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2023.02.21 Council Meeting Packet 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Posted: Feb. 17, 2023 City Council Meeting Schedule Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 Time Meeting Location 6:30 p.m. Cake and punch for Council Member LaRoche City Hall Lobby 6:50 p.m. City Council work session to discuss: 1. City manager monthly check-in. 2. 2023 Bituminous Street Resurfacing Project bid opening. 3. City Council liaison reports. 4. Constituent issues. 5. New business. 6. Announcements. 7. Proposed design comments on the Blue Line Extension project. 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TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529. 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Posted: Feb. 17, 2023 City Council Work Session Agenda Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 at 6:50 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, Feb. 21, 2023 at ______ p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN and via Zoom. 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 City Council meeting. The public may attend the meeting via Zoom by connecting to it through one of the methods identified on the City Council Meeting Schedule for Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. I. Attendance Council members Staff ____ Eidbo ____ Bell ____ Kamish ____ Therres ____ Kiser ____ Gilchrist ____ LaRoche ____ Elholm ____ Adams ____ Larson ____ Budziszewski ____ Ray ____ Cummings ____ Revering ____ Sutter ____ Serres II. Agenda The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items: 1. City manager monthly check-in. 2. 2023 Bituminous Street Resurfacing Project bid opening.* 3. City Council liaison reports.* 4. Constituent issues.* 5. New business.* 6. Announcements.* 7. Proposed design comments on the Blue Line Extension project. III. Adjournment The work session adjourned at ______ p.m. * Denotes no supporting information included in the packet. Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the city clerk at (763) 531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529. CITY MANAGER MONTHLY CHECK IN - FEBRUARY 2023 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+Community Development staff continuing to work with developers regarding redevelopment opportunities+Continuing to work through and advocate for city and community's interest with Blue Line Extension o Strong Neighborhoods+Code enforcement - on-going+Continued implementation of Master Parks System Plan improvements+Home improvement loans/rebates available through CEE- ongoing o Sound fiscal policies and practices+2023 budget and levies are being implemented and tracked +Beginning to look at '24 budget and levy+2022 Audit prep ongoing - field work sched. in April+Implementing and updating long term plan (2023 - 2032) approved in '22 o Welcoming and inclusive community+Inclusion & Diversity Commission - met Feb. 1 and discussed developing work plan per establishing Ord. and communications/outreach opportunities Objective 2 - Work-life balance + City office was closed on Monday, Feb. 20 in observance of Presidents' Day holiday. + Supporting various staff with family, health, and personal leave issues+ Staff has been very supportive during the on-boarding process Objective 3 - Monitor difficult conversations regarding Council effectiveness + Continue to work with new council and city manager + Managing Council vacancy and appointment process 4141 Douglas Drive North• Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Page 1 of 5 ___________________________________________________________________________________  FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director TO: Adam R. Bell, City Manager (for February 21 work session) DATE: February 16, 2023 SUBJECT: Discuss proposed design comments on the Blue Line Extension project ___________________________________________________________________________________  In response to previous discussions and the city’s July resolution, the Blue Line Extension has prepared concept plans and traffic simulations for six scenarios. At the Feb. 9 work session, the City Council reviewed concept drawings for three scenarios, #3, 4 and 5 (bold below): 1. Existing (no-build) - 6 lanes at grade, no LRT Baseline required for the environmental review. 2. LRT with 4 lanes at grade This was the initial concept and all parties seem to agree that it would not work due to the intersection volumes and delays at Bass Lake Road. 3. LRT with 4 lanes, an interchange at Bass Lake Road and a third southbound lane south of Corvallis #3 is the concept currently preferred by the Blue Line Extension. 4. LRT with 4 lanes, at-grade with additional lanes through Bass Lake Road intersection and a third southbound lane south of Corvallis #4 is intended to address the Bass Lake Road intersection capacity issues without constructing an interchange. 5. LRT with 6 lanes, at grade #5 is an alternative requested for evaluation by the city. 6. LRT with 6 lanes and an interchange at Bass Lake Road Both Blue Line and city staff agree that this concept would be an overdesign and would not recommend. COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Blue Line Extension  Page 2 of 5 On March 9 the project’s Corridor Management Committee (CMC) will hear a presentation from project staff about the Crystal scenarios. It is anticipated that project staff will state their preference for Scenario #3 (4 lanes with interchange). However, other options will continue to advance through the environmental review process. City staff recommends that the City Council provide comments to the CMC on scenarios #3, 4 and 5. One way to do this would be to adopt a resolution at the March 7 City Council meeting. Alternatively, the Council could approve a motion directing staff to prepare a letter to the CMC. To guide staff in preparing either a resolution or letter for Council consideration on March 7, staff requests City Council discussion of the following items and any others that Councilmembers wish to bring up for discussion. A. ALL SCENARIOS 1. Replacement of median landscaping being removed by the project Replace, in new locations, the recently-installed median treatments and landscaping which will be removed to make way for LRT (Exhibit A-1). The county recently installed new landscaping with irrigation in the median of Bottineau Blvd. due to the failure of the much of the landscaping installed in the 2011-2012 reconstruction project. These recent improvements were essential to achieving the vision for the roadway when the reconstruction plans were approved in the late 2000s. Because the LRT project will replace this landscaping with ballast rock, track, LRT equipment and hardscape, landscaping of equivalent quality and quantity should be included in the project in areas alongside the roadway. Specific locations and designs would be determined later in the project. For example, it may be more beneficial to concentrate the enhanced landscaping near major intersections or adjacent to residential uses rather than in a strictly linear fashion. 2. Wilshire Blvd. intersection Include two left turn lanes from eastbound Wilshire Blvd. to northbound Bottineau Blvd. (Exhibit A-2). Due to traffic generated by vehicles leaving the park and ride facility and limited stacking space between Lakeland Ave. and Bottineau Blvd., two left turn lanes are needed from eastbound Wilshire Blvd. to northbound Bottineau Blvd. This was in the 90% plans for the previous alignment 3. 47 th Ave. intersection Optimize intersection performance with minor adjustments to signal and approach lanes (Exhibit A-3). For eastbound 47th Ave. turning right to go south on Bottineau Blvd., install a right turn green arrow to overlap with the left turn green arrow from northbound Bottineau Blvd. to westbound 47th Ave. This will increase the Page 3 of 5 green time for the dominant movement on that approach with no penalty to the other approaches, except that U-turns from northbound Bottineau Boulevard to southbound Bottineau Blvd. / TH100 would need to be prohibited. For westbound 47th on the east side of Bottineau Blvd., due to limited stacking space, straighten the north side curb to create two lanes for the full distance between Lakeland Ave. and Bottineau Blvd., designate the right lane for straight movement or right turns, and designate the left lane only for left turns because that is the dominant movement on this approach. 4. Bus shelters and crosswalk at Elmhurst/Bass Lake Road Add bus shelters on Bass Lake Road at Elmhurst, modify the south curb of Bass Lake Road, and construct an enhanced crosswalk including a median extension with a pedestrian cut (Exhibit A-4). Shelters for east-west buses on Bass Lake Road are needed to improve the rider experience and facilitate transfers to and from LRT. Elmhurst is an existing, but unmarked, crosswalk that should become more prominent to discourage mid-block crossing. This should include an activatable beacon to warn drivers of pedestrians crossing so they have time to yield as required by law. These elements were in the 90% plans for the previous alignment. The city reserved space and aligned its trails/sidewalks to accommodate the planned bus shelters and crosswalk in its 2018 Bass Lake Road Streetscape and 2019-2020 Becker Park projects. 5. West Broadway jurisdictional transfer - 42 nd Ave. to Douglas Dr. segment Complete a jurisdictional transfer agreement with the cities of Robbinsdale and Crystal for the segment of West Broadway (CSAH 8) from 42nd Ave. (CSAH 9) to Douglas Dr. (CSAH 102). The county has identified this segment for jurisdictional transfer to the respective cities (Exhibit A-5a). The segment from Fairview Ave. south into Robbinsdale has never been constructed to urban standards and is essentially the same rural highway it was 80 years ago (Exhibit A-5b). The 2040 “no build” traffic forecast shows an estimated 1,000 vehicle per day diversion from Bottineau Blvd. to this segment of West Broadway (Exhibit A- 5c). Additional diversion will likely occur due to the project and the lane reduction on Bottineau Blvd. West Broadway is the primary alternate route for vehicles avoiding congestion and delay on Bottineau Blvd. Due to the presence of city utilities, the most practical approach would be for the agreement to provide for a jurisdictional transfer payment to the cities in lieu of county reconstruction. The utility reconstruction costs would be the responsibility of the respective cities, and the actual construction work would be completed by the respective cities after jurisdictional transfer. Page 4 of 5 Acceptance of this jurisdictional transfer would be consistent with the adopted policy of the city, which states: “The city would accept responsibility for this roadway only after it is reconstructed to the city’s urban standards with municipal consent or the county provides the city with funds to accomplish same.” (Crystal 2040 Comprehensive Plan, p. 31) 6. Replacement of city facilities To whatever extent the project removes existing city facilities and infrastructure, replacement must be part of the project and not at city expense. Examples include but are not limited to the Welcome to Crystal sign and the access route for pedestrians and cell tower maintenance vehicles, both located near the southwesterly quadrant of the Bass Lake Road intersection with Bottineau Blvd. (Exhibit A-6). 7. Continue traffic counting through 2023 Conduct traffic counts in spring and fall 2023 using the same locations and methods as in 2022. The proposed lane reduction on Bottineau Blvd. is contrary to the traffic forecasts used in the mid-2000s when the county determined that a 6 lane facility was needed. While some data suggest qualitative and quantitative traffic changes have occurred in recent years, it is unclear whether these are temporary pandemic effects or permanent changes. A new set of traffic counts in spring and fall 2023 would help determine whether a 4 lane roadway would be adequate. B. SCENARIO #3 (4 LANES WITH INTERCHANGE) 1. Southbound on-ramp merge lane Include a third southbound lane from the terminus of the southbound on-ramp to approximately the same location where the third lane terminated south of Wilshire Blvd. prior to the restriping in summer 2015 (Exhibit B-1). 2. Northbound auxiliary lane to off-ramp Include a third northbound lane from approximately the same location where the third lane started south of Wilshire Blvd. prior to the restriping in summer 2015 to the beginning of the northbound off-ramp (Exhibit B-2). 3. Shoulders in the 4-lane segment In the segment between Wilshire Blvd. and 47th Ave., include shoulders on the roadway wherever it will be reduced to 2 lanes in one direction. This is necessary to ensure emergency vehicles can pass through the area during periods of heavy traffic. It is especially critical for the segment from Wilshire Blvd. to Corvallis Ave., because that is the city’s only grade separated crossing of the Canadian Pacific Railway main line which sees 20-25 trains per day, some two miles in length. Page 5 of 5 4. 3-to-4 lane “gore” at the ramp to southbound Trunk Highway 100 The project currently proposes to start a third southbound lane just south of Corvallis Ave. to provide space for vehicles queuing in a single lane to go south on TH100. Instead of creating a 2,000 foot long third lane for this purpose, the project should improve the throughput to TH100 by starting the third southbound lane much closer to 47th Ave. and allowing the middle lane to choose either southbound Bottineau Blvd. or TH100. This change would reflect the fact that approximately half of the southbound traffic during the peak hour exits to southbound TH100 rather than staying on Bottineau Blvd. C. SCENARIO #4 (4 LANES WITH ADDITIONAL LANES AT BASS LAKE ROAD) 1. Southbound lane drop Extend the third southbound lane through the Wilshire Blvd. intersection to approximately the same location where the third lane terminated prior to the restriping in summer 2015 (Exhibit C-1). 2. Shoulders in the 4-lane segment In the segment between Wilshire Blvd. and 47th Ave., include shoulders on the roadway wherever it will be reduced to 2 lanes in one direction. This is necessary to ensure emergency vehicles can pass through the area during periods of heavy traffic. It is especially critical for the segment from Wilshire Blvd. to Corvallis Ave., because that is the city’s only grade separated crossing of the Canadian Pacific Railway main line which sees 20-25 trains per day, some two miles in length. 3. 3-to-4 lane “gore” at the ramp to southbound Trunk Highway 100 The project currently proposes to start a third southbound lane just south of Corvallis Ave. to provide space for vehicles queuing in a single lane to go south on TH100. Instead of creating a 2,000 foot long third lane for this purpose, the project should improve the throughput to TH100 by starting that third southbound lane much closer to 47th Ave. and allowing the middle lane to choose either southbound Bottineau Blvd. or TH100. This change would reflect the fact that approximately half of the southbound traffic during the peak hour exits to southbound TH100 rather than staying on Bottineau Blvd. D. SCENARIO #5 (6 LANES) 1. 3-to-4 lane “gore” at southbound Trunk Highway 100 Rather than force all traffic exiting to southbound TH100 into a single lane, improve the throughput to TH100 by allowing the middle lane to choose either southbound Bottineau Blvd. or TH100. This change would reflect the fact that approximately half of the southbound traffic during the peak hour exits to southbound TH100 rather than staying on Bottineau Blvd. EXHIBIT A-1 Existing median landscaping EXHIBIT A-2 Excerpt from 90% plans (previous alignment) Wilshire Blvd. intersection EXHIBIT A-3 Westbound 47th Avenue at Bottineau Blvd. Eastbound 47th Ave. at Bottineau Blvd. EXHIBIT A-4 Bus shelters and crosswalk at Elmhurst and Bass Lake Road Excerpt from 90% plans (previous alignment): EXHIBIT A-5a EXHIBIT A-5b West Broadway looking northwest from 47th West Broadway looking southeast from Welcome EXHIBIT A-5c 2040 forecast model - shift from Bottineau Blvd. to West Broadway EXHIBIT A-6 Crystal sign and shared pedestrian and cell tower maintenance access EXHIBIT B-1 April 2015 aerial photo showing southbound third lane drop EXHIBIT B-2 April 2015 aerial photo showing northbound third lane add EXHIBIT C-1 April 2015 aerial photo showing southbound third lane drop Page 1 of 2 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Posted: Feb. 17, 2023 City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, Feb. 21, 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. 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 regular work session on Feb. 7, 2023. b. The City Council regular meeting on Feb. 7, 2023. c. The City Council regular work session on Feb. 9, 2023. 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 a resolution accepting a donation. 3.4 Adoption of a resolution concurring with proposed watershed boundary changes. 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 10 minutes. The Mayor may, as presiding officer, extend the total time allowed for a topic. By rule, no action may be taken on any item brought before the Council during Open Forum. The Council may place items discussed during Open Forum onto subsequent council meeting agendas. 5. Regular Agenda 5.1 The Council will consider approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance department to the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance department. Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000. Page 2 of 2 5.2 The Council will consider a resolution appointing Council Member Kamish as Crystal’s representative on the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board of Directors. Council Member LaRoche was reappointed to the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board on Jan. 17, 2023, for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2024, but would also be re-evaluated after one year to try to avoid coinciding with Council terms expiring. Due to her unexpected relocation and resultant resignation, the council needs to appoint a new representative to the Board. It is the Mayor’s recommendation that Council Member Kamish be appointed as the Council’s Board representative. Council Member Kamish’s term on the Board, which would end in 2024, would not conflict with her current term on the Council. 5.3 The Council will consider a resolution commending Council Member Nancy LaRoche. The included resolution recognizes Council Member LaRoche for her years of dedication and service to the community and the City of Crystal. Approval is recommended. 6. Announcements a. Metro Transit and Hennepin County will hold a community open house about the Blue Line Extension project from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 at the Crystal Community Center. b. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, March 7 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom. c. City Council meetings and work sessions are open to the public. Current and previous meetings are available for viewing and listening at www.crystalmn.gov. 7. Adjournment *Denotes no supporting information included in the packet. Have a great weekend. See you at Tuesday’s meeting. Crystal City Council work session minutes Feb. 7, 2023 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 7, 2023 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: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Budziszewski. City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Recreation Director J. Elholm, West Metro Fire-Rescue District Chief S. Larson, Public Works Director M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering, 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 items: 1.Council Member Section 1 vacancy and recruitment process. 2.Constituent issues. 3.New business. 4.Announcements. III.Adjournment The work session adjourned at 6:56 p.m. ________________________________ Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: Chrissy Serres, City Clerk 3.1(a) Crystal City Council meeting minutes Feb. 7, 2023 Page 1 of 5 1.Call to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on Feb. 7, 2023 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: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Budziszewski. City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Recreation Director J. Elholm, West Metro Fire-Rescue District Chief S. Larson, Public Works Director M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering, 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 LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the agenda. Motion carried. 3.Proclamation 3.1 Mayor Adams proclaimed February 2023 as Black History Month in the City of Crystal. 4.Consent Agenda The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a single motion: 4.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meeting: a.The City Council regular work session on Jan. 12, 2023. b.The City Council and Parks and Recreation joint work session Jan. 12, 2023. c.The City Council regular meeting on Jan. 17, 2023. 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. 2023-15, accepting donations. 4.4 This item was removed from the consent agenda and added to the regular agenda before the first regular agenda item. Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the consent agenda, but remove item 4.4 from the consent agenda and add it to the beginning of the regular agenda. Motion carried. 3.1(b) Crystal City Council meeting minutes Feb. 7, 2023 Page 2 of 5 5.Open Forum No public comment was given during open forum. 6.Regular Agenda Item 4.4 was removed from the consent agenda and added to the beginning of the regular agenda. 4.4 The Council considered approval of a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the City of Maple Grove and Pets Under Police Security Board (PUPS). Police Chief Stephanie Revering addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve a JPA with the City of Maple Grove and PUPS. Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Budziszewski. Motion carried. 6.1 The Council considered approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance department to the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance department. Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the list of disbursements over $25,000. Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Budziszewski. Motion carried. 6.2 The Council considered approval of a contract with Tubman for domestic violence advocacy. Police Chief Stephanie Revering addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Cummings to approve a contract with Tubman for domestic violence advocacy. Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Budziszewski. Motion carried. 6.3 The Council considered approval of a contract with Hennepin County for a Joint Community Police Partnership (JCPP) program. Police Chief Stephanie Revering addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve a contract with Hennepin County for a JCCP program. Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Budziszewski. Motion carried. 3.1(b) Crystal City Council meeting minutes Feb. 7, 2023 Page 3 of 5 6.4 The Council considered a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with Hennepin County and the cities of Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Crystal, New Hope and Robbinsdale for the Juvenile Probation Client Delinquency Prevention Initiative. Police Chief Stephanie Revering and Deputy Police Chief Brian Hubbard addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the JPA with Hennepin County and the cities of Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Crystal, New Hope and Robbinsdale for the Juvenile Probation Client Delinquency Prevention Initiative. Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Budziszewski. Motion carried. 6.5 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of a new door and new windows for the south lift station. Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2023 – 16 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF DOORS AND WINDOWS AT THE SOUTH LIFT STATION Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Budziszewski. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6.6 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a play area in Broadway Park. Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2023 – 17 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PLAY AREA REPLACEMENT IN BROADWAY PARK Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Budziszewski. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6.7 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of picnic shelters for Broadway and Crystal Highlands Parks. Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council. 3.1(b) Crystal City Council meeting minutes Feb. 7, 2023 Page 4 of 5 Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2023 – 18 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PURCHASING 20’ x 20’ PICNIC SHELTERS FOR BROADWAY PARK AND CRYSTAL HIGHLANDS PARK Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Budziszewski. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6.8 The Council considered a resolution awarding a contract for constructing pedestrian bridge abutments and a new dog park in Bassett Creek Park. Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2023 – 19 AWARD FOR CONTRACT FOR DOG PARK AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS IN BASSETT CREEK PARK PROJECT S.0219 Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Budziszewski. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6.9 The Council considered a resolution awarding a contract for replacement of the south parking lot in Grogan Park/Crystal Community Center. Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2023 – 20 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SOUTH PARKING LOT REPLACEMENT IN GROGAN PARK (COMMUNITY CENTER) PROJECT S.0242 Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Budziszewski. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6.10 The Council considered a resolution for concept planning at Crystal Cove Aquatic Center. Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council. 3.1(b) Crystal City Council meeting minutes Feb. 7, 2023 Page 5 of 5 Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2023 – 21 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CONCEPT PLANNING FOR THE CRYSTAL COVE AQUATIC CENTER AND SURROUNDING AREA Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams and Budziszewski. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 6.11 The Council considered a resolution accepting a resignation and declaring a vacancy in office. City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the Council. Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Forest to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2023 – 22 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A RESIGNATION AND DECLARING A VACANY IN OFFICE By roll call voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser. Council Member LaRoche abstained from the vote. Motion carried, resolution declared adopted. 7.Announcements The Council and staff made announcements about upcoming events. 8.Adjournment Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m. ___________________________________ Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________________ Chrissy Serres, City Clerk 3.1(b) Crystal City Council work session minutes Feb. 9, 2023 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:40 p.m. on Feb. 9, 2023 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN and via Zoom. Council Member Kiser called the meeting to order. I.Attendance The community development director recorded the attendance for city council members and staff: Council members present: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Budziszewski (arrived at 6:55 p.m.). Mayor Adams and Council Member LaRoche were absent. City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, Public Works Director M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering and Community Development Director J. Sutter. Also present were the following Blue Line Extension representatives: John Pacheco Jr. from Metropolitan Council; Rob Hume and JoNette Kuhnau from Kimley-Horn; Nick Landwer, Chris Beckwith and Kjerstin Yager from Metro Transit; and Dan Soler from Hennepin County. II.Agenda The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item: 1.Review updated Blue Line Extension design options and traffic modeling. III.Adjournment The work session adjourned at 8:22 p.m. ________________________________ Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: Adam R. Bell, City Manager 3.1(c) City of Crystal Council Meeting Feb. 21, 2023 Applications for City License Rental – New 5324 Bernard Ave. N. – Matthew Schuett (Conditional) 8316 30th Ave. N. – Hartzell Rental LLC (Conditional) 6213 32nd Ave. N. – Rohan Dangi (Conditional) 7315 33rd Ave. N. – PAC Properties (Conditional) Rental – Renewal 5717 Adair Ave. N. – 3 Rivers St. Paul LLC (Conditional) 3800 Georgia Ave. N. – Julie Fulton 4749 Georgia Ave. N. – Tammy Duggan (Conditional) 4807 Hampshire Ave. N. – Timothy Austin 2736 Jersey Ave. N. – Dennis Arel (Conditional) 5204 Jersey Ave. N. – Felix Volzing (Conditional) 5213 Jersey Ave. N. – FYR SFR Borrower LLC 3409 Kyle Ave. N. – Hennepin RP Funding (Conditional) 6804 Lombardy Ln. – Cindy Scherbing 3533 Quail Ave. N. – Adrian Jimenez (Conditional) 5973 Rhode Island Ave. N. – David Barrett 3131 Sumter Ave. N. – Central Crystal Village (Conditional) 4527 Welcome Ave. N. – Tom Kackman (Conditional) 3000 Winnetka Ave. N. – Central Crystal Village (Conditional) 7601 32nd Ave. N. – Central Crystal Village (Conditional) 7324 33rd Ave. N. – Kevitt Development 6512 46th Ave. N. – 6512 LLC (Conditional) 5016 52nd Ave. N. – Iasis II LLC (Conditional) 7733 58th Pl. N. – Justin Sutkowski (Conditional) 3.2 CITY OF CRYSTAL RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM CRYSTAL CRIME PREVENTION BOARD AND STEPHANIE NELSON WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute §465.03 requires that all gifts and donations of real or personal property be accepted only with the adoption of a resolution; and WHEREAS, said donations must be accepted by a resolution adopted by the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Crystal to accept the following donations: Donors Purpose Amount Crystal Crime Prevention Board 2022 Shop with a Cop $1,000 Stephanie Nelson Parks Fund $10 And BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks the above-named for their generous donations. Dated: Feb. 21, 2023 By: __________________________ Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________ Christina Serres, City Clerk 3.3 Memorandum DATE: February 21, 2023 TO: City Council FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Concurrence with proposed watershed boundary changes Background Over the last year the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission (SCWMC) has led an effort to review all of SCWMC’s legal boundaries to confirm that they are still an accurate reflection of how surface water actually flows. Based on this review, a fairly significant number of changes were needed across the watershed so that the legal boundaries better match reality for surface water flow. This is the first comprehensive review of the watershed boundaries since the original formation of SCWMC back in 1984. Since that time a lot of drastic improvements have occurred as it relates to topographic information, storm water asset management, and storm water modeling. In addition to this, normal land development and redevelopment have also had changes on surface water flow, especially right on the boundaries between watersheds. The City of Crystal is situated in two watersheds, Shingle Creek and Bassett Creek. As anticipated, while there are changes in the city with regards to what properties are in which watershed, these changes only occur within a few blocks of the existing boundary. The net effect of these changes is that: 1.4 properties move from Bassett Creek watershed to Shingle Creek 2.140 properties move from Shingle Creek watershed to Bassett Creek watershed The city is 3,757 acres, and the total acres impacted by this change is 35 (0.9%). The only financial impact this will have on the city is that the respective dues paid to each watershed will change proportionally. However, this impact should not be significant due to the associated changes occurring in other surrounding cities as well. Individual property owners may experience a small change in their property taxes, however, because the county levies these taxes on behalf of the watersheds for projects, the amount is part of the overall county tax and not an individual line item, so it will not be noticeable by itself. Attachment •Stantec memo RE: Shingle Creek Watershed Legal Boundary, dated February 8, 2023 Recommended Action •Motion to approve the resolution authorizing concurrence with proposed watershed boundary changes 3.4 Memo To: Dustin Leslie, Clerk, City of Robbinsdale Chrissy Serres, Clerk, City of Crystal Valerie Leone, Clerk, City of New Hope Jodi Gallup, Clerk, City of Plymouth Casey Carl, Clerk, City of Minneapolis From: Todd Shoemaker, PE Lisa Tilman, PE Project: Shingle Creek Watershed Legal Boundary Update: Municipal Concurrence Date: February 8, 2023 Stantec Project #: 227705202 The Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission (SCWMC) is in the process of updating its legal boundary to better reflect the current hydrologic condition. SCWMC requests that the City review the proposed boundary and take action to provide concurrence with the revision. We attached a resolution template that may be used for concurrence by the City. The proposed Shingle Creek Watershed boundary may be viewed at: SCWM Legal Boundary Review - PUBLIC (arcgis.com). The West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission (WMWMC) commonly operates in partnership with the SCWMC. Accordingly, the WMWMC also updated their legal boundary. The SCWMC and the WMWMC received concurrence from the three neighboring watersheds: Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission, Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission and Mississippi Watershed Management Organization. Their concurrence letters are attached for your reference. After municipal concurrence, SCWMC will submit the boundary revision to the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources and to Hennepin County for updating of official property records. Legal Boundary Update Process Summary The Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission established the existing legal boundary after the organization was formed in 1984 using parcels and hydrologic data present at that time. Parcel subdivisions, topographic changes, and the construction and modification of stormwater conveyance systems have occurred over the years. The Commission completed a review and update of the watershed’s legal boundary to ensure the boundary better reflects today’s hydrologic conditions. The SCWMC used the following process to define a legal boundary that most accurately reflects current hydrologic conditions: 3.4 February 8, 2023 Municipal Concurrence Request Page 2 of 2 Reference: 227705202 (1) Stantec used the Shingle Creek hydrologic boundary, which was updated in 2020, to delineate a proposed boundary. Parcels were considered within the Shingle Creek Watershed legal boundary if over 50% of the parcel area was inside the Shingle Creek hydrologic boundary. (2) Stantec then confirmed the digitized legal boundary with a review comparing the hydrologic boundary against stormsewer networks and hydrologic boundaries defined by neighboring watersheds. The review also drew on input from municipal staff serving on the Technical Advisory Committee to incorporate their specific knowledge of municipal stormsewer networks and drainage patterns. (3) The neighboring watersheds of Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission, Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission and Mississippi Watershed Management Organization reviewed the boundary to provide further refinements and ultimately concurrence with the proposed boundary. Tables 1 and 2 summarize how area and parcels will change with the proposed SCWMC Legal Boundary among the adjacent WMOs and member cities. Table 1. Changes in Shingle Creek Watershed Area by Watershed Moving into Shingle Creek Moving out of Shingle Creek Area (acres) Parcels (number) Area (acres) Parcels (number) Bassett Creek Watershed 76 223 627 782 Elm Creek Watershed 60 361 378 509 Mississippi Watershed 26 192 109 560 West Mississippi Watershed 89 119 173 249 Table 2. Changes in Shingle Creek Watershed Area by City Moving into Shingle Creek Moving out of Shingle Creek Area (acres) Parcels (number) Area (acres) Parcels (number) Brooklyn Center 13 25 89 123 Brooklyn Park 41 74 34 77 Crystal 1 4 34 140 Maple Grove 56 149 139 144 Minneapolis 32 232 110 565 New Hope 0.4 1 117 73 Osseo 3 10 49 42 Plymouth 95 328 668 823 Robbinsdale 10 70 35 97 3.4 SH220-1-843616.v1 CITY OF _____________________ Resolution No. _________ RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH PROPOSED WATERSHED BOUNDARY CHANGES WHEREAS, the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission and the West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission (collectively, the “Requesting WMOs”) have undertaken a process to review and amend as needed their boundaries with neighboring watersheds in accordance with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.215 (“Act”); WHEREAS, the Act requires the Requesting WMOs to include with their petition for a watershed boundary change to the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources “a written statement of concurrence in the petition from the governing body of each statutory or home rule charter city and town and each watershed management organization having jurisdiction over the territory proposed to be added or transferred.”; WHEREAS, the Requesting WMOs prepared and provided maps showing the proposed boundary changes (“Boundary Change Maps”), which are incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the Boundary Changes identified in the Boundary Change Maps were developed using updated hydrologic information, they more accurately reflect the hydrologic boundaries, and so the City Council determines it is appropriate to issue a written statement of concurrence to change the boundaries as reflected in the Boundary Change Maps submitted by the Requesting WMOs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council as follows: 1. The City concurs with the boundary changes proposed by the Requesting WMOs and as reflected in the Boundary Change Maps. 2. The City Clerk shall forward this Resolution to the Requesting WMOs, which shall serve as the City’s written statement of concurrence with the proposed boundary change. Adopted this ____ day of ______________, 2022. ______________________________ Mayor Attest:__________________________ 3.4 3.4 3.4 CHAMPLIN - CORCORAN - DAYTON - MAPLE GROVE - MEDINA - PLYMOUTH - ROGERS elm creek Watershed Management Commission ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 3235 Fernbrook Lane ▪ Plymouth, MN 55447 PH: 763.553.1144 ▪ email: judie@jass.biz www.elmcreekwatershed.org January 11, 2023 Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission ATTN: Judie Anderson 3235 Fernbrook Lane N Plymouth, MN 55447 Re: Petition for Boundary Change, Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission: Letter of Concurrence Dear Ms. Anderson: The Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission has reviewed and considered the proposal to change the common boundary between the Shingle Creek Watershed and the Elm Creek Watershed . Pursuant to Resolution #2023-01, the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission concurs with the proposed petition to change the common boundary. Your point of contact regarding this concurrence is Erik Megow, Associate, Water Resources Engineer, Stantec, 763 252-6857, erik.megow@stantec.com Sincerely, Doug Baines Chair DB:jaa Encls: Resolution 2023-01 Z:\Elm Creek\Boundaries\5 To Shingle Creek - Elm Letter of Concurrence.docx 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 RESOLUTION NO. 2023- _____ RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH PROPOSED WATERSHED BOUNDARY CHANGES WHEREAS, the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission and the West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission (collectively, the “Requesting WMOs”) have undertaken a process to review and amend as needed their boundaries with neighboring watersheds in accordance with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.215 (“Act”); WHEREAS, the Act requires the Requesting WMOs to include with their petition for a watershed boundary change to the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources “a written statement of concurrence in the petition from the governing body of each statutory or home rule charter city and town and each watershed management organization having jurisdiction over the territory proposed to be added or transferred.”; WHEREAS, the Requesting WMOs prepared and provided maps showing the proposed boundary changes (“Boundary Change Maps”), which are incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the Boundary Changes identified in the Boundary Change Maps were developed using updated hydrologic information, they more accurately reflect the hydrologic boundaries, and so the City Council determines it is appropriate to issue a written statement of concurrence to change the boundaries as reflected in the Boundary Change Maps submitted by the Requesting WMOs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby: 1) Concurs with the boundary changes proposed by the Requesting WMOs and as reflected in the Boundary Change Maps 2) Directs City Clerk to forward this Resolution to the Requesting WMOs, which shall serve as the City’s written statement of concurrence with the proposed boundary change. Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 21st day of February 2023. Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: Chrissy Serres, City Clerk 3.4 DATE: February 15, 2023 TO: Adam R. Bell, City Manager City of Crystal City Council FROM: Jean McGann, Contracted Finance Director RE: Expenditures over $25,000 Payee Amount HealthPartners, Inc.February health insurance premiums $126,587.50 West Metro Fire Rescue District January contribution to West Metro Fire $123,281.10 City of Brooklyn Park 2022 annual fee for HRG administration $88,280.00 Gilleland Chevrolet Cadillac New pickup truck to replace vehicle #307 $55,895.00 Golden Valley JWC 2022 CIP payment and final 2022 bill $604,779.21 Mansfield Oil Company Fuel for fleet $25,535.81 Metropolitan Council Environ Svs Wastewater services for March $138,936.19 Nuss Truck & Equipment New truck to replace vehicle #314 $136,117.54 West Metro Fire Rescue District February contribution to West Metro Fire $123,281.10 MN PERA Employee & city required contributions for 2/3/23 pay date $67,281.20 IRS - EFTPS Federal & FICA withholding taxes for 2/3/23 pay date $67,427.52 $1,557,402.17 Description 5.1 Memorandum DATE: Feb. 16, 2023 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Adam R. Bell, City Manager SUBJECT: West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board – Council Representative ____________________________________________________________________ BACKGROUND: The West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board consists of seven members. The seven members are: •two members representing Crystal, consisting of one council member and one citizen representative; and •two members representing New Hope, consisting of one council member and one citizen representative; and •New Hope city manager; and •Crystal city manager; and •The seventh member who is mutually agreed on and appointed by both the Crystal and New Hope City Councils. The current Crystal Council representative is Council Member LaRoche; however, she is resigning as Council Member Section 1 effective Feb. 25, 2023. A new Council representative needs to be named to a two-year term, and Mayor Adams is recommending Council Member Kamish be appointed to this position. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the attached resolution appointing Traci Kamish as the Crystal Council representative to the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board to complete the term expiring Dec. 31, 2024. 5.2 CITY OF CRYSTAL RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - __ RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE WEST METRO FIRE-RESCUE DISTRICT WHEREAS, in 1997, the cities of Crystal and New Hope approved a Joint and Cooperative Agreement to consolidate all aspects of their fire safety programs and created the West Metro Fire-Rescue District; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Article IV of the Joint and Cooperative Agreement, Crystal-New Hope Joint Fire-Rescue District, members are to be appointed by Council resolution; and WHEREAS, in January 2023 Crystal Council Member Nancy LaRoche was appointed to serve as the Crystal Council representative on the West Metro Fire- Rescue District Board for a term to expire December 31, 2024; and WHEREAS, Crystal Council Member LaRoche is resigning as Council Member Section 1 effective February 25, 2023, and a new Council representative needs to be appointed to the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council approves the appointment of Crystal City Council Member Traci Kamish as a member of the Joint Fire-Rescue District’s Board of Directors to complete the term expiring December 31, 2024. Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 21st day of February 2023. ________________________________ Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Christina Serres, City Clerk 5.2 CITY OF CRYSTAL CRYSTAL RESOLUTION 2023 - ___ RESOLUTION COMMENDING COUNCIL MEMBER NANCY LAROCHE WHEREAS, Nancy LaRoche has served as Crystal City Council Member, Section 1, since January 2017; and WHEREAS, during her Council tenure, she has served as Mayor Pro Tem, the city council liaison to the Environmental Quality and Parks and Recreation Commissions, the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board, a member of the Charter Commission, and President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Economic Development Authority; and WHEREAS, Council Member LaRoche promoted city events and new business openings with an enthusiasm that demonstrated her love for the community; and WHEREAS, Council Member LaRoche’s legacy includes helping design the city’s distinctive logo; and WHEREAS, Council Member LaRoche has provided model service and leadership in support of the city’s mission to improve and promote the quality of life for all Crystal citizens and provide municipal services in a cost-effective, innovative and professional manner. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Crystal City Council, that the city council offers its sincerest thanks to Council Member LaRoche for her service and leadership. As a Crystal City Council Member representing Section 1, she has made the Crystal community a better place to live, work and play. Adopted this 21st day of February 2023. ____________________________ Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________ Christina Serres, City Clerk 5.3 Please hand this form to the City Clerk before the meeting begins. To provide ample opportunity for all, speaking time is limited to threeminutes and topic discussion is limited to 10 minutes. (information provided on this form is open to the public) (please print clearly) The topic 1 wish to address is:WVYCVI 6WOM VM�WIRIIS U)( Name: t I kin Address: Lab �mw ' Zip Code: 1 � Date: Day Phone (option Email (optional): t t th Thank you for your attendance d`participation.