2017.10.17 Work Session Packet (1st)
Posted: Oct. 13, 2017
City Council
First Work Session Agenda
Oct. 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 first work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on Oct. 17, 2017 in
Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council Members Staff
____ Deshler ____ Norris
____ Kolb ____ Therres
____ LaRoche ____ Gilchrist
____ Parsons ____ Ray
____ Adams ____ Revering
____ Budziszewski ____ Serres
____ Dahl
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Cornerstone Advocacy Service
2. Review 36th and Winnetka Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission pond
dredging project
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
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“Service with Compassion and Integrity”
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Stephanie K. Revering, Chief of Police
CC: Anne Norris, City Manager
DATE: October 12, 2017
SUBJECT: WORK SESSION DISCUSSION
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As you are aware, the Crystal Police Department partners with Cornerstone whose mission is
“a continuum of service helps to create communities where individuals and families are safe
and children thrive. We advocate, educate and lead the way to social change”.
Jena R., our Cornerstone Domestic Violence Advocate will be at the October 17, 2017 work
session to discuss our partnership with Cornerstone and her work that assists our victims of
domestic violence.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks.
Memorandum
DATE: October 17, 2017
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Winnetka Pond Dredging Project update
Background
The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission has proposed conducting a dredging proj ect for
the Winnetka Pond (36th Ave, just east of Winnetka Ave) as part of the Commission’s Capital
Improvement Program. This project was discussed with the Council at a work session back on April 13,
2017. Additionally, an open house was also held for this project at the Heather’s February 16, 2017. The
open house was held in conjunction with the open house for the Parks Master Plan.
The feasibility report for the project is complete. At the last Bassett Creek Watershed Commission
meeting, the Commission approved an agreement with the City of Crystal for the City to manage the
design and construction of this project. All costs for design and construction will be reimbursed by the
Commission up to a project maximum of $1,000,000.
At the October 13 Council Meeting, the Council is being asked to consider approval of the agreement
with the watershed. In November, the Council will be asked to consider an agreement with Barr
Engineering for the design of the project. Once plans and specifications are finalized, the Council will
then consider approving the project and ordering the ad for bid. Contractors will be given some
schedule flexibility so as to obtain the best price for the work. Some contractors may choose to work in
the 2018-2019 winter when water levels in the creek are lower and the chance of rainfall is reduced.
Staff has already met with the adjacent apartment complex property managers and they are in support
of the project.
Requested Action
Staff will provide a project update and very rough time line to the Council.