March 21, 2022 - City Council Minutes
CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 21, 2022 – 7:00 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00p.m.
Mayor Jerome P. Rockvam and Council Member’s Chase, Hughes, Hoffman, and Horton were present.
Staff Present: Interim City Administrator Brimeyer and City Engineer Nielson
Guest Presenters: Marge Beard – Three River’s Park
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 Hughes to:
a. Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from March 7, 2022
b. Approve February 22, 2022, Council Minutes from Continuation on March 1, 2022
c. Approve Garbage Hauler 2022 Annual License Renewals
d. Approve Appointment of Kathleen Terryll as Planning Commissioner
e. Approve League of MN Cities Insurance Trust - Workers Compensation Insurance Renewal
f. Approve Communications/Subscriber Agreement – Hennepin County Sheriff's Office
On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
5. PUBLIC FORUM – none
6. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS -
a. Marge Beard - Three Rivers Park Update -
Marge Beard provided an overview of Three River’s Parks - what they are responsible for & what they can do to assist the City. Council Member Hoffman commented that additional camping on the islands on Lake Minnetonka would be beneficial for residents. Council Member Chase questioned who was responsible for the maintenance of the Dakota Trail as he had experienced glass & debris on certain portions of the Trail. Marge stated once snow removal responsibilities are completed the maintenance reverts to Three Rivers and she will bring this back to be addressed.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS – none
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS – none
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution 22-09: Seasonal Weight Road Restrictions
Council Member Horton motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hoffman to approve Resolution 22-09: Seasonal Weight Restrictions. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Mayor & Council:
i. Mound Fire Report:
Council Member Hughes stated Mound Fire will be coming over in a couple of weeks to review the final numbers for last year. Mayor Rockvam shared his concern from non-contract Cities using Mound Fire and would like to have a discussion to clarify and address the situation.
Council Member Hoffman brought forward a clarification from a comment he made in the February 22, 2022, Council Meeting regarding the ongoing issue with the SeaNote Yacht and the Court Order from the Hennepin County Judge. The comment he made inadvertently referred to the Plaintiff in the case however, he meant to say Defendant.
b. City Staff: Report from Administrator:
Brimeyer provided an update on the memorial plaques & boulders for the Parks and the Yacht at the Hennepin County launch.
i. Lift Station #6 – Public Works is requesting replacing all pumps at Lift Station #6.
ii. Plan Commission Minutes – The Property Maintenance Code was reviewed, with some changes made. A revised copy will be presented to the Council for approval in the April 4th meeting.
c. Contract Staff:
i. Authorization to Advertise for Bids for Black Lake Road:
City Engineer Nielson requested approval for the advertisement for bids for the Black Lake Road Street & Utility improvement project. He stated bid opening will occur on Thursday April 14th at 11:00am at City Hall with Council approval of the final bid occurring at the April 18th Council Meeting.
Council Member Hoffman motioned, being seconded by Council Member Chase to approve the request for the ad for bids for the street & utility improvements on Black Lake Road. Mayor Rockvam called for a Role Call. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS – none
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
a. March 21, 2022, Claims
Council Member Horton 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. April 4 - Regular City Council Meeting – 7:00PM
b. April 13 – Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00PM
c. April 18 – Regular City Council Meeting – 7:00PM
d. April 18 – Work Session Meeting – 6:00PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY) - none
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Council Member Hoffman motioned, being seconded by Council Member Horton to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 p.m. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.