March 7, 2022 - City Council Minutes
CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 7, 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 Horton were present. Council Member Hoffman 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.
4. ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Horton motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hughes to:
a. Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from February 22, 2022
b. Approve Work Session Meeting Minutes from February 22, 2022
c. Resolution 22-07: Reestablishing Precincts and Polling Places
d. Resolution 22-08: Approve the 2022-2025 Residential Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Agreement with Hennepin County
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 –
Council Member Chase stated a resident mentioned that two of the City’s contracted trash haulers were merging and wondered if the City would ever consider a citywide trash service. The subject will be added as a Work Session agenda item for further discussion.
Council Member Horton thanked the Mound Fire Department for their recent assistance at the building she lives in.
Mayor Rockvam requested the Council review the Fire Contract in a future Work Session.
b. City Staff – Update on Yacht Club, Update on Seanote Yacht:
Interim Administrator Brimeyer brought forward questions surrounding the Short-Term Rentals, International Property Maintenance Code, and Inspections and what the Planning Commission should accomplish in their review. Mayor Rockvam confirmed that he would like the checklist to be reviewed/revised removing unnecessary inspection requirements and a draft provided to the Council for approval.
Brimeyer also provided an update on The Yacht Club and Seanote Yacht at the Spring Park Bay County launch. Discussion was had.
Mayor Rockvam requested a report showing all past due utility customers. It will be added to the next Council Meeting agenda.
c. Contract Staff – Black Lake Road; West Arm Drive: City Engineer Nielson provided an update on Black Lake Road and the West Arm Road West projects. Registered letters were sent to all applicable residents requesting they agree to the electrical undergrounding and meter hookup charge. They are due to respond by 3/11. Mike will provide another update at the Work Session on 3/21.
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS –
a. Approval of Ports of Call (LMCD) -
Council Member Chase motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hughes to approve the claims for payment. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
a. March 7, 2022, Claims
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. March 9 – Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00PM
b. March 21 – Regular City Council Meeting – 7:00PM
c. March 21 – City Council Work Session – 6:00PM
d. April 4 – Regular City Council Meeting – 7:00PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)
a. Gillespie Center – Award Presentation – March 10, 6 :00PM
There being no further discussion, Council Member Hughes motioned, being seconded by Council Member Horton to adjourn the meeting. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.