2019.01.15 Work Session Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: Jan. 11, 2019
City Council
Work Session Agenda
Jan. 15, 2019
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 work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on Jan. 15, 2019 in Conference
Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council Members Staff
____ Banks ____ Norris
____ Budziszewski ____ Therres
____ Deshler ____ Gilchrist
____ Kiser ____ Revering
____ LaRoche ____ Serres
____ Parsons ____ Sutter
____ Adams
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Update on New Hope development site north of Canadian Pacific Railway between
Louisiana and Pennsylvania Avenues.*
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
CITY MANAGER WORK PLAN
MONTHLY CHECK IN – JANUARY 2019
Objectives:
- Operational planning for achievement of Council goals
o Thriving Business Climate
City Code update complete – now final review for any
corrections before formatting
2018 EDA project – Bass Lake Road streetscape improvements
Updated fire suppression system financial assistance program
Open To Business assistance available
o Create Strong Neighborhoods
Code enforcement – on-going
Implementation of Master Parks System Plan – Welcome Park
improvements complete, Becker Park improvement project out
for bids to be awarded in February
Home improvement loans/rebates available through CEE
o Fiscally sound and stable policies and procedures:
Long term financial planning:
2019-2020 budget – first two year budget approved
12/4/18
Assume no new future debt
Financial policies and plan approved 11/8/18
Utility rate study, including overhauling utility rate structure,
approved 11/8/18
Space needs study in progress
o Monthly check in with Council
- Facilitative leadership and vision – update shared vision and common
goals
o 1/10/19 review of annual city manager goals, including updating
Council priorities