2022.11.15 Work Session Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: Nov. 10, 2022
City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 at 6:15 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. 15, 2022 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 special City Council meeting at 6:45 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. 15, 2022.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Banks ____ Therres
____ Budziszewski ____ Gilchrist
____ Cummings ____ Elholm
____ Kiser ____ Larson
____ LaRoche ____ Ray
____ Parsons ____ Revering
____ Adams ____ Sutter
____ Serres
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Crystal Business Association.
2. Interim 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.
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
MONTHLY CHECK IN – NOVEMBER 2022
Objective 1 – Strategic planning for continued implementation of Council
priorities:
o Thriving Business Community
Open To Business assistance available
Community Development staff a resource for local business
community
Community Development staff continuing to work with
developers regarding redevelopment opportunities
o Strong Neighborhoods
Code enforcement – on-going
Continued implementation of Master Parks System Plan
improvements
Home improvement loans/rebates available through CEE-
ongoing
o Sound fiscal policies and practices
Preliminary 2023 budget and levies approved 9/6/22; public
comment received 10/3/22
Updated long term plan (2023 – 2032) approved 10/22
Utility rate study reviewed 10/13/22
o Welcoming and inclusive community
Inclusion & Diversity Commissioners appointed; first meeting
11/2/22
Objective 2 – Work-life balance
Objective 3 – Monitor difficult conversations regarding Council effectiveness
City Manager Interviews will begin on November 16, 2022
Staff will begin new council welcome and orientation process
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422 - 1696
Tel: (763) 531 - 1000 • Fax : (763) 531 - 1188 • www.crystalmn.gov