February 6, 2017 Council Minutes
CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 6, 2017 – 7:00 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Hughes at 7:08 p.m.
Council Members Present: Gary Hughes, Acting Mayor; Pamela Horton; and Megan Pavot.
Council Members Absent: Jerome P. Rockvam, Mayor and Catherine Kane Palen
Staff Present: Dan Tolsma, City Administrator; Nancy Beck, City Attorney; and Theresa Schyma, City Clerk.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Acting Mayor Hughes led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ADOPT AGENDA
M/Horton, S/Pavot to adopt the agenda.
Motion carried 3-0.
4. ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA
a. City Council Work Session Minutes from January 17, 2017
b. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from January 17, 2017
c. Cancel Regular City Council Meeting and Work Session for February 21, 2017
d. Approve Submittal of 2017 Pay Equity Report
M/Pavot, S/Horton to adopt the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried 3-0.
5. PUBLIC FORUM - None.
6. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS - None.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS - None.
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution 17-07: Authorizing Facsimile Signatures – City Administrator Tolsma provided details regarding using facsimile signatures for payment of City claims.
M/Pavot, S/Horton that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 17-07
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FACSIMILIE SIGNATURES FOR
PAYMENT OF CITY CLAIMS
Motion carried 3-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 17-07.
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Mayor & Council
i. Fire Commission Report – Acting Mayor Hughes provided an update from the most recent Fire Commission meeting. He further detailed statistics about volunteer firefighters in Minnesota including age demographics and cost of training.
Acting Mayor Hughes provided an update from the most recent Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) meeting including new meeting times for work sessions. The LMCD will now have work sessions beginning at 6:00 p.m. before all regular meetings which begin at 7:00 p.m.
Council Member Pavot discussed fire safety in Spring Park apartment buildings. She mentioned response times, alarms and current signage. She further stated she would like to see an increase in the number and type of signs that are posted in apartment buildings.
City Administrator Tolsma responded that Fire Chief Pederson will be approaching apartment buildings regarding a current assessment of fire alarms and signage. He will be looking at the number of signs, improving the language on signs for better understanding, and placement for increased visibility.
Council Member Pavot stated that a resident contacted her regarding the high speeds of motor vehicles on Northern Avenue and requested a sign be posted that reads “slow down – children at play.”
The City Council was in agreement and directed staff to order a sign and have it installed.
b. City Staff – None.
c. Contract Staff – None.
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS - None.
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
M/Horton, S/Hughes to approve all claims for payment.
Motion carried 3-0.
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING
a. February 8 – LMCD – 7:00 PM
b. February 8 – Planning Commission – 7:00 PM
c. February 9 – LMCC – 7:00 PM
d. February 22 – LMCD – 6:00 PM
e. March 6 – City Council – Special Meeting (Planning Comm. Interviews), time TBD
f. March 6 – City Council – 7:00 PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY) - None.
15. ADJOURNMENT
M/Horton, S/Pavot to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Motion carried 3-0.
Date Approved: March 6, 2017
_________________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
____________________________
Dan Tolsma, City Administrator
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 6, 2017 – 7:00 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Hughes at 7:08 p.m.
Council Members Present: Gary Hughes, Acting Mayor; Pamela Horton; and Megan Pavot.
Council Members Absent: Jerome P. Rockvam, Mayor and Catherine Kane Palen
Staff Present: Dan Tolsma, City Administrator; Nancy Beck, City Attorney; and Theresa Schyma, City Clerk.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Acting Mayor Hughes led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ADOPT AGENDA
M/Horton, S/Pavot to adopt the agenda.
Motion carried 3-0.
4. ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA
a. City Council Work Session Minutes from January 17, 2017
b. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from January 17, 2017
c. Cancel Regular City Council Meeting and Work Session for February 21, 2017
d. Approve Submittal of 2017 Pay Equity Report
M/Pavot, S/Horton to adopt the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried 3-0.
5. PUBLIC FORUM - None.
6. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS - None.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS - None.
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution 17-07: Authorizing Facsimile Signatures – City Administrator Tolsma provided details regarding using facsimile signatures for payment of City claims.
M/Pavot, S/Horton that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 17-07
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FACSIMILIE SIGNATURES FOR
PAYMENT OF CITY CLAIMS
Motion carried 3-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 17-07.
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Mayor & Council
i. Fire Commission Report – Acting Mayor Hughes provided an update from the most recent Fire Commission meeting. He further detailed statistics about volunteer firefighters in Minnesota including age demographics and cost of training.
Acting Mayor Hughes provided an update from the most recent Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) meeting including new meeting times for work sessions. The LMCD will now have work sessions beginning at 6:00 p.m. before all regular meetings which begin at 7:00 p.m.
Council Member Pavot discussed fire safety in Spring Park apartment buildings. She mentioned response times, alarms and current signage. She further stated she would like to see an increase in the number and type of signs that are posted in apartment buildings.
City Administrator Tolsma responded that Fire Chief Pederson will be approaching apartment buildings regarding a current assessment of fire alarms and signage. He will be looking at the number of signs, improving the language on signs for better understanding, and placement for increased visibility.
Council Member Pavot stated that a resident contacted her regarding the high speeds of motor vehicles on Northern Avenue and requested a sign be posted that reads “slow down – children at play.”
The City Council was in agreement and directed staff to order a sign and have it installed.
b. City Staff – None.
c. Contract Staff – None.
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS - None.
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
M/Horton, S/Hughes to approve all claims for payment.
Motion carried 3-0.
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING
a. February 8 – LMCD – 7:00 PM
b. February 8 – Planning Commission – 7:00 PM
c. February 9 – LMCC – 7:00 PM
d. February 22 – LMCD – 6:00 PM
e. March 6 – City Council – Special Meeting (Planning Comm. Interviews), time TBD
f. March 6 – City Council – 7:00 PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY) - None.
15. ADJOURNMENT
M/Horton, S/Pavot to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Motion carried 3-0.
Date Approved: March 6, 2017
_________________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
____________________________
Dan Tolsma, City Administrator