February 16, 2021 City Council Minutes
CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 16, 2021 – 7:00 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER
The following Council Members were present: Mark Chase, Jeff Hoffman, Pamela Horton, and Gary Hughes. Jerome P. Rockvam was absent. Vice-Mayor Hughes chaired the meeting.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Hughes led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ADOPT MEETING AGENDA
Council Member Hughes motioned, being seconded by Council Member Horton to approve the agenda as presented. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
4. ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Hoffman motioned, being seconded by Council Member Horton to approve:
a. Approval of City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes from January 19, 2020
b. Approval of Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from January 19, 2020
On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
5. PUBLIC FORUM - none
6. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS - none
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - none
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS - none
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS - none
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Mayor & Council
Chase reported on the LMCC meeting and the possibility of adding a recording light to the Council Chambers. Jim at LMCC said it might be a possibility and will reach out to Tolsma. Tolsma stated he did speak with Jim on the matter and they will work on adding the light. Hughes and Tolsma updated Council on the Fire Commission meeting.
b. City Staff
i. Liability Limit Waiver
Tolsma reviewed an annual item of business regarding liability coverage with the League of MN Cities. Tolsma stated historically the City does not to waive the monetary limits.
Council Member Chase motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hoffman to reaffirm the City’s decision not to waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by MN Statute 466.04. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
c. Contract Staff - none
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS – none
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
a. February 16, 2021 Claims
Council Member Horton motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hoffman to approve claims for payment that have been submitted. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING
a. February 24 – LMCD Work Session followed by Regular Meeting – 6:00 PM
b. CANCELLED: March 1 – Regular City Council Meeting – 7:00 PM
c. March 10 – LMCD Work Session followed by Regular Meeting – 6:00 PM
d. March 10 – Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00 PM
e. March 15 – Regular City Council Meeting – 7:00 PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)
a. PeopleService December Report
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Hoffman motioned, being seconded by Chase to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.