2014.02.25 Work Session Packet4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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CRYSTAL
Posted: February 21, 2014
CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Conference Room A
6:30 p.m.
Dinner will be available after 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room A
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at p.m. on Tuesday,
February 25, 2014 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
Selton
Norris
Adams C. Rapp
Budziszewski
Deshler
Hoffmann
Libby
Peak
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to continue discussion of Council goals with Craig
Rapp.
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at p.m.
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Date: February 20, 2014
To: Crystal City Council
From: Craig Rapp
RE: Strategic Planning/ Teambuilding
On Tuesday, February 25t", the Council will convene again to discuss the status of the
strategic plan adopted last year. On January 16th, the Council agreed that the priorities
adopted last year were still valid, however, the details of some of the Key Performance
Indicators (measures of success) were not fully agreed to by the group.
In addition, the Council had lengthy discussions regarding two priorities that appear to need
more processing in order to achieve resolution or consensus- Open, Respectful
Communication and Financial Stability. To help me effectively facilitate a discussion of these
issues, phone interviews have been scheduled with each Councilmember prior to the session
in order to clarify beliefs, perspectives and suggestions.
The goal for the session on Tuesday will be to come to closure on these two priorities, along
with an affirmation of the other priorities and the associated KPI's.
Assuming that the interviews yield candid perspectives from each member, I believe we can
reach a consensus path forward for 2014.
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City of Crystal
City Council Worksession-
Strategic Plan/Teambuilding
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
6:30PM
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Brief review/confirm — January 16 session -decisions
a. Affirm priorities/focus for 2014
III. Review/Discuss
a. Teamwork
i. Council interview responses
ii. Bridging differences
iii. Effective decision-making
b. Financial Stability Priority
i. Define success -preferred approach-KPI's
c. Other priorities
i. Affirm/amend as needed
IV. Adjourn
Strategic Priorities
1. Financial Stability
Financial stability will be sustained by proactively managing the reduction in LGA,
by matching service levels to available resources, and by maintaining a stable tax
rate.
2. Open, Respectful Communication
We are committed to communicating with each other and the community in a
respectful and open manner. To accomplish this we will be transparent in our
actions and we will demonstrate care, consideration and respect for the opinions of
others.
3. Long-term Planning
Long-term planning is necessary to achieve our goals and maintain our investments
in the community. We are committed to establishing long-term plans for all service
areas and infrastructure systems.
4. Redevelopment
Redevelopment and renewal of commercial and residential property is essential to
the health of the city. The City will lead efforts to maintain the value of those
properties.
5. Marketing the City
The City of Crystal is committed to promoting the community and its assets to the
larger region. We believe that greater understanding of what Crystal has to offer is
central to maintaining a high quality of life.
City of Crystal Strategic Planning/{ governance Summary
April 2013
Key Performance Indicators
1. Financial Stability
a) LGA discontinued as a revenue source for operations by 12/31/ 18.
b) Core services and corresponding levels of service identified by 8/31/13.
2. Open, Respectful Communications
a) Participation at worksessions and public meetings will increase yearly between
7/1/13 and 12/31/16
b) The City Council holds a quarterly meeting on decorum and tears relationships
c) A plan for upgrading the website to improve access and information is in place
by 12/31/13.
3. Long-term Planning
a) A water source plan in place by 12/31/13.
b) A comprehensive LRT corridor development plan in place by 12,31/14.
C) A building replacement plan in place by 12/31/13.
d) Location and funding of Public Works building completed by 12/31/14
4. Redevelopment
a) 50% of landholdings for new home construction sold by June 2014.
b) Three vacant commercial properties redeveloped by 12/31/16.
c) 8-10 blighted housing units purchased, demolished and rebuilt- per year
d) The tax value of Crystal Gallery increased by 50% between 7/1/1.3 and
12/31/15
5. Marketing the City
a) The number of residents expressing pride in Crystal increases by 5% between
7/1/13 and 12/31/17 as measured by community survey.
b) A survey to determine how the city is perceived is completed by 1.2/31/15.