2018.09.17 Work Session Packet (1st)4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
City Council
First Work Session
Sept. 17, 2018
6:30 p.m.
Conference Room A
Due to absence of a quorum, no business was conducted for the first work session on Sept. 17, 2018
at 6:30 p.m.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: Sept. 14, 2018
City Council
First Work Session Agenda
Sept. 17, 2018
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 Sept. 17, 2018 in
Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council Members Staff
____ Kolb ____ Norris
____ LaRoche ____ Therres
____ Parsons ____ Gilchrist
____ Adams ____ Ray
____ Budziszewski ____ Revering
____ Dahl ____ Sutter
____ Deshler ____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Prosecution services contract with Chestnut Cambronne PA.
2. Constituent issues update.
3. City manager monthly check in.
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.
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“Service with Compassion, Integrity, & Professionalism”
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Stephanie K. Revering, Chief of Police
CC: Anne Norris, City Manager
DATE: September 13, 2018
SUBJECT: WORK SESSION ITEM
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In July, 2018 the police department went out for a request for proposal for our city prosecuting
services. After an extensive interview process with three different law firms it was
determined that Chestnut Cambronne Attorneys at Law was best suited for our department
needs.
Mark Schneider, with Chestnut Cambronne will be at the September 17th work session to
introduce himself and discuss the wide variety of services they provide.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks.
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 2018
Objectives:
- Strategic leadership for achievement of Council goals
o Thriving Business Climate
New projects – UHaul purchase of Thriftway, Cub renovation
and new liquor store, Taco Bell early 2019
City Code update continues
2018 EDA project – Bass Lake Road streetscape improvement
project nearing completion
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 approved
Code enforcement – on-going
Implementation of Master Parks System Plan – Welcome Park
improvements in progress
o Becker Park design plans in progress
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 preparation in process – preliminary budget
Assume no new debt in future
o Updating financial policies - in progress – reviewed 8/23/18
o Sale of surplus property in progress
o Space needs study – updating based on 7/12 Council feedback
- 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 Police incidents – keep Council notified as information available (public
and non-public) – as incidents occur