2026.06.16 Council Meeting Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: June 12, 2026
City Council Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time Meeting Location
6:30 p.m.
City council work session to discuss:
1. West Metro Fire-Rescue District 2027 budget.
2. TIF-funded public improvements near Wells
Fargo site.
3. Decorative concrete options for Douglas Drive
medians (2027 project).
4. Holiday Lighting Update
5. Council liaison reports.*
6. Constituent issues update.*
7. City manager update.*
8. New business.*
9. Council comments and announcements.*
Upper Community Room/Zoom
7 p.m. City council meeting Council Chambers/Zoom
Immediately
following the city
council meeting
Continuation of city council work session, if necessary Upper Community Room/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 City Council work session and regular meeting
Time: June 16, 2026, 6:30 p.m., Central Time (US and Canada)
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: June 12, 2026
City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 6:30 p.m.
Upper Community Room/Zoom
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 on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at _____
p.m. electronically via Zoom and in the upper community room at city hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N.,
Crystal, Minnesota. If the agenda items are not completed in time for the regular city council
meeting at 7 p.m., the meeting will be continued and resumed immediately following the city
council meeting.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Onesirosan ____ Bell ____ Sutter
____ Budziszewski ____ Tierney ____ Serres
____ Cummings ____ Therres
____ Deshler ____ Elholm
____ Eidbo ____ Hubbard
____ Kamish ____ Kunde
____ Kiser ____ Struve
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1) West Metro Fire-Rescue District 2027 budget.
2) TIF-funded public improvement near Wells Fargo site.
3) Decorative concrete options for Douglas Drive medians (2027 project).
4) Holiday lighting update.
5) Council liaison reports.*
6) Constituent issues update.*
7) City manager update.*
8) New business.*
9) Council comments and announcements.*
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
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.
2027 WMFRD
Budget Work
Session
GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET & CAPITAL PLAN
WEST METRO FIRE-RESCUE DISTRICT
Work Session Objectives
Review preliminary 2027 operating and capital
budgets
Discuss key financial changes from 2026
Identify operational and strategic priorities
Review long-term capital sustainability
Prepare for formal budget adoption process
West Metro Fire-Rescue District
2027 Budget Overview
Total 2027 Revenue: $4,231,226
General Operating Budget: $3,610,300
Capital Contribution reduced from $400,000 to
$100,000
Engine Lease increased to $287,326
Overall increase over 2026: $216,718
West Metro Fire-Rescue District
Key Operating Budget Drivers
Personnel remains the largest operational expense
Regular Salaries increase tied to staffing and
operational demands
Part-time staffing increase supports response model
continuity
Communications and technology expenses
continue to rise
Health insurance and benefit costs continue
trending upward
West Metro Fire-Rescue District
Personnel & Staffing
Investments
Regular Salaries: $1,530,000
Part-Time Salaries: $760,000
PERA Contributions: $267,000
Continued focus on response reliability and staffing
consistency
Supports firefighter recruitment, retention, and
operational readiness
West Metro Fire-Rescue District
Capital Plan Overview
Beginning Capital Fund Balance: $1,758,689
Total 2027 Capital Expenditures: $439,825
Committed Capital Funds: $1,019,744
Projected Non-Committed Fund Balance: $299,120
Continued focus on maintaining operational
readiness and long-term sustainability
West Metro Fire-Rescue District
Major 2027 Capital Investments
Staff Vehicle Replacement: $65,000
Rescue Vehicle Program Saving: $45,000
Turnout Gear Replacement: $60,000
SCBA Replacement Program Saving: $50,000
Station 3 Apparatus Floor Improvements $20,000
Technology & computer upgrades $20,000
West Metro Fire-Rescue District
Communication & Equipment
Investments
Radio replacement and lifecycle management
continues $20,000
Thermal imaging camera replacement program
maintained $5,000
Hydraulic rescue tool replacement schedule
continues $10,000
West Metro Fire-Rescue District
Strategic Discussion Points
Balancing operational needs with long-term
sustainability
Maintaining reserve balances and capital
replacement schedules
Impact of SAFER funding changes
Future apparatus and facility planning
Continued investment in staffing and firefighter
wellness
West Metro Fire-Rescue District
Next Steps
Discussion and feedback
Refinement of preliminary budget assumptions
City review and approval process
Fire board adopts in July 2026
Continued monitoring of revenue and expenditure
trends
City formal adoption process later in 2026
West Metro Fire-Rescue District
2027 Revenue Summary
Category 2026 2027
General Operating $3,038,583 $3,610,300
Capital
Contribution
$400,000 $100,000
Pension Fund $180,000 $80,000
Engine Lease $252,325 $287,326
Total Revenue $4,014,508 $4,231,226
Source: Preliminary 2027 WMFRD Budget Documents
Cost Sharing Formula
West Metro Fire-Rescue District
Preliminary 2027 General Operating Budget, Capital,
Special Pension, Insurance, and Compensated
Absences Funds
Approved by the WMFRD Board of Directors on
Approved by the City of Crystal Council on
Approved by the City of New Hope Council on
2026 2026 2027 2027
Approved Line Totals Preliminary Changes
Minus SAFER from 2026
Revenue
50100 - City Contribution General Operating 3,421,000 3,038,583 3,610,300 571,717
City Contribution Special Revenue Pension Fund 180,000 180,000 80,000 -100,000
City Contribution Capital 400,000 400,000 100,000 -300,000
Other Capital 0
City Contribution Special Revenue Insurance Fund 20,000 20,000 20,000 0
Other Special Revenue Insurance 0
City Contribution Special Revenue Compensated Absences Fund 20,000 20,000 30,000 10,000
Other Special Revenue Compensated Absences 0
Tower Lease 103,600 103,600 103,600 0
Engine Lease 252,325 252,325 287,326 35,001
51000 - Misc Income General Operating 0
0
Total Revenue 4,396,925 4,014,508 4,231,226 216,718
Expenditures 0
Personnel 0
61500 - Regular Salaries 1,415,000 1,171,640 1,530,000 358,360
62000 - Part - Time Salaries 700,000 700,000 760,000 60,000
62200 - PERA 250,000 206,925 267,000 60,075
62800 - Social Security & Medicare 75,000 71,431 80,000 8,569
65500 - Uniforms 12,000 12,000 12,000 0
Insurance 0
63500 - Health Savings Account - HSA 8,500 6,000 10,000 4,000
63600 - Dental Insurance 0
63800 - Health Insurance 200,000 157,298 220,000 62,702
63900 - Long Term Disability 7,000 5,095 8,000 2,905
64000 - Life Insurance 1,500 1,194 1,800 606
64500 - Workers Comp Insurance 150,000 120,000 120,000 0
Supplies 0
70500 - Office Supplies 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
72500 - Cleaning 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
74000 - Operating 9,000 9,000 9,000 0
75500 - Tools & Equipment 3,000 3,000 5,000 2,000
76000 - Motor Fuels 31,000 31,000 30,000 -1,000
77000 - Turn Out Gear 18,000 18,000 18,000 0
79000 - Fire Prevention Supplies 2,000 2,000 2,000 0
Service 0
80600 - Legal Fees 7,000 7,000 6,000 -1,000
80800 - Medical Exams 40,000 40,000 35,000 -5,000
Communication and Delivery 0
81800 - Communications 180,000 180,000 190,000 10,000
Utilities 0
83200 - Electric 25,000 25,000 26,500 1,500
83400 - Water/Sewer 10,000 10,000 12,000 2,000
83600 - Gas 35,000 35,000 37,000 2,000
Contract Maintenance 0
84000 - Building Maintenance & Cleaning 18,000 18,000 18,000 0
84200 - Building Repairs 13,000 13,000 13,000 0
84400 - Equipment Repairs 27,000 27,000 27,000 0
84600 - Vehicle Repairs 33,000 33,000 33,000 0
Rent 0
85400 - Office Equipment Rent 5,000 5,000 5,000 0
Dues, Subscriptions, & Training 0
86200 - Dues & Subscriptions 4,000 4,000 4,000 0
86400 - Awards 1,000 1,000 1,000 0
86600 - Books 0
86800 - Training 30,000 30,000 30,000 0
86900 - Licenses & Permits 5,000 5,000 0 -5,000
Miscellaneous 0
87200 - Advertising - Employee 1,000 1,000
87700 - Financial Services 85,000 85,000 92,000 7,000
Total General Operating Expenditures 3,406,000 3,038,583 3,610,300 204,300
(367,417)
3,038,583
4.93 % Increase over 2026
216,718 Increase over 2026
2027 Capital Plan 2027 Committed Capital Funds
Year of
2026 Fund Balance 1,371,363 Expenditure
Revenue 2027 Contribution 100,000 BUILDING 88002
2027 Engine Lease Contribution 287,326 Bathroom Project (2014)38,000
Bathroom Project (2015)29,000
Total 1,758,689 Bathroom Project (2015)5,000
Expenditure 2028 Station 3 Apparatus Floor (2025)20,000
2027 Expenditures 152,500 Station 3 Apparatus Floor (2026)20,000
2027 Engine Lease District 35,000 Station 3 Apparatus Floor (2027)20,000
2027 Engine Lease Cities 252,325
Total 132,000
Total 439,825
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION EQUIPMENT 88003
ADMIN/TECH 88001 2033 SCBA (2024)50,000
Computers/LOGIS 20,000 SCBA (2025)50,000
SCBA (2026)50,000
Total 20,000 SCBA (2027)50,000
BUILDING 88002 Total 200,000
Overhead Door Maintenance 5,000
Station 3 Apparatus Floor 20,000 POWER EQUIPMENT TOOLS 88005
2033 Thermal Cameras (2024)5,000
Total 25,000 Thermal Cameras (2025)5,000
Thermal Cameras (2026)5,000
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION EQUIPMENT 88003 Thermal Cameras (2027)5,000
SCBA 50,000 2034 Hydraulic Tools (2024)10,000
Hydraulic Tools (2025)10,000
Total 50,000 Hydraulic Tools (2026)10,000
Hydraulic Tools (2027)10,000
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 88004 Power Tools (2025)10,000
Turnout Gear 60,000 Power Tools (2026)10,000
Power Tools (2027)10,000
Total 60,000
Total 90,000
POWER EQUIPMENT TOOLS 88005
Thermal Camera 5,000 COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT 88006
Hydraulic Tools 10,000 Telephone (2017)10,000
Radios (2019)20,000
Total 15,000 Radios (2020)20,000
Radios (2021)20,000
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT 88006 Radios (2023)20,000
Radios 20,000 Radios (2024)20,000
Radios (2025)20,000
Total 20,000 Radios (2026)20,000
Radios (2027)20,000
TECHNICAL RESCUE EQUIPMENT 88007
Total 0 Total 170,000
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT 88008 FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT 88009
AED 2,500 Hose (2024)10,000
Hose (2025)10,000
Total 2,500 Hose (2026)10,000
Hose (2027)10,000
FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT 88009 Nozzles (2024)10,000
Hose 10,000 Nozzles (2025)10,000
Nozzles 10,000 Nozzles (2026)10,000
Nozzles (2027)10,000
Total 20,000
Total 80,000
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EQUIPMENT 88010
Total 0 PREVENTION 88011
Public Education Props (2023)5,000
PREVENTION 88011 Public Education Props (2024)5,000
Public Education Props 5,000 Public Education Props (2025)5,000
Public Education Props (2026)5,000
Total 5,000 Public Education Props (2027)5,000
TRAINING 88012 Total 25,000
Total 0
VEHICLES - Staff/Utility/Rescue 88013
VEHICLE 88013 Major Apparatus Tires (2022)10,000
Staff Vehicle 65,000 Rescues (3) (2026)45,000
Rescues (3) 45,000 Rescues (3) (2027)45,000
Total 110,000 Total 100,000
MAJOR APPARATUS 88014
PA Grant (2021)200,000
Sale of E One Engine (2022)100,990
Sale of (3) E One Engines (2023)383,750
2024 Expenditure District Contribution to Engine Lease -75,000
2025 Expenditure District Contribution to Engine Lease -75,000
2026 Expenditure District Contribution to Engine Lease -35,000
Balloon Payment Tower Lease -241,996
2027 Expenditure District Contribution to Engine Lease -35,000
Total 222,744
Total Committed Funds 1,019,744
Beginning Fund 1,758,689
Committed 1,019,744
Expenditures 439,825
Ending Non-Committed Fund Balance 299,120
Fund Balance 1,318,864
Expenditures
Expenditures from Committed Capital Funds
Committed/Saved Capital Funds
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: June 11, 2026
FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
TO: Mayor and City Council
City Manager Adam R. Bell
RE: TIF-funded public improvement near Wells Fargo site.
Staff has been working with Bolton and Menk to develop preliminary construction plans and a
cost estimate for TIF-eligible public improvements that would serve the new apartment building
on the Wells Fargo site. The project has three main elements:
1. Close a small sidewalk gap between 57th and 58th Ave. N.
2. Replace the pedestrian ramps, crossing signal system and related items at the intersection
of 57th and West Broadway.
3. On the south side of 57th from Kentucky to West Broadway, replace the sidewalk, add
pedestrian-scale lighting, and replace the turf boulevard with decorative concrete.
Bolton and Menk has prepared plans at a 60% level of detail, so now is a good time to check in
with the Council. At this time, the estimated costs are approximately $500,000 including
construction engineering costs. This equates to roughly one year of increment in addition to the
ten years going to the developer.
Project elements #1 and #2 are straightforward engineering solutions. However, project
element #3 (the south side of 57th) provides more opportunities for variation in materials and
style:
Pedestrian-scale lighting:
• Staff’s initial proposal is to install the same lighting we use in Becker Park.
• There are many other styles available, If the Council prefers a different style.
• Generally, we would not recommend old-style lighting (like Robbinsdale uses) because
this is not (and never will be) an historic downtown.
• The 60% plans show only five lights along the south side of 57th, but if photometrics
show more lighting is needed, then that change would be reflected in the next step
(90% plans).
Decorative concrete:
• Staff recommends either replicating the existing multicolor red-gray concrete pattern
from the Bass Lake Road streetscape, or using a patterned, sandstone-colored concrete.
• There are other options of course, but staff is suggesting these two options because the
red-gray pattern would provide continuity with the nearby streetscape area, while a
sandstone pattern would come closer to simulating a natural appearance.
• We can of course get more creative, but that would likely increase costs.
Lighting examples and three sandstone colored concrete options are attached, along with
excerpts from the 60% plans.
Staff is requesting Council feedback and discussion.
City of Crystal - TIF District Sidewalk & Lighting Upgrades
LIGHTING
BEGA, Indirect pole-top luminaire
Lumenpulse, Lumenalta - Directional light columnForms+Surfaces, Vao light
BEGA, Edge-lit pole-top luminaire
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SFR II BORROWER 2021-3 LLC
5762 WEST BROADWAY
PID: 0511821420053
NYSSA ANN JORENBY & KYLE SKELLENGER
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REVERE 8745 PARTNERS LLC
5701 WEST BROADWAY
PID: 0511821420035
NEW HORIZON RL EST DEV 6 LLP
7000 57TH AVE N
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BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.
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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: June 11, 2026
FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
TO: Mayor and City Council
City Manager Adam R. Bell
RE: Decorative concrete options for Douglas Drive medians (2027 project)
Hennepin County will be improving Douglas Drive over the next several years:
• In 2027, the county will upgrade pedestrian ramps at several intersections, remove right
turn lanes at 36th Ave. N. and 42nd Ave. N., replace existing medians at 36th and 42nd, add
medians near the pedestrian crossings at 32nd Ave. N., 38th Ave. N., and Fairview Ave. N.,
and add an RRFB pedestrian crossing warning light at Fairview Ave. N.
• In approximately 2028-2030, concurrent with a Joint Water Commission watermain
replacement project, the pavement will be reclaimed, which in terms of project scope is
more extensive than a mill & overlay but less than a full reconstruction project.
The city has previously identified these Douglas Drive projects as opportunities for
beautification. While the removal of the right turn lanes will create space for landscaping near
the 36th and 42nd intersections, actual installation of the landscaping should wait until during or
after completion of the 2028-2030 project. However, the 2027 project does provide an
opportunity to use decorative concrete instead of standard concrete on the medians.
Staff proposes to use the same decorative concrete on Douglas that will be used for the TIF-
funded improvements along 57th Avenue. The options suggested by staff are to replicate the
existing multicolor red-gray concrete pattern from the Bass Lake Road streetscape, or use a
patterned, sandstone-colored concrete. There are other options of course, but staff is
suggesting these two options because the red-gray pattern would provide continuity with
another area of the city, and patterned sandstone would come closer to simulating a natural
appearance.
Staff requests Council feedback on these two median treatment options and discussion of other
options as applicable to the Douglas Drive medians.
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Location Map - 2027 HSIP Project
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32nd Avenue - New Median Enhancement Opportunity (orange)
36th Avenue - Median Enhancement Opportunity (orange)
(Future landscaping opportunity in green)
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38th Avenue - New Median Enhancement Opportunity (orange)
42nd Avenue - Median Enhancement Opportunity (orange)
(Future landscaping opportunity in green)
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Fairview Avenue - New Median Enhancement Opportunity (orange)
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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: June 11, 2026
FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
TO: Mayor and City Council
City Manager Adam R. Bell
RE: Holiday lighting update
A. BACKGROUND
In 2025, Public Works wrapped two of the city’s decorative
street light poles with holiday lights. This was intended as a
demonstration to help the Council determine whether it would
enhance the appearance of downtown Crystal and create a more
welcoming environment. The Council’s reaction was positive and
additional lighting was included in the 2026 EDA work plan
(excerpt below with status updates).
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B. PROPOSED PROJECT
Staff proposes to wrap all of the decorative street light poles in the Bass Lake Road/West
Broadway area (downtown Crystal).
There are 50 poles in this area, although two are being temporarily removed by Yellow Tree
for their redevelopment of 7000 56th, so the contractor would wrap 48 poles. The strands
used for the 2025 demonstration project would be installed on the two poles by the Yellow
Tree site once they are reinstalled.
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Staff recommends year-round lighting instead of seasonal holiday lighting. The area could
use a more festive vibe year-round, not just in November-January. And because the circuits
are controlled by the street light photocells, they would only be on from dusk to dawn.
At two 70-bulb strands per pole and 4.8 watts per strand, and an average of 12 hours of
operation per day, the annual power consumption would be 2,018 kilowatt hours which
would cost $273 at current Xcel rates.
C. PROPOSALS RECEIVED
So far, only one proposal has been received. The amount would be approximately $5,000
and the lights would have an estimated average life span of five years.
In addition, city staff would check each of the receptacles to verify that they are functional.
Any that have failed would be replaced by the city’s electrical contractor at a cost of
approximately $140 per replacement.
Staff is seeking at least one other proposal but it is unlikely that it will be lower than the one
already received.
D. COUNCIL DISCUSSION REQUESTED
Because the cost would be less than $25,000 and it’s in the EDA work plan for 2026, staff
can proceed without additional Council or EDA authorization.
That said, staff would like feedback from the Council on the following questions before
proceeding:
Are you comfortable with this being a permanent, year-round installation instead of
seasonal set up and take down?
Should we proceed with wrapping all 48 decorative light poles, or a smaller number of
poles?
Do you have any other questions or concerns before we proceed?
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: June 12, 2026
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
7 p.m.
Council Chambers/Zoom Meeting
The city manager’s comments are in bold.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of Agenda
The council will consider approval of the agenda.
3. Proclamations
3.1 The Mayor will read a proclamation honoring Senator Ann Rest for her extraordinary public
service.
3.2 The Mayor will proclaim July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Crystal.
4. Appearances
4.1 Chief Hubbard will introduce Crime Services Coordinator Amanda Keuseman and Mental
Health Coordinator Savanna Farmer.*
4.2 Hennepin County Commissioner Lunde will provide a county update.*
5. Consent Agenda
The council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature,
in a single motion:
5.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The city council work session on June 2, 2026.
b. The city council meeting on June 2, 2026.
5.2 Approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance department.
5.3 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the city clerk.
5.4 Adoption of a resolution recognizing Independence Day.
5.5 Adoption of a resolution establishing an Absentee Ballot Board for the 2026 elections.
5.6 Adoption of a resolution appointing election judges for the 2026 elections.
5.7 Approval of the following items for Crystal Frolics:
a. A permit for a fireworks display at Welcome Park on Saturday, July 25, 2026, submitted by
PC Pyrotechnics, LLC.
b. Temporary closure of portions of 46th Avenue N. and 47th Avenue N. from July 24 – 26,
2026, for city and volunteer staff vehicle parking and the fireworks display.
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c. A request for live music at Welcome Park on July 25 from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
d. A resolution supporting the 2026 Crystal Frolics.
6. 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.)
7. Regular Agenda
7.1 The council will consider a resolution authorizing execution of a petition and waiver agreement
for special assessment financing of a fire sprinkler system at 4801 Welcome Ave. N.
4801 Welcome Ave. N. is being renovated into a religious institution, and a fire sprinkler system
is required. The city has a no-interest, 5-year, special assessment financing program for up to
$100,000 for such installations. To access the city financing, the owner must petition for the
special assessment financing and waive their right to appeal the assessment. Recommend
adoption of the resolution approving the petition and waiver agreement.
7.2 The council will receive the 2027-2028 budget preview.
Staff will present the introduction for the 2027 Budget. The known factors and the schedule will
be provided. No action is required, but the council is invited to provide feedback and direction
to staff to help prepare the 2027 Budget.
8. Council Comments and Announcements
a. City offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
b. The Crystal Airport Open House and Fly-in is Sunday, June 21, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
c. Metro Transit will have a community update meeting about the Blue Line Extension project on
Thursday, June 25, from 5 – 7 p.m., at the Crystal Community Center.
d. The Parks and Recreation Commission will be holding a meeting with city residents at Iron
Horse Park on Wednesday, July 1, at 6:30 p.m.
e. City offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
f. The next city council meeting is Tuesday, July 21, at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall
and via Zoom.
g. Crystal Frolics is July 24 – 26, 2026. For more information, visit www.crystalfrolics.org
h. Night to Unite is Tuesday, Aug. 4. To host a block party, visit the city’s website at
www.crystalmn.gov
i. The city is accepting applications for several volunteer positions on our boards and
commissions. For more information, please visit go.crystalmn.gov/volunteer.
j. City council meetings and work sessions are open to the public. Current and previous
meetings are available to view and listen to at www.crystalmn.gov.
9. Adjournment
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend; stay healthy. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.
WHEREAS, Senator Ann H. Rest has dedicated more than five decades of her life to public service, first
as a local educator and then representing Crystal and the surrounding communities in the Minnesota
Legislature since 1985, first in the Minnesota House of Representatives and later in the Minnesota
Senate; and
WHEREAS, throughout her distinguished legislative career, Senator Rest has earned the respect of
colleagues, constituents, and local government leaders through her thoughtful leadership, integrity, and
commitment to public service, serving in numerous leadership positions including Senate Minority Whip,
Assistant Majority Leader, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and Chair of the Senate Taxes
Committee, while becoming the only legislator in Minnesota history to chair the tax committees in both the
House and Senate; and
WHEREAS, Senator Rest has been a tireless advocate for strong communities, sound fiscal policy,
quality public services, transportation investments, and effective local government, consistently
championing issues important to the residents of Crystal and communities across Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal has greatly benefited from Senator Rest’s partnership, support, and
accessibility, as she has worked closely with city councils, city managers, and staff over the years to
understand local priorities, address challenges, and pursue opportunities that improve the quality of life
for our residents; and
WHEREAS, Senator Rest’s dedication to public service has always been grounded in a genuine
commitment to the people she serves, demonstrated through her willingness to listen, her collaborative
approach to problem-solving, and her steadfast advocacy on behalf of her constituents; and
WHEREAS, Senator Rest’s retirement marks the conclusion of an extraordinary legislative career and a
legacy of service that has made a lasting and positive impact on the City of Crystal, the surrounding
suburbs, and the State of Minnesota;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Crystal,
Minnesota, hereby express their deepest gratitude and appreciation to Senator Ann H. Rest for her
decades of dedicated service, leadership, and unwavering support of our community.
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED, that on behalf of the residents of Crystal, we thank Senator Rest for
being a trusted partner, a champion for local government, and a strong advocate for the needs and
priorities of our city.
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED, that the City of Crystal extends its heartfelt congratulations and best
wishes to Senator Rest on her well-deserved retirement and wishes her happiness, good health, and
fulfillment in this well-earned next chapter.
Dated this 16th day of June 2026.
________________________________
Julie Deshler, Mayor
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
PROCLAMATION
HONORING SENATOR ANN H. REST
FOR HER EXTRAORDINARY PUBLIC SERVICE
3.1
PROCLAMATION
DESIGNATION OF JULY 2026 AS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH IN CRYSTAL
WHEREAS parks and recreation are an integral part of communities throughout this country,
including in Crystal, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation services promote health and wellness, improving the physical
and mental health of residents.
WHEREAS parks and recreation facilities encourage physical activity by providing places to play
sports, swim, walk and participate in many other activities that promote active lifestyles; and
WHEREAS park and recreation programing and education activities help foster childhood
development and lifelong learning; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation services are instrumental in bringing our community together
through welcoming park spaces and inclusive community events, and
WHEREAS natural area management in parks ensures the ecological beauty of our community,
and encourages time spent in nature, which positively impacts mental health, and
WHEREAS parks and recreation services support food access through community gardens, the
city’s farmers market and planted orchards in parks, and
WHEREAS the U.S. House of Representatives has designated July as Parks and Recreation
Month; and
WHEREAS the City of Crystal recognizes the importance of parks and recreation services in our
community;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Julie Deshler, Mayor of the City of Crystal, do hereby proclaim JULY, 2026,
as PARK AND RECREATION MONTH in the city of Crystal.
Dated this 16th day of June, 2026.
________________________________
Julie Deshler, Mayor
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
3.2
Crystal City Council work session minutes June 2, 2026
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 6:34 p.m. on June 2, 2026, in the council chambers at
city hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN, and via Zoom. Mayor Pro Tem Kamish called the meeting to
order.
I.Attendance
The city clerk recorded the attendance for city council members and staff:
Council members present: Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
Mayor Deshler was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Police Chief B. Hubbard, West
Metro Fire-Rescue District Chief J. Kunde, Public Works Director/City Engineer J. Struve, Community
Development Director J. Sutter, Transit Project Coordinator C. Jao and City Clerk C. Serres.
II.Agenda
The council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1)Public Works Department quarterly update.
2)Constituent issues update.
3)New business.
4)Council comments and announcements.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
Traci Kamish, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
5.1(a)
Crystal City Council meeting minutes June 2, 2026
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1.Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter,
the Crystal City Council meeting was held on June 2, 2026, at 7:03 p.m. in the council chambers at city
hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N. in Crystal, MN, and via Zoom. Mayor Pro Tem Kamish called the meeting to
order.
Roll Call
Mayor Pro Tem Kamish asked the city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the
following attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
Mayor Deshler was absent.
City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Police Chief B. Hubbard, West Metro
Fire-Rescue District Chief J. Kunde, Public Works Director/City Engineer J. Struve, Community
Development Director J. Sutter, Transit Project Coordinator C. Jao and City Clerk C. Serres.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pro Tem Kamish led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.Approval of Agenda
The council considered approval of the agenda.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3.Appearances
3.1 Chief Hubbard introduced Officer Frank Deblieck, who has completed probation.
3.2 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 work session May 14, 2026
b.The city council meeting on May 19, 2026.
c.The city council work session on May 19, 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 Approval of the appointment of Daniel Hron to the Sustainability Commission.
4.5 Approval of the appointment of Alex Willard to the Employee Review Board.
4.6 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-68, reporting on state performance measures.
4.7 Gambling funds update.
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Crystal City Council meeting minutes June 2, 2026
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4.8 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-69, recognizing Flag Day in the City of Crystal.
4.9 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-70, recognizing Juneteenth in the City of Crystal.
Council Member Onesirosan requested item 4.7 be removed from the consent agenda and added to
the end of the regular agenda.
Additionally, Council Member Onesirosan read item 4.9, Resolution No. 2026-70, into the record,
recognizing Juneteenth in the City of Crystal.
Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the
consent agenda as amended.
Motion carried.
5. Open Forum
The following person addressed the council:
• Burt Orred, 6700 60th Ave. N., regarding early voting.
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The council received the 2025 annual financial report from Bergan KDV.
A representative from Bergan KDV addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Cummings to accept
the 2025 annual financial report from Bergan KDV.
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried.
6.2 The council considered a resolution authorizing agreements with Metropolitan Council for light
rail transit.
Transit Project Coordinator Christopher Jao addressed the council.
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 – 71
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING AUTHORIZATION OF
BLUE LINE EXTENSION AGREEMENTS
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.3 The council considered a resolution opting in to the 18-day early voting period.
City Manager Adam R. Bell addressed the council.
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Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 – 72
A RESOLUTION SELECTING THE OPTION TO CONDUCT 18 DAYS OF IN-PERSON EARLY
VOTING AND OPTING OUT OF 46 DAYS OF IN-PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING IN THE CITY
OF CRYSTAL FOR 2026 ELECTIONS
Voting aye: Kiser, Onesirosan, Budziszewski, Cummings, Eidbo and Kamish.
Absent, not voting: Deshler.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
The council and staff discussed the gambling funds update (consent agenda item 4.7).
No council action was taken.
7. Council Comments and Announcements
The council and staff made announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kiser to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
___________________________________
Traci Kamish, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
5.1(b)
DATE: June 9, 2026
TO: Adam R. Bell, City Manager
City of Crystal City Council
FROM: Jodi Bursheim, Contracted Finance Director
RE: Expenditures over $25,000
Payee Amount
Center for Energy & Environment Home Improvement Grants $35,824.28
Karl of Marshalltown LLC Parks Replacement Truck $49,003.31
LOGIS Software & IT Services $29,644.08
Mansfield Service Partners Fuel for Fleet $32,672.65
IRS - EFTPS Federal & FICA Withholding Taxes for 5/22/26 Pay Date $94,992.59
MN PERA Employee & City Required Contributions for 5/22/26 Pay Date $92,891.28
West Metro Fire Rescue District May Contribution to West Metro Fire $162,193.61
IRS - EFTPS Federal & FICA Withholding Taxes for 6/5/26 Pay Date $97,350.71
$594,572.51
Description
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City of Crystal Council Meeting
June 16, 2026
Applications for City License
Fireworks – Outdoor
TNT American Promotional Fireworks at Cub Foods, 5301 36th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55422
Lawful gambling (temporary)
Crystal Lions Club, c/o 5222 56th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55429 (for Crystal Frolics on July 24 – 26, 2026)
The Church of St. Raphael, 7301 56th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55428 (for an event on July 31 and Aug. 1,
2026)
Liquor (temporary on-sale)
Crystal Lions Club, c/o 5222 56th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55429 (for Crystal Frolics on July 24 – 26, 2026)
The Church of St. Raphael, 7301 56th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55428 (for an event on July 31 and Aug. 1,
2026)
Rental (new)
4534 Zane Ave. N. – 3 Rivers St. Paul LLC (Conditional)
Rental (renewal)
5012 Fairview Ave. N. – Dylan Jones (Conditional)
4016 Idaho Ave. N. – Chris Long (Conditional)
5242 Jersey Ave. N. – Pro Operam Sub V LLC
5827 Jersey Ave. N. – Harold Creek
4825 Kentucky Ave. N. – Cody Metz
5419 Louisiana Ave. N. – Deb and Duane Sanovia
4725 Maryland Ave. N. – SFR Borrower 2021-2 LLC (Conditional)
5625 Maryland Ave. N. – Douglas Heinzmann
3246 Nevada Ave. N. – Pavoua Juliff (Conditional)
5724 Pennsylvania Ave. N. – Moko Tokpa
7400 Shirley Pl. N. – Bachaus Homes LLC (Conditional)
4901 West Broadway – Res-Care Inc (Conditional)
4755 Xenia Ave. N. – Noah Bruder
4242 Zane Ave. N. – Herman Capital Partners V LLC
5619 Zane Ave. N. – Reese Pfeiffer
6211 32nd Ave. N. – High Seng Chai
7925 33rd Pl. N. – Dylan Kirkwood
6203 36th Ave. N. – Creek Edge Townhomes LLC
6605 45th Pl. N. – Jalana Moe
5100 50th Ave. N. – Javier Rodriguez
6917 50th Ave. N. – SFR II Borrower 2021-3 LLC
5328 53rd Ave. N. – Hot Homes LLC
5701 56th Ave. N. – Harold Creek
6506 57th Ave. N. – Alicia Barevich (Conditional)
5.3
CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 – __
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING INDEPENDENCE DAY 2026
WHEREAS, on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the final wording of the Declaration
of Independence; and
WHEREAS, July 4, 1776, was the date that was on the original printed copies of the Declaration of
Independence that were circulated throughout the young nation; and
WHEREAS, the Declaration of Independence contains the principles of our country’s many
freedoms, rights, and individual responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, in 1870, the United States Congress declared July 4 to be a national holiday to celebrate
our nation and freedoms.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Crystal, that July 4, 2026, is
declared as Independence Day in Crystal in recognition of the founding of our country, and we invite
Crystal residents to celebrate and honor our many freedoms on July 4th.
Dated this 16th day of June 2026.
______________________________
Julie Deshler,
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Chrissy Serres,
City Clerk
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 – ___
ESTABLISHING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT BOARD FOR THE
2026 PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal is required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 203B.121, subd. 1 to
establish an Absentee Ballot Board for the purpose of processing and counting absentee
ballots; and
WHEREAS, the Absentee Ballot Board would consist of a sufficient number of deputy clerk
elections staff members, and, when needed, election judges trained in the processing and
counting of absentee ballots.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Crystal City Council that the individuals named in
Exhibit A and on file in the city clerk’s office be appointed to the City of Crystal’s Absentee Ballot
Board for the purpose of processing and counting absentee ballots for the 2026 primary and
general elections.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Crystal City Council also appoints other individuals and
all members appointed to the Hennepin County Absentee Ballot Board as authorized under
Minnesota Statutes, Section 204B.21, Subd. 2 under the direction of the Hennepin County
Election Manager to serve as members of the City of Crystal Absentee Ballot Board; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city clerk is with this, authorized to make any substitutions
or additions as deemed necessary.
Dated this 16th day of June 2026.
______________________________
Julie Deshler,
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Christina Serres,
City Clerk
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Katlyn Carmichael
Cindy Damazo Cruz
Terri Fleck
Renee Michaelson
Greg Moeller
Sarah Nissan
Kiya Peterson
Mike Peterson
Angela Robinson
Emily Schneider
Jen Schneider
Chrissy Serres
Chee Yang
EXHIBIT A
Absentee Ballot Board
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 – ___
RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE
2026 ELECTIONS
WHEREAS, the Primary Election will be held on August 11, 2026, and the General Election will be
held on November 3, 2026; and
WHEREAS, as authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Section 204B.21, Subdivision 2, election judges
shall be appointed by the governing body of the municipality no later than 25 days before each
election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Crystal City Council that the individuals named in
Exhibit A and on file in the city clerk’s office be appointed as City of Crystal election judges for the
2026 elections.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city clerk is, with this, authorized to make any substitutions or
additions as deemed necessary.
Dated this 16th day of June 2026.
______________________________
Julie Deshler,
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Christina Serres,
City Clerk
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Terri Ahonen Julie Latterell
Alon Alkalai Darwin Lindahl
Emily Bainbridge Joan Linnell
Theresa Bishop Thomas Mathisen
Gary Blazek Cynthia McGuire
Dean Birkholz Robert McKenzie
Susan Bonhiver Jacqueline McMahon
Thomas Brown Christine Mejia
Julie Burns Kent Morris
Jody Butler Robin Musick
Kristin Caswell Gary Nash
Nathanael Chan Frank Neubecker
Marianne Christiansen Karl Nyhus
Robert Ciatti II Bruce Odegaard
Lucille Coleman Paulette Odegaard
Alexander Cruz James Ortmann
Mick Cyert Henry Ottinger
Christina Dencklau Karen Ottinger
Deborah Deutsch Frances Owens
Pat Doble Vallinayaki Palanisami
Jeanne Ekegren Sabin Peterson
Linda Fleury Karen Pitschka
Jean Forrey Maerin Renee
R Carol Foster Tori Rolfsmeier
Wilma Frantz James Rosati
Nancy Franz William Rutford
Tracy Gau Roger Ryant
Joanne Goldsmith Theodore Schoep
Matthew Graham Jill Scholz
Heidi Haltson Paul Schulte
Richard Hendrickson Kathleen Schultz
Charles Herlofsky Cathryn Schutt
Daniel Hron Angela Spores
Anastasia Jaimes Thomas St. Germain
Diana Jaimes Lisa Tienter
Victoria Jaimes Constance Toavs
Benjamin Johnson Michael Tomascak
Anne Keeffe Myndie Turner
Holly Knox Jeanne Ullmer
Lynn Koechel Holly VanderHeiden
Daniel Koza Robert Von Haden
Janet Kubly Laurel Watkins-Melby
Kristin Kuehl Pegeen Webster
Gregory Laffrenzen Carol Weston
Lynn Larson Elliot Wilson
Sophie Latourelle David Windschitl
EXHIBIT A
Election Judge Appointments
5.6
June 12th, 2026
Chad Stivers
4016 Aspen Cir S
Rockford MN 55373
Re: Review of permit application for outdoor public fireworks display at Welcome Park, 5598 46th Ave N
Crystal MN 55429 / Crystal Frolics 2026
Dear Chad,
We have reviewed your permit application submitted for a public firework display at the above-mentioned
location on the evening of 7/25/2026
At this time, the permit is approved, provided that all requirements of the West Metro Fire-Rescue
Districts policies, NFPA 1123 (2006 edition), MN State Statutes 624.20 through 624.55, And all applicable
codes are met.
Prior to the event, you shall contact West Metro Fire Rescue District to schedule a final inspection of your
operation. The inspection will verify compliance with all applicable standards, fire codes, statutes, permit
conditions, and safety requirements before the event may commence.
Event operations are subject to weather conditions. West Metro Fire Rescue District reserves the right to
suspend, postpone, or cancel the event at any time if weather conditions, including but not limited to high
winds, lightning, drought conditions, or other hazardous circumstances, create an unsafe environment for
participants, spectators, or property.
When you are ready for a final inspection you may contact:
Fire Inspector Ian Watson:
(763) 230-7008
iwatson@westmetrofire.com
Sincerely,
LT. Ian Watson
West Metro Fire Inspections
4251 Xylon Avenue North • New Hope, Minnesota 55428
Telephone: 763.230.7000 • Fax: 763.230.7029 • www.wmfrd.org
5.7(a)
May 28, 2026
City Council
City of Crystal
4141 Douglas Drive
Crystal, MN 55422
Dear City Council,
The Crystal Frolics would like your assistance for our City celebration this year. It will
be held July 24-26. We invite all of you to attend.
We would like to close 47th Ave N east of Welcome Ave. (runs between the CenturyLink
building & our “super” field and dead ends at the Robbinsdale Public Works facility) for
the entirety of the weekend. We will use it part of the time for City vehicle & Frolics
volunteer parking.
We plan to have fireworks on Saturday night, July 25 at approximately 10:00 p.m. That
portion of 47th would be included in the safety zone. Also, we need the assistance of the
Police and Fire Departments to ensure a safe display.
We would also like to close 46th Ave N between Welcome Ave N and Vera Cruz Ave N
for the entire weekend for volunteer parking and police access. The houses in that
section will still have access to their homes during that time.
We also request that Public Works put out “No Parking” signs to allow parking on only
one side of the street throughout the neighborhood. This would include one block of
handicapped parking signs on Welcome Ave N south of the park and one block north of
the park.
Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation and that of the city staff.
Sincerely,
Scott O’Neil, President
Crystal Frolics Committee, Inc.
www.crystalfrolics.org
612-237-3325
5.7(b)
May 27, 2026
City Council
City of Crystal
4141 Douglas Drive
Crystal, MN 55422
Dear City Council,
The Crystal Frolics is planning to have music on stage at Welcome Park from
11:00am – 8:00pm on Saturday, July 25. The stage will be set up in the SW
corner of the park near the basketball court and facing N/NE (into the park).
Kidsdance DJ (music geared toward children) will be on stage from 11:00 a.m.–
1:00 p.m. 3 bands have agreed to play pro bono from 2:00pm – 8:00pm.
Including Sawyer’s Dream who entertained us at the Twin Oaks Park ribbon
cutting ceremony. We would like you to approve this schedule and invite you to
enjoy the music with us.
Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Scott O’Neil, President
Crystal Frolics Committee, Inc.
www.crystalfrolics.org
612-237-3325
5.7(c)
CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 – ___
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR CRYSTAL FROLICS AND PROVIDING
ASSISTANCE FOR THE 2026 COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
WHEREAS, Crystal Frolics has been a valued community tradition for many years, bringing
residents, businesses, community organizations, and visitors together to celebrate and enjoy
summer festivities; and
WHEREAS, Crystal Frolics provides opportunities for community connection, civic pride, family-
friendly entertainment, volunteer engagement, and the celebration of the Crystal community; and
WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council recognizes the important role Crystal Frolics plays in
strengthening community spirit and enhancing the quality of life for residents; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to support the continued success and long-term sustainability
of Crystal Frolics so that future generations may continue to enjoy this community tradition; and
WHEREAS, for the 2026 Crystal Frolics celebration, the City Council has authorized additional
support, including the waiver of special event permit fees, the provision of City staff and police
services without charge, and a contribution of $25,000 from the City's charitable gambling funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Crystal, Minnesota, that the
City Council formally expresses its support for Crystal Frolics and its continued presence within the
community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council affirms its commitment to providing the assistance
identified herein for the 2026 Crystal Frolics celebration and expresses its hope that this increased
level of support will help ensure Crystal Frolics remains a vibrant and sustainable community
tradition in Crystal for many years to come.
Dated this 16th day of June 2026.
______________________________
Julie Deshler,
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Christina Serres,
City Clerk
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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: June 11, 2026
FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
TO: Mayor and City Council
City Manager Adam R. Bell
RE: Resolution authorizing execution of a petition and waiver agreement for special assessment
financing of a fire sprinkler system at 4801 Welcome Ave. N.
A.BACKGROUND
In March 2018 the City Council adopted a no-interest financing program for installation of fire
protection systems (sprinklers) in existing buildings. Please see the attached information sheet for
the purpose, parameters and requirements of this program.
This program was previously used in three locations:
•Elision Playhouse at 6105 42nd Ave. N. In 2019 the city approved $100,000 of financing.
Repayment was completed in 2024.
• Multi-tenant commercial building at 5600 56th Ave. N. In 2020 the city approved $64,170 of
financing. 2026 is the final year of repayment and the owner is current.
•Wine Thief and Ale Jail at 3600 Douglas Dr. N. In 2023 the city approved $59,471 of financing.
2029 will be the final year of repayment and the owner is current.
B.4801 WELCOME PROJECT DETAILS
A fire protection system would be installed throughout the building, together with a fire alarm
system and new 6” water connection to provide the required flow.
The estimated project cost of $121,780 is comprised of the following:
$ 52,900 Frontier Fire Protection - fire sprinkler system
$ 15,495 Summit Fire Protection - fire alarm system
$ 53,385 Industrial Utilities - new water service connection
Because the city’s maximum financing amount is $100,000, the difference will be financed by the
owner through other means.
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Repayment of the $100,000 city financing would be in ten semiannual payments of $10,000 due on
May 15 and October 15 of each year. Presuming that the project is completed by this fall, then at
that time the City Council would adopt a resolution certifying the assessment for repayment in
2027-2031.
C. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Staff recommends that the Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Mayor and City
Manager to execute the attached Petition and Waiver Agreement.
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Interest-Free Financing for Fire Protection Systems
Staff contact: John Sutter, Community Development Director, 763.531.1130, john.sutter@crystalmn.gov
Public Purpose:
• To reduce the potential for loss of life for building occupants and first responders
• To preserve and enhance the value of real property
• To prevent the emergence of blight in older buildings
• To improve the utilization of older buildings to create jobs and economic opportunities
• To counteract the combination of physical constraints, building age and market forces that make fire sprinklers
infeasible for some properties
Parameters for City Financing:
City financing is for existing buildings only, not new buildings or additions.
No interest charges - principal payback only.
Payback occurs through a special assessment against the property. A petition by the property owner is required.
5-year payback term - 10 semiannual payments due with property taxes (May 15 & Oct. 15 each year).
City financing is capped at 25% of the most recent Hennepin County Assessor’s Estimated Market Value. If the
property is tax-exempt, then the city would order an appraisal and financing would be limited to 25% of the parcel’s
appraised value.
City financing is also capped at $100,000 per parcel.
Minimum project size is $10,000. (Smaller projects should be privately financed to ensure efficient use of city
resources.)
The city self-finances this program with the EDA fund balance. Assistance with installation of fire suppression
systems is an eligible EDA expenditure under M.S. 469.002, Subd. 14, (5)(i) and (ii). Special assessment repayments
will be credited to the EDA fund.
The city may deny an application or suspend the program (not accept new applications) if it determines that the EDA
fund balance is getting too low.
The city may modify the program to charge interest for new applications if the interest rate environment changes.
Application Requirements (applicant must be the owner of the property):
Provide the city with plans, specifications and cost estimate for the proposed improvements prepared by a fire
protection system contractor.
Provide $2,000 escrow to cover the city’s actual expenses (city attorney, recording fees, etc.)
If the property is tax-exempt, an additional $3,000 escrow is required to cover the appraisal cost.
Unused escrow will be returned to the property owner.
Sign a Petition and Waiver Agreement for a special assessment of the fire protection system cost.
The city attorney will prepare this document for review by the owner and, if they choose, their attorney. After the
owner signs the agreement, the City Council will consider it at their next meeting.
No work may begin before the Petition and Waiver Agreement is approved by the City Council.
City will reimburse property owner AFTER the owner pays their contractor for the fire protection work.
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PETITION AND
WAIVER AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL,
AKY GROUP, AND ISLAMIC EDUCATION AND CULTURAL CENTER
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal (the “City”) is a municipal corporation, organized and existing under the
laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Resolution 2018-29 the City has established a program where property
owners may apply to the City for help in financing certain property improvements related to fire protection
systems (the “Program”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Program, Minnesota Statutes, section 429.021, subd. 1(15), and Minnesota
Statutes, section 429.031, subd. 3, the City has received an application to finance a project involving the
installation of a fire protection system (the “Improvement Project”) at 4801 Welcome Ave. N., legally
described as Lots 7 and Lot 8, Block 1, West Lilac Terrace Fourth Unit, Hennepin County, Minnesota (the
“Property”); and
WHEREAS, AKY Group, LLC, a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Minnesota (“AKY”),
the fee owner of the Property, has entered into a Contract for Deed to sell the Property to the Islamic
Education and Cultural Center, a Minnesota non-profit corporation (“IECC”); and
WHEREAS, AKY and IECC (collectively, the “Owners”) both have an interest in the Property that would be
benefitted by the Improvement Project, and
WHEREAS, the Owners intend to contract for the Improvement Project and the City will provide financing
for a portion of the costs thereof in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, subject to the terms and
conditions of the Agreement, as defined below; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to ensure that it will have a valid and collectible special assessment when
levied against the property benefited by its financing of the Improvement Project, pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 429; and
WHEREAS, the Owners have executed a Petition and Waiver Agreement (the “Agreement”) requesting
that the City finance the Improvement Project and levy the special assessment against the Property without
hearing or notice of hearing and waiving any right to appeal the special assessment under Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 429; and
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WHEREAS, the City would not be willing to finance the costs of the Improvement Project without hearings
or notices of hearings without the assurances and covenants regarding the special assessment included in
the Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Crystal, Minnesota that the Mayor
and City Manager are authorized and directed to execute the Petition and Waiver Agreement on behalf of
the City, and to take any other steps necessary to effectuate the City’s action as outlined herein.
Adopted this 16th day of June 2026.
______________________________
Julie Deshler,
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Chrissy Serres,
City Clerk
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FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
PETITION AND WAIVER AGREEMENT
This Fire Protection System Petition and Waiver Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made this
___ day of _____________, 2026, by and between the City of Crystal, a Minnesota municipal
corporation (the “City”), AKY Group, LLC, a limited liability company under the laws of the State
of Minnesota (“AKY”), and the Islamic Education and Cultural Center, a Minnesota non-profit
corporation (“IECC”). AKY and IECC may collectively be referred to individually as a “Borrower”
and collectively as the “Borrowers.”
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, AKY is the seller and IECC is the purchaser under that certain Contract for Deed
dated November 12, 2025 and filed in the Hennepin County Registrar’s office as document number
6170185 which was recorded on November 14, 2025 (the “Contract for Deed”); and
WHEREAS, AKY and IECC both have an interest in certain real property (the “Subject
Property”) located in the City, the legal description of which is set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto
and hereby made a part hereof; and
WHEREAS, the Borrowers desires for the City to finance the installation of a fire protection
system to serve the Subject Property (the “Improvement Project”) in accordance with City Resolution
2018-29, Minnesota Statutes, section 429.021, subd. 1(15), and Minnesota Statutes, section 429.031,
subd. 3; and
WHEREAS, the Borrowers is requesting that the City finance the Improvement Project and
specially assess the costs thereof against the Subject Property without notice of hearing or hearing on
the Improvement Project, and without notice of hearing or hearing on the special assessments levied
to finance the Improvement Project; and
WHEREAS, the City is willing to finance the Improvement Project in accordance with the
request of the Borrowers and without such notices or hearings, provided the assurances and covenants
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hereinafter stated are made by the Borrowers to ensure that the City will have valid and collectable
special assessments as they relate to the Subject Property and its financing of the Improvement
Project; and
WHEREAS, were it not for the assurances and covenants hereinafter provided, the City would
not finance the Improvement Project without such notices and hearings and is doing so solely at the
behest, and for the benefit of, the Borrowers.
NOW, THEREFORE, on the basis of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter
provided, it is hereby agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. The Borrowers hereby petition the City for construction of the Improvement Project. The City
has reviewed the plans and specifications for the Improvement Project. The proposal for the
Improvement Project includes three phases of work: (i) plans for a fire sprinkler system dated
April 10, 2026 prepared by Prime Precision LLC for work to be performed by Frontier Fire
Protection, Inc., (ii) plans for a fire alarm system dated April 10, 2026 prepared by Prime
Precision LLC for work to be performed by Summit Fire Protection, and (iii) plans for a water
service connection dated June 2, 2026 prepared by Industrial Utilities, Inc. (collectively, the
“Plans”), which shall be incorporated into this Agreement as if fully set forth herein. The
City has also reviewed the cost estimates which were provided as part of the Plans for the
entirety of the Improvement Project (collectively, the “Proposal”), which are also
incorporated into this Agreement as if fully set forth herein. The Borrower will contract
directly for the Improvement Project, including all elements contained within the Proposal
which shall be constructed in their entirety. Upon full completion of the Improvement Project
and final approval by the City, the Borrowers may request reimbursement from the City for
its costs, as more fully detailed in paragraph 3 of this Agreement, and the Borrower further
petitions for said costs to be specially assessed against the Subject Property according to the
terms and conditions contained in this Agreement.
2. The Borrowers represent and warrant that they are the fee owner of the Subject Property, that
they have full legal power and authority to encumber the Subject Property as herein provided,
that in doing so it is not in violation of the terms or conditions of any instrument or agreement
of any nature to which they are bound or which relates in any manner to the Subject Property
and that there are no other liens or encumbrances against the Subject Property except those of
record as of this date. For avoidance of doubt, both AKY and IECC acknowledge and agree
that they hold legal and/or equitable interests in the Subject Property by virtue of the Contract
for Deed, and for purposes of this Agreement such interests shall be treated as a collective and
complete ownership interest in the Subject Property.
3. The estimated cost of the Improvement Project in light of the Proposal is $121,780 , although
the total cost will not be known until completion of the Improvement Project, and the
Borrowers hereby requests that the first $100,000 of the cost of the Improvement Project be
financed by the City and specially assessed against the Subject Property. The Borrowers
consent to the City levying a special assessment for the Improvement Project against the
Subject Property, the principal amount of which shall not exceed the lesser of the actual cost
of the Improvement Project, including all of the City’s costs incurred as it relates to the
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Improvement Project, including legal, engineering, and other consulting fees, or $100,000.
The Borrowers acknowledge and understand that the City will not contribute more than
$100,000 toward the Improvement Project and, accordingly, the Borrowers will be
responsible for any and all costs exceeding that figure.
4. The Borrowers waive notice of hearing and hearing pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section
429.031, on the Improvement Project and notice of hearing and hearing on the special
assessments levied to finance the Improvement Project pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
section 429.061, and specifically request that the Improvement Project be constructed and
special assessments levied against the Subject Property without such hearings.
5. The Borrowers waives the right to appeal the levy of the special assessments in accordance
with this Agreement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 429.081, and further specifically
agree with respect to such special assessments against the Subject Property that:
a. Any requirements of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 429 with which the City does not
comply are hereby waived by the Borrowers;
b. The increase in fair market value of the Subject Property resulting from construction
of the Improvement Project will be at least equal to the amount specified in paragraph
3, and that such increase in fair market value is a special benefit to the Subject
Property; and
c. Assessment of the amount specified in paragraph 3 against the Subject Property is
reasonable, fair and equitable.
6. The Borrowers understand and agree that the City will allow the payment of such special
assessments by the Borrower in installments over a period of five years and bearing no
interest. The Borrowers further understand and agrees that the City will allow the prepayment
of the special assessments.
7. The Borrowers represent and warrant that the Subject Property is not so classified for tax
purposes as to result in deferral of the obligation to pay special assessments; and the
Borrowers agree that they will take no action to secure such tax status for the Subject Property
during the term of this Agreement.
8. The covenants, waivers and agreements contained in this Agreement shall bind the successors
and assigns of the Borrowers and shall run with the Subject Property and bind all successors
in interest thereof. It is the intent of the parties hereto that this Agreement be in a form which
is recordable among the land records of Hennepin County, Minnesota; and they agree to make
any changes in this Agreement that may be necessary to effect the recording and filing of this
Agreement against the title of the Subject Property.
9. This Agreement shall terminate upon the final payment of all special assessments levied
against the Subject Property regarding the Improvement Project, and the City shall thereupon
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execute and deliver such documents, in recordable form, as are reasonably necessary to
extinguish its rights hereunder at the request of the Borrowers.
10. If the Borrowers request the abandonment of the Improvement Project, they agree to
reimburse the City for all costs incurred by the City prior to the abandonment, and said costs
may still be assessed under this Agreement if not directly paid by the Borrowers.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands the day and year first written
above.
CITY OF CRYSTAL
By:
Julie Deshler
Mayor
By:
Adam R. Bell
City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ___ day of ________________,
2026, by Julie Deshler and Adam R. Bell, the Mayor and City Manager, respectively, of the City of
Crystal, Minnesota, a municipal corporation under the laws of the State of Minnesota, on behalf of
the City.
Notary Public
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Borrowers
AKY GROUP, LLC
By:
Its:
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF ____________ )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of _______________,
2026, by as of AKY
Group, LLC, a limited liability company, on behalf of the limited liability company.
Notary Public
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ISLAMIC EDUCATION AND CULTURAL CENTER
By:
Its:
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF ____________ )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of _______________,
2026, by as of the Islamic
Education and Cultural Center, a non-profit corporation, on behalf of the corporation.
Notary Public
This document was drafted by:
KENNEDY & GRAVEN, Chartered
150 South Fifth Street
Suite 700
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 337-9300
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of Subject Property
Lots 7 and Lot 8, Block 1, West Lilac Terrace Fourth Unit, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Torrens Property
Certificate No. 1543255
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Memorandum
DATE: June 12, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Adam R. Bell, City Manager
Jodi Bursheim, Abdo Financial Solutions
SUBJECT: 2027-2028 Budget Kick-off Meeting
BACKGROUND
The City Council will officially kick off the 2027-2028 budget on June 16. The budget preview
presentation provides an overview of the 2027-2028 budget process and seeks council
feedback and/or direction to aid in budget preparation.
As in previous years, the presentation will begin with a short overview of the budget process
and known factors, and will provide a refresher on the process as we embark on this year’s
budget process.
ATTACHMENT
2027-2028 Budget Schedule
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2027-2028 Budget Schedule
Council items in BOLD
June 1 Questica/Euna 2027-2028 Budget Opens for staff
June 16 Budget Kick-off Meeting
•Budget Schedule
•Council Feedback/Input
June 30 •Draft department budgets due
•Internal Service Charges completed
•Wage a nd Benefit calculations completed
July 1- 20 Department Budget Review
July 20 Senior Staff Budget review and discussion
August 6 Council work session
•General Fund
August 13 Council work session for additional review
•Capital/Long Term Plan overview
•Park Buildings/Projects
•Fund Balance calculations
August 18 Council work session for additional review
September 12 Council work session for additional review (if.needed)
September 15 Council to consider Preliminary Budget and Levies (Incl. EDA)
October 6 Additional public-input meeting
November 12 Further review of the 2027-2026 Long Term Plan
November 17 Adoption of the 2027 fee schedule
November 20 Draft Budget Presentation due to City Manager
December 1 Council to consider Final Budget, Levies, and Long Term Plan
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