Development News for Crystal, Minnesota

Crystal Council Approves Aquatic Center Agreement Amendment, Water Main Adapters, and Budget Software

The council approved an amendment to the construction management agreement with Kraus Anderson for the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center project. This amendment finalizes the construction cost and management fees, which are based on a two percent construction manager fee and administrative personnel costs. The total estimated construction cost for the pool is $4,710,576, making the construction manager fee $94,212 and administrative personnel costs $426,746. The overall budget for the project, including pool and building improvements, is $6,735,000. Additionally, the council approved the purchase of water main adapters for the Joint Water Commission, a routine replenishment of stock needed for water main repairs, costing $34,000. The council also approved the purchase of Questica budget software for an annual cost, with the first year's total including software and implementation services being $49,500. The total projected cost over five years is $205,634. This software aims to improve budgeting efficiency, forecasting, and public transparency.