12/19/2022 - City Council - Work Session - Minutes A-roll
CITY OF SPRING PARK
WORK SESSION MINUTES
DECEMBER 19, 2022 — 6:00 PM
SPRING PARK SPRING PARK CITY HALL
On Lake Minnetonka
(Work Session discussion times are approximate)
1. 6:00: Public Works Update
Public Works Superintendent DJ Goman provided an update on the issues we were having with the holiday
decorations on the streetlights—the GFI's are tripping due to weather and age. He also brought forward an
issue with a water shut off issue on Del Otero and brought in a pipe and portion of a water main on Sunset
to show the cracking and deterioration due to age.
He stated the replacement of the water, sewer lines,and undergrounding on Sunset will cost around$2.5M.
City Administrator Anderson stated he will research funding options and mentioned that Hennepin County
may want us to take over that road which would assist with funding. Discussion was had surrounding the
restoration of the surrounding roads and pipe bursting which might be an option on Sunset.
DJ also showed the Council the asset management report in Cardiograph which tracks all tasks and costs for
Public Works. He reviewed the number of tasks year to date and provided examples of these tasks and how
the team approaches and resolves.
Council asked City Administrator Anderson to put a comparison together showing the benefits of using
Orono Public Works v. People Service. Focus should be placed on the increased value&the extra services
we are getting with Orono along with the benefits of DJ's knowledge of the City's infrastructure.
2. 6:30: Administrator 6 Month Evaluation
City Administrator Anderson requested an evaluation from Council on his first 6 months with the City.
Council Member Hoffman stated he thinks Mike is doing a great job and he appreciates everything he is
doing.
Mayor Rockvam complimented Mike on his analysis of the finances,particularly the water/sewer and
general fund analysis. He stated he feels better with knowing where we are at financially,the budget and
feels we have a much better handle on things.
Council Member Chase stated that he has done a good job especially when facing the issues that needed to
be addressed when he came on board. Chase stated he has good communication skills and is very
responsive. Chase's request going forward would be to see a detailed project timeline for the road projects
—certainly the one planned for Sunset. Council Member Chase also stated when he stops by City Hall,he
sees a positive staff interaction and feels it's a really healthy work environment.
Council Member Hughes stated he did a great job putting together the budget and explaining the rational
for the levy increases.
3. 6:50: Miscellaneous
City Administrator Anderson reviewed the annual resolutions and recapped the changes made to the
Tobacco and the new THC ordinances.
4. 7:00: Adjourn
There being no further discussion, Council Member Hughes motioned, being seconded by Council Member
Chase, to adjourn the work session. On vote being taken,the motion was unanimously approved.