What's New News Summary

Share Your Voice: Help Shape a More Welcoming Crystal

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT

The City of Crystal's Inclusion & Diversity Commission wants to hear from you! The city is inviting all Crystal residents to participate in a brief community survey to share your experiences, ideas, and perspectives about living in Crystal. Your feedback will help the commission better understand what Crystal is doing well and identify opportunities to grow as an even more welcoming and inclusive community for everyone.

Explore Crystal's New Sustainable Tour

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:15:00 GMT

The Sustainable Tour of Crystal website is live! This virtual tour highlights municipal and residential sustainable practices such as sustainable home and garden projects, creative ideas, and everyday green practices around the community. The tour includes the edible courtyard at the Crystal Community Center, EV chargers at Hennepin County Library- Rockford Road, backyard chickens, pollinator gardens, and more.

Water Meter Radio Transmitter Upgrades

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:14:00 GMT

The City of Crystal is upgrading water meter radio transmitters throughout the community at no direct cost to homeowners. As work progresses, residents may notice members of the Public Works team on their property to complete the installation. Most upgrades will be quick and non-intrusive, and staff will identify themselves when onsite.

Crystal Revamps Parking Permit Process

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:14:00 GMT

To better serve residents and improve clarity, the City of Crystal has updated its parking ordinance, with changes going into effect on Aug. 23, 2025. These updates clarify the city’s overnight parking rules, permit process, and snow emergency enforcement.

Help Keep Crystal Beautiful

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:45:00 GMT

Litter hurts our parks, streets, and public spaces. It takes time and money to clean up—resources that could support public safety or roads instead. Learn waht the City of Crystal is doing to prevent litter and how you can help.

Sign up for SMART911 Emergency Notifications

Thu, 28 May 2026 16:06:00 GMT

The City of Crystal, through the West Metro Fire-Rescue District, is working with Smart911 to notify residents via email, text, phone or social media when there are emergencies. To receive these mass notifications, residents must opt in, sign up for an account and share the varying levels of information that they want police, fire and EMS to utilize when responding to a 9-1-1 call. Residents can sign up for Smart911 here.

Join a City Board or Commission

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:40:00 GMT

Looking to make a difference in Crystal? The city is currently accepting applications for several volunteer seats on city boards and commissions. These groups help guide city decisions on business growth, inclusion, sustainability and more.

City-wide Organics Recycling

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:57:00 GMT

In 2025, the recycling program in the City of Crystal expanded to include the curbside collection of organics. Organics consist of food scraps and non-recyclable paper such as napkins and paper towels, and it will be collected weekly on the same day as residents’ trash. Organics should be put in a compostable bag. Compostable bags can be found in many stores such as Menards and Target. Compostable bags have the BPI logo on the box and bag. Paper shopping bags are also acceptable.