March 6, 2017 Council Minutes
CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 6, 2017 – 7:00 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rockvam at 7:00 p.m.
Council Members Present: Jerome P. Rockvam, Mayor; Gary Hughes; Pamela Horton; and Catherine Kane Palen
Council Members Absent: Megan Pavot
Staff Present: Dan Tolsma, City Administrator and Theresa Schyma, City Clerk.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Rockvam led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ADOPT AGENDA
M/Hughes, S/Horton to adopt the agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
4. ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA
a. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from February 6, 2017
b. League of MN Cities Insurance Trust Tort Liability Waiver
c. LMCC Joint Powers Agreement Amendment
M/Horton, S/Kane Palen to adopt the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
5. PUBLIC FORUM - None.
6. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS
a. County Commissioner Jan Callison – Commissioner Callison reported on the activities of the County Board and their legislative priorities and platform for 2017.
b. Kandis Hanson Introduction & Summary of MNSPECT Services – Kandis Hanson, Relationship Manager for MNSPECT Services, introduced herself, provided the annual report and comparison of 2015 & 2016, and provided a summary of MNSPECT services.
Mayor Rockvam stated that, from his observations, contracting for building inspections services has been working well for a city the size of Spring Park.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS - None.
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS - None.
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Mayor & Council – Council Member Hughes provided an update from the most recent Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) meeting. He stated the LMCD is in the process of re-codifying the LMCD Code.
Mayor Rockvam requested for City staff to take a look at the load limit signs that are posted on Northern Avenue as they appear to be mismarked. Furthermore, he would like a four-ton limit sign posted on West Arm Drive and stated that if there is a charge for that sign since it is a private road that the Homeowner’s Association would pay for it.
City Administrator Tolsma responded that staff would take care of those signs.
Council Member Hughes asked about what is done with vehicles that do not comply with the load limits.
City Administrator Tolsma responded that Orono Police investigates any potential infractions and will weigh any vehicles they believe are over the limit. He stated that residents who believe they are witnessing a violation of the load limit restrictions should contact Spring Park City Hall or the Orono Police department.
b. City Staff – City Administrator Tolsma reported that the annual audit is currently being conducted and the auditor will present his report in April.
c. Contract Staff – None.
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS - None.
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
M/Hughes, S/Horton to approve all claims for payment.
Motion carried 4-0.
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING
a. March 8 – LMCD – 7:00 PM
b. March 8 – Planning Commission – 7:00 PM - CANCELLED
c. March 14 – Administration Committee – 12:00 PM
d. March 20 – City Council – Special Meeting (Planning Comm. Interviews) – 5:30 PM
e. March 20 – Work Session – 6:00 PM
f. March 20 – City Council – 7:00 PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)
a. PeopleService January Report - Council Member Kane Palen asked about the status of the City’s wells.
City Administrator Tolsma responded that there was a fairly comprehensive rebuild of Well #2 in 2012 but in the next five years the City will have to take a closer look at the condition and maintenance of all wells. He added that some helpful information will be provided in the upcoming asset management report.
Council Member Kane Palen requested a tour of all City facilities.
City Administrator Tolsma responded that something would be scheduled in the spring or summer.
15. ADJOURNMENT
M/Hughes, S/Horton to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 7:52 p.m.
Motion carried 4-0.
Date Approved: March 20, 2017
_________________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
____________________________
Dan Tolsma, City Administrator
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 6, 2017 – 7:00 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rockvam at 7:00 p.m.
Council Members Present: Jerome P. Rockvam, Mayor; Gary Hughes; Pamela Horton; and Catherine Kane Palen
Council Members Absent: Megan Pavot
Staff Present: Dan Tolsma, City Administrator and Theresa Schyma, City Clerk.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Rockvam led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ADOPT AGENDA
M/Hughes, S/Horton to adopt the agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
4. ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA
a. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from February 6, 2017
b. League of MN Cities Insurance Trust Tort Liability Waiver
c. LMCC Joint Powers Agreement Amendment
M/Horton, S/Kane Palen to adopt the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
5. PUBLIC FORUM - None.
6. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS
a. County Commissioner Jan Callison – Commissioner Callison reported on the activities of the County Board and their legislative priorities and platform for 2017.
b. Kandis Hanson Introduction & Summary of MNSPECT Services – Kandis Hanson, Relationship Manager for MNSPECT Services, introduced herself, provided the annual report and comparison of 2015 & 2016, and provided a summary of MNSPECT services.
Mayor Rockvam stated that, from his observations, contracting for building inspections services has been working well for a city the size of Spring Park.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS - None.
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS - None.
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Mayor & Council – Council Member Hughes provided an update from the most recent Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) meeting. He stated the LMCD is in the process of re-codifying the LMCD Code.
Mayor Rockvam requested for City staff to take a look at the load limit signs that are posted on Northern Avenue as they appear to be mismarked. Furthermore, he would like a four-ton limit sign posted on West Arm Drive and stated that if there is a charge for that sign since it is a private road that the Homeowner’s Association would pay for it.
City Administrator Tolsma responded that staff would take care of those signs.
Council Member Hughes asked about what is done with vehicles that do not comply with the load limits.
City Administrator Tolsma responded that Orono Police investigates any potential infractions and will weigh any vehicles they believe are over the limit. He stated that residents who believe they are witnessing a violation of the load limit restrictions should contact Spring Park City Hall or the Orono Police department.
b. City Staff – City Administrator Tolsma reported that the annual audit is currently being conducted and the auditor will present his report in April.
c. Contract Staff – None.
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS - None.
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
M/Hughes, S/Horton to approve all claims for payment.
Motion carried 4-0.
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING
a. March 8 – LMCD – 7:00 PM
b. March 8 – Planning Commission – 7:00 PM - CANCELLED
c. March 14 – Administration Committee – 12:00 PM
d. March 20 – City Council – Special Meeting (Planning Comm. Interviews) – 5:30 PM
e. March 20 – Work Session – 6:00 PM
f. March 20 – City Council – 7:00 PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)
a. PeopleService January Report - Council Member Kane Palen asked about the status of the City’s wells.
City Administrator Tolsma responded that there was a fairly comprehensive rebuild of Well #2 in 2012 but in the next five years the City will have to take a closer look at the condition and maintenance of all wells. He added that some helpful information will be provided in the upcoming asset management report.
Council Member Kane Palen requested a tour of all City facilities.
City Administrator Tolsma responded that something would be scheduled in the spring or summer.
15. ADJOURNMENT
M/Hughes, S/Horton to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 7:52 p.m.
Motion carried 4-0.
Date Approved: March 20, 2017
_________________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
____________________________
Dan Tolsma, City Administrator