April 4, 2022 - City Council Minutes
CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 4, 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, and Hoffman (via teleconference) were present. Council Member Horton was absent.
Staff Present: Interim City Administrator Brimeyer and City Engineer Nielson
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.
Council Member Hughes motioned, being seconded by Council Member Chase to:
- Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from March 21, 2022
- Approve Work Session Minutes from March 21, 2022
On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
5. PUBLIC FORUM – Robert Thompson, 3861 Park Lane, brought forward the issue regarding the City Park property residents are crossing over it to access their property. One resident who has access to their home via Mapleton was crossing over. The city placed boulders in the area to avoid this from happening. Thompson is interested in an easement. The Council will get the City Attorney involved to review and report back with their findings and options.
6. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS – none
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS – none
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS
a. Minnesota Bound Crappie Contest
Council Member Chase motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hughes, to approve the application for the MN Bound Crappie Contest. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
b. Denny’s Super 30 Bass Tournament
Council Member Chase motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hughes, to approve the application for Denny’s Super 30 Bass Tournament. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
c. Lord Fletcher’s 2022 Live Music
Council Member Chase motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hughes to approve the application for the Lord Fletcher’s 2022 Live Music. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
d. Curbside Waste Garbage Hauler
Council Member Chase motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hughes to approve the application for the new garbage hauler license for Curbside Waste. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
a. Ordinance 22-01: Amending Zoning/Shoreland Ordinance Requiring Interim Use Permits for Short-Term Rentals
Council Member Chase motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hughes to adopt the meeting agenda as presented. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
b. Ordinance 22-02: Amending Chapter 10, Building and Building Regulations and Signs
Council Member Chase motioned to approve Ordinance 22-02 subject to amending the language under Section 10-37 (a) to read as follows: “The 2021 International Property Maintenance Code and its amendments are adopted by reference as the property maintenance code for the short-term rental interim use permits”, seconded by Mayor Rockvam. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
a. Mayor & Council: none
b. City Staff;
i. Interim Administrator Report & Hours for week of 4/4/22 – added for information only
ii. City of Spring Park Audit Engagement Agreement – MMKR - estimated cost of audit will be around $20-$22K
and will start 4/25/22.
iii. Emerald Ash Borer Tree Care Agreement: added for information. Council Member Chase inquired about the
resident benefit to utilize the services and asked if we can put it on the City website.
iv. Agreement with Yacht Owner – added for information only – Brimeyer provided copy signed by the Yacht Owner
signed and dated by the boat owner. Mayor Rockvam asked about the time limit on keeping the boat at that
c. Contract Staff: City Engineer Nielson provided an update on the Black Lake Road Construction project. The Ad for
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS – none
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
a. April 4, 2022, Claims
Council Member Hughes 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. April 13 - Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00PM
b. April 13 - LMCD Board Meeting – 6:00PM
c. April 18 - Regular City Council Meeting – 7:00PM
d. April 18 - City Council Work Session – 6:00PM
e. April 19 - Special City Council Meeting – 7:00PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY) - none
a. April 21 - Metro Cities Annual Meeting – 4:00PM
There being no further discussion, Council Member Chase motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hughes to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 p.m. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.