2024.10.01 Council Meeting Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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Posted: Sept. 27, 2024
City Council Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024
Time Meeting Location
6:30 p.m.
City Council work session to discuss:
1. Blue Line Extension update.
2. 2025-2026 budget update.
3. City manager evaluation process.
4. Constituent issues.
5. New business.
6. Announcements.
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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Posted: Sept. 27, 2024
City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024
6:30 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, Oct. 1, 2024, at ______ p.m. in
the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN and via Zoom. 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, Oct. 1, 2024.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Eidbo ____ Bell
____ Kamish ____ Tierney
____ Kiser ____ Therres
____ Onesirosan ____ Elholm
____ Adams ____ Larson
____ Budziszewski ____ Revering
____ Cummings ____ Hubbard
____ Struve
____ Sutter
____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Blue Line Extension update. *
2. 2025-2026 budget update.*
3. City manager evaluation process.*
4. Constituent issues.*
5. New business.*
6. Announcements.*
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
* Denotes no documentation included in the packet.
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: Sept. 27, 2024
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 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. Appearances
3.1 Police Chief Stephanie Revering will introduce Officer Amara Murphy, who has completed
probation.*
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 meetings:
a. The City Council work session on Sept. 12, 2024.
b. The City Council work session on Sept. 17, 2024.
c. The City Council meeting on Sept. 17, 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 Acceptance of Mary Cameron’s resignation from the Inclusion and Diversity Commission for a
term to expire Dec. 31, 2024.*
4.4 Approval of the appointment of Nicole Fernandez to the Inclusion and Diversity Commission
for a term to expire Dec. 31, 2024.
4.5 Approval of the appointment of Octavia Treadway to the Inclusion and Diversity Commission
for a term to expire Dec. 31, 2025.
4.6 Approval of the appointment of Holly Knox to the Inclusion and Diversity Commission for a
term to expire Dec. 31, 2025.
4.7 Approval of an amended joint powers agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension.
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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 minutes and topic discussion is limited to ten minutes. The Mayor may, as
presiding officer, extend the total time allowed for a topic. By rule, no action may be taken on
any item brought before the Council during Open Forum. The Council may place items discussed
during Open Forum onto subsequent council meeting agendas).
6. Public Hearing
6.1 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment, and the Council will consider a
motion to approve or disapprove water shutoff at 4533 Welcome Ave. N.
The house at 4533 Welcome Ave. N. is owned by the estate of Mary Judge who died in
March 2021. The city utility bill and property taxes were last paid in 2019. One of Ms.
Judge’s two adult children, Brett Judge, had been living in the home and continued to do so
after her death. In January 2024, Public Works and Police responded to a 9-1-1 call about a
burst, frozen pipe, and staff learned that CenterPoint Energy had red-tagged and shut off
the furnace in March 2023. Because a house with burst plumbing and no working furnace is
clearly uninhabitable, staff posted the house as such. Staff acceded to Mr. Judge’s request
to leave the water on at the curb based on his commitment to keep the meter valve off
inside the house until he got the plumbing repaired and the furnace replaced. During the
past eight months, staff has repeatedly attempted to connect Mr. Judge with resources, but
no progress has been made on the house. Because the house remains uninhabitable and
there is no prospect of that changing before winter, staff recommends shutting off the
water at the curb stop to prevent the meter valve in the basement or the water service from
there to the curb stop from freezing and bursting. In accordance with Crystal City Code
Section 715.67, Mr. Judge has requested a City Council hearing to forestall the water
shutoff. After conducting the hearing, City Council action is requested on a motion to
approve or disapprove the water shutoff.
7. Regular Agenda
7.1 The Council will consider approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance
department to the city council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance department.
Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000.
7.2 The Council will receive a presentation on the 2025 budget and levies as well as provide an
opportunity for public input.
To promote public engagement and transparency, the City Council provides an additional
opportunity for public input on the proposed budget before the required December Truth-
in-Taxation public hearing. Assistant Finance Director Jodi Bursheim will again present the
adopted preliminary 2025 budget at the Oct. 1 meeting. No action is needed.
7.3 The Council will consider a resolution approving contracts for building improvements at
Crystal Cove Aquatic Center and Community Center.
To date, the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center project has consisted primarily of improvements
to the pool and amenities. In July 2023, the Council approved USAquatics to construct the
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pool structure and HCM Architects to design the aquatics building improvements and the
Community Center service counter accessibility and security improvements. Quotes for this
work were solicited. As noted in the staff memo, staff is waiting for quotes on structural
steelwork and soliciting new quotes on lower-cost siding options. These additional items
will be considered at a future meeting. Kraus-Anderson has reviewed the received quotes
and selected the qualified, low-bids for the project. Recommend adoption of the resolution
approving the respective contracts as proposed.
7.4 The Council will consider a resolution regarding municipal consent for the Blue Line
Extension.
On Sep. 17, staff presented a disapproval resolution listing several outstanding issues with
the preliminary design plans. The Council continued this item to Oct. 1 due to ongoing
efforts by the project office and Hennepin County to resolve the issues described in the
proposed disapproval resolution.
On Sep. 23, staff received a letter from the project director making several commitments:
The project will include the pavement needed for a potential future choice lane to
southbound Hwy 100; Metro Transit will be responsible for snow removal on Lakeland
between Wilshire and the park and ride; the project will modify the southeast corner of the
Sherburne and Bass Lake Road intersection to more comfortably accommodate u-turns;
and the project will provide adequate protections for the Joint Water Commission water
main under 42nd Avenue. Staff opinion is that these commitments adequately address the
items listed in the Sep. 17 proposed disapproval resolution, except for West Broadway.
Regarding West Broadway, staff received a letter from the Hennepin County engineer that
addressed several important items that previously had been ignored or dismissed by the
county: Acknowledgement of the condition of the roadway, especially the lack of
multimodal facilities and the railroad crossing; acknowledgment of the relationship
between these conditions and the Blue Line project; commitment to a feasibility study
within the next twelve months for near-term multimodal improvements; and commitment
to evaluating West Broadway for reconstruction consideration. City staff's opinion is that
this letter is as strong of a commitment as Hennepin County staff can make.
Based on these commitments, staff is comfortable recommending the Council adopt the
resolution approving the preliminary design plans, which includes these commitments as
exhibits.
An alternate resolution disapproving the preliminary design plans as requested by Mayor
Adams is also provided for Council consideration.
7.5 The Council will consider a memorandum of understanding with Law Enforcement Labor
Services (LELS), Local 44 (police officers), for the 2025 insurance contribution.
In 2022, the City Council approved an agreement with LELS, Local 44, that addressed 2023,
2024, and 2025 wages and 2023 health insurance contributions and included an annual re-
opener for health insurance contributions. Staff has met with representatives of Local 44
and negotiated a settlement for the 2025 health insurance contributions. Recommend
approval of the 2025 health insurance contributions for Local 44.
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7.6 The Council will consider a 2025 wage adjustment and insurance contribution for non-
represented employees.
The City Council has a longstanding policy of maintaining equity across all employee groups
for annual wage adjustments and health insurance premiums. In 2022, the City Council
approved an agreement with LELS, Local 44 (police officers), that addressed 2023, 2024,
and 2025 wages and 2023 health insurance contributions and included an annual re-opener
for health insurance contributions. Last year, the Council approved an agreement with the
International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 49 (public works), for the same
annual wage adjustments in 2024 and 2025 and an annual re-opener for 2025 health
insurance contributions. Recommend approval of the same 2025 wage adjustment (3.25%)
and 2025 health insurance contributions (in the previous agenda item) for non-represented
employees.
8. Announcements
a. A reveal and short presentation of the Barway Collins statue will be at Becker Park on
Saturday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m.
b. The City Council will hold a work session on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference
Room A at City Hall and via Zoom.
c. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall.
d. City Council meetings and work sessions are open to the public. Current and previous
meetings are available for viewing and listening at www.crystalmn.gov.
9. Adjournment
*Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend; stay healthy. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.
Crystal City Council work session minutes Sept. 12, 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 6:31 p.m. on Sept. 12, 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: Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan and Adams.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, Public Works Director/City Engineer J. Struve and
Community Development Director J. Sutter.
Also present were commission applicants: Nicole Fernandez, Octavia Treadway and Holly Knox.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1.Commission interviews.
2.Boulevard trees ordinance/policy.
3.Environmental Quality Commission – climate action update.
4.Municipal consent update for the Blue Line Extension.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 9:52 p.m.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Adam R. Bell, City Manager
4.1(a)
Crystal City Council work session minutes Sept. 17, 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 6:45 p.m. on Sept. 17, 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: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams and Budziszewski.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Community Development Director
J. Sutter, Public Works Director/City Engineer J. Struve, Police Chief S. Revering, Deputy Police Chief
B. Hubbard and City Clerk Chrissy Serres. Assistant City Manager K. Therres and Recreation Director
J. Elholm were present remotely via Zoom.
Also present was Recycling Manager Tim Pratt from Hennepin Recycling Group.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item:
1.Organics organized collection update.
At 6:59 p.m., Mayor Adams continued the work session to resume immediately after the Council
meeting.
Mayor Adams reconvened the work session at 7:30 p.m. to continue discussion of the organics
organized collection update, and the following agenda items:
2.Blue Line Extension update.
3.City Council liaison reports.
4.City manager monthly check-in.
5.Constituent issues.
6.New business.
7.Announcements.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
4.1(b)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Sept. 17, 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 Sept. 17, 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: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams and Budziszewski.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Community Development Director J.
Sutter, Police Chief S. Revering, Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard, Public Works Director/City Engineer J.
Struve and City Clerk C. Serres. Assistant City Manager K. Therres and Recreation Director J. Elholm
were present remotely 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.
Mayor Adams requested item 4.6 be removed from the consent agenda and added to the regular
agenda before the first regular agenda item.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the agenda.
Motion carried.
3.Proclamation
3.1 The Mayor proclaimed the week of Sept. 17 – 23, 2024 as Constitution Week in the City of Crystal.
4.Consent Agenda
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
4.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a.The City Council work session on Sept. 3, 2024.
b.The City Council meeting on Sept. 3, 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 Resolution No. 2024-86, authorizing an agreement to maintain stormwater pond areas
at 6203 36th Ave. N. (Creek Edge Townhomes).
4.4 Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-87, authorizing a grant agreement with the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety for the 2024-2025 Multicultural Driver Education program.
4.5 Adoption of Resolution 2024-88, authorizing a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of
Public Safety for the 2024-2025 Towards Zero Death Enforcement program.
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion carried.
4.1(c)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Sept. 17, 2024
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5. Open Forum
The following person addressed the Council:
• Mark Hoffmann, 3307 Zane Ave. N., regarding the 2025 budget.
6. Regular Agenda
The Council considered a resolution authorizing an equipment grant agreement to the Hennepin County
Youth Activities Grants to assist in replacing the mobile pool lift at Crystal Cove Aquatic Center (consent
agenda 4.6).
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 – 89
AUTHORIZING AN EQUIPMENT GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
HENNEPIN COUNTY YOUTH ACTIVITIES GRANTS TO ASSIST IN
REPLACING THE MOBILE POOL LIFT AT THE AQUATIC CENTER
By roll call, voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser and Onesirosan.
Voting nay: Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.1 The Council considered 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.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Cummings to approve the list
of disbursements of more than $25,000.
Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered a resolution regarding municipal consent for the Blue Line Extension.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to continue
discussion of the resolution regarding municipal consent for the Blue Line Extension to the City
Council meeting on Oct. 1, 2024.
Voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
7. Announcements
The Council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
___________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
4.1(c)
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City of Crystal Council Meeting
Oct. 1, 2024
Applications for City License
Rental (new)
6418 Cloverdale Ave. N. – Der’rel Bourke-Fisk (Conditional)
6600 Cloverdale Ave. N. – Olufemi Isawumi (Conditional)
8311 Northern Dr. – Accel Financial Group LLC (Conditional)
5257 Welcome Ave. N. – Ryan Przybylski (Conditional)
4542 Zane Ave. N. – Tracy Kriz
7011 42nd Ave. N. – Pink Ribbon Capital LLC (Conditional)
Rental (renewal)
5319 Angeline Ave. N. – Brett Johnson
5330 Angeline Ave. N. – Mark Lange
4100 Brunswick Ave. N. – Reill Properties (Conditional)
4303-4309 Colorado Ave. N. – Daniel Pryde (Conditional)
6602-6606 Fairview Ave. N. – James Lehto
4832 Hampshire Ave. N. – Patricia Sandeen (Conditional)
5306 Hampshire Ave. N. – Qz Funding LLC (Conditional)
3500 Jersey Ave. N. – Jennifer Hruska
6701 Lombardy Ln. N. – Iron Eagle Farms LLC (Conditional)
5801 Regent Ave. N. – Allison Knutsen
5817 Regent Ave. N. – Lien Lam (Conditional)
5424 Vera Cruz Ave. N. – Julian Jayasuriya (Conditional)
3209 Welcome Ave. N. – Sarah Lyons
3417 Wisconsin Ave. N. – Good Doumas
4724 Xenia Ave. N. – Lien Lam (Conditional)
3237 Zane Ave. N. – MJA Capital Management LLC
6119 32nd Ave. N. – Cole Stiegler
7225 32nd Ave. N. – Mark Edblom
6629 41st Ave. N. – Jean Witthoft (Conditional)
6215-6217 47th Ave. N. – Vallinayaki Palanisami (Conditional)
5123 49th Ave. N. – Reese Pfeiffer (Conditional)
6325 52nd Ave. N. – JF Holding Co. (Conditional)
5202 54th Ave. N. – 5202 54th Ave N LLC (Conditional)
6620 57th Ave. N. – CCF2 LLC (Conditional)
4.2
Memorandum
DATE: September 26, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Manager Adam R. Bell
SUBJECT: Consider the appointment of Nicole Fernandez to the Inclusion and Diversity
Commission for a term to expire Dec. 31, 2024.
____________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND:
The Inclusion and Diversity Commission consists of seven members. There currently are three
vacant seats on the commission. The oldest vacancy has an expiration date of December 31,
2024. Of the most recent applicants, Nicole Fernandez applied first, and as such, is being
recommended to be appointed to the longest vacant seat. She will be eligible for
reappointment at the end of the year with other commission appointments expiring in 2024.
The City Council conducted commission interviews on September 12, 2024, and recommended
the appointment of Ms. Fernandez to this position.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the appointment of Nicole Fernandez to the Inclusion and Diversity Commission for a
term expiring Dec. 31, 2024.
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
Memorandum
DATE: September 26, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Manager Adam R. Bell
SUBJECT: Consider the appointment of Octavia Treadway to the Inclusion and Diversity
Commission for a term to expire Dec. 31, 2025.
____________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND:
The Inclusion and Diversity Commission consists of seven members. There currently are three
vacant seats on the commission.
The City Council conducted commission interviews on September 12, 2024, and recommended
the appointment of Ms. Octavia Treadway to this position.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the appointment of Octavia Treadway to the Inclusion and Diversity Commission for a
term expiring Dec. 31, 2025.
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
Memorandum
DATE: September 26, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Manager Adam R. Bell
SUBJECT: Consider the appointment of Holly Knox to the Inclusion and Diversity Commission
for a term to expire Dec. 31, 2025.
____________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND:
The Inclusion and Diversity Commission consists of seven members. There currently are three
vacant seats on the commission.
The City Council conducted commission interviews on September 12, 2024, and recommended
the appointment of Ms. Holly Knox to this position.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the appointment of Holly Knox to the Inclusion and Diversity Commission for a term
expiring Dec. 31, 2025.
4.6
4.6
4.6
4.6
CCCRRRYYYSSSTTTAAALLL PPPOOOLLLIIICCCEEE DDDEEEPPPAAARRRTTTMMMEEENNNTTT
“Service with Compassion, Integrity, & Professionalism”
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Stephanie K. Revering, Chief of Police
CC: Adam R. Bell, City Manager
DATE: September 26, 2024
SUBJECT: Council Meeting Consent Agenda: JPA
___________________________________________________________________________
MMEEMMOORRAANNDDUUMM
BACKGROUND
As previously approved, Crystal has been asked to partner with the MN Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension to provide an officer to work with the Violent Crime Reduction Unit. Back in
February of this year, the council approved the Joint Powers Agreement between the MN
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the City of Crystal.
Recently, as we have now added our officer to the Violent Crime Reduction Unit, the Joint
Powers Agreement had to be updated. Below are the updates:
1.SWIFT Contract number on top of all of the pages (a statewide system SWIFT
Contract number has been assigned to this contract, which is unique to this
JPA/Contract).
2.Page 1, Opening Paragraph - our city, agency, address have been written into this
JPA/Contract.
3.Page 1, Term of Agreement, part B - has clarified the term to a 3-year term.
4.Page 6, Section 15 - the numbering of the clauses on the original JPA/Contract has
been corrected to reflect the proper referenced clauses.
CONSIDERATION
Approve updated and corrected 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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SWIFT Contract Number: 257285
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BCA VCRU JPA 01/2024
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 City of Crystal acting on behalf of its Police Department, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal,
MN 55422-1696 (“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 three (3) years from the Effective Date,
unless terminated at an earlier date pursuant to clause 14.
C.This Agreement does not establish an employment relationship between the BCA
and the 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 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
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SWIFT Contract Number: 257285
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BCA VCRU JPA 01/2024
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.
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
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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.
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
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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 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 otherwise 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
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funds to be reimbursed within the limitations of the pre-approval.
C.In order to receive reimbursement following this expenditure, the Governmental
Unit 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: Stephanie Revering, Chief
Address: 4141 Douglas Dr N
Fridley, MN 55422-1696
Telephone: 763.531.1010
Email: stephanie.revering@crystalmn.gov
If 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 not 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 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
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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 Governmental 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 extent
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: 10, Liability; 11, Audits; 12, Government Data Practices; and 13,
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:____3-93155__________________________
Date:________________________________________________
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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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___________________________________________________________________________
FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
D ATE: September 25, 2024
TO: Adam R. Bell, City Manager (for October 1 meeting)
SUBJECT: Public hearing to receive comment, and consideration of a motion to
approve or disapprove water shutoff at 4533 Welcome Avenue North
___________________________________________________________________________
Background
The house at 4533 Welcome Ave. N. is owned by the estate of Mary Judge who died in March
2021. The city utility bill was last paid in 2019 and the unpaid city utilities have been certified to
taxes each year since then. The property taxes have also not been paid since 2019 and it
appears likely that the property will be forfeited to the state in 2025. One of Ms. Judge’s two
adult children, Brett Judge, had been living in the home and continued to do so after her death.
On January 23, 2024, Public Works and Police responded to a 9-1-1 call about a burst, frozen
pipe. At that time, staff learned that CenterPoint Energy had red-tagged and shut off the
furnace in March 2023. Because a house with burst plumbing and no working furnace is clearly
uninhabitable, staff posted the house as such. Staff also started the process to shut off the
water at the curb stop per Crystal City Code Section 715.67. The code contains a provision
whereby an owner or occupant may request a City Council hearing to request that the water
not be shut off at the curb stop, and Mr. Judge requested that the water remain on at the curb
stop. Due to the mild winter, impending spring weather, and Mr. Judge’s commitment to keep
the meter valve off inside the house until he got the plumbing repaired and furnace replaced,
staff deferred the water shutoff.
During the past eight months, staff has made multiple attempts to connect Mr. Judge with
resources but no progress has been made on the house.
Because the house remains uninhabitable and there is no prospect of that changing before
winter, on September 13, staff issued a water shutoff notice.
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Public Hearing - Proposed Water Shutoff
Uninhabitable house at 4533 Welcome
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Occupant’s Request
On September 18, Mr. Judge requested a City Council hearing In accordance with Crystal City
Code Section 715.67 to appeal the water shutoff. Mr. Judge has submitted no explanation or
documentation other than his emailed request for a City Council hearing.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Council approve the water shutoff at the curb stop for the following
reasons:
• The city utility bill has not been paid since 2019.
• The house is uninhabitable due to burst pipes.
• Because of the burst pipes, there is no reason for the water to be on at the curb stop.
• The house is also uninhabitable due to there being no working furnace.
• Because of the lack of proper heat, there is a risk of freezing and bursting of the water
service line from the meter in the basement to the curb stop, unless the water is shut off at
the curb stop.
• The water can easily be turned back on at the curb stop once the past due balance is paid,
the burst pipes are repaired, and a working furnace is installed.
• Shutting off the water at the curb stop is a necessary and appropriate response for a
property in this condition.
Requested Council Action
After conducting the hearing, City Council action is requested on a motion to approve or
disapprove the water shutoff. For an approval motion, the Council may cite the staff
recommendation above as findings of fact.
Attachments
• City code excerpt (715.67)
• Written correspondence with the occupant, Jan. 23, 2024 - Sep. 20, 2024
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
January 23, 2024
Brett Judge, Occupant
4533 Welcome Ave N
Crystal MN 55422
RE: 4533 Welcome Ave N – Posting Uninhabitable
Dear Mr. Judge:
This letter is to inform you that your property is being posted as uninhabitable for the
following reasons:
1. The furnace was red-tagged and shut off by Centerpoint Energy in March of 2023
and the house is not properly heated.
2. The house has broken water pipes and does not have proper water service.
3.The water valve is shut off inside the house.
For these reasons, the house is not safe to occupy and is uninhabitable. The City does
want you to have a safe place to stay and get the resources available so you can get
the heat and water service restored so that the house is habitable again. Please reach
out to Senior Social Worker, Savanna Farmer, at 612-272-0503 as she may be able to
help you get the resources you need.
Please contact me at 763-531-1143 or jason.zimmermann@crystalmn.gov with any
questions.
Sincerely,
Jason Zimmermann
Code Enforcement Manager
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Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
January 23, 2024
Joseph Judge et al
4533 Welcome Ave N
Crystal MN 55422
NOTICE OF PROPOSED WATER SHUT-OFF
AT 4533 WELCOME AVENUE NORTH
TO OCCUR AFTER FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Dear Property Owner:
If the water is shut off, a $55.00 fee will be added to the utility charges for the property. To restore
service, you would have to call the Utilities staff at (763) 531-1120, and there would be another $55.00
fee.
IF YOU DO NOT WANT THE CITY TO SHUT OFF THE WATER SERVICE, THEN YOU OR
THE OCCUPANT MUST SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR A CITY COUNCIL
HEARING. THE REQUEST MUST BE IN WRITING (EMAIL IS ACCEPTABLE) AND MUST
BE RECEIVED IN OUR OFFICE NO LATER THAN JANUARY 28TH, WHICH IS FIVE (5)
DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE. To request a hearing, or if you have questions,
please contact me at jason.zimmermann@crystalmn.gov or (763) 531-1143.
Sincerely,
Jason Zimmermann, Code Enforcement Manager
THIS NOTICE HEREBY INFORMS YOU THAT THE WATER SERVICE TO THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4533 WELCOME AVENUE NORTH WILL BE SHUT OFF AT
THE CURB AFTER FEBRUARY 2, 2024, WHICH IS TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE DATE
OF THIS NOTICE. (Crystal City Code Section 715.67)
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
February 13, 2024
Brett Judge, Occupant
4533 Welcome Ave N
Crystal MN 55422
RE: 4533 Welcome Ave N
Dear Mr. Judge:
In acknowledgement of your commitment to keep the water valve at the meter inside the
house turned off, and to provide time for you to make the house habitable by repairing
the broken pipes and replacing the furnace, the city will defer shutting water off at the
curb stop and therefore a City Council hearing is not necessary at this time. If the city
subsequently determines to proceed with water shutoff you would receive another
written notice and an opportunity to request a City Council hearing at that time.
Financial assistance to repair the broken pipes and replace the furnace may be
available:
➢The county has a program which may pay for the pipe repairs. Please email
healthyhomes@hennepin.us or call 612.543.4182.
➢Energy repair assistance may pay for a new furnace. Please visit
https://caphennepin.org/what-we-do/energy-repair.html or call 952.930.3541.
These programs may be available despite the unclear ownership status of the property.
If and when the ownership of the property is updated, additional financial assistance
may be available for a more comprehensive rehabilitation of the property to address
other maintenance issues, including a deferred loan program through Hennepin County.
For more information, please email rehab@hennepin.us or call 612.543.4182.
Please note that the plumbing repair must be completed by a licensed plumber and a
plumbing permit and inspection is required. Please also note that the furnace
replacement must be completed by a bonded mechanical contractor and a mechanical
permit and inspection is required. Due to the unique circumstances in this case, and to
reflect the city’s desire for the safe occupancy of the house, the city will waive the permit
fees.
In the meantime, as we have previously discussed, the house is uninhabitable.
Functional plumbing and heating systems are required for a house to be habitable. The
lack of working plumbing is unsanitary and space heaters are an unsafe and inadequate
substitute for a working furnace. You would be putting yourself in danger by continuing
to stay in the house until these conditions are corrected.
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Please keep me informed of your progress and of course don’t hesitate to contact me at
763.531.1143 or jason.zimmermann@crystalmn.gov with any questions.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Jason Zimmermann
Code Enforcement Manager
cc: Patrick Sele, Crystal Utilities
Savanna Farmer, Crystal Police Department
Shelby Wolf, West Metro Fire Rescue District
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From:bret judge
Sunday, June 9, 2024 1:15 PM
Jason Zimmermann
Re: 4533 Welcome Ave N
Sent:
To:
Subject:
I'm working on the estate this week I will give you up details
On Wed, May 22, 2024, 12:37 PM Jason Zimmermann <Jason.Zimmermann@crystalmn.gov> wrote:
Brett,
It appears you are no longer working with Hennepin County with regards to your property and it doesn’t appear there has been
any progress in getting the furnace repaired/replaced and the plumbing fixed. Please give me an update as to the status of the
property. The City may need to take additional enforcement depending on what is being done.
Jason
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Code Enforcement Manager, City of Crystal
763-531-1143 | Main: 763-531-1000 | www.crystalmn.gov
4141 Douglas Dr. N. | Crystal, MN 55422-1696
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
August 13, 2024
Brett Judge, Occupant
4533 Welcome Ave N
Crystal MN 55422
RE: 4533 Welcome Ave N
Dear Mr. Judge:
Your house continues to be uninhabitable as work has not begun to repair/replace the
broken water pipes or replace the heating system. There have also been no permits
pulled for the work that is needed. Due to these facts and the fact that there is a past
due on the City’s water account in the amount of $605.15, the city will be restarting the
water shut off process on September 13, 2024.
Financial assistance to repair the broken pipes and replace the furnace may be
available:
➢The county has a program which may pay for the pipe repairs. Please email
healthyhomes@hennepin.us or call 612.543.4182.
➢Energy repair assistance may pay for a new furnace. Please visit
https://caphennepin.org/what-we-do/energy-repair.html or call 952.930.3541.
These programs may be available despite the unclear ownership status of the property.
If and when the ownership of the property is updated, additional financial assistance
may be available for a more comprehensive rehabilitation of the property to address
other maintenance issues, including a deferred loan program through Hennepin County.
For more information, please email rehab@hennepin.us or call 612.543.4182.
Please note that the plumbing repair must be completed by a licensed plumber and a
plumbing permit and inspection is required. Please also note that the furnace
replacement must be completed by a bonded mechanical contractor and a mechanical
permit and inspection is required. Due to the unique circumstances in this case, and to
reflect the city’s desire for the safe occupancy of the house, the city will waive the permit
fees.
In the meantime, as we have previously discussed, the house is uninhabitable.
Functional plumbing and heating systems are required for a house to be habitable. The
lack of working plumbing is unsanitary and space heaters are an unsafe and inadequate
substitute for a working furnace. You would be putting yourself in danger by continuing
to stay in the house until these conditions are corrected.
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Please contact me at 763-531-1143 or jason.zimmermann@crystalmn.gov with any
questions.
Sincerely,
Jason Zimmermann
Code Enforcement Manager
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
September 13, 2024
Joseph Judge/Mary Ann Judge
Attn: Brett Judge or current resident
4533 Welcome Ave N
Crystal MN 55422
NOTICE OF PROPOSED WATER SHUT-OFF
AT 4533 WELCOME AVENUE NORTH
TO OCCUR AFTER SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Dear Property Owner:
If the water is shut off, a $55.00 fee will be added to the utility charges for the property. To restore
service, you would have to call the Utilities staff at (763) 531-1120, and there would be another $55.00
fee.
IF YOU DO NOT WANT THE CITY TO SHUT OFF THE WATER SERVICE, THEN YOU OR
THE OCCUPANT MUST SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR A CITY COUNCIL
HEARING. THE REQUEST MUST BE IN WRITING (EMAIL IS ACCEPTABLE) AND MUST
BE RECEIVED IN OUR OFFICE NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 18TH, WHICH IS FIVE (5)
DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE. To request a hearing, or if you have questions,
please contact me at jason.zimmermann@crystalmn.gov or (763) 531-1143.
Sincerely,
Jason Zimmermann, Code Enforcement Manager
THIS NOTICE HEREBY INFORMS YOU THAT THE WATER SERVICE TO THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4533 WELCOME AVENUE NORTH WILL BE SHUT OFF AT
THE CURB AFTER SEPTEMBER 23, 2024, WHICH IS TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE DATE
OF THIS NOTICE. (Crystal City Code Section 715.67)
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John Sutter
From:brett jud
Sent:Wednesday, September 18, 2024 11:36 AM
To:Jason Zimmermann
Subject:Re:
I request a hearing to keep my water from being shut off my name is Bret judge at 4533 welcome ave no
On Wed, Sep 18, 2024, 11:12 AM Jason Zimmermann <jason.zimmermann@crystalmn.gov> wrote:
Brett,
We need to be clear that you are requesting a hearing before the City Council. You don’t specifically say that in your email
below. The hearing would be open to the public and you may make comments at that time and city staff will comment as
well. Please reply that you are requesting a hearing before the city council to not have your water shut off at 4533 Welcome
Ave N, if that is what you want.
Thank you.
Jason
From: brett jud <bjud93@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 10:13 AM
To: Jason Zimmermann <jason.zimmermann@crystalmn.gov>
Subject:
This is Bret judge at 4333 welcome ave no i don't want any water shut down I'm waiting for some money to get The water pipe
and the heat fixed and the taxes
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
September 20, 2024
Joseph Judge/Mary Ann Judge
C/O Brett Judge
4533 Welcome Ave N
Crystal MN 55422
RE: NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL HEARING
Mr. Judge:
This letter is to inform you that your request for a hearing to not have the water service
shut off at 4533 Welcome Ave N will be heard at the October 1, 2024 City Council
meeting. The meeting begins at 7:00pm and takes place in the City Council Chambers
at 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal MN 55422.
At the hearing you will be able to make your case to the City Council with regards to
why the water service to the property shall not be shut off at the curb stop.
Please contact me at 763-531-1143 or jason.zimmermann@crystalmn.gov with any
questions.
Sincerely,
Jason Zimmermann
Code Enforcement Manager
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DATE:September 25, 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
Abdo Financial Solutions Finance Professional Services $35,515.42
LMCIT Q4 2024 Property and Casualty Insurance $67,356.00
Metropolitan Council Wastewater Services for October $143,220.09
Towmaster Inc New #109 Truck Buildout (Approved Sept. 2022)$63,763.00
West Metro Fire Rescue District September Contribution to West Metro Fire $136,218.05
Bituminous Roadways Inc Valley Place Courts $348,250.76
Global Specialty Contractors Pool Construction $244,150.00
Kraus-Anderson Construction Construction Management for Pool Renovation $64,497.50
LMCIT Q4 2024 Workers Comp Insurance $109,650.00
Northwest Asphalt Inc 2024 Utility Reconstruction $829,476.32
Nuss Truck & Equipment New #109 Truck Replacement (Approved Sept. 2022)$148,032.63
Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc 2024 Utility Reconstruction $40,948.55
Waste Management (HRG)New Hope, Brooklyn Center, & Crystal August Recycling $78,447.20
Xcel Energy City Buildings & Street Lights Electricity $29,788.61
MN PERA Employee & City Required Contributions for 9/13/24 Pay Date $71,577.37
IRS - EFTPS Federal & FICA Withholding Taxes for 9/13/24 Pay Date $71,760.94
$2,482,652.44
Description
7.1
2025-2026 Budget
October 1, 2024
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7.2
Agenda
Budget Goals
Budget Timeline
2023 Accomplishments
2025 Budget impacts
2025 Significant Changes
General Fund Reserves
Internal Service Funds
General Fund Summary
General Fund Expenditures
Property Tax levy
Property Tax Impacts
Utility Increases
EDA Summary
Council Comments and/or Questions 2
7.2
Budget Goals
Meet service demands of the community and legislative mandates while
striving for minimal impact to taxpayers.
Meet Council’s four priorities.
Provide sound financial planning for a two-year budget that ensures
continued core services.
Continue to fund future capital needs including Parks & Street
Improvements.
Provide competitive wages and benefits to attract and retain quality
people to provide effective and efficient services to our residents and
businesses.
Monitor economic challenges.3
7.2
August 1, 2024 Council work session (focus on General Fund to prepare for preliminary adoption)
August 15, 2024 Council work session for additional review (if needed)
September 3, 2024 Council to consider preliminary budget and levies
October 1, 2024 Public input meeting
October 15, 2024 Adoption of Fee schedule
November 14, 2024 Long-term plan review and other funds review (non-general funds)
November 19, 2024 Additional work session (if needed)
December 3, 2024 Council to consider final budget and levies and long-term plan
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BUDGET TIMELINE
7.2
5
CITY HALL – ADMINISTRATION
Conducted 53 City Council Meetings/Work Sessions
Conducted preparation and training for the Presidential National Primary
election for much of latter half of 2023.
Recruited and hired 11 new employees
Continued “City Hall refresh” updates
Implemented THC/Low-Potency Cannabis Licensing (ongoing)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Development of a new 58-unit, $11,000,000+ apartment building at 5240
West Broadway
Sale of two EDA sites for development (34xx Douglas and 4824 56th)
Performed 7 ribbon-cutting events for new businesses
2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Maintaining a nearly full staffed Police Department
Added Crime Analyst position – New hire starting in June 2024
Converted embedded mental health social worker to internal employee to
better serve residents and add flexibility
*14% increase in Calls For Service (37,214); *24% increase in traffic stops and 30%
increase in traffic citations issued; *19% increase in cases assigned to investigations
Significant increase in efforts on officer/employee wellness; Established Tri-City Peer
Support Team
Continued community engagement programs to build and strengthen the
relationship to build trust and legitimacy
Our Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee members continue to be ambassadors
for the PD and help us learn how to partner and collaborate with our residents
24,627+ followers on CPD Social Media
Shop with a Cop, Coffee with a Cop, Adult Education Driving Program, Back to
School Events, Bike Fair, Vehicle Fair, Wonder Woman Event, Tri-City Forum,
etc.
2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
7.2
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WEST METRO FIRE-RESCUE DISTRICT
ISO conducted its review of the fire suppression capabilities of the WMFRD from
2023 data. The Public Protection Classification (PPC) improved from being a Class 3
to a Class 2. There are only 19 Class 2 departments in the state of Minnesota and
zero Class 1 departments
Took delivery and put into service four new fire engines; sold the last three of their
existing engines
Promoted 8 of the recruits that began in December of 2022 to the rank of apprentice
firefighter after they met all of their training and certification requirements
The WMFRD celebrated their 25th anniversary on July 6, 2023
2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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PARK DEVELOPMENT:
Pickleball courts with LED lighting – partially funded by a DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant
Broadway Park Redevelopment – CDBG Grant funded
Improved Disc Golf Course
New Dog Park
Welcome Park Play Area (grand opening in June 2024) – partially funded by a Hennepin Youth
Activities Grant
Significant demolition and restoration work from staff on the above projects helped to keep
construction costs down.
Bassett Creek Park Prairie and Woodland Restoration – 88% and 92% respectively of the
projects funded with Outdoor Heritage Funds (state sales tax) and Environment and Natural
Resources Trust Fund (lottery funds). Great River Greening (non-profit) is overseeing the work.
Additional habitat restoration work and management planning is being funded by a
Hennepin County Natural Resources Opportunity Grant
Funding for the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center was secured from the MN state legislature and the
Hennepin Youth Activities Grant program.
Significant efforts to remove trees infested with EAB – partially grant-funded
2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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ROBUST RECREATION PROGRAMMING
Program registrations came back stronger another year after COVID impact.
Volunteerism is at an all-time high: Edible Courtyard, pickleball, and park restoration
Provided the community with over 180 lbs. of fresh produce through the Edible Courtyard
Indoor open pickleball opportunities, pickleball lessons & clinics; offered four pickleball
tournaments, helping increase the opportunities for a growing sport
Leveraged grant funding to put in an orchard at Hagemeister Pond
Worked with other communities to receive a Hennepin Co. Lifeguard Grant to increase lifeguard
training
Pool attendance increased by 1,000+; 431 participants in swim lessons (11% increase)
Educational & Social programs for adults and seniors
2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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10
STREET/UTILITY MAINTENANCE
Road crack-sealing to prolong pavement life
Skim paving with asphalt over bad areas to prolong pavement life
Cleared snow/ice for 11 winter storm events (2022-2023)
Removal of non-connected sidewalks
Storm water project at 61st Ave and Douglas Drive
36TH Ave. N. Street Resurfacing
Improved lift station security
2023 Utility Reconstruction
2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Planned Increases
•Planned Capital Levy increases (PERF, Park Improvement & Street Recon): + $196,000
•Internal Service Funds (IT, Fleet, Building) Capital Reserves: + $657,000
•Planned Fund Balance Reserve increase: + $312,000 (total of $800,000 for 2025)
•Wages and Benefits: 3.25% scheduled COLA
•Health Insurance cost increase: + 8%
•Wage/Benefit Allocation change - City Manager-EDA/GF (from 75% to 90%): +
$38,500
Approximate Total = $1,527,500
SIGNIFICANT 2025 BUDGET IMPACTS
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Additional Increases
•Staffing Requests:
•Add PT Police Records Tech: + $48,000 (@ $40,000 wage)
•Upgrade Facilities Supervisor – Aquatics: + $146,000 (@ $98,000 wage)
•(offset by $16,000 - seasonal manager)
•Add IT Systems Administrator= + $147,000 ($101,000 wage)
•Add Program Specialist= + $99,500 (@ $60,000 wage)
•Classification and compensation study: +$12,000
•Budgeting Software: + $36,000
•Increase to Street Maintenance: $39,000
Approximate Total= $511,500
SIGNIFICANT 2025 BUDGET IMPACTS
7.2
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Council work session objective
Increase funding for Forestry – Inventory, planting, and
removal
Revenue:
Additional funding ($89K) for intergovernmental aid
Expenditures:
Increased contingency reserves $89K earmarked for
Forestry
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Investing in General Fund Balance
Reserves
2025: $800,000
2026: $1,000,000
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Unassigned Fund Balance
15
7.2
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Investing in Capital Reserves
2025 increase
General Fund: $441,714
Other funds: $214,751
Internal Service Funds
Summary Revenue
2024 - 2025 2024 - 2025 2025 - 2026 2025 - 2026
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 $ Increase % Increase $ Increase % Increase
Actual Actual Budget Proposed Proposed (Decrease) (Decrease) (Decrease) (Decrease)
Fleet $ 341,584 $ 347,391 $ 350,865 $ 671,917 $ 1,012,232 $ 321,052 91.50% $ 340,315 50.65%
Information Technology 554,792 662,510 774,792 821,280 970,556 46,488 6.00% 149,276 18.18%
City Buildings 1,467,403 1,250,000 1,482,077 1,771,002 2,177,262 288,925 19.49% 406,260 22.94%
$ 2,363,779 $ 2,259,901 $ 2,607,734 $ 3,264,199 $ 4,160,050 $ 656,465 25.17% $ 895,851 27.44%
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General Fund Summary
% Increase % Increase
2022
Adopted
2023
Adopted
2024
Adopted
2025
Proposed
2026
Proposed
for 2025
(over 2024)
for 2026
(over 2025)
REVENUES
Property taxes - operations 12,586,094$ 13,697,548$ 14,892,219$ 17,312,704$ 19,737,022$ 16%14%
Special assessments and other 52,000 71,950 31,950 33,450 33,450 5%0%
Licenses and permits 850,960 932,660 918,460 923,545 945,545 1%2%
Intergovernmental revenues 1,777,489 1,655,044 3,015,473 2,890,589 2,907,521 -4%1%
Charges for services 863,853 778,475 752,595 924,560 922,240 23%0%
Fines & forfeits 275,000 186,500 188,876 203,600 203,600 8%0%
Investment income 125,000 100,000 47,000 75,000 75,000 60%0%
Miscellaneous 68,000 44,500 24,500 30,500 30,500 24%0%
Other (interfund servcies transfers-in)505,185 671,295 711,601 755,888 811,620 6%7%
TOTAL REVENUES 17,103,581$ 18,137,972$ 20,582,674$ 23,149,837$ 25,666,498$ 12%11%
EXPENDITURES
General Government 2,353,195$ 2,573,075$ 2,747,113$ 2,820,277$ 3,204,096$ 3%14%
Public safety 8,515,723 9,167,039 10,377,741 10,982,021 11,918,483 6%9%
Community Development 742,832 823,802 854,612 856,495 927,071 0%8%
Public works 3,239,980 3,349,558 3,615,761 4,603,112 5,170,826 27%12%
Recreation 2,251,851 2,224,498 2,499,214 3,087,931 3,446,021 24%12%
Other Financing Uses - Transfers Out - - 488,233 800,000 1,000,000 64%25%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 17,103,581$ 18,137,972$ 20,582,674$ 23,149,837$ 25,666,498$ 12%11%
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General Fund Expenditures
General Government
12%
Public safety
47%
Community
Development
4%
Public works
20%
Recreation
13%
Other Financing Uses
- Transfers Out
4%
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PROPERTY TAX LEVY
2024
Adopted
2024
Increase
(Decrease)
2024 %
Change
2025
Proposed
2025 Increase
(Decrease)
2025 %
Change
2026
Proposed
2026 Increase
(Decrease)
2026 %
Change
General levy $ 14,818,719 $ 1,278,514 9.44 % $ 17,281,704 $ 2,462,985 16.62 %19,706,022$ 2,424,318$ 14.03 %
Capital Improvements
Police Equipment Revolving 92,211 (68,986) (42.80) 94,055 1,844 2.00 95,936 1,881 2.00
Park Improvement 882,753 141,696 19.12 997,511 114,758 13.00 1,127,187 129,676 13.00
Street Construction 529,047 144,826 37.69 608,404 79,357 15.00 699,665 91,261 15.00
Total Capital Improvements levy 1,504,011 217,536 16.91 1,699,970 195,959 13.03 1,922,788 222,818 13.11
EDA 335,172 18,972 6.00 355,282 20,110 6.00 517,987 162,705 45.80
Total levy $ 16,657,902 $ 1,515,022 10.00 % $ 19,336,956 $ 2,679,054 16.08 % $ 22,146,797 2,809,841$ 14.53 %
7.2
Tax Impacts
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2024 2025 Percent of Change
Levy - not including HRA $16,322,730 $18,981,674 16.29%
Levy - including HRA $16,657,902 $19,336,956 16.08%
Net Tax Capacity $28,816,500 $27,871,444 -3.28%
Tax Rate 48.42%58.06%19.90%
Valuation Percentile
Home Value
(2024 TMV for Pay 2025)
Estimated Annual
Increase Percentage of Increase
10th $235,900 $122 10.83%
30th $265,000 $165 13.01%
50th $289,500 $195 14.00%
70th $316,700 $224 14.53%
90th $369,090 $272 14.88%
Proposed Tax Impact for 2025
7.2
Tax Comparisons
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7.2
Fund Percent Description
Water Rate 7%Based on Utility Rate Study
Sewer Rate 7%Based on Utility Rate Study
Storm Drainage 4%Per Quarter increase
22
PROJECTED UTILITY INCREASES
7.2
EDA Budget Summary
23
Revenue 2021 Actual 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2024 Adopted 2025 Proposed
Property Taxes - Adopted Levy 300,000$ 310,122$ 313,288$ 335,172$ 355,282$
Prior Years' Delinquent Taxes 1,471$ 1,605$ 523$ -$ -$
Special Assessments*20,003$ 32,839$ 32,839$ 32,834$ 24,728$
Interest Income (10,026)$ (39,171)$ 102,326$ 8,000$ 22,000$
Miscellaneous Revenue 273$ 17,500$ 14,533$ 26,800$ 25,000$
Total Revenue 311,720$ 322,894$ 463,509$ 402,806$ 427,010$
Expenditures 2021 Actual 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2024 Adopted 2025 Proposed
Personnel Services 330,071$ 299,173$ 273,077$ 232,708$ 213,863$
Professional, Audit & Legal Services 8,160$ 31,306$ 25,032$ 32,000$ 34,500$
Contractual Services*77,980$ 3,484$ 4,210$ 15,000$ 16,000$
Internal Service Fund Charges 4,568$ 5,186$ 5,215$ 7,354$ 16,102$
Home Improvement Grant Program 91,470$ 33,625$ 30,957$ 26,800$ 28,860$
Branding and Beautification 12,228$ 6,251$ 26,844$ 40,550$ 57,200$
Façade Improvement Grants -$ 12,500$ 25,000$ 40,000$ 50,000$
Miscellaneous Operating Expenses 2,437$ 5,849$ 6,290$ 7,100$ 7,800$
Total Expenditures 526,914$ 397,374$ 396,625$ 401,512$ 424,325$
Net Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures 2021 Actual 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2024 Adopted 2025 Proposed
(215,194)$ (74,480)$ 66,884$ 1,294$ 2,685$
Fund Balance at Year End 2021 Actual 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2024 Adopted 2025 Proposed
Actual* / Forecast based on budget 2,053,388$ 1,971,841$ 2,184,172$ 1,972,245$ 1,965,207$
**2024 and 2025 cash fund balance estiamtes are from the fall 2023 Long Term Plan which will be
updated in fall 2024.
EDA Budget Detail
*Prior years actual cash fund balances are from each year's audit. The change in cash balance may not
match that year's net revenue over (under) expenditures due to accounting metholds for property
acquisition costs and sale proceeds.
*Special assessments are the method of repayment for EDA financing of installation of fire protection
systems. 2024 revenue is comprised of $20,000 from 6105 42nd Ave N and $12,834 from 5600 56th
Ave N. 2025 revenue is compised of $12,834 from 5600 56th Ave N and $11,894 from 3600 Douglas
Drive N.
*2021 contractual services expenditures included $64,170 for installation of a fire protection system at
5600 56th Ave N.
7.2
Questions & Comments
7.2
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Memorandum
DATE: September 25, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
Adam R. Bell, City Manager
FROM: John Elholm, Recreation Director
Jason Minnick, Facilities Manager
SUBJECT: Award of Construction Contracts for Lobby Improvements at the
Crystal Cove Aquatic Center building and Service Counter at the Community Center
The Crystal Cove Aquatic Center is under construction. Designs are complete, pool contractors and
a construction manager have been hired, and major pool amenities have been ordered. The focus
this week is on planned improvements to the 56-year-old aquatic center building and community
center service counter.
Improvements to the building entrance were initially proposed 20 years ago. Flow of pool visitors into
the building does not work well, and staff safety has been a growing concern. In 2005, an architect
prepared plans for improvements here, and these potential improvements were included as an
alternate to the zero-depth pool / filtration system bid packet. An additional alternate in this packet
was improving the wood siding around the building with metal panel siding.
2005 Alternate: Add Enlarged Lobby at main west entry:
Demo existing lobby west wall to accommodate enlarged lobby. New addition to occur
beneath the existing roof overhang. Shore roof structure as required prior to installation of
new columns that support existing beams. Demo existing floor as required for new column
footings. Construct expanded lobby addition as shown on the Drawings.
2005 Alternate: Add Standing Seam Metal Panel treatment at Main Entry:
Provide vertically oriented standing seam metal panels for entire building perimeter over
exterior vertical wood siding. Standing seam panels to cover entire exposed surface of
vertical wood siding, including the 5-inch returns at the head, jamb, and soffit conditions.
These alternates were not awarded at the time, but the projects have been carried forward in the
city’s long-term plan since then.
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With a need for pool improvements emerging, a renewed interest was also taken in improving the
lobby. Improving the pool, pool building, and community center service counter at the same time
improves efficiency, and reduces the amount of time the site is disturbed. The city council approved
a contract with HCM Architects on July 18 of 2023 to develop schematic designs, construction
documents, bidding & permitting and construction administration for the lobby improvements. A
similar contract with USAquatics for the pool structure was approved at the same time.
Schematic designs for the pool, building lobby and community center service counter were prepared
during summer and fall of 2023. The resulting concepts and budget estimates were presented to the
city council on October 17, 2023. The building slides from this presentation are attached here.
Following this meeting, the $3,500,000 Grogan Park improvement project was changed to reflect
improvements to the pool and building lobby, $500,000 of 2025 pool projects was moved to 2024,
and the community center service counter project remained; with construction being combined with
the pool lobby project. Consultants for the project began preparing construction documents.
In late December, with construction documents for the building and pool at approximately 75%
complete, the aquatic center facility was officially closed for construction. Kraus-Anderson was hired
in January 2024, to assist with preparing bid/quote documents and to oversee construction; with
construction documents being completed for both the building and pool lobby early in 2024. The pool
was bid in April and quotes were solicited for the building items over the summer.
A comparison of funding from the October 2023 presentation and funding today is below.
Project Funding October 2023 Current _
$ 3,500,000 $ 3,500,000
separate project $ 85,000
$ 540,000 $ 500,000
$ 2,350,000 $ 2,350,000
Crystal Long-Term Plan (Pool & Bldg.)
2024 Crystal Long-Term Plan (CCC Counter)
2025 Crystal Long-Term Plan (Pool)
Legislative Appropriation
Hennepin County Youth Activities Grant n/a $ 300,000
Total Funding: $ 6,390,000 $ 6,735,000
The estimated expenses for this project (pool, building entrance, CCC counter) is:
•Pool & Building - Design documents (approved 7/18/23):$ 351,435
•Pool - Construction contracts (approved 4/16/24):$ 2,501,700
•Pool & Building - Construction management (approved 6/18/24):$ 730,958
•Pool - Amenities - with platforms/structures (approved 6/4/24):$ 683,903
•Pool - Amenities - traditional/catalog (approved 7/16/24):$ 306,220
•Pool - Amenities - roof over pump pit (approved 8/20/2024):$ 59,420
•Building - Construction contracts (this item):$ 475,445
•Building – Outstanding base bid item (estimate)$ 25,000
•Building – Requote Alternate #1 (estimate)$ 175,000
•Pool - Concrete footings/slabs for all pool amenities (estimate):$ 125,000
•Pool & Building – Owner costs - permits, FF&E, etc. (estimate):$ 450,000
•Pool & Building - Contingencies (estimate):$ 350,000
Total Aquatic Center Expenses: $ 6,234,081
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Quotes for building construction
Quotes were sought for various base work scopes to improve the aquatic center lobby and
community center service counter. Both projects will improve accessibility, ADA compliance, and
improve staff safety. Quotes were received from all areas except for one (structural steel area).
Quotes will continue to be sought for this.
Quotes were also received for four alternates, including (1) additional siding, (2) additional HVAC, (3)
paint interior upper walls and (4) paint additional concrete block walls. The quotes for the additional
siding, alternate (1), was higher than anticipated, so staff and KA recommend requoting this item
with a different metal siding product and future consideration. A recommendation letter from Kraus-
Anderson, that includes accepting alternates (2), (3) and (4), is attached here.
Recommendation
Staff and KA recommend approval of the attached resolution, entering into the following agreements:
Contractor Work Scope Quote Amount
Midwest Specialty Maint. Inc. Final Cleaning $ 3,313
Crosstown Masonry, Inc. Concrete & Masonry $ 117,800
Tekton Construction Carpentry $ 170,200
Envision Glass, Inc. Exterior Glass and Glazing $ 74,920
Pinnacle Wall Systems Drywall $ 17,500
Mulcahy Nickolaus Painting and Wall Covering $ 35,162
Kraft Mechanical, LLC Combined Mechanical $ 30,050
Neo Electrical Solutions Electrical $ 26,500
Total $ 475,445
Quotes will continue to be sought for structural steel and for a new siding option.
7.37.3
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION 2024 -
AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS FOR
LOBBY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CRYSTAL COVE AQUATIC CENTER BUILDING
AND SERVICE COUNTER AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal owns and operates Grogan Park, the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center and the
Crystal Community Center, and
WHEREAS, the 2024 long term plan (buildings fund) includes $4,085,000 for improvements in Grogan
Park at the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center and Community Center, and
WHEREAS, the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center project has also been selected to receive a legislative
appropriation of $2,350,000 and a Hennepin Youth Activities Grant of $300,000, and
WHEREAS, Kraus-Anderson solicited base quotes and alternate quote items for improvements at the
Crystal Cove Aquatic Center lobby and Crystal Community Center service counter, and
WHEREAS, the low quotes are with Midwest Specialty Maintenance Inc. for Final Cleaning in the
amount of $ 3,313; Crosstown Masonry, Inc. for Concrete & Masonry in the amount of $ 117,800; Tekton
Construction for Carpentry in the amount of $ 170,200; Envision Glass, Inc. for Exterior Glass and
Glazing in the amount of $ 74,920; Pinnacle Wall Systems for Drywall in the amount of $ 17,500;
Mulcahy Nickolaus for Painting and Wall Covering in the amount of $ 35,162; Kraft Mechanical, LLC
for Combined Mechanical in the amount of $ 30,050 and Neo Electrical Solutions for Electrical in the
amount of $ 26,500, now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
A.That the Crystal City Council wishes to enter into agreements for the following:
1.Midwest Specialty Maintenance Inc. for Final Cleaning in the amount of $ 3,313
2.Crosstown Masonry, Inc. for Concrete & Masonry in the amount of $ 117,800
3.Tekton Construction for Carpentry in the amount of $ 170,200
4.Envision Glass, Inc. for Exterior Glass and Glazing in the amount of $ 74,920
5.Pinnacle Wall Systems for Drywall in the amount of $ 17,500
6.Mulcahy Nickolaus for Painting and Wall Covering in the amount of $ 35,162
7.Kraft Mechanical, LLC for Combined Mechanical in the amount of $ 30,050
8.Neo Electrical Solutions for Electrical in the amount of $ 26,500
B.That the Crystal City Council hereby authorizes the mayor and city manager to sign
agreements with the above contractors for this project.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 1st day of October, 2024.
______________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor ATTEST
___________________________
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager / HR Manager
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Kraus-Anderson Construction Company
501 South Eighth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Office 612-332-7281 | www.krausanderson.com | Fax 612-332-0217
Building enduring relationships and strong communities
September 24th, 2024
Mr. John Elholm
City of Crystal
4140 Douglas Drive N
Crystal, MN 55422
RE: Crystal Cove Aquatics – Building Renovation
Contract Award Letter
Dear Mr. Elholm:
This letter is concerning the contract awards for the above referenced project that was bid on
September 9th,2023.
Kraus-Anderson has verified bidders and we submit the following lowest responsible bidders and
their total bid amount:
Work Scope Contractor, City, State Bid Amount
WS
01-J
Final Cleaning Midwest Specialty
Maintenance, Inc.
Coon Rapids, MN
Base Bid:
Alternate #2:
Alternate #3:
Alternate #4:
Total Contract:
$3,313.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$3,313.00
WS
03-A
Concrete &
Masonry
Crosstown Masonry, Inc.
Ham Lake, MN
Base Bid:
Alternate #2:
Alternate #3:
Alternate #4:
Total Contract:
$117,800.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$117,800.00
WS
05-B.1
Combined
Structural
Steel
NO QUOTES RECEIVED Base Bid:
Alternate #2:
Alternate #3:
Alternate #4:
Total Contract:
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
WS
06-A
Carpentry Tekton Construction
Minneapolis, MN
Base Bid:
Alternate #2:
Alternate #3:
Alternate #4:
Total Contract:
$170,200.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$170,200.00
WS
07-F
Metal Panels QUOTES TO
BE REISSUED
Base Bid:
Alternate #2:
Alternate #3:
Alternate #4:
Total Contract:
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
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WS
08-F
Exterior Glass
and Glazing
Envision Glass, Inc.
Roseville, MN
Base Bid:
Alternate #2:
Alternate #3:
Alternate #4:
Total Contract:
$74,920.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$74,920.00
WS
09-A
Drywall Pinnacle Wall Systems
White Bear Lake, MN
Base Bid:
Alternate #2:
Alternate #3:
Alternate #4:
Total Contract:
$17,500.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$17,500.00
WS
09-K
Painting &
Wall Covering
Mulcahy Nickolaus
Oakdale, MN
Base Bid:
Alternate #2:
Alternate #3:
Alternate #4:
Total Contract:
$31,884.00
$0.00
$750.00
$2,528.00
$35,162.00
WS
23-B
Combined
Mechanical
Kraft Mechanical, LLC
Woodbury, MN
Base Bid:
Alternate #2:
Alternate #3:
Alternate #4:
Total Contract:
$1,900.00
$28,150.00
$0.00
$0.00
$30,050.00
WS
26-A
Electrical Neo Electrical Solutions
Hudson, WI
Base Bid:
Alternate #2:
Alternate #3:
Alternate #4:
Total Contract:
$21,500.00
$5,000.00
$0.00
$.00
$26,500.00
Total Base Bid: $439,017.00
Total Alternate #2: $33,150.00
Total Alternate #3: $750.00
Total Alternate # 4: $2,528.00
Total Contracts Amount: $475,445.00
We have enclosed the Bid Tabulation sheets that reflect the bids received.
If you have any questions regarding this information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 612-
750-4100.
Very truly yours,
KRAUS-ANDERSON® CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Eric Quam
Project Manager
7.37.3
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Aquatic Center Planning (Service Counter / Lobby)Aquatic Center Planning (Service Counter / Lobby)
Aquatic Center Planning (Service Counter/Lobby)Aquatic Center Planning (Service Counter/Lobby)
Improve Work Space Security and Functionality:
Add a lockable door to office – instead of having an open counter.
Add security glass between staff and visitors.
Slides from October 17, 2023 City Council Presentation
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Aquatic Center Planning (Service Counter/Lobby)Aquatic Center Planning (Service Counter/Lobby)
Improve Work Space Security and Functionality:
Push counter out so staff can view activities throughout entrance.
Counter would be handicap accessible.
Aquatic Center Planning (Service Counter/Lobby)Aquatic Center Planning (Service Counter/Lobby)
Improve Work Space Security and Functionality:
Add windows on the front to improve outside visibility for staff.
Pushed out counter improves views of hallway.
Slides from October 17, 2023 City Council Presentation
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Aquatic Center Planning (Service Counter/Lobby)Aquatic Center Planning (Service Counter/Lobby)
Improve Pool Access:
Create hallway to the right for all users (like woman’s side).
Only men can access the pool to the right currently.
Aquatic Center Planning (Service Counter/Lobby)Aquatic Center Planning (Service Counter/Lobby)
Utilize existing space:
New lobby encloses existing outdoor space.
New lobby is under the existing roof.
Slides from October 17, 2023 City Council Presentation
7.37.3
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Aquatic Center Planning (Service Counter/Lobby)Aquatic Center Planning (Service Counter/Lobby)
Create a Welcoming Entrance:
Glass front is more welcoming than existing condition.
Glass doors bring more light inside.
Aquatic Center Planning (Service Counter/Lobby)Aquatic Center Planning (Service Counter/Lobby)
Additional Improvements Around the Building:
Siding on the pool building has rot, peeling paint, and animal
holes. Siding options are being reviewed by architect.
Improvements would m.
Slides from October 17, 2023 City Council Presentation
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___________________________________________________________________________
FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
DATE: September 25, 2024
TO: Adam R. Bell, City Manager (for October 1 meeting)
SUBJECT: Consider a resolution regarding municipal consent for the Blue Line
Extension
___________________________________________________________________________
Background
Metropolitan Council is proposing to extend the existing METRO Blue Line light rail transit
(LRT) facility from Target Field Station in Minneapolis through the cities of Robbinsdale,
Crystal and Brooklyn Park to the vicinity of Highway 610 and Oak Grove Parkway. The
extension would be 13.4 miles long and have 12 stations. Construction would start in 2027 with
the line opening in 2030.
Crystal Segment
The Crystal segment would be 2 miles long with a station at Bass Lake Road. The LRT tracks
would be built in the median of Bottineau Blvd. (commonly called County Road 81).
Bottineau Blvd. would be reduced from six lanes to four. This lane reduction would result in a
wider median to create space for the LRT tracks.
An interchange would be constructed at Bass Lake Road so that through traffic on Bottineau
Blvd. would pass over Bass Lake Road on bridges and there would be ramps connecting the
two roadways.
The Bass Lake Road station would be at grade in the space between the Bottineau Blvd.
bridges. The north end of the station would be accessed from a sidewalk on Bass Lake Road.
The south end of the station would be accessed from a pedestrian & bicycle path which would
pass under the Bottineau Blvd. bridges and ramps. A park and ride lot would be constructed on
the west side of Bottineau Blvd. south of the telecommunications tower.
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Blue Line Extension
Municipal Consent
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Anticipated property impacts include three total acquisitions: Cities Auto (5630 Lakeland), the
Schrader office building (5501 Lakeland) and U-Haul (5465 Lakeland).
The only access change would be for southbound Elmhurst Avenue which would be limited to
right turns at Bass Lake Road. Elmhurst traffic desiring to go east on Bass Lake Road would
need to go west and make a u-turn at the Sherburne Avenue signal. All other access
movements would continue in approximately the same locations as existing conditions.
Municipal Consent
Minnesota Statutes 473.3994 requires Metropolitan Council to provide preliminary design
plans to each respective city along the route and seek what is called Municipal Consent.
Before the Crystal City Council considers taking action on Municipal Consent, it must hold a
public hearing regarding the preliminary design plans.
The statute provides three options:
Approval. The city approves the plans as submitted.
No Action. The city takes no action which also results in approval.
Disapproval. The city must identify changes to the plans that would result in approval.
Disapproval triggers a hearing by Metropolitan Council which will decide whether or
not to make the city’s changes to the plans.
The municipal consent statute does not provide a way for a city to require a different
mode such as Bus Rapid Transit or to stop the project in general.
August 20 Open House, Public Hearing and Written Comment
Staff participated in the open house at the Crystal Community Center prior to the public
hearing during the 7:00 pm City Council meeting. Six people addressed the City Council during
the hearing. 31 people submitted written comments which are attached.
Metro Transit Postcard Mailing Issue
The city published legal notice in the Sun Post on August 8 and posted on our social media
channels (Facebook, X and Nextdoor) on August 5, 14, 19 and 20. In addition to and
separately from this, Metro Transit mailed postcards using bulk mail.
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Beginning on August 21, staff began receiving emails, phone calls and letters from people
saying they had just received the postcard. Staff contacted Metro Transit and learned that they
mailed the postcards on August 14, which was evidently insufficient time for them to arrive
prior to the August 20 open house and public hearing. In fact, some of the postcards were still
arriving after Labor Day. To mitigate this unfortunate situation, staff responded directly and
individually to each person with a copy of the August 20 City Council presentation, an invitation
to visit City Hall to view the project plans, an invitation to comment further prior to the
September 17 City Council meeting, and other resources and information about the project.
September 3 work session - draft disapproval resolution discussed by Council
Staff presented a draft disapproval resolution but noted that there had been progress on some
of the disapproval items in recent discussions with project staff.
September 12 work session - additional Council discussion
Staff updated the Council on progress with the project office regarding several disapproval
items. County Commissioner Jeff Lunde described an anticipated letter from the county’s
Public Works Dept. regarding West Broadway.
September 17 meeting - action on the disapproval resolution continued by Council
The Council considered a resolution that was essentially the same resolution discussed at the
September 3 work session. Staff recommended that this item be continued based on
anticipated written commitments to be received from the project office and Hennepin County.
The Council voted unanimously to continue consideration to the October 1 meeting.
October 1 - Council action requested
Two new resolutions are presented for consideration by the City Council on October 1:
Resolution for approval of the preliminary design plans (attachment A). This
resolution includes as exhibits the commitments recently received from the project office
and Hennepin County. Staff recommends adoption of this resolution based on
commitments.
Resolution for disapproval of the preliminary design plans (attachment B). This
resolution requires the plans to be modified so that there would be six lanes in each
direction from Bass Lake Road to Highway 100, an at-grade intersection with Bass Lake
Road instead of an interchange, and a pedestrian bridge over Bottineau Boulevard with a
vertical circulation building to access the south end of the LRT station platform. Mayor
Adams is proposing this resolution for Council consideration.
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City Council action is requested.
If the City Council does not adopt a resolution on October 1, then a special Council
meeting would need to be scheduled to take action on the preliminary design plans. The
final opportunity to do so would be October 10, presumably directly before or after the
regularly scheduled work session at 6:30 p.m.
If the City Council does not take action to approve or disapprove the preliminary design
plans by October 10, then by statute the plans are deemed approved.
Attachments
A.Municipal consent resolution for approval of the preliminary design plans (recommended by
staff in response to commitments)
B.Municipal consent resolution for disapproval of the preliminary design plans (proposed by
the Mayor)
C.Other materials:
1. August 20 public hearing presentation
2. Municipal consent resolution for disapproval of the preliminary design plans (previously
presented to the Council on September 3 and September 17)
3. Written comments received after preparation of the September 17 meeting packet
4. Letter from Hennepin County received September 19
5. Letter from the project office received September 23
7.4
APPROVAL RESOLUTION FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION 10/1/2024
CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-_____
RESOLUTION REGARDING MUNICIPAL CONSENT
FOR THE METRO BLUE LINE EXTENSION
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council, an agency of the State of Minnesota, is proposing to
build the METRO Blue Line Extension (the “Project”), a light rail transit facility, through the
City of Crystal (the “City”); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 473.3994 (the “Statute”), the
Metropolitan Council submitted the preliminary design plans for the physical design component
of the Project (the “Plans”) to the City on July 26, 2024 and the Crystal City Council (“City
Council”) is required to review and either approve or disapprove the Plans no later than October
10, 2024 (“Municipal Consent”); and
WHEREAS, the City has provided opportunities for public review and comment on the Project
and Plans, culminating in the required public hearing held by the City Council on August 20,
2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Council identified significant design issues and potential changes related to
the Plans, culminating in a draft resolution of disapproval presented to the City Council on
September 17, 2024; and
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2024 the City Council unanimously voted to continue its
consideration of Municipal Consent due to ongoing discussions among staff from the city, the
Project and Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS, those discussions have yielded certain commitments from the Project or Hennepin
County, as applicable; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds these commitments to be adequate for the Project to move
into the next phase of design work and that the appropriate Municipal Consent action would be
approval based on these commitments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is generally supportive of the METRO Blue Line Extension
project.
ATTACHMENT A
,
,
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APPROVAL RESOLUTION FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION 10/1/2024
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council elects to approve the Plans in
accordance with the Statute; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council approval of the Plans is based on
commitments made by the Project or Hennepin County, as follows:
1.Project commitments. The Project has committed to resolving four specific design issues,
enumerated a-d below, and also funding a city staff position to serve as project liaison, as
described in the September 20, 2024, letter from Interim Project Director Nick Thompson.
See Exhibit A.
a.Potential future choice lane to southbound Highway 100. The Project will include
sufficient pavement width on the ramp from southbound Bottineau Boulevard to
Southbound Trunk Highway 100 so that, if warranted in the future, the middle lane
could become a “choice” lane with only striping and signage changes being required,
as described in the September 20, 2024, memo and illustration from the Project. See
Exhibit B.
b.Snow management on Lakeland north of Wilshire. In lieu of purchasing sufficient
right-of-way for boulevards which would provide snow storage for standard city plow
operations, Metro Transit will remove snow from Lakeland Avenue and the adjacent
sidewalk north of Wilshire Boulevard, as described in the September 20, 2024, memo
and illustration from the Project. See Exhibit C.
c.U-turns on Bass Lake Road at Sherburne. Due to the Project’s elimination of the left
turn option for southbound Elmhurst Avenue to go east on Bass Lake Road, the
Project proposes to modify the southeasterly corner of the Sherburne Avenue
intersection on Bass Lake Road. This will increase the available turning radii for
vehicles making a u-turn at Sherburne to go east on Bass Lake Road, as described in
the September 20, 2024, memo and illustration from the Project.. See Exhibit D.
d.Protection of JWC water main in Robbinsdale. The Joint Water Commission (JWC)
provides water to the cities of Crystal, New Hope and Golden Valley. This water is
purchased from the City of Minneapolis and delivered through a pipeline running
under 42nd Avenue where it would be crossed by the LRT tracks at grade. The Project
has committed to work with the JWC to protect the JWC’s water main under 42nd
Avenue to the JWC’s satisfaction including but not limited to replacement of pipe,
placing of pipe in a new casing, replacement of valves, cathodic protection, and
encasement in concrete. See Exhibit E.
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APPROVAL RESOLUTION FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION 10/1/2024
2. Hennepin County commitments regarding the condition of the parallel reliever route, West
Broadway. The Plans eliminate one lane in each direction on Bottineau Boulevard (CSAH
81) which will displace traffic onto other roads including the parallel West Broadway which
is also a county road (CSAH 8). The old rural segment of West Broadway generally from
Highway 100 in Robbinsdale to Fairview Avenue in Crystal is particularly unsuited to safely
accommodate this diversion due to the age and condition of the roadway, the lack of lack of
multi-modal facilities such as pedestrian and bicycle accommodations, and multiple
deficiencies at the BNSF railroad crossing. In lieu of the City Council’s previously
contemplated disapproval of Municipal Consent unless the Project were to include
reconstruction of this segment of West Broadway in the Plans, the City welcomes Hennepin
County’s commitments to (a) complete a feasibility study of near-term multi-modal
improvements and the BNSF railroad crossing, and (b) evaluate West Broadway for longer-
term reconstruction consideration. See Exhibit F.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution of approval is limited to the specific
provisions of the Statute and does not limit or preclude the City from taking other actions within
its authority to ensure that the Project is built, operated and maintained in a way that enhances
the quality of life for residents and businesses in the City.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this ___ day of ___________________, 2024.
____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
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6465 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 600, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 www.bluelineext.org
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September 20, 2024
Adam Bell
City Manager, City of Crystal
4141 Douglas Drive North
Crystal, MN 55422
Dear Mr. Bell,
On behalf of the Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit Project, I thank you for your continued
partnership in advancing this generational transportation investment to the benefit of Crystal residents
and our region. The City of Crystal’s collaboration on important design items related to the Preliminary
Design Plans has been valuable, and I feel we have made significant progress in addressing outstanding
design concerns of the City in recent weeks.
This letter and attached materials summarize the commitments of the project to address priority
concerns expressed by the City related to the Preliminary Design Plans, including:
x Construction of additional pavement to allow for a future choice lane from 47 th Avenue to
southbound Highway 100
x Snow management around the Bass Lake Road Station park-and-ride
x Increasing the turn radius to allow easier U-turn movements at westbound Bass Lake Road and
Sherburne Avenue
x Implementing optimal solutions to protect the Joint Water Commission main on 42 nd Avenue
In addition to the above commitments, if it is in the City’s interest, I will also commit to reimbursing a
new full time City staff position or consultant role to serve as official liaison between the City and
project. I believe this could further increase collaboration, communication, and shared decision-making.
This person could have dedicated space at the BPO and would be included in key project design
meetings related to all work in Crystal.
I consider these written commitments to be binding and encourage you to reference them in an
approval resolution. As you know, the project is only at about 30% design and much work and
opportunity remains for us to collaborate to make this the best project it can be for Crystal. An approval
resolution from the city for the major physical design elements of the Preliminary Design Plans that also
lists City priorities for future phases of the project will help us continue to move the project forward
together efficiently and thoughtfully to ensure optimal design that best serves the City of Crystal for
generations to come.
EXHIBIT A 7.4
METRO Blue Line LRT Extension (BLE)
6465 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 600, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 www.bluelineext.org
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While we are still early in the design of the Blue Line Extension Project, I hope the commitments made in
this letter satisfy the City of Crystal’s outstanding design concerns related to your review and approval of
Preliminary Design Plans. I also trust they demonstrate our unwavering commitment to maintaining a
strong collaborative working relationship with the City of Crystal moving forward. The success of the
Blue Line Extension Project is dependent on the continued strong support and partnership of municipal
partners like the City of Crystal. We are committed to continuing to strengthen this support and
partnership by building trust through sincere collaboration and shared decision-making.
Sincerely,
Nick Thompson
Interim Blue Line Extension Project Director
Metro Transit Deputy General Manager, Capital Projects
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6465 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 600, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 www.bluelineext.org
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September 20, 2024
Memo: Choice lane at 47th Avenue North to southbound Highway 100
The Blue Line Extension Project Office commits to including in 60% design plans construction of
additional pavement to set up the geometry for a potential future choice lane from County Road 81 to
the Highway 100 Southbound ramp.
Project office staff recently met with MnDOT staff and gained support for the project’s proposed
roadway work on the approach to the ramp from 47th Avenue North to the Highway 100 southbound
ramp. This additional pavement area could support the ability to reconfigure the ramp lane geometry in
the future to accommodate a choice lane to the on-ramp should the need for mitigation occur. As
indicated by MnDOT, the extra pavement could be striped as a shoulder extending up to, but not
including, the pedestrian crosswalk south of 47th Avenue North so as not to exclude any future traffic
mitigation options, including an option for a future choice lane.
If traffic and safety conditions in this area change to warrant consideration of traffic mitigation
measures, Hennepin County will need to work with MnDOT to determine and approve acceptable
solutions. A concept level exhibit of the proposed additional pavement area is attached to this memo.
The official design of the additional pavement on the approach to the ramp will be submitted this fall to
MnDOT as part of the project’s formal MnDOT layout approval process. MnDOT’s support of adding
wider pavement on the ramp should not be considered approval of a future potential choice lane.
Hennepin County supports this change as it relates to their jurisdiction over County Road 81. Assuming
the above proposed solution is acceptable to the City of Crystal, the changes to the on-ramp design and
roadway design will be incorporated into the project’s next design milestone, 60% design level, which is
anticipated in early 2025.
EXHIBIT B 7.4
DRAFT-WORK IN PROCESSBLUE LINE EXTENSION9/18/2024CITY OF ROBBINSDALESB CR81 TO TH100 R00PLATFORMLRT TRACK AREAEXISTINGRIGHT OF WAYBRIDGELEGENDMODIFIED SIGNALIZEDINTERSECTIONPROPOSEDDIRECTIONAL LANE USEEXISTING SIGNALIZEDINTERSECTIONPROPOSED SIGNALIZEDINTERSECTIONEXISTINGPROPERTY LINESTORMWATERTREATMENT LOCATIONPAVED ROADWAYSIDEWALKCONCEPTUALRIGHT OF WAY LINEPROPOSEDGUARDRAILCURB, MEDIAN,& TRUCK APRONTRAILCONCRETEMEDIAN BARRIERRETAINING WALLPROPOSEDNOISE WALLDRAINAGE ANDUTILITY EASEMENTCURVE NUMBERBUILDING REMOVALAPPROXIMATE KEY VIEWPOINT LOCATIONSEE SEPARATE APPENDIXFOR VIEWSEXISTING BUS STOPAPPROX. LOCATION OFTRACTION POWERSUBSTATION (TPSS)APPROX. SIZE OF TPSSFINAL LOCATION TBD7.4
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6465 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 600, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 www.bluelineext.org
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September 20, 2024
Memo: Snow management around the park-and-ride
Metro Transit commits to snow removal on Lakeland Avenue and the adjacent sidewalk north of Wilshire
Boulevard and to maintain operations and access to the park-and-ride during winter months. Metro
Transit also commits to managing vegetation within the park-and-ride boundaries.
The proposed Bass Lake Road park-and-ride will be located at the southwest corner of Bass Lake Road
and County Road 81 and will be accessed from Lakeland Avenue. The City has expressed concern that
there may be inadequate space along the Lakeland Avenue sidewalk for snow storage and has suggested
additional Right of Way should be purchased to allow for a boulevard to be implemented between the
sidewalk and roadway.
In lieu of purchasing additional Right of Way for boulevards, which would result in displacement of a
local business, Metro Transit is committing to snow removal on Lakeland Avenue and the adjacent
sidewalk north of Wilshire Boulevard and to maintain operations and access to the park-and-ride during
winter months. Metro Transit will also be responsible for vegetation management within the park-and-
ride limits. This agreement will be detailed and memorialized in a written maintenance agreement to
follow.
An exhibit outlining the boundary of snow removal and maintenance commitments is attached.
EXHIBIT C 7.4
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6465 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 600, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 www.bluelineext.org
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September 20, 2024
Memo: Accommodation for U-turns at Sherburne Avenue and Bass Lake
Road
The Blue Line Extension Project Office commits to reconstructing the southeast section of the intersection
at Sherburne Avenue and Bass Lake Road to better accommodate U-turn movements at westbound Bass
Lake Road’s intersection with Sherburne Avenue. These changes will be reflected in 60% design plans.
To improve safety at the existing unsignalized intersection of Elmhurst Road and Bass Lake Road, which
currently experiences high crash rates, the current Preliminary Design Plans include adding a marked
pedestrian crossing on the west side of that intersection and eliminating left turns from Elmhurst Road
to eastbound Bass Lake Road. This design accommodation was developed in coordination with Crystal
staff. Project staff agree with the City’s evaluation that the elimination of this left turn will increase the
number of U-turn movements at westbound Bass Lake Road’s intersection with Sherburne Avenue.
While U-turn movements are currently accommodated at this intersection with an outside pavement
radius of approximately 21-feet, Project staff agree that enhanced accommodations for U-turn
movements are warranted. The project has developed a concept design that accommodates an
increased turning radii by reconstructing the southeast corner of the intersection and moving the
adjacent south edge of Bass Lake Road out by 3 to 5 feet by reconstructing the southeast corner of the
intersection (see exhibit attached). This design proposal would be largely within existing Bass Lake Road
Right of Way with no permanent impacts to Becker Park.
Hennepin County supports the above modifications to the roadway as it relates to their jurisdiction over
Bass Lake Road. Assuming this concept is acceptable to the City of Crystal, these modifications will be
incorporated into the project’s 60% design level plans, anticipated in early 2025.
EXHIBIT D 7.4
DRAFT-WORK IN PROCESSBLUE LINE EXTENSION9/13/2024SHERBURNE INTERSECTIONPED RAMP REBUILD W/ EXTENDED SHOULDERP-CARR00BASS LAKE ROADSHERBURNE AVE10:1SHERBURNE U-TURN W/ SHLD EXT.Offset 3' to 5'7.4
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6465 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 600, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 www.bluelineext.org
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September 20, 2024
Memo: Protecting Joint Water Commission Main on 42 nd Avenue
The Blue Line Extension Project Office commits to working with the Joint Water Commission and city
partners to implement necessary measures to ensure the watermain on 42 nd Avenue crossing County
Road 81 is well protected and serviceable once the LRT is constructed. These measures will be reflected in
60% design plans.
Protecting existing utilities and addressing potential utility conflicts such as the Joint Water Commission
main on 42nd Avenue is an important aspect of the project’s ongoing utility design work. The project is
committed to working closely with the Joint Water Commission and cities to implement an optimal
solution to be included in the project for this critical utility. The final design of the water main will
minimize future repair of the main where it crosses the light rail and will ensure both services are able to
safely and effectively coexist.
The project is still in the initial stage of utility design work. As more information about the age and
condition of the pipe and its casing is known, measures to ensure the watermain is adequately
protected from road and train operations will be determined in coordination with the City, Joint Water
Commission, and Hennepin County. These measures will be incorporated into the project’s 60% esign
level plans, anticipated in early 2025.
EXHIBIT E 7.4
Hennepin County Public Works
1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340
Serving Residents | hennepin.us
September 19, 2024
Adam Bell, City Manager
Jesse Struve, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
John Sutter, Community Development Director
City of Crystal
4141 Douglas Drive N
Crystal, MN 55422
Re: Future Improvements on West Broadway Avenue (CSAH 8)
Mr. Bell, Mr. Struve, and Mr. Sutter:
Hennepin County has been collaborating with the cities of Crystal and Robbinsdale on a future
jurisdictional transfer of West Broadway Avenue (CSAH 8) between Douglas Drive (CSAH 102)
and 42nd Avenue (CSAH 9). We acknowledge that Crystal is most interested in understanding
the timeframe for the county to make multimodal improvements and ultimately reconstruct this
roadway.
The county’s Asset Management System has identified the entire segment of West Broadway
Avenue between Douglas Drive and 42nd Avenue as a reconstruction candidate. The oldest
section of the corridor is the one-half mile section between Lakeland Avenue, north of Highway
100, and Welcome Avenue. In addition, the roadway currently lacks multimodal facilities for
people walking and biking, presenting challenges for people especially those with limited
mobility. One barrier of note is the BNSF railroad crossing where multimodal facilities are
currently non-existent. City staff have shared their concerns with the county regarding the lack
of sidewalk/multi-use facilities along the corridor, and subsequently Lisa Cerney and I
participated in a field walk along the corridor on September 11, 2024 to better understand the
city’s concerns and opportunities for this roadway segment.
West Broadway Avenue is located adjacent to the currently proposed Metro Blue Line Extension
light rail project alignment along Bottineau Boulevard (CSAH 81). It is anticipated that there will
be traffic diversion during construction of the Blue Line Extension project leading to increased
traffic on this roadway for an extended period of time. With the expected diversion and the
county’s focus on providing accessible multimodal connections, this segment is important to
support first and last mile connections to the future light rail service.
EXHIBIT F 7.4
Hennepin County manages its capital road and bridge projects within its five-year
Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and associated Work Plan. New capital
projects are identified based on a data-driven prioritization process, which includes the
condition of the roadway (pavement age, pavement treatment and maintenance history), safety
(existing crashes and systemwide safety analysis), and equity (disparity reduction and usage by
all modes). The scoring of these criteria is weighted as follows: 50 percent asset condition, 25
percent safety and 25 percent equity. County staff are currently completing this biennial
evaluation, which includes the 4.2-mile segment along West Broadway Avenue between 42nd
Avenue in Robbinsdale and Bottineau Boulevard, for the 2026-2030 Transportation CIP and
associated Work Plan.
Over the next 12 months, county staff will complete a feasibility study of near-term multi-modal
improvements for consideration between Lakeland Avenue, north of Highway 100 and Welcome
Avenue prior to reconstruction. Once the study is completed, county and city staff will
collectively select a preferred option for implementation in the near-term. Long term, we are in
the process of evaluating West Broadway Avenue for reconstruction consideration. We will share
more information with the city as we complete this evaluation process in the coming months.
New projects for the 2026-2030 CIP will be recommended in May 2025 for Hennepin County
Board approval in December 2025.
County staff are exploring all options for funding, including county Road & Bridge, Transit and
Mobility or Transportation Operations funding, as well as external grant opportunities. Hennepin
County will review each external funding opportunity for West Broadway Avenue and will make
a determination to submit an application based on the following: timeline of funds (specifically
those that are aligned with the schedule of the Blue Line LRT Extension), award amounts
(specifically those with typical awards greater than $5 Million); and evaluation criteria
(specifically those suited for the reconstruction of arterial roadways in suburban areas).
We appreciate the continued collaboration with city staff and are confident that we can find
opportunities to advance these improvements forward. Please reach out with any questions.
Sincerely,
Carla Stueve, P.E.
Transportation Project Delivery Director and County Engineer
Cc: Lisa Cerney, P.E., Assistant County Administrator Public Works
Dan Soler, P.E., Transit and Mobility Director
Chris Sagsveen, P.E. Transportation Operations Director
7.4
DISAPPROVAL RESOLUTION FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION 10/1/2024
CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-_____
RESOLUTION REGARDING MUNICIPAL CONSENT
FOR THE METRO BLUE LINE EXTENSION
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council, an agency of the State of Minnesota, is proposing to
build the METRO Blue Line Extension (the “Project”), a light rail transit facility, through the
City of Crystal (the “City”); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 473.3994 (the “Statute”), the
Metropolitan Council submitted the preliminary design plans for the physical design component
of the Project (the “Plans”) to the City on July 26, 2024, and the City is required to review and
either approve or disapprove the Plans no later than October 10, 2024 (“Municipal Consent”);
and
WHEREAS, the City has provided opportunities for public review and comment on the Project
and Plans, culminating in the required public hearing held by the City Council on August 20,
2024; and
WHEREAS, prior to the contemplation of the Project, the City was required to expend $2.9
million for right-of-way acquisition costs related to the expansion of Bottineau Boulevard for
County Projects No. 0118 and No. 0119, which expanded Bottineau Boulevard to six lanes; and
WHEREAS, the proposed alignment will remove traffic lanes in the center of the expanded
Bottineau Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the loss of existing lanes on Bottineau Boulevard would
result in substantial negative impacts to the community; and
WHEREAS, the City is concerned that the Project has based its design on insufficient and/or
outdated traffic modeling and does not prioritize existing vehicular traffic through the Project
corridor; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the appropriate Municipal Consent action
would be disapproval including the specific changes which would result in approval per the
Statute; and
ATTACHMENT B
7.4
DISAPPROVAL RESOLUTION FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION 10/1/2024
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Crystal City Council elects to disapprove the
Plans in accordance with the Statute; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council finds that the following changes
would result in approval per the Statute:
1.Construct the Project so that, from just north of Bass Lake Road to the Trunk Highway 100
ramps, the number of lanes remains the same as in the existing condition, including but not
limited to six through lanes (three in each direction). See Exhibit G.
2.Do not include the interchange at Bass Lake Road in the project. Instead, the roadway would
remain at grade together with the LRT station at Bass Lake Road. See Exhibit H.
3.Install a pedestrian bridge over Bottineau Boulevard including a vertical circulation building
to access the south end of the station platform. The bridge would be owned and maintained
by Metro Transit. See Exhibit I.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution of disapproval is limited to the specific
provisions of the Statute and does not limit or preclude the City from taking other actions within
its authority to ensure that the Project is built, operated and maintained in a way that enhances
the quality of life for residents and businesses in the City.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this ___ day of ___________________, 2024.
____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
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BASS LAKE ROAD STATIONBLUE LINE LRT EXTENSIONEXHIBIT IT G7.4
STATIONSIDEWALK / TRAILROADWAYSTATION PLATFORMLRT TRACK AREALEGENDPROPOSED DIRECTIONAL LANE USERETAINING WALLPROPOSED LRT ALIGNMENTBRIDGEROW IMPACTPROPERTY IMPACTNRev X09/09/2022NORTHDRAFT WORK IN PROGRESS7.4
BLUE LINE LRT EXTENSION7.4
SIDEWALK / TRAILROADWAYSTATION PLATFORMLRT TRACK AREALEGENDPROPOSED DIRECTIONAL LANE USERETAINING WALLPROPOSED LRT ALIGNMENTBRIDGEROW IMPACTPROPERTY IMPACTNRev X09/09/2022NORTHDRAFT WORK IN PROGRESS7.4
EXHIBIT H 7.4
EXHIBIT I 7.4
Blue Line Extension
Municipal Consent Public Hearing and
Work Session
August 20, 2024
Public Hearing during the City Council meeting
City Council discussion during the work session
after the meeting
ATTACHMENT C-1 7.4
Proposed Project
•Extension of existing Blue Line light rail transit (LRT)
facility
The existing Blue Line runs from Target Field Station in Minneapolis
to MSP Airport and the Mall of America in Bloomington
The Blue Line extension would run from Target Field station through
Robbinsdale, Crystal and Brooklyn Park to Oak Grove Pkwy north of
Hwy 610
•13.4 miles long with 12 stations
•Construction start in 2027
•Line opening in 2030
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Crystal Segment
•2 miles long
•LRT tracks in the median of Bottineau Blvd.
Bottineau Blvd. reduced from six lanes to four
Creates a wider median to fit LRT tracks
•Interchange at Bass Lake Road
Bottineau Blvd. bridges over Bass Lake Road
Ramps connect the two roadways
Bike/ped path passes under Bottineau Blvd. bridges and ramps
•Bass Lake Road station at grade in between the bridges
•Park and ride lot on west side of Bottineau Blvd. south of telecommunications tower
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Municipal Consent
What Municipal Consent is
not about:
•LRT vs other forms of
transportation
•The cost effectiveness of
LRT
•Operational issues related
to LRT
Metropolitan Council and
Hennepin County are the
decision-makers on these
issues/questions
•Minnesota Statutes 473.3994 provides three
options for each city along the route:
Approval.The city approves the plans as
submitted.
No Action. The city takes no action which also
results in approval.
Disapproval. The city must identify changes
to the plans that would result in approval.
Disapproval triggers a hearing by Metropolitan
Council which will decide whether or not to
make the city’s changes.
There is no provision for a city to say “No” to a
light rail transit project.
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Hwy 100 -47 th Avenue
•Northbound third lane drops between Hwy 100 and 47th (inside lane drop)
•Southbound configuration roughly the same as existing
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47 th Avenue -Corvallis Avenue
•Inside lanes removed to create space for LRT tracks in the median
•Southbound third lane added south of 49th Avenue due to Hwy 100 ramp queuing
(this would shift the west curb further west)
•Generally fits within existing road footprint except for southbound third lane
•Traction Power Sub-Station location to be located near Fairview Avenue
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Corvallis Avenue -Wilshire Blvd.
•Inside lanes removed to create space for LRT tracks in the median
•8 foot shoulders to facilitate emergency response over the CPKC tracks
•Generally fits within existing road footprint
•Most of existing bridge and retaining walls preserved
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Wilshire Blvd. -Bass Lake Road
•Bottineau Blvd. through traffic passes over Bass Lake Road on bridges
•Ped/bike path (future CP Regional Trail) passes under the bridges and ramps
•Station platform accessed from sidewalk (north end) and ped/bike path (south end)
•Park and ride lot and TPSS on west side of Bottineau, south of the telecom tower
•Two total acquisitions: Schrader office building and U-Haul
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Bass Lake Road inset
•Elimination of left turn from Elmhurst to go east on Bass Lake Road -would have to turn right then U-turn at Sherburne
•Ped crossing and bus stop upgrade at Elmhurst (items from 2016 Station Area Plan and previous version of the project)
•Left turn lanes added at Adair (westbound) and Zane (eastbound)
•Shared ped/bike paths on each side of Bass Lake Road transition to bike lanes and sidewalks at Adair (north side) and Yates (south side)
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Bass Lake Road -58th Avenue
•Airport Road access essentially same as existing
•North of the interchange, generally fits within existing road footprint
•One total acquisition: Cities Auto
•Note: The project is exploring relocating the ped/bike path (Crystal Lake Regional Trail) to
the west side of the “backage” road (Brunswick-Colorado) instead of along Bottineau.
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58th Avenue -62nd Avenue
•Generally fits within existing road footprint
•Proposed Traction Power Sub-Station to be located near 60th Avenue, probably on the west
side of the BNSF corridor (similar to the previous version of the project)
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Potential Municipal Consent Issues Previously Identified
a)Elevate the LRT tracks over 42nd Avenue
intersection to protect the Joint Water
Commission main (coordinate with
Robbinsdale)
b)Reconstruct the old rural section of West
Broadway from Highway 100 in
Robbinsdale to Fairview Avenue in Crystal
(coordinate with Robbinsdale)
c)Make the middle lane of southbound
Bottineau at 47th a “choice lane” so it has
the option to exit to southbound Highway
100 (coordinate with Robbinsdale)
d)Provide boulevards along Lakeland
between Wilshire and the park & ride
e)Widen the Bass Lake Road median at
Sherburne to accommodate the U-turns
made necessary by the elimination of the
southbound left turn option at Elmhurst
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
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Next Steps
Aug. 20:
•Public hearing -receive public comment
•Work session -discuss potential municipal consent actions
Sep. 3 work session -staff presents one or more draft municipal consent
resolutions for City Council discussion
Sep. 12 work session -backup date for additional Council discussion if necessary
Sep. 17 meeting -City Council considers taking action on a municipal consent
resolution
Oct. 1 meeting - backup date for Council to take action on a municipal consent
resolution
Oct. 10 -statutory deadline for the city to take action on municipal consent
7.4
RESOLUTION FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION 9/17/2024
CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-_____
RESOLUTION REGARDING MUNICIPAL CONSENT
FOR THE METRO BLUE LINE EXTENSION
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council, an agency of the State of Minnesota, is proposing to
build the METRO Blue Line Extension (the “Project”), a light rail transit facility, through the
City of Crystal (the “City”); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 473.3994 (the “Statute”), the
Metropolitan Council submitted the preliminary design plans for the physical design component
of the Project (the “Plans”) to the City on July 26, 2024 and the City is required to review and
either approve or disapprove the Plans no later than October 10, 2024 (“Municipal Consent”);
and
WHEREAS, the City has provided opportunities for public review and comment on the Project
and Plans, culminating in the required public hearing held by the City Council on August 20,
2024; and
WHEREAS, prior to the contemplation of the Project, the City was required to expend $2.9
million for right-of-way acquisition costs related to the expansion of Bottineau Boulevard for
County Projects No. 0118 and No. 0119, which expanded Bottineau Boulevard to six lanes; and
WHEREAS, the proposed alignment will remove traffic lanes in the center of the expanded
Bottineau Boulevard, and therefore without the previous acquisitions, the Metropolitan Council
would need to acquire the right-of-way for the Project as currently designed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has identified significant design issues and necessary changes
related to the Plans, including the loss of traffic lanes on the expanded Bottineau Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the appropriate Municipal Consent action
would be disapproval including the specific changes which would result in approval per the
Statute; and
WHEREAS, notwithstanding any disapproval action per the statute, the City Council desires to
affirm its support for the METRO Blue Line Extension project in general.
ATTACHMENT C-2 7.4
RESOLUTION FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION 9/17/2024
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Crystal City Council elects to disapprove the
Plans in accordance with the Statute; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council finds that the following changes
would result in approval per the Statute:
1.Include the reconstruction of the old rural section of County State Aid Highway No. 8 (West
Broadway) from 47th Avenue North to Fairview Avenue North in the project plans. See
Exhibit A.
2.The middle lane of southbound Bottineau Blvd. at 47th Avenue must be a “choice” lane so
that the middle lane has the option to exit to southbound Highway 100. See Exhibit B.
3.Elevate the LRT tracks over the 42nd Avenue intersection to protect the Joint Water
Commission main which supplies Crystal, New Hope and Golden Valley. See Exhibit C.
4.Along Lakeland Avenue between Wilshire Blvd. and the park and ride lot, provide
boulevards between east curb of Lakeland and the sidewalk, and also between the west curb
of Lakeland and the parking lot curb of 5445 Lakeland. See Exhibit D.
5.On Bass Lake Road west of Elmhurst, modify the Sherburne Avenue intersection to
accommodate the U-turns made necessary by the elimination of the southbound left turn
option at Elmhurst Avenue. See Exhibit E.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council is supportive of the METRO Blue
Line Extension project provided that these changes are made to the Project.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this ___ day of ___________________, 2024.
____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION 9/17/2024
EXHIBIT A
Old rural section of C.S.A.H No. 8 (West Broadway)
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EXHIBIT B
Southbound middle “choice” lane at 47th Avenue
Existing backups during the a.m. peak typically extend to 50th Avenue and occasionally
extend through the Corvallis intersection. And this is with three southbound lanes.
The project proposes to eliminate the third southbound lane except for a short segment from
Lakeside to 47th Avenues which is approximately half the length of the existing a.m. peak
queue.
It is a reasonable assumption that the project’s significant reduction of road space will cause
the southbound queues to extend further north and occur more frequently than in the existing
condition.
Due to the proposed interchange at Bass Lake Road, southbound traffic will be transitioning
from a wide-open, freeway-style, 1⅓ mile long segment south of 63rd Ave. to traffic signals
with congestion and queues south of Bass Lake Road.
Southbound traffic would be cresting the bridge over the CPKC when it would first see the
slowed or stopped queue, with little time to react. Having a third lane start just 1,000 feet
north of 47th does not address this real-world traffic safety problem which would be
exacerbated by the current project design.
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RESOLUTION FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION 9/17/2024
EXHIBIT C
Elevate LRT over 42nd Avenue to project JWC main
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RESOLUTION FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION 9/17/2024
EXHIBIT D
Add Boulevards to Lakeland Avenue between Wilshire Blvd. and the Park and Ride lot
Based on a discussion with project staff on Aug. 27, city staff are hopeful that this can be
resolved through some sort of project snowplowing assurance letter and removed from the
Municipal Consent resolution prior to a vote.
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RESOLUTION FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION 9/17/2024
EXHIBIT E
Modify Bass Lake Road - Sherburne Avenue intersection to accommodate U-turns
Based on a discussion with project staff on Aug. 27, city staff are hopeful that this can be
resolved with a design modification and removed from the resolution prior to a vote.
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Name Randy J Senescall
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Comments/Questions
I want to go on record against the Blue Line. The city of Crystal does not need this service or
the massive destruction of our infrastructure. I do not want my tax dollars wasted on this
grandiose idea that we all use light rail. All of the tax dollars with multiple overruns and delays
of the green line which is still not finished are a perfect example of why this needs to be
canceled. Our city of Crystal does not need this. I am firmly against it. Please veto this project,
say NO!
ATTACHMENT C-3 7.4
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John Sutter
From:Ajay A
Sent:Friday, September 13, 2024 11:14 AM
To:nkongo.cigolo@metrotransit.org; BLE.comments@hennepin.us; blueline@brooklynpark.org; John Sutter;
tsandvik@ci.robbinsdale.mn.us; bluelinecomment@minneapolismn.gov
Subject:METRO Blue Line Extension Project Suport
METRO Blue Line Extension Project Office
Dear Members of the project,
I am writing to express my strong support for the proposed Blue line light rail extension in our city. As a resident of Maple Grove
and prior resident of Brooklyn Park, I believe that this project will bring numerous benefits to our community, enhancing
connectivity, promoting economic growth, and improving the quality of life for our residents.
The light rail extension will provide a much-needed alternative to driving, reducing traffic congestion and lowering our carbon
footprint. This is particularly important as our city continues to grow, and we seek sustainable solutions to accommodate this
growth. By offering a reliable and efficient mode of public transportation, we can encourage more residents to leave their cars at
home, thereby decreasing emissions and contributing to a cleaner environment.
Additionally, the light rail will enhance the quality of life for our residents by providing greater mobility and access to essential
services, educational institutions, and cultural amenities. It will connect people to job opportunities across the region, making it
easier for individuals to commute and pursue career advancement.
Most importantly , it will provide a vital link for those who do not own a vehicle, ensuring that all members of our community
have access to reliable transportation.
I understand that there are concerns from some residents and business owners about the potential impacts of this project.
However, I believe that the long-term benefits of the light rail extension far outweigh the challenges.
I urge you to consider the positive impact this project will have on our community and to support the Blue line light rail
extension as a step towards a more connected, sustainable, and prosperous cities.
Thank you for considering my perspective on this important issue. I am confident that with your leadership, our city can move
forward with a vision that embraces progress and inclusivity.
Sincerely,
Ajay Adhikari
Maple Grove, MN 55369
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Hennepin County Public Works
1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340
Serving Residents | hennepin.us
September 19, 2024
Adam Bell, City Manager
Jesse Struve, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
John Sutter, Community Development Director
City of Crystal
4141 Douglas Drive N
Crystal, MN 55422
Re: Future Improvements on West Broadway Avenue (CSAH 8)
Mr. Bell, Mr. Struve, and Mr. Sutter:
Hennepin County has been collaborating with the cities of Crystal and Robbinsdale on a future
jurisdictional transfer of West Broadway Avenue (CSAH 8) between Douglas Drive (CSAH 102)
and 42nd Avenue (CSAH 9). We acknowledge that Crystal is most interested in understanding
the timeframe for the county to make multimodal improvements and ultimately reconstruct this
roadway.
The county’s Asset Management System has identified the entire segment of West Broadway
Avenue between Douglas Drive and 42nd Avenue as a reconstruction candidate. The oldest
section of the corridor is the one-half mile section between Lakeland Avenue, north of Highway
100, and Welcome Avenue. In addition, the roadway currently lacks multimodal facilities for
people walking and biking, presenting challenges for people especially those with limited
mobility. One barrier of note is the BNSF railroad crossing where multimodal facilities are
currently non-existent. City staff have shared their concerns with the county regarding the lack
of sidewalk/multi-use facilities along the corridor, and subsequently Lisa Cerney and I
participated in a field walk along the corridor on September 11, 2024 to better understand the
city’s concerns and opportunities for this roadway segment.
West Broadway Avenue is located adjacent to the currently proposed Metro Blue Line Extension
light rail project alignment along Bottineau Boulevard (CSAH 81). It is anticipated that there will
be traffic diversion during construction of the Blue Line Extension project leading to increased
traffic on this roadway for an extended period of time. With the expected diversion and the
county’s focus on providing accessible multimodal connections, this segment is important to
support first and last mile connections to the future light rail service.
ATTACHMENT C-4 7.4
Hennepin County manages its capital road and bridge projects within its five-year
Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and associated Work Plan. New capital
projects are identified based on a data-driven prioritization process, which includes the
condition of the roadway (pavement age, pavement treatment and maintenance history), safety
(existing crashes and systemwide safety analysis), and equity (disparity reduction and usage by
all modes). The scoring of these criteria is weighted as follows: 50 percent asset condition, 25
percent safety and 25 percent equity. County staff are currently completing this biennial
evaluation, which includes the 4.2-mile segment along West Broadway Avenue between 42nd
Avenue in Robbinsdale and Bottineau Boulevard, for the 2026-2030 Transportation CIP and
associated Work Plan.
Over the next 12 months, county staff will complete a feasibility study of near-term multi-modal
improvements for consideration between Lakeland Avenue, north of Highway 100 and Welcome
Avenue prior to reconstruction. Once the study is completed, county and city staff will
collectively select a preferred option for implementation in the near-term. Long term, we are in
the process of evaluating West Broadway Avenue for reconstruction consideration. We will share
more information with the city as we complete this evaluation process in the coming months.
New projects for the 2026-2030 CIP will be recommended in May 2025 for Hennepin County
Board approval in December 2025.
County staff are exploring all options for funding, including county Road & Bridge, Transit and
Mobility or Transportation Operations funding, as well as external grant opportunities. Hennepin
County will review each external funding opportunity for West Broadway Avenue and will make
a determination to submit an application based on the following: timeline of funds (specifically
those that are aligned with the schedule of the Blue Line LRT Extension), award amounts
(specifically those with typical awards greater than $5 Million); and evaluation criteria
(specifically those suited for the reconstruction of arterial roadways in suburban areas).
We appreciate the continued collaboration with city staff and are confident that we can find
opportunities to advance these improvements forward. Please reach out with any questions.
Sincerely,
Carla Stueve, P.E.
Transportation Project Delivery Director and County Engineer
Cc: Lisa Cerney, P.E., Assistant County Administrator Public Works
Dan Soler, P.E., Transit and Mobility Director
Chris Sagsveen, P.E. Transportation Operations Director
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METRO Blue Line LRT Extension (BLE)
6465 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 600, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 www.bluelineext.org
1
September 20, 2024
Adam Bell
City Manager, City of Crystal
4141 Douglas Drive North
Crystal, MN 55422
Dear Mr. Bell,
On behalf of the Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit Project, I thank you for your continued
partnership in advancing this generational transportation investment to the benefit of Crystal residents
and our region. The City of Crystal’s collaboration on important design items related to the Preliminary
Design Plans has been valuable, and I feel we have made significant progress in addressing outstanding
design concerns of the City in recent weeks.
This letter and attached materials summarize the commitments of the project to address priority
concerns expressed by the City related to the Preliminary Design Plans, including:
Construction of additional pavement to allow for a future choice lane from 47 th Avenue to
southbound Highway 100
Snow management around the Bass Lake Road Station park-and-ride
Increasing the turn radius to allow easier U-turn movements at westbound Bass Lake Road and
Sherburne Avenue
Implementing optimal solutions to protect the Joint Water Commission main on 42 nd Avenue
In addition to the above commitments, if it is in the City’s interest, I will also commit to reimbursing a
new full time City staff position or consultant role to serve as official liaison between the City and
project. I believe this could further increase collaboration, communication, and shared decision-making.
This person could have dedicated space at the BPO and would be included in key project design
meetings related to all work in Crystal.
I consider these written commitments to be binding and encourage you to reference them in an
approval resolution. As you know, the project is only at about 30% design and much work and
opportunity remains for us to collaborate to make this the best project it can be for Crystal. An approval
resolution from the city for the major physical design elements of the Preliminary Design Plans that also
lists City priorities for future phases of the project will help us continue to move the project forward
together efficiently and thoughtfully to ensure optimal design that best serves the City of Crystal for
generations to come.
ATTACHMENT C-5 7.4
METRO Blue Line LRT Extension (BLE)
6465 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 600, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 www.bluelineext.org
2
Choice lane at 47th Avenue North to southbound Highway 100
The Blue Line Extension Project Office commits to including in 60% design plans construction of
additional pavement to set up the geometry for a potential future choice lane from County Road 81 to
the Highway 100 Southbound ramp.
Project office staff recently met with MnDOT staff and gained support for the project’s proposed
roadway work on the approach to the ramp from 47th Avenue North to the Highway 100 southbound
ramp. This additional pavement area could support the ability to reconfigure the ramp lane geometry in
the future to accommodate a choice lane to the on-ramp should the need for mitigation occur. As
indicated by MnDOT, the extra pavement could be striped as a shoulder extending up to, but not
including, the pedestrian crosswalk south of 47th Avenue North so as not to exclude any future traffic
mitigation options, including an option for a future choice lane.
If traffic and safety conditions in this area change to warrant consideration of traffic mitigation
measures, Hennepin County will need to work with MnDOT to determine and approve acceptable
solutions. A concept level exhibit of the proposed additional pavement area is attached to this memo.
The official design of the additional pavement on the approach to the ramp will be submitted this fall to
MnDOT as part of the project’s formal MnDOT layout approval process. MnDOT’s support of adding
wider pavement on the ramp should not be considered approval of a future potential choice lane.
Hennepin County supports this change as it relates to their jurisdiction over County Road 81. Assuming
the above proposed solution is acceptable to the City of Crystal, the changes to the on-ramp design and
roadway design will be incorporated into the project’s next design milestone, 60% design level, which is
anticipated in early 2025.
Accommodation for U-turns at Sherburne Avenue and Bass Lake Road
The Blue Line Extension Project Office commits to reconstructing the southeast section of the intersection
at Sherburne Avenue and Bass Lake Road to better accommodate U-turn movements at westbound Bass
Lake Road’s intersection with Sherburne Avenue. These changes will be reflected in 60% design plans.
To improve safety at the existing unsignalized intersection of Elmhurst Road and Bass Lake Road, which
currently experiences high crash rates, the current Preliminary Design Plans include adding a marked
pedestrian crossing on the west side of that intersection and eliminating left turns from Elmhurst Road
to eastbound Bass Lake Road. This design accommodation was developed in coordination with Crystal
staff. Project staff agree with the City’s evaluation that the elimination of this left turn will increase the
number of U-turn movements at westbound Bass Lake Road’s intersection with Sherburne Avenue.
While U-turn movements are currently accommodated at this intersection with an outside pavement
radius of approximately 21-feet, Project staff agree that enhanced accommodations for U-turn
movements are warranted. The project has developed a concept design that accommodates an
increased turning radii by reconstructing the southeast corner of the intersection and moving the
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METRO Blue Line LRT Extension (BLE)
6465 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 600, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 www.bluelineext.org
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adjacent south edge of Bass Lake Road out by 3 to 5 feet by reconstructing the southeast corner of the
intersection (see exhibit attached). This design proposal would be largely within existing Bass Lake Road
Right of Way with no permanent impacts to Becker Park.
Hennepin County supports the above modifications to the roadway as it relates to their jurisdiction over
Bass Lake Road. Assuming this concept is acceptable to the City of Crystal, these modifications will be
incorporated into the project’s 60% design level plans, anticipated in early 2025.
Snow management around the park-and-ride
Metro Transit commits to snow removal on Lakeland Avenue and the adjacent sidewalk north of Wilshire
Boulevard and to maintain operations and access to the park-and-ride during winter months. Metro
Transit also commits to managing vegetation within the park-and-ride boundaries.
The proposed Bass Lake Road park-and-ride will be located at the southwest corner of Bass Lake Road
and County Road 81 and will be accessed from Lakeland Avenue. The City has expressed concern that
there may be inadequate space along the Lakeland Avenue sidewalk for snow storage and has suggested
additional Right of Way should be purchased to allow for a boulevard to be implemented between the
sidewalk and roadway.
In lieu of purchasing additional Right of Way for boulevards, which would result in displacement of a
local business, Metro Transit is committing to snow removal on Lakeland Avenue and the adjacent
sidewalk north of Wilshire Boulevard and to maintain operations and access to the park-and-ride during
winter months. Metro Transit will also be responsible for vegetation management within the park-and-
ride limits. This agreement will be detailed and memorialized in a written maintenance agreement to
follow.
An exhibit outlining the boundary of snow removal and maintenance commitments is attached.
Protecting Joint Water Commission main on 42 nd Avenue
The Blue Line Extension Project Office commits to working with the Joint Water Commission and city
partners to implement necessary measures to ensure the watermain on 42 nd Avenue crossing County
Road 81 is well protected and serviceable once the LRT is constructed. These measures will be reflected in
60% design plans.
Protecting existing utilities and addressing potential utility conflicts such as the Joint Water Commission
main on 42nd Avenue is an important aspect of the project’s ongoing utility design work. The project is
committed to working closely with the Joint Water Commission and cities to implement an optimal
solution to be included in the project for this critical utility. The final design of the water main will
minimize future repair of the main where it crosses the light rail and will ensure both services are able to
safely and effectively coexist.
7.4
METRO Blue Line LRT Extension (BLE)
6465 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 600, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 www.bluelineext.org
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The project is still in the initial stage of utility design work. As more information about the age and
condition of the pipe and its casing is known, measures to ensure the watermain is adequately
protected from road and train operations will be determined in coordination with the City, Joint Water
Commission, and Hennepin County. These measures will be incorporated into the project’s 60% esign
level plans, anticipated in early 2025.
Conclusion
While we are still early in the design of the Blue Line Extension Project, I hope the commitments made in
this letter satisfy the City of Crystal’s outstanding design concerns related to your review and approval of
Preliminary Design Plans. I also trust they demonstrate our unwavering commitment to maintaining a
strong collaborative working relationship with the City of Crystal moving forward. The success of the
Blue Line Extension Project is dependent on the continued strong support and partnership of municipal
partners like the City of Crystal. We are committed to continuing to strengthen this support and
partnership by building trust through sincere collaboration and shared decision-making.
Sincerely,
Nick Thompson
Interim Blue Line Extension Project Director
Metro Transit Deputy General Manager, Capital Projects
7.4
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: September 26, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Adam R. Bell, City Manager
Kimberly Therres, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
RE: 2025 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Law Enforcement Labor Services
(LELS), Local 44 (police officers).
PURPOSE
To request city council approval of the MOU regarding the 2025 employer contribution toward
group health insurance premiums.
BACKGROUND
The city council approved a three-year agreement for 2023 – 2025 with LELS, Local 44. The
agreement included a re-opener in 2025 for the sole purpose of negotiating the employer’s
contribution toward group health insurance premiums.
Insurance premiums for our pool had an overall cap increase of 9.1% for 2025, but due to our
experience rating, the overall insurance premium for the City of Crystal is 7.3% in 2025. As in past
practice, the city and employees continue to share in the cost of premiums. The following is the
proposed changes to the insurance article in the contract:
2025 (Employer Contribution):
2024
Employer
Contribution
Towards Premium
2025
Monthly Premium
HDHP w/HSA
Embedded
2025
Monthly Premium
HDHP w/HSA
Aggregate
2025
Monthly Premium
$30 Copay
2025
Employer
Contribution
Towards Premium
Employee Single $1,101.00 $934.56 $955.06 $1,244.56 $1,163.40
Employee + Spouse $1,797.00 $1,962.06 $2,005.56 $2,613.56 $1,930.06
Employee + Child(ren) $1,709.50 $1,868.56 $1,910.06 $2,489.06 $1,836.56
Family $2,232.00 $2,429.06 $2,482.56 $3,235.56 $2,397.06
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The 2025 proposed budget includes sufficient funds for the proposed settlement.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Motion approving the 2025 MOU regarding the 2025 insurance in the LELS, Local 44 labor
agreement and authorizing the city manager to sign the MOU on behalf of the city.
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7.5
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: September 26, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Adam R. Bell, City Manager
Kimberly Therres, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager
RE: 2025 Wages and Benefits for Non-represented Employees
PURPOSE
To request City Council approval of the 2025 wage adjustment and city contributions for
insurance for all non-represented employees.
BACKGROUND
Wages
The labor agreements for Local 44 (police officers), Local 56 (police supervisors), and Local 49
(public works) all call for a general wage increase of 3.25% for 2025. We are recommending a
3.25% increase for non-represented employees in the City of Crystal, consistent with all three
settled agreements and with council direction.
Health Insurance: (Employer Contribution)
Likewise, we are recommending the following contributions for insurance:
2025 (Employer Contribution):
2024
Employer
Contribution
Towards Premium
2025
Monthly Premium
HDHP w/HSA
Embedded
2025
Monthly Premium
HDHP w/HSA
Aggregate
2025
Monthly Premium
$30 Copay
2025
Employer
Contribution
Towards Premium
Employee Single $1,101.00 $934.56 $955.06 $1,244.56 $1,163.40
Employee + Spouse $1,797.00 $1,962.06 $2,005.56 $2,613.56 $1,930.06
Employee + Child(ren) $1,709.50 $1,868.56 $1,910.06 $2,489.06 $1,836.56
Family $2,232.00 $2,429.06 $2,482.56 $3,235.56 $2,397.06
The City has a long-standing practice of providing the same health insurance benefit package to
all its employees.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The 2025 adopted preliminary budget includes sufficient funds for the proposed wage and benefit
settlement.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Approval of the 2025 proposed wage adjustment and city contribution for insurance increase for
all non-represented employees.
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