3/6/2017 - City Council - Regular - Minutes CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 6, 2017 — 7:00 PM
SPRING PARK SPRING PARK CITY HALL
On Lake 911innetonka
1. CALL TO ORDER- The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rockvam at 7:00 p.m.
Council Members Jerome P. Rockvam, Mayor; Gary Hughes; Pamela Horton; and Catherine
Present: Kane Palen
Council Members Megan Pavot
Absent:
Staff Present: Dan Tolsma, City Administrator and Theresa Schyma, City Clerk.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE —Mayor Rockvam led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ADOPT AGENDA
M/Hughes, S/Horton to adopt the agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
4. ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA
a. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from February 6, 2017
b. League of MN Cities Insurance Trust Tort Liability Waiver
c. LMCC Joint Powers Agreement Amendment
M/Horton, S/Kane Palen to adopt the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
5. PUBLIC FORUM - None.
6. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS
a. County Commissioner Jan Callison—Commissioner Callison reported on the activities of
the County Board and their legislative priorities and platform for 2017.
b. Kandis Hanson Introduction & Summary of MNSPECT Services —Kandis Hanson,
Relationship Manager for MNSPECT Services, introduced herself, provided the annual report and
comparison of 2015 & 2016, and provided a summary of MNSPECT services.
Mayor Rockvam stated that, from his observations, contracting for building inspections services has
been working well for a city the size of Spring Park.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS - None.
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS - None.
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Mayor& Council—Council Member Hughes provided an update from the most recent Lake
Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) meeting. He stated the LMCD is in the process of re-
codifying the LMCD Code.
Mayor Rockvam requested for City staff to take a look at the load limit signs that are posted on
Northern Avenue as they appear to be mismarked. Furthermore, he would like a four-ton limit sign
posted on West Arm Drive and stated that if there is a charge for that sign since it is a private road
that the Homeowner's Association would pay for it.
City Administrator Tolsma responded that staff would take care of those signs.
Council Member Hughes asked about what is done with vehicles that do not comply with the load
limits.
City Administrator Tolsma responded that Orono Police investigates any potential infractions and
will weigh any vehicles they believe are over the limit. He stated that residents who believe they are
witnessing a violation of the load limit restrictions should contact Spring Park City Hall or the
Orono Police department.
b. City Staff— City Administrator Tolsma reported that the annual audit is currently being
conducted and the auditor will present his report in April.
c. Contract Staff—None.
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS - None.
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
M/Hughes, S/Horton to approve all claims for payment.
Motion carried 4-0.
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING
a. March 8—LMCD — 7:00 PM
b. March 8—Planning Commission—7:00 PM - CANCELLED
c. March 14—Administration Committee— 12:00 PM
d. March 20— City Council—Special Meeting (Planning Comm. Interviews) — 5:30 PM
e. March 20 —Work Session—6:00 PM
f. March 20— City Council— 7:00 PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)
a. PeopleService January Report - Council Member Kane Palen asked about the status of the
City's wells.
City Administrator Tolsma responded that there was a fairly comprehensive rebuild of Well #2 in
2012 but in the next five years the City will have to take a closer look at the condition and
maintenance of all wells. He added that some helpful information will be provided in the upcoming
asset management report.
Council Member Kane Palen requested a tour of all City facilities.
City Administrator Tolsma responded that something would be scheduled in the spring or summer.
15. ADJOURNMENT
M/Hughes, S/Horton to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 7:52 p.m.
Motion carried 4-0.
Date Approved: March 20, 2017
T14resa Schyma, City Clerk
Dan Tolsma, City Administrator