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which need no discussion. The several separate items listed on the Consent Agenda are acted upon by one motion. There will
be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member makes a request, in which event the item will be removed
from the Consent Agenda and placed elsewhere on the regular agenda for Council discussion and action.
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CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
APRIL 3, 2017 – 7:00 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ADOPT AGENDA
4. ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA*
a. Special City Council Meeting Minutes from March 20, 2017
b. City Council Work Session Minutes from March 20, 2017
c. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from March 20, 2017
d. Ordinance 17-01: An ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Spring Park City Code to correct
the hours of operation for brewery and taproom sales in the City
e. Appoint Bruce Homan to the Spring Park Planning Commission to fill a current vacancy for
a term that is set to expire in 2018
5. PUBLIC FORUM **
6. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS
a. Scott Qualle of MNSPECT – Building Code 101 for elected officials
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS
9. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Mayor & Council
b. City Staff
i. Cooks Bay Bridge closure and detour through Spring Park
ii. Schedule annual Council goal-setting work session
c. Contract Staff
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING
a. April 12 – Administration Committee – 12:00 PM
b. April 12 – LMCD Work Session & Regular Meeting – 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM
c. April 12 – Planning Commission – 7:00 PM
d. April 17 – City Council Work Session & Regular Meeting – 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM
e. April 19 – Open Book Meeting – 6:00 PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)
a. PeopleService February Report
15. ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF SPRING PARK
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 20, 2017 – 5:30 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rockvam at 5:33 p.m.
Council Members Jerome P. Rockvam, Mayor; Gary Hughes; Pamela Horton; and Megan Pavot
Present:
Council Members Catherine Kane Palen
Absent:
Staff Present: Dan Tolsma, City Administrator
2. INTERVIEW OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICANTS - The City Council conducted
interviews of the following applicants for appointment to the Planning Commission:
Bruce Homan
Jeff Hovelsrud
Mark Chase
3. ADJOURNMENT TO WORK SESSION - The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at
5:51 p.m.
Date Approved: April 3, 2017
_________________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
____________________________
Dan Tolsma, City Administrator
CITY OF SPRING PARK
WORK SESSION MINUTES
MARCH 20, 2017 – 6:00 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rockvam at 6:00 p.m.
Council Members Jerry Rockvam, Mayor; Pamela Horton, Gary Hughes; Catherine Kane Palen, and
Present: Megan Pavot.
Others Present: Jeff Hoffman, Planning Commission Chair.
Staff Present: Dan Tolsma, City Administrator; Nancy Jensen Beck, City Attorney (arrived 6:05
p.m.); and Theresa Schyma, City Clerk.
1. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICANT REVIEW - Mayor Rockvam invited Planning
Commission Chair Jeff Hoffman into the discussion regarding the three Planning Commission
applicants.
The City Council consensus was that all three applicants were highly qualified and would bring
valuable insight to the Commission.
Council Member Horton requested a blind vote to get the consensus of the Council before voting
on the issue at the Regular City Council Meeting later this evening.
City Administrator Tolsma announced that the majority of votes were for Bruce Homan.
2. SPECIAL EVENTS UPDATE – City Administrator Tolsma briefly discussed two special event
applications that are scheduled to be considered at tonight’s Regular Meeting. He gave background
information regarding the live music event applications at Lord Fletcher’s and stated that there are
no proposed changes from last year’s approvals.
Council Member Hughes has concerns regarding the amplification system of the crappie contest.
City Administrator Tolsma responded that when they were approved last year the City sent them
the City Code and State Statutes regarding the noise levels and permitted hours. Also, City staff did
recommend not using the amplification system before 8 a.m. in order to be respectful of the
neighborhood.
Council Member Pavot stated that she would be recusing herself from the Consent Agenda vote
since Lord Fletcher’s manages other properties that one of her bands performs at and doesn’t want
there to be a conflict of interest.
3. ASSET MANAGEMENT STUDY PROPOSAL
a. Attached for review is the staff memo from the January 17 work session. Also included is
the latest proposal from Sambatek for the remainder of the study, which includes the not to
exceed language that was asked for at the January work session.
Mayor Rockvam is questioning why there was no formal contract for the asset management study,
how there seemed to be an original estimate of $10,000-20,000 that nobody can figure out where
those numbers came from, and how that project amount increased to its current total.
Council Member Hughes read from the January 25, 2016 City Council work session minutes. He
stated the Council asked about cost cutting and bringing in projects under cost and City Engineer
Kuno responded that was his goal.
City Administrator Tolsma stated the study is now approximately two-thirds complete with a
current total of $39,000.
Council Member Pavot stated that her interpretation of the work session was that the meeting was a
general get-to-know-you with the new city engineer and that it was a very generic statement to keep
the project under budget and do a comprehensive study. A budget was never discussed at that
work session and believes the $10,000-20,000 amount came from the Administration Committee.
Council Member Hughes stated that in City Engineer Kuno’s defense much of the work and
information that he expected to be available was not.
City Attorney Beck stated that this project seems to be the perfect storm of miscommunication, no
formal proposal or contract, and a budget that was not approved by the full Council.
Mayor Rockvam stated that there were errors on both sides and we have no contract. There have
been two backups on Black Lake Road so a study does need to be done.
Council Member Kane Palen recommended moving forward with the project but stated that a
proposal with expectations and specific tasks needs to be put in writing.
City Administrator Tolsma stated that each one of the backups on Black Lake Road cost
approximately $100,000 and also caused the City’s insurance rates to increase.
City Administrator Tolsma stated that getting on an up-to-date infrastructure schedule is what the
asset management study is trying to accomplish. This will provide a full picture of Spring Park
instead of doing feasibility studies on a project-by-project basis. This will help prioritize projects
and take a more comprehensive approach with updating the City’s infrastructure.
Mayor Rockvam believes the City Council should offer two options for payment of the current
balance due of approximately $33,000 for the Asset Management Study: 1) pay the entire balance
now with an approximate 10% discount or 2) pay the balance over three years with no discount.
Mayor Rockvam added that Sambatek needs to identify the project more thoroughly so that the
City knows what it is getting for its money.
City Administrator Tolsma stated that our Comprehensive Plan is also benefitting from this
information because Sambatek was able to reduce the engineering charges by approximately $4,000-
5,000 for that project based on the information that will come from the asset management study.
Council Member Pavot stated that the City is already a year behind in payment and concessions
have been made by Sambatek for the communication issues.
Council Member Hughes stated he thinks the City needs to make a payment as soon as possible.
City Administrator Tolsma stated that the Council can make a motion at tonight’s regular meeting
on how they would like to pay the amount currently owed and request a report on what tasks are
still waiting for completion.
4. SEXUAL PREDATOR RESIDENY RESTRICTIONS DISCUSSION
a. Chief Farniok has approached the police contract cities to determine if there is interest in
adopting residency restrictions for sexual predators. Attached is an ordinance that the City of
Orono recently adopted.
The City Council consensus was to proceed with having the City Attorney research the ordinance
and provide guidance on the distance restriction of 1000 feet or 2000 feet.
City Attorney Beck responded that she will research the reasonableness of the distance and report
back to the Council.
5. OUTDOOR STORAGE UPDATE & REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
a. Attached for review is a summary provided by Al Brixius of the proposed changes to the
City’s outdoor storage and nuisance ordinances. Copies of the draft ordinances in full are
also attached.
City Administrator Tolsma requested that Council Members look at the draft ordinance and provide
him with feedback and comments.
6. LMCD UPDATE
Council Member Hughes provided an LMCD handout and update.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:55 p.m.
Date Approved: April 3, 2017
___________________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
____________________________
Dan Tolsma, City Administrator
CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 20, 2017 – 7:00 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rockvam at 7:03 p.m.
Council Members Jerome P. Rockvam, Mayor; Gary Hughes; Pamela Horton; Catherine Kane
Present: Palen; and Megan Pavot
Staff Present: Dan Tolsma, City Administrator; Nancy Jensen Back, City Attorney; and
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Rockvam led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ADOPT AGENDA - Council Member Hughes requested that Item #11 be amended to include a
vote regarding the amount currently owed for the asset management study and that Item #9 be
moved to Item #4 and all subsequent items follow in order.
M/Hughes, S/Horton to adopt the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS (ORIGINALLY ITEM #9)
a. Resolution 17-08: Recognition of Alan W. Bell & Establishing March 29th as Alan W. Bell
Day in the City of Spring Park
Mayor Rockvam presented the resolution to Alan W. Bell and spoke of Mr. Bell’s many
accomplishments and contributions to the community.
M/Hughes, S/Kane Palen that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 17-08
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MR. ALAN W. BELL (A GENTLEMAN’S GENTLEMAN)
FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE AS A MAITRE D’, MANAGER, GENERAL MANAGER &
PRESIDENT AT LORD FLETCHER’S OLD LAKE LODGE
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 17-08.
5. ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA
a. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from March 6, 2017
b. Annual Garbage Hauler Licenses
c. LMCD Ports of Call Certifications
d. Minnesota Bound Crappie Contest Permit
e. Lord Fletcher’s Summer Music Permit
Council Member Pavot stated that she would be recusing herself from the Consent Agenda vote
since Lord Fletcher’s manages other properties that one of her bands performs at and doesn’t want
there to be a conflict of interest.
M/Horton, S/Kane Palen to adopt the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried 4-0. (Pavot recused)
6. PUBLIC FORUM - None.
7. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS - None.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
9. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & APPLICATIONS - None.
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Mayor & Council – None.
b. City Staff – City Administrator Tolsma updated the Council on garbage hauling. Randy’s
Sanitation will now provide residential garbage hauling in Spring Park instead of commercial only.
This will be the first garbage hauler in Spring Park to offer organics recycling to residential
customers.
The Council was glad that residents who wish to participate in organics recycling now have an
option in the City.
c. Contract Staff – None.
11. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS
a. Asset Management Study Proposal – City Administrator Tolsma presented a brief summary
of the history of the study.
M/Rockvam, S/Hughes to approve offering Sambatek two options for payment of the current
balance due of approximately $33,000 for the Asset Management Study: 1) pay the entire balance
now with a 12% discount or 2) pay the balance over three years with no discount.
Mayor Rockvam stated there has been miscommunication and blame on both sides in regards to the
Asset Management Study.
Council Member Kane Palen stated she would like to get this issue resolved in order to move
forward with the study.
Mayor Rockvam requested a roll call vote.
Motion carried 5-0. (Pavot, Hughes, Horton, Kane Palen, and Rockvam all ayes.)
12. CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
M/Horton, S/Hughes to approve all claims for payment.
Motion carried 5-0.
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING
a. March 22 – LMCD – 6:00 PM
b. April 3 – City Council – 7:00 PM
14. MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)
a. MFD Press Release & February Report
b. Property Sales Data – Hennepin County Assessor
Council Member Horton reported on the success of “Stuff the Bus” event on March 10. She
thanked the community for their participation in the charity event that benefited the Westonka
Food Shelf.
15. ADJOURNMENT
M/Hughes, S/Horton to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 7:23 p.m.
Motion carried 5-0.
Date Approved: April 3, 2017
_________________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
____________________________
Dan Tolsma, City Administrator
STAFF MEMO
ORDINANCE CORRECTING HOURS OF
OPERATION FOR BREWERY/TAPROOMS
1. BACKGROUND: On October 17, 2016 the City Council approved Ordinance No. 16-04
amending Chapter 4 of the Spring Park City Code to allow breweries and taprooms in Spring
Park. Section 6 of the approved ordinance addressed the hours of operation for breweries
and taprooms. However, there was an error and Saturday hours were inadverten tly left out
of the ordinance that was presented to the Council.
2. DISCUSSION: The City Council was presented and thoroughly discussed the hours of
operation regarding breweries and taprooms in 2016. The attached ordinance is simply
correcting an unintentional error and not changing any other details that the City Council
approved on October 17, 2016.
3. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 17-01 amending Spring Park City Code
Chapter 4, Alcoholic Beverages, to correct the hours of operation for brewery and taproom
sales within the City of Spring Park.
CITY OF SPRING PARK
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 17-01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SPRING PARK CITY CODE CHAPTER 4,
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO CORRECT THE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR
BREWERY AND TAPROOM SALES WITHIN THE CITY OF SPRING PARK
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA
ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 4 Article V, Hours of Operation is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 4-231. - Off-sale, on-sale, setup licenses.
(c) Holders of a setup/and taproom license shall be permitted to operate from 12:00 noon to
on Sundays to 1:00 a.m. on Mondays and from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. of any weekday
and Saturdays.
Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effective
immediately upon its passage and publication.
ADOPTED by the City Council of Spring Park this 3rd day of April, 2017.
CITY OF SPRING PARK
By __________________________________
Jerome P. Rockvam, Mayor
ATTEST:
By __________________________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
Mound A
rea Sewer and Lift Station
Improvements Project Update
Februar y 28, 2016
Full closure of Wilshire Blvd. scheduled to begin in early April
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES), operator of the metro-area wastewater collection
and treatment system, will continue to upgrade the sanitary sewer line along Wilshire Blvd. between
Maywood Rd. and Bradford Ln. Construction is anticipated to occur from April 2017 through early 2018,
with restoration following in the summer/fall 2018.
Wilshire Boulevard is anticipated to close (see map below) at the beginning of April and remain
closed through the end of the year. During the closure, traffic will be detoured using Interlachen
Rd., Shoreline Dr. and Commerce Blvd.
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