CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 – 6:00 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00p.m. The following Council Members were present:
Jerome P. Rockvam, Jeff Hoffman, Mark Chase, Pamela Horton, and Gary Hughes. No council members were absent. Mayor Rockvam chaired the meeting.
Others present: City Administrator Tolsma, City Attorney Tietjen, Mike Mason, Rick Gorra
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor 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 Hoffman to:
a. Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from October 18, 2021
b. Approve Work Session Meeting Minutes from October 18, 2021
c. Approve Summary Publication for Ordinance 21-01 – Schedule of Fees and Charges
On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
5. PUBLIC FORUM - none6.
PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS - none7.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – none
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS - none
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS – none
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Mayor & Council –
Council Member Hughes provided brochures from the LMCD regarding preserving Lake Minnetonka. City Administrator Tolsma stated they will be available to residents at City Hall.
Mayor Rockvam asked for an update on the Yacht Club. Discussion was had. City Administrator Tolsma stated a draft letter has been prepared for City Council review & approval.
Mayor Rockvam asked about the status of the properties that require clean up as they are out of compliance with city ordinances. City Administrator Tolsma stated one property will be cleaned up by the end of the month and the other one has been brought into compliance.
Council Member Hughes inquired about properties along the sidewalk that don’t maintain their weeds. City Administrator Tolsma stated proactive enforcement will begin in 2022.
b. City Staff – none
c. Contract Staff – none
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS – none
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
a. November 1 & 15, 2021 - Claims
Council Member Horton motioned, being seconded by Council Member Chase to approve the claims for payments. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING
a. November 15 – Sunset Drive Virtual Open House Meeting – 7:00 PM
b. November 24 – LMCD Work Session Followed by Regular Meeting – 6:00 PM
c. December 1 – Fire Commission Meeting – 11:00 AM
d. December 6 – City Council Regular Meeting & Truth in Taxation – 7:00 PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Mayor Rockvam motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hoffman to adjourn the meeting at 6:08p.m. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
