2023.07.18 Work Session Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: July 14, 2023
City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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, July 18, 2023, 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, July 18, 2023.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Onesirosan ____ Bell
____ Adams ____ Gilchrist
____ Budziszewski ____ Therres
____ Cummings ____ Elholm
____ Eidbo ____ Larson
____ Kamish ____ Ray
____ Kiser ____ Revering
____ 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 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.
CITY MANAGER
MONTHLY CHECK-IN – JULY 2023
Objective 1 - Strategic planning for continued implementation of Council priorities:
• Thriving Business Community
o Multiple new business ribbon-cutting events continue
o Community Development staff continuing to work with developers regarding redevelopment opportunities
o Continuing to work through and advocate for city and community's interest with Blue
Line Extension and anti-displacement efforts
o Continuing to work with the New Hope Business Association (CBA 2.0)
• Strong Neighborhoods
o Continued implementation of Master Parks System Plan improvements
o Neighborhood meeting held at Kentucky Park
o Staff is helping plan Crystal Frolics
o Coordinating Neighborhood block parties for 2023 Night to Unite
o Summer Park and Recreation Commission neighborhood meetings continue
• Next meeting is August 2 at Basset Creek Park with the new Dog Parks
ribbon-cutting event
o Increased traffic enforcement continues
o Discussing responses to fireworks celebrations
• Sound fiscal policies and practices
o Received additional grant funding for Welcome Park improvements and continuing to
seek additional outside funding for projects
o Continuing to prepare the 2024 budget and updating the long-term plan
• Goals are to provide levy relief as well as continue important investments in
the city and increase saving for future capital projects
o Continuing to research uses of additional funding post-legislative session
• Welcoming and inclusive community
o Inclusion & Diversity Commission – Commission members plan to attend the
city’s booth at Crystal Frolics to promote the Commission
Objective 2 - Work-Life Balance/Professional Development
• Supporting staff wellness
• Support staff’s continuing professional growth and development
• Connecting with neighboring city managers on various local issues
• Participate in metro and state professional organizations
• Continuing participation in city manager leadership group
• Pursuing ICMA City Manager Credentialing
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov