2024.12.17 Council Meeting Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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Posted: Dec. 13, 2024
City Council Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024
Time Meeting Location
5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Recognition reception to honor the service of
Mayor Jim Adams Upper Community Room
6:30 p.m.
City Council work session to discuss:
1. City Council liaison reports.
2. City manager monthly check-in.
3. Constituent issues.
4. New business.
5. Announcements.
Council Chambers/Zoom
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers/Zoom
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Posted: Dec. 13, 2024
City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 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, Dec. 17, 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, Dec. 17, 2024.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Adams ____ Bell
____ Budziszewski ____ Tierney
____ Cummings ____ Therres
____ Eidbo ____ Elholm
____ Kamish ____ Larson
____ Kiser ____ Revering
____ Onesirosan ____ Hubbard
____ Struve
____ Sutter
____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. City Council liaison reports.*
2. City manager monthly check-in.
3. Constituent issues.*
4. New business.*
5. Announcements.*
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
* Denotes no documentation included in the packet.
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CITY MANAGER
MONTHLY CHECK-IN - DECEMBER 2024
Objective 1 – Work with City Council to develop Long-Range Vision for the continued
implementation of Council priorities:
• Planning underway for working with the council on strategic vision and priorities in new year
• Working on council strategic planning retreat for Q1 2025.
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. Year-end deadline for buffer exemption has effectively ended.
o Working with HRG on organized organic waste collection contract – 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 Continuing to work through next phase of BLX project
o Working on developing BLX project coordinator position with Metro Transit
o Executing Police Chief succession plan – Have continued to meet with Police
Department staff and working on next successive roles
o Working with staff on traffic issue work session
• Sound fiscal policies and practices
o Continuing to seek additional outside funding for projects
o Preparing the 2025 Capital Program
o Processing implementation of Questica budget software
o Finishing 2025/2026 Budget after adoption.
o Draft Long Term Plan reviewed with Council on 11/14. Proposed adoption 11/19.
o Hired new Utility Billing Specialist
o Reviewing financial policies for updates
• Welcoming and inclusive community
o Inclusion & Diversity Commission – the Commission is continuing to work on
developing a Work Plan. Scheduling a joint meeting in February ‘25 to discuss
draft work plan.
Objective 3 – Re-establish the Environmental Quality Commission with a clear and engaging
purpose and a sustainable future:
• Making significant progress with establishment of Sustainability Commission.
• Name changed to Sustainability Commission and adopted by-laws.
• Recruitment campaign and promotion ongoing. Have conducted 5 interviews to date. Expect
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to have 4 members at beginning of 2025. Additional candidates pending.
• Continuing to research and consult with other cities’ on environmental commissions/efforts to
develop future Climate Action Plan
• Working on Climate Action Plan development grant opportunity. Application deadline 1/9/25
• Working on initial meeting(s) agendas
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
• Supporting staff wellness and continuing professional growth and development
• Connecting with neighboring city managers on various local issues and legislative priorities
• Continuing participation in city manager leadership/peer group and metro and state
professional organizations
• Active on LOGIS Executive Committee
• Active role as treasurer for NWSCC and CCX Media Executive Committee
• Participated in annual manager evaluation with Council and consultant. Will be devising
revisions to manager evaluation process.
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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Posted: Dec. 13, 2024
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024
7 p.m.
Council Chambers/Zoom Meeting
The city manager’s comments are bolded.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of Agenda
The Council will consider approval of the agenda.
3. Appearances
3.1 Mayor Adams and Economic Development Authority President Onesirosan will present
Certificates of Appreciation to artists who donated artwork for the traffic signal cabinet
wraps.*
4. Consent Agenda
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in
a single motion:
4.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The City Council work session on Dec. 3, 2024.
b. The City Council meeting on Dec. 3, 2024.
c. The City Council work session on Dec. 12, 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 commission appointments and reappointments.
4.4 Adoption of a resolution appointing Gary Laurant to the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board
of Directors as a public representative.
4.5 Adoption of a resolution appointing a technical advisory committee representative to the
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission.
4.6 Adoption of a resolution appointing a technical advisory committee representative to the
Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission.
4.7 Receipt of the annual notification of Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) program.
4.8 Approval of the summary of the Dec. 12, 2024, closed City Council work session.
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5. Open Forum
The City Council appreciates hearing from citizens about items of concern and desires to set aside
time during each meeting for Open Forum. To provide ample opportunity for all, speaking time is
limited to three minutes and topic discussion is limited to ten minutes. The Mayor may, as
presiding officer, extend the total time allowed for a topic. By rule, no action may be taken on any
item brought before the Council during Open Forum. The Council may place items discussed during
Open Forum onto subsequent council meeting agendas.
6. Public Hearing
6.1 The Council will receive a presentation regarding Crystal’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP). After the presentation, the Mayor will open a public hearing to receive
comments on the SWPPP.
The city’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit allows communities to
discharge stormwater runoff to receiving waters. The MS4 general permit is designed to
reduce the amount of sediment and other pollutants entering state waters from stormwater
systems. Entities regulated by the MS4 general permit must develop a stormwater pollution
prevention program and adopt best practices. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) is a document that outlines how the city will work toward reducing pollution in
rainwater runoff.
As part of the city’s permit process, an annual public meeting must be held to present an
overview of the plan requirements and allow the public to provide comments. These
comments will be recorded and addressed in the final SWPPP report that will be submitted in
June 2025.
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 the second reading of an ordinance amending Crystal City Code,
Chapter, XXI, Section 2100 to add temporary cannabis events to the regulations for special
events, and a resolution approving summary language for publication for the ordinance.
Because the state cannabis legislation provides for temporary cannabis events, the city’s code
provisions regarding special events must be updated to include regulations related to this
subject matter. The first reading of the proposed ordinance was conducted at the Dec. 3
meeting. Recommend approval of the second reading and adoption of the proposed
ordinance and the resolution approving summary language for publication.
7.3 The Council will consider the second reading of an ordinance amending Crystal City Code
establishing Chapter XI, Section 1145, cannabis and hemp business regulations, and a resolution
approving summary language for publication for the ordinance.
In 2023, after the state legalization of cannabis, the city implemented a licensing program for
cannabis products. When the MN Office of Cannabis Management begins to issue state
licenses, which is expected to begin in 2025, the city may no longer issue licenses to the
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businesses but retains the option to register the cannabis retailers. If a city registers
businesses, it must perform at least one compliance check per year.
The proposed ordinance includes the limited permissible regulations afforded local
governments. The first reading of the proposed ordinance was conducted at the Dec. 3
meeting. Recommend approval of the second reading and adoption of the proposed
ordinance and the resolution approving summary language for publication. At the Jan. 7,
2025 meeting, the Council will consider amending the fee schedule to reflect changes to the
city’s fee schedule for registration of cannabis businesses.
7.4 The Council will consider approval of an employment agreement with the city manager for
2025.
The City Council conducted my annual performance evaluation at a work session on Dec. 12
and provided direction for terms for my employment agreement for 2025. With my sincerest
gratitude for the opportunity to continue serving the community, I recommend approval of
the 2025 City Manager Employment Agreement.
7.5 The Council will consider a resolution commending Jim Adams.
The included resolution recognizes Mayor Jim Adams for his years of dedication and service
to the community and the City of Crystal. Approval is recommended.
8. Announcements
a. City offices will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25 in observance of the
Christmas holiday.
b. City offices will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday.
c. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall
and via Zoom.
d. The City Council will hold a work session on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A
at City Hall and via Zoom.
e. City Council meetings and work sessions are open to the public. Current and previous meetings
are available for viewing and listening at www.crystalmn.gov.
9. Adjournment
*Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend; stay healthy. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.
Crystal City Council work session minutes Dec. 3, 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 9:13 p.m. on Dec. 3, 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: Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Assistant City Manager K. Therres,
Recreation Director J. Elholm, Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard, Public Works Director/City Engineer
J. Struve and Community Development Director J. Sutter.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1.Constituent issues.
2.New business.
3.Announcements.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 9:19 p.m.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
4.1 (a)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Dec. 3, 2024
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1.Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter,
the meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on Dec. 3, 2024, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N. in Crystal, MN and via Zoom. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
Roll Call
Mayor Adams asked the assistant city manager to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the
following attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Assistant City Manager K. Therres,
Assistant Finance Director J. Bursheim, Recreation Director J. Elholm, West Metro Fire-Rescue District
Fire Chief S. Larson, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard, Public
Works Director/City Engineer J. Struve and Lieutenant P. Underthun.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Adams led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.Approval of Agenda
The Council considered approval of the agenda.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3.Appearance
3.1 Robbinsdale Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Teri Staloch introduced herself and provided a district
update.
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 special City Council meeting on Nov. 13, 2024.
b.The City Council work session on Nov. 14, 2024.
c.The City Council work session on Nov. 19, 2024.
d.The City Council meeting on Nov. 19, 2024.
e.The special City Council meeting on Nov. 21, 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.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion carried.
5.Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
6.Public Hearing
6.1 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
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To receive comment, and Council consideration of a resolution approving the 2025 budget, 2025
property tax levy, and 2025 Economic Development Authority budget and property tax levy.
Assistant Finance Director Jodi Bursheim addressed the Council. Community Development Director
John Sutter also presented tax impact information to the Council.
Mayor Adams opened the public hearing for testimony. The following persons addressed the
Council:
• Steve Gardner, 4801 Maryland Ave. N.
• Sally Huebner, 5400 Georgia Ave. N.
There being no one else 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 Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 – 101
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2025 BUDGET, 2025 PROPERTY TAX LEVY
AND 2025 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PROEPRTY TAX LEVY
Voting aye: Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
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 Kamish and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the list of
disbursements of more than $25,000.
Voting aye: Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Motion carried.
7.2 The Council considered the second reading and adoption of an ordinance adding cannabis
requirements to the Unified Development Code, and a resolution approving summary language for
publication of the ordinance.
Community Development Director John Sutter addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2024 - 08
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CRYSTAL UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
REGARDING CANNABIS BUSINESSES
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Motion carried.
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Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 – 102
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-08
Voting aye: Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7.3 The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending Crystal City Code, Chapter XXI,
Section 2100 to add temporary cannabis events to the regulations for special events.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adopt the following
ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2024 - 09
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CRYSTAL CODE, CHAPTER XXI, SECTION 2100
TO ADD TEMPORARY CANNABIS EVENTS TO THE REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on Dec. 17, 2024.
Voting aye: Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Motion carried.
7.4 The Council considered the first reading of an ordinance amending Crystal Code establishing
Chapter IX, Section 1145, cannabis and hemp business regulations.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2024 - 10
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CRYSTAL CODE ESTABLISHING
CHAPTER IX, SECTION 1145, CANNABIS AND HEMP BUSINESS REGULATIONS
And further, that the second and final reading will be held on Dec. 17, 2024.
Voting aye: Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Motion carried.
7.5 The Council considered a resolution in support of professional services for Twin Oaks Park.
Recreation Director John Elholm addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adopt the
following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024 – 103
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR
TWIN OAKS PARK
Voting aye: Onesirosan, Adams, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Kiser.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
8. Announcements
The Council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
___________________________________
Jim Adam, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
4.1 (b)
Crystal City Council work session minutes Dec. 12, 2024
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter,
the regular work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:34 p.m. on Dec. 12, 2024, in
Conference Room A at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN and via Zoom. Mayor Adams called
the meeting to order.
I.Attendance
The city manager recorded the attendance for city council members and staff:
Council members present: Adams, Budziszewski (arrived at 6:50 p.m.), Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish,
Kiser and Onesirosan.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell.
Also present was Karen DeYoung of DeYoung Consulting Services, LLC.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1.Commission candidate interviews.
2.City manager evaluation.
Mayor Adams closed the meeting at 8:00 p.m. pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.05,
Subd. 3(a) for the purpose of evaluating the performance of the city manager.
Mayor Adams re-opened the meeting after a discussion of the city manager’s performance
evaluation.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Adam R. Bell, City Manager
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City of Crystal Council Meeting
Dec. 17, 2024
Applications for City License
Edible cannabinoid THC product retailer
Dark Horse Vapors Inc. dba Dark Horse Vapery, 5562 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428
Himalaya LLC dba 36th Ave Smoke Shop, 5101 36th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55422
RPSM LLC dba Adair Liquor 6001 42nd Ave N., Crystal, MN 55422
Super Valu, Inc. dba Cub Wine and Spirits, 5201 36th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55422
The Wine Thief and Ale Jail, 3600 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55422
Tobacco 18 LLC, 6016 42nd Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55422
VangCheng, LLC dba Liquor Barrel Wine and Spirits, 5628 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428
Fireworks (in store)
TNT Fireworks for Cub Foods, 5301 36th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55422
TNT Fireworks for Target, 5537 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428
Lawful Gambling (temporary)
Chester Bird American Legion Auxiliary Post #523, 200 N. Lilac Dr., Golden Valley, MN 55422; to conduct
a bingo/raffle event on Jan. 19, 2025, at VFW Post #494, 5222 56th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55429.
Massage Therapy Enterprise
Birch and Body Wellness, 6526 Cloverdale Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55428
Massage by Jo, 5747 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428
Natural Wellness Spa LLC, 5524 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428
Therapeutic Massage by Karen, 5108 Bernard Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55429
Massage Therapist
Cuiping Li (Natural Wellness Spa) 5524 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428
Eleacia Thesing (Birch and Body Wellness), 6526 Cloverdale Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55428
Jing An (Natural Wellness Spa), 5524 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428
Jo Kanne (Massage by Jo), 5747 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428
Karen Sathre (Therapeutic Massage by Karen), 5108 Bernard Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55429
Pawnbroker
EZPawn Minnesota Inc., dba Max it Pawn 5445 Lakeland Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55429
Rental (new)
5616 Nevada Ave. N. – Andrew Zajac (Conditional)
4424 Zane Ave. N. – Maxwell Geisler (Conditional)
5308 35th Ave. N. – Angela Edwards (Conditional)
5306 50th Ave. N. – Samuel Ockwood (Conditional)
4.2
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Rental (renewal)
4608 Brunswick Ave. N. – Chen Zhou (Conditional)
3200-3204 Douglas Dr. N. – Living Works Ventures
3246 Douglas Dr. N. – Bassett Creek Apartments (Conditional)
3255-3257 Douglas Dr. N. – Living Works Ventures
3408 Douglas Dr. N. – Wally Anderson (Conditional)
3414 Douglas Dr. N. – Wally Anderson (Conditional)
4550 Douglas Dr. N. – Lancelot Properties (Conditional)
5146 Edgewood Ave. N. – Michael Joy (Conditional)
5660 Elmhurst Ave. N. – LSF8 Master Participation
6812 Fairview Ave. N. – Lowell Saumweber (Conditional)
3121 Florida Ave. N. – Zach Mochinski
3415 Hampshire Ave. N. – Todd Stenson
3010-3012 Kentucky Ave. N. – Lauren Merritt (Conditional)
5228 Kentucky Ave. N. – Michael Mills
5331 Kentucky Ave. N. – Brad Buechele
3513 Kyle Ave. N. – Huyen Chau Tran (Conditional)
7017 Lombardy Ln. – The Berkley Group
4649 Louisiana Ave. N. – Hee Yoon Kim (Conditional)
3501 Major Ave. N. – Invitation Homes (Conditional)
3522 Major Ave. N. – Premium Property Group
6317 Markwood Dr. N. – Gary Pfeifer
4756 Maryland Ave. N. – Princess Wilson (Conditional)
3335 Nevada Ave. N. #3501 – Kelly Bania
5625 Nevada Ave. N. – Bachaus Invst Props LLC
5708 Oregon Ct. N. – Hung Huynh
5641-5643 Perry Ave. N. – Mercy Barros (Conditional)
3524 Quail Ave. N. – Iasis IV LLC (Conditional)
5525 Regent Ave. N. – Cheng Lor
3225 Utah Ave. N. – Cove Builders LLC
4507 Vera Cruz Ave. N. – Michael Hillenbrand
5762 West Broadway – HPA II Borrower 2021-1 LLC (Conditional)
5000 Wilshire Blvd. – Michael Johnson (Conditional)
3264 Xenia Ave. N. – C&N Wescoe Bauman (Conditional)
4512 Yates Ave. N. -Drew Kabanuk
8316 30th Ave. N. – Hartzell Rental LLC (Conditional)
6909-6911 36th Ave. N. – Bengt Lund
6720 45th Ave. N. – Robert Loukinen
6424 50th Ave. N. – Deanna Reiss
5014 56th Ave. N. – Christina Duong
Secondhand Goods Dealer (Exempt)
Bibles for Missions Thrift Store dba Legacy Thrift, 4713 36th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55422
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Tobacco
Almsted Enterprises, Inc. dba Almsteds Fresh Market, 4200 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55422
Asley’s Liquor, Inc., 4820 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55429
Charles R. Knaeble VFW Post #494, 5222 56th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55429
Crystal Tobacco and Cigar Inc. dba Tobacco Outlet, 123 Willow Bend, Crystal, MN 55428
Dark Horse Vapors Inc. dba Dark Horse Vapery, 5562 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428
Himalaya LLC dba 36th Ave Smoke Shop, 5101 36th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55422
Holiday Station Stores #300, 5410 Lakeland Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55429
Klever Liquor, 5120 56th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55429
Liquor Barrel, 2728 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55422
Main Grocery dba Mini Grocery, 2708 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55422
Northern Tier Retail LLC dba Speedway # 4052 5359 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428
Northern Tier Retail LLC dba Speedway # 4187 7818 36th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55427
PurpleRose Cigar and Hookah Corp, 5530 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428
RPSM LLC dba Adair Liquor 6001 42nd Ave N., Crystal, MN 55422
Super Valu, Inc. dba Cub Wine and Spirits, 5201 36th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55422
Tobacco 18 LLC, 6016 42nd Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55422
Trilogy, LLC, 2712 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55422
VangCheng, LLC dba Liquor Barrel Wine and Spirits, 5628 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428
Walgreens #5883, 6800 56th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55428
Zahid Beverage Group dba Crystal Liquor Warehouse, 6200 56th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55429
Tree Trimmer
Arbor Design Tree Service, P.O. Box 290298, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Pioneer Tree and Landscape, 19072 US Hwy 169, Milaca, MN 56353
Premier Tree Service, 8588 260th Ave., Pierz, MN 56364
SavATree LLC, 8000 Powell Rd. Ste. 160, Hopkins, MN 55343
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Memorandum
DATE: December 11, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Adam R. Bell, City Manager
SUBJECT: Commission and Board Appointments and Reappointments
____________________________________________________________________
Listed below are the appointments and reappointments to the various commissions and
boards.
Employee Review Board
•Reappoint Steven Adams to a term to expire 12/31/27
•Reappoint Sabin Peterson to a term to expire 12/31/27
Inclusion and Diversity Commission
•Reappoint Nicole Fernandez to a term to expire 12/31/27
Metro Blue Line (Community Advisory Committee)
•Reaapoint Ryan Johnson to a term to expire 12/31/2026
Parks and Recreation Commission
•Reappoint J.D. Moore II (Ward 1) to a term to expire 12/31/27
•Reappoint Lynn Haney (Ward 3) to a term to expire 12/31/27
•Reappoint David Anderson (At-large) to a term to expire 12/31/27
•Reappoint Jesse McCaffrey (At-large) to a term to expire 12/31/27
Planning Commission
•Reappoint Michelle Strand (Ward 2) to a term to expire 12/31/27
•Reappoint Ronald Johnson (Ward 4) to a term to expire 12/31/27
•Reappoint Jill Scholz (At-large) to a term to expire 12/31/27
Sustainability Commission
•Appoint Jessi Eidbo to a term to expire 12/31/2026
•Appoint Elisa Oliva to a term to expire 12/31/2027
•Appoint Rose Milless a term to expire 12/31/2025
Attached are applications for the applicants.
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Memorandum
DATE: December 11, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Adam R. Bell, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of a resolution appointing Gary Laurant to the West Metro Fire-
Rescue District Board of Directors a public respresenative
____________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY
Gary Laurant currently serves as a public representative to the Joint West Metro Fire-
Rescue District Board of Directors. His current term expires on Dec. 31, 2024.
Representative Laurant has applied for a reappointment. It is recommended that Gary
Laurant be reappointed.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Motion to adopt the resolution appointing Gary Laurant as a public representative to the
West Metro Fire-Rescue District’s Board of Directors.
ATTACHMENTS
Application
Resolution Appointing a Public Representative to the West Metro Fire-Rescue
District Board of Directors
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -
RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE 7TH MEMBER,
A PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVE TO
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR
THE WEST METRO FIRE-RESCUE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, in 1997 the cities of Crystal and New Hope approved a Joint and
Cooperative Agreement to consolidate all aspects of their fire safety programs and
created the West Metro Fire-Rescue District (WMFRD); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article IV of the Joint and Cooperative
Agreement, Crystal-New Hope Joint Fire-Rescue District, members are to be appointed
by Council resolution; and
WHEREAS, both city councils are required to appoint the seventh member on
the WMFRD Board; and
WHEREAS, both city councils have appointed Gary Laurant to serve as the
seventh member on the WMFRD Board; and
WHEREAS, the term of the jointly appointed public representative Gary Laurant
expires on December 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Gary Laurant has re-applied to continue to serve in this position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council approves
the reappointment of Gary Laurant as a public representative of the Joint Fire-Rescue
District’s Board of Directors until December 31, 2026.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 17th day of December 2024.
___________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - ___
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE
TO THE BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal is a member of the Bassett Creek Watershed Management
Commission (BCWMC); and
WHEREAS, the BCWMC has been organized under Minnesota Statutes to manage the storm
waters of cities whose boundaries fall within the water management area; and
WHEREAS, the BCWMC bylaws establish a Technical Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, the bylaw amendment allows for the Council of each member city of the BCWMC to
appoint a Technical Advisory Committee member; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Crystal to appoint staff to the Technical
Advisory Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Crystal, Minnesota,
to appoint the following members, as follows:
1.Jesse Struve or his designee is hereby appointed as the technical advisor to the BCWMC’s
Technical Advisory Committee for a three-year term expiring January 31, 2027.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment will automatically renew for additional
three-year terms until amended by the City Council.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Crystal this 17th day of December 2024.
____________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - ___
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE
TO THE SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal is a member of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management
Commission (SCWMC); and
WHEREAS, the SCWMC has been organized under Minnesota Statutes to manage the storm
waters of cities whose boundaries fall within the water management area; and
WHEREAS, the SCWMC bylaws established a Technical Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, the bylaw amendment allows for the Council of each member city of the SCWMC to
appoint a Technical Advisory Committee member; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Crystal to appoint staff to the Technical Advisory
Committee; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Crystal, Minnesota,
to appoint the following members, as follows:
1. Jesse Struve or his designee is hereby appointed as the technical advisor to the SCWMC’s
Technical Advisory Committee for a three-year term expiring January 31, 2027.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment will automatically renew for additional
three-year terms until amended by the City Council.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Crystal this 17th day of December 2024.
__________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
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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: December 13, 2024
SUBJECT: Consent Agenda: December 17, 2024 Council Meeting
___________________________________________________________________________
MMEEMMOORRAANNDDUUMM
BACKGROUND
The Federal Government has had a program called the Law Enforcement Support Office
(LESO), in which they have obtained equipment that they have and no longer need and can
provide it to local law enforcement.
We, as an agency, must request equipment if it is needed and they provide it to us a no cost.
NOTIFICATION
Per federal guidelines, we must notify our Civilian Governing Body of our intent to request
property from federal sources along with notifying our community. Attached is the letter
notifying you of the program.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks.
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CCCRRRYYYSSSTTTAAALLL PPPOOOLLLIIICCCEEE DDDEEEPPPAAARRRTTTMMMEEENNNTTT
“Service with Compassion, Integrity, and Professionalism”
4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55427
763-531-1000; 763-531-1046
December 13, 2024
SUBJECT: Notification to Civilian Governing Body and Local Community
On May 25, 2022, Presidential Executive Order (EO) 14074 “Advancing Effective, Accountable
Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety” was signed.
In accordance with EO 14074 (Section 12), State, Tribal, local, and Territorial Law Enforcement
agencies (LEAs) must:
1) Notify their Civilian Governing Body (CGB) (i.e., City Council, County Government or
other local governing body) of its intent to request property from federal sources (to include
federal funds or grants).
2) Notify the local community of its request for property transfers, purchases from federal
funds, agencies or subcontractors (including existing transfer contracts or grants).
The Crystal Police Department may request the below controlled property items from the Law
Enforcement Support Office (LESO), or other federal source:
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Pursuant to EO 14074 (Section 12), this memo fulfills the requirement to notify the Civilian Governing
Body (CGB) and local community of my agency’s intent to request the controlled property items
identified in the list above.
Stephanie Revering, Chief of Police
Crystal Police Department
Controlled Property Description Controlled Property Description Controlled Property Description
This list indicates items that potentiallyl may be requested/acquired. An item’s existence on the list does not indicate that the Crystal Police Department
possesses or intends to request a specific item.
ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE (ATV) FACEMASK RANGE FINDER, LASER
AMMUNITION CONTAINER FLASHLIGHTS RANGE FINDER-TARGET DESIGNATOR, LASER
AMPLIFIER FLOODLIGHT RED DOT SIGHT
ANALYZER, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION FORWARD LOOKING INFRARED IMAGING SYSTEM RIFLESCOPE
ANTENNA GENERATOR SET SCANNER, X-RAY, BAGGAGE
ARMORED VEHICLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SATELLITE (GPS) SEARCHLIGHT
BALLISTIC BLANKET HEAVY EQUIPMENT/VEHICLES SHIELD, BALLISTIC
BARRIER, VEHICLE ARRESTING, PORTABLE INSULATION BLANKET SHIPPING CONTAINER
BINOCULAR LANDING SEARCHLIGHT SIGHT, BORE, OPTICAL
BLANKETS LIFE PRESERVER, VEST SIGHT, HOLOGRAPHIC
BREATHING APPARATUS MAGNIFIER SIGHT, INFINITY
CAMERA SYSTEM MARKER, IDENTIFICATION SIGHT, REFLEX
COMPASS MARKSMANSHIP TRAINER SMALL ARMS STORAGE RACKS
COMPUTER SYSTEM MEDICAL/FIRST AID SUPPLIES SPOTTING INSTRUMENT, OPTICAL
CONTAINER, AMMUNITION MISC SMALL ARMS PARTS TARGET, TRAINING, MOBILE
CONTAINER, K-9 TRANSPORT MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT TELESCOPE
CONVERSION KIT, RIFLE MULTIMEDIA PROJECTION SET TENTS/PORTABLE SHELTERS
COVERALLS NAVIGATION SET, SATELLITE SIGNALS THERMAL CAMERA
DECONTAMINATION DEVICES NIGHT VISION DEVICE THERMAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES
DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM NIGHT VISION GOGGLE TRAINING AID/SIMULATORS
DEEP WATER FORDING KIT NON-ARMORED HMMWV TRAINING AIDES/DEVICES
DETECTOR, GAS OFFICE EQUIPMENT TRANSLATION DEVICE
DIVER'S SUIT OFFICE SUPPLIES TRUCK, CARGO
EXPLOSIVE ORDINANCE DISPOSAL ROBOT PORTABLE RADIO VEHICLE REPAIR PARTS/COMPONENTS
PREFAB & PORTABLE BUILDINGS WARM WEATHER CLOTHING/SHOES
PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR SMALL ARMS PARTS/ACCESSORIES
PUBLIC ADDRESS SET SMALL ARMS
RADIOS
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1609
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
SUMMARY OF DECEMBER 12, 2024
CLOSED CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
The Crystal City Council held a closed work session pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
section 13D.05, subdivision 3(a) on December 12, 2024, for the purpose of evaluating
the performance of the City Manager. Pursuant to the same section of the Open
Meeting Law, the City Council is required to summarize its conclusions regarding the
evaluation at its next open meeting. The City Council discussed the City Manager’s
performance and will consider renewal of the City Manager’s contract at its January
7, 2025, regular City Council meeting and will proceed with developing the City
Manager’s 2025 work plan.
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Memorandum
DATE: December 17, 2024
TO: City Council
FROM: Jesse Struve PE, Director of Public Works / City Engineer
SUBJECT: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Public Hearing
Background
The Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit allows communities to discharge storm
water runoff to receiving waters. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is a document
which outlines how the city will work toward reducing pollution in rainwater runoff.
There will be a presentation that outlines the plan requirements and allows time for the public to make
comments. These comments will be recorded and addressed in the final SWPPP report that will be
submitted in June 2025.
Attachment
•2014 SWPPP document
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MS4 SWPPP Application
for Reauthorization
for the NPDES/SDS General Small Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit MNR040000
reissued with an effective date of August 1, 2013
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) Document
Doc Type: Permit Application
Instructions: This application is for authorization to discharge stormwater associated with Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems
(MS4s) under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System/State Disposal System (NPDES/SDS) Permit Program. No fee is
required with the submittal of this application. Please refer to “Example” for detailed instructions found on the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency (MPCA) MS4 website at http://www.pca.state.mn.us/ms4.
Submittal: This MS4 SWPPP Application for Reauthorization form must be submitted electronically via e-mail to the MPCA at
ms4permitprogram.pca@state.mn.us from the person that is duly authorized to certify this form. All questions with an asterisk (*) are
required fields. All applications will be returned if required fields are not completed.
Questions: Contact Claudia Hochstein at 651-757-2881 or claudia.hochstein@state.mn.us, Dan Miller at 651-757-2246 or
daniel.miller@state.mn.us, or call toll-free at 800-657-3864.
General Contact Information (*Required fields)
MS4 Owner (with ownership or operational responsibility, or control of the MS4)
*MS4 permittee name: City of Crystal *County: Hennepin
(city, county, municipality, government agency or other entity)
*Mailing address: 4141 Douglas Drive
*City: Crystal *State: MN *Zip code: 55422
*Phone (including area code): 763-531-1160 *E-mail: tom.mathisen@crystalmn.gov
MS4 General contact (with Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program [SWPPP] implementation responsibility)
*Last name: Mathisen *First name: Tom
(department head, MS4 coordinator, consultant, etc.)
*Title: City Engineer/Public Works Director
*Mailing address: 4141 Douglas Drive
*City: Crystal *State: MN *Zip code: 55422
*Phone (including area code): 763-531-1160 *E-mail: tom.mathisen@crystalmn.gov
Preparer information (complete if SWPPP application is prepared by a party other than MS4 General contact)
Last name: Schleeter First name: Brad
(department head, MS4 coordinator, consultant, etc.)
Title: Senior Water Resources Engineer
Mailing address: STANTEC 2335 HWY 36 W
City: Saint Paul State: MN Zip code: 55113
Phone (including area code): 651-604-4801 E-mail: brad.schleeter@stantec.com
Verification
1. I seek to continue discharging stormwater associated with a small MS4 after the effective date of this Permit, and shall
submit this MS4 SWPPP Application for Reauthorization form, in accordance with the schedule in Appendix A, Table 1, with
the SWPPP document completed in accordance with the Permit (Part II.D.). Yes
2. I have read and understand the NPDES/SDS MS4 General Permit and certify that we intend to comply with all requirements
of the Permit. Yes
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Certification (All fields are required)
Yes - I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision
in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information
submitted.
I certify that based on my inquiry of the person, or persons, who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible
for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and
complete.
I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of civil and criminal
penalties.
This certification is required by Minn. Stat. §§ 7001.0070 and 7001.0540. The authorized person with overall, MS4 legal
responsibility must certify the application (principal executive officer or a ranking elected official).
By typing my name in the following box, I certify the above statements to be true and correct, to the best of my knowledge,
and that this information can be used for the purpose of processing my application.
Name: Thomas A. Mathisen
(This document has been electronically signed)
Title: City Engineer/Public Works Director Date (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/24/2014
Mailing address: 4141 Douglas Drive
City: Crystal State: MN Zip code: 55422
Phone (including area code): 763-531-1160 E-mail: tom.mathisen@crystalmn.gov
Note: The application will not be
processed without certification.
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Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program Document
I. Partnerships: (Part II.D.1)
A. List the regulated small MS4(s) with which you have established a partnership in order to satisfy one or more
requirements of this Permit. Indicate which Minimum Control Measure (MCM) requirements or other program
components that each partnership helps to accomplish (List all that apply). Check the box below if you currently have no
established partnerships with other regulated MS4s. If you have more than five partnerships, hit the tab key after the last
line to generate a new row.
No partnerships with regulated small MS4s
Name and description of partnership MCM/Other permit requirements involved
Shingle Creek WMO – MOU MCM 1, 3,4 and 5
Basset Creek WMO – MOU MCM 1, 3,4 and 5
B. If you have additional information that you would like to communicate about your partnerships with other regulated small
MS4(s), provide it in the space below, or include an attachment to the SWPPP Document, with the following file naming
convention: MS4NameHere_Partnerships.
The City has a signed Memorandum of Understanding with the Shingle Creek Water Management Commission and
Basset Creek Water Management Commission (WMCs). The City uses the watershed organizations to provide articles
and brochures on all issues regarding stormwater protection. The district also issues their own permits on projects within
the City and conducts their own review of BMPs and erosion control inspection.
II. Description of Regulatory Mechanisms: (Part II.D.2)
Illicit discharges
A. Do you have a regulatory mechanism(s) that effectively prohibits non-stormwater discharges into your small MS4,
except those non-stormwater discharges authorized under the Permit (Part III.D.3.b.)? Yes No
1. If yes:
a. Check which type of regulatory mechanism(s) your organization has (check all that apply):
Ordinance Contract language
Policy/Standards Permits
Rules
Other, explain:
b. Provide either a direct link to the mechanism selected above or attach it as an electronic document to this
form; or if your regulatory mechanism is either an Ordinance or a Rule, you may provide a citation:
Citation:
Direct link:
Check here if attaching an electronic copy of your regulatory mechanism, with the following file naming
convention: MS4NameHere_IDDEreg.
2. If no:
Describe the tasks and corresponding schedules that will be taken to assure that, within 12 months of the date
permit coverage is extended, this permit requirement is met:
The City has completed a draft ordinance document and will refine the document to include the requirements of the
MPCA MS4 permit so that a new ordinance will be enacted with 12 months of the date permit coverage is
extended.
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Construction site stormwater runoff control
A. Do you have a regulatory mechanism(s) that establishes requirements for erosion and sediment controls and waste
controls? Yes No
1. If yes:
a. Check which type of regulatory mechanism(s) your organization has (check all that apply):
Ordinance Contract language
Policy/Standards Permits
Rules
Other, explain:
b. Provide either a direct link to the mechanism selected above or attach it as an electronic document to this
form; or if your regulatory mechanism is either an Ordinance or a Rule, you may provide a citation:
Citation:
Direct link:
http://www.crystalmn.gov/docs/city_code/CRYSTAL_CODE___CHAPTER_5_10_22_2013__2_.pdf
Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control regulatory mechanisms begin in Section 530.
Check here if attaching an electronic copy of your regulatory mechanism, with the following file naming
convention: MS4NameHere_CSWreg.
B. Is your regulatory mechanism at least as stringent as the MPCA general permit to Discharge Stormwater Associated
with Construction Activity (as of the effective date of the MS4 Permit)? Yes No
If you answered yes to the above question, proceed to C.
If you answered no to either of the above permit requirements listed in A. or B., describe the tasks and corresponding
schedules that will be taken to assure that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, these permit
requirements are met:
The City will update its erosion control ordinance to meet the requirements of this permit within 12 months of the date
permit coverage is extended.
C. Answer yes or no to indicate whether your regulatory mechanism(s) requires owners and operators of construction
activity to develop site plans that incorporate the following erosion and sediment controls and waste controls as
described in the Permit (Part III.D.4.a.(1)-(8)), and as listed below:
1. Best Management Practices (BMPs) to minimize erosion. Yes No
2. BMPs to minimize the discharge of sediment and other pollutants. Yes No
3. BMPs for dewatering activities. Yes No
4. Site inspections and records of rainfall events Yes No
5. BMP maintenance Yes No
6. Management of solid and hazardous wastes on each project site. Yes No
7. Final stabilization upon the completion of construction activity, including the use of perennial
vegetative cover on all exposed soils or other equivalent means.
Yes No
8. Criteria for the use of temporary sediment basins. Yes No
If you answered no to any of the above permit requirements, describe the tasks and corresponding schedules that will
be taken to assure that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, these permit requirements are met:
The City will update its erosion control ordinance to include recording rainfall events with the required inspection
records and add criteria for the use of temporary sediment basins. This update will be completed within 12 months of
the date permit coverage is extended.
Post-construction stormwater management
A. Do you have a regulatory mechanism(s) to address post-construction stormwater management activities?
Yes No
1. If yes:
a. Check which type of regulatory mechanism(s) your organization has (check all that apply):
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Ordinance Contract language
Policy/Standards Permits
Rules
Other, explain:
b. Provide either a direct link to the mechanism selected above or attach it as an electronic document to this
form; or if your regulatory mechanism is either an Ordinance or a Rule, you may provide a citation:
Citation:
Direct link:
http://www.crystalmn.gov/docs/city_code/CRYSTAL_CODE___CHAPTER_5_10_22_2013__2_.pdf
Post-construction Stormwater Management regulatory mechanisms begin in Section 530.
Check here if attaching an electronic copy of your regulatory mechanism, with the following file naming
convention: MS4NameHere_PostCSWreg.
B. Answer yes or no below to indicate whether you have a regulatory mechanism(s) in place that meets the following
requirements as described in the Permit (Part III.D.5.a.):
1. Site plan review: Requirements that owners and/or operators of construction activity submit
site plans with post-construction stormwater management BMPs to the permittee for review and
approval, prior to start of construction activity.
Yes No
2. Conditions for post construction stormwater management: Requires the use of any
combination of BMPs, with highest preference given to Green Infrastructure techniques and
practices (e.g., infiltration, evapotranspiration, reuse/harvesting, conservation design, urban
forestry, green roofs, etc.), necessary to meet the following conditions on the site of a
construction activity to the Maximum Extent Practicable (MEP):
a. For new development projects – no net increase from pre-project conditions (on an annual
average basis) of:
1) Stormwater discharge volume, unless precluded by the stormwater management
limitations in the Permit (Part III.D.5.a(3)(a)).
2) Stormwater discharges of Total Suspended Solids (TSS).
3) Stormwater discharges of Total Phosphorus (TP).
Yes No
b. For redevelopment projects – a net reduction from pre-project conditions (on an annual
average basis) of:
1) Stormwater discharge volume, unless precluded by the stormwater management
limitations in the Permit (Part III.D.5.a(3)(a)).
2) Stormwater discharges of TSS.
3) Stormwater discharges of TP.
Yes No
3. Stormwater management limitations and exceptions:
a. Limitations
1) Prohibit the use of infiltration techniques to achieve the conditions for post-construction
stormwater management in the Permit (Part III.D.5.a(2)) when the infiltration structural
stormwater BMP will receive discharges from, or be constructed in areas:
a) Where industrial facilities are not authorized to infiltrate industrial stormwater under
an NPDES/SDS Industrial Stormwater Permit issued by the MPCA.
b) Where vehicle fueling and maintenance occur.
c) With less than three (3) feet of separation distance from the bottom of the
infiltration system to the elevation of the seasonally saturated soils or the top of
bedrock.
d) Where high levels of contaminants in soil or groundwater will be mobilized by the
infiltrating stormwater.
Yes No
2) Restrict the use of infiltration techniques to achieve the conditions for post-construction
stormwater management in the Permit (Part III.D.5.a(2)), without higher engineering
review, sufficient to provide a functioning treatment system and prevent adverse
impacts to groundwater, when the infiltration device will be constructed in areas:
a) With predominately Hydrologic Soil Group D (clay) soils.
b) Within 1,000 feet up-gradient, or 100 feet down-gradient of active karst features.
c) Within a Drinking Water Supply Management Area (DWSMA) as defined in Minn.
R. 4720.5100, subp. 13.
d) Where soil infiltration rates are more than 8.3 inches per hour.
Yes No
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3) For linear projects where the lack of right-of-way precludes the installation of volume
control practices that meet the conditions for post-construction stormwater management
in the Permit (Part III.D.5.a(2)), the permittee’s regulatory mechanism(s) may allow
exceptions as described in the Permit (Part III.D.5.a(3)(b)). The permittee’s regulatory
mechanism(s) shall ensure that a reasonable attempt be made to obtain right-of-way
during the project planning process.
Yes No
4. Mitigation provisions: The permittee’s regulatory mechanism(s) shall ensure that any
stormwater discharges of TSS and/or TP not addressed on the site of the original construction
activity are addressed through mitigation and, at a minimum, shall ensure the following
requirements are met:
a. Mitigation project areas are selected in the following order of preference:
1) Locations that yield benefits to the same receiving water that receives runoff from the
original construction activity.
2) Locations within the same Minnesota Department of Natural Resource (DNR)
catchment area as the original construction activity.
3) Locations in the next adjacent DNR catchment area up-stream
4) Locations anywhere within the permittee’s jurisdiction.
Yes No
b. Mitigation projects must involve the creation of new structural stormwater BMPs or the
retrofit of existing structural stormwater BMPs, or the use of a properly designed regional
structural stormwater BMP.
Yes No
c. Routine maintenance of structural stormwater BMPs already required by this permit cannot
be used to meet mitigation requirements of this part. Yes No
d. Mitigation projects shall be completed within 24 months after the start of the original
construction activity.
e. The permittee shall determine, and document, who will be responsible for long-term
maintenance on all mitigation projects of this part.
f. If the permittee receives payment from the owner and/or operator of a construction activity
for mitigation purposes in lieu of the owner or operator of that construction activity meeting
the conditions for post-construction stormwater management in Part III.D.5.a(2), the
permittee shall apply any such payment received to a public stormwater project, and all
projects must be in compliance with Part III.D.5.a(4)(a)-(e).
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
5. Long-term maintenance of structural stormwater BMPs: The permittee’s regulatory
mechanism(s) shall provide for the establishment of legal mechanisms between the permittee
and owners or operators responsible for the long-term maintenance of structural stormwater
BMPs not owned or operated by the permittee, that have been implemented to meet the
conditions for post-construction stormwater management in the Permit (Part III.D.5.a(2)). This
only includes structural stormwater BMPs constructed after the effective date of this permit and
that are directly connected to the permittee’s MS4, and that are in the permittee’s jurisdiction.
The legal mechanism shall include provisions that, at a minimum:
a. Allow the permittee to conduct inspections of structural stormwater BMPs not owned or
operated by the permittee, perform necessary maintenance, and assess costs for those
structural stormwater BMPs when the permittee determines that the owner and/or operator
of that structural stormwater BMP has not conducted maintenance.
Yes No
b. Include conditions that are designed to preserve the permittee’s right to ensure maintenance
responsibility, for structural stormwater BMPs not owned or operated by the permittee, when
those responsibilities are legally transferred to another party.
Yes No
c. Include conditions that are designed to protect/preserve structural stormwater BMPs and
site features that are implemented to comply with the Permit (Part III.D.5.a(2)). If site
configurations or structural stormwater BMPs change, causing decreased structural
stormwater BMP effectiveness, new or improved structural stormwater BMPs must be
implemented to ensure the conditions for post-construction stormwater management in the
Permit (Part III.D.5.a(2)) continue to be met.
Yes No
If you answered no to any of the above permit requirements, describe the tasks and corresponding schedules that will
be taken to assure that, within twelve (12) months of the date permit coverage is extended, these permit requirements
are met:
B.2.a-b, B.3.a.1)-2): The current stormwater management ordinance does not specify BMP performance in terms of
TSS and TP removal. The City will amend the post construction stormwater ordinance within the next 12 months to
clarify the TSS and TP removal efficiency of BMPs and the maintenance of BMPs, specifically, ownership transfer and
changes in BMP performance.
B.4: The City does not allow for off-site mitigation in lieu of meeting the stormwater management requirements on-site.
As this practice is more restrictive than the MS4 permit and therefore will remain, the City will not modify its regulatory
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mechanisms to meet the requirements of B.4.
Note: The City is bound legally to update their stormwater management requirements to be at least as stringent as the
Water Management Commissions in the City. While the Shingle Creek WMC has updated their rules and standards, the
Basset Creek WMC has yet to finalize their new rules. Once the Bassett Creek WMC revises the rules, the City of
Crystal will take the most restrictive of the two rules and adopt them city-wide.
III. Enforcement Response Procedures (ERPs): (Part II.D.3)
A. Do you have existing ERPs that satisfy the requirements of the Permit (Part III.B.)? Yes No
1. If yes, attach them to this form as an electronic document, with the following file naming
convention: MS4NameHere_ERPs.
2. If no, describe the tasks and corresponding schedules that will be taken to assure that, with
twelve (12) months of the date permit coverage is extended, these permit requirements are met:
The City will create a written procedures that will satisfy the requirements of this permit within 12
months of the date permit coverage is extended.
B. Describe your ERPs:
The City currently contacts the City engineer or City Inspector for direction in addressing response procedures.
IV. Storm Sewer System Map and Inventory: (Part II.D.4.)
A. Describe how you manage your storm sewer system map and inventory:
City has an existing map of stormwater resources and structures and updates the map with Local Surface Water
Management Plans updates.
B. Answer yes or no to indicate whether your storm sewer system map addresses the following requirements from the
Permit (Part III.C.1.a-d), as listed below:
1. The permittee’s entire small MS4 as a goal, but at a minimum, all pipes 12 inches or greater in
diameter, including stormwater flow direction in those pipes.
Yes No
2. Outfalls, including a unique identification (ID) number assigned by the permittee, and an
associated geographic coordinate.
Yes No
3. Structural stormwater BMPs that are part of the permittee’s small MS4. Yes No
4. All receiving waters. Yes No
If you answered no to any of the above permit requirements, describe the tasks and corresponding schedules that will
be taken to assure that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, these permit requirements are met:
C. Answer yes or no to indicate whether you have completed the requirements of 2009 Minnesota Session Law, Ch. 172.
Sec. 28: with the following inventories, according to the specifications of the Permit (Part III.C.2.a.-b.), including:
1. All ponds within the permittee’s jurisdiction that are constructed and operated for purposes of
water quality treatment, stormwater detention, and flood control, and that are used for the
collection of stormwater via constructed conveyances.
Yes No
2. All wetlands and lakes, within the permittee’s jurisdiction, that collect stormwater via constructed
conveyances. Yes No
D. Answer yes or no to indicate whether you have completed the following information for each feature inventoried.
1. A unique identification (ID) number assigned by the permittee.
2. A geographic coordinate.
3. Type of feature (e.g., pond, wetland, or lake). This may be determined by using best professional
judgment.
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
If you have answered yes to all above requirements, and you have already submitted the Pond Inventory Form to the
MPCA, then you do not need to resubmit the inventory form below.
If you answered no to any of the above permit requirements, describe the tasks and corresponding schedules that will
be taken to assure that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, these permit requirements are met:
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E. Answer yes or no to indicate if you are attaching your pond, wetland and lake inventory to the MPCA
on the form provided on the MPCA website at: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/ms4 , according to the
specifications of Permit (Part III.C.2.b.(1)-(3)). Attach with the following file naming convention:
MS4NameHere_inventory.
Yes No
If you answered no, the inventory form must be submitted to the MPCA MS4 Permit Program within
12 months of the date permit coverage is extended.
V. Minimum Control Measures (MCMs) (Part II.D.5)
A. MCM1: Public education and outreach
1. The Permit requires that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, existing permittees revise their
education and outreach program that focuses on illicit discharge recognition and reporting, as well as other specifically
selected stormwater-related issue(s) of high priority to the permittee during this permit term. Describe your current
educational program, including any high-priority topics included:
The current public education program includes distributing brochures and educational materials at City Hall, links to
stormwater management in the City along with City ordinances on the City's website, submitting articles on water quality
issues to the local paper and city newsletters.
2. List the categories of BMPs that address your public education and outreach program, including the distribution of
educational materials and a program implementation plan. Use the first table for categories of BMPs that you have
established and the second table for categories of BMPs that you plan to implement over the course of the permit term.
Include the measurable goals with appropriate timeframes that each BMP category will be implemented and completed. In
addition, provide interim milestones and the frequency of action in which the permittee will implement and/or maintain the
BMPs. Refer to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Measurable Goals Guidance for Phase II Small MS4s
(http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/measurablegoals.pdf).
If you have more than five categories, hit the tab key after the last line to generate a new row.
Established BMP categories Measurable goals and timeframes
Brochures
Make at least 3 MS4 related brochures available at City Hall
continuously.
Website Updates to the site and number of hits to the site
City Newsletter
Include at least 1 MS4 related articles in each edition in our
quarterly newsletter The Crystal Connection. We track the
number of delivered copies and variety of articles annually.
Partnership with Shingle Creek and Basset Creek
WMCs
Maintain public education partnership with both watersheds.
Continue to highlight city/watershed project partnerships on the
City’s website and quarterly newsletter. The number of
partnership projects varies by year, and we track the number of
project highlights appearing annually.
BMP categories to be implemented Measurable goals and timeframes
Update City website
Update the City’s website to include a stormwater page where
links to the City’s Surface Water Management Plan, SWPPP
Document, pertinent City code, and other MS4 related items can
be easily located and viewed. We will complete this action within
12 months of the date permit coverage is extended.
3. Provide the name or the position title of the individual(s) who is responsible for implementing and/or coordinating this
MCM:
David Fritzke GIS/Engineering Technician
B. MCM2: Public participation and involvement
1. The Permit (Part III.D.2.a.) requires that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, existing permittees
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shall revise their current program, as necessary, and continue to implement a public participation/involvement program to
solicit public input on the SWPPP. Describe your current program:
Each year the City solicits input from the residents on the City's SWPPP at a regular City Council meeting. Notices are
published in local paper 30 days prior to the meeting and posted at City Hall. All public input is recorded and addressed by
staff or consultants in a timely matter. The city will update the SWPPP as necessary to incorporate these comments if they
are determined to be relevant.
2. List the categories of BMPs that address your public participation/involvement program, including solicitation and documentation
of public input on the SWPPP. Use the first table for categories of BMPs that you have established and the second table for
categories of BMPs that you plan to implement over the course of the permit term.
Include the measurable goals with appropriate timeframes that each BMP category will be implemented and completed. In
addition, provide interim milestones and the frequency of action in which the permittee will implement and/or maintain the BMPs.
Refer to the EPA’s Measurable Goals Guidance for Phase II Small MS4s (http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/measurablegoals.pdf).
If you have more than five categories, hit the tab key after the last line to generate a new row.
Established BMP categories Measurable goals and timeframes
Annual Meeting Document attendance and comments received
Public Notice 30 days prior to the meeting in local paper.
SWPPP Availability SWPPP and Stormwater Plan are on the City’s website
BMP categories to be implemented Measurable goals and timeframes
Continue with current practices
3. Do you have a process for receiving and documenting citizen input? Yes No
If you answered no to the above permit requirement, describe the tasks and corresponding schedules that will be taken to
assure that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, this permit requirement is met:
4. Provide the name or the position title of the individual(s) who is responsible for implementing and/or coordinating this
MCM:
David Fritzke GIS/Engineering Technician
C. MCM 3: Illicit discharge detection and elimination
1. The Permit (Part III.D.3.) requires that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, existing permittees revise
their current program as necessary, and continue to implement and enforce a program to detect and eliminate illicit
discharges into the small MS4. Describe your current program:
The City has created a City-wide storm sewer map, has ongoing training of City staff on illicit discharge detection and
continues to publish and make educational materials available to residents on illicit discharge detection and elimination.
2. Does your Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program meet the following requirements, as found in the Permit
(Part III.D.3.c.-g.)?
a. Incorporation of illicit discharge detection into all inspection and maintenance activities conducted
under the Permit (Part III.D.6.e.-f.)Where feasible, illicit discharge inspections shall be conducted
during dry-weather conditions (e.g., periods of 72 or more hours of no precipitation).
Yes No
b. Detecting and tracking the source of illicit discharges using visual inspections. The permittee may
also include use of mobile cameras, collecting and analyzing water samples, and/or other detailed
procedures that may be effective investigative tools.
Yes No
c. Training of all field staff, in accordance with the requirements of the Permit (Part III.D.6.g.(2)), in
illicit discharge recognition (including conditions which could cause illicit discharges), and
reporting illicit discharges for further investigation.
Yes No
d. Identification of priority areas likely to have illicit discharges, including at a minimum, evaluating
land use associated with business/industrial activities, areas where illicit discharges have been
identified in the past, and areas with storage of large quantities of significant materials that could
result in an illicit discharge.
Yes No
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e. Procedures for the timely response to known, suspected, and reported illicit discharges. Yes No
f. Procedures for investigating, locating, and eliminating the source of illicit discharges. Yes No
g. Procedures for responding to spills, including emergency response procedures to prevent spills from
entering the small MS4. The procedures shall also include the immediate notification of the
Minnesota Department of Public Safety Duty Officer, if the source of the illicit discharge is a spill or
leak as defined in Minn. Stat. § 115.061.
Yes No
h. When the source of the illicit discharge is found, the permittee shall use the ERPs required by the
Permit (Part III.B.) to eliminate the illicit discharge and require any needed corrective action(s).
Yes No
If you answered no to any of the above permit requirements, describe the tasks and corresponding schedules that will be
taken to assure that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, these permit requirements are met:
The City will adopt an illicit discharge ordinance and revise its Emergency Response Procedures in 2014 as part of their
requirements of the MPCA MS4 permit. This ordinance will address the requirements listed above in a-h.
3. List the categories of BMPs that address your illicit discharge, detection and elimination program. Use the first table for
categories of BMPs that you have established and the second table for categories of BMPs that you plan to implement
over the course of the permit term.
Include the measurable goals with appropriate timeframes that each BMP category will be implemented and completed. In
addition, provide interim milestones and the frequency of action in which the permittee will implement and/or maintain the
BMPs. Refer to the EPA’s Measurable Goals Guidance for Phase II Small MS4s
(http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/measurablegoals.pdf).
If you have more than five categories, hit the tab key after the last line to generate a new row.
Established BMP categories Measurable goals and timeframes
Illicit discharge inspection
Continue to inspect and document illicit discharge and
connection inspections during dry weather conditions. We
summarize the number of inspections and reported illicit
discharges annually.
Stormwater system map
Regularly update our existing stormsewer base map to include
recently constructed infrastructure.
Training
Continue annual staff training on procedures for reporting and
handling illicit discharges. We track the number of staff training
annually.
BMP categories to be implemented Measurable goals and timeframes
Adopt an Illicit Discharge Ordinance
Adopt an illicit discharge ordinance within 12 months of the
date permit coverage is extended.
Establish illicit discharge ERPs
Create Enforcement Response Procedures for illicit
discharges, including a program for reporting, tracking, and
eliminating illicit discharges. We will complete this task within
12 months of the date permit coverage is extended.
Potential illicit discharge prioritization
Identify areas and outfalls in these areas that should be
considered high priority outfalls. This work will be completed
within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended.
4. Do you have procedures for record-keeping within your Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) program as
specified within the Permit (Part III.D.3.h.)? Yes No
If you answered no, indicate how you will develop procedures for record-keeping of your Illicit Discharge, Detection and
Elimination Program, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended:
Within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, the City will create a spreadsheet that will contain the time,
date, and location of any detected illicit discharges. Each entry will also have a description of the discharge, procedures
used to stop the discharge and any remediation or preventative actions taken.
5. Provide the name or the position title of the individual(s) who is responsible for implementing and/or coordinating this
MCM:
David Fritzke GIS/Engineering Technician
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D. MCM 4: Construction site stormwater runoff control
1. The Permit (Part III.D.4) requires that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, existing permittees shall
revise their current program, as necessary, and continue to implement and enforce a construction site stormwater runoff
control program. Describe your current program:
The City has an adopted construction site stormwater runoff control ordinance and follows an established site plan review
process. Public works department staff currently conducts erosion control inspections.
2. Does your program address the following BMPs for construction stormwater erosion and sediment control as required in
the Permit (Part III.D.4.b.):
a. Have you established written procedures for site plan reviews that you conduct prior to the start of
construction activity?
Yes No
b. Does the site plan review procedure include notification to owners and operators proposing
construction activity that they need to apply for and obtain coverage under the MPCA’s general
permit to Discharge Stormwater Associated with Construction Activity No. MN R100001?
Yes No
c. Does your program include written procedures for receipt and consideration of reports of
noncompliance or other stormwater related information on construction activity submitted by the
public to the permittee?
Yes No
d. Have you included written procedures for the following aspects of site inspections to determine
compliance with your regulatory mechanism(s):
1) Does your program include procedures for identifying priority sites for inspection? Yes No
2) Does your program identify a frequency at which you will conduct construction site
inspections?
Yes No
3) Does your program identify the names of individual(s) or position titles of those responsible for
conducting construction site inspections?
Yes No
4) Does your program include a checklist or other written means to document construction site
inspections when determining compliance?
Yes No
e. Does your program document and retain construction project name, location, total acreage to be
disturbed, and owner/operator information?
Yes No
f. Does your program document stormwater-related comments and/or supporting information used to
determine project approval or denial?
Yes No
g. Does your program retain construction site inspection checklists or other written materials used to
document site inspections?
Yes No
If you answered no to any of the above permit requirements, describe the tasks and corresponding schedules that will be
taken to assure that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, these permit requirements are met.
The City currently conducts inspections by members of the public works department staff. Any violations or corrective
actions are reported to the City and the City takes appropriate action. Within 12 months of the date permit coverage is
extended the City will establish site inspection procedures which will identify priority sites for inspection, define the
required frequency of inspections, assign and identify responsible persons to conduct inspections and establish checklists
and forms to document inspection results.
3. List the categories of BMPs that address your construction site stormwater runoff control program. Use the first
table for categories of BMPs that you have established and the second table for categories of BMPs that you plan
to implement over the course of the permit term.
Include the measurable goals with appropriate timeframes that each BMP category will be implemented and
completed. In addition, provide interim milestones and the frequency of action in which the permittee will implement
and/or maintain the BMPs. Refer to the EPA’s Measurable Goals Guidance for Phase II Small MS4s
(http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/measurablegoals.pdf). If you have more than five categories, hit the tab key
after the last line to generate a new row.
Established BMP categories Measurable goals and timeframes
Ordinance
Continue to enforce existing construction site runoff control
ordinance.
Inspections
Public Works staff will continue to perform erosion control
inspections on active projects. We track the number of
inspections performed annually.
Public Education
Make educational materials available continuously to residents
and contractors on acceptable erosion control BMPs when
working in the City. Track the number of educational materials
available annually.
Plan review process
Continue to implement our plan review procedure and track the
number of projects reviewed annually.
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BMP categories to be implemented Measurable goals and timeframes
Program updates
Make the necessary updates to our construction stormwater
program, as indicated above, within 12 months of the date
permit coverage is extended.
Ordinance updates
Revise our construction site runoff control ordinance as
necessary to meet MS4 Permit requirements within 12 months
of the date permit coverage is extended.
4. Provide the name or the position title of the individual(s) who is responsible for implementing and/or coordinating this
MCM:
Tom Mathisen, City Engineer/Public Works Director
E. MCM 5: Post-construction stormwater management
1. The Permit (Part III.D.5.) requires that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, existing permittees
shall revise their current program, as necessary, and continue to implement and enforce a post-construction stormwater
management program. Describe your current program:
The City has developed and approved an ordinance which includes abstraction and filtration requirements as part of new
development and re-development projects. The local Wastershed Management Commissions, have similar
requirements.
2. Have you established written procedures for site plan reviews that you will conduct prior to the start of
construction activity?
Yes No
3. Answer yes or no to indicate whether you have the following listed procedures for documentation of
post-construction stormwater management according to the specifications of Permit (Part III.D.5.c.):
a. Any supporting documentation that you use to determine compliance with the Permit (Part
III.D.5.a), including the project name, location, owner and operator of the construction activity, any
checklists used for conducting site plan reviews, and any calculations used to determine
compliance?
Yes No
b. All supporting documentation associated with mitigation projects that you authorize? Yes No
c. Payments received and used in accordance with Permit (Part III.D.5.a.(4)(f))? Yes No
d. All legal mechanisms drafted in accordance with the Permit (Part III.D.5.a.(5)), including date(s) of
the agreement(s) and names of all responsible parties involved?
Yes No
If you answered no to any of the above permit requirements, describe the steps that will be taken to assure that, within
12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, these permit requirements are met.
The City of Crystal will update the requirements of post-construction stormwater management to include standards
addressing volume reduction/control in 2014.
4. List the categories of BMPs that address your post-construction stormwater management program. Use the first table
for categories of BMPs that you have established and the second table for categories of BMPs that you plan to
implement over the course of the permit term.
Include the measurable goals with appropriate timeframes that each BMP category will be implemented and
completed. In addition, provide interim milestones and the frequency of action in which the permittee will implement
and/or maintain the BMPs. Refer to the EPA’s Measurable Goals Guidance for Phase II Small MS4s
(http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/measurablegoals.pdf). If you have more than five categories, hit the tab key after
the last line to generate a new row.
Established BMP categories Measurable goals and timeframes
Stormwater Management ordinance
Continue to enforce our post-construction stormwater
management ordinance. Track number annual permits and
stormwater BMPs installed
Inspection of new stormwater BMPs
Public Works staff inspects recently installed stormwater BMPs
to verify proper installation. We track the number of
installations inspected annually.
Plan review process
Continue to implement our plan review procedures and track
the number of projects reviewed annually.
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BMP categories to be implemented Measurable goals and timeframes
Ordinance updates
Revise post-construction stormwater management regulatory
mechanisms as necessary to meet MS4 Permit requirements
within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended.
BMP construction guidance
Partnership with Shingle Creek WMC and/or Bassett Creek
WMC to prepare BMP construction guidance materials. We will
complete this task within 12 months of the date permit
coverage is extended.
5. Provide the name or the position title of the individual(s) who is responsible for implementing and/or coordinating this
MCM:
David Fritzke GIS/Engineering Technician
F. MCM 6: Pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations
1. The Permit (Part III.D.6.) requires that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, existing permittees shall
revise their current program, as necessary, and continue to implement an operations and maintenance program that
prevents or reduces the discharge of pollutants from the permittee owned/operated facilities and operations to the small
MS4. Describe your current program:
The Public Works Director for the City oversees the street sweeping operations as well as the inspection of all pollution
control devices, storm sewer pipes, ponds, wetlands and outfalls. He is also responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of
each of these activities and the maintenance associated with keeping the system functional.
2. Do you have a facilities inventory as outlined in the Permit (Part III.D.6.a.)? Yes No
3. If you answered no to the above permit requirement in question 2, describe the tasks and corresponding schedules that
will be taken to assure that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, this permit requirement is met:
4. List the categories of BMPs that address your pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations program.
Use the first table for categories of BMPs that you have established and the second table for categories of BMPs that you
plan to implement over the course of the permit term.
Include the measurable goals with appropriate timeframes that each BMP category will be implemented and completed. In
addition, provide interim milestones and the frequency of action in which the permittee will implement and/or maintain the
BMPs. For an explanation of measurable goals, refer to the EPA’s Measurable Goals Guidance for Phase II Small MS4s
(http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/measurablegoals.pdf).
If you have more than five categories, hit the tab key after the last line to generate a new row.
Established BMP categories Measurable goals and timeframes
Written Maintenance Plan
Continue to implement our written system maintenance plan and
document annual operations as detailed in plan. This
maintenance plan includes the following operations: park and
lawn maintenance, City vehicle maintenance, winter de-icing
practices, etc.
Street Sweeping Continue annual street sweeping
Record keeping
Continue to maintain records of maintenance activities and track
these maintenance activities annually.
Annual Inspections
Continue to inspect Structural Stormwater BMPs annually, and
ponds and outfalls at least once within the permit term. Continue
to document BMPs inspected and frequency of inspections.
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BMP categories to be implemented Measurable goals and timeframes
Pond assessment
Relying on the guidance provided by the MPCA, we will develop
a procedure for determining the TP and TSS treatment
effectiveness of City owned ponds within the length of the permit
term.
Stockpile, and storage and handling area inspections
Increase current inspection frequency to quarterly inspections of
City owned and operated stockpiles, and storage and material
handling areas.
Staff training
Enhance our existing annual staff training program to meet the
requirements of the MS4 permit. We will begin this training
program within 12 months of the date permit coverage is
extended.
5. Does discharge from your MS4 affect a Source Water Protection Area (Permit Part III.D.6.c.)?
a. If no, continue to 6.
Yes No
b. If yes, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is in the process of mapping the
following items. Maps are available at
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/water/swp/maps/index.htm. Is a map including the
following items available for your MS4:
1) Wells and source waters for drinking water supply management areas identified as
vulnerable under Minn. R. 4720.5205, 4720.5210, and 4720.5330?
Yes No
2) Source water protection areas for surface intakes identified in the source water
assessments conducted by or for the Minnesota Department of Health under the federal
Safe Drinking Water Act, U.S.C. §§ 300j – 13?
Yes No
c. Have you developed and implemented BMPs to protect any of the above drinking water
sources?
Yes No
6. Have you developed procedures and a schedule for the purpose of determining the TSS and
TP treatment effectiveness of all permittee owned/operated ponds constructed and used for the
collection and treatment of stormwater, according to the Permit (Part III.D.6.d.)?
Yes No
7. Do you have inspection procedures that meet the requirements of the Permit (Part III.D.6.e.(1)-
(3)) for structural stormwater BMPs, ponds and outfalls, and stockpile, storage and material
handling areas?
Yes No
8. Have you developed and implemented a stormwater management training program commensurate with each
employee’s job duties that:
a. Addresses the importance of protecting water quality? Yes No
b. Covers the requirements of the permit relevant to the duties of the employee? Yes No
c. Includes a schedule that establishes initial training for new and/or seasonal employees and
recurring training intervals for existing employees to address changes in procedures,
practices, techniques, or requirements?
Yes No
9. Do you keep documentation of inspections, maintenance, and training as required by the Permit
(Part III.D.6.h.(1)-(5))?
Yes No
If you answered no to any of the above permit requirements listed in Questions 5 – 9, then describe the tasks and
corresponding schedules that will be taken to assure that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended,
these permit requirements are met:
The City will establish a training program as part of the updated SWPPP and site inspection procedures. The City will
also examine the effectiveness of the City's BMPs as to their TSS and TP removal efficiencies.
10. Provide the name or the position title of the individual(s) who is responsible for implementing and/or coordinating this
MCM:
Tom Mathisen City Engineer/Public Works Director
VI. Compliance Schedule for an Approved Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) with an
Applicable Waste Load Allocation (WLA) (Part II.D.6.)
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A. Do you have an approved TMDL with a Waste Load Allocation (WLA) prior to the effective date
of the Permit?
Yes No
1. If no, continue to section VII.
2. If yes, fill out and attach the MS4 Permit TMDL Attachment Spreadsheet with the following
naming convention: MS4NameHere_TMDL.
This form is found on the MPCA MS4 website: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/ms4.
VII. Alum or Ferric Chloride Phosphorus Treatment Systems (Part II.D.7.)
A. Do you own and/or operate any Alum or Ferric Chloride Phosphorus Treatment Systems which
are regulated by this Permit (Part III.F.)?
Yes No
1. If no, this section requires no further information.
2. If yes , you own and/or operate an Alum or Ferric Chloride Phosphorus Treatment System
within your small MS4, then you must submit the Alum or Ferric Chloride Phosphorus
Treatment Systems Form supplement to this document, with the following naming
convention: MS4NameHere_TreatmentSystem.
This form is found on the MPCA MS4 website: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/ms4.
VIII. Add any Additional Comments to Describe Your Program
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TMDL Wasteload Allocation Excel Spreadsheet PART II.D.6.a.-e.Copy and paste from the Master List MS4 TMDL Spreadsheet for your MS4 to the space below.Permittee namePreferred IDTMDL project name*Waterbody IDType of WLA*Numeric WLA*Unit*Percent reduction Flow condition*Waterbody namePollutant of concern*Date approvedCrystal CityMS400012Shingle Creek and Bass Creek Biota and Dissolved Oxygen TMDL07010206-506 Categorical11.8 kg/dayN/AShingle Creek; Lower Shingle Creek WatershedNitrogenous biochemical oxygen demand11/4/2011Crystal CityMS400012Shingle Creek and Bass Creek Biota and Dissolved Oxygen TMDL07010206-506 Categorical35.8 kg/dayN/AShingle Creek; Upper Shingle Creek WatershedNitrogenous biochemical oxygen demand11/4/2011Crystal CityMS400012Shingle Creek Chloride TMDL07010206-506 Categorical63%Winter Low Flow (60% to 100%) Shingle CreekChloride2/14/2007Crystal CityMS400012Shingle Creek Chloride TMDL07010206-506 Categorical71%Winter Runoff (60% to 0%) Shingle CreekChloride2/14/2007Crystal CityMS400012Shingle Creek Chloride TMDL07010206-506 Categorical24.8 tons/dayHighShingle CreekChloride2/14/2007Crystal CityMS400012Shingle Creek Chloride TMDL07010206-506 Categorical8.8 tons/dayMoistShingle CreekChloride2/14/2007Crystal CityMS400012Shingle Creek Chloride TMDL07010206-506 Categorical4.5 tons/dayMid-Range Shingle CreekChloride2/14/2007Crystal CityMS400012Shingle Creek Chloride TMDL07010206-506 Categorical3.4 tons/dayDryShingle CreekChloride2/14/2007Crystal CityMS400012Shingle Creek Chloride TMDL07010206-506 Categorical1.9 tons/dayLowShingle CreekChloride2/14/2007Crystal CityMS400012Twin and Ryan Lakes Nutrient TMDL27-0042-01Categorical0.9kg/day Average Precipitation YearN/ANorth Twin Lake Phosphorus11/9/2007Crystal CityMS400012Twin and Ryan Lakes Nutrient TMDL27-0042-02Categorical0.4kg/day Average Precipitation YearN/AMiddle Twin Lake Phosphorus11/9/2007Crystal CityMS400012Twin and Ryan Lakes Nutrient TMDL27-0042-03Categorical1.5kg/day Average Precipitation YearN/ASouth Twin Lake Phosphorus11/9/2007Crystal CityMS400012Twin and Ryan Lakes Nutrient TMDL27-0058-00Categorical0.5kg/day Average Precipitation YearN/ARyan Lake Phosphorus11/9/2007Crystal CityMS400012Twin and Ryan Lakes Nutrient TMDL27-0042-01Categorical1.7kg/day Wet Precipitation YearN/ANorth Twin Lake Phosphorus11/9/2007Crystal CityMS400012Twin and Ryan Lakes Nutrient TMDL27-0042-02Categorical0.7kg/day Wet Precipitation YearN/AMiddle Twin Lake Phosphorus11/9/2007Crystal CityMS400012Twin and Ryan Lakes Nutrient TMDL27-0042-03Categorical2.3kg/day Wet Precipitation YearN/ASouth Twin Lake Phosphorus11/9/2007Crystal CityMS400012Twin and Ryan Lakes Nutrient TMDL27-0058-00Categorical0.8kg/day Wet Precipitation YearN/ARyan Lake Phosphorus11/9/2007Crystal CityMS400012Twin and Ryan Lakes Nutrient TMDL27-0042-01Categorical0.8kg/day Dry Precipitation YearN/ANorth Twin Lake Phosphorus11/9/2007Crystal CityMS400012Twin and Ryan Lakes Nutrient TMDL27-0042-02Categorical0.3kg/day Dry Precipitation YearN/AMiddle Twin Lake Phosphorus11/9/2007Crystal CityMS400012Twin and Ryan Lakes Nutrient TMDL27-0042-03Categorical1.5kg/day Dry Precipitation YearN/ASouth Twin Lake Phosphorus11/9/2007Crystal CityMS400012Twin and Ryan Lakes Nutrient TMDL27-0058-00Categorical0.4kg/day Dry Precipitation YearN/ARyan Lake Phosphorus11/9/2007Attach this completed form with your SWPPP Document at the time of submittal. At a minimum, provide all of the information "*" items (TMDL Project Name, Type of WLA, Numeric WLA, Unit, Flow Condition, and Pollutant of Concern).wq-strm4-49c • 8/16/13 • www.pca.state.mn.us • Available in alternative formats • 651-296-6300 • 800-657-3864 • TTY 651-282-5332 or 800-657-3864Page 1 of 16.1
Compliance Schedule PART II.D.6.f.-g.Is your MS4 currently meeting its WLA for any approved TMDLs?Go to: Go to: NO (Complete Table 1, Strategies for continued BMP implementation beyond the term of this permit, and Table 2 below)Table 1Strategies… YES (Provide the following information below)TABLE 1Interim Milestone (Best Management Practice) BMP ID Implementation DateShingle Creek and Bass Creek Biota and Dissolved Oxygen TMDL-NBODShingle Creek Chloride TMDL -Phosphorus Twin and Ryan Lakes Nutrient TMDL - PhosphorusPublic Education - Brochures and newsletter articles on illicit discharges BMP 1-3ongoingXXXIllicit Discharge OrdinanceBMP 3-12014XXXIncrease Infiltration in WatershedBMP 4-1ongoing with re-developmentXXXRetrofit BMPs to add stormwater treatment in the watershedBMP 4-2ongoing with re-developmentXXXStormwater Pond/BMP InspectionBMP 4-3ongoingXXXConstruction Site runoff Control- Ordinance and inspectionBMP 5-1ongoingXXXStreet Sweeping Best Management Practices including: Sweeper calibration, Covering deicer stock piles, Operator Training, and Clean up of snow stockpiles.BMP 6-1 ongoing X X X Strategies for continued BMP implementation beyond the term of this permit. PART II.D.6.f.(3)Table 2Target dates the applicable WLA(s) will be achieved. PART II.D.6.f.(4)Target Date to Achieve WLATMDL ProjectShingle Creek and Bass Creek Biota and Dissolved Oxygen TMDL2063Shingle Creek Chloride TMDL - Phosphorus 2063Twin and Ryan Lakes Nutrient TMDL - Phosphorus2063If YES, indicate the WLAs (may be grouped by TMDL Project) you believe are reasonably being met. For each WLA, list the implemented BMPs and provide a narrative strategy for the long-term continuation of meeting each WLA. PART II.D.6.g.(1)-(2)The City will continue to practice BMPS outlined in the above table and in the City SWPPP and Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP). Since there are no projects identifiedfor the City of Crystal, the City will pursue permanent BMPs as new development is proposed. The City will also use the results of the monitoring to pinpoint sources of TSS and actual loading levels.6.1
DATE: December 10, 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
Global Specialty Contractors Pool Construction $430,083.02
GMH Asphalt Corporation Community Center Parking Lot $43,442.14
Crosstown Masonry Inc Concrete for Pool $82,081.19
MN PERA Employee & City Required Contributions for 12/6/24 Pay Date $74,355.73
HealthPartners, Inc.December Health Insurance Premiums $146,020.00
IRS - EFTPS Federal & FICA Withholding Taxes for 11/22/24 Pay Date $76,323.57
Missionsquare Investment Sick to RHS Conversion for Employee Benefits $92,868.73
$945,174.38
Description
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
ORDINANCE #2024-09
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CRYSTAL CODE, CHAPTER XXI, SECTION
2100 TO ADD TEMPORARY CANNABIS EVENTS TO THE REGULATIONS FOR
SPECIAL EVENTS
The City of Crystal ordains:
ARTICLE I. Chapter XXI, Section 2100, Subsection 2100.01 of the Crystal city code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
2100.01. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the terms defined in this subsection
have the meanings given them.
Subd. 1. Alcoholic beverages. “Alcoholic beverages” mean any beverage containing
more than one-half of one percent alcohol by volume. The term includes ethyl alcohol, distilled,
fermented, spirituous, vinous, and malt beverages containing more than 3.2 percent of alcohol
by weight and any beer, ale, or other beverage made from malt by fermentation and containing
not less than one-half of one percent alcohol by volume.
Subd. 2. Beer. “Beer” means a fermented or malt beverage containing more than one-
half of one percent alcohol by volume. The term does not include distilled spirits or wine.
Subd. 3. Commercial use. “Commercial use” means the provision, sale, or rental of any
goods, services, devices, activities, or other functions for members, clients, or the public that
takes place in a park and is conducted for compensation, monetary gain, or profit. The term is to
be interpreted broadly to include commercial activities such as, but not limited to, the sale of
food or refreshments, sale of merchandise or products, commercial filming or photography,
conducting classes for which there is a charge to participate, and the solicitation of donations.
Subd. 4. Inflatable device. “Inflatable device” means an amusement device that employs
a high strength fabric or other material that achieves its strength, shape, and stability by
tensioning from internal air pressure. The term includes, but is not limited to, bounce houses,
slides, obstacle courses, movie screens, pools, and other devices that need to be inflated for
proper use.
Subd. 5. Generator. “Generator” means any equipment that converts mechanical energy
into electricity for the operation of electrical devices.
Subd. 6. Parade. “Parade” means any parade, march, or procession in or upon any street,
alley, or park in the city. The term does not include any such parade, march or procession
occurring entirely on sidewalks.
Subd. 7. Park. “Park” means any public park, playground, sports field, open space,
swimming pool, community center, or other area or facility, including any adjacent city parking
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lots, operated by the city for recreational purposes pursuant to city council designation.
Subd. 8. Race. “Race” means any organized bicycle race, foot race, race walking,
wheelchair racing, rollerblading, marathon, jogging event, and similar events.
Subd. 9. Right-of-way. “Right-of-way” has the meaning given it in Crystal city code,
subsection 800.01, subdivision 30.
Subd. 10. Special event. “Special event” means any gathering or event that:
(a)Occurs in a park and is anticipated to have, or has, 50 or more attendees;
(b)Occurs in a park and is open to the general public;
(c)Occurs in a park or right-of-way and involves the sale of any alcoholic
beverages; or
(d)Occurs in a right-of-way and either involves the closure or obstruction of the
travelled portion of the right-of-way or requires the use of special traffic control
measures. The term includes, but is not limited to, any fair, show, carnival,
festival, sporting event, concert, parade, race, or school activity meeting at least
one of the criteria under this subdivision.
(e)Occurs in any park or right-of-way and is a temporary cannabis event.
Subd. 11. Social event. “Social event” means a private gathering of friends, family
members, club members, business associates, or similar groups for a private social gathering or
celebration in a park that utilizes one or more park facilities and that does not qualify as a special
event.
Subd. 12. Temporary cannabis event. “Temporary cannabis event” means event held by
an individual or an organization licensed by the State of Minnesota as a Temporary Cannabis
Event Organizer, as described in Minnesota Statute Section 342.39 and 342.40 and as further
regulated by Crystal city code subsection 1146.16.
Subd. 13 Wine. “Wine” means the product made from the normal alcoholic fermentation
of grapes, including still wine, sparkling and carbonated wine, wine made from condensed
grapes, wine made from other agricultural products than sound, ripe grapes, imitation wine,
compounds sold as wine, vermouth, cider, perry, and sake, in each instance containing not less
than one-half of one percent or more than 24 percent alcohol by volume. This term does not
include distilled spirits or beer.
ARTICLE II. Chapter XXI, Section 2100, Subsection 2100.03 of the Crystal city code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
2100.03. Parks; rules and regulations.
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Subd. 1. Closing hours. The closing hour for parks is 10:00 p.m. and parks shall remain
closed until 6:00 a.m. the following day. A person may not remain in a park after the closing
hour, except as provided in subdivision 2 of this subsection. This subdivision does not apply to
persons who, without delay, are traveling through a park or upon established walks, paths, or
drives within a park. The closing hour for activities authorized as part of the city’s recreation
program may be modified by the city manager in accordance with this subsection. The city
council may by resolution further limit the hours for the conduct of specific activities within one
or more parks.
Subd. 2. Extended hours. The closing hour for a park may be extended as provided in
this subdivision.
(a) Park rental permit or special event permit. The city may, as part of a park use
permit issued pursuant to Crystal city code, subsection 2100.07, a park rental
permit issued pursuant to Crystal city code, subsection 2100.09, or a special event
permit issued pursuant to Crystal city code, subsection 2100.11, allow persons
attending an activity, a social event or special event to remain in a park after the
closing hour. The permit for the particular use, social event or special event shall
identify the extended hours.
(b) City events. A city-sponsored or authorized event occurring within a park
may have extended hours as determined and set by the city for the particular
event.
Subd. 3. Alcoholic beverages. Except as otherwise permitted by this code, the use,
consumption, display, or possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in parks. The use,
consumption, display, and presence of alcoholic beverages in parks and related park facilities is
a matter of special concern to the city as such activity relates to the peace and good order of the
city. For that reason, whether to allow the presence or sale of any alcoholic beverages as part
of a permit issued under this section is a matter within the sole discretion of the city and its
determination to allow or not allow alcoholic beverages is final. Consumption of alcoholic
beverages is prohibited during temporary cannabis events.
Subd. 4. Motor vehicles. Motorized vehicles or machines of any kind may not drive on
or across any park, except as specifically authorized pursuant to this code. Motor vehicles must
be parked in spaces designated therefor pursuant to Crystal city code, subsection 1310.05,
subdivision 5. Motor vehicles shall not be parked in any park or park parking lot while the park
is closed. This subdivision does not apply to motor vehicles that are operated by the city.
Subd. 5. Fires. Fires may not be made or lit in a park except in designated areas, and then
only in a permanent fire ring or grill, or a portable stove or grill. Portable stoves or grills shall
be located at least 20 feet away from any play area or structure with a roof or sun sail. It is
unlawful to leave a fire or grill before it has been completely extinguished, or the coals or ashes
have been properly disposed of in a designated hot coal disposal container. Coals and ashes
shall not be dumped on the ground.
Subd. 6. Park equipment. It is unlawful to tamper with, damage, or destroy any park
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equipment including, but not limited to, any building, bridge, table, bench, waste receptacle,
fireplace, railing, monument, stake, sign, boundary marker, or other structure, equipment or park
property, either real or personal. Temporary signs indicating lawful activities or events in the
park may only be posted in a park with the permission of the city manager.
Subd. 7. Animal wildlife. It is unlawful to injure or destroy any bird or animal nest within
the limits of any park, nor must any person display or discharge any air gun, sling shot, arrow
or other weapon, or throw any stone or other projectile at, any bird or animal within any park,
nor in any manner capture, kill or harm in any way any bird or animal therein.
Subd. 8. Public sales. Within any park it is unlawful to offer or display for sale, rent, or
hire any article or thing unless the person first obtains a park use permit from the city to undertake
such activities in a park and obtains all licenses and permits required by law or this code. In the
case of a special event that is a temporary cannabis event, sales will be permitted as approved
by the Office of Cannabis Management in the related temporary cannabis event organizer
license.
Subd. 9. Sports. Organized or unorganized sport activity and games may be conducted
only in designated areas within parks. All other casual recreational activity must be conducted
in such a manner as not to interfere with the reasonable enjoyment of the park by other persons
or with the reasonable right of adjoining property owners. Golf play in parks is prohibited, but
golf practice with light plastic balls is permitted in designated areas in accordance with Crystal
city code, section 965. Archery activities are prohibited as provided in Crystal city code, section
970. Angling is permitted in accordance with Crystal city code, section 975.
Subd. 10. Dogs. Except within designated off-leash dog parks, dogs in parks must be
effectively leashed by a leash not in excess of six feet in length. Any person bringing a dog to
any park must have in their possession suitable utensils for the removal of animal excrement
and must promptly and effectively remove and properly dispose of all excrement deposited by
dogs under their control.
Subd. 11. Plant life. It is unlawful to willfully and without authority cut, pluck, or
otherwise injure any flowers, shrubs, or trees growing in or around any park or on other public
grounds.
Subd. 12. Glass containers. It shall be unlawful for any person to take a glass bottle or
other glass container into a park or to possess a glass bottle or glass container in a park.
Subd. 13. Inflatable devices. It shall be unlawful to bring in, set up, or operate any
inflatable device in a park without a park use permit issued by the city. The use of such inflatable
devices shall comply with the terms and conditions of the permit.
Subd. 14. Temporary shade structures. It shall be unlawful to set-up temporary shelters,
tents, tarps, canopies, or any other similar items in a park that are larger than 10’ x 10’ without a
park use permit issued by the city. The use of such temporary shade structures shall comply
with the terms and conditions of the permit.
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Subd. 15. Commercial use. It shall be unlawful to undertake a commercial use in a park
without a park use permit issued by the city. The commercial use shall comply with the terms
and conditions of the permit. A park use permit is not required for a mobile food unit (food
truck), but a mobile food unit permit issued under Crystal city code, section 1345 is required to
operate in a park. A park use permit is not required for a temporary cannabis event holding a
permit issued under this Chapter.
Subd. 16. Generators. It shall be unlawful to bring in, set up, or operate a generator in a
park without a park use permit issued by the city. Operation of the generator shall comply with
the terms and conditions of the permit.
Subd. 17. Litter. It shall be unlawful for any person to throw, leave, deposit, dump, place,
or scatter any garbage, litter, debris, or trash in a park. All such materials shall be disposed of
in a proper waste receptacle and in such a manner that such material will reasonably be
prevented from being blown, scattered, or deposited by the elements outside of the receptacle.
Subd. 18. Sound amplifying devices. No use of a sound amplification system, a musical
instrument, or other device that is used for the production or reproduction of sound in a park that
exceeds the limitations imposed by Crystal city code, section 625 shall be allowed unless a park
use permit specifically allowing the use of such a device is first obtained from the city.
Subd. 19. Other regulations. The city manager is authorized to prepare further
regulations for the conduct in parks and related requirements. The use of the parks is also subject
to any other provisions of this Crystal city code governing conduct in public places. A violation
of any of the regulations developed by the city manager, or of any provision of the Crystal city
code, may result in the person being required to leave the park facility, park amenity, or the
entire park.
ARTICLE III. Chapter XXI, Section 2100, Subsection 2100.11 of the Crystal city code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
2100.11. Special event permits.
Subd. 1. General rule. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Crystal city code to the
contrary, all special events occurring in a city park or a city right-of-way shall be regulated by
this subsection.
Subd. 2. Special event permit required; exceptions. No person, group, entity, or
organization of any type shall engage in, participate in, aid, form, or start any special event
without first obtaining a special event permit from the city for the special event. The city may
place conditions on a special event permit including, but not limited to, limiting the duration
and the locations in which the special event may occur. The city may also require the sponsor
of a special event to obtain a park rental permit if park facilities will be used as part of the special
event. The special event may not extend beyond the closing hours for the park in which it is
located unless extended hours are authorized as part of the special event permit. No special
event permit shall be required for:
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(a) Lawful picketing and protests; or
(b) City-sanctioned events.
Subd. 3. Application. A person seeking issuance of a special event permit shall file an
application with the city on forms provided by the city. The application shall be accompanied
by the fee set forth in Crystal city code, appendix IV. Special event permit applications must be
filed not less than 30 days, or more than one year, before the date on which the special event is
proposed to take place. Failure to file in a timely manner may be grounds for denial of the
special event permit.
Subd. 4. Contents of application. The application for a special event permit shall, at a
minimum and to the extent applicable, contain the following information:
(a) A description of the special event and its purpose;
(b) A description of the activities proposed to occur during the special event;
(c) The maximum number of persons expected to attend;
(d) The name, address and telephone numbers, daytime and nighttime, of the person
who will be responsible for performance of the duties of the permit holder;
(e) The date when the special event is to be conducted;
(f) The details of proposed route requested, the starting point, the termination point,
and the desired location of any assembly areas;
(g) The approximate number of persons who, and animals and vehicles which will,
constitute such special event, the type of animals, and description of the vehicles;
(h) The hours when such desired special event will assemble, start, and terminate;
(i) A statement as to whether the special event would occupy all or only a portion of
the width of a right-of-way proposed to be traversed or the park or recreation area
permitted to be used for the special event;
(j) In the case of temporary cannabis events, a copy of the application submitted to
the office of cannabis management;
(k) Any other information required on the application form; and
(l) Such other information as the city manager may find necessary to evaluate the
application.
Subd. 5. Deposit for city expenses. The city manager may require the applicant to deposit
with the city the estimated cost of city services to be performed in connection with the special
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event. The estimated cost shall be as stated in the fee schedule in Crystal city code, appendix IV.
In the case of large community events, the city manager may also require that a bond or other
security satisfactory to the city be supplied to cover any additional costs the city anticipates it
may incur related to the special event. The city may reimburse itself from the deposited funds
to pay the costs of the city services and may draw upon the bond or other security as needed to
reimburse itself for any additional costs it incurred related to the special event. The city will return
any unused portion of the deposit and other security to the permit holder once the special event
has concluded and the city’s costs have been fully reimbursed.
Subd. 6. Duties of permit holder.
(a) Compliance. The special event shall be limited to the duration and locations
indicated in the special event permit. A permit holder shall comply with all
directions and conditions contained in the special event permit and with all
applicable laws and ordinances. The permit holder shall carry the special event
permit upon his or her person during the period of the special event.
(b) Cleanup. Subject also to the requirements of this subsection, within the two hour
period immediately following the end of the special event, the permit holder or
event coordinator shall commence cleanup of the site of the event, remove and
dispose of all litter or material of any kind, which is placed or left on the street,
park, ballfield, or other public property because of such event and finish such
cleanup not later than the final day of the event, weather permitting or as directed
by the city manager. Should the permit holder or event coordinator fail to clean
up the site, the city may, in addition to any other remedy available to the city under
this subsection or at law, draw upon any remaining portion of the deposit and the
bond or other security as needed to reimburse the city for all costs related to the
cleanup, removal, and disposal of litter, as well as the repair of any damage done
to public property, resulting from the special event. The city may bill the permit
holder for any costs the city incurred related to the special event that were not
reimbursed from the deposit or the security. The permit holder shall be required
to pay such bill in full within 30 days of receipt. No future applications from the
permit holder or for the same or similar special event will be considered until all
obligations are satisfied.
(c) Required undertakings. The permit holder may be required, at permit holder’s
expense, and without expense to the city, to undertake any or all of the following:
(1) Provide traffic-control personnel, as determined by the police chief;
(2) Provide volunteers to monitor any required barricades at all
intersections not requiring traffic-control personnel, as determined by
the police chief; and
(3) Provide, install and remove the barricades, signs and delineation
equipment as directed by the city engineer or police chief.
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Subd. 7. Notice to abutting property owners. The permit holder may be required by the
city manager to notify residents of neighborhoods of the pendency of the special event by any
reasonable means as directed by the city manager including, but not limited to, the preparation
of an informational leaflet. If a leaflet is required, the leaflet shall briefly describe the nature of
the special event, identify the name and telephone number of the permit holder, the date and
time of the special event, contain a map of the route, if any, or the location of the special event,
and describe all restrictions upon traffic and parking on or crossing the special event route or at
the special event site.
Subd. 8. Insurance. Upon compliance with all other provisions of this subsection, a
special event permit may be granted only after the applicant has secured and filed with the city
clerk the insurance provided for in this subdivision. The policy or policies shall provide
coverage for injuries or damages to persons or properties arising out of the activities and
operations of the special event. All insurance required in this subdivision shall be issued by
insurance companies acceptable to the city and admitted in Minnesota. The applicant shall
provide proof of general liability insurance coverage in a form and in the amounts acceptable to
the city. The city may, based on the nature of the special event, require higher limits and
additional insurance coverages. Acceptance of the insurance by the city shall not relieve, limit,
or decrease the liability of the applicant or the sponsoring entity. Any policy deductibles or
retentions shall be the responsibility of the applicant or the sponsoring entity. The applicant
shall control any special or unusual hazards and be responsible for any damages that result from
those hazards. The city does not represent that the insurance requirements are sufficient to
protect the applicant’s interests or provide adequate coverage.
Evidence of coverage is to be provided in the form of a certificate of insurance in the most recent
edition of the applicable ACORD forms (or similar insurance service organization forms), as
approved by the city manager. The applicant shall notify and identify the city to its insurance
carrier(s) and require its insurance carrier(s) to provide the statutory cancellation notice if the
policy is cancelled, not renewed or materially changed. The applicant shall require any of its
participants using automobiles in a race or in connection with a special event to carry automobile
liability insurance meeting the statutory limits of the State of Minnesota in the form of a
certificate of insurance in the most recent edition of the applicable ACORD forms (or similar
insurance service organization forms), as approved by the city manager. At its option, the city
may require that it be listed as an additional named insured on such insurance policy or policies.
The applicant shall require any of its subcontractors to comply with these provisions.
Subd. 9. Indemnification. Notwithstanding the insurance requirements of this
subsection, the applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold the city, its officers, agents and
employees harmless from any liability, claim, damages, costs, judgments, or expenses, including
attorney’s fees, resulting directly or indirectly from an act or omission including, without
limitation, professional errors and omissions of the permittee or event sponsor/promoter, its
agents and employees, arising out of or by any reason of the conduct of the activity authorized
by such special event permit and against all loss caused in any way be reason of the failure of
the permittee or event sponsor/promoter, its agents and employees to fully perform all
obligations under this subsection.
Subd. 10. Vendors for special events.
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(a)Sales permitted. The sale of food or any merchandise or services of any type by
a vendor may be allowed as a component of a special event issued a special event
permit, provided such vendor is approved and authorized in writing by the
applicant of the special event and shall be conducted in accordance with such
conditions and limitations as shall be imposed in writing by the applicant and
submitted as a part of the application for a special event permit.
(b)Authorization of vendors. The permit holder shall have sole responsibility and
authority to allow or disallow sidewalk or street vending as a component of a
special event and to designate the location and activities of such vendors, subject
to the requirements of this subsection. The permit holder shall not discriminate
on the basis of race, gender, nation origin or ethnicity in the authorization of such
vendors. It shall be unlawful for any vendor to engage in such business at any
location or in any manner not authorized by the permit holder or that is contrary
to the special event permit.
(c)Permit not required. Vendors authorized by the permit holder as a component of
the special event shall not be required to obtain any separate vendors permit or
transient merchant license under Crystal city code, section 1160 to operate during
the period of the special event. All merchandise, food, and alcoholic beverage
vendors shall be assessed a registration fee for city costs of enforcement as stated
in Crystal city code, appendix IV. A license approved by the city council is
required to sell liquor at any special event.
(d)Unauthorized vending prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any vendor not
authorized by the permit holder as provided in this subsection to engage in such
business within a distance of 25 yards of such special event from one hour before
until one hour after the special event.
(e)Food sales. The vendor of any food, whether hot or cold, included as a part of a
special event shall be subject to all rules and regulations of the Minnesota
Department of Health, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture or Hennepin
County, as applicable. It shall be the responsibility of the permit holder of a
special event to ensure compliance with this subsection by all such vendors.
(f)Temporary cannabis events. All temporary cannabis events must follow all
requirements of Minn. Stat. § 342.01, et. seq., and all requirements of the
temporary cannabis event organizer license issued by the Office of Cannabis
Management.
Subd 11. Alcoholic beverages. The consumption and display of alcoholic beverages
during a special event are prohibited unless expressly allowed by the special event permit and
is approved by the city council. If approved, the consumption and display of alcoholic beverages
may only within the delineated boundaries of the special event as approved by the city. No sale
of alcoholic beverages shall occur at a special event unless all licenses and permits required by
Crystal city code, chapter XII and state law are obtained, and then only in compliance with all
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applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
Subd. 12. Trash facilities; glass containers prohibited.
(a)The permittee shall be required to provide temporary garbage and recycling
collection facilities at any special event, and arrange for such facilities and the
hauling of trash and recycling to be provided by a waste hauler licensed by the
city. The number of collection stations and their locations shall be determined
by the city. The permit holder shall be responsible for picking up litter,
maintaining a trash free environment, and the payment of tipping fees or other
costs associated with disposal of garbage and trash.
(b)The use of glass containers for individual consumption of beverages within the
area of any special event is prohibited.
Subd. 13. Enforcement; suspension or revocation.
(a)A violation of any provision of this subsection, any other provision of this Crystal
city code, or of any applicable state law or county ordinance may be punished as
a criminal violation as permitted by law.
(b)The city manager shall take appropriate action to administratively amend any
special event permit condition to protect the public interest, or to immediately
suspend or revoke any special event permit where there is a violation of any
condition of the permit or for violation of any provision of this subsection.
(c)The city manager may upon good cause shown further amend the special event
permit or reinstate the special event permit where the violation giving rise to the
initial revision, suspension, or revocation has been addressed by the permittee to
the reasonable satisfaction of the city manager.
Subd. 14. Appeal. The city manager’s decision to grant or deny an application for a
special event permit may be appealed to the city council by the applicant, or by any resident of
the city, in writing filed with the city clerk within ten days of the date of the decision. An
applicant may also, within the same period, file an appeal of any condition or restriction placed
on a special event permit. The city council will consider the appeal at a regular city council
meeting and make a final decision on the special event permit and the conditions placed on it.
ARTICLE IV. Severability and Savings. If any section or portion of this ordinance is found
unconstitutional or otherwise invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that
finding shall not serve as invalidation or affect the validity and enforceability of any other section
or provision of this ordinance.
ARTICLE V. Effective Date. This ordinance is effective thirty (30) days following its
passage and publication.
BY THE CITY COUNCIL
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Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
Double underlined material is being added and stricken material is being deleted.
First Reading: December 3, 2024
Second Reading: __________, 2024
Council Adoption:_________, 2024
Publication:
Effective Date:
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-__
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-09
WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2024-09 “An ordinance
amending the Crystal Code, Chapter XXI, Section 2100 to add temporary cannabis events to
the regulations for special events” (“Ordinance”) at its meeting held on December 17, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.12 of the Crystal City Charter and Subsection 110.13 of the Crystal
City Code indicate that ordinances approved by the City Council will be published in summary
form and that the City Council is to approve the form of the summary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Crystal that the
following summary language is hereby approved for publication of the Ordinance:
CITY OF CRYSTAL
ORDINANCE #2024-09
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CRYSTAL CODE, CHAPTER XXI, SECTION
2100 TO ADD TEMPORARY CANNABIS EVENTS TO THE REGULATIONS FOR
SPECIAL EVENTS
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE No. 2024-09
Ordinance No. 2024-09 was approved by the city council on December 17, 2024. A printed copy
of the full text of the ordinance is available on the city’s website and may be obtained by contacting
the city clerk’s office.
The ordinance adds temporary cannabis events to the types of events regulated by the
special events ordinance and specifies the regulations that apply to such events. It also
includes regulations required by Minnesota Statute Section 342.01, et seq. A copy of the
full ordinance is available on the city’s website and may be obtained by contacting the city
clerk’s office.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the city clerk is hereby authorized and directed to do
each of the following:
1. Publish the approved summary language once in the city’s official newspaper;
2. Place a copy of this resolution, the full text of the ordinance, and the affidavit of publication of
the summary language in the city’s ordinance book;
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3. When possible, make the full text of the ordinance available for public inspection in the office of
the city clerk during the city’s regular business hours;
4. Incorporate the text of the ordinance into the Crystal City Code; and
5. Post the updated Crystal City Code on the city’s website.
Adopted this 17th day of December 2024.
BY THE CITY COUNCIL
_________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
ORDINANCE #2024-10
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CRYSTAL CODE ESTABLISHING
CHAPTER XI, SECTION 1145 CANNABIS AND HEMP BUSINESS
REGULATIONS
The City of Crystal ordains:
ARTICLE I. Chapter XI, Section 1145 of the Crystal city code is hereby established to
read as follows:
Section 1145 - Cannabis and hemp business regulations
1145.01 Purpose and findings. The City of Crystal makes the following
legislative findings: The purpose of this ordinance is to protect the public health, safety,
and welfare in the City by implementing regulations pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
Section 342 related to cannabis and hemp businesses within the City. The City finds
and concludes that these regulations are appropriate and lawful, that the proposed
amendments will promote the community's interest in reasonable stability in the
development and redevelopment of the City for now and in the future, and that the
regulations are in the public interest and for the public good.
1145.02 Definitions. The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this
Section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except where the
context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Subd. 1. Applicant. "Applicant" means an entity with a license issued by the
Office of Cannabis Management that is applying for an initial registration or for
registration renewal.
Subd. 2. The Act. "The Act" means the Cannabis Act at Minnesota Statutes,
Section 342, as it may be amended from time to time.
Subd. 3. Cannabis business. "Cannabis business" has the definition in
Minnesota Statutes Section 342.01.
Subd. 4. Cannabis retailer business. "Cannabis retailer business" means a
cannabis business that is a cannabis retailer, the retail portion of a cannabis
mezzobusiness with a retail operations endorsement, or the retail portion of a cannabis
microbusiness with a retail operations endorsement, as those terms are defined m
Minnesota Statutes, section 342.01 and applicable Minnesota administrative rules.
Subd. 5. Hemp business. "Hemp business" has the definition in Minnesota
Statutes Section 342.01.
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Subd. 6. Lower-potency hemp retailer. "lower-potency hemp retailer" means
every lower-potency hemp edible retail business that is licensed under the Act and
required to register with the City under Minnesota Statutes, section 342.22.
Subd. 7. Medical cannabis combination business. "Medical cannabis
combination business" has the definition in Minnesota Statutes Section 342.01.
Subd. 8 OCM. "OCM" means the Office of Cannabis Management.
Subd. 9. Potential licensee. "Potential licensee" means an applicant that has
not received a license from the OCM.
Subd. 10. Temporary cannabis event. "Temporary cannabis event" means
event held by an individual or an organization licensed by the State of Minnesota as
a Temporary Cannabis Event Organizer, as described in Minnesota Statute
Section
342.39 and 342.40.
1145.03 Pre-license certification of cannabis businesses.
Sub. 1. The City's Zoning Administrator is authorized to certify whether a
proposed Cannabis Business complies with the City's zoning ordinances and if
applicable, with state fire code and building code pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
section 342.13.
Subd. 2. Potential licensees are responsible, prior to the City receiving a request
for zoning certification, for making all necessary zoning applications and requesting
and scheduling any inspections related to building and fire codes. Potential licensees
must contact the City to have inspections conducted prior to the City receiving the
request for certification from the OCM. Building and fire code inspections will be valid
for 1 year from completion. If a potential licensee fails to obtain necessary zoning
approvals or have any building or fire code inspections completed prior to the City
receiving a request for certification, the City will inform the OCM that the potential
licensee does not meet zoning and land use laws.
1145.04 Retail Registration Required. Before making retail sales to customers or
patients, all Cannabis Retailers and Lower-Potency Hemp Retailers must register with
the City. Making retail sales to customers or patients without an active registration is
prohibited.
1145.05 Cannabis retailer business registration limits.
Subd. 1. A cap on the number of cannabis retailer business registrations 1s
provided in Crystal City Code Subsection 515.19, subd. 4.
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Subd. 2. The following businesses are not subject to the cap on
registration referenced above:
(a) Businesses operating under a tribal compact entered into under
Minnesota Statutes, Section 3.9224 or 3.9228;
(b) Tribally issued licenses and registrations;
(c) Lower-Potency Hemp Retailer; and
(d) Medical cannabis combination businesses.
1145.06 Processing registrations. Applications for registration will be processed on a
first-come, first-served basis based on the City receiving a complete application and
payment of all fees. Applications will be considered complete when all materials in
Section 1145.07 are received by the City and include all required information. The date
a certification under Section 1145.03 is issued will have no impact on the applicant's
registration processing and is not an indication that the cap on registrations has not
been met.
1145.07 Application for registration. All applicants for initial registration or renewal
registration must submit a registration application or renewal form provided by the
City. The form may be amended from time to time by the City Administrator, but must
include or be accompanied by:
Subd. 1. Name of the property owner;
Subd. 2. Name and date of birth of the applicant;
Subd. 3. Address and parcel ID for the property for which the registration
is
sought;
Subd. 4. Certification that the applicant complies with the requirements of
this Section;
Subd. 5. Fee Required. At the time of initial application, and prior to the City's
consideration of any renewal application, each Cannabis Retailer must pay, as
established in the City's fee schedule, the following fees:
(a) At the time of initial registration:
1. An initial registration fee. The initial registration fee will pay
for the costs of registration and the cost of the first year of
operation.
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11. The renewal fee for the second year of operation.
(b) At the time of the first annual renewal (prior to the second year
of operation), no fee will be due.
(c) At the time of the second annual renewal, and each year thereafter,
the renewal fee must be paid prior to the City issuing any renewal
registration.
(d) Initial registration fees and renewal registration fees are nonrefundable.
Subd. 6. A copy of a valid state license or written notice of OCM license
preapproval; and
Subd. 7. Proof of taxes, assessments, utility charges, or other financial claims
of the city and state are current.
1145.08. Preliminary compliance check. Initial Cannabis Retailer or Lower-Potency
Hemp Retailer registration shall not be issued unless, prior to opening for operations
following approval of an application for initial registration, the applicant has passed a
preliminary compliance check conducted by the City to ensure compliance with this
Section and any other regulations established pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section
342.13.
1145.09. Basis for denial. The City shall not issue a registration or renewal for any
Cannabis Retailer or Lower-Potency Hemp Retailer if any of the following conditions
are true:
Subd. 1. The applicant has not submitted a complete application.
Subd. 2. The applicant is under the age of 21.
Subd. 3. The applicant does not comply with the requirements of this Section.
Subd. 4. The applicant does not comply with applicable zoning and land
use regulations.
Subd. 5. If applicable, the applicant is found to not comply with the
requirements of the Act or this Section at the preliminary compliance check.
Subd. 6. If applicable, the maximum number of registrations, pursuant to
Section 1145.05 have been issued by the City or within the County.
Subd. 7. The applicant does not have a valid license from the OCM.
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1145.10. Issuance of registration or renewal. The City shall issue the registration or
renewal if the applicant meets the requirements of this article, including that none of
the reasons for denial in this Section are true.
1145.11. Registration nontransferable. A registration 1s not transferable to another
person, entity, or location.
1145.12. Enforcement.
Subd. 1. Generally. The City Council may impose a fine or suspend a
registration under this Section on a finding that the registered business has failed to
comply with an applicable statute, regulation, or ordinance, including a violation of
this Section.
Subd. 2. Notice and Right to Hearing. Prior to imposing a fine or suspending
any registration under this Section, the City shall provide the registered business with
written notice of the alleged violations and inform the registered business of its right
to a hearing on the alleged violation.
(a) Notice shall be delivered in person or by regular mail to the address of
the registered business and shall inform the registered business of its
right to a hearing. The notice will indicate that a response must be
submitted within ten (10) days of receipt of the notice, or the right to a
hearing will be waived.
(b) The registered business will be given an opportunity for a hearing before
the City Council before final action to fine or suspend a registration.
Provided, the registered business has submitted a written application for
appeal within 10 days after the notice was served. The City Council shall
issue a decision to fine or suspend the registration only upon written
findings.
(c) If no request for a hearing is received within ten (10) days following the
service of the notice, the matter shall be submitted to the City Council
for imposition of the fine or suspension.
Subd. 3. Emergency. If, at the discretion of the City, a registered business poses
an imminent threat to the health or safety of the public, the City may immediately
suspend the registration and provide notice of the right to hold a subsequent hearing as
prescribed in Subd. 2 above.
Subd. 4. Reinstatement. The City may reinstate a registration if it determines
that the violations have been resolved. The City shall reinstate the registration if the
OCM determines the violations have been resolved.
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1145.13. Penalties.
Subd. 1. Misdemeanor. Any person who violates this Section is guilty of a
misdemeanor and, upon conviction, is subject to a fine and imprisonment as prescribed
by state law. Each day each violation continues or exists constitutes a separate offense.
Subd. 2. Administrative penalty. Any person who violates this Section is
subject to administrative penalty in an amount set in Appendix IV of the Crystal City
Code. Each day any violation continues or exists constitutes a separate offense.
Subd. 3. Violation of this Section shall be grounds for enforcement against any
business license issued by the City of Crystal.
1145.14. Cannabis retailer operating regulations.
Subd. 1. Compliance Checks. The City shall complete, at a mm1mum, one
compliance check per calendar year of every registered business to assess if the
business meets age verification requirements, as required under Minn. Stat. 342.22
Subd. 4(b) and this ordinance. Any failures under this section are a basis for
enforcement action and must be reported to the OCM.
Subd. 2. Hours of Operation. Cannabis businesses are limited to the retail sale
of cannabis, cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or
hemp- derived consumer products between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Monday through Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, except that the
city council may, by resolution provide for more restrictive hours.
Subd. 3. Display of License and Registration. All licenses and registrations
must be posted and displayed in plain view of the general public on the premises.
Subd. 4. Advertising. Signage is subject to the City's sign code, Crystal Unified
Development Code Section 530, with the addition of the following: Cannabis
businesses are permitted to erect up to two fixed signs on the exterior of the building
or property of the business.
Subd. 5. Mobile Sales. Cannabis businesses, other than licensed cannabis
event organizers, may not operate from a mobile food unit or other movable location.
1145.15. Lower-potency hemp retailer operating regulations.
Subd. 1. Compliance Checks. The City shall complete at mm1mum one
compliance check per calendar year of every registered business to assess if the
business meets age verification requirements, as required under Minn. Stat. 342.22
Subd. 4(b) and this ordinance. Any failures under this section are a basis for
enforcement action and must be reported to the OCM.
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Subd. 2. Hours of Operation. Lower-Potency Hemp Retailers, other than
businesses holding a license under Minnesota Statute Section 340A, may only engage
in the retail sale of lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10:00
a.m. and 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, except that the city council may, by resolution, provide
for more restrictive hours.
Subd. 3. Display of License and Registration. All licenses and registrations
must be posted and displayed in plain view of the general public on the premises.
Subd. 4. Advertising. Signage is subject to the City's sign code, Crystal Unified
Development Code Section 530.
Subd. 5. Mobile Sales. Lower-Potency Hemp Retailers, other than licensed
cannabis event organizers, may not operate from a mobile food unit.
1145.16 Temporary Cannabis Event Regulations. Temporary Cannabis Events
held on private property will follow all the regulations, including the application and
approval process, for special events under Crystal city code section 2100.11. In
addition to those requirements, all Temporary Cannabis Events must meet the
following requirements:
Subd. 1. Hours Restrictions: Temporary cannabis events shall only be
held between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Subd. 2. On-site consumption of cannabinoid products is prohibited.
Subd. 3. No person holding a permit for a Temporary Cannabis Event shall
allow and no participant in a Temporary Cannabis Event shall camp overnight at the
location of a Temporary Cannabis Event, except for a reasonable number of persons
required to maintain security.
Subd. 4 Not Permitted in Buffer Zone. A Temporary Cannabis Event shall not
be located within 500 feet of a school, public park, or residential treatment facility.
The following apply for the purposes of this paragraph.
(a)The distance between properties shall be measured from the closest points
between the lot containing the business and the lot where the Temporary
Cannabis Event will be held.
(b)The term “school” means a public or private facility that provides
educational programs to ten or more people who are under the age of 21 in
a classroom setting. The term includes, but is not limited to, any school
operated by an independent school district or a charter school operating
under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 124E. The term does not include the
Robbinsdale Transition Center or similar adult education schools.
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(c) The term “public park” means an open space, playground, athletic field, or
other facility owned by the city, a school district, the county, or other
public entity that is open to, and regularly used by, those under the age of
21.
(d) The term “residential treatment facility” means a facility providing mental
health, alcohol, or drug treatment services established or operated in
accordance with Minnesota Rules, chapter 2960, or Minnesota Statutes,
chapters 245G or 260C.
Subd. 4. Noise. The Temporary Cannabis Event must be in compliance with
the city's nuisance ordinance at all times.
Subd. 5. All Temporary Cannabis Events must follow all requirements of Minn.
Stat. § 342.01, et seq. and all requirements of the temporary cannabis event organizer
license issued by the Office of Cannabis Management.
ARTICLE II. Severability and Savings. If any section or portion of this ordinance is
found unconstitutional or otherwise invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent
jurisdiction, that finding shall not serve as invalidation or affect the validity and
enforceability of any other section or provision of this ordinance.
ARTICLE III. Effective Date. This ordinance is effective thirty (30) days
following its passage and publication.
BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
First Reading: December 3, 2024
Second Reading: __________ , 2024
Council Adoption: ________, 2024
Publication:
Effective Date:
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-__
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-10
WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2024-10 “An ordinance
amending the Crystal Code establishing Chapter XI, Section 1145 Cannabis and Hemp
Business Regulations” (“Ordinance”) at its meeting held on December 17, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.12 of the Crystal City Charter and Subsection 110.13 of the Crystal
City Code indicate that ordinances approved by the City Council will be published in summary
form and that the City Council is to approve the form of the summary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Crystal that the
following summary language is hereby approved for publication of the ordinance:
CITY OF CRYSTAL
ORDINANCE #2024-10
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CRYSTAL CODE ESTABLISHING
CHAPTER XI, SECTION 1145 CANNABIS AND HEMP BUSINESS
REGULATIONS
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE No. 2024-10
Ordinance No. 2024-10 was approved by the city council on December 17, 2024. A printed copy
of the full text of the ordinance is available on the city’s website and may be obtained by contacting
the city clerk’s office.
The ordinance establishes the regulations that will apply to cannabis and hemp businesses,
as defined in Minnesota Statute Section 342.01, and establishes Chapter XI, Section 1145
of the Crystal City Code. The regulations define terms, describe the process for pre-license
certification, describe the process for applying for registration and the basis for denial, and
set regulations for retail businesses. A copy of the full ordinance is available on the city’s
website and may be obtained by contacting the city clerk’s office.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the city clerk is hereby authorized and directed to do
each of the following:
1. Publish the approved summary language once in the city’s official newspaper;
2. Place a copy of this resolution, the full text of the ordinance, and the affidavit of publication of
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the summary language in the city’s ordinance book;
3. When possible, make the full text of the ordinance available for public inspection in the office of
the city clerk during the city’s regular business hours;
4. Incorporate the text of the ordinance into the Crystal City Code; and
5. Post the updated Crystal City Code on the city’s website.
Adopted this 17th day of December 2024.
BY THE CITY COUNCIL
_________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
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Memorandum
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
December 13, 2024
Mayor and City Council
Adam R. Bell, City Manager
2025 Employment Agreement
BACKGROUND:
The City Council hired De Young Consulting to coordinate and conduct the city manager's annual
performance evaluation. The Council and I met with Karen DeYoung and discussed my
performance evaluation at a closed executive session on December 12. Following the evaluation
and discussion, the Council desires to extend my employment as City Manager for another year.
Attached is the 2025 employment agreement with the agreed-upon compensation and terms as
discussed during the closed session.
RECOMMENDATION:
I sincerely and humbly thank the Council and the city for the opportunity to continue serving the
community as City Manager. I recommend approval of the 2025 employment agreement.
ATTACHMENT:
2025 City Manager Employment Agreement
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CITY MANAGER
EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT
THIS CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and
entered into by and between the City of Crystal, a Minnesota municipal corporation
("Employer"), and Adam R. Bell ("Employee").
RECITALS
A.Employer desires to employ the services of Employee as City Manager of the City of Crystal.
B.The City Council ("Council") desired to provide certain benefits, establish certain
conditions of employment, and to set working conditions of Employee.
C. It is the desire of the Council to: (1) secure and retain the services of Employee and to
provide inducement for Employee to remain in such employment; (2) to make possible
full work productivity to ensure Employee's morale and peace of mind with respect to
future security; (3) to act as a deterrent against malfeasance or dishonesty for personal
gain on the part of Employee; and (4) to provide a just means for terminating Employee's
services at such time as Employee may be unable to fully discharge Employee's duties or
when Employer may otherwise desire to terminate Employee's employment.
D.Employee desires to accept employment as City Manager of the City in accordance with
the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
AGREEMENT
In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement,
Employer and Employee agree as follows:
Section 1. Duties. Employer agrees to employ Employee as City Manager to perform the
functions and duties specified in the City Charter, the City Code, and applicable laws, and to
perform other legally permissible and proper duties and functions as the Council may from
time-to-time assign to Employee. Employee will faithfully and diligently perform all of the
duties, responsibilities, and powers so vested, delegated, or assigned, and shall obey all laws
of the United States and of the State of Minnesota and all ordinances of the City.
Section 2. Term.
A. This Agreement is effective as of January 1, 2025 ("Effective Date") and shall end on
December 31, 2025 ("Term"). For the convenience of Employer, Employee may hold
over Employee's employment subsequent to the expiration of the Term until this
Agreement is modified or superseded by a new employment agreement approved by
Employee and Council. During any holdover period, any such holding over shall also be
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subject to all other terms of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement prevents, limits,
or otherwise interferes with the right of the Council to terminate the services of
Employee at any time, subject only to the provisions set forth in Crystal Charter, Chapter
6 and Section 4, paragraphs A and B of this Agreement.
B. Nothing in this Agreement prevents, limits, or otherwise interferes with the right of
Employee to resign at any time, subject only to the provisions of Crystal Charter,
Chapter 6 and Section 4, paragraph C of this Agreement.
C. Employee agrees to remain in the exclusive employ of Employer and neither to accept
other employment nor to become employed by any other employer during the term of
his employment. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term "employed" is not to be
construed to include occasional teaching, writing, consulting, or military reserve service
performed on Employee's time off but subject to the limitation in Section 9.
Section 3. Suspension. Employer may suspend Employee with full pay and benefits only if:
(1)A majority of Council and Employee agree; or
2) After a public hearing, a majority of Council votes to suspend Employee for just
cause as defined with reference to legal and administrative decisions
interpreting Minnesota Statutes, section 197.46, and Minnesota Statutes, chapter
179A; provided, however, that Employee shall have been given written notice
setting forth any charges at least ten days prior to the hearing by the Council
members bringing such charges; all in accordance with Section 6.01 of the City
Charter.
Section 4. Termination and Severance Pay.
A.To the extent permitted by law, if Employee is terminated by the Council at a time
Employee is willing and able to perform Employee's duties under this Agreement, then
Employer agrees to pay Employee a lump sum cash payment equal to three (3) months of
the current salary and, in addition, Employee shall receive the cash equivalent of
Employee's accumulated vacation and sick leave pursuant to the City's Personnel Policy
(collectively, "Severance Pay"). If Employee is convicted of a crime involving theft or
fraud as defined in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 169, or is terminated for other conduct
involving malfeasance or willful neglect of duties, Employer shall have no obligation to
pay Severance Pay. The lump sum cash payment included in Severance Pay shall be paid
in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 465.722.
B.If Employer at any time during the term of this Agreement: (i) reduces the salary or other
financial benefits of Employee in a greater percentage than an applicable across-the-
board reduction for all employees of Employer; (ii) Employer refuses, following written
notice to comply with any other provision of this Agreement benefiting Employee; or
(iii) Employee resigns following a suggestion, whether formal or informal, by a majority
of the Council that Employee resign, Employee may, at Employee's option, elect to be
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"terminated" at the date of such reduction, such refusal to comply or suggestion of
resignation within the meaning of this Section 4 and receive Severance Pay.
C.Employee will give Employer thirty (30) days notice in advance of resignation unless the
parties agree to waive this notice requirement.
Section 5. Availability for Duties. Employer and Employee acknowledge that it is critical for
Employee to be available to perform Employee's duties on behalf of Employer at Employer's
principal place of business and other City job sites as necessary. Employer reserves the right
to review any absence of Employee in excess of four successive work weeks in order to
determine Employee's continued qualification for the position of City Manager. If Employer
determines that Employee is unable to perform the essential functions of Employee's position
and Employee is terminated by Employer for that reason, Employee shall receive Severance
Pay.
Section 6. Salary. Employer agrees to pay Employee for Employee's services rendered
pursuant hereto an annual salary of $193,049.00 payable in installments at the same time as
other employees of Employee are paid. Employee shall be eligible for the City's Merit Pay Plan
for non-represented employees. Employer agrees to increase the salary and other benefits of
Employee in such amounts and to such extent as the Council may determine that it is desirable
to do so on the basis of an annual salary review of Employee. Such increase, if approved, shall
be no less than salary or benefit increases provided to represented employees in the existing
labor agreements.
Section 7. Performance Evaluation.
A.The Council will formally review and evaluate the performance of Employee at least
once annually. The review and evaluation will be in accordance with specific criteria
developed jointly by Employer and Employee. The criteria may be modified as the
Council may from time to time determine in consultation with Employee.
B, The Council and Employee will annually define in writing the goals and performance
objectives they jointly determine necessary for the proper operation of the City and the
attainment of the Council's policy objectives. The writing will also establish a relative
priority among those various goals and objectives. The goals and objectives will
generally be attainable within the time limitations as specified and the annual
operating and capital budgets and appropriations provided.
C.In carrying out the provisions of this Section, the Council and Employee mutually
agree to abide by the provisions of applicable state and federal law.
Section 8. Hours of Work. It is recognized that Employee is an exempt employee as defined by
the federal Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") who must devote substantial time outside
normal office hours to the business of Employer. Therefore, Employee will be allowed to
reasonably adjust Employee's schedule during normal City office and business hours.
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Section 9. Outside Activities. Employee will not spend more than ten hours per week in
teaching, counseling or other non-Employer, non-military reserve connected business without
prior approval of the Council.
Section 10. Automobile. Employee's duties require the extensive use of an automobile. City
will pay Employee the sum of $550 per month as an allowance for the expenses incurred by
Employee in the use of Employee's personally owned or leased automobile. In addition, the City
will compensate Employee for mileage driven outside the seven-county Twin Cities
metropolitan area at the same rate and in accordance with the same rules applicable to other City
employees.
Section 11. Vacation, Sick and Military Leave.
A.Employee will accrue and have credited to Employee's personal account, vacation, and
sick leave at the same rate and under the same conditions as other general employees of
Employer. For purposes of computing the above, Employee will be deemed to start
employment with the City with 13 years of service for the purposes of determining the
accrual of vacation and sick leave. Effective upon the first day of employment,
Employee shall be credited with forty (40) hours of accrued vacation leave.
B.Employee shall be entitled to military reserve leave time pursuant to federal and state
law and City policy.
Section 12. Dental, Health and Life Insurance. Employer agrees to provide and to make
required premium payments for Employee and dependents for the following insurance coverage:
A. Life Insurance. Employee shall be covered at Employer's expense by a term life
insurance policy in the amount approved by Employer for other City
employees.
B. Hospitalization Insurance. Employee may select from one of the plans available to
other City employees.
C. Dental Insurance. Employee may select from one of the plans available to other
City employees.
D. Use of Paid Leave. Employee may use accumulated sick leave, vacation, and
compensatory time for leave for Employee, and for any member of Employee's
household regardless of marital status, for any of the events and circumstances stated in
the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, and the Code of Federal Regulations, 29
CFR Part 825, as they each may be amended. Such leave shall be administered
pursuant to the applicable language of Section 8.18 of the City's Personnel Policy.
Section 13. Dues and Subscriptions. Employer agrees to budget and to pay for the professional
dues and subscriptions of Employee necessary for Employee's continuation and full participation
in national, regional, state, and local associations and organizations necessary and desirable for
Employee's continued professional participation, growth, and advancement, and for the good of
Employer.
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Section 14. Professional Development.
A. Employer agrees to budget for and to advance or reimburse Employee for Employee's
travel-related expenses, including airfare, meals, lodging, and transportation expenses
for professional and official travel, meetings and occasions adequate to continue the
professional development of Employee and to adequately pursue necessary official and
other functions for Employer including, but not limited to, the Annual Conference of the
International City Management Association, the Minnesota City Management
Association, the Minnesota League of Cities, and such other national, regional, state,
and local governmental groups and committees thereof which Employee serves as a
member.
B. Employer agrees to budget and to pay for the travel expenses as described above of
Employee for short courses, institutes, and seminars that are necessary for Employee's
professional development and for the good of Employer. The City Finance Director is
authorized to advance or reimburse Employee for travel expenses upon receipt of duly
executed expense or petty cash vouchers, receipts, statements, or personal affidavits
in accordance with standard City procedures.
Section 15. General Expenses. Employer recognizes that certain expenses of a non-personal
and generally job-related nature are incurred by Employee and agrees to reimburse or to pay
those general expenses. The City Finance Director is authorized to advance or reimburse
Employee for such general expenses upon receipt of duly executed expense or petty cash
vouchers, receipts, statements, or personal affidavits in accordance with standard City
procedures.
Section 16. Civic Club Membership. Employer recognizes the desirability of representation in
and before local civic and other organizations. Employee is authorized to become a member of
such civic clubs or organizations, for which Employer shall pay all reasonable and necessary
expenses. Employee shall report to Employer on each membership that is taken out at
Employer's expense. The City Finance Director is authorized to advance or reimburse Employee
for such membership expenses upon receipt of duly executed expense or petty cash vouchers,
receipts, statements, or personal affidavits in accordance with standard City procedures.
Section 17. Indemnification. Employer will defend, hold harmless, and indemnify Employee
against any tort, professional liability claim or demand, or other legal action arising out of an
alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of Employee's duties as City Manager.
Employer will compromise and settle any claim or suit and pay the amount of any settlement,
judgment, or reasonable attorney’s fees rendered thereon consistent with Minnesota Statutes,
section 466.07. Employer shall pay any costs and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by
Employee to defend charges of a criminal nature brought against Employee that arose out of the
reasonable and lawful performance of duties for the City as provided in Minnesota Statutes,
section 465.76. Employer's obligation under this Section is limited to the scope of its duty under
the referenced statutes.
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Section 18. Bonding. Employer will bear the full cost of any fidelity or other bonds required of
Employee under any law or ordinance.
Section 19. Other Terms and Conditions of Employment.
A.The Council, in consultation with Employee, may fix such other terms and conditions of
employment as it may determine from time to time relating to the performance of
Employee, provided those terms and conditions are not inconsistent with or in conflict
with the provisions of this Agreement, the City Charter, the City Code, or any other law.
B. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all provisions of the City Charter and
City Code, and regulations and rules of Employer relating to vacation and sick leave,
retirement and pension system contributions, holidays, and other fringe benefits and
working conditions as they now exist or hereafter may be amended, apply to Employee
as they would to other employees of Employer.
Section 20. No Reduction of Benefits. Subject to the requirements of Sections 3-5, Employer
will not at any time during the term of this Agreement reduce the salary, compensation, or other
financial benefits of Employee, except to the degree of such a reduction across-the-board for all
employees of Employer or as otherwise agreed by Employer and Employee.
Section 21. Notices. Notices pursuant to the Agreement are given by deposit in the custody of
the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
(1)EMPLOYER:
(2)EMPLOYEE:
City of Crystal, Mayor
4141 Douglas Drive North
Crystal MN 55422
Adam R. Bell
Alternatively, notices required pursuant to this Agreement may be personally served in the same
manner as is applicable to process in a civil action. Notice shall be deemed given as of the date of
personal service or as of the date of deposit of such written notice in the United States mail.
Section 22. General Provisions.
A.This Agreement, including the recitals which are incorporated herein, constitutes
the entire agreement between the parties.
B.This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs at law
and executors of Employee.
C.This Agreement may be amended in writing at any time by mutual consent of
Employer and Employee.
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D. All references to Minnesota statutes or other laws in this Agreement shall be to the
most current version of the same and include any amendments made thereto.
E.This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts.
F.This Agreement shall be interpreted pursuant to Minnesota law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have approved and entered into this Agreement
as of the Effective Date identified above.
CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA
EMPLOYER
_________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
_________________________________
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
_________________________________
Adam R. Bell, EMPLOYEE
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
CRYSTAL RESOLUTION 2024 - ___
RESOLUTION COMMENDING MAYOR JIM ADAMS
WHEREAS, Jim Adams has served as Crystal mayor for three terms, since 2013; and
WHEREAS, starting in 1999, Mayor Adams worked as a firefighter with the West Metro
Fire-Rescue District, serving and protecting his neighbors in that role for 15
years; and
WHEREAS, in 2012, he was elected Crystal Mayor, and his leadership was defined by
four shared goals: having strong, safe neighborhoods, having a thriving
business community, having sound financial policies, and being welcoming
and inclusive; and
WHEREAS, over the past 12 years, Mayor Adams has focused on good stewardship of
the city’s infrastructure, investing in city facilities, and improving key city
parks, including Becker Park, Bassett Creek Park, and the Crystal Aquatics
Center, which enhances recreational opportunities and the quality of life for
Crystal’s residents; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Adams oversaw the construction of a new Police Department and the
Public Works Facility, investment in street maintenance, and implementation
of effective, long-term planning to enhance Crystal’s community assets; and
WHEREAS, throughout his tenure, Mayor Adams has prioritized an ambitious plan to
make Crystal debt-free by 2033, while making long-term plans for
maintenance and investments in city infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Adams also played a pivotal role in keeping Crystal vibrant and
affordable for residents and small businesses to help make their lives easier
and drive Crystal’s low retail vacancy rate by advancing regulatory reform and
zoning changes; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Adams promoted city events and new business openings with an
enthusiasm that demonstrated his love for the community; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Adams has provided model service and leadership in support of the
city’s mission to improve and promote the quality of life for all Crystal citizens
and provide municipal services in a cost-effective, innovative, and
professional manner.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Crystal City Council, that the city council
offers its sincerest thanks to Mayor Adams for his service and leadership. As Crystal Mayor,
he has made the Crystal community a better place to live, work, and play.
Adopted this 17th day of December 2024.
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John Budziszewski, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
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