April 19, 2021 City Council Minutes
CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 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, 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 Horton to approve the agenda with a correction to 4a, approval of April 5, 2021 minutes. 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 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from April 5, 2021 with correction.
On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
5. PUBLIC FORUM - none
6. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS
a. Jim Lundberg – Lake Minnetonka Cable Commission
Jim Lundberg presented an overview of the last year and what they plan on accomplishing in the next year. A video was presented that shows a variety of the different functions they perform in the community. LMCC was formed in 1984 as a joint powers agreement and is in Spring Park. The LMCC performs franchise administration and if residents are having any issues with Mediacom they can contact Jim at jim@lmcc-tv.org. Lundberg reviewed how the LMCC is funded and what they accomplished in 2020. The LLMC production staff won a Telly Award for their production of Anytown USA. Lundberg stated they now have all their government programing online and reviewed upgraded options for Zoom and live streaming meetings.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS – none
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS
a. Tour de Tonka Special Event Application
Council Member Horton motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hoffman to approve the Tour de Tonka Special Event Permit. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS - none
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Mayor & Council
Rockvam inquired to where we are at in the process of cleaning up the yards. Tolsma stated we have one property with a court order giving us permission to remove property that is not in compliance. He stated we have another property that is close to getting the court order. Tolsma reviewed the process and discussion was had.
Hughes reported on the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District meeting. He brought forward the 2021 summer rules brochure and discussions were had on the new regulations, emphasizing wake rules. The brochure is available at city hall to be picked up. Hughes updated council on the Tonka Ventures new dock application, he stated the initial application was not complete so will be resubmitting.
i. Public Works Discussion
Council reviewed the discussion that was had during the work session earlier tonight. Rockvam asked if we can get a dollar value on the institutional experience. Tolsma stated without a lot of scientific research most organizations set a longevity bonus and he can investigate if there is a formula to find a value in longevity.
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 Horton to approve the agenda with a correction to 4a, approval of April 5, 2021 minutes. 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 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from April 5, 2021 with correction.
On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
5. PUBLIC FORUM - none
6. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS
a. Jim Lundberg – Lake Minnetonka Cable Commission
Jim Lundberg presented an overview of the last year and what they plan on accomplishing in the next year. A video was presented that shows a variety of the different functions they perform in the community. LMCC was formed in 1984 as a joint powers agreement and is in Spring Park. The LMCC performs franchise administration and if residents are having any issues with Mediacom they can contact Jim at jim@lmcc-tv.org. Lundberg reviewed how the LMCC is funded and what they accomplished in 2020. The LLMC production staff won a Telly Award for their production of Anytown USA. Lundberg stated they now have all their government programing online and reviewed upgraded options for Zoom and live streaming meetings.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS – none
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS
a. Tour de Tonka Special Event Application
Council Member Horton motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hoffman to approve the Tour de Tonka Special Event Permit. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS - none
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Mayor & Council
Rockvam inquired to where we are at in the process of cleaning up the yards. Tolsma stated we have one property with a court order giving us permission to remove property that is not in compliance. He stated we have another property that is close to getting the court order. Tolsma reviewed the process and discussion was had.
Hughes reported on the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District meeting. He brought forward the 2021 summer rules brochure and discussions were had on the new regulations, emphasizing wake rules. The brochure is available at city hall to be picked up. Hughes updated council on the Tonka Ventures new dock application, he stated the initial application was not complete so will be resubmitting.
i. Public Works Discussion
Council reviewed the discussion that was had during the work session earlier tonight. Rockvam asked if we can get a dollar value on the institutional experience. Tolsma stated without a lot of scientific research most organizations set a longevity bonus and he can investigate if there is a formula to find a value in longevity.
b. City Staff - none
c. Contract Staff
City Attorney Tietjen commented on the code enforcement cases. She stated the court system has been slow because of Covid but as Tolsma stated we are getting closer.
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS – none
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT - none
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING
a. April 21 – Fire Commission – 10:00 AM
b. April 28 – LMCD Work Session followed by Regular Meeting – 6:00 PM
c. May 3 – Regular City Council Meeting – 7:00 PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY) - none
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Hughes motioned, being seconded by Chase to adjourn the meeting at 7:27 p.m. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.