September 7, 2021 City Council Minutes

CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 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.  No Council Members were absent. Mayor Rockvam chaired the meeting.
 
Others present: City Engineer Nielson, Rick Gorra, Mike Mason
 
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 as presented. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
 
4. ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Horton motioned, being seconded by Council Member Chase to:
              a. Approve City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes from August 16, 2021
              b. Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from August 16, 2021
              c. Accept 2022 LMCC Budget Proposal
On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
 
5. PUBLIC FORUM
Mason inquired as to why there were no flags out for Labor Day and the September 11th anniversary and discussion was had. Orono will be handling the flags going forward.
 
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 and Tolsma met with Hennepin County regarding the intersection at Interlachen and Shoreline regarding public safety issues. Chase stated Hennepin County is reviewing and he will update the council moving forward.  Discussion was also had on sidewalk repairs and contractors finishing work. Discussion was had on having an escrow fee for contractors. The fee schedule will be reviewed at the next meeting.
 
        b. Contract Staff
Nielson updated council on the meeting with Hennepin County Railroad Authority (HCRRA) regarding the West Arm Road West Project. HCRRA is opposed to the turn-a-round, they will review at their September 21st meeting. Neilson feels it is too late to start the project this fall. He would like to negotiate with the contractor to hold their pricing on their bid. The other option is to rebid. Further discussion was had on the turn-a-round and the safety aspect. Discussion was had on the bump outs and the bridge. Council would like the County Commissioner to speak to HCRRA in favor of the turn-a-round and regarding the weight capacity of the bridge. Negotiations will continue the turn-a-round.
 
         c. City Staff
Tolsma stated City Clerk Hoffman started and Nelson’s last day will be September 16th.
 
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS – none
 
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
         a. September 7, 2021 Claims
Council Member Horton 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
    1. September 8 – LMCD Work Session with Regular Meeting to Follow – 6:00 PM
    2. September 8 – Planning Commission – 6:00 PM
    3. September 14 – Administration Committee – 12:00 PM
    4. September 20 – City Council Work Session – 5:30 PM
    5. September 20 – City Council Regular Meeting – 7:00 PM
    6. September 7 (Tuesday) – City Council Regular Meeting – 7:00 PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)
 
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Hoffman motioned, being seconded by Horton to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m.  On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.