2022.12.20 Work Session Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: Dec. 16, 2022
City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022 at 6:55 p.m.
Council Chambers/Zoom
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 on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022 at ______ p.m. in
the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN and via Zoom. If the agenda
items are not completed in time for the City Council meeting at 7 p.m., the work session will be
continued and resumed immediately following the City Council meeting. The public may attend
the meeting via Zoom by connecting to it through one of the methods identified on the City
Council Meeting Schedule for Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Kiser ____ Therres
____ LaRoche ____ Gilchrist
____ Parsons ____ Elholm
____ Adams ____ Larson
____ Banks ____ Ray
____ Budziszewski ____ Revering
____ Cummings ____ Sutter
____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Interim city manager monthly check-in.
2. Constituent issues.*
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.
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
MONTHLY CHECK IN - DECEMBER 2022
Objective 1 - Strategic planning for continued implementation of Council
priorities:
o Thriving Business Community + Open To Business assistance available + Community Development staff a resource for local business
community
+ Community Development staff continuing to work with
developers regarding redevelopment opportunities
o Strong Neighborhoods + Code enforcement - on-going + Continued implementation of Master Parks System Plan
improvements + Home improvement loans/rebates available through GEE-
ongoing
o Sound fiscal policies and practices + 2023 budget and levies approved 12/6/22. + Updated long term plan (2023 - 2032) approved 10/22 + Utility rate study reviewed 10/13/22
o Welcoming and inclusive community + Inclusion & Diversity Commission
Objective 2 - Work-life balance + City office will be closed on Monday, Dec. 26 and Monday, Jan. 2
in observance of holidays.
Objective 3 - Monitor difficult conversations regarding Council effectiveness + New council welcome and orientation conducted
4141 Douglas Drive North• Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov