2023.09.05 Council Meeting Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: Sept. 1, 2023
City Council Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023
Time Meeting Location
6:30 p.m. Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting Council Chambers/
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6:45 p.m.
City Council work session to discuss:
1. Constituent issues.
2. New business.
3. Announcements.
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AGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
• REGULAR MEETING •
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
6:30 P.M.
CRYSTAL CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Call to order *
2. Roll call *
3. Consider approval of minutes from the August 15, 2023 regular meeting
4. Consider a resolution adopting a proposed 2024 EDA budget and HRA tax levy
5. Consider approval of an amendment to the Purchase and Development Agreement for
4741 Welcome Ave. N.
6. Property status update *
7. Other business *
8. Adjournment *
*Items for which no materials are included in the packet
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Minutes of the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
August 15, 2023
1. Call to Order
President Kiser called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the City of
Crystal (EDA) to order at 8:09 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following Commissioners were present: Jim Adams, John
Budziszewski, David Cummings, Forest Eidbo, Traci Kamish, Therese Kiser and Taji
Onesirosan.
The following staff were present: Executive Director Adam Bell, Deputy Executive
Director John Sutter, City Planner Dan Olson, Police Chief Stephanie Revering and City
Attorney Troy Gilchrist.
3. Approval of Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Adams (Budziszewski) to approve the minutes from the June
20, 2023 regular meeting. Motion carried.
4. Consider approval of a Termination of Development Agreement for 4824 56th Avenue
North.
Staff presented information about the reason for the termination and requested board
approval.
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Eidbo) to approve a Termination of
Development Agreement for 4824 56th Avenue North. Motion carried.
5. Consider authorizing a Request for Proposals for development of 4824 56th Avenue
North.
Staff presented information about the Request for Proposals and requested board
authorization.
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Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Eidbo) to authorize a Request for Proposals for
development of 4824 56th Avenue North. Motion carried.
6. Property Status Update
Staff updated the board on the following:
• 5240 Apts (Sand Companies 4-story, 58-unit apartment building) is under
construction at 5240 West Broadway
• 4-unit residential building is under construction at 4741 Welcome Ave. N.
• Wine Thief and Ale Jail building renovations/addition at 3600 Douglas Dr. N. is
under construction, with a fire sprinkler financing request anticipated for City Council
consideration on Sep. 5
• Hampton Companies 8-unit townhome development at 3401 Douglas Dr. N. will
begin construction soon.
• The scale model of the Blue Line Extension’s proposed interchange and LRT station
at Bass Lake Road is available for public viewing at City Hall during normal business
hours.
7. Other Business
There was no other business.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Eidbo) to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
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These minutes of the August 15, 2023 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority
were approved by the Authority on ________________ ____, 20___.
______________________________
Therese Kiser, President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Forest Eidbo, Secretary
___________________________________________________________________________
FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
D ATE: August 30, 2023
TO: Adam R. Bell, Executive Director (for September 5 EDA meeting)
SUBJECT: Consider a resolution adopting a proposed 2024 HRA tax levy and EDA
budget
As part of the annual budgeting process, the EDA formally requests a Housing and
Redevelopment Authority tax levy which would comprise most of its funding. The 2023 levy
was $316,200. Staff is recommending a 2024 levy of $335,172 which is a 6% increase from
2023. The statutory maximum HRA levy is $528,438 which is 0.0185 percent of the estimated
market value of the property in the City.
Anticipated 2024 EDA activities:
•One or more redevelopment projects in the Town Center redevelopment area
•Expand branding and beautification efforts, including utility box wraps
•Continue façade improvement grants after Hennepin County funds are expended
•Sale of properties currently being held by the EDA (proceeds increase the fund balance)
•Home improvement grants for qualifying households located outside the redevelopment
project area (not eligible for TIF funds)
Adoption of the attached resolution is requested. Please note that, whatever 2024 levy amount
is set at the September 2023 meeting, it may be reduced but cannot be increased when the
final budget and tax levy are set in December 2023.
Attachments:
•Resolution adopting a proposed 2024 HRA tax levy
•EDA budget detail
•Crystal EDA 2024... and beyond (slide updated from April 18, 2023 meeting)
EDA STAFF REPORT
Proposed 2024 HRA Tax Levy and EDA Budget
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
HENNEPIN COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - ___
ADOPTING A PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAX LEVY
AND REQUESTING THEIR APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal (the “EDA”) undertakes
redevelopment and housing activities in the City of Crystal, Minnesota (the “City”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.02 and the
enabling resolution of the EDA, the EDA exercises all of the powers of a housing and
redevelopment authority (“HRA”) as described in Minnesota Statues, Section 469.001 to
469.047 (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, under Section 469.033 Subdivision 6 of the Act, an HRA is authorized to levy and
collect special benefit taxes on all taxable property under the jurisdiction of the HRA, that is,
property in the City; and
WHEREAS, the maximum permitted HRA levy is $528,438 which is 0.0185 percent of the
estimated market value of the property in the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority of the City of
Crystal as follows:
1. The EDA hereby adopts a proposed 2024 budget for housing and redevelopment in the
amount of $401,513.
2. The EDA hereby adopts a proposed 2024 property tax levy of $335,172 for the purpose
of funding the adopted budget in conformance with Section 469.033, Subdivision 6 of
Minnesota Statutes.
3. The Executive Director is authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of this
Resolution to the City Council of the City of Crystal for its consent and approval as
provided by Section 469.033 of the Act and for certification to the Property Tax Manager
of Hennepin County.
Adopted this 5th day of September, 2023.
_______________________________
Therese Kiser, President
_______________________________
Adam R. Bell, Executive Director
Revenue 2020 Actual 2021 Actual 2022 Actual 2023 Adopted 2024 Proposed
Property Taxes - Adopted Levy 282,744$ 300,000$ 310,122$ 316,200$ 335,172$
Prior Years' Delinquent Taxes 1,191$ 1,471$ 1,605$ -$ -$
Special Assessments*20,107$ 20,003$ 32,839$ 32,834$ 32,834$
Interest Income 79,686$ (10,026)$ (39,171)$ 8,000$ 8,000$
Miscellaneous Revenue -$ 273$ 14,533$ -$ 26,800$
Total Revenue 383,728$ 311,720$ 319,927$ 357,034$ 402,806$
Expenditures 2020 Actual 2021 Actual 2022 Actual 2023 Adopted 2024 Proposed
Personnel Services 312,634$ 330,071$ 299,173$ 271,358$ 232,708$
Professional, Audit & Legal Services 17,163$ 8,160$ 31,306$ 26,000$ 32,000$
Contractual Services*5,136$ 77,980$ 3,484$ 5,000$ 15,000$
Internal Service Fund Charges -$ 4,568$ 5,186$ 5,215$ 7,354$
Home Improvement Grant Program 40,511$ 91,470$ 33,625$ 25,300$ 26,800$
Branding and Beautification 10,550$ 12,228$ 6,251$ 20,050$ 40,550$
Façade Improvement Grants -$ -$ 12,500$ -$ 40,000$
Miscellaneous Operating Expenses 3,127$ 2,437$ 5,849$ 5,000$ 7,100$
Total Expenditures 389,119$ 526,914$ 397,374$ 357,923$ 401,513$
Net Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures 2020 Actual 2021 Actual 2022 Actual 2023 Adopted 2024 Proposed
(5,392)$ (215,194)$ (77,447)$ (889)$ 1,293$
Fund Balance at Year End 2020 Actual 2021 Actual 2022 Actual 2023 Adopted 2024 Proposed
Actual* / Forecast based on budget 2,438,443$ 2,310,250$ 2,232,803$ 2,231,914$ 2,233,207$
EDA Budget Detail
*Proceeds from property sales go into the fund balance but do not show up as revenue. This means the year-
to-year change in the fund balance may not match that year's net revenue over (under) expenditures.
*Special assessments are the method of repayment for EDA financing of installation of fire protection
systems. 2024 special assessment revenue is comprised of $20,000 from 6105 42nd Ave N and $12,834
from 5600 56th Ave N.
*2021 contractual services expenditures included $64,170 for installation of a fire protection system at 5600
56th Ave N.
Crystal EDA 2024… and beyond
Can continue with
previously planned 2%
increase to HRA levy
STS litter clean-ups
Senior Community
Services
Planter boxes
Senior Community
Services
Elevate Hennepin
business assistance
Business promotion &
outreach
Business networking
Embodied in adopted
2023 budget
Additional items funded
by shifting staff time plus
6% increase to HRA levy
Minor beautification
projects
Maintenance contract
for landscape beds
Continue façade grants
Utility box wraps,
decorative entrance
monument signs and
other beautification
projects (1-2 per year)
Embodied in proposed
2024 budget
Additional items that
would require increasing
HRA levy to statutory
max. ($528,438 in 2024)
Major beautification
projects (medians,
boulevards, utility
undergrounding)
42nd Avenue project
Douglas Dr/W Bdwy
intersection project
Strategic acquisitions
Will be included in 2025-
2026 budget discussions
in spring-summer 2024
AMEND PURCHASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – 4741 WELCOME AVENUE NORTH
___________________________________________________________________________
FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
___________________________________________________________________________
TO: Adam R. Bell, Executive Director (for September 5 EDA Meeting)
DATE: August 31, 2023
RE: Consider approval of an amendment to the purchase and development
agreement for 4741 Welcome Avenue North
Gernco Construction, the builder who purchased 4741 Welcome Avenue North from the city in
2021 to construct a four-unit residential building, is requesting an amendment to the purchase
and development agreement.
Amend the completion date.
The sale of the lot closed on October 27, 2021 and the purchase and development agreement
requires Gernco to complete the building within two years of the closing.
The building at 4741 Welcome is under construction and could be completed by early 2024. The
builder has indicated that construction has been delayed by factors outside his control such as
his lender requiring that the building plans be amended so that the four units would be the same
size (the EDA approved an amendment to the purchase agreement on June 20, 2023 to reflect
the amended site and building plans).
For this reason, staff recommends an extension to June 30, 2024 with the following construction
milestones to occur:
➢ November 30, 2023. Complete the walls and roof of the building.
➢ March 31, 2024. Substantially complete the building.
➢ June 30, 2024. Final completion including all site improvements and landscaping.
EDA approval of the attached amendment to the purchase and development agreement for the
property is requested. Staff recommends approval.
Attachment:
A. Second amendment to Purchase and Development agreement for 4741 Welcome Ave N
EDA STAFF REPORT
4741 Welcome Ave. N.
Amend Purchase and Development
Agreement
AMEND PURCHASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – 4741 WELCOME AVENUE NORTH
2022 Aerial Photo:
AMEND PURCHASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – 4741 WELCOME AVENUE NORTH
Au gust 29, 2023 Construction Status Photos:
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SECOND AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
This Second Amendment to Purchase and Development Agreement (this “Second
Amendment”), has been made and entered into as of this ________ day of __________________,
2023, by the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal, a public body corporate and
politic under laws of Minnesota (the “Seller”) and Gernco Construction LLC, a Minnesota limited
company (the “Buyer”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Seller and the Buyer are parties to that certain Purchase and Development
Agreement, dated June 15, 2021, recorded in the Office of the Hennepin County Registrar of Titles
on April 4, 2022 as Document No. 5937703 (the “Purchase Agreement”), whereby the Seller
agreed to sell the following described real property:
Lots 3 and 4 (except for the south 40 feet), Block 2, Twin Lake Addition, Hennepin County,
State of Minnesota
(the “Property”) to the Buyer; and
WHEREAS, the Seller and the Buyer are parties to that certain First Amendment to
Purchase and Development Agreement dated June 20, 2023, filed July 21, 2023, in the Office of
the Hennepin County Registrar of Titles as Document No. 6025863, whereby Buyer and Seller
agreed to new requirements by which the Minimum Improvements are to be substantially
constructed (the “First Amendment”); and
WHEREAS, the Seller has determined that there is good cause to modify the date of
completion as described in the Purchase Agreement, and the Seller and the Buyer wish to amend
the Purchase Agreement in order to extend the date for the completion of the development in
accordance with certain construction milestones.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
1.Paragraph 15.C. of the Purchase Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Buyer must complete certain construction milestones according to the timeline as follows:
Attachment A
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The walls and the roof of the four-unit residential dwelling must be substantially complete by
November 30, 2023. The four-unit residential dwelling must be substantially complete by March
31, 2024. All other site improvements and landscaping must be complete no later than June 30,
2024. Construction of the four-unit residential building will be considered “substantially
complete” when the final certificate of occupancy has been issued by the City of Crystal building
official. Alternatively, if the Buyer submits an escrow payment for installation of the driveway or
landscaping, in an amount to be determined by the building official, construction will be
considered substantially complete when the temporary certificate of occupancy has been issued by
the building official.
2. All other terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement and the First Amendment shall
remain unchanged.
(The remainder of this page is intentionally blank; signatures follow.)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Second Amendment to be signed
and executed on their behalf as of the day and year first written above.
SELLER:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
By: _______________________________
Therese Kiser
Its: President
By: _______________________________
Adam R. Bell
Its: Executive Director
STATE OF MINNESOTA
} ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
The foregoing was acknowledged before me this ______ day of _________________ 2023,
by Therese Kiser, the President of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal, a
public body corporate and politic under the laws of Minnesota.
________________________________
NOTARY STAMP SIGNATURE OF PERSON TAKING ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
} ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
The foregoing was acknowledged before me this ______ day of _________________ 2023,
by Adam R. Bell, the Executive Director of the Economic Development Authority of the City of
Crystal, a public body corporate and politic under the laws of Minnesota.
________________________________
NOTARY STAMP SIGNATURE OF PERSON TAKING ACKNOWLEDGMENT
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: Sept. 1, 2023
City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023
6:45 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, Sept. 5, 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 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, Sept. 5, 2023.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Budziszewski ____ Bell
____ Cummings ____ Gilchrist
____ Eidbo ____ Therres
____ Kamish ____ Elholm
____ Kiser ____ Larson
____ Onesirosan ____ Ray
____ Adams ____ Revering
____ Sutter
____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Constituent issues. *
2. New business. *
3. Announcements. *
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: Sept. 1, 2023
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, Sept. 5, 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 The Mayor will proclaim the week of Sept. 17 – 23, 2023 as Constitution Week in the City of
Crystal.
4. Appearances
4.1 Police Chief Revering will introduce Officers Tim Simon and Anna Futterer who most recently
passed probation.*
4.2 Police Chief Revering and the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety will present Officer Andrew
Robles with a DWI award.*
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 work session on Aug. 15, 2023.
b. The City Council meeting on Aug. 15, 2023.
c. The City Council budget work session on Aug. 17, 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 Acceptance of Nathan Carlson’s resignation from the Environmental Quality Commission.*
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6. Open Forum
The City Council appreciates hearing from citizens about items of concern and desires to set aside
time during each meeting for Open Forum. To provide ample opportunity for all, speaking time is
limited to three minutes and topic discussion is limited to 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.
7.2 The Council will consider resolutions approving the preliminary 2024 budgets and tax levies.
At its August work sessions, the City Council reviewed the 2024 preliminary budget and
levies. The overall 2024 levy began with an expected increase of 13.06%. After the Council
and staff discussions at the August work sessions, staff have worked to reduce the levy
increase and have reduced the levy increase to 10% and are still achieving the budgetary
goals. Staff recommends adoption of the resolutions approving the 2024 preliminary
budget and levies.
7.3 The Council will consider the second reading of an ordinance requiring a license and imposing
regulations on the retail sale of edible cannabinoid products, and a resolution approving
summary language for publication of the ordinance.
The Council adopted the same proposed regulations as an interim ordinance at the August
17th meeting, when it also approved the first reading of the regular ordinance. Staff
recommends approval of the second reading and adoption of the ordinance regulating the
sale of edible cannabinoid products and approval of the resolution for summary
publication of the ordinance.
7.4 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the contract for the JWC valve replacement
project at 41st Avenue and Douglas Drive North.
The Joint Water Commission replaces water main valves as needed and proactively when
appropriate. One of the proposed valves to be replaced this year is located at the
intersection of 41st Ave and Douglas Drive. The JWC budgets for this work, so the only
additional expenses for the city will mainly be staff time involved with the replacement
work. Staff recommends approval of the resolution authorizing the contract for the JWC
valve replacement.
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7.5 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing execution of a Petition and Waiver
Agreement with Mejron Properties LLC for installation of a fire protection system at 3600
Douglas Dr. N. (Wine Thief and Ale Jail).
The commercial building at 3600 Douglas Dr. N. was purchased in 2022 by Mejron
Properties, which is renovating the building to convert it into a wine and beer store, and
also adding to the north side of the building. Under Section 1306 of the building code, a fire
protection system (fire sprinklers) must be installed as part of the renovation and addition.
Since 2018, the city has been providing interest-free loans funded by the EDA Fund
Balance. The estimated cost of the fire protection system is $70,971, but the city estimates
the interest-free, loan-eligible costs to be only $59,471. If approved, the loan would be paid
back in 10 installments over 5 years. Staff recommends adoption of the resolution
authorizing the execution of the petition and waiver agreement.
8. Announcements
a. Bark in the Park will be held at the new Bassett Creek Dog Park on Wednesday, Sept. 13 from
5 – 7 p.m. A ribbon-cutting event is tentatively scheduled at 6:00 p.m.
b. The City Council will hold a work session on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom.
c. The annual Vehicle Fair will be held Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Crystal
Community Center. Families are invited to see vehicles that come and go through the
neighborhood. A wide variety of trucks and cars will be on display. The event is free, however,
a free-will donation of a non-perishable food item for PRISM will be accepted.
d. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall and via Zoom.
e. 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
Have a great weekend and a safe Labor Day Holiday. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 •
www.crystalmn.gov
PROCLAMATION
CONSTITUTION WEEK: SEPTEMBER 17 – 23, 2023
WHEREAS, September 17, 2023, marks the two hundred and thirty-sixth
anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the
Constitutional Convention; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution provides the framework of and for our government
with a set of principles that guarantees citizens certain rights, freedoms, and
responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution further outlines the power of the federal government
and leaves other matters to state governments, ensuring that the government remains
accountable to its citizens; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting to officially recognize the Constitution and the anniversary
of its creation; and
WHEREAS, to honor the principles outlined in the Constitution, the United States
Congress, by joint resolution on August 2, 1956, requests that the President shall
proclaim the week between September 17 and 23 each year as Constitution Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jim Adams, Mayor of the City of Crystal, do hereby
proclaim September 17- 23, 2023, as CONSTITUTION WEEK in the City of Crystal. I
encourage residents to study the importance of active citizenship and the strength of
our Constitution.
Dated this 5th day of September 2023.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
3.1
Crystal City Council work session minutes Aug. 15, 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 6:31 p.m. on Aug. 15, 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: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, West Metro Fire-Rescue District
Chief S. Larson, Public Works Director M. Ray, Engineering Project Manager B. Perkey, 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 item before the City Council meeting:
1.Cannabis regulations.
Mayor Adams continued the work session to resume immediately after the Economic Development
Authority meeting.
Mayor Adams reconvened the work session at 8:32 p.m.
The Council and staff discussed the following remaining agenda items:
2.2024 Utility Reconstruction survey results.
3.West Metro Fire-Rescue District quarterly update.
4.City Council liaison reports.
5.City manager monthly check-in.
6.Constituent issues.
7.New business.
8.Announcements.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
5.1(a)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Aug. 15, 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
Aug. 15, 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: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, West Metro Fire-Rescue District
Chief S. Larson, Public Works Director M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering, Community Development
Director J. Sutter, City Planner D. Olson 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 Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3.Appearances
3.1 Police Chief Revering introduced Crystal’s Joint Community Police Partnership Liaison, Nneka
Onuma, and Crystal’s Mental Health Social Worker, Savannah Farmer, to the City Council.
4.Consent Agenda
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
4.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a.The City Council work session on July 13, 2023.
b.The City Council work session on July 18, 2023.
c.The City Council meeting on July 18, 2023.
d.The City Council budget work session on Aug. 3, 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. 2023-75, acknowledging and approving the renaming of the approved
plat for Farrs Addition to Farrs Second Addition.
4.4 Adoption of Res. No. 2023-76, ordering preparation of an assessment roll, declaring the
amounts to be assessed and setting a public hearing date of Oct. 17, 2023, for the 2023
delinquent accounts.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
5.1(b)
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5. Open Forum
• Scott Kneisel, 6916 58th Ave. N., addressed the Council regarding concerns about the
community.
6. Public Hearings
6.1 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment, and Council consideration of a resolution for the vacation of easements at
6048-6058 Lakeland Ave. N.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council. Deborah Everson, representative on behalf of
the property owner also addressed the Council.
Mayor Adams opened the public hearing for testimony.
There being no one wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams
declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 2023 - 77
RESOLUTION VACATING EASEMENTS WITHIN THE
PLATS OF STORM’S 1ST ADDITION AND ENGSTROM ADDITION
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.2 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment, and Council consideration of an interim ordinance requiring a license and
imposing regulations on the retail sale of edible cannabinoid products within the City.
City Manager Adam Bell addressed the Council.
Mayor Adams opened the public hearing for testimony.
There being no one wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams
declared the public hearing closed.
No council action was required.
7. Regular Agenda
7.1 The Council considered approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance
department to the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance department.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve the list
of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Motion carried.
5.1(b)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Aug. 15, 2023
Page 3 of 6
7.2 The Council considered a resolution approving the lot consolidation plat of Goldengate Auto
Addition at 6048-6058 Lakeland Ave. N.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 – 78
RESOLUTION APPROVING GOLDENGATE AUTO ADDITION FINAL PLAT
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.3 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox to
replace Car #56 (2014 Ford Focus) for the Community Development Department.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 – 79
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INSPECTION VEHICLE
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.4 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the installation of security cameras at the
sanitary sewer lift stations.
Public Works Director Mark Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 – 80
AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACT FOR CAMERA INSTALLATION
AT SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATIONS
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.5 The Council considered the following items related to licensing the retail sale of edible
cannabinoid products:
City Attorney Troy Gilchrist addressed the Council.
5.1(b)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Aug. 15, 2023
Page 4 of 6
a. Council action on interim ordinance:
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to amend the
interim ordinance to include language regarding advertising restrictions.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
following interim ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2023 – 04
AN INTERIM ORDINANCE REQUIRING A LICENSE AND IMPOSING REGULATIONS
ON THE RETAIL SALE OF EDIBLE CANNABINOID PRODUCTS
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Motion carried.
b. Council action on resolution:
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 – 81
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-04
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
c. Council action on ordinance
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Cummings to amend the
ordinance to include language regarding advertising restrictions.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt
the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2023 – 05
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING A LICENSE AND IMPOSING REGULATIONS
ON THE RETAIL SALE OF EDIBLE CANNABINOID PRODUCTS
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on Sept. 5, 2023.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Motion carried.
5.1(b)
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Page 5 of 6
d. Moved by Mayor Adams and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 – 82
RESOLUTION AMENDING APPENDIX IV OF THE CRYSTAL
CITY CODE TO ADD EDIBLE CANNABINOID LICENSE RELATED FEES
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.6 The Council considered an interim ordinance prohibiting the use of cannabis in public places,
and a resolution approving summary language for publication of the ordinance.
City Attorney Troy Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adopt the
following interim ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2023 – 06
AN INTERIM ORDINANCE PROHIBITING
THE USE OF CANNABIS PRODUCTS IN PUBLIC PLACES
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adopt
The following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 – 83
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-06
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.7 The Council considered approval of the 2024 West Metro-Fire Rescue District budget.
City Manager Adam Bell addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve
the 2024 West Metro Fire-Rescue District budget.
Voting aye: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Motion carried.
8. Announcements
The Council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
5.1(b)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Aug. 15, 2023
Page 6 of 6
9. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adjourn
the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
___________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
5.1(b)
Crystal City Council budget work session minutes Aug. 17, 2023
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the
budget work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:32 p.m. on Aug. 17, 2023. Due to technical
difficulties, the meeting was relocated to the upper community room at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N.,
Crystal, MN and via Zoom. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
I.Attendance
The city manager recorded the attendance for city council members and staff:
Council members present: Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, Police Chief S. Revering, Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard,
West Metro Fire-Rescue District Chief S. Larson, Public Works Director M. Ray, Community
Development Director J. Sutter, Recreation Director J. Elholm and Assistant Finance Director J.
Bursheim. Assistant City Manager K. Therres was present via Zoom.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff continued discussion of the 2024 budget and preliminary levy.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Adam R. Bell, City Manager
5.1(c)
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City of Crystal Council Meeting
Sept. 5, 2023
Applications for City License
Rental – New
5340 Byron Ave. N. – Ryan Woodworth (Conditional)
4814 Idaho Ave. N. – Lana Larson
3108 Kentucky Ave. N. – Colin Kaster (Conditional)
3457 Major Ave. N. – Satori Properties LLC (Conditional)
3001 Winnetka Ave. N. – Rodolfo Medel-Ortiz (Conditional)
5100 50th Ave. N. – Javier Rodriguez (Conditional)
Rental – Renewal
2701 Brunswick Ave. N. – Granite Cliffs LLC (Conditional)
3601-3603 Colorado Ave. N. – Reese Pfeiffer (Conditional)
3648 Colorado Ave. N. – DN Real Estate LLC (Conditional)
2737 Douglas Dr. N. – Reese Pfeiffer (Conditional)
3703 Douglas Dr. N. – Evan Baskerville
4126 Douglas Dr. N. – Serenity Village (Conditional)
4134 Douglas Dr. N. – Serenity Village (Conditional)
4224 Edgewood Ave. N. – Matthew Selden (Conditional)
5304 Fairview Ave. N. – MNSF T2 SPE LLC (Conditional)
4825-4827 Idaho Ave. N. – Constance Andrzejek (Conditional)
5943 Idaho Ave. N. – Seth Jacobson
3026 Kentucky Ave. N. – Tyler Minkel
6709 Markwood Dr. N. – Daniel Johnson
3210 Nevada Ave. N. – Nevada 32 Trust
5734 Oregon Ct. N. – SFR II Borrower 2021-3 LLC (Conditional)
5825 Perry Ave. N. – Christina Duong (Conditional)
3501 Regent Ave. N. – Yim Wing Yu (Conditional)
4808 Regent Ave. N. – Chen Zhou (Conditional)
5536 Regent Ave. N. – Chen Zhou (Conditional)
5737 Regent Ave. N. – Adetomi Omotayo
5222 Unity Ct. N. – Nandri LLC
5424 Vera Cruz Ave. N. – Julian Jayasuriya
3149 Winnetka Ave. N. – Jonathan Doolittle
5225 Xenia Ave. N. – Sudi Jannatpour
5627 36th Ave. N. – Charles Mwaura
6910-6940 54th Ave. N. – Kentucky Ln LP (Conditional)
5700 57th Ave. N. – Gerald Ziemiecki (Conditional)
Solicitors
Joshua Land and Scott Meloy on behalf of Keystone Builders, 11670 Fountains Dr. Ste. 200, Maple Grove, MN
55369 (Pre-approved by City Manager Adam R. Bell on Aug. 17, 2023)
Timothy Carlson, Justin Nelson, Kevin O’Keefe and Dawson Tolar on behalf of Lumen Technologies (Centurylink),
100 Centurylink Dr., Monroe, LA 71203
Tobacco
Tobacco 18 LLC, dba Tobacco 18, 6016 42nd Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55422
Transient Merchant
Casey Dickerson, 4101 E. 46th St., Minneapolis, MN 55406, for sales at VFW Post 494, 5222 56th Ave. N. from
Aug. 25 – 27, 2023 (Pre-approved by City Manager Adam R. Bell on Aug. 21, 2023)
5.2
DATE: August 31, 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
IRS - EFTPS Federal & FICA withholding taxes for 8/4/23 pay date $77,557.10
LOGIS Monthly support and hosting $41,026.00
Golden Valley JWC JWC July water charges $357,013.28
Northdale Construction Company 2023 Utility Reconstruction AFP #4 $164,347.01
RTL Construction, Inc.New public safety building project costs $32,758.48
Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. Utility Reconstruction project costs $30,192.95
Center for Energy & Environment Home improvement loan/grant program $52,823.90
IRS - EFTPS Federal & FICA withholding taxes for 8/21/23 pay date $80,602.13
MN PERA Employee & city required contributions for 8/21/23 pay date $72,228.43
Odesa II LLC Crystal Highland Park pavement and picnic shelter $51,475.00
Odesa II LLC Bassett Creek Park trail, dog park, pedestrian bridge $219,859.39
Metropolitan Council Environ Svs Wastewater services for September $138,936.19
$1,318,819.86
Description
7.1
Memorandum
DATE: August 30, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
Adam Bell, City Manager
FROM: Jodi Bursheim, Abdo Financial Solutions
SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolutions Adopting the Proposed 2024 Property Tax Levies, 2024
Preliminary General Fund budget, setting the Public Input date as required by Truth in
Taxation regulations, and setting the 2024 Economic Development Authority (EDA) levy.
Background
The City Council has held work sessions to discuss property tax revenues and budget proposals. The
outcomes of these budget work sessions are to provide for a preliminary property tax levy increase of
$1,515,022, recognizing the City has the opportunity to reduce the overall property tax levy before the
final certification is due on December 28, 2023. However, the property tax levy may not be increased.
The overall levy is proposed to increase by 10.0%.
The emphasis for the 2024 budget has been to focus on meeting current service demands of the
community and legislative mandates while striving for minimal impact on taxpayers, providing competitive
wages and benefits to retain quality people, to provide effective and efficient services to our residents and
businesses, to continue to invest in future capital needs including Parks and Street Improvements, and to
plan for increases in fund balance to meet target levels.
While property taxes support approximately 75% of General Fund activity, they also support parks, street
reconstruction, and the police revolving fund throughout the city. In addition, property taxes support,
through internal service fund allocations, fleet, buildings, and information technology.
Throughout the last couple of months, staff and council continued to refine overall revenues and
expenditures resulting in a decrease from the original proposed levy of 13.06% to a revised levy increase
of 10%. Significant changes included the City leveraging one-time state funding for Police to offset the
costs of the new crime analyst position that was proposed in the 2024 Police budget. In addition, the
capital funding levy for the Police Equipment Revolving Fund (PERF) was reduced to invest additional
dollars to increase general fund balance reserves. (The long-term plan projects adequate funding for this
reduced PERF amount). Increased Local Government Aid (LGA) also contributed to additional revenue
to offset the planned increase in overall expenditures.
It is important to maintain healthy reserves as local governments rely heavily on property tax revenue and
need to have sufficient cash flow between property tax collection cycles to maintain operations. The 2024
revised budget reflects an increase of $488,233 to general fund reserves. This amount, as well as
existing reserves, could fluctuate based on actual operations.
Public Input
The City Council must announce a date, time, and place for a public meeting where the budget and tax
levy will be discussed. During this meeting, citizens are encouraged to speak on the budget and property
tax levy being proposed for 2023.
Staff recommends setting December 5, 2023, as the Public Input date for the 2024 property tax levy and
budget.
7.2
In addition to the Public Input meeting on December 5, 2023, there will be a presentation held on October
3, 2023, to allow for public comment.
Conclusion
The City Council is requested to consider approving the 2024 proposed property tax levy, 2024
preliminary General Fund Budget, set the Truth in Taxation Public Input date for December 5, 2023, and
approve the 2024 proposed EDA levy.
Proposed 2024 Levy
2024 Revised
2024
Increase
(Decrease)
2024 %
Change
General levy 14,818,719$ 1,278,514$ 9.44 %
Capital Improvements
Police Equipment Revolving 92,211 (68,987) -42.80
Park Improvement 882,753 141,696 19.12
Street Construction 529,047 144,826 37.69
Total Capital Improvements levy 1,504,011 217,536 16.91
EDA 335,172 18,972 6.00
Total levy 16,657,902$ 1,515,022$ 10.00 %
7.2
2024 Budget
September 5, 2023
7.2
Agenda
Budget Goals
Council Goals
Budget Timeline
2024 Budget factors
General Fund Summary of revenue and expenditures
Overview of Increase
EDA Summary
Property Tax Levy
Tax Impacts
Council Comments and/or Questions
7.2
Budget Goals
Meet service demands of the community and legislative mandates while
striving for minimal impact to taxpayers.
Meet Council’s four priorities.
Provide sound financial planning for a two-year budget that ensures
continued core services.
Continue to fund future capital needs including Parks & Street
Improvements.
Monitor economic challenges.
Provide competitive wages and benefits to attract and retain quality
people to provide effective and efficient services to our residents and
businesses.
7.2
Council Goals
Thriving Business Climate
Beautification and branding (seasonal planters, banners, litter clean-up along major corridors)
Outreach to prospective businesses and promotion of new business openings
Strong Neighborhoods
Implementation of Parks Master Plan
Home improvement grants and loans
Code enforcement
Public safety
Sound Financial Policies
Biennial budget
Long term plan
Utility Study
Welcoming/Inclusive Community
Inclusive play areas
Joint Community Police Partnerships
Continued partnership with embedded domestic advocacy group
Community events
Partnership with Hennepin County – mental health programming
7.2
Budget Timeline
September 5th Council to consider preliminary adoption of budget and levies
October 3rd Public input presentation
December 5th Receive Public Input and Council to consider final budget and levies
7.2
Impacts for 2024
•Utilities staffing increase – one person for meter maintenance and replacements
(Paid for by Utility Funds NOT General Fund)
•Police staffing increase –Crime Analyst position
•Three Elections
•Planned capital levy increases
•Worker compensation and insurance premium increases
•Settled Union Contracts (Police officers and Police Supervisors)
•Additional LGA funds
•One-time Police Aid
•Invest in increased fund reserves
•Unsettled labor agreements (Public Works)
•City Manager wage allocation change - (50% GF / 50% EDA to 75% GF / 25% EDA)
•Property value impacts
7.2
General Fund Summary
2022 2022 2023 2024 2024 % Increase
Adopted Actual Adopted Original Revised 2024
REVENUES
(2024 Revised
over 2023)
Property taxes - operations 12,586,094$ 12,488,689$ 13,697,548$ 15,271,008$ $ 14,892,219 9%
Special assessments and other 52,000 27,432 71,950 51,950 31,950 -56%
Licenses and permits 850,960 850,950 932,660 903,860 918,460 -2%
Intergovernmental revenues 1,777,489 1,927,302 1,655,044 1,559,485 3,015,473 82%
Charges for services 863,853 876,702 778,475 796,195 752,595 -3%
Fines & forfeits 275,000 184,396 186,500 186,500 188,876 1%
Investment income 125,000 (173,505) 100,000 100,000 47,000 -53%
Miscellaneous 68,000 41,054 44,500 44,500 24,500 -45%
Other (interfund servcies transfers-in)505,185 505,214 671,295 704,173 711,601 6%
TOTAL REVENUES 17,103,581$ 16,728,234$ 18,137,972$ 19,617,671$ $ 20,582,674 13%
EXPENDITURES
General Government 2,353,195$ 2,420,396$ 2,573,075$ 2,838,141$ $ 2,747,113 7%
Public safety 8,515,723 9,082,615 9,167,039 9,960,740 10,377,741 13%
Community Development 742,832 735,302 823,802 862,680 854,612 4%
Public works 3,239,980 3,347,970 3,349,558 3,558,026 3,615,761 8%
Recreation 2,251,851 2,399,397 2,224,498 2,398,084 2,499,214 12%
Other Financing Uses - Transfers Out - - - 488,233
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 17,103,581$ 17,985,680$ 18,137,972$ 19,617,671$ $ 20,582,674 13%
7.2
General Fund Expenditures
General Government
13%
Public Safety
51%
Community
Development
4%
Public Works
18%
Recreation
12%
Other - Transfers out
2%
7.2
2024 General Fund Increase -
$2,444,702
REVENUES
Property taxes $ 1,194,671
Special assessments & other $ (40,000)
Licenses & Permits $ (14,200)
Intergovernmental revenues $ 1,360,429
Charges for services $ (25,880)
Fines & forfeits $ 2,376
Investment income $ (53,000)
Miscellaneous $ (20,000)
Other $ 40,306
Total $ 2,444,702
EXPENDITURES
General Government $ 174,038
Public safety $ 1,210,702
Community Development $ 30,810
Public works $ 266,203
Recreation $ 274,716
Other Financing Uses - Transfers Out $ 488,233
Total $ 2,444,702
7.2
EDA Budget Summary
Revenue 2020 Actual 2021 Actual 2022 Actual 2023 Adopted 2024 Proposed
Property Taxes - Adopted Levy 282,744$ 300,000$ 310,122$ 316,200$ 335,172$
Prior Years' Delinquent Taxes 1,191$ 1,471$ 1,605$ -$ -$
Special Assessments*20,107$ 20,003$ 32,839$ 32,834$ 32,834$
Interest Income 79,686$ (10,026)$ (39,171)$ 8,000$ 8,000$
Miscellaneous Revenue -$ 273$ 14,533$ -$ 26,800$
Total Revenue 383,728$ 311,720$ 319,927$ 357,034$ 402,806$
Expenditures 2020 Actual 2021 Actual 2022 Actual 2023 Adopted 2024 Proposed
Personnel Services 312,634$ 330,071$ 299,173$ 271,358$ 232,708$
Professional, Audit & Legal Services 17,163$ 8,160$ 31,306$ 26,000$ 32,000$
Contractual Services*5,136$ 77,980$ 3,484$ 5,000$ 15,000$
Internal Service Fund Charges -$ 4,568$ 5,186$ 5,215$ 7,354$
Home Improvement Grant Program 40,511$ 91,470$ 33,625$ 25,300$ 26,800$
Branding and Beautification 10,550$ 12,228$ 6,251$ 20,050$ 40,550$
Façade Improvement Grants -$ -$ 12,500$ -$ 40,000$
Miscellaneous Operating Expenses 3,127$ 2,437$ 5,849$ 5,000$ 7,100$
Total Expenditures 389,119$ 526,914$ 397,374$ 357,923$ 401,513$
Net Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures 2020 Actual 2021 Actual 2022 Actual 2023 Adopted 2024 Proposed
(5,392)$ (215,194)$ (77,447)$ (889)$ 1,293$
Fund Balance at Year End 2020 Actual 2021 Actual 2022 Actual 2023 Adopted 2024 Proposed
Actual* / Forecast based on budget 2,438,443$ 2,310,250$ 2,232,803$ 2,231,914$ 2,233,207$
*Proceeds from property sales go into the fund balance but do not show up as revenue. This
means the year-to-year change in the fund balance may not match that year's net revenue
over (under) expenditures.
*Special assessments are the method of repayment for EDA financing of installation of fire
protection systems. 2024 special assessment revenue is comprised of $20,000 from 6105
42nd Ave N and $12,834 from 5600 56th Ave N.
*2021 contractual services expenditures included $64,170 for installation of a fire protection
system at 5600 56th Ave N.
7.2
Property Tax Levy
2022
Adopted
2023
Adopted
2023
Increase
(Decrease)
2023 %
Change
2024
Proposed
2024
Increase
(Decrease)
2024 %
Change 2024 Revised
2024 Increase
(Decrease)
2024 %
Change
General levy 12,508,518$ 13,540,205$ 1,031,687$ 8.25 % $ 15,222,508 $ 1,682,303 12.42 %14,818,719$ 1,278,514$ 9.44 %
Capital Improvements
Police Equipment Revolving 158,037 161,197 3,160 2.00 164,421 $ 3,224 2.00 92,211 (68,987) -42.80
Park Improvement 606,999 741,057 134,058 22.09 882,753 $ 141,696 19.12 882,753 141,696 19.12
Street Construction 245,926 384,221 138,295 56.23 529,047 $ 144,826 37.69 529,047 144,826 37.69
Total Capital Improvements
levy 1,010,962 1,286,475 275,513 27.25 1,576,221 $ 289,746 22.52 1,504,011 217,536 16.91
EDA 310,000 316,200 6,200 2.00 322,524 $ 6,324 2.00 335,172 18,972 6.00
Total levy 13,829,480$ 15,142,880$ 1,313,400$ 9.50 % $ 17,121,253 $ 1,978,373 13.06 %16,657,902$ 1,515,022$ 10.00 %
7.2
Tax Impacts
2023 2024 Percent of Change
Levy * not including HRA $14,826,680 $16,322,730 10.09%
Levy - including HRA $15,142,880 $16,657,902 10.00%
Net Tax Capacity $27,087,605 $28,903,880 6.71%
Tax Rate 46.43%48.28%3.98%
Percentile Home Value
Estimated Annual
Increase Percentage of Increase
10th $242,900 $88 8.47%
30th $269,700 $97 8.31%
50th $293,400 $121 9.51%
70th $320,640 $143 10.25%
90th $374,380 $178 10.81%
Proposed Tax Impact for 2024
7.2
2024 Revised Budget reflects
Council work session objectives
Reduction in Levy increase
Revised from 2024 original increase of 13.06% to 10.00%
Invest in Long-term Capital Funds
Includes additional investment of $217K to capital funds
Invest in increasing Fund Balance targets
Includes proposed transfer to fund balance of $488K
7.2
Unassigned Fund Balance
$0
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
ACTUAL YE
2019
ACTUAL YE
2020
ACTUAL YE
2021
ACTUAL YE
2022
FORCASTED YE
2023
FORCASTED YE
2024
Unassigned Fund Balance Policy Benchmark (45% of next year's budget)State Auditor 35% Benchmark
7.2
Questions & Comments
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - ______
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2024 PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET, 2024
PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY, SET PUBLIC INPUT DATE
FOR THE 2024 BUDGET AND PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal is required by Section 7.05 of the City of Crystal Charter and State law to approve a resolution
setting forth an annual tax levy to the Hennepin County Auditor; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes require approval of a preliminary property tax levy and preliminary budget on or before September
30th of each year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has received the proposed budget document;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Crystal, Hennepin County, Minnesota, that the
Preliminary General Fund 2024 budget shall be as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following sums of money be levied for collection in 2024 upon the taxable property within
the City of Crystal for the following purposes:
The EDA levy cannot exceed .0185% of the estimated market value of all property located within the City of Crystal.
BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
STATEMENT OF REVENUES and EXPENDITURES
2023 2024 2024 % Increase
Adopted Original Revised 2024
REVENUES
(2024 Revised
over 2023)
Property taxes - operations 13,697,548$ 15,271,008$ $ 14,892,219 9%
Special assessments and other 71,950 51,950 31,950 -56%
Licenses and permits 932,660 903,860 918,460 -2%
Intergovernmental revenues 1,655,044 1,559,485 3,015,473 82%
Charges for services 778,475 796,195 752,595 -3%
Fines & forfeits 186,500 186,500 188,876 1%
Investment income 100,000 100,000 47,000 -53%
Miscellaneous 44,500 44,500 24,500 -45%
Other (interfund servcies transfers-in)671,295 704,173 711,601 6%
TOTAL REVENUES 18,137,972$ 19,617,671$ $ 20,582,674 13%
EXPENDITURES
General Government 2,573,075$ 2,838,141$ $ 2,747,113 7%
Public safety 9,167,039 9,960,740 10,377,741 13%
Community Development 823,802 862,680 854,612 4%
Public works 3,349,558 3,558,026 3,615,761 8%
Recreation 2,224,498 2,398,084 2,499,214 12%
Other Financing Uses - Transfers Out - - 488,233
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 18,137,972$ 19,617,671$ $ 20,582,674 13%
Proposed Levy 2024 Proposed
Revised Levy
General levy $14,818,719
Capital Improvements
Police Equipment Revolving 92,211
Park Improvement 882,753
Street Construction 529,047
Total Capital Improvements Levy 1,504,011
EDA 335,172
Total levy $16,657,902
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Truth in Taxation public input meeting will be held on December 5, 2023, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transmit this information to the County
Auditor of Hennepin County, Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Revenue, if applicable, in the format requested as required
by law.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 5th day of September 2023.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 5, 2023
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - ______
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2024 PROPOSED ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PROPERTY TAX LEVY
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.090 to 469.108 (the “EDA Act”), the City Council of
the City of Crystal created the City of Crystal Economic Development Authority (the “Authority”); and
WHEREAS, Section 469.033, subdivision 6 of the Act authorizes the Authority to levy a tax upon all taxable
property within the City to be expended for the purposes authorized by the EDA Act; and
WHEREAS, such levy may be in an amount not to exceed .0185 percent of the estimated market value of the
City; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has filed its budget for the special benefit levy in accordance with the budget procedures
of the City in the amount of $335,172; and
WHEREAS, based upon such budgets, the Authority will levy all or such portion of the authorized levy as it
deems necessary and proper;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Crystal City Council:
1. That approval is hereby given for the Authority to levy, for taxes payable in 2024, such tax upon the
taxable property of the City as the Authority may determine, subject to the limitations contained in the
EDA Act.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council on September 5, 2023
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 5, 2023
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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Memorandum
DATE: September 1, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Manager Adam R. Bell
SUBJECT: Consideration of the second reading of an ordinance requiring a license and
imposing regulations on the retail sale of edible cannabinoid products, and a
resolution approving summary language for publication of the ordinance.
____________________________________________________________________
Background
At the August 15th City Council meeting, the Council adopted an interim ordinance requiring a
license and imposing regulations on the retail sale of edible cannabinoid products that went
into effect on August 15, 2023. At the same time, the Council approved the first reading of a
regular ordinance imposing the same regulations.
The proposed regular licensing ordinance is enclosed again for consideration of a second
reading and adoption. Also included is the required resolution summary publication of the
ordinance.
Recommended Action
Motion approving the second reading and adoption of the proposed ordinance and the
approval of the resolution for summary publication.
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-05
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING A LICENSE AND IMPOSING REGULATIONS
ON THE RETAIL SALE OF EDIBLE CANNABINOID PRODUCTS
The City of Crystal ordains:
Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to establish licensing and sale regulations
for the retail sale of edible cannabinoid products derived from hemp as provided in Minnesota
Statutes, section 151.72.
Section 2. Legislative Findings. The city council hereby finds and determines as follows:
(a) In 2022, the Minnesota Legislature’s amended Minnesota Statutes, section 151.72 to
expressly allow the sale of edible products that contain tetrahydrocannabinol
(“THC”) without any associated licensing requirements.
(b) The unexpected change in the law, the lack of licensing and other regulatory
standards, and the concerns regarding the potential impacts of the sale of edible
cannabinoid products resulted in the city council acting on August 16, 2022 to enact
a one-year moratorium on the sale of THC Products.
(c) Since that time, the city has studied the issue and anticipated the Legislature would
provide additional guidance and regulation during the 2023 session on the sale of
such products. While the Legislature did adopt a 321-page cannabis bill, it essentially
maintained the status quo regarding the sale of edible cannabinoid products under
Minnesota Statutes, section 151.72 until the newly established Office of Cannabis
Management begins licensing cannabis businesses.
(d) Because the Office of Cannabis Management is not likely to begin issuing licenses
to sell lower-potency hemp products until early 2025, and faced with continuing
uncertainties associated with the sale of edible cannabinoid products, the city council
determines it is in the best interests of the city to require a license to sell such products
and to impose related regulations until the Office of Cannabis Management assumes
the licensing of cannabis businesses.
Section 3. Definitions. For the purposes of this ordinance, the following terms shall have the
meanings given them in this section. If a term is not defined herein, it shall have the meaning
given it in Minnesota Statutes, section 151.72 or, if not defined therein, the definition given the
term in the Crystal city code.
Subd. 1. Advertisement. “Advertisement” has the meaning given the term in Minnesota
Statutes, section 342.01, subdivision 5.
Subd. 2. City. “City” means the City of Crystal, Minnesota.
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Subd. 3. Compliance Checks. “Compliance checks” means the system the city uses to
investigate and ensure that those authorized to sell edible cannabinoid products are following and
complying with the requirements of this ordinance and state laws. Compliance checks involve the
use of compliance check minors, as authorized by this ordinance, who purchase or attempt to
purchase edible cannabinoid products. Compliance checks may also be conducted by the city or
other units of government for educational, research, and training purposes or for investigating or
enforcing federal, state, or local laws and regulations relating to edible cannabinoid products.
Subd. 4. Controlled Substance. “Controlled substance” has the meaning given the term
in Minnesota Statutes, section 152.01, subdivision 4, as amended.
Subd. 5. Crystal City Code. “Crystal city code” means the most current version of The
Crystal City Code.
Subd. 6. Delivery Sales. “Delivery sales” mean the sale of any edible cannabinoid product
to any person for personal consumption and not for resale when the sale is conducted by any means
other than an in-person, over-the-counter sales transaction in a retail establishment. Delivery sales
include, but are not limited to, the sale of any edible cannabinoid products when the sale is
conducted by telephone, other voice transmission, mail, the internet, or app-based service.
Delivery sales include delivery by licensees or third parties by any means, including curbside pick-
up.
Subd. 7. Edible Cannabinoid Product. “Edible cannabinoid product” means any product
containing nonintoxicating cannabinoids extracted from hemp that meets the requirements to be
sold for human or animal consumption under Minnesota Statutes, section 151.72. The term
includes edible cannabinoid products as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 151.72, subdivision
1(f). The term does not include medical cannabis as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 152.22,
subdivision 6.
Subd. 8. Eligible Business. “Eligible business” means a business located within the city
that has a current tobacco license to sell tobacco or tobacco products at retail issued by the city
under Chapter XI, Section 1105 of the Crystal city code, or that has a current on-sale or off-sale
liquor license to sell intoxicating liquor issued by the city under Chapter XII of the Crystal city
code.
Subd. 9. Hemp. “Hemp” has the same meaning given the term in Minnesota Statutes,
section 18K.02, subdivision 3, as it may be amended.
Subd. 10. Label. “Label” has the same meaning given the term in Minnesota Statutes,
section 151.01, subdivision 18, as it may be amended.
Subd. 11. Labeling. “Labeling” has the same meaning given the term in Minnesota
Statutes, section 151.72, subdivision 1(i).
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Subd. 12. Licensee. “Licensee” means the entity issued a license under this ordinance to
sell edible cannabinoid products at retail.
Subd. 13. Moveable Place of Business. “Moveable place of business” means any form of
business operated out of a kiosk, truck, van, automobile, or other type of vehicle or transportable
shelter and not a fixed address storefront or other permanent type of structure authorized for sales
transactions.
Subd. 14. Lot. “Lot” has the same meaning given the term in Section 505, subdivision 90
of the Crystal city code.
Subd. 15. Ordinance. “Ordinance” means this ordinance requiring a license and imposing
regulations on the retail sale of edible cannabinoid products.
Subd. 16. Outdoor Advertisement. “Outdoor advertisement” has the meaning given the
term in Minnesota Statutes, section 342.01, subdivision 58.
Subd. 17. Product Label. “Product label” has the same meaning given the term “label” in
Minnesota Statutes, section 151.72, subdivision 1(h).
Subd. 18. Public Park. “Public park” means an open space, playground, athletic field, or
other facility owned by the City, a school district, the county, or other public entity that is open to,
and regularly used by, those under the age of 21.
Subd. 19. Residential Treatment Facility. “Residential treatment facility” means a facility
providing mental health, alcohol, or drug treatment services established or operated in accordance
with Minnesota Rules, chapter 2960, or Minnesota Statutes, chapters 245G or 260C.
Subd. 20. School. “School” means a public or private facility that provides educational
programs to 10 or more persons that are under the age of 21 in a classroom setting. The term
includes, but is not limited to, any school operated by an independent school district or a charter
school operating under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 124E.
Subd. 21. THC. Means tetrahydrocannabinol.
Subd. 22. Self-Service Merchandising. Open displays of edible cannabinoid products in
any manner where any person has access to the edible cannabinoid products without the assistance
or intervention of the licensee or the licensee's employee. Assistance or intervention means the
actual physical exchange of the edible cannabinoid product between the customer and the licensee
or employee.
Subd. 23. Vending Machine. Any mechanical, electric, or electronic, or other type of
device that dispenses edible cannabinoid products upon the insertion of money, tokens, or other
form of payment directly into the machine by the person seeking to purchase the edible
cannabinoid product.
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Section 4. License.
Subd. 1. Required. No person may directly or indirectly, or by means of any device,
keep for retail sale, sell at retail, offer to sell, or otherwise dispose of any edible cannabinoid
product at retail at any place in the city without first having obtained a license from the city issued
in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance.
Subd. 2. Eligibility. The city shall only issue a license to sell edible cannabinoid
products to an eligible business that qualifies to receive a license under the requirements of this
ordinance.
Subd. 3. Manufacturing Exception. No license is required under this ordinance for the
manufacturing of edible cannabinoid products or the sale by a manufacturer of its products to
resellers, provided the manufacturer does not sell edible cannabinoid products directly to the
public.
Section 5. Ineligible Places and Operations. The city shall not issue or renew a license under
this ordinance to sell edible cannabinoid products to:
(a) A business or operation that does not qualify as an eligible business under this
ordinance;
(b) A business located, or proposed to be located, on a lot that is within:
(1) 1,000 feet of a school;
(2) 500 feet of a residential treatment facility; or
(3) 500 feet of a public park;
Distance shall be measured between boundaries of the lot containing the business
and the lot containing the school, treatment facility, or public park. If a lot contains
both a school and a public park, the 1,000 foot distance shall apply.
(c) A business providing delivery sales of any edible cannabinoid products;
(d) A moveable place of business;
(e) A business utilizing a vending machine to sell edible cannabinoid products;
(f) A business located at a premise on which taxes, assessments, or other financial claims
of the city are delinquent and unpaid. If an action has been commenced pursuant to
the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 278, questioning the amount or validity
of taxes, the city council may, on application by the licensee, waive strict compliance
with this provision; no waiver may be granted, however, for taxes, or any portion
thereof, which remain unpaid for a period exceeding one year after becoming due
unless such one-year period is extended through no fault of the licensee; or
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(g) A business that is in violation of one or more provisions of the Crystal city code
related to its operations as an eligible business.
Section 6. Application Procedure. An application for a license shall be submitted and processed
in accordance with this section.
Subd. 1. License Application. An application for a new or renewed license to sell edible
cannabinoid products shall be made on a form provided by the city and filed, along with all
required fees, with the city clerk. The application shall contain the full name of the applicant, the
applicant's residential and business addresses, and telephone numbers, the name of the business
for which the license is sought, information to establish the business qualifies as an eligible
business, a site plan for the business, and any additional information the city deems necessary. If
the city clerk determines an application is incomplete, the city clerk shall provide the applicant
notice of the information necessary to make the application complete. The city shall not process
an application until it is made complete. Upon receipt of a completed application, the city clerk
shall forward the application to the Police Department to conduct a background investigation.
Subd. 2. Fees. No license shall be processed or issued under this ordinance until the
appropriate fees have been paid in full. The fees for a license under this ordinance shall be
established by city council resolution. Fees are not prorated for licenses issued for less than a full
year.
Subd. 3. Manager or Agent. If the applicant is a firm, association, partnership,
corporation, limited liability company, or joint venture, the application must include the name of
the natural person who will serve as the manager or agent of the licensed premises. Such manager
or agent must, by the terms of their written consent, (1) take full responsibility for the conduct of
the licensed premises, and (2) serve as agent for service of notices and other process relating to the
license. A licensee must notify the city in writing within 14 days of any change in such manager
or agent indicating the name and address of the new manager or agent and the effective date of
such change.
Subd. 4. License Decision. The city council may grant or deny a license application.
The city council may also continue its consideration of a license if it determines it needs additional
information before making its decision. Any of the following are grounds for denial or nonrenewal
of a license.
(a) The business does not qualify as an eligible business or is an ineligible business or
operation under section 5 of this ordinance.
(b) The applicant is under the age of 21 years old.
(c) The applicant has been convicted within the past three years of any violation of a
federal, state, or local law, ordinance provision, or other regulation relating to edible
cannabinoid products, controlled substances, or the operation of the eligible business.
(d) The applicant has had a license to sell edible cannabinoid products, tobacco products,
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or liquor suspended or revoked during the 12 months preceding the date of
application, or the applicant has or had an interest in another premises authorized to
sell edible cannabinoid products, whether in the city or in another jurisdiction, that
has had a license to sell edible cannabinoid products suspended or revoked during the
same time period, provided the applicant had an interest in the premises at the time
of the revocation or suspension, or at the time of the violation that led to the
revocation or suspension.
(e) The applicant is the spouse, parent, stepparent, grandparent, brother, or sister, by
blood or marriage, of a person ineligible for a license under this ordinance who the
city council determines is not the real party in interest or is not the beneficial owner
of the business to be operated under the license.
(f) The applicant is a business that does not have an operating manager or agent who is
eligible pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance.
(g) The applicant provides false or misleading information. Any false statement on an
application, or any willful omission of any information called for on such application
form, shall cause an automatic refusal of license, or if already issued, shall render any
license issued pursuant thereto void and of no effect upon written notice of the city.
(h) The proposed location does not meet all applicable zoning requirements or
requirements of this ordinance.
(i) The applicant is prohibited by federal or state law, local ordinance, or other
regulation, from holding such a license.
(j) The applicant failed to provide information required by the application or provided
false or misleading information.
Subd. 5. Term. All licenses issued under this ordinance shall expire on December 31 of
each calendar year, unless it is revoked, suspended, or forfeited prior to that date.
Subd. 6. Renewal. An application to renew a license must be submitted at least 30 days
prior to the expiration of the current license. The issuance of a license issued under this ordinance
is a privilege and does not entitle the license holder to automatic renewal of the license.
Subd. 7. Non-Transferable. All licenses issued under this ordinance shall be valid only
on the premises for which the license was issued and only for the person or business to whom the
license was issued. The transfer of any license to another location, business, or person is prohibited.
Section 7. Operational Requirements.
Subd. 1. License Display. All licenses shall be posted and displayed in plain view of the
general public on the licensed premises.
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Subd. 2. Responsibility. All licensees under this ordinance shall be responsible for the
actions of their employees in regard to the sale of edible cannabinoid products on the licensed
premises, and the sale of such an item by an employee shall be considered a sale by the licensee.
Subd. 3. Product Compliance. All edible cannabinoid products shall comply with the
requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 151.72 including, but not limited to, that they do not
contain more than 0.3 percent of any tetrahydrocannabinol, more than five milligrams of any
tetrahydrocannabinol in a single serving, or more than a total of 50 milligrams of any
tetrahydrocannabinol per package.
Subd. 4. Product Display. All edible cannabinoid products shall be stored either: (a)
behind a counter or other area not freely accessible to customers; or (b) in a case or other storage
unit not left open and accessible to the general public.
Subd. 5. Age Posting. Notice of the legal sales age and age verification requirement
must be posted prominently and in plain view at all times at each location where edible cannabinoid
products are offered for sale. The required signage must be posted in a manner that is clearly visible
to anyone who is or is considering making a purchase.
Subd. 6. Age Verification. A licensee’s employees shall verify by means of government
issued photographic identification that any purchaser of an edible cannabinoid product is at least
21 years of age.
Subd. 7. Advertisement. A licensee shall not advertise edible cannabinoid products in a
manner that would violate any of the limitations imposed on the advertisement of lower-potency
hemp edibles under Minnesota Statutes, section 342.64, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
The City Council determines that using a neon, flashing, or moving image or message window
sign to advertise edible cannabinoid products is likely to appeal to individuals under 21 years of
age in violation of Minnesota Statutes, section 342.64, subdivision 1(5), and so is prohibited by
this Ordinance.
Subd. 8. Sales. Edible cannabinoid products may only be sold in a direct face-to-face
exchange between the licensee’s employee and the consumer. The licensee’s employees selling
edible cannabinoid products must be at least 21 years old. It shall be a violation of this ordinance
for a licensee to give away, dispense, sell, or offer to sell any edible cannabinoid product in a
manner that violates any of the following:
(a) To a person under the age of 21 years old. It shall be an affirmative defense to the
violation of this section for a person to have reasonably relied upon proof of age;
(b) Through the use of a vending machine or similar automated dispensing device;
(c) In a manner that does not comply with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes,
section 151.72 including, but not limited to, the packaging, labeling, and other
requirements provided by that section;
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(d) At any location outside of the licensed premises;
(e) By self-service, or in open displays which are accessible to the public without the
assistance or intervention of a store employee;
(f) By a mobile business, including but not limited to motorized vehicles, moveable sales
kiosks, or trailers. Licenses shall be issued to fixed location businesses only;
(g) By delivery sales;
(h) By any employee under the age of 21 years;
(i) To a visibly intoxicated person;
(j) By the means of providing samples of any edible cannabinoid product free of charge
or at a nominal cost; or
(k) To any other person, in any other manner or form prohibited by federal or state law
or regulation, or by local ordinance.
Subd. 9. Inspections. The premises licensed under this ordinance must be open to
inspection by any authorized representative of the city during regular business hours for purposes
of ensuring compliance with this ordinance.
Subd. 10. Revocation or Suspension. Any license issued under this ordinance may be
revoked or suspended by the city council for a violation of any provision of this ordinance as
provided herein.
Section 8. Other Prohibited Acts.
Subd. 1. Non-Compliant Products. No person shall sell or offer for sale a product
containing THC, including edible cannabinoid products, that does not meet all the applicable
requirements in Minnesota Statutes, section 151.72.
Subd. 2. Presumptions. Edible cannabinoid products shall comply with the labeling
requirements in Minnesota Statutes, section 151.72, subdivision 5 and all other applicable labeling
requirements. The city may presume, for the purposes of enforcing this ordinance, an edible
cannabinoid product being offered for sale or that is sold by a licensee has been tested by an
independent lab as required in Minnesota Statutes, section 151.72, subdivision 4 and that the
information contained on the product label is accurate.
Subd. 3. Purchase for Others. It is a misdemeanor violation of this ordinance for any
person 21 years of age or older to purchase or otherwise obtain any edible cannabinoid product on
behalf of a person under the age of 21.
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Section 9. Compliance Checks. The city may from time-to-time conduct unannounced
compliance checks of licensed establishments. No person used in compliance checks may attempt
to use a form of identification that misrepresents the person’s age. All persons lawfully engaged
in a compliance check shall answer all questions about their age asked by the licensee or their
employee, and produce any identification, if any exists, for which they are asked. The city will
conduct a compliance check that involves the participation of a person at least 18 years of age, but
under the age of 21 to enter the licensed premises to attempt to purchase the edible cannabinoid
products. Persons used for the purpose of compliance checks shall be supervised by law
enforcement or other designated personnel. Nothing in this ordinance shall prohibit compliance
checks authorized by state or federal laws for businesses manufacturing, storing, or selling edible
cannabinoid products under any applicable federal or state law. The compliance checks authorized
by this ordinance are in addition to any other compliance checks that may be performed related to
the tobacco or liquor license held by an eligible business.
Section 10. License Actions.
Subd. 1. Basis for Action. The city may suspend, revoke, or nonrenew a license issued
under this ordinance for any of the following reasons:
(a) The applicant has been convicted within the past three years of any violation of a
federal, state, or local law, ordinance provision, or other regulation relating to the
licensed activity, or has had a license to sell edible cannabinoid products, tobacco, or
liquor revoked or suspended within the past five years;
(b) Fraud, misrepresentation, bribery, or incorrect statement contained in the application
for license, or made in carrying on the licensed activity;
(c) Actions that are unauthorized or otherwise beyond the scope of the license granted;
(d) Violation of any federal, state, or local regulation or provision;
(e) Failure to continuously comply with all conditions required as part of the license;
(f) Failure to comply with the applicable zoning code;
(g) Failure to pay an administrative penalty imposed by the city council; or
(h) The city discovers the license was mistakenly issued or renewed to a person, it shall
be revoked upon the discovery that the person was ineligible for the license under
this ordinance.
Subd. 2. Process. The city will provide a licensee at least five days written notice of a
hearing to be held before the city council on the potential suspension, revocation, or nonrenewal
of its license. The licensee shall be provided an opportunity to be heard at the hearing. If the city
council acts to suspend, revoke, or not renew the license, the city will provide the licensee a written
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notice of the period of suspension, or of the revocation or nonrenewal. All sales of edible
cannabinoid products must cease during a suspension period or permanently upon revocation or
nonrenewal of the license.
Section 11. Violation. Unless expressly indicated otherwise, a violation of this ordinance is a
misdemeanor. The city may also impose administrative penalties on a licensee for violation of
this ordinance. Any administrative penalties may be imposed by the city council, or by
administrative citation, and shall be collected in accordance with the Crystal city code. Nothing in
this section shall prohibit the city from seeking prosecution as a misdemeanor for any alleged
violation of this ordinance.
Section 12. Severability and Savings. If any section or portion of this ordinance is found
unconstitutional or otherwise invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that
finding shall not serve as invalidation or affect the validity and enforceability of any other section
or provision of this ordinance.
Section 13. Effective Date and Term. This ordinance shall become effective on the first day of
publication after adoption. This ordinance shall terminate and no longer be effective once the sale of
edible cannabinoid products is no longer allowed except upon the issuance of a license to sell lower-
potency hemp edibles by the Office of Cannabis Management under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 342.
Section 14. Incorporation. This ordinance incorporates by reference the sections or provisions of the
Crystal city code as may be needed to give effect to the provisions of this ordinance and to otherwise
carry out its intent.
Section 15. Not Codified. Because this ordinance has a limited duration, it will not be codified into
the Crystal city code.
Adopted this 5th day of September, 2023.
BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
First Reading: August 15, 2023 Publication: September 14, 2023
Second Reading: September 5, 2023 Effective Date: October 14, 2023
Council Adoption: September 5, 2023
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - ___
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023 – 05
WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2023-05 “An Ordinance
Requiring a License and Imposing Regulations on the Retail Sale of Edible Cannabinoid Products”
(the “Ordinance”) at its meeting held on September 5, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.12 of the Crystal City Charter and Section 110.13 of the Crystal
City Code indicate that ordinances approved by the City Council will be published in summary
form and that the City Council is to approve the form of the summary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Crystal that the
following summary language is hereby approved for publication of the Ordinance:
CITY OF CRYSTAL
ORDINANCE #2023 - 05
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING A LICENSE AND IMPOSING REGULATIONS ON
THE RETAIL SALE OF EDIBLE CANNABINOID PRODUCTS
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE No. 2023-05
Ordinance No. 2023-05 has been approved by the city council on September 5, 2023. A printed
copy of the full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the city clerk.
The City Council adopted the above referenced interim ordinance establishing a licensing
requirement for the retail sale of edible cannabinoid products. The ordinance establishes
eligibility requirements to obtain a license and imposes regulations on businesses selling
edible cannabinoid products. A copy of the full text of the ordinance is available on the
City’s website and by contacting the City Clerk.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to do
each of the following:
1. Publish the approved summary language once in the City’s official newspaper;
2. Place a copy of this Resolution, the full text of the Ordinance, and the affidavit of publication of
the summary language in the City’s ordinance book;
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3. Make the full text of the Ordinance available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk
during the City’s regular business hours; and
4. Post the Ordinance on the City’s website.
Adopted this 5th day of September, 2023.
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Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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Memorandum
DATE: September 5, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Crystal Director of Public Works
Pat Sele, Utilities Superintendent
SUBJECT: JWC valve replacement project
Background
Annually, the JWC allocates funding to valve replacement work along JWC water mains. The valves along water
mains are used to control water flow between sections of pipe. Valves can be used to isolate sections of water
mains for emergency repairs or planned work. The most recent example of this was the water main break earlier
this year on the JWC main on 42nd Ave near Georgia.
One of the proposed valves to be replaced this year is located at the intersection of 41st Ave and Douglas Drive.
Due to the scope of the work, the city solicited quotes from contractors to assist with this project. As noted in the
quotes, this project will involve both city and contractor staff with the city providing a variety of support and
restoration.
Quotes
Two quotes were obtained for this work:
•Valley Rich $34,900
•United Water and Sewer $39,400
Project Cost
Valley Rich was the low quote. As noted previously, there are a variety of other costs associated with this project.
That said, all the costs will be paid by the Joint Water Commission (reimbursement to the city).
Project Funding
The JWC CIP has over $100,000 allocated for valve replacements. The only city costs for this will be staff time
managing and executing the project, and equipment/vehicle time. All contractor and material costs will be
reimbursed by the JWC.
Attachment
•Valley Rich quote
Recommended Action
Motion authorizing the contract for the JWC valve replacement project.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024- _____
AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACT FOR JWC VALVE REPLACEMENT
WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council is committed to providing and maintaining quality
infrastructure that is essential for everyday residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational
activities in the City; and
WHEREAS, the Joint Water Commission’s (JWC) Capital Improvement Project has funds
available for valve replacement projects; and
WHEREAS, the City is acting on behalf of the JWC in administering this contract; and
WHEREAS, the City has obtained bids for the work; and
WHEREAS, Valley Rich has a long history of successful work in the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby authorizes the
contract with Valley Rich for the JWC valve replacement project.
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 5th day of September 2023.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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Date: 8/22/23
Bid: #23486 J
Project: 41st Ave and Douglas 24” Gate Valve Replacements
Location: Crystal, MN
Site Utilities
Valley-Rich Co., Inc. will provide labor and equipment needed to excavate, remove manholes for the replacement
of a 24” gate valves at above address. We will also cut in 24” tee and install a new hydrant/valve lateral. All
parts, trucking (soils in/out), vac truck, traffic control and restoration are by the city.
Base Bid: $34,900
Note:
This proposal is good for 15 days from the bid date in order to lock in our material prices with our vendors.
The maximum depth of trenches and structures is assumed to be 10 feet when information is not provided.
Respectfully,
John Miklya
Exclusions:
Dewatering, county permits, soil correction and/or replacement, pipe support, removal of buried obstructions,
jacking, frost charges, rock excavation, construction staking, restoration (other than listed above), compaction
tests, hauling of excess soils, erosion control/inlet protection, hazardous material handling, tree removal and/or
replacement, grubbing, sheeting, shoring, bracing, and private utility locates.
147 Jonathan Blvd. N., Ste. 4 Chaska, Minnesota 55318
Office: (952) 448-3002 Fax: (952) 448-3362
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FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
TO: Adam R. Bell, City Manager (for Sep. 5 meeting)
DATE: August 30, 2023
SUBJECT: Consider a resolution authorizing execution of a Petition and Waiver
Agreement with Mejron Properties LLC for installation of a fire protection
system at 3600 Douglas Dr. N. (Wine Thief and Ale Jail).
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BACKGROUND
In March 2018 the City Council adopted a no-interest financing option for installation of fire
protection systems (sprinklers) in existing buildings. The following is a summary of the
program’s purpose and parameters:
Public Purpose:
To reduce the potential for loss of life for building occupants and first responders
To preserve and enhance the value of real property
To prevent the emergence of blight in older buildings
To improve the utilization of older buildings to create jobs and economic opportunities
To counteract the combination of physical constraints, building age and market forces that
make fire sprinklers infeasible for some properties
Parameters for City Financing:
No interest charges - principal payback only.
Payback occurs through a special assessment against the property. A petition by the
property owner is required.
5 year payback term - 10 semiannual payments due with property taxes (May 15 & October
15 each year).
The city self-finances this program with the EDA fund balance. Assistance with installation
of fire suppression systems is an eligible EDA expenditure under M.S. 469.002, Subd. 14,
(5)(i) and (ii). Special assessment repayments will be credited to the EDA fund.
This program was previously used in two locations:
Elision Playhouse at 6105 42nd Ave. N. In 2019 the city approved $100,000 of financing.
2020 was the first year of repayment and the owner is current on the payments.
Multi-tenant commercial building at 5600 56th Ave. N. In 2020 the city approved $64,170 of
financing. 2022 was the first year of repayment and the owner is current on the payments.
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Fire Protection System at 3600 Douglas Dr
Special Assessment Financing
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SUBJECT PROPERTY
The commercial building at 3600 Douglas Dr. N. was purchased in 2022 by Mejron Properties,
which is renovating the building to convert it into a wine and beer store, and also adding to the
north side of the building.
PROPOSED PROJECT
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PROPOSED CITY FINANCING
Under Section 1306 of the building code, a fire protection system (fire sprinklers) must be
installed as part of the renovation and addition. The estimated cost of the fire protection
system is $70,971, but after deducting the estimated $11,500 for the addition which is not
eligible for city financing, the estimated eligible cost is $59,471. Because this is just an
estimate, the proposed special assessment financing would be for the actual eligible costs up
to $92,000 which, at 25% of the most recent Estimated Market Value for the property, is the
maximum amount of city financing in this case. Any costs above $92,000 would be financed in
some other way by the owner.
The $59,471 estimated eligible project cost is comprised of the following:
$32,203 Dave Perkins Contracting - new water service from 36th Avenue
$23,000 Escape Fire Protection - fire sprinkler system (existing building portion)
$ 4,268 Firenet Systems - fire alarm system
The actual amount of interest-free special assessment financing would be the final cost of the
fire protection system or $92,000, whichever is less. For example, if the final cost ends up
being the currently-estimated $59,471, then the owner would pay ten installments of $5,947.10
due with the semiannual property tax payments in May and October. Because the project will
not likely be completed in time to certify the assessment to taxes payable in 2024, it is likely
that the repayments would occur in 2025-2029.
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION
Staff recommends that the Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Mayor and
City Manager to execute the Petition and Waiver Agreement.
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-___
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PETITION
AND WAIVER AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CRYSTAL AND MEJRON PROPERTIES, LLC
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal (the “City”) is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Resolution 2018-29, Minnesota Statutes, section 429.021,
subd. 1(15), and Minnesota Statutes, section 429.031, subd. 3, the City has determined to finance a
project involving the installation of a fire protection system at 3600 Douglas Dr. N. (the
“Improvement Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Owner of the aforementioned property, as described below, intends to
contract for the Improvement Project and the City will provide financing for the costs thereof in
an amount not to exceed $92,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to ensure that it will have a valid and collectible special
assessment when levied against the property benefited by its financing of the Improvement Project,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429; and
WHEREAS, Mejron Properties, LLC, a Limited Liability Company under the laws of the
State of Minnesota (the “Owner”) is the fee owners of the property benefited by the Improvement
Project; and
WHEREAS, the Owner has executed a Petition and Waiver Agreement (the “Petition and
Waiver Agreement”) requesting that the City finance the Improvement Project and levy the special
assessment against said property without hearing or notice of hearing and waiving any right to
appeal the special assessment under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429; and
WHEREAS, the City would not be willing to finance the costs of the Improvement Project
without hearings or notices of hearings without the assurances and covenants regarding the special
assessment included in the Petition and Waiver Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Crystal,
Minnesota that the mayor and city manager are authorized and directed to execute the Petition and
Waiver Agreement on behalf of the City.
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Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 5th day of September, 2023.
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Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
PETITION AND WAIVER AGREEMENT
This Fire Protection System Petition and Waiver Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made this
___ day of _____________, 2023, by and between the City of Crystal, a Minnesota municipal
corporation (the “City”), and Mejron Properties, LLC, a Limited Liability Company under the laws
of the State of Minnesota (the “Owner”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Owner is the owner of certain real property (the “Subject Property”) located
in the City, the legal description of which is set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto and hereby made
a part hereof; and
WHEREAS, the Owner desires for the City to finance the installation of a fire protection
system to serve the Subject Property (the “Improvement Project”) in accordance with City Resolution
2018-29, Minnesota Statutes, section 429.021, subd. 1(15), and Minnesota Statutes, section 429.031,
subd. 3; and
WHEREAS, the Owner is requesting that the City finance the Improvement Project and
specially assess the costs thereof against the Subject Property without notice of hearing or hearing on
the Improvement Project, and without notice of hearing or hearing on the special assessments levied
to finance the Improvement Project; and
WHEREAS, the City is willing to finance the Improvement Project in accordance with the
request of the Owner and without such notices or hearings, provided the assurances and covenants
hereinafter stated are made by the Owner to ensure that the City will have valid and collectable special
assessments as they relate to the Subject Property and its financing of the Improvement Project; and
WHEREAS, were it not for the assurances and covenants hereinafter provided, the City would
not finance the Improvement Project without such notices and hearings and is doing so solely at the
behest, and for the benefit of, the Owner.
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NOW, THEREFORE, on the basis of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter
provided, it is hereby agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. The Owner hereby petitions the City for construction of the Improvement Project. The City
has reviewed the plans and specifications for the Improvement Project, prepared by Escape
Fire Protection dated August 22, 2023 and Firenet Systems dated August 23, 2023 (the
“Plans”), which shall be incorporated into this Agreement as if fully set forth herein. The
City has also reviewed the cost estimates for the entirety of the Improvement Project, prepared
by Escape Fire Protection dated June 19, 2023 and Firenet Systems dated July 17, 2023,
together with actual incurred costs by Dave Perkins Contracting dated October 20, 2022
(collectively, the “Proposal”), which are also incorporated into this Agreement as if fully set
forth herein. The Owner will contract directly for the Improvement Project, including all
elements contained within the Proposal which shall be constructed in their entirety. Upon full
completion of the Improvement Project and final approval by the City, the Owner may request
reimbursement from the City for its costs, as more fully detailed in paragraph 3 of this
Agreement, and the Owner further petition for said costs to be specially assessed against the
Subject Property according to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement.
2. The Owner represents and warrants it is the fee owner of the Subject Property, that it has full
legal power and authority to encumber the Subject Property as herein provided, that in doing
so it is not in violation of the terms or conditions of any instrument or agreement of any nature
to which it is bound or which relates in any manner to the Subject Property and that there are
no other liens or encumbrances against the Subject Property except those of record as of this
date.
3. The estimated cost of the Improvement Project in light of the Proposal is $59,471.00, although
the total cost will not be known until completion of the Improvement Project, and the Owner
hereby requests that the first $92,000.00 of the cost of the Improvement Project be financed
by the City and specially assessed against the Subject Property. The Owner consents to the
City levying a special assessment for the Improvement Project against the Subject Property,
the principal amount of which shall not exceed the lesser of the actual cost of the Improvement
Project, including all of the City’s costs incurred as it relates to the Improvement Project,
including legal, engineering, and other consulting fees, or $92,000.00. The Owner
acknowledges and understands that the City will not contribute more than $92,000.00 toward
the Improvement Project and, accordingly, the Owner will be responsible for any and all costs
exceeding that figure.
4. The Owner waives notice of hearing and hearing pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section
429.031, on the Improvement Project and notice of hearing and hearing on the special
assessments levied to finance the Improvement Project pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
section 429.061, and specifically request that the Improvement Project be constructed and
special assessments levied against the Subject Property without such hearings.
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5. The Owner waives the right to appeal the levy of the special assessments in accordance with
this Agreement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 429.081, and further specifically agree
with respect to such special assessments against the Subject Property that:
a. Any requirements of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 429 with which the City does not
comply are hereby waived by the Owner;
b. The increase in fair market value of the Subject Property resulting from construction
of the Improvement Project will be at least equal to the amount specified in paragraph
3, and that such increase in fair market value is a special benefit to the Subject
Property; and
c. Assessment of the amount specified in paragraph 3 against the Subject Property is
reasonable, fair and equitable.
6. The Owner understands and agrees that the City will allow the payment of such special
assessments by the Owner in installments over a period of five years and bearing no interest.
The Owner further understands and agrees that the City will allow the prepayment of the
special assessments.
7. The Owner represents and warrants that the Subject Property is not so classified for tax
purposes as to result in deferral of the obligation to pay special assessments; and the Owner
agrees that it will take no action to secure such tax status for the Subject Property during the
term of this Agreement.
8. The covenants, waivers and agreements contained in this Agreement shall bind the successors
and assigns of the Owner and shall run with the Subject Property and bind all successors in
interest thereof. It is the intent of the parties hereto that this Agreement be in a form which is
recordable among the land records of Hennepin County, Minnesota; and they agree to make
any changes in this Agreement that may be necessary to effect the recording and filing of this
Agreement against the title of the Subject Property.
9. This Agreement shall terminate upon the final payment of all special assessments levied
against the Subject Property regarding the Improvement Project, and the City shall thereupon
execute and deliver such documents, in recordable form, as are necessary to extinguish its
rights hereunder at the request of the Owner.
10. If the Owner request the abandonment of the Improvement Project, it agrees to reimburse the
City for all costs incurred by the City prior to the abandonment, and said costs may still be
assessed under this Agreement if not directly paid by the Owner.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands the day and year first written
above.
CITY OF CRYSTAL
By:
Jim Adams
Mayor
By:
Adam R. Bell
City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ___ day of ________________,
2023, by Jim Adams and Adam R. Bell, the Mayor and City Manager, respectively, of the City of
Crystal, Minnesota, a municipal corporation under the laws of the State of Minnesota, on behalf of
the City.
Notary Public
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OWNER
MEJRON PROPERTIES, LLC
By:
Its:
STATE OF ______________ )
) ss.
COUNTY OF ____________ )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of _______________,
2020, by as of Mejron
Properties, LLC, a Limited Liability Company, on behalf of the Limited Liability Company.
Notary Public
This document was drafted by:
KENNEDY & GRAVEN, Chartered
470 U.S. Bank Plaza
200 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
(612) 337-9300
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of Subject Property
Lot 7, Block 1, Schwartz Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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