2016.10.18 Work Session Packet (2nd)
Posted: Oct. 14, 2016
City Council
Second Work Session Agenda
Oct. 18, 2016
Immediately following the regular City Council meeting
Conference Room A
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the second work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on
Oct. 18, 2016 in Conference Room A at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Libby ____ Therres
____ Parsons ____ Ray
____ Peak ____ Sutter
____ Adams ____ Gilchrist
____ Dahl ____ Serres
____ Deshler
____ Kolb
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Canadian Pacific Railroad (CPRR) Quiet Zone update
2. Constituent issues update
3. City manager monthly check-in
4. New business*
5. Announcements*
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
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
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
CITY MANAGER WORK PLAN
MONTHLY CHECK IN – OCTOBER 2016
Goals:
- Enhance and ensure timely, appropriate, efficient customer service and
communications with the community, staff and Council
o Monthly check in with Council
o Constituent Issues – prompt response and resolution – on-going (2
resolved, leaving 1 outstanding)
o Rental licensing changes – first reading of ordinance October 5
- Implementation of City Council Vision/Goals
o Final goals shared with Senior Staff
Thriving Business Climate
City Code Review Task Force
EDA levy approved for 2017 streetscape/beautification
efforts
Fiscally Sound and Stable Financial Policies and Practices
2017 preliminary budget approved
Create Strong Neighborhoods
Community Outreach Task Force – Crystal Ball
Becker Park survey complete – now seeking consultant
to assist with plan design details
Bassett Creek regional bike trail in progress
Master park planning – seeking consultant to assist
Railroad Quiet Zones – pre-engineering in progress
Phase 16 street reconstruction underway
- Long Range Financial Plan
o Developing 2017 budget
Overhauled General Fund presentation and department goals
Preliminary budget and levy approved
o Discussed calling pool bonds early to eliminate one debt
o Last phase of street reconstruction using special assessments