July 19, 2021 City Council Minutes
CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 19, 2021 – 7:00 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER
The following Council Members were present: Jerome P. Rockvam, Mark Chase, Jeff Hoffman, and Gary Hughes. Council Member Pamela Horton was absent. Mayor Rockvam chaired the meeting.
Others present: City Clerk Nelson, City Attorney Tietjen, City Engineer Nielson, Jim Eichten, Rick Gorra
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Rockvam led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ADOPT MEETING AGENDA
Council Member Hughes motioned, being seconded by Council Member Chase to approve the agenda as presented. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
4. ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Chase motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hoffman to:
a. Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from July 6, 2021
On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
5. PUBLIC FORUM - none
6. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS
a. Jim Eichten – 2020 Audit Presentation
b. Mike Neilson – Presented an update on the West Arm West Project
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS – none
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS - none
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS - none
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Mayor & Council
i. Yacht Club Marina LMCD Request
Council reviewed a request for review and comments from the LMCD regarding a multiple dock license proposal from The Yacht Club LLP.
The Yacht Club applied to reclassify the site from a Club operation to a Qualified Commercial Marina. The site is located at 4165 Shoreline Drive in Spring Park. The site has 320 feet of shoreline on Spring Park Bay. The site is currently licensed as a Club facility. The applicant proposes to operate the site as a Qualified Commercial Marina, with slips open to the general public for rent. The applicant does not propose any structural changes to the dock system at this time. A similar application for this property was previously submitted but withdrawn since the purchase agreement was rescinded. The current owner wishes to continue the proposed license change.
Council reviewed the comments on the proposal from City Planner Al Brixius. In conclusion Brixius stated, the City recognizes that the LMCD does not establish a dock license designation directly on the zoning approvals issued for the property by the municipality in which the use is located. However, the City asked the LMCD to recognize the following:
1. There is a distinction between a Club and Commercial Marina as defined in LMCD regulations.
2. The change of Dock Classification will impact the on-site office building and adjoining residential land use.
3. The current club license does not interfere with the historic use of the building.
4. Denial of the Commercial Marina classification does not take away any of the historic use or rights of the site or docks.
5. The City has concerns that site is not suited for a commercial marina.
Based on the aforementioned findings, Council Member Hughes motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hoffman, that the LMCD deny the change of Dock Classification to Commercial Marina and keep the docks at the Yacht Club site at 4165 Shoreline Drive in Spring Park as a Club Dock classification and license. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
b. City Staff – none
c. Contract Staff – none
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS – none
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
a. July 19, 2021 Claims
Council Member Hughes motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hoffman to approve claims for payments that have been submitted. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING
a. July 21 – Police Commission – 8:00 AM
b. July 21 – Fire Commission – 11:00 AM
c. July 28 – LMCD Work Session with Regular Meeting to Follow – 6:00 PM
d. August 2 – City Council Regular Session – 7:00 PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY) - none
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Hughes motioned, being seconded by Hoffman to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 p.m. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.