July 17, 2017 Council Minutes
CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 17, 2017 – 7:30 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rockvam at 7:46 p.m.
Council Members Present: Jerome P. Rockvam, Mayor; Pamela Horton; Gary Hughes; Catherine Kane Palen; and Megan Pavot
Staff Present: Dan Tolsma, City Administrator; Al Brixius, City Planner; Nancy Jensen Back, 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/Horton to adopt the meeting agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA - None.
5. PUBLIC FORUM - None.
6. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS - None.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS - None.
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution 17-12: Variance for 8’ Fence at 4372 West Arm Road East – City Planner Brixius presented a summary of the variance application, history of the property, and results of the public hearing before the Planning Commission on July 12, 2017. The Planning Commission recommended a 10 foot setback from the street for visibility concerns and the applicant must demonstrate that the fence location will not interfere with utility easements and poles.
Mayor Rockvam questioned the reasoning for having the fence height at eight feet.
Robert Hackney, applicant at 4372 West Arm Road East, responded that consistency with the current fence that is eight feet in height.
Jim Wilson, 4372 West Arm Road East, added that the difference from six to eight feet does matter for screening. The lattice work on top of the fence was required for wind load requirements.
M/Hughes, S/Pavot that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 17-12
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE TO FENCE HEIGHT AND
LOCATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4372 WEST ARM ROAD
WITHIN THE CITY OF SPRING PARK MINNESOTA
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 17-12.
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Mayor & Council – Council Member Pavot reminded residents about the upcoming Guns vs. Hoses charity softball game on July 19 where the proceeds benefit WeCAN.
b. City Staff – None.
c. Contract Staff - None.
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS - None.
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
a. July 17, 2017 Claims
M/Horton, S/Kane Palen to approve all claims for payment.
Motion carried 5-0.
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING
a. July 26 – LMCD – 6:00 PM
b. August 7 – Regular City Council Meeting – 7:00 PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)
a. Mound Fire Department Press Release
b. Mound Fire Department June Report
c. June PeopleService Report
15. ADJOURNMENT
M/Pavot, S/Hughes to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 8:01 p.m.
Motion carried 5-0.
Date Approved: August 7, 2017
_________________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
____________________________
Dan Tolsma, City Administrator
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 17, 2017 – 7:30 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rockvam at 7:46 p.m.
Council Members Present: Jerome P. Rockvam, Mayor; Pamela Horton; Gary Hughes; Catherine Kane Palen; and Megan Pavot
Staff Present: Dan Tolsma, City Administrator; Al Brixius, City Planner; Nancy Jensen Back, 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/Horton to adopt the meeting agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA - None.
5. PUBLIC FORUM - None.
6. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS - None.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS - None.
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution 17-12: Variance for 8’ Fence at 4372 West Arm Road East – City Planner Brixius presented a summary of the variance application, history of the property, and results of the public hearing before the Planning Commission on July 12, 2017. The Planning Commission recommended a 10 foot setback from the street for visibility concerns and the applicant must demonstrate that the fence location will not interfere with utility easements and poles.
Mayor Rockvam questioned the reasoning for having the fence height at eight feet.
Robert Hackney, applicant at 4372 West Arm Road East, responded that consistency with the current fence that is eight feet in height.
Jim Wilson, 4372 West Arm Road East, added that the difference from six to eight feet does matter for screening. The lattice work on top of the fence was required for wind load requirements.
M/Hughes, S/Pavot that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 17-12
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE TO FENCE HEIGHT AND
LOCATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4372 WEST ARM ROAD
WITHIN THE CITY OF SPRING PARK MINNESOTA
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 17-12.
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Mayor & Council – Council Member Pavot reminded residents about the upcoming Guns vs. Hoses charity softball game on July 19 where the proceeds benefit WeCAN.
b. City Staff – None.
c. Contract Staff - None.
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS - None.
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
a. July 17, 2017 Claims
M/Horton, S/Kane Palen to approve all claims for payment.
Motion carried 5-0.
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING
a. July 26 – LMCD – 6:00 PM
b. August 7 – Regular City Council Meeting – 7:00 PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)
a. Mound Fire Department Press Release
b. Mound Fire Department June Report
c. June PeopleService Report
15. ADJOURNMENT
M/Pavot, S/Hughes to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 8:01 p.m.
Motion carried 5-0.
Date Approved: August 7, 2017
_________________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
____________________________
Dan Tolsma, City Administrator