2017.01.17 Work Session Packet
Posted: Jan. 13, 2017
City Council
Work Session Agenda
Jan. 17, 2017
6:30 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
Jan. 17, 2017 in Conference Room A at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Budziszewski ____ Norris
____ Dahl ____ Therres
____ Deshler ____ Revering
____ Kolb ____ Gilchrist
____ LaRoche ____ Serres
____ Parsons
____ Adams
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Constituent issues update
2. City manager monthly check-in
3. New business*
4. 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 – JANUARY 2017
Goals:
- Operational planning to be sure staff work plans achieve Council
priorities
o Monthly check in with Council
o Constituent Issues – prompt response and resolution – on-going (1
outstanding issue on hold until spring 2017)
o Updated city manager goals and City Council goals to be reviewed
1/12/17
- Advocacy on Council policies
o Include staff recommendations on staff reports
- Budget Financial Management – continue work towards fiscally sound
and stable financial policies and practices
o Long term financial planning:
Pool bonds called
Last phase of street and alley reconstruction using special
assessments
o 2017 budget approved
- Strategic leadership for achievement of Council goals
o Thriving Business Climate
City Code Review Task Force has completed its review; staff
now doing internal review for presentation of proposed changes
to City Council (Chapter 6 reviewed 1/3/17)
EDA created working group for opportunity areas – meeting
1/22
o Create Strong Neighborhoods
Community Outreach Task Force established and members
appointed – Crystal Ball (3/18) planning in progress
Bassett Creek regional bike trail in progress
Master park planning underway with consultant
Railroad Quiet Zones –Council hired consultant to proceed with
quiet zones
Phase 16 street reconstruction and last phase of alley
reconstruction underway
o Fiscally sound and stable policies and procedures – see above