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CITY OF SPRING PARK
WORK SESSION MINUTES
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 - 6:00 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
(Work Session discussion times are approximate)
1. 6:00: 4444 Shoreline Drive Boat Storage:
Interim City Administrator Brimeyer provided an update on the status of the boat sitting at the
Hennepin County - Spring Park boat launch. The case has been sent to a judge for the boat owner to
select a mediator and report back on 2/18 with suggested resolutions. If no resolutions can be had,
the judge will decide what the next steps will be by 2/25/22. Chief of Police Farniok will keep
Brimeyer posted on the final decisions made by the Judge & Hennepin County.
2. 6:10: Sunset Drive - Lake Access:
Interim City Administrator Brimeyer brought forward a copy of the letter, encroachment agreement,
& survey sent by City Attorney Tietjen to the property owner at 4000 Sunset Drive advising that the
City is going to remain with the Wenck survey and start construction on the access in the Spring.
Brimeyer stated he would like to move the design proposal request from the Regular City Council
Agenda to the March 21 Regular City Council Meeting pending further information of design and
engineering details. He stated he would like to start the project by May 15th. Mayor Rockvam
requested that we establish a name for the access road & install a sign for proper reference moving
forward.
3. 6:20: Electrical Undergrounding:
a. West Arm West:
City Engineer Nielson stated he had a utility relocation meeting on Feb. 8th with all utility, cable, &
internet companies. They discussed the project, and all have agreed to go into a joint trench
underground. Xcel will lead the effort and we are waiting to hear from Xcel on whether any additional
easements will be needed. They on schedule to start the work in June.
b. Black Lake Road:
City Engineer Nielson stated Black Lake Road was discussed in the same meeting as West Arm West.
Xcel would like to like to put most of their undergrounding on the West side of the road. Nielson sent
out notice to residents regarding the meeting at the Gillespie Center and the request for the property
owners to sign the Right of Entry forms. The meeting at Gillespie is at 6:30 and most of the folks will
be in person with a few dialing in remotely. Nielson also checked with an electrician on the meter
sockets, and they provided a $1500 estimate for the change out. Council Member Hughes asked how
this will affect those that already have their electrical underground & Nielson said there will be no
extra charge for the meter socket or undergrounding. Xcel will just cut it over from the pole to the
trench.
4. 6:40: 2254 Lilac Road - Mason Property:
Interim City Administrator Brimeyer provided an update on the removal of the derelict vehicles and
junk on property. The homeowner paid for the towing and storage of the van that was hauled away
per the court order. Brimeyer connected with the prior City Administrator on the agreement he made
with the property owner and sent a note to the property owner recapping that agreement, thanking
him for his progress and cooperation so far, however he is not done yet. Brimeyer also offered to
meet with him when he is back and advise of the remaining actions that need to be taken.
5. 6:50: Adjourn
There being no further discussion, Council Member Hoffman motioned, being seconded by Council
Member Chase, to close the Work Session. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.