6/1/2020 - City Council - Regular - MinutesLea
SPRING PARK
On Lake 911innetonka
CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 1, 2020 — 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 Jerome P. Rockvam, Mayor; Mark Chase; Jeff Hoffman; Pamela Horton; and
Present: Gary Hughes
Staff Present: Dan Tolsma, City Administrator; Mary Tietjen, 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
Council Member Hughes requested that Item #7a be added for the MS4 Public Hearing as it was
inadvertently left off the printed agenda but the legal notice was published in the paper.
M/Hughes, S/Horton to adopt the meeting agenda as amended.
4. ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA
a. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes from May 18, 2020
b. Liquor, Cigarette, & Dinner Dance License Renewals
M/Horton, S/Hoffinan to adopt the Consent Agenda.
5. PUBLIC FORUM
Michael Mason, 3950 Del Otero Avenue, discussed the current construction project that has closed
the Narrows Bridge for three months and impacts traffic and travel in the community. He said he
does not believe County officials properly notified the community about the project and its impact
to residents.
6. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKS — None.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. MS4 Public Hearing — City Administrator Tolsma discussed the City's municipal separate
storm sewer system (MS4) and the annual requirement to have a public hearing. He noted that the
hearing is a chance for residents to ask questions and make comments regarding the City's storm
sewer system.
Mayor Rockvam opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m.
There were no comments at the start of the public hearing; Mayor Rockvam requested the public
hearing remain open until the end of the meeting.
M/Rockvam, S/Hughes to close the public hearing at 7:22.
Motion carried 5-0.
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS — None.
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution 20-13: Authorizing Regulatory Flexibility for Outdoor Dining
City Administrator Tolsma provided a summary of the resolution that provides flexibility for
businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. He noted that Back Channel Brewery has expressed an
interest to temporarily expand their patio until their business can return to normal capacity for their
indoor area as permitted by State guidelines.
City Attorney Tietjen stated that normally a permanent expansion of this kind would require more
official approval but this resolution allows flexibility for the businesses to work with City staff as long
as requirements are met.
Mayor Rockvam asked about the restaurants around the State that have fully re -opened their
establishments and ignored the Governor's order.
City Attorney Tietjen responded that the businesses could be cited, but State and local law
enforcement have mainly been choosing to educate business owners.
Mayor Rockvam stated that some cities have passed resolutions stating they disagree and will not
comply with the State's order.
City Attorney Tietjen responded that there is risk for a city in stating that they are choosing to openly
defy State orders.
M/Horton, S/Chase to approve Resolution 20 13 authilatory flexibility for outdoor
Motion carried 5-0.
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Mayor & Council
Mayor Rockvam stated he received an email from Orono Police Chief Farniok regarding the current
unrest that is occurring in the Twin Cities. He discussed the threats on social media that have been
reported recently and that some of the alleged threats include supposed targets in suburban areas of
the metro. He urged local officials to spread a message that these threats are not valid or truthful,
were meant to spread fear in suburban communities, and that further spreading of these false threats
ties up important public safety resources in chasing rumors and speculation. He stated groups have a
First Amendment right to gather and protest peacefully. He further asked residents to notify law
enforcement if they witness any suspicious activity including criminal activity or any planning of
criminal activity.
Council Member Hughes discussed changes to the LMCD's summer rules for 2020 and distributed
new pamphlets to the Council. He provided an update on the Save the Lake Committee and current
issues being brought to the LMCD.
Council Member Chase asked for an update on a particular dock in the city that is a public safety
concern.
Council Member Hughes responded that it has been a process of two years to try and bring this dock
into compliance. His last update on the issue was that the property owner had contacted a company
to remove the dock but that deal fell through. He added that he would check into the current status
of the dock.
b. City Staff — None.
c. Contract Staff — None.
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS — None.
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
a. June 1, 2020 Claims
M/Chase, S/Hoffinan to approve all claims for payment.
Motion carried 5-0.
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING — None.
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONL)O.
a. Mound Fire Department Weekly Update
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:23 p.m.
Date Approved: June 15, 2020
Dan Tolsma, City Administrator
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk