2024.04.16 Work Session Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: April 12, 2024
City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
6:40 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, April 16, 2024, 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, April 16, 2024.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Budziszewski ____ Bell
____ Cummings ____ Gilchrist
____ Eidbo ____ Therres
____ Kamish ____ Elholm
____ Kiser ____ Larson
____ Onesirosan ____ Perkey
____ Adams ____ Revering
____ Struve
____ Sutter
____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. City Council liaison reports.*
2. City manager monthly check-in.
3. Constituent issues.*
4. New business.*
5. Announcements.*
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
* Denotes no documentation 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.
CITY MANAGER
MONTHLY CHECK-IN –APRIL 2024
Objective 1 – Work with City Council to develop Long Range Vision for the continued
implementation of Council priorities:
• City Council Work Session on April 11 for Long Range Vision/Strategic Planning
o Next step is to work with Council and staff to refine vision and priorities for work plan for
remainder of 2024.
Objective 2 – Policy Facilitation – Implement the Longe Range Vision/Strategic Planning for
continued implementation of Council priorities:
• Thriving Business Community
o Continuing to work through Cannabis zoning regulations – proposed Cannabis
regulations will be considered by Council in May
o Staff is continuing to assist with potential redevelopment opportunities and business
openings
• Strong Neighborhoods
o Continuing to work with businesses on THC/Cannabis sales compliance
o Working with HRG on organized organic waste collection
• Scheduling meeting with HRG to discuss options
o Facilitating 2024 Crystal Airport Open House – Thanks to former Council Member Julie
Deschler for leading coordination
o Continuing to work on the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center project – Contract award 4/16.
o Working with residents/property owners to address code violations and traffic concerns
• Sound fiscal policies and practices
o Continuing to seek additional outside funding for projects
o Working with MN DEED to receive 2023 State funding for Crystal Cove project
o Conducting 2023 Audit work
o Continuing to implement 2024 Capital Program
• Welcoming and inclusive community
o Inclusion & Diversity Commission – The Commission is working on 2024 Work
Plan and recruitment.
Objective 3 – Re-establish the Environmental Quality Commission with a clear and engaging
purpose and a sustainable future:
• Continuing to research other cities’ environmental commissions to develop framework
• May – Inviting subject matter experts to speak on environmental and sustainability issues for
the future of the commission
• June – Present Environment/Sustainability Commission framework to council at work session
• June/July – Council adopt new mission and framework for commission
• July – Commission recruitment campaign with new mission and framework
• September – Interview/appoint candidates
• October-December – Commission meet to begin 2024/2025 work plan
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Objective 4 – Create an atmosphere of better teamwork, open communication, enhanced
employee performance, and where staff feel empowered to help make decisions:
• Hired new Public Works Director – April 15 start date.
• Reviewing job descriptions and updating roles/responsibilities
• Actively recruiting new staff for open positions
• Supporting staff wellness and continuing professional growth and development
• Connecting with neighboring city managers on various local issues
• Continuing participation in city manager leadership/peer group and metro and state
professional organizations
• Collaborating with staff to develop 2024 work plans