2017.09.19 Work Session Packet
Posted: Sept. 15, 2017
City Council
Work Session Agenda
Sept. 19, 2017
Following the EDA work session
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
Sept. 19, 2017 in Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council Members Staff
____ Budziszewski ____ Norris
____ Dahl ____ Therres
____ Deshler ____ Gilchrist
____ Kolb ____ Revering
____ LaRoche ____ Ray
____ Parsons ____ Sutter
____ Adams ____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Constituent issues update
2. Monthly city manager 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 – SEPTEMBER 2017
Goals:
- Operational planning to be sure staff work plans achieve Council priorities
o Monthly check in with Council
o Constituent Issues – follow through and resolution – on-going, also track
resolved constituent issues
- Advocacy on Council policies
o Include staff recommendations on staff reports – on-going
- Budget Financial Management – continue work towards fiscally sound and
stable financial policies and practices
o Long term financial planning:
2018 budget – preliminary 2018 budget and levy approved 9/5/17-
more work needed, especially regarding capital “buckets”
Parks master plan in development for parks funding –discussed in
2018 budget work sessions, more discussion in fall 2017
Goal is to be debt free – need long term financial planning to
determine needs, starting with capital “buckets”
- Strategic leadership for achievement of Council goals
o Thriving Business Climate
City Code Review Task Force review complete; staff now
reviewing Code to draft changes for City Council (Chapter 7 text
reviewed 9/5/17, changes to Chapter 8 reviewed at 9/14/17 work
session and Zoning Code revisions in process)
2017 EDA Work Plan identifies opportunity areas
Bass Lake Road streetscape update in design phase
o Create Strong Neighborhoods
Community Outreach Task Force continues monthly meetings and
volunteer projects (Bee Friendly planting, Performance in the Park
event, 2018 Crystal Ball planning) and working with faith
community
Bassett Creek regional bike trail complete
Updated neighborhood signs approved, ordered and installation in
progress
Master park planning underway – Parks Commission reviewed
9/6/17 – draft plan in process
Railroad Quiet Zones – awarding construction contract 9/19/17
Phase 16 street reconstruction and last phase of alley
reconstruction underway
o Fiscally sound and stable policies and procedures – see above