2023.12.14 Work Session Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: Dec. 8, 2023
City Council Work Session Agenda
Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at 6:30 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 Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at
______ p.m. in the upper Community Room at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN and
via Zoom. The public may attend the meeting via Zoom by connecting to it through one of the
methods identified on the Notice of Dec. 14, 2023 Work Session.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Adams ____ Bell
____ Budziszewski
____ Cummings
____ Eidbo
____ Kamish
____ Kiser
____ Onesirosan
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Commission candidate interviews.
2. Commission reappointments.
3. City manager’s performance evaluation.*
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
*Denotes no documentation included in the packet. This portion of the work session may
be closed pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.05, Subd. 3(a) for the purpose of
evaluating the performance of the city manager.
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
Posted: Dec. 8, 2023
CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE OF DEC. 14, 2023 WORK SESSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Crystal will hold a work session on
Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the upper Community Room at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N.,
Crystal, MN and via Zoom.
The public may attend the meeting via Zoom by connecting to it through one of the methods
identified below. *Portions of the work session may be closed pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section
13D.05, Subd. 3(a) for the purpose of evaluating the performance of the city manager.
Topic: Crystal City Council Work Session
Time: Dec. 14, 2023, 6:30 p.m. Central Time (US and Canada)
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Memorandum
DATE: December 6, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Adam R. Bell, City Manager
SUBJECT: Commission Candidate Interviews
____________________________________________________________________
The recruitment of volunteers to fill commission and board vacancies is ongoing. City
staff received three applications for new appointments. The following interviews are
scheduled for the Council work session on Dec. 14, 2023:
Interview Time Applicant Board/Commission
6:35 p.m.; in-person Terri Schultz Bassett Creek Watershed
Management Commission
6:45 p.m.; in-person Sabin Peterson Employee Review Board
6:55 p.m.; in-person Alex Popp Parks and Recreation Commission
A recommendation sheet will be available at the work session.
Dear City of Crystal,
This note is related to my application to serve the City of Crystal on the Parks and Recreation
Commission, and potential conflicts of interest.
I am planning to start a permaculture foodscaping company. This company will focus on regenerating
communities by helping them design and install edible landscapes on their land. One pillar of the
company will focus on bringing communities together to install edible landscapes. For example, my
company would help someone plan a party where they invite their friends and family over to plant a
fruit orchard in their backyard.
I plan to market this company and seek business from fellow citizens of Crystal, in an ethical manner.
To date, I have also done some design work for a local food forest design and installation company. I will
likely continue working for this company and may find employment with other permaculture
companies.
I believe my permaculture ventures would complement a role on Crystal's Parks and Recreation
Commission. I would be honored to service the citizens of Crystal by bringing my knowledge and passion
for permaculture and edible landscapes to our lovely community.
I would mitigate any potential conflicts by being up front about these ventures with the City of Crystal
to make sure I understand any potential conflicts. I would then act truthfully and openly to ensure my
work compliments my role with the City of Crystal in an ethical, honest manner.
I am also active on social media as a passionate educator and activist. I anticipate this activity increasing
over the next year.
With Gratitude,
Alex Popp
12-6-2023
Board/Commission/Task Force First Name Last Name Recommendation/Status
1 Employee Review Board Timothy Daly Reappoint
2 Inclusion and Diversity Commission Erik Haltson Reappoint
3 Inclusion and Diversity Commission Carmen Sminesvik Reappoint
4 Parks and Recreation Commission Jennifer Zielinski Reappoint
5 Planning Commission Joseph Sears Reappoint
6 Planning Commission Joseph Selton, Jr.Reappoint
7 Planning Commission Timothy Buck Reappoint
8 WMFRD Board of Directors Jeff Kolb Reappoint
9 Bassett Creek Watershed Commission Joan Hauer Elevate from Alternate role to Regular Commissioner
10 Shingle Creek Watershed Burt Orred, Jr.Reappoint
These individuals did not apply for a reapointment:
1 Planning Commission Carolyn Maristany Did not apply for reappointment
2 Employee Review Board Anil Patel Did not apply for reappointment
3 Shingle Creek Watershed Randy Bergstrom Did not apply for reappointment
1 Environmental Quality Commission Rachel Braaten *Only applied to EQC. No reappointment recommendation at this time
1 Planning Commission Tony Sumnicht Appoint to Planning Commission
2 Parks and Recreation Commission Kassidy Swanson Appoint to Parks and Recreation Commission
3 Blue Line Community Advisory Commission Joe Sears Appoint to Blue Line Community Advisory Commission
4 Parks and Recreation Commission Terri Schultz Appoint to Parks and Recreation Commission
5 Bassett Creek Watershed Commission Terri Schultz Recommendation pending
6 Employee Review Board Sabin Peterson Recommendation pending
7 Parks and Recreation Commission Alex Popp Recommendation pending
2024 APPOINTMENTS
2023 REAPPOINTMENTS
Board/Commission/Task Force Vacancies
Parks and Recreation Commission 2
Bassett Creek Watershed Commission 0
Employee Review Board 1
Shingle Creek Watershed 1
Blue Line Community Advisory Committee 0
Blue Line Business Advisory Committee 1
Planning Commission 0
Inclusion and Diversity Commission 2
Environmental Quality Commission 8
Charter Commission 2
West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board of Directors 0
Remaining Vacanies after appointments as of 1/01/2024 *including pending