5/1/2023 - City Council - Regular - Minutes
CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 1, 2023 – 6:30 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
Council Present: Mayor Rockvam, Council Member’s Chase, Hoffman, Horton, and Sippel.
Staff Present: City Administrator Anderson, City Engineer Nielson, City Attorney Murphy
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rockvam led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Member Horton motioned, being seconded by Council Member Sippel, to approve the agenda as presented.
On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT: none
5. REQUESTS & PRESENTATIONS: none
6. CONSENT AGENDA
7. Council Member Horton motioned, being seconded by Council Member Chase to:
a. Approve Regular City Council Minutes from April 17, 2023
b. Approve Work Session Minutes from April 17, 2023
c. Approve May 1, 2023, Claims for Payment
On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
8. ACTION AGENDA
a. Sunset Concept Plan Discussion and Recommendation to County
Council Member Hoffman brought forward an alternative to the Hennepin County Sunset Road Reconstruction
concept plan Option 1. He suggested the sidewalks remain as they are today from CR 15 to the post office and
then begin the new trail and green space at that point. He also recommended the trail be on the East side to
eliminate having a cross walk to Thor Thompson Park. Discussion was had. City Engineer Nielson stated he
wasn’t sure the County would agree to eliminating the green space from CR 15 to the post office since sidewalks
are not recommended for bike use, but we can present to them and see.
Council Member Hoffman motioned, being seconded by Council Member Sippel, to present the Council’s choice to Hennepin
County for the Sunset Road reconstruction which is Option 1- with Modifications - no green space from CR 15 to the
post office (through the high-density commercial area) starting the green space and trail at that point in accordance with Option
1. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
b. Authorize Staff to initiate Tennis Court Construction
City Administrator Anderson requested approval to accept the quote from SurfacePro to resurface the tennis
courts and add pickle ball courts.
Council Member Sippel motioned, being seconded by Council Member Chase, to approve the quote from SurfacePro and
instruct staff to initiate construction. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
c. City Hall Curb Appeal Discussion
City Administrator Anderson brought forward a quote from Norling’s to repair the stairs, landings, and planters
at City Hall. Council Member Sippel would like to see different finishing options for the railing – something
more durable than paint. He also mentioned we should have a policy in place for our bidding process. City
Administrator Anderson will ask Norling’s for revisions to the current bid and also seek additional bids.
9. REPORTS
a. Mayor & Council:
Council Member Sippel brought up the nuisance ordinance and asked City Administrator Anderson whether
it was still being addressed on a complaint basis or if we were being more proactive with our code
enforcement. City Administrator Anderson stated we were doing both - being more proactive with
enforcement and addressing on a compliant basis.
b. Staff;
- Attorney/Planner: City Code Discussion: City Attorney Murphy said he and the City Planner
conducted a code review regarding the hoop housing and included their opinions on how the code can
be interpreted and enforced. Discussion was had. It was determined that City staff should conduct
further research on prior code amendments and bring it back to the Council for future discussion.
c. - Engineer: Streets Discussion
City Engineer Nielson provided road construction updates on West Arm Road West, Black Lake Road,
Warren, and Northern. Nielson requested approval for a change order to remove a large tree and install
a chain link fence on West Arm Road West. He also stated that he is conducting research on the road
improvements for Northern Avenue and said he will bring back more information at the next Council
meeting.
Council Member Hoffman motioned, being seconded by Council Member Horton, to approve the change order to
remove the tree and install a chain link fence on West Arm Road West. On vote being taken, the motion was
unanimously approved.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS/MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)
a. May 10, 2023 - Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00PM - CANCELLED
b. May 15, 2023 - Regular City Council Meeting – 6:30PM
c. May 15, 2023 - Council Work Session – 5:30PM
d. June 5, 2023 - Regular City Council Meeting – 6:30PM
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Council Member Hoffman motioned, being seconded by Council Member Sippel, to adjourn
the meeting at 7:42p.m. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Jamie Hoffman, City Clerk