2019.05.21 Work Session Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: May 17, 2019
City Council
Work Session Agenda
May 21, 2019
6:00 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 work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on May 21, 2019 in Conference
Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council Members Staff
____ Budziszewski ____ Norris
____ Deshler ____ Therres
____ Kiser ____ Gilchrist
____ LaRoche ____ McGann
____ Parsons ____ Sutter
____ Adams ____ Revering
____ Banks
II. Agenda of discussion items:
1. Financial long term planning.
2. Constituent issues update.
3. City manager monthly update.
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 – MAY 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 construction underway
Home improvement loans/rebates available through CEE
o Fiscally sound and stable policies and practices:
Long term financial planning:
Capital fund review by Council 5/21/19
Space needs study (police) still in progress
Assume no new debt
o Build inclusive community so all feel welcome
Discussing with senior staff 5/14/19; more discussion at future
senior staff meeting
o Monthly check in with Council
- Facilitative leadership and vision – update shared vision and common
goals
o 2/26/19 and 4/9/19 work session discussions to update goals
o 5/7/19 – Council review and finalized 2019-2021 goals and objectives
o 5/14/19 – Senior staff discussion; work plan discussion at future senior
staff meeting