May 17, 2021 City Council Minutes

CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 17, 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 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 May 3, 2021
     b. Approve the R3/C3 Dock Permits
     c. Approve the Back Channel Brewing Co. Special Event Applications
         i. 21-03 SP EV - Artimer
         ii. 21-05 SP EV - Bladerade Jam
         iii. 21-06 SP EV - Fast and the Beerious
On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.

5. PUBLIC FORUM - none

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
           i. Public Works Discussion
Council Member Hoffman motioned, being seconded by Council Member Horton to revisit the vote taken at the last meeting regarding the Orono Public Works proposal.
Hoffman stated his position was that he was concerned about the cost of the Orono proposal and how it was going to get paid for. After further review and discussions, he has changed his position. On vote being taken, the motion passed by a four to one vote with Chase voting no.

Council Member Horton motioned, being seconded by Council Member Chase to approve option one and renew the PeopleService contract for an additional five years.
Horton stated she is not comfortable with the other options and a five-year contract with PeopleService is fair. Hughes stated he was in favor of the Orono contract with revisiting the cost of the contract after one year. On roll call vote being taken, the motion failed by a two to three vote with Hoffman, Hughes, and Rockvam voting no.

Council Member Hughes motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hoffman to have the Orono contract written adding to revisit the contract price after one year. On roll vote being taken, the motion passed by a three to two vote with Chase and Horton voting no.

Some discussion was had on the current condition of the parks. The Planning commission toured both parks and put together a to-do list. Tolsma stated the signs were intact but needed fresh paint but the posts need replacing. He stated the plaques are being made right now, their locations have been finalized and should be installed soon. Some discussion was had on the tennis and pickleball courts. Hoffman stated safety concerns will be addressed as well.

       b. City Staff
Chase inquired to how the Spring Clean-up day went. Tolsma stated we have not received preliminary numbers but overall, it went very well. There was at one incident where someone had dumped a bunch of appliances off while the clean-up was going on. It was reported to the police and the incident is being investigated. Some discussion was had on the brush/leaf pickup. Tolsma stated Spring Park residents can take their yard waste to The Mulch Store in Minnetrista from April to November for free with Spring Park identification. He stated we are the only City he is aware of that offers a clean-up day free to the residents, but nothing is free, it is paid for by your tax dollars.

       c. Contract Staff - none

11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS – none

12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
       a. May 17, 2021 Claims
Council Member Chase motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hoffman to approve claims for payment that have been submitted. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.

13. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING
       a. May 26 – LMCD Work Session followed by Regular Meeting – 6:00 PM
       b. June 7 – Regular City Council Meeting – 7:00 PM
       c. June 9 – Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00 PM

14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)

15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Hughes motioned, being seconded by Chase to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.