2024.02.20 Council Meeting Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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Posted: Feb. 16, 2024
City Council Meeting Schedule - Tuesday , Feb. 20, 2024
Time Meeting Location
6:15 p.m. Screening of History of Crystal Video for City Council Conference Room A
6:45 p.m.
City Council work session to discuss:
1. Council liaison reports.
2. City manager monthly check-in.
3. Constituent issues.
4. New business.
5. Announcements.
Council Chambers/Zoom
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers/Zoom
Immediately following
the City Council meeting Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting Council Chambers/Zoom
Immediately following
the EDA meeting Continuation of City Council work session, if necessary Council Chambers/Zoom
Per the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.02, Council Member Forest Eidbo will appear remotely
via interactive technology from the following public location: 870 W 24th Ave, Eugene, OR 97405
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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Posted: Feb. 16, 2024
City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024
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, Feb. 20, 2024, 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, Feb. 20, 2024.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Kiser ____ Bell
____ Onesirosan ____ Gilchrist
____ Adams ____ Therres
____ Budziszewski ____ Elholm
____ Cummings ____ Larson
____ Eidbo ____ Revering
____ Kamish ____ Sutter
____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. City Council liaison reports.*
2. City manager monthly check-in.
3. Constituent issues.*
4. New business.*
5. Announcements.*
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
* Denotes no documentation included in the packet.
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CITY MANAGER
MONTHLY CHECK-IN – FEBRUARY 2024
Objective 1 – Work with City Council to develop Long Range Vision for the continued
implementation of Council priorities:
• City Council Work Session scheduled in March for Long Range Vision/Strategic Planning
Objective 2 – Policy Facilitation – Implement the Longe Range Vision/Strategic Planning for
continued implementation of Council priorities:
• Thriving Business Community
o Staff and Council are working through THC/Cannabis zoning regulations
o Staff is continuing to assist with potential redevelopment opportunities and business openings
• Strong Neighborhoods
o Continuing to work with businesses on THC sales compliance
o Working with HRG to look into organized organic waste collection
o Submitted council feedback to MnDOT regarding JAZB Ordinance Amendment process
o Continuing to work on the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center project
o Working with residents/property owners to address code violations and traffic concerns
• Sound fiscal policies and practices
o Continuing to seek additional outside funding for projects
o Working with MN DEED to obtain 2023 State funding for Crystal Cove project
o Beginning to prepare for 2023 Audit
o Continuing to implement 2024 Capital Program
• Welcoming and inclusive community
o Inclusion & Diversity Commission – The Commission is working on 2024 Work
Plan and recruitment.
Objective 3 – Re-establish the Environmental Quality Commission with a clear and engaging
purpose and a sustainable future:
• Discussed 2024 City Manager Development Plan and overview of Objective 3 with Senior
Staff
• Looking at other cities’ environmental commissions
Objective 4 – Create an atmosphere of better teamwork, open communication, enhanced
employee performance, and where staff feel empowered to help make decisions:
• Supporting staff wellness and continuing professional growth and development
• Connecting with neighboring city managers on various local issues
• Continuing participation in city manager leadership/peer group and metro and state
professional organizations
• Scheduling first quarter/spring “Coffee Break” with employees
• Finalizing hiring of Public Works Director/City Engineer
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: Feb. 16, 2024
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024
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 March 2024 as Women’s History Month in the City of Crystal.
4. Consent Agenda
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature,
in a single motion:
4.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meeting s:
a. The City Council work session on Feb. 6, 2024.
b. The City Council meeting on Feb. 6, 2024.
c. The City Council special work session on Feb. 6, 2024.
d. The City Council work session on Feb. 8, 2024.
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 a resolution accepting donations.
4.4 Accept the Biennial Body Camera Audit Notification.
4.5 Approval of the appointment of JD Moore II to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a
term to expire Dec. 31, 2024
4.6 Approval of the appointment of Angela Spores to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a
term to expire Dec. 31, 2026
5. 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 m inutes, 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
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item brought before the Council during Open Forum. The Council may place items discussed during
Open Forum onto subsequent council meeting agendas.
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The Council will consider approval of disbursements of more than $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.
6.2 The Council will consider a resolution approving a front setback variance at 6124 Lakeland
Ave. N.
The owner of the home at 6124 Lakeland Ave. N. is applying for variances for multiple
home additions. These variance requests are only required as a result of the Hennepin
County 2012 right -of-way increase . The Planning Commission held a public hearing on
February 12 and unanimously recommended approval of the variances contingent upon
the conditions outlined in the staff report. Approval of the variances is recommended.
6.3 The Council will consider a resolution approving a transfer of funds from the Public Safety Aid
to the West Metro Fire -Rescue District.
During the 2023 MN Legislative Session, Crystal was granted supplementary Public Safety
Aid funds. Because the ai d was intended to provide additional funding support to both
police and fire departments, city staff recommends the transfer of $200,000 of the aid
allocati on to the West Metro Fire and Rescue District. The City of New Hope has also
approved the transfer of the same amount of its respective aid allocation to the District.
6.4 The Council will consider resolution s related to a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the
State of Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).
At the February 6 Work Session, Chief Revering and Deputy Chief Hubbard provided an
overview of the new joint Violent Crime Reduction Unit (VCRU) through a partnership with
the MN BCA. Because of Crystal PD’s reputation for excellence, the city is one of ten cities
selected to participate in the initial VCRU program. The state will provide full funding for
one officer, including overtime and benefits, a vehicle, a body camera, and other necessary
equipment as needed for a minimum of three years. Two council actions are requested.
First, recommend approval of the JPA with the BCA to join the VCRU. Second, recommend
approval of the authorization to increase the Crystal Police strength from 34 to 35 officers
for the duration of the JPA funding. If the funding for the VCRU officer is eliminated, the
authorized strength would be reduced back to thirty-four.
a. Approve the V iolen t Crime Reduction Unit Joint Powers Agreement with the BCA ; and
b. Adopt a resolution approving the authorized strength of police officers from thirty-four
(34) to thirty-five (35) while th e VCRU position is funded.
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6.5 The Council will consider a resolution for LED lighting upgrades at City Hall.
The lighting at City Hall has been on the list for LED replacement for several years. There is
$100,000 budgeted and funding available in the Long Term Plan for these upgrade s. Staf f
had recommended pushing these to 2025, but it has become apparent that due to some
fixtures needing to be replaced sooner, all the lighting should be done now instead of
waiting until 2025 and only replacing some of the lights. Additionally, if done now, there
are rebates available. Recommend approval of the contract with UHL for the City H all
lighting upgrades.
6.6 The Council will consider resolutions for improvements at Crystal Cove Aquatic Center.
The plans and specifications have been completed and are under final review by staff and
Kraus-Anderson. Of note, the pool features like shade structures and the climbing wall are
not part of the bid packet. These items can and will be purchased separately following the
bid award to ensure total project costs remain under budget. Improvements to the aquatic
center building are also planned but will be handled through a quote process rather than a
bid process. Two actions are included here. Staff recommends the adoption of the
resolution approving plans and specifications for improvements at the Crystal Cove Aquatic
Center and the authorization of the advertisement of bids for construction of said
improvements.
a. Approve the plans and specifications for improvements at Crystal Cove Aquatic
Center; and
b. Orde r advertisement for bids for improvements at Crystal Cove Aquatic Center.
7. Announcements
a. City offices are closed on Monday, Feb. 19, in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday.
b. Metro Transit and Hennepin County will hold a community open house to show the latest
plans for the Blue Line Extension on Thursday, March 7 from 5-8 p .m. at the Crystal
Community Center.
c. The Community Iftar dinner is Thursday, March 14 at 5:45 p.m. at the Crystal Community
Center.
d. The next City Council work session is Thursday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
at City Hall and via Zoom.
e. The re is no City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 5 due to the Presidential Nomination
Primary election. Therefore, the next City Council meeting is Tuesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom.
f. Crystal Police Department Open House is Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 4141
Douglas Dr. N.
g. 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.
8. Adjournment
Have a great weekend; a reminder that city offices are closed on Monday, Feb. 19
in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.
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PROCLAMATION
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
MARCH 2024
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal is committed to recognizing and honoring all members of
our community and one of the City Council’s priorities is that Crystal be a city in which
all feel welcomed; and
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal benefits from having strong women leaders serve our
community at all levels including volunteers, staff, commissions, boards, and the
Council; and
WHEREAS, when women succeed, their communities prosper.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jim Adams, Mayor of Crystal, do hereby proclaim March 2024,
as WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH in the City of Crystal and call upon all residents to
acknowledge and honor the contributions and accomplishments of women.
Dated this 20th day of February 2024.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
3.1
Crystal City Council work session minutes Feb. 6, 2024
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the
work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 6, 2024, in the Council Chambers
at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN and via Zoom. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
I.Attendance
The city clerk recorded the attendance for city council members and staff:
Council members present: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Council Member Eidbo was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Police Chief S. Revering,
Community Development Director J. Sutter, West Metro Fire-Rescue District Chief S. Larson,
Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard, Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer B. Perkey,
Communications Coordinator M. Peterson, City Planner D. Olson and City Clerk C. Serres.
Recreation Director J. Elholm was present via Zoom.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item:
1.Police Department updates.
At 6:59 p.m., Mayor Adams continued the work session to resume immediately after the City
Council meeting.
Mayor Adams reconvened the work session at 7:35 p.m. to continue discussion of Police
Department updates and the following remaining items:
2.Add cannabis buffer distances to UDC.
3.Constituent issues.
4.New business.
5.Announcements.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
4.1(a)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Feb. 6, 2024
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1.Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter,
the meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on Feb. 6, 2024, 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: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Council Member Eidbo was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Police Chief S. Revering, West
Metro Fire-Rescue District Chief S. Larson, Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer B. Perkey,
Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Communications
Coordinator M. Peterson, City Planner D. Olson and City Clerk C. Serres. Recreation Director J.
Elholm 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 Kiser and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3.Appearances
4.1 Police Chief Revering presented Crystal police officers with Lifesaving Awards.
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 Jan. 11, 2024.
b.The City Council work session on Jan. 16, 2024.
c.The City Council meeting on Jan. 16, 2024.
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. 2024-13, approving the Healthy Tree Canopy grant agreement with
Hennepin County.
4.4 Adoption of Res. No. 2024-14, authorizing a Community Development Block Grant application
for the 2025 Twin Oaks Park project.
4.5 Adoption of Res. No. 2024-15, levying a special assessment for fire protection system costs at
3600 Douglas Dr. N.
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Crystal City Council meeting minutes Feb. 6, 2024
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4.6 Approval of Council letter to MnDOT Commissioner regarding airport zoning amendment
process.
4.7 Adoption of Res. No. 2024-16, authorizing a grant from the Hennepin Farm to Community
Local Food Purchase Assistance project.
4.8 Adoption of Res. No. 2024-17, authorizing a provider agreement with Hennepin County to help
fund access to youth sports in Crystal.
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve
the consent agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The Council considered approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance
department to the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance department.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the list
of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered a resolution to attach the Crystal Airport Zoning Ordinance as an
appendix to the Crystal City Code.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 – 18
RESOLUTION TO ATTACH THE CRYSTAL AIRPORT ZONING
ORDINANCE AS AN APPENDIX TO THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.3 The Council considered a resolution approving the contract with Municipal Builders, Inc. for
the Joint Water Commission pumphouse project.
Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Ben Perkey addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt
the following resolution:
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Crystal City Council meeting minutes Feb. 6, 2024
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024 – 19
AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE JOINT WATER COMMISSION GOLDEN
VALLEY AND CRYSTAL PUMP HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.4 The Council considered resolutions for the 2024 Utility Improvement Project.
a. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2024 Utility Improvement Project; and
b. Order advertisement for bids for the 2024 Utility Improvement Project.
Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Ben Perkey addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 – 20
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
2024 UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 – 21
ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE
2024 UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.5 The Council considered a resolution restricting parking on Louisiana Avenue.
Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Ben Perkey addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 – 22
PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF LOUISIANA AVENUE
NORTH FROM MEDICINE LAKE ROAD/27TH AVENUE N TO 32ND AVENUE N
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Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Absent, not voting: Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. Announcements
The Council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewki and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adjourn
the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
___________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
4.1(b)
Crystal City Council special work session minutes Feb. 6, 2024
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter and
the Minnesota Open Meeting Law, the special work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:47
p.m. on Feb. 6, 2024, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN. Mayor
Adams called the meeting to order.
I.Attendance
The city manager recorded the attendance for city council members and staff:
Council members present: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Council Member Eidbo was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney T. Gilchrist and Community Development
Director J. Sutter.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item:
1.Consider developing an offer to purchase real property located at 5273 West Broadway.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to close the
meeting at 8:47 p.m. for the purpose of developing an offer to purchase real property located at
5273 West Broadway pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 13D.05, subd. 3(c)(3).
The City Council conducted the closed session for the stated purpose.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to reopen the
meeting at 9:29 p.m. after discussing the offer to purchase real property located at 5273 West
Broadway.
III.Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adjourn the
meeting at 9:30 p.m.
The work session adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Adam R. Bell, City Manager
4.1(c)
Crystal City Council work session minutes Feb. 8, 2024
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 6:32 p.m. on Feb. 8, 2024, in Conference Room A
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: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Council Member Eidbo was present remotely via Zoom.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1.Commission candidate interviews.
2.City Manager Development/Work Plan.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 8 p.m.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Adam R. Bell, City Manager
4.1(d)
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City of Crystal Council Meeting
Feb. 20, 2024
Applications for City License
Rental (New)
4234 Adair Ave. N. – Good Domas Sub IX LLC
3062 Douglas Dr. N. – Kyle Skoglund (Conditional)
3121 Florida Ave. N. – Kristina Just
4756 Maryland Ave. N. – Princess Wilson (Conditional)
5800 Regent Ave. N. – Legacy 5 Investments LLC (Conditional)
5932 Rhode Island Ave. N. – Camden LLC (Conditional)
3225 Utah Ave. N. – Cove Builders (Conditional)
5324 48th Ave. N. – Sebit Artema (Conditional)
7733 58th Pl. N. – Justin Sutkowski (Conditional)
Rental (Renewal)
4500 Adair Ave. N. – Reill Properties LLC
5757 Adair Ave. N. – Invitation Homes (Conditional)
5756 Brunswick Ave. N. – Michael Mohinani (Conditional)
3200-3204 Douglas Dr. N. – Living Works Ventures Inc.
3255-3257 Douglas Dr. N. – Living Works Ventures Inc. (Conditional)
4640-4646 Douglas Dr. N. – Richard Wilson (Conditional)
5660 Elmhurst Ave. N. – LSF8 Master Participation TR (Conditional)
2817 Hampshire Ave. N. – Jose Bernal (Conditional)
5924 Idaho Ave. N. – Andrew Fischer
2726-2728 Jersey Ave. N. – Alice Conover
5943 Jersey Ave. N. – JMW Investments (Conditional)
3335 Nevada Ave. N. #3501 – Kelly Bania (Conditional)
5816 Orchard Ave. N. – Invitation Homes (Conditional)
5718 Sumter Ave. N. – Lance Rosenberg (Conditional)
5542 Toledo Ave. N. – Kathrin Long
3347 Utah Ave. N. – Invitation Homes (Conditional)
5519 Vera Cruz Ave. N. – On the Home Front LLC (Conditional)
3216 Welcome Ave. N. – Chris Nelson (Conditional)
4749 Welcome Ave. N. – Julie Zhu (Conditional)
5930/40/50 West Broadway – Krystal Kourt LLC (Conditional)
3612 Yates Ave. N. – David Cheng (Conditional)
3100 Yukon Ave. N. – Heart of a Star Property Management (Conditional)
3149 Yukon Ave. N. – Home Share
7601 32nd Ave. N. – Central Crystal Village (Conditional)
7315 33rd Ave. N. – PAC Properties LLC (Conditional)
7201 36th Ave. N. – Lou Ann Terrace LTD Partner (Conditional)
6716 43rd Ave. N. – Bobbie Morlock (Conditional)
5013 50th Ave. N. – Todd Havisto
7717 59th Pl. N. – Mark and Jodi Heiden (Conditional)
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Solicitors
Matthew Hess for Legacy Restoration, 15350 25th Ave. N., Suite 114, Plymouth, MN 55447
Tim Carlson for Lumen, 100 Centurylink Dr., Monroe, LA 71203
Derek Brellenthin, Logan Collien, Brady Glause, Kevin Kvern, Evan Murphy, Hunter Radloff, Wade
Shepherd and Jacob Smith for Sun Burn Construction, 10501 Winnetka Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN
55445
Tree Trimmer
Central MN Tree Care Service, 480 Rice Creek Blvd., Fridley, MN 55432
Elijah’s Tree Care LLC, 745 Orchard Park Rd., Long Lake, MN 55356
4.2
CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 – ___
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes §465.03 requires that all gifts and donations of real or personal
property be accepted only with the adoption of a resolution; and
WHEREAS, said donations must be accepted by a resolution adopted by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Crystal to accept the following
donations:
Donors Purpose Amount
Anonymous Crystal Police Explorers program $1.44
Donation box Crystal K9 program $63.77
Via RecTrac Youth Scholarship Fund $10
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks the generous donors for their
donations.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 20th day of February 2024.
By: __________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Christina Serres, City Clerk
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“Service with Compassion, Integrity, & Professionalism”
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Stephanie K. Revering, Chief of Police
DATE: February 15, 2024
SUBJECT: Body Camera Audit
Cc:Adam Bell, City Manager
MMEEMMOORRAANNDDUUMM
As you are aware, the police department has had body-worn cameras since March 2017. Per MN.
State Statute 13.825, Portable Recording Systems, we must conduct a biennial audit of those
systems and give our governing body the results. Attached to this memo is the successful audit
along with a discrepancy (that we have now fixed) that was completed. This item will be on the
consent agenda for your review. Please let me know if you have any questions (and below is the
language describing the statute).
Subd. 9. Biennial audit.
(a) A law enforcement agency must maintain records showing the date and time portable
recording system data were collected and the applicable classification of the data. The law
enforcement agency shall arrange for an independent, biennial audit of the data to determine
whether data are appropriately classified according to this section, how the data are used, and
whether the data are destroyed as required under this section, and to verify compliance with
subdivisions 7 and 8. If the governing body with jurisdiction over the budget of the agency
determines that the agency is not complying with this section or other applicable law, the
governing body may order additional independent audits. Data in the records required under this
paragraph are classified as provided in subdivision 2.
(b) The results of the audit are public, except for data that are otherwise classified under law. The
governing body with jurisdiction over the budget of the law enforcement agency shall review the
results of the audit. If the governing body determines that there is a pattern of substantial
noncompliance with this section, the governing body must order that operation of all portable
recording systems be suspended until the governing body has authorized the agency to reinstate
their use. An order of suspension under this paragraph may only be made following review of the
results of the audit and review of the applicable provisions of this chapter, and after providing the
agency and members of the public a reasonable opportunity to respond to the audit's findings in a
public meeting.
(c) A report summarizing the results of each audit must be provided to the governing body with
jurisdiction over the budget of the law enforcement agency and to the Legislative Commission on
Data Practices and Personal Data Privacy no later than 60 days following completion of the audit.
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INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT
Chief Stephanie Revering
Crystal Police Department
150 3rd St. E
Crystal, MN 55033
Dear Chief Revering:
An independent audit of the Crystal Police Department’s Portable Recording System (body-worn
cameras (BWCs)) was conducted of September 12, 2023. The objective of the audit was to
verify Crystal Police Department’s compliance with Minnesota Statutes §§13.825 and 626.8473.
Data elements the audit includes:
Minnesota Statute §13.825
• Data Classification
• Retention of Data
• Access by Data Subjects
• Inventory of Portable Recording System Technology
• Use of Agency-Issued Portable Recording Systems
• Authorization to Access Data
• Sharing Among Agencies
Minnesota Statute §626.8473
• Public Comment
• Body-worn Camera Policy
Crystal Police Department is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota and employs thirty-three
(33) peace officers. Crystal Police Department utilizes Motorola WatchGuard body-worn
cameras and Evidence Library software. BWC data was stored on a hosted file server for a
majority of the audit period and in the WatchGuard Cloud since May of 2023. The audit covers
the time period June 16, 2021, through August 31, 2023.
Audit Requirement: Data Classification
Determine if the data collected by BWCs are appropriately classified.
Crystal Police Department BWC data is presumptively private. All BWC data collected by the
Crystal Police Department during the audit period is classified as private or nonpublic data. The
Crystal Police Department had no incidents of the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer in the
course of duty, use of force by a peace officer that resulted in substantial bodily harm, requests
from data subjects for the data to be made accessible to the public, or court orders directing the
agency to release the BWC data to the public.
No discrepancies noted.
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Audit Requirement: Retention of Data
Determine if the data collected by BWCs are appropriately retained and destroyed in
accordance with statutes.
The Crystal Police Department utilizes the General Records Retention Schedule for Minnesota
Cities and agency specified retention periods in the WatchGuard software system. At the
conclusion of a BWC recording, a WatchGuard category type is assigned. Each WatchGuard
category type has an associated retention period. Upon reaching the retention date, data is
systematically deleted. Active BWC data is accessible in the WatchGuard Evidence Library.
Event log reports of all BWC data collected and deleted during the audit period were produced.
Records from the purged event log report were reviewed and the date the data was collected was
verified against the delete date. Five records with a category of Test/Misc. were deleted prior to
the scheduled retention period and in less than the ninety (90) days required by statute. Two
records with a category of Unknown were deleted prior to the scheduled retention period but
were retained for at least the ninety (90) days required by statute. All other records were
maintained in accordance with the retention schedule and for the minimum ninety (90) days
required by statute.
Active BWC data is accessible in the WatchGuard Evidence Library. The server maintains a
listing of all active and deleted BWC data with associated meta data.
The Crystal Police Department has received no requests from data subjects to retain BWC data
beyond the applicable retention period.
Police Sergeants and Lieutenants monitor BWC data for proper categorization to ensure BWC
data are appropriately retained and destroyed.
Discrepancy noted.
Audit Requirement: Access by Data Subjects
Determine if individuals who are the subject of collected data have access to the data, and if the
data subject requests a copy of the data, other individuals who do not consent to its release must
be redacted.
BWC data is available to data subjects and access may be requested by submission of a written
request. During the audit period, the Crystal Police Department had received no requests to
view BWC data but had received requests for copies of BWC data from data subjects. Data
subjects other than the requestor were redacted. A copy of the redacted data is maintained in the
third-party redaction software system. BWC data requests are maintained in a request file. The
Evidence Technician is responsible for reviewing data prior to its release.
No discrepancies noted.
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Audit Requirement: Inventory of Portable Recording System Technology
Determine the total number of recording devices owned and maintained by the agency; a daily
record of the total number of recording devices actually deployed and used by officers, the
policies and procedures for use of portable recording systems by required by section 626.8473;
and the total amount of recorded audio and video collected by the portable recording system and
maintained by the agency, the agency’s retention schedule for the data, the agency’s procedures
for destruction of the data, and that the data are available to the public.
Crystal Police Department’s BWC inventory consists of thirty-five (35) devices. Inventory is
maintained in WatchGuard Evidence Library. Officers are assigned BWC devices.
The Crystal Police Department BWC policy governs the use of BWCs by peace officers while in
the performance of their duties. The BWC policy requires officers to conduct a function test of
their BWC at the beginning of each shift to ensure the BWC is functioning properly. Officers
noting a malfunction during testing or at any other time must report the malfunction to their
supervisor and the support services technician. Newly hired officers are trained on the use of
BWCs as part of their field training program.
Officers working on randomly selected dates, and randomly selected calls for service, were
verified against the event log reports and confirmed that BWCs are being deployed and officers
are wearing and activating their BWCs. A comparison between the total number of BWC videos
created per year and total calls for shows a consistent collection of BWC data.
The total amount of active data is accessible in the WatchGuard Evidence Library. Server log
reports detail the total amount of active and deleted BWC data.
The Crystal Police Department utilizes the General Records Retention Schedule for Minnesota
Cities and agency specified retention in WatchGuard. BWC video is fully deleted from the local
file server upon the scheduled deletion date. Meta data is maintained on the server. BWC data is
available upon request, and access may be requested by submission of a written request.
No discrepancies noted.
Audit Requirement: Use of Agency-Issued Portable Recording Systems
Determine if peace officers are only allowed to use portable recording systems issued and
maintained by the officer’s agency.
The Crystal Police Department’s BWC policy states that officers may use only department-
issued BWCs in the performance of official duties for the agency or when otherwise performing
authorized law enforcement services as an employee of the department.
No discrepancies noted.
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Audit Requirement: Authorization to Access Data
Determine if the agency complies with sections 13.05, Subd. 5, and 13.055 in the operation of
portable recording systems and in maintaining portable recording system data.
Sergeants and Lieutenants conduct reviews of BWC data to ensure proper labeling and that
BWCs are being used in compliance with policy.
Nonpublic BWC data is only available to persons who work assignment reasonably requires
access to the data. User access to BWC data is managed by the assignment of group roles and
permissions in WatchGuard. Permissions are based on staff work assignments. User access to
WatchGuard is managed by Motorola under the direction of the Crystal Police Department
Evidence Technician. Access to WatchGuard Evidence Library is password protected and
requires dual authentication.
The BWC policy governs access to BWC data. Agency personnel are prohibited from accessing
BWC data for non-business reasons and from sharing the data for non-law-enforcement-related
purposes. Access to data is captured in the audit trail. The BWC policy states that any employee
misusing recorded media or devices in violation of any policy or statute will be subject to
disciplinary action.
When BWC data is deleted, its contents cannot be determined. Crystal Police Department has
had no security breaches. A BCA CJIS Security Audit was conducted in May of 2022.
No discrepancies noted.
Audit Requirement: Sharing Among Agencies
Determine if nonpublic BWC data is shared with other law enforcement agencies, government
entities, or federal agencies.
The Crystal Police Department’s BWC policy allows for the sharing of data with other law
enforcement agencies for legitimate law enforcement purposes only, and for the sharing of data
with prosecutors, courts and other criminal justice entities as provided by law. Agencies seeking
access to BWC data submit a written request. Sharing of data is documented in WatchGuard
Cloud Share and written requests are maintained in a request file.
No discrepancies noted.
Audit Requirement: Biennial Audit
Determine if the agency maintains records showing the date and time the portable recording
system data were collected, the applicable classification of the data, how the data are used, and
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whether data are destroyed as required.
WatchGuard Evidence Library and the server log reports document the date and time portable
recording system data was collected and deleted. All BWC data collected during the audit period
is classified as private or nonpublic data. The audit log, the WatchGuard Cloud Share report,
and the request file document how the data are used and shared.
No discrepancies noted.
Audit Requirement: Portable Recording System Vendor
Determine if portable recording system data stored in the cloud, is stored in accordance with
security requirements of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Justice
Information Services Division Security Policy 5.4 or its successor version.
Crystal Police Department’s WatchGuard server was hosted at and supported by Local
Government Information Systems (Logis). CJIS controls are in place and both the Crystal Police
Department and Logis undergo BCA Security Audits. Effective May of 2023, Crystal Police
Department’s BWC data is stored in the Motorola WatchGuard Cloud. A Motorola Solutions
CJIS Compliance White paper outlines the specific security policies and practices for Motorola
Solutions and how they are compliant with the CJIS Security Policy. Motorola has performed
statewide CJIS-related vendor requirements in Minnesota. Motorola maintains CJIS certification
for personnel who are required to complete Level 4 CJIS Security Training upon assignment and
annually thereafter.
No discrepancies noted.
Audit Requirement: Public Comment
Determine if the law enforcement agency provided an opportunity for public comment before it
purchased or implemented a portable recording system and if the governing body with
jurisdiction over the budget of the law enforcement agency provided an opportunity for public
comment at a regularly scheduled meeting.
The Crystal Police Department solicited public comment prior to purchase and implementation
of the body worn camera program. Public comment was solicited through a body camera survey
and a citizen input meeting on October 10, 2016. The Crystal City Council held a public hearing
at their February 21, 2017 meeting and approved the purchase of body worn cameras. The body
worn camera program was implemented March 1, 2017.
No discrepancies noted.
Audit Requirement: Body-worn Camera Policy
Determine if a written policy governing the use of portable recording systems has been
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established and is enforced.
The Crystal Police Department’s BWC policy is posted on the agency’s website. The policy
was compared to the requirements of Minn. Stat. § 626.8473. The agency’s policy includes all
minimum requirements of Minn. Stat. § 626.8473, Subd. 3.
No discrepancies noted.
This report was prepared exclusively for the City of Crystal and Crystal Police Department by
Lynn Lembcke Consulting. The findings in this report are impartial and based on information
and documentation provided and examined.
Dated: February 3, 2023 Lynn Lembcke Consulting
_____________________________________________
Lynn Lembcke
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Memorandum
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
February 15, 2024
Mayor and Council
Adam R. Bell, City Manager
SUBJECT: Advisory Commission Appointment
____________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND
Crystal Resolution No. 2016-163 (attached) established a process for recruiting and
interviewing candidates for advisory commissions, boards, and task forces. The City
Council interviewed the candidate for the Parks and Recreation Commission at its
February 8 work session.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the appointment of JD Moore II to the Parks and Recreation
Commission to a term to expire Dec. 31, 2024.
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -163
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PROCESS FOR ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
AND INTERVIEWING APPLICANTS TO COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
WHEREAS, the City Council has, pursuant to the City Code and City Charter, created
various commissions and boards to assist the City Council in conducting the business of the City;
WHEREAS, Section 305.13, subd. 4 of the Crystal City Code requires the City Council
to establish, by resolution, a process for accepting applications and interviewing applicants to
commissions and boards;
WHEREAS, the process established herein only applies to the selection of members for
commission and boards, it does not apply to the selection of members to task forces created by
the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that an orderly process for accepting
applications and interviewing applicants to commissions and board is needed to find the most
qualified individuals to serve on the City's commissions and boards.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Crystal,
adopts the following process for accepting applications and interviewing applicants to City
commissions and Boards:
1. Notice of Positions. The City Manager shall provide the City Council a list of all
commission and board positions that are open for appointment in advance of advertising for
applications. The list shall include a proposed application deadline.
2. Advertisement. City staff shall prepare and post on the City's website and at City Hall a
notice of open commission and board positions and indicate the deadline for receiving
applications. The notice shall be posted at least 45 days prior to the application deadline.
Notice of the open positions may also be published in the City's official newspaper.
3. Eli ibili . All applicants for a commission or board must be residents of the City. The
notice of open positions shall identify any other qualifications for applicants interested in
serving on a particular commission or board.
4. Application. City staff shall prepare and make available to the public the application form
that must be completed and submitted to the City prior to the established application
deadline. The City may reject any incomplete applications. The City Manager shall notify
the City Council of the applications received.
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Interviews. The City Manager shall work with the City Council to identify the applicants to
be interviewed and to schedule and conduct the interviews. The City Council shall conduct
interviews at least once annually for all open positions.
6. Selection. The City Council shall appoint members to commissions and boards by a majority
vote at a City Council meeting. Those selected shall serve in accordance with Section 305 of
the Crystal City Code and the ordinance adopted to create the commission or board.
Adopted this 20th day of December, 2016.
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serres ity Clerk
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BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Jim Ad s, Mayor
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Memorandum
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
February 15, 2024
Mayor and Council
Adam R. Bell, City Manager
SUBJECT: Advisory Commission Appointment
____________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND
Crystal Resolution No. 2016-163 (attached) established a process for recruiting and
interviewing candidates for advisory commissions, boards, and task forces. The City
Council interviewed the candidate for the Parks and Recreation Commission at its
February 8 work session.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the appointment of Angela Spores to the Parks and Recreation
Commission to a term to expire Dec. 31, 2026.
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -163
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PROCESS FOR ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
AND INTERVIEWING APPLICANTS TO COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
WHEREAS, the City Council has, pursuant to the City Code and City Charter, created
various commissions and boards to assist the City Council in conducting the business of the City;
WHEREAS, Section 305.13, subd. 4 of the Crystal City Code requires the City Council
to establish, by resolution, a process for accepting applications and interviewing applicants to
commissions and boards;
WHEREAS, the process established herein only applies to the selection of members for
commission and boards, it does not apply to the selection of members to task forces created by
the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that an orderly process for accepting
applications and interviewing applicants to commissions and board is needed to find the most
qualified individuals to serve on the City's commissions and boards.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Crystal,
adopts the following process for accepting applications and interviewing applicants to City
commissions and Boards:
1. Notice of Positions. The City Manager shall provide the City Council a list of all
commission and board positions that are open for appointment in advance of advertising for
applications. The list shall include a proposed application deadline.
2. Advertisement. City staff shall prepare and post on the City's website and at City Hall a
notice of open commission and board positions and indicate the deadline for receiving
applications. The notice shall be posted at least 45 days prior to the application deadline.
Notice of the open positions may also be published in the City's official newspaper.
3. Eli ibili . All applicants for a commission or board must be residents of the City. The
notice of open positions shall identify any other qualifications for applicants interested in
serving on a particular commission or board.
4. Application. City staff shall prepare and make available to the public the application form
that must be completed and submitted to the City prior to the established application
deadline. The City may reject any incomplete applications. The City Manager shall notify
the City Council of the applications received.
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Interviews. The City Manager shall work with the City Council to identify the applicants to
be interviewed and to schedule and conduct the interviews. The City Council shall conduct
interviews at least once annually for all open positions.
6. Selection. The City Council shall appoint members to commissions and boards by a majority
vote at a City Council meeting. Those selected shall serve in accordance with Section 305 of
the Crystal City Code and the ordinance adopted to create the commission or board.
Adopted this 20th day of December, 2016.
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serres ity Clerk
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BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Jim Ad s, Mayor
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DATE: February 15, 2024
TO: Adam R. Bell, City Manager
City of Crystal City Council
FROM: Jean McGann, Contracted Finance Director
RE: Expenditures over $25,000
Payee Amount
HealthPartners, Inc.February health insurance premiums $141,817.50
Flagship Recreation LLC Broadway Park play area installation payment #2 $30,401.00
Mejron Properties LLC Fire sprinkler finance & escrow refund $60,235.50
IRS - EFTPS Federal & FICA withholding taxes for 2/2/24 pay date $66,911.33
MN PERA Employee & city required contributions for 2/2/24 pay date $68,917.29
$368,282.62
Description
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__________________________________________________________________________
FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
__________________________________________________________________________
TO: Adam R. Bell, City Manager (for February 20 Meeting)
DATE: February 14, 2024
RE: Consider adoption of a resolution approving a variance request from Efrain
Cardenas to the required front setback to allow home additions at 6124
Lakeland Avenue North
A.BACKGROUND
Efrain Cardenas, who owns the home at 6124 Lakeland Avenue North, has applied for a
variance to reduce the minimum front setback to allow additions to the front of the
home. The property is zoned Low Density Residential (R-1).
Notice of the February 12 public hearing was published in the Sun Post on February 1
and mailed to property owners and renters within 500 feet (see attachment A), and
posted to all neighborhoods on Nextdoor. A sign was also posted on the property. Since
the notification area included properties in Brooklyn Park, a notice was also sent to the
City of Brooklyn Park.
At the February 12 Planning Commission public hearing, the Commission unanimously
recommended approval of the variance application. No one from the public provided
comments on the variance.
Attachments:
A.Site location map showing public hearing notification area.
B.Existing zoning map.
C.Project narrative submitted by applicant.
D.Current property photos.
E.Property survey showing proposed additions.
F.Home addition plans.
G.Resolution.
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Variance for 6124 Lakeland Avenue North
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2022 Aerial Photo:
B. VARIANCE REQUEST
Property history
The existing residential home at 6124 Lakeland, which is located on a 27,450 sq. ft. lot
(0.6 acres), was constructed in 1936. A portion of the home does not currently meet the
minimum required front setback of 30’ because additional right-of-way was taken by
Hennepin County in 2012 in County Road 81 (Bottineau Boulevard) and it’s frontage
road, Lakeland Avenue. This is an existing condition and the home is defined as a
legally nonconforming structure since the home existed prior to the city’s first zoning
ordinance was adopted in 1939.
The applicant began construction of a garage addition, with living space above, in 2023,
and is proposing to construct a rear deck in 2024. Both of these construction projects
meet building setbacks.
Proposed variances
The applicant is now proposing to construct three additions to the front of the home and
is requesting the following variances:
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Front addition. If the variance is approved, the closest part of the addition will be 25’
from the front property line rather than the required 30’. The additional living space
includes an expanded living room on the main floor and an expanded bedroom on the
upper floor. The requested variance is for the following building elements:
▪ Convert porch to living space. The porch is approximately 27’ from the front
property line. This porch will be converted to living space and second story living
space will be added above this porch.
➢ Requested variance: The variance for the porch conversion reduces
the required setback from 30’ to 27’.
▪ Upper story cantilever. The existing upper story is approximately 29’ from the
front property line. The applicant is proposing to add an approximately 2’ wide
cantilever to expand the upper story of the home and this cantilever will be 28’
from the front property line.
➢ Requested variance: The variance for the upper story cantilever
reduces the required setback from 30’ to 28’.
▪ Entryway addition. A small uncovered entryway addition will be added in front
of the existing porch that will be 25’ from the front property line.
➢ Requested variance: The variance for the entryway addition reduces
the required setback from 30’ to 25’.
C. RECOMMENDED FINDINGS
The following are the relevant approval criteria for these variances as outlined in city
code section 510.33, followed by staff response:
a) Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general
purposes and intent of the official control and when the terms of the variances
are consistent with the comprehensive plan.
Response: The intent of the city’s zoning ordinance is to provide for
regulations to promote orderly development that allows for adequate
access to light, air, and convenient access to property. The approval of a
variance to reduce the front building setback will not impede access to
adequate light or air for adjacent properties or for the existing home.
If the variance is approved, the single-family home will continue to be in
conformance to the Comprehensive Plan’s Low Density Residential future
land use designation.
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b) Variances shall only be permitted when the City Council finds that strict
enforcement of specific provisions of this section would create practical
difficulties due to circumstances unique to a particular property under
consideration. Practical difficulties, as used in connection with the granting of a
variance, means that the property owner:
1) proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted
by an official control; and
2) the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the
property not created by the landowner; and
3) the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the
locality.
Response:
The use of the subject property for a single-family home with a front
building addition is a reasonable use for the property. The approval of the
variance means that the city recognizes the reality that the home was
allowed by the city in 1936, prior to the creation of zoning requirements
such as setbacks. Furthermore, the proposed additions would easily
comply if additional right-of-way had not been taken by Hennepin County in
2012. Since the additions only reduce the minimum setback by a maximum
of 5’, the essential character of the surrounding area will not change if the
variance is approved.
c) Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties.
Response: The applicant has expressed that the reason for the variance
is to create additional living space for the home. Therefore economic
considerations alone are not the sole reason for requesting this variance.
D. REQUESTED ACTION
At the February 12, 2024 Planning Commission public hearing, the Commission
recommended approval of the variance by a vote of 9 to 0, subject to the following
conditions of approval:
1. Compliance. The variances are subject to the applicable requirements of the Crystal
City Code. The applicant is required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and
local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances and is required to obtain such other
permits and permissions as may be required.
2. No Waiver. Failure by the city to take action with respect to any violation of any
condition, covenant or term of the variance shall not be deemed to be a waiver of
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such condition, covenant, or term or any subsequent violation of the same or any
other condition, covenant, or term.
3. Binding Effect. This variance, and the conditions placed on its approval, are binding
on the applicant, the applicant’s successors and assigns, shall run with the property,
and shall not in any way be affected by the subsequent sale, lease, or other change
from current ownership. The obligations of the applicant under this approval shall
also be the obligations of the current and any subsequent owners of the property.
4. Acceptance of Conditions. Utilization of the property for any of the uses allowed by
this variance shall automatically be deemed acceptance of, and agreement to, its
terms and conditions without qualification, reservation, or exception.
City Council motion to approve the proposed resolution (attachment G) is requested.
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Site Location and Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map
6124 Lakeland Ave N
4141 Douglas Dr. N.
Crystal MN 55422
Attachment A
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Zoning Map
6124 Lakeland Ave N
4141 Douglas Dr. N.
Crystal MN 55422
Attachment B
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Attachment C 6.2
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Attachment D 6.2
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Attachment E
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BM.2-2X10 P.T. WD. BM.4X4 P.T. WD. POSTON 10" DIA. REINF.CONC. PIER (TYP.)7' - 4"3' - 1"50"X48" HS EGRESS6'-8" HD. HT.11' - 11 1/2"3 1/2"2' - 0 1/2"3 1/2"9' - 7"22' - 2"25' - 7"8' - 8"UNEXCAVTED11 1/2"20' - 0"11 1/2"11 1/2"20' - 8 1/2"11 1/2"20' - 3"11 1/2"SDCMSD2X10 P.T. WD. JOISTS@ 16" O.C.2X10 P.T. WD. LEDGERDOWELL 6"INTO EXIST.CONC. BLK. W/ #5 VERT.IN CONC.FILLED CELL6"6"8"POUREDCONC. COL.6" REINF. POURED CONC. IN 11" ICF BLK. W/ #4 VERT. & HORIZ. @ 12" O.C. & EA. CORNER ON 20"X10" CONC. FTG. W/ 2 #5 CONT. (TYP.)FOLLOW MANUF. INSTRUCTIONS1/2" GYP. BD. REQUIRED ON UNDERSIDE OF STAIRS AS PER 1309 R1302.7 (TYP.) BASEMENT AREA: 684 S.F.WINDOW WELLW/ LADDER4 1/2"6' - 1"6' - 1"4 1/2"2X12 P.T. WD. JOISTS@ 16" O.C.2-2X12 P.T. WD. BM.2-2X12 P.T. WD. BM.2-2X12 P.T. WD. BM.2-2X12 P.T. WD. BM.6X6 P.T. WD. COL. ON12" DIA. REINF. CONC.PIER ON 36"X36"X10"REINF. CONC. FTG. W/4#5 EA. WAY (TYP.)4 1/2"7' - 8"3"2' - 1 1/2"2' - 1 1/2"3"3"3' - 9"2-2X8 P.T. WD. BM.2-2X8 P.T.2-2X8 P.T. 4 1/2"7' - 8"2X8 P.T.@ 16" O.C. 6X6 P.T. WD. POST ON 10" DIA. CONC. PIER4' - 8"OFFICEEXISTINGLIVING ROOMNEW KITCHENBATHNEW 2-CAR GARAGEREF.DWRANGEFOYERDECK8'-4" CLG. / HDWD. FLR.SHELF & COAT HOOKS3A103EFSDCM12' - 7 1/2"3 1/2"2' - 1"3 1/2"10' - 0"30"X80" DR.6"21' - 2"6"8'-4" CLG. / HDWD. FLR.12' - 5"4"12' - 7 1/2"2-2X10 HDR.1' - 9"10' - 10"2' - 5"4"X12" LVL BM.EXIST. WINDOW24"X14" F.G.4'-6" HD. HT. 24"X14" F.G.4'-6" HD. HT. 15' - 3 1/2"6' - 6"4' - 5 1/2"72"X80" SGD2-1.75"X9.5" LVL HDR.3' - 4"4' - 8"8' - 8 1/2"3' - 0 1/2"5 1/2"2' - 1 1/2"3' - 4"6' - 7"3' - 8 1/2"2' - 1 1/2"SD24"X36" SH6'-8" HD. HT.5' - 0 1/2"8' - 3"12' - 3 1/2"25' - 7"7' - 0 1/2"8' - 0"4' - 4 1/2"2' - 9"8'-0"X8'-0" O.H. DR.3-1.75"X9.5" LVL HDR.3-1.75"X16" LVL HDR.16'-0"X8'-0" O.H. DR.6"20' - 11"6"22' - 2"2' - 7 1/2"16' - 0"3' - 0 1/2"7' - 2"3' - 4"6' - 10"17' - 0"10' - 0"15' - 6 1/2"5 1/2"9' - 3"5 1/2"28"X80" DR.3 1/2"1' - 9"3 1/2"1' - 11"HVAC CHASE3' - 1 1/2"1' - 0"3' - 1 1/2"3 1/2"5' - 1"5 1/2"3' - 8"8'-2" CLG. / HDWD. FLR.2-30"X80" FR.32"X80" MTL.12' - 0"21' - 11"4' - 11 1/2"6' - 0"6' - 0"4' - 11 1/2"24"X24" AWN6'-8" HD. HT.24"X24" AWN6'-8" HD. HT.24"X24" AWN6'-8" HD. HT.21' - 8"32"X80" MTL.5/4"X6" P.T. WD.DECKING ON 2X10 P.T. WD.JOISTS @ 16" O.C.36" HT. HANDRAIL36" HT. HANDRAIL2X10 FLOOR JOISTS@ 16" O.C.LINE OF CANT.FLR. ABV.18" ENG. FLOOR TRUSSES @ 24" O.C.4" REINF. CONC. SLAB W/ 10/10 WWM W/ 6 MIL. VAPOR BARRIER ON 2" T-250 INSUL. ON 2500 PSF MIN. SOIL (TYP.) 5/8" GYP. BD. ON 2X6 WD. STUDS@ 16" O.C. W/ R21 INSUL. (TYP.)5'8" GYP. BD. CLG. (1 HR.)FIRST FLOOR AREA: 786 S.F.GARAGE AREA: 478 S.F.3-2X6 STUDS3-2X6 STUDS3-2X6 STUDS3-2X6 STUDS4"X12" LVL BM.8"10' - 0"1' - 2"8'-2" CLG. / HDWD. FLR.36"X80" DR.4' - 3"3' - 9"4' - 2 1/2"3' - 9 1/2"2' - 4 1/2"4' - 0 1/2"4' - 0 1/2"2' - 4 1/2"56"X56" DBL. SH6'-8" HD. HT.56"X56" DBL. SH6'-8" HD. HT.24"X36" SH6'-8" HD. HT.24"X36" SH6'-8" HD. HT.4' - 0"6' - 0"2X8 FLOOR JOISTS@ 16" O.C.8' - 0"6"6"2-2X10 HDR.2-2X10 HDR.2-2X10 HDR.2-2X8 HDR.12' - 10"I hereby certify that this document wasprepared by me or under my direct supervisionand that I am a duly licensed architectunder the laws of the State of MinnesotaTyped or Printed NameLicense #DatePROJECT NUMBERL GROTHECHECKED BYORIGINAL ISSUE:REVISIONSAldenArchitecture@gmail.com Phone: 763-300-2840 LEON GROTHE2684508/10/2212/28/2023 3:05:06 PMA101PLANSProject NumberAuthorChecker06/13/23CARDENAS RESIDENCE6124 LAKELAND AVENUE NCRYSTAL, MINNESOTAPERMIT SETCARDENAS RESIDENCE1" = 20'-0"1SITE PLANNORTH1/4" = 1'-0"2BASEMENT1/4" = 1'-0"3FIRST FLOORGENERAL REQUIREMENTS1. ALL WORK SHALL CONFORM TO ALL STATE AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES,ORDINANCES, REGULATIONS, MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. ETC.2. ALL AREAS USED FOR STAGING, DUMPSTERS, CONTRACTOR PARKING, ETC.SHALL BE DESIGNATED BY OWNER.3. ALL AREAS OF THE JOBSITE MUST BE KEPT BROOM CLEAN. NO DEBRISSHALL BE LEFT ON SITE EXCEPT IN DESIGNATED AREAS.4. ACCESS TO ALL ENTRANCES AND EXITS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN ANORDERLY AND SAFE MANNER.5. STRUCTURAL LUMBER TO BE SOUTHERN YELLOW PINE OR EQUAL.6. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DIMENSIONS BEFOREBEGINNING CONSTRUCTION. NOTIFY OWNER OF ANY DISCREPANCIES.7. PROVIDE FALL PROTECTION FOR WINDOW SILLS BELOW 36" AFF.8. WINDOWS ARE GENERIC IN SIZES SPECIFIED ON DRAWINGS. SEE WINDOWMANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROUGH OPENING SIZES.9. HEADERS ABOVE DOOR AND WINDOW OPENINGS IN WOOD-FRAMED BEARINGWALLS ARE 2-2X10 UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.10. ALL BEARING WALLS TO HAVE DOUBLE TOP PLATES. ALL BUILDING LOADS ANDSTRUCTURAL MEMBERS TO BE VERIFIED AND SIZED BY MATERIAL SUPPLIER.THE SUBTRADES WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COMPLETE DESIGN OF THEIR SCOPE OF WORK. ALL DESIGN AND COSTS FOR THE WORK SHALL BE PRESENTED TO THE OWNER FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK. THESE SUBTRADES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATIONAND PERMITS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THEIR WORK.THESE SUBTRADES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COORDINATION WITH RELATED TRADES WHEN THE SCOPE OF WORK OVERLAPS, I.E. HVAC WILL PROVIDE SUFFICIENT COORDINATION WITH ELECTRIAL SUBCONTRACTORS SO THAT ALL WORK AND CODES NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THIS WORK ARE INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT COST.THESE SUBTRADES MUST ENSURE THAT ALL WORK IS COMPLETED ACCORDING TO ALL CODES ENFORCED IN THE JURISDICTION OF THE PROJECT.CONSTRUCTION NOTESA. GENERAL1. STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF THIS BUILDING IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT STATE BUILDINGCODE AND THE IBC.2. NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT OF ANY DRAWING DISCREPANCIES IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS.3. CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE BRACING UNTIL BUILDING IS CLOSED IN. THE CONTRACTOR ISRESPONSIBLE FOR THE DESIGN, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF ALL BRACING, SHORING ANDFORMWORK REQUIRED.B. FOUNDATION1. ANY UNSUITABLE SOIL BELOW FOOTING BEARING LOCATIONS TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITHSTRUCTURAL FILL COMPACTED TO 95% STANDARD PROCTOR (REMOVE ANY SOIL WITH ORGANICMATERIALS SUCH AS TOPSOIL).2. USE FROST RESISTANT GRANULAR BACKFILL AROUND PIERS AND WALLS.3. PROTECT EXCAVATIONS & POURED FOOTINGS FROM FROST PENETRATION AT ALL TIMES.NO CONCRETE TO BE PLACED ON FROZEN SOIL.C. CONCRETE1. EXCEPT AS NOTED, ALL CONCRETE WORK TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT ACI 301SPECIFICATIONS FOR STRUCTURAL WORK FOR BUILDINGS AND IBC 2006 AND APPLICABLE RELATEDSTANDARDS. CONCRETE MIXES SHALL BE DESIGNED PER ACI 301, USING PORTLAND CEMENTCONFORMING TO ASTM C-150 OE X-595, AGGREGATE CONFORMING TO ASTM C-33 AND ADMIXTURESCONFORMING TO ASTM C-494, C-1017, C-618, C-999 AND C-260.2. CONCRETE STRENGTH TO BE 4000 PSI AT 28 DAYS WITH MAX. WATER CEMENT RATIO (W/C) = .503. MAX. AGGREGATE SIZE: 3/4" FOR FOOTINGS & SLAB, 3/8" FOR MASONRY FILL.4. MAX. SLUMP: 4" EXCEPT FOR 8" FOR MASONRY FILL & 3" FOR SLABS.5. AIR ENTRAPMENT: 4.5 -7.5 % FOR EXPOSED WORK.6. CONCRETE MATERIALS, FORMING, PLACING, FORM REMOVAL, ETC. TO ACI RECOMMENDATIONS ANDACCEPTABLE STANDARD CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE.STRUCTURAL NOTESD. REINFORCING STEEL:1. ALL REBAR TO BE HELD IN PLACE WITH PROPER ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED BY THE REINFORCINGSTEEL SUPPLIER. ALL REINFORCING STEEL SHALL BE SET AND TIED IN PLACE PRIOR TO POURINGOF CONCRETE, EXCEPT THE VERTICAL DOWELS FOR MASONRY WALL REINFORCING MAY BE'FLOATED' IN PLACE.E. WOOD FRAMING:1. ALL WOOD FRAMING TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT (NFPA) NATIONAL DESIGNSPECIFICATIONS FOR WOOD CONSTRUCTION AND MEET CURRENT IBC CODE REQUIREMENTS.2. ALL WOOD FRAMING MEMBERS TO BE #2 SPF.10 -10 -23No. Description DateAttachment F6.2
DNBATH----4A103LINENBEDROOMBEDROOMBEDROOMBEDROOMW.I.C.W.I.C.W.I.C.8'-0" CLG. / HDWD FLR.STOR.STOR.3A1033 1/2"10' - 0"5 1/2"12' - 8"6"EF64"X64" SH EGRESS7'-0" HD. HT.60"X80" BYPASS3 1/2"1' - 9 1/2"3 1/2"3' - 2"3' - 3 1/2"3 1/2"1' - 9 1/2"5 1/2"5' - 6"6"48"X80" BYPASS3 1/2"8' - 3 1/2"3 1/2"3' - 1"2' - 6"3' - 2"3 1/2"5' - 6"6"5 1/2"3' - 5"3 1/2"3' - 1"4' - 6"3 1/2"4' - 2 1/2"5 1/2"6"11' - 9"3 1/2"11' - 9"6"5 1/2"7' - 9"3 1/2"7' - 9"5 1/2"4' - 1"5' - 4"6' - 0 1/2"5' - 4"4' - 1"24"X24" AWN6'-8" HD. HT.24"X24" AWN6'-8" HD. HT.24' - 10"24"X36" CA TEMP.6'-8" HD. HT.20"X20" AWN7'-8" HD. HT.5' - 7"4' - 10 1/2"23' - 11"36" HANDRAIL5"2' - 2 1/2"3 1/2"8' - 7"3 1/2"3' - 0 1/2"3 1/2"7' - 1 1/2"3' - 5"6"4' - 4"3 1/2"6"11' - 0"6"4' - 7 1/2"12' - 0"5' - 0 1/2"6' - 0"6' - 0"SDCMSDSDSDSD2' - 2"3 1/2"3' - 1"5 1/2"6"11' - 0"6"6"3' - 1"3 1/2"1' - 9"5' - 0 1/2"6' - 0"6' - 0"5' - 1 1/2"3' - 1"4' - 1"7' - 0 1/2"10' - 3 1/2"6' - 3"2' - 0"23' - 7"64"X64" SH EGRESS7'-6" HD. HT.6"11' - 6"3 1/2"2' - 9"8' - 7"5 1/2"C.T. FLR.8'-0" CLG. / HDWD FLR.30"X80" DR.30"X80" DR.30"X80" DR.30"X80" DR.28"X80"28"X80"28"X80" DR.28"X80" DR.64"X64" SH EGRESS7'-6" HD. HT.64"X64" SH EGRESS7'-6" HD. HT.24"X36" SH6'-8" HD. HT.28"X80"18"X80"4' - 8"3 1/2"6' - 4 1/2"3 1/2"1' - 9"3 1/2"1' - 11"HVAC CHASE22' - 2"21' - 8"GIRDER TRUSS3-1.75"X9.5" LVL HDR.2-2X10 HDR.ENG. ROOF TRUSSES@ 24" O.C.ENG. ROOF TRUSSES@ 24" O.C.2-2X10 HDR.2-2X10 HDR.ENG. ROOF TRUSSES@ 24" O.C.GIRDER TRUSSGIRDER TRUSSENG. ROOF TRUSSES@ 24" O.C.8'-0" CLG. / HDWD FLR.8'-0" CLG. / HDWD FLR.SECOND FLOOR AREA: 1,302 S.F.NOTE:PROVIDE FALL PROTECTIONFOR WINDOW SILLS LESSTHAN 36" AFF.NOT A BEARING WALL6"11' - 10"12' - 4"6"11' - 10"6"FLATSLOPEFLATSLOPE4' - 3"15' - 3"10' - 11"5' - 9 1/2"GIRDER TRUSSGIRDER TRUSS24"X24" AWN5'-2" HD. HT.36"X24" AWN5'-2" HD. HT.64"X64" SH EGRESS7'-0" HD. HT.6' - 5"6' - 5"ENG. ROOF TRUSSES@ 24" O.C.EFBATH6"15' - 11 1/2"6' - 2"2-2X8 HDR.2-2X8 HDR.2-2X10 HDR.6"5' - 10"28"X80" DR.BENCHLINEN28"X80" DR.8' - 6 1/2"3 1/2"3' - 6"6"2' - 9"5' - 6 1/2"C.T.5 1/2"4' - 3"1' - 9"6' - 0"12' - 10"6' - 1 1/2"5' - 11"5' - 6"11' - 5"1' - 10"48"X42" SH6'-8" HD. HT.FIRST FLOOR0' -0"SECOND FLOOR9' -2"BASEMENT-7'-10"4A1033A1031'-0" / 1'-0"10" / 1'-0"10" / 1'-0"7' - 0"ASPHALT SHINGLES (TYP.)COMPOSITE LAP SIDING1' - 8"1' - 8"1' - 0"1' - 0"10" / 1'-0"3' - 6"5' - 0"6' - 8"7' - 0"4 1/2"10" / 1'-0"1' - 0"BRACKET (TYP.)FIRST FLOOR0' -0"SECOND FLOOR9' -2"BASEMENT-7' -10"4A1033A1037' - 0"6' - 8"6' - 8"6' - 8"3' - 6"5' - 0"6"2' - 2"3' - 0"ASPHALT SHINGLES1'-0" / 1'-0"10" / 1'-0"10" / 1'-0"3" / 1'-0"COMPOSITE LAP SIDING1' - 8"FIRST FLOOR0' -0"SECOND FLOOR9' -2"BASEMENT-7' -10"10" / 1'-0"1'-0" / 1'-0"3" / 1'-0"ASPHALT SHINGLESCOMPOSITELAP SIDING4' - 6"5' - 0"6"2' - 2"3' - 0"2' - 0"5' - 2"6' - 8"7' - 0"STRUCT.BRACKET1'-0" / 1'-0"1'-0" / 1'-0"10" / 1'-0"ASPHALT SHINGLES5' - 0"2' - 6"3' - 0"I hereby certify that this document wasprepared by me or under my direct supervisionand that I am a duly licensed architectunder the laws of the State of MinnesotaTyped or Printed NameLicense #DatePROJECT NUMBERL GROTHECHECKED BYORIGINAL ISSUE:REVISIONSAldenArchitecture@gmail.com Phone: 763-300-2840 LEON GROTHE2684508/10/2212/28/2023 3:03:56 PMA102SECOND FLOOR PLAN &ELEVATIONSProject NumberAuthorChecker06/14/23CARDENAS RESIDENCE6124 LAKELAND AVENUE NCRYSTAL, MINNESOTAPERMIT SETCARDENAS RESIDENCE1/4" = 1'-0"1SECOND FLOOR1/4" = 1'-0"2WEST ELEVATION1/4" = 1'-0"3EAST ELEVATION1/4" = 1'-0"4NORTH ELEVATIONGENERAL REQUIREMENTS1. ALL WORK SHALL CONFORM TO ALL STATE AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES,ORDINANCES, REGULATIONS, MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. ETC.2. ALL AREAS USED FOR STAGING, DUMPSTERS, CONTRACTOR PARKING, ETC.SHALL BE DESIGNATED BY OWNER.3. ALL AREAS OF THE JOBSITE MUST BE KEPT BROOM CLEAN. NO DEBRISSHALL BE LEFT ON SITE EXCEPT IN DESIGNATED AREAS.4. ACCESS TO ALL ENTRANCES AND EXITS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN ANORDERLY AND SAFE MANNER.5. STRUCTURAL LUMBER TO BE SOUTHERN YELLOW PINE OR EQUAL.6. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DIMENSIONS BEFOREBEGINNING CONSTRUCTION. NOTIFY OWNER OF ANY DISCREPANCIES.7. PROVIDE FALL PROTECTION FOR WINDOW SILLS BELOW 36" AFF.8. WINDOWS ARE GENERIC IN SIZES SPECIFIED ON DRAWINGS. SEE WINDOWMANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROUGH OPENING SIZES.9. HEADERS ABOVE DOOR AND WINDOW OPENINGS IN WOOD-FRAMED BEARINGWALLS ARE 2-2X10 UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.10. ALL BEARING WALLS TO HAVE DOUBLE TOP PLATES. ALL BUILDING LOADS ANDSTRUCTURAL MEMBERS TO BE VERIFIED AND SIZED BY MATERIAL SUPPLIER.THE SUBTRADES WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COMPLETE DESIGN OF THEIR SCOPE OF WORK. ALL DESIGN AND COSTS FOR THE WORK SHALL BE PRESENTED TO THE OWNER FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK. THESE SUBTRADES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATIONAND PERMITS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THEIR WORK.THESE SUBTRADES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COORDINATION WITH RELATED TRADES WHEN THE SCOPE OF WORK OVERLAPS, I.E. HVAC WILL PROVIDE SUFFICIENT COORDINATION WITH ELECTRIAL SUBCONTRACTORS SO THAT ALL WORK AND CODES NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THIS WORK ARE INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT COST.THESE SUBTRADES MUST ENSURE THAT ALL WORK IS COMPLETED ACCORDING TO ALL CODES ENFORCED IN THE JURISDICTION OF THE PROJECT.CONSTRUCTION NOTES10 -10 -23No. Description Date6.2
FIRST FLOOR0' -0"SECOND FLOOR9' -2"BASEMENT-7'-10"EXISTING ROOF2' - 0"1' - 0"HDWD. FLR. ON 3/4" T&G PLYWD.SUBFLR. ON 2X10 JOISTS @ 16" O.C. (SISTER NEW JOISTS W/ EXIST. 2X8 JOISTS) & 5/8" GYP. BD. CLG.GIRDER TRUSS3" / 1'-0"HDWD. FLR. ON EXIST. SUBFLR.ON EXIST. 2X8 JOISTS & 5/8" GYP. BD. CLG.5/8" GYP. BD. ON 2X6 WD. STUDS @ 16" O.C.ASPHALT SHINGLES ON 30# ROOFINGPAPER ON 1/2" CDX PLYWD. ON ENG.ROOF TRUSSES @ 24" O.C. W/ R-49INSUL. & 5/8" GYP. BD. CLG. (TYP.)HAND FRAME INFILL3' - 0 1/2"7' - 0"8' - 4 1/2"8' - 0"HDWD. FLR. ON EXIST. SUBFLR.ON EXIST. 2X8 JOISTS & 5/8" GYP. BD. CLG.8' - 2 1/2"ICE & WATERSHIELD 24" W8"11 1/2"MECH.LAUNDRYFAMILY ROOMKITCHENLIVING ROOMEXIST. BEARING WALLHDWD. FLR. ON EXIST. SUBFLR.ON EXIST. 2X8 JOISTS & 5/8" GYP. BD. CLG.BEDROOMBEDROOMFOYER3' - 0"2' - 2"6"5' - 0"TYPICAL WALL CONSTRUCTION:COMPOSITE LAP SIDING ON BUILDING PAPER ON 1/2" CDX PLYWD. APPLIED VERT. & NAILED W/ 6D COMMON NAILS 6" O.C. @ PERIM. & 12" O.C. @ INTERMED. SUPPORTS ON 2X6 WD. STUDS @ 16" O.C. W/ R-21 SPRAY FOAM INSUL. & 4 MIL. POLY VAPOR BARRIER & 5/8" GYP. BD.COMPOSITESOFFIT4" REINF. CONC. SLAB W/ 10/10 WWM W/ 6 MIL. VAPOR BARRIER ON 2" T-250 INSUL. ON 2500 PSF MIN. SOIL (TYP.) 5/4"X6" P.T. WD. DECKING ON 2X10 P.T. WD. JOISTS @ 16" O.C.4X4 P.T. WD. POSTON 10" DIA. REINF.CONC. PIER (TYP.)HDWD. FLR. ON 3/4" PLYWD. SUBFLR.ON 2X12 JOISTS @ 16" O.C. W/ R-49INSUL. & 5/8" CDX PLYWD. SOFFITHDWD. FLR. 3/4" T&G SUBFLR.ON 2X8 JOISTS @ 16" O.C. & 5/8" GYP. BD. CLG.6' - 0"2' - 0"EXIST. 8X8 WD. COL.5' - 0"3' - 6"FIRST FLOOR0' -0"SECOND FLOOR9' -2"BASEMENT-7' -10"6"5' - 0"ASPHALT SHINGLES ON 30# ROOF FELT ON1/2" CDX PLYWD. SHEATHING ON ENG. ROOFTRUSSES @ 24" O.C. W/ R-49 INSUL. & 5/8" GYP. BD. CLG. (TYP.)8' - 0"1' - 7 1/2"10' - 0"1' - 5 1/2"7 1/2"7 1/2"HDWD. FLR. ON 3/4" T&G SUBFLR. ON 18" ENG. FLR.TRUSSES @ 16" O.C. W/ R-49 INSUL. & 5/8" GYP. BD. CLG.BEDROOMBEDROOM1' - 5 1/2"3' - 6"TYPICAL WALL CONSTRUCTION:COMPOSITE LAP SIDING ON BUILDING PAPER ON 1/2" CDX PLYWD. 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VAPOR BARRIER ON 2" T-250 INSUL. ON 2500 PSF MIN. SOIL (TYP.) 1' - 0"7' - 0"8' - 2 1/2"8' - 0"2' - 0"TYPICAL WALL CONSTRUCTION:COMPOSITE LAP SIDING ON BUILDING PAPER ON 1/2" CDX PLYWD. APPLIED VERT. & NAILED W/ 6D COMMON NAILS 6" O.C. @ PERIM. & 12" O.C. @ INTERMED. SUPPORTS ON 2X6 WD. STUDS @ 16" O.C. W/ R-21 SPRAY FOAM INSUL. & 4 MIL. POLY VAPOR BARRIER & 5/8" GYP. BD.COMPOSITESOFFIT11 1/2"R-49 SPRAYFOAM INSUL.11 1/2"5/4"X6" P.T. WD. DECKING ON 2X10 P.T. WD. JOISTS SET IN JOIST HANGERS @ 16" O.C. (TYP.)4X4 P.T. WD. POSTON 10" DIA. REINF.CONC. PIER (TYP.)3' - 0"2' - 2"6"5' - 0"1/2" GYP. BD. ON 2X4 P.T. WD. FURRING @ 16" O.C.W/ R-21 INSUL. ON EXIST.FOUND. WALL (TYP.)NOTE:PROVIDE FALL PROTECTIONFOR WINDOW SILLS LESSTHAN 36" AFF.FIRST FLOOR0' -0"SECOND FLOOR9' -2"BASEMENT-7' -10"6'-8" HD. HT.6'-8" HD. HT.7 1/2"10"7"10"2' - 10"2' - 10"1/2" GYP. BD. REQUIRED ON UNDERSIDE OF STAIRS AS PER 1309 R1302.7 (TYP.) 3' - 0"2-2X12 HDR.I hereby certify that this document wasprepared by me or under my direct supervisionand that I am a duly licensed architectunder the laws of the State of MinnesotaTyped or Printed NameLicense #DatePROJECT NUMBERL GROTHECHECKED BYORIGINAL ISSUE:REVISIONSAldenArchitecture@gmail.com Phone: 763-300-2840 LEON GROTHE2684508/10/2212/28/2023 3:02:43 PMA103ELEVATION & SECTIONSProject NumberAuthorChecker06/14/23CARDENAS RESIDENCE6124 LAKELAND AVENUE NCRYSTAL, MINNESOTAPERMIT SETCARDENAS RESIDENCE1/4" = 1'-0"3BUILDING SECTION A1/4" = 1'-0"4BUILDING SECTION B1/4" = 1'-0"1SOUTH ELEVATION1/2" = 1'-0"2WALL SECTION3/8" = 1'-0"5STAIR SECTIONGENERAL REQUIREMENTS1. ALL WORK SHALL CONFORM TO ALL STATE AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES,ORDINANCES, REGULATIONS, MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. ETC.2. ALL AREAS USED FOR STAGING, DUMPSTERS, CONTRACTOR PARKING, ETC.SHALL BE DESIGNATED BY OWNER.3. ALL AREAS OF THE JOBSITE MUST BE KEPT BROOM CLEAN. NO DEBRISSHALL BE LEFT ON SITE EXCEPT IN DESIGNATED AREAS.4. ACCESS TO ALL ENTRANCES AND EXITS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN ANORDERLY AND SAFE MANNER.5. STRUCTURAL LUMBER TO BE SOUTHERN YELLOW PINE OR EQUAL.6. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DIMENSIONS BEFOREBEGINNING CONSTRUCTION. NOTIFY OWNER OF ANY DISCREPANCIES.7. PROVIDE FALL PROTECTION FOR WINDOW SILLS BELOW 36" AFF.8. WINDOWS ARE GENERIC IN SIZES SPECIFIED ON DRAWINGS. SEE WINDOWMANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROUGH OPENING SIZES.9. HEADERS ABOVE DOOR AND WINDOW OPENINGS IN WOOD-FRAMED BEARINGWALLS ARE 2-2X10 UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.10. ALL BEARING WALLS TO HAVE DOUBLE TOP PLATES. ALL BUILDING LOADS ANDSTRUCTURAL MEMBERS TO BE VERIFIED AND SIZED BY MATERIAL SUPPLIER.THE SUBTRADES WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COMPLETE DESIGN OF THEIR SCOPE OF WORK. ALL DESIGN AND COSTS FOR THE WORK SHALL BE PRESENTED TO THE OWNER FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK. THESE SUBTRADES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATIONAND PERMITS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THEIR WORK.THESE SUBTRADES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COORDINATION WITH RELATED TRADES WHEN THE SCOPE OF WORK OVERLAPS, I.E. HVAC WILL PROVIDE SUFFICIENT COORDINATION WITH ELECTRIAL SUBCONTRACTORS SO THAT ALL WORK AND CODES NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THIS WORK ARE INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT COST.THESE SUBTRADES MUST ENSURE THAT ALL WORK IS COMPLETED ACCORDING TO ALL CODES ENFORCED IN THE JURISDICTION OF THE PROJECT.CONSTRUCTION NOTES10 -10 -23No. Description Date6.2
CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-________
RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCES FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6124 LAKELAND AVENUE NORTH
WHEREAS, Efrain Cardenas (“Applicant”) submitted an application for approval of
certain variances for the property located at 6124 Lakeland Avenue North, and which is legally
described in the attached Exhibit A (“Property”); and
WHEREAS, the requested variances would allow the existing residential home on the
Property to be expanded by reducing the minimum front setback as required in the City’s Unified
Development Code (“UDC”), which is contained in Chapter V of the Crystal City Code. The
requested variances (collectively, the “Variances”) are:
▪Requested variance: The variance for the porch conversion reduces the required setback
from 30’ to 27’.
▪Requested variance: The variance for the upper story cantilever reduces the required
setback from 30’ to 28’.
▪Requested variance: The variance for the entryway addition reduces the required setback
from 30’ to 25’.
WHEREAS, requests for variances are processed and acted on in accordance with
Subsection 510.33 of the UDC; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after the required notice having been provided,
held a public hearing regarding the requested Variances on February 12, 2024 and voted to
forward the application to the City Council with a recommendation that the Variances be
approved with certain conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Planner’s report dated February 14, 2024 (“Staff Report”)
regarding this matter, which is attached hereto as Exhibit B, is incorporated herein and made part
of this approval, except that the conditions set out below are controlling; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Applicant’s Variance request satisfies the
relevant criteria in Subsection 510.33, subd. 3 of the UDC and that the Applicant has sufficiently
demonstrated that practical difficulties exist under the present circumstances to support the
issuance of the requested Variances under the applicable rules and regulations of the Crystal City
Code and Minnesota law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Crystal,
based on the recommendation of the Planning Commission, the Staff Report, the record of this
matter, and the findings and determinations contained herein, hereby approves and issues the
Attachment G
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following Variances with respect to the existing residential building located at 6124 Lakeland
Avenue North:
▪The variance for the porch conversion reduces the required setback from 30’ to 27’.
▪The variance for the upper story cantilever reduces the required setback from 30’ to 28’.
▪The variance for the entryway addition reduces the required setback from 30’ to 25’.
The Variances granted herein are subject to compliance with all of the following conditions of
approval:
1.Compliance. The variances are subject to the applicable requirements of the Crystal
City Code. The applicant is required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and
local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances and is required to obtain such other
permits and permissions as may be required.
2.No Waiver. Failure by the city to take action with respect to any violation of any
condition, covenant or term of the variance shall not be deemed to be a waiver of
such condition, covenant, or term or any subsequent violation of the same or any
other condition, covenant, or term.
3.Binding Effect. This variance, and the conditions placed on its approval, are binding
on the applicant, the applicant’s successors and assigns, shall run with the property,
and shall not in any way be affected by the subsequent sale, lease, or other change
from current ownership. The obligations of the applicant under this approval shall
also be the obligations of the current and any subsequent owners of the property.
4.Acceptance of Conditions. Utilization of the property for any of the uses allowed by
this variance shall automatically be deemed acceptance of, and agreement to, its
terms and conditions without qualification, reservation, or exception.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 20th day of February 2024.
____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of the Property
Lot 1, Block 1, Marie Erickson Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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EXHIBIT B
Planner’s Report
(attached hereto)
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CCCRRRYYYSSSTTTAAALLL PPPOOOLLLIIICCCEEE DDDEEEPPPAAARRRTTTMMMEEENNNTTT
“Service with Compassion, Integrity, & Professionalism”
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Stephanie K. Revering, Chief of Police
CC: Adam Bell, City Manager
DATE: February 16, 2024
SUBJECT: Council Meeting Regular Agenda
___________________________________________________________________________
MMEEMMOORRAANNDDUUMM
BACKGROUND
As we have discussed at a recent police department quarterly update, the Crystal Police
Department has received $1,010,119 from the State of Minnesota Public Safety Aid Package.
It has been agreed upon between the cities of Crystal and New Hope that we would share 20%
of the Public Safety Aid Package with the West Metro Fire-Rescue District.
CONSIDERATION
Approve the attached resolution.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $1,010,119 OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA PUBLIC
SAFETY AID PACKAGE AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $200,000 TO WEST
METRO FIRE-RESCUE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, in 2023 the City of Crystal Police Department received a government-
allocated Public Safety Aid Package (PSAP) in the amount of $1,010,119; and
WHEREAS, the Cities of Crystal and New Hope agreed to share 20% of respective
PSAP funds with West Metro Fire-Rescue District; and
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal will transfer $200,000 to West Metro Fire-Rescue
District; and
WHEREAS, these funds will be used for eligible public safety expenditures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CRYSTAL hereby accepts $1,010,119 of the State of Minnesota Public Safety Aid Package
and authorizes the transfer of $200,000 to the West Metro Fire-Rescue District.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 20th day of February 2024.
____________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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CCCRRRYYYSSSTTTAAALLL PPPOOOLLLIIICCCEEE DDDEEEPPPAAARRRTTTMMMEEENNNTTT
“Service with Compassion, Integrity, & Professionalism”
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Stephanie K. Revering, Chief of Police
CC: Adam Bell, City Manager
DATE: February 16, 2024
SUBJECT: Council Meeting Regular Agenda: JPA
___________________________________________________________________________
MMEEMMOORRAANNDDUUMM
BACKGROUND
As we discussed at last week’s city council work session, we have been asked to partner with
the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to provide an officer to work with the Violent
Crime Reduction Unit.
Knowing that we have seen an increase in our violent crime, we wanted to explore options
since we no longer had the NWDTF position. The MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
(BCA) had informed us they were receiving funding from the state to form a task force to
combat violent crime in communities that had seen an increase over the past few years.
I am excited to inform you that because of our reputation of working collaboratively with
other agencies, we have been chosen by the MN BCA to partner with them and 10 other
agencies in the state to form this task force. The state will provide the funding for one officer,
including overtime, a vehicle, a body camera, and other necessary equipment as needed.
CONSIDERATION
Approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to
partner with them regarding the Violent Crime Reduction Unit.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
BCA VIOLENT CRIME REDUCTION UNIT
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
This Joint Powers Agreement (“Agreement”) is between the State of Minnesota, acting through its
Commissioner of Public Safety on behalf of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (“BCA”), and the City of
Crystal, acting on behalf of its Police Department, 4141 Douglas Drive North, Crystal, MN 55422
(“Governmental Unit”), together known as “Parties.”
Recitals. Under Minnesota Statutes § 471.59, the BCA and the Governmental Unit are empowered to
engage in agreements to jointly and cooperatively exercise their powers. The Parties wish to work
together to prevent, investigate, and prosecute violent crimes, including but not limited to murder and
assaults, the trafficking of illicit drugs and firearms, carjacking, and other violent crimes. The
Governmental Unit wants to work cooperatively with the BCA Violent Crime Reduction Unit (“VCRU”),
which is operated by the BCA.
1.Term of Agreement.
A.Effective Date. This Agreement is effective on the date the BCA obtains all required
signatures pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 16C.05, subdivision 2.
B.Expiration Date. This Agreement expires five (5) years from the Effective Date, unless
terminated at an earlier date pursuant to clause 12.
C.This Agreement does not establish an employment relationship between the BCA and th e
Governmental Unit, nor any persons performing under the Agreement.
2.Purpose. The Governmental Unit and the BCA enter into this Agreement to facilitate the
cooperation and coordination of the Governmental Unit with the work of the VCRU, which uses
an array of proactive and reactive investigative techniques to prevent, investigate, and prosecute
violent crime; gathers information necessary to identify crime patterns and uses this information
to develop strategies for prevention and enforcement; and conducts outreach and education to
community members, groups, and stakeholders in order to facilitate the creation and
implementation of solutions to deter and prevent violent crime.
3.Responsibilities of the Governmental Unit. The VCRU’s interagency collaborative approach is
implemented via the performance of the following activities by the Governmental Unit and any
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individuals working with the VCRU on its behalf, under the leadership of the Special Agent in
Charge of the VCRU (“the SAIC”) and the VCRU’s Assistant Special Agents in Charge (“ASAICs”):
A.Assign one or more investigators or employees of the Governmental Unit to the VCRU.
This agreement shall refer to them as “Assigned Investigator” or “Assigned Employee,”
throughout. These Assigned Investigators or Assigned Employees must be approved to
participate in VCRU activities, in advance of doing so, by the BCA’s Deputy Superintendent
-Investigations. During the period of assignment to this task force, the Governmental Unit
will remain responsible for establishing the salary and benefits, including overtime, of the
Assigned Investigator(s) and/or Assigned Employee(s), and for making all payments due
them. BCA will reimburse the Governmental Unit for the full salary and fringe costs of the
assigned employee, and will reimburse overtime costs of the assigned employee up to
$21,000.00.
B.Be willing and able to respond and/or work jointly on violent crimes and complete any
duties assigned to the Governmental Unit, by the SAIC, for the duration of the term of this
Agreement.
C.Conduct investigations in accordance with provisions of state and federal law, BCA
policies and operating procedures as indicated herein, and any other investigative
standards required of a BCA Special Agent.
D.Investigate illicit firearms trafficking crimes committed by organized groups or individuals,
including the trafficking in illicit firearms parts and the illicit manufacture of firearms.
E.Investigate homicide, assault, carjacking and other crimes against the person as directed
by the SAIC/ASAICs, utilizing best investigative practices to create prosecutable cases, and
providing support to victims and witnesses involved therein.
F.Investigate illicit street racing and automobile theft cases with a focus on identifying and
disrupting organizations or networks of individuals involved in the commission or
facilitation of such crimes.
G.Where indicated to have a nexus with firearms crimes or other violent crimes under VCRU
investigation, investigate illicit drug trafficking crimes as necessary to facilitate VCRU
investigative purposes.
H.Participate in operations to apprehend dangerous fugitives as directed by the
SAIC/ASAICs.
I.Maintain accurate records of prevention, education, and enforcement activities, to be
collected and forwarded quarterly to the SAIC for statistical reporting purposes.
J.Prepare an operational briefing sheet for each active operation, including deconfliction
measures as directed, to be approved by the SAIC/ASAICs.
K.Prepare investigative reports to be submitted to the BCA’s chain of command.
L.Ensure evidence collected is appropriately collected, accounted for, and retained in a BCA -
authorized secure facility.
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M.Each assigned investigator will be issued a body -worn camera by the BCA, to be utilized
in the course of VCRU activities. Assigned investigators will adhere to BCA’s policies
regarding body-worn cameras, and shall ensure footage captured by BCA-issued cameras
is appropriately uploaded to the BCA system(s).
N.Participate in training as directed by the SAIC/ASAICs or designee(s).
O.While conducting VCRU activities, adhere to the following BCA policies and/or
procedures:
1.BCA-1008 Operation of a State Vehicle
2.DPS-5100 Acceptable Use of Department Computers, Electronic Equipment,
Information Systems and Resources
3.INV-7002 Informants
4.INV-7003 Confidential Funds
5.INV-7004 Police Pursuits and Emergency Vehicle Operations
6.INV-7010 Critical Incidents
7.INV-7013 Evidence Handling
8.INV-7014 Procession of Property Seized for Administrative Forfeiture
9.INV-7015 Inventory of Seized Impounded Vehicles
10.INV-7016 Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages
11.INV-7017 Reverse Undercover Drug Operations
12.INV-7020 Radio Communications
13.INV-7022 Cellular Exploitation Equipment
14.INV-7026 Online Resources and Social Media in Investigative Activities
15.INV-7030 Consular Notification
16.INV-7033 Unmanned Aircraft Systems
17.INV-7034 Conflicts of Interest
18.INV-7035 Search Warrants for Nighttime and/or Unannounced Entry
19.INV-7037 Body Worn Cameras
P.While conducting VCRU activities, adhere to required policies, operations plans, or other
operational guidance issued by the SAIC/ASAICs, including new policies governing VCRU
activities as directed.
Q.Assigned Investigators must comply with the use of force provisions of their home
agency’s policies/procedures. Assigned Investigators must also comply with directives
issued by the SAIC/ASAICs. In the event of a conflict between the use of force
requirements of the Assigned Investigator ’s home agency policy, and the policies or
directives of the VCRU, the policies and procedures of the home agency shall govern. Prior
to deployment in the field, Assigned Investigators will confer with the VCRU SAIC/ASAIC
to identify any potential use of force policy conflicts and work to resolve them in advance
of operational activities.
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R.Utilize task management and accountability programs and procedures, including Time
Tracker, as directed by the SAIC/ASAICs.
S.Submit all requests in the requested format for reimbursement in a timely manner to the
SAIC.
4.Responsibilities of the BCA. The aforementioned approach will be implemented via the
performance of the following activities by the BCA:
A.The BCA will provide the VCRU with a BCA Special Agent in Charge to serve as the SAIC
of the VCRU.
B.Provide guidance and training, as appropriate, on all VCRU standards to be followed by
the Governmental Unit, Assigned Investigators, and Assigned Employees.
C.Review, approve or decline, or request additional information on appropriately submitted
and pre-approved reimbursement requests, within three (3) business days of receipt.
D.Provide reimbursement within thirty (30) business days of the appropriately submitted
and pre-approved reimbursement requests directly to the Governmental Unit.
E.Provide supplies and equipment to Assigned Investigators and Assigned Employees.
Supplies issued to Assigned Investigators include, but are not limited to, a squad vehicle,
a body worn camera, a computer, a cellular phone, and office supplies. Supplies issued to
civilian Assigned Employees include, but are not limited to, a computer, a cellular phone,
and office supplies. Supplies issued to Assigned Investigators and Assigned Employees
remain the property of the State of Minnesota, and shall be remitted back to the BCA
when the Assigned Investigator or Assigned Employee leaves the VCRU.
F.Provide copies of body worn camera footage that captures or documents the activities of
the Governmental Unit’s Assigned Investigator for purposes of internal
review/investigation by the Governmental Unit, upon request of the Assigned
Investigator’s chief law enforcement officer. Body worn camera recordings shall be
treated in accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, the premature
disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to interfere with criminal investigation
and prosecution. The Governmental Unit shall not further disseminate the recording(s)
beyond the Governmental Unit or release to the public without consultation with the BCA.
G.Provide evidence storage at BCA headquarters or a BCA-approved secure facility.
H.Proceeds from assets seized through VCRU activities and forfeited through judicial
proceedings shall be maintained in a separate fund administered by the state, for
purposes of offsetting equipment expenses, future salaries, and other expenses incurred
by the VCRU. The BCA retains the right to distribute proceeds from forfeited assets to the
Governmental Unit at its discretion.
5.Standards of the Governmental Unit. The following standards must be met by the Governmental
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Unit, each Assigned Investigator, and each Assigned Employee:
A.Assigned Investigators must be licensed peace officers in good standing with the
Minnesota Peace Officer’s Standards and Training Board (POST). Assigned Investigators
and Assigned Employees must be in good standing with their home agency.
B.Assigned investigators and Assigned Employees must be skilled in a broad array of
investigative technologies and techniques, to be used as appropriate, throughout their
work with the VCRU.
C.Assigned Investigators and Assigned Employees must utilize task management and
accountability programs and procedures, including Time Tracker, as directed by the
SAIC/ASAICs.
D.Assigned Investigators and Assigned Employees will follow all applicable and appropriate
state and/or federal laws in all VCRU-related activities.
E.Assigned Investigators and Assigned Employees must be employed by the Governmental
Unit.
F.Assigned Investigators and Assigned Employees must follow best law enforcement
practices in the discharge of their VCRU duties, conducting themselves with the highest
degree of professionalism, avoiding any conflicts of interest, and conducting their
activities impartially.
6.Employment Relationship. This agreement does not create an employment relationship between
the Assigned Investigators and/or Assigned Employees and the BCA. All Assigned Investigators &
Assigned Employees from the Governmental Unit shall continue to be employed and directly
supervised by the same Governmental Unit currently employing that member, regardless of their
participation in VCRU activities. All services, duties, acts or omissions performed by the Assigned
Employee or Assigned Investigator will be within the course and duty of their employment and,
therefore, covered by any benefits or protections provided them as employees of the
Governmental Unit. This includes, but is not limited to, workers compensation, health, and dental
benefits. Nothing in this Agreement shall otherw ise limit the jurisdiction, powers, and
responsibilities possessed by an Assigned Investigator and Assigned Employee of the
Governmental Unit.
7.Reimbursement of Expenses. In order to obtain reimbursement for expenses associated with
activities of the VCRU, the Governmental Unit must:
A.Submit a written request, in the appropriate format, for pre-approval of the
reimbursement for funds expended as a result of the activities of the VCRU.
B.If and when this pre-approval is received, the Governmental Unit may expend funds to be
reimbursed within the limitations of the pre-approval.
C.In order to receive reimbursement following this expenditure, the Governmental Unit
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must supply original receipts to be reimbursed on the aforementioned pre-approvals.
8.Authorized Representatives.
The BCA’s Authorized Representative is the individual noted below, or his/her successor:
Name: Scott Mueller, Deputy Superintendent
Address: Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
1430 Maryland Avenue East
Saint Paul, MN 55106
Telephone: 651-793-1129
Email: Scott.D.Mueller@state.mn.us
The Governmental Unit’s Authorized Representative is the individual noted below or his/her successor:
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Email:
If the either of the Parties must change their Authorized Representative, notice must be provided, in
writing, to the other party.
If either Authorized Representative will be unavailable for a significant period of time, a temporary
Authorized Representative may be assigned via the same notice process.
9.Assignment, Amendments, Waiver, and Agreement Complete.
A.Assignment. The Governmental Unit may neither assign nor transfer any rights or
obligations under this Agreement.
B.Amendments. Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and will not be
effective until it has been executed and approved by both Parties, through their
Authorized Representatives.
C.Waiver. If the BCA fails to enforce any provision of this Agreement, that failure does no t
waive the provision or its right to enforce it.
D.Agreement Complete. This Agreement contains all negotiations and agreements
between the BCA and the Governmental Unit. No other understanding regarding this
Agreement, whether written or oral, may be used to bind either party.
10.Liability. The Parties agree that each will be responsible for its own acts, omissions, and/or the
results thereof, to the extent permitted by law and shall not be responsible for the acts or
omissions of any others, and/or the results thereof. The BCA’s liability shall be governed by
Stephanie K. Revering, Crystal Chief of PoliceCrystal Police Department4141 Douglas Dr. N.Crystal, MN 55422651-531-1014stephanie.revering@crystalmn.gov
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provisions of the Minnesota Tort Claims Act, Minnesota Statutes § 3.736, and other applicable law.
The Governmental Unit’s liability shall be governed by provisions of the Municipal Tort Claims Act,
Minnesota Statutes §§ 466.01-466.15, and other applicable law.
11.Audits. Under Minnesota Statutes § 16C.05, subdivision 5, the Governmental Unit’s books, records,
documents, and accounting procedures and practices relevant to this Agreement are subject to
examination by the BCA and/or the State Auditor and/or Legislative Auditor for a minimum of six
(6) years from the end of this Agreement.
12.Government Data Practices. The Governmental Unit and the BCA must comply with the
Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, and other applicable
law, as it applies to all data provided by the BCA under this Agreement and as it applies to all data
created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the Go vernmental Unit
under this Agreement. The civil remedies of Minnesota Statutes § 13.08 apply to the release of the
data referred to in this clause by either the Governmental Unit or the BCA.
A.If the Governmental Unit receives a request to release the data referred to in this clause,
the Governmental Unit must immediately notify and consult with the BCA’s Authorized
Representative as to how the Governmental Unit should respond to the request. The
Governmental Unit’s response to the request shall comply with applicable law.
13.Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue. Minnesota law, without regard to its choice-of-law
provisions, governs this Agreement. Venue for all legal proceedings that result out of this
Agreement, or its breach, must be in the appropriate state or federal court with competent
jurisdiction in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
14.Expiration and Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or
without cause, upon 30 days written notice to the other party. To the exten t funds are available,
the Governmental Unit shall receive reimbursement in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement through the end of the 30 days. Upon expiration or earlier termination of this
Agreement, the Governmental Unit shall provide the VCRU SAIC all investigative equipment and
supplies provided by the VCRU and/or the BCA.
15.Survival of Terms. The following clauses survive the expiration or cancellation of this Agreement:
8, Liability; 9, Audits; 10, Government Data Practices; and 11, Venue.
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1) STATE ENCUMBRANCE VERIFICATION
Individual Certifies that funds have been encumbered as required
by Minnesota Statutes §§ 16A.15 and 16C.05
2) DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY;
BUREAU OF CRIMINAL APPREHENSION
Signed: _____________________________________________ By:__________________________________________________
(with delegated authority)
Date:________________________________________________ Title:_________________________________________________
SWIFT PO
Number:________________________________________________ Date:________________________________________________
3)GOVERNMENTAL UNIT
The Governmental Unit certifies that the appropriate person(s)
has (have) executed this Agreement on behalf of the
Governmental Unit and its jurisdictional government entity as
required by applicable articles, laws, by-laws, resolutions, or
ordinances.
4) COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION
As delegated to the Office of State Procurement
By:__________________________________________________ By:_________________________________________________
Title:_________________________________________________ Date:________________________________________________
Date:_________________________________________________
By:__________________________________________________
Title:_________________________________________________
Date:_________________________________________________
By:___________________________________________________
Title:__________________________________________________
Date:__________________________________________________
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AUTHORIZED STRENGTH OF POLICE
OFFICERS FROM THIRTY-FOUR (34) TO THIRTY-FIVE (35)
WHEREAS, in 2024, the police department has partnered with the Minnesota
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and will be assigning an officer of the police
department to the MN BCA Violent Crime Reduction Unit; and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota BCA will be funding our officer who is
assigned to the Violent Crime Reduction Unit; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby agrees to add to our current authorized
strength of 34 police officers to 35 police officers as long as the MN BCA is funding the
officer assigned to the Violent Crime Reduction Unit; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CRYSTAL hereby authorizes the Crystal Police Department to have an
authorized strength of 35 officers until our partnership with the MN BCA is no longer
funded.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 20th day of February 2024.
____________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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Memorandum
DATE: February 7, 2024
TO: City Council
FROM: Brad Fortin, Superintendent of Parks and Facilities
SUBJECT: L.E.D. lighting upgrades for City Hall
Background
The Long-Term Plan includes $100,000 for L.E.D. lighting upgrades at City Hall. City Hall was constructed
originally in 1964 and then re-modeled in 1994. Lighting upgrades have been on the list of things to do for
several years now. Staff was waiting for the construction of the Police building to be completed to
upgrade the lighting at City Hall.
The PD project consisted of constructing new offices at City Hall, therefore that new office lighting was
upgraded. The next phase of this project is to upgrade the rest of City Hall with updated and energy-
efficient lighting. During the 2024-2033 Long Term Plan updates, this project was again pushed out from
2024 to 2025. However, it has become apparent that several of the lights need replacement now.
Therefore, it is staff’s recommendation to replace the lights in 2024 as originally planned at one time
versus in a piecemeal fashion. Additionally, rebates are available now if done this year.
The Council chambers will not be included in this upgrade until we determine what its future needs will be,
which should be done by 2025.
Project highlights
•6.8-year payback from energy saving
•$10,195 Annual energy savings
•5-year warranty on new light fixtures
Quotes
Two quotes were solicited from vendors that have done electrical work for the city previously.
• Hunt Electric, Inc. $75,410 (No rebate)
• UHL Company, Inc $74,220 (Potential rebate from Xcel of $4,300)
Attachment
•Quote from UHL, Inc.
Recommended Action
•Motion to approve the resolution authorizing the contract for the upgrade of L.E.D lighting for
City Hall
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - _____
AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACT FOR LED LIGHTING UPGRADES AT CITY
HALL
WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council is committed to energy conservation and
dependable lighting in its municipal buildings; and
WHEREAS, LED lighting technology increases efficiency and provides long-
lasting, reliable service to our buildings; and
WHEREAS, the need to enhance and upgrade our lighting at City Hall has
become apparent; and
WHEREAS, the City has funding available in the Long-Term Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby
awards the contract for LED lighting upgrades.
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 20th day of February 2024.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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9065 Zachary Lane N. PROPOSAL
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Proposal: DL2403
Date: 02/06/2024
To: City of Crystal – City Hall
4141 Douglas Dr. N.
Crystal, MN 55422
Project: Interior LED Lighting Upgrade
Attn: Brad Fortin
We propose to furnish the material and/or perform the labor necessary to upgrade the existing lights shown
below at your facility from fluorescent to LED.
Lamp recycling, luminaire disconnects, and trash removal are included. Approximately four pallets will be
shipped directly to the facility. Work is to be completed during normal business hours, and we do not
anticipate lift work.
Utility rebates are not included in this price. The prescriptive Xcel rebate is estimated at $4300.00, and Uhl
will complete the necessary paperwork on your behalf.
The following areas are included:
Location Existing Fixture Quantity
LED Solution
A101 Storage 1x4 - 2L T8 32w Hanging Strip 4 KEYSTE KT-LED15T8-48GC-840-DX2
A102 Elevator 1x4 -2L T8 32w Hanging Strip 2 KEYSTE KT-LED15T8-48GC-840-DX2
A103 Election storage 1x4 - 2L T8 32w Hanging Strip 3 KEYSTE KT-LED15T8-48GC-840-DX2
A205 2x4 - 3L T8 32w LT RTS 2 2 BLT4 40L ADP SLD LP835
A206 2x4 - 3L T8 32w LT RTS 2 2 BLT4 40L ADP SLD LP835
A208 2x4 - 3L T8 32w LT RTS 4 2 BLT4 40L ADP SLD LP835
A209 2x4 - 3L T8 32w LT RTS 2 2 BLT4 40L ADP SLD LP835
A210 2x4 - 3L T8 32w LT RTS 2 2 BLT4 40L ADP SLD LP835
A211 side exit vestibule 8" - 2L 2-Pin-Horz CFL 18w RC 2 KT-LED82P-H-835-D
A213 2x4 - 3L T8 32w LT RTS 2 2 BLT4 40L ADP SLD LP835
A217 2x4 - 3L T8 32w LT RTS 2 2 BLT4 40L ADP SLD LP835
A218 2x4 - 3L T8 32w LT RTS 2 2 BLT4 40L ADP SLD LP835
A219 2x4 - 3L T8 32w LT RTS 2 2 BLT4 40L ADP SLD LP835
A220 2x4 - 3L T8 32w LT RTS 2 2 BLT4 40L ADP SLD LP835
A221 2x4 - 3L T8 32w LT RTS 4 2 BLT4 40L ADP SLD LP835
Back conference area by cubes 2x4 - 3L T8 32w LT RTS 3 2 BLT4 40L ADP SLD LP835
Back Cubicles near safe 2x2 - 2L T8 6U 25w PT RTS 2 2BLT2 33L ADP LP835
Back Cubicles near safe 2x4 - 3L T8 32w LT RTS 6 2BLT4 40L ADP LP835
Back office hall and Cubicles 2x4 - 3L T8 32w LT RTS 11 2BLT4 40L ADP LP835
Boiler 1x4 - 2L T8 32w Hanging Strip 16 KEYSTE KT-LED15T8-48GC-840-DX2
Break Room 2x4 - 3L T8 32w LT RTS 6 2BLT4 40L ADP LP835
Break Room 2x4 - 3L T8 32w LT RTS 5 2 BLT4 40L ADP SLD LP835
Break Room Storage 1x4 - 2L T8 32w Hanging Strip 2 KEYSTE KT-LED15T8-48GC-840-DX2
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C100A 2x4 - 3L T8 32w LT RTS 12 2 BLT4 40L ADP SLD LP835
C100A Storage 1x4 - 2L T8 32w Hanging Strip 4 KEYSTE KT-LED15T8-48GC-840-DX2
Cable room 2x4 - 3L T8 32w LT RTS 2 2BLT4 40L ADP LP835
Chamber Entrance 8" - 2L 2-Pin-Horz CFL 18w RC 4 KT-LED82P-H-835-D
Courtesy Phone Council Chambers 4" - 1L 2-Pin-Vert CFL 13w RC 2 KT-LED62P-O-835-D
Custodian 2x4 - 3L T8 32w LT RTS 2 2BLT4 40L ADP LP835
Document Storage by break room 2x4 - 3L T8 32w LT RTS 6 2 BLT4 40L ADP SLD LP835
Entrance hall 1L CFL 25w WW 8 KT-LED10PLL-12GC-835-D
Entrance Lobby 1L CFL 25w WW 10 KT-LED10PLL-12GC-835-D
Entrance Lobby Stairs 8" - 2L 2-Pin-Horz CFL 18w RC 6 KT-LED82P-H-835-D
Entry to City offices 8" - 2L 2-Pin-Horz CFL 18w RC 1 KT-LED82P-H-835-D
Fire / Storage 1x4 - 2L T8 32w Hanging Strip 12 KEYSTE KT-LED15T8-48GC-840-DX2
Hall outside community room 8" - 2L 2-Pin-Horz CFL 18w RC 4 KT-LED82P-H-835-D
Hallway 2x4 - 3L T8 32w LT RTS 11 2BLT4 40L ADP LP835
Main City Desk 8" - 2L 2-Pin-Horz CFL 26w RC 18 KT-LED82P-H-835-D
Main Cubicle Areas 2x4 - 3L T8 32w LT RTS 20 2BLT4 40L ADP LP835
Quiet Room 2x4 - 3L T8 32w LT RTS 2 2BLT4 40L ADP LP835
Rear hall vestibule 8" - 2L 2-Pin-Horz CFL 18w RC 2 KT-LED82P-H-835-D
Restroom Hallway 8" - 2L 2-Pin-Horz CFL 18w RC 5 KT-LED82P-H-835-D
RR Men's 1x4 - 2L T8 32w RS RTS 2 KEYSTE KT-LED15T8-48GC-840-DX2
RR Men's 1x4 - 2L T8 32w RS RTS 5 KEYSTE KT-LED15T8-48GC-840-DX2
RR Men's 8" - 2L 2-Pin-Horz CFL 18w RC 2 KT-LED82P-H-835-D
RR Women's 1x4 - 2L T8 32w RS RTS 2 KEYSTE KT-LED15T8-48GC-840-DX2
RR Women's 1x4 - 2L T8 32w RS RTS 5 KEYSTE KT-LED15T8-48GC-840-DX2
RR Women's 8" - 2L 2-Pin-Horz CFL 18w RC 2 KT-LED82P-H-835-D
Storage climate controlled 2x4 - 3L T8 32w LT RTS 2 2 BLT4 40L ADP SLD LP835
Utility room 2x4 - 3L T8 32w LT RTS 2 2BLT4 40L ADP LP835
Vestibule Entrance 8" - 2L 2-Pin-Horz CFL 18w RC 1 KT-LED82P-H-835-D
Vestibule Entrance 8" - 2L 2-Pin-Horz CFL 18w RC 1 KT-LED82P-H-835-D
Exterior Wall Pack MH up to 150w Wall Pack 1 TWR2 LED
Soffit Recessed Square INC/HAL RSq 10 KT-LED10PAR30S-F-840
Tower Lights INC/HAL Flood 4 KT-LED10PAR30S-F-840
Exterior Ground Mounted Flood MH up to 150w Flood 3 ESXF LED
All material is guaranteed to be as specified, and the above work is to be completed in a substantial
workmanlike manner for the sum of $ 74,220.00
Uhl assumes that the existing light fixtures that are not being replaced are in good working order. Any
alteration or deviation from the above specifications involving extra cost will be executed only upon written
order and will become an extra charge over and above the estimate. This proposal is valid for 30 days.
Respectfully submitted: Doug Longfellow
Energy Service’s
ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL
The prices, specifications, and additional Terms and Conditions set forth on the next page of this proposal
are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized to do work as specified. Payment will be
made as outlined herein.
Accepted by: Name (print):
Title: Company Name:
Date:
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Uhl Company, Inc. – Terms and Conditions of Service
1. Uhl Company will use competent personnel and state of the art equipment to perform its work in a timely and professional
manner.
2. Uhl Company warrants it is covered by Worker’s Compensation insurance, general liability insurance, automobile liability
insurance, and excess liability policies. Certificates for all such insurance policies will be provided to you upon written
request. You will carry Builder’s Risk with full owner and contractor coverage’s and other necessary insurance for the project.
3. Payment is due within 30 days of Uhl Company’s invoice date. Interest shall accrue on any unpaid balance at a rate of 1.5%
per month. Acceptance by Uhl Company of partial payments shall not constitute any release of collection or lien rights.
4. In the event of your default, Uhl Company will give 10 days notice to cure. If you remain in default, Uhl Company may
terminate this agreement and recover the balance due. You will pay all expenses, damages and cost, including reasonable
attorney’s fees, incurred by Uhl Company in collecting the outstanding debt.
5. If, for any reason, you direct a cessation of the work on all or any part of the project, Uhl Company shall be paid at least for
the portion of its work completed at the time of cancellation, including all expenses incurred by Uhl Company.
6. Unless otherwise specified in the proposal, Uhl Company will not furnish any performance or material payment bond.
7. All repair labor is guaranteed for 90 days (except in the case of compressor replacements which carry a thirty day warranty),
while materials and parts are warranted per manufacturer specifications. Warranties do not apply where failure is a result of
faulty installation or abuse, or incorrect electrical connections or alterations made by others, or use under abnormal operating
conditions or misapplication of the products and parts. Uhl Company makes no other warranty expressed or implied; and any
implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose which exceeds the foregoing is hereby disclaimed by
Uhl Company and excluded from any agreement made by acceptance of an order pursuant to this proposal. Under no
circumstance shall Uhl Company be liable for prospective or speculative profits, or special, indirect, incidental, consequential,
or punitive damages and/or physical injuries. Under no circumstances will Uhl Company’s liability exceed the dollar amount
of this proposal and shall terminate one year after the completion of Uhl Company’s work, and Uhl Company may, at its
option, provide a repair or replacement remedy.
8. All material and equipment furnished and installed by Uhl Company will carry the manufacturer’s standard warranty. In many
cases, this warranty will include an allowance for the cost of labor and related costs such as crane rental, refrigerant, etc., for
correcting defects in material and workmanship, for a period of 90 days after installation. However, if the standard
manufacturer’s warranty does not provide for this additional coverage, the owner will be responsible for payment of these
repairs. THIS WARRANTY SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDES COVERAGE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, SUCH
AS MOLD. UHL COMPANY HAS MADE NO INSPECTION FOR, NOR REPRESENTATION REGARDING THE
EXISTENCE OR NON-EXISTENCE OF MOLD ON THE OWNER’S PREMISES. UHL COMPANY HAS FURTHER
MADE NO PROMISE OR AFFIRMATION THAT THE MATERIALS AND LABOR PROVIDED WILL ASSIST IN THE
PREVENTION OR REMEDIATION OF MOLD OR OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS.
9. Everyone is concerned over the potential threat to our environment by the release of chlorofluorocarbon refrigerants (C.F.C.’s)
into the atmosphere. Uhl Company has for many years had a “no pollution, we care” policy with contaminants including
refrigerants and refrigerant oil. Our technicians are trained to reclaim, filter, and re-use these refrigerants or, if badly
contaminated, recycle them for re-use. All used refrigerant oils are disposed of through a licensed disposal organization. Many
contractors are talking about doing something about pollutants – Uhl Company IS DOING IT.
10. Our pricing does not cover any cost that may be incurred due to hazardous material or its removal or disposal, unless
specifically provided for in the attached proposal. If such costs are incurred by Uhl Company, they will be passed on to you at
Uhl Company’s actual cost without the need for written approval.
11. All estimated labor is to be performed during Uhl Company’s normal working hours unless specified elsewhere in this
proposal.
12. For compressor replacements, Uhl Company will perform an acid test after the drier change (testing for any unsafe acidic oil
levels). If more drier and oil changes are needed, you will be informed, and the cost of these additional changes will be added
to the contract price.
13. This contract constitutes the entire agreement and complete understanding between the parties. No verbal representations shall
be binding on either party and you have not relied on any representation made by Uhl Company that is not contained herein.
14. These Terms may in some instances conflict with some of the terms and conditions or other document issued by you. In such
case, the Terms contained herein shall govern and acceptance of this Proposal is conditioned upon your acceptance of the
Terms herein.
15. Uhl Company shall not be liable for any penalty or damage, delay or injury, or for failure to give notice of delay, or to
perform, when such damage, delay, injury or failure is due to the elements, acts of god, acts of the owner, act of civil or
military authority, war, riots, terrorism, concerted labor action, strikes, shortages of materials, accidents or any cause beyond
the reasonable control of Uhl Company. The completion date shall be deemed extended for a period of time equal to the time
lost due to any delay excusable under this provision.
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Memorandum
DATE: February 14, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
Adam R. Bell, City Manager
FROM: John Elholm, Recreation Director
Jason Minnick, Facilities Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids
for Improvements at the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center
The Crystal Cove Aquatic Center pool is over 55 years old and needs replacement. The 2024
capital improvement plan (buildings fund) includes funds to replace the main pool container
and related features. Additional funds have been authorized through a special legislative
appropriation and a Hennepin Youth Activities Grant.
A public engagement process took place in 2022 to gauge public interest in replacing the pool.
USAquatics was hired in July of 2023 to develop construction plans for the project, and
concept plans for the pool were presented to the parks and recreation commission and city
council in October of 2023. Kraus-Anderson was hired in January of 2024 to review the plans
and budget, and prepare an advertisement for bids to improve the Crystal Cove Aquatic
Center. The plans and specifications have been completed, and are being reviewed by staff
and Kraus-Anderson. Once final review is complete, Kraus-Anderson will prepare an
advertisement for bid; and ads will be posted as appropriate for bidding purposes. Plans will
also be on file at city hall.
Purchase of pool features like shade structures and a climbing wall are not part of the bid
packet. Purchase of these items will happen separately following bid award; to assure total
project costs remain under budget. Improvements to the aquatic center building are also
planned, but will be handled through a quote process rather than a bid process. The
anticipated cost for each part of the building project is below the bidding threshold.
Staff recommends approval of the resolution approving plans and specifications for
improvements at the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center; and authorizing the advertisement of bids for
construction of said improvements following final staff review.
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Crystal Cove Aquatic Center
Pool Site Plan
Features Include:
•Similar shape to old pool
•Shallower water for youth
•Retain water-walk
•Retain 6 lap lanes
•Move drop slide
•Space for new features:
o Climbing wall
o Jumping platforms
o Rope swing
o Additional shade
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - ______
APROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CRYSTAL COVE AQUATIC CENTER
PROJECT #S.0311
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal owns and operates Grogan Park and the Crystal Cove Aquatic
Center; and
WHEREAS, the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center pool is over 55 years old and needs replacement;
and
WHEREAS, the 2024 capital improvement plan (buildings fund) includes funds to replace the
main pool container and related features; and
WHEREAS, additional funds have been authorized through a special legislative appropriation
and a Hennepin Youth Activities Grant; and
WHEREAS, USAquatics has prepared plans and specifications for the pool and related features;
and
WHEREAS, Staff and Kraus-Anderson are completing a final review of the plans and budget,
and will prepare an advertisement for bids, and post the advertisement as appropriate; and
WHEREAS, the plans and specifications will be on file at Crystal City Hall, 4141 Douglas
Drive North, Crystal, Minnesota.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
That the Crystal City Council approves the plans and specifications for improvements at the
Crystal Cove Aquatic Center.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
That the Crystal City Council authorizes the advertisement for bids for construction of said
improvements.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 20th day of February 2024.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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AGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
• REGULAR MEETING •
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CRYSTAL CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Call to order *
2. Roll call *
3. Approval of minutes from January 2, 2024 annual organizational meeting
4. 2024 Work Program discussion *
5. Property status update *
6. Other business *
7. 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
Annual Organizational Meeting
Council Chambers
January 2, 2024
1. Call to Order
President Kiser called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the City of
Crystal (EDA) to order at 7:35 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following Commissioners were present: Jim Adams, John
Budziszewski, David Cummings, Traci Kamish and Therese Kiser. Commissioner Taji
Onesirosan attended remotely via Zoom as a non-voting member.
The following staff were present: Executive Director Adam Bell, Deputy Executive
Director John Sutter and City Attorney Troy Gilchrist.
3. Election of officers for 2024
The following slate of officers recommended by the Mayor was presented to the board:
President Onesirosan, Vice President Eidbo, Secretary Kamish and Treasurer Cummings.
Moved by Commissioner Adams (Kamish) to elect the following officers for 2024:
President Onesirosan, Vice President Eidbo, Secretary Kamish and Treasurer Cummings.
Motion carried.
Due to President Onesirosan attending remotely as a non-voting member, and Vice
President Eidbo being absent, control of the meeting passed to Secretary Kamish.
4. Approval of Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Adams (Cummings) to approve the minutes from the December
5, 2023 regular meeting. Motion carried.
5. Property Status Update
Staff provided updates on the following properties:
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3600 Douglas Dr. N. - Wine Thief & Ale Jail
3401-3415 Douglas Dr. N. (townhome development site)
5700 Bottineau Blvd. - Community Dental Care
5240 West Broadway - 5240 Apts.
7000 57th Ave. N. - New Horizon Academy
6827 56th Ave. N. (Bass Lake Road) - vacant Dairy Queen
7000 56th Ave. N. (current) and 5600 West Broadway (new) - Wells Fargo
6. Other Business
There was no other business.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Kiser) to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
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These minutes of the January 2, 2024 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority
were approved by the Authority on ________________ ____, 20___.
______________________________
Taji Onesirosan, President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Traci Kamish, Secretary