11/17/2025 - City Council - Work Session - Agendas
CITY OF SPRING PARK
WORK SESSION AGENDA
NOVEMBER 17, 2025 – 5:00 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
(Work Session discussion times are approximate)
1. 5:00: Fletchers Music/Special Event Fees/Jingle Bar-Back Channel
2. 5:15: 2026 Budget/Finance Committee Update
3. 5:45: Administrative Committee Update
4. 5:55 Miscellaneous
5. 6:00: Adjourn
City of Spring Park
4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952) 471-9051 FAX (952) 471-9160
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November 17, 2025
TO: City Council
SUBJECT: Special Events Process & Fee Recommendation
All special event applications will be processed administratively except those that are exceptions to city code/ordinance.
The special events approved by staff at any given time will be listed under the Announcements/Miscellaneous
Information on the Agendas for Council information only.
The current fees are shown below and after review, should remain the same.
The only recommended change would be to add a fee for multiple annual events with or without music. An option
would be to simply change the wording for bullet #2 to Seasonal/Annual Music and Special Events – leave the fee
the same. I would also like to also remove the escrow requirements for those applicants that are on private property.
• Music: $45 for single event
• Seasonal or multiple music events: $1600
• A single special event: $100.00/$250 escrow
• A single special event with music: $250/ $500 escrow
• A multi-day special event: $250 + $100 for each additional day and $1000.00 escrow
Recommending Council approve the above process and fee suggestions for Special Events.
STAFF MEMO
SPECIAL EVENT
BACK CHANNEL - JINGLE BAR
DECEMBER 2, 2025 – JANUARY 5, 2026
1. BACKGROUND: Back Channel submitted a special event permit application for a special
event to take place for one month starting December 2, 2025 and running until January 5,
2026. The event is a community event for the holidays called Jingle Bar and will take place
between the hours of 12:00p.m to 9:00p.m. on weekdays and 12:00p.m. to 11:00p.m. on
weekends.
2. DISCUSSION: The event is for multiple days and will include an enclosed tent with 2 propane
heaters. The event organizers will coordinate with the Mound Fire Department and Orono
Police Department prior to the event to ensure that all necessary safety precautions have been
put into place. The fee for a multi-day event is $250 for first day + $100 for each additional
day.
3. FINANCIAL & SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: The event includes multiple days. Council
needs to determine fee amount as we don’t have a fee for multiple events, only multiple music
events. Orono Police has approved without concern. Mound Fire is reviewing for required
safety requirements and setup.
4. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Determine fees for the event and approve Special Event
Application No. #25-21.
City of Spring Park
4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952) 471-9051 FAX (952) 471-9160
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Staff Memo: General Fund: 2026 Levy
To: Spring Park – Mayor and Council
From: Mike Anderson, City Administrator
Subject: 2026 Preliminary Levy Final
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide you with background information regarding the proposed 2026 levy. The
scheduled meeting for adoption is December 1, 2026.
The Finance Committee met on 11/12 to discuss the upcoming budget. They are making the following recommendations.
As of today, the committee is recommending a 6.93% levy or $137,284.00 dollars increase for 2026.
This is based on staff recommendations to this date, discussions, and projected increases for contracts, bond payments,
and includes the capital project funds.
The levy increase includes (largest items):
- Police Contract: 5% increase
- Public Works Contract: 5% increase
- Fire Services: 5% budgeted, discussions in progress
- 5% increase for Health Insurance
- Adding $85,000 to transfer into CIP plan
- 5% placeholder for contracted services such as Law, Planning, and Engineering.
Recommendation – Staff recommends approval of the 6.93% at the December 1, 2025 Council Meeting. This is our last
meeting to discuss and make any changes or recommendations ahead of approval.
City of Spring Park
4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952) 471-9051 FAX (952) 471-9160
WWW.CI.SPRING-PARK.MN.US
Staff Memo: Administrative Committee Update
To: Spring Park – Mayor and Council
From: Mike Anderson, City Administrator
Subject: COLA and Merits for 2026
The Administrative Committee met on 11/10/25 with the City Administrator to discuss 2025 performance evaluations and
potential pay increases for 2026. There was positive feedback and helpful information to increase production in 2026.
Salary Recommendations are as follows:
• The City Administrator is recommending a 2% Merit Increase for both office staff.
• The Administrative Committee is recommending a 2% Merit Increase for the City Administrator
• The Administrative Committee is recommending a 3% Cost of Living Increase for all City employees
These increases have been budgeted for 2026. The Council will be asked to approve and vote for inclusion in the 2026
levy on 12/1/25.