May 2, 2022 - City Council Minutes
CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 2, 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, 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.
4. ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Horton motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hughes to:
a. Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from April 18, 2022
b. Approve Work Session Minutes from April 18, 2022
c. Resolution #22-11: Supporting Housing and Local Decision-Making Authority
d. Running of the Bays Half Marathon on September 9, 2022
e. Tour de Tonka Bike Ride on August 6, 2022
On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
5. PUBLIC FORUM
Mike Mason brought forward that he thinks the City Administrator should be evaluated on a regular basis. Mayor Rockvam stated the Administrator is regularly evaluated by the City Council. He also stated the Planning Commission was not invited to the interviews for the new Administrator.
a. 2022 Bond Issue – Bruce Kimmel from Ehlers
i. Review and Accept Executive Summary from Ehlers
ii. Resolution #22-12 - Authorizing Sale of General Obligation Bonds
iii. Review Tax Abatement bond authority
Mayor Rockvam motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hoffman to adopt Resolution #22-12 – Authorizing Sale of General Obligation Bonds. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved. Mayor Rockvam called for a Roll Call: Chase – yes, Hoffman – yes, Horton – yes, Hughes – yes, Rockvam – yes.
Council Member Hoffman motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hughes to schedule a public hearing for June 6th. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS – none
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS - none
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS - none
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Mayor & Council:
Council Member Hughes reviewed the annual Mound Fire Report. He stated they purchased new truck and washing equipment for their fire gear. He also stated the annual fish fry and dance is coming up June 4th & a centennial celebration in 2023.
Mayor Rockvam brought forward the issue of non-participating city’s using Mound Fire services. He asked Brimeyer to draft a sample letter to the Councils of the participating city’s regarding this issue and what can be done to remedy.
b. City Staff;
i. Administrator’s Report – 2 pumps are being replaced at Lift Station #6, the 3rd pump is on order and will be installed when received. He also stated the second ½ of the ARPA funds ($97K) were applied for and we should be receiving soon. He also stated the $1.5M Grant for West Arm Road is in process and we are waiting for the documentation for signature.
ii. Approve Proposal from North Risk Partners – Liability, Employee Bond, No Fault Sewer, Workers Compensation, Property Damage:
Council Member Chase motioned, being seconded by Council Member Horton, to approve the proposal from North Risk Partners. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
iii. The Mulch Store - Yard Waste Reports for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 – Brimeyer provided the report for information.
iv. City Administrator Interview Schedule: Brimeyer reviewed the interview schedule, asked if everyone on Council was committed to the schedule and requested a headcount for lunch.
c. Contract Staff:
i. West Arm Road West: project won’t be starting until mid-to late June due to supply chain issues. City Engineer Nielson will send out a letter to notify the residents.
ii. Black Lake Road: estimated start date will be mid- end of June. Contactor will advise once a firmer date has been determined.
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS – none
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
a. May 2, 2022 - Claims for Payment
Council Member Horton motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hoffman to approve the claims for payment. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING –
a. May 10 - Special Meeting – Administrator Interviews -11:45PM
b. May 11 - Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00PM
c. May 16 - Regular City Council Meeting – 7:00PM
d. May 16 - Work Session Meeting – 6:00PM
e. June 6 - Regular City Council Meeting – 7:00PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)
15. ADJOURNMENTThere being no further discussion, Council Member Hoffman motioned, being seconded by Council Member Horton to adjourn the meeting at 7:56p.m. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.