April 15, 2019 Council Minutes
CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 15, 2019 – 7:00 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rockvam at 7:05 p.m.
Council Members Present: Jerome P. Rockvam, Mayor; Gary Hughes; Pamela Horton; Catherine KanePalen; and Megan Pavot
Staff Present: Dan Tolsma, City Administrator; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; and Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Rockvam led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ADOPT MEETING AGENDA
M/Hughes, S/Kane Palen to adopt the meeting agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA
a. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from April 1, 2019
b. Special Event 19-4: Lord Fletchers Crappie Contest May 4th
M/Pavot, S/Horton to adopt the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
5. PUBLIC FORUM – None.
6. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS
a. Jan Callison – Hennepin County Commissioner
Hennepin County Commissioner Jan Callison reported on the activities, priorities, and platform of the County Board including upcoming road projects, tobacco ordinance changes, and a child protection system update.
The City Council thanked Commissioner Callison for attending the meeting and providing an informative update.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Vann Restaurant - Liquor License Public Hearing
Randall Skaar, owner of Vann Restaurant, was in attendance and available for questions about his new restaurant. He discussed hours of operation, cuisine, and a probable opening date.
Mayor Rockvam opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m.
M/Hughes, S/Horton to close the public hearing at 7:17 p.m.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Pavot, S/Horton to approve the issuance of new on-sale beer and wine licenses with Sunday sale for Vann, 4016 Shoreline Drive, contingent upon the business owner obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy from the City Building Official prior to receiving his license.
Mayor Rockvam called for a roll call vote.
Motion carried 5-0. (Pavot, Hughes, Horton, Kane Palen, Rockvam – ayes)
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS – None.
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS – None.
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Mayor & Council
i. Centenarian Certificate – Ethel Sjoberg
Mayor Rockvam announced that Spring Park resident Ethel Sjoberg will be turning 100 years old on April 22. He will be presenting her with a centenarian certificate at her birthday party on April 20.
Council Member Horton asked about the City selling Spring Park “spirit wear” similar to what Minnetonka Beach has at their City Hall.
City Administrator Tolsma responded that he visited Minnetonka Beach City Hall and spoke with staff. He stated that Minnetonka Beach has a very involved citizens group that led the process and were involved with the design and selection of items.
Council Member Pavot asked City Attorney Tietjen about the small cell ordinance since the deadline was April 15.
City Attorney Tietjen responded that the ordinance is for wireless providers to put up small cell facilities on the city’s right-of-way. She added that today’s deadline was specifically for aesthetic requirements but there are no consequences for approving it later. This ordinance will be brought up for discussion in May.
Council Member Hughes provided an update from the most recent meeting of the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District. He also provided handouts about a zebra mussels control project that will be conducted this summer. He further stated that he would like to add a topic for a future work session regarding a state omnibus bill that is proposing to make changes to the LMCD Code.
b. City Staff – None.
c. Contract Staff – None.
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS – None.
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT – None.
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING
a. April 24 – LMCD Work Session at 6:00 PM with Regular Meeting at 7:00 PM
b. May 6 – Regular City Council Meeting – 7:00 PM
Council Member Hughes and Kane Palen discussed the idea of adding a work session on May 6 to help keep some infrastructure projects moving along.
Mayor Rockvam responded that he prefers to schedule only one work session a month that occurs before a meeting so that those sessions are more efficient. He added that for more complicated infrastructure projects he would be open to having a special work session. However, more information is needed from the City Engineer before scheduling a work session on May 6.
City Administrator Tolsma stated that future special work sessions could be added for infrastructure projects including discussing financing options. He added that once he receives the proposal for a feasibility study from the City Engineer it will be placed on the next regular agenda for Council approval so that the project can continue to move forward.
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY) – None.
15. ADJOURNMENT
M/Kane Palen, S/Hughes to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 7:40 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:40 p.m.
Date Approved: May 6, 2019
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Dan Tolsma, City Administrator
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Theresa Schyma, City Clerk