2023.01.03 Council Meeting Packet
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Posted: Dec. 23, 2022
City Council Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: Dec. 23, 2022
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023
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. Oath of Office
The city clerk will administer the oath of office to the following newly-elected council members:
Ward 1 Council Member Therese Kiser; Ward 2 Council Member Traci Kamish; and Section II Council
Member Forest Eidbo. *
3. Approval of Agenda
The Council will consider approval of the agenda.
4. Appearances
4.1 Mayor Adams will present awards to the winners of the 2022 Crystal Sparkles Holiday Lighting
contest.
5. Consent Agenda
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
5.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The City Council regular work session on Dec. 20, 2022.
b. The City Council regular meeting on Dec. 20, 2022.
5.2 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.
5.3 Approval of designating the Sun Post as the primary legal newspaper and the Star Tribune as the
secondary legal newspaper for the City of Crystal in 2023.
5.4 Adoption of a resolution designating depositories of the City of Crystal for 2023.
5.5 Approval of the following annual city staff appointments for 2023:*
a. Pets Under Police Security (PUPS) Board Member: Deputy Police Chief Brian Hubbard; and
alternate: Police Chief Stephanie Revering.
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6. 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.
7. Regular Agenda
7.1 The Council will consider approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance
department to the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance department. *
Due to the packet going out on Dec. 23, the list of disbursements will be provided on Jan. 3.
7.2 The Council will consider appointments for Mayor Pro Tem and Council commission liaisons and
representatives for 2023.*
a. Mayor Pro Tem.
b. Environmental Quality Commission Liaison.
c. Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison.
d. Planning Commission Liaison.
e. Quad Communities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon.
f. Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission.
g. Blue Line Extension Corridor Management Committee.
h. Bottineau Community Works Steering Committee.
Mayor Adams’ recommendations for these appointments will be available at the Jan. 3
meeting.
7.3 The Council will consider a resolution appointing Council Member Nancy LaRoche as Crystal’s
representative on the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board of Directors.
Council Member LaRoche was appointed to the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board in
January 2022 and term ended on Dec. 31, 2022. It is the Mayor’s recommendation that she be
reappointed to another term.
7.4 The Council will consider a resolution approving the plans and specifications and authorizing
advertisement for bids for the Bassett Creek Park pedestrian bridge and dog park.
The pedestrian bridge in Bassett Creek Park is in poor condition and needs to be replaced.
The new bridge will be accessible and support maintenance equipment. As recommended in
the Park System Master Plan, a new dog park will be built in Bassett Creek Park in a new
location with many features. Both projects are included in the capital plan. Recommend
approval.
7.5 The Council will consider a resolution approving the plans and specifications and authorizing
advertisement for bids for the Grogan Park (Community Center) parking lot.
The south parking lot in Grogan Park is in poor condition and needs to be replaced. Funds are
available in the capital plan and approval is recommended.
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8. Announcements
a. The next City Council work session is Thursday, Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
City Hall and via Zoom.
b. City offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day
holiday.
c. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall
and via Zoom.
d. City Council meetings and work sessions are open to the public. Current and previous meetings
are available for viewing and listening at www.crystalmn.gov.
9. Adjournment
*Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Reminder – city offices are closed Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.
Have happy, safe holidays! See you on Jan. 3.
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PROCLAMATION
RECOGNIZING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
JANUARY 2023
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream of equality and achieving social
change through nonviolence have helped shape our nation; and
WHEREAS, one of the City Council’s priorities is that Crystal be a city in which all
feel welcomed; and
WHEREAS, across the United States, this January the millions of citizens across
the nation will honor and celebrate Dr. King's life and teachings, recognizing the needs
and serving their communities; and
WHEREAS, on January 16, 2023, celebrate and remember his legacy as an
American hero and tireless social activist, who called upon our nation to ensure equal
justice under the law; upholding our founding principles which recognize individual rights
to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; and
WHEREAS, Dr. King encouraged Americans to come together, regardless of
age, race, or creed, to strengthen their communities, alleviate poverty, and value the
dignity and respect inherent in all people. Through his example, he taught the values of
courage, truth, justice, compassion, dignity, humility, service, and brotherhood.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jim Adams, Mayor of the City of Crystal, do hereby
proclaim January 16, 2023, as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the City of Crystal and
encourage all of us to act for the future betterment of our community.
Dated this 3rd day of January, 2023.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
Memorandum
DATE: December 19, 2022
TO: Kim Therres, Interim City Manager/HR Manager
Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael Peterson, Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT: Crystal Sparkles Holiday Lights Contest
The annual Crystal Sparkles Holiday Lighting contest was in November and early
December of 2022. The contest promotes community spirit and lights up Crystal
for the holidays.
Nominations were judged on creativity, artistic design and the overall visual
effect. The winners receive a check and certificate of award.
Crystal Mayor Jim Adams will announce the following winners, offer
congratulations, and pose for pictures:
The 2022 Crystal Sparkles Holiday Lights first-place winners are:
Alex and Kelly Humble of 5413 Hampshire Ave. N.
The second-place winner, James Kelahah of 3235 Brunswick Ave. N., could
not attend.
Maps to all 17 Crystal Sparkles Holiday Lights displays are available on the city
website at crystalmn.gov.
4.1
Crystal City Council work session minutes Dec. 20, 2022
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Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the
regular work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:55 p.m. on Dec. 20, 2022 in the Council
Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 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: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Cummings.
Council Member Budziszewski was absent.
City staff present: Interim City Manager K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Public Works Director
M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering, Community Development Director J. Sutter and City Clerk C.
Serres.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1.Interim city manager monthly check-in.
2.Constituent issues.
3.New business.
4.Announcements.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
5.1(a)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Dec. 20, 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
Dec. 20, 2022 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N. in Crystal, MN 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: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski (arrived at 7:09
p.m.) and Cummings.
City staff present: Interim City Manager K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Public Works Director
M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering, Community Development Director J. Sutter and City Clerk C.
Serres.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Adams led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.Approval of Agenda
The Council considered approval of the agenda.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Banks to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3.Consent Agenda
The Council considered 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 regular work session on Dec. 6, 2022.
b. The City Council regular meeting on Dec. 6, 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 Adoption of Res. No. 2022-116, accepting a donation.
3.4 Approval of the following commission reappointments:
a.Shaherzad Ahmadi to the Parks and Recreation Commission (at-large).
b.Mary Cameron to the Employee Review Board.
c.Joyce Cooper to the Parks and Recreation Commission (Ward 4).
d.James Einfeldt-Brown to the Planning Commission (Ward 4).
e.Harley Heigel to the Planning Commission (Ward 2).
f.Candance Oathout to the Blue Line Extension Business Advisory Committee.
3.5 Adoption of Res. No, 2022-117, appointing a public representative to the West Metro Fire-
Rescue District Board of Directors.
3.6 Acknowledgment of receipt of the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) program’s
community notification letter.
5.1(b)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Dec. 20, 2022
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3.7 Adoption of Res. No. 2022-118, approving the 2022 Delegated Contract Process Agreement for
local public agencies.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Cummings to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
4. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
5. Regular Agenda
5.1 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 Kiser and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the list
of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
5.2 The Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending the Unified
Development Code (UDC) regarding motor vehicle sales.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2022 - 08
AN ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTER V OF THE CRYSTAL
CITY CODE REGARDING LOCATION OF ALLOWED VEHICLE SALES
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 – 119
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 08
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.1(b)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Dec. 20, 2022
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5.3 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of a replacement pickup truck for
the Streets Department.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 – 120
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT PICKUP TRICK
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.4 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the contract for solar panel installation on the
roof of the Police Department.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Banks to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 – 121
AUTHORIZING THE SOLAR PANEL CONSTRUCTION ON THE CITY HALL CAMPUS
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.5 The Council considered a resolution commending Council Member Brendan Banks.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 – 122
RESOLUTION COMMENDING COUNCIL MEMBER BRENDAN BANKS
Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.6 The Council considered a resolution commending Council Member Olga Parsons.
Moved by Council Member Banks and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 – 123
RESOLUTION COMMENDING COUNCIL MEMBER OLGA PARSONS
5.1(b)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Dec. 20, 2022
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Voting aye: Kiser, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams, Banks, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. Announcements
The Council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Banks to adjourn the
meeting.
By roll call voting aye: Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser and LaRoche.
Voting nay: Banks.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
____________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
5.1(b)
City of Crystal Council Meeting
Jan. 3, 2023
Applications for City License
Rental – New
4700 Maryland Ave. N. – LSF9 Master Participation Tr (Conditional)
3826 Yates Ave. N. – Hennepin RP Funding LLC (Conditional)
Rental – Renewal
4031-4033 Adair Ave. N. – James Rolsing
3141 Douglas Dr. N. – Mike Halek
6160 Florida Ave. N. – Clint Schumann
5737 Kentucky Ave. N. – Kentucky Villa (Conditional)
4400 Xenia Ave. N. – CM Properties of MN LLC (Conditional)
3149 Yukon Ave. N. – Home Share c/o Accord
5625 45th Ave. N. – John Morey
6424 50th Ave. N. – Deanna Anderson
Tobacco
Abi Saab & Sons for Liquor LLC dba Crystal Wine and Spirits, 4920 West Broadway, Crystal, MN
55429 (pre-approved by Interim City Manager Kim Therres on 12/22/2022)
Charles R. Knaeble VFW Post #494, 5222 56th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55429 (pre-approved by
Interim City Manager Kim Therres on 12/22/2022)
Tree Trimmer
Arbor Design Tree Service, P.O. Box 290298, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Arbor Tech Tree & Landscape, 2800 15th St. NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Big Sis Lil Bro dba Shadywood Tree Experts, 402 11th Ave. S., Hopkins, MN 55343
Eagle Tree Service, Inc., 8637 225th Ave. NW, Burns Township, MN 55330
Minnesota Tree Experts, 7527 Oliver Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55444
Precision Landscape & Tree, 50 S. Owasso Blvd E., Little Canada, MN 55117
5.2
5.3
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 – __
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES
OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL FOR 2023
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal’s Investment Policy calls for the designation of a bank as the
City’s official depository; and
WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. has filled that function and provided a full range of
services for several years; and
WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Securities, RBC Dain Rauscher, PMA Financial Network/Securities,
Inc. 4M and Wells Fargo Advisory have provided investment brokerage services for several
years; and
WHEREAS, Safekeeping services will be provided by Wells Fargo Brokerage Services and US
Bank.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby designates Wells
Fargo Bank, N.A. – Crystal Branch as the City’s official depository, Wells Fargo Securities,
RBC Dain Rauscher, PMA Financial Network/Securities, Inc. 4M and Wells Fargo Advisory as
investment brokers, and Wells Fargo Brokerage Services and US Bank for Safekeeping of
investment securities for the year 2023.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Contracted Finance Director, with authorization from
the City Manager, is authorized to monitor and provide recommendations on all banking and
investment transactions necessary for the secure and efficient operation of the City.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 3rd day of January, 2023.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
5.4
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - __
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR
THE WEST METRO FIRE-RESCUE DISTRICT
W HEREAS, in 1997 the cities of Crystal and New Hope approved a Joint and
Cooperative Agreement to consolidate all aspects of their fire safety programs and
created the West Metro Fire-Rescue District, and
W HEREAS, in accordance with Article IV of the Joint and Cooperative
Agreement, Crystal-New Hope Joint Fire-Rescue District, members are to be
appointed by Council resolution, and
W HEREAS, in January 2022 Crystal Council Member Nancy LaRoche was
appointed to serve as the Crystal Council representative on the West Metro Fire-
Rescue District Board to a term to expire December 31, 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council approves
the re-appointment of Crystal City Council Member Nancy LaRoche as a member of
the Joint Fire-Rescue District’s Board of Directors for a two-year term expiring
December 31, 2024.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 3rd day of January, 2023.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
7.3
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Memorandum
DATE: December 22, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
Kim Therres, Interim City Manager
FROM: John Elholm, Recreation Director
Brad Fortin, Parks and Facilities Superintendent
SUBJECT: Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids
for Dog Park and Pedestrian Bridge Projects in Bassett Creek Park
Bassett Creek Park
Crystal’s Park System Master Plan (2017) recommended that a new dog park be built in
Bassett Creek Park. The Park and Recreation Commission (PRC) discussed moving the dog
park several times since then, and PRC members visited other dog parks in 2021 to get ideas
for the new dog park. Plans for the dog park and related parking lot were shared online for
public review and discussed at PRC meetings as they were developed. The new dog park will
be larger than the old one, will include separate areas for large dogs and small dogs and will
have a gravel trail through each dog park for accessibility. The new dog park is in the 2022
capital budget (park fund) and was originally bid in April of 2022. Bids came in significantly
high; so, the dog park project is proposed to be rebid in January of 2023.
The pedestrian bridge in Bassett Creek Park is in poor condition and needs to be replaced.
The new bridge will be accessible and will support the weight of maintenance equipment. This
project is also in the 2022 capital budget (park fund). Due to the bridge’s close proximity to the
dog park, replacement of the pedestrian bridge is proposed to be bid with the new dog park as
one project in January of 2023. The prefabricated bridge truss has already been ordered.
Requested Council Action
Adopt the resolution approving plans and specifications for improvements at Bassett Creek
Park; and authorizing the advertisement of bids for construction of said improvements.
7.4
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - ______
APROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN BASSETT CREEK PARK
PROJECT #S.0219
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal owns and operates Bassett Creek Park; and
WHEREAS, the 2017 Crystal Park and Recreation System Master Plan proposed a new dog park
in Bassett Creek Park near 32nd Ave. and Brunswick Ave.; and
WHEREAS, an existing pedestrian bridge in Bassett Creek Park is in poor condition and needs
to be replaced; and
WHEREAS, construction of a new dog park and replacement of the pedestrian bridge are
included in the 2022 capital parks fund; and
WHEREAS, SRF has prepared plans and specifications and advertisement for bids to improve
the dog park and pedestrian bridge in Bassett Creek Park as one project; 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
in Bassett Creek Park;
2. That the Crystal City Council authorizes the advertisement for bids for construction
of said improvements.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 3rd day of January, 2023.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
7.4
CITY OF CRYSTAL
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
BASSETT CREEK PARK OFF LEASH DOG AREA AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS
CITY PROJECT NO S.0219
The City of Crystal (“City”) is seeking bids for the above-referenced project. Bids will be received online
through QuestCDN vBid™, until 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Immediately following expiration
of the time for receiving bids, representatives of the City 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/93356246550?pwd=NEY5NDA2UXF0MzY3ME9TRTJ5SlRnZz09&from=addon
and entering Meeting ID 993 5624 6550 and Passcode 995210. 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 Bassett
Creek Park off leash dog area, parking lot, and installation of a pedestrian bridge. 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, concrete abutments, prefabricated bridge installation, asphalt
paving, 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 #8358548 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. The City is not responsible for the accuracy of 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 sixty (60) 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
verification and other 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, January 24th, 2023.
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 January 12th, and January 19th, 2023
7.4
Bassett Creek Park
Dog Park Area
Pedestrian Bridge
Small Dog
Area
Large Dog Area
Expanded
Parking
Dog Park
Entrances
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Memorandum
DATE: December 22, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
Kim Therres, Interim City Manager
FROM: John Elholm, Recreation Director
Brad Fortin, Parks and Facilities Superintendent
SUBJECT: Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids
for a Parking Lot Project in Grogan Park
Grogan Park
The south parking lot in Grogan Park (community center) is in poor condition and needs to be
replaced. The new parking lot in Grogan Park will improve pedestrian flow between the
parking lot, community center and baseball fields. Replacement of the parking lot is in the
2022 capital budget (building fund) and was originally bid in April of 2022. Bids came in
significantly high; so, the parking lot project is proposed to be rebid in January of 2023.
Requested Council Action
Adopt the resolution approving plans and specifications for improvements at Grogan Park; and
authorizing the advertisement of bids for construction of said improvements.
7.5
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - ______
APROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN GROGAN PARK
PROJECT #S.0242
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal owns and operates Grogan Park; and
WHEREAS, the parking lot in Grogan Park (community center – south lot) is in poor condition
and needs to be replaced; and
WHEREAS, replacement of the parking lot is included in the 2022 capital building 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); 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
in Grogan Park;
2. That the Crystal City Council authorizes the advertisement for bids for construction
of said improvements.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 3rd day of January, 2023.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CRYSTAL COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT and GROGAN PARK TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS
CITY PROJECT NO S.0242
The City of Crystal (“City”) is seeking bids for the above-reference project. Bids will be received online through
QuestCDN vBid™, until 3:00 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Immediately following expiration of the
time for receiving bids, representatives of the City 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/96327461642?pwd=NnJKRFFjeGVqZHpDN1JWVXV2dC9tUT09&from=addon
and entering Meeting ID 963 2746 1642. and Passcode 132192. 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 and Grogan Park trail improvements. 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, landscaping, 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 #8358549 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. The City is not responsible for the accuracy of 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 sixty (60) 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
verification and other 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, January 24th, 2023.
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 January 12th and 19th, 2023
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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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AGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
• ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING •
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2023
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CRYSTAL CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Call to order *
2. Roll call *
3. Oath of office *
4. Election of officers for 2023
5. Approval of minutes from December 6, 2022 regular meeting
6. Property status update *
7. Other business *
8. Adjournment *
*Items for which no materials are included in the packet
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__________________________________________________________________________
FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
DATE: December 22, 2022
TO: Kim Therres, Executive Director (for January 3, 2023 meeting)
SUBJECT: Election of Officers for 2023
On January 3, 2023 the EDA will hold its annual organizational meeting at which the members
will nominate and elect officers for 2023.
The Mayor’s recommended slate of officers for 2023 is not yet available but will be provided
prior to the meeting. Please see the following page for a table showing the officers for the
preceding ten years.
Any EDA member may, by a single motion, place into nomination a slate of EDA officers,
whether the Mayor’s recommended slate or a different slate. If the motion receives a second,
then the slate can be approved in one vote.
EDA action is requested.
EDA STAFF REPORT
Election of Officers for 2023
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EDA Officers
for 2023 President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Mayor’s
recommended
slate of officers
Slate of officers
nominated by
______________
Slate of officers
nominated by
______________
Previous ten years:
Year President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
2022 Banks Kiser LaRoche Parsons
2021 Parsons Banks Kiser LaRoche
2020 LaRoche Parsons Deshler Banks
2019 LaRoche Parsons Deshler Banks
2018 Parsons LaRoche Dahl Kolb
2017 Kolb Dahl Parsons LaRoche
2016 Peak Parsons Dahl Kolb
2015 Peak Parsons Dahl Kolb
2014 Deshler Hoffmann Libby Peak
2013 Hoffmann Deshler Budziszewski Selton
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Minutes of the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
December 6, 2022
1. Call to Order
President Banks called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the City
of Crystal (EDA) to order at 6:40 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following Commissioners were present: Jim Adams, Brendan
Banks, David Cummings and Olga Parsons.
The following staff were present: Executive Director Kim Therres, Deputy Executive
Director John Sutter and City Attorney Jason Hill.
3. Approval of Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Adams (Cummings) to approve the minutes from the
November 15, 2022 regular meeting. Motion carried.
4. Consider a resolution approving a 2023 EDA budget and HRA tax levy.
Staff presented the report and requested EDA approval of the resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Adams (Parsons) to adopt the resolution approving a 2023
EDA budget and HRA tax levy. Motion carried.
5. Consider approving a contract with Center for Energy and Environment for
administration of home improvement programs from July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024.
Staff presented the report, including administrative fee changes and whether to increase
the minimum project size from $3,000 to $4,000, and requested EDA approval of the
contract.
Moved by Commissioner Banks (Parsons) to approve the contract with Center for Energy
and Environment for administration of home improvement programs from July 1, 2023 -
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June 30, 2024 and increase the minimum project size from $3,000 to $4,000. Motion
carried.
6. Property Status Update
Staff updated the board on the vacant space at 5600 West Broadway (formerly Half Price
Books) and the anticipated opening of Odam Medical Clinic at 6014 Lakeland Ave. N.
7. Other Business
There was no other business.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Commissioner Adams (Cummings) to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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These minutes of the December 6, 2022 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development
Authority were approved by the Authority on ________________ ____, 20___.
______________________________
_____________________, President
ATTEST:
______________________________
_____________________, Secretary