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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