6/9/2006 - City Council - Special - Minutes Ju1 . 13 . 2006 12 : 02PM No •4426 P 2/3
• CITY OF SPRING PARK
SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL
.TUNE 9,2006
Council Members Present: Mayor Rockvam, Council Members Hughes, Reinhardt,
Williamson, Widmer
Staff Present: Administrator Friesen,Utility Superintendent Goman
Others Present: City Attorney Tom Seifert, City Engineer Ken Adolf, George Norling
Call to Order
Mayor Rockvam called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was conducted at
various outdoor sites within the city.
I,ift State#6
The council viewed the exterior of the lift station building, the blacktopped area and the
recently completed landscaping. DJ Goman reminded the council that the original specs
for the building had been changed in order to reduce the overall cost of the project. The
• structure does have brick ledge. A quote for exterior brick/stone will be obtained. .
Several council members commented that the asphalt area should be removed and
replaced with concrete or aggregate. it was questioned if settling would occur and that
replacement should be done alter one year. The asphalt in Front of the door will be
replaced with a concrete step. George Norling will provide a quote for more extensive
landscaping to shield the building from view.
Marina Carwash
Owner Mark Pfleghaar described the plans for his parking area and retention pond. He
has not determined the type of fence or the height it will be. A preliminary landscape
plan has been provided to the council, but he is open to changes. He stated the
watershed district has received all necessary documents ;(tom his engineer, Gronberg
Associates.
Thor Thompson Park
The council discussed the preferred sites for the placement o('a portable shed owned by
the Tonka Little League. Motion by Williamson and seconded by Hughes to allow the
shed to be placed next to the biff and that the color (tan) match the biff as close as
possible. All votes were aye. Motion carried. The shed must remain in good repair
and the city reserves the right to declare that the shed be removed. Using a wood fence to
screen the shed and biff from view on the street side will be looked at next year. DJ
Goman informed the council that a yellow safety cap will be placed on the top ot'theball
• field link fence as required. It was suggested the yellow cap be removed at the end of the
season.
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• Evergreen Placement Site (Sunset and Shoreline)
George Norling explained several options to the council including planting a 20'
Colorado Blue Spruce (60' mature height) or planting a 20' Black Hills Spruce (35'
mature height) or moving an existing tree offered by Bruce Williamson. Motion by
Reinhardt and seconded by Hughes to purchase and plant a 20' Black bills Spruce
with the cost.not to exceed$2000. All votes were aye. Motion carried.
Sunset/Shoreline Landscape Area(Lakeview Lofts)
Two small areas in the sidewalk remain to be landscaped. The problem of maintaining
planted areas next to the street was discussed. The council agreed that the areas should
be finished with concrete with a brick,paver edge. A cluster of large planters in various
sizes (similar to the aggregate planters on Shoreline)will be placed by the Association on
the corner area.
Minnetonka Mists Boiler Stacks
The stacks were not evident on the original building plans or drawings. The
obtrusiveness of the stacks was observed by the council. The council agreed the stacks
must be screened or painted to eliminate visibility f x)m the ground or lake.
4002 Shoreline (Replacement of Arborvitae)
The sightline for cars pulling in and out of the parking area needs to be considered. It
was recommended that the owner use a concrete block,planter two courses high with low
• growing shrubs. The condition of a storage shed inside the parking area needs to be
improved either by painting or removing the entire structure.
Shoreline Drive Sidewalk
A memo iirom Attorney Beck was handed out to the council, stating that it is too late to
use the special assessment process for this project. Motion by Reinhardt and seconded
by Hughes to accept the quote of$6,200 for the sidewalk improvement and that the
city will pay for the project. All votes were aye. Motion carried.
Bayview Place(Alternate Bid)
The council viewed the project area. Engineer Adolf stated that the street needed to be
repaired anyway, it's just happening sooner because of the Mist construction activity.
the proposed project includes concrete curb and mill/overlay.
The meeting adjourned at 11.:00 a.m.
arah Friesen
Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer
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