2019.12.17 Work Session Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: December 13, 2019
City Council
Work Session Agenda
December 17, 2019
6:30 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 December 17, 2019 in
Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council Members Staff
____ Adams ____ Norris
____ Banks ____ Therres
____ Budziszewski ____ Gilchrist
____ Deshler ____ Serres
____ Kiser ____ Revering
____ LaRoche
____ Parsons
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. City manager monthly check in.
2. Constituent issues update. *
3. New business.*
4. 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 – DECEMBER 2019
Objectives:
- Operational planning for achievement of Council goals:
o Thriving Business Climate
City Code update complete – goes into effect 1/11/20
Open To Business assistance regularly available
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 Truth in Taxation hearing 12/3/19; continued to
12/17 for final budget approval
Long term plan approved 10/15/19
Public safety facility – design in progress
Mayor – podcast and CCX interview – Financial Vision
o Build inclusive community so all feel welcome
Communications coordinator is attending Police Multi-Cultural
Advisory Committee
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