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2025.09.16 Council Meeting Packet 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Posted: Sept. 12, 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 Time Meeting Location 6:45 p.m. Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting Council Chambers/Zoom 7 p.m. City council meeting Council Chambers/Zoom Immediately following the city council meeting City council work session to discuss: 1. City manager evaluation process.* 2. Council liaison reports.* 3. Constituent issues update.* 4. City manager update.* 5. New business. * 6. Announcements. * Conference Room A/Zoom Per the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.02, council members may participate by interactive technology. The public may attend the meetings via Zoom by connecting through one of the methods identified below. Topic: Crystal EDA meeting, city council meeting and work session. Time: Sept. 16, 2025, 6:45 p.m., Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom EDA meeting and city council regular meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83308809716?pwd=qaZARnfGbPTfzUOuBf3PlljnLxcngq.1 Meeting ID: 833 0880 9716 | Passcode: 4141 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kogrYkRZ9 Join Zoom city council work session meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85345566717?pwd=D7fzhTcwWFb5GCvCaxbuLDC6MhDBz9.1 Meeting ID: 853 4556 6717 | Passcode: 4141 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kqO5fC3wb Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the city clerk at (763) 531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529. AGENDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL • REGULAR MEETING • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 6:45 P.M. CRYSTAL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. Call to order * 2. Roll call * 3. Consider approval of minutes from the August 19, 2025 regular meeting 4. Consider approval of a resolution adopting a preliminary 2026 HRA tax levy and EDA budget 5. Preview of upcoming EDA items * 6. Property status update * 7. Other business * 8. Adjournment * *Items for which no materials are included in the packet Page 1 of 3 Minutes of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal Regular Meeting Council Chambers 4141 Douglas Dr. N. August 19, 2025 1. Call to Order President Eidbo called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal (EDA) to order at 7:33 p.m. 2. Roll Call Upon call of the roll, the following Commissioners were present: John Budziszewski, David Cummings, Julie Deshler, Forest Eidbo, Traci Kamish, Therese Kiser and Taji Onesirosan. The following staff were present: Executive Director Adam Bell, Deputy Executive Director John Sutter and City Attorney Rachel Tierney. 3. Approval of Minutes Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Deshler) to approve the minutes from the June 17, 2025 regular meeting. Motion carried. 4. Consider approval of a professional services agreement with Damon Farber for the Town Center Vision Plan. Staff presented the proposed agreement, answered questions from the board, and requested approval by the board. EDA action Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Kamish) to approve the approve a professional services agreement with Damon Farber for the Town Center Vision Plan.. Motion carried. 5. 2026 EDA budget presentation Page 2 of 3 Staff presented the proposed EDA budget for 2026 and answered questions from the board. No EDA action 6. Preview of upcoming EDA items Staff informed the EDA that there are no anticipated EDA items other than the September 16 approval of the preliminary budget and tax levy. 7. Property Status Update Staff informed the board of the following: • Wells Fargo at 7000 56th is considering fully removing the retaining wall adjacent to the public sidewalk. • Almsteds Fresh Market owner Jim Almsted was recently recognized by the Minnesota Grocers Association. • Creek Edge Townhomes is complete except for landscaping. • There will be a development tour of various sites along the Green Line Extension for Crystal City Council members and other city officials on October 2, details to follow. Board members asked about damage to a retaining wall near Big Louie’s, broken windows at 4533 Welcome, and whether the south wall of Almsteds Fresh Market could host a mural. 8. Other Business There was no other business. 9. Adjournment Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Kiser) to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Page 3 of 3 These minutes of the August 19, 2025 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority were approved by the Authority on ________________ ___, 2025. ______________________________ Forest Eidbo, President ATTEST: ______________________________ Traci Kamish, Secretary Page 1 of 2 EDA STAFF REPORT DATE: September 10, 2025 FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director TO: Economic Development Authority Executive Director Adam R. Bell RE: Consider approval of a resolution adopting a preliminary 2026 HRA tax levy and EDA budget As part of the annual budgeting process, the EDA formally requests a Housing and Redevelopment Authority tax levy which would comprise most of its funding. The adopted 2025 levy was $355,282. Staff is recommending a 2026 levy of $517,987 which is the statutory maximum (0.0185% of the $2,824,641,900 estimated market value of the property in the City). The purpose of the levy increase is to start rebuilding the EDA cash fund balance so the EDA can support projects that implement the anticipated Town Center Vision Plan, Comprehensive Community Vision, and similar efforts to improve Crystal in the coming years. The EDA fund balance was $2,389,000 at the end of 2024. Ten years earlier it was $3,200,000, which would be worth approximately $4,300,000 today. During the period 2016-2020, the fund was used to wholly or partially finance several blight prevention and community improvement projects. These included the CPKC railroad crossing quiet zones on Douglas Drive and West Broadway ($250,000 in 2016-2017), the Bass Lake Road streetscape ($100,000 in 2018-2019) and the reconstruction of Becker Park ($1,000,000 in 2019-2020). With the levy increase, in 2026 the fund balance is expected to increase by $134,609, shown as Contingency Reserve on the Expenditures side of the budget. Attachments: •Resolution adopting a preliminary 2026 HRA tax levy and EDA budget •EDA budget detail Page 2 of 2 EDA ACTION REQUESTED Staff recommends EDA board approval of the attached resolution adopting a preliminary 2026 HRA tax levy and EDA budget. Please note that the preliminary 2026 levy may be reduced but cannot be increased when the final 2026 levy is adopted in December 2025. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PRELIMINARY 2026 BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND REQUESTING THEIR APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal (the “EDA”) undertakes redevelopment and housing activities in the City of Crystal, Minnesota (the “City”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.02 and the enabling resolution of the EDA, the EDA exercises all of the powers of a housing and redevelopment authority (“HRA”) as described in Minnesota Statues, Section 469.001 to 469.047 (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, under Section 469.033 Subdivision 6 of the Act, an HRA is authorized to levy and collect special benefit taxes on all taxable property under the jurisdiction of the HRA, that is, property in the City; and WHEREAS, the maximum permitted HRA levy is $517,987 which is 0.0185 percent of the estimated market value of the property in the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal as follows: 1.The EDA hereby adopts a preliminary 2026 budget for housing and redevelopment in the amount of $590,822. 2.The EDA hereby adopts a preliminary 2026 property tax levy of $517,987 for the purpose of funding the adopted budget in conformance with Section 469.033, Subdivision 6 of Minnesota Statutes. 3.The Executive Director is authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the City Council of the City of Crystal for its consent and approval as provided by Section 469.033 of the Act and for certification to the Property Tax Manager of Hennepin County. Adopted this 16th day of September, 2025. ______________________________ Forest Eidbo, President _______________________________ Adam R. Bell, Executive Director THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK Revenue 2023 Actual 2024 Actual 2025 Adopted 2026 Proposed 2027 Planned HRA Property Tax Levy 313,288$ 330,692$ 355,282$ 517,987$ 533,526$ Prior Years' Delinquent Taxes 523$ 1,129$ -$ -$ -$ Special Assessments *32,839$ 32,839$ 24,728$ 24,728$ 11,894$ Interest Income 102,326$ 80,688$ 22,000$ 23,107$ -$ Miscellaneous Revenue **17,500$ 110,047$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ Total Revenue 466,476$ 555,395$ 427,010$ 590,822$ 570,420$ Expenditures 2023 Actual 2024 Actual 2025 Adopted 2026 Proposed 2027 Planned Personnel Services 273,077$ 247,801$ 213,862$ 234,144$ 254,233$ Professional Services *25,032$ 16,639$ 34,500$ 85,000$ 36,400$ Contractual Services **4,210$ 222,370$ 16,000$ 17,000$ 17,680$ Internal Service Fund Charges 5,215$ 7,354$ 16,102$ 19,291$ 20,063$ Home Improvement Grants 30,957$ 26,842$ 28,860$ 30,078$ 31,281$ Branding and Beautification 26,844$ 41,184$ 57,200$ 62,700$ 65,208$ Façade Improvement Grants 25,000$ -$ 50,000$ -$ -$ Misc. Operating Expenses 6,290$ 9,349$ 7,800$ 8,000$ 8,320$ Contingency Reserve -$ -$ -$ 134,609$ 137,235$ Total Expenditures 396,625$ 571,539$ 424,324$ 590,822$ 570,420$ 2023 Actual 2024 Actual 2025 Adopted 2026 Proposed 2027 Planned 69,851$ (16,144)$ 2,686$ -$ -$ 2023 Actual 2024 Actual 2025 Est. 2026 Est. 2027 Est. 2,184,172$ 2,388,526$ 2,391,212$ 2,525,821$ 2,663,056$ ******** ** 2025, 2026 and 2027 Estimated Cash Fund Balances are based on the adopted 2025, proposed 2026 and planned 2027 budgets, and with the Contingency Reserve not being expended thus increasing the fund balance. EDA Budget Detail * Prior years' Actual Cash Fund Balances are from each year's Audit. The change in cash balance may not match that year's net revenue over (under) expenditures due to accounting methods for property acquisition costs and sale proceeds. *Special assessments are repayments for EDA financing of installation of fire protection systems. 2025 and 2026 revenue is comprised of $12,834 from 5600 56th and $11,894 from 3600 Douglas. The final payment for 5600 56th is in 2026, so 2027 revenue would just be from 3600 Douglas. ** 2024 contractual services included demolition of 6110 Lakeland (recovered through lot sale proceeds), installation of a fire sprinkler system at 3600 Douglas (being repaid with special assessments), and environmental clean-up of 3401 Douglas (reimbursed by Hennepin County). * 2026 professional services includes $50,000 for a consultant to assist with the Comprehensive Community Vision process. Net Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures Cash Fund Balance at Year End ** 2024 miscellaneous revenue was higher due to Hennepin County reimbursement for environmental clean-up of the development site at 3401 Douglas. Page 1 of 3 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Posted: Sept. 12, 2025 City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, Sept. 16, 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. Consent Agenda The council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a single motion: 3.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings: a. The city council work session on Sept. 2, 2025. b. The city council meeting on Sept. 2, 2025. 3.2 Approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance department. 3.3 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the city clerk. 3.4 Adoption of a resolution accepting a donation. 3.5 Approval of the resignation of Alex Popp from the Parks and Recreation Commission.* 3.6 Approval of the appointment of Sonja Roby to the Parks and Recreation Commission. 3.7 Adoption of a resolution recognizing Sept. 17 - 23, 2025, as Constitution Week in the City of Crystal. 3.8 Adoption of a resolution recognizing September 27, 2025, as Walk for Alopecia Day in the City of Crystal. 3.9 Adoption of a resolution authorizing a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for the 2025-2026 Towards Zero Death Enforcement program. 3.10 Gambling Funds Update. 4. Open Forum Page 2 of 3 (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). 5. Regular Agenda 5.1 The council will continue discussion of civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Missy Hope, Inc., LLC d/b/a Hope Liquor, located at 111 Willow Bend. Following routine alcohol license compliance checks late last year, an employee and owner of Hope Liquor was adjudicated for selling alcohol to a minor. The City Council may now impose civil administrative penalties against the license holder. This is the first alcohol violation for Hope Liquor, and according to the City Code in effect at the time of the offense, the City Council may impose a penalty of a $750 fine and a one-day license suspension. This item was previously discussed at the Sept. 2 meeting, and the city council postponed the imposition of civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations until the Sept. 16 council meeting to allow for further discussion. Pursuant to the city ordinance and the penalty for a first violation, staff recommends that the City Council impose a one- day license suspension and a civil fine of $750. 5.2 The Council will consider resolutions approving the preliminary 2026 budget and property tax levies, and setting the date for the Truth and Taxation public input meeting. During August and September, the City Council reviewed the 2026 preliminary general fund budget and levies during several meetings. The original forecast for the 2026 levy had an expected increase of 14.53%. Since the 2025 budget approval last December, additional factors, including additional staffing requests, wage and benefits adjustments, general inflation, and additional capital savings needs, have brought the proposed preliminary levy increase to 15.87%. Additional budget discussions will continue up to the December Final Budget and Levy adoption. Staff recommends the adoption of the resolutions approving the 2026 preliminary budget and levies. 5.3 The council will consider a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for expansion of Early Steps Learning Foundation at 6122 42nd Ave. N. This child day care operates in the lower level of Brunswick United Methodist Church and has applied for a CUP amendment to expand from the current limit of 55 children to a maximum of 72 children. Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the CUP amendment with the noted conditions. 5.4 The council will consider an interim ordinance modifying the zoning moratorium in the TC and TC-PD districts. Based on the Aug. 19 work session discussion, staff has prepared two versions of an ordinance removing some TC-PD zoned properties from the zoning moratorium. Option 1 would remove areas A and B, and Option 2 would remove areas A, B and C. The Council Page 3 of 3 may also take no action, which would leave the moratorium in place over the entirety of the TC and TC-PD districts for the duration of the zoning study. 6. Announcements a. Crystal Farmers Market is every Tuesday from 3—6:30 p.m. at the Crystal Community Center and runs through Sept. 30. b. On Thursday, Oct. 2, some members of the City Council and Planning Commission may be participating in a tour of redevelopment districts along the Green Line Extension in St. Louis Park and Hopkins from 5:00-7:30 p.m. c. The next city council meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall. d. The city is accepting applications for several volunteer positions on our boards and commissions. We have openings on the Sustainability Commission, Inclusion and Diversity Commission, Planning Commission, Employee Review Board, and on the Metro Blue Line Business Advisory Committee. For more information, please visit the city’s website. 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. 7. Adjournment *Denotes no supporting information included in the packet. Have a great weekend; stay healthy. See you at Tuesday’s meeting. Crystal City Council work session minutes Sept. 2, 2025 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Crystal City Council work session was held at 6:31 p.m. on Sept. 2, 2025, in the upper community room at city hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN, and via Zoom. Mayor Deshler called the meeting to order. I.Attendance The assistant city manager recorded the attendance for city council members and staff: Council members present: Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan and Cummings. Council Member Budziszewski was absent. City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Police Chief B. Hubbard, West Metro Fire- Rescue District Fire Chief J. Kunde, Public Works Director/City Engineer J. Struve and Deputy Police Chief P. Underthun. II.Agenda The council and staff discussed the following agenda item: 1)Police Department quarterly update. At 6:59 p.m., Mayor Deshler recessed the work session and continued it until immediately after the council meeting. Mayor Deshler reconvened the work session at 8:12 p.m. to continue discussion of the following agenda items: 2)Strategic planning draft plan. 3)Constituent issues update. 4)New business. 5)Announcements. III.Adjournment The work session adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Julie Deshler, Mayor ATTEST: Kimberly Therres, Assistant City Manager 3.1(a) Crystal City Council meeting minutes Sept. 2, 2025 Page 1 of 4 1.Call to Order Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Crystal City Council meeting was held on Sept. 2, 2025, at 7:02 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 assistant city manager to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the following attendance was recorded: Council members present: Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan and Cummings. Council Member Budziszewski was absent. City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager K. Therres, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Police Chief B. Hubbard, West Metro Fire-Rescue District Fire Chief J. Kunde, Public Works Director/City Engineer J. Struve and Deputy Police Chief P. Underthun. 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 Kamish and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the agenda. Motion carried. 3.Appearances 3.1 Chief Hubbard presented awards to Crystal police officers. 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 budget work session on August 14, 2025. b.The city council work session on Aug. 19, 2025. c.The city council meeting on Aug. 19, 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 resolutions to apply for a Hennepin County Youth Activities Grant for projects in Woodland Park (Resolution No. 2025-74) and Forest School Park (Resolution No. 2025-75). 4.5 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-76, approving updated Fund Balance Policy. 4.6 Approval of the 2026-2027 contract with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Local 44, (police officers). 4.7 Approval of the 2026-2027 contract with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Local 56, (police supervisors). 3.1(b) Crystal City Council meeting minutes Sept. 2, 2025 Page 2 of 4 4.8 Approval of the 2026 wage adjustment and insurance contribution for non-represented employees. 4.9 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-77, authorizing replacement of doors at the south fire station. 4.10 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-78, awarding the contract for the 2025 Sewer Rehabilitation Project to HK Solutions Group (Hydro-Klean). Moved by Council Member Cummings 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. Regular Agenda 6.1 The council considered civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Cajun 4 Seafood, LLC d/b/a Cajun Kitchen, located at 5440 West Broadway. City Manager Adam Bell addressed the council. Chao Lin, owner of Cajun Kitchen, also addressed the council. Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Eidbo that based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein and the other information presented regarding this matter, that a penalty of $750 and a one-day license suspension be imposed in this case. Voting aye: Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan and Cummings. Absent, not voting: Budziszewski. Motion carried. 6.2 The council considered civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Missy Hope, Inc., LLC d/b/a Hope Liquor, located at 111 Willow Bend. City Manager Adam Bell addressed the council. Hope Mulinda, owner of Hope Liquor, also addressed the council. 1) Moved by Council Member Kiser and seconded by Mayor Deshler that based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein and the other information presented regarding this matter, that a penalty of $250 and a one-day license suspension be imposed in this case. By roll call, voting aye: Kiser, Cummings and Deshler. Voting nay: Onesirosan, Eidbo and Kamish. Absent, not voting: Budziszewski. Motion failed. 3.1(b) Crystal City Council meeting minutes Sept. 2, 2025 Page 3 of 4 2) Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Kamish that based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein and the other information presented regarding this matter, that a penalty of $750 and a one-day license suspension be imposed in this case. By roll call, voting aye: Onesirosan, Eidbo and Kamish. Voting nay: Cumming, Deshler and Kiser. Absent, not voting: Budziszewski. Motion failed. 3) Moved by Mayor Deshler and seconded by Council Member Kiser that based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein and the other information presented regarding this matter, that a penalty of $750 and no license suspension be imposed in this case. By roll call, voting aye: Cummings, Deshler and Kiser. Voting nay: Eidbo, Kamish and Onesirosan. Absent, not voting: Budziszewski. Motion failed. 4) Moved by Council Member Kiser that based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein and the other information presented regarding this matter, that a penalty of $300 and a one-day license suspension be imposed in this case. Motion failed for lack of a second. 5) Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to table item 6.2 to the next council meeting scheduled for Sept. 16, 2025. By roll call, voting aye: Cummings, Eidbo, Kamish and Onesirosan. Voting nay: Deshler and Kiser. Absent, not voting: Budziszewski. Motion carried. 6.3 The council considered civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Tequilatown, LLC d/b/a Tequilatown Authentic Mexican Cuisine & Bar, located at 99 Willow Bend. City Manager Adam Bell addressed the council. Jesus Fabian Morales Blanco, co-owner of Tequilatown Authentic Mexican Cuisine & Bar, also addressed the council. Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Kamish that based on the staff report, including the findings contained therein and the other information presented regarding this matter, that a penalty of $750 and a one-day license suspension be imposed in this case. Voting aye: Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, Onesirosan and Cummings. Absent, not voting: Budziszewski. Motion carried. 3.1(b) Crystal City Council meeting minutes Sept. 2, 2025 Page 4 of 4 7. Announcements The council and staff made announcements about upcoming events. 8. Adjournment Moved by Council Member Cummings and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m. ___________________________________ Julie Deshler, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________________ Kimberly Therres, Assistant City Manager 3.1(b) DATE: September 9, 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 Finance Professional Services, Budget Implementation, & Supplemental Accounting Support Metropolitan Council Wastewater Services for September $157,087.86 Odesa II LLC Twin Oaks Park Construction $57,729.50 Waste Management (HRG) New Hope, Brooklyn Center, and Crystal July Recycling $142,818.04 Golden Valley JWC JWC June Water Charges $243,037.34 IRS - EFTPS Federal & FICA Withholding Taxes for 8/29/25 Pay Date $91,396.07 MN PERA Employee & City Required Contributions for 8/29/25 Pay Date $76,374.92 $795,658.73 Description Abdo LLP $27,215.00 3.2 City of Crystal Council Meeting Sept. 16, 2025 Applications for City License Liquor (temporary on-sale) Diaspora Forces, 7515 Brunswick Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 (for an event at Becker Park on Sept. 20, 2025) Refuse Hauler Aspen Waste Systems, Inc., 2951 Weeks Ave. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55414 Farmers Union Industries, LLC dba Midwest Grease, P.O. Box 319, Redwood Falls, MN 56283 Waste Connections, Inc., dba ACE Solid Waste, 6601 McKinley St. N.W., Ramsey, MN 55303 Rental (new) 3836 Douglas Dr. N. – Serene Real Estate LLC (Conditional) 2719 Hampshire Ave. N. – Blake Flettre (Conditional) 4303 Welcome Ave. N. – Dustin Massie (Conditional) Rental (renewal) 4100 Brunswick Ave. N. – Reill Properties 3703 Douglas Dr. N. – Evan Baskerville 5153 Douglas Dr. N. – Bonnie McVeigh (Conditional) 3816 Hampshire Ave. N. – Michael Mills (Conditional) 4101 Kentucky Ave. N. – Luke Veum (Conditional) 3544 Major Ave. N. – Terrence Price (Conditional) 5734 Oregon Ct. N. – HPA II Borrower 2021-1 LLC (Conditional) 4808 Regent Ave. N. – Chen Zhou (Conditional) 5536 Regent Ave. N. – Chen Zhou (Conditional) 4242 Zane Ave. N. – Herman Capital Partners (Conditional) 4917 52nd Ave. N. – Julie Whitted (Conditional) 6325 52nd Ave. N. – JNF Properties LLC (Conditional) 6611 52nd Ave. N. – JNF Properties LLC (Conditional) 6635 52nd Ave. N. – JNF Properties LLC (Conditional) 5700 57th Ave. N. – Jerry Ziemiecki (Conditional) 3.3 CITY OF CRYSTAL MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2025 – ___ RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes §465.03 requires that all gifts and donations of real or personal property be accepted only with the adoption of a resolution; and WHEREAS, said donations must be accepted by a resolution adopted by the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Crystal, to accept the following donation: Donors Purpose Amount David and Edith Kelnhofer Living Legacy tree $500 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks the above-named for their generous donation. Dated this 16th day of September 2025. ______________________________ Julie Deshler, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Christina Serres, City Clerk 3.4 Memorandum DATE: September 16, 2025 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Adam R. Bell, City Manager SUBJECT: Consider Appointment of Sonja Roby to the Park and Recreation Commission ____________________________________________________________________ BACKGROUND The City Council interviewed Sonja Roby for appointment to the Park and Recreation Commission on September 11th to replace the current vacancy for the At-Large seat that expires December 31, 2025. During the interview, the council expressed its desire to consider Ms. Roby’s appointment on September 16. Due to the subject term nearing its expiration, Staff recommends that Sonja Roby is recommended for appointment to the Park and Recreation Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2026. Ms. Roby will be subsequently reappointed at the end of the year to a new term that will expire December 31, 2028. RECOMMENDATION Recommend new appointment of Sonja Roby for appointment to the Park and Recreation for a At-Large seat for a term to expire 12/31/26. ATTACHMENT Commission Application – Sonja Roby (Redacted) 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 CITY OF CRYSTAL MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2025 – ___ RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 17 – 23, 2025, AS CONSTITUTION WEEK IN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL WHEREAS, September 17, 2025, marks the two hundred and thirty-eighth anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention; and WHEREAS, the Constitution provides the framework of and for our government with a set of principles that guarantee citizens certain rights, freedoms, and responsibilities; and WHEREAS, the Constitution further outlines the power of the federal government and leaves other matters to state governments, ensuring that the government remains accountable to its citizens; and WHEREAS, it is fitting to officially recognize the Constitution and the anniversary of its creation; and WHEREAS, to honor the principles outlined in the Constitution, the United States Congress, by joint resolution on August 2, 1956, requests that the President shall proclaim the week between September 17 and 23 each year as Constitution Week. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Crystal City Council does hereby recognize September 17- 23, 2025, as CONSTITUTION WEEK in the City of Crystal and encourages residents to study the importance of active citizenship and the strength of our Constitution. Dated this 16th day of September 2025. ______________________________ Julie Deshler, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Christina Serres, City Clerk 3.7 CITY OF CRYSTAL MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2025 – ___ RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 27, 2025, AS WALK FOR ALOPECIA DAY IN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL WHEREAS, the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) serves the nearly 7 million Americans affected by alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that causes uncontrollable hair loss, creates feelings of isolation, and increases the risk of depression and self-harm. WHEREAS, NAAF is building a community that is empowered with more choices while driving research to advance treatments and find a cure. WHEREAS, NAAF is the largest non-profit funder of alopecia areata research, advocacy, and community support in the world, with a 40+ year legacy of driving meaningful change. WHEREAS, NAAF’s 3rd Annual Walk For Alopecia held at Crystal’s Becker Park, honoring the finale of Alopecia Areata Awareness Month, will once again bring the alopecia areata community, including Crystal families, caregivers, friends, co-workers, and healthcare professionals together to help drive research for better treatments and a cure, increase support, advocate for change, and end stigma. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Crystal City Council does hereby recognize September 27, 2025, as Walk For Alopecia Day in the City of Crystal and encourages all community members, whether or not personally affected by alopecia areata, to support and participate in this annual Walk. Dated this 16th day of September 2025. ______________________________ Julie Deshler, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Christina Serres, City Clerk 3.8 COUNCIL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT Consent Agenda Item 09/16/25 Council Meeting DATE: September 5, 2025 FROM: Brian V. Hubbard, Chief of Police TO: Mayor and City Council Adam R. Bell, City Manager RE: Consent Agenda: September 16, 2025 Council Meeting Grant Acceptance – MN Office of Traffic Safety Towards Zero Death (TZD) Grant Background For many years, we have partnered with the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety and participated in the Towards Zero Death (TZD) grant. These grant dollars are divided up with cities who want to enhance traffic enforcement and education to our residents regarding DWI enforcement, speeding, seat belts, distracted driving, and other traffic related issues. Our officers will work the project and be paid through this grant, no money will be taken from our operating budget for this endeavor. Three years ago, Crystal PD assumed the role of fiscal agent for our regional TZD grant, which includes the police departments from Crystal, Golden Valley, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Parks, New Hope, Robbinsdale, and the University of Minnesota. As the fiscal agent, Crystal receives the entire regional grant and disperses the money to the other agencies based on the enforcement work done by their officers. All entities have agreed we will continue in this role for the 2025-2026 grant year. Consideration Per the grant parameters, we must notify our City Council and are asking for approval of the resolution accepting the grant dollars, which is on the consent agenda. The grant award is $175,950. I will be present at the council meeting for any questions that arise. As always, please let me know if you have any questions prior to the meeting. 3.9 CITY OF CRYSTAL MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2025 – ___ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY WHEREAS, the City Council has authorized the City of Crystal Police Department to enter into a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety, for the project entitled 2025 Towards Zero Death Enforcement during the period from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Crystal as follows: 1. The Chief of Police is hereby authorized to execute such agreements and amendments as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City of Crystal Police Department and to be the fiscal agent and administer the grant. 2. The Crystal Police Department is hereby authorized to work with the Police Departments from the cities of Golden Valley, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Parks, New Hope, Robbinsdale and University of Minnesota in the execution and distribution of funds of this grant. Dated this 16th day of September 2025. ______________________________ Julie Deshler, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Chrissy Serres, City Clerk 3.9 COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: September 16, 2025 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: City Manager Adam R. Bell RE: Charitable Gambling Funds Update Background The current financial data for the City’s Charitable Gambling Fund is: 2025 Charitable Gambling Funds 2025 Revenue YTD Amount VFW POST 494 $ 35,000 WMFRD RELIEF ASSOC $ 19,300 Total $ 54,300 Expenditures YTD Frolics - Pass Through $ 16,000 Frolics - Inflatables $ 9,588 Frolics - Audio $ 8,000 Frolics - Misc $ 4,778 Total $ 38,366 Net Change - Increase/(Decrease) $ 15,934 Cash Balance Jan 1 $ 124,458 Cash Balance Current $ 140,392 The City has not made any donations to the previously discussed food shelves yet. That will be done in the next month or so. Staff expects to have additional expenditures in 2025 for some recreational programming and events, such as Winterfest, etc. Requested City Council Action No action is requested at this time. However, if the Council wishes to provide any updated direction, this item can be pulled for discussion, and at that time, the council may do so. 3.10 COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: Sept. 9, 2025 FROM: City Clerk Chrissy Serres TO: Mayor and City Council CC: City Manager Adam R. Bell Police Chief Brian Hubbard RE: Consideration of civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations by Missy Hope, Inc. d/b/a Hope Liquor located at 111 Willow Bend Background At its Sept. 2 meeting, the city council postponed the imposition of civil penalties for violation of liquor license regulations until the Sept. 16 council meeting to allow for further discussion. Outlined below is a summary of the information related to the violation. In December 2024, compliance checks were conducted at licensed liquor establishments by Crystal Police Department. As a result, Hope Liquor did not pass this compliance check. An employee of the business has reached a plea settlement to have the case continued for dismissal in court for the sale of alcohol to a minor, which is a violation of state law and Crystal City Code section 1200.35. The conditions are no same or similar violation within one year. This is considered a first violation for this licensee. Staff report attachments: A.Notice of Violation of Liquor Regulations B. Incident Report Requested City Council action Consistent with Crystal City Code and Resolution No. 2018-160, staff recommends Hope Liquor receive a one-day license suspension and civil fine of $750 with city staff determining the date of the license suspension and payment date for the fine. 5.1 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Aug. 26, 2025 Missy Hope, Inc. d/b/a Hope Liquor Attn: Hope Mulinda 111 Willow Bend Crystal, MN 55428 VIA EMAIL AND REGULAR MAIL CITY OF CRYSTAL NOTICE VIOLATION OF LIQUOR REGULATIONS The Crystal City Council will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota, to consider whether action should be taken against your liquor license as a result of an alleged violation of state laws and city ordinances. The alleged violation consists of the illegal sale of alcohol to an underage person, which occurred on or about Dec. 6, 2024, at Hope Liquor located at 111 Willow Bend, Crystal, Minnesota. You are notified that you have the right to appear at the city council meeting on Sept. 2, 2025. At the meeting, you may admit or deny the violation. If you admit the violation, you waive your right to a hearing but will be allowed to explain any mitigating circumstances. The council may impose administrative penalties in accordance with Crystal City Code section 1200.35 and Resolution No. 2018-160 (enclosed) that were in effect at the time of the incident. If you deny the violation, you may request a hearing. The city council may, at its option, hold the hearing immediately or refer the matter to a hearing conducted by another person or body at a later date. If you are unable to attend the city council meeting on Sept. 2, 2025, you may agree to any administrative penalties without a hearing by providing the city manager with a letter any time before the meeting that includes a written waiver and acceptance of any administrative penalties. You may also explain any mitigating circumstances in the letter. Any such agreement is subject to approval by the city council. If you do not appear at the city council meeting on Sept. 2, 2025, nor submit a letter to the city manager prior to the meeting, you will be deemed to have admitted the violation and to have waived your right to a hearing, and the city council may impose administrative penalties in accordance with Crystal City Code section 1200.35 and Resolution No. 2018-160. __________________________ Chrissy Serres, City Clerk Attachment A 5.1 2019 Crystal City Code 1200.31(a) (a)The licensed premises of the business are destroyed by fire or other catastrophe; (b)The licensee ceases business because of death or serious illness; or (c)The business ceases to be lawful for a reason other than a license revocation. The city council shall, in its sole discretion, determine whether such a refund is appropriate, and if so, in what amount. 1200.33. Consumption and display permits. Subd. 1. Permit required. No business establishment or club which does not hold an on-sale intoxicating liquor license may directly or indirectly allow the consumption and display of alcoholic beverages or knowingly serve any liquid for the purpose of mixing with intoxicating liquor without first having obtained a permit from the commissioner. Rental of a public facility does not make the city or the facility a “business establishment” for purposes of this section. The city council must consent to all permits issued by the commissioner pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 340A.414, subdivision 5. Subd. 2. Additional fees. There is imposed upon holders of permits issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 340A.414 an additional fee of $300 per annum. The fee must be paid to the city finance director on or before March 31 of each year and a receipt given thereof, provided, however, upon commencement of a new permit period under the state permit, if a portion of the year has elapsed when payment is made, a pro rata fee may be paid but no such pro rata fee may be less than $150. In computing the fee, an unexpired fraction of a month is counted as one month. The receipt must be posted in some conspicuous place upon the premises alongside the state permit. Subd. 3. Inspections. A business establishment or club issued a permit shall be open for inspection pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 340A.414, subdivision 7. Subd. 4. Hours of consumption and display. The hours of consumption and display of intoxicating liquor are those specified in section and Minnesota Statutes, section 340A.414. 1200.35. Conditions of license; penalties. Subd. 1. Conditions of license. The failure of a licensee to meet any one of the conditions of the license specified below shall result in the application of penalties as provided in this subsection. (a)Within 90 days after employment, every person selling or serving liquor in an establishment which has an on-sale license shall receive training regarding the selling or serving of liquor to customers. The training shall be provided by an organization approved by the city council. Proof of training shall be provided by the licensee. 5.1 2019 Crystal City Code 1200.35, Subd. 1(b) (b) Every licensee is responsible for the conduct of the place of business and the conditions of sobriety and order in it. The act of any employee on the licensed premises is deemed the act of the licensee as well, and the licensee shall be liable for all penalties provided by this Crystal city code and the law equally with the employee. (c) Every licensee shall allow any peace officer, health officer, city employee, or any other person designated by the city council to conduct compliance checks and to otherwise enter, inspect, and search the premises of the licensee during business hours and after business hours during the time when customers remain on the premises without a warrant. (d) No on-sale establishment shall display or sell liquor to the public during hours when the sale of liquor is prohibited. (e) Compliance with financial responsibility requirements of state law and of this Crystal city code is a continuing condition of any license. (f) Compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations related to the retail sale of intoxicating liquors, including the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapters 297F and 340A, Minnesota Rules, chapter 7515, and the Crystal city code. Subd. 2. Penalties. (a) Misdemeanors. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor unless otherwise provided by law. (b) Presumptive revocation. The city council may revoke a license, following, notice and an opportunity to be heard, on the first violation for the following types of offenses: (1) Commission of a felony by licensee or an employee of licensee related to the licensed activity authorized by this chapter and Minnesota Statutes, chapter 340A. (2) The sale of alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises while a license is under suspension or revocation. (c) Administrative civil penalties. If a licensee or an employee of a licensee is found to have violated any of the provisions of state law or this section, the city council may impose an administrative penalty, including a civil fine and/or suspension of the license, in such amounts and for such periods as set out Crystal city code, appendix IV. 5.1 2019 Crystal City Code 1200.35, Subd. 3 Subd. 3. Presumptions regarding administrative penalties. The administrative penalties described in subdivision 2 of this subsection and set out in Crystal city code, appendix IV are the presumed sanctions for the violations indicated. In the event of any license suspension imposed under this section, the city council may select which days a suspension will be served. Notwithstanding any of the provisions contained herein, a license may be revoked for any violation of this section when in the judgment of the city council it is appropriate to do so. The city council may impose lesser penalties under subdivision 2 of this subsection when in the judgment of the city council it is appropriate to do so. Other mandatory requirements may be made of the establishment including, but not limited to, meetings with the police department staff to present a plan of action to assure any observed problems will not continue, mandatory education sessions with crime prevention staff, or other actions that the city council deems appropriate. 1200.37. Hours of sale. Subd. 1. Statutory. The hours of operation and days of sale shall be those set by Minnesota Statutes, section 340A.504, including sales after 1:00 a.m. pursuant to a permit issued by the commissioner, except that the city council may, by resolution or ordinance, provide for more restrictive hours than state law allows. Subd. 2. Consumption prohibited. No person shall consume, nor shall any on-sale licensee permit any consumption of, intoxicating liquor or 3.2 percent malt liquor upon an on-sale licensed premises more than 30 minutes after the time within which intoxicating liquors may be sold. Subd. 3. Display. No on-sale licensee shall permit any glass, bottle, or other container containing intoxicating liquor or 3.2 percent malt liquor to remain upon any table, bar, stool, or other place where customers are served, more than 30 minutes after the time within which intoxicating liquors may be sold. Subd. 4. Vacate premises. No person, other than the licensee and any employee, shall remain on the on-sale licensed premises more than 30 minutes after the time within which intoxicating liquors may be sold. Subd. 5. Penalty. Any violation of this subsection may be grounds for revocation or suspension of the license subject to the terms of this section. 1200.39. Licenses in prohibited locations. No license shall be issued under this section in any place which is prohibited under Minnesota Statutes, section 340A.412, subdivision 3. 1200.41. Temporary on-sale licenses. The city council may issue temporary on-sale licenses for the on- sale of intoxicating liquor to clubs, or charitable, religious or other non-profit organizations in the manner and subject to the conditions specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 340A.404, subdivision 10. The fee for a temporary on-sale license shall be in an amount as provided in Crystal city code, appendix IV. 5.1 5.1 5.1 Involved Data (1) DOB: Age:19 Sex:MALE Race: P.O. Box: Suspects (1) MULINDA, HOPE ASIMWE Arrested (Yes or No):Yes DOB: Age:43 Sex:FEMALE Race:Black or African American Ethnicity:NON-HISPANIC License State:Minnesota License Number: Home Address:7396 PARSON AVE N City:OTSEGO State:Minnesota Cell Phone: Related Offenses:340A.503.2(1) Liquor-Purchase/Sell/Barter/Furnish/Give to u/21yr (90G F) Resident Status (Of Your Jurisdiction): Phone: Event 111 WILLOW BND CRYSTAL, Minnesota Description of Incident:COMPLIANCE CHECK Reported Date & Time:12/06/2024 14:33:00 Incident Start Date & Time:12/06/2024 14:33:00 Case Status:ARREST OF ADULT/ADULT AND JUVENILE Disposition:FORMAL COMPLAINT ISSUED Body Camera Video (Yes/No):No Prosecutor:- Choose Prosecutor - Case Summary: Exceptional Clearance:NOT APPLICABLE Confidential?:No 1 - Limited Opportunity:No Printed On 08/28/2025 Page 1 of 4 Printed By STAHLKE, CLAUDIA Crystal Police Department 4141 Douglas Dr N Crystal , MN 55422 (763) 531-1014 Case #:CY24006204 Incident #: CY24006204 Attachment B 5.1 Offenses (1) 340A.503.2(1) Liquor-Purchase/Sell/Barter/Furnish/Give to u/21yr Offense Status:ARREST OF ADULT/ADULT AND JUVENILE Attempted/Completed:Completed Forced Entry:No UCR/NIBRS Code:90G Liquor Law Violations Severity Level:GROSS MISDEMEANOR Reportable (Do Not Change):Yes State Code: Location Type:Liquor Store Bias Motivation:NONE Offender Suspected of Using:Not Applicable Cargo Theft: Number of Premises Entered: Weapon Types: Vehicle (0) Property Class: Jurisdiction Recovered: Gun (0) Miscellaneous: ROLL/344/MAIN REPORT PRELIMINARY PARAGRAPH On 12/6/2024 around 1400 hours, I was working as an undercover officer to complete the yearly alcohol and tobacco compliance checks. Our selected decoy, was advised to come dressed as he normally would as a 19-year-old. walked into Hope Liquor located at 111 Willow Bend in Crystal and selected a six pack of Busch Light in a bottle. I was inside at this point to witness, and watched him take the beer up to the counter. The owner and only clerk at the time, HOPE ASIMWE MULINDA scanned the beer for $9.98 where she then never asked for identification. She advised of the price, and he then handed over a $10 bill. She gave him two cents in change and told him to have a good day. 12/12/2024ROLL, LAUREN C 33344 Narrative (4) Printed On 08/28/2025 Page 2 of 4 Printed By STAHLKE, CLAUDIA Crystal Police Department 4141 Douglas Dr N Crystal , MN 55422 (763) 531-1014 Case #:CY24006204 Incident #: CY24006204 5.1 then walked out the door with the purchased alcohol. I then took out my police badge and identified myself. I advised HOPE that she had failed the compliance check, and that the male was underage. She looked at me and sighed heavily as it seemed she then recognized me from a previous report call. Sergeant Albers then came back into the store at the time to return the alcohol and retrieved our $10 bill from HOPE. I took a photo of the product and uploaded it to RMS. Please forward to city attorney for charging considerations. DICKS/369/SENT TO CITY ATTORNEY 12/13/2024 12/13/2024 DICKS/369/SENT TO CITY CLERK 12/13/2024 12/13/2024 T.TOURVILLE/327/CASE CLOSURE 01/08/2025 This case is to be closed arrest. I signed the criminal complaint on 01/07/2025 at 1505 hours. The suspect, HOPE ASIMWE MULINDA , was charged with: •Liquor-Purchase/Sell/Barter/Furnish/Give to u/21yr Minnesota Statute: 340A.503.2(1) The case was assigned to: K. Alexis McKim 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2878 01/08/2025TOURVILLE, TIMOTHY 33327 Printed On 08/28/2025 Page 3 of 4 Printed By STAHLKE, CLAUDIA Crystal Police Department 4141 Douglas Dr N Crystal , MN 55422 (763) 531-1014 Case #:CY24006204 Incident #: CY24006204 5.1 Officer (4) Reporting Officer:12/12/2024 20:21:00ROLL, LAUREN C (33344) Approving Officer:SCHWALBE, NICHOLAS (33322) Reporting Officer:01/08/2025 06:19:00TOURVILLE, TIMOTHY (33327) Approving Officer:UNDERTHUN, PETE (33304) Case Closure: Arrest Evidence: None listd Evidence Disposition: NA Printed On 08/28/2025 Page 4 of 4 Printed By STAHLKE, CLAUDIA Crystal Police Department 4141 Douglas Dr N Crystal , MN 55422 (763) 531-1014 Case #:CY24006204 Incident #: CY24006204 5.1 Memorandum DATE: September 16, 2025 TO: Mayor and City Council Adam Bell, City Manager FROM: Jodi Bursheim, Abdo Financial Solutions SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolutions Adopting the Proposed 2026 Property Tax Levies, 2026 Preliminary General Fund budget, setting the Public Input date as required by Truth in Taxation regulations and setting the 2026 HRA levy. Background The City Council has held work sessions to discuss property tax revenues and budget proposals. The outcomes of these budget work sessions are to provide for a preliminary property tax levy increase of $3,028,023 recognizing the City has the opportunity to reduce the overall property tax levy before the final certification is due on December 29, 2025, however; the property tax levy may not be increased. The overall levy is proposed to increase by 15.87%. The emphasis for the 2026 budget has been to focus on meeting current service demands of the community and legislative mandates, provide competitive wages and benefits to retain quality people, provide effective and efficient services to our residents and businesses, to continue to invest in future capital needs including Parks and Street Improvements, and to plan for increases in fund balance reserves to meet target levels. Throughout the last couple months staff and council reviewed overall revenues and expenditures. To continue to achieve the initiatives mentioned above, the levy is being proposed to increase by 15.87% from 2025. The revised 2026 budget also includes additional staffing requests for a Commercial Inspector, additional Police Officer, Victim Advocate, additional PT CSO, Transit project Coordinator and shared PT Forester. All these proposed positions ensure that staff can efficiently and effectively support the services required for our City. While property taxes support approximately 76% of General Fund activity, they also support parks, street reconstruction and the police revolving fund throughout the city. In addition, property taxes support, through internal service fund allocations, fleet, buildings and information technology. Increasing costs in all of those areas require additional funding to ensure those funds can sustain the capital acquisitions costs over the upcoming years. It is important to maintain healthy reserves as local governments rely heavily on property tax revenue and need to have sufficient cash flow between property tax collection cycles to maintain operations. The 2026 budget reflects an increase of $200,000 to general fund reserves. This amount, as well as existing reserves, could fluctuate based on actual operations. Public Input 5.2 The City Council must announce a date, time and place for a public meeting where the budget and tax levy will be discussed. During this meeting, citizens are encouraged to speak on the budget and property tax levy being proposed for 2026. Staff recommends setting December 2, 2025, as the Public Input date for the 2026 property tax levy and budget. In addition to the Public Input meeting on December 2, 2025, there will be a presentation held on October 7, 2025, to allow for public comment. Conclusion The City Council is requested to consider approving the 2026 proposed property tax levy, 2026 preliminary General Fund Budget, set the Truth in Taxation Public Input date for December 2, 2025, and approve the 2026 proposed HRA levy. 2026 Revised 2026 Increase (Decrease) 2026 % Change General levy 19,964,204$ 2,682,500$ 15.52 % Capital Improvements Police Equipment Revolving 95,936 1,881$ 2.00 Park Improvement 1,127,187 129,676$ 13.00 Street Construction 699,665 91,261$ 15.00 Total Capital Improvements levy 1,922,788 222,818 13.11 EDA 517,987 162,705 45.80 Total levy $ 22,404,979 $ 3,068,023 15.87 % 5.2 CITY OF CRYSTAL MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2025 – ___ RESOLUTION APPROVING 2026 PROPOSED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PROPERTY TAX LEVY WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.090 to 469.108 (the “EDA Act”), the City Council of the City of Crystal created the Crystal Economic Development Authority (the “Authority”); and WHEREAS, Section 469.033, subdivision 6, of the EDA Act authorizes the Authority to levy a tax upon all taxable property within the City to be expended for the purpose authorized by the EDA Act; and WHEREAS, such levy may be in an amount not to exceed .0185 percent of estimated market value of the City; and WHEREAS, based upon such budgets the Authority will levy all or such portion of the authorized levy as it deems necessary and proper. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Crystal, that approval is hereby given for the Authority to levy, for taxes payable in 2026, such tax upon the taxable property of the City as the Authority may determine, subject to the limitations contained in the EDA Act. Dated this 16th day of September 2025. ______________________________ Julie Deshler, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Chrissy Serres, City Clerk 5.2 CITY OF CRYSTAL MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2025 – ___ RESOLUTION APPROVING 2026 GENERAL FUND BUDGET, 2026 PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND SET PUBLIC INPUT DATE FOR THE 2026 BUDGET AND PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY WHEREAS, the City of Crystal is required by Section 7.05 of the Crystal City Charter and state law to approve a resolution setting forth an annual tax levy to the Hennepin County Auditor; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statues require approval of a preliminary property tax levy and preliminary budget on or before September 30 of each year; and WHEREAS, the City Council has received the proposed budget document. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Crystal that the General Fund 2026 budget shall be as follows: BUDGET - GENERAL FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUES and EXPENDITURES % Increase 2024 Adopted 2025 Adopted 2026 Proposed for 2026 (over 2025) REVENUES Property taxes - operations 14,892,219$ 17,312,704$ 19,995,204$ 15% Special assessments and other 31,950 33,450 33,450 0% Licenses and permits 918,460 923,545 945,845 2% Intergovernmental revenues 3,015,473 2,890,589 3,297,521 14% Charges for services 752,595 921,860 860,640 -7% Fines & forfeits 188,876 203,600 195,600 -4% Investment income 47,000 75,000 75,000 0% Miscellaneous 24,500 33,200 32,800 -1% Other (interfund servcies transfers-in)711,601 755,888 811,620 7% TOTAL REVENUES 20,582,674$ 23,149,837$ 26,247,680$ 13% EXPENDITURES General Government 2,747,113$ 2,820,277$ 3,132,022$ 11% Public safety 10,377,741 10,982,021 12,178,056 11% Community Development 854,612 856,495 1,070,914 25% Public works 3,615,761 4,603,112 5,424,577 18% Recreation 2,499,214 3,087,931 3,442,111 11% Other Financing Uses - Transfers Out 488,233 800,000 1,000,000 25% TOTAL EXPENDITURES 20,582,674$ 23,149,837$ 26,247,680$ 13% 5.2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Crystal, Hennepin County, Minnesota, that the following sums of money be levied for collection in 2026 upon the taxable property within the City of Crystal for the following purposes: The EDA Levy cannot exceed .0185 percent of estimated market value of all property located within the City of Crystal; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Truth in Taxation Public Input meeting will be held on December 2, 2025; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transmit this information to the County Auditor of Hennepin County, Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Revenue, if applicable, in the format requested as required by law. Dated this 16th day of September 2025. ______________________________ Julie Deshler, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Chrissy Serres, City Clerk 2026 Revised 2026 Increase (Decrease) 2026 % Change General levy 19,964,204$ 2,682,500$ 15.52 % Capital Improvements Police Equipment Revolving 95,936 1,881$ 2.00 Park Improvement 1,127,187 129,676$ 13.00 Street Construction 699,665 91,261$ 15.00 Total Capital Improvements levy 1,922,788 222,818 13.11 EDA 517,987 162,705 45.80 Total levy $ 22,404,979 $ 3,068,023 15.87 % 5.2 6122 – 42ND AVENUE NORTH – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT PAGE 1 OF 5 __________________________________________________________________________ FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner __________________________________________________________________________ TO: Adam R. Bell, City Manager (for September 16 Meeting) DATE: September 10, 2025 RE: Consider adoption of a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit Amendment application from Early Steps Learning Foundation for the expansion of the child day care center at 6122 – 42ND Avenue North A.BACKGROUND Early Steps Learning Foundation has applied for an amendment to an approved conditional use permit (CUP) to expand a child day care center at 6122 – 42nd Avenue North (Brunswick United Methodist Church). The applicant leases space from the church for the day care. The property is zoned Low Density Residential (R-1) and child day care is a conditional use within that district. Notice of the September 8 public hearing was published in the Sun Post on August 28, mailed to owners, renters and business tenants within 500 feet (see attachment A), and posted to all neighborhoods on Nextdoor. Two signs were also posted on the property and a hearing notice was sent to the City of Robbinsdale since many of the property owners in the notice area are located in Robbinsdale. At the September 8 Planning Commission public hearing, the Commission unanimously recommended approval of the CUP amendment application. Other than the applicant, no one from the public providing comments at the hearing. Attachments: A.Site location and public hearing mailing notice map B.Zoning map C.2016 CUP approval resolution D.Photos of existing property E.Project narrative F. Site and floor plans (2 sheets) G.Resolution for Council consideration COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Conditional Use Permit Amendment for 6122 – 42nd Avenue North 5.3 6122 – 42ND AVENUE NORTH – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT PAGE 2 OF 5 2024 Aerial Photo: B. PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT Existing Use The approximately 28,000 sq. ft. church building was constructed in 1951 on the 2.6 acre property. In 2016 the applicant received City Council approval of a CUP for a child day care in the church and the approval resolution limited the number of children to 55 (attachment C). In 2016 the applicant proposed to lease 1,850 sq. ft. of church space for the day care. Adjacent uses The following are the existing land uses and zoning districts surrounding this property: • North. Single-family homes zoned R-1 (Low Density Residential). • East. Single-family homes zoned R-1 and businesses along 42nd Ave. N. zoned Neighborhood Commercial (NC). • West. Across Brunswick Ave. N., Almsteds grocery store zoned NC. • South. Across 42nd Avenue N, businesses zoned NC. 5.3 6122 – 42ND AVENUE NORTH – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT PAGE 3 OF 5 Proposed use The applicant now leases 3,500 sq. ft. of space in the lower level of the church but has kept the maximum number of children to 55 per the 2016 CUP. Now the applicant is proposing to increase the number of children to 72, while not expanding the amount of leased space. The applicant is not proposing to enlarge the building, parking lot, or outdoor play area. • Total number children. If the CUP amendment is approved, the day care will increase immediately to 64 children, with a maximum of 72 children. The children range in age from 16 months to 12 years. • Floor plan. The floor plan (attachment F) shows five classrooms and an office. • Number of staff: 9. • Day care hours: Monday-Friday, 6 AM – 6 PM. • Church hours and staff: 10 AM – 3, PM, plus Sunday services with three staff persons. The day care and church will have few overlapping operating hours during their busiest times. To increase the number of children beyond 72, the applicant would need to request another CUP amendment. However, the applicant has indicated that this would be unlikely because it would require the church to be willing to lease additional space beyond the lower level. Regarding off-street parking requirements, there is not a specific requirement in the Unified Development Code (UDC) for a minimum number of spaces for a child day care facility. For the church, in 1983 the City Council approved a variance to reduce the required number of spaces from 200 to 74. A recent count of the parking spaces on the property found that there are 77 spaces in the north parking lot (same as in 2016). Therefore the parking requirement is met. Since the day care and the church will be operating mostly on different schedules, the existing number of parking spaces is adequate. Early Steps will continue to have children dropped off and picked up at the building entrance on the north side of the building where the parking lot is located. Child drop off will occur between 6:00 and 10:00 AM, and pick up will occur between 5:00 and 6:00 PM. Recommended Findings The following are the relevant criteria for approval of a conditional use permit in city code section 510.19: (a) The proposed use has been approved as a conditional use in the zoning district for which it is proposed. Findings: Child day care is a conditional use in the Low Density Residential (R-1) zoning district. 5.3 6122 – 42ND AVENUE NORTH – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT PAGE 4 OF 5 (b) The conditional use will be in accordance with the general objectives, or with any specific objective, of the city’s comprehensive plan and the unified development code (UDC). Findings: The property is guided as Institutional on the 2040 Planned Land Use Map, which is described as including churches, schools, cemeteries, and publicly-owned properties. The existing child day care use is in conformance to this designation. (c) The conditional use will be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will not change the essential character of the same area. Findings: Since the applicant will not increase the size of the building footprint or the outdoor play area for this day care use, the existing character of the area will not change. (d) Impacts such as noise, hours of activity, and exterior lighting have been sufficiently addressed to mitigate negative impacts on nearby uses. Findings: The proposed expansion is not expected to generate unusual noise impacts. Hours of operation will be similar to other commercial uses in the area. No new exterior lighting is proposed. The size of the outdoor child play area will not increase. (e) Parking is adequately provided for the proposed conditional use. Findings: As described in section B, above, there are 77 parking spaces for use by the church and the day care. (f) In the approval of a conditional use permit, the City Council may impose such conditions as it determines is necessary to make the use compatible with other uses allowed in the same district zone or vicinity. Findings: The proposed conditions of approval for the CUP amendment are found in section C of this staff report. Use specific standards The following is the relevant use specific standard in city code section 515.19, Subd. 7 for approval of a child day care, followed by staff’s findings of the standard. a) The facility is served by arterial, collector, or municipal state aid streets and such pedestrian facilities as are necessary to accommodate the traffic generated by the facility. Findings: In the 2040 Comprehensive Plan 42nd Avenue N. (County Road 9) is identified as a minor arterial street. There is an existing sidewalk along 42nd Avenue North. There are also private sidewalks on the church property providing access to the building. 5.3 6122 – 42ND AVENUE NORTH – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT PAGE 5 OF 5 C. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION At the September 8, 2025 Planning Commission public hearing, the Commission unanimously recommended approval of the CUP by a vote of 7 to 0, subject to the following conditions of approval: 1. Number of children. With this CUP amendment approval, First Steps Learning Foundation is limited to 72 children. If additional children are desired, First Steps shall apply to the City for a CUP amendment. 2. Child pick-up and drop-off. Pick up and drop off of children will continue to occur only at the north side building entrance. 3. Compliance. This conditional use permit is subject to the applicable requirements of the city code, and the applicant is required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances, and is required to obtain such other permits and permissions as may be required. 4. No Waiver. Failure by the City to take action with respect to any violation of any condition, covenant or term of this conditional use permit shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such condition, covenant, or term or any subsequent violation of the same or any other condition, covenant, or term. 5. Revocation. The violation of any terms or conditions of this conditional use permit including, but not limited to, any applicable federal, state, or local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances, may result in revocation of the conditional use permit. The applicant shall be given written notice of any violation and reasonable time, as determined by the City, to cure the violation before a revocation of the permit will occur. 6. Binding Effect. This conditional use permit, and the conditions placed on it, are binding on the applicant, their successors and assigns, shall run with the property, and shall not in any way be affected by the subsequent sale, lease, or other change from current ownership, until the conditional use permit is terminated or revoked as provided herein. The obligations of the applicant under this conditional use permit shall also be the obligations of the current and any subsequent owners of the property. 7. Acceptance of Conditions. Utilization of the property for any of the uses allowed by this conditional use permit shall automatically be deemed acceptance of, and agreement to, the terms and conditions of this conditional use permit without qualification, reservation, or exception. D. CITY COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Adopt the proposed resolution (attachment G) approving the CUP amendment. 5.3 Site Location and Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map 6122 – 42nd Ave N 4141 Douglas Dr. N. Crystal MN 55422 Attachment A 5.3 Zoning Map 6122 – 42nd Ave N 4141 Douglas Dr. N. Crystal MN 55422 Attachment B 5.3 Attachment C 5.3 5.3 North side of church where child pick-up and drop-off occurs North side outdoor play area for child care center Attachment D 5.3 Attachment E 5.3 5.3 Attachment F 5.3 328 SF625 SF216 SF399 SF456 SF798 SF699 SF5.3 CITY OF CRYSTAL MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2025- _______ RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR EARLY STEPS LEARNING FOUNDATION WHEREAS, Early Steps Learning Foundation (“Applicant”) submitted an application to the City of Crystal (“City”) to amend an approved conditional use permit to expand a child day care center at 6122 – 42nd Avenue North in Crystal, which is legally described in the attached Exhibit A (“Property”); and WHEREAS, in 2016, Applicant applied for and the City Council, by Resolution No. 2016- 98, approved a conditional use permit to allow a nursery school or preschool serving a maximum of 55 children and certain other conditions; and WHEREAS, Applicant has applied to expand the maximum number of children from 55 to 72, is not requesting any other changes to the conditions of the conditional use permit, and has applied for an amendment to the conditional use permit; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after due notice having been provided, held a public hearing regarding the Applicant’s request on September 8, 2025 and voted to forward the application to the City Council with a recommendation that the requested conditional use permit amendment be approved with certain conditions; and WHEREAS, the City Planner’s report (“Planner’s Report”) dated September 10, 2025 regarding this matter, which is attached hereto as Exhibit B, is incorporated herein and made part of this Resolution, except that the conditions set out below are controlling; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the requested conditional use permit amendment, as recommended by the Planning Commission and discussed in the Planner’s Report, complies with the applicable rules and regulations of the Uniform Development Code within the Crystal City Code; and WHEREAS, if approved the new conditional use permit will replace the conditional use permit approved in 2016. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Crystal, based on the record of this matter and the findings and determinations contained herein and in the Planner’s Report, hereby approves and issues a conditional use permit amendment for Early Steps Learning Foundation on the Property, subject to compliance with the Crystal City Code and all of the following conditions: 1.Number of children. With this CUP amendment approval, First Steps Learning Foundation is limited to 72 children. If additional children are desired, First Steps shall apply to the City for a CUP amendment. Attachment G 5.3 2.Child pick-up and drop-off. Pick up and drop off of children will continue to occur only at the north side building entrance. 3.Compliance. This conditional use permit is subject to the applicable requirements of the city code, and the applicant is required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances, and is required to obtain such other permits and permissions as may be required. 4.No Waiver. Failure by the City to take action with respect to any violation of any condition, covenant or term of this conditional use permit shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such condition, covenant, or term or any subsequent violation of the same or any other condition, covenant, or term. 5.Revocation. The violation of any terms or conditions of this conditional use permit including, but not limited to, any applicable federal, state, or local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances, may result in revocation of the conditional use permit. The applicant shall be given written notice of any violation and reasonable time, as determined by the City, to cure the violation before a revocation of the permit will occur. 6.Binding Effect. This conditional use permit, and the conditions placed on it, are binding on the applicant, their successors and assigns, shall run with the property, and shall not in any way be affected by the subsequent sale, lease, or other change from current ownership, until the conditional use permit is terminated or revoked as provided herein. The obligations of the applicant under this conditional use permit shall also be the obligations of the current and any subsequent owners of the property. 7.Acceptance of Conditions. Utilization of the property for any of the uses allowed by this conditional use permit shall automatically be deemed acceptance of, and agreement to, the terms and conditions of this conditional use permit without qualification, reservation, or exception. Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 16th day of September 2025. ____________________________ Julie Deshler, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Chrissy Serres, City Clerk 5.3 EXHIBIT A Legal Description of the Property Lot 1, Block 1, Brunswick Methodist Church Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota. 5.3 EXHIBIT B Planner’s Report (attached hereto) 5.3 ZONING MORATORIUM AMENDMENT PAGE 1 OF 3 __________________________________________________________________________ FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director Dan Olson, City Planner __________________________________________________________________________ TO: Adam R. Bell, City Manager (for September 16 work session) DATE: September 10, 2025 RE: Interim ordinance modifying the zoning moratorium in the TC and TC-PD districts A.BACKGROUND On June 3, the City Council adopted an interim ordinance establishing a moratorium on development in the two Town Center districts – Town Center Core (TC) and Town Center – Planned Development (TC-PD). Purpose and scope of the moratorium which must expire no later than June 3, 2026: Purpose: The purpose of the moratorium is to pause major development in the town center districts while a study is conducted of the city’s Unified Development Code (UDC). From that study City Council may direct that changes be made to the UDC to create the type of development that the city desires to see in these districts. Scope: The moratorium only pauses Type 2 applications, which are those requiring a public hearing by the Planning Commission and a decision by the City Council. These applications are larger scale site plans, conditional use permits, subdivisions, rezonings, comprehensive plan amendments, variances and appeals. The moratorium would not pause applications for zoning certificates, smaller scale site plans, lot consolidations, adjacent parcel land conveyances, and easement vacations. At the August 19 work session, the Council discussed potential areas which could be removed from the moratorium area without significantly impacting the ability of the upcoming Town Center Vision Plan and subsequent UDC amendments to shape development in the Town Center area over the next 25 years. Two options emerged from this discussion. B.TWO OPTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Zoning Moratorium Amendment 5.4 ZONING MORATORIUM AMENDMENT PAGE 2 OF 3 Option 1: The moratorium would still apply to the TC and TC-PD districts but exclude two areas: Area A (8 parcels) and Area B (2 parcels). Option 2: The moratorium would still apply to the TC and TC-PD districts but exclude three areas: Area A (8 parcels), Area B (2 parcels) and Area C (5 parcels). 5.4 ZONING MORATORIUM AMENDMENT PAGE 3 OF 3 The two versions of the ordinance are attached for Council consideration. C. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED ⃝ Adopt the Option 1 ordinance amending the zoning moratorium to remove areas A and B. or ⃝ Adopt the Option 2 ordinance amending the zoning moratorium to remove areas A, B and C. or ⃝ Take no action, resulting in no change to the moratorium area. 5.4 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 5.4 1 CR205\30\1041448.v1-8/4/25 ORDINANCE NO. ________ AMENDING INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 2025-10 THAT ESTABLISHED A MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT IN THE TOWN CENTER DISTRICT (TC) AND TOWN CENTER-PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (TC-PD) WHEREAS, the City Council of the Crystal on June 3, 2025 adopted Interim Ordinance No. 2025- 10 (the “Initial Interim Ordinance”), which was applicable to the area identified in Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, following City Council’s adoption of the Initial Interim Ordinance, the City has concluded the first phase of the Study and finds that as it continues with the next phase of the Study, the moratorium is unnecessary for the following two areas of the Initial Moratorium Area, attached to the Initial Interim Ordinance as Exhibit A, according to the following rationale: 1.Exclusion Area A: These parcels are located on the fringe of the Town Center – Planned Development (TC-PD) district, and any redevelopment that would occur here during the moratorium is unlikely to interfere with or contradict the outcome of the Study. 2.Exclusion Area B: These parcels were recently redeveloped, and no development is likely to occur during the moratorium. Now, therefore, THE CITY OF CRYSTAL DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Background. The City is in the process of conducting a study (“Study”) relating to the appropriate land uses, development standards, and approval processes that should be allowed in the Town Center (TC) and Town Center – Planned Development (TC-PD) districts. The Study is being conducted in response to direction given by the City Council in early 2025. Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.355, subd. 4 allows the City to adopt an interim ordinance for the purpose of protecting the planning process and the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens. Section 2. Findings and Purpose. 2.01. The City Council finds that it is necessary to complete the Study to address the types of development and land uses that are appropriate in the TC and TC-PD districts, and to identify appropriate changes, if any, that should be made to the City’s official land use controls, including but not limited to the City’s Unified Development Code (UDC) and Comprehensive Plan, in order to avoid potential inconsistencies in the development and design guidelines applicable within the districts and to harmonize the process and character of future growth. Option 1 5.4 2 CR205\30\1041448.v1-8/4/25 2.02. While the Study is being conducted, the City Council finds that there is a need to adopt a moratorium on new building construction and building expansion on the property described in the attached Exhibit A Exhibit A-1 (the “Moratorium Area”). 2.03. To ensure that no new construction or expansion within the Moratorium Area occurs that might be inconsistent with any potential future changes in the City’s official controls resulting from the Study, the City Council finds that the moratorium established by this ordinance should apply to all development review applications for the construction of new buildings and for the expansion of existing buildings requiring a type 2 review, as described in the UDC, within the Moratorium Area. The City Council further finds that, except as otherwise provided in this ordinance, no new type 2 development review applications applicable to the Moratorium Area shall be reviewed by City staff after the effective date of this ordinance. Section 3. Study Authorized. The City has initiated a Study to analyze the current development requirements in the Town Center (TC) and Town Center – Planned Development (TC- PD) districts. Section 4. Moratorium Imposed; Exceptions. 4.01. A moratorium is hereby established on the acceptance, processing, or issuance of development applications or approvals, including but not limited to preliminary plats, re-zonings, conditional use permits, site plans, pertaining to any property located within the Moratorium Area. The foregoing moratorium does not apply to any type 1 or type 3 approval as described in the UDC. Section 5. Enforcement. The City may enforce this ordinance by mandamus, injunction or any other appropriate civil remedy in any court of competent jurisdiction. Section 6. Separability. Every section, provision or part of this ordinance is declared separable from every other section, provision or part of this ordinance. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance is adjudged to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall not invalidate any other section, provision or part of this ordinance. Section 7. Term. Unless repealed earlier by the City Council, this ordinance shall remain in effect until no later than June 3, 2026. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its adoption and publication, as provided by law. Option 1 5.4 3 CR205\30\1041448.v1-8/4/25 Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 16th day of September, 2025. ____________________________ Julie Deshler, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ Chrissy Serres, City Clerk Option 1 5.4 4 CR205\30\1041448.v1-8/4/25 EXHIBIT A-1 Moratorium Area Town Center (TC) and Town Center – Planned Development (TC-PD) districts EXCEPT for the following properties listed by Property Identification Number which are excluded from the Moratorium Area: Exclusion Area A: 0511821420032, 0511821420040, 0511821420060, 0511821420066, 0511821420067, 0511821420073, 0511821420074 and 0511821420075. Exclusion Area B: 0411821320025 and 0411821320113. Option 1 5.4 1 CR205\30\1041448.v1-8/4/25 ORDINANCE NO. ________ AMENDING INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 2025-10 THAT ESTABLISHED A MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT IN THE TOWN CENTER DISTRICT (TC) AND TOWN CENTER-PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (TC-PD) WHEREAS, the City Council of the Crystal on June 3, 2025 adopted Interim Ordinance No. 2025- 10 (the “Initial Interim Ordinance”), which was applicable to the area identified in Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, following City Council’s adoption of the Initial Interim Ordinance, the City has concluded the first phase of the Study and finds that as it continues with the next phase of the Study, the moratorium is unnecessary for the following three areas of the Initial Moratorium Area, attached to the Initial Interim Ordinance as Exhibit A, according to the following rationale: 1.Exclusion Area A: These parcels are located on the fringe of the Town Center – Planned Development (TC-PD) district, and any redevelopment that would occur here during the moratorium is unlikely to interfere with or contradict the outcome of the Study. 2.Exclusion Area B: These parcels were recently redeveloped, and no development is likely to occur during the moratorium. 3.Exclusion Area C: The City recently completed its review of the 60% plans for the planned Light Rail Blue Line Extension by Metro Transit, and any redevelopment that would occur here during the moratorium is unlikely to interfere with or contradict the outcome of the Study around the planned Bass Lake Road light rail station. Now, therefore, THE CITY OF CRYSTAL DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Background. The City is in the process of conducting a study (“Study”) relating to the appropriate land uses, development standards, and approval processes that should be allowed in the Town Center (TC) and Town Center – Planned Development (TC-PD) districts. The Study is being conducted in response to direction given by the City Council in early 2025. Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.355, subd. 4 allows the City to adopt an interim ordinance for the purpose of protecting the planning process and the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens. Section 2. Findings and Purpose. 2.01. The City Council finds that it is necessary to complete the Study to address the types of development and land uses that are appropriate in the TC and TC-PD districts, and to identify appropriate changes, if any, that should be made to the City’s official land use controls, including but not limited to the City’s Unified Development Code (UDC) and Comprehensive Plan, in order to Option 2 5.4 2 CR205\30\1041448.v1-8/4/25 avoid potential inconsistencies in the development and design guidelines applicable within the districts and to harmonize the process and character of future growth. 2.02. While the Study is being conducted, the City Council finds that there is a need to adopt a moratorium on new building construction and building expansion on the property described in the attached Exhibit A Exhibit A-1 (the “Moratorium Area”). 2.03. To ensure that no new construction or expansion within the Moratorium Area occurs that might be inconsistent with any potential future changes in the City’s official controls resulting from the Study, the City Council finds that the moratorium established by this ordinance should apply to all development review applications for the construction of new buildings and for the expansion of existing buildings requiring a type 2 review, as described in the UDC, within the Moratorium Area. The City Council further finds that, except as otherwise provided in this ordinance, no new type 2 development review applications applicable to the Moratorium Area shall be reviewed by City staff after the effective date of this ordinance. Section 3. Study Authorized. The City has initiated a Study to analyze the current development requirements in the Town Center (TC) and Town Center – Planned Development (TC- PD) districts. Section 4. Moratorium Imposed; Exceptions. 4.01. A moratorium is hereby established on the acceptance, processing, or issuance of development applications or approvals, including but not limited to preliminary plats, re-zonings, conditional use permits, site plans, pertaining to any property located within the Moratorium Area. The foregoing moratorium does not apply to any type 1 or type 3 approval as described in the UDC. Section 5. Enforcement. The City may enforce this ordinance by mandamus, injunction or any other appropriate civil remedy in any court of competent jurisdiction. Section 6. Separability. Every section, provision or part of this ordinance is declared separable from every other section, provision or part of this ordinance. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance is adjudged to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall not invalidate any other section, provision or part of this ordinance. Section 7. Term. Unless repealed earlier by the City Council, this ordinance shall remain in effect until no later than June 3, 2026. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its adoption and publication, as provided by law. Option 2 5.4 3 CR205\30\1041448.v1-8/4/25 Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 16th day of September, 2025. ____________________________ Julie Deshler, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ Chrissy Serres, City Clerk Option 2 5.4 4 CR205\30\1041448.v1-8/4/25 EXHIBIT A-1 Moratorium Area Town Center (TC) and Town Center – Planned Development (TC-PD) districts EXCEPT for the following properties listed by Property Identification Number which are excluded from the Moratorium Area: Exclusion Area A: 0511821420032, 0511821420040, 0511821420060, 0511821420066, 0511821420067, 0511821420073, 0511821420074 and 0511821420075. Exclusion Area B: 0411821320025 and 0411821320113. Exclusion Area C: 0911821210004, 0911821210006, 0911821210009, 0911821210010 and 0911821210060. Option 2 5.4 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Posted: Sept. 12, 2025 City Council Work Session Agenda Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 Immediately following the City Council meeting Conference Room A/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, Sept. 16, 2025, at _____ p.m. electronically via Zoom and in conference room A at city hall, 4141 Douglas Dr., Crystal, Minnesota. I. Attendance Council members Staff ____ Eidbo ____ Bell ____ Kamish ____ Tierney ____ Kiser ____ Therres ____ Onesirosan ____ Elholm ____ Budziszewski ____ Hubbard ____ Cummings ____ Kunde ____ Deshler ____ Struve ____ Sutter ____ Serres II. 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