December 20, 2021, City Council Minutes
CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
DECEMBER 20, 2021 – 7:00 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00p.m. The following Council Members were present:
Jeff Hoffman, Mark Chase, Gary Hughes, and Jerome P. Rockvam. Council Member Horton was absent.
Others present: City Administrator Tolsma, City Engineer Mike Nielson, City Attorney Tietjen, Rick Gorra
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rockvam led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance
3. ADOPT MEETING AGENDA
Council and staff noted the Feasibility Study provided by City Engineer Nielson needed to be added to the agenda. Council Member Hughes motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hoffman to approve the agenda as amended. 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 December 6, 2021
b. Approve License & Certificate to Practice Renewal for Skingevity Spa
On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
5. PUBLIC FORUM - none
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS – none
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS - none
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS - none
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES - none
a. Mayor & Council –
Council Member Chase commented the lighting ceremony at City Hall went very well and thanked city staff, Jamie & Dan, for pulling it together. He also stated he was looking forward to carrying it on in the future. Mayor Rockvam noted the P.O. Box residents were missed when the invite was sent out but commented the ceremony and turnout was a success nonetheless and he was looking forward to the next one.
b. City Staff -
City Administrator Tolsma stated it is a short week for staff and the administrative offices are closed on Thursday and Friday for the Christmas holiday.
City Engineer Nielson stated the Feasibility Report for the reconstruction of Black Lake Road from Shoreline Drive to the south terminus near 2494 Black Lake Road was completed. The project includes roadway improvements, drainage improvements, and sanitary sewer & water improvements. Nielson requested the Council’s acceptance of the Feasibility Report and authorization to hold the public hearing on January 3rd at 7:00PM or shortly thereafter.
Council Member Hoffman motioned, being seconded by Mayor Rockvam, to approve the Feasibility Report on the condition the language for the assessment was removed, and to hold the public hearing on January 3rd at 7:00PM or shortly thereafter. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS – none
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
a. December 20, 2021 Claims
Council Member Chase motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hughes to approve the claims for payment. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING
a. January 3 – City Council Regular Meeting – 7:00PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY
a. MFD November Report – Council Member Hoffman noted the multiple false alarms and commented we need to determine how to address moving forward. City Administrator Tolsma stated he will research to provide further detail.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Council Member Hoffman motioned, being seconded by Mayor Rockvam to adjourn the meeting at 7:10p.m. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.