescue District update.
3. Crystal Aquatic Center pool survey results (6:40 p.m.).
4. Continue discussion of Inclusion and Diversity Commission.
5. City manager monthly check-in.
6. Constituent issues update.
7. New business.
8. Announcements.
Council Chambers/
Zoom
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers/
Zoom
Immediately
following the
City Council
meeting
Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting Council Chambers/
Zoom
Immediately
following the
EDA meeting
Continuation of City Council work session, if necessary Council Chambers/
Zoom
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Topic: Crystal City Council work session, City Council meeting, continuation of City Council work session, if
necessary.
Time: May 17, 2022, 6 p.m. Central Time (US and Canada)
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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Posted: May 13, 2022
City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 6 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, May 17, 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 Economic Development
Authority 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, May 17, 2022.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Cummings ____ Norris ____ Sutter
____ Kiser ____ Therres ____ Serres
____ LaRoche ____ Gilchrist
____ Parsons ____ Elholm
____ Adams ____ Larson
____ Banks ____ Ray
____ Budziszewski ____ Revering
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. 2023 budget preview.
2. Quarterly West Metro Fire-Rescue District update.
3. Crystal Aquatic Center pool survey results (6:40 p.m.).
4. Continue discussion of Inclusion and Diversity Commission.
5. City manager monthly check-in.
6. Constituent issues update.
7. New business. *
8. Announcements. *
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
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Memorandum
DATE: May 17, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
Anne Norris, City Manager
FROM: Jean McGann, Abdo Financial Solutions
Jodi Bursheim, Abdo Financial Solutions
SUBJECT: 2023-2024 Budget Preview
Background
The City Council will officially kick-off the 2023-2024 budget on May 17, 2022. The purpose of this meeting is to provide a
budget preview for 2023 – 2024.
Staff has some known factors to consider and other areas where we are looking for Council guidance and direction. As
we walk through the information contained in the presentation, we want to be clear that all information presented will
conform to the following guidelines:
Continuation of two-year budgeting
Provide talking points to frame the message
Information will be simple and straight forward
An inflationary factor will be included in capital funds
Packet materials will provide for a hard copy of the material presented
As presented in previous years, we will begin the presentation with a short overview of the budget fundamentals which will
provide a refresher as we embark on the beginning of this budget process.
The attached presentation provides an overview for the budget discussion.
Attachment
Presentation
May 17, 2021
Budget Fundamentals
Budget Timeline
Council Goals
What we know
Council Comments and/or Questions
Create 2-year budget
Maintain current core services
Focus on the future with increased
investment in capital
Have Budget Goals
To keep track of separate business functions within
one larger organization
Resembles a parent/subsidiary relationship
in the corporate world
Overview of Fund Accounting
Governmental Funds
Include:
General fund
Special revenue funds
Debt service funds
Capital project funds
Financed mostly by taxes/assessments
Modified accrual basis of accounting
(i.e. when earned/spent AND when available)
No capital assets or debt liabilities recorded
Proprietary Funds
Include:
Enterprise Funds (Utilities)
Internal Service Funds (Fleet, IT, City
Buildings, Self-Insurance)
Financed primarily from user fees and operate
similar to private business
Full accrual basis of accounting
(i.e. when earned/spent)
Capital assets and debt liabilities ARE recorded
Fiduciary Funds
Include:
Trust Funds
Agency Funds
Monies held on behalf of another party
Full accrual basis of accounting
100s
General
Fund
Considered
the operating
budget
Primarily
supported by
property
taxes
City Funds
200s
Special
Revenue
Funds
Must be used
for specific
purposes
Revenue is
specific to the
cause
300s 400s
Capital
Project
Funds
The guiding plan
is the City’s long-
term plan (which
incorporates the
multi-year capital
improvement plan)
Debt
Service
Funds
Used to pay
principal &
interest on
governmental
funds
600s
Enterprise
(Utility)
Funds
Revenue to
support both
operational
and capital
costs
Operating Budgets
For the General Fund and Special Funds Consider the
Following
•Property taxes
•State Aid
•Grants
•Permits
•Licenses
•Interest
Revenue:
•Wages/Benefits
•Service levels
(new programs
or services)
•Fixed & variable
costs
Expenditures:
•Revenue
restrictions
•Grant requirements
•Union contracts
•Legislative changes
•General economy
Property Taxes:
Operating Budgets
For the Enterprise (Utility) Funds Consider the Following
•User fees
•Grants
Revenue:
•Wages/Benefits
•OM & R
(operations,
maintenance &
replacement)
•Debt service
•Fixed & variable
costs
•Capital
Expenditures:
•User fees as
opposed to tax
levy
•Rate adjustments
to fund operations
and infrastructure
•Cash or accrual
method?
Adjustments
:
100s General Fund Levy
200s Economic DevelopmentAuthority (EDA) Levy
300s Debt Service Levies
400s Capital Levies
= Property Tax Levy
+
+
+
600s Enterprise (Utility)
Funds
= User Fees
May 17, 2022 Council Preview of Budget -Timeline and Known Factors
August 4, 2022 Council work session (budgeted funds, capital & fee schedule)
August 18, 2022 Council work session for additional review (if needed)
September 6, 2022 Council to consider preliminary budget and levies
October 4, 2022 Public input meeting
October/November Additional work sessions as needed
December 6, 2022 Council to consider final budget and levies
Create a thriving business climate.
Develop fiscally sound financial policies and
practices; communicate policies to community.
Create Strong Neighborhoods
Build inclusive community so all feel welcome
Health insurance –estimated at 13% increase (cost is shared
between City and employee)
West Metro –increase request of $115,000
Worker compensation and insurance premiums increases
Cost of Living (COLA) will be higher than in past years
Fuel increases –Diesel 50%, Regular 27%
Union contracts open
Police staffing increase request of $200,000
Police grants applied for –possibly cover one person in staffing
–anticipated for 2024
….. continued
•Utilities staffing increase in 2024 –one person for meter
replacements
•Three Elections in 2024
•Market value shift in Crystal residential properties
•Capital levy increases as planned
•Utility rate increases as indicated in 2018 rate study
•Updated Utility rate study underway
Fund Percent Description
Street Capital Fund 1%Levy increase based on total levy
Police Equipment Revolving Fund
(PERF)
2%Levy increase based on prior year PERF Levy
Park Improvement Fund 1%Levy increase based on total levy
Building Fund 4%Levy increase based on prior year Building Levy
Fleet 1%Levy increase based on prior year Fleet Levy
Information technology 1%Levy increase based on prior year Information
Technology Levy
Water Rate 7%Based on 2018 Utility Rate Study (rate study underway)
Sewer Rate 7%Based on 2018 Utility Rate Study (rate study underway)
Storm Drainage $1.00 Per Quarter increase (rate study underway)
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CITY MANAGER WORK PLAN
MONTHLY CHECK IN – MAY 2022
Objective 1 – Strategic planning for continued implementation of Council
priorities:
o Thriving Business Community
▪ Open To Business assistance available
▪ Community Development staff a resource for local business
community
▪ Several businesses opening or expanding; Community
Development staff continuing to meet with developers regarding
redevelopment opportunities where vacant or underutilized
buildings are
o Strong Neighborhoods
▪ Code enforcement – on-going
▪ Continued implementation of Master Parks System Plan
improvements – grants for pickleball courts at Becker Park and
soccer field at FAIR, working in other park improvements
▪ Home improvement loans/rebates available through CEE- on-
going
o Sound fiscal policies and practices
▪ Long term financial planning on-going
▪ Work on 2023-2024 budget in progress; overview with Council
5/17
o Welcoming and inclusive community
▪ Council doing final review of language establishing inclusion
and diversity commission on 5/17
Objective 2 – Work-life balance
o Connecting with neighboring city managers (and meeting incoming city
managers)
o Participate in metro and state professional organization to stay current
with trends – attended State conference May 4 - 6
o Continue participation in peer group to hone professional skills
(monthly meetings)
Objective 3 – Monitor difficult conversations regarding Council effectiveness
o Council continues discussions regarding inclusion/diversity
commission
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: May 13, 2022
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 17, 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 May 3, 2022.
b. The City Council meeting on May 3, 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 accepting donations.
3.4 Approval of a symbolic resolution recognizing June as Pride month.
3.5 Approval of a resolution rejecting all bids for the Crystal Community Center parking lot and
Bassett Creek Dog Park project (City Project No. 2022-03).
3.6 Approval of a resolution authorizing the Cooperative Stormwater Management Agreement
with the City of Robbinsdale.
4. Open Forum
(The City Council appreciates hearing from citizens about items of concern and desires to set aside
time during each meeting for Open Forum. To provide ample opportunity for all, speaking time is
limited to three minutes and topic discussion is limited to ten minutes. The Mayor may, as
presiding officer, extend the total time allowed for a topic. By rule, no action may be taken on any
item brought before the Council during Open Forum. The Council may place items discussed during
Open Forum onto subsequent council meeting agendas).
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5. Regular Agenda
5.1 The Council will consider approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance
department to the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance department.
Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000.
5.2 The Council will consider a resolution approving setback variances at 3715 Georgia Ave. N.
The owner of the home at 3715 Georgia Ave. N. is applying for variances for two home
additions and to bring into conformity an existing garage setback encroachment. The
Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 9 and unanimously recommended
approval of the variances contingent upon the conditions outlined in the staff report.
5.3 The Council will consider a resolution approving a conditional use permit for day care at
Cornerstone Church, 5000 West Bdwy.
P & C Learning Center has applied for a conditional use permit to have a child care center at
Cornerstone Church, 5000 West Bdwy. P & C Learning would be leasing space for the child
care center from the church. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this
application on May 9 and unanimously recommend approval of the conditional use permit
subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report.
5.4 The Council will consider first reading of an ordinance rezoning 4824 56th Ave. N. from
Commercial to R-1.
The Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) owns the vacant property at 4824 56th
Ave. N. which is currently zoned Commercial. The EDA is proposing to rezone the property
to Low Density Residential (R-1) so that a two-family dwelling unit, a permitted use on this
size lot, can be built. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this application on
May 9 and unanimously recommended approval of the rezoning.
5.5 The Council will consider approval of the 2022-2023 labor agreement and a Memorandum of
Understanding with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49 (Public Works).
As the Council is aware, staff has been negotiating with International Union of Operating
Engineers, Local 49 (Public Works) for many months on the 2022 labor agreement. Both
parties have agreed to a contract for 2022 (which mirrors the adjustments by the police
officers bargaining unit and non-represented employees) and 2023 which includes a wage
adjustment and a memo of understanding for a pilot project for Public Works to receive
merit pay, as non-represented and police lieutenants currently do. Recommend approval
of the 2022-2023 labor agreement and Memorandum of Understanding.
6. Announcements
a. The Crystal Fund for Community Progress is hosting its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 21
from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Becker Park.
b. The Celebrating Women-Owned Business Expo is Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at
Sacred Heart Church, 4087 West Bdwy.
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c. City offices will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
d. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Quad Cities are participating in two Memorial Day events on May
30: 1) 10 a.m. mass at Gethsemane Cemetery in New Hope; and 2) 1 p.m. program at
Washburn-McReavy Glen Haven Chapel in Crystal.
e. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, June 7 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall
and via Zoom.
f. 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 May 3, 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 6:30 p.m. on May 3, 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: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, and Banks.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Recreation Director J. Elholm,
Communications Coordinator M. Peterson, Public Works Director M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering,
Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard, Community Development Director J. Sutter, and City Clerk C. Serres.
Assistant City Manager K. Therres was present via Zoom.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item s:
1.Electric vehicle charging options.
2.Constituent issues update.
3.New business.
4.Announcements.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 7 p.m.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
3.1(a)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes May 3, 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
May 3, 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: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, and Banks.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Recreation Director J. Elholm,
Communications Coordinator M. Peterson, Police Chief S. Revering, Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard,
Community Development Director J. Sutter, and City Clerk C. Serres.
Assistant City Manager K. Therres 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 Banks and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the agenda
with the removal of regular agenda item 7.2 to allow for additional Council discussion at a future
work session.
Motion carried.
3.Proclamations
3.1 The Mayor proclaimed May 4, 2022 as Arbor Day in the City of Crystal.
3.2 The Mayor proclaimed May 5, 2022 as National Day of Prayer in the City of Crystal.
3.3 The Mayor proclaimed May 15 – 21, 2022 as Police Week in the City of Crystal.
Police Chief S. Revering and Deputy Chief B. Hubbard addressed the Council and shared information
regarding the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association.
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 April 19, 2022.
b. The City Council meeting on April 19, 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 Adoption of Res. No. 2022-36, accepting a donation.
4.4 Adoption of Res. No. 2022-37, approving a one-year extension of a conditional use permit for
the Adath Jeshurun cemetery pavilion at 3700 Winnetka Ave. N.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Banks to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion carried.
3.1(b)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes May 3, 2022
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5. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
6. Public Hearing
6.1 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment, and Council consideration of a new off-sale liquor license for Abi Saab and
Sons for Liquor, LLC d/b/a Crystal Wine and Spirits located at 4920 West Bdwy.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres addressed the Council. Applicant Joe Abi Saab also addressed the
Council.
Mayor Adams opened the public hearing for testimony. There being no one wishing to appear
before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Cummings to approve the
off-sale liquor license for Abi Saab and Sons for Liquor, LLC d/b/a Crystal Wine and Spirits located
at 4920 West Bdwy.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, and Banks.
Motion carried.
7. Regular Agenda
7.1 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 LaRoche to approve
the list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, and Banks.
Motion carried.
7.2 The Council removed this agenda item regarding the first reading of an ordinance establishing a
Diversity and Inclusion Commission to allow for additional Council discussion at a future work
session.
8. Announcements
The Council made announcements about upcoming events.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adjourn
the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
_____________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
3.1(b)
City of Crystal Council Meeting
May 17, 2022
Applications for City License
Fireworks
American Promotional Events dba TNT Fireworks at Cub Foods #30124, 5301 36th Ave. N., Crystal,
MN, 55422
Rental – Renewal
4550 Colorado Ave. N. – Nicholas Pettigrew
4051 Douglas Dr. N. – Reill Properties LLC
4357 Douglas Dr. N. – Andrew Prest (Conditional)
4507 Douglas Dr. N. – Reill Properties LLC (Conditional)
5936 Elmhurst Ave. N. – Barbara Clark (Conditional)
4230 Hampshire Ave. N. – William Smith
2826 Idaho Ave. N. – Jeffrey Reiser (Conditional)
4057 Idaho Ave. N. – IH3 Property Minnesota LP (Conditional)
2910 Louisiana Ave. N. – MNSF (Conditional)
5436 Louisiana Ave. N. – Hee Yoon Kim (Conditional)
3256 Welcome Ave. N. – David Huber
5710-5712 Wilshire Blvd. – Robert Gardner (Conditional)
3339 Zane Ave. N. – Alganesh Woldeabzgi (Conditional)
5416 51st Ave. N. – Monica Sharma Hanssen (Conditional)
Tree Trimmer
Crystal Tree Service, P.O. Box 28315, Crystal, MN 55428
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM
ACE HARDWARE (ROBBINSDALE) AND VFW POST 494
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
Ace Hardware (Robbinsdale) Environmental Quality Commission habitat 87 pairs
restoration project ($500 value) gloves
VFW Post 494 Crystal K9 program $15,000
And BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks the above-named
for their generous donations.
Dated: May 17, 2022
By: __________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
3.3
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION #2022-_____
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JUNE AS PRIDE MONTH
WHEREAS, a priority of the Crystal City Council is to make Crystal a welcoming and
inclusive community; and
WHEREAS, all Crystal residents, regardless of age, gender identity, race, color, religion,
marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical challenges, have the right to feel
safe, to not be discriminated against, and to live without the threat of harassment; and
WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council is committed to making Crystal an inclusive and
welcoming community for all, which includes Crystal’s LGBTQ community; and
WHEREAS, June is Pride month to promote dignity and equal rights for the LGBTQ
community; and
WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council Rules Section 2.2.8 provides the City Council may use
symbolic resolutions to make public statements on matters directly related to the business of the
City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that making a public statement supporting
Crystal’s LGBTQ community by recognizing Pride month is directly related to the City’s efforts to
be a more welcoming and inclusive community.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Crystal City Council that June 2022 is Pride
month in Crystal to recognize the contributions of our LGBTQ community.
Adopted this May 17, 2022.
BY THE CITY COUNCIL
_____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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Memorandum
DATE: May 10, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
Anne Norris, City Manager
FROM: John Elholm, Recreation Director
SUBJECT: Reject Bids for Grogan Park and Bassett Creek Park Projects
On April 5, the Crystal City Council approved plans and specifications and authorized
advertisement for bids for projects in Grogan Park and Bassett Creek Park. Ads were placed for
these projects on April 14 and April 21. Three prime contractors downloaded plan sets, with only
one prime contractor submitting a bid by the May 3 due date. The bid from Urban Companies
was $2,079,215; which is 35% above the engineers estimate of $1,536,663. The budget for this
project is $1,820,000. The budget is made up of $1,420,000 from the building fund and $400,000
from the parks fund. Staff and our consultant, SRF, recommend rejecting this bid. A memo from
SRF in regard to this recommendation is attached here.
The building fund projects include two parking lot replacements; one at the Crystal Community
Center and one near the Bassett Creek Park play area. Since the old parking lots are still in
place, reconstruction of them can be delayed until 2023 with minimal impact to park operations.
Staff and SRF recommend re-bidding these projects early in 2023; with construction during
summer of the same year. The park fund projects include construction of a new dog park and
related parking lot in Bassett Creek Park. There has been much anticipation for the new dog park
over the past several years, so efforts will continue to be made to complete the dog park and
related parking lot this year. Quotes will be sought for various parts of the project – instead of
having it be part of a larger project. The current dog park will remain open until the new dog park
is complete; so, a delay here will also have minimal impact.
Staff recommends adopting the resolution rejecting all bids for improvements in Grogan Park and
Bassett Creek Park – Project #2022-03.
3.5
Memorandum
SRF No. 014795
To: Mr. John Elholm
Recreation Director
City of Crystal
From: Ken Grieshaber, SRF Consulting Group
Date: May 10, 2022
Subject: Crystal Community Center Parking Lot and Bassett Creek Dog Park Improvements
Bid Results
Bids were received for The Crystal Community Center Parking Lot and Bassett Creek Dog Park on
May 3, 2022. The only bid received was submitted by Urban Companies in the total amount of
$2,079,214.93, substantially higher (35%) than the engineers estimate of $1,536,662.79. There were
only two additional prime contractors that downloaded plan sets and bid forms from QuestCDN and
both elected to not submit bids. We have followed up to inquire with prime contractors who did not
submit bids and determined the following factors contributed to a lack of bidders and high
construction costs:
• An abundance of site work available to contractors in the current bid climate.
• Timing of the bid period within the construction season given current work backlog.
• Uncertain delivery time frames and availability of storm water piping needed for parking lot
improvements.
Recommendation
After reviewing bid results and comparing tabulations from other recently bid projects, SRF is
recommending the project bid of $2,079,214.93 by Urban Companies not be awarded based on only
one bid being received for the project and costs substantially higher than the engineers estimate.
Consideration should be given to rebidding the project in early 2023 when a more favorable bid
climate should be in place along with better reliability in the availability of construction materials.
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CR205-30-796098.v1
CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2022- _______
A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN
GROGAN PARK AND BASSETT CREEK PARK
PROJECT #2022-03
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal (“City”) advertised for bids for the project identified as the
Crystal Community Center Parking Lot and Basset Creek Dog Park (Project No. 2022-03) to construct
project (collectively, the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the City received one bid by the May 3, 2022, 2:00 p.m. submission deadline; and
WHEREAS, the cost proposed in the bid to construct the Project would far exceed the budget
allocated for the Project and so the City Council determines it is in the best interests of the City to not
proceed with the Project at this time; and
WHEREAS, the instructions to bidders for the Project expressly reserved the right for the City to
reject any and all bids.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Crystal City Council hereby exercises its
right to reject all bids for the Project.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 17th day of May 2022.
____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:____________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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Memorandum
DATE: May 17, 2022
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Authorize Cooperative Stormwater Management Agreement with the City of
Robbinsdale
Summary
Over the last few years the City of Crystal has been working on stormwater management through the
central core of the City. This included work with the Shingle Creek Watershed Management
Commission, New Hope, Brooklyn Center, and Robbinsdale. Ultimately, the collaborative effort led up
to the Gaulke pond stormwater project which is currently under construction.
As part of the Gaulke pond stormwater project, a new pumping station and stormwater forcemain pipe
are being installed to replace the existing pump and pipe system. A portion of the new stormwater
pipe runs into Robbinsdale and connects to the Robbinsdale stormwater system (like the current pipe).
The proposed agreement covers all the aspects of the Crystal-owned stormwater pipe running into
Robbinsdale and connecting to Robbinsdale stormwater infrastructure. Of important note is that this
proposed agreement will replace the existing 1962 stormwater agreement between the two cities.
Robbinsdale has been involved in all the work that lead up to this agreement, has reviewed this
agreement, and will be considering it at a June Council meeting.
Cost
The are no costs directly associated with this agreement. Crystal is paying for the construction of the
new pipe and long-term maintenance and operation costs.
Attachment
1)Cooperative agreement with the City of Robbinsdale
Recommended Action
Motion authorizing the Cooperative Stormwater Management Agreement with the City of Robbinsdale
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COOPERATIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS COOPERATIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
(“Agreement”) is made by and between the City of Crystal, a Minnesota municipal corporation
(“Crystal”), and the City of Robbinsdale, a Minnesota municipal corporation (“Robbinsdale”).
Crystal and Robbinsdale may hereinafter be referred to individually as a “party” or collectively
as the “parties.”
RECITALS
A.The parties have worked cooperatively for several decades to manage stormwater in the area,
including by entering into an agreement in 1962 providing for the routing of stormwater from
Gaulke’s Pond into Twin Lakes (“1962 Agreement”).
B.The parties desire to replace the 1962 Agreement with this Agreement to better facilitate the
management of stormwater flowing through the two cities, primarily from Gaulke’s Pond
into Twin Lakes.
C.Crystal proposes to install an 18-inch stormwater force main pipe by directional drilling with
connection points approximately at northwest corner of the intersection of Adair Avenue and
40th Avenue in Crystal to the existing catch basin in the northeast corner of the intersection
of Zane Avenue and 40th Avenue in Robbinsdale for continued downstream flow to Twin
Lakes as is more specifically shown on the site plan attached hereto as Exhibit A (“Project”).
D.Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission prepared a Gaulke Pond & Crystal Lake
Pump Operating Plan dated June 18, 2021, and amended October 27, 2021, (“Operating
Plan”) related to the Project. The Operating Plan is included in this Agreement by reference.
E.Crystal and Robbinsdale have obtained the necessary permits from the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources for the Project and has also worked cooperatively with the
Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission.
F.The Project is desirable as it would assist in mitigating flooding for both parties.
G.The parties desire to enter into this Agreement to facilitate the installation and on-going
maintenance of the Project.
AGREEMENT
In consideration of the mutual promises contained in this Agreement, the parties hereby
agree as follows:
1.Project Approval. As a mutually beneficial stormwater management project, the parties agree
Crystal may construct, own, operate, and maintain the Project within Robbinsdale in accordance
with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. This Agreement allows Crystal to construct
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and maintain a force main pipe as shown in Exhibit A to convey stormwater from Gaulke’s Pond
to Robbinsdale’s catch basin for continued downstream flow to Twin Lakes.
2. Crystal’s Responsibilities.
(a) Project Plans. Crystal shall be responsible for, at its own cost, preparing all plans and
specifications for constructing the Project and for obtaining all permits and permissions
that may be required by law.
(b) Project Construction. Crystal shall be responsible for, at its own cost, letting the contract
for the Project in accordance with all applicable laws. Crystal shall be solely responsible
for overseeing construction of the Project and for administering the contract. Construction
of the Project will include restoring the lands disturbed by construction activities. Crystal
shall provide Robbinsdale an as-built drawing of the Project once it is constructed.
(c) Pump Operations. Crystal shall be responsible for operating the pump associated with the
Project. Pumping shall occur as provided in the Daily Operational Flow Chart portion of
the Operating Plan, which is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
(d) Project Maintenance. Crystal shall be responsible for, at its own cost, maintaining and
repairing the Project as may be needed to maintain its operations as designed. This
obligation includes securing any additional permits that may be required from the DNR or
any other regulatory agency. Crystal shall be responsible for locating the force main in
response to a Gopher State One Call dig request.
3. Robbinsdale’s Responsibilities.
(a) Project Construction. The parties agree Robbinsdale is not responsible for any portion of
designing, constructing, or maintaining the Project.
(b) License. Robbinsdale grants Crystal a license over its rights-of-way and other City
property in the Project area as needed to enable its construction and on-going maintenance
and repair.
(c) Catch Basin. Robbinsdale agrees to maintain its catch basin at Zane Avenue and 40th
Avenue in a sufficient condition to continue to receive stormwater from the force main
installed as part of this Project.
(d) Noninterference. Robbinsdale agrees not to interfere with the construction of the Project
or in its on-going operations and maintenance. Robbinsdale shall notify Crystal if any
proposed Robbinsdale project may impact the Project or its operations. The parties agree
to work cooperatively to identify how to accommodate the proposed Robbinsdale project
in a way that does not unreasonably interfere with the Project or its operations.
4. Term. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date of the last party of execute it and it
shall remain in full force and effect until terminated by mutual agreement of the parties.
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5. Prior Agreement. The 1962 Agreement is terminated effective as of the effective date of this
Agreement.
6. Indemnification. Each party is responsible for its own acts and the results thereof to the extent
authorized by law and a party is not responsible for the acts of the other party or the results
thereof. Crystal agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Robbinsdale and its employees,
officers, and agents from any and all claims, or causes of action, fines, penalties, or other
amounts, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by Robbinsdale arising from any alleged negligent,
or wrongful, act or omission in the construction or maintenance of the Project by Crystal or its
employees, agents, or contractors. Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute a waiver by either
party of any limits on or exclusions from liability available to it under Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 466 or other law.
7. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including the recitals, attached exhibits, and documents
incorporated by reference (all of which are incorporated herein), represents the entire agreement
between the parties on this matter. No modifications to this Agreement are valid unless in writing
and signed by both parties.
8. No Third Party Rights. This Agreement is solely for the benefit of the signatories hereto. This
Agreement shall not create or establish any rights in, or be construed as being for the benefit of,
any third party.
9. Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed and construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Minnesota.
10. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed
to be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement.
11. Severability. Any provision of this Agreement which is deemed void or unenforceable may be
severed from the remaining provisions without affecting the enforceability of the remaining
provisions.
The parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed in their names and on
their behalf effective as of the date of the last party to execute it.
[signature pages follow]
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CITY OF ROBBINSDALE
By: _____________________________
Bill Blonigan, Mayor
By: _____________________________
Tim Sandvik, City Manager
Date: ______________________________
CITY OF CRYSTAL
By: _____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
By: _____________________________
Anne Norris, City Manager
Date:_ _____________________________
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EXHIBIT A
Project Site Plan
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EXHIBIT B
Daily Operational Flow Chart
[attached hereto]
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This flow chart must Be reviewed everyday
pumping from Gaulke Pond and/or Crystal Lake
(to Ryan Lake) are considered
Date:_________________
Ryan Lake Elevation (NAVD88 feet):_________
Twin Lake Elevation (NAVD88 feet):_________
NAVD88= NGVD29 + 0.2 feet
Are both Twin and Ryan below
these levels (NAVD88 feet)?
Twin Lake: 851.6-ft
Ryan Lake: 849.5-ft
No
Yes
Daily Operational Flow Chart for
Gaulke Pond (Crystal) and Crystal
Lake (Robbinsdale) to Ensure No
Adverse Impacts from Pumping
Begin Pumping from Crystal Lake at up
to 1,200 gpm, delay Gaulke Pond pump
until after storm event has passed
Begin Pumping up to 1,200-gpm
from Crystal Lake and/or up to
4,950 gpm from Gaulke Pond
Ryan Lake
Level?
Greater
than or
equal to
Do NOT Pump
from Crystal Lake
(to Ryan Lake) or
from Gaulke Pond
Less than
Verify Ryan Lake
Outlet Channel
and France
Avenue Weir are
clear of
obstructions.
The cities should
use discretion for
pumping when
Ryan Lake water
levels exceed
above low
home)
Is the current date
between October
1 and May 31?No, it is
June, July,
August, or
September
Yes Are both Twin and Ryan
below these levels (NAVD88
feet)?
Twin Lake: 855.0-ft
Ryan Lake: 851.6-ft
Yes
No
Analysis
demonstrates no
increase to the
base flood
elevation.
The cities should
use discretion for
pumping when
Ryan Lake water
levels exceed
freeboard above
low home)
Verify Ryan
Lake Outlet
Channel and
France
Avenue Weir
are clear of
obstructions.
What is the 5-day Precipitation
Total Estimate:____?
Less than 1-
inchBetween 1-1.5
inches
1.5- inches
or Greater
Less than 1-inch
Between
1-1.5
inches Verify Ryan Lake Outlet Channel and France
Avenue Weir are clear of obstructions.
The cities should use discretion for pumping
Color
Scale
Contours
(Colorblind Friendly)
What is the 1-day
Precipitation Estimate:____?
Color
Scale
Contours
(Colorblind
Friendly)
Nov 3, 2021
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022- ___
AUTHORIZE COOPERATIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ROBBINSDALE
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 Crystal City Council approved the Central Core storm water
construction plans and specifications and awarded a construction contract; and
WHEREAS, the project includes infrastructure in the City of Robbinsdale which
will be owned and operated by the City of Crystal; and
WHEREAS, the two cities have had a stormwater management agreement in
place since 1962 which needs to be replaced based on new infrastructure and
stormwater modeling.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby
authorizes the Cooperative Stormwater Management Agreement with the City of
Robbinsdale.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and/or City Manager are hereby
authorized to sign such agreement.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 17th day of May, 2022.
______________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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DATE:May 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.May health insurance premiums $113,528.50
MN PERA Employee & city required contributions for 4/29/22 pay date $64,606.14
Krause-Anderson Construction Co.New police building costs $64,165.84
Berwald Roofing Company, Inc.New police building costs $259,626.50
Frontier Fire Protection, Inc.New police building costs $76,408.50
Laketown Electric Corporation New police building costs $144,590.00
McDowall Company New police building costs $193,876.00
Northland Concrete & Masonry New police building costs $285,064.60
Peterson Companies Central core stormwater project AFP #2 $264,783.90
RTL Construction New police building costs $94,710.68
$1,561,360.66
Description
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3715 GEORGIA AVENUE NORTH – VARIANCE APPLICATION
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___________________________________________________________________________
FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
___________________________________________________________________________
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for May 17 Meeting)
DATE: May 12, 2022
RE: Consider adoption of a resolution approving a variance from Jim Butler for
two additions and to bring into conformance an existing garage setback
encroachment at 3715 Georgia Avenue North
A.BACKGROUND
Jim Butler, who owns the single-family home at 3715 Georgia Avenue North, has
applied for variances for two home additions and to bring into conformity an existing
garage setback encroachment. The property is zoned Low Density Residential (R-1).
Notice of the May 9 public hearing was published in the Sun Post on April 28 and
mailed to property owners and renters within 500 feet (see attachment A), and posted
to the Brownwood, Fair, and Valley Place neighborhoods on Nextdoor. A sign was also
posted on the property.
At the May 9 Planning Commission public hearing, the Commission unanimously
recommended approval of the variance application. No one from the public provided
comments on the variance.
Attachments:
A.Site location map showing public hearing notification area
B.Existing zoning map
C.Property photos
D.Project narrative submitted by applicant
E.Comparison of required and proposed property setbacks
F.Property survey showing requested variances
G.Resolution
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Variance for 3715 Georgia Avenue North
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2020 Aerial Photo:
B. VARIANCE REQUEST
Proposed variance
The existing 9,925 sq. ft. property has a single-family home constructed in 1957 which
did not meet required setbacks in effect at the time and does not meet current setback
requirements. The homeowner has requested the following variances for two home
additions and to bring into compliance an existing nonconformity:
➢ Reduce the north setback (along 38th Ave N) from 30 ’ to 23’ for a bedroom
addition.
➢ Reduce the south setback from 30’ to 17’ for a future attached garage addition.
➢ Along Georgia Ave N, bring into conformity an existing garage setback
encroachment from 30’ to 24’ and allow a future one-stall garage addition to have
the same setback.
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Initial home approval
When the building permit for the home was approved, the setbacks were determined as
follows:
➢ North setback (38th Avenue) of 35’
➢ South setback of 29’ (the required setback in 1957 was 31’ which is 25% of the lot
dimension)
➢ East setback (Georgia Avenue) of 20’. The majority of the home is set back 31’
except for the attached garage which is 24’ from the property line.
Rationale for proposed variance
The configuration of the existing home prevents an expansion that meets current zoning
requirements (attachment E). The goal of the requested variances is to acknowledge the
approved 1957 setbacks which determined that the front of the home faces Georgia
Avenue and to allow for an equitable expansion of the home in harmony with other
similarly sized lots in Crystal. As such, the variance:
➢ Preserves a 30’ setback along Georgia Avenue, with the e xception of the existing
garage and a proposed garage addition with a 24’ setback from that property line.
• The UDC allows similar, if slightly smaller, encroachments into the 30’
setback.
➢ Provides for a combined north and south setbacks of 40’ (23’ on the north side
and 17’ on the south side).
• The 40’ combined north and south setback is the same as the 40’ currently
required by the UDC (10’ on the corner side and 30’ in the rear yard), but
arranged differently in recognition of the practical difficulty caused by the
home’s 1957 placement on the lot.
➢ Preserves a minimum west side setback of 5’ (the home is currently located 12’
from this line).
• The UDC requires a minimum interior side yard setback of 5’.
C. RECOMMENDED FINDINGS
The following are the relevant approval criteria for this variance as outlined in city code
section 510.33, followed by staff response:
a) Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general
purposes and intent of the official control and when the terms of the variances
are consistent with the comprehensive plan.
Response: The intent of the city’s zoning ordinance is to provide for
regulations to promote orderly development that allows for adequate
access to light, air, and convenient access to property. The approval of two
room additions and a nonconforming garage encroachment that is closer
to property lines will not impede access to adequate light or air for
adjacent properties or for the existing home. If the variance is approved,
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the home will continue to be in conformance with the Comprehensive
Plan’s Low Density Residential future land use designation.
b) Variances shall only be permitted when the City Council finds that strict
enforcement of specific provisions of this section would create pr actical
difficulties due to circumstances unique to a particular property under
consideration. Practical difficulties, as used in connection with the granting of a
variance, means that the property owner:
1) proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted
by an official control; and
2) the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the
property not created by the landowner; and
3) the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the
locality.
Response:
The use of the subject property for a single-family home is a reasonable
use permitted by the city’s zoning regulations.
The requested variance is necessary to ensure that the home can be
expanded on the lot in a way which provides the best possible residential
use and enjoyment of the property, but does not negatively impact
neighboring properties.
The essential character of this area will not change if the variance is
approved:
• With the exception of a garage setback encroachment along
Georgia Avenue, the home will have a typical front yard depth
of 30’. By way of illustration there are properties in the
immediate area that have similarly-sized attached garage
encroachments, including 3716 and 3702 Georgia Avenue
(both across the street from 3715 Georgia) and 3703 Georgia
(south of 3715 Georgia).
• The home will have a combined side yard setback of 40’ (23’
on the north side and 17’ on the south side). A typical corner
lot has 10’ on the corner side and 30’ in the rear yard, for a
total of 40’.
c) Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties.
Response: The manner in which the home was physically configured on
the property in 1957 makes it difficult to expand the home to meet current
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requirements without the need for variances. Therefore economic
considerations alone are not the sole reason for requesting this variance.
C. REQUESTED ACTION
At the May 9, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission recommended
approval of the variance by a vote of 8 to 0 (one person absent), subject to the following
conditions of approval:
1. Minimum setbacks effective upon variance approval. With the approval of these
variances, the minimum building setbacks are as follows and as illustrated in
attachment F:
➢ North: 23’
➢ South: 17’
➢ East: 30’, but 24’ for the existing garage and future garage addition.
➢ West: 5’
2. Compliance. These variances are subject to the applicable requirements of the
Crystal City Code. The applicant is required to comply with all applicable federal,
state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances and is required to obtain
such other permits and permissions as may be required.
3. No Waiver. Failure by the city to take action with respect to any violation of any
condition, covenant or term of the variances granted herein shall not be deemed to
be a waiver of such condition, covenant, or term or any subsequent violation of the
same or any other condition, covenant, or term.
4. Binding Effect. These variances, and the conditions placed on their approval, are
binding on the applicant, the applicant’s successors and assigns, shall run with the
property, and shall not in any way be affected by the subsequent sale, lease, or
other change from current ownership. The obligations of the applicant under this
approval shall also be the obligations of the current and any subsequent owners of
the property.
5. Acceptance of Conditions. Utilization of the property for any of the uses allowed by
the variances granted herein shall automatically be deemed acceptance of, and
agreement to, the terms and conditions of this approval without qualification,
reservation, or exception.
City Council motion to approve the proposed resolution (Attachment G) is requested .
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Site Location and Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map
3715 Georgia Ave N
4141 Douglas Dr. N.
Crystal MN 55422
Attachment A
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Zoning Map
3715 Georgia Ave N
4141 Douglas Dr. N.
Crystal MN 55422
Attachment B
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View from
corner
View from Georgia
Avenue
Attachment C 5.2
View from north
(38th Avenue)
View from south
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Attachment D
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Attachment E
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-________
RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCES FOR 3715 GEORGIA AVENUE NORTH
WHEREAS, Jim Butler (“Applicant”) submitted an application for approval of certain
variances for the property located at 3715 Georgia Avenue North, and which is legally described
in the attached Exhibit A (“Property”); and
WHEREAS, the requested variances are to allow additions to the single-family home, as
well as bring into conformance an existing garage setback encroachment, that do not meet
building setback requirements as required in the City’s Unified Development Code (UDC),
which is contained in Chapter V of the Crystal City Code. The requested variances are
(collectively, the “Variances”):
➢North side: Reduce setback from 30’ to 23’ for a room addition
➢South side: Reduce setback from 30’ to 17’ for a future attached garage addition
➢East side: Minimum setback of 30’ but allowing the existing garage and a future
garage addition to be no less than 24’ from the east lot line.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the requested
Variances on May 9, 2022 and voted to forward the application to the City Council with a
recommendation that the Variances be approved; and
WHEREAS, the City Planner’s report dated September 12, 2022 regarding this matter,
which is attached hereto as Exhibit B, is incorporated herein and made part of this approval,
except that the conditions set out below are controlling; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Applicant has sufficiently demonstrated that
practical difficulties exist under the present circumstances to support the issuance of the
requested variances under the applicable rules and regulations of the Crystal City Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Crystal,
based on the record of this matter and the findings and determinations contained herein, hereby
approves the following Variances at 3715 Georgia Avenue North:
➢North side: Reduce setback from 30’ to 23’ for a room addition
➢South side: Reduce setback from 30’ to 17’ for a future attached garage addition
➢East side: Minimum setback of 30’ but allowing the existing garage and a future
garage addition to be no less than 24’ from the east lot line.
Attachment G 5.2
These Variances are subject to compliance with all of the following conditions of approval:
1.Minimum setbacks effective upon variance approval. With the approval of these
Variances, the minimum building setbacks are as follows and as illustrated in
attachment F:
➢North: 23’
➢South: 17’
➢East: 30’, but 24’ for the existing garage and future garage addition.
➢West: 5’
2.Compliance. These Variances are subject to the applicable requirements of the
Crystal City Code. The Applicant is required to comply with all applicable federal,
state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances and is required to obtain such
other permits and permissions as may be required.
3.No Waiver. Failure by the city to take action with respect to any violation of any
condition, covenant or term of the Variances granted herein shall not be deemed to be
a waiver of such condition, covenant, or term or any subsequent violation of the same
or any other condition, covenant, or term.
4.Binding Effect. These Variances, and the conditions placed on their approval, are
binding on the Applicant, the Applicant’s successors and assigns, shall run with the
Property, and shall not in any way be affected by the subsequent sale, lease, or other
change from current ownership. The obligations of the Applicant under this approval
shall also be the obligations of the current and any subsequent owners of the Property.
5.Acceptance of Conditions. Utilization of the Property for any of the uses allowed by
the Variances granted herein shall automatically be deemed acceptance of, and
agreement to, the terms and conditions of this approval without qualification,
reservation, or exception.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 17th day of May, 2022.
____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of the Property
Lot 1, Block 2, Crystal Highlands, Hennepin County, Minnesota
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EXHIBIT B
Planner’s Report
(attached hereto)
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5000 WEST BROADWAY AVENUE – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
PAGE 1 OF 5
___________________________________________________________________________
FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
___________________________________________________________________________
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for May 17 Meeting)
DATE: May 12, 2022
RE: Consider adoption of a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit from
P & C learning center for a child day care at 5000 West Broadway Avenue
A.BACKGROUND
P & C learning center has applied for a conditional use permit (CUP) to allow a child
day care at 5000 West Broadway Avenue (Cornerstone Church). The applicant will be
leasing space for the day care within the church. The property is zoned Commercial (C)
and child day care is a conditional use within that district.
Notice of the May 9 public hearing was published in the Sun Post on April 28, mailed to
owners, renters and business tenants within 500 feet (see attachment A), and posted to
the Cavanagh Oaks, Welcome Park, Twin Oaks, and Becker neighborhoods on
Nextdoor. A sign was also posted on the property.
At the May 9 Planning Commission public hearing, the Commission unanimously
recommended approval of the CUP application. No one from the public provided
comments on the CUP.
Attachments:
A.Site location and public hearing mailing notice map
B.Zoning map
C.Photos of existing property
D.Project narrative
E.Site and floor plan (2 sheets)
F.Resolution
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Conditional Use Permit for 5000 West
Broadway Avenue
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2020 Aerial Photo:
B. PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE
Existing Use
The existing 28,400 square foot church was constructed in 1976 as a bowling alley on the
2.8 acre property. In 2017 the City Council approved a CUP for the church to be
established on the property.
Adjacent uses
The following are the existing land uses and zoning districts surrounding this property:
• North: Crystal Collision/Car Wash Center, zoned Industrial (I)
• East – BNSF rail tracks; east of the rail line is Fun Services rental (zoned I) and
single-family homes zoned R-1
• West – City public works facility, zoned Commercial
• South – Contractor office, zoned Commercial
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Proposed use
The existing building will be used for a child day care. The applicant is not proposing to
enlarge the building or increase the size of the parking lot. The floor plan (attachment E)
shows six classrooms and an administrative area. The day care will have a maximum of
118 children under the age of 5, with twelve full-time and four part-time staff members.
The day care will be open from 6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday.
The UDC does not have a minimum number of required parking spaces for a child day
care. The site currently contains 209 parking spaces. Since the day care will operate
when there is little church related activity occurring, parking is sufficient for the day care
use.
The applicant is proposing to have children picked up and dropped off in front of the
family entrance in the northwest part of the building (attachments C and E). The city’s
public works director, the police department, and West Metro Fire Rescue District have
reviewed this child pick up and drop off plan and found it adequate to meet vehicle
movement within the site, including fire trucks. Due to the property’s large parking lot,
separate access points on West Broadway and Corvallis Avenue, and unused traffic
capacity on those roads, traffic impacts to the area are not expected to be noticeable.
Recommended Findings
The following are the relevant criteria for approval of a conditional use permit in city code
section 510.19:
(a) The proposed use has been approved as a conditional use in the zoning district fo r
which it is proposed.
Findings: Child day care is a conditional use in the Commercial zoning district.
(b) The conditional use will be in accordance with the general objectives, or with any
specific objective, of the city’s comprehensive plan and the unified development
code (UDC).
Findings: In order to accommodate potential future redevelopment, the
property is guided as Industrial on the 2040 Planned Land Use Map. In
reflection of the property’s historic use as a bowling alley, the property is
presently zoned Commercial. Either way, the proposed day care is allowed as
a conditional use in both the Industrial and Commercial zoning districts.
(c) The conditional use will be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained so as
to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended
character of the general vicinity and that such use will not change the essential
character of the same area.
Findings: Since the proposed day care is not proposing to alter the exterior of
the building or property, the existing character of the area will not change.
(d) Impacts such as noise, hours of activity, and exterior lighting have been sufficiently
addressed to mitigate negative impacts on nearby uses.
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Findings: Since the proposed day care is not proposing to alter the exterior of
the building or property, the proposed use will not generate unusual noise
impacts. Hours of operation will be similar to other commercial uses in the
area. No new exterior lighting is proposed for the property.
(e) Parking is adequately provided for the proposed conditional use.
Findings: The existing property has 209 parking spaces. Since the day care
will operate when there is little church related activity occurring, parking is
sufficient for the day care.
(f) In the approval of a conditional use permit, the City Council may impose such
conditions as it determines is necessary to make the use compatible with other uses
allowed in the same district zone or vicinity.
Findings: The proposed conditions of approval for the CUP are found in section
C of this staff report.
Use specific standards
The following is the relevant use specific standard in city code section 515.19, Subd. 7 for
approval of a child day care, followed by staff’s findings of the standard.
a) The facility is served by arterial, collector, or municipal state aid streets and such
pedestrian facilities as are necessary to accommodate the traffic generated by
the facility.
Findings: In the 2040 Comprehensive Plan this section of West Broadway is
identified as a major collector street and Corvallis Avenue is a minor
collector/municipal state aid street. There are existing sidewalks along
West Broadway and Corvallis Avenue.
C. REQUESTED ACTION
At the May 9, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission reco mmended
approval of the conditional use permit by a vote of 8 to 0 (one person absent), subject
to the following conditions of approval:
1. Compliance. This conditional use permit is subject to the applicable requirements of
the city code, and the applicant is required to comply with all applicable federal,
state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances, and is required to obtain
such other permits and permissions as may be required.
2. No Waiver. Failure by the City to take action with respect to any violation of any
condition, covenant or term of this conditional use permit shall not be deemed to be
a waiver of such condition, covenant, or term or any subsequent violation of the
same or any other condition, covenant, or term.
3. Revocation. The violation of any terms or conditions of this conditional use permit
including, but not limited to, any applicable federal, state, or local laws, rules,
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regulations, and ordinances, may result in revocation of the conditional use permit.
The applicant shall be given written notice of any violation and reasonable time, as
determined by the City, to cure the violation before a revocation of the permit will
occur.
4. Binding Effect. This conditional use permit, and the conditions placed on it, are
binding on the applicant, their successors and assigns, shall run with the property,
and shall not in any way be affected by the subsequent sale, lease, or other change
from current ownership, until the conditional use permit is terminated or revoked as
provided herein. The obligations of the applicant under this conditional use permit
shall also be the obligations of the current and any subsequent owners of the
property.
5. Acceptance of Conditions. Utilization of the property for any of the uses allowed by
this conditional use permit shall automatically be deemed acceptance of, and
agreement to, the terms and conditions of this conditional use permit without
qualification, reservation, or exception.
City Council motion is requested to approve the proposed resolution (attachment F).
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Site Location and Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map
5000 West Broadway
4141 Douglas Dr. N.
Crystal MN 55422
Attachment A
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5000 West Broadway
4141 Douglas Dr. N.
Crystal MN 55422
Attachment B
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Proposed
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entrance
Church and
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2022- _______
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR P & C LEARNING CENTER
WHEREAS, P & C Learning Center (“Applicant”) submitted an application to the City of
Crystal (“City”) for a conditional use permit to allow a child day care at 5000 West Broadway
Avenue North in Crystal, which is legally described in Exhibit A (“Property”); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the Applicant’s
request on May 9, 2022 and voted to forward the application to the City Council with a
recommendation that the requested conditional use permit be approved with certain conditions;
and
WHEREAS, the City Planner’s report (“Planner’s Report”) dated May 12, 2022 regarding
this matter, which is attached hereto as Exhibit B, is incorporated herein and made part of this
conditional use permit, except that the conditions set out below are controlling; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the conditional use permit as recommended by
the Planning Commission would be in compliance with the applicable rules and regulations of
the Crystal City Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Crystal,
based on the record of this matter and the findings and determinations contained herein and in the
Planner’s Report, hereby approves and issues a conditional use permit for P & C Learning Center
on the Property, subject to compliance with the Crystal City Code and all of the following
conditions of approval:
1.Compliance. This conditional use permit is subject to the applicable requirements of
the city code, and the applicant is required to comply with all applicable federal, state,
and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances, and is required to obtain such other
permits and permissions as may be required.
2.No Waiver. Failure by the City to take action with respect to any violation of any
condition, covenant or term of this conditional use permit shall not be deemed to be a
waiver of such condition, covenant, or term or any subsequent violation of the same
or any other condition, covenant, or term.
3.Revocation. The violation of any terms or conditions of this conditional use permit
including, but not limited to, any applicable federal, state, or local laws, rules,
regulations, and ordinances, may result in revocation of the conditional use permit.
The applicant shall be given written notice of any violation and reasonable time, as
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determined by the City, to cure the violation before a revocation of the permit will
occur.
4. Binding Effect. This conditional use permit, and the conditions placed on it, are
binding on the applicant, their successors and assigns, shall run with the property, and
shall not in any way be affected by the subsequent sale, lease, or other change from
current ownership, until the conditional use permit is terminated or revoked as
provided herein. The obligations of the applicant under this conditional use permit
shall also be the obligations of the current and any subsequent owners of the property.
5. Acceptance of Conditions. Utilization of the property for any of the uses allowed by
this conditional use permit shall automatically be deemed acceptance of, and
agreement to, the terms and conditions of this conditional use permit without
qualification, reservation, or exception.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 17th day of May 2022.
____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of the Property
Lot 1, Block 1, Lois 6th Addition, and situate in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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EXHIBIT B
Planner’s Report
(attached hereto)
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___________________________________________________________________________
FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
___________________________________________________________________________
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for May 17 Meeting)
DATE: May 12, 2022
RE: Consider first reading of an ordinance rezoning the property at 4824 - 56th
Avenue North
A.BACKGROUND
The City of Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA), owner of the vacant
property at 4824 – 56th Avenue North, is proposing to rezone the property from
Commercial to Low Density Residential (R-1) so that a new two-family dwelling can be
constructed on the property. This dwelling type is a permitted use due to the large size
and width of this lot.
Notice of the May 9 public hearing was published in the Sun Post on April 28, mailed to
owners and renters within 500 feet (see attachment A), and posted to the Twin Oaks
and Skyway neighborhoods on Nextdoor. A sign was also posted on the property.
At the May 9th Planning Commission public hearing, the Commission unanimously
recommended approval of the rezoning. No one from the public provided comments on
the rezoning.
Attachments:
A.Site location map showing public hearing notification area
B.Existing zoning map
C.2040 Comprehensive Plan planned land use map
D.Property survey
E.Ordinance
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Property rezoning at 4824 – 56th Ave N
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2020 Aerial Photo:
B. PROPERTY REZONING
Existing use
The 19,387 sq. ft. (0.45 acres) property is vacant. Previously a single-family home
existed on the property, but it was demolished in 2007. The property was rezoned from a
residential to a commercial zone in 1971 in anticipation of a n office development that did
not materialize.
Adjacent uses
The following are the existing land uses and zoning districts surrounding this property:
• North – Single family homes zoned R-1
• East – Barber shop, zoned Commercial
• West – Four-plex apartment building, zoned R-1
• South – Across 56th Avenue N, single family homes zoned R-1
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Proposed use
The EDA is proposing to sell the property for construction of a two-family dwelling, which
is a permitted use.
C. RECOMMENDED FINDINGS
The following are the relevant criteria for approval of a property rezoning in city code
section 510.29.
1. The rezoning conforms to the city’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Findings: The property is guided Low Density Residential (LDR) on the
city’s Comprehensive Plan. On September 13, 2021, the planning
commission adopted resolution 2021-03 which determined that the sale of
the property for a two-family dwelling was in conformance to the
Comprehensive Plan.
2. The rezoning is in conformance to the UDC, including the purpose and intent of
the Low Density Residential district (R-1).
Findings: With a two-family home the density would be four units per gross
acre, which meets the allowable density of no more than six units per
gross acre in the R-1 district.
D. REQUESTED ACTION
At the May 9, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission recommended
approval of the rezoning to Low Density Residential (R-1) by a vote of 8 to 0 (one
member absent).
City Council first reading of the ordinance (attachment E) rezoning the property to R-1 is
requested. If the Council approves first reading, then second reading of the rezoning
ordinance would be considered on June 7, 2022.
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Site Location and Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map
4824 – 56th Ave N
4141 Douglas Dr. N.
Crystal MN 55422
Attachment A
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Zoning Map
4824 – 56th Ave N
4141 Douglas Dr. N.
Crystal MN 55422
Attachment B
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2040 Comprehensive Plan Map
4824 – 56th Ave. N
4141 Douglas Dr. N.
Crystal MN 55422
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7601 73rd Avenue North
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55428
(763) 560-3093
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
Lot 2, Block 1, JUNIOR LARSON
ADDITION
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Existing Conditions Survey For:
Address:4824 56th Avenue North
Crystal, MN
Benchmark:Top nut of hydrant near southeast lot corner.
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Attachment D
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ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - _____
CITY OF CRYSTAL
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO REZONE
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4824 - 56TH AVENUE NORTH
THE CITY OF CRYSTAL ORDAINS:
Section 1. Legislative Findings. The City Council of the City of Crystal hereby finds and
determines as follows:
(a)The City of Crystal Economic Development Authority (“Applicant”) has
requested to rezone its property at 4824 – 56th Avenue North (“Property”) to the
low density residential district as provided in Crystal city code, subsection
510.29; and
(b)The request would rezone the Property from Commercial (C) to Low Density
Residential (R1); and
(c)The rezoning request is to allow the Applicant to construct a two-family dwelling
on the Property; and
(d)The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the rezoning request on May
9, 2022 and voted to forward the requested rezoning to the City Council with a
recommendation that it be approved with certain conditions; and
(e)The City Council determines the proposed rezoning of the Property complies with
the approval criteria in Crystal city code, subsections 510.29, and other applicable
provisions.
Section 2. Rezoning. The Zoning Map of Crystal, Minnesota is hereby amended as follows:
The zoning classification of the following legally described property addressed as
4824 – 56th Avenue North, currently classified as Commercial (C), shall henceforth
be classified as Low Density Residential (R1):
Lot 2, Block 1, Junior Larson Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Section 3. Zoning Map Amendment. The zoning administrator is authorized and directed to
amend the Zoning Map in accordance with this ordinance and to take any such
other actions as may be required to effectuate this rezoning. The amended Zoning
Map shall constitute the City’s official Zoning Map.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall not be codified into the Crystal city code and
is effective in accordance with Crystal city code, subsection 110.11.
Attachment E 5.4
Adopted this ___ day of ______________ 2022.
BY THE CITY COUNCIL
_____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
First Reading: _____________________________________
Second Reading and Adoption: ________________________
Publication: ________________________
Effective Date: ________________________
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AGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
• REGULAR MEETING •
TUESDAY, MAY 17, 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 April 5, 2022 Regular Meeting.
4. Review proposals and consider selection of a developer for EDA property at 4824
56th Ave. N.
5. Review proposals and consider selection of a developer for EDA property at 3401-
3415 Douglas Dr. N.
6. Property status update *
7. Other business *
8. Adjournment *
*Items for which no materials are included in the packet
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Minutes of the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
April 5, 2022
1.Call to Order
President Banks called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the City
of Crystal (EDA) to order at 7:45 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 and Olga Parsons.
The following staff were present: Executive Director Anne Norris, Deputy Executive
Director John Sutter, City Planner Dan Olson and City Attorney Jason Hill.
3. Approval of Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Adams (Kiser) to approve the minutes from the March 1, 2022
regular meeting. Motion carried.
4. Approval of a façade improvement deferred loan repayment agreement for Elision
Playhouse at 6105 42nd Ave. N.
Staff presented information about the project and requested board approval. Cynthia
Polich spoke on behalf of Elision Playhouse.
Moved by Commissioner Parsons and seconded by Commissioner Adams to approve the
façade improvement deferred loan repayment agreement for Elision Playhouse at 6105
42nd Ave. N. Motion carried.
5. Authorize issuance of Requests for Proposals for development of EDA properties at 4824
56th Ave. N. and 3401-3415 Douglas Dr. N.
Staff presented information about the requests for proposals and requested board
authorization to proceed.
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski and seconded by Commissioner Kiser to
authorize issuance of Requests for Proposals for development of EDA properties at 4824
56th Ave. N. and 3401-3415 Douglas Dr. N. Motion carried.
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6.Other Business
Staff updated the board on the status of several commercial properties.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Banks) to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
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These minutes of the April 5, 2022 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority
were approved by the Authority on ________________ ____, 20___.
______________________________
Brendan Banks, President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Nancy LaRoche, Secretary
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____________________________________________________________
FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
____________________________________________________________________
TO: Anne Norris, Executive Director (for May 17 meeting)
DATE: May 12, 2022
RE: Review proposals and consider selection of a developer for EDA
property at 4824 – 56th Avenue North
On April 5, 2022 the EDA authorized staff to begin seeking proposals from builders to
purchase the vacant lot at 4824 56th Avenue North for $100,000 and construct a new
two-family dwelling. Two proposals have been received for this property.
The two builders are Great Buy Homes and Ascent Builders:
• Both are licensed builders with no enforcement actions
• Great Buy Homes purchased the EDA lot at 3556 Major Avenue N. in 2021 for
construction of a new single-family home. Ascent Builders has not previously
purchased a lot from the City of Crystal or the Crystal EDA.
• Great Buy only has experience in single-family home construction, but Ascent has
recently completed a three-family dwelling in Minneapolis.
Staff requests that the EDA discuss the two proposals and consider a motion to
select one of them (specify __ Great Buy Homes or __ Ascent Builders).
Upon selection of a proposal by the EDA, staff will work with the selected builder to
finalize the site and building plans, work with the environmental consultant to prepare
the Response Action Plan (RAP) for approval by the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency (MPCA), have the EDA attorney prepare the Purchase and Development
Agreement, publish the public hearing notice in the Sun Post, post on the property, and
post it to the surrounding neighborhoods on Nextdoor.
The EDA public hearing and authorization of the lot sale would occu r in September-
October after the Response Action Plan is completed and approved by the (MPCA).
Attachments:
A. Great Buy Homes proposal
B. Ascent Builders proposal
EDA Staff Report
Lot Sale – Select Developer
4824 – 56th Avenue North
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2020 Aerial Photo:
COMPARISON OF THE TWO PROPOSALS
Project Element Great Buy Homes Ascent Builders
Purchase price offered $110,000 $115,000
Owned or rented Owner occupied; second
unit may be rented (this is
the builder’s intent but it is
possible that both units
could be rented)
Rented; builder may
choose to live in one of the
units (but this will not be
mandated)
Building height 2 floor split entry 1½ story slab on grade
Size of each unit 1,270 SF per unit per floor
(total of 2,540 SF per unit).
Builder may configure so
the potential rental unit is
smaller than the owner-
occupied unit
1,557 SF per unit on the
main level and 700 SF on
the upper level (total of
2,257 SF per unit)
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Project Element Great Buy Homes Ascent Builders
No. bedrooms & bathrooms 5 BR and 2¾ BA per unit 4 BR and 2½ BA per unit
Attached garage size Approximately 484 SF Approximately 438 SF
Basement Split entry with a basement
(finishable)
No basement (slab on
grade)
Anticipated Timeline June-August – Response
Action Plan (RAP) prepared
to satisfy requirements for
leaksite
Sept./Oct. - EDA lot sale
hearing; builder signs
development agreement
and provide $2,000 earnest
money for lot closing
2022 or 2023 - construction
Same timeline
Staff Comments:
Both proposals have their strong points and either one would be a great fit for a two -
family dwelling at 4824 – 56th Avenue N. The following are important strengths for each
proposal:
Great Buy Homes:
➢ EDA is familiar with the work of Great Buy from past experience constructing the
new home at 3556 Major Avenue N.
➢ Each unit will have will have five bedrooms per unit rather than four as proposed
by Ascent
➢ Great Buy is proposing a finishable basement
Ascent Builders:
➢ Ascent is offering $5,000 more for the lot than Great Buy Homes
➢ The floor plan will provide the option of one-level living (stairs are only needed to
access the upper level)
➢ Ascent’s slab on grade construction has the potential for fewer groundwater
issues than the Great Buy proposal
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FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
____________________________________________________________________
TO: Anne Norris, Executive Director (for May 17 meeting)
DATE: May 12, 2022
RE: Review proposal and consider selection of a developer for EDA
property at 3401-3415 Douglas Drive North
On April 5, 2022 the EDA authorized staff to begin seeking proposals from builders to
purchase the vacant lot at 3401-3415 Douglas Drive North for $200,000 and construct either
a multi-family building or a commercial building. One proposal was received from Hampton
Companies to construct two four-unit townhome buildings. The following is additional
information about Hampton:
• Hampton is a licensed builder with no enforcement actions and they have offered to
purchase the lot for $200,000
• The builder has not previously purchased a lot from the City of Crystal or the Crystal
EDA. However Hampton received city council approval in 2020 to construct an assisted
living/memory care facility called “Suite Living of Crystal” at 3501 Douglas Drive N that is
nearly complete. Hampton’s construction manager also oversaw the construction of
three new single-family homes on city lots at 5160, 5168 and 5176 Louisiana Ave. N.
Staff requests that the EDA discuss Hampton’s proposal and consider a motion to
select their proposal to construct eight townhome units.
If the EDA selects the proposal, there would then be several sequential or parallel
processes to be completed for the property to be developed:
• W ork with the builder and environmental consultant to prepare specific site and building
plans for preparation of the Response Action Plan (RAP) for approval by the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) (summer 2022)
• Prepare a Purchase and Development Agreement for EDA consideration (fall 2022)
• Apply for a clean-up grant to implement the RAP (fall 2022)
• Upon grant award, proceed to closing on the property sale to the builder (1Q 2023)
• Construction (2023)
Attachment:
A. Hampton Companies proposal
EDA Staff Report
Lot Sale – Select Developer
3401-3415 Douglas Drive North
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2020 Aerial Photo:
NOTABLE ELEMENTS OF HAMPTON COMPANIES PROPOSAL
Project Element Hampton Companies
Purchase price offered $200,000
Owned or rented Hampton did not indicate if the townhomes would be owne r-
occupied or rented
Building height 2 story
Size of each unit Approximately 700 SF per unit on the main floor and 1,100
SF on the upper floor (total of 1,800 SF per unit).
No. bedrooms & bathrooms 3 BR and 2½ BA per unit
Attached garage size Approximately 400 SF
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Project Element Hampton Companies
Basements No basements (slab on grade)
Anticipated Timeline June-August – Response Action Plan (RAP) prepared to
satisfy requirements for leaksite.
Sept./Oct. - EDA holds lot sale hearing, approves final terms
of development agreement and authorizes grant application
to implement RAP; builder applies for zoning approval
through a public hearing process and provides $5,000
earnest money for lot closing.
2023 – Grant award, lot sale closing and construction start.
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Attachment A
ProjectSheet NumberSheetRevisionsNo.DateDateDrawn ByChecked ByProject No.Approved Bythe ADKINS ASSOCIATION inc.A R C H I T E C T S2 5 8 6 S e v e n t h A v e n u e E a s tS a i n t P a u l , M N 5 5 1 0 9 - 3 0 9 0( 6 5 1 ) 2 2 4 - 1 3 5 8 F A X 2 2 4 - 6 6 2 1Wyngate 4 UnitGateway Green TownhomesHampton Companies4649 Wyngate WayForest Lake MN 55025
ProjectSheet NumberSheetRevisionsNo.DateDateDrawn ByChecked ByProject No.Approved Bythe ADKINS ASSOCIATION inc.A R C H I T E C T S2 5 8 6 S e v e n t h A v e n u e E a s tS a i n t P a u l , M N 5 5 1 0 9 - 3 0 9 0( 6 5 1 ) 2 2 4 - 1 3 5 8 F A X 2 2 4 - 6 6 2 1Wyngate 4 UnitGateway Green TownhomesHampton Companies4649 Wyngate WayForest Lake MN 55025
Front would face Douglas Drive
Garages would face and be accessed from the west side via 34th Avenue N
Townhomes would face Douglas Drive N
ProjectSheet NumberSheetRevisionsNo.DateDateDrawn ByChecked ByProject No.Approved Bythe ADKINS ASSOCIATION inc.A R C H I T E C T S2 5 8 6 S e v e n t h A v e n u e E a s tS a i n t P a u l , M N 5 5 1 0 9 - 3 0 9 0( 6 5 1 ) 2 2 4 - 1 3 5 8 F A X 2 2 4 - 6 6 2 1Wyngate 4 UnitGateway Green TownhomesHampton Companies4649 Wyngate WayForest Lake MN 55025
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