2020.02.18 Work Session Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: February 14, 2020
City Council
Work Session Agenda
February 18, 2020
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 February 18, 2020 in
Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council Members Staff
____ Budziszewski ____ Norris
____ Deshler ____ Therres
____ Kiser ____ Gilchrist
____ LaRoche ____ Peterson
____ Parsons
____ Adams
____ Banks
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Annual communications update. *
2. Donation policy.
3. City manager monthly check-in.
4. Constituent issues update. *
5. New business.*
6. 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 – FEBRUARY 2020
Objectives:
- Operational planning for achievement of Council goals:
o Thriving Business Climate
Open To Business assistance regularly available
Staff following up to 1/9/20 EDA Work Session discussion about
redevelopment potential – Town Center area
o Create Strong Neighborhoods
Code enforcement – on-going
Implementation of Master Parks System Plan improvement
Home improvement loans/rebates available through CEE
o Fiscally sound and stable policies and practices:
Long term financial planning:
April work session – discuss 2021 – 22 budget process
and parameters
Public safety facility – design in progress
Mayor – State of City – 3/18/20
o Build inclusive community so all feel welcome
Evaluating training options for senior staff/staff for 2020
2020 Census – staff working on various outreach efforts
2020 Frolics programming in progress
o Monthly check in with Council
City manager evaluation 2/13/20 – update 2020 work plan
- Facilitative leadership and vision – update shared vision and common
goals
o Will update goals after 2019 evaluation meeting (2/13/20)
o Mayor’s State of the City – March 18