2017.02.21 Work Session Packet (1st)
Posted: Feb. 17, 2017
City Council
First Work Session Agenda
Feb. 21, 2017
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 first work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on
Feb. 21, 2017 in Conference Room A at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Deshler ____ Norris
____ Kolb ____ Therres
____ LaRoche ____ Ray
____ Parsons ____ Revering
____ Adams ____ Gilchrist
____ Budziszewski ____ Serres
____ Dahl
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. DeCola/Winnetka and Medicine Lake Road flooding and mitigation projects
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 – FEBRUARY 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 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
Debt service funds closed out and reallocated 2/7/17
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 – group met
1/22; Council/EDA prioritized identified action items 2/9/17
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 – focus groups
2/15-17, open house scheduled 3/14
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