6/20/2023 - City Council - Regular - Minutes
CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 20, 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 Hoffman and Sippel. Council Member’s Chase and
Horton were absent.
Staff Present: City Administrator Anderson, City Engineer Nielson
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rockvam led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Member Hoffman 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: State Representative Andrew Myers provided a general update related to Spring Park
and the funding available for small cities. He stated Spring Park will receive roughly $30,000 for small city
transportation assistance which will be released in early 2024. Spring Park will also receive one-time funding for
public safety in the amount of $76,000, which we should receive around Oct. 2023. There will also be money
available for the lead line abatement project. Myers also stated he was working with City Administrator Anderson
on bonding options.
Mike Wiskus, Spring Park resident, brought forward his concerns regarding the road construction project on
Sunset Drive and the designs they have presented. He stated most of the residents want the new road along with
new sewer & water lines and undergrounding of the utilities. However, they do not want over-kill on the trails
even if the land being used falls in the County’s right-of-way.
Gene Shavlik, West Arm Road West, presented his issue regarding his lawn and weeds from the water/sewer
project a few years back. Council Member Hoffman recommended that Shavlik bring in a quote from his
contractor which should include a warranty for the work. Hoffman also told Shavlik that if the Council approves
the quote, the City is no longer responsible for his lawn. He does not want him to come back to Council in 2
years asking for more money for his lawn.
Ben Rimolde came forward regarding some concerns for the repairs on West Arm Road West. City Engineer
Nielson commented that they will be back after the 4th of July to complete the road work and address the various
repairs.
Sherry Wilson, Sunset Drive, came forward regarding the increase in property taxes and whether the Hennepin
County Road construction project will have an effect on their taxes. City Administrator Anderson instructed her
to speak with the County about what their assessment policy is.
5. REQUESTS & PRESENTATIONS: none
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Hoffman motioned, being seconded by Council Member Sippel, to approve the consent agenda as presented.
a. Minutes - Regular City Council Meeting, June 5, 2023
b. Expenditures, June 20, 2023
c. Approve Change Order No. 5: West Arm Project/Bituminous Roadways
d. Resolution #23-14: Authorizing Application of Grant Submission
On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
7. ACTION AGENDA: none
8. REPORTS
a. Mayor & Council;
Council Member Sippel stated the bollards at the Sunset Lake Access were loose and did not appear to
be installed correctly - he was able to easily grab and wiggle them. Council Member Hoffman asked if we
were going to address the erosion concerns. Mayor Rockvam suggested again that we call Niccum
Docks to have them install the bollards, ramp, and address the erosion.
b. Staff; none
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS/MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)
a. July 3, 2023 - Regular City Council Meeting – 6:30PM - CANCELLED
b. July 12, 2023 - Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00PM
c. July 17, 2023 – Regular City Council Meeting – 6:30PM
d. July 17, 2023 – Council Work Session – 5:30PM
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Council Member Sippel motioned, being seconded by Council Member Hoffman, to adjourn
the meeting at 7:37p.m. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Jamie Hoffman, City Clerk