2019.04.16 Work Session Packet (2nd)
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: April 12, 2019
City Council
Work Session Agenda
April 16, 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 April 16, 2019 in Conference
Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council Members Staff
____ Parsons ____ Norris
____ Adams ____ Therres
____ Banks ____ Gilchrist
____ Budziszewski ____ Larson
____ Deshler ____ Ray
____ Kiser ____ Serres
____ LaRoche
II. Agenda of discussion items:
1. West Metro Fire-Rescue District update.
2. Polystyrene containers.
3. Constituent issues update. *
4. City manager monthly update.
5. New business.*
6. 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.
Memorandum
DATE: April 10, 2019
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Anne Norris, City Manager
SUBJECT: Polystyrene Containers
____________________________________________________________________
Earlier this year several council members requested discussion of polystyrene
(Styrofoam) food containers/packaging. I believe the intent was to discuss limiting the
use of these food containers. Several cities in the metro area and across the country
have discussed limiting or banning the use of these containers as they are not usually
recyclable or compostable.
I am happy to do research to see what other cities may have done, talk with Tim Pratt at
the Hennepin Recycling group and see if he has any suggestions or experience, or
gather other information but I want to be sure it is the information the Council wants.
The Council should discuss what information they need in order to continue this
conversation.
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 – APRIL 2019
Objectives:
- Operational planning for achievement of Council goals
o Thriving Business Climate
City Code update complete – now final review of Chapters 10 -
12 for any corrections before formatting
Open To Business assistance available
o Create Strong Neighborhoods
Code enforcement – on-going
Implementation of Master Parks System Plan – Becker Park
improvement project contracted awarded; ground breaking on
4/3/19; work underway
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
Assume no new debt
Capital plan updates underway for Council review in May
Space needs study in progress
o Monthly check in with Council
- Facilitative leadership and vision – update shared vision and common
goals
o 2/26/19 work session discussion regarding shared vision
o 4/9/19 Council work session to update goals and priorities – follow up
with Karen DeYoung week of April 15 for next steps; current three
goals close to final; still working on new goal regarding inclusion