2019.11.19 Work Session Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: November 15, 2019
City Council
Work Session Agenda
November 19, 2019
6:25 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 November 19, 2019 in
Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council Members Staff
____ LaRoche ____ Therres
____ Parsons ____ Serres
____ Adams ____ Gilchrist
____ Banks
____ Budziszewski
____ Deshler
____ Kiser
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda item:
1. Commission candidate interviews.
2. Constituent issues update. *
3. City manager monthly check-in.
4. New business.*
5. Announcements.*
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
*Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
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 – NOVEMBER 2019
Objectives:
- Operational planning for achievement of Council goals:
o Thriving Business Climate
City Code update complete – city attorney finalizing formatting
and codification
Open To Business assistance regularly available
Bass Lake Road streetscape complete with banners installed
o Create Strong Neighborhoods
Code enforcement – on-going
Implementation of Master Parks System Plan – Becker Park
improvement project construction nearing completion
Home improvement loans/rebates available through CEE
o Fiscally sound and stable policies and practices:
Long term financial planning:
2020 preliminary budget approved 9/17/19
o 2020 budget Truth in Taxation hearing 12/3/19
Long term plan approved 10/15/19
o Increased dollars going to capital budgets/needs
Public safety facility – Council hired architect for new
building on city hall site on 10/15 – staff kick off meeting
held 11/6/19
o Build inclusive community so all feel welcome
Communications coordinator is attending Police Multi-Cultural
Advisory Committee meeting for input/feedback on
communications/marketing plan
Evaluating training options for senior staff/staff for 2020
2020 Census – staff has variety of outreach planned
o Monthly check in with Council
- Facilitative leadership and vision – update shared vision and common
goals
o Clarified vision expectations – shared between elected officials and city
manager