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Posted: Feb. 13, 2026
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026
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 Chief Hubbard will recognize Sergeant Matthew Wright on his recent promotion.*
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 meeting on Jan. 20, 2026.
b. The city council work session on Jan. 20, 2026.
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 accepting a donation.
4.5 Adoption of a resolution recognizing March 2026 as Women’s History Month in the City of
Crystal.
4.6 Adoption of a resolution approving the purchase of an excavator for the Public Works
Department.
4.7 Adoption of a resolution to approve the Joint Water Commission rate study.
4.8 Adoption of a resolution approving upgrades to the generator at the East Lift Station.
4.9 Adoption of a resolution approving an agreement to replace furnaces in the Crystal Cove
Aquatic Center.
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4.10 Adoption of a resolution to approve updated bylaws for the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
4.11 Adoption of a resolution approving plans and specifications and advertisement for bids for
improvements in North Lions Park.
4.12 Adoption of a resolution approving plans and specifications and solicitation of quotes for
improvements in Forest School and Woodland Parks.
4.13 Adoption of a resolution authorizing Hennepin County Healthy Tree Canopy Grant
application.
4.14 Adoption of a resolution approving an Assignment, Assumption, Modification and Release
Agreement regarding the Regulatory Agreement and the Subordinate Regulatory Agreement
for The Cavanagh Senior Apartments at 5401 51st Ave. N.
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 the first reading of an ordinance amending the Town Center -
Planned Development rezoning for redevelopment of 7000 56th Ave. N.
Yellow Tree Development received Council zoning approval on Jan. 6 to develop a 5-story
apartment building on the Wells Fargo site. As they began more detailed work on their
building plans, they discovered that the water table was higher than anticipated. For this
reason, Yellow Tree has submitted a rezoning amendment application that would result in
the building being 6 feet taller. The new plan is also more space-efficient, so the developer
is now proposing 178 units (vs. 174) and 262 parking spaces (vs. 257). The main entrance,
lobby, and fitness room along Bass Lake Road will remain at the previously approved
elevation. The site layout is essentially unchanged. At its Feb. 9 meeting, the Planning
Commission held the public hearing and unanimously recommended approval of the
rezoning amendment. Council action on first reading is requested.
6.2 The council will receive a presentation of the Town Center Vision Plan and consider approval.
During the last several months, staff and the City Council have been working with a
consultant to develop a 25-year vision plan for the Town Center area, also known as
downtown Crystal, which is generally centered on the intersection of Bass Lake Road and
West Broadway. The Town Center Vision Plan establishes a vision that guides
redevelopment while respecting market forces, helps potential developers identify
appropriate opportunities, and supports the creation of a cohesive, vibrant downtown for
Crystal. While the TCVP makes assumptions about which sites would be redeveloped by
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2040 and 2050, some sites may redevelop sooner than shown, some later than shown, and
some may not redevelop at all. It is a guide for what the city would like to see if a particular
property becomes available for redevelopment. It is also a guide for future decisions
regarding public infrastructure and other investments in the area. Council action is
requested to approve the Town Center Vision Plan and direct staff to initiate an
amendment to the zoning map to expand the TC district and modify the TC -PD district.
7. Council Comments and Announcements
a. The next city council meeting is Tuesday, March 3, at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at city
hall and via Zoom.
b. The Community Iftar Dinner is Wednesday, March 4, at 6 p.m. at the Crystal Community
Center.
c. West Metro Fire-Rescue District will host a food drive on Saturday, March 14, from 11 a.m. to
3 p.m. at Crystal ALDI, Almsted’s and Cub Foods and New Hope Hy-Vee. Monetary and
nonperishable food donations may also be dropped off March 1 –16 at Fire Station #1 (5354
Douglas Dr. N., Crystal) or Fire Station #3 (4251 Xylon Ave. N., New Hope).
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, Parks and Recreation Commission, Charter Commission,
Employee Review Board, and the METRO Blue Line Extension Community and Business
Working Group. For more information, please visit go.crystalmn.gov/volunteer.
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.
8. Adjournment
*Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend; stay healthy. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.