July 18, 2016, Council Minutes
CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 18, 2016 – 7:30 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
ITEM #1 – CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order by Mayor Williamson at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
ITEM #2 – ROLL CALL
Council Members Bruce Williamson, Mayor; Shirley Bren; Gary Hughes; and Megan Pavot.
Present:
Council Members Pamela Horton.
Excused:
Staff Present: Dan Tolsma, City Administrator; Wendy Lewin, City Clerk; Nancy Beck, City Attorney; and Theresa Schyma, City Clerk.
Others Present: Mike Mason, resident and Catherine Kane Palen, resident.
ITEM #3 – INTRODUCTIONS – Mayor Williamson introduced the City Council and staff to the public.
ITEM #4 – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Williamson led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM #5 – ADOPT AGENDA
M/Hughes, S/Bren to adopt the agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM #6 – ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA
A. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes from July 5, 2016
B. Draft Planning Commission Minutes from July 13, 2016
M/Bren, S/Pavot to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM #7 – PUBLIC FORUM – None.
ITEM #8 – PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS
A. Steve Marsh – CenterPoint Energy Grant Presentation – Mr. Marsh presented Mayor Williamson with a check for $2,150. The money was received from a matching gift grant to purchase automated external defibrillators (AED) in the community.
B. Tim Litfin – Tour de Tonka – Mr. Litfin gave a PowerPoint presentation on the 2016 Tour de Tonka on Saturday, August 6. A special event permit for this event was previously issued.
C. Pam Myers – Westonka Historical Society – Ms. Myers presented an update on recent activities, which include the uploading of area history videos to the website via YouTube. Ms. Myers thanked the City Council for their support.
ITEM #9 – PETITIONS, REQUESTS & APPLICATIONS – None.
ITEM #10 – ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS – None.
ITEM #11 – REPORTS OF OFFICERS & COMMITTEES
A. Mayor and Council
Council Member Hughes presented an update on the hiring process for the new Executive Director of the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District – they received 21 applications; finalist interviews will be conducted in August. He further provided an update on the Save the Lake initiative and the July 4 water patrol citation summary.
Council Member Bren mentioned the notice that all residents received from Police Chief Farniok regarding the Level 3 heat watch this week and noted that cooling centers are listed on the Hennepin County website.
B. City Administrator
1. Spring Park – Orono Standby Agreement
City Administrator Tolsma discussed the agreement for on-call/emergency back-up service for utilities with the City of Orono. He stated that the proposed agreement is just putting a longstanding handshake agreement on paper; there was a previous draft agreement, but neither Spring Park nor Orono could locate a signed copy. The agreement before the Council is based on the earlier draft with minor modifications. It has been reviewed by City Attorney Beck as well as the Orono City Administrator and City Attorney. The agreement is not for the full scope of Public Works, it is only for water and sewer service.
Mayor Williamson questioned the timeline for this item since it needs to be forwarded to the Orono City Council for their approval.
City Administrator Tolsma responded that the Orono City Council meets next week but that if any changes were made to the proposed agreement then it would be brought back to the Spring Park City Council.
M/Bren, S/Hughes to adopt the agreement for standby utility service with the City of Orono.
Motion carried 4-0.
C. City Engineer – No report.
D. City Planner – No report.
E. City Attorney – No report.
Mayor Williamson questioned the recent item regarding “drop homes” that was discussed at the July 13 Planning Commission Meeting.
City Administrator Tolsma responded that City Planner Brixius presented an overview of the item and the “opt-out” ordinance at the July 13 Planning Commission Meeting. He further discussed the timeline of the item including holding the public hearing before the Planning Commission on August 10, making a recommendation to the City Council and having the City Council make a decision at the August 15 City Council Meeting in order to meet the September opt-out deadline.
M/Bren, S/Hughes to authorize staff to publish a public hearing notice related to the proposed temporary family health care facilities opt-out ordinance.
Motion carried 4-0.
F. Public Works Director – No report.
ITEM #12 – UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAININGS
A. July 21 – City Council Work Session – 6:00 PM
B. July 27 – Fire Commission – 11:00 AM
C. July 27 – LMCD – 6:00 PM
D. August 1 – City Council Regular Meeting – 7:30 PM
ITEM #13 – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
ITEM #14 – NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATION
A. Bills & Payroll
Mayor Williamson extended his condolences to Lake Minnetonka Cable Commission Operations Manager Jim Lundberg and his family upon hearing of the passing of his wife.
The City Council consensus was to have staff proceed with purchasing a condolence card and using petty cash to send a monetary gift to the education fund for Jim’s daughter.
M/Bren, S/Hughes to approve the bills & payroll.
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM #15 – MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)
A. MFD June Report – Council Member Hughes stated he followed up on the false alarm reports for 4300 Shoreline Drive and asked that the issue be brought up at the next Fire Commission Meeting.
B. LMC Memorandum Recognizing Representative Cindy Pugh
ITEM #16 – ADJOURNMENT
M/Hughes, S/Bren to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 8:52 p.m.
Motion carried 4-0.
Date Approved: August 1, 2016
_____________________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
____________________________
Dan Tolsma, City Administrator
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 18, 2016 – 7:30 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
ITEM #1 – CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order by Mayor Williamson at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
ITEM #2 – ROLL CALL
Council Members Bruce Williamson, Mayor; Shirley Bren; Gary Hughes; and Megan Pavot.
Present:
Council Members Pamela Horton.
Excused:
Staff Present: Dan Tolsma, City Administrator; Wendy Lewin, City Clerk; Nancy Beck, City Attorney; and Theresa Schyma, City Clerk.
Others Present: Mike Mason, resident and Catherine Kane Palen, resident.
ITEM #3 – INTRODUCTIONS – Mayor Williamson introduced the City Council and staff to the public.
ITEM #4 – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Williamson led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM #5 – ADOPT AGENDA
M/Hughes, S/Bren to adopt the agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM #6 – ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA
A. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes from July 5, 2016
B. Draft Planning Commission Minutes from July 13, 2016
M/Bren, S/Pavot to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM #7 – PUBLIC FORUM – None.
ITEM #8 – PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS
A. Steve Marsh – CenterPoint Energy Grant Presentation – Mr. Marsh presented Mayor Williamson with a check for $2,150. The money was received from a matching gift grant to purchase automated external defibrillators (AED) in the community.
B. Tim Litfin – Tour de Tonka – Mr. Litfin gave a PowerPoint presentation on the 2016 Tour de Tonka on Saturday, August 6. A special event permit for this event was previously issued.
C. Pam Myers – Westonka Historical Society – Ms. Myers presented an update on recent activities, which include the uploading of area history videos to the website via YouTube. Ms. Myers thanked the City Council for their support.
ITEM #9 – PETITIONS, REQUESTS & APPLICATIONS – None.
ITEM #10 – ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS – None.
ITEM #11 – REPORTS OF OFFICERS & COMMITTEES
A. Mayor and Council
Council Member Hughes presented an update on the hiring process for the new Executive Director of the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District – they received 21 applications; finalist interviews will be conducted in August. He further provided an update on the Save the Lake initiative and the July 4 water patrol citation summary.
Council Member Bren mentioned the notice that all residents received from Police Chief Farniok regarding the Level 3 heat watch this week and noted that cooling centers are listed on the Hennepin County website.
B. City Administrator
1. Spring Park – Orono Standby Agreement
City Administrator Tolsma discussed the agreement for on-call/emergency back-up service for utilities with the City of Orono. He stated that the proposed agreement is just putting a longstanding handshake agreement on paper; there was a previous draft agreement, but neither Spring Park nor Orono could locate a signed copy. The agreement before the Council is based on the earlier draft with minor modifications. It has been reviewed by City Attorney Beck as well as the Orono City Administrator and City Attorney. The agreement is not for the full scope of Public Works, it is only for water and sewer service.
Mayor Williamson questioned the timeline for this item since it needs to be forwarded to the Orono City Council for their approval.
City Administrator Tolsma responded that the Orono City Council meets next week but that if any changes were made to the proposed agreement then it would be brought back to the Spring Park City Council.
M/Bren, S/Hughes to adopt the agreement for standby utility service with the City of Orono.
Motion carried 4-0.
C. City Engineer – No report.
D. City Planner – No report.
E. City Attorney – No report.
Mayor Williamson questioned the recent item regarding “drop homes” that was discussed at the July 13 Planning Commission Meeting.
City Administrator Tolsma responded that City Planner Brixius presented an overview of the item and the “opt-out” ordinance at the July 13 Planning Commission Meeting. He further discussed the timeline of the item including holding the public hearing before the Planning Commission on August 10, making a recommendation to the City Council and having the City Council make a decision at the August 15 City Council Meeting in order to meet the September opt-out deadline.
M/Bren, S/Hughes to authorize staff to publish a public hearing notice related to the proposed temporary family health care facilities opt-out ordinance.
Motion carried 4-0.
F. Public Works Director – No report.
ITEM #12 – UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAININGS
A. July 21 – City Council Work Session – 6:00 PM
B. July 27 – Fire Commission – 11:00 AM
C. July 27 – LMCD – 6:00 PM
D. August 1 – City Council Regular Meeting – 7:30 PM
ITEM #13 – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
ITEM #14 – NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATION
A. Bills & Payroll
Mayor Williamson extended his condolences to Lake Minnetonka Cable Commission Operations Manager Jim Lundberg and his family upon hearing of the passing of his wife.
The City Council consensus was to have staff proceed with purchasing a condolence card and using petty cash to send a monetary gift to the education fund for Jim’s daughter.
M/Bren, S/Hughes to approve the bills & payroll.
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM #15 – MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)
A. MFD June Report – Council Member Hughes stated he followed up on the false alarm reports for 4300 Shoreline Drive and asked that the issue be brought up at the next Fire Commission Meeting.
B. LMC Memorandum Recognizing Representative Cindy Pugh
ITEM #16 – ADJOURNMENT
M/Hughes, S/Bren to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 8:52 p.m.
Motion carried 4-0.
Date Approved: August 1, 2016
_____________________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
____________________________
Dan Tolsma, City Administrator