June 21, 2021 City Council Minutes

CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 21, 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 with removal of item regarding 4000 Sunset Drive Encroachment Agreement. 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 June 7, 2021
On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.

5. PUBLIC FORUM - none

6. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS
     a. Jenny Bodurka – Tour de Tonka Bike Ride
Bodurka presented information on the Tour de Tonka Bike Ride Event.

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS – none

8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS - none

9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS - none

10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
       a. Mayor & Council
Discussion was had on drafting a resolution to help businesses that need employees. Both the state and federal government are paying people to stay home so businesses are struggling finding employees.

       b. City Staff
           i. Orono Public Works Contract
Mayor Rockvam motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hoffman, to approve the Public Works Contract with the City of Orono. On roll call vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.

       c. Contract Staff
Nielson reviewed the West Arm West Project and discussion was had. An open house will be held June 30th at 6:00 p.m. at the Seton Townhome common area, weather permitting. In case of rain the meeting will be held at City Hall. Discussion was had on the turn-a-round area and access to the trail.

11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS – none

12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
       a. June 21, 2021 Claims
Council Member Chase 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 22 – LMCD Work Session with Regular Meeting to Follow – 6:00 PM
       b. June 30 – West Arm Road West Road Project Open House – 6:00 PM
       c. July 6 (Tuesday) – City Council Regular Session – 7:00 PM

14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)

15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Hoffman motioned, being seconded by Rockvam to adjourn the meeting at 7:32 p.m. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.