1/17/2023 - City Council - Work Session - Minutes CITY OF SPRING PARK
WORK SESSION MINUTES
JANUARY 17, 2023 — 5:30 PM
SPRING PARK SPRING PARK CITY HALL
On Lake Minnetonka
(Work Session discussion times are approximate)
1. 5:30: Official Appointments
Council Member Hoffman,Acting Mayor,Council Member Chase,Administrative Committee,Police
Commission Alternate,Hoffman,Council Member Sippel,LMCC. City Administrator Anderson will check
with Bruce Williamson on whether he can continue as the resident representative for the LMCC.
2. 5:40: Back Channel Donation Discussion (Chase)
Council Member Chase brought forward that Back Channel Brewing had been looking for ways to support the
city and stated they wanted to donate a percentage of their profits from their community nights to be used for
the park improvements. Mayor Rockvam thought it was great idea but shared his concerns about the
perception that could occur. City Attorney Murphy stated the concerns are valid however it is within the City's
discretion whether to accept the funds and within the donator's discretion as to where they earmark it to go.
City Administrator Anderson will work with Back Channel on the details and prepare a Resolution for Attorney
& Council approval. Anderson will also follow up with The Lions on the proceeds for the pull tabs at Lord
Fletcher's.
3. 5:50: 2023 City Council Goals & Expectations
City Administrator Anderson reviewed his 2023 goals which included upgrading the tennis courts, completing
Black Lake Road and West Arm Road West,addressing the nuisance properties, the Sea Note,and getting the
joint trench Ordinance and easements in place ahead of the Sunset Drive project. Council Member Chase asked
how it was going with MNSPECT on code enforcement. City Administrator Anderson stated no issues.
Council Member Chase also wanted confirmation that we are proactively addressing all code violations,not just
those we are receiving on a complaint basis. Council Member Chase also stated he wanted to see the park
improvements completed and wanted continued financial oversight by staff. Council Member Hoffman stated
he wanted more staff empowerment for decision making and a continued effort to find efficiencies in current
work processes. Mayor Rockvam recommended we look at sourcing for a new auditor based on various
reasons,Council Member Hoffman seconded the recommendation.
4. 6:00: Miscellaneous/Sunset Rd Naming
Mayor Rockvam suggested we name the Sunset access road Lake Street. Council Member Hoffman stated we
need a street name for safety purposes and emergency rescue identification. All agreed. Council Member Sippel
asked what the process/cost was for naming a street. City Administrator Anderson will research and bring back
to Council.
The Sunset Drive Project open houses are set to begin in February. Hennepin County will host and the first
one will be virtual on Feb. 21 from 7:00—8:30. Council Member Chase reiterated the importance of getting the
joint trench agreement and easements in place right now based on the experience we have from the other roads.
He also asked if Hennepin County would be coming to Spring Park to meet with Council to discuss the road
design, timing,etc. City Administrator Anderson stated that he would check.
Mayor Rockvam asked if the county was aware that we want the utilities undergrounded,Anderson stated they
were. Rockvam also requested that DJ be involved with the project.
5. 6:30: Adjourn
After no further discussion,Mayor Rockvam made a motion,being seconded by Council Member Sippel,to adjourn the Work Session.
On vote being taken, the meeting was adjourned.