June 7, 2021 City Council Minutes
CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 7, 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, Pamela Horton, and Gary Hughes. Mayor Rockvam chaired the meeting.
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 Horton motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hoffman to:
a. Approve City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes from May 17, 2021
b. Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from May 17, 2021
c. Approve Liquor, Cigarette, & Dinner Dance License Renewals
d. Approve Back Channel Brewing Co. Special Event Application
i. Sunset Sets
On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
Tolsma reviewed a request from Back Channel Brewing Co. asking to utilize the expanded patio throughout the summer and for years to come. Council Member Chase motioned, being seconded by Council Member Horton to approve Back Channel Brewing Co expanded patio through 2021. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
5. PUBLIC FORUM - none
6. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS
a. Westonka Historical Society – Pamela J. Myers
Myers thanked the City of Spring Park for their financial support for the Westonka History Museum. She discussed the additional cabinets purchased allowing them to display more items of local history. Myers invited City Council member, staff, and their families for a special tour of the new displays.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS – none
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS - none
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS - none
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Mayor & Council
Rockvam inquired about a property on Sunset Drive and the zoning issues. Tolsma stated he did a site inspection, and the issue is being addressed.
Rockvam congratulated Spring Park resident Shane Wiskus on his continuing gymnastics career.
Rockvam stated there have been complaints about the restoration work on Black Lake Road after digging the water and sewer. He would like Norling’s do all the restoration work and deduct it from the project. Mike Nielson with Sambatek stated the contractor would like to make it right and will make the corrections.
Hughes inquired to mailboxes on Black Lake Road and discussion was had on if the City could do anything regarding the issue of the condition of mailboxes and their location.
Discussion was had on a pedestrian crossing at the Black Lake Road/Shoreline Drive intersection. There have been several close calls on pedestrians almost being struck by vehicles at that intersection. Tolsma stated he will again inquire with the County regarding the issue.
Hoffman inquired to the Sunset Drive access improvements. Tolsma stated an encroachment agreement should be brought forward at the next council meeting and we will move forward with improvements after the agreement is in place.
Horton stated the playground equipment at Wilkes Park is dirty and asked if it could be cleaned. Tolsma stated it could be power washed.
b. City Staff - none
The following Council Members were present: Jerome P. Rockvam, Mark Chase, Jeff Hoffman, Pamela Horton, and Gary Hughes. Mayor Rockvam chaired the meeting.
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 Horton motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hoffman to:
a. Approve City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes from May 17, 2021
b. Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from May 17, 2021
c. Approve Liquor, Cigarette, & Dinner Dance License Renewals
d. Approve Back Channel Brewing Co. Special Event Application
i. Sunset Sets
On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
Tolsma reviewed a request from Back Channel Brewing Co. asking to utilize the expanded patio throughout the summer and for years to come. Council Member Chase motioned, being seconded by Council Member Horton to approve Back Channel Brewing Co expanded patio through 2021. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
5. PUBLIC FORUM - none
6. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS
a. Westonka Historical Society – Pamela J. Myers
Myers thanked the City of Spring Park for their financial support for the Westonka History Museum. She discussed the additional cabinets purchased allowing them to display more items of local history. Myers invited City Council member, staff, and their families for a special tour of the new displays.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS – none
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS - none
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS - none
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Mayor & Council
Rockvam inquired about a property on Sunset Drive and the zoning issues. Tolsma stated he did a site inspection, and the issue is being addressed.
Rockvam congratulated Spring Park resident Shane Wiskus on his continuing gymnastics career.
Rockvam stated there have been complaints about the restoration work on Black Lake Road after digging the water and sewer. He would like Norling’s do all the restoration work and deduct it from the project. Mike Nielson with Sambatek stated the contractor would like to make it right and will make the corrections.
Hughes inquired to mailboxes on Black Lake Road and discussion was had on if the City could do anything regarding the issue of the condition of mailboxes and their location.
Discussion was had on a pedestrian crossing at the Black Lake Road/Shoreline Drive intersection. There have been several close calls on pedestrians almost being struck by vehicles at that intersection. Tolsma stated he will again inquire with the County regarding the issue.
Hoffman inquired to the Sunset Drive access improvements. Tolsma stated an encroachment agreement should be brought forward at the next council meeting and we will move forward with improvements after the agreement is in place.
Horton stated the playground equipment at Wilkes Park is dirty and asked if it could be cleaned. Tolsma stated it could be power washed.
b. City Staff - none
c. Contract Staff
Neilson updated Council on the West Arm West project and discussion was had.
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS – none
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
a. June 7, 2021 Claims
Council Member Horton motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hughes to approve claims for payment that have been submitted. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING
a. June 9 – Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00 PM
b. June 21 – City Council Work Session – 6:00 PM
c. June 21 – Regular City Council Meeting – 7:00 PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Hoffman motioned, being seconded by Chase to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.