11/15/2021 - City Council - Work Session - Minutes//a
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CITY OF SPRING PARK
WORK SESSION MINUTES
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 - 5:00 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 Nielson, Mike Mason
5:00 - Black Lake Road Update
City Engineer Nielson stated the public meeting with the Black Lake Road residents went well and no one raised
any specific concerns. Rockvam concurred and stated the meeting was very productive. The big questions were
how it will affect their property, how will it impact parking, and where will the road lay within the existing right-
of-way. Nielson recommended that since we don't have answers to those questions at this point that we move
forward with the survey. Discussion was had surrounding the survey process, marking the existing road
conditions, obtaining prescriptive easements, and communication to the residents. Further discussion was had
on the detailed cost of the survey which will be around $7,500.00 and should be completed within the next
couple of weeks. The Council consensus was unanimous to approve the cost of the survey.
5.25 - Protect Financing Discussion
a. Street Reconstruction Assessment Policy:
Rockvam stated the Council needs to determine if they want to continue with the current street reconstruction
assessment policy or move towards a revised policy for Black Lake Road and future road projects. Discussion
was had. The Council consensus was unanimous to revise the current policy and not assess for the Black Lake
Road project. Per City Attorney recommendation, the policy will be reviewed & modified to incorporate the
consensus of the council from tonight's meeting. The Council will vote on it at the next regular meeting.
b. Overhead to Underground Electric Policy:
Tolsma brought forward the discussion surrounding burying the lines on Black Lake Road. Discussion was had.
It was determined that the main lines would be covered by the city and the resident would be responsible for
burying the lines from their home to the transformer. Hoffman stated, and Chase agreed, the cost for streetlights
should be covered by the city as part of the beautification. Neilson will obtain the estimated cost for residents to
bury their lines and bring back to the Council.
6:00 - Adjourn
There being no further discussion, Hoffman motioned, being seconded by Chase, to adjourn the meeting.