2018.10.16 Work Session Packet (2nd)
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: Oct. 12, 2018
City Council
Second Work Session Agenda
Oct. 16, 2018
Immediately 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. 16, 2018 in
Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council Members Staff
____ Deshler ____ Norris
____ Kolb ____ Therres
____ LaRoche ____ Gilchrist
____ Parsons ____ Revering
____ Adams ____ Elholm
____ Budziszewski ____ Ray
____ Dahl
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Becker Park improvement project update.
2. Constituent issues.
3. City manager monthly check in.
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
Memorandum
DATE: October 9, 2018
TO: Mayor and City Council
Anne Norris, City Manager
FROM: John Elholm, Recreation Director
SUBJECT: Becker Park Update
Planning for a new Becker Park began in June of 2016. Later that year, a consultant was
hired to develop a park and recreation system master plan through an extensive public
process. This master plan included concept plans for Becker Park, and was approved in
December of 2017. In January of 2018, the same consultant was hired to continue their
work and develop construction plans for Becker Park. Public open houses were held on
April 26 and August 15, information was displayed at the community center and presented
at the Crystal Frolics Family Festival, and much information was shared through social, print
and CCX media. The latest information on the Becker Park project can be found at
www.beckerpark.com.
The construction plans for Becker Park are nearly complete. On October 16, staff will
provide an update on the Becker Park project; including budget and proposed timeline for
project bidding and construction.
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 – OCTOBER 2018
Objectives:
- Strategic leadership for achievement of Council goals
o Thriving Business Climate
New projects – U-Haul purchase of Thriftway, Cub new liquor
store, North Clinic reuse of old Chalet Liquor building
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
Code enforcement – on-going
Implementation of Master Parks System Plan – Welcome Park
improvements nearing completion, Becker Park improvement
project design being finalized before going out for bids
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 – 2019 preliminary budget approved 9/4
Assume no new debt in future
o Updating financial policies - in progress – to be reviewed 10/11
o Space needs study in progress
- 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