2025.02.18 Council Meeting Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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Posted: Feb. 14, 2025
City Council Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025
Time Meeting Location
6:30 p.m.
City council work session to discuss:
1. Development concept for Wells Fargo at 7000
56th Ave. N.
2. Council liaison reports.
3. Constituent issues update.
4. City manager update.
5. New business.
6. Announcements.
Council chambers/Zoom
7 p.m. City council meeting Council chambers/Zoom
Immediately following
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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Posted: Feb. 14, 2025
City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025
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, Feb. 18, 2025, at ______ p.m. in
the council chambers at city hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN and via Zoom. If the agenda
items are not completed in time for the city council meeting at 7 p.m., the work session will be
continued and resumed immediately following the city council meeting. The public may attend the
meeting via Zoom by connecting to it through one of the methods identified on the City Council
Meeting Schedule for Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Kiser ____ Bell
____ Onesirosan ____ Tierney
____ Budziszewski ____ Therres
____ Cummings ____ Elholm
____ Deshler ____ Larson
____ Eidbo ____ Revering
____ Kamish ____ Hubbard
____ Struve
____ Sutter
____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Development concept for Wells Fargo at 7000 56th Ave. N.*
2. Council liaison reports.*
3. Constituent issues update.*
4. City manager update.*
5. New business.*
6. Announcements.*
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
* Denotes no documentation included in the packet.
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(763) 531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: Feb. 14, 2025
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025
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 Representative Ilhan Omar will provide an update on her recent work in Congress.*
3.2 Police Chief Stephanie Revering will introduce Officer Isaiah Gorman, who has completed
probation.*
4. Consent Agenda
The council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature,
in a single motion:
4.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The city council work session on Feb. 4, 2025.
b. The city council meeting on Feb. 4, 2025.
4.2 Approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance department.
4.3 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the city clerk.
4.4 Adoption of a resolution approving the joint purchase of a field striping cart with the city of
Robbinsdale.
4.5 Adoption of a resolution authorizing a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
application for a soccer field at North Lions Park.
4.6 Adoption of a resolution approving automation (HVAC) updates for Crystal Community
Center.
4.7 Adoption of resolution updating designated depositories of the city of Crystal for 2025.
4.8 Acceptance of the resignation of Jennifer Zielinski from the Parks and Recreation
Commission.*
4.9 Approval of the appointment of Laura McClendon to the Sustainability Commission.
4.10 Adoption of a resolution recognizing March 2025 as Women’s History Month in the city of
Crystal.
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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. Regular Agenda
6.1 The council will consider a resolution approving the purchase of a picnic shelter for Twin
Oaks Park.
As part of the Long Term Plan (LTP), Twin Oaks Park is scheduled for redevelopment in
2025, which includes a small picnic shelter as part of the project. The shelter will be similar
to picnic shelters recently installed in Broadway and Crystal Highlands parks. The 2025 LTP
includes $90,000 estimated for a new picnic shelter in Twin Oaks Park. This budget amount
includes the picnic shelter, shelter installation, concrete work, security light and related
features. Federal CDBG funds will also assist with funding the overall project, so prevailing
wage requirements will be followed for shelter installation.
The shelter can be purchased through a cooperative purchasing program, from Northland
Recreation, for $46,228.50. The authorized installer of these shelters is Mulcare
Contracting LLC. The quote for installation, using prevailing wage rates, is $9,375.
Installation will be under a separate contract. The total estimated cost for shelter purchase
and installation (not including concrete or electric) is $55,603.50. Recommend approval of
the attached resolution entering into an agreement with Northland Recreation, in the
amount of $46,228.50 for the purchase of the shelter.
6.2 The council will consider approving membership in the North Metro Mayors Association.
Staff recommends that the city council approve the city of Crystal rejoining the North
Metro Mayors Association (NMMA), an organization providing research, advocacy and
cost-saving opportunities through its joint purchasing cooperative. Previously a member,
Crystal withdrew under the former mayor. Mayor Deshler has indicated she would like the
city to rejoin the Association. The 2025 membership cost is estimated at $9,684, which staff
proposes covering with contingency funds. Recommend approval.
6.3 The council will consider the first reading of an ordinance amending the membership of the
Sustainability Commission.
The city council is asked to consider the first reading of an ordinance amending the number
of members of the Sustainability Commission. At the Feb. 13 work session, the council
decided to increase the number of commissioners from 10 members to 12, with the two
additional members being at-large positions. Recommend approval of the first reading of
the proposed ordinance. The second reading and adoption of the ordinance will be
considered at the March 4 meeting.
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7. Announcements
a. The next city council meeting is Tuesday, March 4 at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall
and via Zoom.
b. City council meetings and work sessions are open to the public. Current and previous
meetings are available for viewing and listening at www.crystalmn.gov.
8. Adjournment
*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 Feb. 4, 2025
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 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 4, 2025, in conference
room A at city hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN and via Zoom. Mayor Deshler called the meeting
to order.
I.Attendance
The city clerk recorded the attendance for city council members and staff:
Council members present: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler and Eidbo.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Assistant City Manager K. Therres,
Police Chief S. Revering, Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard, Public Works Director/City Engineer J.
Struve, Community Development Director J. Sutter, City Planner D. Olson and City Clerk C. Serres.
II.Agenda
The council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1.Preview of upcoming proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code.
2.Constituent issues.
3.New business.
4.Announcements.
At 6:56 p.m., Mayor Deshler continued the work session to resume immediately after the city
council meeting.
Mayor Deshler reconvened the work session at 7:48 p.m. to continue discussion of the following
agenda items:
5.Alcohol/tobacco licensing/compliance violations process.
6.Franchise fees.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 10:02 p.m.
Julie Deshler, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
4.1(a)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Feb. 4, 2025
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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 regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on Feb. 4, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the council
chambers at city hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N. in Crystal, MN and via Zoom. Mayor Deshler called the
meeting to order.
Roll Call
Mayor Deshler asked the city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the following
attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler and Eidbo.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Assistant City Manager K. Therres,
West Metro Fire-Rescue District Fire Chief S. Larson, Assistant Fire Chief J. Kunde, Police Chief S.
Revering, Deputy Police Chief B. Hubbard, Public Works Director/City Engineer J. Struve, Community
Development Director J. Sutter, City Planner Dan Olson and City Clerk Chrissy Serres.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Deshler 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 Kamish to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3.Appearances
3.1 Police Chief Revering’s introduction of Officer Isaiah Gorman to the city council was postponed to
the Feb. 18, 2025 meeting.
4.Consent Agenda
The council considered the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
4.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a.The city council work session on Jan. 21, 2025.
b.The city council meeting on Jan. 21, 2025.
4.2 Approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance department.
4.3 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the city clerk.
4.4 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-13, authorizing the Metropolitan Council Environmental
Services 2025 Private Property Inflow and Infiltration Grant Agreement.
4.5 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-14, approving the purchase of a 2025 GMC pickup truck and
accessories.
4.6 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-15, approving the purchase of an Aries CCTV Pathfinder
Command Center.
4.1(b)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Feb. 4, 2025
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Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The council considered a resolution approving a preliminary plat, final plat, variances and
termination of a driveway easement for a residential development at 3120 Douglas Dr. N.
City Planner Dan Olson addressed the council. David Knaeble, representing Terra Development,
also addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 – 16
RESOLUTION APPROVING JOES WOODS PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler and Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.2 The council considered a resolution awarding a contract for the 2025 council chambers
audiovisual and broadcast system.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Jesse Struve addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 – 17
AWARD CONTRACT FOR 2025 COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AUDIOVISUAL AND BROADCAST SYSTEM
Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler and Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.3 The council considered a resolution approving a Utility Billing Late Fee Waiver Policy.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 – 18
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A UTILITY BILLING
LATE FEE WAIVER POLICY
4.1(b)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Feb. 4, 2025
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Voting aye: Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler and Eidbo.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. Announcements
The council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
___________________________________
Julie Deshler, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
4.1(b)
DATE:February 11, 2025
TO:Adam R. Bell, City Manager
City of Crystal City Council
FROM: Jean McGann, Contracted Finance Director
RE: Expenditures over $25,000
Payee Amount
GMH Asphalt Corporation 2024 Bituminous Resurfacing Project $268,779.37
Killmer Electric Co Inc Valley Court Lighting (approved May '24)$42,850.00
Metropolitan Council Wastewater Services for February $157,087.86
Northwest Asphalt Inc 2024 Utility Reconstruction $456,547.16
Golden Valley JWC JWC December Water Charges $217,005.51
US Bank Debt Service Payment $1,249,200.63
MN PERA Employee & City Required Contributions for 1/31/25 Pay Date $76,511.52
HealthPartners, Inc.February Health Insurance Premiums $154,367.00
IRS - EFTPS Federal & FICA Withholding Taxes for 1/31/25 Pay Date $79,585.44
$2,701,934.49
Description
4.2
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City of Crystal Council Meeting
Feb. 18, 2025
Applications for City License
Lawful gambling
Chester Bird American Legion Auxiliary Post #523, 200 N. Lilac Dr., Golden Valley, MN 55422; to conduct
a bingo event at VFW Post #494, 5222 56th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55429, on March 23, 2025.
Rental (new)
5724 Maryland Ave. N. – Caleb Svendsgaard (Conditional)
4427 36th Ave. N. – Cortez Wilson (Conditional)
Rental (renewal)
5720 Adair Ave. N. – Invitation Homes
5757 Adair Ave. N. – Invitation Homes
5232 Angeline Ct. N. – Emanuel Ruedenberg (Conditional)
4051 Brunswick Ave. N. – Serenity Village
5756 Brunswick Ave. N. – Michael Mohinani (Conditional)
2743 Douglas Dr. N. – Reese Pfeiffer (Conditional)
3941 Douglas Dr. N. – Capgrow Holdings JV Sub VIII LLC
4336 Douglas Dr. N. – Alexander Gladkov (Conditional)
4749 Georgia Ave. N. – Tammy Duggan (Conditional)
2736 Jersey Ave. N. – Dennis Arel (Conditional)
3409 Kyle Ave. N. – Hennepin RP Funding LLC
3542 Kyle Ave. N. – Daljit Chawla
2712 Louisiana Ave. N. – Hennepin RP Funding LLC
5757 Maryland Ave. N. – Jeff Jacobs
3230-3236 Nevada Ave. N. – Thomas Coyle
3339 Nevada Ave. N. #3902 – Julian Jayasuriya
3432 Regent Ave. N. – Bin Wang (Conditional)
3540 Regent Ave. N. – Larry Brockel (Conditional)
5731 Regent Ave. N. – Thomas Ruen
5973 Rhode Island Ave. N. – David Barrett
3131 Sumter Ave. N. – Central Crystal Villag LLC (Conditional)
5542 Unity Ave. N. – Omosola Aladedunye
3319 Zane Ave. N. – Zeeba Investments LLC (Conditional)
7601 32nd Ave. N. – Central Crystal Village LLC (Conditional)
7324 33rd Ave. N. – Kevitt Development
5808-5812 36th Ave. N. – Haru Management (Conditional)
6716 43rd Ave. N. – Bobbie Morlock (Conditional)
5016 52nd Ave. N. – Iasis II LLC (Conditional)
Solicitors
Legacy Restoration, 15350 25th Ave. N., Suite 114, Plymouth, MN 55447; offering free inspection of roof,
siding, windows and gutters through Dec. 31, 2025. Legacy Restoration representatives: Marie Luise
Crebessa, Elwin Detzler, Brad Kaye and Jamiya Walker.
Tree trimmer
Big Sis Lil Bro dba Shadywood Tree Experts, 402 11th Ave. S., Hopkins, MN 55343
4.3
Memorandum
DATE: 1/23/2025
TO: Jesse Struve
FROM: Brad Fortin
SUBJECT: Field Striping Cart with GPS (Joint venture with Robbinsdale)
Background
The 2025 PIR includes funding for the purchase of a field striping cart. Funding is currently
allocated for $35,000.00 for this purchase. The new utility vehicle will be purchased through
Traqnology of North America for the cost of $64,149.16. The Cities of Crystal and Robbinsdale
have agreed to a joint purchase of this piece of equipment, with Robbinsdale being the
responsible party.
Currently field striping operations are done by hand and are very labor intensive. Utilizing
Sportstraq GPS technology allows field design and striping to be completed by one staff
member. Field striping operations will be accomplished in a matter of hours not days. This will
free up significant staff time and will dramatically reduce the time on doing this task.
Each city will contribute $32,074.58 to the joint purchase.
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the joint purchase of this GPS field striping system
4.4
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - _____
APPROVING THE JOINT PURCHASE OF A
FIELD STRIPING CART
WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council is committed to providing and maintaining quality
infrastructure that is essential for everyday residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational activities
in the City; and
WHEREAS, a GPS enabled field marking cart makes laying out and maintaining athletic fields
more efficient, freeing up staff for other projects.
WHEREAS, Crystal will be entering a joint purchase contract with Robbinsdale to purchase and
share usage of this machine.
WHEREAS, funds are allocated in the Fleet Maintenance Fund for this replacement purchase.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby approves the
purchase of the Field Striping Cart from Tranqnology of North America for the sum of $32,074.58
BE IT FURTHRE RESOLVED that the existing manual field marking system will be donated to
Crystal Little League for use on their complex.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of February, 2025.
Julie Deshler, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
4.4
___________________________________________________________________________
FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
DATE: February 12, 2025
TO: Adam R. Bell, City Manager (for February 18 meeting)
SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing a Community Development Block Grant application
and subrecipient agreement for a soccer field at North Lions Park
___________________________________________________________________________
The city currently has one full-size soccer field, located in Forest School Park, which is heavily
used and oversubscribed. A second full-size soccer field is clearly needed.
To address this need, staff will be proposing to replace the baseball field at North Lions Park
with a full-size soccer field in 2026. While designed for soccer, the new field would also be
available for other fast-growing, rectangular field sports like rugby. The new field would occupy
roughly the northwest quarter of the park, adjacent to Louisiana and 62nd Avenues North.
2024 Aerial Photo of North Lions Park Proposed Soccer Field at North Lions Park
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CDBG Application
North Lions Park Soccer Field
4.5
It is important to note that the existing baseball field in North Lions Park is undersubscribed,
being used only one day per week in season. There is available capacity at other baseball
fields in Crystal or adjacent cities to accommodate this usage.
The estimated project cost is $400,000 which includes soil amendments to ensure a long-
lasting, high-quality natural grass playing surface.
CDBG APPLICATION
Staff proposes to apply for $200,000 from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program to cover half of the estimated cost for the soccer field. The other $200,000 would
come from the Park Improvements Fund.
The Long Term Plan currently has identified $100,000 in 2025 and $530,000 in 2035, for a
total of $630,000 with the ultimate goal of it being a lighted field in accordance with the Park
System Master Plan.
The $400,000 cost for the proposed 2026 project would include the field but not the lights,
which would be an option to add in the future if usage warrants and funding allows.
If the CDBG grant is awarded and the 2026 project is subsequently authorized by the City
Council, then the Long Term Plan would be updated to reflect this approach.
The standard for CDBG eligibility is for at least 51% of residents to be living in households at
or below 50% of Twin Cities metro area median income (AMI). North Lions Park is located in a
Census Block Group where 66% of the residents live in households at or below 50% AMI. The
park’s service area extends into the adjacent Census Block Groups in New Hope (directly west
of the park) and Brooklyn Park (directly north of the park). For all three Census Block Groups
combined, 73% of the residents live in households at or below 50% AMI.
Since 2018 the city has received $789,000 of CDBG funds for park improvements in other
income-qualified areas:
• Becker Park: $160,000 awarded in 2018
• North Lions Park: $57,429 awarded in 2020
• Broadway Park: $160,500 awarded in 2022 plus an additional $265,350 in 2023
• Twin Oaks Park: $146,000 awarded in 2024
CDBG awards are anticipated by June 2025, followed by execution of the subrecipient
agreement in the third quarter of 2025.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the CDBG application together with execution of the
subrecipient agreement with Hennepin County if the grant is awarded.
4.5
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - ______
APPROVING PROPOSED APPLICATION FOR 2025 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS
AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
WITH URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal, through execution of a Joint Cooperation Agreement with Hennepin
County, is cooperating in the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal has developed a proposal for the use of 2025 Urban Hennepin County
CDBG funds; and
WHEREAS, the proposal is for construction of a full-size soccer field at North Lions Park, addressed as
6100 Kentucky Avenue North; and
WHEREAS, this project is eligible for CDBG funds because it is located in a qualifying low-moderate
income area.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL,
MINNESOTA:
1. That the City Council of the City of Crystal approves the following project(s) for funding from
the 2025 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program and
authorizes submittal of the proposal to Hennepin County.
Activity Budget
North Lions Park Soccer Field $200,000
2. That the City Council hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor and City Manager to execute the
Subrecipient Agreement and any required Third Party Agreement on behalf of the city to
implement the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Program.
3. That, should the actual amount of FY2025 CDBG funds available to the city be different from
the preliminary amount provided to the city, the City Council hereby authorizes the City
Manager to adjust the activity budget to reflect the actual amount of funding available.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of February, 2025.
Julie Deshler, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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Memorandum
DATE: February 12, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
Adam R. Bell, City Manager
FROM: John Elholm, Recreation Director
Jason Minnick, Facilities Manager
SUBJECT: Community Center HVAC Automation
The community center HVAC system uses pneumatic controls that are original to the 30+ year
old building. These pneumatic controls are obsolete and parts are no longer available. In
addition, the baseboard heat under the windows is manually controlled, so does not
communicate with the rest of the HVAC system. The project proposed here will convert the old
pneumatic controls to electronic, and include the baseboard heat; which will improve efficiency
of the system and the ability to review/control the HVAC system remotely. There is $120,000
included in the 2025 long term plan (Building Fund) for this project.
UHL is the company the City of Crystal uses to service HVAC systems in the police building,
city hall and community center. The city has a service agreement with UHL to assure the best
labor rates for 3 years. They also have many years of experience maintaining our systems, so
they have a solid understanding of how our specific systems work. In addition, UHL manages
the software that controls these systems.
UHL has provided a quote to convert the community center’s HVAC controls to electronic
controls in the amount of $108,275. The quote includes replacement of various pneumatic
actuators, valves, controllers, etc., including the baseboard heat; and programming the remote
interface for the system. Similar improvements have been made to city hall and police station
HVAC systems.
Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution entering into an agreement with UHL, in
the amount of $108,275, for improvements to the Crystal Community Center HVAC automation
system.
4.6
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION 2025 -
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF MAKING HVAC AUTOTOMATION IMPROVEMENTS
IN THE CRYSTAL COMMUNITY CENTER
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal owns and operates the Crystal Community Center; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 long term plan (buildings fund) includes $120,000 to make HVAC automation
updates at the Crystal Community Center; and
WHEREAS, UHL has a long history of maintaining HVAC systems in City of Crystal buildings; and
WHEREAS, UHL has a three-year service contract with Crystal to assure the best labor rates; and
WHEREAS, UHL provided a quote to make HVAC automation improvements at the Crystal Community
Center, in the amount of $108,275.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
A. That the Crystal City Council wishes to enter into an agreement with UHL, in the amount of
$108,275, to make HVAC automation improvements at the Crystal Community Center.
B. That the Crystal City Council hereby authorizes the mayor and city manager to sign the
agreement with UHL for this project.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of February, 2025.
________________________
Julie Deshler, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
4.6
Community Center HVAC Automation Improvements – UHL
HVAC AUTOMATION IMPROVEMENTS
CRYSTAL COMMUNITY CENTER
THIS COMMUNITY CENTER HVAC AUTOMATION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
(“Agreement”) is made and entered into this 18th day of February, 2025, by and between the City of
Crystal, a Minnesota municipal corporation, located at 4141 Douglas Drive North, Crystal, Minnesota
55422 (“City”), and UHL, a Minnesota company, located at 9065 Zachary Lane North, Maple Grove,
MN 52369 (“Contractor”). The City and the Contractor may hereinafter be referred to individually
as a “party” or collectively as the “parties.”
RECITALS
A. The City desires to have HVAC Automation Improvements made at the Crystal Community
Center, a City Building located at 4800 Douglas Drive, (“Center”).
B. The Contractor provided the City a written quote to provide the materials and install HVAC
Automation Improvements with specifications established by the City (“Project”).
C. The Contractor desires to undertake and complete the Project for the City in accordance with
the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
AGREEMENT
In consideration of the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, and intending to be
legally bound, the City and the Contractor hereby agree as follows:
1. Scope of Work.
a. The Contractor, for and in consideration of the payment or payments herein specified
and to be made by the City, covenants and agrees to furnish all materials, all necessary
tools, and equipment, and to do and perform all the work and labor necessary to
complete the Project, all in strict conformity with the Contractor’s quote and scope of
work contained in the attached Exhibit A (all work, materials and equipment set forth
in this paragraph and contained in Exhibit A are hereinafter collectively referred to as
the “Specifications”). Said Specifications are hereby fully incorporated as part of this
Agreement.
b. The Contractor agrees that all work and labor shall be done in the best and most
diligent manner and that all materials and labor shall be in entire and strict conformity
in every respect with the said Specifications and shall be subject to the inspection and
approval by the proper authorities of the City for the supervision of the work, and in
case any of said material or labor shall be rejected by the City as defective or
unsuitable, then the materials shall be removed and replaced with other approved
materials and the labor shall be done anew to the satisfaction and approval of the City
at the cost and expense of the Contractor.
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c. The Contractor agrees to make good, replace, and renew at the Contractor’s own cost
and expense any loss or damage to the work and Project occurring during the
installation or prior to the final acceptance thereof by the City, by reason of fire,
tornado, theft, or any cause whatsoever, and to be wholly responsible for the
installation, completion and delivery of the Project in its entirety for the final
acceptance by the City; and any payment or payments made to the Contractor
hereunder, shall not be construed as operating to relieve the Contractor from
responsibility for the construction and delivery of the Project as provided and agreed
through this Agreement.
2. Compensation.
a. This is a lump sum agreement. The City agrees to pay the Contractor the lump sum
identified in the Contractor’s quote, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A. If the
Contractor properly performs the work, the City shall, from month to month before
completion of the work and pursuant to invoices from the Contractor, pay the
Contractor up to 95 percent of the amount already earned under the Agreement. When
the work is 95 percent or more completed, upon the sole determination of City staff,
such portions of the retained price shall be released only as the City determines it need
not be retained to protect the interest of the City in the satisfactory completion of the
Agreement. The balance shall be retained by the City until the final performance and
completion of this Agreement by the Contractor to the satisfaction, approval, and
acceptance of the City including provision by the Contractor of Minn. Dept. of
Revenue Form IC-134 or other authorized proof of the Contractor’s compliance with
applicable state laws.
b. No claim for extra work done or materials furnished by the Contractor will be made
by the Contractor or allowed by the City, nor shall the Contractor do any work or
furnish any materials not covered by the Specifications, unless such work or materials
is ordered in writing by the City. Any such work or materials which may be done or
furnished by the Contractor without such written order first being given, shall be at
the Contractor's own risk and expense.
3. Non-Discrimination. The Contractor agrees that in the hiring of common or skilled labor for
the performance of any work under this Agreement or any subcontract hereunder, no
contractor, material supplier, or vendor, shall, by reason of race, color, sex, creed, national
origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or religion,
discriminate against any person or persons who are qualified and available to perform the
work to which such employment relates; that neither the Contractor nor any subcontractor,
material supplier, or vendor, shall in any manner discriminate against, or intimidate, or prevent
the employment of any such person or persons from the performance of work under this
Agreement or any subcontract hereunder on account of race, color, sex, creed, national origin,
disability, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or religion.
4. Insurance. The Contractor shall maintain commercial general liability coverage for all work
covered under the Agreement in at least the amounts of $1,500,000.00 per occurrence for
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combined bodily injury and property damage, and $2,000,000 in the general aggregate, and
commercial automobile liability insurance in at least the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence
for combined bodily injury and property damage covering owned, non-owned, and hired
automobiles. The Contractor shall provide the City with a current certificate of insurance
listing the City as an additional insured with respect to the aforementioned policies. To meet
the requirements herein, the Contractor may use a combination of excess and umbrella
coverage. The Contractor also agrees to keep in force during the entire term of this Agreement
statutory workers’ compensation insurance.
5. Indemnification. The Contractor hereby agrees to protect, defend and hold the City and its
officers, elected and appointed officials, employees, administrators, commissioners, agents,
and representatives harmless from and indemnified against any and all loss, costs, fines,
charges, damage and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees,
consultants’ and expert witness fees, and travel associated therewith, due to claims or
demands of any kind whatsoever (including those based on strict liability) only to the extent
caused by and arising out of (i) the activities contemplated by this Agreement, (ii) including,
without limitation, any claims for any lien imposed by law for services, labor or materials, or
(iii) by reason of the execution of this Agreement or the performance of this Agreement. The
Contractor, and the Contractor’s successors or assigns, agree to protect, defend and save the
City, and its officers, agents, and employees, harmless from all such claims, demands,
damages, and causes of action and the costs, disbursements, and expenses of defending the
same, including but not limited to, attorneys’ fees, consulting engineering services, and other
technical, administrative or professional assistance. The Contractor further agrees to
indemnify the City and hold it harmless from and against any and all claims, suits, and actions
against, and all loss, damage, costs, or expense to the City occasioned by or arising from any
infringement or claim of infringement of any letters patent, or patent rights upon or covering
any patented article or articles furnished or installed by the Contractor under this Agreement
for the City, of from or by reason of the use by the City of any patented article or articles
furnished or installed by the Contractor for the City under this Agreement. The indemnity
contained in this paragraph shall be continuing and shall survive the performance or
cancellation of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a limitation
of or waiver by the City of any immunities, defenses, or other limitations on liability to which
the City is entitled by law, including but not limited to the maximum monetary limits on
liability established by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 466, or otherwise.
6. Independent Contractor. The Contractor and its employees are not employees of the City.
Nothing in the Agreement is intended or should be construed in any manner as creating or
establishing the relationship as employer/employee, co-partners, or a joint venture between
the City and the Contractor. It is agreed that the Contractor and its employees will act as an
independent contractor and acquire no rights to tenure, workers’ compensation benefits,
unemployment compensation benefits, medical and hospital benefits, sick and vacation leave,
severance pay, pension benefits or other rights or benefits offered to employees of the City.
The manner in which the Project is to be performed shall be controlled by the Contractor;
however, the nature of the services and the results to be achieved shall be specified by the
City.
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7. Termination. The City may terminate this Agreement upon 30 days’ written notice, except
that if the Contractor is in default and fails to cure the default within ten days following written
notice by the City, the City has the right to terminate this Agreement immediately upon written
notice of termination. The Contractor will be paid for services properly rendered and
equipment property installed prior to the effective date of termination. The following
provisions of this Agreement shall survive expiration, termination, or cancellation of this
Agreement: Indemnification; Insurance; Governing Law; Data Practices; and Audit.
8. Amendments. Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both
parties.
9. Assignment. No assignment or attempted assignment of this Agreement or of any rights
hereunder shall be effective without the prior written consent of the City.
10. Authority. Each of the undersigned parties warrants it has the full authority to execute this
Agreement.
11. No Personal Liability. No officer, agent or employee of the City shall be personally liable
to the Contractor, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City
on any obligation or term of this Agreement.
12. Notices. Any notice, demand, or other communication under this Agreement by either party
to the other shall be sufficiently given or delivered if it is dispatched by registered or certified
mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or delivered personally to the addresses listed
in the preamble to this Agreement, or at such other address with respect to either such party
as that party may, from time to time, designate in writing and forward to the other as provided
in this section.
13. No Agency. The Contractor acknowledges that nothing contained in this Agreement nor any
act by the City or the Contractor shall be deemed or construed by the Contractor or by any
third person to create any relationship of third-party beneficiary, principal and agent, limited
or general partner, or joint venture between the City and the Contractor.
14. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
15. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the state of Minnesota. Any disputes, controversies, or claims arising out of this
Agreement shall be heard in the state or federal courts of Minnesota, and all parties to this
Agreement waive any objection to the jurisdiction of these courts, whether based on
convenience or otherwise.
16. Compliance with Laws. The Contractor warrants that all work performed pursuant to this
Agreement shall be in compliance with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances,
regulations, rules, and standards.
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17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, any attached exhibits and any addenda or amendments
signed by the parties shall constitute the entire Agreement between the City and Contractor,
and supersedes any other written or oral agreements between and City and Contractor.
18. Severability. In the event that any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement, or any
application thereof, shall be found to be invalid, illegal or otherwise unenforceable, the
validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions in any application thereof
shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
19. Waivers. No failure by any party to insist upon the strict performance of any covenant, duty,
agreement, or condition of this Agreement or to exercise any right or remedy consequent upon
a breach thereof, shall constitute a waiver of any such breach of any other covenant,
agreement, term, or condition, nor does it imply that such covenant, agreement, term or
condition may be waived again.
20. Data Practices. Any and all data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or
disseminated by the parties pursuant to this Agreement shall be administered in accordance
with, and is subject to the requirements of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act,
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13.
21. Audit. The Contractor agrees that the City, the Minnesota State Auditor, and Minnesota
Legislative Auditor, or any of their duly authorized representatives, at any time during normal
business hours and as often as they may reasonably deem necessary, shall have access to and
the right to examine, audit, excerpt and transcribe any books, documents, papers, and records
that are relevant and involve transactions relating to this Agreement for six years following
termination of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year
written above.
CITY: CONTRACTOR:
By: By: ___________________________
Julie Deshler
Its: Mayor Its:
By:
Adam R. Bell
Its: City Manager
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EXHIBIT A
Contractor’s Quote
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 – __
RESOLUTION UPDATING DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES
OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL FOR 2025
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal’s investment policy calls for the designation of a bank as the
city’s official depository; and
WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. has filled that function and provided a full range of
services for several years; and
WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Securities, RBC Dain Rauscher, PMA Financial Network/Securities,
Inc. 4M, and Wells Fargo Advisory have provided investment brokerage services for several
years; and
WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Brokerage Services no longer offer safekeeping services for the city,
and these services will now be provided by Bremer Wealth and U.S. Bank; and
WHEREAS, the city is planning to transfer all of the banking activity from Wells Fargo to
Bremer Bank in 2025 but first must designate Bremer Bank as an official depository.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby designates Bremer Bank,
in addition to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. – Crystal Branch, as the city’s official depository, Wells
Fargo Securities, RBC Dain Rauscher, PMA Financial Network/Securities, Inc. 4M, and Wells
Fargo Advisory as investment brokers, and Bremer Wealth and U.S. Bank for safekeeping of
investment securities for the year 2025.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contracted finance director, with authorization from the
city manager, is authorized to monitor and provide recommendations on all banking and
investment transactions necessary for the secure and efficient operation of the city.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of February 2025.
By: __________________________
Julie Deshler, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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Memorandum
DATE: February 13, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Adam R. Bell, City Manager
SUBJECT: Consider Appointment of Laura McClendon to the Sustainability Commission
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BACKGROUND
The City Council interviewed two candidates for appointment to the Sustainability Commission
on February 13th. Both candidates reside in Section II. Because the two vacancies remaining
include one from Section I and one at-large, only one of the candidates can be appointed to the
at-large seat. Following the interviews, Laura McClendon is recommended for appointment to
the Sustainability Commission for a term to expire 12/31/27.
Attached are the applications of the applicants.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend new appointment of Laura McClendon to the Sustainability Commission for an at-
large seat for a term to expire 12/31/27.
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 – __
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2025
AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal is committed to recognizing and honoring all members
of our community and one of the City Council’s priorities is that Crystal be a city in
which all feel welcomed; and
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal benefits from having strong women leaders serve our
community at all levels including volunteers, staff, commissions, boards, and the
Council; and
WHEREAS, when women succeed, their communities prosper.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby recognizes March
2025 as WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH in the City of Crystal and calls upon all residents
to acknowledge and honor the contributions and accomplishments of women.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of February 2025.
By: __________________________
Julie Deshler, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Memorandum
DATE: February 12, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
Adam R. Bell, City Manager
FROM: John Elholm, Recreation Director
Brad Fortin, Parks and Facilities Superintendent
SUBJECT: Twin Oaks Park Picnic Shelter
Twin Oaks Park is scheduled for redevelopment in 2025, which includes a small picnic shelter
as part of the project. The 20’ x 20’ picnic shelter is specified to have a structural steel frame
with a standing seam metal roof; similar to picnic shelters recently installed in Broadway and
Crystal Highlands Parks.
The 2025 long term plan (park improvement fund) includes $90,000 for a new picnic shelter in
Twin Oaks Park. This budget amount includes the picnic shelter, shelter installation, concrete
work, security light and related features. Federal CDBG funds will also assist with funding the
overall project, so prevailing wage requirements will be followed for shelter installation.
A 20’ x 20’ picnic shelter by Poligon can be purchased through the Sourcewell cooperative
purchasing program, from Northland Recreation (contract #012621‐PPC), in the amount of
$46,228.50. The authorized installer of Northland Recreation shelters is Mulcare Contracting
LLC. The quote for installation, using prevailing wage rates, is $9,375. The agreement for
shelter installation will be completed separate from the shelter purchase. The cost of concrete
work, security light and related features will be included in the overall site redevelopment cost,
that will be determined through bidding in the coming months. The shelter is being purchased
separately to reduce project costs. The total amount for shelter purchase and installation (not
including concrete or electric) is $55,603.50.
Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution entering into an agreement with Northland
Recreation, in the amount of $46,228.50, to furnish a 20’ x 20’ picnic shelter by Poligon.
Installation of the shelter will be completed by Mulcare Contracting LLC, under a separate
agreement.
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION 2025 -
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PURCHASING A 20’ x 20’ PICNIC SHELTER FOR
TWIN OAKS PARK
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal owns and operates Twin Oaks Park; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 long term plan (park improvement fund) includes $90,000 to build a new picnic
shelter in Twin Oaks Park; and
WHEREAS, additional funds are available through a Community Development Block Grant for Twin
Oaks Park; and
WHEREAS, a 20’ x 20’ picnic shelter that meets city specifications can be purchased from Northland
Recreation through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program, contract #012621‐PPC; and
WHEREAS, Northland Recreation provided a quote to furnish a 20’ x 20’ picnic shelter by Poligon in the
amount of $46,228.50.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
A. That the Crystal City Council wishes to enter into an agreement with Northland Recreation, in the
amount of $46,228.50; for the purchase of a 20’ x 20’ picnic shelters for Twin Oaks Park.
B. That the Crystal City Council hereby authorizes the mayor and city manager to sign the
agreement with Northland Recreation for this project.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of February, 2025.
________________________
Julie Deshler, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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Phone: 651-815-4097
QUOTATION 10085 Bridgewater Bay
Woodbury, MN 55129
Fax: 414-395-8538
Email: info@northlandrec.com
To:City of Crystal Date:1.24.2025
4141 Douglas Drive N Contact:Brad Fortin
Project:Crystal, MN 55422
SOURCEWELL PRICING
QTY ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT EXTENSION
Poligon REK (Gable Roof) 20' x 20'
1 Shelter All Steel Frame with Standing Seam Metal Roof 8:12 $46,228.50
Tongue & Groove Decking
4 Column - 9' eave height - Internal Anchors at Finished Grade
Both Gable Ends to have Truss Ends & Round Starburst
Poli 5000 Paint System - Standard Color Chart Selection
Wind Speed 110 mph / Ground Snow Load 50lb
Electrical Access with 3 Cutouts
Cast-In-Place Anchor Rods, Nuts and Template
Stamped Engineered Drawings
Shipping to Crystal, MN
Based on same shelter from 2023 for Broadway Park
City of Crystal Sourcewell Member # 41534
Poligon Sourcewell Contract #012621-PPC
NOT Included This quote does NOT include installation of the shelter
Installation of concrete footings, concrete pad, building
permits, bonding costs, special inspections, site work, etc
Site preparation and restoration by others
Sub Total $46,228.50
* Quotation is valid for 30 Days Freight Included
* Freight based - shipping to Crystal, MN Tax - Exempt $0.00
* Estimated ship date is TBD based upon engineered drawing approval TOTAL $46,228.50
* Terms based on NET 30
* Orders will be placed upon receipt of Purchase Order made out to Northland Recreation or your signed acceptance.
Quote By:Sue Ayers THANK YOU !
Accepted By: Julie Deshler, Mayor ____________________________________Date: 02/18/2025
Adam R. Bell, City Manager _______________________________
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NOTES:Poligon shelter listed on this quote will be engineered based on this design below.
Internal anchor bolts at finished grade. Other anchor bolt layouts are available but
may require additional engineering at an additional cost due to post length needed
Similar Shelter at Broadway Park (installed 2023)
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Memorandum
DATE: January 30, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Manager Adam R. Bell
SUBJECT: Consider Membership in the North Metro Mayors Association
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BACKGROUND
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the City of Crystal rejoining the North Metro
Mayors Association (NMMA). In years prior, Crystal had been a member but withdrew under
the previous mayor’s preference and also as a budget reduction measure. Mayor Deshler has
indicated that she is interested in Crystal rejoining the Association.
The NMMA is a policy-driven organization that provides research and advocacy services on a
wide range of issues affecting its members and the broader North Metro area. Since its creation
in 1987, NMMA has served as the leading organization championing public and private
investments in the northern suburbs.
The mission of NMMA is to initiate actions, provide leadership, and commit resources to ensure
the equitable distribution of quality development, shared tax resources, and uniform
investment in public and private facilities throughout the metropolitan area. The Association is
recognized as a key voice for North Metro cities at the federal, state, and regional levels of
government. Over time, NMMA’s focus has expanded from transportation and economic
development to include housing, local government aid, fiscal disparities, pollution abatement,
and tax reform. Membership in NMMA also grants the City access to the Association’s joint
purchasing cooperative, which may provide cost-saving opportunities.
The estimated membership cost for 2025 is $9,684, based on Crystal’s population and final tax
capacity data. As this expense was not included in the 2025 budget, staff recommends utilizing
the contingency fund to cover the cost. If approved, the next step will require the NMMA
board to formally extend an invitation for the City of Crystal to join.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Motion to approve the City of Crystal rejoining the North Metro Mayors Association and
authorizing the use of contingency funds to cover the 2025 membership fee.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.NMMA Mission and Vision/List of Members
2.NMMA 2025 Legislative Plan
3.NMMA JPA
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Mission and Vision
NMMA is a policy-driven organization providing research and advocacy services on a
broad range of issues that affect its members, its Community Partners, and the broader
North Metro area.
The mission of NMMA is to initiate actions, provide leadership, and commit the
resources necessary to ensure the equitable distribution of quality development and
redevelopment, shared tax resources, and uniform investment in both public and private
facilities throughout the metropolitan area. The Association is recognized as the voice
for issues impacting the North Metro area at the federal, state, and regional levels of
government. Over the years the focus of the Association has grown from transportation
and economic development issues, to include housing and various other legislative
initiatives (i.e., local governmental aid, fiscal disparities, pollution abatement, tax reform,
etc.). And much more work has yet to be done. NMMA was created in 1987 to serve as
the champion organization encouraging private and public investments in the northern
suburbs and the City of Minneapolis.
Member Cities
Andover
Anoka
Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Park
Champlin
Circle Pines
Coon Rapids
Dayton
Fridley
Maple Grove
Mounds View
New Brighton
New Hope
Ramsey
Spring Lake Park
North Metro Mayors Association
1601 Utica Ave. S, Suite 213
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416
651-203-7240 | info@northmetromayors.org
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2025 LEGISLATIVE ACTION PLAN
Transportation Funding
•Support revisions to Greenhouse Gas Emissions and
Vehicle Miles Travel Impact Assessment statutes to
exempt projects that benefit economic development
and/or provide public safety.
•Prioritize transportation funding of projects that support
commerce, freight, commuter, and growth in the North
Metro.
Rail Crossings and Rail Safety
•Support funding for modernization and separation of
rail-vehicle traffic as a critical matter of public safety and
congestion relief along all major rail lines in the North
Metro.
•Secure funding for vehicle/pedestrian bridge crossing
BNSF rail line at 57th Avenue in Fridley.
Transportation Advocacy
•North Trunk Highway 65 Coalition
•Highway 252 Conversion Group
•I-94 West Corridor Coalition
•Connect Blue Line Now! Coalition to address barriers and
begin construction on Blue Line Light Rail (Bottineau)
project
•The Minnesota Transportation Alliance
Who We Are
The North Metro Mayors Association was created in 1987 to
serve as the non-profit champion organization to encourage
private and public investments in the northern suburbs.
Member cities represent approximately 450,000 residents in
Andover, Anoka, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Champlin,
Circle Pines, Coon Rapids, Dayton, Fridley, Maple Grove,
Mounds View, New Brighton, New Hope, Ramsey, and
Spring Lake Park.
Community Partners, which include multiple chambers of
commerce, non-profits and businesses of all sizes, help
demonstrate our united front in sustaining and growing the
North Metro region.
Specific Transportation Projects
•Highway 610 – Secure funding for full interchange
at East River Road in Coon Rapids.
•Highway 169 – Secure funding for Elm Creek Blvd
interchange reconstruction in Maple Grove.
•Highway 65 – Support opportunities for increased
efficiencies and safety improvements.
•Trunk Highway 252 – Support improvements to
improve safety and mobility of the 252 corridor.
•NMMA should be an active participant in any
discussions of developing an additional Mississippi
crossing in the North Metro.
Fiscal Policy
•Represent NMMA perspectives in debates over
comprehensive tax reform proposals to be sure
the collective North Metro voice is heard and to
ensure that the Local Government Aid and Metro
Area Fiscal Disparities programs remain intact.
•Support and advocate for TIF legislation sought by
member cities and support the use of TIF as an
option for cities to promote economic
development.
•Support sales tax exemption for materials
purchased for state and local road, bridge,
sidewalk, trail, facilities, and transit construction
projects.
•Support legislation to provide the statutory authority
necessary to impose fees for future street
improvements and development.
•Work with other city groups to soften the impact to
cities seeing reduced Local Government Aid (LGA) and
consider proving a base minimum LGA allocation for
cities.
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2025 LEGISLATIVE ACTION PLAN
Governance
•Collaborate with city groups to advance key local
governmental legislative objectives.
•Support additional Metropolitan Council
accountability and transparency, including staggered
terms, elected city officials’ significant participation
in nominating Metropolitan Council members.
•Engage NMMA Community Partners in legislative efforts
to carry the NMMA message effectively to elected
officials and the governor’s administration.
Public Safety
•Advocate for stable on-going funding for public safety
aid.
•Collaborate with city groups on securing ongoing full
state funding for public safety duty disability issues.
•Support communities facing negative fallout
from hosting landfills and toxic waste sites.
•Support construction funding for a regional
emergency operation center and a training
facility in Brooklyn Park.
•Support efforts to improve pedestrian safety on
Trunk Highway 47 between Osborne Road in Fridley
to U.S. Highway 10 in Coon Rapids.
NMMA Contacts
Troy Olsen, Government Relations
(763) 381-7894, troyo@ewald.com
Jill Brown, Executive Director
(612) 889-2611, jillcbrown@msn.com
Quality of Life
•Support NMMA city member community center
renovation and expansion bonding requests with
regional significance.
•Support funding for the construction of the West
Mississippi River Regional Trail (WMRRT) in Champlin.
•Support funding for linking the Rice Creek North Regional
Trail in Circle Pines with other regional trails.
•Support member city efforts to improve water quality
and treatment, fire suppression, and address growing
demands for stormwater management.
Additional Issues
•HOUSING: Support local control in city zoning.
•HOUSING: Increase city government authority in
licensing group homes.
•ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Support efforts to
establish a Bio Tech Innovation Center in Brooklyn Park.
•QUALITY OF LIFE: Establish a MnDOT fund for the
maintenance of existing noise walls.
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Memorandum
DATE: February 14, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Manager Adam R. Bell
SUBJECT: Consider the first reading of an ordinance amending the membership of the
Sustainability Commission
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Background
During its February 13 work session, the City Council interviewed two qualified candidates.
However, because both candidates were from the same section and only one vacant at-large
seat was available, the Council asked to increase the number of members for the Commission in
the interest of taking advantage of having qualified candidates.
The Council asked to increase the number of commissioners from 10 members to 12. Both of
the new additional members will be at-large positions. The total membership will be four (4)
from each section and four (4) at-large members.
The Council is asked to consider the first reading of an ordinance amending the number of
members of the Sustainability Commission. Recommend approval of the first reading of the
proposed ordinance. The second reading and adoption of the ordinance will be considered at
the March 4 meeting.
Recommendation
Motion to approve the first reading of the ordinance amending the number of members of the
Sustainability Commission is requested.
Attachments
•Proposed Ordinance to amend the number of members of the Sustainability Commission
REDLINE VERSION
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
ORDINANCE # 2025____
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SUSTAINABILITY
COMMISSION
The City of Crystal ordains:
ARTICLE I. Legislative Findings. The city council hereby finds as follows:
1.01. Pursuant to Section 2.02 of the Crystal Charter, “[t]he council may by ordinance
establish boards or commissions to advise the council with respect to any municipal
function or activity, to investigate any subject of interest to the city, or to perform quasi-
judicial functions.”
1.02. Chapter III, Section 305 of the city code also provides for the creation and operation of
city commissions.
1.03. The city council previously established the environmental quality commission and
formally reestablished the commission in accordance with the revised procedures and
requirements established in Chapter III, Section 305.
1.04. The city council now desires to rename the environmental quality commission and
reestablish the commission with a broader purpose focused on sustainability.
ARTICLE II. Commission Established. The city council hereby establishes a commission as
follows:
2.01. Establishment. The Sustainability Commission (“Commission”) is hereby established for
the City of Crystal.
2.02. Purpose. The purpose of the Commission is to assist the city council in all matters
relating to the city’s efforts to protect and preserve the environment. Pursuant to Section
305.05 of the city code, the Commission’s role is advisory in nature.
2.03. Duties. The Commission’s duties are to include, but not be limited to, advising the city
council in matters relating to the sustainable use, management, and conservation of
environmental resources that include air, water, energy, land and ecological resources,
and waste, including the study and proposal of possible environmental and sustainability
programs and policies, promoting public education and awareness relating to such issues,
and motivating interest in the proper use of, and care for, the natural resources of the city.
2.04. Members. The Commission shall be made up of ten twelve members appointed by the
city council. There shall be at least four Commission members from each of the two city
Sections. The remaining two four Commission members shall be appointed on an at-large
basis.
2.05. Qualifications. Commission members must be residents of the city and be at least fifteen
years old.
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2.06. Removal. Commission members serve at the pleasure of the city council and may be
removed from the Commission, with or without cause, upon a majority vote of the city
council.
2.07. Terms. Commission members shall be appointed to three-year terms. There are no term
limits. To help ensure continuity in the Commission’s work, the terms shall be staggered.
As such, terms for the first ten twelve Commission members prescribed by this ordinance
shall expire as follows:
(a) Three Four terms shall expire on December 31, 2025.
(b) Three Four terms shall expire on December 31, 2026.
(c) Four terms shall expire on December 31, 2027.
2.08. Other Commissions. While serving on the Commission, Commission members may not
also concurrently serve on the City’s Parks and Recreation Commission or Planning
Commission.
2.09. Compensation. Commission members shall serve without compensation, but may be
reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses if funds for that purpose are identified in the
adopted city budget.
2.10. Liaisons. The Commission shall have both a council liaison and a staff liaison. The council
liaison shall be assigned by the mayor. The staff liaison shall be assigned by the city
manager. The Commission shall not have a staff secretary.
2.11. Operations. The Commission shall conduct itself in accordance with this ordinance,
Section 305 of the city code, and all other applicable laws and ordinances.
ARTICLE III. Effective Date. This ordinance is effective upon adoption and 30 days after
publication. This is a special ordinance and shall not be codified in the city code.
BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Julie Deshler, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Christina Serres, City Clerk
First Reading: ____________, 20____
Second Reading: __________, 20____
Council Adoption:_________, 20____
Publication:
Effective Date:
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