2023.03.07 Council Meeting Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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Posted: March 3, 2023
City Council Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Time Meeting Location
6:15 p.m.
City Council work session to discuss:
1. Public safety update.
2. West Metro Fire-Rescue District quarterly update.
3. Constituent issues.
4. New business.
5. Announcements.
6. Council vacancy items.
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: March 3, 2023
City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 6:15 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, March 7, 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, March 7, 2023.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Kamish ____ Bell
____ Kiser ____ Gilchrist
____ Adams ____ Elholm
____ Budziszewski ____ Larson
____ Cummings ____ Ray
____ Eidbo ____ Revering
____ Sutter
____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Public safety updates.
2. West Metro Fire-Rescue District quarterly update.
3. Constituent issues.*
4. New business.*
5. Announcements.*
6. Council vacancy items.*
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
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CCCRRRYYYSSSTTTAAALLL PPPOOOLLLIIICCCEEE DDDEEEPPPAAARRRTTTMMMEEENNNTTT
“Service with Compassion, Integrity, & Professionalism”
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Stephanie K. Revering, Chief of Police
CC: Adam R. Bell, City Manager
DATE: March 2, 2023
SUBJECT: WORK SESSION ITEM
___________________________________________________________________________
MMEEMMOORRAANNDDUUMM
The police department would like to provide you with our quarterly update on Tuesday, March
7, 2023, at a work session prior to your council meeting. We have several items to discuss,
including our 2022 calls for service/crime data.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks.
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West Metro Fire-Rescue District
March 7, 2023
Crystal Council Update
ADMINISTRATION/OPERATIONS REPORT
Calls for Service Report
January 1 – December 31, 2022 Total Calls for Service 2128 with 2 severe weather
Crystal 959 Estimated fire loss $1,501,240
New Hope 1099
Mutual Aid 68
January 1 – December 31, 2021 Total Calls for Service 2124 Estimated fire loss $1,703,242
Crystal 890
New Hope 1,169
Mutual Aid 65
January 1 – December 31, 2020 Total Calls for Service 1828 Estimated fire loss $1,313,433
Crystal 781
New Hope 983
Mutual Aid 64
Not responded to per COVID-19 Protocols 178
January 1 – December 31, 2019 Total Calls for Service 2018 Estimated fire loss $2,276,913
Crystal 840
New Hope 1097
Mutual Aid 81
January 1 – December 31, 2018 Total Calls for Service 1856 Estimated fire loss $632,167
January 1 – December 31, 2017 Total Calls for Service 1922 Estimated fire loss $588,517
Fires EMS/Rescue Hazardous Condition Service Call Good Intent Fire Alarm Severe Weather Total
Mutual/Auto Aid 43 22%0 0 0 25 23%0 0 68 3%
New Hope 92 47%648 53%77 37%51 69%49 45%182 58%0 1099 52%
Crystal 59 30%576 47%131 63%23 31%36 33%134 42%0 959 45%
Total 194 9%1224 57%208 10%74 4%110 5%316 15%2 2128 100%
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2128 Calls for Service Jan 1 -Dec 31, 2022
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January 1 – December 31, 2016 Total Calls for Service 1573 Estimated fire loss $1,637,094
January 1 – December 31, 2015 Total Calls for Service 1514 Estimated fire loss $657,914
January 1 – December 31, 2014 Total Calls for Service 1663 Estimated fire loss $1,861,162
January 1 – December 31, 2013 Total Calls for Service 1448 Estimated fire loss $357,182
January 1 – December 31, 2012 Total Calls for Service 1349 Estimated fire loss $169,900
January 1 – December 31, 2011 Total Calls for Service 1638 Estimated fire loss $318,749
ADMINISTRATION
Be a Santa to a Senior
We had another very successful event collecting gifts for the residents of the Crystal Care Center, Good
Samaritan and North Ridge. We collected over 300 bags of gifts this year – 200 for North Ridge alone. Several
volunteers (firefighters and family members) came in and made the deliveries to these facilities on Thursday,
December 15th.
Retirement / Resignation
We had 11 POC firefighters resign/retire in 2022. Which led us to recruit again in 2022. We normally recruit
every other year but did so consecutively in 2021 and 2022. We had 5 POC firefighters resign/retire in 2021.
Recruiting
In June we started the recruiting process, we collected applications through August 22nd, we received 45
applications. Of those 45 applicants, we invited 35 qualified candidates to the first round of interviews. We
invited 26 of those applicants to the second round of interviews. We mad e conditional job offers to 20 of
these applicants, all 20 accepted but one has a scheduled surgery in December that unfortunately will
preclude him from participating this year, we have encouraged him to try again in the future.
Of the 19 candidates that we made offers to, 15 made it through the entire process; four did not make it - one
dropped out, one failed the physical test and two failed the psychological testing. Two new apprentice
firefighters started on November 10 and 13 recruits started with an orientation meeting on November 30 then
they immediately began pre-academy training on December 1, 2022.
Our new members are:
Station 1
Matt Ruppert
Luke Pitra
Alyssa Anderson
Sam Gerlach
Station 2
Pete Goldsmith
Eri Gonzalez
Edd Hansen
Anthony Santana
Rory Purnell
Kyle McManus
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*Piter Rodrigues
*Ian Planchon
Station 3
Jamel Hodges
Hayden Anderson
Adam Lockrem
*Piter & Ian went through our academy as recruits with Golden Valley Fire last year so they were hired as
apprentice firefighters.
25-year anniversary of West Metro Fire
Our 25th anniversary is coming up this year on July 6. We are considering a community BBQ and open house
type event the evening of the July 6 but haven’t made any plans because we would like input on what you
would like to see regarding the scope of the event.
TRAINING
2021 Apprentices
The entire 2021 recruit class has completed initial medical training and is now focused on working EMS shifts
as a third firefighter. This will aid in giving the apprentice firefight ers real-world EMS experience and increase
skills learned in the classroom.
Next up for the apprentice firefighters is the emergency apparatus driving program that starts in March.
2022 Recruits
The 2022 recruit class completed the initial orientation process and mentor program on January 19, 2023 and
started the West Suburban Fire Academy on January 21, 2023. This recruit class now has several academy
sessions completed and are doing well.
LOGISTICS
Equipment
We have taken delivery of the three new LUCAS CPR devices that were approved at the December 2022 Board
meeting. Currently staff is working on setting these up, training and deployment.
We have received the new thermal imaging cameras (TIC) that were approved at the December 2022 Board
meeting. Staff is working on the setup of these devices. This includes connecting them to a data source,
naming them, and setting parameters. These TICS have the ability to locate another TIC on a fireground if a
firefighter declares a mayday.
Apparatus and Vehicles
Three of the four existing engines have been sold. The first was sold to Coca Cola in Tajuana, Mexico, the
second was sold to the Olivia, MN Fire Department and the third was sold to Lanesboro, MN Fire Dep artment.
The last engine is listed for consignment with Brindley Mountain Fire Apparatus and there is some interest
from a department in Iowa. We have restrictions in place on when any potential buyer will be able to take
delivery of the used trucks to make sure the District is not left without one.
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We are expecting the delivery of the first engine from Pierce in March with the remaining engines following in
approximately six weeks.
PREVENTION
Inspections/Plan Reviews
In 2022 we conducted 1,057 inspections/plan reviews/meetings, of which 410 required a re-inspection. We
have completed 270 re-inspections.
Home Inspection Program
We completed about 38 home safety surveys in 2022. Our goal again for 2023 is to complete 30.
Adopt a Hydrant Program
This program has been in place since 2015. The program encourages residents to adopt a hydrant, and insure
the hydrant is accessible and clear of snow in case of an emergency. This year we have had 25 residents sign
up for the program. We have approximately 102 residents from both cities participating in the program. We
have had three significant snow falls so far this winter where we have issued certificates and given a $25
Target gift card to one resident from each city who clea red their hydrant.
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: March 3, 2023
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 7, 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. Proclamation
3.1 Mayor Adams will proclaim March 2023 as Women’s History Month.
4. Appearances
4.1 Chief Revering will present awards to police officers.*
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 Feb. 21, 2023.
b. The City Council regular meeting on Feb. 21, 2023.
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 Adoption of a resolution accepting a donation.
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 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.
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.
Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000.
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7.2 The Council will consider civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by Klever
Liquor, Inc. d/b/a Klever Liquor located at 5120 56th Ave. N.
During routine tobacco license compliance checks last September, an employee at Klever
Liquor sold tobacco to a minor. The employee pled guilty in court and now the City Council
may consider civil penalties. This is a first tobacco violation for Klever Liquor, and according
to the City Code, the City Council may impose civil penalties of up to a $750 fine and a one-
day license suspension. Prior to acting on the civil penalties, the City Council should hear
any comments from the representative(s) of Klever Liquor, including whether they admit to
the violation.
7.3 The Council will consider civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by Holiday
Stationstores, LLC d/b/a Holiday Stationstore #300 located at 5410 Lakeland Ave. N.
During routine tobacco license compliance checks last September, an employee at Holiday
sold tobacco to a minor. The employee pled guilty in court and now the City Council may
consider civil penalties. This is a first tobacco violation for Holiday, and according to the
City Code, the City Council may impose civil penalties of up to a $750 fine and a one-day
license suspension. Prior to acting on the civil penalties, the City Council should hear any
comments from the representative(s) of Holiday, including whether they admit to the
violation.
7.4 The Council will consider civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by Main
Grocery & Tobacco, Inc. d/b/a Mini Grocery & Tobacco located at 2708 Douglas Dr. N.
During routine tobacco license compliance checks last September, an employee at Mini
Grocery & Tobacco sold tobacco to a minor. The employee pled guilty in court and now the
City Council may consider civil penalties. This is a first tobacco violation for Mini Grocery,
and according to the City Code, the City Council may impose civil penalties of up to a $750
fine and a one-day license suspension. Prior to acting on the civil penalties, the City Council
should hear any comments from the representative(s) of Mini Grocery, including whether
they admit to the violation.
7.5 The Council will consider a resolution to award the contract and agreement for the 2023
Contract Mill and Overlay project.
At its Jan. 17 meeting, the Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized
advertising for bids for this year’s utility reconstruction project. 10 bids were received on
Feb. 21, and two of which were under the engineer’s estimate and also under budget.
Recommend adoption of the resolution awarding the bid for this project to the lowest
bidder, T. A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $609,632.90.
7.6 The Council will consider a resolution approving the contract for materials testing for the
2023 Bituminous Resurfacing Project and the 2023 Utility Reconstruction Project.
At its Jan. 17 meeting, the Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized
advertising for bids for this year’s utility reconstruction project. Three bids were received
on Feb. 24 ranging from $29,238 to $51,380. Recommend adoption of the resolution
awarding the contract for materials testing in the amount of $29,238 to the lowest bidder,
WSB.
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7.7 The Council will consider approval of a letter commenting on the METRO Blue Line Extension
design scenarios.
Staff has prepared a letter commenting on the proposed project designs to be signed by
the City Manager and incorporating the feedback and discussion that took place at the
February 21 Work Session and earlier discussions. The letter does not state a preference for
any specific design option nor is the Council expected to state a preference at this time.
Instead, the purpose of the letter is to provide comments on various aspects of the project
that are of interest to the city to help influence design considerations. The council will be
asked to provide a design option preference at a future date after additional design and
environmental impact data is available. This will most likely occur in May. Approval of the
letter is recommended.
7.8 The Council will continue the consideration of a resolution appointing Council Member
Kamish as Crystal’s representative on the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board of Directors.
Due to former Council Member LaRoche’s resignation, the council needs to appoint a new
representative to the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board. The Council has discussed this
appointment at three previous meetings this year. After two tie votes at the Feb. 21
meeting, the Council voted to continue this item to the March 7 Council meeting. It is the
Mayor’s recommendation that Council Member Kamish be appointed as the Council’s
Board representative.
8. Announcements
a. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, March 21 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall and via Zoom.
b. 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.
Have a great weekend. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.
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PROCLAMATION
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
MARCH 2023
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal is committed to recognizing and honoring all members of
our community and one of the City Council’s priorities is that Crystal be a city in which
all feel welcomed; and
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal benefits from having strong women leaders serve our
community at all levels including volunteers, staff, commissions, boards, and the
Council; and
WHEREAS, when women succeed, their communities prosper.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jim Adams, Mayor of the City of Crystal, do hereby proclaim
March 2023, as WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH in the City of Crystal and call upon all
residents to acknowledge and honor the contributions and accomplishments of women.
Dated this 7th day of March 2023.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
3.1
Crystal City Council work session minutes Feb. 21, 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 6:50 p.m. on Feb. 21, 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: Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Council Member Eidbo was absent.
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.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1.City manager monthly check-in.
2.2023 Bituminous Street Resurfacing Project bid opening.
3.City Council liaison reports.
Mayor Adams continued the work session to resume immediately after the City Council meeting.
Mayor Adams resumed the work session at 7:46 p.m. The Council and staff discussed the following
remaining agenda items:
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 8:27 p.m.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
5.1(a)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Feb. 21, 2023
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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
Feb. 21, 2023 at 7:01 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: Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Council Member Eidbo was absent.
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.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Adams led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.Approval of Agenda
The Council considered approval of the agenda.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Cummings to approve the
agenda.
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 meeting:
a.The City Council regular work session on Feb. 7, 2023.
b.The City Council regular meeting 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 Res. No. 2023-23, accepting donations.
3.4 Adoption of Res. No. 2023-24, concurring with proposed watershed boundary changes.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
4.Open Forum
The following person addressed the Council:
•Bonnie Bolash, 4060 Hampshire Ave. N., shared information about an upcoming event
related to women-owned businesses.
5.1(b)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Feb. 21, 2023
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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 LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the list
of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo
Motion carried.
5.2 The Council considered a resolution appointing Council Member Kamish as Crystal’s
representative on the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board of Directors.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt a
resolution appointing Council Member Budziszewski as Crystal’s representative on the West
Metro Fire-Rescue District Board of Directors.
By roll call voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings and Kiser.
Voting nay: Kamish, LaRoche and Adams.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo
Motion failed.
Moved by Mayor Adams and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt a resolution
appointing Council Member Kamish as Crystal’s representative on the West Metro Fire-Rescue
District Board of Directors.
By roll call voting aye: Kamish, LaRoche and Adams.
Voting nay: Cummings, Kiser and Budziszewski.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo
Motion failed.
Moved by Mayor Adams and seconded by Council Member Kiser to continue consideration of
this agenda item to the March 7, 2023 City Council meeting.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo
Motion carried.
5.3 The Council considered a resolution commending Council Member Nancy LaRoche.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
5.1(b)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Feb. 21, 2023
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023 – 25
RESOLUTION COMMENDING COUNCIL MEMBER NANCY LAROCHE
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, LaRoche, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. Announcements
The Council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
___________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
5.1(b)
City of Crystal Council Meeting
March 7, 2023
Applications for City License
Rental – Renewal
4500 Adair Ave. N. – Reill Properties
4051 Brunswick Ave. N. – Serenity Village
2743 Douglas Dr. N. – Reese Pfeiffer (Conditional)
3005 Florida Ave. N. – Judy Bolin (Conditional)
3909 Florida Ave. N. – Charles Hawkinson
2942 Idaho Ave. N. – CRGV Properties LLC
3230-3236 Nevada Ave. N. – Thomas Coyle (Conditional)
3010 Sumter Ave. N. – Central Crystal Village (Conditional)
5542 Toledo Ave. N. – Kathrin Long (Conditional)
8009 33rd Pl. N. – CRGV Properties LLC
6502 37th Ave. N. – Charles Hawkinson
6401 47th Ave. N. – Wren Rentals
6817 47th Ave. N. – Kerby Skurat (Conditional)
4924 53rd Ave. N. – Emily Wilson
Tree Trimmer
Arbortech Stump & Tree Removal, 5416 84th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
5.2
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - ___
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM
A DONATION BOX
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 donation:
Donor Purpose Amount
Donation box Crystal K9 program $400
And BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks the generous
donors for their donations.
Dated: March 7, 2023
By: __________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
5.3
DATE: March 1, 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
Kraus-Anderson Construction Co. New public safety building project management $27,673.12
Laketown Electric Corporation New public safety building costs $40,548.30
McDowall Company New public safety building costs $129,123.87
Wild Cat Cleaning Services LLC New public safety building costs $29,826.00
Virtra Firearms training simulator $29,777.99
Godlen Valley JWC January water costs and 2023 CIP $568,206.38
LOGIS Application support & hosting, Adobe licenses, fibers $44,101.16
MN PERA Employee & city required contributions for 2/17/23 pay date $67,147.71
IRS - EFTPS Federal & FICA withholding taxes for 2/17/23 pay date $66,119.08
$1,002,523.61
Description
7.1
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Regular agenda: March 7, 2023 City Council meeting
Consideration of civil penalties for Klever Liquor, Inc. d/b/a
Klever Liquor for violation of tobacco license regulations
DATE: Feb. 28, 2023
FROM: City Clerk Chrissy Serres
TO: Mayor and City Council
City Manager Adam R. Bell
CC: Police Chief Stephanie Revering
City Attorney Troy Gilchrist
RE: Consideration of civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by
Klever Liquor, Inc. d/b/a Klever Liquor at 5120 56th Ave. N.
Background
Late last year, tobacco compliance checks were conducted at licensed tobacco establishments
by Crystal Police Department. As a result, Klever Liquor did not pass this compliance check. An
employee of the business has pleaded guilty in court to the sale of tobacco to a minor, which is
a violation of state law and Crystal City Code § 1105.13, Subd. 2.
The attached notice was emailed and mailed to the tobacco licensee on Feb. 22, 2023.
This is considered a first tobacco violation for this licensee.
Requested City Council action
Consistent with City Code and Resolution No. 2020-83, staff recommends Klever Liquor receive
a one-day license suspension and civil fine of $750 with the city clerk determining the date of
the license suspension and payment date of the fine.
7.2
7.2
CR225-464-562949.v5
2019 Crystal City Code 1105.13
1105.13. Administrative civil penalties.
Subd. 1. Individuals. A person who sells, gives or otherwise furnishes a covered product to a person
under the age of 21 years is subject to an administrative penalty identified in Crystal city code, appendix
IV, after the individual has received notice, served personally or by mail, of the alleged violation and been
provided an opportunity for a hearing.
Subd. 2. Licensee. If a licensee or an employee of a licensee is found to have sold, given or
otherwise furnished a covered product to a person under the age of 21 years, or committed a violation of
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 297F, the city council shall impose administrative penalties on the licensee as
provided in Crystal city code, appendix IV. Prior to imposing an administrative penalty the city shall
provide the licensee written notice of the alleged violation and provide an opportunity for the licensee to be
heard by the city council.
Subd. 3. Defense. It is an affirmative defense to a charge of selling, giving or otherwise furnishing
a covered product to a person under the age of 21 years in violation of this section that the licensee or
individual making the sale relied in good faith upon proof of age as described in Minnesota Statutes, section
340A.503, subdivision 6.
Subd. 4. Education and training. In addition to or in lieu of any other penalty imposed under this
section, any person under the age of 21 years who purchases, possesses, or consumes a covered product
shall attend an educational seminar approved by the chief of police regarding the legal and medical
implications of using a covered product.
Subd. 5. Presumptions regarding administrative penalties. Though the administrative penalties
described in this subsection are presumed, in no event shall the amount of any fine or period of suspension
be less than the amounts and periods required in Minnesota Statutes, section 461.12, subdivisions 2 and 3.
Other mandatory requirements may be made of the business including, but not limited to, meetings with
law enforcement to present a plan of action to ensure the problem will not continue, mandatory education
sessions with crime prevention staff, or other actions the city council may deem appropriate.
1105.15. Compliance monitoring.
Subd. 1. Compliance checks. As required by Minnesota Statutes, section 461.12, subdivision 5,
the police department shall at least once a year perform compliance checks at each location licensed under
this section to sell a covered product. License applicants may be informed of this policy at the time of
license application and renewal. Violators of this section may be subject to more frequent compliance
monitoring than non-violating licensees. The police department may annually report to the city council the
results of said compliance checks.
7.2
CR225-464-562949.v5
2019 Crystal City Code 1105.15, Subd. 2
Subd. 2. Exemption. A person no younger than 17 nor older than 20 may be enlisted by the police
department to assist in the compliance checks. If the person is under the age of 18, no such person may
conduct compliance checks unless the police department obtains written consent from the person’s parent
or guardian and the person must at all times act only under the direct supervision of a law enforcement
officer, an employee of the licensing department, or in conjunction with an in-house program that has been
pre-approved by the police department. A person who purchases or attempts to purchase tobacco while
acting in this capacity is exempt from any penalties related to said purchase or attempt to purchase.
Subd. 3. Additional checks. If a licensee or employee of a licensee is guilty of a second violation
within the 24-month period since the initial violation, the police department must conduct at least one
compliance check at that licensed premises within the time remaining in that 24-month period.
1105.17. Signage and age verification required.
Subd. 1. Signage. At each location where tobacco, tobacco-related devices, electronic delivery
devices, or nicotine or lobelia delivery products are sold, the licensee shall display a sign in plain view to
provide public notice that selling any of these products to any person under the age of 21 is illegal and
subject to penalties. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous location in the licensed establishment and
shall be readily visible to any person who is purchasing or attempting to purchase these products. The sign
shall provide notice that all persons responsible for selling these products must verify, by means of
photographic identification containing the bearer’s date of birth, the age of any person under 30 years of
age.
Subd. 2. Age verification. At each location where tobacco, tobacco-related devices, electronic
delivery devices, or nicotine or lobelia delivery products are sold, the licensee shall verify, by means of
government-issued photographic identification containing the bearer’s date of birth, that the purchaser or
person attempting to make the purchase is at least 21 years of age. Verification is not required if the
purchaser or person attempting to make the purchase is 30 years of age or older. It shall not constitute a
defense to a violation of this subdivision that the person appeared to be 30 years of age or older.
7.2
7.2
7.2
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Regular agenda: March 7, 2023 City Council meeting
Consideration of civil penalties for Holiday Stationstores, LLC d/b/a
Holiday Stationstore #300 for violation of tobacco license regulations
DATE: Feb. 28, 2023
FROM: City Clerk Chrissy Serres
TO: Mayor and City Council
City Manager Adam R. Bell
CC: Police Chief Stephanie Revering
City Attorney Troy Gilchrist
RE: Consideration of civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by
Holiday Stationstores, LLC d/b/a Holiday Stationstore #300 at 5410 Lakeland Ave. N.
Background
Late last year, tobacco compliance checks were conducted at licensed tobacco establishments
by Crystal Police Department. As a result, Holiday Stationstore #300 did not pass this
compliance check. An employee of the business has pleaded guilty in court to the sale of
tobacco to a minor, which is a violation of state law and Crystal City Code § 1105.13, Subd. 2.
The attached notice was emailed and mailed to the tobacco licensee on Feb. 22, 2023.
This is considered a first tobacco violation for this licensee.
Requested City Council action
Consistent with City Code and Resolution No. 2020-83, staff recommends Holiday Stationstores,
LLC receive a one-day license suspension and civil fine of $750 with the city clerk determining
the date of the license suspension and payment date of the fine.
7.3
7.3
CR225-464-562949.v5
2019 Crystal City Code 1105.13
1105.13. Administrative civil penalties.
Subd. 1. Individuals. A person who sells, gives or otherwise furnishes a covered product to a person
under the age of 21 years is subject to an administrative penalty identified in Crystal city code, appendix
IV, after the individual has received notice, served personally or by mail, of the alleged violation and been
provided an opportunity for a hearing.
Subd. 2. Licensee. If a licensee or an employee of a licensee is found to have sold, given or
otherwise furnished a covered product to a person under the age of 21 years, or committed a violation of
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 297F, the city council shall impose administrative penalties on the licensee as
provided in Crystal city code, appendix IV. Prior to imposing an administrative penalty the city shall
provide the licensee written notice of the alleged violation and provide an opportunity for the licensee to be
heard by the city council.
Subd. 3. Defense. It is an affirmative defense to a charge of selling, giving or otherwise furnishing
a covered product to a person under the age of 21 years in violation of this section that the licensee or
individual making the sale relied in good faith upon proof of age as described in Minnesota Statutes, section
340A.503, subdivision 6.
Subd. 4. Education and training. In addition to or in lieu of any other penalty imposed under this
section, any person under the age of 21 years who purchases, possesses, or consumes a covered product
shall attend an educational seminar approved by the chief of police regarding the legal and medical
implications of using a covered product.
Subd. 5. Presumptions regarding administrative penalties. Though the administrative penalties
described in this subsection are presumed, in no event shall the amount of any fine or period of suspension
be less than the amounts and periods required in Minnesota Statutes, section 461.12, subdivisions 2 and 3.
Other mandatory requirements may be made of the business including, but not limited to, meetings with
law enforcement to present a plan of action to ensure the problem will not continue, mandatory education
sessions with crime prevention staff, or other actions the city council may deem appropriate.
1105.15. Compliance monitoring.
Subd. 1. Compliance checks. As required by Minnesota Statutes, section 461.12, subdivision 5,
the police department shall at least once a year perform compliance checks at each location licensed under
this section to sell a covered product. License applicants may be informed of this policy at the time of
license application and renewal. Violators of this section may be subject to more frequent compliance
monitoring than non-violating licensees. The police department may annually report to the city council the
results of said compliance checks.
7.3
CR225-464-562949.v5
2019 Crystal City Code 1105.15, Subd. 2
Subd. 2. Exemption. A person no younger than 17 nor older than 20 may be enlisted by the police
department to assist in the compliance checks. If the person is under the age of 18, no such person may
conduct compliance checks unless the police department obtains written consent from the person’s parent
or guardian and the person must at all times act only under the direct supervision of a law enforcement
officer, an employee of the licensing department, or in conjunction with an in-house program that has been
pre-approved by the police department. A person who purchases or attempts to purchase tobacco while
acting in this capacity is exempt from any penalties related to said purchase or attempt to purchase.
Subd. 3. Additional checks. If a licensee or employee of a licensee is guilty of a second violation
within the 24-month period since the initial violation, the police department must conduct at least one
compliance check at that licensed premises within the time remaining in that 24-month period.
1105.17. Signage and age verification required.
Subd. 1. Signage. At each location where tobacco, tobacco-related devices, electronic delivery
devices, or nicotine or lobelia delivery products are sold, the licensee shall display a sign in plain view to
provide public notice that selling any of these products to any person under the age of 21 is illegal and
subject to penalties. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous location in the licensed establishment and
shall be readily visible to any person who is purchasing or attempting to purchase these products. The sign
shall provide notice that all persons responsible for selling these products must verify, by means of
photographic identification containing the bearer’s date of birth, the age of any person under 30 years of
age.
Subd. 2. Age verification. At each location where tobacco, tobacco-related devices, electronic
delivery devices, or nicotine or lobelia delivery products are sold, the licensee shall verify, by means of
government-issued photographic identification containing the bearer’s date of birth, that the purchaser or
person attempting to make the purchase is at least 21 years of age. Verification is not required if the
purchaser or person attempting to make the purchase is 30 years of age or older. It shall not constitute a
defense to a violation of this subdivision that the person appeared to be 30 years of age or older.
7.3
7.3
7.3
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Regular agenda: March 7, 2023 City Council meeting
Consideration of civil penalties for Main Grocery & Tobacco, Inc. d/b/a
Mini Grocery & Tobacco for violation of tobacco license regulations
DATE: Feb. 28, 2023
FROM: City Clerk Chrissy Serres
TO: Mayor and City Council
City Manager Adam R. Bell
CC: Police Chief Stephanie Revering
City Attorney Troy Gilchrist
RE: Consideration of civil penalties for violation of tobacco license regulations by
Main Grocery & Tobacco, Inc. d/b/a Mini Grocery & Tobacco at 2708 Douglas Dr. N.
Background
Late last year, tobacco compliance checks were conducted at licensed tobacco establishments
by Crystal Police Department. As a result, Mini Grocery & Tobacco did not pass this compliance
check. An employee of the business has pleaded guilty in court to the sale of tobacco to a
minor, which is a violation of state law and Crystal City Code § 1105.13, Subd. 2.
The attached notice was emailed and mailed to the tobacco licensee on Feb. 22, 2023.
This is considered a first tobacco violation for this licensee.
Requested City Council action
Consistent with City Code and Resolution No. 2020-83, staff recommends Mini Grocery &
Tobacco receive a one-day license suspension and civil fine of $750 with the city clerk
determining the date of the license suspension and payment date of the fine.
7.4
7.4
CR225-464-562949.v5
2019 Crystal City Code 1105.13
1105.13. Administrative civil penalties.
Subd. 1. Individuals. A person who sells, gives or otherwise furnishes a covered product to a person
under the age of 21 years is subject to an administrative penalty identified in Crystal city code, appendix
IV, after the individual has received notice, served personally or by mail, of the alleged violation and been
provided an opportunity for a hearing.
Subd. 2. Licensee. If a licensee or an employee of a licensee is found to have sold, given or
otherwise furnished a covered product to a person under the age of 21 years, or committed a violation of
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 297F, the city council shall impose administrative penalties on the licensee as
provided in Crystal city code, appendix IV. Prior to imposing an administrative penalty the city shall
provide the licensee written notice of the alleged violation and provide an opportunity for the licensee to be
heard by the city council.
Subd. 3. Defense. It is an affirmative defense to a charge of selling, giving or otherwise furnishing
a covered product to a person under the age of 21 years in violation of this section that the licensee or
individual making the sale relied in good faith upon proof of age as described in Minnesota Statutes, section
340A.503, subdivision 6.
Subd. 4. Education and training. In addition to or in lieu of any other penalty imposed under this
section, any person under the age of 21 years who purchases, possesses, or consumes a covered product
shall attend an educational seminar approved by the chief of police regarding the legal and medical
implications of using a covered product.
Subd. 5. Presumptions regarding administrative penalties. Though the administrative penalties
described in this subsection are presumed, in no event shall the amount of any fine or period of suspension
be less than the amounts and periods required in Minnesota Statutes, section 461.12, subdivisions 2 and 3.
Other mandatory requirements may be made of the business including, but not limited to, meetings with
law enforcement to present a plan of action to ensure the problem will not continue, mandatory education
sessions with crime prevention staff, or other actions the city council may deem appropriate.
1105.15. Compliance monitoring.
Subd. 1. Compliance checks. As required by Minnesota Statutes, section 461.12, subdivision 5,
the police department shall at least once a year perform compliance checks at each location licensed under
this section to sell a covered product. License applicants may be informed of this policy at the time of
license application and renewal. Violators of this section may be subject to more frequent compliance
monitoring than non-violating licensees. The police department may annually report to the city council the
results of said compliance checks.
7.4
CR225-464-562949.v5
2019 Crystal City Code 1105.15, Subd. 2
Subd. 2. Exemption. A person no younger than 17 nor older than 20 may be enlisted by the police
department to assist in the compliance checks. If the person is under the age of 18, no such person may
conduct compliance checks unless the police department obtains written consent from the person’s parent
or guardian and the person must at all times act only under the direct supervision of a law enforcement
officer, an employee of the licensing department, or in conjunction with an in-house program that has been
pre-approved by the police department. A person who purchases or attempts to purchase tobacco while
acting in this capacity is exempt from any penalties related to said purchase or attempt to purchase.
Subd. 3. Additional checks. If a licensee or employee of a licensee is guilty of a second violation
within the 24-month period since the initial violation, the police department must conduct at least one
compliance check at that licensed premises within the time remaining in that 24-month period.
1105.17. Signage and age verification required.
Subd. 1. Signage. At each location where tobacco, tobacco-related devices, electronic delivery
devices, or nicotine or lobelia delivery products are sold, the licensee shall display a sign in plain view to
provide public notice that selling any of these products to any person under the age of 21 is illegal and
subject to penalties. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous location in the licensed establishment and
shall be readily visible to any person who is purchasing or attempting to purchase these products. The sign
shall provide notice that all persons responsible for selling these products must verify, by means of
photographic identification containing the bearer’s date of birth, the age of any person under 30 years of
age.
Subd. 2. Age verification. At each location where tobacco, tobacco-related devices, electronic
delivery devices, or nicotine or lobelia delivery products are sold, the licensee shall verify, by means of
government-issued photographic identification containing the bearer’s date of birth, that the purchaser or
person attempting to make the purchase is at least 21 years of age. Verification is not required if the
purchaser or person attempting to make the purchase is 30 years of age or older. It shall not constitute a
defense to a violation of this subdivision that the person appeared to be 30 years of age or older.
7.4
7.4
7.4
Memorandum
DATE: March 7, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Director of Public Works
Ben Perkey, PE, Engineering Project Manager
SUBJECT: Award construction contract for 2023 Street Resurfacing Project
Background
On January 17, 2023 the Council approved the plans and specs and ordered the advertisement for bids
for the 2023 Street Resurfacing Project. Bids for the project were opened electronically via
QuestCDN.com vBid and read aloud virtually via ZOOM Meeting on February 21, 2023.
Bids
Ten bids were received and listed below:
1)T. A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc $609,632.90
2)GMH Asphalt Corporation $623,706.55
3)Park Construction Company $643,745.35
4)North Valley, Inc $646,464.66
5)Valley Paving, Inc $658,983.08
6)Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp $672,727.11
7)Northwest Asphalt $688,893.00
8)C.S. McCrossan Construction, Inc $699,899.60
9)Bituminous Roadways Inc.$708,987.85
10)Omann Brothers Paving Inc.$719,219.85
The engineer’s estimate for the project was $639,947.50. Staff have reviewed the bids and found them
to be accurate and in order. T. A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc. has successfully completed similar type of work
for neighboring cities and the City of Crystal previously.
Funding
The total available funding for the project is $882,000 (bid was $272,367.10 under budget). There will be
no special assessments for this project.
Schedule The work is scheduled to be completed by October 2023
Attachment Project Location Map
Recommended Action
Motion authorizing the contract with T. A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc. for the 2023 Street Resurfacing Project.
7.5
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023- ___
AWARD CONTRACT FOR
2023 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council approved the 2023 Street Resurfacing plans
and specifications on January 17, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council authorized solicitation of public bids on
January 17, 2023; and
WHEREAS, adequate funds are available in the Street Maintenance Fund and
have been budgeted by the Council; and
WHEREAS, ten bids were received and publicly opened on February 21, 2023;
and
WHEREAS, T. A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc was the lowest qualified bidder; and
WHEREAS, T. A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc has completed similar type of work for
neighboring Cities and the City of Crystal previously.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby
awards the contract for 2023 Street Resurfacing Project to T. A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc in
the amount of $609,632.90.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and/or City Manager are hereby
authorized to sign said contract.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 7th day of March, 2023.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
7.5
Memorandum
DATE: March 7, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Director of Public Works
Ben Perkey, PE, Engineering Project Manager
SUBJECT: Award contract for 2023 Construction Materials Testing
Recommended
Each year the City contracts with a testing firm to provide material testing for the pavement mill and
overlay project as well as the utility reconstruction project. To streamline the administration of the
material testing, the City contracts with one company to provide the needed testing for various projects.
Quotes
On January 30, 2023 Request for Proposals were sent to materials testing firms for the 2023 Street
Resurfacing Project and the 2023 Utility Reconstruction Project. On February 24, 2023 three proposals
were received and listed below:
1)WSB $29,238.00
2)Element $36,500.00
3)American Engineering Testing, Inc $51,379.75
Staff has reviewed the proposals and found them to be accurate and in order. WSB has successfully
completed similar type of work for neighboring cities and the City of Crystal previously.
Funding
The cost for the testing is paid by the respective fund in the Long-Term Plan for each project.
Recommended Action
Motion authorizing the contract with WSB for 2023 Construction Materials Testing
7.6
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air content, slump, and temperature.
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strength testing.
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compressive strength testing.
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Meet Our Team |,
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Joe Carlson, PE
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Joe is a Professional Engineer with
more than 16 years of experience in
construction materials testing, special
inspections, hydrological investigations,
and geotechnical engineering. Joe has performed geotechnical
explorations, construction observations, special inspections
and materials testing with private, municipal, state, and federal
entities. He has experience quality monitoring and sealing
test wells, performing construction dewatering analysis
recommendations with permit support, and conducting
inorganic, organic and hazardous waste lab analyses. Joe is
known for his extensive project management experience by
delivering projects on-time and on-budget.
Emily DeSchepper
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Emily has more than ten years of
experience in construction inspection and
materials testing. She has multiple MnDOT
certifications. Since being with WSB since 2016, Emily has
worked for clients with a range of funding sources, including
state and federal agencies, municipalities, and private
businesses. She has worked in a variety of settings with
municipal, county, state and federal shareholders. Emily is the
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soils and concrete. Previously, Shane worked
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duties are testing construction materials for the various
projects that WSB is working on, calibrating equipment,
entering/reporting lab data results, training staff in lab testing
and oversees the day-to-day operations of the lab. Most of his
work is in the soils/aggregate lab, bituminous lab and concrete
lab testing per MnDOT procedures on MnDOT projects.
Paul Solie
LEAD FIELD TECHNICIAN
Paul has over 41 years of construction
materials testing (CMT) experience. His
experience includes construction materials
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WSB has extensive experience concurrently delivering multiple projects to individual clients. The projects for each
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The following shows some of our 2022 materials testing experience working with multiple
projects for cities similar to what is being requested by the City of 9hoijWb.
City of Blaine
(CITY-AID FUNDING)
• Reconstruction
City of Burnsville
(CITY, STATE-AID & FEDERAL
FUNDING)
• Reconstruction
• Rehabilitation
• Mill & Overlay
• Trails
Carver County
(COUNTY & STATE-AID FUNDING)
• Reconstruction
• Reclamation
• Bridge Improvements
• Mill & Overlay
• Park Improvements
City of Champlin
(CITY & STATE-AID FUNDING)
• Reconstruction
• Mill & Overlay
• Trails
City of Faribault
(CITY & STATE-AID FUNDING)
• Reconstruction
• Trails
City of Hugo
(CITY & STATE-AID FUNDING)
• Reconstruction
City of Mahtomedi
(CITY FUNDING)
• Reconstruction
City of Minneapolis
(CITY & FEDERAL FUNDING)
• Reconstruction
• Rehabilitation
• Concrete Pavement
Rehabilitation
City of Minnetrista
(CITY & STATE-AID FUNDING)
• Reconstruction
• Mill & Overlay
City of North Branch
(CITY & STATE-AID FUNDING)
• Mill & Overlay
• Reconstruction
City of Northfield
(CITY FUNDING)
• Developments
• Reconstruction
City of North St. Paul
(CITY FUNDING)
• Pavement Management
• Reconstruction
City of Plymouth
(CITY FUNDING)
• Reconstruction
City of Rogers
(CITY, STATE-AID, & FEDERAL
FUNDING)
• Developments
• Reconstruction
City of Savage
(STATE-AID FUNDING)
• Reconstruction
City of Shakopee
(CITY & STATE-AID FUNDING)
• Mill & Overlay
• Reclamation
• Reconstruction
City of West St. Paul
(CITY FUNDING)
• Reconstruction
City of Woodbury
(CITY FUNDING)
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• Reconstruction
• Parks
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WSB Unit Test Type/Material Minimum Required Testing Rate Quantity of Material Minimum Tests Probable
Tests
Cost Per
Test
Minimum
Cost
Probable
Cost
3025 Aggregate Base CL 5: 2608 T 2 3 $135.00 $270.00 $405.00
3025 Select Granular Embankment 1 / 40,000 CY (CV)237 CY
(Small Quantity)0 1 $135.00 $0.00 $135.00
3025 Coarse Aggregate Bedding 1 per source 3/4" Minus: 200 T 1 1 $135.00 $135.00 $135.00
WSB Unit Test Type/Material Minimum Required Testing Rate Major Soil Types Minimum Tests Probable
Tests
Cost Per
Test
Minimum
Cost
Probable
Cost
3260 Proctor Test 1 / Major soil type. Additionally, one for each granular material, if
using specified density.
Select Granular
Bedding
Backfill
Subgrade
5 7 $135.00 $675.00 $945.00
WSB Unit Test Type/Material Minimum Required Testing Rate Quantity of Material Minimum Tests Probable
Tests
Cost Per
Test
Minimum
Cost
Probable
Cost
3500 Aggregate Base 1 DCP tests per 500 CY (CV) or 1 per 1000 Tons.
If test rolled, 1 test / 1,500 CY (CV) or 3000 Tons.CL 5: 2608 T 3 4 $45.00 $135.00 $180.00
3510 Roadway Embankment: 1 test per 2,000 CY (CV) or
if test rolled, 1 test per 4,000 CY (CV),
SGE: 237 CY
(Small Quantity)0 1 $18.00 $0.00 $18.00
3510 Utility Trench Bedding: Test as requested. (95% SPD) Trench Bedding: 100 T 0 4 $18.00 $0.00 $72.00
3510
Replacement Backfill for Utility / Sanitary Trenches:
Test as requested per structure type.
(Upper 3' = 100% SPD, 3'+ = 95% SPD)
Trench Backfill: 794 T 0 8 $18.00 $0.00 $144.00
3510
Structures and Longitudinal Trenches
(Sidewalk/Trails/Watermain/Storm Sewer/Sanitary
Sewer/Retaining Walls): 1 test per 500 feet of each structure
length per every 2 feet of fill.
Storm: 183 LF (1)
(Avg Depth: 4 ft)
Sanitary: 781 LF (7)
(Avg Depth: 8 ft)
Water: 1496 LF (9)
(Avg Depth: 6ft)
17 22 $18.00 $306.00 $396.00
3510 Subgrade Preparation: 1 test per 25 road stations.
100% proctor density 14 RDST 1 2 $18.00 $18.00 $36.00
WSB Unit Test Type/Material Minimum Required Testing Rate Quantity of Material Minimum Tests Probable
Tests
Cost Per
Test
Minimum
Cost
Probable
Cost
3250 Aggregate Base 1 / 1,000 CY up to 10 maximum.
For Qulaity Compaction: Test as directed by Engineer.CL 5: 2608 T ~ 1435 CY 2 2 $14.00 $28.00 $28.00
3250 All Embankment Materials 1 / 10,000 CY up to 10 maximum.
For Qulaity Compaction: Test as directed by Engineer.
SGE: 237 CY
(Small Quantity)0 1 $14.00 $0.00 $14.00
3250 Subgrade Preparation 1 per 25 Road Stations
For Qulaity Compaction: Test as directed by Engineer.14 RDST 1 1 $14.00 $14.00 $14.00
2451 Material: 1 per structure.
WSB Unit Test Type/Material Minimum Required Testing Rate Number of Sources Minimum Tests Probable
Tests
Cost Per
Test
Minimum
Cost
Probable
Cost
3060
3110
Aggregate Base
Carbonate Quarry Rock
LAR, Insoluble Residue
1 per source
(unless directed by Engineer)CL 5 1 1 $374.00 $374.00 $374.00
Total Minimum Cost for Section
$374.00
Total Probable Cost for Section
Total Minimum Cost for Section
$374.00
Aggregate Quality
Non-Granular Materials
$405.00
$675.00
Granular Materials
$945.00
Total Probable Cost for Section $846.00
$459.00
$56.00
$42.00
Compaction Testing - Nuclear Density Gauge and Dynamic Cone Penetrometer
Proctor Test
Moisture Content Test
$675.00
2023 Utility Reconstruction
Random Sampling:
> 250 CY (CV) or 500 Tons and < 2000 CY (CV) or 4000 Tons.
Material is a minimum of one lot. Test two random samples from
each lot and average.
Gradation Testing
Total Minimum Cost for Section
Total Probable Cost for Section
City of Cyrstal
City Project No. S. 0257
Construction Materials Testing Estimate of Costs (2022 SALT)
Total Probable Cost for Section
Total Minimum Cost for Section
Total Minimum Cost for Section
Total Probable Cost for Section
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WSB Unit Test Type/Material Minimum Required Testing Rate Quantity of Material Minimum Tests Probable
Tests
Cost Per
Test
Minimum
Cost
Probable
Cost
2040 Concrete Testing
1 / 100 CY / mix type / day
(1 set of 4 cylinders)
*Field Cure Cylinders = Additional. Casted Upon Request*
6" Walk: 4 CY
C&G: 145 CY
6" Drive: 47 CY
4 6 $108.00 $432.00 $648.00
WSB Unit Test Type/Material Minimum Required Testing Rate Quantity of Material Minimum Tests
Probable
Tests
Cost Per
Test
Minimum
Cost
Probable
Cost
4090 Verification Testing - MnDOT Gyratory Mix
Properties 1 / mix type / day 2 2 $540.00 $1,080.00 $1,080.00
CMT02 Compaction / Density Testing Ordinary Compaction with Roll Pattern Determination
WSB Unit Project Charges Rate ($) Quantity
CMT02 Field Technician Time 86 44
2140 Trip Charge 40 29
CMT01 Sample Pick-Up Time 68 10.5
CMT90 Project Administration 77 2
CMT70 Project Assistant 95 10
CMT80 Project Engineer 135 3 $405.00
$3,784.00
$432.00
$714.00
$154.00
Subtotal
Minimum Required Testing Rate
Bituminous Testing
Total Minimum Cost for Section $1,080.00
12.5 NW (2,C): 581 T
12.5 W (2,C): 581 T
Small Quantiy:
2.5" Wear Driveways
As directed by the Engineer the contractor will perform test rolling at the top of all subgrade, base layers (2211), non stabilized FDR (2215) and granular layers not meeting the
requirements of 3149.2B2 (2105 & 2106). Minimum 12' width and 300' length. Agency to observe test rolling. See G&B Manual 5-692.270.
*Assuming responsibility of on-site representative.
Test Type/Material
Test Rolling
Included in Technician Time
Total Estimated Minimum Cost $10,634.00
Total Estimated Probable Cost $11,791.00
$950.00
Test Rolling
Concrete Testing
Total Minimum Cost for Section
Total Probable Cost for Section $648.00
Total Probable Cost for Section $1,080.00
Field and Overhead Subtotal $7,167.00
Testing Subtotal
(minimum-probable)$3,467.00 - $4,624.00
$1,160.00
City of Cyrstal
2023 Utility Reconstruction
City Project No. S. 0257
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WSB Unit Test Type/Material Minimum Required Testing Rate Quantity of Material Minimum Tests
Probable
Tests
Cost Per
Test
Minimum
Cost
Probable
Cost
3025 Aggregate Base CL 5: 4968 T 4 5 $135.00 $540.00 $675.00
3025 Select Granular Embankment 1 / 40,000 CY (CV)378 CY 1 1 $135.00 $135.00 $135.00
3025 Coarse Aggregate Bedding 1 per source 3/4" Minus: 633 T 1 1 $135.00 $135.00 $135.00
WSB Unit Test Type/Material Minimum Required Testing Rate Major Soil Types Minimum Tests Probable
Tests
Cost Per
Test
Minimum
Cost
Probable
Cost
3260 Proctor Test 1 / Major soil type. Additionally, one for each granular material,
if using specified density.
Select Granular/Common
Bedding
Backfill
Subgrade
5 7 $135.00 $675.00 $945.00
WSB Unit Test Type/Material Minimum Required Testing Rate Quantity of Material Minimum Tests
Probable
Tests
Cost Per
Test
Minimum
Cost
Probable
Cost
3500 Aggregate Base 1 DCP tests per 500 CY (CV) or 1 per 1000 Tons.
If test rolled, 1 test / 1,500 CY (CV) or 3000 Tons.CL 5: 4968 T 5 7 $45.00 $225.00 $315.00
3510 Roadway Embankment: 1 test per 2,000 CY (CV) or
if test rolled, 1 test per 4,000 CY (CV), SGE: 378 CY 1 2 $18.00 $18.00 $36.00
3510 Utility Trench Bedding: Test as requested. (95% SPD)Trench Bedding: 310 T 0 6 $18.00 $0.00 $108.00
3510 Roadway Embankment: 1 test per 4,000 CY (CV).
If test rolled, 1 test per 10,000 CY (CV), Common Emb: 633 CY 1 2 $18.00 $18.00 $36.00
3510
Replacement Backfill for Utility / Sanitary Trenches:
Test as requested per structure type.
(Upper 3' = 100% SPD, 3'+ = 95% SPD)
Trench Backfill: 1860 T 0 18 $18.00 $0.00 $324.00
3510
Structures and Longitudinal Trenches
(Sidewalk/Trails/Watermain/Storm Sewer/Sanitary
Sewer/Retaining Walls): 1 test per 500 feet of each structure
length per every 2 feet of fill.
Storm: 292 LF (2)
(Avg Depth: 4 ft)
Sanitary: 2823 LF (23)
(Avg Depth: 8 ft)
Water: 2664 LF (16)
(Avg Depth: 6 ft)
Retaining Wall: 50 SF (2)
43 54 $18.00 $774.00 $972.00
3510 Subgrade Preparation: 1 test per 25 road stations.
100% proctor density 14 RDST 1 2 $18.00 $18.00 $36.00
WSB Unit Test Type/Material Minimum Required Testing Rate Quantity of Material Minimum Tests
Probable
Tests
Cost Per
Test
Minimum
Cost
Probable
Cost
3250 Aggregate Base 1 / 1,000 CY up to 10 maximum.
For Qulaity Compaction: Test as directed by Engineer.CL 5: 4968 T ~ 2733 CY 3 3 $14.00 $42.00 $42.00
3250 All Embankment Materials 1 / 10,000 CY up to 10 maximum.
For Qulaity Compaction: Test as directed by Engineer.
SGE: 378 CY
Common Emb: 633 CY 2 2 $14.00 $28.00 $28.00
3250 Subgrade Preparation 1 per 25 Road Stations
For Qulaity Compaction: Test as directed by Engineer.14 RDST 1 1 $14.00 $14.00 $14.00
2451 Material: 1 per structure.
WSB Unit Test Type/Material Minimum Required Testing Rate Number of Sources Minimum Tests Probable
Tests
Cost Per
Test
Minimum
Cost
Probable
Cost
3060
3110
Aggregate Base
Carbonate Quarry Rock
LAR, Insoluble Residue
1 per source
(unless directed by Engineer)CL 5 1 1 $374.00 $374.00 $374.00
Total Minimum Cost for Section
Total Probable Cost for Section
Proctor Test
Moisture Content Test
$675.00
2023 Utility Reconstruction + Alt 1 & 2
Random Sampling:
> 2000 CY (CV) or 4000 Tons. Divide into lots with lot size no
greater than 2000 CY (CV) or 4000 Tons. Test two random
samples from each lot and average.
Gradation Testing
Total Minimum Cost for Section
Total Probable Cost for Section
City of Cyrstal
City Project No. S. 0257
Construction Materials Testing Estimate of Costs (2022 SALT)
Total Probable Cost for Section
Total Minimum Cost for Section
Granular Materials
$945.00
Total Probable Cost for Section $1,827.00
$1,053.00
$84.00
$84.00
Compaction Testing - Nuclear Density Gauge and Dynamic Cone Penetrometer
$810.00
$945.00
Total Minimum Cost for Section
$374.00
Total Probable Cost for Section
Total Minimum Cost for Section
$374.00
Aggregate Quality
Non-Granular Materials
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WSB Unit Test Type/Material Minimum Required Testing Rate Quantity of Material Minimum Tests
Probable
Tests
Cost Per
Test
Minimum
Cost
Probable
Cost
2040 Concrete Testing
1 / 100 CY / mix type / day
(1 set of 4 cylinders)
*Field Cure Cylinders = Additional. Casted Upon Request*
6" Walk: 4 CY
C&G: 266 CY
6" Drive: 105 CY
6 10 $108.00 $648.00 $1,080.00
WSB Unit Test Type/Material Minimum Required Testing Rate Quantity of Material Minimum Tests
Probable
Tests
Cost Per
Test
Minimum
Cost
Probable
Cost
4090 Verification Testing - MnDOT Gyratory Mix
Properties 1 / mix type / day 2 4 $540.00 $1,080.00 $2,160.00
CMT02 Compaction / Density Testing Ordinary Compaction with Roll Pattern Determination
WSB Unit Project Charges Rate ($) Quantity
CMT02 Field Technician Time 86 86
2140 Trip Charge 40 55
CMT01 Sample Pick-Up Time 68 18
CMT90 Project Administration 77 2
CMT70 Project Assistant 95 20
CMT80 Project Engineer 135 6
Total Estimated Minimum Cost $18,408.00
Total Estimated Probable Cost $21,099.00
$1,900.00
Test Rolling
Concrete Testing
Total Minimum Cost for Section
Total Probable Cost for Section $1,080.00
Total Probable Cost for Section $2,160.00
Field and Overhead Subtotal $13,684.00
Testing Subtotal
(minimum-probable)$4,724.00 - $7,415.00
$2,200.00
$7,396.00
$648.00
$1,224.00
$154.00
Subtotal
Minimum Required Testing Rate
Bituminous Testing
Total Minimum Cost for Section $1,080.00
12.5 NW (2,C): 783 T
12.5 W (2,C): 783 T
Small Quantiy:
2.5" Wear Driveways
As directed by the Engineer the contractor will perform test rolling at the top of all subgrade, base layers (2211), non stabilized FDR (2215) and granular layers not meeting the
requirements of 3149.2B2 (2105 & 2106). Minimum 12' width and 300' length. Agency to observe test rolling. See G&B Manual 5-692.270.
*Assuming responsibility of on-site representative.
Test Type/Material
Test Rolling
Technician Time Included
$810.00
City of Cyrstal
2023 Utility Reconstruction + Alt 1 & 2
City Project No. S. 0257
7.6
WSB Unit Test Type/Material Minimum Required Testing Rate Quantity of Material Minimum Tests
Probable
Tests
Cost Per
Test
Minimum
Cost
Probable
Cost
3025 Aggregate Base
Random Sampling:
> 250 CY (CV) or 500 Tons and < 2000 CY (CV) or 4000 Tons.
Material is a minimum of one lot. Test two random samples
from each lot and average.
CL 5: 520 Tons 2 3 $135.00 $270.00 $405.00
WSB Unit Test Type/Material Minimum Required Testing Rate Quantity of Material Minimum Tests
Probable
Tests
Cost Per
Test
Minimum
Cost
Probable
Cost
3500 Aggregate Base 1 DCP tests per 500 CY (CV) or 1 per 1000 Tons.
If test rolled, 1 test / 1,500 CY (CV) or 3000 Tons.CL 5: 520 Tons 1 2 $45.00 $45.00 $90.00
WSB Unit Test Type/Material Minimum Required Testing Rate Quantity of Material Minimum Tests
Probable
Tests
Cost Per
Test
Minimum
Cost
Probable
Cost
3250 Aggregate Base 1 / 1,000 CY up to 10 maximum.
For Qulaity Compaction: Test as directed by Engineer.CL 5: 520 T ~ 286 CY 1 1 $14.00 $14.00 $14.00
2451 Material: 1 per structure.
WSB Unit Test Type/Material Minimum Required Testing Rate Number of Sources Minimum Tests
Probable
Tests
Cost Per
Test
Minimum
Cost
Probable
Cost
3060
3110
Aggregate Base
Carbonate Quarry Rock
LAR, Insoluble Residue
1 per source
(unless directed by Engineer)CL 5: 1 1 1 $374.00 $374.00 $374.00
WSB Unit Test Type/Material Minimum Required Testing Rate Quantity of Material Minimum Tests
Probable
Tests
Cost Per
Test
Minimum
Cost
Probable
Cost
2040 Concrete Testing
1 / 100 CY / mix type / day
(1 set of 4 cylinders)
*Field Cure Cylinders = Additional. Casted Upon Request*
4" Walk: 82 CY
6" walk: 10 CY
C&G: 170 CY
6" Drive: 9 CY
5 8 $108.00 $540.00 $864.00
WSB Unit Test Type/Material Minimum Required Testing Rate Quantity of Material Minimum Tests
Probable
Tests
Cost Per
Test
Minimum
Cost
Probable
Cost
4090 Verification Testing - MnDOT Gyratory Mix
Properties 1 / mix type / day 2 3 $540.00 $1,080.00 $1,620.00
4080 Compaction / Density Testing Per Project Special Provisions:
Max Density: 1 Compacion Core per Lot & 1 LJD per Day 6 9 $50.00 $300.00 $450.00
Total Minimum Cost for Section
Total Probable Cost for Section
Concrete Testing
Total Minimum Cost for Section
Total Probable Cost for Section $864.00
Total Probable Cost for Section $2,070.00
$540.00
Bituminous Testing
Total Minimum Cost for Section $1,380.00
12.5 W (2,C): 2060 T
Small Quantity:
NW (2,B): 100 T
2.5" 9.5 W (2,B): 70 SY
Moisture Content Test
2023 Bituminous Resurfacing (Mill & Overlay)
Gradation Testing
Total Minimum Cost for Section
Total Probable Cost for Section
City of Crystal
City Project No. S.0258 / SAP 116-313-016
Construction Materials Testing Estimate of Costs (2022 SALT)
Total Probable Cost for Section $90.00
$45.00
$14.00
$14.00
Compaction Testing - Nuclear Density Gauge and Dynamic Cone Penetrometer
$270.00
$405.00
Total Minimum Cost for Section
$374.00
Total Probable Cost for Section
Total Minimum Cost for Section
$374.00
Aggregate Quality
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WSB Unit Test Type/Material Minimum Required Testing Rate Number of Sources Minimum Tests
Probable
Tests
Cost Per
Test
Minimum
Cost
Probable
Cost
3253 Topsoil Material - Gradation, Hydrometer,
Organic Content, pH As directed by the Engineer Blvd Topsoil Borrow
135 CY 0 0 $270.00 $0.00 $0.00
WSB Unit Project Charges Rate ($) Quantity
CMT02 Field Technician Time 86 18
2140 Trip Charge 40 19
CMT01 Sample Pick-Up Time 68 15
CMT90 Project Administration 77 2
CMT70 Project Assistant 95 6
CMT80 Project Engineer 135 2
Total Estimated Minimum Cost $6,945.00
Total Estimated Probable Cost $8,139.00
$570.00
Miscellaneous Testing
Total Minimum Cost for Section $0.00
Total Probable Cost for Section $0.00
Field and Overhead Subtotal $4,322.00
Testing Subtotal
(minimum-probable)$2,623.00 - $3,817.00
$760.00
$1,548.00
$1,020.00
$154.00
Subtotal
$270.00
City of Crystal
2023 Bituminous Resurfacing (Mill & Overlay)
City Project No. S.0258 / SAP 116-313-016
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023- ___
AWARD CONTRACT FOR
2023 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING
WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council approved the 2023 Street Resurfacing plans
and specifications and 2023 Utility Reconstruction plans and specifications on January
17, 2023; and
WHEREAS, both projects have material testing requirements; and
WHEREAS, various 2023 Long Term Plan funds have been allocated for the
street resurfacing project and the utility reconstruction project; and
WHEREAS, three proposals were received and opened on February 24, 2023; and
WHEREAS, WSB was the lowest qualified proposal; and
WHEREAS, WSB has completed similar type of work for neighboring Cities
previously.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby
awards the contract for 2023 Construction Materials Testing to WSB in the amount of
$29,238.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and/or City Manager are hereby
authorized to sign said contract.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 7th day of March, 2023.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Christina Serres, City Clerk
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
March 8, 2023
Christine Beckwith
Project Director
METRO Blue Line Extension
6465 Wayzata Blvd #500
St Louis Park MN 55426
Subject: City of Crystal design comments on the METRO Blue Line Extension
Dear Ms. Beckwith:
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the preliminary, conceptual design concepts
for the proposed METRO Blue Line Extension light rail transit project. The city appreciates the work of
project staff to prepare these concepts and traffic simulations for review and comment by the city, its
residents, businesses and other stakeholders in the community.
The six scenarios are as follows:
1.Existing (no-build) - 6 lanes at grade, no LRT
#1 is the baseline scenario required for the environmental review.
2.LRT with 4 lanes at grade
#2 was the initial concept. Blue Line Extension project staff and city staff would not
recommend this scenario due to its impact on vehicular travel.
3.LRT with 4 lanes, interchange at Bass Lake Road and a third southbound lane south of Corvallis
#3 is the concept currently preferred by the Blue Line Extension project staff.
4.LRT with 4 lanes, at-grade with additional lanes at Bass Lake Road 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 would create space for LRT and maintain the same road capacity that exists today.
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6. LRT with 6 lanes and an interchange at Bass Lake Road
Blue Line Extension project staff and city staff agree that #6 would be an overdesign and
would not recommend this scenario.
Because scenarios #3, 4 and 5 are the most realistic alternatives for construction of LRT in the corridor,
the Crystal City Council has directed city staff to provide the following comments on those scenarios.
The purpose of these comments is to assist Blue Line Extension project staff with refinements to these
scenarios as work continues on the environmental review and municipal consent processes.
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 much of the landscaping installed in the 2011-2012 roadway
reconstruction project.
• These recent improvements were essential to achieving the “parkway” 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. 47th 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 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 may need to be prohibited.
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• 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 - 42nd 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.
• 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)
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6. Maintain and improve bicycle and pedestrian connections and safety in the vicinity of the
Bass Lake Road intersection
• Preserve the existing access route for pedestrians and cell tower maintenance vehicles from
the southwesterly quadrant of the Bass Lake Road intersection to the proposed park and
ride. (Exhibit A-6a.)
• Include at-grade pedestrian enhancements similar to those previously planned by Hennepin
County in its 2016 Blue Line Extension Bicycle Study and construction project #1615 which
did not proceed. (Exhibit A-6b.)
• Extend the off-street trail on the south side of Bass Lake Road from Bottineau Blvd. east to
the vicinity of Xenia Ave. and transition to the existing on-street bike lanes in that area.
7. 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, city-owned roadway lighting, and landscaping installed during
reconstruction of Bottineau Blvd. in 2011-2012.
8. Preventing access to the track zones
The track zones north and south of Bass Lake Road may invite unauthorized pedestrian travel or
other dangerous activity. This is especially concerning in the interchange scenario due to the
confined spaces between the raised roadway embankments north and south of the Bass Lake
Road station. The project needs to include fencing and other design elements to make it
intuitively clear that these areas are dangerous and access is prohibited. These design elements
need to go beyond “keep out” and “danger” signs, and need to include physical barriers and
design cues wherever practical.
9. Public Safety
The current and ongoing safety issues for patrons and employees on the Metro Transit system
have been widely reported and documented. Residents and business owners in Crystal continue
to express their concerns. Presuming that these safety issues are successfully addressed by
Metro Transit before the Blue Line Extension begins operating, the design of the Bass Lake Road
station, park and ride facility and adjacent infrastructure must minimize the opportunity for
future public safety problems to develop. The city’s particular concern is that, despite Metro
Transit having its own police department, as a practical matter it is the Crystal Police
Department that will be the first responder to most calls in and around the Bass Lake Road
station.
10. Bus Service Enhancements
Crystal acknowledges that Metro Transit is already planning to evaluate its bus routes and
operations as part of the Blue Line Extension project development. The city requests that this
evaluation strengthen suburban bus service, particularly by improving east-west connections to
the light rail stations and also complementary north-south routes where applicable.
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11. 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 show that 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. Double left turn lanes on the northbound off-ramp
Add a second left turn lane from the northbound off ramp to westbound Bass Lake Road while
preserving the right turn lane to eastbound Bass Lake Road. This would improve throughput
from the northbound off ramp and allow less red time or more green time on the other
approaches. This is especially important for westbound Bass Lake Road which would experience
substantially greater delays with the interchange option as currently proposed.
4. 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 Bottineau Blvd. provides 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.
5. 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
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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 Bottineau Blvd. provides 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.
The city looks forward to continuing to work with the project staff on this important project. Please
feel free to contact me at 763.531.1140 or adam.bell@crystalmn.gov with any questions. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Adam R. Bell
City Manager
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EXHIBIT A-1
Existing median landscaping
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EXHIBIT A-2
Excerpt from 90% plans (previous alignment)
Wilshire Blvd. intersection
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EXHIBIT A-3
Eastbound 47th Ave. at Bottineau Blvd.
Westbound 47th Ave. at Bottineau Blvd.
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EXHIBIT A-4
Bus shelters and crosswalk at Elmhurst and Bass Lake Road
Excerpt from 90% plans (previous alignment):
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EXHIBIT A-5b
West Broadway looking northwest from 47th
West Broadway looking southeast from Welcome
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EXHIBIT A-5c
2040 forecast model - shift from Bottineau Blvd. to West Broadway
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EXHIBIT A-6a
Existing bike/ped trail and cell tower maintenance access route
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EXHIBIT A-6b
Previously planned at-grade pedestrian enhancements
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EXHIBIT B-1
April 2015 aerial photo showing southbound third lane drop
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EXHIBIT B-2
April 2015 aerial photo showing northbound third lane add
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EXHIBIT C-1
April 2015 aerial photo showing southbound third lane drop
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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 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
W HEREAS, 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 7th day of March 2023.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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