2024.09.17 Work Session Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: Sept. 13, 2024
City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 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, Sept. 17, 2024, at ______ p.m. in
the Council Chambers 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 City
Council Meeting Schedule for Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Cummings ____ Bell
____ Eidbo ____ Tierney
____ Kamish ____ Therres
____ Kiser ____ Elholm
____ Onesirosan ____ Larson
____ Adams ____ Revering
____ Budziszewski ____ Hubbard
____ Struve
____ Sutter
____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Organics organized collection update.
2. Blue Line Extension update.*
3. City Council liaison reports.*
4. City manager monthly check-in.
5. Constituent issues.*
6. New business.*
7. 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.
ORGANICS RECYCLING
OVERVIEW
Crystal City Council
September 17, 2024
What Are
Organics
Food Scraps Non-recyclable Paper
What Are Organics
Range from
20% (Hennepin Co.)
40% (Statewide)
Organics recycling helps reach Minnesota’s
recycling goal of 75% by 2030
Organics is the Most Abundant
Item in Our Residential Trash
Why We Care
Compiled in the Kitchen
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Collected Using Carts
What Is It Recycled Into?
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Compost is used for:
Landscaping
Road Projects
Fertilizer
There are abundant local markets
What Happens to My Organics video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAVA8eT-Zcw
Hennepin County Ordinance 13
Updated November 2018
“Cities shall make Curbside Collection of Organic Material available
by contracting for citywide service or by requiring Haulers to
provide the service.”
In place by January 1, 2022
All Residents Must Pay
“Minn. Stat. § 115A.93 subd. 3 (c) says that a
licensing authority shall prohibit collectors from
imposing a greater charge on residents who recycle
than on residents who do not recycle.”
Results
Rates set by haulers
Range from $3.50 - $7.50 a month
Haulers not committed to promoting the service
January 1, 2022 – January 1, 2024
746 residents signed up
January 1, 2024 – present
2,221 HRG residents signed up (10.6%)
Other Hennepin County cities with contracted service
(20-40% within first few years)
Results
Five additional collection trucks on streets per week
Each collecting a less than full load
How to Proceed
HRG board is proposing amending recycling
contract to add organics recycling service
Would start April 1, 2025
Cost would be $2.90 per household
Increases to $3.75 once we hit 11% of households
signed up
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How to Proceed
Communications to residents about how to sign up
Postcards
Newsletters
Social Media
CCX
Kitchen collector pail distribution events
Cart roll out week of March 24, 2025
Continue offering the Drop-Off location
Continue annual compost pick up day
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Questions...?
tim.pratt@brooklynpark.org
763-493-8120
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CITY MANAGER
MONTHLY CHECK-IN - SEPTEMBER 2024
Objective 1 – Work with City Council to develop Long Range Vision for the continued
implementation of Council priorities:
• Continuing to work with council vision and priorities for the remainder of 2024 and through the
2025/2026 Budget
Objective 2 – Policy Facilitation – Implement the Longe Range Vision/Strategic Planning for
continued implementation of Council priorities:
• Thriving Business Community
o Working with legal counsel to amend Cannabis zoning regulations and for 2025
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 and current
licensing program
o Working with HRG on organized organic waste collection proposal – Proposed 4/2025
o Continuing to work on the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center project
o Working with residents/property owners to address code violations and traffic concerns
o Looking at additional security measures to address concerns at Becker Park
• Sound fiscal policies and practices
o Continuing to seek additional outside funding for projects
o Continuing to implement the 2024 Capital Program
o Processing implantation of Questica budget software
o Continuing 2025/2026 Budget Process. Fee Schedule and Long Term Plan will be
proposed soon.
o Hired new Accountant
• Welcoming and inclusive community
o Inclusion & Diversity Commission –
• The Commission is continuing to work on developing a Work Plan and
recruitment.
• Interviewed three additional candidates and will be full in Oct.
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/efforts to develop future
Climate Action Plan
• Monitoring additional grant opportunities for Climate Action Plan development
• Name change to Sustainability Commission - ordinance will be in October
• New Commission will work on Climate Action planning, Gold Leaf Challenge Program action
items, and continued GreenStep Cities, in addition to existing former EQC work.
• Will begin to recruitment campaign
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:
• Reviewing job descriptions and updating roles/responsibilities
• Actively recruiting and interviewing new staff for open positions
o Accounting Manager – Hired.
o Temporary PT Election Assistant (2) – second employee starts soon.
o Information Technology System Administrator – Starts 9/23
o Recreation Manager – Hired
o Temporary Seasonal Staff - Ongoing
o Police Officers – Ongoing recruitment and interviewing
• 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
• Attending ICMA Conference 9/21-9/25