April 17, 2017 Council Minutes
CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 17, 2017 – 7:00 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rockvam at 7:04 p.m.
Council Members Present: Jerome P. Rockvam, Mayor; Gary Hughes; Pamela Horton; Catherine Kane Palen; and Megan Pavot
Staff Present: Dan Tolsma, City Administrator; 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 – City Administrator Tolsma noted a correction on Item #4C. The Part-Time Seasonal Hourly Wage will be established at $16.00 instead of $15.50.
M/Hughes, S/Horton to adopt the meeting agenda as corrected.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA*
a. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from April 3, 2017
b. Administration Committee Meeting Minutes from April 11, 2017
c. Establish Part-Time Seasonal Hourly Wage of $16.00 for Paul Lewin (corrected)
d. Asset Management Study – Authorization of Final Phase
M/Pavot, S/Kane Palen to adopt the Consent Agenda as corrected.
Motion carried 5-0.
5. PUBLIC FORUM – City Administrator Tolsma noted the rules for Public Forum.
Richard Wigner, 2332 Driftwood Lane in Mound, had questions regarding 5th Street Ventures and Back Channel Brewing. He stated he was opposed to the additional docks at 5th Street Ventures but they were approved by the LMCD with conditions. He added that the owner of 5th Street Ventures has started addressing the lighting issues on the side of the building. However, he noted that some vegetation was removed from the corner of the lot so now they have lighting issues from cars. He stated he was unaware a brewery was being added and was never notified. He is concerned about noise coming from the brewery.
Mayor Rockvam thanked Mr. Wigner for attending the Public Forum and responded that the LMCD has control of the docks, not the City. He added that all required properties were sent notices for the public hearing regarding the conditional use permit and no Mound residents from Seton Channel showed up to voice any concerns.
City Administrator Tolsma noted that Mr. Wigner’s property was not in the 350 feet radius of properties that were required to be notified. However, the other Mound resident in attendance was sent a notice for the public hearing.
Mayor Rockvam does have a concern that the owner of 5th Street Ventures has still not made access to those docks ADA compliant.
City Administrator Tolsma responded that the City’s Building Official is drafting a letter to the owner regarding this ADA compliance issue.
Mayor Rockvam questioned the landscaping plan that was included with the conditional use permit.
City Administrator Tolsma responded that the brewery did have a requirement for a landscaping plan as part of the conditional use permit process but that it was mainly for aesthetics not for ensuring that lighting from cars is blocked.
City Administrator Tolsma added that noise was discussed during the public hearing regarding the conditional use permit. However, the owners of the brewery did not state they would be hosting music events on the application. If the brewery owners decide to change their plans, they are aware that they would need to submit further special event and music applications with the City.
Mayor Rockvam stated that the noise issue is purely hypothetical at this point. The City will monitor the situation once the brewery opens.
6. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS - None.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS - None.
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS - None.
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Mayor & Council – Mayor Rockvam invited Shirley Bren, Gillespie Center liaison, to present an update from the most recent Gillespie Center Board of Directors Meeting.
Ms. Bren provided an update and announced the Gillespie Center Open House on Saturday, June 10.
Council Member Pavot provided an update from the most recent Police Commission meeting. She also announced the April 29 Orono Police Department’s Drug Disposal Event.
Council Member Hughes stated the LMCD is working on their budget and it should be ready by July 1.
Council Member Kane Palen presented an update from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District’s 2016 Year in Review meeting and distributed informational handouts to the City Council.
b. City Staff - None.
c. Contract Staff - None.
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS - None.
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
a. Purchase Order #17-02 – Fire Hydrant Repairs (Motion Required) – City Administrator Tolsma provided information on fire hydrant repairs.
M/Hughes, S/Horton to approve Purchase Order #17-02 – Fire Hydrant Repairs.
Motion carried 5-0.
b. Purchase Order #17-03 – Warren Avenue / City Hall Patching (No Motion Required) - City Administrator Tolsma provided information on Warren Avenue/City Hall Patching.
M/Horton, S/Hughes to approve all remaining claims for payment.
Motion carried 5-0.
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING
a. April 19 – Open Book Meeting – 6:00 PM
b. April 24 – Water Plant Tour & Goal Setting Session – 6:00 PM
c. April 26 – LMCD – 6:00 PM
d. May 1 – Regular City Council Meeting – 7:00 PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)
a. Mound Fire Department Press Release
b. Mound Fire Department March Report
c. LMCD Update
15. ADJOURNMENT
M/Horton, S/Pavot to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 7:42 p.m.
Motion carried 5-0.
Date Approved: May 1, 2017
_________________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
____________________________
Dan Tolsma, City Administrator
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 17, 2017 – 7:00 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rockvam at 7:04 p.m.
Council Members Present: Jerome P. Rockvam, Mayor; Gary Hughes; Pamela Horton; Catherine Kane Palen; and Megan Pavot
Staff Present: Dan Tolsma, City Administrator; 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 – City Administrator Tolsma noted a correction on Item #4C. The Part-Time Seasonal Hourly Wage will be established at $16.00 instead of $15.50.
M/Hughes, S/Horton to adopt the meeting agenda as corrected.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA*
a. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from April 3, 2017
b. Administration Committee Meeting Minutes from April 11, 2017
c. Establish Part-Time Seasonal Hourly Wage of $16.00 for Paul Lewin (corrected)
d. Asset Management Study – Authorization of Final Phase
M/Pavot, S/Kane Palen to adopt the Consent Agenda as corrected.
Motion carried 5-0.
5. PUBLIC FORUM – City Administrator Tolsma noted the rules for Public Forum.
Richard Wigner, 2332 Driftwood Lane in Mound, had questions regarding 5th Street Ventures and Back Channel Brewing. He stated he was opposed to the additional docks at 5th Street Ventures but they were approved by the LMCD with conditions. He added that the owner of 5th Street Ventures has started addressing the lighting issues on the side of the building. However, he noted that some vegetation was removed from the corner of the lot so now they have lighting issues from cars. He stated he was unaware a brewery was being added and was never notified. He is concerned about noise coming from the brewery.
Mayor Rockvam thanked Mr. Wigner for attending the Public Forum and responded that the LMCD has control of the docks, not the City. He added that all required properties were sent notices for the public hearing regarding the conditional use permit and no Mound residents from Seton Channel showed up to voice any concerns.
City Administrator Tolsma noted that Mr. Wigner’s property was not in the 350 feet radius of properties that were required to be notified. However, the other Mound resident in attendance was sent a notice for the public hearing.
Mayor Rockvam does have a concern that the owner of 5th Street Ventures has still not made access to those docks ADA compliant.
City Administrator Tolsma responded that the City’s Building Official is drafting a letter to the owner regarding this ADA compliance issue.
Mayor Rockvam questioned the landscaping plan that was included with the conditional use permit.
City Administrator Tolsma responded that the brewery did have a requirement for a landscaping plan as part of the conditional use permit process but that it was mainly for aesthetics not for ensuring that lighting from cars is blocked.
City Administrator Tolsma added that noise was discussed during the public hearing regarding the conditional use permit. However, the owners of the brewery did not state they would be hosting music events on the application. If the brewery owners decide to change their plans, they are aware that they would need to submit further special event and music applications with the City.
Mayor Rockvam stated that the noise issue is purely hypothetical at this point. The City will monitor the situation once the brewery opens.
6. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS - None.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS - None.
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS - None.
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Mayor & Council – Mayor Rockvam invited Shirley Bren, Gillespie Center liaison, to present an update from the most recent Gillespie Center Board of Directors Meeting.
Ms. Bren provided an update and announced the Gillespie Center Open House on Saturday, June 10.
Council Member Pavot provided an update from the most recent Police Commission meeting. She also announced the April 29 Orono Police Department’s Drug Disposal Event.
Council Member Hughes stated the LMCD is working on their budget and it should be ready by July 1.
Council Member Kane Palen presented an update from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District’s 2016 Year in Review meeting and distributed informational handouts to the City Council.
b. City Staff - None.
c. Contract Staff - None.
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS - None.
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
a. Purchase Order #17-02 – Fire Hydrant Repairs (Motion Required) – City Administrator Tolsma provided information on fire hydrant repairs.
M/Hughes, S/Horton to approve Purchase Order #17-02 – Fire Hydrant Repairs.
Motion carried 5-0.
b. Purchase Order #17-03 – Warren Avenue / City Hall Patching (No Motion Required) - City Administrator Tolsma provided information on Warren Avenue/City Hall Patching.
M/Horton, S/Hughes to approve all remaining claims for payment.
Motion carried 5-0.
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING
a. April 19 – Open Book Meeting – 6:00 PM
b. April 24 – Water Plant Tour & Goal Setting Session – 6:00 PM
c. April 26 – LMCD – 6:00 PM
d. May 1 – Regular City Council Meeting – 7:00 PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)
a. Mound Fire Department Press Release
b. Mound Fire Department March Report
c. LMCD Update
15. ADJOURNMENT
M/Horton, S/Pavot to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 7:42 p.m.
Motion carried 5-0.
Date Approved: May 1, 2017
_________________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
____________________________
Dan Tolsma, City Administrator