2024.11.19 Work Session Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: Nov. 15, 2024
City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024
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 Tuesday, Nov. 19, 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 Economic Development Authority 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, Nov. 19, 2024.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Kiser ____ Bell ____ Hubbard
____ Onesirosan ____ Tierney ____ Struve
____ Adams ____ Therres ____ Sutter
____ Budziszewski ____ Bursheim ____ Serres
____ Cummings ____ Elholm
____ Eidbo ____ Larson
____ Kamish ____ Revering
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Northwest Cable Commission/CCX legislation.
2. Police Department quarterly 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.
CITY MANAGER
MONTHLY CHECK-IN - NOVEMBER 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 process
• Working with staff to review 2024 Resident Survey
• Working on council strategic planning retreat for Q1 2025.
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
registration
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. Year-end deadline for buffer exemption is approaching.
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 Continuing to work through next phase of BLX project
o Executing Police Chief succession plan – Have met with Police Department staff
o Working with staff on traffic issue work session
• 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 based on council feedback.
o Draft Long Term Plan reviewed with Council on 11/14. Proposed adoption 11/19.
o Hired Accounts Payable Specialist
• Welcoming and inclusive community
o Inclusion & Diversity Commission – the Commission is continuing to work on
developing a Work Plan. Commission is interested in a joint meeting to discuss
draft work plan.
Objective 3 – Re-establish the Environmental Quality Commission with a clear and engaging
purpose and a sustainable future:
• Making significant progress with establishment of Sustainability Commission.
• Name changed to Sustainability Commission
• Recruitment campaign ongoing. Have received seven applications so far. Plan to interview
candidates.
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• Continuing to research other cities’ environmental commissions/efforts to develop future
Climate Action Plan
• Climate Action Plan development grant opportunity has reopened. Will be submitting application.
• Initial focus will be on Climate Action planning, Gold Leaf Challenge Program action items, and
continued GreenStep Cities, in addition to existing former EQC work.
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
• Working with Asst. City Manager on Classification and Compensation study
• Actively recruiting and interviewing new staff for open positions
o Conducted WMFRD Chief interviews
• Supporting staff wellness and continuing professional growth and development
• Connecting with neighboring city managers on various local issues and legislative priorities
• Continuing participation in city manager leadership/peer group and metro and state
professional organizations
• Active on LOGIS Executive Committee
• Active role as treasurer for NWSCC and CCX Media Executive Committee
• Working with Council and consultant to revise manager evaluation process.