June 6, 2022 - City Council Minutes
CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 6, 2022
PUBLIC HEARING - 7:00 PM
COUNCIL MEETING -7:15 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER
The public hearing was called to order at 7:00 p.m. and opened for discussion.
The regular city council meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m.
Mayor Jerome P. Rockvam and Council Member’s Chase, Hughes, Hoffman, and Horton were present.
Staff Present: Interim City Administrator Brimeyer, City Engineer Nielson
Guests Present: Rebecca Kurtz, Ehlers
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 Chase to adopt the meeting 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 16, 2022
b. Approve Special City Council Meeting Minutes from May 23, 2022
c. Approve Special Event Permit: Back Channel Brewing – June 19, 2022
On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
5. PUBLIC FORUM –
Randy Bickman brought forward the issue of the sod replacement for his properties on West Arm Road. City Engineer Nielson stated Norling’s is behind on sod but he will follow up this week and advise as to status. He also brought forward several questions regarding the roadwork on West Arm West. Council advised him to set up a meeting with the City Engineer to review as he will have the details Bickman is looking for.
6. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS – none
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Proposed Property Tax Abatement: Rebecca Kurtz presented information regarding the property tax abatement process and how it worked. She explained that it is simply a mechanism in order for the City to levy taxes and pay debt service on the bonds. There were a few resident questions on how it worked which Rebecca answered.
There being no further discussion, Council Member Horton motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hoffman to close the public hearing. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS - none
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution 22-13: Approving Property Tax Abatements:
Council Member Hoffman motioned, being seconded by Council Member Horton to approve Resolution 22-13, Property Tax Abatements. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
b. Resolution 22-14: Issuance & Sale of General Bond Obligations, Series 2022A
Council Member Hoffman motioned, being seconded by Council Member Horton to approve Resolution 22-14, Issuance & Sale of General Bond Obligations, Series 2022A. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
Roll call: Chase – yes, Hoffman – yes, Horton – yes, Hughes – yes, Rockvam – yes.
c. Resolution 22-15: Amending Resolution 22-06, Dates of Meetings, Holidays & Office Hours
Council Member Hoffman motioned, being seconded by Council Member Chase to approve Resolution 22-15, Dates of Meetings, Holidays and Office Hours. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Mayor & Council:
Council Member Chase brought forward the LMCD is looking at possible restrictions being placed on wake boats. There is a meeting this week to hear comments from those concerned about the issue.
b. City Staff;
i. Administrator’s Report:
* Update on Sunset and Park Lane:
** Sunset Lake Access: Brimeyer stated he is meeting with the DNR about installing concrete planks at the landing. He also stated that public works is going to dig for the stake on the North side of the property and that the homeowner is aware. Mayor Rockvam mentioned naming the lake access and including a street sign. Council Member Hoffman wants to be sure the bituminous is addressed on the lake side of the access as it has deteriorated.
**Park Lane: Brimeyer stated he has a draft of the easement and wants to have it ready for approval in the 6/21 meeting.
* Update on Seanote: Brimeyer stated Bergquist is said he is repairing the boat and then he said he will move it, probably not until next Spring.
* Code Enforcement and zoning regulations – MNSPECT Proposal: Council agreed to put this proposal into place to address the code violations and for nuisance management.
* Administrator transition: The project plan for the new Administrator is being worked on – his start date is 6/21. As part of the transition, Brimeyer stated he would put together a proposal to be available via phone on an as-needed basis at a reduced rate. If needed at City Hall, staff will advise - he will include a rate for this as well.
ii. Holy Family Conduit Financing – Attorney’s Review:
Council Member Hoffman motioned, being seconded by Council Member Chase, to move forward and set a Public Hearing for July 5, 2022. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
c. Contract Staff: no update
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS – none
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
a. June 6, 2022 - Claims for Payment
Council Member Horton motioned, being seconded by Council Member Chase to approve the claims for payment. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING –
a. June 20 - Regular City Council Meeting – 7:00PM
b. June 20 - Work Session Meeting – 6:00PM
c. July 5 - Regular City Council Meeting – 7:00PM
d. July 18 – Regular City Council Meeting – 7:00PM
e. July 18 – Work Session Meeting – 6:00PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Council Member Hoffman motioned, being seconded by Council Member Chase to adjourn the meeting at 7:59p.m. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.