10/18/2021 - City Council - Work Session - MinutesSPRING PARK
CITY OF SPRING PARK
WORK SESSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 18, 2021 - 6:00 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
Present: Jerome P. Rockvam, Mark Chase, Jeff Hoffman, Pamela Horton, and Gary Hughes
Mayor Rockvam chaired the meeting.
Others present: City Administrator Tolsma, City Attorney Tietjen, City Engineer Mike Nielson, Mike Mason,
Rick Gorra
6:00 - Black Lake Road Feasibility Report Discussion
City Engineer Neilson provided a draft feasibility report for the Black Lake Road project to replace sanitary
sewer, manholes, water main, and services to property line. Discussion was had on cost of the project,
assessment structure to residents, and the construction options for the project - trenchless & pipe bursting or
open cutting. Neilson suggested the open cutting option as it makes the most sense for this project and will
save an estimated $150-$200K. Rockvam inquired about how the project will be paid for. Tolsma stated the
council has discretion on structure but typically a bond would be obtained, and it would be paid back utilizing
general fund dollars, resident special assessments, and utility revenue. An in-depth discussion was had on
timing of the project and notification to residents. Tolsma suggested finishing up West Arm West in Spring,
starting Black Lake Road in Summer/Fall, and Sunset Road (in conjunction with Hennepin County) in Spring
2023. It was agreed by all to send out a notification letter to Black Lake Road residents regarding an
informational meeting that will take place on November 41h and advise that the city will begin marking the
area to identify property lines and rights -of -way.
6:28 - Sunset Drive Reconstruction Update
Tolsma stated he had a kickoff meeting with Hennepin County on the Sunset Drive reconstruction. The
purpose was to introduce the team and review the timeline of the project. The plan is to complete the
preliminary design & public engagement Fall 2021/Winter 2022, final design Spring/Summer 2022, obtain
project bids Fall 2022/Winter 2023 with construction starting Spring 2023. Hennepin County would like to
conduct a virtual meeting with the residents to provide awareness which is tentatively scheduled for mid -
November. The county would like to have participation from city staff and council in that meeting. Tolsma
stated he will be involved along with Neilson and that the county also has a PR firm that is involved for resident
awareness & communication. Hoffman stated he would like to be part of the project team at least for the early
development and design phase so that the city can provide input and requests on design preferences.
Discussion was had. Tolsma will update the Council on next steps and date of the virtual meeting in November.
6:40 - Sunset Drive Lake Access Discussion
Tolsma presented an overlay with colored lines differentiating the property lines as shown on the Wenck,
Gronberg and homeowner surveys. Wenck's survey shows the city's property lines which are highlighted in
green. The blue line is the Gronberg survey that was done in the 90's. The pink line shows the property line
which was completed by the homeowner's surveyor. Tolsma stated the homeowner would like the city to agree
to accept the property lines as it shows on the Gronberg survey. Discussion was had. The decision was to
remain with the Wenck survey and move forward with the bollards and improvements to the property. Tolsma
stated we will send the homeowner a letter and state that we are moving forward with the Wenck and Associates
survey, include an encroachment agreement along with the timeline and if they want to make a claim they have
a certain time to do that but the city is moving forward with the improvements. All Council Members were in
agreement.
6:56 - Adjourn
There being no further discussion, Council Member Hoffman motioned to adjourn the meeting being seconded by
Council Member Horton.