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2026.08.18 Council Meeting Packet 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Posted: Aug. 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 Time Meeting Location 6:30 p.m. City council work session to discuss: 1. Community Development Department quarterly update. 2. ALPR update.* 3. Council liaison reports.* 4. Constituent issues update.* 5. City manager update.* 6. New business.* 7. 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: Aug. 18, 2026, 6:30 p.m., Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom meeting: https://crystalmn.zoom.us/j/91850405982?pwd=b8uu3gVUh9ntiGb7uJymiDaqwZMibQ.1 Meeting ID: 918 5040 5982 | Passcode: 4141 Find your local number: https://crystalmn.zoom.us/u/abXAaKmkl8 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. 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Posted: Aug. 14, 2026 City Council Work Session Agenda Tuesday, Aug. 18, 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, Aug. 18, 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 ____ Cummings ____ Bell ____ Sutter ____ Deshler ____ Tierney ____ Serres ____ Eidbo ____ Therres ____ Kamish ____ Elholm ____ Kiser ____ Hubbard ____ Onesirosan ____ Kunde ____ Budziszewski ____ Struve II. Agenda The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items: 1) Community Development Department quarterly update. 2) ALPR update.* 3) Council liaison reports.* 4) Constituent issues update.* 5) City manager update.* 6) New business.* 7) 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. Community Development Dept. Quarterly Update August 18, 2026John Sutter Community Development Director (763) 531-1130 john.sutter@crystalmn.gov www.crystalmn.gov Who we are (seven full-time employees) Chandler Clay Building & Housing Inspector John Sutter Director Dan Olson City Planner Joe Tomasetti Building Official Jeni Taylor Building & Commercial Inspector Jason Zimmermann Code Enforcement Manager Ashton Amsler Code Enforcement Inspector What we do •Plan reviews and inspections for permits •Rental licensing and inspections (616 houses and 2,097 apartments) •Planning and zoning (Planning Commission) •Code enforcement, both residential neighborhoods and commercial property •Business and development inquiries •EDA activities and special projects 2026 2Q Highlights Hiring and onboarding of new Building & Housing Inspector Blue Line Extension design refinements Planning Commission items:•CUP to repurpose FAIR School at 3915 Adair•CUP for Islamic Center at 4801 Welcome Rendering of Yellow Tree development at 7000 56th Inspections for early stages of construction of 6000 56th (44 unit apartment building) Plan review for phase 1 of construction (footing & foundation) at 7000 56th (178 unit apartment building) Advanced design of TIF-funded improvements serving 7000 56th Basement parking garage structure completed at 6000 56th Permits, Inspections and Code Enforcement Summary Revenue Summary 2024 thru June 30 2025 thru June 30 2026 thru June 30 Page 1 of 2 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Posted: Aug. 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 at 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. Appearances 3.1 Chief Hubbard will introduce K9 Yeti and Officer Robles.* 3.2 Chief Hubbard will present awards to officers.* 4. Consent Agenda The council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a single motion: 4.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings: a. The city council work session on July 21, 2026. b. The city council meeting on July 21, 2026. c. The city council budget work session on Aug. 6, 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 Acceptance of Sonja Roby’s (at-large) resignation from the Parks and Recreation Commission.* 4.5 Acceptance of Michael Wnek’s resignation from the business and community working group for the Blue Line Extension.* 4.6 Acceptance of Joan Hauer’s resignation from the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission.* 4.7 Adoption of a resolution declaring several diseased trees on private properties as public nuisances and order them abated. 4.8 Adoption of a resolution ordering the preparation of an assessment roll, declaring the amount to be assessed, and setting the public hearing date for Oct. 20 for 2026 delinquent accounts. 4.9 Adoption of a resolution approving a joint powers agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for Crystal Police Department access to criminal justice data. 4.10 Adoption of a resolution authorizing execution of a Healthy Tree Canopy Grant Agreement with Hennepin County. 4.11 Approval of the Community Vision Plan Consultant Agreement with Future iQ. Page 2 of 2 5. Open Forum (The city council appreciates hearing from citizens about items of concern and desires to set aside time during each meeting for open forum. To provide ample opportunity for all, speaking time is limited to three minutes and topic discussion is limited to ten minutes. The mayor may, as presiding officer, extend the total time allowed for a topic. By rule, no action may be taken on any item brought before the council during open forum. The council may place items discussed during open forum onto subsequent council meeting agendas.) 6. Regular Agenda 6.1 The council will consider a resolution approving a conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower at 3200 Vera Cruz Ave. N. In 2020, Verizon leased a portion of this city-owned lot for a cell tower site and received CUP approval to build a tower. While the CUP lapsed because Verizon did not build the tower, the lease remains in effect. Verizon has now applied for a new CUP to build the same tower on the site. On Aug. 10, the Planning Commission held the public hearing and unanimously recommended approval of the CUP. Since the Planning Commission meeting, the City Attorney has proposed different language for the condition related to protection of the sanitary sewer lift station, and that change has been incorporated into the staff report. City Council approval of the CUP is requested, including the findings of fact and conditions of approval contained in the staff report. 6.2 The council will consider a resolution approving a professional services agreement with Bolton & Menk for 90% design of TIF-funded improvements serving the Yellow Tree development at 7000 56th Ave. N. Based on recent Council work session discussions, staff is requesting authorization to proceed to 90% design of the public improvements to be funded by TIF District #6 (Yellow Tree development). The proposed professional services agreement with Bolton & Menk has an estimated cost of $51,000. The estimated construction cost is $890,000, which includes a 10% contingency. Bidding is planned for early 2027 with construction during the 2027 season. All project expenditures would ultimately be funded from tax increment. City Council approval of the professional services agreement is requested. 7. Council Comments and Announcements a. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for new improvements at Forest School Park will be held Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 4:30 p.m. in the park at 7001 48th Ave. N. b. The Crystal Community Center will be closed to the public Aug. 31 to Sept. 4 for floor refinishing and other projects inside the building. Online program registration will be available, and staff can be contacted by phone or e-mail. c. The next city council meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall and via Zoom. d. The city is accepting applications for several volunteer positions on our boards and commissions. 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 to view and listen to at www.crystalmn.gov. 8. Adjournment * Denotes no supporting information included in the packet. Have a great weekend; stay healthy. See you at Tuesday’s meeting. Crystal City Council work session minutes July 21, 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 6:31 p.m. on July 21, 2026, 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 city manager recorded the attendance for city council members and staff: Council members present: Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo (arrived at 6:46 p.m.), Kamish, Kiser, and Onesirosan. City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Police Chief B. Hubbard, West Metro Fire-Rescue District Chief J. Kunde, Community Development Director J. Sutter, and Transit Project Coordinator Christopher Jao. II.Agenda The council and staff discussed the following agenda items: 1)Bass Lake Road interchange bridge aesthetics and color-changing lights. At 6:58 p.m., Mayor Deshler recessed the work session. Mayor Deshler reconvened the work session at 8:12 p.m. to continue discussion of the following agenda items: 2)Design updates – holiday lighting, TIF-funded improvements and Douglas Drive medians. 3)Council liaison reports. 4)Constituent issues updates. 5)City manager update. 6)New business. 7)Council comments and announcements. III.Adjournment The work session adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Julie Deshler, Mayor ATTEST: Adam R. Bell, City Manager 4.1(a) Crystal City Council meeting minutes July 21, 2026 Page 1 of 2 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 July 21, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N. in Crystal, MN, and via Zoom. Mayor Deshler called the meeting to order. Roll Call Mayor Deshler asked the city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the following attendance was recorded: Council members present: Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, and Onesirosan. City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, City Attorney R. Tierney, Police Chief B. Hubbard, Deputy Police Chief P. Underthun, West Metro Fire-Rescue District Chief J. Kunde, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Administrative Program Specialist S. Nissen, Sustainability Intern E. Griffin, and City Clerk C. Serres. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Deshler led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2.Approval of Agenda The council considered approval of the agenda. Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Kamish to approve the agenda. Motion carried. 3.Appearances 3.1 Chief Hubbard introduced Officer Alex Nelson, who has completed probation. 3.2 Chief Hubbard presented awards to 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 on June 16, 2026. b.The city council meeting on June 16, 2026. c.The city council work session on July 9, 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 Resolution No. 2026-78, accepting a donation. 4.5 Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-79, approving a Site Improvement Agreement and a Stormwater Facility Maintenance and Right of Entry Agreement for new development at 7000 56th Ave. N. Moved by Council Member Kamish and seconded by Council Member Budziszewski to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. 4.1(b) Crystal City Council meeting minutes July 21, 2026 Page 2 of 2 5. Open Forum The following persons addressed the council: • Kittie Sevald, 3021 Wisconsin Ave. N., expressed concerns related to vegetation and city code requirements. • A speaker who declined to provide a name and address, expressed concerns regarding flock cameras. 6. Regular Agenda 6.1 The council considered approval of the final Climate Action Plan. Administrative Program Specialist Sarah Nissen addressed the council. PaleBLUEdot Consultant Ted Redmond also addressed the council. Moved by Council Member Eidbo and seconded by Council Member Kiser to approve the final Climate Action Plan. Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, and Onesirosan. Motion carried. 6.2 The council considered approval of the 2027 West Metro Fire-Rescue District (WMFRD) budget. West Metro Fire-Rescue District Chief Josh Kunde addressed the council. Moved by Council Member Onesirosan and seconded by Council Member Eidbo to approve the 2027 WMFRD budget. Voting aye: Budziszewski, Cummings, Deshler, Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser, and Onesirosan. Motion carried. 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 Kamish to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. ___________________________________ Julie Deshler, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________________ Chrissy Serres, City Clerk 4.1(b) Crystal City Council budget work session minutes Aug. 6, 2026 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the Crystal City Council budget work session was held at 6:32 p.m. on Aug. 6, 2026, in Conference Room A at city hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN, and via Zoom. Mayor Deshler called the meeting to order. I.Attendance The city manager recorded the attendance for city council members and staff: Council members present: Deshler, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kamish, Kiser, and Onesirosan. Council Member Eidbo attended virtually from 6:32 p.m. until 8:16 p.m. City staff present: City Manager A. Bell, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Police Chief B. Hubbard, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Assistant Finance Director J. Bursheim, and Abdo Financial Solutions Senior Associate N. Doran. II.Agenda The council and staff discussed the following agenda item: 1)2027 budget. III.Adjournment The work session adjourned at 9:14 p.m. Julie Deshler, Mayor ATTEST: Adam R. Bell, City Manager 4.1(c) DATE:August 11, 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 Finance Professional Services, Budget Implementation, & Supplemental Accounting Support Flagship Recreation LLC Forest & Woodland Park Play Area Installation $84,480.41 GMH Asphalt Corporation 2026 Utility Reconstruction $529,405.21 Landscape Structures Inc Forest & Woodland Park Play Area Equipment $272,939.68 Metropolitan Council Wastewater Services for August $178,425.72 Northland Recreation LLC Forest School Shelter $49,500.00 GMH Asphalt Corporation 2026 Mill and Overlay $200,534.84 Kurilla Contracting Company North Lions Park Soccer Field Improvement $81,836.40 Mansfield Service Partners Fuel for Fleet $25,317.68 Waste Management (HRG)New Hope, Brooklyn Center, and Crystal June Recycling $154,216.06 Center for Energy & Environment Home Improvement Grants $28,910.36 Flagship Recreation LLC Forest Park Play Area Surfacing $38,380.38 Flagship Recreation LLC Forest, Woodland, & North Lions Park Benches & Surfacing $33,267.91 LOGIS Software & IT Services $138,852.81 WSB LLC 2026 Utility Reconstruction $68,370.75 IRS - EFTPS Federal & FICA Withholding Taxes for 7/17/26 Pay Date $92,260.02 MN PERA Employee & City Required Contributions for 7/17/26 Pay Date $86,500.82 US Bank Debt Service Payment $68,491.88 HealthPartners, Inc.July Health Insurance Premiums $186,664.50 West Metro Fire Rescue District July Contribution to West Metro Fire $162,193.61 Golden Valley JWC JWC June Water Charges $280,719.45 IRS - EFTPS Federal & FICA Withholding Taxes for 7/31/26 Pay Date $105,812.54 $2,906,467.48 Description Abdo LLP $39,386.45 4.2 Page 1 of 2 City of Crystal Council Meeting Aug. 18, 2026 Applications for City License Lawful gambling (temporary) The Church of St. Raphael, 7301 56th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55428 (for an event on Sept. 19, 2026) Liquor (temporary) Oga Madam Kitchen, LLC, 6000 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 (for an event at Crystal Community Center on Oct. 3, 2026) The Church of St. Raphael, 7301 56th Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55428 (for an event on Sept. 19, 2026) Rental (new) 3701 Adair Ave. N. – David Moore (Conditional) 5324-5340 Hanson Ct. – Hanson Ct. Apartments LLC (Conditional) 3335 Nevada Ave. N. #3503 – Leonard Peoples (Conditional) 5541 Orchard Ave. N. – Lucas Camano Cigarrero (Conditional) 5600 Pennsylvania Ave. N. – Mesay Deyas (Conditional) 2946 Sumter Ave. N. – Carissa Kemnitz (Conditional) 3132 Utah Ave. N. – Ra’eesa Motala and Mike Gibbons (Conditional) 6418 37th Ave. N. – Bonnie Nguyen Rental (renewal) 4711 Adair Ave. N. – Milena Elimelakh (Conditional) 5417 Angeline Ave. N. – Xuyan Lang (Conditional) 4100 Brunswick Ave. N. – Reill Properties LLC 3648 Colorado Ave. N. – D N Real Estate LLC 3836 Douglas Dr. N. – Serene Real Estate LLC (Conditional) 3016 Florida Ave. N. - Daniel Dahlia (Conditional) 5401 Florida Ave. N. – Jin Chen (Conditional) 5324 Georgia Ave. N. – Drew and Terri Kabanuk (Conditional) 2717-2719 Hampshire Ave. N. – Blake Flettre (Conditional) 3816 Hampshire Ave. N. – Michael Mills (Conditional) 4824-4826 Idaho Ave. N. – Ryan Manchanthasouk (Conditional) 4825 Idaho Ave. N. – Connie Andrzejek 3108 Kentucky Ave. N. – Colin Kaster (Conditional) 6928 Lombardy Ln. – Christian Hunt (Conditional) 3100 Louisiana Ave. N. – Kyle Sedam (Conditional) 6709 Markwood Dr. N. – Daniel Johnson (Conditional) 3210 Nevada Ave. N. – Nevada Avenue Trust 5734 Oregon Ct. N. – HPA II Borrower 2021-1 LLC (Conditional) 5825 Perry Ave. N. – Christina Duong and Danny Vo 3548 Quail Ave. N. – Vincent Martin 5439 Twin Lake Ter. – Kurschner Companies LLC (Conditional) 3217 Utah Ave. N. – Jason Flaa 5600 Vera Cruz Ave. N. – MNSF T2 SPE LLC (Conditional) 4303 Welcome Ave. N. – Dustin Massie (Conditional) 4534 Welcome Ave. N. – Jeanne Rudelius (Conditional) 5257 Welcome Ave. N. – Ryan Przybylski (Conditional) 4.3 Page 2 of 2 5732 West Broadway – Peter Hoeben 5900-5920 West Broadway – Virginian Partners LLC (Conditional) 3546 Xenia Ave. N. – Lacey Mwaura 4230 Xenia Ave. N. – Christina Duong and Danny Vo (Conditional) 4513 Xenia Ave. N. – Rose Milless 5508 Xenia Ave. N. – Darryl Schmitz (Conditional) 8308 32nd Pl. N. – Brent Rohs 5627 36th Ave. N. – Charles Mwaura 6910-6940 54th Ave. N. – Kentucky Ln LP (Conditional) 4.3 Memorandum Memorandum DATE: August 18, 2026 TO: City Council FROM: Jesse Struve, Public Works Director Matt Chopp, Forestry & Natural Resources Coodinator SUBJECT: Declare disease trees public nuisances and order them abated Summary City Code Section 2015 states that the City has determined that the health of the shade trees within the city limits is threatened by shade tree diseases. It has further determined that the loss of shade trees growing upon public and private property would substantially depreciate the value of property within the city and impair the safety, good order, general welfare and convenience of the public. Over the last few years the City has been working with around a hundred property owners to get diseases trees removed. Of the properties contacted over the last two years, 35 properties with confirmed shade tree diseases have not responded to any City correspondence or removed the diseased tree(s). As of August 18, 2026, the trees had not been removed. Since the City has contacted the properties multiple times over the last 12 months and received no action, they are coming to Council for abatement consideration. City Code provides a process for which the Council needs to declare these diseased trees to be nuisances so that the City can remove them. The process states that the City must notify the property owner, provide the property owner the opportunity to speak directly to the Council at the Council meeting, after which point the Council may take action to declare the tree a nuisance and order it abated. Attached to this memo are the notification letters of the Council meeting. These properties have received other correspondence from the City prior to the attached letters. Attachment 8009 30th Ave. No. 5203 Angeline Ave. No. 5308 Bernard Ave. No. 5418 Nevada Ave. No. 7201 36th Ave. No. 7008 Lombardy La. 5400 Louisiana Ave. No. 6701 Cloverdale Ave. No. 7000 57th Ave. No. 3301 Zane Ave. No. 3408 Regent Ave. No. 7740 59th Pl. No. 3425 Winnetka Ave. No. 3540 Lee Ave. No. 3708 Adair Ave. No. 3720 Adair Ave. No. 3720 Xenia Ave. No. 4301 Zane Ave. No. 4318 Florida Ave. No. 4326 Welcome Ave. No. 5001 52nd Ave. No. 4405 Welcome Ave. No. 5001 54th Ave. No. 7724 59th Pl. No. 5104 56th Ave. No. 5117 49th Ave. No. 5744 Adair Ave. No. 5817 34th Ave. No. 8128 33rd Ave. No. 8308 30th Ave. No. 4.7 6526 36th Ave. No. 6600 34th Ave. No. 8309 32nd Pl. No. 6733 43rd Ave. No. 6912 60th Ave. No. Recommended Action Motion declaring the diseased trees a public nuisance and ordering them abated. 4.7 CITY OF CRYSTAL MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2026- RESOLUTION DECLARING THE DISEASED TREES PUBLIC NUISANCES AND ORDERING THEM ABATED AT SEVERAL PRIVATE PROPERTIES WHEREAS, Crystal City Code 2015 governs shade tree diseases in the city of Crystal and provides a process to declare them public nuisances and order them abated; and WHEREAS, the trees on the property at the properties listed below have been inspected by the City’s certified tree inspectors; and WHEREAS, the certified tree inspectors confirmed the trees to be diseased with Emerald Ash Borer disease; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Crystal as follows: 1. The City of Crystal declares the diseased trees at the properties listed below a public nuisance, orders them to be abated, and directs the cost of such abatement to be assessed against the property in accordance with the Crystal City Code and Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.101. List of properties with diseased trees to be declared a nuisance: 8009 30th Ave. No. 5203 Angeline Ave. No. 5308 Bernard Ave. No. 5418 Nevada Ave. No. 7201 36th Ave. No. 7008 Lombardy La. 5400 Louisiana Ave. No. 6701 Cloverdale Ave. No. 7000 57th Ave. No. 3301 Zane Ave. No. 3408 Regent Ave. No. 8308 30th Ave. No. 3425 Winnetka Ave. No. 3540 Lee Ave. No. 3708 Adair Ave. No. 3720 Adair Ave. No. 3720 Xenia Ave. No. 4301 Zane Ave. No. 4318 Florida Ave. No. 4326 Welcome Ave. No. 5001 52nd Ave. No. 4405 Welcome Ave. No. 5001 54th Ave. No. 8128 33rd Ave. No. 5104 56th Ave. No. 5117 49th Ave. No. 5744 Adair Ave. No. 5817 34th Ave. No. 7740 59th Pl. No. 7724 59th Pl. No. 6526 36th Ave. No. 6600 34th Ave. No. 8309 32nd Pl. No. 6733 43rd Ave. No. 6912 60th Ave. No. 4.7 Adopted this 18th day of August 2026. ______________________________ Julie Deshler, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Chrissy Serres, City Clerk 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.8 4.8 4.8 COUNCIL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT Consent Agenda Item- 08/18/26 Council Meeting DATE: August 5, 2026 FROM: Brian V. Hubbard, Chief of Police TO: Mayor and City Council Adam R. Bell, City Manager RE: Consent Agenda: August 18, 2026 Council Meeting -Approval of Resolution approving a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for Police Department access to criminal justice data Background The Crystal Police Department has access to criminal justice data through the Minnesota Criminal Justice Data Communications Network (CJDN) for legitimate law enforcement purposes. Access to this data is what allows Police Department personnel to do almost all components of their functions. The CJDN is managed and maintained through the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension requires all criminal justice agencies to review and renew a Joint Powers Agreement with them for access to the CJDN every five years. The last time the city of Crystal approved a JPA for this purpose was July, 2021. There is no financial impact to the city for this Joint Powers Agreement. Consideration The Council is asked to approve the resolution approving a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for to criminal justice data. This resolution also allows the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the JPA on behalf of the city of Crystal. I will be present at the council meeting for any questions regarding this item. As always, please let me know if you have any questions prior to the meeting. 4.9 CITY OF CRYSTAL MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2026-___ RESOLUTION APPROVING STATE OF MINNESOTA JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CRYSTAL ON BEHALF OF ITS POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the City of Crystal on behalf of its Police Department desires to enter into Joint Powers Agreements with the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to use systems and tools available over the State’s criminal justice data communications network for which the City is eligible. The Joint Powers Agreements further provide the City with the ability to add, modify and delete connectivity, systems and tools over the five-year life of the agreement and obligates the City to pay the costs for the network connection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Crystal, Minnesota as follows: 1) That the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements by and between the State of Minnesota acting through its Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the City of Crystal on behalf of its Police Department, are hereby approved. 2) That Police Chief Brian Hubbard, or his successor, is designated the Authorized Representative for the Police Department. The Authorized Representative is also authorized to sign any subsequent amendment or agreement that may be required by the State of Minnesota to maintain the City’s connection to the systems and tools offered by the State. 3) That, Julie Deshler, the Mayor for the City of Crystal, and Chrissy Serres, the City Clerk for the City of Crystal, are authorized to sign the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements. Adopted this 18th day of August 2026. ______________________________ Julie Deshler, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Chrissy Serres, City Clerk 4.9 SWIFT Contract Number: 292341 MN0270400 1 DPS/BCA CJDN JPA_March 2026 State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement This Agreement is between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Department of Public Safety on behalf of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension ("BCA"), and the City of Crystal on behalf of its Police Department ("Governmental Unit"). The BCA and the Governmental Unit may be referred to jointly as “Parties.” Recitals Under Minn. Stat. § 471.59, the BCA and the Governmental Unit are empowered to engage in agreements that are necessary to exercise their powers. Under Minn. Stat. § 299C.46, the BCA must provide a criminal justice data communications network to benefit political subdivisions as defined under Minn. Stat. § 299C.46, subd. 2 and subd. 2(a). The Governmental Unit is authorized by law to utilize the criminal justice data communications network pursuant to the terms set out in this Agreement. In addition, BCA either maintains repositories of data or has access to repositories of data that benefit authorized political subdivisions in performing their duties. The Governmental Unit wants to access data in support of its official duties. The purpose of this Agreement is to create a method by which the Governmental Unit has access to those systems and tools for which it has eligibility, and to memorialize the requirements to obtain access and the limitations on the access. Agreement 1 Term of Agreement 1.1 Effective Date. This Agreement is effective on the date the BCA obtains all required signatures under Minn. Stat. § 16C.05, subdivision 2. 1.2 Expiration Date. This Agreement expires five years from the date it is effective. 2 Agreement Between the Parties 2.1 General Access. BCA agrees to provide Governmental Unit with access to the Minnesota Criminal Justice Data Communications Network (CJDN) and those systems and tools which the Governmental Unit is authorized by law to access via the CJDN for the purposes outlined in Minn. Stat. § 299C.46. 2.2 Methods of Access. The BCA offers three (3) methods of access to its systems and tools. The methods of access are: A. Direct access occurs when individual users at the Governmental Unit use the Governmental Unit’s equipment to access the BCA’s systems and tools. This is generally accomplished by an individual user entering a query into one of BCA’s systems or tools. B. Indirect Access occurs when individual users at the Governmental Unit go to another Governmental Unit to obtain data and information from BCA’s systems and tools. This method of access generally results in the Governmental Unit with indirect access obtaining the needed data and information in a physical format like a paper report. C. Computer-to-Computer System Interface occurs when the Governmental Unit’s computer exchanges data and information with BCA’s computer systems and tools using an interface. Without limitation, interface types include: state message switch, web services, enterprise service bus and message queuing. For purposes of this Agreement, Governmental Unit employees or contractors may use any of these methods to use BCA’s systems and tools as described in this Agreement. Governmental Unit will select a 4.9 SWIFT Contract Number: 292341 MN0270400 2 DPS/BCA CJDN JPA_March 2026 method of access and can change the methodology following the process in Clause 2.10. 2.3 Federal Systems Access. In addition, pursuant to 28 CFR §20.30-38 and Minn. Stat. §299C.58, BCA may provide Governmental Unit with access to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Crime Information Center. 2.4 Governmental Unit Policies. Both the BCA and the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Systems (FBI-CJIS) have policies, regulations and laws on access, use, audit, dissemination, hit confirmation, logging, quality assurance, screening (pre-employment), security, timeliness, training, use of the system, and validation. Governmental Unit has created its own policies to ensure that Governmental Unit’s employees and contractors comply with all applicable requirements. Governmental Unit ensures this compliance through appropriate enforcement. These BCA and FBI-CJIS policies and regulations, as amended and updated from time to time, are incorporated into this Agreement by reference. The policies are available at https://bcanextest.x.state.mn.us/launchpad/. 2.5 Governmental Unit Resources. To assist Governmental Unit in complying with the federal and state requirements on access to and use of the various systems and tools, additional information on appropriate use is found in the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Policy on Appropriate Use of Systems and Data, available on the CJIS Launch Pad using the link above in section 2.4. 2.6 Access Granted. A. Governmental Unit is granted permission to use all current and future BCA systems and tools for which Governmental Unit is eligible. Eligibility is dependent on Governmental Unit (i) satisfying all applicable federal or state statutory requirements; (ii) complying with the terms of this Agreement; and (iii) acceptance by BCA of Governmental Unit’s written request for use of a specific system or tool. B. To facilitate changes in systems and tools, Governmental Unit grants its Authorized Representative authority to make written requests for those systems and tools provided by BCA that the Governmental Unit needs to meet its criminal justice obligations and for which Governmental Unit is eligible. 2.7 Future Access. On written request from the Governmental Unit, BCA also may provide Governmental Unit with access to those systems or tools which may become available after the signing of this Agreement, to the extent that the access is authorized by applicable state and federal law. Governmental Unit agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement that when utilizing new systems or tools provided under this Agreement. 2.8 Limitations on Access. BCA agrees that it will comply with applicable state and federal laws when making information accessible. Governmental Unit agrees that it will comply with applicable state and federal laws when accessing, entering, using, disseminating, and storing data. Each party is responsible for its own compliance with the most current applicable state and federal laws. 2.9 Supersedes Prior Agreements. This Agreement supersedes any and all prior agreements between the BCA and the Governmental Unit regarding access to and use of systems and tools provided by BCA. 2.10 Requirement to Update Information. The parties agree that if there is a change to any of the information whether required by law or this Agreement, the party will send the new information to the other party in writing within 30 days of the change. This clause does not apply to changes in systems or tools provided under this Agreement. This requirement to give notice additionally applies to changes in the individual or organization serving the Governmental Unit as its prosecutor. Any change in performance of the prosecutorial function must be provided to the BCA in writing by giving notice to the Service Desk, BCA.ServiceDesk@state.mn.us. 2.11 Transaction Record. The BCA creates and maintains a transaction record for each exchange of data utilizing its systems and tools. In order to meet FBI-CJIS requirements and to perform the audits described in Clause 7, there must be a method of identifying which individual users at the Governmental Unit conducted a particular transaction. 4.9 SWIFT Contract Number: 292341 MN0270400 3 DPS/BCA CJDN JPA_March 2026 If Governmental Unit uses either direct access as described in Clause 2.2A or indirect access as described in Clause 2.2B, BCA’s transaction record meets FBI-CJIS requirements. When Governmental Unit’s method of access is a computer-to-computer interface as described in Clause 2.2C, the Governmental Unit must keep a transaction record sufficient to satisfy FBI-CJIS requirements and permit the audits described in Clause 7 to occur. If a Governmental Unit accesses data from the Driver and Vehicle Services Division in the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and keeps a copy of the data, Governmental Unit must have a transaction record of all subsequent access to the data that are kept by the Governmental Unit. The transaction record must include the individual user who requested access, and the date, time and content of the request. The transaction record must also include the date, time and content of the response along with the destination to which the data were sent. The transaction record must be maintained for a minimum of six (6) years from the date the transaction occurred and must be made available to the BCA within one (1) business day of the BCA’s request. 2.12 Court Information Access. Certain BCA systems and tools that include access to and/or submission of Court Records may only be utilized by the Governmental Unit if the Governmental Unit completes the Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment, which upon execution will be incorporated into this Agreement by reference. These BCA systems and tools are identified in the written request made by the Governmental Unit under Clause 2.6 above. The Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment provides important additional terms, including but not limited to privacy (see Clause 8.2, below), fees (see Clause 3 below), and transaction records or logs, that govern Governmental Unit’s access to and/or submission of the Court Records delivered through the BCA systems and tools. 2.13 Vendor Personnel Screening. The BCA will conduct all vendor personnel screening on behalf of Governmental Unit as is required by the FBI CJIS Security Policy. The BCA will maintain records of the federal, fingerprint-based background check on each vendor employee as well as records of the completion of the security awareness training that may be relied on by the Governmental Unit. 3 Payment The Governmental Unit currently accesses the criminal justice data communications network described in Minn. Stat. § 299C.46. Under the BCA’s CJDN Fee Structure, the BCA will bill the Governmental Unit annually in the amount of One Thousand Eighty and 00/100 Dollars ($1,080.00). The annual charge may be modified to reflect the appropriate charges required under the BCA’s CJDN Fee Structure, including applicable fees for VPN access. The Governmental Unit will identify its contact person for billing purposes, and will provide updated information to BCA’s Authorized Representative within ten business days when this information changes. If Governmental Unit chooses to execute the Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment referred to in Clause 2.12 in order to access and/or submit Court Records via BCA’s systems, additional fees, if any, are addressed in that amendment. 4.9 SWIFT Contract Number: 292341 MN0270400 4 DPS/BCA CJDN JPA_March 2026 4 Authorized Representatives The BCA’s Authorized Representative is the person below, or her successor: Name: Katie Meiers, Deputy Superintendent Address: Minnesota Department of Public Safety; Bureau of Criminal Apprehension 1430 Maryland Ave E St. Paul, MN 55106 Telephone: 651-793-2425 Email Address: Kathryn.Meiers@state.mn.us The Governmental Unit’s Authorized Representative is the person below, or his successor: Name: Brian Hubbard, Chief Address: 4141 Douglas Dr N Crystal, MN 55422 Telephone: 763-531-1014 Email Address: Brian.Hubbard@crystalmn.gov 5 Assignment, Amendments, Waiver, and Agreement Complete 5.1 Assignment. Neither party may assign nor transfer any rights or obligations under this Agreement. 5.2 Amendments. Any amendment to this Agreement, except those described in Clauses 2.6 and 2.7 above must be in writing and will not be effective until it has been signed and approved by the same parties who signed and approved the original agreement, their successors in office, or another individual duly authorized. 5.3 Waiver. If either party fails to enforce any provision of this Agreement, that failure does not waive the provision or the right to enforce it. 5.4 Agreement Complete. This Agreement contains all negotiations and agreements between the BCA and the Governmental Unit. No other understanding regarding this Agreement, whether written or oral, may be used to bind either party. 6 Liability Each party will be responsible for its own acts and behavior and the results thereof and shall not be responsible or liable for the other party’s actions and consequences of those actions. The Minnesota Torts Claims Act, Minn. Stat. § 3.736 and other applicable laws govern the BCA’s liability. The Minnesota Municipal Tort Claims Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 466 and other applicable laws, governs the Governmental Unit’s liability. 7 Audits 7.1 Under Minn. Stat. § 16C.05, subd. 5, the Governmental Unit’s books, records, documents, internal policies and accounting procedures and practices relevant to this Agreement are subject to examination by the BCA, the State Auditor or Legislative Auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six years from the end of this Agreement. Under Minn. Stat. § 6.551, the State Auditor may examine the books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices of BCA. The examination shall be limited to the books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices that are relevant to this Agreement. 7.2 Under applicable state and federal law, the Governmental Unit’s records are subject to examination by the BCA to ensure compliance with laws, regulations and policies about access, use, and dissemination of data. 7.3 If the Governmental Unit accesses federal databases, the Governmental Unit’s records are subject to examination by the FBI and BCA; the Governmental Unit will cooperate with FBI and BCA auditors and make any requested data available for review and audit. 4.9 SWIFT Contract Number: 292341 MN0270400 5 DPS/BCA CJDN JPA_March 2026 7.4 If the Governmental Unit accesses state databases, the Governmental Unit’s records are subject to examination by the BCA: the Governmental Unit will cooperate with the BCA auditors and make any requested data available for review and audit. 7.5 To facilitate the audits required by state and federal law, Governmental Unit is required to have an inventory of the equipment used to access the data covered by this Agreement and the physical location of each. 8 Government Data Practices 8.1 BCA and Governmental Unit. The Governmental Unit and BCA must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13, as it applies to all data accessible under this Agreement, and as it applies to all data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the Governmental Unit under this Agreement. The remedies of Minn. Stat. §§ 13.08 and 13.09 apply to the release of the data referred to in this clause by either the Governmental Unit or the BCA. 8.2 Court Records. If Governmental Unit chooses to execute the Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment referred to in Clause 2.12 in order to access and/or submit Court Records via BCA’s systems, the following provisions regarding data practices also apply. The Court is not subject to Minn. Stat. Ch. 13 but is subject to the Rules of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch promulgated by the Minnesota Supreme Court. All parties acknowledge and agree that Minn. Stat. § 13.03, subdivision 4(e) requires that the BCA and the Governmental Unit comply with the Rules of Public Access for those data received from Court under the Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment. All parties also acknowledge and agree that the use of, access to or submission of Court Records, as that term is defined in the Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment, may be restricted by rules promulgated by the Minnesota Supreme Court, applicable state statute or federal law. All parties acknowledge and agree that these applicable restrictions must be followed in the appropriate circumstances. 9 Investigation of Alleged Violations; Sanctions For purposes of this clause, “Individual User” means an employee or contractor of Governmental Unit. 9.1 Investigation. The Governmental Unit and BCA agree to cooperate in the investigation and possible prosecution of suspected violations of federal and state law referenced in this Agreement. Governmental Unit and BCA agree to cooperate in the investigation of suspected violations of the policies and procedures referenced in this Agreement. When BCA becomes aware that a violation may have occurred, BCA will inform Governmental Unit of the suspected violation, subject to any restrictions in applicable law. When Governmental Unit becomes aware that a violation has occurred, Governmental Unit will inform BCA subject to any restrictions in applicable law. 9.2 Sanctions Involving Only BCA Systems and Tools. The following provisions apply to BCA systems and tools not covered by the Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment. None of these provisions alter the Governmental Unit internal discipline processes, including those governed by a collective bargaining agreement. 9.2.1 For BCA systems and tools that are not covered by the Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment, Governmental Unit must determine if and when an involved Individual User’s access to systems or tools is to be temporarily or permanently eliminated. The decision to suspend or terminate access may be made as soon as alleged violation is discovered, after notice of an alleged violation is received, or after an investigation has occurred. Governmental Unit must report the status of the Individual User’s access to BCA without delay. BCA reserves the right to make a different determination concerning an Individual User’s access to systems or tools than that made by Governmental Unit and BCA’s determination controls. 9.2.2 If BCA determines that Governmental Unit has jeopardized the integrity of the systems or tools covered in this Clause 9.2, BCA may temporarily stop providing some or all the systems or tools 4.9 SWIFT Contract Number: 292341 MN0270400 6 DPS/BCA CJDN JPA_March 2026 under this Agreement until the failure is remedied to the BCA’s satisfaction. If Governmental Unit’s failure is continuing or repeated, Clause 11.1 does not apply and BCA may terminate this Agreement immediately. 9.3 Sanctions Involving Only Court Data Services The following provisions apply to those systems and tools covered by the Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment, if it has been signed by Governmental Unit. As part of the agreement between the Court and the BCA for the delivery of the systems and tools that are covered by the Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment, BCA is required to suspend or terminate access to or use of the systems and tools either on its own initiative or when directed by the Court. The decision to suspend or terminate access may be made as soon as an alleged violation is discovered, after notice of an alleged violation is received, or after an investigation has occurred. The decision to suspend or terminate may also be made based on a request from the Authorized Representative of Governmental Unit. The agreement further provides that only the Court has the authority to reinstate access and use. 9.3.1 Governmental Unit understands that if it has signed the Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment and if Governmental Unit’s Individual Users violate the provisions of that Amendment, access and use will be suspended by BCA or Court. Governmental Unit also understands that reinstatement is only at the direction of the Court. 9.3.2 Governmental Unit further agrees that if Governmental Unit believes that one or more of its Individual Users have violated the terms of the Amendment, it will notify BCA and Court so that an investigation as described in Clause 9.1 may occur. 10 Venue Venue for all legal proceedings involving this Agreement, or its breach, must be in the appropriate state or federal court with competent jurisdiction in Ramsey County, Minnesota. 11 Termination 11.1 Termination. The BCA or the Governmental Unit may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon 30 days’ written notice to the other party’s Authorized Representative. 11.2 Termination for Insufficient Funding. Either party may immediately terminate this Agreement if it does not obtain funding from the Minnesota Legislature, or other funding source; or if funding cannot be continued at a level sufficient to allow for the payment of the services covered here. Termination must be by written notice to the other party’s authorized representative. The Governmental Unit is not obligated to pay for any services that are provided after notice and effective date of termination. However, the BCA will be entitled to payment, determined on a pro rata basis, for services satisfactorily performed to the extent that funds are available. Neither party will be assessed any penalty if the agreement is terminated because of the decision of the Minnesota Legislature, or other funding source, not to appropriate funds. Notice of the lack of funding must be provided within a reasonable time of the affected party receiving that notice. 12 Continuing Obligations The following clauses survive the expiration or cancellation of this Agreement: Liability; Audits; Government Data Practices; 9. Investigation of Alleged Violations; Sanctions; and Venue. THE BALANCE OF THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 4.9 SWIFT Contract Number: 292341 MN0270400 7 DPS/BCA CJDN JPA_March 2026 The Parties indicate their agreement and authority to execute this Agreement by signing below. 1. GOVERNMENTAL UNIT Name: _____________________________________________ (PRINTED) Signed: ____________________________________________ Title: ______________________________________________ (with delegated authority) Date: ______________________________________________ Name: _____________________________________________ (PRINTED) Signed: ____________________________________________ Title: ______________________________________________ (with delegated authority) Date: ______________________________________________ 2. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, BUREAU OF CRIMINAL APPREHENSION Name: _____________________________________________ (PRINTED) Signed: ____________________________________________ Title: ______________________________________________ (with delegated authority) Date: ______________________________________________ 3. COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION As delegated to the Office of State Procurement By: ______________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________________ ADMIN ID: ________________________________________ 4.9 1 COURT DATA SERVICES SUBSCRIBER AMENDMENT TO CJDN SUBSCRIBER AGREEMENT This Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment (“Subscriber Amendment”) is entered into by the State of Minnesota, acting through its Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, (“BCA”) and the City of Crystal on behalf of its Police Department (“Agency”), and by and for the benefit of the State of Minnesota acting through its State Court Administrator’s Office (“Court”) who shall be entitled to enforce any provisions hereof through any legal action against any party. Recitals This Subscriber Amendment modifies and supplements the Agreement between the BCA and Agency, SWIFT Contract Number 292341, of even or prior date, for Agency use of BCA systems and tools (referred to herein as “the CJDN Subscriber Agreement”). Certain BCA systems and tools that include access to and/or submission of Court Records may only be utilized by the Agency if the Agency completes this Subscriber Amendment. The Agency desires to use one or more BCA systems and tools to access and/or submit Court Records to assist the Agency in the efficient performance of its duties as required or authorized by law or court rule. Court desires to permit such access and/or submission. This Subscriber Amendment is intended to add Court as a party to the CJDN Subscriber Agreement and to create obligations by the Agency to the Court that can be enforced by the Court. It is also understood that, pursuant to the Master Joint Powers Agreement for Delivery of Court Data Services to CJDN Subscribers (“Master Authorization Agreement”) between the Court and the BCA, the BCA is authorized to sign this Subscriber Amendment on behalf of Court. Upon execution the Subscriber Amendment will be incorporated into the CJDN Subscriber Agreement by reference. The BCA, the Agency and the Court desire to amend the CJDN Subscriber Agreement as stated below. The CJDN Subscriber Agreement is amended by the addition of the following provisions: 1. TERM; TERMINATION; ONGOING OBLIGATIONS. This Subscriber Amendment shall be effective on the date finally executed by all parties and shall remain in effect until expiration or termination of the CJDN Subscriber Agreement unless terminated earlier as provided in this Subscriber Amendment. Any party may terminate this Subscriber Amendment with or without cause by giving written notice to all other parties. The effective date of the termination shall be thirty days after the other party's receipt of the notice of termination, unless a later date is specified in the notice. The provisions of sections 5 through 9, 12.b., 12.c., and 15 through 24 shall survive any termination of this Subscriber Amendment as shall any other provisions which by their nature are intended or expected to survive such termination. Upon termination, the Subscriber shall perform the responsibilities set forth in paragraph 7(f) hereof. 2. Definitions. Unless otherwise specifically defined, each term used herein shall have the meaning assigned to such term in the CJDN Subscriber Agreement. 4.9 2 a. “Authorized Court Data Services” means Court Data Services that have been authorized for delivery to CJDN Subscribers via BCA systems and tools pursuant to an Authorization Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement for Delivery of Court Data Services to CJDN Subscribers (“Master Authorization Agreement”) between the Court and the BCA. b. “Court Data Services” means one or more of the services set forth on the Justice Agency Resource webpage of the Minnesota Judicial Branch website (for which the current address is www.courts.state.mn.us) or other location designated by the Court, as the same may be amended from time to time by the Court. c. “Court Records” means all information in any form made available by the Court to Subscriber through the BCA for the purposes of carrying out this Subscriber Amendment, including: i. “Court Case Information” means any information in the Court Records that conveys information about a particular case or controversy, including without limitation Court Confidential Case Information, as defined herein. ii. “Court Confidential Case Information” means any information in the Court Records that is inaccessible to the public pursuant to the Rules of Public Access and that conveys information about a particular case or controversy. iii. “Court Confidential Security and Activation Information” means any information in the Court Records that is inaccessible to the public pursuant to the Rules of Public Access and that explains how to use or gain access to Court Data Services, including but not limited to login account names, passwords, TCP/IP addresses, Court Data Services user manuals, Court Data Services Programs, Court Data Services Databases, and other technical information. iv. “Court Confidential Information” means any information in the Court Records that is inaccessible to the public pursuant to the Rules of Public Access, including without limitation both i) Court Confidential Case Information; and ii) Court Confidential Security and Activation Information. d. “DCA” shall mean the district courts of the state of Minnesota and their respective staff. e. “Policies & Notices” means the policies and notices published by the Court in connection with each of its Court Data Services, on a website or other location designated by the Court, as the same may be amended from time to time by the Court. Policies & Notices for each Authorized Court Data Service identified in an approved request form under section 3, below, are hereby made part of this Subscriber Amendment by this reference and provide additional terms and conditions that govern Subscriber’s use of Court Records accessed through such services, including but not limited to provisions on access and use limitations. 4.9 3 f. “Rules of Public Access” means the Rules of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch promulgated by the Minnesota Supreme Court, as the same may be amended from time to time, including without limitation lists or tables published from time to time by the Court entitled Limits on Public Access to Case Records or Limits on Public Access to Administrative Records, all of which by this reference are made a part of this Subscriber Amendment. It is the obligation of Subscriber to check from time to time for updated rules, lists, and tables and be familiar with the contents thereof. It is contemplated that such rules, lists, and tables will be posted on the Minnesota Judicial Branch website, for which the current address is www.courts.state.mn.us. g. “Court” shall mean the State of Minnesota, State Court Administrator's Office. h. “Subscriber” shall mean the Agency. i. “Subscriber Records” means any information in any form made available by the Subscriber to the Court for the purposes of carrying out this Subscriber Amendment. 3. REQUESTS FOR AUTHORIZED COURT DATA SERVICES. Following execution of this Subscriber Amendment by all parties, Subscriber may submit to the BCA one or more separate requests for Authorized Court Data Services. The BCA is authorized in the Master Authorization Agreement to process, credential and approve such requests on behalf of Court and all such requests approved by the BCA are adopted and incorporated herein by this reference the same as if set forth verbatim herein. a. Activation. Activation of the requested Authorized Court Data Service(s) shall occur promptly following approval. b. Rejection. Requests may be rejected for any reason, at the discretion of the BCA and/or the Court. c. Requests for Termination of One or More Authorized Court Data Services. The Subscriber may request the termination of an Authorized Court Data Services previously requested by submitting a notice to Court with a copy to the BCA. Promptly upon receipt of a request for termination of an Authorized Court Data Service, the BCA will deactivate the service requested. The termination of one or more Authorized Court Data Services does not terminate this Subscriber Amendment. Provisions for termination of this Subscriber Amendment are set forth in section 1. Upon termination of Authorized Court Data Services, the Subscriber shall perform the responsibilities set forth in paragraph 7(f) hereof. 4. SCOPE OF ACCESS TO COURT RECORDS LIMITED. Subscriber’s access to and/or submission of the Court Records shall be limited to Authorized Court Data Services identified in an approved request form under section 3, above, and other Court Records necessary for Subscriber to use Authorized Court Data Services. Authorized Court Data Services shall only be used according to the instructions provided in corresponding Policies & Notices or other materials and only as necessary to assist Subscriber in the efficient performance of Subscriber’s duties 4.9 4 required or authorized by law or court rule in connection with any civil, criminal, administrative, or arbitral proceeding in any Federal, State, or local court or agency or before any self-regulatory body. Subscriber’s access to the Court Records for personal or non-official use is prohibited. Subscriber will not use or attempt to use Authorized Court Data Services in any manner not set forth in this Subscriber Amendment, Policies & Notices, or other Authorized Court Data Services documentation, and upon any such unauthorized use or attempted use the Court may immediately terminate this Subscriber Amendment without prior notice to Subscriber. 5. GUARANTEES OF CONFIDENTIALITY. Subscriber agrees: a. To not disclose Court Confidential Information to any third party except where necessary to carry out the Subscriber’s duties as required or authorized by law or court rule in connection with any civil, criminal, administrative, or arbitral proceeding in any Federal, State, or local court or agency or before any self-regulatory body. b. To take all appropriate action, whether by instruction, agreement, or otherwise, to insure the protection, confidentiality and security of Court Confidential Information and to satisfy Subscriber’s obligations under this Subscriber Amendment. c. To limit the use of and access to Court Confidential Information to Subscriber’s bona fide personnel whose use or access is necessary to effect the purposes of this Subscriber Amendment, and to advise each individual who is permitted use of and/or access to any Court Confidential Information of the restrictions upon disclosure and use contained in this Subscriber Amendment, requiring each individual who is permitted use of and/or access to Court Confidential Information to acknowledge in writing that the individual has read and understands such restrictions. Subscriber shall keep such acknowledgements on file for one year following termination of the Subscriber Amendment and/or CJDN Subscriber Agreement, whichever is longer, and shall provide the Court with access to, and copies of, such acknowledgements upon request. For purposes of this Subscriber Amendment, Subscriber’s bona fide personnel shall mean individuals who are employees of Subscriber or provide services to Subscriber either on a voluntary basis or as independent contractors with Subscriber. d. That, without limiting section 1 of this Subscriber Amendment, the obligations of Subscriber and its bona fide personnel with respect to the confidentiality and security of Court Confidential Information shall survive the termination of this Subscriber Amendment and the CJDN Subscriber Agreement and the termination of their relationship with Subscriber. e. That, notwithstanding any federal or state law applicable to the nondisclosure obligations of Subscriber and Subscriber’s bona fide personnel under this Subscriber Amendment, such obligations of Subscriber and Subscriber's bona fide personnel are founded independently on the provisions of this Subscriber Amendment. 6. APPLICABILITY TO PREVIOUSLY DISCLOSED COURT RECORDS. Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that all Authorized Court Data Services and related Court Records disclosed to Subscriber prior to the effective date of this Subscriber Amendment shall be subject to the provisions of this Subscriber Amendment. 4.9 5 7. LICENSE AND PROTECTION OF PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. During the term of this Subscriber Amendment, subject to the terms and conditions hereof, the Court hereby grants to Subscriber a nonexclusive, nontransferable, limited license to use Court Data Services Programs and Court Data Services Databases to access or receive the Authorized Court Data Services identified in an approved request form under section 3, above, and related Court Records. Court reserves the right to make modifications to the Authorized Court Data Services, Court Data Services Programs, and Court Data Services Databases, and related materials without notice to Subscriber. These modifications shall be treated in all respects as their previous counterparts. a. Court Data Services Programs. Court is the copyright owner and licensor of the Court Data Services Programs. The combination of ideas, procedures, processes, systems, logic, coherence and methods of operation embodied within the Court Data Services Programs, and all information contained in documentation pertaining to the Court Data Services Programs, including but not limited to manuals, user documentation, and passwords, are trade secret information of Court and its licensors. b. Court Data Services Databases. Court is the copyright owner and licensor of the Court Data Services Databases and of all copyrightable aspects and components thereof. All specifications and information pertaining to the Court Data Services Databases and their structure, sequence and organization, including without limitation data schemas such as the Court XML Schema, are trade secret information of Court and its licensors. c. Marks. Subscriber shall neither have nor claim any right, title, or interest in or use of any trademark used in connection with Authorized Court Data Services, including but not limited to the marks “MNCIS” and “Odyssey.” d. Restrictions on Duplication, Disclosure, and Use. Trade secret information of Court and its licensors will be treated by Subscriber in the same manner as Court Confidential Information. In addition, Subscriber will not copy any part of the Court Data Services Programs or Court Data Services Databases, or reverse engineer or otherwise attempt to discern the source code of the Court Data Services Programs or Court Data Services Databases, or use any trademark of Court or its licensors, in any way or for any purpose not specifically and expressly authorized by this Subscriber Amendment. As used herein, "trade secret information of Court and its licensors" means any information possessed by Court which derives independent economic value from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use. "Trade secret information of Court and its licensors" does not, however, include information which was known to Subscriber prior to Subscriber’s receipt thereof, either directly or indirectly, from Court or its licensors, information which is independently developed by Subscriber without reference to or use of information received from Court or its licensors, or information which would not qualify as a trade secret under Minnesota law. It will not be a violation of this section 7, sub-section d, for Subscriber to make up to one copy of training materials and configuration documentation, if any, for each individual authorized to access, use, or configure Authorized Court Data Services, solely for its own use in connection with this Subscriber Amendment. Subscriber will take all steps reasonably necessary to protect the copyright, trade secret, and trademark rights of Court and its licensors and Subscriber will advise its bona fide personnel who are permitted access to any of the Court Data Services Programs and Court Data Services Databases, and trade secret information of Court and its licensors, of the restrictions upon duplication, disclosure and use contained in this Subscriber Amendment. 4.9 6 e. Proprietary Notices. Subscriber will not remove any copyright or proprietary notices included in and/or on the Court Data Services Programs or Court Data Services Databases, related documentation, or trade secret information of Court and its licensors, or any part thereof, made available by Court directly or through the BCA, if any, and Subscriber will include in and/or on any copy of the Court Data Services Programs or Court Data Services Databases, or trade secret information of Court and its licensors and any documents pertaining thereto, the same copyright and other proprietary notices as appear on the copies made available to Subscriber by Court directly or through the BCA, except that copyright notices shall be updated and other proprietary notices added as may be appropriate. f. Title; Return. The Court Data Services Programs and Court Data Services Databases, and related documentation, including but not limited to training and configuration material, if any, and logon account information and passwords, if any, made available by the Court to Subscriber directly or through the BCA and all copies, including partial copies, thereof are and remain the property of the respective licensor. Except as expressly provided in section 12.b., within ten days of the effective date of termination of this Subscriber Amendment or the CJDN Subscriber Agreement or within ten days of a request for termination of Authorized Court Data Service as described in section 4, Subscriber shall either: (i) uninstall and return any and all copies of the applicable Court Data Services Programs and Court Data Services Databases, and related documentation, including but not limited to training and configuration materials, if any, and logon account information, if any; or (2) destroy the same and certify in writing to the Court that the same have been destroyed. 8. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF. Subscriber acknowledges that the Court, Court’s licensors, and DCA will be irreparably harmed if Subscriber’s obligations under this Subscriber Amendment are not specifically enforced and that the Court, Court’s licensors, and DCA would not have an adequate remedy at law in the event of an actual or threatened violation by Subscriber of its obligations. Therefore, Subscriber agrees that the Court, Court’s licensors, and DCA shall be entitled to an injunction or any appropriate decree of specific performance for any actual or threatened violations or breaches by Subscriber or its bona fide personnel without the necessity of the Court, Court’s licensors, or DCA showing actual damages or that monetary damages would not afford an adequate remedy. Unless Subscriber is an office, officer, agency, department, division, or bureau of the state of Minnesota, Subscriber shall be liable to the Court, Court’s licensors, and DCA for reasonable attorneys fees incurred by the Court, Court’s licensors, and DCA in obtaining any relief pursuant to this Subscriber Amendment. 9. LIABILITY. Subscriber and the Court agree that, except as otherwise expressly provided herein, each party will be responsible for its own acts and the results thereof to the extent authorized by law and shall not be responsible for the acts of any others and the results thereof. Liability shall be governed by applicable law. Without limiting the foregoing, liability of the Court and any Subscriber that is an office, officer, agency, department, division, or bureau of the state of Minnesota shall be governed by the provisions of the Minnesota Tort Claims Act, Minnesota Statutes, section 3.376, and other applicable law. Without limiting the foregoing, if Subscriber is a political subdivision of the state of Minnesota, liability of the Subscriber shall be governed by the provisions of Minn. Stat. Ch. 466 (Tort Liability, Political Subdivisions) or other applicable law. Subscriber and Court further acknowledge that the liability, if any, of the BCA is governed by a separate agreement between the Court and the BCA dated December 13, 2010 with DPS-M -0958. 4.9 7 10. AVAILABILITY. Specific terms of availability shall be established by the Court and communicated to Subscriber by the Court and/or the BCA. The Court reserves the right to terminate this Subscriber Amendment immediately and/or temporarily suspend Subscriber’s Authorized Court Data Services in the event the capacity of any host computer system or legislative appropriation of funds is determined solely by the Court to be insufficient to meet the computer needs of the courts served by the host computer system. 11. [reserved] 12. ADDITIONAL USER OBLIGATIONS. The obligations of the Subscriber set forth in this section are in addition to the other obligations of the Subscriber set forth elsewhere in this Subscriber Amendment. a. Judicial Policy Statement. Subscriber agrees to comply with all policies identified in Policies & Notices applicable to Court Records accessed by Subscriber using Authorized Court Data Services. Upon failure of the Subscriber to comply with such policies, the Court shall have the option of immediately suspending the Subscriber’s Authorized Court Data Services on a temporary basis and/or immediately terminating this Subscriber Amendment. b. Access and Use; Log. Subscriber shall be responsible for all access to and use of Authorized Court Data Services and Court Records by Subscriber’s bona fide personnel or by means of Subscriber’s equipment or passwords, whether or not Subscriber has knowledge of or authorizes such access and use. Subscriber shall also maintain a log identifying all persons to whom Subscriber has disclosed its Court Confidential Security and Activation Information, such as user ID(s) and password(s), including the date of such disclosure. Subscriber shall maintain such logs for a minimum period of six years from the date of disclosure, and shall provide the Court with access to, and copies of, such logs upon request. The Court may conduct audits of Subscriber’s logs and use of Authorized Court Data Services and Court Records from time to time. Upon Subscriber’s failure to maintain such logs, to maintain accurate logs, or to promptly provide access by the Court to such logs, the Court may terminate this Subscriber Amendment without prior notice to Subscriber. c. Personnel. Subscriber agrees to investigate, at the request of the Court and/or the BCA, allegations of misconduct pertaining to Subscriber’s bona fide personnel having access to or use of Authorized Court Data Services, Court Confidential Information, or trade secret information of the Court and its licensors where such persons are alleged to have violated the provisions of this Subscriber Amendment, Policies & Notices, Judicial Branch policies, or other security requirements or laws regulating access to the Court Records. d. Minnesota Data Practices Act Applicability. If Subscriber is a Minnesota Government entity that is subject to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13, Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that: (1) the Court is not subject to Minn. Stat. Ch. 13 (see section 13.90) but is subject to the Rules of Public Access and other rules promulgated by the Minnesota Supreme Court; (2) Minn. Stat. section 13.03, subdivision 4(e) requires that Subscriber comply with the Rules of Public Access and other rules promulgated by the Minnesota Supreme Court for access to Court Records provided via the 4.9 8 BCA systems and tools under this Subscriber Amendment; (3) the use of and access to Court Records may be restricted by rules promulgated by the Minnesota Supreme Court, applicable state statute or federal law; and (4) these applicable restrictions must be followed in the appropriate circumstances. 13. FEES; INVOICES. Unless the Subscriber is an office, officer, department, division, agency, or bureau of the state of Minnesota, Subscriber shall pay the fees, if any, set forth in applicable Policies & Notices, together with applicable sales, use or other taxes. Applicable monthly fees commence ten (10) days after notice of approval of the request pursuant to section 3 of this Subscriber Amendment or upon the initial Subscriber transaction as defined in the Policies & Notices, whichever occurs earlier. When fees apply, the Court shall invoice Subscriber on a monthly basis for charges incurred in the preceding month and applicable taxes, if any, and payment of all amounts shall be due upon receipt of invoice. If all amounts are not paid within 30 days of the date of the invoice, the Court may immediately cancel this Subscriber Amendment without notice to Subscriber and pursue all available legal remedies. Subscriber certifies that funds have been appropriated for the payment of charges under this Subscriber Amendment for the current fiscal year, if applicable. 14. MODIFICATION OF FEES. Court may modify the fees by amending the Policies & Notices as provided herein, and the modified fees shall be effective on the date specified in the Policies & Notices, which shall not be less than thirty days from the publication of the Policies & Notices. Subscriber shall have the option of accepting such changes or terminating this Subscriber Amendment as provided in section 1 hereof. 15. WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS. a. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS. EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, COURT, COURT’S LICENSORS, AND DCA MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY, NOR ARE ANY WARRANTIES TO BE IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION, SERVICES OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS MADE AVAILABLE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. b. ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS OF INFORMATION. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPH, COURT, COURT’S LICENSORS, AND DCA MAKE NO WARRANTIES AS TO THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE COURT RECORDS. 16. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES. Subscriber is an independent contractor and shall not be deemed for any purpose to be an employee, partner, agent or franchisee of the Court, Court’s licensors, or DCA. Neither Subscriber nor the Court, Court’s licensors, or DCA shall have the right nor the authority to assume, create or incur any liability or obligation of any kind, express or implied, against or in the name of or on behalf of the other. 17. NOTICE. Except as provided in section 2 regarding notices of or modifications to Authorized Court Data Services and Policies & Notices, any notice to Court or Subscriber 4.9 9 hereunder shall be deemed to have been received when personally delivered in writing or seventy- two (72) hours after it has been deposited in the United States mail, first class, proper postage prepaid, addressed to the party to whom it is intended at the address set forth on page one of this Agreement or at such other address of which notice has been given in accordance herewith. 18. NON-WAIVER. The failure by any party at any time to enforce any of the provisions of this Subscriber Amendment or any right or remedy available hereunder or at law or in equity, or to exercise any option herein provided, shall not constitute a waiver of such provision, remedy or option or in any way affect the validity of this Subscriber Amendment. The waiver of any default by either Party shall not be deemed a continuing waiver, but shall apply solely to the instance to which such waiver is directed. 19. FORCE MAJEURE. Neither Subscriber nor Court shall be responsible for failure or delay in the performance of their respective obligations hereunder caused by acts beyond their reasonable control. 20. SEVERABILITY. Every provision of this Subscriber Amendment shall be construed, to the extent possible, so as to be valid and enforceable. If any provision of this Subscriber Amendment so construed is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or otherwise unenforceable, such provision shall be deemed severed from this Subscriber Amendment, and all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. 21. ASSIGNMENT AND BINDING EFFECT. Except as otherwise expressly permitted herein, neither Subscriber nor Court may assign, delegate and/or otherwise transfer this Subscriber Amendment or any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other. This Subscriber Amendment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns, including any other legal entity into, by or with which Subscriber may be merged, acquired or consolidated. 22. GOVERNING LAW. This Subscriber Amendment shall in all respects be governed by and interpreted, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the United States and of the State of Minnesota. 23. VENUE AND JURISDICTION. Any action arising out of or relating to this Subscriber Amendment, its performance, enforcement or breach will be venued in a state or federal court situated within the State of Minnesota. Subscriber hereby irrevocably consents and submits itself to the personal jurisdiction of said courts for that purpose. 24. INTEGRATION. This Subscriber Amendment contains all negotiations and agreements between the parties. No other understanding regarding this Subscriber Amendment, whether written or oral, may be used to bind either party, provided that all terms and conditions of the CJDN Subscriber Agreement and all previous amendments remain in full force and effect except as supplemented or modified by this Subscriber Amendment. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have, by their duly authorized officers, executed this Subscriber Amendment in duplicate, intending to be bound thereby. 4.9 10 1. SUBSCRIBER (AGENCY) Subscriber must attach written verification of authority to sign on behalf of and bind the entity, such as an opinion of counsel or resolution. Name: _______________________________________ (PRINTED) Signed: _______________________________________ Title: ________________________________________ (with delegated authority) Date: ________________________________________ Name: _______________________________________ (PRINTED) Signed: _______________________________________ Title: ________________________________________ (with delegated authority) Date: ________________________________________ 2. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, BUREAU OF CRIMINAL APPREHENSION Name: ____________________________________________ (PRINTED) Signed: ___________________________________________ Title: _____________________________________________ (with delegated authority) Date: _____________________________________________ 3. COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION delegated to Materials Management Division By: ______________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________________ 4. COURTS Authority granted to Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Name: ____________________________________________ (PRINTED) Signed: ___________________________________________ Title: _____________________________________________ (with authorized authority) Date: _____________________________________________ 4.9 Page 1 of 3 COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: August 13, 2026 FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director TO: Mayor and Council City Manager Adam R. Bell RE: Resolution authorizing execution of a Healthy Tree Canopy Grant Agreement with Hennepin County In March, staff applied for a $50,000 Hennepin County Healthy Tree Canopy grant to support the city’s response to the Emerald Ash Borer infestation. In July, the county notified staff that the application had been approved and subsequently provided the grant agreement to the city. These grant funds can be used on public property to remove EAB infested trees and plant replacement trees. Because the city has already removed most of the infested trees on public property, staff anticipates that most of this grant will be spent on replacement tree planting. In 2025, the city was awarded a $50,000 Healthy Tree Canopy grant focused on the five neighborhoods north of the CPKC tracks: Broadway, Lions Park, Becker, Skyway and Twin Oaks. The focus area for the 2026 grant is two block groups are in the southern part of the city with household incomes below the Crystal average and a deficiency of tree canopy identified by the Growing Shade Project. (See maps on the next page.) While these block groups will be the focus area for the 2026 grant, the city has flexibility to use grant funds in other parts of the city if the tree inventory shows a need. Attachments: •Resolution approving the proposed grant agreement •Grant agreement COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Staff recommends adoption of the attached resolution authorizing execution of a Healthy Tree Canopy Grant Agreement with Hennepin County. 4.10 Page 2 of 3 4.10 Page 3 of 3 4.10 CITY OF CRYSTAL MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2026-___ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A HEALTHY TREE CANOPY GRANT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY WHEREAS, a healthy tree canopy is a crucial element of neighborhood appeal and livability; and WHEREAS, the City of Crystal has been significantly impacted by the Emerald Ash Borer; and WHEREAS, these impacts include expenditures related to removal and replacement of diseased Ash trees on public property; and WHEREAS, Hennepin County has awarded a $50,000 Healthy Tree Canopy grant to the City to financially assist the city with said removal and replacement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Crystal that the Mayor and City Manager, as applicable, are authorized to execute the Healthy Tree Canopy grant agreement with Hennepin County. Adopted this 18th day of August, 2026. ______________________________ Julie Deshler, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Chrissy Serres, City Clerk 4.10 Grant Agreement No: PR00008467 GRANT AGREEMENT This Grant Agreement is between the COUNTY OF HENNEPIN, STATE OF MINNESOTA, A- 2300 Government Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487, on behalf of the Hennepin County Department of Environment and Energy, 300 South Sixth Street, MC 679, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487 (“COUNTY”), and City of Crystal, 5001 West Broadway, Crystal, Minnesota 55439, a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota (“GRANTEE”). The parties agree as follows: 1. TERM AND AMOUNT OF GRANT This Agreement shall commence August 1, 2026. GRANTEE shall complete all Grant Requirements, as defined below, and submit all required documentation on or before July 31, 2027, unless this Agreement is terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions herein. In accordance with the provisions herein, COUNTY’s total payments to GRANTEE under this Agreement shall not exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) (“Grant Funds”). 2. GRANT REQUIREMENTS A. GRANTEE shall perform its healthy tree canopy grant project (“Project”) as identified in its grant application, attached and incorporated herein as Attachment A. B. GRANTEE shall provide twenty-five percent (25%) in matching funds as described in the project budget and project requirements, as well as provide proof of matching funds before reimbursement. See Attachment B for budget details. C. GRANTEE shall submit to COUNTY a project summary in a reporting form to be provided by COUNTY by July 31, 2027. In addition to any other reporting requirements contained in this Agreement, including in any attachments, within thirty (30) days after COUNTY’s request, GRANTEE shall submit grant progress reports to the COUNTY in the manner directed by COUNTY and which may include summarizing activities and outcomes for the given period, goals, objectives, activities, outcomes, challenges, lessons learned, financial information, and/or administrative/programmatic monitoring descriptions. 4.10 3. GRANT FUNDS DISBURSEMENT Upon completion of the Grant Requirements, GRANTEE shall invoice COUNTY for allowable costs and payments actually incurred by GRANTEE in performance of the Grant Requirements. GRANTEE shall also submit receipts and other supporting documentation related to the Grant Requirements. The final invoice and all supporting documentation shall be submitted no later than July 31, 2027. In addition to the requirements above, GRANTEE shall submit a completed Certification of Completion (see Attachment B) with GRANTEE’s final invoice. Upon COUNTY’s validation of an invoice and any supporting documentation or certifications, COUNTY shall pay invoiced and validated Grant Funds directly to GRANTEE within thirty-five (35) days. Unless the parties otherwise agree, COUNTY shall have no obligation to reimburse or pay GRANTEE any amount: (i) for any expenditures, costs, or expenses incurred prior to the commencement date stated in Section 1 of this Agreement; or (ii) for any expenditures, costs, or expenses that the COUNTY determines are not directly related to the Grant Requirements. If GRANTEE’s expenditures, costs, and expenses associated with its project and/or the Grant Requirements exceed the Grant Funds, GRANTEE shall be solely responsible for payment of those amounts without reimbursement by COUNTY. COUNTY may withhold from any payment due to GRANTEE any amount which is due and owing COUNTY under this or any other agreement between the parties due to overpayment or as a result of an audit. 4. PARTY RELATIONSHIP A. GRANTEE shall select the means, method, and manner of performing Grant Requirements. Nothing is intended nor should be construed as creating or establishing any relationship, besides that of grantor and grantee, between the parties. GRANTEE is not COUNTY’s vendor, contractor, agent, representative, or employee for any purpose. GRANTEE shall secure at its own expense all personnel and resources required in completing Grant Requirements under this Agreement. GRANTEE’s personnel and/or subcontractors engaged to perform any activities under this Agreement will have no contractual relationship with COUNTY and will not be considered employees of COUNTY. B. If GRANTEE enters into any agreement with any entity to provide goods or services related to GRANTEE’s performance of the Grant Requirements, GRANTEE shall memorialize that relationship with a written and duly executed 4.10 agreement with said entity. That agreement will include, at minimum, the following provisions: (i) Neither GRANTEE nor the engaged entity is acting as agent(s) for the County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota; (ii) The parties expressly agree that the County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, is not a party to their agreement; and (iii) The County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota is not responsible or liable for any duty or obligation under their agreement, including but not limited to paying any amount whatsoever under the agreement. 5. NON-DISCRIMINATION In accordance with COUNTY’s policies against discrimination, GRANTEE shall not exclude any person nor prohibit their participation in or the benefits of any program, service or activity related to this Agreement on the grounds of any protected status or class, including but not limited to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or public assistance status. No person who is protected by applicable law against discrimination shall be subjected to discrimination. 6. INTENTIONALLY OMITTED 7. INDEMNIFICATION GRANTEE shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless COUNTY, its present and former officials, officers, agents, volunteers and employees from any liability, claims, causes of action, judgments, damages, losses, costs, or expenses, including attorney’s fees, resulting directly or indirectly from any act or omission of GRANTEE, a subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by them, and/or anyone for whose acts and/or omissions they may be liable in the performance of the Grant Requirements in this Agreement, and against all loss by reason of the failure of GRANTEE to perform any obligation under this Agreement. For clarification and not limitation, this obligation to defend, indemnify and hold harmless includes but is not limited to any liability, claims or actions resulting directly or indirectly from alleged infringement of any copyright or any property right of another, the employment or alleged employment of GRANTEE personnel, the unlawful disclosure and/or use of protected data, or other noncompliance with the requirements of these provisions. 8. INSURANCE Each party warrants that it has a purchased insurance or a self-insurance program sufficient to meet its liability obligations and, at a minimum, to meet the maximum liability limits of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 466. This provision shall not be construed as a waiver of any immunity from liability under Chapter 466 or any other applicable law. 4.10 9. DUTY TO NOTIFY GRANTEE shall promptly notify COUNTY of any demand, claim, action, cause of action or litigation brought against GRANTEE, its employees, officers, agents or subcontractors, which arises out of this Agreement. GRANTEE shall also notify COUNTY whenever GRANTEE has a reasonable basis for believing that GRANTEE and/or its employees, officers, agents or subcontractors, and/or COUNTY, might become the subject of a demand, claim, action, cause of action, administrative action, criminal arrest, criminal charge or litigation arising out of this Agreement. 10. DATA, SYSTEMS, AND INTELLECUTAL PROPERTY A. GRANTEE, its officers, agents, owners, partners, employees, volunteers and subcontractors shall, to the extent applicable, abide by the provisions of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes, chapter 13 (MGDPA) and all other applicable law, rules, regulations and orders relating to data or the privacy, confidentiality or security of data. For clarification and not limitation, COUNTY hereby notifies GRANTEE that the requirements of Minnesota Statutes section 13.05, subd. 11, apply to this Agreement. GRANTEE shall promptly notify COUNTY if GRANTEE becomes aware of any potential claims, or facts giving rise to such claims, under the MGDPA or other data, data security, privacy or confidentiality laws, and shall also comply with the other requirements of this Section. Classification of data, including trade secret data, will be determined pursuant to applicable law and, accordingly, merely labeling data as “trade secret” by GRANTEE does not necessarily make the data protected as such under any applicable law. B. In addition to the foregoing MGDPA and other applicable law obligations, GRANTEE shall comply with the following duties and obligations regarding County Data and County Systems (as each term is defined herein). As used herein, “County Data” means any data or information, and any copies thereof, created by GRANTEE or acquired by GRANTEE from or through COUNTY pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to handwriting, typewriting, printing, photocopying, photographing, facsimile transmitting, and every other means of recording any form of communication or representation, including electronic media, email, letters, works, pictures, drawings, sounds, videos, or symbols, or combinations thereof. If GRANTEE has access to or possession/control of County Data, GRANTEE shall safeguard and protect the County Data in accordance with generally accepted industry standards, all laws, and all then applicable COUNTY policies, procedures, rules and directions. To the extent of any inconsistency between accepted industry standards and such COUNTY policies, procedures, rules and 4.10 directions, GRANTEE shall notify COUNTY of the inconsistency and follow COUNTY direction. GRANTEE shall immediately notify COUNTY of any known or suspected security breach or unauthorized access to County Data, then comply with all responsive directions provided by COUNTY. The foregoing shall not be construed as eliminating, limiting or otherwise modifying GRANTEE’s indemnification obligations herein. C. INTENTIONALLY OMITTED D. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement: (1) At the discretion of COUNTY and as specified in writing by the Grant Manager, GRANTEE shall deliver to the Grant Manager all County Data so specified by COUNTY. (2) COUNTY shall have full ownership and control of all such County Data. If COUNTY permits GRANTEE to retain copies of the County Data, GRANTEE shall not, without the prior written consent of COUNTY or unless required by law, use any of the County Data for any purpose or in any manner whatsoever; shall not assign, license, loan, sell, copyright, patent and/or transfer any or all of such County Data; and shall not do anything which in the opinion of COUNTY would affect COUNTY’s ownership and/or control of such County Data. (3) Except to the extent required by law or as agreed to by COUNTY, GRANTEE shall not retain any County Data that are confidential, protected, privileged, not public, nonpublic, or private, as those classifications are determined pursuant to applicable law. In addition, GRANTEE shall, upon COUNTY’s request, certify destruction of any County Data so specified by COUNTY. 11. RECORDS – AVAILABILITY/ACCESS Subject to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes section 6.551, the State Auditor, or any of their authorized representatives, at any time during normal business hours, and as often as they may reasonably deem necessary, shall have access to and the right to examine, audit, excerpt, and transcribe any books, documents, papers, records, etc., which are pertinent to the accounting practices and procedures of GRANTEE and involve transactions relating to this Agreement. GRANTEE shall maintain these materials and allow access during the period of this Agreement and for six (6) years after its expiration or termination. 12. SUCCESSORS, SUBCONTRACTING AND ASSIGNMENTS A. GRANTEE binds itself, its partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives to COUNTY for all covenants, agreements and obligations herein. 4.10 B. GRANTEE shall not assign, transfer or pledge this Agreement and/or the performance of the Grant Requirements, whether in whole or in part, nor assign any monies due or to become due to it without the prior written consent of COUNTY. A consent to assign shall be subject to such conditions and provisions as COUNTY may deem necessary, accomplished by execution of a form prepared by COUNTY and signed by GRANTEE, the assignee and COUNTY. Permission to assign, however, shall under no circumstances relieve GRANTEE of its liabilities and obligations under the Agreement. 13. MERGER, MODIFICATION AND SEVERABILITY A. The entire Agreement between the parties is contained herein and supersedes all oral agreements and negotiations between the parties relating to the subject matter. All items that are referenced or that are attached are incorporated and made a part of this Agreement. If there is any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and referenced or attached items, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. GRANTEE and/or COUNTY are each bound by its own electronic signature(s) on this Agreement, and each agrees and accepts the electronic signature of the other party. B. Any alterations, variations or modifications of the provisions of this Agreement shall only be valid when they have been reduced to writing as an amendment to this Agreement signed by the parties. Except as expressly provided, the substantive legal terms contained in this Agreement, including but not limited to Indemnification, Insurance, Merger, Modification and Severability, Default and Termination, or Minnesota Law Governs may not be altered, varied, modified or waived by any change in project scope, specifications, or other document. C. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will not be affected. 14. DEFAULT AND TERMINATION A. This Agreement may be terminated with or without cause by COUNTY upon thirty (30) days’ written notice, including but not limited to failure of the GRANTEE to perform Grant Requirements or failure of the Grant Requirements to promote a public purpose. Additionally, failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement shall be just cause for COUNTY to delay payment of Grant Funds until GRANTEE’s compliance. In the event of a decision to withhold Grant Funds, COUNTY shall furnish prior written notice to GRANTEE. 4.10 B. COUNTY may immediately terminate this Agreement if GRANTEE, or any GRANTEE directors, employees, or other personnel are convicted of a criminal offense relating to any COUNTY, State of Minnesota, or federal grant. C. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, GRANTEE shall remain liable to COUNTY for damages sustained by COUNTY by virtue of any breach of this Agreement by GRANTEE. D. The above remedies shall be in addition to any other right or remedy available to COUNTY under this Agreement, law, statute, rule, and/or equity. E. COUNTY’s failure to insist upon strict performance of any provision or to exercise any right under this Agreement shall not be deemed a relinquishment or waiver of the same, unless consented to in writing. Such consent shall not constitute a general waiver or relinquishment throughout the entire term of the Agreement. F. If this Agreement expires or is terminated, with or without cause, by either party, at any time, GRANTEE shall not be entitled to any Grant Funds except for reimbursements duly invoiced for completed Grant Requirements pursuant to this Agreement. G. Upon written notice, COUNTY may immediately suspend or terminate this Agreement in the event any of the following occur: (i) COUNTY does not obtain anticipated funding from an outside source for this project; (ii) funding for this project from an outside source is withdrawn, frozen, shut down, is otherwise made unavailable or COUNTY loses the outside funding for any other reason; or (iii) COUNTY determines, in its sole discretion, that funding is, or has become, insufficient. COUNTY is not obligated to pay for any Grant Funds related to the performance of any Grant Requirements occurring after the notice and effective date of the suspension or termination. In the event COUNTY suspends or terminates this Agreement pursuant to this paragraph, COUNTY shall pay any Grant Funds already invoiced by GRANTEE prior to the notice of suspension or termination, if those costs and supporting documentation are validated by COUNTY, except that COUNTY shall not be obligated to pay any Grant Funds as or for penalties, early termination fees, charges, time and materials for Grant Requirements not already invoiced. H. GRANTEE has an affirmative obligation, upon written notice by COUNTY that this Agreement may be suspended or terminated, to follow reasonable directions by COUNTY, or absent directions by COUNTY, to exercise a fiduciary obligation to COUNTY, before incurring or making further costs, expenses, obligations or encumbrances arising out of or related to this Agreement. 15. SURVIVAL OF PROVISIONS 4.10 Provisions that by their nature are intended to survive the term or termination of this Agreement do survive such term or termination. Such provisions include but are not limited to: PARTY RELATIONSHIP; INDEMNIFICATION; INSURANCE; DUTY TO NOTIFY; DATA, SYSTEMS, AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; RECORDS- AVAILABILITY/ACCESS; DEFAULT AND TERMINATION; MEDIA OUTREACH; and MINNESOTA LAW GOVERNS. 16. GRANT MANAGER Leslie Alcantar Mejia, or successor, (“Grant Manager”), shall manage this Agreement on behalf of COUNTY and serve as liaison between COUNTY and GRANTEE. Brad Fortin, 763-531-1158, brad.fortin@crystalmn.gov, shall manage the Agreement on behalf of GRANTEE. GRANTEE may replace such person but shall immediately give written notice to COUNTY of the name, phone number and email (if available) of such substitute person and of any other subsequent substitute person. 17. COMPLIANCE AND NON-DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION A. GRANTEE shall comply with all applicable law, funding sources, regulations, rules and ordinances currently in force or later enacted. B. GRANTEE certifies that it is not prohibited from doing business with either the federal government or the state of Minnesota as a result of debarment or suspension proceedings. GRANTEE shall immediately notify COUNTY if GRANTEE is debarred or suspended during the term of this Agreement. 18. NOTICES Unless the parties otherwise agree in writing, any notice or demand which must be given or made by a party under this Agreement or any statute or ordinance shall be in writing and shall be sent registered or certified mail. Notices to COUNTY shall be sent to the County Administrator with a copy to the originating COUNTY department at the addresses given in the opening paragraph of this Agreement. Notice to GRANTEE shall be sent to the address stated in the opening paragraph of this Agreement or to the address stated in GRANTEE’s Form W-9 provided to COUNTY. 19. CONFLICT OF INTEREST GRANTEE affirms that to the best of GRANTEE’s knowledge, GRANTEE’s involvement in this Agreement does not result in a conflict or potential conflict of interest with any party or entity which may be affected by the terms of this Agreement. Should any conflict or potential conflict of interest become known to GRANTEE, GRANTEE shall immediately notify COUNTY of the conflict or potential conflict, specifying the part of this Agreement giving rise to the conflict or potential conflict, and advise COUNTY whether GRANTEE will or will not resign from the other engagement or 4.10 representation. A conflict or potential conflict may, in COUNTY’s discretion, be cause for termination of this Agreement. 20. MEDIA OUTREACH The parties shall cooperatively and collaboratively develop any grant-related marketing which may include but is not limited to: permanent or temporary plaques or signs, news releases, public announcements, social media posts, video, civic opportunities, logos and community events. GRANTEE shall not unreasonably refuse or withhold participation from any COUNTY initiated marketing project, plan or strategy. GRANTEE shall provide advance copy of the any independently developed messaging and marketing materials regarding the Grant Requirements or overall project to COUNTY for review and approval. COUNTY may, in its sole discretion, reject any proposed marketing if COUNTY determines the proposed marketing does not reflect the spirit or intent of this Agreement or is otherwise contrary to COUNTY’s best interests. For clarification and not limitation, all Outreach shall be approved by COUNTY, by and through its Public Relations Officer or their designee(s), prior to publication or release. As used herein, the term “Outreach” shall mean all media, social media, news releases, external facing communications, advertising, marketing, promotions, client lists, civic/community events or opportunities, and/or other forms of outreach created by, or on behalf of, GRANTEE: (i) that reference or otherwise use the term “Hennepin County” or any derivative thereof in relation to this Grant Agreement or the Grant Requirements performed hereunder; or (ii) that directly or indirectly relate to, reference, or concern the County of Hennepin, this Agreement, the Grant Requirements performed hereunder, or COUNTY personnel, including but not limited to COUNTY employees and elected officials. 21. MINNESOTA LAWS GOVERN The laws of the state of Minnesota shall govern all questions and interpretations concerning the validity and construction of this Agreement and the legal relations between the parties. The appropriate venue and jurisdiction for any litigation will be those courts located within the County of Hennepin, state of Minnesota. Litigation, however, in the federal courts involving the parties will be in the appropriate federal court within the state of Minnesota. 22. PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX, PROPERTY TAX, AND INCOME TAX A. GRANTEE affirms that it and its officers have paid all Hennepin County personal property taxes and property taxes due on all of its Hennepin County properties for taxes owed on or before the date of the execution of this Agreement. If COUNTY finds that property taxes have not been paid by GRANTEE, GRANTEE’s owner and GRANTEE’s board of directors (if any), COUNTY may refuse to disburse 4.10 Grant Funds or require the return of all or part of the Grant Funds already disbursed. B. GRANTEE acknowledges that Grant Funds may be subject to federal and/or state or local taxes. Except as part of a tax-specific outreach program, COUNTY cannot provide tax advice and encourages GRANTEE to consult with a professional tax advisor. 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This requirement does not apply to sole proprietorships. 4.10 Attachment 1 – Application Healthy Tree Canopy Grant Application for Cities Please submit your application via the Hennepin County Supplier Portal. You will receive an email confirmation once your application has been successfully submitted. Format requirements: x You must follow this format. Proposals in other formats will not be accepted. x Do not exceed 5 pages. Please keep the font size readable. x Percentages (%) indicate the weight that will be given to each section during the review process. x Supplemental materials may be included as attachments and will not be counted toward the page limit; however, project recommendations will be based on information provided in the application. Materials may include site plans, tree inventory data, tree protection policy, staff and volunteer bios, and other documents relevant to the project. Please reference any supplemental materials in the proposal narrative. Documents will be briefly reviewed by the program manager and shared with the review committee. x Find the program guidelines, application, and budget form in Supplier Portal. Application submission check list: Submit the following items with your Healthy Tree Canopy program application by 3:00 PM on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Late submittals will not be accepted. Required: ց Review the Healthy Tree Canopy program grant application guidelines. ց Project Application (You must follow the format provided below. Other formats will not be accepted.) ց Budget form (Attachment 2) տ Tree planting site plan, if applicable Not applicable - multiple locations տ Tree removal plans, if applicable Not applicable - multiple locations, and this grant will primarily be used for planting because there are few Ash trees remaining in the city ց Tree species selection and stock type, if applicable տ Tree maintenance agreement, if applicable Not applicable - maintenance by city staff or contractor տ Letters of support from significant project partners listed in application, if applicable Optional: տ Certificate of Insurance* (see requirements in the sample grant agreement, Attachment 4) *These documents must be received prior to executing Hennepin County Healthy Tree Canopy Program contracts. You may submit these documents with your application, but they are not required to apply. 4.10 Application summary (does not count towards page limit) City name City of Crystal Project title Urban Forest Restoration and Expansion Primary project coordinator Brad Fortin, Parks Superintendent Coordinator contact Information (address, phone number, email address) Brad Fortin, Public Works, 5001 West Broadway, Crystal MN 55429, Brad.Fortin@crystalmn.gov, 763.531.1158 Designated contract signatory and email address (individual that will sign contract if awarded) Adam Bell, City Manager Adam.Bell@crystalmn.gov Has your city received funding from Hennepin County in the last three years? ց Yes տ No տ I don’t know If yes, list the programs or briefly explain: x Hennepin Youth Sports Grant x Business Improvement District Grant x Healthy Tree Canopy Grant Geographic location (please provide a specific address or location of public space in which work will take place) Using the Growing Shade tool, the city determined that the area of greatest need is in nine of Crystal’s 21 U.S. Census block groups. Seven block groups located in the northern part of the city are the focus areas for 2026 tree planting funded by the grant awarded in 2025. The other two block groups are in the southern part of the city. These will be the focus areas for 2027 tree planting to be funded by this 2026 grant request. Demographics of the project area (ie. socioeconomic status, primary housing type, etc.) In the two block groups comprising the 2027 focus areas, 84% of residents live in households at or below 80% of regional median income. In 210.01 - BG #4, 80% of the housing units are apartments, and 90% of the housing units are rentals due to other rentals (condos, single family homes, etc.) in addition to the apartments. In 210.02 - BG #3, 44% of the housing units are apartments, and 55% of the housing units are rentals due to other rentals (condos, single family homes, etc.) in addition to the apartments. Active volunteer groups to be involved in program activities Friends of Crystal Parks, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and one AmeriCorps staff will assist with the Arbor Day event. Type of project տ Step 1 ց Step 2 If you selected step 2 above, do you have a completed tree inventory and arborist, municipal forester or tree care specialist employed or under contract ց Yes տ No If no, explain: 4.10 at the amount of at least a 0.3 full time employee (FTE). 4.10 1. Project description (30%) – page limit begins here x Provide a summary of the project that describes project goals, expected outcomes, impacted communities and how the project area was selected. Is this project new or does it build on past work? x What topics will you address during this project? (Please indicate all that apply.) տ Ash tree removal տ Volunteer engagement տ Public tree inventory տ Community education and engagement տ Systemic ash treatment ց Tree species diversity enhancement տ Urban forest management plan տ Energy conservation տ Municipal urban forestry տ Natural area enhancement department development տ Water protection տ Emerald ash borer preparedness/management plan 4.10 Grant Form 101 (Revised 07/2026) 17 x Describe the historic practices and barriers that have led to the need for funding outside of the current levels within your city that is available for environment and natural resources. Due to monocultural overplanting in the 1970-1980s, 26% of Crystal’s public trees were Ash trees vulnerable to the Emerald Ash Borer infestation. Most Ash trees have now been removed from public property in the city, so Crystal’s focus has shifted to planting replacement trees and overall reforestation. Crystal’s ability to direct more city funding to address these needs is limited because it has one of the lowest tax capacities among Hennepin County suburbs, due to a preponderance of low- value single family homes and little commercial and industrial property. 2. Project details (30%) x Explain the specifics of your project. Describe the project site location and the number of trees you intend to remove and/or plant. What species and tree stock type do you intend to utilize? Who owns the land you are proposing to complete work on? The city will hire a contractor to plant 72 trees in the two focus areas. This will be an all-inclusive, turn- key contract, including contractor watering for two years after planting. Tree species will follow the county’s tree species guidelines. City staff will also expand the city’s gravel bed nursery to increase the city’s production of its own tree stock for planting. x This grant opportunity aligns with county initiatives to reduce racial disparities in health and environmental quality. How will this project potentially reduce disparities? Visit Met Council’s Growing Shade Tool (shinyapps.io) and determine the environmental justice priority scale for your planting location(s). 210.01 - BG #4 has an EJ priority score of 8.48. 210.02 - BG #3 has an EJ priority score of 6.71. x Trees must be maintained for at least a 3-year period after installed. Describe your maintenance strategies and how you will sustain the accomplishments of the project without additional external funding? After the contractor’s watering period expires, the city’s forestry staff and parks crew will continue watering and also conduct maintenance pruning as necessary. To expand the city’s capacity for ongoing tree inspections and maintenance, the city has added a Forester position in partnership with the City of Brooklyn Center, and this position should be filled by summer 2026. x Provide a detailed timeline of project activities. Add additional rows if necessary. Date/Season Project activity Fall 2026-spring 2027 Identify locations for replacement tree plantings in city parks, street ROW and other city property in the two focus areas (210.01 - BG #4 and 210.02 - BG #3). Secure contractor for tree planting. Spring-fall 2027 Replacement tree planting of 72 trees by contractor. Expansion of the city’s gravel bed nursery by city crews. Late 2027 Submit grant reimbursement request to Hennepin County x Include site map(s) of plantings, removals, or treatments as an attachment, if applicable (does not count towards page limit). Please be specific about the proposed locations and species selected. Map attached as Supplemental Attachment B. 4.10 Grant Form 101 (Revised 07/2026) 18 3. Project partners, participants, staff and volunteers (20%) x Describe your organization, mission, goals, and programs. Describe your recent accomplishments related to community forestry. The City of Crystal’s urban forest is managed by staff members from Public Works. Forestry staff is managed by the Parks Superintendent, includes six certified tree inspectors, and beginning in 2026, will also include a City Forester shared with the City of Brooklyn Center. The city has largely completed the removal of diseased Ash trees on public property and is now focused on reforestation and urban tree canopy expansion. x List the project partners and volunteers who help with implementing this project. Briefly describe their role in the project and their qualifications. Please include the person who will manage financial reporting for the project. The city’s accountant in the Finance Department, Katlyn Adair, will support Park Superintendent Brad Fortin as necessary to complete any financial reports or other documentation. x Please list and provide letters of support from significant organizations and/or experts you will partner with to implement this project. (optional) x Describe how you could benefit from greater collaboration with the county on this project? We know Crystal is not alone in facing the challenges of reforestation. The county could compile other cities’ examples to facilitate all of the public agencies learning from each other. 4. Budget (10%) x Complete the Budget Form provided as Attachment 2 and submit it with your application. x What is your overall funding request? What is your match amount, and can you provide proof that you’re able to meet this requirement? $50,000 grant request. $12,500 minimum city match. x Why do you need this funding and what project work will not happen without Healthy Tree Canopy funding? City crews cannot keep up with reforestation needs caused by EAB, and also the need to reduce and mitigate historic disparities. This grant will enable the city to hire a contractor to plant 72 trees in two of the lowest income Census block groups in the city. Without this funding, the city will still make progress towards reforestation, but it will be much slower. 5. Project evaluation (10%) You are required to submit documentation noting the changes to tree ordinances or management plans, how these are implemented, and the outcomes that have been measured because of their implementation. You may also measure changes by collecting and tracking data regarding tree diversity, overall canopy condition changes, stormwater mitigation, and energy savings. x Who will track data and report? Park Superintendent Brad Fortin, potentially supplanted by the new City Forester anticipated to be hired in summer 2026. x In what other ways will you measure outcomes from the project? 4.10 Grant Form 101 (Revised 07/2026) 19 The new City Forester’s role will include other determining other metrics besides just the planting and successful establishment of trees. However, these metrics are as yet unknown because that position has not yet been filled. List of Supplemental Attachments: A. Map - Growing Shade Project B. Map - Focus Areas - Two Census Block Groups C. Table - Income Data for Two Census Block Groups 4.10 Grant Form 101 (Revised 07/2026) 20 City of Crystal Step 2 3/3/2026 Expense Description Cost per Item Number of items Funds Requested Match Supplied Contractor costs (ex. labor, services, supplies, and equipment) Tree planting by city contractor (all-inclusive, turn-key contract, including watering for two years)625.00$ 72 45,000.00$ 11,250.00$ Trees Planting supplies (ex. water bags, grow tubes, bark protection, compost, etc.) Site preparation Ash tree removal Insecticide treatments of ash trees Equipment (up to $5,000 in total that are necessary to complete the project ) Software purchases (such as ArcGIS) or technology Gravel-bed construction materials (ex. pea gravel, barriers, and bare root trees) Materials and supplies to expand the city's gravel bed nursery 5,000.00$ 1 5,000.00$ 1,250.00$ Education and outreach materials Local trainings or certifications Consultant time Other requests 50,000.00$ 12,500.00$ Total Grant Request Match Provided Directions: Complete this form in detail. Common line items are indicated for eligible expenses. Add or change categories and add rows as necessary. This form has formulas; double check to be sure totals are accurate. If you have any questions about the budget form, contact trees@hennepin.us. Urban Forest Restoration and Expansion 4.10 COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: August 14, 2026 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: City Manager Adam R. Bell RE: Community Vision Plan Consultant – Future iQ Background Developing a long-term community vision and action plan is a major priority in the city’s 2025–2027 Strategic Plan. This project aims to establish a shared, forward-looking vision for Crystal and translate it into strategic priorities, action areas, and an implementation roadmap to guide future city decisions, investments, and resource allocation. After researching and reviewing multiple consulting firms with experience in community visioning and strategic planning, staff selected Future iQ to develop a proposal for the project. Future iQ is a Minneapolis-based consulting firm with more than 20 years of experience facilitating visioning and strategic planning projects for local governments. Its work includes recent projects for the cities of Edina, MN; Greenwood, MO; Traverse City, MI; and Chanhassen, MN. Staff believes Future iQ’s experience, scenario-based methodology, emphasis on community engagement, and data-driven approach align well with the City’s goals for this project. Proposed Project Future iQ proposes a four-phase process beginning in August 2026 and concluding in June 2027. The proposal timeframe will be extended to allow more time for engagement. The process will involve the City Council, staff, residents, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders in developing a shared vision for Crystal. The first phase will establish the project framework and review existing City plans, policies, data, and trends. The second phase will focus heavily on community engagement, including a community survey, stakeholder interviews, a two-session Think-Tank workshop, data visualization, and public community visioning sessions. The scenario-based Think-Tank process will allow participants to consider multiple plausible futures for Crystal and identify a preferred direction for the community. The third phase will translate that community input into strategic pillars and action areas through Council and staff work sessions, stakeholder focus groups, and a prioritization survey. Future iQ will then work with City staff to develop a Community Vision and Action Plan, including sequencing, responsible parties, performance measures, and an implementation roadmap. The final phase will incorporate feedback from Council and staff and present the completed plan to the City Council. 4.11 A key component of the proposal is completing the visioning process before the City’s upcoming 2050 comprehensive planning process, with a planned bridging session to connect the two efforts. Cost and Next Steps Future iQ has proposed a fixed-price contract of $85,000, including travel and project management costs. The 2026 EDA budget includes $50,000 appropriated for this project. The remaining $35,000 would come from the City’s contingency fund, using dedicated strategic planning dollars budgeted for 2026 and 2027. Future iQ CEO David Beurle presented the proposal to the City Council at the August 13 Council work session. Requested City Council Action Recommend approval to engage Future iQ to develop the Crystal Community Vision Plan. Attachment(s) Resolution Approving Future iQ Professional Services Agreement City of Crystal and Future iQ, Inc. Service Provider - Professional Services Agreement City Of Crystal Community Visioning and Strategic Planning Proposal 4.11 CITY OF CRYSTAL HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____ RESOLUTION APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FUTURE IQ, INC. FOR THE CRYSTAL COMMUNITY VISION AND ACTION PLAN WHEREAS, developing a long-term community vision and action plan is a major priority identified in the City of Crystal’s 2025–2027 Strategic Plan; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan is to establish a shared, forward-looking vision for Crystal and translate that vision into strategic priorities, action areas, and an implementation roadmap to help guide future City decisions, investments, and resource allocation; and WHEREAS, the City researched and reviewed multiple consulting firms with experience in community visioning and strategic planning and selected Future iQ, Inc. based on its experience and proposed approach to developing a long-term community vision and action plan; and WHEREAS, Future iQ’s proposed four-phase process includes review of existing City plans and data, community and stakeholder engagement, development of strategic priorities and action areas, and preparation of a Community Vision and Action Plan, for a fixed fee not to exceed $85,000; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the proposed Professional Services Agreement and finds that entering into the agreement with Future iQ, Inc. is in the best interests of the City and its residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Crystal, Minnesota, as follows: 1. The Professional Services Agreement between the City of Crystal and Future iQ, Inc., including the scope of services set forth in Exhibit A – Proposal, is hereby approved; and 2. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute the Professional Services Agreement on behalf of the City of Crystal; and 3. Payment for services under the agreement shall not exceed $85,000 and shall be made from funds appropriated for the Community Vision and Action Plan, including the City’s designated strategic planning funds. Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 18th day of 2026. ____________________________ Julie Deshler, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ Chrissy Serres, City 4.11 City of Crystal and Future iQ, Inc. SERVICE PROVIDER- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of this 18th day of August 2026 by and between Future iQ, Inc, a Minnesota corporation (“Future iQ – Service Provider”), and City of Crystal, MN (“Client”), collectively, the Client and the Service Provider are referred to as the “Parties.” WITNESSETH: • WHEREAS, the Client desires to have certain services and tasks performed as set forth below requiring specialized skills and other supportive capabilities; • WHEREAS, Future iQ represents that, as the Service Provider, it is qualified and possesses sufficient skills and the necessary capabilities, including technical and professional expertise, where required, to perform the services and/or tasks set forth in this Agreement. • NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions, covenants, and performance contained herein, the Parties hereto agree as follows: 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. The Service Provider shall perform such services and accomplish such tasks as set forth in the “Scope of Services” attached hereto as “Exhibit A – Proposal”. The total fee for the Project shall not exceed USD $85,000.00 2. TERM. Work shall commence upon the execution of this Agreement, and the term shall terminate upon the completion of the work, as outlined in the Proposal, or earlier, unless extended by mutual written agreement of the Parties. 3. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT. A. Payments for services provided hereunder shall follow the performance of such services, as set out in the Proposal, and with initial payment as noted. B. The Service Provider shall submit to the Client or her designee an invoice for services rendered, and the initial payment. The Client shall make payment to the Service Provider within thirty (30) days thereafter. C. The Service Provider reserves the right to suspend or terminate work and this Agreement if any unpaid account exceeds sixty (90) days. 4.11 4. SERVICE PROVIDER EMPLOYEE/AGENTS. Future iQ may, by agreement, remove or change an employee(s), agent(s), or representative(s) from employment on this Project. 5. INSURANCE. Future iQ, as Service Provider, shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Service Provider, their agents, representatives, employees, or subcontractors. The Service Provider shall provide a Certificate of Insurance evidencing: A. General Liability insurance written on an occurrence basis with limits no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate for personal injury, bodily injury, and property damage. B. Automobile Liability insurance with limits no less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) combined single limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage. C. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) insurance (if applicable) with annual limits no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. D. Workers’ Compensation insurance limits written as follows: Bodily Injury by Accident Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) each accident; Bodily Injury by Disease Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) each employee; Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) policy limit. E. The Client shall be named as an additional insured on general liability and auto liability insurance policies, with respect to work performed by or on behalf of the Service Provider, and a copy of the endorsement naming the Client as an additional insured shall be attached to the Certificate of Insurance. Should any of the above-described policies be canceled before the expiration date thereof, Service Provider shall deliver notice to the Client within thirty (30) days of cancellation. The Client reserves the right to request certified copies of any required policies. F. The Service Provider’s insurance shall contain a clause stating that coverage shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability. 6. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND WARRANTIES. A. The Service Provider, in the performance of this Agreement, shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, including regulations for licensing, certification and operation of facilities, programs and accreditation, and licensing of individuals, and any other standards or criteria as described in this Agreement to assure quality of services. 4.11 B. Service Provider shall be solely responsible to the Client for the quality of all services performed by its employees or sub-contractors under this Agreement. Service Provider hereby C. warrants that the services performed by its employees or sub-contractors will be performed substantially in conformance with the standard of care observed by similarly situated companies providing services under similar conditions. 7. CHANGES. Either party may request changes to the scope of services and performance to be provided hereunder; however, no change or addition to this Agreement shall be valid or binding upon either party unless such change or addition is in writing and signed by both Parties. Such amendments shall be attached to and made part of this Agreement. 9. TERMINATION. Either party may terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, at any time, by at least thirty (30) days' written notice to the other party. The Service Provider shall be paid its costs, including contract close-out costs, and work performed up to the time of termination. The Service Provider shall promptly submit a termination claim to the Client. If the Service Provider has any property in its possession belonging to the Client, the Service Provider will account for the same and dispose of it in a manner directed by the Client. 10. ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS. If any legal proceeding is brought for the enforcement of this Agreement, or because of a dispute, breach, default, or misrepresentation in connection with any of the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party, in addition to any other relief to which such party may be entitled, reasonable attorney’s fees and other costs incurred in connection with that action or proceeding. 11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. The Parties agree that this Agreement is the complete expression of the terms hereto and any oral representations or understandings not incorporated herein are excluded. Further, any modification of this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both Parties. Failure to comply with any of the provisions stated herein shall constitute a material breach of contract and cause for termination. Both Parties recognize time is of the essence in the performance of the provisions of this Agreement. 4.11 IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first hereinabove written. Future iQ, Inc David Beurle, CEO, Future iQ, Inc City of Crystal, MN ________________________________ Signature ________________________________ Julie Deshler, Mayor ________________________________ Signature ________________________________ Adam R. Bell, City Manager 4.11 Submitted by: Future iQ, Inc. P.O. Box 24687 Minneapolis, MN 55424 www.future-iq.com CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA COMMUNITY VISIONING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING August 14th, 2026 REVISED PROPOSAL David Beurle david@future-iq.com 612-757-9190 COMMUNITY VISION AND ACTION PLAN COV 4.11 Future iQ, Inc. P.O. Box 24687 Minneapolis, MN 55424 August 14th, 2026 Adam Bell City Manager City of Crystal 4141 Douglas Drive N. Crystal, MN 55422 Re: Community Vision and Ac3on Plan Dear Mr. Bell, Future iQ is pleased to submit this REVISED proposal to serve as the consultant team to facilitate the development of the City of Crystal’s Community Vision and Action Plan. Our project team delivers personal, innovative, and customized projects. Our hands-on approach, as well as the effectiveness of our methodology, will assist the City’s stakeholders to achieve an ambitious, realistic and actionable strategic plan. Our goal is to produce original insight, and an agreed-upon, defensible roadmap for the City’s future that will position Crystal to thrive in a rapidly changing world. In our planning work, we aim to help cities develop community and data driven intentional planning documents that provide clear implementation priorities and roadmaps. Future iQ has a strong track record of designing and implemenZng visioning and strategic planning projects across North America, Europe and Australia. We recently worked with the City of Greenwood in Missouri and Edina in Minnesota to complete their community visioning and planning processes and are currently facilitaZng the development of the Community Vision and Comprehensive Plan for the City of Chanhassen in Minnesota. It would be our privilege to work with the City of Crystal on this initiative. Please contact me for clarifications. Thank you for your consideration. Yours sincerely, David Beurle, CEO Future iQ, Inc. Tel: 612-757-9190 Email: david@future-iq.com 4.11 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS ........................................................................................ 1 1.1 FIRM BACKGROUND – ABOUT FUTURE IQ .......................................................................................................... 1 1.2 PROPOSED PROJECT TEAM & EXPERIENCE .......................................................................................................... 2 1.3 COMMUNITY VISIONING AND PLANNING FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ...................................................................... 3 2.0 PROJECT APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY ............................................................................................. 6 2.1 METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH – OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................... 6 2.2 PROJECT APPROACH AND SERVICES ................................................................................................................... 7 2.2.1 Phase 1: Project Set-Up and Review of Documents ............................................................................ 8 2.2.2 Phase 2: Community Engagement ....................................................................................................... 9 2.2.3 Phase 3: Plan Development ............................................................................................................... 10 2.2.4 Phase 4: Final Plan and Presentation ................................................................................................ 11 3.0 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN ........................................................................................................ 12 3.1 DETAILED ENGAGEMENT PLAN ....................................................................................................................... 12 3.2 SCENARIO-BASED THINK-TANK METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................ 15 3.3 DATA VISUALIZATION ................................................................................................................................... 17 3.4 COMMUNICATIONS PLAN .............................................................................................................................. 18 4.0 PROPOSED TIMELINE ............................................................................................................................ 21 5.0 COST PROPOSAL ................................................................................................................................... 22 6.0 REFERENCES .......................................................................................................................................... 23 7.0 APPENDIX A: TEAM RESUMES ............................................................................................................... 24 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 1 1.0 Relevant Experience and Qualifications 1.1 Firm Background – About Future iQ Future iQ is a small, privately owned global research and consulZng company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 2003, Future iQ’s global footprint brings a broad perspecZve and delivers transformaZonal customized soluZons to our clients. With eight staff members and three strategic partners, Future iQ’s clients span North America, Europe, and Australia. Please click on the links in the Snapshot to explore Future iQ’s specializaZons. Snapshot of Future iQ Expertise • City and Urban Planning • Organizational and Corporate Planning • Regional Planning • Tourism Destination Development • Economic and Workforce Development • Defense Sector Engagement • Industry Planning and Analysis Methodology • Scenario-Based Strategic Planning and Visioning • Stakeholder and Community Engagement • Data Visualization • Customized Foresight Research • FutureiQ Mapper – Network & Supply Chain Mapping • The Future Game • Future iQ CreaZve Foresight Research • Cities of the Future • Future of Urban Living • The Future of Food • Future of Tourism • The Next Industrial Revolution • Future of Manufacturing • The Future of Wellbeing For more informaZon, please visit Future iQ’s website at: hep://future-iq.com Address: Future iQ, Inc. P.O. Box 24687 Minneapolis, MN 55424 Phone: 612.757.9121 Email: david@future-iq.com 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 2 1.2 Proposed Project Team & Experience The client-facing Future iQ team members presented in this proposal have significant experience working together on strategic planning projects in both rural and urban sehngs. We recognize that this project requires significant periods for intensive workloads and our team availability will allow sufficient team resources to be deployed, both on-site and/or virtually, and for data analysis and report preparaZon. The proposed team members are an experienced and reliable team, with a complementary mix of required skills in: • Highly developed critical thinking capacity in the areas of visioning, strategic and comprehensive planning, economic development, and foresight research • Knowledge and experience with cities, counties, state agencies, municipalities, corporations, regional entities, and non-profit organizations in rural and urban areas • Project management, stakeholder engagement, and workshop facilitation • Communications, graphic design, data visualization, and project branding Project Director David Beurle will be the primary contact person for this project. Below are the respecZve team members and their roles for this project. Team Member Title Role David Beurle CEO, Future iQ Project Director, Facilitation, Strategy Development Heather Branigin VP, Foresight Research Project Coordinator, Foresight Research Adam Bentley Research Strategist Research and strategy development Terri Moll Creative Director Graphic design and branding Tobiloba Adaramati Data Analyst Data Analysis Walter Paixao-Cortes Data Engineer Data Visualization For complete project team resumes, please see Appendix A. 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 3 1.3 Community Visioning and Planning for Local Governments This project will explore complex issues to develop a forward-thinking community vision and acZon plan that unifies, strengthens, and advocates for the City of Crystal in new ways. Examples of our project reports and various foresight research reports can be found on the Future iQ website and on Future iQ’s stakeholder Research Laboratory. Please click on the links below to access reports and materials for each strategic planning project. Highlight Community Visioning and Planning Projects • City of Edina, MN Vision Edina and Nodes and Modes Bridging to Comprehensive Plan Aler facilitaZng the Edina’s strategic visioning process, Future iQ led a bridging planning process that coupled together neighborhood development with mulZmodal transport connecZons. The concept guided the city’s comprehensive planning process as the community sought to enhance the city’s characterisZcs and community fabric, while at the same Zme embracing urban renewal and targeted redevelopment. • City of Wayzata, MN Wayzata 2040 Sailing Ahead This project was a community visioning project looking out to 2040 that involved extensive community and stakeholder engagement and a scenario-based planning methodology. The intenZon was for the resulZng vision and prioriZes to be innovaZve, inclusive and sustainable and to provide a roadmap to guide and inform Wayzata’s comprehensive planning process in 2018. • B.E.S.T. of Waseca County, MN Community Vision and Strategic AcZon Plan Waseca Vision 2030 engaged the community of Waseca County in a series of conversaZons designed to idenZfy scenarios and community prioriZes for the future. Various engagement methods were used including meeZngs, interviews, focus groups, a Think-Tank, surveys, and data visualizaZon. The process produced a Strategic AcZon Plan intended to guide community decision-making looking out to 2030. • City of Chanhassen, MN Community Vision and 2050 Comprehensive Plan The City of Chanhassen has launched a comprehensive planning process to update its 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Building on the foundaZon of prior comprehensive and strategic planning, this iniZaZve will feature an inclusive community engagement process designed to reflect the voices, values, and aspiraZons of residents and stakeholders. The result will be a visionary, inclusive, and acZonable 2050 Comprehensive Plan that guides future growth and development while advancing Chanhassen’s prioriZes and long-term community goals. • City of Greenwood, MO Comprehensive Master Plan Future iQ, in partnership with JS&A and WGI, were contracted for a 12-month visioning and comprehensive master planning project that resulted in a new forward-looking Greenwood Community Vision, Community Snapshot, and a Comprehensive Master Plan that will guide the community’s city-wide decision-making through to 2035. • City of Keene, NH Vision Keene 20-Forward Comprehensive Master Plan In partnership with JS&A and WGI, this Future iQ-led project took place in two phases, beginning with the renewal of Keene’s Community Vision. The 18-month process resulted in 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 4 an updated Community Vision, Community Snapshot, and Comprehensive Master Plan that will guide the community’s decision-making for the next 15 years. • City of Smithville, MO Comprehensive Plan, Community Vision and Strategic AcZon Plan This original comprehensive planning project was built on the community’s visioning and strategic planning process facilitated by Future iQ. The comprehensive planning process involved the strategic economic development of unique character areas and StoryMaps of each idenZfied area of the City. • City of Jasper, IN Comprehensive Plan The City of Jasper embarked on a visioning and comprehensive master planning process that will update its 2019 Comprehensive Plan. The City anZcipates the new Plan will express a progressive vision that promotes thoughoul, managed growth and development, promotes the health, safety and welfare of the community and conZnues to posiZon Jasper as a regional hub of economic and social acZvity. • City of Traverse City, MI Strategic AcZon Plan This recent project created a strategic plan for Traverse City looking out to 2030. The objecZve of the strategic planning process is to build on Traverse City’s current success and incorporate new acZons to maintain this success over the next 5 years. The process involved key stakeholder interviews, two surveys, a Think-Tank, Focus Groups, a Roundtable Session, and a Community Dashboard/Balanced Scorecard. • City of Lake Geneva, WI Strategic AcZon Plan Lake Geneva has embarked on a visioning and planning process that will produce the City’s first ever Strategic AcZon Plan, looking out to 2030. This project will run from October 2025 through June 2026, and will rely heavily on community and stakeholder input. Engagement opportuniZes will include stakeholder interviews, two Community Surveys, a two-session in- person Think-Tank Workshop, and Focus Groups with stakeholders and students. The outcome of the parZcipatory process will produce a robust, comprehensive, and sustainable Strategic AcZon Plan that will guide decision-making over the next 5 years. • City of Liberty Hill, TX Community Vision and Strategic AcZon Plan The objecZve of the Liberty Hill Strategic Plan 2030 planning process is to build on the city ’s current success and incorporate new acZons to maintain this success over the next 5 years. The outcome of this process, running April through September 2026, will be to produce a robust, comprehensive community vision and sustainable Strategic AcZon Plan. • City of Somerton, AZ Strategic AcZon Plan The City of Crystal embarked on a comprehensive and sustainable five-year Strategic Plan, looking out to 2032. The objecZve of the Imagine strategic planning process was to build on Crystal’s current success and incorporate new acZons to maintain this success over the next 5 years. The outcome of this process, running January 2026 through June 2026, will be to produce a robust, comprehensive and sustainable Strategic Plan. • City of Sugar Land, TX Strategic AcZon Plan To conZnue its current success, the City of Sugar Land aspires to be even more ambiZous, innovaZve, and forward-thinking with a commitment to improvement and a conZnuaZon of being a ‘Trailblazing’ city. The outcome of this process, running July 2024 through January 2025, produced a robust, comprehensive and sustainable Strategic AcZon Plan. 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 5 • City of Romulus, MI Community Vision and AcZon Plan Romulus is a diverse community situated around the Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Recently completed, this community-wide effort brought the community together through extensive engagement methods to idenZfy a realisZc vision for the future of the City. The intenZon of the process was to create a unified Community Vision plan that would inform decision- making on planning, land use, and policy making for the City. • City of Moab, UT Moab – Tomorrow Together Future iQ recently completed the community visioning and strategic planning for the City of Moab. The results of this process set the framework for future land use, economic, social and environmental decisions. A key goal of this process was to help the community arZculate tangible and intangible elements that, if lost, would fundamentally change the character of Moab. • Park City, UT Community Vision and AcZon Plan The visioning and strategic acZon planning for this project engaged approximately 1,700 people in a series of surveys, engagement sessions, focus groups and two key Future Summits. The process was designed to provide an open, inclusive and transparent plaoorm for community members to help create a shared vision and board acZon plan for Park City. • City of Essex Junc3on, VT Vision and Strategic AcZon Plan Future iQ recently completed this visioning and strategic planning project. The visioning included transparent, deep and robust community engagement as a focus of the strategic planning process. The Strategic AcZon Plan defines prioriZes and will guide decision making over the next five years. • City of Pflugerville, TX Strategic AcZon Plan The strategic planning process for this recent project aimed to build on Pflugerville’s current success and incorporate new acZons to maintain this success over the next 5 years. Future iQ has also been contracted to facilitate follow-on Council Retreats that assist with the implementaZon of the Strategic AcZon Plan. • Lorain County, OH Loraine County Strategic AcZon Plan The Lorain County Board of Commissioners recently embarked on a comprehensive and sustainable 5-year Strategic AcZon Plan for the County. The objecZve of this strategic planning project was to build on Lorain County’s current success and incorporate new acZons to maintain and enhance this success over the next 5 years. • University City, MO Community Vision and Strategic Roadmap Future iQ completed the community visioning and planning for University City, a diverse community with significant economic dispariZes. Led by a Task Force comprised solely of community members, the roadmap that emerged from this process celebrated the rich diversity of the community and incorporated this strength into its vision for the future. • Town of Falmouth, ME Vision and Values The community of Falmouth developed a Town Vision and Values statement through a robust visioning process prior to embarking on the update of its latest Comprehensive Plan. The engagement process was designed to provide and open, inclusive, and transparent plaoorm for community members to help create a shared community vision and values for the future. 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 6 2.0 Project Approach and Methodology 2.1 Methodological Approach – Overview Future iQ brings a global perspecZve to strategic planning that is invaluable to local interests. For the City of Crystal, this means access to a wealth of knowledge and experience in community visioning and planning for ciZes, towns, counZes, regions, organizaZons, and nonprofits. Future iQ will use this experience to guide and inform this project and will work with the City Council, staff, stakeholders, and community members to develop intenZonal, comprehensive, future-oriented, sustainable, and implementable strategies to support the new Crystal Community Vision and AcZon Plan. The plan will balance prioriZes across the important dimensions specific to Crystal and incorporate innovaZve global and local best pracZces. Future iQ’s strategic planning methodology is based on three primary principles: • A ‘future orienta3on’ principle is parZcularly important to take account of rapidly emerging environmental, technological, and societal trends. • The ‘data driven’ principle ensures the plan is built on solid research and informaZon. PresentaZon of the quanZtaZve survey and Think-Tank findings are presented using data visualizaZon plaoorm where results can be filtered and viewed in a myriad of ways. • The ‘people focused’ principle is important to build support for the recommendaZons, and to harness the best possible input into plan formulaZon. 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 7 2.2 Project Approach and Services The proposed project plan is implemented in four phases that build momentum around a Community Vision and AcZon Plan for the City of Crystal. The vision and plan are intended to be inclusive, sustainable and acZonable. The process will unify stakeholders, build sustainability and resiliency, and align resources throughout the city. The scope of work will be included in the proposed project plan and incorporated into the four phases outlined below. Proposed Project Plan – DRAFT ONLY 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 8 2.2.1 Phase 1: Project Set-Up and Review of Documents This project will begin with meeZngs with city staff and Future iQ team members to establish a final project plan and schedule that provides a detailed explanaZon of the overall project design and more clearly defines roles, tasks, Zmelines, and responsibiliZes throughout the life of the project. AddiZonally, the project’s Community Engagement Plan will be a detailed plan outlining the specific engagement acZviZes to occur throughout the project. The Engagement Plan for this project will be flexible and tailored to fit the broad needs of the city’s community members and stakeholders. The project team will conduct background research consisZng of a thorough review and assessment of exisZng data and materials exploring impacZng trends and current city environment, plans, and policies. This will help to build an understanding of those strategic direcZons already established and to idenZfy progress made towards those objecZves. This assessment and analysis will also help project team members to build a firm understanding of the exisZng condiZons, accomplishments, goals, and prioriZes of the city. The compiled informaZon will be published in a Community Snapshot Report / Situa3onal Analysis. During Phase 1, Future iQ will create a unique project portal. The project portal serves as a central locaZon where stakeholders can go to find updated project informaZon, take surveys, view survey results and data visualizaZon, reports, and noZces. The portal is a criZcal piece of the project’s transparent Communica3ons Plan that will include markeZng, unique project branding, materials, and other methods necessary to increase recogniZon, build credibility and deepen understanding of the project’s engagement process, its objecZves, and outcomes within the city. CommunicaZons will involve both digital and tradiZonal methods to reach as broad an audience as possible. This project team will schedule weekly strategic planning calls with our city staff contact throughout the duraZon of the project. It is our firm belief that regular communicaZons keep communicaZon lines open and add to the transparency of the planning process. The Project Director will also facilitate regular project briefings to City Council to keep Council members apprised of project progress and to encourage input. Deliverables from Phase 1 will include: • IniZal meeZngs, detailed workplan and schedule • Create online project portal; project branding • Engagement and CommunicaZons Plans • Review of exisZng documents; Community Snapshot Report • Strategic planning meeZngs and briefings to Council The initial planning and project set-up invites participation, creates anticipation, and sets the tone for the planning process. 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 9 2.2.2 Phase 2: Community Engagement The project team will begin Phase 2 with the launch of a Community Survey that will analyze stakeholder senZment and appeZte for change and future readiness. The results of the Community Survey will be posted on the project portal using a data visualiza3on plahorm. Future iQ will also conduct key stakeholder interviews with key stakeholders to gather personal insights and thoughts on the current condiZons and the future for Crystal. This is intended to provide background informaZon for the project team, and to promote the strategic planning process. This will familiarize stakeholders with the project team and ensure ‘buy in’ on the strategic planning process from the start. Future iQ specializes in studying and understanding larger emergent trends and influences that are re-shaping both rural and urban areas. This future-oriented lens guides Phase 2 as it creates the building blocks of the preferred vision for Crystal using a scenario-based planning methodology. Using trend research and expectaZons about ciZes, towns and counZes, this methodology will enable stakeholders to explore the impacts and consequences of a range of different future paths as they parZcipate in a two-session in-person Crystal Think-Tank Workshop. The methodology being proposed is more in-depth than a SWOT analysis and will lead to the clarificaZon of a preferred vision and preliminary strategic acZon areas for the city that will serve as the foundaZon for the Crystal Strategic AcZon Plan. The results from the survey and Think-Tank will be compiled in the Crystal Think-Tank Report and posted on the project portal. Also following the Think-Tank, Future iQ will then facilitate public Community Visioning Sessions, where stakeholders can be briefed on the project, and invited add their perspecZves to the preferred future that emerged from the Think-Tank. Deliverables from Task 2 will include: • Community Survey • Key stakeholder interviews • Data visualization on project portal • Crystal Future Think-Tank Workshop • Crystal Future Think-Tank Report • Public Community Visioning Sessions Scenario development will allow stakeholders to explore future planning options and to visualize possible futures for Crystal. 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 10 2.2.3 Phase 3: Plan Development Aler the Community Visioning Sessions, the Future iQ team will facilitate a Roundtable Work Session with City Council and Staff that will allow leadership to beeer define the strategic prioriZes and Strategic Pillars that emerged from the Think-Tank and Community Update. The project team will then conduct Focus Groups with specified stakeholder groups to build out the Strategic Pillars of the Community Vision and AcZon Plan. These Focus Groups will explore the goals and acZons needed to get to the preferred future for Crystal. The project team will further develop the acZon areas for each of the Strategic Pillars in the new Community vision and AcZon Plan. A Priori3za3on Survey will be distributed to City Council, Staff, Boards and Commissions, and stakeholders to set the prioriZes for the Community Vision and AcZon Plan. Aler the development of the Strategic Pillars and AcZon Areas at the Focus Groups, Future iQ team members will work closely with Crystal staff to cral a detailed framework for the Community Vision and AcZon Plan including a sequencing Zmeline with responsible parZes and an Implementa3on Roadmap for ongoing monitoring and reporZng. This will in involve careful synthesis of all research, engagement results, surveys, reports and analyses. The project team will produce a draj the Crystal Community Vision and Ac3on Plan and seek input from the City Council and staff. Measuring Effectiveness with Implementation and Sequencing Understanding and measuring progress in key performance areas will be an important part of implemenZng the Crystal Community Vision and AcZon Plan. Used correctly, metrics provide a powerful feedback loop to understanding the effecZveness of resource development strategies and investment in programs and in idenZfying emerging gaps. Phase 3 of this project plan includes the development of measurements to support periodic review and adjustment of community vision and acZon plan over Zme. Deliverables for Task 3 include: • Roundtable Work Session with City Council and Staff • Focus Groups with specified stakeholder groups to develop Strategic Pillars and AcZon Areas • PrioriZzaZon Survey • Dral and develop Community Vision and AcZon Plan with ImplementaZon Roadmap Broad engagement allows stakeholders to add their voices to the visioning and planning process. 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 11 2.2.4 Phase 4: Final Plan and Presentation The final steps in the community visioning and planning process will involve incorporaZng the input gathered from the City Council and Staff. The final Crystal Community Vision and Ac3on Plan will be a comprehensive and acZonable strategic plan will provide feedback mechanisms and a systemaZc approach to future review and adjustments to the plan. The Project Director will present the final Crystal Community Vision and AcZon Plan to the City Council. We understand that the Community Vision and AcZon Plan will be sequenced in advance of the start of Crystal’s 2050 comprehensive planning for the Met Council. Future iQ will facilitate a Bridging Session in collaboraZon with the comprehensive planning team to make this a smooth transiZon for the community. Deliverables from Task 4 include: • Finalize Crystal Strategic AcZon Plan; input incorporated • Final Crystal Strategic AcZon Plan presentaZon to City Council • Bridging Workshop to comprehensive planning The Strategic Action Plan will articulate clear guidance on the steps needed to achieve the preferred future for Crystal. 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 12 3.0 Community Engagement Plan 3.1 Detailed Engagement Plan Engagement and transparent communicaZon are cornerstones of Future iQ’s strategic planning methodology. Our firm has facilitated strategic planning projects for over 20 years on a global scale, and has led the development of several innovaZve engagement tools and techniques such as scenario-planning, data visualizaZon, customized foresight research, and The Future Game. We have used our methodologies across mulZple sehngs and have built a reputaZon for a hands-on, people-focused, and highly customized approach to our projects. The Community Engagement Plan for this project will be tailored and highly customized to fit the unique needs of the City of Crystal. Future iQ will ensure the strategic planning process is open and accessible to stakeholders, and that mulZple opportuniZes exist to provide input in a variety of formats. We will work closely with city staff to design a variety of engagement approaches to ensure parZcipaZon by a broad and deep cross secZon of the city ’s community members and stakeholders, including those who don’t usually parZcipate in the civic process. Below is a schemaZc of the engagement acZviZes that will be included with this project. AddiZonal methodologies may be added throughout the project as needed. The following two sections outline and highlight the broad range of Future iQ’s engagement methodologies and approaches. 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 13 PEOPLE-FOCUSED, HANDS-ON ENGAGEMENT METHODOLOGIES Future iQ maintains a range of innovative proprietary project engagement methodologies. Not all methodologies are used with every project. We tailor the methodologies used to the unique needs of each of our clients. Methodology Description Project Examples Community and Stakeholder Surveys Surveys typically gather quantitative and qualitative data that is used to drive our stakeholder data- visualization. Surveys are offered in Spanish and English, hard copy, and digital formats to reach as many cohorts as possible. • Sugar Lane, TX Stakeholder Survey • Falmouth, ME Community Survey • Littleton, CO Spanish and English Stakeholder Surveys Listening Sessions & Interviews These important initial public engagement interactions gather stakeholder input on concerns and aspirations for the future of communities or organizations. Virtual and in-person listening session allow exploration of local issues and concerns. • University City Community Vision 2040 Listening Sessions • Middle Georgia Innovation Project – stakeholder interviews Project Portal & Discussion Boards Project Portals are the ‘go to’ place for stakeholders to find project information. Discussion Boards are a moderated on-line discussion methodology. These are effective for more complex discussions on topics to creatively explore ideas and issues. • Future iQ Project Portals • Vision Greenwood, MO Portal • Sugar Land, TX Project Portal • Smithville, MO Comprehensive Plan Discussion Boards Future Game The Future Game is a unique future planning simulation tool that rewards collaboration, innovation and teamwork. Playing the game allows stakeholders to apply the learning from the game to their own decision making and planning. • National Congress of American Indians Future Game Data Visualization Future iQ’s data visualization of survey data on the project portal provides a fun and interactive way to give transparent feedback to stakeholders while at the same time exploring issues of importance. • Greater Mankato 2040 Data Visualization • Traverse City, MI Data Visualization • Keene, NH Data Visualization Think-Tank Think-Tanks are a scenario-based strategic planning methodology. This is very powerful way to create plausible futures and explore concepts of Preferred and Expected Futures. Typically, 50-150 people take a deep dive into future exploration. • Sugar Land, TX Think-Tank • Romulus, MI Think-Tank • Lake Geneva, WI Think-Tank • Greenwood, MO Think-Tank • Pflugerville, TX Think-Tank Vision/Strategy Workshops Community or Stakeholder Vision and Strategy Workshops take place after the scenario-development at the Think-Tank. The aim of these workshops is to build a deeper understanding of the preferred future and to gather wide input on preliminary strategies. • Coppell Vision 2040 Community Visioning Workshops • Smithville, MO Community Visioning Workshops Focus Groups Future iQ developed a Focus Group methodology that is used to build out the detail of the strategic pillars that are the foundation of a community vision. These are smaller, topic-dedicated expert groups. • Falmouth Vision and Values Focus Groups • The Future of Wellbeing Focus Group summaries Future Summits Future Summits are large scale stakeholder events, that are often capstone events to present project results. Future iQ also utilizes rapid polling and final survey work to gather stakeholder input at these events. • Envision East Central Iowa Future Summit executive summary 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 14 PEOPLE-FOCUSED ENGAGEMENT APPROACHES TO STAKEHOLDER COHORTS Future iQ’s people-focused engagement is welcoming and inclusive of all stakeholder cohorts. We strive to include those who don’t usually participate in the public process. Cohort Approach Project Examples Youth Future iQ strongly supports incorporating the youth voice into visioning and planning processes. We work with high school and university cohorts, recreation groups, and plenary sessions with 500+ students. • Smithville, MO Youth sessions • Mitchell, SD Youth Sessions & Survey Seniors Populations are aging in many communities and as a result, Seniors are an important demographic impacting infrastructural and programmatic community needs. Future iQ seeks out Senior input at living places, Senior Centers, faith centers, Homeowner Associations, etc. • Park City, UT Senior Center • Wayzata, MN Engagement • Hilton Head Island, SC Engagement Minority Groups Significant barriers exist that prevent underrepresented groups from participating in civic processes. Future iQ breaks down these barriers by translating materials and going to gathering places such as faith places, workplaces, multi-cultural and community centers, and community eating places. • Moab, UT Spanish Speaking Community • Park City, UT Latinos in Action • Coppell, TX Community Fabric • UG Wyandotte County-KCK Vision Summit Business and Industry Planning for economic development requires the input from business and industries. Future iQ gathers this important input by facilitating online and in-person focus groups at individual businesses, chambers of commerce, rotary, industry and trade associations events. • VT Forests Industry Roundtables • Middle Georgia Charrette Process • IMEC Stakeholder Group Sessions • IDNR Industry Focus Group Survey • NERDIC Industry 4.0 Readiness Working Parents Future iQ recognizes that working parents are a cohort that is stretched thin with responsibilities. We hold project activities in suitable timeslots, and particularly in the evenings to accommodate this cohort. We also reach out through PTOs, school newsletters, and events. • University City, MO Evening Sessions • Waseca, MN Engagement Sessions Young Professionals We understand that young professionals have very little time for extra activities in their lives. Future iQ goes directly to this cohort through young professional organizations, networking, and training events. • Middle Georgia Engagement • Moab, UT Young Professionals • Wayzata, MN Engagement Officials and Community Leaders Elected officials and community leaders are critical advisors to any project. Future iQ provides information to this cohort through Council briefings and gathers input at City-sponsored and project events, professional conferences, and speaking opportunities. • Trotwood, OH Fostering Leadership • NADO Training Conference • VT Future Forests Industry Roundtables General Public Future iQ provides transparency and multiple avenues for input from the public. We do this through means such as emails, social media, newsletters, open forums, Town Hall meetings, workshops at community centers and libraries. • University City, MO Community Centers • Mitchell, SD Community Sessions • Falmouth, ME Online Summits 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 15 3.2 Scenario-Based Think-Tank Methodology Future iQ uses a scenario planning approach to strategic planning, with a dedicated Think-Tank workshop. The Think-Tank creates scenarios that are not predicZons but will, through the Think- Tank process, produce four plausible futures for the City of Crystal. Key aspects and features of the approach include: • The Think-Tank results will be instrumental to the end of the project. The process is inclusive, easily scalable, and can draw input from all cohorts of the city ’s community ecosystems. • It is front loaded with a presentaZon of key future trends that relate to Crystal and the results from the Community Survey. • ParZcipants discuss the key drivers that are important to the city ’s strategic planning process. These key drivers are then ranked with the Think-Tank parZcipants relaZng to importance and urgency. • The Scenario Matrix is developed by Future iQ from the first part of the Think-Tank. • Four plausible scenarios are developed in the later stages of the Think-Tank. This allows stakeholders to visualize different possible futures for Crystal. • Scenario names and descripZons are described by the Think-Tank parZcipants. • The expected, preferred, and least desired futures are produced and uploaded to the Crystal project portal. • The scenario-planning process illustrates the interconnectedness of planning processes and encourages more holisZc planning. • The journey from the expected future to the preferred future is then pursued by building out the steps to get there. There are several important design principles to the proposed strategic planning approach, including: • Strong collaborative and inclusive people-focused approach. The long-term success of this project will be dependent on building strong collaboration among the city’s various stakeholders. The development of this type of ‘eco-system’ needs to be built in upfront in the planning stages of the project with a conscious effort to build on points of consensus to create a common vision for Crystal. • Future oriented. Building a city-wide shared vision will be critical for Crystal. To develop an agreed upon vision and plan, stakeholders will need clarity and a common understanding of the drivers impacting the city’s operations. • Data driven approach, including data visualization. Our experience suggests that projects like this are most successful when built on transparent data driven approaches, inclusive of as many stakeholder voices as possible. • Project management and communication strategy. Building the systems and communication methods to ensure compliance and timely delivery are important features of our project management. 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 16 Below is the visual outline of how Future iQ’s scenario-based strategic planning process works. For Crystal, the Think-Tank process can further examine circumstances including: • What makes Crystal unique and how can the city use these characterisZcs to prepare for the future? • How will stakeholder preferences fit into this vision and how will their evolving demographics be incorporated into the new vision? • How should funds be invested and leveraged to build resiliency for the city? • How can the visioning process build intenZonality into planning for Crystal’s future? • How does Crystal fit into the larger statewide ecosystem? • What are the specific strategic gap and growth areas for Crystal and does previous planning address those areas? • How may financial/budgetary issues on the state level impact Crystal and how can the city prepare for potenZal budget challenges? • What unique hurdles might the city face, and how do we build collaboraZve approaches and structures to ensure conZnued successful programs and services for its community members and stakeholders? • Where is there opportunity or need to evolve or change? Where is there an appeZte for change, and where might there be resistance to change? • What is the story stakeholders want to tell, and what future do they want for Crystal? The methodology being proposed in this proposal is more in-depth than a SWOT analysis and will allow community members and stakeholders to tackle these quesZons in an engaging and thought-provoking manner. Following the Think-Tank, Future iQ will produce an in-depth Crystal Think-Tank Report. This will then lead to the clarificaZon of the emerging vision and focus areas that will serve as a foundaZon for the Crystal Community Vision and AcZon Plan. 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 17 3.3 Data Visualization Data collecZon and development from surveys provides an inclusive process and a comprehensive understanding of community and stakeholder views and where points of consensus lie. Future iQ will use an online Lab Portal to collect and display community survey results. For examples, please see hep://lab.future-iq.com. This approach provides a fun and interacZve way to give transparent feedback to parZcipants while at the same Zme exploring issues and views across community and organizaZonal ecosystems. The strategic planning process for Crystal includes surveys that will reach as many community members and stakeholders as possible. Future iQ’s data visualizaZon allows viewers to sort and filter the data by cohort group, revealing senZments by cohort filters such as city affiliaZon, neighborhood, age, etc. The Lab also serves as a central locaZon where stakeholders can go to find updated project informaZon and noZces. Future iQ prioriZzes ensuring our content, analysis, and findings are easy to understand and approachable for all audience types. This helps make sure that our engagement reaches a wide variety of community members and conversaZons can dive deep regardless of parZcipants’ familiarity on the topic. The strategic planning process is an important Zme for Crystal. By leveraging data visualizaZon and easy-to-follow content, we draw higher parZcipaZon rates and more meaningful conversaZons. Data visualization allows individual stakeholders to see where they fit into community perspectives. 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 18 3.4 Communications Plan CommunicaZons are integral parts of Future iQ’s methodologies. We take care to provide project informaZon to stakeholders that is approachable, accurate, and sensiZve to local concerns. Our communicaZons involve both digital and tradiZonal methods to include as broad an audience as possible. We work closely with our clients to maintain regular communicaZons for the duraZon of the project. It is our experience that consistent and easily accessible project communicaZons add to the transparency of the process and encourage acZve parZcipaZon. At the beginning of each project, the project team will build a project narraZve and overall communicaZons plan. We then establish an editorial calendar for social media posts, emails, ad copy, graphics, arZcles, videography, and any other assets that can be used by our clients. Future iQ will also supply newsleeer arZcles for any publicaZon that goes out to the community and stakeholders, and press releases as needed. A key part of our communications plan is the distribution of information via the associated customized project portal. The project portal serves as a central location where community members and stakeholders can go to find updated project information, participate in discussion boards, take surveys, view survey results and data visualization, reports, and notices. The portal provides a fun and interactive way to give transparent feedback to participants while at the same time exploring issues and views across an organizational or community ecosystem. Visit lab2.future-iq.com for examples. Note the project portal has a translation feature that may be turned on by users to translate the portal into many languages including Spanish. Effective communications support the storytelling of a project and builds trust within the community. 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 19 PEOPLE-FOCUSED, INCLUSIVE AND TRANSPARENT COMMUNICATION METHODOLOGIES Future iQ provides a range of communicaZons opZons that are accessible, accurate, and sensiZve to local concerns. Our communicaZons involve both digital and tradiZonal methods to include as broad an audience as possible. Methodology Description Project Examples Project Branding All project communications will include unique project branding created by Future iQ. This branding will be consistent with client branding and will unify all project activities, communications, and marketing efforts. • Vision Greenwood, MO Portal • Chanhassen, MN Portal • Traverse City, MI Portal • Moab, UT Portal Project Portals Every communication Future iQ releases directs back to the project portal. In addition to being a repository for project information, the portal homepage is updated with every project milestone. This “newsfeed” approach ensures the most pertinent and up to date information is in front of stakeholders in a timely manner. • Future iQ Project Portals • Falmouth, ME Project Portal • Keene, NH Project Portal • Greater Mankato, MN Portal • Pflugerville, TX Project Portal • Lake Geneva, WI Portal Project Materials Future iQ produces customized hard copy and digitized materials for all our projects. Examples include posters, flyers, postcards, invitations and agendas, announcements, press releases, marketing materials, graphics, surveys, and reports. As needed, project materials can be provided in both English and Spanish. • Future iQ Project Reports • Moab Tomorrow Together, UT Project Materials • Smithville Comp Plan, MO Character Area StoryMaps • Waseca, MN Project Materials Media Relations Existing media outlets such as newspapers, radio stations, and tv networks can be invaluable for spreading word about the project beyond planning team networks. Future iQ develops press releases, media packages, and additional materials as needed for each project. • VT Future Forests Video • Middle Georgia Innovation Project Trailer • Future iQ Future of Wellbeing, MN Initiative Launch • Romulus, MI Press Release E-Newsletters Over the course of a project, stakeholder emails are gathered in online surveys, at events, and submitted on the project portal. Future iQ keeps in regular touch with project followers with E-newsletters containing updates, invitations, surveys, and other useful links. • Future iQ Newsletters • Littleton, CO Newsletters • Falmouth Vision & Values, ME Newsletters • Greenwood, MO Newsletters Social Media Social media is widely used tool that has the ability to grow both project awareness and engagement. Future iQ can create content for social media usage including post language and imagery, stakeholder quotes, and videos to harness that power. • Greater Mankato 2040, MN Social Media Toolkit • Vision Romulus, ME Social Media & Communications • NERDIC Videos Toolkits Future iQ creates Communications Toolkits that community members and stakeholders can use on their own social media platforms to communicate about local events and projects. Kits can include logos, social media tiles, press releases, and more. • Mankato Social Media and Communications Toolkit • Romulus Social Media and Communications Toolkit • Keene, NH Comms Toolkit 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 20 CUSTOMIZED AND BRANDED PROJECT MATERIALS Along with uniquely branded project logos, Future iQ produces customized materials for all of our projects. These include posters, flyers, postcards, invitations and announcements, agendas, press releases, marketing materials, graphics, surveys, and reports. Future iQ can also create toolkits for community members to use to promote the project themselves. Project materials can be translated into Spanish and provided in both hard copy and digital versions. Recent examples of project materials 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 21 4.0 Proposed Timeline – DRAFT ONLY The following chart outlines key tasks and suggested periods of activities for this project’s work plan. This timeline reflects the relative emphasis of activity. Work on several of the key deliverables will occur in parallel to allow the phases to be completed within the project timeline. We will work with Crystal staff to create a timeline that incorporates the specific needs of the city and remains flexible over the course of the project. Key Phases Key Deliverables A S O N D J F M A M J Phase 1: Project Set- Up and Review of Documents Initial meetings, detailed workplan and schedule Create online project portal; project branding Engagement and Communication Plans Review of existing documents Community Situational Analysis Phase 2: Community Engagement Public Launch Community Survey Key stakeholder interviews Data visualization on portal Crystal Think-Tank Workshop Crystal Think-Tank Report Community Visioning Sessions Phase 3: Plan Development Roundtable Work Session- City Council and Staff Focus Groups to develop Pillars and Action Areas Prioritization Survey Draft Crystal Strategic Action Plan with RoadMap Phase 4: Final Plan and Presentations Finalize Strategic Action Plan; input incorporated Final Presentation to City Council Future Summit - bridging to comp. plan Ongoing Weekly meetings with client liaison Meetings and briefings to Council Project portal updates Engagement and Communication Plans ongoing. 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 22 5.0 Cost Proposal Future iQ operates on a fixed-price delivery. The fees below include all travel, accommodaZon costs and overheads for the Project Director and all staff. We assume that the City of Crystal will provide venues for workshop sessions and presentaZons, as required. Please note that our fees and project plan are flexible and easily scalable depending on the needs of Crystal. Key Phases Key Deliverables Costs Tasks 1: Project Set-Up and Review of Documents • Initial meetings, detailed work plan and schedule • Create online project lab portal; project branding • Engagement and Communications Plans • Review of existing document; Community Snapshot Report • Strategic planning meetings and briefings to City Council $1,000 $4,000 $2,000 $5,000 $3,000 Task 2: Community Engagement • Community Survey • Key stakeholder interviews • Data visualization on portal • Crystal Think-Tank Workshop • Crystal Think-Tank Report • Community Visioning Sessions $4,000 $2,000 $3,000 $10,500 $5,000 $8,000 Task 3: Plan Development • Roundtable Work Session with City Council and Staff • Focus Groups to develop Strategic Pillars and Action Areas • Prioritization Survey • Draft Crystal Strategic Action Plan with Implementation Roadmap $3,000 $15,000 $3,000 $10,000 Task 4: Final Plan and Presentations • Finalize Crystal Strategic Action Plan; input incorporated • Final Crystal Strategic Action Plan Presentation to City Council • Bridging Session to 2050 comprehensive planning / Future Summit $2,000 $1,500 $3,000 TOTAL FIXED PRICE PROPOSAL $85,000 Includes ongoing project management work, including weekly/bi-weekly meeZngs with client liaison, Council meeZngs, project portal updates and management to a detailed work plan. Proposed payment schedule: • 25% on signing of contract • 25% on compleZon of phases 2, 3, 4 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 23 6.0 References Below are five municipal references for Future iQ’s work in the area of visioning and planning. AddiZonal references are available upon request. Edina, Minnesota Vision Edina (2014-2015) Nodes and Modes (2017) Scoe Neal, City Manager City of Edina 4801 W. 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Tel: 952 -826-0401 Email: sneal@edinamn.gov Greenwood, Missouri (2024-2025) Comprehensive Master Plan Steven Larson, City Administrator City of Greenwood 709 W. Main Street Greenwood, MO 64034 Tel: 816 -537-6969 ext. 106 Email: slarson@greenwoodmo.com Traverse City, Michigan (2024-2025) Community Vision and Strategic AcZon Plan Benjamin Marenteee, City Manager City of Traverse City First Floor, Government Center 400 Boardman Avenue Traverse City, MI 49684 Tel: 231 -922-4480 Email: bmarente@traversecitymi.gov Pflugerville, Texas Strategic AcZon Plan (2025) Emily M. Barron, AICP Assistant City Manager City Manager’s Office City of Pflugerville, TX Tel: 512-990-6302 Email: EmilyB@pflugervilletx.gov Smithville, Missouri (2019) Vision and Strategic AcZon Plan; Comprehensive Plan (2019-2020) Smithville Parks & RecreaZon Master Plan (2021) Smithville TransportaZon Master Plan (2021-2022) Cynthia Wagner, City Administrator City of Smithville 107 W. Main Street Smithville, MO 64089 Tel: 816 -532-3897 Email: cwagner@smithvillemo.org 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 24 7.0 Appendix A: Team Resumes 7.1 Project Director, David Beurle, CEO, Future iQ RÉSUMÉ EDUCATION Bachelor Degree in Agricultural Science, University of Sydney, 1984 EMPLOYMENT Founder & CEO Future iQ, USA & Europe, 2003 – Present Principal Adviser, Minister for Primary Industries, Western Australia, 1991 – 2000 Rangeland Scientist, Western Australian Department of Agriculture, 1985-1991 PHILANTHROPIC WORK Board Director, Western Australian Community Foundation, 2003-2005 Founding member, Plant-Based Product Council, USA, 2019 David Beurle is a world-renowned strategist, futurist, researcher and practitioner. As founder and CEO of Future iQ, David is a pioneer and expert in creating new and innovative future planning approaches for use in community, regional, industry, organizational and government settings. David has pioneered the application of scenario planning within regions, industry and corporations around the world. David created the Future Game™, a global planning and workshop tool that has been used in over 600 workshops across 10 countries. As CEO of Future iQ, David has led global projects across 4 continents and has written a number of foresight papers, which can be viewed at www.future-iq.com/foresight-research. Having worked in the field of organizational and regional economic and community planning for over 20 years, his work has won numerous awards. David has the major role in all of Future iQ’s projects as lead project manager. More details on David’s work can be seen at www.davidbeurle.com. -Lake Geneva Strategic Plan, Wisconsin 2025-2026 -Jasper Comprehensive Plan, Indiana 2025-2026 -Springfield 2051 Roadmap, Ohio, 2025-2026 -Vermont Conservation Plan, Vermont, 2025-2026 -New Hampshire Community Dev. Finance Authority Community Block Grant (CDBG) Update, 2025 -City of Pflugerville Strategic Action Plan, Texas, 2025 -Abbeville County Strategic Action Plan, South Carolina, 2024-2025 -Greenwood Comprehensive Master Plan, MO, 024-2025 -City of Sugar Land Strategic Action Plan, Texas, 2024-2025 -City of Traverse City Strategic Action Plan, Michigan, 2024-2025 -Lower Savannah Council of Governments, South Carolina, 2024- 2025 -Keene Comprehensive Master Plan, New Hampshire, 2024-2025 -New England Regional Defense Industry Collaboration, New England, 2019-2025 -Lorain County Strategic Action Plan, Ohio, 2023 – 2024 -Madison F35 Community Connection, Wisconsin, 2023-2024 -City of Essex Junction Strategic Action Plan, Vermont, 2023 - 2024 -COSCDA Strategic Action Plan, Washington DC, 2023 – 2024 -Age Friendly MNTAP Grant, Minnesota, 2023-2024 -Trotwood Community Communications, Ohio, 2023-2024 -Park City Bonanza Park Planning, Utah, 2023-2024 -Littleton Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, Colorado, 2023 -Unified Government Economic Development Strategic Plan, Kansas, 2023 -Vermont Future Forest Strategic Roadmap, Vermont, 2023-2024 -Transforming Tomorrow Together – Greater Mankato 2040, Minnesota, 2022-2023 -Flint Hills Regional Council Sustainablility Plan and Roadmap, Kansas, 2023 -Smithville Schools District Strategic Plan, Missouri, 2023 -Florida Network Mapping, Florida, 2022 -Vision Romulus, Our Community, Our Future, Michigan, 2022 -Transforming Together Tomorrow - Greater Mankato, Minnesota, 2022 -Moab - Tomorrow Together, Utah, 2022 -The Future of Well Being Foresight Project, Minnesota, 2021-2022 -Envision East Central Iowa, Iowa, 2021-2022 -University City Community Vision, Missouri, 2021-2022 -Northern Forest Rural Tourism Academy, New England, 2021-2022 -City of Smithville Transportation Plan, Missouri, 2021-2022 -Town of Falmouth Vision & Values, Maine, 2020-2021 -The Middle Georgia Innovation Project, Georgia, 2020-2021 -City of Smithville Comprehensive Plan, Missouri, 2020 -Park City Community Vision & Strategic Action Plan, UT, 2019-2020 -NOHOA Community Survey 2019- 2020 -ECC Medical/Well-Being Strategic Marketing Plan & Economic Development Plan, Minnesota, 2016- 2019 -Tillamook County Strategic Vision & Action Plan, Oregan, 2018-2019 -National Association of Development Organizations, Washington, D.C., 2018-2019 -Future of Urban Living Think Tank, St Georges House, Windsor Castle,UK, 2018-2019 -Middle Georgia Regional Defense Industry Economic Diversification Project 2017-2018 -City of Coppell, TX, Community Visioning, 2018-2019 -Maine Woods, Tourism Impact Study, 2017-2018 -City of San Diego Defense Industry Economic Development Plan, California, US, 2016-2018 -North Coast, Oregon, Tourism Destination Management, 2018-2019 -New Hampshire Aerospace & Defense Consortium, Strategic Action Plan, 2017-2018 -Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Community Visioning Project, 2016- 2017 -University of MN, Future of Midwest Agriculture, 2016-2017 -Task Force LIMA Defense Initiative, Ohio, US, 2015-2017 RECENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE -Greenwood Comprehensive Master Plan, 2025 - Keene 2025 Comprehensive Master Plan & Summary Report, 2025 - Abbeville County Strategic Action Plan, 2025 - CDFA CDBG Application & Program Guide, 2025 - COSCDA Strategic Action Plan Implementation Summary Report, 2025 - City of Pflugerville Strategic Action Plan, 2025 - City of Traverse City Strategic Action Plan, 2025 - Greenwood Community Vision, 2025 - City of Pflugerville Think- Tank Report, 2025 - Abbeville County Think-Tank Report, 2025 - City of Greenwood Think- Tank Report, 2025 - LSCOG Strategic Action Plan, 2025 - City of Traverse City Think- Tank Report, 2025 -City of Sugar Land Strategic Action Plan, 2025 -LSCOG Think-Tank Report, 2024 -Lorain County Task Force Actions Report, 2024 -Vision Keene Community Vision, 2024 -GreenSeam Five-Year Strategic Plan, 2024 -City of Sugar Land Think- Tank Report, 2024 -Vision Keene 20-Forward Think-Tank Report, 2024 -City of Essex Junction Strategic Plan, 2024 -City of Trotwood Community Communications Report, Plan and Toolkit, 2024 -The Future of the Vermont Forest Industry Strategic Plan, 2024 -COSCDA Strategic Action Plan, 2024 -Littleton CEDS Plan, 2024 -Lorain County Strategic Action Plan, 2024 -PlanKCK Economic Development Strategy, 2023 -City of Essex Junction Think-Tank Report, 2023 -Vermont Forest Future Think-Tank Report, 2023 -Flint Hills Regional Council Think-Tank Report, 2023 -Vision Romulus Strategic Action Plan Report, 2023 -Moab Vision & Strategic Action Plan, 2023 -Florida Adventure Travel Network Final Report, 2022 -Vision Romulus Think-Tank Report, 2022 -The Future of Wellbeing, Minnesota, 2022 -The Future of Manufacturing in Illinois, 2022 -Envision East Central Iowa Final Report, 2022 -University City Community Vision Final Report, 2022 -Town of Falmouth Vision & Values Final Report, 2022 -The Middle Georgia Innovation Corridor Report, 2021 -City of Smithville Parks & Recreation Master Plan, 2021 -The Holding Space: A Guide for Partners in Tribal Research, 2020 -The Future of Urban Living, 2019 -The Future of Tourism, 2018 -The Next Industrial Revolution, 2018 -The Future of Midwest Agriculture, 2017-2018 -The Future of Manufacturing, 2016 -The Future of Food, 2016 -Economics of Collaboration, 2015 -Cities of the Future, 2015 RECENT PUBLICATIONS -County Commissioners Association of Ohio Summer Symposium, August 2024 -SMART Manufacturing Conference, Pennsylvania, October 2022 -ITB Berlin Travel Trade Show, Berlin, March 2022 -The Mahoosuc Way Summit, Maine, February 2022 -Aggregate Producers of Wisconsin Annual Convention, Wisconsin, December 2021 -Ohio Food Summit, Ohio, USA, March 2020 -New North Regional Summit, Wisconsin, USA, December 2019 -New Hampshire PTAC Conference, NH, USA, December 2019 -Institute of Directors (IoD) Annual Conference, Gleneagles, Scotland, October 2019 -E.P.I.R.C Manufacturing Conference, PA, USA, October 2019 -City of Smithville Youth, Missouri, USA, September 2019 -AgFutures 2035 Conference, Perth, Australia, August 2019 -The Future of Urban Living Consultation, St George’s House, Windsor Castle, UK, December 2018 RECENT KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS DAVID BEURLE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER B.SC. AGR david@future-iq.com 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 25 7.2 Heather Branigin, Vice President, Foresight Research, Future iQ RÉSUMÉ Heather leads Future iQ’s research projects, most recently co-authoring The Future of Wellbeing and The Future of Urban Living. She has extensive experience in local government and the nonprofit sector and is an accomplished project manager. Heather has a well-developed ability to assimilate information into thoughtful and coherent report and proposal writing. She applies the integration of future trends, data analysis and public engagement into implementable strategy development for clients. Through her work, Heather provides critical resourceful guidance needed to empower communities and organizations to make decisions that build sustainability and resiliency as they face a future of accelerated change. Originally from Canada, Heather has pursued her international interests through her philanthropic work with the United Nations Association of Minnesota. •Lake Geneva Strategic Action Plan, WI 2025-2026 •Jasper Comprehensive Plan, IN, 2025-2026 •Springfield Community Roadmap,OH 2025-2026 •NH Community Dev. Finance Authority CDBG Update, 2025-26 •Greenwood Comprehensive Master Plan, MO, 024-2025 •Keene Comprehensive Master Plan, NH 2024-2025 •Sugar Land Strategic Action Plan, TX, 2024 •COSCDA Strategic Action Plan, DC, 2023-2024 •Littleton Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, CO, 2023-2024 •Unified Government of WYCO- KCK Economic Development Strategic Plan, KS 2023 •Age-Friendly MNTAP Grant, 2023-2024 •Smithville School District Strategic Action Plan, MO,2022- 2023 •The Future of Wellbeing, MN, 2022 •Transforming Tomorrow Together -Greater Mankato 2030, MN, 2022-2024 •Future of Urban Living Global Consultation at Windsor Castle, UK, 2018 •IDNR Sustainable Materials Management - Vision for Iowa, Iowa DNR, 2019 •Tillamook County Strategic Vision and Action Plan, OR, 2019 •ECC Medical/Well-Being Strategic Marketing Plan and Econ Dev Plan, MN, 2016-2019 •NADO Strategic Action Plan, Washington, D.C., 2019 •Coppell Vision 2040, Coppell, TX, 2019 •San Diego, OEA Grant Facilitation, CA, 2016-2019 •Snohomish County Regional Tourism Destination Development, WA, 2018 •McHenry County College Strategic Foresight, IL, 2018 •NHADEC Strategic Plan, NH, 2018 •Waseca Vision 2030, MN, 2018 •University of Minnesota, Future of Midwest Agriculture, MN, 2017 •City of Edina, Vision Edina, MN, 2015 •Jasper Think-Tank Report, 2025 •Greenwood Comprehensive Master Plan, 2025 •Keene 2025 Comprehensive Master Plan & Summary Report, 2025 •Vision Greenwood Community Vision, 2025 •Vision Keene Community Vision, 2024 •COSCDA Strategic Action Plan, 2024 •Littleton CEDS Plan, 2024 •PlanKCK Economic Development Strategic Plan, 2023 •Smithville School District Strategic Plan, 2023 •Greater Mankato Think-Tank Report, 2023 •University City Community Vision 2040 Strategic Roadmap, MO, 2022 •ECICOG Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, IA, 2022 •Falmouth Vision and Values, ME, 2022 •Greater Bemidji Strategic Action Plan Update, MN, 2022 •IMEC Future of Manufacturing in IL, 2022 •The Middle Georgia Innovation Project, 2021 •Smithville Parks & Rec Master Plan 2030, MO, 2021 •Denton Comp. Solid Waste Management Strategy, TX, 2021 •The Future of Chiropractic Strategic Visioning, OR 2021 •Smithville Comprehensive Plan, MO, 2020 •Kinship Fellows and Food: Land: Opportunity Grantees Summit, IL, 2020 •Trotwood Org. Strategic Plan, OH 2019 •New North Business Intelligence Strategic Action Plan, WI, 2019 •City of Mitchell Community Vision and Action Plan, SD, 2019 •The Future of Wellbeing, 2022 •Envision East Central Iowa CEDS Plan, 2022 •University City Community Vision 2040, 2022 •Greater Bemidji Strategic Action Plan Report, 2022 •Town of Falmouth Vision and Values Final Report, 2022 •The Future of Manufacturing in Illinois, 2022 •The Future of Chiropractic, 2021 •Smithville Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2021 •Middle Georgia Innovation Performance and Gap Analysis Report Part 1: Case Studies, 2021 •Smithville Comprehensive Plan, 2020 •Kinship Foundation Future •of Local Food Systems & Sustainable Agriculture, 2020 •IDNR Sustainable Materials Management - Vision for Iowa, 2019 •NADO Strategic Action Plan, 2019 •Trotwood Organizational Strategic Plan, 2019 •The Future of Urban Living, 2019 •The Future of Tourism – Maine Woods, 2018 •NHADEC Strategic Action Plan, 2018 •The Next Industrial Revolution, 2018 •The Future of Midwest Agriculture, 2017 •The Future of Food, 2016 RECENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS HEATHER BRANIGIN VICE PRESIDENT, FORESIGHT RESEARCH B.A., M.A.T. heather@future-iq.com EDUCATION Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Level, Social Studies University of St. Thomas, MN Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/ International Relations Advanced Language Certificate: French Literature Carleton College, MN Honours Degree, Neuchâtel Jr. College Neuchâtel, Switzerland EMPLOYMENT Vice President, Foresight Research, Future iQ, 2016-present City of Edina, MN, 2013-2016 NCCA - National Model United Nations, Minneapolis, MN, 2010-2013 UNA-MN, St. Paul, MN, 2007-2010 PHILANTHROPIC WORK Volunteer Judge, Future City Competition, 2017 Co-President (2011-2013); Board Member (2010, 2014) UNA-MN Board Member and Secretary, Caring for Cats, 2019-2021 Advisory Council Member, UNA-MN, 2014-present 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 26 7.3 Adam Bentley, Research Strategist, Future iQ RÉSUMÉ EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of Northern Iowa Master of Public Policy, University of Northern Iowa Master of Business Administration, Texas A&M-Commerce EMPLOYMENT Senior Planner/Economic Development Specialist - East Central Iowa Council of Governments, 2019-2022 Assistant Village Administrator - Waunakee, WI, 2016-2019 Adjunct Faculty - Buena Vista University, 2016-Present Assistant City Manager - Manhattan, Kansas, 2013-2014 Administrative Assistant to the City Manager - Iowa City, IA, 2011-2013, Management Fellow, Wichita, KS, 2010-2011 AWARDS / CERTIFICATIONS Young Professional of the Year 2019- Waunakee Chamber of Commerce International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Essential Management Skills Certificate Heartland Economic Development Course (HEDC) Certified Adam Bentley works for Future iQ as Research Strategist. Adam’s background includes experiences working with local and regional governments across the American Midwest. He has a broad background which includes government administration, economic development, strategic planning, human resources, and grant writing. Adam holds a master’s degree in public policy from the University of Northern Iowa and a master’s degree in business administration from Texas A&M-Commerce. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member for Buena Vista University teaching courses in government, management, and liberal arts. Adam has a passion for public service and continues to volunteer in local city and non-profit organizations to help improve his community. ADAM BENTLEY RESEARCH STRATEGIST B.A., M.P.P., M.B.A. adam@future-iq.com -Springfield 2051 Roadmap, Ohio, 2025- 2026 -Vermont Conservation Plan, Vermont, 2025-2026 -City of Pflugerville Strategic Action Plan, Texas, 2025 -Traverse City Strategic Action Plan, Michigan, 2024 - 2025 -City of Sugar Land Strategic Action Plan, Texas, 2024-2025 -Lorain County Strategic Action Plan, Ohio, 2023-2024 -Madison F35 Community Connection, Wisconsin, 2023-2024 -City of Essex Junction Strategic Action Plan, Vermont, 2023-2024 -Cornell College Strategic Roadmap Development, Iowa, 2023 RECENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE -City of Pflugerville Strategic Action Plan, 2025 -The Future of the Vermont Forest Industry Strategic Plan, 2024 -City of Pflugerville Think-Tank Report, 2025 -Madison F35 Community Connections Situational Analysis, 2024 -Lorain County Strategic Action Plan Benchmark Report, 2024 -City of Essex Junction Benchmark Report, 2024 - City of Cornell Strategic Roadmap Development Think-Tank Report, 2023 RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 27 7.4 Tobiloba Adarama3, Data Analyst, Future iQ 4.11 City of Crystal Community Vision and Action Plan – REVISED PROPOSAL - Future iQ, 14th August 2026 28 7.5 Walter Paixao-Cortes, Data Engineer, Future iQ 4.11 3 200 VERA CRUZ AVENUE NORTH –TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER APPLICATION PAGE 1 OF 8 ___________________________________________________________________________ FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner ___________________________________________________________________________ TO: Adam R. Bell, City Manager (for August 18 Meeting) DATE: August 12, 2026 RE: Consider a resolution approving a conditional use permit request to allow Verizon to construct a telecommunication tower at 3200 Vera Cruz Avenue North A.INTRODUCTION Verizon is proposing to construct a telecommunication tower on city-owned property at 3200 Vera Cruz Avenue North. The property is zoned Low Density Residential (R-1) and telecommunication towers are a conditional use within that zoning district. In 2020 City Council approved a CUP for this same tower, but it was never constructed and the CUP approval expired. Notice of the August 10 public hearing was published in the Sun Post on July 30 and mailed to property owners within 500 feet (see attachment A). A hearing notice was also sent to the City of Golden Valley since many properties in the notification area lie within that city. At the August 10, 2026 Planning Commission public hearing, the commission unanimously recommended approval of the CUP. One person from the public spoke at the hearing and expressed doubt that there was a coverage gap that needed to be filled and was concerned about possible negative aesthetic impacts of having a taller tower adjacent to a residential neighborhood. ➢Staff response to comment. The city retained an engineering consultant, Owl Engineering, to independently verify Verizon’s claim that the proposed tower is needed to fill a gap in coverage. Owl determined that there is a gap in coverage in this area (attachment D) and that the construction of a tower is warranted. There is a residential neighborhood to the west of the proposed tower, but the nearest dwelling will be 269’ from the tower. The tower will be adjacent to Highway 100 and to excess right-of-way owned by MnDOT. The property is currently used for a city-owned COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Telecommunication Tower 6.1 3 200 VERA CRUZ AVENUE NORTH –TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER APPLICATION PAGE 2 OF 8 sanitary sewer lift station and the addition of a telecommunication tower will not alter the existing utility use character of the property. Attachments: A. Site location map showing public hearing notification area B. Existing zoning map C. Site photos D. Owl Engineering report E. Supporting documents submitted by applicant (9 pages): 1. Project narrative for use-specific standards and CUP criteria 2. Letter addressing interference, emissions, and tower height 3. Statement of need for tower 4. Aerial photos showing tower distance from residential properties 5. Letter from Sabre Industries relating to tower’s fall zone F. Resolution G. Civil plans (15 pages) 2026 Aerial Photo: 6.1 3 200 VERA CRUZ AVENUE NORTH –TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER APPLICATION PAGE 3 OF 8 B.BACKGROUND Existing use The 3,827 square foot property is owned by the city, and the property contains a city-owned sanitary sewer lift station, with a utility pole that provides power to the lift station . Adjacent uses The following are the existing land uses and zoning districts surrounding this property: •North – Excess right-of-way owned by MnDOT •East – Highway 100 •West – Single family homes zoned R-1 •South – Excess right-of-way owned by MnDOT Proposed use The applicant is proposing to construct a telecommunications tower on the site to improve cell phone reception in the area. The following use-specific standards in the UDC for telecommunications towers are addressed in information submitted by the applicant (attachments E and G). The city has retained Owl Engineering to assist in verifying that the proposed tower meets the city’s requirements (attachment D). A representative from Owl Engineering will attend the August 18, 2026 City Council meeting to answer questions from the Council. 6.1 3 200 VERA CRUZ AVENUE NORTH –TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER APPLICATION PAGE 4 OF 8 Relevant use-specific standards for telecommunication towers: • Interference with public safety equipment. ➢ Requirement: The construction and placement of the tower will not interfere with public safety communications and the usual and customary transmission or reception of radio, television, or other communication services enjoyed by adjacent properties. ➢ Findings: The applicant has provided a letter verifying that the tower will not interfere with public or private communications (attachment E). This information has been verified by Owl Engineering (attachment D), but Owl also states that the applicant will need to submit a request to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to verify that 5G technology present in this tower will not interfere with operations at the Crystal Airport. • Co-location. ➢ Requirement: The tower must be able to accommodate at least one other telecommunication facility. ➢ Findings: As shown on the site plan (attachment G), the tower will be able to accommodate two other wireless providers in the future. • Locational requirements. ➢ Requirement: The property must be large enough that if the tower collapses it falls completely within the property. ➢ Findings: Owl Engineering has verified Verizon’s assertion that if the tower collapses, it will fall completely within the property. ➢ Requirement: The tower cannot be located within 660’ from another tower. ➢ Findings: The nearest tower is over a mile away in Golden Valley. ➢ Requirement: The tower cannot be located within 165’ from a single or two family dwelling. ➢ Findings: The nearest dwelling to the proposed tower is at 3160 Welcome Avenue North, which is 269’ from the tower. • Tower height. ➢ Requirement: The tower cannot exceed 100’ or 50% of the distance from the tower to the nearest property line of a single-family dwelling, whichever is less. ➢ Findings: The tower is 269’ to the nearest residential property line. Therefore the tower cannot exceed 100’ in height and the proposed tower is 91’ in height. • Illumination. ➢ Requirement: Towers cannot be artificially illuminated unless required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). ➢ Findings: The tower will not be illuminated. • Exterior finish. ➢ Requirement: Exterior tower finish is to be approved by the City Council. ➢ Findings: Staff recommends that the tower be painted a forest green color to match the city’s traffic light poles. This has been made a condition of approval for this tower. 6.1 3 200 VERA CRUZ AVENUE NORTH –TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER APPLICATION PAGE 5 OF 8 •Fencing. ➢Requirement: Fencing shall meet the requirements of the city’s fencing regulations, unless different requirements are approved by the city council. ➢Findings: In the R-1 district, the maximum fence height is 6.5’. The applicant is proposing an 8’ tall cedar fence with a locked gate which will surround the tower and ground – mounted equipment. To provide increased security for the tower, which is located far away from residential homes, staff recommends this proposed fence as part of the CUP approval. •Landscaping. ➢Requirement: Ground-mounted equipment must be screened from view by suitable vegetation, except where a design of non-vegetative screening better reflects and complements the character of the surrounding neighborhood. ➢Findings: The ground-mounted equipment is screened with a combination of cedar fencing surrounding the equipment and new trees facing the resid ential neighborhood. The new trees are “black hills spruce”, “autumn splendor buckeye”, and “eastern white pine”. •Security. ➢Requirement: Towers must be reasonably posted and secured to protect against trespass. ➢Findings: An 8’ tall cedar fence with a locked gate will surround the tower and ground –mounted equipment. •Access/parking. ➢Requirement: Access shall be provided to the tower during normal business hours and have at least one paved parking space. ➢Findings: Access to the tower will be available during normal business hours. The property currently has a paved parking space. •Stealth design. ➢Requirement: To the extent practical, towers must be of stealth design to make the tower less visible. Findings: In this particular situation, a non-stealth design is acceptable because it enables additional providers to co-locate on the tower, thus reducing the need for additional towers to be built in the area. •Stormwater management and erosion control measures. ➢Requirement: The applicant shall provide erosion control techniques during tower construction. ➢Findings: The city does not require a stormwater management plan for properties under one acre in size. During tower construction, the city will require erosion control techniques to be used on-site including wattle logs and inlet protection. 6.1 3 200 VERA CRUZ AVENUE NORTH –TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER APPLICATION PAGE 6 OF 8 C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Demonstrated Need for Tower According to section 515.19, Subd. 6 of the UDC the City Council may approve a CUP to allow a telecommunication tower in the R-1 district if it “reasonably addresses an identified significant gap in the provider’s service”, subject to the following requirements: • The City Council makes a finding that the provider has demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that there is a significant gap in the provider’s service, and: ➢ There is no co-location option that would reasonably address the demonstrated significant gap in the provider’s service; or ➢ There is no other alternative tower site that would reasonably address the demonstrated significant gap in the provider’s service. The applicant has submitted information in attachment E in which they have determined that a tower is needed at this location in order to close a significant g ap in their cell phone service, and that there is not an option to co-locate an antenna on another tower. Owl Engineering has reviewed this information and has concluded that Verizon is correct in their assessment (attachment D). CUP criteria In addition to the CUP criteria listed above, the following are the relevant criteria in city code section 510.19 for approval of CUPs. The applicant has also provided their own response to these criteria in attachment E. (a) The proposed use has been approved as a conditional use in the zoning district for which it is proposed. Findings: Telecommunication towers are a conditional use in the Low Density Residential (R-1) zoning district if the applicant can demonstrate that the tower addresses a significant gap in coverage that cannot be corrected by co-locating an antenna on an existing tower (see above). (b) The conditional use will be in accordance with the general objectives, or with any specific objective, of the city’s comprehensive plan and this UDC. Findings: On the 2040 Planned Land Use map, the property is guided as Institutional. As a utility use, the proposed telecommunication tower is in conformance with this land use 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. 6.1 3 200 VERA CRUZ AVENUE NORTH –TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER APPLICATION PAGE 7 OF 8 Findings: Currently the property contains a utility use – a sanitary sewer lift station - that is proposed to continue. The addition of another utility use on this property – a telecommunications tower – is not expected to change the character of the area. The proposed tower will be located near Highway 100 at a distance of approximately 269’ from the nearest dwelling. (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 tower will not generate unusual noise impacts. (e) Parking is adequately provided for the proposed conditional use. Findings: As described in section B, above, parking is adequately provided for the proposed tower. (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 tower will share a site with, and be in close proximity to , an existing sanitary sewer lift station, which is critical public infrastructure. Due to this proximity, a condition has been included as part of the CUP approval to protect the city from additional costs imposed by the proximity of the tower on the city’s ability to maintain and replace the lift station. D. REQUESTED ACTION At the August 10, 2026 Planning Commission public hearing, the Commission recommended approval of the CUP by a vote of 8 to 0 (one member was absent), subject to the following conditions of approval: 1. Site Plan. The development shall be constructed according to the civil plans in attachment G. Prior to issuance of the building permit for the tower, the applicant shall: a) Agreement. Sign a site improvement agreement with the city to guarantee installation of the landscaping plan and fence. b) Approval Letter. Provide an approval letter from the Federal Aviation Administration to the city relating to the 5G installation issue described in attachment D. c) Submittal Deadline. The applicant shall submit the permit application for the tower by August 1, 2027 or submit a request for zoning administrator approval of a one-year extension before that permit application deadline. 2. Financial Responsibility for Costs. Applicant, on behalf of itself and all successors and assigns, agrees it is responsible for and must reimburse the City for any additional costs incurred by the City for the repair, maintenance, or replacement 6.1 3 200 VERA CRUZ AVENUE NORTH –TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER APPLICATION PAGE 8 OF 8 of the lift station to the extent such costs are caused by, arise from, or are increased due to the location, construction, installation, operation, maintenance, or replacement of the tower or related improvements. 3.Exterior finish. The tower shall be painted forest green to match the city’s traffic signal poles. 4.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. 5.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. 6.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. 7.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. 8.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. City Council motion to approve the proposed resolution (attachment F) is requested. 6.1 Site Location and Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map 3200 – Vera Cruz Ave N 4141 Douglas Dr. N. Crystal MN 55422 Attachment A 6.1 Zoning Map 3200 – Vera Cruz Ave N 4141 Douglas Dr. N. Crystal MN 55422 Attachment B 6.1 Area for proposed tower Existing parking space Attachment C 6.1 Existing utilities on property 6.1 REPORT REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF A 100-foot COMMUNICATIONS TOWER AT 3200 Vera Cruz Ave North Crystal, MINNESOTA for Verizon wireless PREPARED BY: GARRETT G. LYSIAK, P.E. July 30, 2026 (Amended) Attachment D 6.1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Crystal Ordinance for wireless telecommunications towers requires the demonstration of a need (gap in coverage) or a showing of need for the proposal. This analysis demonstrates the proof of need requirement is satisfied. This new tower will eliminate both coverage and capacity problems. It would provide the required Personal Communication System (“PCS”) coverage to eliminate the present existing poor coverage area for the expanded service. There are no existing towers identified that could provide the required coverage and eliminate the predicted coverage gap. All towers in the nearby area were examined and none were found that could be used. Due to the lack of any existing towers or support structures in the vicinity, the new site would need to locate very near to the proposed location in order to fill the coverage gap. There is no evidence to show this new tower will cause interference to the present frequencies and any Public Safety or City communications systems. There is no demonstrated RF Radiation hazard to the public, even when other additional PCS systems are added to the study. As required by the ordinance, this tower will accommodate additional communications systems, and it complies with all the structural requirements of the ordinance. Review of the failure analysis condition shows that the fall zone of this tower is predicted to be 15% of the total height. I do agree with this statement on the failure mode. Verizon will be required to submit a request for an Obstruction Study to determine if any of the proposed frequencies would impact the Crystal Airport. 6.1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Engineering Statement Figure 1 SITE MAP Figure 2 AERIAL VIEW Figure 3 AIRSPACE MAP Figure 4 FAA TOWER STUDY DETERMINATION Figure 4 MAP SHOWING NEARBY TOWERS Figure 5 ANTENNA STRUCTURE SEARCH Figure 6 PREDICTED COVERAGE Figure 7 EXISTING COVERAGE 6.1 Engineering Statement The documents submitted by Verizon Wireless to The City of Crystal for a new 100-foot tower were reviewed for compliance with the technical requirements of the zoning ordinance. The site is located at 3200 Vera Cruz Ave North, Crystal, MN. The site location was plotted on a USGS 7.5-minute map (Figure 1 “Site Map”)1. In addition, an aerial photograph is included to show the proposed site location and the surrounding area (Figure 2 “Aerial Site Map”). Airspace Study Figure 3 shows the proximity to the Crystal Airport. The proposed tower site was examined for any impact on the local airspace and airports. The tower height is proposed to be under 200-feet and is therefore not usually required to get Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval, unless it is located near an airport. The proposed tower is approximately three miles from Crystal Airport runways but is on the approach path of the runways. A tower/airspace study was performed (Figure 4) and the results show that the proposal will not have an impact on any of the Crystal Airport runway approaches. However, the FAA has changed the requirements for submissions for towers /structures that have RF systems installed. This requirement was instituted to address potential problems with 5G installations near airport approaches. There are no private airport facilities in the search area. Existing Tower Sites A search of both FCC and FAA databases was performed to determine the location of any potential alternate locations for the proposed monopole. A state-owned tower was identified, the state is not interested in allowing any additional users on it, but this tower is not structurally capable of supporting the antennas and is not within the Verizon search area and was not considered. Figure 4A shows the nearby towers and the closest tower is more than 1-mile away. Figure 5 shows the results of this obstruction study. Site Construction The site construction plans show the tower that is planned for this project. The tower drawings supplied show compliance with the requirements of ANSI2/TIA 3-222-G standard which requires loading for: 1. Exposure C to the standard. 2. 90 mph basic wind, with no radial ice. 3. 50 mph basic wind with 1/2” of radial ice. (ice is considered to increase in thickness with height) 1 Site Location N 45° 00’ 52.38” W 93° 20’ 59.43 2 American National Standards Institute 3 Telecommunications Industry Association 6.1 4. The tower is designed to withstand the Ultimate Wind Speed for this area of 115 mph The proposal shows that the tower is currently designed to accommodate two additional antenna systems antennas. This will eliminate the need for an additional new tower in the vicinity for some time. The structural data submitted (Sabre Industries) states that the fall zone of this proposed tower is predicted to be 15% of the height is was designed with a safety factor of more than a 25% loading factor. I do agree with the analysis that the tower is predicted to fall within the property area. Coverage Study In reviewing the submitted data it was determined that (Verizon) has designed its communications facilities in the Crystal area with several surrounding sites providing area wide coverage. During my initial inspection of the application, it was determined that several keys pieces of information were missing and were required to analyze the predicted and existing coverage of the Verizon system. The information was provided and I was able to complete my analysis of the application. Figure 6 shows the predicted coverage area with the new monopole. Figure 7 shows the area with the proposed monopole removed from the analysis and the predicted coverage gap is identified. Interference Study An updated search was performed using the FCC frequency database 4 to determine the frequency and location of any city or county public safety facilities within one-mile from the proposed tower location. Using all the identified frequencies either utilized by the city or county, an intermodulation (interference) study was performed to determine if any predicted interference products would be generated by the proposed Verizon Wireless facility. The results of the study indicate that there are no interference products predicted to be generated that would cause interference to any of the identified protected frequencies. Verizon states that they do perform an interference study on their towers. However, they only consider other carriers on the tower and my analysis includes city and county frequencies. The study shows that there are no predicted (low order) interference intermodulation products generated from combinations of existing and proposed channels at this site. When the proposed communications facility is constructed, antenna separation, antenna pattern directionality properties and equipment filtering will further reduce the potential of intermodulation induced interference. This analysis is a mathematical study and will not account for interference mitigation that will occur due to the differences in technologies 4 Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau –“Universal Licensing System” 6.1 and equipment configurations and filtering. This study assumes a worst-case scenario using as many as four transmitters operating simultaneously (which is a rare occurrence). Additionally, due to the high frequencies used on this new facility there is no predicted interference to occur on any other communication devices such as televisions, personal computers, telephones, garage door openers, security systems, and other electronic equipment. In summary, the use of good engineering and installation practices should mitigate any interference to any nearby existing communications systems or any additional future systems on the tower and it is my opinion that the Verizon Wireless system frequencies should not cause any harmful interference problems to any of the existing City or County communications systems and is in compliance with the ordinance. RF Radiation Analysis Using the data submitted by Verizon Wireless we performed a “Worst-Case” radiation analysis to determine the amount of RF energy that would be present at the base of the tower. In making our calculations, we assumed that all of the RF energy generated by the facility would be directed downward and three separate communication system antennas at maximum power levels were used for the calculations. This is not the real-world situation since the antennas used by PCS systems are designed to radiate towards the horizon. Additionally, calculations were performed including the future antenna systems on the tower and added to the total RF exposure level. However, using this analysis method I was able to determine that the maximum level of RF radiation reaching the ground (head height) at the tower base is less than 20 percent of the ANSI standard value for the general public exposure limit and as such is not classified as an RF radiation hazard. This proposal satisfies the current Federal guidelines for RF Exposure 5. Summary The review of the proposed Verizon tower indicates that: • It would provide the required wireless system coverage to eliminate the present existing poor coverage area and provide enhanced existing coverage. • The site is not predicted to cause any interference products to any protected frequency in the area and is not predicted to be an RF radiation hazard. 5 FCC Office of Engineering and Technology Bulletin OET-65 Edition 97-01 6.1 • The tower is designed to accommodate two additional communications systems. • The proposal complies with the structural requirements of the ordinance. • Due to the lack of any existing towers or adequate support structures in the vicinity, the site would need to locate very near to the proposed location to fill the coverage gap. • An FAA Obstruction Study is required due to the RF sources on the tower and they have recently made this a new requirement. Respectfully submitted, Garrett G. Lysiak, P.E. 6.1 200 ft N➤➤N © 2018 Google 6.1 6.1 = Pending Application(s) ASR Registration Search Registration Search Results Displayed Results Specified Search Latitude='45-00-52.4 N', Longitude='93-20-59.4 W', Radius=1.6 Kilometers Registration Number Status File Number Owner Name Latitude/Longitude Structure City/State Overall Height Above Ground (AGL) 1 1014621 Constructed A0498027 MINNESOTA, STATE OF 45-00-01.0N 093-21-14.0W GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 67.1 6.1 1 mi N➤➤N Image Landsat / Copernicus 6.1 TOWAIR Determination Results A routine check of the coordinates, heights, and structure type you provided indicates that this structure does not require registration. *** NOTICE *** TOWAIR's findings are not definitive or binding, and we cannot guarantee that the data in TOWAIR are fully current and accurate. In some instances, TOWAIR may yield results that differ from application of the criteria set out in 47 C.F.R. Section 17.7 and 14 C.F.R. Section 77.13. A positive finding by TOWAIR recommending notification should be given considerable weight. On the other hand, a finding by TOWAIR recommending either for or against notification is not conclusive. It is the responsibility of each ASR participant to exercise due diligence to determine if it must coordinate its structure with the FAA. TOWAIR is only one tool designed to assist ASR participants in exercising this due diligence, and further investigation may be necessary to determine if FAA coordination is appropriate. DETERMINATION Results PASS SLOPE(100:1)NO FAA REQ - 5252.0 Meters (17230.7 Feet)away & below slope by 23.0 Meters (75.4599 Feet) Type C/R Latitude Longitude Name Address Lowest Elevation (m) Runway Length (m) AIRP R 45-03- 41.00N 093-21- 32.00W CRYSTAL HENNEPIN MINNEAPOLIS, MN 264.2 996.10000000000002 PASS SLOPE(100:1)NO FAA REQ - 5180.0 Meters (16994.5 Feet)away & below slope by 23.0 Meters (75.4599 Feet) Type C/R Latitude Longitude Name Address Lowest Elevation (m) Runway Length (m) AIRP R 45-03- 39.00N 093-21- 28.00W CRYSTAL HENNEPIN MINNEAPOLIS, MN 264.2 996.10000000000002 PASS SLOPE(100:1)NO FAA REQ - 4803.0 Meters (15757.6 Feet)away & below slope by 19.0 Meters (62.3400 Feet) Type C/R Latitude Longitude Name Address Lowest Elevation (m) Runway Length (m) AIRP R 45-03- 28.00N 093-20- 57.00W CRYSTAL HENNEPIN MINNEAPOLIS, MN 264.2 996.10000000000002 PASS SLOPE(100:1)NO FAA REQ - 4741.0 Meters (15554.2 Feet)away & below slope by 18.0 Meters (59.0499 Feet) Type C/R Latitude Longitude Name Address Lowest Elevation (m) Runway Length (m) AIRP R 45-03- 26.00N 093- 21-0.00W CRYSTAL HENNEPIN MINNEAPOLIS, MN 264.2 996.10000000000002 6.1 Your Specifications NAD83 Coordinates Latitude 45-00-52.4 north Longitude 093-20-59.4 west Measurements (Meters) Overall Structure Height (AGL) 30.5 Support Structure Height (AGL) 0 Site Elevation (AMSL) 263 Structure Type MTOWER - Monopole Tower Construction Notifications Notify Tribes and Historic Preservation Officers of your plans to build a tower. 6.1 6.1 6.1 Conditional Use Permit Narrative 1: a): R1 b): City utility site – sewer lift station. c): Verizon Wireless is proposing to construct a 100’ monopole telecommunications tower which will operate in tandem with current utility use of the parcel. d): Yes, this proposed use is allowed via a CUP. e): Cellular connectivity over the years has transitioned from luxury to a critical service. From work from home, school from home, E911 responses requests coupled with the overall reliance on connectivity for daily life, cellular coverage and capacity has become a vital service that the community relies on and must continue to be expanded and improved in order to provide that service. This proposal aligns with the comprehensive plan for strategies for all communities with the plan for development to support the growth of the community. In regards to 500.03 a) The monopole will be located directly off the ROW up against the highway sound barrier. The pole is separatee from residential homes and is located on a parcel already used to provide essential services to the community. The pole is of a monopole design and will incorporate landscaping and fencing to minimize any visual effects. The facility will only be visited periodically for maintenance and will not create any traffic congestion. There will be no impact to light or air. b)This monopole is being located next to exiting critical infrastructure and will provide the benefit of improvement to the network coverage and capacity for the residents in the area that rely on the network. c)This proposal promotes the orderly development of the parcel and will not impede any transportation, water supply, sewer or other public facilities and utilities. d)Noted e)Noted f): The current use is for essential services, lift station/generator along with existing over head electrical lines with the parcel abutting the sound barrier wall of the highway. The nearest residence is several hundred feet away and is obscured by existing foliage which will be aided by our landscaping and fencing plan. Attachment E 6.1 g) This facility will not emit any noise and will only be visited by maintenance personal approximately once or month or if an emergency arises. There is no exterior lighting to be installed. h) Yes, there is an existing access road with a parking spot that leads directly to the proposed tower location. i) Ye s. j) No. 6.1 May 27, 2026 City of Crystal 4141 Douglas Crystal, MN 55422 RE: Proposed Wireless Telecommunications Tower | Hennepin County Parcel # 21-118-21-24-0128 | Site Name: MIN QUAIL To Whom It May Concern, This letter is provided as an addition to the Wireless Telecommunication Tower Permit Application for a Conditional Use for the referenced proposed telecommunications tower site. The following are Verizon’s statements regarding interference, RF emissions and needed tower height. Interference: Verizon provides Commercial Mobile Radio Services (CMRS) under licenses granted by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC). Pursuant to these licenses, Verizon is authorized to operate its CMRS network in many geographic areas throughout the nation, including Hennepin County, Minnesota. The FCC exclusively regulates all technical aspects of Verizon operations and network and preempts all state and local regulation of radiofrequency transmissions. The FCC rules protect co-channel and adjacent licensees against harmful interference. The proposed Verizon facility is compliant with all applicable FCC requirements. The points below cover Verizon’s practices pertinent to complying with the FCC requirements: 1. Verizon locates its transmitting antenna(s) in order to maximize vertical and horizontal separation from other operator’s systems to minimize interference potential. 2. All equipment at the proposed facility is designed and certified to operate within the frequencies licensed to Verizon by the FCC, and to operate in a manner approved by the FCC. 3. The power levels generated by the facility’s radios and corresponding effective radiated power (ERP) from the transmitting antenna(s) are within the limitations specified by Part 22 (for cellular), Part 24 (for PCS), Part 27 (for 700 MHz, AWS or C-Band), Part 96 (for CBRS), Part 30 (UMFUS/mmWave) or Part 101 (for microwave) of the Commission’s Rules. Verizon is committed to providing state of the art wireless services that benefit the community. In the unlikely event that interference does occur, Verizon agrees to fully cooperate with the entity experiencing interference to identify and correct, to the extent reasonably possible, any issues caused by the Verizon installation. RF Emissions: Verizon has performed a radio frequency (RF) compliance pre-construction evaluation for the referenced proposed site and based on the results of the evaluation, the site will be compliant with FCC Guidelines. The FCC has established safety rules relating to potential RF exposure from cell sites. The rules are codified at 47 C .F.R § 1.1310. The FCC provides guidance on how to ensure compliance with its rules in the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology Bulletin 65, which can be found at: https://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletins/oet65/oet65.pdf. The FCC developed the RF standards, known as Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits, in consultation with numerous other federal agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The FCC provides information about the safety of radio frequency (RF) emissions from cell towers on its website at: https://www.fcc.gov. Please refer to the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology Bulletin 65 for information on RF exposure guidelines, RF safety, and landlord responsibilities. Questions related to compliance with federal regulations should be directed to VZWRFCompliance@VerizonWireless.com. 6.1 Tower Height Required: A tower height of 91’ (overall 100’ with 9’ lighting rod) is needed to allow for a minimum Verizon antenna centerline of 87’ which is required to satisfactorily and adequately provide the best coverage as detailed in the coverage maps which have been provided as part of the Conditional Use Permit Application filing. Sincerely, Paul Anderson Engr III Cslt – Radio Frequency Verizon Great Plains – Minneapolis/Northern Minnesota 6.1 STATEMENT OF NETWORK NEED New Communications Tower in Hennepin County, City of Crystal, Minnesota Paul Anderson, Radio Frequency Engineer Verizon ID: MIN QUAIL 1. My name is Paul Anderson and I am a radio frequency (RF) engineer for Verizon Wireless (“Verizon”). I have been employed by Verizon since 2018 and have been the RF Engineer for the Minneapolis/Northern Minnesota Market since 2022. 2. The primary duties of an RF engineer include the design and management of Verizon’s wireless communications network in its Great Plains Market, which includes the area in and around Hennepin County, Minnesota. RF Engineers are also responsible for identifying and addressing substantial service and capacity gaps that present themselves in Verizon’s wireless network. These service gaps can be caused by lack of coverage or insufficient system capacity, or both. Service gaps are identified through the use of internal Verizon network monitoring tools and analysis showing the capacity and/or coverage needs in a particular area. 3. There is a significant service capacity gap in Verizon’s wireless communications network in and around the City of Crystal, Hennepin County (the “Gap Area”). As a result of this significant service capacity gap, Verizon customers using their devices in and around the Gap Area are likely to experience diminished call quality, slow data transmission speeds, and blocked calls. Verizon’s service gap in the Gap Area has been amplified by the sharp increase in data usage by Verizon’s customers. 4. This significant service capacity gap will remain and cannot be resolved unless a communications tower is constructed within the Gap Area. Verizon must remedy this service capacity gap in order to provide high-speed wireless broadband access to the communities in and around the Gap Area, to fill in indoor coverage gaps where wireless services are not reliable, and to provide enhanced E911 services. 5. Verizon identified a search area in which a tower would need to be located in order to resolve the service gap. Before proposing a new communications tower, Verizon first considered whether any existing towers in the search area could be used to resolve the coverage gap in the Gap Area. There were no other structures within half a mile radius of the proposed tower site on which Verizon could collocate to resolve the service gap in the Gap Area. Although there are existing towers in the general area outside the search ring, none of these towers will allow Verizon to remedy the service gap. 6. Verizon has worked to identify a property in the area that could accommodate a communications tower to correct the significant service capacity gap in Verizon’s wireless communications network. Verizon proposes to build a new 100’ overall height tower at 3200 Vera Cruz North, Crystal, MN 55422 (“Proposed Tower”). The tower height of 100’ is necessary because of the surrounding topography and the size of the area. This particular location is optimal because it will allow Verizon to cover substantially all of the area with a single tower. 1 6.1 7. By co-locating its communications equipment on the Proposed Tower, Verizon will resolve the current significant service capacity gap and will be able to provide improved service to residents, businesses, and emergency service providers in and around the Gap Area. If Verizon is unable to construct the new telecommunications tower, the significant service capacity gap in Verizon’s wireless communications network will remain, and Verizon will be prohibited from providing reliable wireless service to its customers in the Gap Area. Dated this 27st day of May, 2026 _________________________________ Paul Anderson Engr III Cslt – Radio Frequency Verizon Great Plains – Minneapolis/Northern Minnesota 2 6.1 Distance to home 6.1 Distance to home 6.1 6.1 CITY OF CRYSTAL MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2026- _______ RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR VERIZON WIRELESS WHEREAS, Verizon Wireless (“Applicant”) submitted an application to the City of Crystal (“City”) for a conditional use permit to allow a telecommunications tower at 3200 Vera Cruz Avenue North in Crystal, which is legally described in the attached Exhibit A (“Property”); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after due notice having been provided, held a public hearing regarding the Applicant’s request on August 10, 2026, and voted to forward the application to the City Council with a recommendation that the requested conditional use permit be approved with certain conditions; and WHEREAS, the City Planner’s report (“Planner’s Report”) dated August 12, 2026, 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, as recommended by the Planning Commission and discussed in the Planner’s Report, and as conditioned below herein, complies with the applicable rules and regulations of the Uniform Development Code within the Crystal City Code. 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 for Verizon Wireless on the Property, subject to compliance with the Crystal City Code and all of the following conditions: 1.Site Plan. The development shall be constructed according to the civil plans in attachment G of the Council staff report. Prior to issuance of the building permit for the tower, the applicant shall: a)Agreement. Sign a site improvement agreement with the city to guarantee installation of the landscaping plan and fence. b)Approval Letter. Provide an approval letter from the Federal Aviation Administration to the city relating to the 5G installation issue described in attachment D of the Council staff report. c)Submittal Deadline. The applicant shall submit the permit application for the tower by August 1, 2027 or submit a request for zoning administrator approval of a one - year extension before that permit application deadline. Attachment F 6.1 2. Financial Responsibility for Costs. Applicant, on behalf of itself and all successors and assigns, agrees it is responsible for and must reimburse the City for any addition al costs incurred by the City for the repair, maintenance, or replacement of the lift station to the extent such costs are caused by, arise from, or are increased due to the location, construction, installation, operation, maintenance, or replacement of the tower or related improvements. 3. Exterior finish. The tower shall be painted forest green to match the city’s traffic signal poles. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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 18th day of August 2026. 6.1 ____________________________ Julie Deshler, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Chrissy Serres, City Clerk 6.1 EXHIBIT A Legal Description of the Property The north 50 feet of the south 70 feet of the east 80 feet of Lot 9, Block 6, Rosedale Acres, except that part thereof lying northwesterly of a line extending from a point on the west line thereof distant 19.68 feet south of the northwest corner to a point on the north line thereof distant 62.34 feet westerly of the northeast corner, all in Hennepin County, Minnesota 6.1 EXHIBIT B Planner’s Report (attached hereto) 6.1 YATES AVE NXENIA AVE NWELCOME AVE NVERA CRUZ AVE NWELCOME AVE N LIAC DR32ND AVE NBASSETT CREEK PARK32ND CIRSCOTT AVE N100100100SITESHEET CONTENTS:LESSOR APPROVALCONTACTSISSUE SUMMARYSHEET INDEXDEPARTMENTAL APPROVALSAREA & VICINITY MAPSGENERAL NOTESPROJECT INFORMATIONNORTHTOWER ELEVATIONVICINITY MAPMIN QUAIL NEW BUILDSCALE:1TOWER ELEVATION1/16" = 1'-0"IIBCRYSTAL, MN 55422PROJECT INFORMATIONSITE NAME:SITE ADDRESS:COUNTY:BUILDING TYPE:SITE AREA:DRAWING BASED ONSITE DATA FORM DATED:LONGITUDE: LATITUDE:MIN QUAIL3200 VERA CRUZ AVE N,HENNEPINWIDSETH SMITH NOLTING610 FILLMORE STREET - PO BOX 1028ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308-1028320-762-8149AMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTING550 CLEVELANDST PAUL, MN 55114JAY BREKKE, PE (651) 659-9001XCEL ENERGY1518 CHESTNUT AVEMINNEAPOLIS MN 55403(612) 330-6074AARON ORENSTEIN (763) 493-1848T.B.D.T.B.DPROJECT DRAWN BY:DATE:CHECKED BY:MINQUAIL3200 VERA CRUZ AVE N,CRYSTAL, MN 5542220171617666LOC. CODE: 457285T-1MSG / JP02-27-18BMSREV. D08-28-19REV. E09-20-19REV. F10-31-19REV. G11-01-19REV. 004-17-20REV. 112-12-259973 VALLEY VIEW RD.EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344(952) 903-9299DESIGN10801 BUSH LAKE ROADBLOOMINGTON, MN 55438(952) 946-4700WWW.DESIGN1EP.COMPOWER UTILITYTELCO UTILITYSURVEYOR:DESIGNER:LESSOR / LICENSOR:COMPANY CONTACT:COMPANY CONTACT:LESSEE:STRUCTURALENGINEER:GEOTECHNICALENGINEER:CONTACTSEDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344DESIGN 1 OF EDEN PRAIRIE9973 VALLEY VIEW ROAD(952) 903-9299VERIZON WIRELESSCONSTRUCTION DEPT. (952) 946-470010801 BUSH LAKE ROADBLOOMINGTON, MN 55438POWER UTILITYTELCO UTILITYSURVEYOR:LESSOR / LICENSOR:COMPANY CONTACT:COMPANY CONTACT:LESSEE:STRUCTURALENGINEER:GEOTECHNICALENGINEER:EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 553449973 VALLEY VIEW ROAD(952) 903-9299VERIZON WIRELESS10801 BUSH LAKE ROADBLOOMINGTON, MN 55438CITY OF CRYSTAL4141 DOUGLAS DR N,CRYSTAL, MN 55422DAN OLSON (763) 531-1142LESSOR / LICENSOR APPROVALSIGNATUREPRINTED NAMEDATELESSOR / LICENSOR: PLEASE CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX BELOW NO CHANGES.CHANGES NEEDED. SEE COMMENTS.WN(NAD83)(NAD83)° ' "° ' "45 0052.3893 20 59.43DEPARTMENTAL APPROVALSJOB TITLENAMEDATERF ENGINEERNITHYAKALYANI JAIPURIYAR02-01-19OPERATIONS MANAGERPAUL QUICKLE03-14-19CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERGREG LINDER02-04-19ISSUE SUMMARYREV DESCRIPTIONSHEET/DETAILC ISSUED FOR OWNER SIGNOFF 03-26-19 ALLD LANDSCAPING & SETBACK DIMS. 08-28-19 ALLE STORM WATER PLAN ADDED 09-20-19ALLF REVISED PER CITY COMMENTS 10-31-19SWPPP-1 THRU -4G REVISED PER CITY COMMENTS 11-01-19 A-1 & SWPPP-1SHEET INDEXSHEET SHEET DESCRIPTIONT-1PROJECT INFORMATION, TOWER ELEVATION, & SHEET INDEXSWPPP-1SWPPP NARRATIVESWPPP-2SWPPP PLAN & NOTESSWPPP-3SWPPP DETAILSSWPPP-4SWPPP DETAILSA-1SITE PLAN, FENCE ELEVATIONS & DETAIL INDEXA-2 ENLARGED SITE PLANA-2.1LANDSCAPE PLAN, DETAIL & KEYA-3ANTENNA & EQUIPMENT KEY, CABLE BRIDGE PLAN, & NOTESA-4 OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONSG-1 GROUNDING & UTILITY NOTESG-2 GROUNDING PLAN & GROUNDING DETAIL INDEXU-1SITE UTILITY PLANS, H-FRAME, PHOTO & NOTES-SURVEY (2 SHEETS)0ISSUED FOR BID/CONSTRUCTION 04-17-20 ALL1REVISED RFDS & EQUIPMENT SLAB 12-12-25ALL111LOCATION SCAN08-05-25444.1 S.F.1334 81ST AVE NESPRING LAKE PARK, MN 55432(612) 844-1234WWW.HERZOGENGINEERING.COMI HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THISPLAN, SPECIFICATION, OR REPORTWAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDERMY DIRECT SUPERVISION ANDTHAT I AM A DULY LICENSEDPROFESSIONAL ENGINEER UNDERTHE LAWS OF THE STATE OFMINNESOTA.NAME:SIGNATURE:DATE:LICENSE NUMBER:Joshua Herzog4239212/12/2025HE #: 251907Attachment G6.1 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN -NARRATIVE:Applicant:Project Name: MIN QUAILApplication date:Nature of construction activity description:The proposed project area is located on a maintained pedestriangrassed area in Crystal, MN. Soils on the site consist of Udorthents,wet substratum, 0 to 2 percent slopes. The soil does not belong to aHydrologic Soil Group but according to Hennepin County, it is welldrained. Runoff from the site currently drains to an existing area inletlocated south of an existing bituminous driveway. Under proposedconditions, drainage patterns will follow historic drainage patterns andwill continue to flow to the existing area inlet at rates not exceedinghistoric as ground roughness coefficients and flow paths will remain thesame. Improvements will be made near the existing inlet that willinclude a rock access easement to the west and cell compound to thesouth. A minimum of a 5' grass buffer will surround the existing inlet toprovide a level of quality for runoff prior to entering the stormsewer.The area inlet discharges to the east. The proposed project includesconstruction of clean rock access easement roads, site grading, andconstruction of a cell tower compound. The project will disturb existingvegetation and soils with the potential for erosion and sediment ladenstorm runoff during construction. The project will be started as soon assite conditions allow.Name of person with BMP experience who will oversee SWPPPimplementation and coordinate with contractor:Person, organization, or entity responsible for long termmaintenance of permanent stormwater treatment system:No permanent stormwater treatment system will be constructed on site.Documentation of all trained individuals:SWPPP preparer:Company: Widseth Smith Nolting and AssociatesName Laura HagstromTraining organization/sponsor University of MNAddress 610 Fillmore StreetTraining date(s) 1/30/2018City, State Zip Alexandria, MN 56308Training activity/content Design of Construction SWPPPEmail laura.hagstrom@wsn.us.comInstructor(s) name(s) John ChapmanPhone 320-335-5037Individual overseeing implementation of, revising and/oramending the SWPPP that are available for an onsite inspectionas needed:Company: _____________________________________Name _________________________________________Training organization/sponsor ______________________Address _______________________________________Training date(s) _________________________________City, State Zip __________________________________Training activity/content ___________________________Email _________________________________________Instructor(s) name(s) _____________________________Phone _________________________________________Individual overseeing implementation of, revising and/oramending the SWPPP:Company: _____________________________________Name _________________________________________Training organization/sponsor ______________________Address _______________________________________Training date(s) _________________________________City, State Zip __________________________________Training activity/content ___________________________Email _________________________________________Instructor(s) name(s) _____________________________Phone _________________________________________Individual performing or supervising the installation, maintenanceand repair of BMPs:Company: _____________________________________Name _________________________________________Training organization/sponsor ______________________Address _______________________________________Training date(s) _________________________________City, State Zip __________________________________Training activity/content ___________________________Email _________________________________________Instructor(s) name(s) _____________________________Phone _________________________________________Installation Timing of Erosion Prevention and Sediment ControlBMPs:Erosion and sediment control BMP's must be installed as necessary tominimize erosion from disturbed surfaces and capture sediment onsite.All BMP's must conform to MNR100001 Permit 2018 reference 7, 8 and9 of the NPDES Permit.Temporary Erosion Control BMPs.The General Contractor is responsible for the Erosion PreventionPractices contained in MNR100001 Permit 2018 reference 8 of theNPDES Permit. The General Contractor must plan for andimplement appropriate construction phasing, vegetative bufferstrips, horizontal slope grading and other construction practicesthat minimize erosion. The location of areas not to be disturbedmust be delineated (marked) on the development site before workbegins.·Poly Cover Stockpile or Slope·Construction PhasingPhasing must be implemented to ensure that more land thancan be effectively inspected and maintained in accordancewith the MNR100001 permit is not disturbed.·Disc Anchored StrawØDisc anchoring shall be done as appropriate according tothe plan included in this SWPPP.ØDisk anchor Type 1 mulch with a disk anchoring tool asrequired by the contract immediately after placementunless otherwise approved by the Engineer.ØDisk anchoring shall be installed as per MnDOT spec.2575.3.D.·Wood Chips·VegetationØProtect and preserve vegetation per the requirements ofMnDOT spec. 2572.3.A.ØBefore work begins, permittees must delineate thelocation of areas not to be disturbed.·MulchAll disturbed soil areas shall be temporarily mulched withType 1 mulch within 7 days if the area is not being activelyworked. Temporary seed mix 21-111 at a rate of 100 lbs/acof Pure Live Seed will be used only in cases wheredisturbed soil areas are anticipated to remain unworked inexcess of 14 days prior to placement of Type 1 mulch.ØMulch shall be placed in the areas as shown on the planincluded in this SWPPP.ØMulch shall be Type 1, according to plan. Materials shallmeet the requirements of MnDOT spec. 3882.ØMulch shall be applied as per MnDOT spec. 2575.3.C.Additional Temporary Erosion Control BMPs·Rolled Erosion Control ProductsThe contractor must minimize the need for disturbance ofportions of the project that have steep slopes (3:1 orsteeper). For those sloped areas which must be disturbed,the contractor must use techniques such as phasing andstabilization practices designed for steep slopes, such asdraining and terracing. Slopes 3:1 and steeper must beprotected by erosion control blankets.ØRolled erosion control products shall be Erosion ControlBlankets. Materials shall meet the requirements ofMnDOT spec. 3885.ØRolled erosion control products shall be placed as perMnDOT spec. 2575.3.G.Temporary Sediment Control BMPsThe General Contractor is responsible for the Sediment ControlPractices contained in MNR100001 Permit 2018 reference 9 ofthe NPDES Permit. Sediment Control Practices must be installedon all down gradient perimeters before any upgradient landdisturbing activities begin. These practices must remain in placeuntil Permit Termination Conditions have been established inaccordance with MNR100001 Permit 2018 reference 13 of theNPDES Permit.·Storm Drain Inlet ProtectionØStorm drain inlet protection shall be placed in the areasas shown on the plan included in this SWPPP.ØAdditional storm drain inlet protection devices shall beplaced on inlets located on Vera Cruz Avenue north ofthe project site.ØStorm drain inlet protection shall be installed as perMnDOT spec. 2573.3.M.·Stabilized Construction ExitA stabilized construction exit is not called out on the plan.If the contractor chooses to access the site from a locationother than the paved bituminous driveway or sidewalk, aconstruction exit control shall be placed at that location. Ifsediment tracking is discovered on adjacent streets, thesediment shall be removed with a street sweeper or otherapproved method within one calendar day of discovery.This shall be done throughout the duration of the project.The sediment may be returned to the exposed areas of thesite or disposed of offsite as per MPCA requirements.ØStabilized Construction exit controls shall be constructedwith slash mulch, crushed rock, reinforced geotextile,sheet pads, or rumble pad.ØConstruction exit controls shall be installed as perMnDOT spec. 2573.3.K.Additional Temporary Sediment Control BMPs·Silt FenceØSilt fence shall be machine sliced. Materials shall meetthe requirements of MnDOT spec. 3886.ØSilt fence shall be installed as per MnDOT spec.2573.3.B.·Culvert End ControlsØCulvert End Controls shall be installed as per MnDOTspec. 2573.3.L.·Sediment Control LogsØSediment control logs shall be Type Straw, Wood Fiber,Coir, Wood Chip, Compost, Rock, or Wood Fiber andBlanket Systems and meet the requirements of MnDOTspec. 3897.ØSediment control logs shall be installed as per MnDOTspec. 2573.3.F.·Filter BermsØFilter berms shall be Type 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. Materials shallmeet the requirements of MnDOT spec. 3874.ØFilter berms shall be installed as per MnDOT spec.2573.3.E·Bale BarriersØBale Barriers shall be installed as per MnDOT spec.2573.3.C.·Sand Bag BarriersØSandbag Barriers shall be installed as per MnDOT spec.2573.3.D.·Temporary Sediment BasinsContractor may construct temporary sedimentation basinsin accordance with MNR100001 Permit 2018 reference 14of the NPDES Permit.·Temporary Diversion DitchMeasures should be taken to ensure that “clean” runofffrom off site is diverted around disturbed areas on site.Care should be taken that re-routing off site runoff does notresult in flooding or other issues on adjacent propertiesPermanent Erosion Cover Methods for all exposed soil areas:Permanent erosion control and cover will be realized with a rock accessroad, cell tower compound, and perennial cover with a density of 70%of the native background vegetation.Perennial cover, referred to as Turf Establishment on the plans, will berealized by using Seed Mixture 25-151 at a rate of 120 lbs/ac of PureLive Seed and Type 3 Fertilizer with a composition of 22-5-10 at a rateof 350 lbs/ac on all disturbed soil areas. Seed and fertilizer shall becovered by Hydraulic Matrix, Type Hydraulic Mulch at a rate of 2,500lbs/ac.Stormwater Mitigation Measures proposed as part ofenvironmental, endangered species, archaeological or otherrequired local, state or federal reviews conducted by the project.N/ADischarges to any U.S. EPA approved TMDL for thepollutants/stressors described in MNR100001 Permit 2018reference item 23.7No TMDL Implementation Plans currently exist for the receiving waterson this project.Bassett Creek is within one mile of the project site will receivestormwater runoff. Bassett Creek is a river segment that has anEPA-approved impairment for Chloride; Fecal Coliform; Fishesbioassessments. These impairments are construction relatedparameters and additional best management practices have beenimplemented in this SWPPP.Permanent Stormwater Treatment System:No permanent stormwater treatment system will be constructed on site,however, a grassed buffer will provide treatment prior to runoff enteringthe existing area inlet.Procedures to Amend SWPPP:The General Contractor must amend the SWPPP as necessary toinclude additional requirements, such as additional or modified BMP's,designed to correct problems or address situations in accordance withMNR100001 Permit 2018 reference 6 of the NPDES Permit.************************************************************************Amendments to the SWPPP:Date:1.2.3.4.5.Methods to Minimize Soil Compaction and to Preserve Topsoil:As shown on the plan, the General Contractor shall delineate areas thatare not to be disturbed on the site. This may be done with flags, stakes,signs, silt fence, etc., and shall be completed prior to the start of anygrading operations. Regardless of the delineation method the GeneralContractor chooses to use, the General Contractor must communicateto his/her personnel and subcontractors that these areas are not to bedisturbed and construction equipment (including trucks and personalvehicles) shall not be allowed in these areas.The General Contractor shall minimize compaction and preserve topsoilas much as possible at the site. In pervious “green” areas that are notessential to the construction of the project, the General Contractor shallavoid construction traffic and maintain the existing condition of theseareas.Chemical Treatment Systems to Enhance Sedimentation:No chemical treatment shall be used to enhance sedimentation.Infeasibility Documentation Requirements:N/ASite Assessments for Groundwater or Soil Contamination:N/APayment:Cost for permanent and temporary erosion and sediment controlmeasures shown on the plans shall be considered in the project cost.The costs to maintain and remove these devices shall be incidental tothe bid items.CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:Erosion Prevention MeasuresvExposed soils (including stockpiles) shall have erosionprotection/cover initiated immediately and completed within 7 days.vThe wetted perimeter of the last 200 linear feet of ditches must bestabilized within 24 hours of connecting to a surface water orproperty line.vTemporary or permanent ditches or swales that are being used asa sediment containment system during construction must bestabilized within 24 hours after no longer being used as a sedimentcontainment system.vPipe outlets must have energy dissipation within 24 hours ofconnecting to a surface water or permanent stormwater treatmentsystem.vMulch, hydromulch, tackifier, polyacrylamide, or similar erosionprevention practices cannot be used within the normal wettedperimeter of drainage ditches or swale sections with a continuousslope greater than 2%.Sediment Control MeasuresvSediment control practices shall be established on downgradientperimeters and upgradient of any buffer zones.vSediment control practices shall be established at the base ofstockpiles on the downgradient perimeter.vStockpiles shall be located outside of natural buffers or surfacewaters, including stormwater conveyances (e.g., curb and guttersystems) unless there is a bypass.vInlet protection BMPs shall be installed per plan.vVehicle tracking BMPs shall be established where vehicles areexiting the site to minimize street tracking.vMust have plans to preserve topsoil (unless infeasible).vMust have plans to minimize soil compaction.vDischarges from BMPs shall be directed to vegetated areas, unlessinfeasible.vA 50-foot natural buffers shall be preserved or (if maintaining bufferis infeasible) redundant sediment controls shall be provided when asurface water is located within 50 feet of the project's earthdisturbances and drains to the surface water.Dewatering and Basin Draining:vIf dewatering is required on the site, there must be a plan in placeto prevent nuisance conditions, erosion, and inundation ofwetlands.vDewatering related to the construction activity must comply withMNR100001 Permit 2018 reference 10 of the NPDES Permit.Dewatering discharge that may have turbid or sediment ladendischarge must be discharged to a temporary or permanentsedimentation basin on the project site whenever possible andBMP's must be implemented to prevent water containing sedimentor other pollutants from being discharged to surface waters ordownstream properties.vIf using filters with backwash water, backwash water must behauled away for disposal, returned to the beginning of thetreatment process, or incorporated into the site in a manner thatdoes not erode into runoff.vDewatering to facilitate construction shall be incidental.Inspection Requirements:vThe SWPPP may identify the trained person (as identified in item21.2.b) who will conduct inspections.vInspections must be performed as needed.vInspections are recommended to be performed within 24 hours of arain event greater than 0.5 inches in 24 hours.vRecommended Inspection and Maintenance records shall include:1. Date and time of inspection.2.Name of person(s) conducting inspections.3.Findings of inspections, including the specific location wherecorrective actions are needed.4.Corrective actions taken (including dates, times, and partycompleting maintenance activities).5.Date and amount of rainfall events greater than 0.5 inch in 24hours.6.Rainfall amounts must be obtained by a properly maintainedrain gauge installed onsite, or by a weather station that iswithin one mile or by a weather reporting system.7.Requirements to observe any discharge that may be occurringduring the inspection. Discharge should also be described andphotographed.Maintenance Requirements:vAll nonfunctional BMPs must be repaired, replaced, orsupplemented with functional BMPs by the end of the nextbusiness day after discovery, or as soon as field conditions allow.vPerimeter control devices must be repaired, replaced, orsupplemented when nonfunctional or sediment reaches one-halfthe height of the device.vTemporary and permanent sediment basins must be drained, andsediment removed when the depth of sediment collected reachesone-half storage volume.vAll sediment deposits and deltas must be removed from surfacewaters (including drainage ways, catch basins, and other drainagesystems) and the removal areas restabilized within seven days.vSediment on paved surfaces (e.g., sediment tracked from vehicles)must be removed within one calendar day of discovery.vPermanent stormwater treatment BMPs must be inspected andmaintained.Pollution Prevention Management Measures:vProper storage, handling, and disposal of construction products,materials, and wastes is required.vCollected solid waste, sediment, asphalt and concrete millings,floating debris, paper, plastic, fabric, construction and demolitiondebris and other wastes must be disposed of properly and mustcomply with MPCA disposal requirements.vFertilizers must be stored in covered locations.vOil, gasoline, paint and any hazardous substances must beproperly stored, including secondary containment, to prevent spills,leaks or other discharge.vStorage and disposal of hazardous waste must be in compliancewith MPCA regulations.vVehicles must be monitored for leaks and preventativemaintenance scheduled.vEach contractor on site is individually responsible for maintaining aclean and safe work site. The person responsible shall dispose ofall solid waste properly and in compliance with the MPCA disposalrequirements. Solid waste includes but is not limited to: collectedsediment, asphalt and concrete millings, floating debris, paper,plastic, fabric, construction and demolition debris. The personresponsible shall be responsible for all hazardous materials duringconstruction. Oil, gasoline, grease, paint and other hazardoussubstances must be properly stored, including secondarycontainment, to prevent spills, leaks and unwanted discharges.Storage and disposal of hazardous waste must be in accordancewith the MPCA regulations. External washing of trucks and otherconstruction equipment is prohibited on this project site.vHazardous materials and toxic waste (including oil, diesel fuel,gasoline, hydraulic fluids, paint solvents, petroleum-basedproducts, wood preservatives, additives, curing compounds, andacids) must be stored in waterproof containers with secondarycontainment, and their location(s) must be noted on the SWPPPmap. Storage and disposal of hazardous waste must be incompliance with MPCA regulations. Runoff containing suchmaterial must be collected, removed from the site, treated, anddisposed at an approved solid waste or chemical disposal facility.Building products that have the potential to leach pollutants andpesticides, fertilizers, treatment chemicals and landscape materialsmust be under cover by plastic sheeting or temporary roofs toprevent discharge or protected by similar effective means toprevent contact with stormwater.vAddress fueling and maintenance of equipment or vehicles andspill prevention and response.vThe General Contractor shall have a petroleum release plan andshall have all necessary materials on hand to implement the plan.All employees shall be trained in implementation of the plan. TheMPCA State Duty Officer shall be informed of any petroleum spillsgreater than 5 gallons.vSpill kits must be available during equipment fueling andmaintenance operations.vGeneral Contractor must make a spill response plan before theapplication of any chemical that may be harmful to theenvironment.vSpill cleanup materials must be available on site. Material shallinclude but not limited to brooms, mops, rags, gloves, absorbentmaterial, sand plastic and metal containers. Spills that reach stormwater conveyance systems connected to a Water of the State mustbe immediately reported to the MPCA State Duty Officer..vLimit exterior vehicle and equipment washing to a defined area ofthe site.vExternal washing of trucks and other construction vehicles must belimited to a defined area of the site. Runoff must be contained, andwaste properly disposed of. No engine degreasing is allowed onsite.vDescribe of the containment for concrete and other washoutwastes.vConcrete washout site: all liquid and solid wastes generated byconcrete washout operations must be contained in a leak proofcontainment facility or impermeable liner. The liquid and solidwastes must not contact the ground, and there must not be runofffrom the concrete washout operations or areas. Liquid and solidwastes must be disposed of properly and in compliance with theMPCA regulations. A sign must be installed adjacent to eachwashout facility to inform concrete equipment operators to utilizethe proper facilities.vPortable toilets must be positioned so that they are secure.vLicensed sanitary waste management handler must dispose ofsanitary waste.Permit Termination Conditions:vPermanent uniform perennial vegetative cover must be establishedat 70% density of its expected final growth.vThe permanent stormwater treatment system is constructed, meetsall requirements, and is operating as designed.vAll temporary synthetic erosion prevention and sediment controlBMPs must be removed and surrounding area improved to designconditions.vClean out sediment from conveyance systems and permanentstormwater treatment systems (return to design capacity).vSubmit a Notice of Termination (NOT) to the MPCA.© 2019 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTINGJ:\Design 1-33869\2019-12793\CADD\Civil\cd-2019-12793-swppp narrative.dwg Plotted by:Amanda Stumpf 9/18/2019 2:44:36 PMSHEET CONTENTS:9973 VALLEY VIEW RD.EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344(952) 903-9299DESIGN10801 BUSH LAKE ROADBLOOMINGTON, MN 55438(612) 720-0052WWW.DESIGN1EP.COMPROJECT DRAWN BY:DATE:CHECKED BY:SWPPP-1WIDSETH SMITH NOLTINGEngineering | Architecture | Surveying | EnvironmentalLEH09/18/2019ALSSWPPP NARRATIVEMINQUAILVERA CRUZ AVE NCRYSTAL, MN 55422LOC. 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HAGSTROM09/18/2019I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN,SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BYME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THATI AM A DULY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERUNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.NAME6.1 FMFMF M F M F MOHEOHEOHEOHEOHE OHEOHEOHEOHEOHEOHEOHEOHEOHEHYD SEFMFMF M F M F MOHEOHEOHEOHEOHE OHEOHEOHEOHEOHEOHEOHEOHEOHEHYD SE865 8 6 4 86 5 866 867 868 869 871 872876875 874873872871870868867 866865864865869868865 867866866UGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGFOUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGE © 2019 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTINGJ:\Design 1-33869\2019-12793\CADD\Civil\cd-2019-12793-site plan.dwg Plotted by:Amanda Stumpf 11/1/2019 8:53:44 AMSHEET CONTENTS:9973 VALLEY VIEW RD.EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344(952) 903-9299DESIGN10801 BUSH LAKE ROADBLOOMINGTON, MN 55438(612) 720-0052WWW.DESIGN1EP.COMPROJECT DRAWN BY:DATE:CHECKED BY:SWPPP-2WIDSETH SMITH NOLTINGEngineering | Architecture | Surveying | EnvironmentalLEH09/18/2019ALSSWPPP PLAN & NOTESMINQUAILVERA CRUZ AVE NCRYSTAL, MN 55422LOC. CODE: 45728520171617666LIC. NO.DATE:5106109/18/2019 LAURA E. HAGSTROM09/18/2019I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN,SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BYME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THATI AM A DULY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERUNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.NAMENOTES1. ALL DISTURBED AREAS SHALL RECEIVE TURF ESTABLISHMENT.2. TEMPORARY SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES AND BEST PRACTICES FORSTORM WATER MANAGEMENT MUST BE IMPLEMENTED PRIOR TO LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITIES.3. REFER TO SWPPP SHEETS 1, 3 & 4 FOR NOTES AND DETAILS.4. STABILIZE ALL EXPOSED SOILS IMMEDIATELY IF NOT ACTIVELY WORKED WITHIN 7 DAYS.5. STREET SWEEPING WITH COLLECTION MUST BE USED WITHIN 24 HOURS IF SEDIMENT ISTRACKED ONTO PUBLIC ROADS.6. STABILIZED CONSTRUCTION EXITS SHALL BE INSTALLED IF CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES EXIT THESITE IN LOCATIONS OTHER THAN PAVED DRIVEWAY OR SIDEWALK.7. ADDITIONAL INLET PROTECTION SHALL BE PLACED ON INLETS LOCATED IN VERA CRUZ AVE NNORTH OF THE PROJECT SITE.8. A 5' MINIMUM GRASS BUFFER SHALL REMAIN AROUND AREA INLETS ON SITE.SURFACE DRAINAGE ARROWINLET PROTECTIONEXISTING CONTOURLEGENDLESSEE 10' WIDEACCESS EASEMENTLESSEE 15' WIDEACCESS EASEMENTPROPOSEDCOMPOUNDEXISTING BITUMINOUS WALKING PATHEXISTINGPROPERTYLINEEXISTING LOT LINE10' WIDE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTEXISTING CONCRETESIDEWALKEXISTINGHIGHWAY WALLEXISTING PUBLICRIGHT OF WAYINLET PROTECTION (TYP.)V E R A C R U Z A V E N STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY NO. 100 22'24'EXISTINGBITUMINOUSDRIVEWAY0SCALE ( IN FEET )2010NORTH EXISTINGGENERATOREXISTING RETAINING WALLEXISTING LIFT STATION10' WIDE PUBLIC STREETS EASEMENTDO NOT DISTURBAREA. 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VERA CRUZ AVENUE N.96SEE DETAILNORTH VICINITY MAP1"=400'SITEMIN QUAILHennepin County, MN0494A2466.000No. DateREVISIONSBy CHK APP'DSMKAS/JMBFIELD WORK: 11/9/2017CHECKED BY:DRAWN BY:0SCALE ( IN FEET )3060© 2019 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTINGLEGENDHALF SCALE ON 11"x17"FULL SCALE ON 22"x34"SITE NAME: NORTH SURVEYOR NOTES:ORIENTATION OF THIS BEARING SYSTEM ISBASED ON THE HENNEPIN COUNTYCOORDINATE SYSTEM NAD83 (1986)DESIGNBOUNDARY LINERIGHT OF WAY LINE= DENOTES A FOUND SECTION CORNERMONUMENTSECTION LINEQUARTER LINESITE SURVEYI HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS DOCUMENT WASPREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISIONAND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED LAND SURVEYORUNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.SIXTEENTH LINEGRIDNORTHGEODETICNORTH= DENOTES A FOUND IRON MONUMENTCONCRETE SURFACEDEED/LOT LINESIGNWIDSETH SMITH NOLTINGEngineering | Architecture | Surveying | EnvironmentalEASEMENT LINEWATER VALVEWATER HYDRANTELEC MANHOLEHYD WSTORM CATCH BASINSANITARY MANHOLESESANITARY SEWERELEC POLETREE DECIDUOUSOHEOVERHEAD ELECTRICGUARDRAILSHEET 2 OF 2 SHEETSUGEUNDERGROUND ELECTRICFMFORCE MAINSTORM SEWERPREMISESCENTERLINEMNDOT CONTROLLED ACCESS6.1 Page 1 of 1 COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: August 13, 2026 FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director TO: Mayor and Council City Manager Adam R. Bell RE: Resolution approving a professional services agreement with Bolton & Menk for 90% design of TIF-funded improvements In March, the City Council adopted the Tax Increment Financing Plan for TIF District #6, a redevelopment district encompassing the former Wells Fargo site at 7000 56th Ave. N. The plan included TIF-funded public improvements serving the Yellow Tree development currently under construction on the site. Based on recent discussions with the Council, the appropriate scope of this project includes closing a sidewalk gap on West Broadway, replacing accessible ramps and pushbuttons at 57th Avenue and West Broadway, and adding pedestrian lighting and replacing the sidewalks on the south side of 57th and both sides of Jersey Avenue. The estimated construction cost is $890,000 which includes a 10% contingency for unforeseen work items. Consulting engineer design expenses to date are $23,319 which included preliminary design to a 60% level of detail. The proposed agreement would take the next step and bring the plans to a 90% level of detail for Council consideration to start the bidding process this winter. The estimated cost for this next step is $51,000. Attachments: •Resolution approving the proposed professional services agreement •Proposed professional services agreement with Bolton & Menk for 90% design COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Staff recommends adoption of the attached resolution approving the professional services agreement with Bolton & Menk for 90% design of TIF-funded improvements. 6.2 CITY OF CRYSTAL MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2026-___ RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BOLTON & MENK FOR 90% DESIGN OF TIF-FUNDED IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the city previously created Tax Increment Financing District #6 to facilitate redevelopment of 7000 56th Ave. N., as described in the TIF Plan; and WHEREAS, the TIF Plan included public improvements serving the Yellow Tree development currently under construction at 7000 56th Ave. N.; and WHEREAS, the staffing required for the design of such improvements is beyond the in-house capability of the city. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Crystal hereby approves the professional services agreement with Bolton & Menk for 90% design of TIF-funded improvements serving the Yellow Tree development at 7000 56th Ave. N. Adopted this 18th day of August, 2026. ______________________________ Julie Deshler, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Chrissy Serres, City Clerk 6.2 August 3, 2026 Mr. Jesse Struve, Public Works Director/City Engineer City of Crystal, MN 4141 Douglas Dr. N. Crystal, MN 55422 Re: Proposal for Engineering Services 260121 TIF District Lighting & ADA Improvements Dear Mr. Struve: Thank you for the opportunity to provide professional engineering services for the City of Crystal’s 260121 TIF District Lighting & ADA Improvements Project. This letter summarizes our understanding of the additional Task 2 scope, proposed scope of services, assumptions, schedule, and estimated fees to advance the project from the 60% plan submittal to 90% plans in support of the planned 2027 improvements. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING The City’s objective is to enhance corridor safety, accessibility, pedestrian connectivity, and energy efficiency through targeted sidewalk, ADA, and lighting improvements within the TIF District. The proposed improvements will be designed to integrate with existing municipal infrastructure, be coordinated with applicable utilities, and comply with current ADA standards for curb ramps and pedestrian signal systems. Following the 60% plan submittal and the July 21 Council work session, the City provided direction to add sidewalk and lighting improvements along both sides of Jersey Avenue. Council direction also included decorative sidewalk treatments consisting of city logo medallions, a 6-foot red/gold sidewalk treatment identified as “Harvest Moon,” and a 1- to 3-foot dark gray smooth concrete buffer strip identified as “Split Rock,” with an additional tooled joint to differentiate the buffer strip from the sidewalk. The street lighting direction includes a Maple Grove-style hook arm with a color city logo disc, along with photometric lighting design to support the 90% plan development. Assumptions: • GIS boundary data will be sufficient to complete the plans and specifications for the project. A boundary survey will not be required. 6.2 Name: City of Crystal Date: 260121 TIF District Lighting & ADA Improvements Page: 3 H:\CRYS\26X142444000\0_2026 Sidewalk & Lighting Upgrades\A_Project Management\2_Contracts\Contract\Task 2 - 90% Plans\2026-08-03_Cover Letter.docx • Bolton & Menk will provide support related to property impacts, including parcel sketches, design alternatives, and property owner coordination. Negotiations for right-of-way or easement acquisition (if required) will be completed by the city. • Plans and project specifications will be prepared using Bolton & Menk templates. City specifications and details will be incorporated, as required. • The existing concrete pavement on CSAH 8/West Broadway will be protected during ADA ramp construction and APS push-button upgrades. • APS push-buttons are proposed at all signalized pedestrian crossings within the project limits. • Coordination will be required with Hennepin County on CSAH 8/West Broadway. • Pedestrian lighting along 57th Avenue will be installed on the south side of the street from Kentucky Avenue to CSAH 8/West Broadway. Pole spacing will be 120-feet to 150-feet. • Pedestrian improvements along 57th Avenue and Jersey Avenue will include decorative jointing, colored concrete treatments, buffer strip detailing, and installation of city logo medallions as directed by the City. • Lighting improvements along Jersey Avenue will be incorporated into the 90% plans, including photometric design, pole spacing/layout, fixture coordination, conduit routing, and service coordination. • Street lighting design will be based on the City-selected Maple Grove-style hook arm with city logo disc, subject to product availability, final vendor information, and City approval. • Source of Power will come from the transformer just north of Kentucky Avenue. • Modification to the existing storm sewer system will be required to meet ADA standards associated with the curb ramp construction. • Drainage along CSAH 8/West Broadway where new sidewalk is proposed will not require storm sewer modifications. • No modification to the northwest quadrant of Kentucky Avenue and CSAH 8/West Broadway will be included in this project. • Existing curb & gutter will remain in place along 57th Avenue and Jersey Avenue. • Construction activities are anticipated to occur under live traffic conditions. • Project Bidding and Construction Services will be completed in a third task to be approved at a later date. SCOPE OF WORK Task 2 – Advancement of 60% Plans to 90% Plans This task includes advancing the previously submitted 60% plans to 90% plans based on City staff and Council direction received following the July 21 Council work session. Work will include continued coordination with City staff, one virtual design review meeting, refinement of plan sheets, details, quantities, specifications, and the opinion of probable construction cost. The 90% design will incorporate the additional sidewalk and lighting improvements along both sides of Jersey Avenue, including decorative jointing, patterned and colored sidewalk and buffer strip treatments, city logo medallions, and electrical/lighting design updates. Lighting design will include development of the photometric layout, pole and fixture layout, conduit and service coordinat ion, and integration of the selected Maple Grove-style hook arm with city logo disc. The task also includes permit and agency coordination, as 6.2 Name: City of Crystal Date: 260121 TIF District Lighting & ADA Improvements Page: 3 H:\CRYS\26X142444000\0_2026 Sidewalk & Lighting Upgrades\A_Project Management\2_Contracts\Contract\Task 2 - 90% Plans\2026-08-03_Cover Letter.docx needed, responses to City and agency review comments, and incorporation of storm sewer modifications necessary to achieve ADA-compliant grades at curb ramps and pedestrian facilities. Bidding and construction services are not included in this task and will be completed under a separate authorization. SCHEDULE Design milestones will be coordinated with City staff to support a 2027 construction schedule with bidding anticipated to take place in early 2027 . ESTIMATED FEES Bolton & Menk proposes completing Tasks 2 on an hourly basis with an estimated fee of $51,000. The per task breakdown of the estimated fee is as follows: Task 2 Advancement of 60% Plans to 90% Plans (300 hours of staff time) $ 51,000 Total Estimated Fee $ 51,000 ACCEPTANCE If this proposal aligns with the City’s expectations, we will provide our standard contract for approval. We are prepared to proceed as authorized. Thank you for the opportunity to assist the City of Crystal on this important project. Please contact me at (612) 875-2528 with any questions. Sincerely, Bolton & Menk, Inc. Philip Schrupp, P.E. Project Manager cc: John Sutter, Community Development Director, City of Crystal Dave Martini, Bolton and Menk, Inc. 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.2 2026 FEE SCHEDULE BOLTON & MENK The following fee schedule is based upon competent, responsible professional services and is the minimum, below which adequate professional standards cannot be maintained. It is, therefore, to the advantage of both the professional and the client that fees be commensurate with the service rendered. Charges are based on hours spent at hourly rates in effect for the individuals performing the work. The hourly rates for principals and members of the staff vary according to skill and experience. The current specific billing rate for any individual can be provided upon request. The fee schedule shall apply for the period through December 31, 2026. These rates may be adjusted annually thereafter to account for changed labor costs, inflation, or changed overhead conditions. These rates include labor, general business, and other normal and customary expenses associated with operating a professional business. For projects with typical expenses and unless otherwise agreed, the above rates include vehicle and personal expenses, mileage, telephone, survey stakes, and routine expendable supplies; no separate charges will be made for these activities and materials. Expenses beyond typical project expenses, non-routine expenses, and expenses beyond the agreed scope of services, such as out of town travel expenses, long travel distances, large quantities of prints, extra report copies, outsourced graphics and photographic reproductions, document recording fees, outside professional and technical assistance, and other items of this general nature will be invoiced separately. Rates and charges do not include sales tax, if applicable. EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION 2026 HOURLY BILLING RATE Administrative $70-175 Technician $98-186 Survey Technician $112-202 Senior Technician $138-230 Construction Manager $162-228 Design Engineer $135-202 Graduate Engineer $125-190 Graduate Surveyor $145-202 Landscape Designer $128-178 Landscape Architect $156-185 Licensed Project Surveyor $190-237 Planner $120-181 Project Engineer $148-220 Project Manager $140-261 Senior Landscape Architect $154-269 Senior Planner $172-240 Senior Project Engineer $170-220 Senior Project Manager $190-290 Architect $160-276 Specialist*$100-216 Practice Expert**$125-349 Principal**$180-320 Senior Principal**$232-344 GPS/Robotic Survey Equipment1 NO CHARGE CAD/Computer Usage NO CHARGE Routine Office Supplies NO CHARGE Routine Photo Copying/Reproduction NO CHARGE Field Supplies/Survey Stakes & Equipment NO CHARGE Mileage NO CHARGE 1 No separate charges will be made for GPS or robotic total stations on Bolton & Menk, Inc. survey assignments; the cost of this equipment is included in the rates for survey technicians. *Specialized role not classified above otherwise. **Highly specialized and industry expertise unique to the market or area of discipline. 2026 FEE SCHEDULE | BOLTON & MENK, INC. 6.2 - Please hand this Corm to the City Clerk before the meeting begins. 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