April 24, 2017 Special Work Session Minutes (Goal Setting)
CITY OF SPRING PARK
SPECIAL WORK SESSION MINUTES
APRIL 24, 2017 – 6:00 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER - The work session was called to order by Mayor Rockvam at 6:00 p.m.
Council Members Present: Jerry Rockvam, Mayor; Pamela Horton, Gary Hughes; Catherine Kane Palen, and Megan Pavot.
Staff Present: Dan Tolsma, City Administrator; Dallas Roggeman, Public Works/PeopleService; Al Brixius, City Planner; Mike Kuno, City Engineer; and Theresa Schyma, City Clerk.
1. CITY COUNCIL TOUR OF THE WATER PLANT EXPANSION - The City Council and City staff toured the water plant expansion with staff members of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
2. COUNCIL GOAL SETTING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING WITH STAFF - The City Council participated in goal setting, strategic planning and small project prioritization with City staff. Each Council Member provided a list of their main priorities, action steps, and small projects for the City of Spring Park. Some of the main areas of discussion were:
City Administrator Tolsma stated he would gather up all of the ideas from this session and present a summary report with possible action steps at a future meeting.
3. ADJOURN - The work session was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:06 p.m.
Date Approved: May 1, 2017
___________________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
____________________________
Dan Tolsma, City Administrator
SPECIAL WORK SESSION MINUTES
APRIL 24, 2017 – 6:00 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER - The work session was called to order by Mayor Rockvam at 6:00 p.m.
Council Members Present: Jerry Rockvam, Mayor; Pamela Horton, Gary Hughes; Catherine Kane Palen, and Megan Pavot.
Staff Present: Dan Tolsma, City Administrator; Dallas Roggeman, Public Works/PeopleService; Al Brixius, City Planner; Mike Kuno, City Engineer; and Theresa Schyma, City Clerk.
1. CITY COUNCIL TOUR OF THE WATER PLANT EXPANSION - The City Council and City staff toured the water plant expansion with staff members of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
2. COUNCIL GOAL SETTING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING WITH STAFF - The City Council participated in goal setting, strategic planning and small project prioritization with City staff. Each Council Member provided a list of their main priorities, action steps, and small projects for the City of Spring Park. Some of the main areas of discussion were:
• Infrastructure
• Walkability
• Recreational opportunities
• Overall appearance of the City
City Administrator Tolsma stated he would gather up all of the ideas from this session and present a summary report with possible action steps at a future meeting.
3. ADJOURN - The work session was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:06 p.m.
Date Approved: May 1, 2017
___________________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
____________________________
Dan Tolsma, City Administrator