2017.10.17 Work Session Packet (2nd)
Posted: Oct. 13, 2017
City Council
Second Work Session Agenda
Oct. 17, 2017
Following the City Council meeting
Conference Room A
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter,
the second 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 ____ Peterson
____ Adams ____ Ray
____ Budziszewski ____ Revering
____ Dahl ____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Branding and logo
2. Monthly city manager check in
3. Constituent issues update
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
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CITY MANAGER WORK PLAN
MONTHLY CHECK IN – OCTOBER 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-
previewed capital buckets 10/3/17 – minor revisions needed
Parks master plan in development for parks funding – included in
capital funds
Goal is to be debt free – need long term financial planning to
determine needs, starting with capital funds
- 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 (changes to
Chapter 8 reviewed at 9/14/17 work session and text in process
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, MAC Park boardwalk
and trail project in process
Updated neighborhood signs approved, ordered and installed
Master park planning underway – draft plan in process
Railroad Quiet Zones – construction to start 10/16/17
Phase 16 street reconstruction and last phase of alley
reconstruction nearing completion
o Fiscally sound and stable policies and procedures – see above