10/17/2022 - City Council - Work Session - Minutes CITY OF SPRING PARK
WORK SESSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 17, 2022 — 6:00 PM
SPRING PARK SPRING PARK CITY HALL
On Lake Minnetonka
(Work Session discussion times are approximate)
6:00: SWPPP Presentation & Public Hearin: City Engineer Nielson and team provided
background and a PPT presentation regarding the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program. At
conclusion of the presentation, the public hearing was opened at 6:15 to allow for public comment.
After no further discussion, the public hearing was closed at 6:17.
On vote being taken, Council Member Chase motioned, being seconded by Council Member Horton to close the public
hearing.
6:40: Utility Rates Update:
City Administrator Anderson brought forward the updated calculations for the water/sewer rates.
He reviewed the numbers with Council and commented when each will start to generate revenue -
water in 2023; sewer in 2024. Anderson also stated we will have a Resolution ready for the
November 7th meeting to approve the increase in water/sewer rates.
Rick Gorra, Park Island Apartments, requested a review of the tiered rate structure and how they
affect the apartment complexes. Anderson said he will analyze along with reviewing to determine
how it will affect the current rate increases.
6:50: Miscellaneous
Council Member Chase shared his ideas for the holiday party & lighting ceremony. He stated he
met with staff and we are currently in the planning stages.
Mayor Rockvam suggested we stripe the road on Warren Avenue for safety purposes. Council
Member Chase agreed and stated we should stripe for now with the intent of putting in a sidewalk
in the future. Mayor Rockvam recommended we obtain the cost to install a sidewalk. City
Administrator Anderson said he will obtain some bids and also contact DJ/Orono Public Works, to
get a striped.
Council Member Chase brought forward the improvements to the tennis court. New nets,
resurfacing, and remarking for pickleball courts along with possibly adding some benches. Mayor
Rockvam suggested we get bids for both.
Council Member Hughes mentioned adding the porta potties for the parks. City Administrator
Anderson stated this is in the plan for next year.
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