2018.05.15 Work Session Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: May 11, 2018
City Council
Work Session Agenda
May 15, 2018
6:50 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 work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on May 15, 2018 in Conference
Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council Members
____ Dahl
____ Deshler
____ Kolb
____ LaRoche
____ Parsons
____ Adams
____ Budziszewski
Staff
____ Norris
____ Therres
____ Gilchrist
____ Revering
____ Sutter
____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Constituent issues update.
2. City manager monthly update.
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
CITY MANAGER WORK PLAN
MONTHLY CHECK IN – MAY 2018
Objectives:
- Strategic leadership for achievement of Council goals
o Thriving Business Climate
City Code update continues
2018 EDA project – Bass Lake Road streetscape improvement
bid awarded to Pember Construction; construction underway
Updated fire suppression system financial assistance program
Open To Business assistance available
o Create Strong Neighborhoods
UDC amended to permit ADU’s
Disorderly properties ordinance – 2nd reading 5/15/18
Code enforcement – on-going
Implementation of Master Parks System Plan – Welcome Park
improvements – bids to be received 5/10
o Welcome Avenue closed between 46th & 47th 4/30/18
Home improvement loans/rebates available through CEE
o Fiscally sound and stable policies and procedures – see Financial
Management below
- Financial Management
o Long term financial planning:
2019-2020 budget preview 5/1/18
Budget work underway
o Updated financial policies in progress
o Surplus property feasibility study underway
o Space needs study – PD and City Hall - underway
- Service delivery
o Monthly check in with Council
o Constituent Issues – prompt response and resolution – on-going
o Closed constituent issues – monthly report
- Media Relations
o May work session – discuss Public Safety and critical incidents – how
information is shared, what information is shared
o Review and update media protocol – 2nd quarter
o Website transition – June debut