2024.10.15 Council Meeting Packet
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Posted: Oct. 11, 2024
City Council Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024
Time Meeting Location
6:30 p.m.
City Council work session to discuss:
1. West Metro Fire-Rescue District quarterly update.
2. City manager evaluation process.
3. City Council liaison reports.
4. City manager monthly check-in.
5. Constituent issues.
6. New business.
7. Announcements.
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Posted: Oct. 11, 2024
City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 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. 15, 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. 15, 2024.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Kamish ____ Bell
____ Kiser ____ Weir
____ Onesirosan ____ Therres
____ Adams ____ Elholm
____ Budziszewski ____ Larson
____ Cummings ____ Revering
____ Eidbo ____ Hubbard
____ Struve
____ Sutter
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. West Metro Fire-Rescue District quarterly update.
2. City manager evaluation process.*
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 ______ p.m.
* Denotes no documentation included in the packet.
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West Metro Fire-Rescue District
October 15, 2024
Crystal Council Update
ADMINISTRATION/OPERATIONS REPORT
Sarah Larson, Fire Chief
Calls for Service Report
January 1 – August 31, 2024 Total Calls for Service 1429 with 1 severe weather
Crystal 673 Estimated fire loss $1,334,218
New Hope 713
Mutual Aid 42
January 1 – December 31, 2023 Total Calls for Service 2148 Estimated fire loss $2,174,929
Crystal 896
New Hope 1167
Mutual Aid 85
January 1 – December 31, 2022 Total Calls for Service 2128 with 2 severe weather
Crystal 959 Estimated fire loss $1,501,240
New Hope 1099
Mutual Aid 68
January 1 – December 31, 2021 Total Calls for Service 2124 Estimated fire loss $1,703,242
Crystal 890
New Hope 1,169
Mutual Aid 65
Fires EMS/RescueHazardous ConditionService Call Good Intent Canceled Fire Alarm Severe Weather Total
Mutual/Auto Aid 26 23%16 42 3%
New Hope 46 40%352 53%51 33%19 43%34 56%55 38%156 62%713 50%
Crystal 42 37%307 47%103 67%25 57%27 44%75 51%94 38%673 47%
Total 114 8%659 46%154 11%44 3%61 4%146 10%250 17%1 1429 100%
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1600 2024 Calls for Service Jan 1 Thru August 31
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January 1 – December 31, 2020 Total Calls for Service 1828 Estimated fire loss $1,313,433
Crystal 781
New Hope 983
Mutual Aid 64
No response per COVID-19 Protocols 178
January 1 – December 31, 2019 Total Calls for Service 2018 Estimated fire loss $2,276,913
January 1 – December 31, 2018 Total Calls for Service 1856 Estimated fire loss $632,167
January 1 – December 31, 2017 Total Calls for Service 1922 Estimated fire loss $588,517
January 1 – December 31, 2016 Total Calls for Service 1573 Estimated fire loss $1,637,094
January 1 – December 31, 2015 Total Calls for Service 1514 Estimated fire loss $657,914
January 1 – December 31, 2014 Total Calls for Service 1663 Estimated fire loss $1,861,162
January 1 – December 31, 2013 Total Calls for Service 1448 Estimated fire loss $357,182
January 1 – December 31, 2012 Total Calls for Service 1349 Estimated fire loss $169,900
January 1 – December 31, 2011 Total Calls for Service 1638 Estimated fire loss $318,749
ADMINISTRATION/COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Retirement / Resignation
Firefighter Tom Eliason retired on August 25, 2024 after serving the District (and New Hope Fire before the
merger) for 32 years. Recruit Pete Goldsmith resigned on September 16, 2024 he has b een on LOA since
September, 2023; Pete was part of the 2022 recruit class.
Staffing
We are currently at 11 full-time & 45 paid, on-call firefighters, of which, 3 are on LOA.
Promotion
Firefighter Luke Kubista was appointed to Lieutenant at Station 3, he is now Lieutenant 31.
Recruiting
We received 73 applications during our recruiting period this summer; 53 of t hem met all the minimum
requirements but 10 of them decided to drop out before the interviews for various reasons. 43 were invited
to the first round of interviews, 36 actually attended the first round of interviews; in this first round the panels
were made up of paid, on-call firefighters and officers. 30 were invited to the second round of interviews; this
round is with the full-time chiefs. We gave conditional offers to 23 candidates.
Our goal is to hire 20 new recruits; 15 with no experience and 5 with training elsewhere that can do an
expedited training program. We only got 3 candidates that had prior experience. I believe we can make up
that shortfall by hiring 17 untrained candidates. The new recruits should start in early December.
FD Awards Banquet
This banquet was held on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Chief Larson’s rooftop party room. The award
recipients for 2024 are:
Years of Service Awards
5 Years – Jason Huber, Ryan Master, Jen Johnsen, Dedric Payne, Jesus Soto & Elisha Wolfman
2023 Douglas C. Smith Award for Excellence – Shelby Wolf
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2023 Fire Officer of the Year – Mike Zacharias
2023 Firefighter of the Year Award – Joe Konradt
2023 Rookie of the Year Award – Kyle McManus
Customer Service Award Inspiration Award Innovation Award
Charlie Black Ian Watson Ian Watson
Tara Gray Luke Kubista Jesus Soto
Eric Grimes Joe Konradt
Sean Watson Eri Gonzalez
Phil Maki
William Leaf
Bryan Hamilton
Elisha Wolfman
Chief’s Commendation
Jake Wheeler Olivia Brown Kyle McManus
Eric Enselein Joe Dvorak Jen Johnsen
Jesus Soto Alyssa Anderson Samuel Gerlach
Sean Watson Ian Watson Ian Osborne
Matt Ruppert Andy Nichols Eric Grimes
Jeff Alger Lucas Pitra William Leaf
Steph Erven Adam Lockrem Dennis Marquardt
Matt Rowedder Spencer Specht
Community Outreach – Lieutenant Jesus Soto
Lieutenant Soto has been busy doing public education, social media (Fun Fire Fact Fridays, firefighter
spotlights, stories, events and interactive quizzes), Smart911 presentations and Home Safety Surveys. We
now get into fall school program season, he will be presenting in the schools throughout the District from now
into December.
He is also working as the lead advisor for the West Metro Explorer Program, helping the POC firefighter
advisors by relieving some of the coordination they have to do, as well as, helping with the training when
needed.
Home Safety S u rveys
In 2024 we have conducted 20 surveys our goal is 30.
Below is a list of the outreach projects Lieutenant Soto has done since the last report:
Location Age/Grade Date Participants
Cooper h igh school 6/5/2024 500
Station Tour adult 6/6/2024 2
YMCA safety all ages 6/13/2024 200
Jr Police Academy teens 6/14/2024 20
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Forest Elementary 5-10 6/17/2024 120
New Hope Explorers teens 6/18/2024 2
Le Petite Academy 18 months - 5 years 6/19/2024 30
Water at the Park 5-10 years 6/19/2024 20
St Therese adults 6/20/2024 30
Valley Place Park 5 years 6/25/2024 20
Crisis Nursery infants - 10 years 6/25/2024 40
Early Steps Learning preschool 6/26/2024 20
Fun in the Park kids 7/8/2024 5
Fun in the Park kids 7/9/2024 5
NH Cadets teens 7/9/2024 2
NH Cadets teens 7/11/2024 2
Valley Place Park 5 years 7/16/2024 10
New Hope Citizens Academy adults 7/17/2024 15
Forest Elementary 5-10 years
120
Calibre Chase Apartments seniors 7/24/2024 30
Holy Trinity children 7/30/2024 15
West Metro Open House all ages 7/30/2024 500
Wet and Wild day 5-13 years 8/2/2024 200
National Night Out (N NO) all ages 8/6/2024 ?
Holy T rinity Water D ay 10 years 8/8/2024 20
New Hope Safety Camp 3-5 grade 8/13 -8/15 60
Cop on a Rooftop all ages 8/16/2024 100
Armstrong Car wash h igh school 8/18/2024 100
Little Folks Daycare toddlers 8/21/2024 30
NNO Event all ages 8/22/2024 20
Station Tour child 8/23/2024 2
Smart911 seniors 8/27/2024 30
Station Tour family 8/27/2024 4
Birthday Brigade child 8/29/2024 2
HeartSafe adult 8/29/2024 6
Fire Extinguisher Training/ Smart911 seniors 9/5/2024 20
Pub Ed ucation children 10/1/2024 50
TRAINING /EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Apprentice firefighters
All apprentice firefighters passed the Fire Apparatus Operator (FAO) state certification exam on August 30, 2024 and
have been cleared as apparatus operators.
This is the last training requirement in order to be promoted to the rank of firefighter.
Emergency Management – Captain Jacob Wheeler
Captain Wheeler has coordinated ICS 400 training for city staff, this training is taking place on October 29th and 30th.
West Metro Fire participated and provided an instructor for several active threat regional response trainings over the
summer.
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UASI Grant
West Metro Fire Rescue District has been awarded a Fiscal Year 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative (FY2024 UASI) Grant
in the amount of $91,247. This grant will provide functional and technical upgrades to meet the identified goal of
providing a joint EOC. The delivery of funds from UASI will add monitor displays, improve functionality of hardware and
projection capabilities of intelligence and planning information, upgrade existing sound and microphone capabilities to
meet the needs of a 21st century EOC, and add equipment to meet existing needs (white board, projector screen,
storage needs for supplies). The improvements made will build and further the goal of having a functional and modern
joint EOC.
LOGISTICS
Facilities
Staff met with the city managers to develop a more inclusive capital plan that will reflect the long term plans
of both cities and the District.
Captain Grimes coordinated with Crystal public works staff to replace and improve the front apron of Station
2.
Apparatus and Vehicles
Annual aerial testing of Tower 1 has been completed with no significate deficiencies. It was noted in the
inspection that some hydraulic lines and other wire are showing signs of abrasions during normal operation.
Staff is monitoring theses and will take steps if necessary to make repairs.
As the new engines come up on their one-year anniversary, logistics’ staff has been meticulously inspecting
them and documenting any known or potential issues. For the first year the trucks are covered bumper to
bumper by the manufacturer. After one-year different parts of the truck such as the motor, frame, water tank,
and transmission have their own warranties that range from five years to lifetime.
Two of the three new staff vehicles that arrived have had graphics applied. The equipment for upfitting of the
new GMC Canyon has arrived and Lieutenant Nichols has started the upfitting process. The new one-ton truck
that arrived will be replacing U-32 our grass rig. The current skid unit will be re-used in the new one and
transferred this fall.
Annual pump testing and servicing will be completed in October.
In 2025 the District’s capital plan includes replacement of all three of the one-ton rescue trucks. Lieutenant
Nichols has started researching available contracts for replacing the chassis and possibly the rescue bodies.
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IT and Communications
We have started the transition to the new RMS software and I happy to report it is going very well. Testing of
the payroll and firefighter tracking is working accurately. Once we have everyone trained on the report writing
and personnel tracking we will be ending the use of the current RMS software.
PREVENTION
Deputy Fire Marshal, Shelby Wolf
Inspections/Plan Reviews
Inspections 1/1/2024 thru 8/31/2024
Completed 702
No violations 277
Re-inspections completed satisfactory 135
Re-inspections completed unsatisfactory 106
Awaiting re-inspection 184
Monitoring Apartment Building Fire Alarms
There are several apartment buildings in our two communities that have old zoned by floor fire alarm systems, out
dated smoke detectors, and are not monitored by a fire alarm monitoring company. When a fire alarm system is
monitored the fire department is notified automatically when the system is activated. Not having a monitoring company
relies on the occupants to call 911, which can delay our response. Residents mistakenly assume the fire department has
been notified when the system alerts them to a fire.
We are working with older apartment building owners/management companies to update their antiquated fire alarm
systems to an addressable system, and have them monitored by an alarm company. The addressable panels benefit the
firefighters by clearly indicating which device has been activated. With a zoned system they would have to walk the
building looking for the activated detector. So far, the owners/management companies of many apartment buildings
have been supportive of updating their systems. To date, 3-4 apartment complexes have agreed to monitor their
systems. It will take some time, but in the future, it will be better for all to have these systems upgraded.
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277
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184
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Completed No violations Re-inspections
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Re-inspections
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unsatisfactory
Awaiting re-
inspection
2024 Inspections 1-1 thru 8-31
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Fire Investigations:
7/5/2024 - 81XX 45th Avenue North (dumpster/garage fire from fireworks)
7/8/2024 - 48XX Quebec Avenue North (commercial roof fire due to boiler issues)
7/12/2024 - 76XX 36th Avenue North (small cooking fire)
7/24/2024 - 56th and Adair Avenue North (vehicle fire)
8/1/2024 - 38XX Xenia Avenue North (garage/house fire)
8/4/2024 - 29XX Louisiana Avenue North (small bathroom fan fire)
8/13/2024 - 35XX Zane Avenue North (small dryer fire)
8/17/2024 - 57XX Quebec Avenue North (small electrical fire in outlet)
8/20/2024 - 55XX Zealand Avenue North (small cooking fire)
CITY MANAGER
MONTHLY CHECK-IN - OCTOBER 2024
Objective 1 – Work with City Council to develop Long-Range Vision for the continued
implementation of Council priorities:
• Continuing to work with council vision and priorities for the remainder of 2024 and through the
2025/2026 Budget process
• Reviewing 2024 Resident Survey submissions
Objective 2 – Policy Facilitation – Implement the Longe-Range Vision/Strategic Planning for
continued implementation of Council priorities:
• Thriving Business Community
o Working with legal counsel to amend Cannabis zoning regulations and for 2025 registration
o Staff is continuing to assist with potential redevelopment opportunities and business openings
• Strong Neighborhoods
o Continuing to work with businesses on THC/Cannabis sales compliance and current
licensing program
o Working with HRG on organized organic waste collection proposal – Proposed 4/2025
o Continuing to work on the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center project
o Working with residents/property owners to address code violations and traffic concerns
o Completed BLX Municipal Consent phase that included attaining partner assurances for
city’s interest
o Executing Police Chief succession plan
• Sound fiscal policies and practices
o Continuing to seek additional outside funding for projects
o Continuing to implement the 2024 Capital Program
o Processing implantation of Questica budget software
o Continuing 2025/2026 Budget process based on council feedback.
• Conducted Mayor’s Podcast on 2025 Budget
o Fee Schedule considered 10/15 and updated Long Term Plan will be proposed soon.
o New search for Accountant position
• Welcoming and inclusive community
o Inclusion & Diversity Commission –
• With full membership, the Commission is continuing to work on developing
a Work Plan. Commission is interested in a joint meeting to discuss
draft work plan.
o City hosted the Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Water Blessing at Crystal's Bassett Creek Park
on October 14
o CPD participated in the Faith and Blue event (10/12-13)
Objective 3 – Re-establish the Environmental Quality Commission with a clear and engaging
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purpose and a sustainable future:
• Continuing to research other cities’ environmental commissions/efforts to develop future
Climate Action Plan
• Monitoring additional grant opportunities for Climate Action Plan development
• Name change to Sustainability Commission
• Initial focus will be on Climate Action planning, Gold Leaf Challenge Program action items, and
continued GreenStep Cities, in addition to existing former EQC work.
• Will begin recruitment campaign upon name change
Objective 4 – Create an atmosphere of better teamwork, open communication, enhanced
employee performance, and where staff feel empowered to help make decisions:
• Reviewing job descriptions and updating roles/responsibilities
• Working with Asst. City Manager on Classification and Compensation study
• Actively recruiting and interviewing new staff for open positions
o Police Officers – new officers swearing-in ceremony on October 21
o Conducting PW Utility interviews
o Participating in WMFRD Chief interviews
• Supporting staff wellness and continuing professional growth and development
• Connecting with neighboring city managers on various local issues
• Continuing participation in city manager leadership/peer group and metro and state
professional organizations
• Attended 2024 ICMA Conference
• Elected to LOGIS Executive Committee
• Elected to NWSCC and CCX Media Executive Committees
• Working with Council to revise manager evaluation process.
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Posted: Oct. 11, 2024
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024
7 p.m.
Council Chambers/Zoom Meeting
The city manager’s comments are bolded.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of Agenda
The Council will consider approval of the agenda.
3. Proclamation
3.1 The Mayor will proclaim Nov. 11, 2024, as Veterans Day in the City of Crystal.
4. Consent Agenda
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature,
in a single motion:
4.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The joint City Council and West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board work session on
Aug. 14, 2024.
b. The City Council work session on Oct. 1, 2024.
c. The City Council meeting on Oct. 1, 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 Approval of the 2025 regular City Council meeting and work session schedule.
4.4 Adoption of the 2025 fee schedule.
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
resolution approving the assessment roll for the 2024 delinquent accounts.
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Each year, the city notifies property owners of unpaid charges for city services received over
the previous year (utility bills, nuisance abatements, administrative fines, etc.). In August,
the Council set Oct. 15 as the time for the public hearing to receive comments on the
outstanding charges. After holding the public hearing and entering into the record any
objections received, recommend the Council adopt the resolution approving the assessment
roll for the 2024 delinquent accounts.
7. Regular Agenda
7.1 The Council will consider approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance
department to the city council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance department.
Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000.
7.2 The Council will consider a resolution authorizing a joint powers agreement (JPA) with
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission.
The existing JPA for the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission expires at the
end of 2024. Multiple revisions were proposed for the new JPA. Staff has reviewed these
proposed changes and are comfortable with the revised language. Those minor revisions
are summarized in the staff memo. Recommend approval.
7.3 The Council will consider the first reading of an ordinance to change the name of the
Environmental Quality Commission (EQC) to the Sustainability Commission.
Following the suspension of the EQC in late 2023 for the purpose of reformatting and
refocusing the commission to broaden the purpose to include sustainability initiatives, staff
is proposing to rename the commission to the Sustainability Commission. This must be
done via ordinance. Council approval of the first reading of the proposed renaming
ordinance is requested.
7.4 The Council will consider approval of a joint powers agreement (JPA) for the 2025 Joint
Community Police Partnership (JCPP) liaison.
Since 2017, our police department has partnered with Hennepin County for the JCPP
program, which includes an embedded liaison who assists the Crystal Police with bridging
that gap with our diverse community and building a foundation of trust and partnership.
Recently, Crystal, along with the cities of New Hope and Robbinsdale determined it was
best for all three of our cities to share two JCPP liaisons for our communities at a shared
cost of $46,858, which is significantly less than what we would pay separately for our own
liaison. Approval of the contract with Hennepin County to share two JCPP liaisons at a cost
to Crystal of not to exceed $46,858 is recommended.
7.5 The Council will consider a memorandum of understanding with Law Enforcement Labor
Services (LELS), Local 56 (police supervisors), for the 2025 insurance contribution.
In 2022, the City Council approved an agreement with LELS, Local 56 (sergeants and
lieutenants), 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 56 and negotiated a settlement for the 2025 health
insurance contributions. This is the same agreement reached with Local 44 and approved
by Council on Oct. 1. Recommend approval of the 2025 health insurance contributions for
Local 56.
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8. Announcements
a. Due to the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, the next City Council meeting is Tuesday,
Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
On election day, polls are open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Election information is available at
www.crystalmn.gov or www.mnvotes.gov
b. City offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.
c. The City Council will hold a work session on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference
Room A at City Hall and via Zoom.
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.
CITY OF CRYSTAL
PROCLAMATION
VETERANS DAY
WHEREAS, America seeks to recognize and pay tribute to the dedicated
veterans who have served this great nation with such distinction, both in peacetime and
in war; and
WHEREAS, our community has a continuing sense of gratitude to those who
have given so much in the defense of the freedoms that we all continue to enjoy; and
WHEREAS, the greatest acknowledgment of our freedom is to honor our armed
forces veterans who have sacrificed and in many instances paid the ultimate price for
our freedom; and
WHEREAS, we, along with millions of other Americans, can attest to the
importance of their sacrifices for and contributions to our freedom and security.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIM ADAMS, AS MAYOR, do hereby proclaim Monday,
November 11, 2024, as Veterans Day in Crystal in honor of these dedicated men and
women who protect our principles of freedom and democracy.
Dated this 15th day of October, 2024.
By:
Jim Adams, Mayor
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WEST METRO FIRE-RESCUE DISTRICT
Board of Directors Joint Council Work Session Minutes
August 14, 2024
Approved
October 9, 2024
A.Call to order
President Gary Laurant called a joint Council work session of the West Metro Fire-Rescue District
Board of Directors to order at 6:32 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Station 3, 4251 Xylon
Avenue N., New Hope, MN.
B.Roll Call – The following Directors were present:
Gary Laurant President
Adam Bell City Manager, City of Crystal
Reece Bertholf City Manager, City of New Hope
John Budziszewski Council, City of Crystal
John Elder Council, City of New Hope
Jeff Kolb Citizen Representative, City of Crystal
Also present:
Mayor Kathi Hemken, New Hope
Mayor Jim Adams, Crystal
Michael Isenberg, New Hope
Forest Eidbo, Crystal
Jonathan London, New Hope
Taji Onesirosan, Crystal
Ann Rest, State Senator
The following staff members were present:
Fire Chief Sarah Larson
Assistant Fire Chief Josh Kunde
Recording Secretary, Amy Juntunen
C.Long-Term Capital Planning
During budget discussions it was decided that a 2024 Joint Council Session should be held to include
both cities in the discussion regarding long-term capital planning for the Fire District.
This is a capital-heavy department so the cities want to ensure there is enough funding set aside for
future capital needs. The current capital plan projection forecasts needs for the next five to ten
years and includes most department vehicles, firefighting, computer and communications
equipment, but excludes major apparatus (aerial/tower truck and engines). At some time in the
past, the member cities decided that they would include the capital expense for major apparatus in
their own plans, not the District capital plan, to maintain control over these purchase decisions.
More recently, the District weighed options and recommended financing this equipment through
leasing rather than outright purchasing, with the option to buy-out the lease at the end of the lease
period. This moved the major apparatus into the District’s operating budget.
4.1(a)
West Metro Fire-Rescue District
Joint Council Work Session Minutes
August 14, 2024
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Additionally, while the District funds interior renovations and garage doors, the member cities own
and provide capital for the fire stations regarding major maintenance for the structure and
mechanicals. Council members noted that this doesn’t make much sense since one city has two
stations, but the other city has only one. Several were in favor of moving all of these capital
expenses to the District.
The current practice has been for the District to create a five-year capital plan. However, this five-
year plan does not include refurbishment or replacement of major apparatus every 10-15 years,
which created a rather large gap in planning. The estimated lifespan of the tower is 15 years, after
which the tower will need a major refurbishment or replacement. The tower lease began in 2017
and ends in 2026. Due to the current good condition of the tower and the large increase to both
cost and lead time, District staff are expecting to recommend buying out the lease and sell to
purchase/lease new or refurbish at the 15-year mark. New tower apparatus have nearly doubled in
price and lead time.
The current challenge is that leasing costs for major apparatus are now included in the District’s
operating budget so future purchase/lease costs are not in a plan for future funding. Neither
member city wants to have to bond for major apparatus in the future. The District is requesting
direction from the member cities for future planning for major apparatus costs, whether through
lease, refurbishment or purchase. Timeliness is key since lead times have grown to 2-3 years for an
engine and 4 years for a tower.
The District used to carry their own major apparatus plan. However, the cities used the balance in
that plan to offset the member contributions for the operating expenses, depleting the balance,
until the District did not have funds for the purchase of major apparatus in 2010, which was part of
the impetus in 2023 to move to leasing the equipment. While the leasing plan was favorable at the
time, dramatically increasing costs and lead times for this equipment has reduced the advantage.
Crystal is not currently setting aside any funding for WMFRD. New Hope is setting aside funds for
the District’s future needs. Crystal is saving for maintenance costs but not the replacement costs of
the two stations with the city at this time and would need quite a few years to fund such
replacement.
One Councilmember, Taji Onesirosan, suggested that the District create a new budget in the future
that includes a capital plan for funding all its needs, including buildings and major apparatus, along
with all other vehicles, equipment and maintenance.
There are no Councilmembers or staff present who recall the original reason for the cities retaining
major apparatus and buildings outside of the District’s capital plan. Consensus of all Board and
Councilmembers present was to trust WMFRD to include all items within its capital plan going
forward. The general operating budget of the District is always tight and the District has a policy
that it not carry a large unassigned fund balance, with unassigned funds exceeding 10% of the
operating budget shifted to the capital fund.
Councilmember London pointed out that a budget growth of +10% per year is unsustainable. Staff
noted that this large increase was mainly due to a one-time increase in full-time staff and moving
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Joint Council Work Session Minutes
August 14, 2024
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the major apparatus into the operating budget as leasing began. The leases are on a step-up
program with increases every year to reach the full payment in order to be more palatable than a
single large increase. In addition, with COVID, there hasn’t been a “normal” budget year since 2020
due to grants, necessity of running full-time duty crews, etc. But things should be evening out. The
study for closing Station 2 should be revisited. Does it make sense for one city to have two stations?
D. Other Matters and Announcements
The next regular meeting of the West Metro Board of Directors will be Wednesday, October 9, 2024
at 6:30 p.m.
E. Adjournment
There being no further business, motion by Elder, second by Isenberg to adjourn. The meeting was
adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy Juntunen
Recording Secretary
4.1(a)
Crystal City Council work session minutes Oct. 1, 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 Oct. 1, 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 assistant city manager recorded the attendance for city council members and staff:
Council members present: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Assistant City Manager K. Therres,
Recreation Director J. Elholm, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Police Chief S. Revering
and Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard. Public Works Director/City Engineer J. Struve was present
remotely via Zoom.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1.Blue Line Extension update.
2.Barway Collins statue at Becker Park update.
At 7:01 p.m., Mayor Adams continued the work session to resume immediately after the Council
meeting.
Mayor Adams reconvened the work session at 9:44 p.m. to continue discussion of the following
agenda items:
3. 2025-2026 budget update.
4.City manager evaluation process.
5.Notice of Police chief retirement and transition plans.
6.Constituent issues.
7.New business.
8.Announcements.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 10:51 p.m.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
4.1(b)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Oct. 1, 2024
Page 1 of 4
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 Oct. 1, 2024, at 7:02 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 assistant city manager to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the
following attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Assistant City Manager K. Therres,
Recreation Director J. Elholm, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Police Chief S. Revering,
Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard, Assistant Finance Director Jodi Bursheim and Blue Line Extension
Conflict City Attorney Jared Shepherd. Public Works Director/City Engineer J. Struve was 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.
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3.Appearances
3.1 Police Chief Stephanie Revering introduced Officer Amara Murphy, who has completed probation.
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. 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.
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Page 2 of 4
4.7 Approval of an amended joint powers agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension.
Moved by Council Member Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
The following persons addressed the Council:
• Jason Bradley, 5656 Brunswick Ave. N., regarding the Blue Line Extension.
• Dave Bissen, 6603 36th Ave. N., regarding the 2025-2026 budget.
• Steve Gardner, 4801 Maryland Ave. N., regarding property taxes.
• Mark Hoffmann, 3307 Zane Ave. N., regarding the 2025 budget.
• Tim Polson, 6824 39th Ave. N., regarding the Blue Line Extension.
6. Public Hearing
6.1 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and Council consideration of a motion to approve or disapprove water
shutoff at 4533 Welcome Ave. N.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Mayor Adams opened the public hearing for testimony.
There being no one wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams
declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to approve the
water shutoff at 4533 Welcome Ave. N.
Voting aye: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Council Member Onesirosan abstained from the vote.
Motion carried.
7. Regular Agenda
7.1 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 Budziszewski to approve the
list of disbursements of more than $25,000.
Voting aye: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried.
7.2 The Council received a presentation on the 2025 budget and levies as well as provided an
opportunity for public input.
Assistant Finance Director Jodi Bursheim addressed the Council.
No public comment was given regarding the 2025 budget and levies.
No Council action required.
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Page 3 of 4
7.3 The Council considered a resolution approving contracts for building improvements at Crystal Cove
Aquatic Center and Crystal Community Center.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 – 90
AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS FOR
LOBBY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CRYSTAL COVE AQUATIC CENTER BUILDING
AND SERVICE COUNTER AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
By roll call, voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan and Budziszewski.
Voting nay: Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.4 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 Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Kiser to amend the resolution
to strike out the statement: WHEREAS, the City Council is generally supportive of the METRO Blue
Line Extension project.
By roll call, voting aye: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Voting nay: Adams.
Motion carried to amend the resolution.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adopt the following
resolution as amended:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 – 91
RESOLUTION REGARDING MUNICIPAL CONSENT
FOR THE METRO BLUE LINE EXTENSION
By roll call, voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings and Eidbo.
Voting nay: Kamish and Adams.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.5 The Council considered a memorandum of understanding with the Law Enforcement Labor Services
(LELS), Local 44 (police officers), for the 2025 insurance contribution.
Assistant City Manager Kim Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve
the memorandum of understanding with the LELS, Local 44 (police officers), for the 2025 insurance
contribution.
Voting aye: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried.
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Page 4 of 4
7.6 The Council considered a 2025 wage adjustment and insurance contribution for non-represented
employees.
Assistant City Manager Kim Therres addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Onesirosan to approve the
2025 wage adjustment and insurance contribution for non-represented employees.
Voting aye: Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski and Cummings.
Motion carried.
8. Announcements
The Council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:39 p.m.
___________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
4.1(c)
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City of Crystal Council Meeting
Oct. 15, 2024
Applications for City License
Liquor (temporary on-sale)
West River Racing, 150 South 5th St., Suite #2200, Minneapolis, MN 55402 (for an event at Bassett Creek
Park on Nov. 9 - 10, 2024)
Rental (new)
4824-4826 Idaho Ave. N. – Ryan Manchanthasouk (Conditional)
Rental (renewal)
5333 Byron Ave. N. – Premium Property Group (Conditional)
6714 Corvallis Ave. N. – Herman Capital Partners
5450-5500 Douglas Dr. N. – Calibre Chase (Conditional)
4213 Hampshire Ave. N. – Iuliyan Damyan (Conditional)
5700 Hampshire Ave. N. – Todd Campbell
4160 Kentucky Ave. N. – Makesa Chishala
3500 Kyle Ave. N. – Josh Breitung and Martin Kosto (Conditional)
3544 Major Ave. N. – Terrance Price (Conditional)
3210 Nevada Ave. N. – Nevada 32 Trust (Conditional)
5710 Orchard Ave. N. – Todd Havisto
5408 Unity Ave. N. – Abigail Kerongo (Conditional)
5825 West Broadway - Adam Hardy
3826 Yates Ave. N. – Hennepin RP Funding LLC
4409 Zane Ave. N. – 4800 C Heights LLC
5656 Zane Ave. N. – Kevin Knops (Conditional)
6610 42nd Ave. N. – Robert Hovland
6406 44th Ave. N. – Confidential Software LLC
6714 45th Pl. N. – Double J Inc. (Conditional)
6315 55th Ave. N. – Calibre Chase Partners LLC (Conditional)
4.2
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
DRAFT 2025
CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION SCHEDULE
Regular meetings of the Crystal City Council are generally held the first and third Tuesday of each month
in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., beginning at 7 p.m. In addition, the City Council
holds regular work session meetings before and after regular City Council meetings at City Hall. Standing
work sessions are held immediately following the regular City Council meeting and Economic
Development Authority (EDA) meeting, if scheduled. Additional work sessions are held beginning at 6:30
p.m. Moreover, regular additional work sessions of the City Council are held on the second Thursday of
each month at City Hall beginning at 6:30 p.m.
If the date of a regular meeting falls on a holiday or an election day, the date of the rescheduled meeting
is reflected on the schedule. If an additional meeting is held, or if a regular meeting is rescheduled to a
different date, time, or place, notice of the meeting will be posted at City Hall and on the City’s website.
All meetings are open to the public, but the City Council may close meetings to the public to conduct
business authorized or required by law to be conducted in a closed session.
*Denotes a change in the regular meeting or work session schedule.
January July
Jan. 7 City Council and work session meetings July 15* City Council and work session meetings
Jan. 9 Work session meeting (one meeting in July on 3rd Tuesday)
Jan. 21 City Council and work session meetings July 17* Work session meeting
February August
Feb. 4 City Council and work session meetings Aug. 7* Budget work session meeting
Feb. 13 Work session meeting Aug. 14 Budget work session meeting
Feb. 18 City Council and work session meetings Aug. 19* City Council and work session meetings
(one meeting in August on 3rd Tuesday)
March September
March 4 City Council and work session meetings Sept. 2 City Council and work session meetings
March 13 Work session meeting Sept. 11 Work session meeting
March 18 City Council and work session meetings Sept. 16 City Council and work session meetings
April October
April 1 City Council and work session meetings Oct. 7 City Council and work session meetings
April 10 Work session meeting Oct. 9 Work session meeting
April 15 City Council and work session meetings Oct. 21 City Council and work session meetings
May November
May 6 City Council and work session meetings Nov. 4 City Council and work session meetings
May 8 Work session meeting Nov. 13 Work session meeting
May 20 City Council and work session meetings Nov. 18 City Council and work session meetings
June December
June 3 City Council and work session meetings Dec. 2 City Council and work session meetings
June 17 City Council and work session meetings Dec. 11 Work session meeting
Dec. 16 City Council and work session meeting
Live meeting Zoom links are available on the city website meeting calendar at go.crystalmn.gov/citymeetings.
Live and replayed meetings are available on Comcast Channel 16 and at crlive.ccxmedia.org.
On demand city council, EDA and planning commission meetings are available at cr.ccxmedia.org.
Work session audio recordings are available at go.crystalmn.gov/audio.
4.3
Memorandum
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
October 10, 2024
Mayor and City Council
Adam Bell, City Manager
Jodi Bursheim, Abdo Financial Solutions, LLC
Consideration of Adoption of the 2025 Fee Schedule
Background
Each year staff reviews the fee schedule to ensure the fees being charged are recovering the cost of
services and products it provides to the public. Other considerations include state statutes that limit certain
fees as well as how the City of Crystal’s fees compare to the fees of surrounding cities. The City has
continually scrutinized fees to ensure that fees are fair and reasonable, and when appropriate,
recommend adjustments as needed to continue providing the current level of city services.
The proposed fee schedule reflects adjustments in certain fees for various products or services effective
January 1, 2025.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the 2025 proposed fee schedule.
4.4
City of Crystal
Effective January 1, 2025
2025 Proposed Fee Schedules
Appendix IV, Exhibit 1 of the Crystal City Code
4.4
City of Crystal 2025 Proposed Fee Schedule
Main Section
Effective January 1, 2025
Appendix IV, Exhibit 1 of the Crystal City Code
Department Type
City Code
Section
Resolution
No.
Accounting
Code Description Expires 2024 Fee Percent Increase 2025 Fee Percent Increase
Comments
Administration 1135 0100.4105 Adult establishment initial license 12/31 8,400.00$ 5%8,400.00$ 0%
Administration 1135 0100.4105 Adult establishment renewal license 12/31 5,250.00$ 5%5,250.00$ 0%
Administration 1135 0100.4605 Adult establishment initial background investigation (in state all of last 10 years)500.00$ 0%500.00$ 0%
Administration 1135 0100.4605 Adult establishment initial background investigation (out of state any of last 10 years)1,000.00$ 0%1,000.00$ 0%
Administration 1135 0100.4605 Adult establishment renewal background investigation 50.00$ 0%50.00$ 0%
Administration 1100 0100.4105 Consumer fireworks initial and renewal license for retail store sales 12/31 100.00$ 0%100.00$ 0%Fee per state statute M.S. Chapter 624
Administration 1100 0100.4105 Consumer fireworks initial and renewal license for retail stand sales 12/31 350.00$ 0%350.00$ 0%Fee per state statute M.S. Chapter 624
Administration TBD TBD Hotel (as defined in M.S. 327.70)12/31 150.00$ N/A 150.00$ N/A Fee per state statute M.S. 471.585
Administration 1130 0100.4605 Lawful gambling initial background investigation for premises permit 250.00$ 0%250.00$ 0%Fee per state statute M.S. Chapter 349
Administration 1130 3709.4950 Lawful gambling contribution fund 0.10$ 0%0.10$ 0%10% per year or organization's net profits derived within the City
Administration 1130 3709.4950 Lawful gambling trade area expenditures 0.15$ 0%0.15$ 0%15% per year of organization's lawful purpose expenditures that must be
expended within the trade area
Administration 1200 0100.4140 Liquor: initial and renewal consumption and display annual permit 3/31 300.00$ 0%300.00$ 0%
Administration 1200 0100.4165 Liquor: initial and renewal off-sale 3.2% malt liquor license 6/30 100.00$ 0%100.00$ 0%
Administration 1200 0100.4165 Liquor: initial and renewal off-sale small brewer license (growlers)6/30 380.00$ 0%380.00$ 0%
Administration 1200 0100.4165 Liquor: initial and renewal off-sale brewpub license (growlers)6/30 380.00$ 0%380.00$ 0%
Administration 1200 0100.4165 Liquor: initial and renewal off-sale liquor license 6/30 380.00$ 0%380.00$ 0%
Administration 1200 0100.4165 Liquor: initial and renewal off-sale microdistillery license 6/30 380.00$ 0%380.00$ 0%
Administration 1200 0100.4115 Liquor: initial and renewal club on-sale 3.2% malt liquor license 6/30 66.00$ 0%66.00$ 0%
Administration 1200 0100.4140 Liquor: initial and renewal club on-sale wine license (up to 200 members)6/30 150.00$ 0%150.00$ 0%
Administration 1200 0100.4140 Liquor: initial and renewal club on-sale wine license (over 200 members)6/30 250.00$ 0%250.00$ 0%
Administration 1200 0100.4140 Liquor: initial and renewal club on-sale wine and 3.2% malt liquor licenses (up to 200
members)
6/30 216.00$ 0%216.00$ 0%
Administration 1200 0100.4140 Liquor: initial and renewal club on-sale wine and 3.2% malt liquor licenses (over 200
members)
6/30 316.00$ 0%316.00$ 0%
Administration 1200 0100.4140 Liquor: initial and renewal club on-sale, full liquor license (up to 200 members)6/30 300.00$ 0%300.00$ 0%
Administration 1200 0100.4140 Liquor: initial and renewal club on-sale, full liquor license (201-500 members)6/30 500.00$ 0%500.00$ 0%
Administration 1200 0100.4140 Liquor: initial and renewal club on-sale, full liquor license (501-1,000 members)6/30 650.00$ 0%650.00$ 0%
Administration 1200 0100.4115 Liquor: initial and renewal on-sale 3.2% malt liquor license 6/30 550.00$ 0%550.00$ 0%
Administration 1200 0100.4115 Liquor: initial and renewal on-sale wine license 6/30 2,000.00$ 0%2,000.00$ 0%
Administration 1200 0100.4115 Liquor: initial and renewal on-sale wine and 3.2% malt liquor licenses 6/30 2,550.00$ 0%2,550.00$ 0%
Administration 1200 0100.4167 Liquor: initial and renewal on-sale brewer taproom/Sunday sales license 6/30 600.00$ 0%600.00$ 0%
Administration 1200 0100.4140 Liquor: initial and renewal club on-sale culinary class license 6/30 100.00$ 0%100.00$ 0%
Administration 1200 0100.4167 Liquor: initial and renewal on-sale, full liquor license 6/30 6,500.00$ 0%6,500.00$ 0%May be prorated dependent upon time of license issuance.
Administration 1200 0100.4167 Liquor: initial and renewal on-sale microdistillery, cocktail room license 6/30 600.00$ 0%600.00$ 0%
Administration 1200 0100.4140 Liquor: initial and renewal on-sale Sunday sales license 6/30 200.00$ 0%200.00$ 0%
Administration 1200 0100.4115 Liquor - temporary consumption and display daily permit 25.00$ 0%25.00$ 0%
Administration 1200 0100.4167 Liquor - temporary on-sale (full liquor, wine, microdistillery, small brewer and 3.2% malt
liquor) license
50.00$ 0%50.00$ 0%Per event
Administration 1200 0100.4605 Liquor initial background investigation (club on-sale, 3.2% malt liquor)100.00$ 0%100.00$ 0%$50 for additional applicants
Administration 1200 0100.4605 Liquor initial background investigation (off-sale 3.2% malt liquor)100.00$ 0%100.00$ 0%$50 for additional applicants
Administration 1200 0100.4605 Liquor initial background investigation (off-sale and on-sale - in state all of last 10 years)500.00$ 0%500.00$ 0%
Administration 1200 0100.4605 Liquor initial background investigation fee (off-sale and on-sale - out of state, any of last
10 years)
1,000.00$ 0%1,000.00$ 0%
Administration 1200 Res. No.
2018-160
0100.4715 Liquor administrative penalty for liquor business: First violation N/A 750.00$ 0%750.00$ 0%One-day license suspension in addition to fine. Administrative penalties
determined by the City Council.
Administration 1201 Res. No.
2018-160
0100.4715 Liquor administrative penalty for liquor business: Second violation within two years of first
violation.
N/A 1,500.00$ 0%1,500.00$ 0%Three-day license suspension in addition to fine. Administrative penalties
determined by the City Council.
Administration 1202 Res. No.
2018-160
0100.4715 Liquor administrative penalty for liquor business: Third violation within three years of
second violation.
N/A 2,000.00$ 0%2,000.00$ 0%10-day license suspension in addition to fine. Administrative penalties determined
by the City Council.
Administration 1203 Res. No.
2018-160
0100.4715 Liquor administrative penalty for liquor business: Fourth violation within three years of
third violation.
N/A Revocation of license. Administrative penalties determined by the City Council.
Administration 910 0100.4145 Multiple animal initial commercial license 4/30 158.00$ 5%166.00$ 5%
Administration 910 0100.4145 Multiple animal renewal commercial license 4/30 137.00$ 5%144.00$ 5%
Administration 910 0100.4145 Multiple animal initial non-commercial license 4/30 105.00$ 5%110.00$ 5%
Administration 910 0100.4145 Multiple animal renewal non-commercial license 4/30 84.00$ 5%88.00$ 5%
Administration 1125 0100.4105 Pawnbroker initial license 12/31 12,050.00$ 0%12,050.00$ 0%Bond = $5,000 in addition to monthly charges for billable transactions (see" pawn
services" transaction fees noted in Police section of this schedule)
Administration 1125 0100.4105 Pawnbroker renewal license 12/31 6,300.00$ 5%6,300.00$ 0%Bond = $5,000 in addition to monthly charges for billable transactions (see" pawn
services" transaction fees noted in Police section of this schedule)
Administration 1125 0100.4605 Pawnbroker initial background investigation (in state all of last 10 years)500.00$ 0%500.00$ 0%
Administration 1125 0100.4605 Pawnbroker initial background investigation (out of state any of last 10 years)1,000.00$ 0%1,000.00$ 0%
Administration 1125 0100.4105 Pawnbroker renewal background investigation 50.00$ 0%50.00$ 0%
Administration 1125 Res. No.
2018-126
0100.4725 Pawnbroker administrative penalty for business: First violation 500.00$ 0%500.00$ 0%10-day license suspension in addition to fine. Administrative penalties
determined by the City Council.
Administration 1125 Res. No.
2018-126
0100.4725 Pawnbroker administrative penalty for business: Second violation within two years of first
violation.
750.00$ 0%750.00$ 0%20-day license suspension in addition to fine. Administrative penalties
determined by the City Council.
REVOCATION
4.4
City of Crystal 2025 Proposed Fee Schedule
Main Section
Effective January 1, 2025
Appendix IV, Exhibit 1 of the Crystal City Code
Department Type
City Code
Section
Resolution
No.
Accounting
Code Description Expires 2024 Fee Percent Increase 2025 Fee Percent Increase
Comments
Administration 1125 Res. No.
2018-126
0100.4725 Pawnbroker administrative penalty for business: Third violation within three years of
second violation.
1,000.00$ 0%1,000.00$ 0%30-day license suspension in addition to fine. Administrative penalties
determined by the City Council.
Administration 1125 Res. No.
2018-126
0100.4725 Pawnbroker administrative penalty for business: Fourth violation within three years of
third violation.
Revocation of license. Administrative penalties determined by the City Council.
Administration 1110 0100.4105 Peddler and solicitor license per day 15.00$ 0%15.00$ 0%
Administration 1110 0100.4105 Peddler and solicitor license per month 175.00$ 0%192.00$ 10%
Administration 1110 0100.4105 Peddler and solicitor license per year 12/31 300.00$ 0%330.00$ 10%
Administration 1110 0100.4105 Transient merchant license per day 15.00$ 0%15.00$ 0%Limited to four events (one to four days per event)
Administration 1110 0100.4605 Peddler/solicitors/transient merchant background investigation for first applicant (in state
all of last 10 years)
N/A 120.00$ 0%120.00$ 0%
Administration 1110 0100.4605 Peddler/solicitors/transient merchant background investigation for first applicant (out of
state any of last 10 years)
N/A 125.00$ 0%125.00$ 0%
Administration 1110 0100.4605 Peddler/solicitors/transient merchant background investigation for each additional
applicant (in state all of last 10 years)
N/A 25.00$ 0%25.00$ 0%
Administration 1110 0100.4605 Peddler/solicitors/transient merchant background investigation for each additional
applicant (out of state any of last 10 years)
N/A 125.00$ 0%125.00$ 0%
Administration 605 0100.4155 Refuse hauler initial and renewal business license 9/30 136.00$ 0%200.00$ 47%coverage per vehicle and additional endorsements per City Code 605.07, Subd. 4
Administration 605 0100.4155 Refuse hauler initial and renewal vehicle license (per vehicle)9/30 65.00$ 0%70.00$ 8%Insurance = $1,000,000
Administration 1120 0100.4105 Secondhand goods dealer initial and renewal nonexempt license 12/31 289.00$ 5%305.00$ 6%Bond = $3,000
Administration 1120 0100.4105 Secondhand goods dealer initial and renewal exempt license 12/31 79.00$ 5%84.00$ 6%
Administration 1120 0100.4105 Secondhand goods dealer multiple sales sites 12/31 592.00$ 5%624.00$ 5%Bond = $3,000
Administration 1120 0100.4105 Secondhand goods dealer background investigation 12/31 50.00$ 0%50.00$ 0%
Administration 1120 0100.4605 Secondhand goods dealer background investigation (in state all of last 10 years)N/A 500.00$ 0%500.00$ 0%
Administration 1120 0100.4605 Secondhand goods dealer background investigation (out of state any of last 10 years)N/A 1,000.00$ 0%1,000.00$ 0%
Administration 1120 Res. No.
2018-126
100.4725 Secondhand goods dealer administrative penalty for nonexempt business:
First violation.
500.00$ 0%500.00$ 0%10-day license suspension in addition to fine. Administrative penalties determined
by the City Council.
Administration 1120 Res. No.
2018-126
100.4725 Secondhand goods dealer administrative penalty for nonexempt business:
Second violation within two years of first violation.
750.00$ 0%750.00$ 0%20-day license suspension in addition to fine. Administrative penalties determined
by the City Council.
Administration 1120 Res. No.
2018-126
100.4725 Secondhand goods dealer administrative penalty for nonexempt business:
Third violation within three years of second violation.
1,000.00$ 0%1,000.00$ 0%30-day license suspension in addition to fine. Administrative penalties determined
by the City Council.
Administration 1120 Res. No.
2018-126
100.4725 Secondhand goods dealer administrative penalty for nonexempt business:
Fourth violation within three years of third violation.
Revocation of license. Administrative penalties determined by the City Council.
Administration 1140 0100.4105 Therapeutic massage enterprise initial and renewal license 12/31 128.00$ 0%140.00$ 9%Insurance = $1,000,000
Administration 1140 0100.4105 Therapeutic massage therapist initial and renewal license 12/31 64.00$ 0%70.00$ 9%Insurance = $1,000,000
Administration 1140 0100.4605 Therapeutic massage enterprise or therapist initial background investigation 100.00$ 0%100.00$ 0%Insurance = $1,000,000
Administration 1140 0100.4605 Therapeutic massage enterprise or therapist renewal background investigation
50.00$
0%
50.00$
0%Insurance = $1,000,000
Administration 1105 0100.4135 Tobacco and related products initial and renewal license 12/31 325.00$ 0%450.00$ 38%
Administration 1105 0100.4605 Tobacco investigation fee - initial license N/A 100.00$ 0%100.00$ 0%
Administration 1105 0100.4605 Tobacco background investigation - renewal license N/A 50.00$ 0%50.00$ 0%
Administration 1105 - Res. No.
2020-83
100.4720 Tobacco and related products administrative penalty for a business: First violation.$300-$750 N/A $300-$750 N/A One-day license suspension in addition to fine. Administrative penalties
determined by the City Council.
Administration 1105 - Res. No.
2020-83
100.4720 Tobacco and related products administrative penalty for a business: Second violation
within 36 months of first violation.
$600-$1,500 N/A $600-$1,500 N/A Five-day license suspension in addition to fine. Administrative penalties
determined by the City Council.
Administration 1105 - Res. No.
2020-83
100.4720 Tobacco and related products administrative penalty for a business: Third violation within
36 months of first violation.
$1,000-$2,000 N/A $1,000-$2,000 N/A Seven-day license suspension in addition to fine. Administrative penalties
determined by the City Council.
Administration 1105 - Res. No.
2020-83
100.4720 Tobacco and related products administrative penalty for a business: Fourth violation
within 48 months of first violation.
Revocation of license. Administrative penalties determined by the City Council.
Administration 1105 - Res. No.
2020-83
100.4720 Tobacco and related products administrative penalty for an individual: First violation.$50 - $750 N/A $50 - $750 N/A Administrative penalties determined by the City Council.
Administration 1105 - Res. No.
2020-83
100.4720 Tobacco and related products administrative penalty for an individual: Second violation
within 36 months of first violation.
$50 - $1,500 N/A $50 - $1,500 N/A Administrative penalties determined by the City Council.
Administration 1105 - Res. No.
2020-83
100.4720 Tobacco and related products administrative penalty for an individual: Third violation
within 36 months of first violation.
$50 - $2,000 N/A $50 - $2,000 N/A Administrative penalties determined by the City Council.
Administration 1115 0100.4191 Tree trimmer initial and renewal license 12/31 100.00$ 0%150.00$ 50%Bond = $2,500; Insurance = $500,000
Administration 1000 0100.XXXX License late fees
Administration 1000 0100.XXXX License late fees
Administration 0100.4430 Certification of documents N/A actual costs actual costs
Administration 0100.4430 City code book N/A actual costs actual costs
Administration 0100.4430 Copies of property deeds and liens N/A actual costs actual costs
Administration 0100.4430 Copy of City Council or Economic Development Authority meeting N/A actual costs actual costs
Administration 0100.4430 Data practices processing fee N/A actual costs actual costs
Administration 340 0100.4414 Domestic partner registration N/A 40.00$ 0%40.00$ 0%
Administration 340 0100.4414 Domestic partner registration amendments and/or terminations N/A 10.00$ 0%10.00$ 0%
Administration 0100.4902 Candidate filing N/A 25.00$ 0%25.00$ 0%Per City Charter
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4.4
City of Crystal 2025 Proposed Fee Schedule
Main Section
Effective January 1, 2025
Appendix IV, Exhibit 1 of the Crystal City Code
Department Type
City Code
Section
Resolution
No.
Accounting
Code Description Expires 2024 Fee Percent Increase 2025 Fee Percent Increase
Comments
Administration 0100.4420 Notary N/A 5.00$ 0%5.00$ 0%
Administration 0100.4430 Photocopying N/A 0.25$ 0%0.25$ 0%Per page: letter-size
Administration 0100.4430 Photocopying N/A 0.50$ 0%0.50$ 0%Per page: legal-size; ledger-size
Administration 0100.4420 Special assessment record request N/A 25.00$ 0%25.00$ 0%
Administration Res. No. 2023-
82
Edible cannabinoid initial license and renewal fee 1,000.00$ 0%1,000.00$ 0%
Administration Res. No. 2023-
82
Edible cannabinoid in-state background investigation - initial license 500.00$ 0%500.00$ 0%
Administration Res. No. 2023-
82
Edible cannabinoid out of state background investigation - initial license 1,000.00$ 0%1,000.00$ 0%
Administration Res. No. 2023-
82
Edible cannabinoid w/o change background investigation - renewal license -$ NA -$ NA
Administration Res. No. 2023-
82
Edible cannabinoid with change background investigation - renewal license 500.00$ 0%500.00$ 0%
Administration Res. No. 2023-
82
Edible cannabinoid administrative penalty for a business - first violation $750; one-day suspension 0%$750; one-day suspension 0%
Administration Res. No. 2023-
82
Edible cannabinoid administrative penalty for a business - second violation $1,500; three-day
suspension
0%$1,500; three-day
suspension
0%
Administration Res. No. 2023-
82
Edible cannabinoid administrative penalty for a business - third violation $2,000; 10-day suspension 0%$2,000; 10-day suspension 0%
Administration Res. No. 2023-
82
Edible cannabinoid administrative penalty for a business - fourth violation
Building Permit 0100.4220 Change of occupancy inspection fee N/A N/A 106.00$
Building 0100.4220 Address change administrative fee N/A 106.00$ 0%106.00$ 0%
Building Permit 0100.4210 Building - basic 6 mo.6 mo.Table 1-A N/A Table 1-A N/A Table 1-A has been added at the end of the Fee Schedule
Building Permit 0100.4210 Building - grading permit 6 mo.Table 1-A N/A Table 1-A N/A Table 1-A has been added at the end of the Fee Schedule
Building Permit 0100.4210 Building - permit minimum 70.00$ 11%70.00$ 0%plus state surcharge
Building 0100.2210 Building - Construction Mgmt. Agmt. Escrow (new construct.)2,000.00$ 0%2,000.00$ 0%
Building 0100.2210 Building - Construction Mgmt. Agmt. Escrow (major addition)1,000.00$ 0%1,000.00$ 0%
Building Permit 0100.4210 Building - moving 1 bldg. location to another lot 6 mo.180.00$ 10%180.00$ 0%plus deposit
Building Permit 0100.4210 Building - moving building on same lot 6 mo.70.00$ 106%70.00$ 0%plus deposit
Building Permit 0100.4210 Building - plan check - Residential - % of bldg. permit 6 mo.50%0%50%0%Percentage of the applicable permit fee per table 1-A
Building Permit 0100.4210 Building - plan check - Commercial/Industrial - % of bldg. permit fee 6 mo.65%0%65%0%Percentage of the applicable permit fee per table 1-A
Building Permit 0100.4210 Building - state contractors license surcharge 6 mo.5.00$ 0%5.00$ 0%
Building Permit 0100.4210 Building - drain tile 6 mo.130.00$ 10%130.00$ 0%flat fee, includes state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4210 Building - window replacement, 1-3 windows 6 mo.100.00$ 5%105.00$ 5%flat fee, includes state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4210 Building - window replacement, 4 or more windows 6 mo.190.00$ 4%195.00$ 3%flat fee, includes state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4210 Building - patio door replacement 6 mo.130.00$ 4%135.00$ 4%flat fee, includes state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4210 Building - egress window replacement/install, 1 window 6 mo.100.00$ 5%105.00$ 5%flat fee, includes state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4210 Building - egress window replacement/install, 2 or more windows 6 mo.130.00$ 4%135.00$ 4%flat fee, includes state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4210 Building - siding new or replacement 6 mo.180.00$ 5%185.00$ 3%flat fee, includes state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4210 Building - tear off and reroof 6 mo.160.00$ 8%160.00$ 0%flat fee, includes state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4210 Building - reroofing, add second layer 6 mo.100.00$ -11%100.00$ 0%flat fee, includes state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4210 Building - investigation fee see comments N/A see comments N/A 1 X applicable permit fee
Building Permit 0100.4210 Building - working without a permit see comments N/A see comments N/A 1 X applicable permit fee
Building Permit 0100.4210 Building - reinspection fee 70.00$ 8%70.00$ 0%
Building Permit 0100.4210 Building - administrative fee on refund of a building permit 20%0%20%0%of permit application fee
Building Permit 0100.4210 Building - lead certification verification 5.00$ 0%5.00$ 0%per statute 326B.815, subd. 2
Building Permit 0100.4220 Driveway, auxiliary parking space or patio 6 mo.100.00$ 2%100.00$ 0%
Building Permits 0100.4222 Electrical Table 1-B N/A Table 1-B N/A Table 1-B has been added at the end of the Fee Schedule
Building Permit 0100.4225 Fire - suppression 6 mo.Table 1-A N/A Table 1-A N/A Table 1-A has been added at the end of the Fee Schedule
Building Permit 0100.4225 Fire - vent hood cleaning 70.00$ 11%70.00$ 0%flat fee, no state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4240 Mechanical 6 mo.70.00$ 8%70.00$ 0%plus 2% of valuation over $2,900
Building Permit 0100.4240 Mechanical - residential garage heater 6 mo.70.00$ 8%71.00$ 1%flat fee, includes state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4240 Mechanical - residential gas range installation 6 mo.70.00$ 8%71.00$ 1%flat fee, includes state surcharge (new flat fee permit)
Building Permit 0100.4240 Mechanical - residential gas dryer installation 6 mo.70.00$ 8%71.00$ 1%flat fee, includes state surcharge (new flat fee permit)
Building Permit 0100.4240 Mechanical - residential gas fireplace installation 6 mo.70.00$ 8%71.00$ 1%flat fee, includes state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4240 Mechanical - residential gas piping 6 mo.70.00$ N/A 71.00$ N/A flat fee, includes state surcharge (new flat fee permit)
Building Permit 0100.4240 Mechanical - residential air conditioning new/replace 6 mo.70.00$ 8%71.00$ 1%flat fee, includes state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4240 Mechanical - residential vent fan 35.00$ 9%35.00$ 0%plus state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4240 Mechanical - residential furnace new/replace 6 mo.100.00$ 5%105.00$ 5%flat fee, includes state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4240 Mechanical - residential furnace and air conditioning new/replace 6 mo.150.00$ 6%155.00$ 3%flat fee, includes state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4240 Bldg. - administrative fee on refund of a mechanical permit 6 mo.20%0%20%0%of permit application fee
Building Permit 0100.4205 Misc. - beer dispenser/ connected with water supply (6 mo.)6 mo.35.00$ 9%35.00$ 0%plus state surcharge
Building Permit 0505.4250 Plumbing - abandoning/repair water service 6 mo.35.00$ 13%35.00$ 0%plus state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4250 Plumbing - blowoff basin 6 mo.35.00$ 9%35.00$ 0%plus state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4250 Plumbing - catch basin 6 mo.35.00$ 9%35.00$ 0%plus state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4250 Plumbing - extension of water pipe or system 6 mo.35.00$ 9%35.00$ 0%plus state surcharge
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4.4
City of Crystal 2025 Proposed Fee Schedule
Main Section
Effective January 1, 2025
Appendix IV, Exhibit 1 of the Crystal City Code
Department Type
City Code
Section
Resolution
No.
Accounting
Code Description Expires 2024 Fee Percent Increase 2025 Fee Percent Increase
Comments
Building Permit 0100.4250 Plumbing - hydraulic sewer valve 6 mo.35.00$ 9%35.00$ 0%plus state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4250 Plumbing - new fixtures opening 6 mo.35.00$ 9%35.00$ 0%plus state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4250 Plumbing - permit minimum 6 mo.70.00$ 8%70.00$ 0%plus state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4250 Plumbing - water heater 6 mo.70.00$ 8%71.00$ 1%flat fee, includes state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4250 Plumbing - dishwasher 6 mo.35.00$ 9%36.00$ 3%flat fee, includes state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4250 Plumbing - rainwater leader up to 10 stories 6 mo.35.00$ 9%35.00$ 0%plus state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4250 Plumbing - rainwater leader each additional 15 stories after the first 10 6 mo.35.00$ 9%35.00$ 0%plus state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4250 Plumbing - alterations over $500 6 mo.35.00$ 9%35.00$ 0%for each $500 of value, plus state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4250 Plumbing - replace water distribution piping or system 6 mo.35.00$ 9%35.00$ 0%plus state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4250 Plumbing - rough in fixtures/set in fixtures 6 mo.20.00$ 0%20.00$ 0%per fixture, plus state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4250 Plumbing - sewage ejector 6 mo.35.00$ 9%35.00$ 0%plus state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4250 Plumbing - sump or receiving tank 6 mo.35.00$ 9%35.00$ 0%plus state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4250 Plumbing - vacuum breaker 6 mo.35.00$ 9%35.00$ 0%plus state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4250 Plumbing - water piping, first 100 lineal feet 6 mo.35.00$ 9%35.00$ 0%plus state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4250 Plumbing - water piping, additional 100 lineal feet 6 mo.35.00$ 9%35.00$ 0%plus state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4250 Plumbing - water treating or softening device 6 mo.35.00$ 9%35.00$ 0%flat fee, includes state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4250 Plumbing - administrative fee on refund of a plumbing permit 6 mo.20.00%0%20.00%0%
Building Permit 0100.4255 Sewer - permit minimum 6 mo.80.00$ 10%80.00$ 0%plus state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4255 Sewer - new connection charge 6 mo.80.00$ 10%80.00$ 0%plus state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4255 Sewer - storm sewer connection 6 mo.80.00$ 10%80.00$ 0%plus state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4260 Signs - temporary 1 week 55.00$ 6%55.00$ 0%
Building Permit 530 0100.4260 Signs - other than temporary 6 mo.95.00$ 8%100.00$ 5%plus $1.30 per square foot
Building Permit 0100.4440 State surcharge (no valuation)6 mo.1.00$ 0%1.00$ 0% effective July 1, 2015
Building Permit 0100.4440 State surcharge/work with value 6 mo..0005 x value N/A .0005 x value N/A
Building Permit 0100.4270 Water - new connection charge 6 mo.80.00$ 10%80.00$ 0%plus state surcharge
Building Permit 0100.4270 Water - water meter, fire meter 6 mo.80.00$ 10%80.00$ 0%plus state surcharge
Code Enforcement 0100.4403 Administrative charge for nuisance elimination/abatement N/A 120.00$ 13%125.00$ 4%per incident plus actual costs
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level One Violation - 1st violation 100.00$ 33%100.00$ 0%2024 would be first increase since 2015
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level One Violation - 2nd violation 125.00$ 39%125.00$ 0%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level One Violation - 3rd violation 150.00$ 36%150.00$ 0%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level One Violation - 4th violation 200.00$ 54%200.00$ 0%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level Two Violation - 1st violation 140.00$ 17%140.00$ 0%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level Two Violation - 2nd violation 175.00$ 25%175.00$ 0%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level Two Violation - 3rd violation 210.00$ 24%210.00$ 0%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level Two Violation - 4th violation 280.00$ 27%280.00$ 0%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level Three Violation - 1st violation 200.00$ 11%200.00$ 0%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level Three Violation - 2nd violation 250.00$ 14%250.00$ 0%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level Three Violation - 3rd violation 300.00$ 15%300.00$ 0%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level Three Violation - 4th violation 400.00$ 18%400.00$ 0%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level Four Violation - 1st violation 280.00$ 8%280.00$ 0%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level Four Violation - 2nd violation 350.00$ 9%350.00$ 0%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. enforcement, Level Four Violation - 3rd violation 420.00$ 11%420.00$ 0%
Code Enforcement Other 306 0100.4725 Fine - admin. Enforcement, Level Four Violation - 4th violation 560.00$ 12%560.00$ 0%
CCC Gymnasiums (limited set-up)
CCC Other 2721.4513 1 Gym: Per Hour Max Fee (Non-Resident)weekday 50.00$ 0%50.00$ 0%
CCC Other 2721.4513 1 Gym: Per Hour Max Fee (Non-Resident)weekend 60.00$ 0%60.00$ 0%
CCC Other 2721.4513 2 Gyms: Per Hour Max Fee (Non-Resident)weekday 75.00$ 0%75.00$ 0%
CCC Other 2721.4513 2 Gyms: Per Hour Max Fee (Non-Resident)weekend 85.00$ 0%85.00$ 0%
CCC Other 2721.4513 3 Gyms: Per Hour Max Fee (Non-Resident)weekday 90.00$ 0%90.00$ 0%
CCC Other 2721.4513 3 Gyms: Per Hour Max Fee (Non-Resident)weekend 100.00$ 0%100.00$ 0%
CCC Other 2721.4513 1 Gym: 7+ hours (up to 100 people)weekday 350.00$ 0%350.00$ 0%
CCC Other 2721.4513 1 Gym: 7+ hours (up to 100 people)weekend 420.00$ 0%420.00$ 0%
CCC Other 2721.4513 2 Gyms: 7+ hours (101 to 250 people)weekday 525.00$ 0%525.00$ 0%
CCC Other 2721.4513 2 Gyms: 7+ hours (101 to 250 people)weekend 595.00$ 0%595.00$ 0%
CCC Other 2721.4513 3 Gyms: 7+ hours (251 to 400 people)weekday 630.00$ 0%630.00$ 0%
CCC 3 Gyms: 7+ hours (251 to 400 people)weekend 700.00$ 0%700.00$ 0%
CCC 2730.4462 Forest gym - Same Rates as Community Center (different code)
CCC Rental fee adjustments
CCC Other 2721.4513 Event Set-up/Clean-up Fee, Meeting / Show (each gym)60.00$ 0%60.00$ 0%
CCC Other 2721.4513 Event Set-up/Clean-up Fee, Food / Banquet Event (each room or gym)250.00$ 0%250.00$ 0%
CCC Other 2721.4513 Alcohol Permit Fee 50.00$ 0%50.00$ 0%
CCC Other 2721.4513 Alcohol Security Fee (Crystal Police) - per room / per hour (minimum 3 hours)85.00$ 21%actual cost
CCC Other 2721.4513 Crystal Resident (or non-Crystal service organization) Gym Rental Discount 20%0%20%0%
CCC Other 2721.4513 Crystal Youth or Service Organization Gym Rental Discount 50%0%50%0%
CCC Other 2721.4520 Open gym - Adult 5.00$ 0%5.00$ 0%per time
CCC Other 2721.4523 Open gym - Youth 2.00$ 0%2.00$ 0%per time
CCC 2730.4462 Forest Gym - Same rates as Community Center (different code)same rates as Community Center
same rates as Community Center
4.4
City of Crystal 2025 Proposed Fee Schedule
Main Section
Effective January 1, 2025
Appendix IV, Exhibit 1 of the Crystal City Code
Department Type
City Code
Section
Resolution
No.
Accounting
Code Description Expires 2024 Fee Percent Increase 2025 Fee Percent Increase
Comments
CCC Meeting Rooms (includes set-up)
CCC Other 2721.4513 Large Room (Minnesota) - Per Hour weekday 100.00$ 0%100.00$ 0%
CCC Other 2721.4513 Large Room (Minnesota) - Per Hour weekend 115.00$ 0%115.00$ 0%
CCC Other 2721.4513 Large Room (Minnesota) - 7+ hours weekday 700.00$ 0%700.00$ 0%
CCC Other 2721.4513 Large Room (Minnesota) - 7+ hours weekend 805.00$ 0%805.00$ 0%
CCC Other 2721.4513 Medium Room (Combined Crystal) - Per Hour weekday 55.00$ 0%55.00$ 0%capacity 100
CCC Other 2721.4513 Medium Room (Combined Crystal) - Per Hour weekend 65.00$ 0%65.00$ 0%capacity 100
CCC Other 2721.4513 Medium Room (Combined Crystal) - 7+ hours weekday 385.00$ 0%385.00$ 0%capacity 100
CCC Other 2721.4513 Medium Room (Combined Crystal) - 7+ hours weekend 455.00$ 0%455.00$ 0%capacity 100
CCC Other 2721.4513 Small room (Activity or Game) - Per Hour weekday 43.00$ 0%43.00$ 0%capacity 50-70
CCC Other 2721.4513 Small room (Activity or Game) - Per Hour weekend 53.00$ 0%53.00$ 0%capacity 50-70
CCC Other 2721.4513 Small room (Activity or Game) - 7+ Hours weekday 301.00$ 0%301.00$ 0%capacity 50-70
CCC Other 2721.4513 Small room (Activity or Game) - 7+ Hours weekend 371.00$ 0%371.00$ 0%capacity 50-70
CCC Other 2721.4513 Small room - Youth birthday party weekend 70.00$ 0%70.00$ 0%2 hours, includes 1 hour gym time if available
CCC Other 2721.4513 Very Small Room (Creek) - Per Hour weekday 23.00$ 15%23.00$ 0%capacity 12
CCC Other 2721.4513 Very Small Room (Creek) - Per Hour weekend 33.00$ 10%33.00$ 0%capacity 12
CCC Other 2721.4513 Very small room (Creek) - 7+ Hours weekday 161.00$ 15%161.00$ 0%capacity 12
CCC Other 2721.4513 Very small room (Creek) - 7+ Hours weekend 231.00$ 10%231.00$ 0%capacity 12
Rental Fee Adjustments
CCC Other 2721.4513 Crystal Resident (or non-Crystal service organization) Room Rental Discount 20%0%20%0%
CCC Other 2721.4513 Crystal Youth or Service Organization Room Rental Discount 50%0%50%0%
CCC Other 2721.4523 Youth Group Overnights (no discount)weekend 1,000.00$ 0%1,000.00$ 0%no discount
Add-On Items (no discount)
CCC Other 2721.4513 Kitchen (with rental) - Flat Fee (no discount)weekday 40.00$ 0%50.00$ 25%
CCC Other 2721.4513 Kitchen (with rental) - Flat Fee (no discount)weekend 60.00$ 0%70.00$ 17%
CCC Other 2721.4513 Kitchen - (outside room rental time) - Per Hour any day 40.00$ 0%50.00$ 25%
CCC Other 2721.4513 Coffee service varies N/A varies N/A
CCC Other 2721.4513 Electronic Equipment, Lectern, etc. varies N/A varies N/A
CCC Other 2721.4513 Building early opening - Per Hour weekday 30.00$ 0%35.00$ 17%
CCC Other 2721.4513 Building early opening - Per Hour weekend 40.00$ 0%45.00$ 13%
CCC Damage/Compliance Deposit
CCC Other 2721.2210 All Day Events - Per Gym or Room 200.00$ 0%200.00$ 0%
CCC Other 2721.2210 Kitchen Use 100.00$ 0%100.00$ 0%
CCC Other 2721.2210 Group Overnights 200.00$ 0%200.00$ 0%
CCC Other 2721.2210 Evening Only Groups (Fri/Sa/Su - start after 7:00 pm.)200.00$ 0%200.00$ 0%
Engineering Residential/Commercial Permits
Engineering Permit 0100.4265 Curb Cut Permit -$ 100.00$ 0%will also need $1500 escrow
Engineering Permit 0100.4265 Easement Vacation Permit -$ 200.00$ 0%
Engineering Right of Way Permit (Small Utilities)
Engineering Permit 0100.4265 Right of way permit-Temporary Obstruction Varies Examples include: Little Free Library, Block Party Closure, Temporary Street
Closure (for forestry)
Engineering Permit 0100.4265 Right of way permit 6 mo.80.00$ 14%200.00$ 150%
Engineering Permit 0100.4265 ROW User Registration Annual 50.00$ 0%50.00$ 0%Annual registration fee for companies that have permanent facilities in ROW
Engineering Permit 0100.4265 Street Right of Way - utility/telecommunication - first 500 lineal feet 50.00$ 35%plus right of way permit
Engineering Permit 0100.4265 Street Right of Way - utility/telecommunication - after first 500 lineal feet 0.15$ 25%per foot, plus right of way permit and first 500 feet
Engineering Permit 0100.4265 Street right-of-way (telecommunication) - small cell wireless facility permit 80.00$ 14%plus other management costs
Engineering Permit 0100.4265 Street right-of-way (telecommunication) - small cell wireless facility agreement (rent)per statute N/A Per State Statute 237.163 Subd 6 per year (to collocate on the city structure)
Engineering Permit 0100.4265 Street right-of-way (telecommunication) - small cell wireless facility agreement
(maintenance)
per statute N/A Per State Statute 237.163 Subd 6 per year (for maintenance associated with
collocation)
Engineering Permit 0100.4265 Street right-of-way (telecommunication) - small cell wireless facility agreement (electrical
service)
per statute N/A Per State Statute 237.163 Subd 6 less than or equal to 100 max. watts; per
month/per node; plus actual costs of electricity, if applicable
Engineering Permit 0100.4265 Street right-of-way (telecommunication) - small cell wireless facility agreement (electrical
service)
per statute N/A Per State Statute 237.163 Subd 6 per radio node over 100 max. watts; per
month; plus actual costs of electricity, if applicable
Engineering Permit 0100.4265 Street ROW - utility/telecommunication underground placement -$ 0.60$ 0%per LF
Engineering Permit 0100.4265 Street ROW - utility/telecommunication overhead placement -$ 0.40$ 0%per LF
Engineering Permit 0100.4265 Excavation in Boulevard - utility/telecommunication -$ 50.00$ 0%per excavation
Engineering Permit 0100.4265 Excavation in Street - utility/telecommunication -$ 100.00$ 0%per excavation
Engineering Permit 0100.4265 Street Right of Way - utility/telecommunication - first 500 lineal feet 50.00$ 35%50.00$ 0%plus right of way permit
Engineering Permit 0100.4265 Street Right of Way - utility/telecommunication - after first 500 lineal feet 0.15$ 25%0.15$ 0%per foot, plus right of way permit and first 500 feet
Engineering Permit 0100.4265 Street right-of-way (telecommunication) - small cell wireless facility permit 80.00$ 14%80.00$ 0%plus other management costs
Engineering Permit 0100.4265 Street right-of-way (telecommunication) - small cell wireless facility agreement (rent)per statute N/A per statute N/A Per State Statute 237.163 Subd 6 per year (to collocate on the city structure)
Engineering Permit 0100.4265 Street right-of-way (telecommunication) - small cell wireless facility agreement
(maintenance)
per statute N/A per statute N/A Per State Statute 237.163 Subd 6 per year (for maintenance associated with
collocation)
Engineering Permit 0100.4265 Street right-of-way (telecommunication) - small cell wireless facility agreement (electrical
service)
per statute N/A per statute N/A Per State Statute 237.163 Subd 6 less than or equal to 100 max. watts; per
month/per node; plus actual costs of electricity, if applicable
No Cost
4.4
City of Crystal 2025 Proposed Fee Schedule
Main Section
Effective January 1, 2025
Appendix IV, Exhibit 1 of the Crystal City Code
Department Type
City Code
Section
Resolution
No.
Accounting
Code Description Expires 2024 Fee Percent Increase 2025 Fee Percent Increase
Comments
Engineering Permit 0100.4265 Street right-of-way (telecommunication) - small cell wireless facility agreement (electrical
service)
per statute N/A per statute N/A Per State Statute 237.163 Subd 6 per radio node over 100 max. watts; per
month; plus actual costs of electricity, if applicable
Engineering Utility Permits (Water, Sanitary, and Storm Sewer)
Permit 0100.4265 Utility Permit -$ 200.00$ 0%per tap - Connection into water, sanitary, and storm including lining of sanitary
services.
Engineering Permit 0100.4265 Excavation in Boulevard -$ 50.00$ 0%per excavation
Engineering Permit 0100.4265 Excavation in Street -$ 100.00$ 0%per excavation - Will need $2000 escrow per permit
Engineering Other 0100.4430 Copies (on engineering copier; 3' wide paper)3.75$ 0%3.75$ 0%per lineal foot
Engineering Other 0100.4430 Map - City streets 4.50$ 0%4.50$ 0%
Engineering Other 0100.4430 Map - City streets, including house numbers 8.50$ 0%8.50$ 0%
Engineering Other 0100.4430 Map - Zoning 6.50$ 0%6.50$ 0%
Engineering Other 0100.4430 Plan specifications and bid packets varies N/A varies N/A depends on number of pages and size of sheets
Engineering Other 0100.4627 Public Works birthday party package 160.00$ 0%plus optional supply items
Engineering Other 0220.4402 Tax Increment Financing application fee 2,500.00$ 18%2,500.00$ 0%non-refundable
EDA Other 0220.2210 Tax Increment Financing application deposit 10,000.00$ 0%10,000.00$ 0%balance refunded or additional amount to be billed to actual expenses
EDA Other 0220.2210 Bond financing application deposit 10,000.00$ 0%10,000.00$ 0%
EDA Other 0220.4425 Bond financing administrative fee, payable prior to bond delivery 1%0%1%0%percent of the principal of the bonds issued
EDA Other 0220.4425 Deemed refunding of bonds creating a reissuance for Federal tax purposes 2,500.00$ 18%2,500.00$ 0%non-refundable
EDA Other 0220.4425 Issuance of bonds for another political subdivision for a project in the city 2,500.00$ 18%2,500.00$ 0%non-refundable
EDA Other 0100.4403 Admin. charge for billing city provided services (non-UB)65.00$ 8%65.00$ 0%
Finance Other 0100.4402 Admin. charge for certification of delinquent accounts (non-UB)50.00$ 43%50.00$ 0%
Finance Other 0100.4402 Admin. charge for delinquent accounts turned over for collection (non-UB)65.00$ 8%65.00$ 0%Attorney involvement
Finance Other 0100.4430 Budget, copy 30.00$ 0%30.00$ 0%
Finance Other 0100.4430 Annual Financial Report, copy 30.00$ 0%30.00$ 0%
Finance Other 0100.21XX COBRA premiums for health/dental/life insurance actual cost N/A actual cost N/A
Finance Other 0100.4402 COBRA 2% administration charge
Finance Other 0100.4075 Interest rate for certification of delinquent accounts (non-UB)12%0%12%0%per year
Finance Other 0101.4075 Interest rate for certification of tree removal agreements 4.50%N/A 4.50%N/A per year
Finance Other 0100.4430 Mailing list printed on address labels 25.00$ 0%25.00$ 0%for up to 500 labels, then $0.04 per label
Finance Other 0100.4430 Mailing list printed on thumb drive N/A N/A N/A N/A Computer disc is no longer an option
Finance Other 0100.4430 Mailing list printed on paper 0.30$ 0%0.30$ 0%per page
Finance Other 0100.4430 New resident list 35.00$ 0%35.00$ 0%fee for 12-month subscription
Finance Other 0100.4402 Returned check fee 30.00$ 0%30.00$ 0%per check
Finance Other 955 0100.4711 False alarms fourth call per year 100.00$ 0%100.00$ 0%first three false alarms are no charge
Fire Other 955 0100.4711 False alarms fifth call per year 200.00$ 0%200.00$ 0%
Fire Other 955 0100.4711 False alarms sixth call per year 400.00$ 0%400.00$ 0%
Fire Other 955 0100.4711 False alarms each additional call beyond the sixth call 400.00$ 0%400.00$ 0%possible imposition of fire watch
Fire Other 2015 0100.4403 Admin. charge for tree trimming and/or removal
Forestry Other 615, 515.13, 800 0100.4403 Admin fee $47.28 0%$47.28 0%one admin fee for each incident
Forestry Other 2015 Diseased Tree Test actual cost N/A actual cost N/A
Forestry Other 615 0100.4403 Charge for grass and/or weed mowing
Forestry Other 515.13 0100.4403 Admin. charge to clear intersection and/or driveway site triangles
Forestry Other 800.00 0100.4403 Admin. charge to clear plantings in street and/or sidewalk easements
Forestry Permit 0100.4205 Natural vegetation landscape $0.00 $0.00 per PID
Forestry Permit 0100.4205 Licensed facility plan review - new facility 1 x license fee N/A 1 x license fee N/A
Health Permit 0100.4205 Licensed facility plan review - remodeling ½ x license fee N/A ½ x license fee N/A
Health License 425 0100.4285 Rental license fee - single family homes 1 year 180.00$ 0%200.00$ 11%
Housing License 425 0100.4285 Rental license fee - duplexes 1 year 250.00$ 0%280.00$ 12%expires one year from date of issuance
Housing License 425 0100.4285 Rental license fee - triplexes 1 year 310.00$ 0%350.00$ 13%expires one year from date of issuance
Housing License 425 0100.4285 Rental license fee - fourplexes 1 year 370.00$ 0%420.00$ 14%expires one year from date of issuance
Housing License 425 0100.4285 Rental license fee - 5+ units, per building 1 year 370.00$ 0%420.00$ 14%
Housing License 425 0100.4285 Rental license fee - 5+ units, per unit 1 year 24.00$ 9%28.00$ 17%
Housing License 425 0100.4285 Rental license fee - late fee/ penalty 25% surcharge if 11-20 days late; 50% if 21-30 days late; 100% if >30 days late
Housing License 425 0100.4285 Rental license fee - suspended license reinstatement fee 100.00$ 0%100.00$ 0%
Housing License 425 0100.4285 Administrative fee on refund of application fee 20%0%20%0%of application fee
Housing License 425 0100.4285 Rental license fee - failure to demonstrate financial resp.25% surcharge if 11-20 days late; 50% if 21-30 days late; 100% if >30 days late
Housing License 425 0100.4285 Rental reinspection fees - single family homes 70.00$ 17%70.00$ 0%
Housing License 425 0100.4285 Rental reinspection fees - duplexes, triplexes 100.00$ 33%100.00$ 0%
Housing License 425 0100.4285 Rental reinspection fees - multiples 100.00$ 0%100.00$ 0%per building, plus $10 per unit
Housing Other 435 0100.4276 Vacant building registration fee 1 year 1,000.00$ 43%1,000.00$ 0%expires one year from date of issuance
Housing Other 435 0100.4276 Administrative Fee for vacant building registration 100.00$ 43%100.00$ 0%
Housing Other 0100.4418 Administrative appeal 240.00$ 9%240.00$ 0%
Planning Other 0100.4418 Telecommunication towers 2,200.00$ 5%2,200.00$ 0%plus escrow of 500% of fee for the City's expenses
Planning Other 0100.4418 Comprehensive plan amendment 700.00$ 6%750.00$ 7%plus escrow of 100% of fee for the City's expenses
Planning Other 0100.4430 Comprehensive plan copy 10.00$ N/A 10.00$ N/A
Planning Other 0100.4418 Conditional use permit 700.00$ 6%750.00$ 7%plus escrow of 100% of fee for the City's expenses
Cobra is outsourced to 3rd party
actual cost, plus one admin fee for each incident
actual cost, plus one admin fee for each incident
actual cost, plus one admin fee for each incident
see comments
actual cost, plus one admin fee for each incident
see comments
4.4
City of Crystal 2025 Proposed Fee Schedule
Main Section
Effective January 1, 2025
Appendix IV, Exhibit 1 of the Crystal City Code
Department Type
City Code
Section
Resolution
No.
Accounting
Code Description Expires 2024 Fee Percent Increase 2025 Fee Percent Increase
Comments
Planning Other 0100.4418 Environmental assessment worksheet 1,200.00$ 9%1,200.00$ 0%plus escrow of 500% of fee for the City's expenses
Planning Other 0100.4418 Flood plain/wetland alteration 600.00$ 9%600.00$ 0%plus escrow of 500% of fee for the City's expenses
Planning Other 0100.4418 Planned development 1,400.00$ 6%1,500.00$ 7%plus escrow of 100% of fee for the City's expenses
Planning Other 0100.4418 Adjacent parcel land conveyance (shifting a lot line)240.00$ 9%300.00$ 25%plus escrow of 100% of fee for the City's expenses
Planning Other 0100.4418 Lot combination (of previously platted lots)480.00$ 9%600.00$ 25%plus escrow of 100% of fee for the City's expenses
Planning Other 0100.4418 Plat - includes 2 lots 700.00$ 6%750.00$ 7%plus escrow of 100% of fee for City's expenses
Planning Other 0100.4418 Plat - each lot over 2 70.00$ 6%100.00$ 43%plus escrow of 100% of fee for City's expenses
Planning Other 0100.4418 Park Dedication upon Subdivision of Land - Commercial 5,000.00$ 0%5,000.00$ 0%per acre (see City Code 525.05 Subd. 12)
Planning Other 0100.4418 Park Dedication upon Subdivision of Land - Residential 1,000.00$ 0%1,000.00$ 0%per dwelling unit (see City Code 525.05 Subd. 12)
Planning Other 0100.4418 Zoning amendment (ordinance text or map rezoning)700.00$ 6%750.00$ 7%plus escrow of 100% of fee for the City's expenses
Planning Other 0100.4418 Site plan review 700.00$ 6%750.00$ 7%plus escrow of 50% of fee for the City's expenses
Planning Other 0100.4418 Vacations of a public street or easement 600.00$ 9%650.00$ 8%plus escrow of 100% of fee for the City's expenses
Planning Other 0100.4418 Variance 600.00$ 9%650.00$ 8%plus escrow of 50% of fee for the City's expenses
Planning Other 0100.4418 Zoning certificate 120.00$ 9%120.00$ 0%
Planning Other 0100.4430 Zoning book 10.00$ 0%10.00$ 0%
Planning Permit 1310 0100.4205 Parking seasonal 35.00$ 0%35.00$ 0%if more than one vehicle
Police Other 910 0100.4603 Animal - animal boarding per day 35.00$ 6%35.00$ 0%plus sales tax
Police Other 0100.4603 Animal - animal impound (1st offense)42.00$ 5%50.00$ 19%
Police Other 0100.4603 Animal - animal impound (2nd offense)84.00$ 5%84.00$ 0%
Police Other 0100.4603 Animal - animal impound (3rd offense)126.00$ 5%126.00$ 0%
Police Other 0100.4145 Animal - rabies release deposit 37.00$ 6%37.00$ 0%
Police Other 0100.4604 Animal - dangerous dog registration fee 250.00$ 0%250.00$ 0%
Police Other 0100.4604 Animal - potentially dangerous animal appeal fee 50.00$ 0%50.00$ 0%
Police Other 0100.4604 Animal - dangerous animal appeal fee 100.00$ 0%100.00$ 0%and up to $1,000 of actual expense
Police Other 0100.4610 Copy of state accident report varies N/A varies N/A fee per state statute
Police Other 0100.4610 Copy of police report varies N/A varies N/A fee per state statute
Police Other 0100.4615 Digital Copies (of incidents filmed from squad cars)50.00$ 0%50.00$ 0%each
Police Other 0100.4615 Digital Copies (of incidents filmed by body cameras)50.00$ 0%50.00$ 0%each
Police Other 0100.4615 Copy of electronic data (digital, audio & video)28.00$ 0%28.00$ 0%per request
Police Other 0100.4615 Copy of electronic jail video 55.00$ 0%55.00$ 0%each
Police Other 955 0100.4710 False alarms (3-5 calls per year)85.00$ 0%85.00$ 0%
Police Other 955 0100.4710 False alarms (6-10 calls per year)125.00$ 0%125.00$ 0%
Police Other 955 0100.4710 False alarms (11-15 calls per year)165.00$ 0%165.00$ 0%
Police Other 955 0100.4710 False alarms (16 or more calls per year)205.00$ 0%205.00$ 0%
Police Other 0100.4611 Fingerprinting fee (resident)30.00$ 0%30.00$ 0%for first card; each additional card $5
Police Other 0100.4612 Pawn services - transaction fee 4.00$ 0%4.00$ 0%per transaction
Police Other 0100.4612 Pawn services - failure to report penalty 50.00$ 0%50.00$ 0%per day
Police Other 0100.4615 Photos of accidents 37.00$ 0%37.00$ 0%plus cost of processing pictures
Police Other 1310.13 0100.4902 Shared Mobility Device Impoundment Reclamation fee 150.00$ 0%150.00$ 0%
Police Youth Programming
Other 2010.4455 Youth - basketball $60-$80 N/A $65-$85 N/A per session
Recreation Other 2030.4455 Youth - dance $48-$200 N/A $48-$200 N/A per session
Recreation Other 2035.4455 Youth - flag football $59-$75 N/A $59-$75 N/A per session
Recreation Other 2040.4455 Youth - grade school (other)$20-$140 N/A $20-$140 N/A per class
Recreation Other 2050.4455 Youth - indoor sports seasonal cost + $1.50 N/A cost + $1.50 N/A depends on activity
Recreation Other 2060.4455 Youth - tickets seasonal cost + $1.50 N/A cost + $1.50 N/A depends on activity
Recreation Other 2070.4455 Youth - playgrounds $35-$45 N/A $35-$45 N/A per session
Recreation Other 2080.4455 Youth - preschool - open gym / per time 3.00$ 0%3.00$ 0%
Recreation Other 2080.4455 Youth - preschool - open gym / 10-punch card 20.00$ 0%20.00$ 0%10 punches
Recreation Other 2090.4455 Youth - preschool - special events/other seasonal $4-$65 N/A $4-$65 N/A per session
Recreation Other 22100.4455 Youth - preschool - summer seasonal $25-$65 N/A $25-$65 N/A per session
Recreation Other 2110.4455 Youth - soccer $50-$65 N/A $60-$80 N/A per session
Recreation Other 2130.4455 Youth - T-Ball/ mite ball $59-$75 N/A $59-$75 N/A per session
Recreation Other 2140.4455 Youth - teen activities varies N/A varies N/A for specific event
Recreation Other 2150.4455 Youth - tennis instruction $40-$70 N/A $40-$70 N/A per session
Recreation Other 2170.4455 Youth - unscheduled $20-$140 N/A $20-$140 N/A per session
Recreation Adult Programming
Recreation Other 2215.4460 Adult - exercise - other seasonal $32-$80 N/A $32-$80 N/A $5 for drop ins
Recreation Other 2250.4460 Adult - softball - co-rec seasonal $520-$860 N/A $520-$550 N/A per team, per session
Recreation Other 2260.4460 Adult - softball - men's seasonal $520-$860 N/A $520-$550 N/A per team, per session
Recreation Other 2290.4460 Adult - tennis league seasonal 25.00$ 0%25.00$ 0%cooperative program
Recreation Other 2338.4460 Adult - pickleball drop in - indoor seasonal $5-$10 N/A $5-$10 N/A per time
Recreation Other 2338.4460 Adult - pickleball punch card - indoor seasonal $50-$60 N/A $60 N/A for 20 visits
Recreation Other 2338.4460 Adult - pickleball outdoor membership seasonal $30-$60 N/A $30-$60 N/A
Recreation Other 2300.4460 Adult - unscheduled - resident seasonal $4-$11 N/A $4-$11 N/A per hour of instruction
Recreation Other 2310.4460 Adult - volleyball - co-rec seasonal $300-$330 N/A $330-$360 N/A per team, per session
Recreation Other 2320.4460 Adult - volleyball - men's seasonal $300-$330 N/A $330-$360 N/A per team, per session
Recreation Other 2350.4460 Adult - volleyball - women's seasonal $300-$330 N/A $330-$360 N/A per team, per session
Recreation Other 2340.4460 Adult - open volleyball seasonal 62.00$ 0%65.00$ 5%
4.4
City of Crystal 2025 Proposed Fee Schedule
Main Section
Effective January 1, 2025
Appendix IV, Exhibit 1 of the Crystal City Code
Department Type
City Code
Section
Resolution
No.
Accounting
Code Description Expires 2024 Fee Percent Increase 2025 Fee Percent Increase
Comments
Recreation Other 2340.4460 Adult - pickleball programs $5-$75 N/A $5-$75 N/A
Recreation Senior Programming
Recreation Other 2405.4465 Seniors - art classes - resident seasonal varies N/A varies N/A fee determined by contracted instructor
Recreation Other 2410.4465 Seniors - defensive driving - AARP course fee any day varies N/A varies N/A fee determined by AARP
Recreation Other 2410.4465 Seniors - defensive driving - local service fee any day $2 R/$4 N/A $2 R/$4 N/A
Recreation Other 2420.4465 Seniors - membership dues seasonal 12.00$ 0%12.00$ 0%
Recreation Other 2420.4465 Seniors - membership dues - non-resident seasonal 19.00$ 0%19.00$ 0%
Recreation Other 2425.4465 Seniors - fitness any day 5.00$ 0%5.00$ 0%per class; $5 for drop ins
Recreation Other 2435.4465 Seniors - miscellaneous classes any day cost + $3.50 N/A cost + $3.50 N/A
Recreation Other 2440.4465 Seniors - special events any day varies N/A varies N/A plus direct cost of event cooperative program
Recreation Other 2445.4465 Seniors - day trips any day cost + $3.50 N/A cost + $3.50 - $5 N/A
Recreation Other 2445.4465 Seniors - extended trips any day actual cost N/A actual cost N/A city keeps 3% of trip cost
Recreation Park Facilities
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Community Park Shelter - 5 hours weekday 65.00$ 0%70.00$ 8%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Community Park Shelter - 5 hours weekend 75.00$ 0%85.00$ 13%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Park building (except Valley Place)- 5 hours with Park Shelter any day 30.00$ 0%30.00$ 0%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Valley Place Park Building - 5 hours - weekday weekday 100.00$ 0%100.00$ 0%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Valley Place Park Building - 5 hours - weekend weekend 125.00$ 0%125.00$ 0%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Becker Park Amphitheater - 5 hours weekday 125.00$ 0%150.00$ 20%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Becker Park Amphitheater - 5 hours weekend 175.00$ 0%200.00$ 14%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Becker Park Oval - 5 hours weekday 65.00$ 0%65.00$ 0%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Becker Park Oval - 5 hours weekend/holiday 75.00$ 0%75.00$ 0%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Sports Field/Court/Rink Rental - Youth - Per Hour any day 10.00$ 0%15.00$ 50%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Sports Field/Court/Rink Rental - Adult - Per Hour any day 20.00$ 0%30.00$ 50%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 All Day Tournament - Sports Field/Court/Non-Exclusive Disc Golf any day 200.00$ 0%250.00$ 25%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 All Day Tournament - Exclusive Disc Golf (18 holes)any day N/A N/A 350.00$ 0%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 All Day Tournament - Tennis (3 courts)any day N/A N/A 500.00$ 0%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 All Day Tournament - Pickleball (8 courts)any day N/A N/A 1,200.00$ 0%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Park Rental Permit - Space Only (no shelter) - 5 hours weekday 25.00$ 0%25.00$ 0%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Park Rental Permit - Space Only (no shelter) - 5 hours weekend 35.00$ 0%35.00$ 0%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Neighborhood Park Shelter - 5 hours weekday 40.00$ 0%40.00$ 0%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Neighborhood Park Shelter - 5 hours weekend 50.00$ 0%50.00$ 0%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 One Day Non-Event Food Truck - weekday weekday 40.00$ 0%40.00$ 0%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 One Day Non-Event Food Truck - weekend weekend 50.00$ 0%50.00$ 0%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Weekly Non-Event Food Truck weekly 200.00$
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Park Use Permit - 3 Hours (vendor/business)weekday 25.00$ 0%25.00$ 0%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Park Use Permit - 3 Hours (vendor/business)weekend 35.00$ 0%35.00$ 0%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Park Use Permit - Commercial Video Per Day (vendor/business)any day 100.00$ 0%100.00$ 0%plus expenses
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Disc Golf Course Rental (non-exclusive leagues) - per day any day 20.00$ 0%20.00$ 0%
Recreation Rental Fee Adjustments
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Crystal Resident (or non-Crystal service organization) Park Facility Rental Discount 20%0%20%0%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Crystal Youth or Service Organization Park Facility Rental Discount 50%0%50%0%
Recreation Facility Add-On (no discount)
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Additional Sport Field Preparation - Per Hour weekday 20.00$ 0%35.00$ 75%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Additional Sport Field Preparation - Per Hour (minimum 2 hours)weekend 20.00$ 0%50.00$ 150%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Field Attendant - per hour any day 20.00$
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Sports Field Lights - Per Hour any day 20.00$ 0%20.00$ 0%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Party Equipment Use Fee any day 20.00$ 0%20.00$ 0%
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Sporting Equipment any day varies N/A varies N/A
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Beer / Wine with Shelter Rental any day
Recreation Facility Damage/Compliance Deposit (no discount)
Recreation Other 2610.4470 Picnic Pavilion & Becker Oval 100.00$ 0%100.00$ 0%
Recreation Other 2610.4470 Becker Stage / Amphitheater 100.00$ 0%200.00$ 100%
Recreation Park Special Events
Recreation Other 2610.4470 Community events seasonal varies N/A varies N/A Vary Depending on Activity
Recreation Other 2620.4470 Special - Frolics - other seasonal varies N/A varies N/A
Recreation Other 2640.4470 Special - Frolics - Vendor/Non-Profit/Crafter/Artist seasonal $50-$250 N/A $50-$250 N/A
Recreation Other 2640.4470 Beer Vendor per event $100-$500 N/A $100-$500 N/A
Recreation Other 2640.4470 Farmer's Market Daily, Full, 1/4 or
1/2
$20-$250 N/A $20-$250 N/A
Recreation Other 2610.4470 Special Event - under 250 persons attending per event 200.00$ 0%250.00$ 25%
Recreation Other 2610.4470 Special Event - 251 to 500 persons attending per event 400.00$ 0%600.00$ 50%
Recreation Other 2610.4470 Special Event - 501 to 700 persons attending per event 700.00$ 0%1,000.00$ 43%
Recreation Other 2610.4470 Special Event - over 700 persons attending per event 1,000.00$ 0%1,500.00$ 50%limited to capacity determined by City of Crystal
Recreation Rental Fee Adjustments
Other 2610.4470 Crystal Resident (or non-Crystal service organization) Special Event Discount 20%0%20%0%
Recreation Other 2610.4470 Crystal Youth or Service Organization Special Event Discount 50%0%50%0%
insurance required
4.4
City of Crystal 2025 Proposed Fee Schedule
Main Section
Effective January 1, 2025
Appendix IV, Exhibit 1 of the Crystal City Code
Department Type
City Code
Section
Resolution
No.
Accounting
Code Description Expires 2024 Fee Percent Increase 2025 Fee Percent Increase
Comments
Recreation Other Special events permit application fee, non-refundable per event 100.00$ 0%100.00$ 0%$50 applied to rental if accepted
Recreation Other Event Security (Crystal Police) - all alcohol events / non-alcohol events over 500 N/A N/A actual cost N/A Number of officers determined by PD
Recreation Other 2710.4470 Event cancellation fee - by renter per event 25% of fee N/A 25% of fee N/A No refunds due to weather conditions
Recreation Other 2710.4470 Event cancellation fee - by city per event 100% of fee N/A 100% of fee N/A Full refund of fees paid to the City, the City is not responsible for any other
expenses for the event
Recreation Park Damage/Compliance Deposit
Recreation Other 2710.4470 Damage deposit - under 250 persons attending per event 500.00$ 0%1,000.00$ 100%
Recreation Other 2710.4470 Damage deposit - 251 to 500 persons attending per event 1,000.00$ 0%2,000.00$ 100%
Recreation Other 2710.4470 Damage deposit - 501 to 700 persons attending per event 1,500.00$ 0%3,000.00$ 100%
Recreation Other 2710.4470 Damage deposit - over 700 persons attending per event 2,000.00$ 0%4,000.00$ 100%
Recreation Other 2710.4470 Excessive Clean-up/Damages to Park Property per event actual N/A actual N/A charged to damage deposit, excess billed
Recreation Additional Special Event Fees
Recreation Other 2710.4470 Food booth registration fee per event 20.00$ 0%20.00$ 0%Also need Hennepin County food license
Recreation Other 2710.4470 Vendor booth registration fee per event 20.00$ 0%20.00$ 0%
Recreation Other 2710.4470 Amplified sound (PA/speakers) fee per event 20.00$ 0%20.00$ 0%
Recreation Other 2710.4470 Misc. equipment - trash barrels and trash removal per can 5.00$ 0%10.00$ 100%per barrel
Recreation Other 2710.4470 Misc. equipment - dumpster per dumpster actual N/A actual N/A city rate, varies depending on year
Recreation Other 2710.4470 Misc. equipment - portable toilets per toilet actual N/A actual N/A city rate, varies depending on year
Recreation Park Use Add-On (no discount/one charge per day)
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Inflatable device - each any day
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Large temp. shade structure - each any day
Recreation Other 2710.4485 Use of City's electricity any day
Recreation Pool Daily Admission
Pool Other 2722.4556 Coupon books - 10 admissions seasonal 70.00$ 0%90.00$ 29%
Pool Other 2722.4556 Swimming pool admission daily 9.00$ 0%11.00$ 22%
Pool Other 2722.4556 Swimming pool senior admission, age 55+daily 7.00$ 0%9.00$ 29%No senior rate for annual
Pool Other 2722.4556 Swimming pool twilight admission, after 5 p.m.daily 7.00$ 0%9.00$ 29%
Pool Other 2722.4556 Swimming pool admission, adult lap swim daily 2.00$ 0%3.00$ 50%free with season pass
Pool Pool Early Bird Season Passes (through Tuesday after Memorial Day)
Pool Other 2722.4562 Non-Resident Season pass - per person seasonal 57.00$ 0%80.00$ 40%
Pool Other 2722.4562 Resident Season pass - per person ($20 discount)seasonal 45.00$ 0%60.00$ 33%
Pool Pool Season Passes - Regular Rate
Pool Other 2722.4562 Non-Resident Season pass - per person seasonal 65.00$ 0%90.00$ 38%
Pool Other 2722.4562 Resident Season pass - per person ($20 discount)seasonal 53.00$ 0%70.00$ 32%
Pool Swimming Lessons
Pool Other 2722.4565 Red Cross swimming lessons - Water Tot/Parent - non-resident seasonal 62.00$ 0%70.00$ 13%
Pool Other 2722.4565 Red Cross swimming lessons - Levels I to VII - non-resident seasonal 67.00$ 0%75.00$ 12%
Pool Other 2722.4565 Red Cross lifeguard training - non-resident seasonal 230.00$ 0%230.00$ 0%
Pool Other 2722.4565 Resident Discount seasonal 7.00$ 0%8.00$ 14%
Pool Special Rates
Pool Other 2722.4569 Group Rate daily 7.00$ 0%9.00$ 29%per person, minimum size (15)
Pool Other 2722.4569 Rentals - after hours daily 220.00$ 0%220.00$ 0%2 hours, plus $7 per person (minimum size 50)
Pool Other 2722.4569 Rentals - swim clubs daily 47.00$ 0%50.00$ 6%per hour
Pool Other 2722.4569 Pool birthday party (entrance, space, hot dog meal)daily 125.00$ 0%180.00$ 44%2 hours
Pool
Table 1- A Permits not covered by a specific fee listed in the Fee Schedule shall be based on the value of work as follows:
Up to 2,000 70.00 for the first 1,500 plus 3.27 for each additional 100, or fraction thereof, to and including 2,000
2,001 to 25,000 86.35 for the first 2,000 plus 15.40 for each additional 1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including 25,000
25,001 to 50,000 440.55 for the first 25,000 plus 11.11 for each additional 1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including 50,000
50,001 to 100,000 718.30 for the first 50,000 plus 7.70 for each additional 1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including 100,000
100,001 to 500,000 1,103.30 for the first 100,000 plus 6.16 for each additional 1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including 500,000
500,001 to 1,000,000 3,567.30 for the first 500,000 plus 5.23 for each additional 1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including 1,000,000
Greater than 1,000,000 6,182.30 for the first 1,000,000 plus 4.02 for each additional 1,000, or fraction thereof
Table 1-B Electrical Permit Fees:
Work Type Description Cost
New or Repair Service/Power Supply Residential Panel Replacement (includes up to 3 trips)$100.00
Sub Panel (both residential and non-residential)$50.00
Non-residential panel 0-300 AMP (not including trip fees)$50.00
Non-residential panel each additional 100 AMP $14
Solar Panels 0 - 5,000 Watts $60.00
5,001 - 10,000 Watts $100.00
10,001 - 20,000 Watts $150.00
20,001 - 30,000 Watts $200.00
30,001 - 40,000 Watts $250.00
insurance required
insurance required
4.4
City of Crystal 2025 Proposed Fee Schedule
Main Section
Effective January 1, 2025
Appendix IV, Exhibit 1 of the Crystal City Code
Department Type
City Code
Section
Resolution
No.
Accounting
Code Description Expires 2024 Fee Percent Increase 2025 Fee Percent Increase
Comments
Feeders/Circuits 0-100 AMP $10.00
Additional 100 AMP $5.00
Transformers & Generators 0-10 KVA $10.00
11-74 KVA $40.00
75-299 KVA $60.00
299+ KVA $150.00
Apartment Building Per Unit (Service/House Panel not included)$100.00
Retrofit Lighting Per Fixture $0.65
Traffic Signals Per standard $7.00
Street & Lot lights - per pole $4.00
Sign Transformers $8.00
Remote Control or Signal Wiring $0.75
Swimming Pools (Includes 2 trips)$100.00
Trip Fee Per Trip (Minimum of 1 trip required unless fee explicitly includes trips)$50.00
Residential minimum fee is $50 and maximum is $200 for 3 trips with a service of 200 AMP or less - includes new homes. No maximum if service is over 200 AMP.
4.4
City of Crystal 2025 Proposed Fee Schedule
Utility Section
Effective January 1, 2025
Appendix IV, Exhibit 1 of the Crystal City Code
Department Type Accounting
Code Description 2023 Fee Percent
Increase 2024 Fee Percent
Increase 2025 Fee Percent
Increase Comments
Water Other 0505.4655 Water service base fee 16.88$ 7%18.07$ 7%19.32$ 7%per 1,000 gallons
Water Other 0505.4655 Water consumption per 1,000 gallons in tier 1 8.34$ 7%8.92$ 7%9.54$ 7%per 1,000 gallons Residential Tier Sizes
Water Other 0505.4655 Water consumption per 1,000 gallons in tier 2 9.21$ 7%9.86$ 7%10.54$ 7%per 1,000 gallons
Water Other 0505.4655 Water consumption per 1,000 gallons in tier 3 9.65$ 7%10.33$ 7%11.05$ 7%per 1,000 gallons Tier 1: 1,000 gallon units in tier (0 to 30 units)
Tier 2: 1,000 gallon units in tier (31 to 60 units)
Water Other 0505.4655 Water consumption for water used for irrigation 9.65$ 7%10.33$ 7%11.05$ 7%per 1,000 gallons Tier 3: 1,000 gallon units in tier (over 60 units)
Water Other 0505.4656 Water consumption for water used through a hydrant meter 9.65$ 7%10.33$ 7%11.05$ 7%per 1,000 gallons
Water Other 0505.4655 City owned water fountains will no longer be metered, but will be charged for one unit of
water per year. Past experience with metered fountains showed usage of less than one unit
per year.
8.34$ 7%8.92$ 7%9.55$ 7%per 1,000 gallons Commercial/Industrial/Institutional Tier Sizes
Water Other 0505.4644 Emergency well surcharge 0.21$ 0%0.21$ 0%0.22$ 7%per 1,000 gallons Tier 1: 1,000 gallon units in tier (0 to 30 units)
Tier 2: 1,000 gallon units in tier (31 to 60 units)
Tier 3: 1,000 gallon units in tier (over 60 units)
Meter Size Equivalent
Meter Ratio
2025
Proposed
Meter Fee
Equivalent
meter Ratio
Increase
(decrease)
Water Other 0505.4655 Minnesota safe water testing fee - Pass thru 2.43$ 0%2.43$ 0%2.43$ 0%per quarter
Water Other 0505.4655 Water meter fee for meters of 5/8 inch 8.64$ 18%9.24$ 7%9.89$ 7%per quarter 5/8-Inch 1.00 9.89$ 1.00 0.65$
Water Other 0505.4655 Water meter fee for meters of 3/4 inch 8.64$ 7%9.24$ 7%9.89$ 7%per quarter 3/4-Inch 1.10 9.89$ 1.00 0.65
Water Other 0505.4655 Water meter fee for meters of 1 inch 12.09$ 7%12.94$ 7%13.85$ 7%per quarter 1-Inch 1.40 13.85$ 1.40 0.92
Water Other 0505.4655 Water meter fee for 1 1/2 inch meters 21.77$ 7%23.29$ 7%24.93$ 7%per quarter 1 1/2-Inch 1.80 24.93$ 2.52 1.64
Water Other 0505.4655 Water meter fee for 2 inch meters 63.13$ 7%67.55$ 7%72.28$ 7%per quarter 2-Inch 2.90 72.28$ 7.31 4.73
Water Other 0505.4655 Water meter fee for 3 inch meters 77.80$ 7%83.25$ 7%89.07$ 7%per quarter 3-Inch 11.00 89.07$ 9.01 5.83
Water Other 0505.4655 Water meter fee for 4 inch meters 99.01$ 7%105.94$ 7%113.36$ 7%per quarter 4-Inch 14.00 113.36$ 11.47 7.42
Water Other 0505.4655 Water meter fee for 6 inch meters 148.52$ 7%158.92$ 7%170.04$ 7%per quarter 6-Inch 21.00 170.04$ 17.20 11.12
Water Other 0505.4655 Fire line - 2 inches 14.45$ 7%15.46$ 7%16.54$ 7%per quarter
Water Other 0505.4655 Fire line - 3 inches 22.71$ 7%24.30$ 7%26.00$ 7%per quarter
Water Other 0505.4655 Fire line - 4 inches 33.37$ 7%35.70$ 7%38.21$ 7%per quarter
Water Other 0505.4655 Fire line - 6 inches 45.18$ 7%48.34$ 7%51.74$ 7%per quarter
Water Other 0505.4655 Fire line - 8 inches 55.71$ 7%59.61$ 7%63.78$ 7%per quarter
Water Other 0505.4655 Fire line - 10 inches 67.16$ 7%71.86$ 7%76.89$ 7%per quarter
Sewer Other 0510.4655 Sewer service base fee 14.32$ 7%15.32$ 7%16.39$ 7%per quarter
Sewer Other 0510.4655 Sewer charge: non-metered (residential; minimum)55.06$ 7%58.91$ 7%63.04$ 7%per quarter
Sewer Other 0510.4655 Sewer charge: non-metered (non-residential; minimum)28.83$ 7%30.85$ 7%33.01$ 7%per quarter
Sewer Other 0510.4902 Sewer: failed sump pump inspection per month
Sewer Other Sewer consumption fee (based on winter water consumption)
Sewer Other Residential Tier Sizes
Sewer Other Tier 1: 1,000 gallon units in tier (0 to 30 units)5.89 7%6.31 7%6.75 7%per quarter
Sewer Other Tier 2: 1,000 gallon units in tier (31 to 60 units)7.22 7%7.73 7%8.27 7%per quarter
Sewer Other Tier 3: 1,000 gallon units in tier (over 60 units)8.55 7%9.15 7%9.79 7%per quarter
Sewer Other Commercial/Industrial/Institutional Tier Sizes
Sewer Other Tier 1: 1,000 gallon units in tier (0 to 30 units)9.96 7%10.66 7%11.40 7%per quarter
Sewer Other Tier 2: 1,000 gallon units in tier (31 to 60 units)11.29 7%12.08 7%12.93 7%per quarter
Sewer Other Tier 3: 1,000 gallon units in tier (over 60 units)12.62 7%13.50 7%14.45 7%per quarter
Storm Other Storm fees are calculated based on Established Base Rate x REF x Acreage Determination of REF's for Land use:
Storm Other Established base rate:Land use:REF:
Storm Other 515.4655 Residential (1/5 acre)22.15 0%22.15 0%23.04 4%per quarter Cemeteries, vacant 0.25
Storm Other 515.4655 Non-Residential (per 1 acre)100.75 0%105.75 5%110.75 5%per quarter Parks and railroads 0.75
Two-family residential 1.00
Single-family residential 1.00
Public and private school and institutional uses, airport 1.25
Multiple-family residential uses and churches 3.00
Commercial, industrial and warehouse uses 5.00
Street Lights Other 0520.4655 Street lights: Single-unit Residential / Commercial (per business)5.35 7%5.72 7%6.13 7%per quarter
Street Lights Other 0520.4655 Street lights: Multi-unit Residential (per unit)4.01 7%4.29 7%4.59 7%per quarter
Recycle Other 0525.4655 Recycling: single-family residential 15.00 25%17.70 18%17.70 0%per quarter
Utility Other 0505.4902 Access to property denied 125.00$ 0%150.00$ 20%150.00$ 0%per incident; maximum of
once per quarter
Utility Other 0505.4955 Administrative charge for certification of delinquent utilities 35.00$ 0%50.00$ 43%50.00$ 0%
Utility Other 0505.4902 Charge for unlawful water use 150.00 0%160.50 7%171.74$ 7%per day
Utility Other 0505.4902 Hydrant rental (other)73.00$ 0%78.11$ 7%83.58$ 7%
Utility Other 0505.2210 Hydrant rental (meter deposit)1,350.00$ 4%1,444.50$ 7%2,000.00$ 38%deposit against water use
charges
Utility Other 0505.4075 Interest rate for certification of delinquent utilities 12%0%12%0%12%0%per year
Utility Other 0505.4902 Meter testing (when meter within 2% of accurate)actual cost actual cost actual cost N/A based on billing rate for
hours worked
4.4
City of Crystal 2025 Proposed Fee Schedule
Utility Section
Effective January 1, 2025
Appendix IV, Exhibit 1 of the Crystal City Code
Department Type Accounting
Code Description 2023 Fee Percent
Increase 2024 Fee Percent
Increase 2025 Fee Percent
Increase Comments
Utility Other various.4902 Penalty for late payment 10%0%10%0%10%0%of amount past due
Utility Other 0505.4902 Rental property: duplicate bill to occupant 1.00 0%1.07 7%1.14 7%added to each quarter bill
Utility Other 0505.4902 Rental property: restart duplicate bill 5.00 0%5.35 7%5.72 7%once when duplicate
billing is restarted
Utility Other 0505.4902 Rental property: pro-rata bill when occupant changes 15.00 0%16.05 7%17.17 7%once at time of billing
Utility Other 0505.4902 Service fee for water shut off/turn on (for code enforcement purposes)55.00 0%58.85 7%62.97 7%per trip; shut off and turn
on per hour; $55
minimum
Utility Other 0505.4902 Service fee (after hour call)N/A overtime rate; 2 hour
minimum
Utility Other 0505.4902 Service abandonment fee N/A
Utility Other 0505.4902 Alternative service abandonment fee 8,000.00$ 0%8,560.00$ 7%9,159.20$ 7%deposit for the city to
disconnect service in the
future, if needed
Utility Other 0505.4947 3/4S IPERL 1G 3-TERM SCREW SM Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost
Utility Other 0505.4947 1 IPERL 1G 3-TERM SCREW MN Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost
Utility Other 0505.4947 OMNI 1-1/2" C2 MTR 1G W/INT'L Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost
Utility Other 0505.4947 OMNI 2" C2 MTR 1GAL METER Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost
Utility Other 0505.4947 OMNI 3" C2 MTR 1G MTR W/INTRNL Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost
Utility Other 0505.4947 OMNI 4" C2 MTR 10GAL METER W/Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost
Utility Other 0505.4947 510M S/POINT M2 TC SP W/HR&LD Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost
Varies
water service disconnected and plugged
4.4
Utility Rate Code Sequence Type Description Other Info Block Rate Rate Charge Minimum Bill Charge Applicable Rate Code and/or Comments
Street Lights LCM 1 Basic Charge Lighting - Commercial - Monthly Monthly Charge -$ 2.04$ -$
Street Lights 1 Basic Charge Lighting - Residential - Multi-Unit - Quarterly Quarterly Charge -$ 4.59$ -$ LM1, LM2
Street Lights 1 Basic Charge Lighting - Residential - Single Unit - Quarterly Quarterly Charge -$ 6.13$ -$ LC1, LP1, LR1
Recycling 1 Basic Charge Recycling - Residential - Quarterly Recycling Charge -$ 17.70$ -$ RC1, RC2
Sewer 1 Basic Charge Sewer - All Properties - Base Charge - Quarterly Base Sewer Charge -$ 16.39$ -$ SM1, SM2, SR1, SS1, SA1, SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7,
SP1, SP2, SP3, SP4, SP5, SP6. Residential and Commercial
Sewer 1 Basic Charge Sewer - Commercial - Base Charge - Monthly Base Sewer Charge Monthly -$ 5.46$ -$ SCM, SM6, SM7
Sewer 1 Block Charge Sewer - Commercial - Tier 1 Consumption - Quarterly COMMERCIAL - Sewer - Tier 1 11.40$ -$ -$ SA1, SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7, SCM, SM6, SM7, SP1,
SP2, SP3, SP4, SP5, SP6
Sewer 2 Block Charge Sewer - Commercial - Tier 2 Consumption - Quarterly COMMERCIAL - Sewer - Tier 2 12.93$ -$ -$ SA1, SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7, SCM, SM6, SM7, SP1,
SP2, SP3, SP4, SP5, SP6
Sewer 3 Block Charge Sewer - Commercial - Tier 3 Consumption - Quarterly COMMERCIAL - Sewer - Tier 3 14.45$ -$ -$ SA1, SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7, SCM, SM6, SM7, SP1,
SP2, SP3, SP4, SP5, SP6
Sewer SW2 1 Basic Charge Sewer - Commercial Well - Base Charge - Quarterly Base Charge -$ 33.01$ -$ SW2
Sewer 1 Block Charge Sewer - Residential - Tier 1 Consumption - Quarterly Sewer - Tier 1 6.75$ -$ -$ SM1, SM2, SR1, SS1
Sewer 2 Block Charge Sewer - Residential - Tier 2 Consumption - Quarterly Sewer - Tier 2 8.27$ -$ -$ SM1, SM2, SR1, SS1
Sewer 3 Block Charge Sewer - Residential - Tier 3 Consumption - Quarterly Sewer - Tier 3 9.79$ -$ -$ SM1, SM2, SR1, SS1
Sewer SW1 1 Basic Charge Sewer - Residential Well - Base Charge - Quarterly Base Charge -$ 63.04$ -$ SW1
Storm Drainage DP1 1 Adjustment Storm Drainage - City Property - Quarterly City Property -$ -$ -$
Storm Drainage 1 Basic Charge Storm Drainage - City Property AND Commercial - Quarterly Quarterly Charge -$ 110.75$ -$ DC1, DP1
Storm Drainage DCM 1 Basic Charge Storm Drainage - Commercial - Monthly Monthly Charge -$ 35.25$ -$ DCM
Storm Drainage DR1 1 Basic Charge Storm Drainage - Residential - Quarterly Quarterly Charge -$ 23.04$ -$ DR1
Water 2 Basic Charge Water - All Properties - Base Fee - Monthly Water Base Fee Monthly -$ -$ 6.44$ W1M, W2M, W3M
Water 1 Surcharge Water - All Properties - Emergency Water Supply Fee - Quarterly Emerg WA Supply Fee 0.22$ -$ -$ IP2, IP1 IC4, IC3, IC5, IC6, IC2, IC7, IC1, IC8, WA0, WC1, WC2,
WC3, WC4, WC5, WC6, WC7, WC8, WM0, WP1, WP2, WP4, WP5,
WP6, WP7, WR0, WS0
Water 1 Surcharge Water - All Properties - Emergency Water Supply Fee - Monthly Emerg WA Supply Fee -$ 0.22$ -$ W1M, W2M, W3M (The emergency well surcharge is automatically
added into all the quarterly bill codes, but not the monthly ones,
that's why these have their own designation)
Water 1 Basic Charge Water - All Properties - Meter Base Fee - Quarterly Water Base Fee -$ 19.32$ -$ WA0, WC1, WC2, WC3, WC4, WC5, WC6, WC7, WC8, WM0,
WP1, WP2, WP4, WP5, WP6, WP7, WR0, WS0
Water 1 Basic Charge Water - All Properties - Meter Charge - 1 1/2" - Quarterly 1 1/2" Meter Charge -$ 24.93$ -$ IC4, WC4, WM4, WP4, WP5, WR4
Water W1M 1 Basic Charge Water - All Properties - Meter Charge - 1 1/2" - Monthly 1 1/2" Meter Charge - Monthly -$ -$ 8.31$
Water 1 Basic Charge Water - All Properties - Meter Charge - 1" - Quarterly 1" Meter Charge -$ 13.85$ -$ IC3, IP2, WA3, WM3, WR3
Water W3M 1 Basic Charge Water - All Properties - Meter Charge - 1" - Monthly 1" Meter Charge - Monthly -$ -$ 4.62$
Water 1 Basic Charge Water - All Properties - Meter Charge - 2" - Quarterly 2" Meter Charge -$ 72.28$ -$ IC5, IP1, WC5, WM5, WR5
Water W2M 1 Basic Charge Water - All Properties - Meter Charge - 2" - Monthly 2" Meter Charge - Monthly -$ -$ 24.09$
Water 1 Basic Charge Water - All Properties - Meter Charge - 3" - Quarterly 3" Meter Charge -$ 89.07$ -$ IC6, WC6, WM6, WP6, WR6
Water 1 Basic Charge Water - All Properties - Meter Charge - 3/4" - Quarterly 3/4" Meter Charge -$ 9.89$ -$ IC1, IC2, WA1, WA2, WC1, WC2, WC3, WM1, WM2, WP1, WP2,
WR1, WR2, WS1, WS2
Water 1 Basic Charge Water - All Properties - Meter Charge - 4" - Quarterly 4" Meter Charge -$ 113.36$ -$ IC7, WC7, WM7, WP7, WR7
Water 1 Basic Charge Water - All Properties - Meter Charge - 5/8" - Quarterly 5/8" Meter Charge -$ 9.89$ -$ IC1, IC2, WA1, WA2, WC1, WC2, WC3, WM1, WM2, WP1, WP2,
WR1, WR2, WS1, WS2
Water 1 Basic Charge Water - All Properties - Meter Charge - 6" - Quarterly 6" Meter Charge -$ 170.04$ -$ IC8, WC8, WM8, WR8
Water W0D Basic Charge Water - All Properties - MN Water Test Fee - Bi Quarterly -$ 4.86$ -$
Water W0M Basic Charge Water - All Properties - MN Water Test Fee - Monthly -$ 0.81$ -$
Water 1 Basic Charge Water - All Properties - MN Water Test Fee - Quarterly MN Water Test Fee -$ 2.43$ -$ IP0, I00, WP0, W00
Water 1 Block Charge Water - All Properties - Tier 1 Consumption - Quarterly WATER - TIER 1 9.54$ -$ -$ WA0,WC1,WC2,WC3,WC4,WC5,WC6.WC7,WC8.WM0,WP1,WP2,
WP4,WP5,WP6,WP7,WR0,WS0
Water 1 Block Charge Water - All Properties - Tier 1 Consumption - Monthly Monthly Tier 1 -$ 9.54$ -$ W1M, W2M, W3M
Water 2 Block Charge Water - All Properties - Tier 2 Consumption - Quarterly WATER - TIER 2 10.54$ -$ -$ WA0,WC1,WC2,WC3,WC4,WC5,WC6.WC7,WC8.WM0,WP1,WP2,
WP4,WP5,WP6,WP7,WR0,WS0
Water 2 Block Charge Water - All Properties - Tier 2 Consumption - Monthly Monthly Tier 2 -$ 10.54$ -$ W1M, W2M, W3M
Water 3 Block Charge Water - All Properties - Tier 3 Consumption - Monthly Monthly Tier 3 -$ 11.05$ -$ W1M, W2M, W3M
Water 3 Block Charge Water - All Properties - Tier 3 Consumption OR Irrigation - Quarterly WATER TIER 3 AND IRRIGATION (ALL CONS)11.05$ -$ -$ IC1, IC2, IC3, IC4, IC5, IC6, IC7, IC8, IP1, IP2,
WA0,WC1,WC2,WC3,WC4,WC5,WC6.WC7,WC8.WM0,WP1,WP2,
WP4,WP5,WP6,WP7,WR0,WS0
Fire Lines 1 Basic Charge Water - Fire Line - Meter Charge - 10" - Quarterly 10" Meter Charge -$ 76.89$ -$ FL6, FM6
Fire Lines 1 Basic Charge Water - Fire Line - Meter Charge - 2" - Quarterly 2" Meter Charge -$ 16.54$ -$ FL1, FM1
Fire Lines 1 Basic Charge Water - Fire Line - Meter Charge - 3" - Quarterly 3" Meter Charge -$ 26.00$ -$ FL2, FM2
Fire Lines 1 Basic Charge Water - Fire Line - Meter Charge - 4" - Quarterly 4" Meter Charge -$ 38.21$ -$ FL3, FM3, FX3
Fire Lines 1 Basic Charge Water - Fire Line - Meter Charge - 6" - Quarterly 6" Meter Charge -$ 51.74$ -$ FL4, FM4, FP4, FX4
Fire Lines 1 Basic Charge Water - Fire Line - Meter Charge - 6" - Monthly 6" Meter Charge Monthly -$ 17.25$ -$ FLB, FMB
Fire Lines 1 Basic Charge Water - Fire Line - Meter Charge - 8" - Quarterly 8" Meter Charge -$ 63.78$ -$ FL5, FM5
Fire Lines 1 Basic Charge Water - Fire Line - Meter Charge - 8" - Monthly 8" Meter Charge Monthly -$ 21.26$ -$ FLC, FMC
Water WDB 1 Basic Charge Water - Rental - Duplicate Bill - Upon Request Rental - Duplicate Bill Fee -$ 1.14$ -$
City of Crystal 2025 Proposed Fee Schedule
Utility Rates for Billing
Effective January 1, 2025
Appendix IV, Exhibit 1 of the Crystal City Code
4.4
Memorandum
DATE: October 8, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
Adam R. Bell, City Manager
FROM: Jodi Bursheim, Assistant Finance Director
SUBJECT: Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll for 2024 Delinquent Accounts
Introduction:
Each year, the City levies special assessments on properties that have received
services during the year, but have not paid the invoices that were sent out. These
services include: utility charges, administrative citations, refuse and litter abatements,
nuisance abatements, weed mowing, tree trimming/removal, and false alarm fines.
Receivables that are included in the assessment are those that were delinquent on July
31, 2024. Resolution 2024-76 was approved by the City Council on Aug. 20, 2024.
The resolution listed the delinquent amounts to be assessed, set the public hearing for
Oct. 15, 2024 at 7 p.m., and set the interest rate on the assessments.
Letters have been sent to the owners of each property with an assessment to notify
them of the special assessment and of this public hearing. Notice of the public hearing
was also published in the Sept. 12, 2024 edition of the Crystal/Robbinsdale Sun Post.
Discussion:
Numerous payments have been received since the assessment rolls were initially
prepared in August. Complete assessment rolls will be available at the meeting for
inspection, but they were not copied for this agenda packet.
6.1
The current balances of the assessment rolls are summarized as follows:
Service Number of Accounts Total Dollar Amount
Utility charges 628 $509,460.59
Administrative citations 52 $90,663.00
Refuse and litter abatement 7 $4,514.80
Weed mowing 11 $1,874.89
Tree Removal Agreements 11 $38,066.79
False alarm fees 4 $720.00
Nuisance Charges 1 $939.07
714 $646,239.14
For comparison sake, the assessment rolls at this same point last year were as follows:
Service Number of Accounts Total Dollar Amount
Utility charges 642 $468,116.72
Administrative citations 44 $49,723.00
Refuse and litter abatement 11 $6,584.75
Weed mowing
Tree trimming/removal
10
1
$1,660.64
$2,800.00
False alarm fees 7 $1,775.00
Nuisance Charges 6 $2,080.83
721 $532,740.94
A $35 administrative charge (per address and per assessment type) will be added on
Oct. 17, 2024. Payments will be accepted through 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 16, 2024 without
the administrative charge. This allows customers to appeal their assessment to the City
Council without incurring the administrative charge.
Customers will be able to pay the assessment at any time through Nov. 27, 2024
without being charged interest. Payments made after that date will be charged interest
at the rate of 12% per year with the exception of the tree trimming/removal which will
bear an interest rate of three percent (3%) or twelve percent (12%) from Nov. 1, 2024
through Dec. 31, 2025 plus a $2.50 county administration fee. Assessments not paid by
4:30 p.m. on Nov. 27, 2024 will be sent to Hennepin County for collection on the 2025
property tax statement.
6.1
Appeals:
Any written appeals of assessments that are received will be provided to the City
Council at the council meeting on Oct. 15. Property owners may still appear at the
public hearing without having given a written appeal in advance.
Recommended City Council Action(s):
1. Open the public hearing:
a. Hear the appeals of any persons present at the public hearing.
b. Read any written appeals into the record.
c. Close the public hearing.
2. Request information as needed from the staff either at the meeting or to be
presented at the Nov. 19 City Council meeting.
3. The City Council should approve the resolution adopting the special assessment
roll including any assessment that staff will report back on at the Nov. 19
meeting. An assessment can be removed from the roll later, but nothing can be
added back if it isn’t included in the assessment roll approved tonight.
6.1
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - ___
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL
FOR 2024 DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the City Council of the City of
Crystal, Minnesota, has met and heard and passed upon all objections to the following proposed
assessments for delinquent accounts: utility charges; administrative citations; garbage and refuse
abatements; mowing; false alarm calls; and tree trimming/removals.
BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Crystal, Minnesota, hereby approves the following:
1. A listing of proposed assessments (a copy of which is available upon request) is hereby accepted and
shall constitute the special assessment against the parcels of land named therein. Each tract of land
included is found to be benefited by services in the amount of the assessment levied against it.
2. Assessments shall be payable in installments as designated below:
Utility charges 1 year
Administrative citations 1 year
Tree trimming/removal 5 year
Refuse and litter abatement
Weed mowing
1 year
1 year
False alarm fees
Nuisance charges
1 year
1 year
3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment to
Hennepin County, pay the whole of the assessment on such property.
• If the entire assessment is paid by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, no
interest will be charged.
• Payments made from Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, through Wednesday, Nov. 27,
2024, will ONLY be accepted in the form of cash, money order, cashiers check, or
credit card at City Hall or online (MasterCard or VISA accepted). Checks will not be
accepted. Payments will be accepted in person at the front desk of City Hall between
the hours of 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.
• Delinquent balances not paid by 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 27, 2024, will be assessed
against the property. This means that the delinquent balance will be reported to
Hennepin County, which will add it to the 2025 property tax statement for the service
address. Assessed amounts will accrue interest at an annual rate of twelve percent
(12%) from Nov. 1, 2024, through Dec. 31, 2025, plus a $2.50 county administration
fee for all delinquencies with the exception of the tree removal which will bear an
interest rate of three percent (3%) or twelve percent (12%) from Nov. 1, 2024 through
Dec. 31, 2025 plus a $2.50 county administration fee.
• An owner may, at any time thereafter, pay to Hennepin County the entire amount of
the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest as stated above to Dec. 31 of the
year in which such payment is made is made, plus the $2.50 county administration
fee.
4. City staff will transmit a certified duplicate of the final assessment listing to Hennepin County to be
extended on the property tax rolls of the county. Such assessments will be collected by Hennepin
County and will be remitted to the city in the same manner as other municipal taxes.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Crystal this 15th day of October, 2024.
_______________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
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DATE:October 9, 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
Nick's Tree Service Inc City Owned Tree Removals $54,700.00
Odesa II LLC West Metro Fire Rescue District Parking Lot Replacement $108,764.00
MN PERA Employee & City Required Contributions for 9/27/24 Pay Date $71,702.91
HealthPartners, Inc.October Health Insurance Premiums $140,867.00
IRS - EFTPS Federal & FICA Withholding Taxes for 9/27/24 Pay Date $71,036.62
$447,070.53
Description
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Memorandum
DATE: September 24, 2024
TO: City Council
FROM: Jesse Struve, PE, Director of Public Works / City Engineer
SUBJECT: Approve the Joint Powers Agreement with Bassett Creek Watershed Management
Commission (BCWMC).
Summary
The enclosed BCWMC Joint Powers Agreement is presented for consideration and action by the City
Council to continue the City’s participation in the watershed management organization along with the
other cities within land in the watershed.
Since the early 1980’s, cities in the metropolitan area have been required to manage surface water in
accordance with the Metropolitan Water Management Program set out in Minnesota Statutes, sections
103B.201 through 103B.253 (“Act”). To address that requirement, the City, together with the other cities
in the watershed, adopted a joint powers agreement in 1984 to form the Watershed Management
Commission. The Watershed Management Commission constitutes a joint powers watershed
management organization under Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.211 and is authorized to carry out
the duties under the Act.
Since its formation, the Watershed Management Commission has developed and adopted watershed
management plans and assisted with funding water quality and flood control projects throughout the
watershed. Additional information on the Watershed Management Commission and its work is provided
in the enclosed background sheet.
The joint powers agreement (JPA) has been amended and renewed since its original adoption, with the
current agreement expiring on December 31, 2024. The text of the JPA has not been substantially
updated since it was originally drafted in 1969, when the parties could only speculate about how these
newly created watershed management organizations would operate. A lot has been learned since then.
The Watershed Management Commission now has decades of operational experience and a long history
of successful water projects. The updated joint powers agreement better reflects how the Watershed
Management Commission operates, removes some of the historic language that is no longer needed,
and addresses the current requirements in the statutes and rules.
While the wording was substantially updated to create the current agreement, there were relatively few
substantive changes. The revised JPA does not alter the makeup, authority, or fundamental operation
of the Commission.
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As with any JPA, all member cities need to adopt the same agreement language. The Commission, and
its Technical Advisory Commission made up of city staff, spent several meetings and a work session
discussing the updates to the agreement and, the Commission voted to forward the enclosed JPA to the
member cities with a recommendation that it be adopted. The JPA is now before the City Council for
consideration and approval.
Attachment
• Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission Joint Powers Agreement
Recommended Action
• Motion to approve Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission Joint Powers
Agreement
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September 23, 2024
VIA EMAIL AND US MAIL
Mr. Adam Bell
City of Crystal
4141 Douglas Dr. N.
Crystal, MN 55422
RE: City Council Renewal of BCWMC Joint Powers Agreement
Dear Mr. Bell,
The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (“Commission”) has operated since 1969 pursuant to
a joint powers agreement (“JPA”) entered into by the nine member cities located within the watershed,
including Crystal, New Hope, Golden Valley, Medicine Lake, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Robbinsdale
and St. Louis Park. Because the current version of the JPA expires on January 1, 2025, it must be renewed by
all nine member cities before the end of 2024 or the Commission will dissolve and no longer have authority to
operate.
The current JPA (www.bassettcreekwmo.org/document/policy-documents) has seen very few changes since it
was originally drafted in 1969. Early this year, the Commission’s attorney was directed to reformat the JPA
prior to renewal to make it more simplified and user-friendly. That cleanup work resulted in reorganizing and
reformatting the document so that important provisions are more readily found, clarifying and updating
provisions based on actual policies and practices, removing unnecessary history and details, and including all
provisions required by Minnesota Rules, section 8410.0030. Staff from all nine members cities and
commissioners reviewed and discussed the revised JPA on several occasions and a few minor changes were
incorporated to improve clarity. Additionally, the revised JPA was sent to all cities in July for feedback and no
comments were submitted back to the Commission from the City of Crystal. Comments were received from
three other cities that resulted in a revision that goes back to original language allowing only cities (and not
also the Commission) to compensate commissioners, and sets a term of eight years. The eight year term
decouples its renewal timeline from the Commission’s required watershed management plan update, which
must happen every ten years (and which is now underway). Substantively, the revised JPA does not alter the
makeup, authority, or fundamental operation of the Commission.
Please include the attached JPA on an upcoming city council agenda for approval and signatures as soon as
possible to ensure renewal prior to the end of 2024. You can mail the signed agreement to me at the address
below. If you have any questions or would prefer to receive the JPA with a request for electronic signatures,
please do not hesitate to let me know.
Thank you for your time and continued collaboration with the Commission. I look forward to continuing its
great work!
Sincerely,
Laura Jester, Administrator
P.O. Box 270825
Golden Valley MN 55427
Enclosure
CC: Jesse Struve, Crystal City Engineer
/Director of Public Works
Joan Hauer, BCWMC Commissioner
Terri Schultz, BCWMC Alt Commissioner
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission
Crystal ● Golden Valley ● Medicine Lake ● Minneapolis ● Minnetonka ● New Hope ● Plymouth ● Robbinsdale ● St. Louis Park
www.bassettcreekwmo.org
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024- ___
AUTHORIZE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL AND BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Local government units in the metropolitan area are required by the
Metropolitan Water Management Program (Minn. Stat. § 103B.201 to 103B.255) to plan
for and manage surface water; and
WHEREAS, Under the Act, one of the options available to local government units
to satisfy the requirements of the Act is to adopt a joint powers agreement pursuant to
Minn. Stat. § 471.59 to establish a watershed management organization to jointly plan for
and manage surface water within a watershed; and
WHEREAS, The Members preferred to manage surface waters through a joint
board rather than the traditional watershed model and acted pursuant to the new authority
to adopt a joint powers agreement in 1969 establishing the Bassett Creek Watershed
Management Commission to cooperatively manage and plan for the management of
surface water within the Watershed; and
WHEREAS, The original joint powers agreement has been updated and amended
several times, and the term of the current joint powers agreement expires on December
31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, The Members previously acted pursuant to their authority to
establish the “Bassett Creek Watershed Board of Commissioners” and said Board is
hereby reaffirmed as the entity charged with the authority and responsibility to manage
the Commission; and
WHEREAS, The Board has previously acted to adopt a Watershed Management
Plan for the watershed and has regularly updated the Watershed Management Plan in
accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, The Commission works cooperatively with Hennepin County, Three
Rivers Park District, and several other stakeholders to achieve the goals of the Watershed
Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, The Commission works cooperatively with Hennepin County, Three
Rivers Park District, and several other stakeholders to achieve the goals of the Watershed
Management Plan; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED The Members desire to enter into this
Agreement to reaffirm the Commission and the Board in furtherance of its efforts to
continue working cooperatively to prepare and administer a surface water management
plan to manage surface water within the watershed in accordance with the Act and Minn.
R., chapter 8410
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby
authorized to sign such agreement.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 15th day of October, 2024.
_____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
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Memorandum
DATE: October 10, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Manager Adam R. Bell
SUBJECT: Consider the first reading of an ordinance to change the name of the Environmental
Quality Commission to the Sustainability Commission
____________________________________________________________________
Background
At the end of 2023, due to the lack of direction and volunteer members on the Environmental
Quality Commission (EQC), the commission status was suspended for the purpose of
reorganization and realignment. During the past year, staff and the council have held several
meetings to discuss the future of the EQC and the desire to have Crystal develop a climate
action plan and refocus the commission on overall sustainability versus just environmental
quality.
At the September 12 work session, staff recommended renaming the EQC to the Sustainability
Commission to align with the broadened purpose. The Council agreed with the proposed
commission name change and directed staff to work on revising the bylaws, the promotion of
the new commission, and the development of a recruitment plan. Once the name of the
Commission is changed, the city will begin recruiting new members and promoting the
reformed commission. The first few goals will be to adopt a draft climate action concept plan
for the commission to review and finalize, review and pursue additional progress on the MPCA
Green Steps program, and incorporate the MPCA Gold Leaf Challenge program.
The proposed name change ordinance is enclosed for consideration of a first reading and
adoption. The proposed bylaws for the Sustainability Commission will be presented for Council
approval at the second reading of the name change ordinance.
Recommendation
City Council first reading of the ordinance changing the name of the Environmental Quality
Commission to the Sustainability Commission is requested.
Attachments
•Proposed Ordinance to Change the Name From the Environmental Quality Commission
to the Sustainability Commission REDLINE VERSION
•Proposed Ordinance to Change the Name From the Environmental Quality Commission
to the Sustainability Commission CLEAN VERSION
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
ORDINANCE #-2024____
AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE NAME FROM
THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION TO THE SUSTAINABILITY
COMMISSION
The City of Crystal ordains:
ARTICLE I. Legislative Findings. The city council hereby finds as follows:
1.01. Pursuant to Section 2.02 of the Crystal Charter, “[t]he council may by ordinance
establish boards or commissions to advise the council with respect to any municipal
function or activity, to investigate any subject of interest to the city, or to perform quasi-
judicial functions.”
1.02. Chapter III, Section 305 of the city code also provides for the creation and operation of
city commissions.
1.03. The city council previously established the environmental quality commission and
formally reestablished the commission in accordance with the revised procedures and
requirements established in Chapter III, Section 305.
1.04. The city council now desires to rename the environmental quality commission and
reestablish the commission with a broader purpose focused on sustainability.
ARTICLE II. Commission Established. The city council hereby establishes a commission as
follows:
2.01. Establishment. The Sustainability Commission (“Commission”) is hereby established for
the City of Crystal.
2.02. Purpose. The purpose of the Commission is to assist the city council in all matters
relating to the city’s efforts to protect and preserve the environment. Pursuant to Section
305.05 of the city code, the Commission’s role is advisory in nature.
2.03. Duties. The Commission’s duties are to include, but not be limited to, advising the city
council in matters relating to the sustainable use, management, and conservation of
environmental resources that include air, water, energy, land and ecological resources,
and waste, including the study and proposal of possible environmental and sustainability
programs and policies, promoting public education and awareness relating to such issues,
and motivating interest in the proper use of, and care for, the natural resources of the city.
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2.04. Members. The Commission shall be made up of ten members appointed by the city
council. There shall be at least four Commission members from each of the two city
Sections. The remaining two Commission members shall be appointed on an at-large
basis..
2.05. Qualifications. Commission members must be residents of the city and be at least fifteen
years old.
2.06. Removal. Commission members serve at the pleasure of the city council and may be
removed from the Commission, with or without cause, upon a majority vote of the city
council.
2.07. Terms. Commission members shall be appointed to three-year terms. There are no term
limits. To help ensure continuity in the Commission’s work, the terms shall be staggered.
As such, terms for the first ten Commission members prescribed by this ordinance shall
expire as follows:
(a) Three terms shall expire on December 31, 2025.
(b) Three terms shall expire on December 31, 2026.
(c) Four terms shall expire on December 31, 2027.
2.08. Other Commissions. While serving on the Commission, Commission members may not
also concurrently serve on the City’s Parks and Recreation Commission or Planning
Commission.
2.09. Compensation. Commission members shall serve without compensation, but may be
reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses if funds for that purpose are identified in the
adopted city budget.
2.10. Liaisons. The Commission shall have both a council liaison and a staff liaison. The council
liaison shall be assigned by the mayor. The staff liaison shall be assigned by the city
manager. The Commission shall not have a staff secretary.
2.11. Operations. The Commission shall conduct itself in accordance with this ordinance,
Section 305 of the city code, and all other applicable laws and ordinances.
ARTICLE III. Effective Date. This ordinance is effective upon adoption and 30 days after
publication. This is a special ordinance and shall not be codified in the city code.
BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
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____________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
First Reading: ____________, 20____
Second Reading: __________, 20____
Council Adoption:_________, 20____
Publication:
Effective Date:
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
ORDINANCE #-2024____
AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE NAME FROM
THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION TO THE SUSTAINABILITY
COMMISSION
The City of Crystal ordains:
ARTICLE I. Legislative Findings. The city council hereby finds as follows:
1.01. Pursuant to Section 2.02 of the Crystal Charter, “[t]he council may by ordinance
establish boards or commissions to advise the council with respect to any municipal
function or activity, to investigate any subject of interest to the city, or to perform quasi-
judicial functions.”
1.02. Chapter III, Section 305 of the city code also provides for the creation and operation of
city commissions.
1.03. The city council previously established the environmental quality commission and
formally reestablished the commission in accordance with the revised procedures and
requirements established in Chapter III, Section 305.
1.04. The city council now desires to rename the environmental quality commission and
reestablish the commission with a broader purpose focused on sustainability.
ARTICLE II. Commission Established. The city council hereby establishes a commission as
follows:
2.01. Establishment. The Sustainability Commission (“Commission”) is hereby established for
the City of Crystal.
2.02. Purpose. The purpose of the Commission is to assist the city council in all matters
relating to the city’s efforts to protect and preserve the environment. Pursuant to Section
305.05 of the city code, the Commission’s role is advisory in nature.
2.03. Duties. The Commission’s duties are to include, but not be limited to, advising the city
council in matters relating to the sustainable use, management, and conservation of
environmental resources that include air, water, energy, land and ecological resources,
and waste, including the study and proposal of possible environmental and sustainability
programs and policies, promoting public education and awareness relating to such issues,
and motivating interest in the proper use of, and care for, the natural resources of the city.
2.04. Members. The Commission shall be made up of ten members appointed by the city
council. There shall be at least four Commission members from each of the two city
Sections. The remaining two Commission members shall be appointed on an at-large
basis..
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2.05. Qualifications. Commission members must be residents of the city and be at least fifteen
years old.
2.06. Removal. Commission members serve at the pleasure of the city council and may be
removed from the Commission, with or without cause, upon a majority vote of the city
council.
2.07. Terms. Commission members shall be appointed to three-year terms. There are no term
limits. To help ensure continuity in the Commission’s work, the terms shall be staggered.
As such, terms for the first ten Commission members prescribed by this ordinance shall
expire as follows:
(a) Three terms shall expire on December 31, 2025.
(b) Three terms shall expire on December 31, 2026.
(c) Four terms shall expire on December 31, 2027.
2.08. Other Commissions. While serving on the Commission, Commission members may not
also concurrently serve on the City’s Parks and Recreation Commission or Planning
Commission.
2.09. Compensation. Commission members shall serve without compensation, but may be
reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses if funds for that purpose are identified in the
adopted city budget.
2.10. Liaisons. The Commission shall have both a council liaison and a staff liaison. The council
liaison shall be assigned by the mayor. The staff liaison shall be assigned by the city
manager. The Commission shall not have a staff secretary.
2.11. Operations. The Commission shall conduct itself in accordance with this ordinance,
Section 305 of the city code, and all other applicable laws and ordinances.
ARTICLE III. Effective Date. This ordinance is effective upon adoption and 30 days after
publication. This is a special ordinance and shall not be codified in the city code.
BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
First Reading: ____________, 20____
Second Reading: __________, 20____
Council Adoption:_________, 20____
Publication:
Effective Date:
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CCCRRRYYYSSSTTTAAALLL PPPOOOLLLIIICCCEEE DDDEEEPPPAAARRRTTTMMMEEENNNTTT
“Service with Compassion, Integrity, & Professionalism”
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Stephanie K. Revering, Chief of Police
CC: Adam R. Bell, City Manager
DATE: October 7, 2024
SUBJECT: Council Meeting Regular Agenda: JPA
___________________________________________________________________________
MMEEMMOORRAANNDDUUMM
BACKGROUND
As you know, we have collaborated with Hennepin County for the past several years with our
Joint Community Police Partnership (JCPP) Liaison. They assist us with building a trusting
relationship with our community and in particular, our diverse community members.
CONSIDERATION
Approve an amended Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County regarding the JCPP
Program for 2025.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks.
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HC# A2412161
AMENDMENT #1 TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR JOINT COMMUNITY
POLICE PARTNERSHIP
This agreement (“Agreement”) is between the COUNTY OF HENNEPIN, STATE OF
MINNESOTA, A-2300 Government Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487 (“COUNTY”), on
behalf of the Hennepin County Human Services Department (“HSPHD”), and City of Crystal
(“CITY”) on behalf of its Police Department (“PD”), 4141 Douglas Drive North, Crystal,
Minnesota 55422. The parties to this Agreement may also be referred to individually as “Party”
or collectively as “Parties”.
IT IS HEREBY AGREED that Agreement No. A2412161 between the above-named parties,
including prior amendments if any, is hereby amended in accordance with the provisions set forth
below.
Clause 3, FUNDING/PAYMENT, paragraph A., shall be amended to read:
3. FUNDING/PAYMENT
A. PD will provide funding, via its approved budget, for 30% of the salary and benefits of
an HSPHD Senior Administrative Assistant FTE not to exceed $39,465.00 for 2024.
PD will provide funding, via its approved budget, for 30% of the salary and benefits of
an HSPHD Senior Administrative Assistant FTE not to exceed $46,858.00 for 2025.
Future amounts to be determined at a later date.
This amendment shall be effective January 1, 2025.
Except as herein amended, the terms, conditions and provisions of said Contract No. A2412161,
including prior amendments or ministerial adjustments if any, shall remain in full force and effect.
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HC# A2412161
HENNEPIN COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
The Parties hereto agree to be bound by the provisions set forth in this Agreement.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
Reviewed for COUNTY by the STATE OF MINNESOTA
County Attorney’s Office
By:
County Administrator
Date: Date:
Reviewed by Reviewed by
By: ______________________________ By: ______________________________
County Administration Clerk Deputy County Administrator
Date: _____________________________ Date: _____________________________
CITY OF CRYSTAL:
By: ____________________________________
Title: __________________________________
Date: __________________________________
By: ____________________________________
Title: __________________________________
Date: __________________________________
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M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: October 8, 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 Service
(LELS), Local 56 (police supervisors)
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 56. 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 56 (police
supervisors), labor agreement and authorizing the city manager to sign the MOU on behalf of the
city.
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