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CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 – 6:00 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Council Present: Mayor Hoffman, Council Member’s Sippel and Horton. Council Member Rimolde was
present via interactive technology.
Council Absent: Council Member Chase
Staff Present: City Administrator Anderson
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hoffman led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Member Sippel motioned, being seconded by Council Member Horton, to approve the agenda as presented. On vote
being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT**
Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record. Each person will have three (3)
minutes to make their remarks. Speakers will address all comments to the City Council as a whole and not
one individual councilmember. The Council will not take official action on any item presented during the
Public Comment period. If appropriate, the Council will refer items discussed to the City Administrator for
follow-up.
5. REQUESTS & PRESENTATIONS
a. Gabrial Jabbour – LMCD Update
Mr. Jabbour shared that a new ordinance was adopted in reference to private boat rentals and provided an
update on the situation at the Caribbean. He expressed his appreciation, gratitude, and support from the Council
and Mayor for the opportunity to be the LMCD representative for Spring Park and shared he will be resigning as
our representative.
b. Gillespie Center Presentation
Rhoda Nelson, Director at Gillespie Center, reviewed her presentation sharing their new mission and marketing
strategy for the Center. She is asking Spring Park to donate $12,000 annually and list their events in the city
newsletter and on the city website.
6. CONSENT AGENDA*
a. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes – September 3, 2024
b. Approval of Expenditures/Claims
c. Special Event Permit #24-13: Lakeville Fishing Team Tournament - October 5, 2024
d. Bituminous Roadways: Partial Payment of $169,963.82; Warren Avenue Mill and Overlay
Council Member Sippel motioned, being seconded by Council Member Horton, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
All meetings of the Spring Park City Council are video recorded and available for viewing online at www.ci.spring-park.mn.us
or Spring Park | Lake Minnetonka Cable Commission (lmcc-tv.org). Meeting minutes are intended to be a general synopsis of
the meetings of the City Council. Additional detail regarding discussions and policy considerations is provided by watching
the recording of the meeting.
7. ACTION AGENDA
a. Ordinance #24-04: Chapter 34: Utilities, Water Service, Rates & Charges
Council Member Horton motioned, being seconded by Council Member Sippel, to approve Ordinance #24-04: Chapter 34:
Utilities, Water Service, Rates & Charges with one update changing the word “fiancé” to “finance”. On vote being taken, the
motion was unanimously approved.
b. Ordinance #24-05: Chapter 34 : Utilities, Article IV, Equalization Connection Fee
Council Member Sippel motioned, being seconded by Council Member Horton, to approve Ordinance #24-05: Chapter 34:
Utilities, Article IV, Equalization Connection Fee adding a reference to the Met Council’s website. On vote being taken, the
motion was unanimously approved.
8. REPORTS
a. Mayor & Council - none
b. Staff - none
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS/MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY)
a. October 7, 2024 – Regular City Council Meeting – 6:00p.m.
b. October 9, 2024 – Planning Commission Meeting – 6 p.m.
c. October 21, 2024 – Regular City Council Meeting – 6:00 p.m.
d. October 21, 2024 – Council Work Session – 5:00 p.m.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Council Member Sippel motioned, being seconded by Council Member Horton, to adjourn the
meeting at 6:50p.m. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Jamie Hoffman, City Clerk