September 18, 2017 Council Minutes
CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 18, 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; Catherine Kane Palen; and Megan Pavot
Council Members Absent: Pamela Horton
Staff Present: Dan Tolsma, City Administrator; and Nancy Jensen Back, City Attorney
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 4-0.
4. ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA
a. Work Session Meeting Minutes from August 21, 2017
b. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from August 21, 2017
M/Pavot, S/Hughes to adopt the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
5. PUBLIC FORUM - None.
6. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS
a. State Senator Dave Osmek – Senator Osmek provided a legislative update and was available for questions during his annual visit with the City Council. He further stated that he would look into if there are any options for financial assistance at the state level for future water, sewer, and street projects in Spring Park.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS - None.
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution 17-15: Certification of Preliminary Levy - City Administrator Tolsma spoke briefly about the process of certifying the preliminary tax levy at 3.5% for $1,052,660.
M/Pavot, S/Kane Palen that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 17-15
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2018 PROPOSED TAX LEVY
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 17-15.
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Mayor & Council – Council Member Hughes discussed the hiring of a new assistant at the LMCD.
Mayor Rockvam discussed the proposed outdoor storage and public nuisance ordinances that will be considered at an upcoming City Council meeting. He encouraged all residents to look at the proposed ordinances and contact City staff with any questions.
b. City Staff - None.
c. Contract Staff - None.
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS - None.
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
a. September 18, 2017 Claims
M/Hughes, S/Kane Palen to approve all claims for payment.
Motion carried 4-0.
b. Purchase Order 17-05: Sanitary Sewer Slip Lining
M/Rockvam, S/Hughes to approve Purchase Order 17-05 for Sanitary Sewer Slip Lining.
Motion carried 4-0.
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING
a. September 27 – LMCD – 6:00 PM
b. October 2 – Regular City Council Meeting – 7:00 PM
c. October 10 – Administration Committee – 12:00 PM
d. October 11 – Planning Commission – 7:00 PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)
a. Mound Fire Department Press Release & August Report
b. LMCD Update
c. Orono Police Department Tobacco Compliance Report
Shirley Bren, resident and Gillespie Center liaison for the City Council, provided an update on the Gillespie Center including services offered and upcoming fundraising efforts.
15. ADJOURNMENT
M/Pavot, S/Hughes to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 7:21 p.m.
Motion carried 4-0.
Date Approved: October 16, 2017
_________________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
____________________________
Dan Tolsma, City Administrator
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 18, 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; Catherine Kane Palen; and Megan Pavot
Council Members Absent: Pamela Horton
Staff Present: Dan Tolsma, City Administrator; and Nancy Jensen Back, City Attorney
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 4-0.
4. ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA
a. Work Session Meeting Minutes from August 21, 2017
b. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from August 21, 2017
M/Pavot, S/Hughes to adopt the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
5. PUBLIC FORUM - None.
6. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS
a. State Senator Dave Osmek – Senator Osmek provided a legislative update and was available for questions during his annual visit with the City Council. He further stated that he would look into if there are any options for financial assistance at the state level for future water, sewer, and street projects in Spring Park.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS - None.
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution 17-15: Certification of Preliminary Levy - City Administrator Tolsma spoke briefly about the process of certifying the preliminary tax levy at 3.5% for $1,052,660.
M/Pavot, S/Kane Palen that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 17-15
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2018 PROPOSED TAX LEVY
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 17-15.
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Mayor & Council – Council Member Hughes discussed the hiring of a new assistant at the LMCD.
Mayor Rockvam discussed the proposed outdoor storage and public nuisance ordinances that will be considered at an upcoming City Council meeting. He encouraged all residents to look at the proposed ordinances and contact City staff with any questions.
b. City Staff - None.
c. Contract Staff - None.
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS - None.
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
a. September 18, 2017 Claims
M/Hughes, S/Kane Palen to approve all claims for payment.
Motion carried 4-0.
b. Purchase Order 17-05: Sanitary Sewer Slip Lining
M/Rockvam, S/Hughes to approve Purchase Order 17-05 for Sanitary Sewer Slip Lining.
Motion carried 4-0.
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING
a. September 27 – LMCD – 6:00 PM
b. October 2 – Regular City Council Meeting – 7:00 PM
c. October 10 – Administration Committee – 12:00 PM
d. October 11 – Planning Commission – 7:00 PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)
a. Mound Fire Department Press Release & August Report
b. LMCD Update
c. Orono Police Department Tobacco Compliance Report
Shirley Bren, resident and Gillespie Center liaison for the City Council, provided an update on the Gillespie Center including services offered and upcoming fundraising efforts.
15. ADJOURNMENT
M/Pavot, S/Hughes to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 7:21 p.m.
Motion carried 4-0.
Date Approved: October 16, 2017
_________________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
____________________________
Dan Tolsma, City Administrator