2017.10.17 Council Meeting Packet
Posted: Oct. 13, 2017
City Council Meeting Schedule
Oct. 17, 2017
Time Type of meeting Location
6 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A
6:30 p.m.
First City Council work session to discuss:
• Cornerstone Advocacy Service
• Review 36th and Winnetka Bassett Creek
Watershed Management Commission pond
dredging project
Conference Room A
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
Following the
City Council
meeting
Second City Council work session to discuss:
• Branding and logo
• City manager monthly check in
• Constituent issues update
• New business
• Announcements
Conference Room A
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
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
CCCRRRYYYSSSTTTAAALLL PPPOOOLLLIIICCCEEE DDDEEEPPPAAARRRTTTMMMEEENNNTTT
“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
___________________________________________________________________________
MMEEMMOORRAANNDDUUMM
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.
City Council Meeting Agenda
Oct. 17, 2017
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
The city manager’s comments are bolded.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of Agenda
The Council will consider approval of the agenda.*
3. Consent Agenda
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
3.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The regular City Council meeting on Oct. 3, 2017.
b. The regular City Council work sessions on Oct. 3, 2017.
c. The regular City Council work session on Oct. 12, 2017.
3.2 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the city clerk to the City Council, a list
that is on file in the office of the city clerk.
3.3 Approval of a resolution accepting the following donations:
a. $165.11 from various donation boxes for Crystal Police K-9 Unit.
3.4 Approval of a resolution authorizing execution of an agreement between Crystal and
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission for 36th and Winnetka pond project.
4. Open Forum
(The City Council appreciates hearing from citizens about items of concern and desires to set aside
time during each meeting for Open Forum. To provide ample opportunity for all, speaking time is
limited to three minutes and topic discussion is limited to ten minutes. The Mayor may, as presiding
officer, extend the total time allowed for a topic. By rule, no action may be taken on any item brought
before the Council during Open Forum. The Council may place items discussed during Open Forum
onto subsequent council meeting agendas.)
5. Public Hearing
5.1 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment and consider a resolution adopting
the assessment roll for 2017 delinquent accounts.
This is the public hearing on annual delinquent accounts such as outstanding utility bills,
administrative citations, etc. The City Council should take comments prior to adopting the
assessment roll for the 2017 delinquent accounts.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Crystal City Council Meeting Agenda
Oct. 17, 2017
Page 2 of 2
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The Council will consider approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance
department to the city council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance department.
Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000.
7. Announcements
a. Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall in the
Community Room.
b. The City of Crystal is seeking volunteers for various boards, commissions and task forces.
Applications are available at www.crystalmn.gov. The application deadline is Oct. 31.
c. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall.
d. Girl and Boy Scout troops are invited to lead the pledge at City Council meetings. Troops who
are interested may contact city staff for information.
e. City Council meetings and work sessions are open to the public. Current and previous
meetings are available for viewing and listening at www.crystalmn.gov.
8. Adjournment
9. Oct. 17, 2017 Meeting Schedule
Time Type of meeting Location
6 p.m. Citizen Input Time Conference Room A
6:30 p.m.
First City Council work session to discuss:
• Cornerstone Advocacy Service
• Review 36th and Winnetka Bassett Creek
Watershed Management Commission pond
dredging project
Conference Room A
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
Following the
City Council
meeting
Second City Council work session to discuss:
• Branding and logo
• City manager monthly check in
• Constituent issues update
• New business*
• Announcements*
Conference Room A
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.
City Council meeting minutes Oct. 3, 2017
Page 1 of 5
1.Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
Oct. 3, 2017 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N. in Crystal, Minnesota.
Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
Roll Call
Mayor Adams asked the city clerk to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the following
attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Assistant City Manager/Human
Resources Manager K. Therres, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Finance Director/AEM Financial
Solutions President J. McGann, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering,
Community Development Director J. Sutter and City Clerk C. Serres.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Adams led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.Approval of Agenda
The Council considered approval of the agenda.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried.
3.Consent Agenda
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
3.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a.The regular City Council meeting on Sept. 19, 2017.
b.The regular City Council work session on Sept. 19, 2017.
3.2 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the city clerk to the City Council, a
list that is on file in the office of the city clerk.
3.3 Approval of Resolution No. 2017-104, accepting the following donations:
a.$40 from Anthony Pesek for Crystal Police Animal Control.
b.$440 from various donation boxes for Crystal Police K-9 Unit.
4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55422-1696
763-531-1000 • Fax: 763-531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
3.1(a)
City Council meeting minutes Oct. 3, 2017
Page 2 of 5
3.4 Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license for a Turkey Bingo event on Nov. 3,
2017, submitted by the Church of St. Raphael.
3.5 Approval of Resolution No. 2017-105, rescinding no parking restrictions around Forest
Elementary.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Deshler to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion carried.
4. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
5. Public Hearings
5.1 The Mayor announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider a resolution adopting the assessment roll for Skyway Park Phase
16 private driveway construction and sanitary sewer service repairs.
Public Work Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
The following persons addressed the Council:
Michael Jansson, inquired about costs related to the assessment.
Wayne Remer, inquired about dates related to the assessment.
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams
declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 – 106
ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR PHASE 16 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
PRIVATE DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION AND SANITARY SEWER SERVICE REPAIRS
PROJECT #2016-16
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.2 The Mayor announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider a resolution adopting the assessment roll for Twin Oaks Park
Phase 15 private sanitary sewer service repairs.
Public Work Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
3.1(a)
City Council meeting minutes Oct. 3, 2017
Page 3 of 5
There being no one wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams
declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adopt the following
resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 – 107
ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR TWIN OAKS PARK PHASE 15
STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
PRIVATE SANITARY SEWER SERVICE REPAIRS
PROJECT #2015-15
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
5.3 The Mayor announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider a resolution adopting the assessment roll for 2017 alley and
private driveway construction and sewer service repairs.
Public Work Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
The following written objections were received:
1. James and Laurenda Frakes, 3540 Hampshire Ave. N.
2. Sue Jansen, 4367 Zane Ave. N.
There being no one wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams
declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the following
resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 – 108
ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
2017 ALLEY CONSTRUCTION, PRIVATE DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION AND
PRIVATE SANITARY SEWER SERVICE REPAIR
PROJECT #2017-07
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The Council considered approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance
department to the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance department.
3.1(a)
City Council meeting minutes Oct. 3, 2017
Page 4 of 5
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve the
list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council received a presentation from Finance Director J. McGann regarding the 2018
proposed budget and provided an opportunity for public input.
No public comment was given in regards to the 2018 proposed budget.
6.3 The Council considered second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter
7 of the City Code and a resolution approving summary language for publication.
City Attorney T. Gilchrist addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2017 – 05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7
OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
And further, that this is the second and final reading.
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the following
resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 – 109
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE
FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2017-05
Voting aye: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Budziszewski and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried.
3.1(a)
City Council meeting minutes Oct. 3, 2017
Page 5 of 5
The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
__________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
Chrissy Serres
City Clerk
3.1(a)
City Council first work session minutes Oct. 3, 2017
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 6:16 p.m. on Oct. 3, 2017
in Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the
meeting to order.
I.Attendance
The city clerk recorded the attendance for City Council members and staff:
Council members present: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources
Manager K. Therres, Recreation Director J. Elholm, Finance Director/AEM Financial
Solutions President J. McGann, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Police Chief S.
Revering, Community Development Director J. Sutter, City Attorney T. Gilchrist and City
Clerk C. Serres.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item:
1.2018 capital budgets
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Chrissy Serres
City Clerk
4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55422-1696
763-531-1000 • Fax: 763-531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
3.1(b)
City Council second work session minutes Oct. 3, 2017
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 9:07 p.m. on Oct. 3,
2017 in Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the
meeting to order.
I.Attendance
The city manager recorded the attendance for City Council members and staff:
Council members present: Dahl, Deshler, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Public Works
Director/City Engineer M. Ray, Police Chief S. Revering and Community Development
Director J. Sutter.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1.Multi-city effort regarding Blue Line
2.Constituent issues update
3.New business
4.Announcements
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 9:27 p.m.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Anne Norris
City Manager
4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55422-1696
763-531-1000 • Fax: 763-531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
3.1(b)
City Council work session minutes Oct. 12, 2017
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 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 12, 2017 in Conference
Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
I.Attendance
The city manager recorded the attendance for City Council members and staff:
Council members present: Dahl, Kolb, LaRoche, Parsons, Adams and Budziszewski.
Absent: Deshler.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Fire Chief S. Larson, Deputy Fire Marshal S. Wolf,
Community Development Director J. Sutter, City Planner D. Olson and City Attorney T.
Gilchrist.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1.Section 1306 of Building Code – Fire Suppression Systems
2.Comprehensive Plan update review process
3.Quarterly Blue Line update
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Anne Norris
City Manager
4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55422-1696
763-531-1000 • Fax: 763-531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
3.1(c)
Page 1 of 1
City of Crystal Council Meeting
October 17, 2017
Applications for City License
Psychic Business
Psychic Readings by Kathy 6410 56th Ave N Crystal, MN 55428 (pre-approved by City Manager 10/3/17)
Rental – New
3518 Brunswick Ave N – Fletcher Schwartz
4237 Georgia Ave N – Abdul Kunert (Conditional)
4336 Xenia Ave N – TMC Management Corp (Conditional)
Rental – Renewal
4401 Brunswick Ave N – Rebekah and Jim Archer
6720 Cloverdale Ave N – Robert Hovland
3601-3603 Colorado Ave N – Fruen & Pfeiffer LLP
4517 Colorado Ave N – Blake Nucera
5107 Corvallis Ave N – Mike Kokotovich (Conditional)
6714 Corvallis Ave N – Herman Capital Partners II LLC (Conditional)
3335 Douglas Dr N – Drew and Terri Kananuk (Conditional)
3601-3603 Douglas Dr N – Robert & Katherine Kern
3960 Douglas Dr N – William & Ruth Klatte (Conditional)
4237 Douglas Dr N – Drew & Terri Kabanuk
5146 Edgewood Ave N – Terry Aukema (Conditional)
5000 Fairview Ave N – Faye Case
5304 Fairview Ave N – MNSF (Conditional)
5237 Florida Ave N – Advanced Home Exteriors Inc (Conditional)
2725 Hampshire Ave N – Guy Proels (Conditional)
4213 Hampshire Ave N – Iuliyan Damyan (Conditional)
4740 Hampshire Ave N – Geoffrey & Meg Daniel (Conditional)
5913 Hampshire Ave N – Juniper Land Trust LLC (Conditional)
4824 Idaho Ave N – Eleasah (Crooks) Tilseth (Conditional)
2947 Jersey Ave N – Janani Thayalan and Thayalan Suntharalingam
4088 Jersey Ave N – R L Pfeiffer and A J Pfeiffer (Conditional)
3445 Major Ave N – Pooja & Asheesh Choudhary (Conditional)
3424 Regent Ave N – Jared Schmillen/LeAnna Wangerin
5940 Rhode Island Ave N – Stephen & Cynthia Sylvers (Conditional)
5849 Quail Ave N – 2015-2 IH2 Borrower LP (Conditional)
3625 Welcome Ave N – Maury Beaulier
5002 Welcome Ave N – Bill Griswold (Conditional)
5738 West Broadway – Tim Drew
5810 West Broadway – MNSF
3237 Zane Ave N – MJA Capital Management LLC
3703 Zane Ave N – Mark Butler (Conditional)
6402 42nd Ave N – Home SFR Borrower
6714 45th Pl N – Double J Inc (Conditional)
6215-6217 47th Ave N – Vallinayaki Palanisami (Conditional)
5317 48th Ave N – Crystal Clear Investments (Conditional)
6915 59th Ave N – Proton Investments Inc (Conditional)
3.2
CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM
VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute §465.03 requires that all gifts and donations of real or personal
property be accepted only with the adoption of a resolution; and
WHEREAS, said donations must be accepted by a resolution adopted by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Crystal to accept the
following donations:
Donor Purpose Amount
Various individuals Crystal Police K-9 Unit $165.11
And BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks those individuals
for their generous donations.
Dated: Oct. 17, 2017
By: __________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Chrissy Serres
City Clerk
3.3
Memorandum
DATE: October 17, 2017
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Winnetka Pond Dredging Project
Background
The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission has proposed conducting a dredging project 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.
Attachments
Agreement with Bassett Creek Watershed
Executive Summary portion of the feasibility report for Bassett Creek Park Pond and Winnetka
Pond East Dredging Project
Requested Action
Motion to approve the Resolution authorizing the agreement with Bassett Creek Watershed
Commission
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
Feasibility Report for Bassett Creek Park Pond and
Winnetka Pond East Dredging Project
Crystal, Minnesota
May 2017
Prepared for
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission
3.4
4300 MarketPointe Drive, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55435
Phone: 952.832.2600
Fax: 952.832.2601
Feasibility Report for Bassett Creek Park Pond and
Winnetka Pond East Dredging Project
Crystal, Minnesota
May 2017
Prepared for
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission
3.4
P:\Mpls\23 MN\27\2327051\WorkFiles\CIP\Capital Projects\2018 Bassett Creek Park Pond & Winnetka Pond Dredging BCP-2\Feasibility
Study\Report\Final\Bassett Creek Park Pond Dredging BCP-2 FINAL.docx
i
Feasibility Report for Bassett Creek Park Pond and Winnetka Pond
East Dredging Project
May 2017
Contents
1.0 Executive summary.............................................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Background ................................................................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Site conditions .......................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Recommended project alternatives ................................................................................................................. 1-2
1.4 Project impacts and estimated costs ............................................................................................................... 1-2
1.5 Recommendations .................................................................................................................................................. 1-5
2.0 Background and objectives ............................................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1 Project area description ........................................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Goals and objectives .............................................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.3 Scope ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2-2
2.4 Considerations .......................................................................................................................................................... 2-3
3.0 Site conditions ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 North Branch Bassett Creek Watershed ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Proposed project location characteristics ...................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2.1 Available hydrologic and hydraulic models and water quality models ............................ 3-1
3.2.2 Site access .................................................................................................................................................. 3-2
3.2.3 Sediment sampling ................................................................................................................................ 3-2
3.2.3.1 Bassett Creek Park Pond ................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.3.2 Winnetka Pond East ............................................................................................................ 3-4
3.2.4 Wetland delineation .............................................................................................................................. 3-4
3.2.4.1 Bassett Creek Park Pond ................................................................................................... 3-5
3.2.4.2 Winnetka Pond East ............................................................................................................ 3-5
3.2.5 Bathymetric survey results .................................................................................................................. 3-6
3.2.5.1 Bassett Creek Park Pond ................................................................................................... 3-7
3.2.5.2 Winnetka Pond West .......................................................................................................... 3-7
3.2.5.3 Winnetka Pond East ............................................................................................................ 3-7
4.0 Stakeholder input ................................................................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.1 Public stakeholder meeting ................................................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 Technical stakeholder meeting .......................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.3 BCWMC stakeholder comments ........................................................................................................................ 4-2
3.4
ii
5.0 Potential improvements....................................................................................................................................................5-1
5.1 Analyzed alternatives at Bassett Creek Park Pond.....................................................................................5-1
5.1.1 Baseline alternative—remove accumulated sediment ............................................................. 5-1
5.1.2 Alternative 2—deepen southeast section ..................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.3 Add-on 1—create sediment forebay in northern section of pond ..................................... 5-2
5.1.4 Add-on 2—create native vegetation buffer around pond.....................................................5-3
5.1.5 Add-on 3—dispose of Unregulated Fill material on-site ........................................................ 5-3
5.1.6 Add-on 4—construct new fishing pier at deepened southeast section (City/MDNR
responsibility) ........................................................................................................................................... 5-4
5.2 Analyzed alternatives at Winnetka Pond East .............................................................................................. 5-6
5.2.1 Baseline alternative—remove accumulated sediment.............................................................5-6
5.2.2 Alternative 2—deepen entire pond to 4.2 feet...........................................................................5-6
5.2.3 Alternative 3—deepen entire pond to 6.0 feet ........................................................................... 5-6
5.2.4 Add-on 1—create native vegetation buffer around pond ..................................................... 5-7
5.2.5 Add-on 2—goose management ....................................................................................................... 5-7
6.0 Project impacts ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1 Easement acquisition ............................................................................................................................................. 6-1
6.2 Permits required for the project ........................................................................................................................ 6-1
6.3 Other project impacts ............................................................................................................................................ 6-2
6.4 Anticipated pollutant removal ........................................................................................................................... 6-3
6.4.1 Bassett Creek Park Pond ...................................................................................................................... 6-3
6.4.1.1 Remove Accumulated Sediment at Bassett Creek Park Pond—No Winnetka
Pond East Improvement .................................................................................................... 6-3
6.4.1.2 Deepen Bassett Creek Park Pond—No Winnetka Pond East Improvement . 6-4
6.4.1.3 Sediment Forebay Add-on at Bassett Creek Park Pond ....................................... 6-5
6.4.1.4 Remove Accumulated Sediment at Bassett Creek Park Pond—With Winnetka
Pond East Improvement .................................................................................................... 6-5
6.4.1.5 Deepen Bassett Creek Park Pond—With Winnetka Pond East Improvement6-5
6.4.1.6 Create native vegetation buffer around pond.......................................................... 6-6
6.4.2 Winnetka Pond East ............................................................................................................................... 6-6
6.4.2.1 Remove Accumulated Sediment at Winnetka Pond East ..................................... 6-6
6.4.2.2 Deepen Winnetka Pond East to 4.2 feet ..................................................................... 6-7
6.4.2.3 Deepen Winnetka Pond East to 6.0 feet ..................................................................... 6-7
6.4.2.4 Create native vegetation buffer around Winnetka Pond East ............................ 6-8
6.4.2.5 Goose management at Winnetka Pond East ............................................................ 6-8
7.0 Project cost considerations .............................................................................................................................................. 7-1
7.1 Opinion of Cost ........................................................................................................................................................ 7-1
7.1.1 Temporary easements .......................................................................................................................... 7-3
3.4
iii
7.1.2 Off-site sediment disposal..................................................................................................................7-3
7.1.3 Wetland mitigation................................................................................................................................7-3
7.1.4 30-year cost..............................................................................................................................................7-3
7.1.5 Annualized pollutant reduction cost ............................................................................................... 7-4
7.1.6 Miscellaneous costs ............................................................................................................................... 7-6
7.2 Funding sources ....................................................................................................................................................... 7-7
7.3 Project schedule ....................................................................................................................................................... 7-7
8.0 Alternatives assessment and recommendations ..................................................................................................... 8-1
9.0 References .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9-1
List of Tables
Table 7-1 Recommended alternatives cost estimates—TP load reductions based on P8 model
results .................................................................................................................................................................. 7-8
Table 7-2 Recommended alternatives cost estimates—TP load reductions based on professional
judgement ......................................................................................................................................................... 7-9
Table 8-1 Bassett Creek Park Pond and Winnetka Pond East recommended alternatives cost
summary—TP load reductions based on P8 model results .......................................................... 8-3
Table 8-2 Bassett Creek Park Pond and Winnetka Pond East recommended alternatives cost
summary—TP load reductions based on professional judgement ............................................ 8-4
List of Figures
Figure 2-1 Location Map Bassett Creek Park Pond and Winnetka Pond Dredging .................................. 2-4
Figure 2-2 Location Map Bassett Creek Park Pond ................................................................................................ 2-5
Figure 2-3 Location Map Winnetka Pond..................................................................................................................2-6
Figure 5-1 Bassett Creek Park Pond Project Alternatives ..................................................................................... 5-5
Figure 5-2 Winnetka Pond East Project Alternatives ............................................................................................. 5-9
List of Appendices
Appendix A Sediment Sampling Memo—Bassett Creek Park Pond
Appendix B Sediment Sampling Memo—Winnetka Pond East
Appendix C Wetland Delineation Report
Appendix D Bathymetric Survey Figures
Appendix E Detailed Cost Estimates
3.4
iv
Certifications
I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or under my direct
supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the state of
Minnesota.
May 25, 2017
Karen Chandler
PE #: 19252
Date
3.4
1-1
1.0 Executive summary
1.1 Background
The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission’s (BCWMC) current Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) (Table 5-3 in the 2015-2025 Bassett Creek Watershed Management Plan) includes project
BCP-2 Bassett Creek Park Pond dredging. The BCWMC approved the 5-year (working) CIP at their March
17, 2016 meeting, and at their May 19, 2016 meeting, the BCWMC approved adding the Winnetka Pond
dredging project to this feasibility study.
This study examines the feasibility of dredging accumulated sediment from Bassett Creek Park Pond and
Winnetka Pond (see Figure 2-1). The project will improve water quality downstream by trapping sediment
in the ponds, thus minimizing sediment passing downstream to Bassett Creek. The project will also
provide other benefits. Based on the CIP (and if ordered), the project will be implemented in 2018.
Funding for the project will be through an ad valorem tax levied by Hennepin County on behalf of the
BCWMC.
1.2 Site conditions
Both ponds are located in the City of Crystal along the North Branch of Bassett Creek and are Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) public waters—Bassett Creek Park Pond is MDNR #27064600P
and Winnetka Pond is MDNR #27062900P. Bassett Creek Park Pond is located west of Highway 100 and
north of 29th Avenue North (see Figure 2-2). Winnetka Pond is located east of Winnetka Avenue and north
of 36th Avenue North (see Figure 2-3).
Bassett Creek Park Pond is located in Bassett Creek Park, which consists of open grassy fields used for
sports and recreation, wooded uplands, and various wetland communities. Bassett Creek Park is
surrounded by medium density residential area. Winnetka Pond is located south of the Winnetka Village
Apartments and is partially surrounded by a narrow buffer of hardwood trees, and grasses with manicured
lawn further upslope. Areas surrounding Winnetka Pond consist of commercial and industrial land with
medium density residential land located further beyond.
Bassett Creek Park Pond and Winnetka Pond were field-delineated in October 2016 to identify the
wetland extent of each pond. Wetland plant communities within each delineated pond were also
identified. The delineation report is included as Appendix C. Wetlands delineated at Bassett Creek Park
Pond totaled approximately 11.3 acres and were made up of five wetland communities: Shallow Open
Water, Type 5; Shrub Swamp, Type 6; Shallow Marsh, Type 3; Floodplain Forest, Type 1L; and Deep Marsh,
Type 4. Wetlands delineated at Winnetka Pond East totaled approximately 3.5 acres and were made up of
two wetland communities: Shallow Open Water, Type 5 and Floodplain Forest, Type 1L.
3.4
1-2
1.3 Recommended project alternatives
Multiple alternatives were evaluated for removing sediment, improving water quality, and improving
habitat along the North Branch of Bassett Creek within the project area. The measures considered for
potential implementation include the following:
o Removing accumulated sediment to restore water quality treatment capability
o Removing native material to deepen the permanent pool of the ponds to provide additional
water quality treatment or fish habitat
o Installing a native vegetative buffer to improve wildlife habitat and provide water quality
treatment
o Installing a sediment forebay to isolate sediment deposition and improve ease of maintenance
o Managing goose populations
The recommended alternatives are discussed in Section 8.
1.4 Project impacts and estimated costs
Potential impacts from the dredging project are discussed in Section 6.0 and include permit requirements
(e.g., Minnesota Department of Natural Resources public waters work permit), temporary impacts to
wetlands, temporary trail closures and park impacts (at Bassett Creek Park), tree loss, and impacts to bat
habitat. Of these, the most significant consideration for the project is the need to manage trail usage to
maintain pedestrian safety and park use at Bassett Creek Park during the project. Continued coordination
with the Crystal Parks and Recreation Department will be required during final design of the Bassett Creek
Park Pond project to address this issue.
The proposed project will result in increased permanent pool volume and sediment storage volume in
both ponds and, therefore, reduced sediment and phosphorus loading to the North Branch of Bassett
Creek and all downstream water bodies, including the Mississippi River. Estimates of existing pollutant
loading are presented in Section 6.0. P8 model results estimate the total reduction in pollutant loading as
a result of deepening Bassett Creek Park Pond to 10 feet (alternative 2) would be 1,792 pounds per year
of total suspended sediment and 7 pounds per year of total phosphorus. For deepening Winnetka Pond
East to 6.0 feet (alternative 3), the model estimates the total reduction in pollutant loading would be
1,823 pounds per year of total suspended sediment and 7.1 to 51.7 pounds per year of total phosphorus
(total phosphorus load reductions based on P8 model results and professional judgment, respectively). If
both projects are implemented, the estimated treatment effectiveness of Bassett Creek Park Pond is
reduced to 1,217 pounds per year of total suspended sediment and 4.7 pounds per year of total
phosphorus.
The proposed native vegetated buffer would filter pollutants such as phosphorus, sediment, and bacteria
from stormwater runoff. Although a native buffer would provide these water quality benefits, the amount
of the load reductions cannot be quantified without more study. The buffer would also provide habitat for
wildlife, provide food for pollinators, and deter geese.
3.4
1-3
The proposed goose management could help to reduce the bacteria (and phosphorus) loading to the
North Branch of Bassett Creek. Although goose management measures could provide these water quality
benefits, the amount of the load reductions cannot be quantified without more study.
The feasibility-level opinion of cost for implementing the 2018 Bassett Creek Park Pond alternative 2
(deepening to 10 feet) project, along with add-on 1 and add-on 2 (construction of a forebay and native
vegetation buffer) is $1,818,000. This cost includes an estimated $1,137,000 in construction costs,
$342,000 in construction contingency, and $342,000 in design, permitting, and construction observation
costs (all costs rounded to the nearest $1,000). The costs result in a 30-year annualized cost of
approximately $13,160 per pound of phosphorus reduction and approximately $51 per pound of TSS
reduction.
The feasibility-level opinion of cost for implementing the Winnetka Pond East alternative 3 (deepening to
6.0 feet) project, along with add-on 1 and add-on 2 (construction of a native buffer and goose
management) is $913,000. This cost includes an estimated $571,000 in construction costs, $173,000 in
construction contingency, and $173,000 in design, permitting, and construction observation costs. The
costs result in 30-year annualized costs ranging from approximately $960 to $6,960 per pound of
phosphorus reduction (total phosphorus load reductions based on professional judgment and P8 model
results, respectively) and approximately $27 per pound of TSS reduction.
The cost per pound of phosphorus removed for these dredging projects using the current P8 model
analysis is high compared to other BCWMC CIP projects—for example, the previous highest cost per
pound of phosphorus removed for a BCWMC CIP project was $5,900 for the Northwood Lake
Improvement Project (project NL-1). The high cost per pound of phosphorus removed for this project is
likely due to several factors. The P8 model was developed at the watershed scale; this means that many of
the watersheds are relatively large and the model may not be accurately reflecting the time it takes runoff
to reach the ponds. This could be causing the model to over-predict flows and thus under-predict
pollutant removals because the model is flushing more pollutants downstream and not allowing them to
settle in the ponds. The P8 model does not account for pollutant load from the creek upstream of the
ponds. For example, there are sections of the North Branch of Bassett Creek, upstream of Bassett Creek
Park Pond, which have eroded banks that are contributing sediment and pollutants to the creek. This
additional pollutant load is not included in the P8 model and the ponds are likely removing some of this
additional load, providing a pollutant removal benefit that is not reflected in the modeling. This creek
bank erosion could contribute an additional phosphorus load estimated between 3 and 92 pounds per
year to Bassett Creek upstream of Bassett Creek Park Pond depending on the severity of the erosion. This
additional potential phosphorus load represents 15 percent—450 percent of the P8 modeled phosphorus
inflow to Bassett Creek Park Pond.
The P8 model also does not account for resuspension of the sediment accumulated in the ponds. Once
sediment (and the associated pollutants) have settled in the pond, the P8 model assumes they remain
trapped. Calculations to determine the velocity of water through the ponds indicate that in Winnetka
Pond East under current conditions, the velocities are high enough to resuspend sediment particles up to
medium silt size and carry them downstream. This means that the model is over-estimating the current
3.4
1-4
performance of the pond. Based on the scour/resuspension analysis, the BCWMC Engineer’s professional
judgment is that Winnetka Pond East under current conditions is removing only 20% of the total
phosphorus predicted by the P8 model. Under current conditions, the P8 model estimates that the pond
removes 55.7 pounds of total phosphorus per year. Applying the 20% effectiveness to the 55.7 pounds of
phosphorus removal per year results in an estimate of 11.1 pounds of phosphorus removal per year under
current conditions at Winnetka Pond East. The P8 model estimates for the Winnetka Pond East
alternatives reasonably predict the total phosphorus removal provided by the pond. Therefore, another
way to analyze the annual pollutant removal costs for total phosphorus is to compare the predicted
phosphorus removals for the alternatives to the professional judgment phosphorus removal under current
conditions. This results in lower costs per pound of phosphorus removal.
Constructing the Winnetka Pond East project to remove the accumulated sediment and deepen the pond
would reduce the velocities through the pond, reducing the potential for resuspension and increasing the
actual pollutant removal efficiency of the ponds.
For Bassett Creek Park Pond under current conditions, the calculations showed that the pond was not
experiencing any scour or resuspension. However, approximately half of the pond surface area is located
in an ineffective flow or shallow backwater area (north/northeast side of pond). As a result, the BCWMC
Engineer’s professional judgment is that the model may be overestimating by 50% the TP removal
provided by the pond. Under current conditions, the P8 model estimates that Bassett Creek Park Pond
removes 151.3 pounds of total phosphorus per year. Applying the 50% effectiveness to the 151.3 pounds
of phosphorus removal per year results in an estimate of 75.7 pounds of phosphorus removal per year
under current conditions. As none of the proposed alternatives address the ineffective flow area in the
north part of the pond, the predicted phosphorus removals for the Bassett Creek Park Pond alternatives
would also be only 50% effective. The proposed conditions total phosphorus removals predicted by the
P8 ranged from 155.5-158.3 pounds per year; applying the 50% effectiveness results in 77.8-79.2 pounds
per year of phosphorus removal. This results in higher costs per pound of phosphorus removal.
In addition to providing pollutant removal benefits, removing accumulated sediment from Bassett Creek
Park Pond and Winnetka Pond East is necessary to continue to provide flood storage in these areas along
the trunk line of the North Branch of Bassett Creek. An area near the center of Winnetka Pond East just
downstream of two inlets to the pond is fairly shallow due to sediment buildup. As additional sediment
accumulates, the sediment will form an island near the center of the pond, thus reducing the flood
storage available in the area. This could lead to additional flooding on other areas that would normally
not be inundated. The sediment islands may deflect flow creating erosion along the banks and may also
cause flow restrictions, resulting in additional flooding during smaller storm events. A similar situation will
eventually occur at Bassett Creek Park Pond, though the island formation is not as dramatic at this time.
Eventually some sediment will need to be removed to maintain flood storage capacity, regardless of the
water quality benefit provided. Furthermore, when the flood control project at Bassett Creek Park Pond
was designed and constructed, it assumed additional excavation volume to allow for sediment storage
that would not interfere with providing the designed flood control benefits. Maintenance removal of the
accumulated sediment is necessary to maintain functionality of the flood control project. The
3.4
1-5
methodology and assumptions used for the cost estimates are discussed in Section 7.0, and the cost
estimates for all alternatives considered for this study are provided in Table 7-1 and Table 7-2.
1.5 Recommendations
Because the modeling results do not show the expected pollutant removals from completing the projects,
the BCWMC Engineer recommends completing first the Winnetka Pond East alternative 3 project
(deepening to 6.0 feet), along with add-on 1 (native buffer) and add-on 2 (goose management),
completing further investigation on Bassett Creek Park Pond, and ordering a project at this location in the
future if it is determined to be feasible. This additional analysis on Bassett Creek Park Pond would allow
time for the City of Crystal to complete its parks planning process at this location, which may result in
identifying other feasible options for improvements at Bassett Creek Park Pond. The P8 model could be
calibrated using City of Plymouth/Three Rivers Park District information and using BCWMC information
that will be collected as part of a proposed 2018 monitoring program on the North Branch of Bassett
Creek. After calibrating the model, the pollutant removal efficiencies for this project could be updated to
more accurately predict the pollutant removals provided by the proposed project.
Removing accumulated sediment and deepening the permanent pool to 6.0 feet at Winnetka Pond East
(alternative 3), creating a native buffer (add-on 1) and implementing goose management methods (add-
on 2), will provide water quality improvement by (1) providing additional permanent pool storage for
increased sedimentation, (2) minimizing downstream transport of sediment, (3) filtering pollutants such as
phosphorus, sediment, and bacteria from stormwater runoff, and (4) reducing phosphorus and bacteria
loads from geese. We recommend that the opinions of cost identified in this study be used to develop a
levy request for the selected project and that the Winnetka Pond East project proceeds to the design and
construction phase.
3.4
RESOLUTION NO. 2017- _____
APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE
BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Crystal City Council is committed to providing and maintaining quality
infrastructure that is essential for everyday residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational activities
in the City; and
WHEREAS, the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC) has established
a program to work in cooperation with member cities to fund and construct capital improvement projects;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal worked with the BCWMC to complete the feasibility report for
the Bassett Creek Park Pond Phase 1 Dredging Project: Winnetka Pond; and
WHEREAS, the BCWMC has committed funding for the project in accordance with the terms
and conditions of the Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby authorizes the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the Agreement with the Bassett Creek Watershed Management
Commission.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 17th day of October 2017.
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
3.4
5.1
5.1
5.1
DATE:October 10, 2017
TO:Anne Norris, City Manager
City of Crystal City Council
FROM:Jean McGann, Acting Finance Director
RE:Expenditures over $25,000
Payee Amount
Golden Valley JWC Water costs for Aug $182,770.36
Hennepin County Treasurer-Housing.com Deferred Home Improvement Loan for 6621 Corvallis Ave N $27,000.00
IRS - EFTPS Federal & FICA withholding taxes for 10/6/2017 pay date $57,423.00
Logis Computer system support of Aug $30,691.28
PERA Employee and city required contributions for 10/6/17 pay date $53,140.83
S.E.H., Inc Phase 16 engineering services for Aug $153,608.81
$504,634.28
Description
G:\Tanya\Accts Pay\Checks over $25,000 Memo
6.1
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
Ci
t
y
of
Cr
y
s
t
a
l
Co
m
m
u
n
i
c
a
t
i
o
n
s
Re
p
o
r
t
Ci
t
y
of
Cr
y
s
t
a
l
Co
m
m
u
n
i
c
a
t
i
o
n
s
Re
p
o
r
t
Oc
t
.
1
7
,
2
0
1
7
1.
S
y
m
b
o
l
o
f
o
u
r
r
e
l
a
t
i
o
n
s
h
i
p
s
w
i
t
h
o
t
h
e
r
s
.
2.
L
e
g
i
t
i
m
i
z
e
s
c
i
t
y
p
r
o
d
u
c
t
s
a
n
d
s
e
r
v
i
c
e
s
.
3.
T
a
k
e
s
t
i
m
e
t
o
b
u
i
l
d
c
o
m
f
o
r
t
a
n
d
t
r
u
s
t
.
Ci
t
y
L
o
g
o
s
a
n
d
T
i
m
e
l
i
n
e
s
.
1.
L
e
t
t
e
r
h
e
a
d
/
b
u
s
i
n
e
s
s
c
a
r
d
s
.
2.
C
i
t
y
s
i
g
n
a
g
e
.
3.
W
e
b
s
i
t
e
,
v
i
d
e
o
s
,
s
o
c
i
a
l
m
e
d
i
a
,
la
s
e
r
f
i
c
h
e
,
e
t
c
.
4.
O
n
l
i
n
e
f
o
r
m
s
,
l
i
c
e
n
s
e
s
,
p
e
r
m
i
t
s
,
5.
T
h
i
r
d
-
p
a
r
t
y
c
o
n
t
r
a
c
t
o
r
s
.
6.
P
r
i
n
t
e
d
m
a
t
e
r
i
a
l
s
a
n
d
f
o
r
m
s
.
7.
A
d
s
,
P
R
,
&
o
t
h
e
r
c
o
m
m
u
n
i
c
a
t
i
o
n
.
8.
U
n
i
f
o
r
m
s
a
n
d
v
e
h
i
c
l
e
m
a
r
k
i
n
g
s
.
1.
T
h
e
r
e
’
s
a
p
r
o
b
l
e
m
w
i
t
h
r
e
p
r
o
d
u
c
t
i
o
n
.
2.
C
i
t
y
’
s
i
m
a
g
e
i
s
d
a
m
a
g
e
d
,
n
e
e
d
s
r
e
b
r
a
n
d
i
n
g
.
3.
L
o
o
k
i
s
d
a
t
e
d
a
n
d
d
u
s
t
y
.
4.
F
u
n
d
a
m
e
n
t
a
l
c
h
a
n
g
e
i
n
b
u
s
i
n
e
s
s
.
Wh
a
t
o
t
h
e
r
s
a
r
e
d
o
i
n
g
…
1.
A
p
p
r
o
v
e
n
e
w
l
o
g
o
.
2.
M
a
k
e
n
o
c
h
a
n
g
e
.
3.
K
e
e
p
c
u
r
r
e
n
t
l
o
g
o
a
n
d
ad
d
f
l
a
g
e
l
e
m
e
n
t
s
t
o
m
a
t
e
r
i
a
l
s
.
4.
H
a
v
e
t
w
o
l
o
g
o
s
.
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