2016.12.20 Work Session Packet
Posted: Dec. 16, 2016
City Council
Work Session Agenda
Dec. 20, 2016
6:20 p.m.
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
Dec. 20, 2016 in Conference Room A at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Dahl ____ Norris
____ Deshler ____ Therres
____ Kolb ____ Revering
____ Libby ____ Gilchrist
____ Parsons ____ Serres
____ Peak
____ Adams
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Proposed amendments to City Code Chapter 6
2. Long term cost containment
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
Memorandum
DATE: December 14, 2016
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Anne Norris, City Manager
SUBJECT: Budget and Long Term Cost Containment
During the 2017 budget work sessions, there were comments about how to contain
costs over time. As discussed during the work sessions, the 2017 budget increase is
due to several one-time factors and is not indicative of any trend for future budgets. Of
course staff is always working on continuous improvement to operations to make them
more cost-effective and efficient.
There are other strategies to limit future costs including:
- Shared/merged services with neighbors – as opportunities arise and to the
extent neighbors are interested and willing
- Use of contracted services for some functions, as appropriate and as
opportunities arise
- Long-term planning and budgeting for parks and facilities.