2017.03.21 Work Session Packet (1st)
Posted: March 17, 2017
City Council
First Work Session Agenda
March 21, 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 first work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on
March 21, 2017 in Conference Room A at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ LaRoche ____ Norris
____ Parsons ____ Therres
____ Adams ____ Revering
____ Budziszewski ____ Gilchrist
____ Dahl ____ Serres
____ Deshler
____ Kolb
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit Committee interview
2. City manager monthly check-in
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: March 16, 2017
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: METRO Blue Line Extension Light-Rail Transit (LRT) Advisory Committee
Candidates
There is one Crystal opening on each of two METRO Blue Line Extension LRT advisory
committees, one for businesses (Business Advisory Committee) and the other for
residents (Community Advisory Committee). Two applicants applied for the Community
Advisory Committee.
One candidate, Candace Oathout, is available for an interview on March 21. The other
candidate, Craig Gottschalk, will be out of town on that day.
Both candidates’ applications are attached.
Interview questions and recommendation forms will be available at the March 21 work
session.
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Thank you for your interest in serving your community as a volunteer. Please indicate the Blue Line
committee on which you would like to serve:
Blue Line Extension Business Advisory Committee
Eligibility requirement: Must be an owner or employee of a business located in Crystal
Blue Line Extension Community Advisory Committee
Eligibility requirement: Must be a resident of Crystal
PERSONAL INFORMATION (please print)
Name Length of residence in Crystal __________
First Middle Last
Street Address ____________________________________ Zip _________________
Home Phone Work Phone __
Cell __ Email___________________________
Employer Occupation _______________________________
STATEMENT OF INTEREST
Why are you interested in serving on this Blue Line committee? ___________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT ISSUES
Describe what issues and ideas you would like to see addressed by this Blue Line committee:
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
COMMUNITY, CIVIC OR VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Please list your volunteer experience. _________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
ATTENDANCE AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Have you reviewed the meeting schedule for this Blue Line committee, and are you able to attend meetings
regularly? Yes_______ No_______
APPLICATION FOR BLUE LINE EXTENSION COMMITTEES
Return application to: 4141 Douglas Drive N, Crystal MN 55422
Fax: (763) 531-1188; Email: trudy.tassoni@crystalmn.gov.
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Candace D Oathout 10 years
55428
Same
Same
Self Consultant
I am interested in making sure all voices of residents are heard and costs are controlled. Safety and
ease of use is also important.
Safety, cost to taxpayers ease of access for the elderly and disabled.
Parks and Recreation Advisory committees in San Diego City and County 3 Parks Crystal Code Review
Task Force Wastewater Treatment Advisory Committee, Intl Wastewater Treatment Advisory Committee.
X
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A conflict of interest may arise by your participation in an activity, action or decision from which you
receive or could potentially receive direct or indirect personal financial gain. Do you have any legal or
equitable interest in any business which, in the course of your participation on this Blue Line committee,
could give rise to a conflict of interest? Yes_______ No_______
(If yes, please provide details on a separate sheet of paper.)
As a Blue Line committee member, what issue(s) might cause conflict between your civic responsibility and
personal or professional interests? How would you manage these conflicts?
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING YOUR APPLICATION
DATA PRIVACY NOTICE: Minnesota law requires that you be informed of the purposes and intended use of
the information you are providing on this application. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §13.601, your name,
address, length of residence, occupation, education, training, civic affiliations, qualifications and experience
are public data and is available to anyone who requests the information.
The information you provide will be used to identify you as an applicant, enable us to contact you when
additional information is required, send you notices, and assess your qualifications for appointment. This
data is not legally required, but refusal to supply the information requested may affect the City Council’s
ability to accurately evaluate your application.
Should you be appointed to a Blue Line committee, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §13.601, your residential
address will become public information. In addition, either a telephone number or email address where
you can be reached will become public. The purpose is to list contact information on a public roster.
Please select which of the following you will allow listed on a public roster (you must select either email or
one phone number):
EMAIL OR PHONE (may choose more than one): home work cell
ALL OF THE ABOVE
I have read the data privacy notice given above and authorize investigation into all statements contained in
this application. Furthermore, I authorize the City of Crystal to conduct a criminal history background check,
pursuant to Crystal City Code Section 311.01, Subd. 2, for purposes of determining my eligibility for a
volunteer position with the City.
MN Driver’s License or MN State ID Number:_____________________________________
If known by previous name, provide:__________________________________________________________
__________________________
Applicant’s signature Date
Process
Step 1 Complete this application form
Step 2 Return the completed application form to the administrative services coordinator
Step 3 Participate in a 10-minute interview with the city council (likely the evening of Mar. 21)
X
I don't anticipate any conflicts
X X
Candace Ricks
Candace Oathout Mar 1, 2017
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Thank you for your interest in serving your community as a volunteer. Please indicate the Blue Line
committee on which you would like to serve:
Blue Line Extension Business Advisory Committee
Eligibility requirement: Must be an owner or employee of a business located in Crystal
Blue Line Extension Community Advisory Committee
Eligibility requirement: Must be a resident of Crystal
PERSONAL INFORMATION (please print)
Name Length of residence in Crystal __________
F i r s t M i d d l e L a s t
Street Address _________________________________ Zip _________________
Home Phone Work Phone __
Cell _ Email_____________
Employer Occupation _______________________________
STATEMENT OF INTEREST
Why are you interested in serving on this Blue Line committee? ___________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT ISSUES
Describe what issues and ideas you would like to see addressed by this Blue Line committee:
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
COMMUNITY, CIVIC OR VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Please list your volunteer experience. _________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
ATTENDANCE AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Have you reviewed the meeting schedule for this Blue Line committee, and are you able to attend meetings
regularly? Yes_______ No_______
APPLICATION FOR BLUE LINE EXTENSION COMMITTEES
Return application to: 4141 Douglas Drive N, Crystal MN 55422
Fax: (763) 531-1188; Email: trudy.tassoni@crystalmn.gov.
Craig Anthony Gottschalk 4 yrs +
55422
Children’s Theatre Company Lighting & Video Director
I’m a big supporter of public transportation. I’m excited
for the growth and expansion of the current system by adding a major artery that moves through key neighborhoods in the west. I believe my experience
working on a production team at CTC - that combines creativity, practicality, and problem solving - a valuable asset in project like this.
An attractive yet practically functioning rail line - including station layout, functionality, aesthetic value - will be key in helping to make the Blue line extension
a successful endeavor for the region. I think it’s incredibly important that the community feels not only supportive but an at ease feeling that their community’s
best interests are being looked at and considered. This committee serves an important role in that and I’d like to gain that civic experience.
I’ve served through several outreach initiatives through my church (Valley Community Presbyterian Church)
that have positively impacted the Crystal, Robbinsdale, and Golden Valley communities. I’ve been on the Faith Partners Board of PRISM (Golden Valley) for the last
three years. I’ve volunteered for various organizations such as Families Moving Forward as well as serving groups and communities through my work at CTC.
X
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A conflict of interest may arise by your participation in an activity, action or decision from which you
receive or could potentially receive direct or indirect personal financial gain. Do you have any legal or
equitable interest in any business which, in the course of your participation on this Blue Line committee,
could give rise to a conflict of interest? Yes_______ No_______
( I f y e s , p l e a s e p r o v i d e details on a separate sheet of paper.)
As a Blue Line committee member, what issue(s) might cause conflict between your civic responsibility and
personal or professional interests? How would you manage these conflicts?
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING YOUR APPLICATION
DATA PRIVACY NOTICE: Minnesota law requires that you be informed of the purposes and intended use of
the information you are providing on this application. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §13.601, your name,
address, length of residence, occupation, education, training, civic affiliations, qualifications and experience
are public data and is available to anyone who requests the information.
The information you provide will be used to identify you as an applicant, enable us to contact you when
additional information is required, send you notices, and assess your qualifications for appointment. This
data is not legally required, but refusal to supply the information requested may affect the City Council’s
ability to accurately evaluate your application.
Should you be appointed to a Blue Line committee, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §13.601, your residential
address will become public information. In addition, either a telephone number or email address where
you can be reached will become public. The purpose is to list contact information on a public roster.
Please select which of the following you will allow listed on a public roster (you must select either email or
one phone number):
EMAIL OR PHONE (may choose more than one): home work cell
ALL OF THE ABOVE
I have read the data privacy notice given above and authorize investigation into all statements contained in
this application. Furthermore, I authorize the City of Crystal to conduct a criminal history background check,
pursuant to Crystal City Code Section 311.01, Subd. 2, for purposes of determining my eligibility for a
volunteer position with the City.
MN Driver’s License or MN State ID Number:__________________________________
If known by previous name, provide:__________________________________________________________
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Applicant’s signature Date
Process
Step 1 Complete this application form
Step 2 Return the completed application form to the administrative services coordinator
Step 3 Participate in a 10-minute interview with the city council (likely the evening of Mar. 21)
X
3/2/2017
CITY MANAGER WORK PLAN
MONTHLY CHECK IN – MARCH 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 Interim Finance Director to review year end reports at March work
session
- Strategic leadership for achievement of Council goals
o Thriving Business Climate
City Code Review Task Force has completed its review; staff
now reviewing Code for proposed changes to City Council (first
reading of Chapter 6 in March)
EDA created working group for opportunity areas – staff
synthesizing results of 2/9/17 work session discussion
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 – open house
scheduled for 3/14
Railroad Quiet Zones – approval process underway
Phase 16 street reconstruction and last phase of alley
reconstruction underway
o Fiscally sound and stable policies and procedures – see above