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1/5/2026 - City Council - Regular - Agendas* The Consent Agenda lists those items of business which are routine, recommended for approval, and/or 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. ** Under Public Comment, individuals may address the City Council about any item not contained on the regular agenda. Each speaker should keep their statements to three minutes to allow sufficient time for others. The Council will take no official action on items discussed at the forum, except for referral to staff for future report. CITY OF SPRING PARK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JANUARY 5, 2026 – 6:00 PM SPRING PARK CITY HALL 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 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 unless Council allows more time. Speakers will address all comments to the City Council as a whole and not one individual councilmember. The Council may not take action on an item presented during the Public Comment period. When appropriate, the Council may refer inquiries and items brought up during the Public Comment period to the City Administrator for follow-up. 5. REQUESTS & PRESENTATIONS 6. CONSENT AGENDA* a. City Council Meeting Minutes – December 1, 2025 b. Approve Payroll, Expenditures, and Claims for Payment c. Resolution #26-01: Meeting Dates, Holidays, and Office Hours d. Resolution #26-02: Naming Official Depository e. Resolution #26-03: Establishing Order of Business f. Resolution #26-04: Preauthorization of Certain City Claims Payments g. Resolution #26-05: Credit Card Use h. Resolution #26-06: Naming Official Newspaper i. Resolution #26-07: Electronic Funds Transfer 7. ACTION AGENDA a. Ordinance #26-01 - Approving AUD Language b. 2026 Official Appointments – Review for Changes c. Approving 2026 City Attorney Rate Increase 8. REPORTS a. Mayor & Council b. Staff 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS/MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY) a. January 14, 2026 – Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00PM b. January 19, 2026 – Martin Luther King Day, City Hall Closed c. January 20, 2026 – Regular City Council Meeting – 6:00PM d. January 20, 2026 – Council Work Session – 5:00PM 10. ADJOURNMENT 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. CITY OF SPRING PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 1, 2025 – 6:00 PM SPRING PARK CITY HALL 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00p.m. Council Present: Mayor Chase, Council Member’s Horton, Sippel, Suttle, and Turner were present. Staff Present: City Administrator Anderson, City Attorney Murphy 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Chase led the audience to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Council Member Horton motioned, being seconded by Council Member Sippel, to approve the agenda as presented. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved. 4. TRUTH IN TAXATION a. Public Hearing Forum (3 minutes each) Mayor Chase motioned, being seconded by Council Member Horton, to open the public hearing at 6:01p.m. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved. Mayor Chase motioned, being seconded by Council Member Horton, to close the public hearing at 6:02p.m. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: none 6. REQUESTS & PRESENTATIONS: none 7. CONSENT AGENDA* a. Regular City Council & Work Session Minutes – November 17, 2025 b. Approve Payroll, Expenditures, and Claims for Payment c. Resolution #25-13: Approving Termination Agreement Pres. Homes Council Member Horton motioned, being seconded by Council Member Turner, to approve the consent agenda as presented. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved. 8. ACTION AGENDA a. Music Event Ordinance Language Discussion Council decided to remain with the current code language for special events with no limitation on # of musical events per month and approve Lord Fletcher’s concert series for 2026. b. Resolution #25-14: Approving 2026 Levy Council Member Sippel motioned, being seconded by Council Member Horton, to approve Resolution #25-14: Approving 2026 Levy. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved. c. Resolution #25-15: Approving 2026 Final Budget Council Member Horton motioned, being seconded by Council Member Suttle, to approve Resolution #25-15: Approving 2026 Final Budget with the amended amount of $1,999,674.00. 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. 9. REPORTS a. Mayor & Council: Council Member Sippel stated the LMCC building sale has been postponed for 6 weeks and that Jim Lundberg’s retirement party is on December 4th from 5:00-7 at Carbone’s in Long Lake. Discussion was had to cancel the December 15th council meeting and work session. Council Member Turner motioned, being seconded by Council Member Suttle, to cancel the council meeting and work session scheduled for December 15, 2026. On vote being taken the motion was unanimously approved. b. Staff: no updates. 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS/MISCELLANEOUS (INFORMATION ONLY) a. December 10, 2025 – Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00PM b. December 15, 2025 – Regular City Council Meeting – 6:00PM - CANCELLED c. December 15, 2025 – Council Work Session – 5:00PM - CANCELLED d. December 24, 25, & 26, 2025 – Christmas Holiday - City Hall Closed 11. ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion, Council Member Sippel motioned, being seconded by Council Member Horton, to adjourn the meeting at 6:35p.m. On vote being taken, the motion was unanimously approved. Respectfully submitted, Jamie Hoffman, City Clerk *Check Summary Register© CITY OF SPRING PARK 12/22/25 4:12 PM Page 1 Batch: 121925PAY Name Check Date Check Amt 10100 Wells Fargo Bank NA 34505 BIFFS, INC.12/22/2025 $21.43 10/29-10/31 Portable Restroom Service at Thor 34506 CITY OF BLOOMINGTON 12/22/2025 $28.00 Nov. 25' Water Testing Fees 34507 CARSON, CLELLAND, & SCHRED 12/22/2025 $1,217.50 Nov. 2025 Legal Services - Park Lane 34508 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 12/22/2025 $571.50 Gas usage 10/22/25-11/19/25 34509 CIVICPLUS, LLC 12/22/2025 $248.06 Administrative Support Fee Dec 2025 - Nov 20 34510 EHLERS 12/22/2025 $147.50 Prepare 1st Half 2025 PAYGO Calc 34511 GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL 12/22/2025 $20.25 Nov. 25' Locates 34512 HAWKINS, INC.12/22/2025 $70.00 Purchased Chemicals for WTP 34513 LAKESIDE NETWORKS 12/22/2025 $175.00 Internet Service from 11/26/25-12/25/25 34514 LAKE MTKA. CONSERVATION DI 12/22/2025 $1,011.25 LMCD 4th Qtr. 2025 Levy Payment 34515 LOFFLER COMPANIES, INC.12/22/2025 $16.03 Nov. 2025 Copier Usage 34516 METRO COUNCIL ENVIRON SER 12/22/2025 $23,926.17 Jan. 26' Wastewater Treatment Monthly Fee 34517 MN DEPT OF HEALTH 12/22/2025 $899.00 4th Qrt. 2025 Community Water Supply Servic 34518 MN RURAL WATER ASSOC.12/22/2025 $450.00 Annual MN Rural Water Assn. Membership Fe 34519 MNSPECT, LLC 12/22/2025 $5,219.25 Nov. 25' Residential & Commercial Inspections 34520 MOORE ENGINEERING, INC 12/22/2025 $20,381.10 Eng. Services for Sunset Drive Utility Design 34521 NORLINGS LAKE MTKA LANDSC 12/22/2025 $10,799.25 Nov. 25' Landscaping Services 34522 CITY OF ORONO 12/22/2025 $44,211.91 25' Contracted Services - Police 34523 CITY OF ORONO 12/22/2025 $18,449.05 Dec. 25' Contracted Services - Public Works 34524 PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FIN. SE 12/22/2025 $184.44 Leasing Charges Sep 30 - Dec 29, 2025 34525 PRESBYTERIAN HOMES & SERV 12/22/2025 $67,531.47 2025 2nd Half Tax Settlement for TIF 1-3 34526 QUALITY CONTROL & INTEGR., I 12/22/2025 $35,370.00 Replace UPS unit for WTP from 2019 34527 R.C ELECTRIC INC 12/22/2025 $1,750.00 Check flood & GDCI for flag light, install photoc 34528 REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC 12/22/2025 $2,058.96 Nov 25' Recycling Services 34529 SOLUTION BUILDERS, INC.12/22/2025 $1,113.09 Nov. 25' Microsoft Online Services 34530 THE STANDARD INSURANCE CO 12/22/2025 $5.10 Dec. 25' Life Insurance Premium 34531 UNICLEAN CLEANROOM SERVIC 12/22/2025 $158.11 Rug rental services 10/26/25-11/29/25 34532 WASTE MANAGEMENT 12/22/2025 $683.46 Nov. 25' Spring Park Resident Yard Waste Dis 34533 WSB & ASSOCIATES, INC.12/22/2025 $3,106.50 Oct. 25' Planning Services - Zoning Admin 34534 XCEL ENERGY 12/22/2025 $4,709.74 Electric Usage 10/23/25-11/23/25 Total Checks $244,533.12 10100 Wells Fargo Bank NA 101 GENERAL FUND $105,236.61 201 PUBLIC IMPROV REVOLVING FUND $455.00 205 TIF PRESBYTERIAN HOMES $67,531.47 601 WATER FUND $9,134.66 602 SEWER FUND $62,175.38 $244,533.12 Batch: 121925PAY Page 1 12/22/25 4:17 PMCITY OF SPRING PARK *Check Detail Register© Amount CommentInvoiceCheck #Check Date Vendor Name 10100 Wells Fargo Bank NA 34505 12/22/25 BIFFS, INC. $21.43 10/29-10/31 Portable Restroom Service at Thor Thompson Park Refuse/Garbage Disposal INV278973E 101-45200-384 $21.43Total 34506 12/22/25 CITY OF BLOOMINGTON $28.00 Nov. 25' Water Testing FeesTesting Fees 25782E 601-49400-306 $28.00Total 34507 12/22/25 CARSON, CLELLAND, & SCHREDER $217.50 Nov. 2025 Legal Services - Park LaneLegal Fees 8738E 101-41600-304 $1,000.00 Nov. 2025 Legal Services - CriminalLegal Fees 8738E 101-42000-304 $1,217.50Total 34508 12/22/25 CENTERPOINT ENERGY $105.94 Gas usage 10/22/25-11/19/25Utilities/Electric/GasE 101-41900-381 $365.18 Gas usage 10/22/25-11/19/25Utilities/Electric/GasE 601-49400-381 $100.38 Gas usage 10/22/25-11/19/25Utilities/Electric/GasE 602-49450-381 $571.50Total 34509 12/22/25 CIVICPLUS, LLC $248.06 Administrative Support Fee Dec 2025 - Nov 2026Ordinance Codification 351734E 101-41500-119 $248.06Total 34510 12/22/25 EHLERS $147.50 Prepare 1st Half 2025 PAYGO CalcOther - TIF 102710E 101-41500-439 $147.50Total 34511 12/22/25 GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL $10.12 Nov. 25' LocatesContracted Services 5110762E 601-49400-310 $10.13 Nov. 25' LocatesContracted Services 5110762E 602-49450-310 $20.25Total 34512 12/22/25 HAWKINS, INC. $20.00 Purchased Chemicals for WTPChemicals and Chem Pro 7256515E 601-49400-216 $50.00 Purchased Chemicals for WTPChemicals and Chem Pro 7280833E 601-49400-216 $70.00Total 34513 12/22/25 LAKESIDE NETWORKS $58.34 Internet Service from 11/26/25-12/25/25Internet Service 003718E 101-42000-324 $58.33 Internet Service from 11/26/25-12/25/25Internet Service 003718E 601-49400-324 $58.33 Internet Service from 11/26/25-12/25/25Internet Service 003718E 602-49450-324 $175.00Total 34514 12/22/25 LAKE MTKA. CONSERVATION DIST. $1,011.25 LMCD 4th Qtr. 2025 Levy PaymentContracted Services 2025Q4SParE 101-42100-310 $1,011.25Total 34515 12/22/25 LOFFLER COMPANIES, INC. $5.33 Nov. 2025 Copier UsageOffice Equipment/Rental 5197514E 101-41500-413 Batch: 121925PAY Page 2 12/22/25 4:17 PMCITY OF SPRING PARK *Check Detail Register© Amount CommentInvoiceCheck #Check Date Vendor Name $5.35 Nov. 2025 Copier UsageOffice Equipment/Rental 5197514E 601-49400-413 $5.35 Nov. 2025 Copier UsageOffice Equipment/Rental 5197514E 602-49450-413 $16.03Total 34516 12/22/25 METRO COUNCIL ENVIRON SERVICES $23,926.17 Jan. 26' Wastewater Treatment Monthly FeeMCES Sewer Service Chg 0001197868E 602-49450-327 $23,926.17Total 34517 12/22/25 MN DEPT OF HEALTH $899.00 4th Qrt. 2025 Community Water Supply Service Connection Fee Testing FeesE 601-49400-306 $899.00Total 34518 12/22/25 MN RURAL WATER ASSOC. $450.00 Annual MN Rural Water Assn. Membership Fee for 2/26 thru 1/27 Membership/Dues/EduE 601-49400-433 $450.00Total 34519 12/22/25 MNSPECT, LLC $1,869.94 Nov. 25' Residential & Commercial Inspections/Permit Fees/General Fees Plan Check Fees 2890879E 101-42400-305 $3,349.31 Nov. 25' Residential & Commercial Inspections/Permit Fees/General Fees Contracted Services 2890879E 101-42400-310 $5,219.25Total 34520 12/22/25 MOORE ENGINEERING, INC $282.50 Eng. Services for Sunset Drive Utility DesignSunset Drive Utilites - Stor SIN004486E 201-43100-535 $172.50 Eng. Services for 2024 Street Project2024 Street Project SIN005655E 201-43100-531 $182.50 Engineering Services - WTP ImprovementsEngineering Fees SIN005657E 601-49400-303 $19,743.60 General Eng. Contracted ServicesContracted Services SIN005967E 101-41910-310 $20,381.10Total 34521 12/22/25 NORLINGS LAKE MTKA LANDSCAPE $4,421.25 Nov. 25' Landscaping ServicesLandscaping/Gardens/Mai 45591E 101-41940-432 $6,378.00 2025 Holiday Lighting DécorContracted Services 45870E 101-41900-310 $10,799.25Total 34522 12/22/25 CITY OF ORONO $44,211.91 25' Contracted Services - PoliceContracted Services 20142717AE 101-42000-310 $44,211.91Total 34523 12/22/25 CITY OF ORONO $12,914.35 Dec. 25' Contracted Services - Public WorksContracted Services 20142717BE 101-41510-310 $2,767.35 Dec. 25' Contracted Services - Public WorksOrono PW 20142717BE 601-49400-103 $2,767.35 Dec. 25' Contracted Services - Public WorksOrono PW 20142717BE 602-49450-103 $18,449.05Total 34524 12/22/25 PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FIN. SER. LLC $61.48 Leasing Charges Sep 30 - Dec 29, 2025Office Equipment/Rental 3107484127E 101-41500-413 $61.48 Leasing Charges Sep 30 - Dec 29, 2025Office Equipment/Rental 3107484127E 601-49400-413 $61.48 Leasing Charges Sep 30 - Dec 29, 2025Office Equipment/Rental 3107484127E 602-49450-413 $184.44Total Batch: 121925PAY Page 3 12/22/25 4:17 PMCITY OF SPRING PARK *Check Detail Register© Amount CommentInvoiceCheck #Check Date Vendor Name 34525 12/22/25 PRESBYTERIAN HOMES & SERVICES $67,531.47 2025 2nd Half Tax Settlement for TIF 1-3Other - TIF 2025-02E 205-46500-439 $67,531.47Total 34526 12/22/25 QUALITY CONTROL & INTEGR., INC $1,400.00 Replace UPS unit for WTP from 2019Repair/Maint Supply 50096E 601-49400-220 $33,970.00 New pump and install at Lift Station #6LS Repair/Maint 50171E 602-49450-496 $35,370.00Total 34527 12/22/25 R.C ELECTRIC INC $1,105.00 Remove & replace fluorescent lamps in City HallContracted Services 9824E 101-41900-310 $645.00 Check flood & GDCI for flag light, install photocellContracted Services 9825E 101-41910-310 $1,750.00Total 34528 12/22/25 REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC $1,679.04 Nov 25' Recycling ServicesContracted Services 0894-007323E 101-42900-310 $189.96 Dec. 25' Trash PickupRefuse/Garbage Disposal 0894-007331E 101-45200-384 $189.96 Dec. 25' Trash PickupRefuse/Garbage Disposal 0894-007331E 101-41900-384 $2,058.96Total 34529 12/22/25 SOLUTION BUILDERS, INC. $250.34 Jan. 26' Managed IT Services & RecyclingIT Technology Support 12174E 101-41500-330 $250.33 Jan. 26' Managed IT Services & RecyclingIT Technology Support 12174E 601-49400-330 $250.33 Jan. 26' Managed IT Services & RecyclingIT Technology Support 12174E 602-49450-330 $40.00 UPS Small RecyclingOther Miscellaneous 12261E 101-41500-437 $137.77 Solving power issue for WTPOffice Supplies 12300E 601-49400-200 $61.44 Nov. 25' Microsoft Online ServicesComputer Support/Supplie 12333E 101-41500-207 $61.44 Nov. 25' Microsoft Online ServicesComputer Support/Supplie 12333E 601-49400-207 $61.44 Nov. 25' Microsoft Online ServicesComputer Support/Supplie 12333E 602-49450-207 $1,113.09Total 34530 12/22/25 THE STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY $1.70 Dec. 25' Life Insurance PremiumPERA/FICA/Hosp Ins Dec2025E 101-41500-121 $1.70 Dec. 25' Life Insurance PremiumPERA/FICA/Hosp Ins Dec2025E 601-49400-121 $1.70 Dec. 25' Life Insurance PremiumPERA/FICA/Hosp Ins Dec2025E 602-49450-121 $5.10Total 34531 12/22/25 UNICLEAN CLEANROOM SERVICES $158.11 Rug rental services 10/26/25-11/29/25Contracted Services 216978E 101-41500-310 $158.11Total 34532 12/22/25 WASTE MANAGEMENT $683.46 Nov. 25' Spring Park Resident Yard Waste Disposal at Mulch Store Contracted Services 0001170-465E 101-42800-310 $683.46Total 34533 12/22/25 WSB & ASSOCIATES, INC. $2,997.50 Oct. 25' Planning Services - Zoning AdminContracted Services R-026595-00E 101-41910-310 $109.00 Oct. 25' Planning Services - Lake MTKA ShoresContracted Services R-026595-00E 101-41910-310 $3,106.50Total Batch: 121925PAY Page 4 12/22/25 4:17 PMCITY OF SPRING PARK *Check Detail Register© Amount CommentInvoiceCheck #Check Date Vendor Name 34534 12/22/25 XCEL ENERGY $2,386.11 Electric Usage 10/23/25-11/23/25Utilities/Electric/Gas 1234653050E 601-49400-381 $438.68 Electric Usage 10/23/25-11/23/25Utilities/Electric/Gas 1234654325E 602-49450-381 $229.38 Electric Usage 10/23/25-11/23/25Utilities/Electric/Gas 1234654881E 101-41900-381 $174.81 Electric Usage 10/23/25-11/23/25Utilities/Electric/Gas 1234655666E 602-49450-381 $127.42 Electric Usage 10/23/25-11/23/25Utilities/Electric/Gas 1234655858E 602-49450-381 $62.91 Electric Usage 10/23/25-11/23/25Utilities/Electric/Gas 1234657202E 101-41900-381 $65.89 Electric Usage 10/23/25-11/23/25Utilities/Electric/Gas 1234658052E 602-49450-381 $737.57 Electric Usage 10/23/25-11/23/25Utilities/Electric/Gas 1234658484E 101-41900-381 $19.42 Electric Usage 10/23/25-11/23/25Utilities/Electric/Gas 1234658503E 602-49450-381 $136.50 Electric Usage 10/23/25-11/23/25Utilities/Electric/Gas 1234658510E 602-49450-381 $137.12 Electric Usage 10/23/25-11/23/25Utilities/Electric/Gas 1234660508E 101-41900-381 $40.25 Electric Usage 10/23/25-11/23/25Utilities/Electric/Gas 1234660810E 101-41900-381 $153.68 Electric Usage 10/23/25-11/23/25Utilities/Electric/Gas 1234663254E 101-41900-381 $4,709.74Total 10100 $244,533.12 Fund Summary 10100 Wells Fargo Bank NA 101 GENERAL FUND $105,236.61 201 PUBLIC IMPROV REVOLVING FUND $455.00 205 TIF PRESBYTERIAN HOMES $67,531.47 601 WATER FUND $9,134.66 602 SEWER FUND $62,175.38 $244,533.12 CITY OF SPRING PARK SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION #26-01 DATES OF MEETINGS, HOLIDAYS, & OFFICE HOURS WHEREAS, the City of Spring Park has established a program of setting administrative office hours for Spring Park City Hall and dates for City Council, Planning Commission, and other various committee meetings; and WHEREAS, the City Council has appointed Commissioners and committee members to represent the city as a recommended body; and WHEREAS the meetings and committees will meet on specific dates as listed; and WHEREAS, if these meetings and committee dates are changed unless listed below, they will be announced at regular Council meetings. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Spring Park that the following dates are designated for the purpose of such meetings effective January 1, 2025: 1. Council Meetings will be held on the first and third Monday of each month at the Spring Park City Hall at 6:00 p.m. unless they fall on a legal holiday in which case they will meet on the succeeding day. 2. Council Work Sessions will be held on the third Monday of the month starting at 5:00 p.m. unless they fall on a legal holiday, in which case they will meet on the succeeding day. 3. Planning Commission Meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at Spring Park City Hall at 6:00 p.m. or otherwise designated by the Planning Commission. 4. Any changes to the meeting dates and times will be posted on the board at City Hall and online the City’s official website. 5. Administrative Committee Meetings will be held periodically, and a time and place will be announced at regular Council meetings. 6. Investment, Finance, & Personnel Committee Meetings will be held periodically, and a time and place will be announced at regular Council Meetings. 7. Police Commission Meetings will be held periodically, and a time and place will be announced at regular Council Meetings. 8. Fire Commission Meetings will be held periodically, and a time and place will be announced at regular Council Meetings. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Spring Park that the normal administrative office hours for Spring Park City Hall will be Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Fridays 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Spring Park that on the following holidays the office will be closed in 2026: January 1, 2026 - New Year’s Day January 2, 2026 – New Year’s Day Floater January 19, 2026 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day February 16, 2026 - Presidents Day May 25, 2026 - Memorial Day June 19, 2026 - Juneteenth July 3, 2026 - Independence Day Observed September 7, 2026 - Labor Day October 12, 2026 – Columbus Day November 11, 2026 - Veterans Day November 26, 2026 - Thanksgiving November 27, 2026 - Day after Thanksgiving December 24, 2026 - Christmas Eve Day December 25, 2026 - Christmas Day ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Spring Park on this 5th day of January, 2026. CITY OF SPRING PARK Approved: ________________________________ Mark Chase, Mayor Attest: __________________________________ Jamie Hoffman, City Clerk CITY OF SPRING PARK SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION #26-02 NAMING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Spring Park that Wells Fargo Bank of Minnesota, Mound, MN is hereby appointed the official depository for the funds of the City of Spring Park effective to January 1, 2026. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Wells Fargo Bank of Minnesota, Mound, MN is hereby directed to honor and pay any checks or orders when signed by the Mayor and City Clerk or their duly appointed alternates as indicated on signature card duly executed and previously transmitted to said depository for the withdrawal or transfer of funds on deposit in said bank in whatever form. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in case such deposits shall at any time exceed Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand ($250,000.00) dollars, said depository shall immediately furnish bond or securities in lieu of bond as collateral according to law. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said bank shall be entitled to rely upon this resolution until written notice of modification or revision has been furnished to and received by said bank. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Spring Park this 5th day of January 2026. CITY OF SPRING PARK Approved: ________________________________ Mark Chase, Mayor Attest: __________________________________ Jamie Hoffman, City Clerk CITY OF SPRING PARK SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION #26-03 ESTABLISHING ORDER OF BUSINESS BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Spring Park that the business of the City Council shall be conducted in the following order effective January 1, 2026: 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Public Comment 5. Requests and Presentations 6. Consent Agenda 7. Action Agenda 8. Reports 9. Announcements/Miscellaneous (Information Only) 10. Adjournment ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Spring Park this 5th day of January 2026. CITY OF SPRING PARK Approved: ________________________________ Mark Chase, Mayor Attest: __________________________________ Jamie Hoffman, City Clerk CITY OF SPRING PARK SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION #26-04 RESOLUTION APPROVING PRE-AUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN CITY CLAIM PAYMENTS FOR 2026 WHEREAS, the Spring Park City Council is required to review expenditures before payments are made, and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute §412.271 permits that the City Council can delegate authority in the payment of certain claims and disbursements that do not require prior Council approval , and WHEREAS, business and contractor billing cycles do not always align with the City Council meeting schedule, and WHEREAS, some businesses and contractors include finance charges for bills not paid within 10, 15, 20, or 30 days, and WHEREAS, it is in the City’s best interest to pay debts in a timely manner . THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Spring Park City Council authorizes City staff to issue payments, drawn on the proper fund, for the following expenditures: All utilities (water, sewer, electrical, natural gas, telephone, etc.); postage; payroll activity; lease and rental payments; monthly insurance premiums; miscellaneous claims and office expenses not to exceed $7,500; principal or interest on bond obligations where the exact amounts have been previously fixed by contract; replenishment of the petty cash fund; and other set payments from a contract that was previously approved by the City Council. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City staff will present documentation regarding payment of the above-mentioned claims to the City Council for its review at its next regularly scheduled meeting. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Spring Park this 5th day of January 2026. CITY OF SPRING PARK ________________________________ Mark Chase, Mayor Attest: __________________________________ Jamie Hoffman, City Clerk CITY OF SPRING PARK SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION #26-05 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CREDIT CARDS BY DESIGNATED CITY EMPLOYEES TO MAKE PURCHASES ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SPRING PARK FOR 2026 WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statute 471.382, the City Council may authorize the use of credit cards by City employees otherwise authorized to make purchases on behalf of the City; and WHEREAS, the City of Spring Park has developed a City Purchasing Card Policy which complies with State Statutes, Rules, and the City of Spring Park’s policies regarding City purchases; and WHEREAS, the authorization is subject to modification and revocation at any time by the Spring Park City Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following designated City staff are hereby authorized to use purchasing/credit cards in the name of the City of Spring Park: • City Administrator • City Clerk • Finance Clerk BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the designated City staff are hereby authorized to use the following City credit card to make purchases on behalf of the City of Spring Park: • One VISA credit card issued through US Bank in the name of the City. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Spring Park this 5th day of January 2026. CITY OF SPRING PARK ________________________________ Mark Chase, Mayor Attest: __________________________________ Jamie Hoffman, City Clerk CITY OF SPRING PARK SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION #26-06 NAMING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 412.831 states that the Council shall, annually, at its first meeting of the year, designate an official newspaper and; WHEREAS, the newspaper is to be used for publication of ordinances and other matters that are legally required to be published. The official newspaper should also be used for the publication of any other matters that the Council deems to be in the public interest, and; WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 331A.03 subdivision 3 authorizes the City to use its website or recognized industry trade journals as an alternative to the official newspaper as a means of soliciting bids, requests for information , and requests for proposals as long as they are disseminated in substantially the same format and for the same period of time as required for published solicitations. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Spring Park that The Laker Pioneer is designated as the official newspaper for the City of Spring Park. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Spring Park this 5th day of January 2026. CITY OF SPRING PARK Approved: ________________________________ Mark Chase, Mayor Attest: __________________________________ Jamie Hoffman, City Clerk CITY OF SPRING PARK SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION #26-07 ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 471.38, Claims, states that cities may use the electronic funds transfer process to pay claims for payment via mechanical means without the use of checks, drafts, or similar negotiable instruments, and; WHEREAS, a local government may make electronic funds transfers for the following: (1) a claim for a payment from an imprest payroll bank account or investment of excess money. (2) a payment of tax or aid anticipation certificates. (3) a payment of contributions to pension or retirement fund. (4) vendor payments; and (5) payment of bond principal, bond interest and a fiscal agent service charge from the debt redemption fund. WHEREAS, this authorization only extends to a local government that has enacted all of the following policy controls: (a) the governing body shall annually delegate the authority to make electronic funds transfers to a designated business administrator or chief financial officer or the officer's designee. (b) the disbursing bank shall keep on file a certified copy of the delegation of authority. (c) the initiator of the electronic transfer shall be identified. (d) the initiator shall document the request and obtain an approval from the designated business administrator, or chief financial officer or the officer's designee, before initiating the transfer as required by internal control policies. (e) a written confirmation of the transaction shall be made no later than one business day after the transaction and shall be used in lieu of a check, order check or warrant required to support the transaction. (f) a list of all transactions made by electronic funds transfer shall be submitted to the governing body at its next regular meeting after the transaction. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following designated City staff are hereby authorized to use electronic funds transfer as a means for payment of claims for the City of Spring Park: • City Administrator • Finance Clerk ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Spring Park this 5th day of January 2026. CITY OF SPRING PARK Approved: ________________________________ Mark Chase, Mayor Attest: __________________________________ Jamie Hoffman, City Clerk 7 0 1 X E N I A A V E N U E S | S U I T E 3 0 0 | M I N N E A P O L I S , M N | 55 4 1 6 | 7 6 3 . 5 4 1 . 4 8 0 0 | W S B E N G . C O M City of Spring Park Memorandum To: Mike Anderson, City Administrator Spring Park City Council From: Lori Johnson, City Planner Date: December 29, 2025 Regarding: Proposed ADU Ordinance Discussion The Planning Commission initiated a conversation about creating an Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance (ADU) at their August 2025 meeting. Following a thorough evaluation, I provided recommendations regarding possible amendments to the ordinance. Subsequent discussions by the Planning Commission on these proposed changes occurred in October, and in November, the Commission voted to adopt the attached ADU ordinance for the city. The memos for these specific meetings are included in the packet of information for this item. Background The city’s current zoning ordinance allows for single and two-family dwelling units in the R-1 and R-2 residential zoning districts. The R-3 zoning district only allows townhouses, quads and apartments. Scenario: If someone in the R-1 or R-2 district owns a lot with an existing single-family home on the property, they could construct a second attached unit on that home if the addition meets all standards in the governing zoning district. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) are typically defined as a secondary dwelling unit located on the same lot as a single-family dwelling unit, either physically attached to, within, or detached from the single-family dwelling unit. Many cities have adopted specific ADU ordinances due to the growing demand for such units. According to the scenario above, Spring Park allows two attached units on one lot in the R-1 and R-2 zoning districts. There is no provision, however, in the current ordinance that allows for two separate dwelling units on one lot in these zoning districts. The Planning Commission requested that staff provide an ADU ordinance that required the following elements: • Allowance of detached units. • ADU must be occupied by a family member. • The property must be homesteaded. • Impervious surface requirements must be met. • ADU’s can be over detached garages. ADU Memo December 29, 2025 Page 2 Staff has prepared an ordinance establishing the allowance of ADU’s within the city as follows: • Amendment to Article II, General Provisions by establishing Section 42-78. (ADU standards) • Amendment to Article II, General Provisions, Section 42-64, referencing Section 42-78. • Amendment to Article III, Establishment of Zoning Provisions, Division 2. R-1, Single and Two-Family Residential District, allowing ADU’s as accessory uses with an administrative permit. It is recommended that the City Council adopt/approve the proposed ordinances regarding the allowance of detached ADU’s within the city. Page 1 of 5 CITY OF SPRING PARK COUNTY OF HENNEPIN STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 26-0X AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 42: ZONING AND SHORELAND ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 11: GENERAL PROVISIONS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Chapter 42 of the Spring Park City Code is hereby amended by removing the stricken and inserting the underlined language as follows: ARTICLE II Section 42.277. Permitted accessory uses. The following are permitted accessory uses in an R-1 district: (1) Accessory Dwelling Units with an administrative permit and subject to standards in Sec. 42-78. (1)(2)Private garages, parking spaces and carports for licensed and operable passenger cars and trucks not to exceed a gross weight of 12,000 pounds, as regulated by section 42-67 (Off- street parking). Private garages may be used to store the private passenger vehicles of the family or families resident upon the premises only, and no business, service or industry may be carried on therein. Such garage may also be used for the storage of one commercial vehicle per dwelling unit, provided that such vehicle is owned or operated by a resident of the dwelling unit to which the garage is accessory; (2)(3)Recreational vehicles and equipment. (3)(4)Noncommercial greenhouses and conservatories. (4)(5)Swimming pool, tennis courts and other recreational facilities which are operated for the enjoyment and convenience of the residents of the principal use and their guests. (5)(6)Tool houses, sheds, and similar buildings for storage of domestic supplies and noncommercial recreational equipment. (6)(7)Animal shelters for no more than two domestic animals belonging to the property owner or the property tenant. (7)(8)Residential docks. Private docks and boat lifts are permitted accessory uses or permitted accessory equipment in the R-1 district subject to the following rules, regulations and conditions: Page 2 of 5 a. Docks and lifts must comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District ("LMCD"), including, but not limited to, rules and regulations regarding the number of restricted watercraft permitted at a dock; b. Docks may be used for the mooring or storing of boats for the personal recreational use of the boat owners and their guests only; the mooring or storing of a boat or boats used in a commercial or business enterprise of any kind (including, but not limited to, guide services, fishing charters or other charter services, boat clubs, water taxis, docking services for boats stored off-site, or boat repair services) is not permitted at any dock accessory to a property located in a residential district; and c. If a dock is used to moor or store a boat owned by persons other than the owner(s) or occupant(s) of the property, there must be sufficient off-street parking located on the property available for parking the cars of the owners and users of each such boat. d. Violation of the rules, regulations and conditions contained in subsections a. through c. above may result in the imposition of administrative fines as set forth in chapter 11 of the Spring Park City Code. (8)(9)Ground source heat pump systems as regulated by section 42-76 of this article. (9)(10)Wind energy systems as regulated by section 42-76 of this article. (10)(11)Solar energy systems as regulated by section 42-76 of this article. AND Section 42-64 Accessory buildings, uses and equipment. (a) [Construction time frame.] No accessory building or use shall be constructed or developed on a lot prior to the time of construction of the principal building to which it is accessory. (b) Within the R-1 and R-2 zoning districts, accessory buildings(except for those allowed in Sec. 42.78) shall meet the following standards: (1) Accessory building size. a. Detached accessory buildings. The total area as measured by foundation size of all detached accessory buildings shall not exceed 1,200 square feet. b. Attached garage. The foundation size of an attached garage shall not be larger than 80 percent of the foundation size of the principal building or 1,200 square feet, whichever is larger. The floor area of the attached garage is not counted against the 1,200 square feet of eligible detached accessory building allowance. (2) Building heights. Within the R-1, R-2, R-3, and C-3 districts, detached accessory buildings and garages shall not exceed 16 feet in height, except for those buildings allowed in Sec. 42-78. (3) Number of accessory buildings. The number of accessory buildings in the R-1 and R-2 districts shall be limited to one of the following: a. One attached garage, one detached accessory building, plus one detached accessory building not to exceed 100 square feet or eight feet in height; or Page 3 of 5 b. Two detached accessory buildings plus one detached accessory building not to exceed 100 square feet or eight feet in height. (4) Exterior materials. Residential accessory buildings shall utilize complimentary exterior materials and colors to that of the principal structure on the lot. Non-decorative concrete block, corrugated or flat metal panels, or unfinished metal may comprise no more than thirty percent of each wall area. Buildings allowed in Sec. 42-78 are exempt from this criteria. (5) Plumbing. Shower and bath facilities are prohibited in accessory buildings, except for those allowed in Sec. 42.78. A toilet, wash sink, or water connection are allowed in an accessory building provided: a. Water connection must meet all city standards and be metered. b. Connection can be made to the municipal sanitary sewer. c. Payment of any applicable utility fees and sewer availability charge. (6) Prohibited uses. Accessory buildings may not be used for the following: a. Home occupation. b. Dwelling unit. cb. Commercial business. AND Section 42-78 Secs. 42-78—42-99. Reserved. Secs. 42-78. Accessory Dwelling Units. (a) Accessory dwelling units may be allowed on residential lots with a detached, single - family home within the R-1 zoning district. Accessory dwelling units are not allowed on properties with apartment buildings or attached townhomes. (b) An accessory dwelling unit may be allowed provided if all of the following conditions are met: (1) An accessory dwelling unit may be located above a detached garage that is accessory to a single-family detached home; internal to a single-family home; or detached as a standalone structure. (2) An administrative permit for the accessory dwelling unit shall be applied for concurrently with the application for a building permit. (3) Not more than one accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed per single-family detached lot. (4) Any accessory dwelling unit shall comply with the same minimum building setback requirements as required for the living portion of the principal dwelling unit. (5) Except as noted in (c) above or as otherwise specified in this subdivision, a detached accessory dwelling unit shall be subject to the same regulations as provided for in the R-1 Zoning District Chapter. Page 4 of 5 (6) An accessory dwelling unit shall be a clearly incidental and subordinate use. Any accessory dwelling unit shall be a minimum of 400 square feet with a maximum of no more than 50% of the principal structure on the lot. (7) The owner of the property shall reside in the principal dwelling unit or in the accessory dwelling unit. The property must be have a homestead status with Hennepin County. (8) There shall be no separate ownership of the accessory dwelling unit. (9) One off-street parking space shall be provided for an accessory dwelling unit. Adequate parking shall be shown on the permit application and shall comply with the requirements of this Chapter. (10) The accessory dwelling unit shall be addressed as a separate unit with the same numerical address as the principal structure pursuant to Chapter 10 (Buildings and Building Regulations and Signs) of the City Code. (11) The principal dwelling unit and accessory dwelling unit shall be connected to municipal sewer and water. (12) The accessory dwelling unit shall have a foundation and shall be a permanent structure. (13) Any exterior entrance for the accessory dwelling unit shall be on the side or rear of the home. (14) The applicant must demonstrate that the proposed new construction or modifications to existing construction comply with the building code. (15) Accessory dwelling units must meet any applicable shoreland or structural coverage regulations. (16) The maximum height for accessory dwelling units shall be 35 feet. (17) The accessory dwelling unit shall not be used by anyone that is not considered family to the owners of the principal structure. Secs. 42-79—42-99. Reserved. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effective immediately upon its passage and publication. ADOPTED by the City Council of the city of Spring Park this XX of XX, 2026. CITY OF SPRING PARK By: _______________________________ Mark Chase, Mayor ATTEST: By: _______________________________ Page 5 of 5 Jamie Hoffman, City Clerk 7 0 1 X E N I A A V E N U E S | S U I T E 3 0 0 | M I N N E A P O L I S , M N | 55 4 1 6 | 7 6 3 . 5 4 1 . 4 8 0 0 | W S B E N G . C O M City of Spring Park Memorandum To: Mike Anderson, City Administrator From: Lori Johnson, City Planner Date: July 24, 2025 Regarding: ADU Ordinance The city’s current zoning ordinance allows for single and two-family dwelling units in the R-1 and R-2 residential zoning districts. The R-3 zoning district only allows townhouses, quads and apartments. Scenario: If someone in the R-1 or R-2 district owns a lot with an existing single-family home on the property, they could construct a second attached unit on that home if the addition meets all standards in the governing zoning district. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) are typically defined as a secondary dwelling unit located on the same lot as a single-family dwelling unit, either physically attached to, within, or detached from the single-family dwelling unit. Many cities have adopted specific ADU ordinances due to the growing demand for such units. According to the scenario above, Spring Park allows two attached units on one lot in the R-1 and R-2 zoning districts. There is no provision, however, in the current ordinance that allows for two separate dwelling units on one lot in these zoning districts. Some cities have chosen to only allow attached ADU’s while some cities allow both attached and detached ADU’s. If the City wishes to continue allowing attached ADU’s, you would not have to change your ordinance, but you could add standards that ensure that both units architecturally fit together and by all appearances, look like a single-family home (versus two separate units). Here is an example of an ADU ordinance that allows for attached units only: 1207.01 Standards for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Standards for attached ADUs are as follows: A. Allowed as a permitted use in the R-1 and R-2 district when accessory to a single-family home. B. Must meet living space setbacks. C. No more than one (1) door may be located on the front façade of the home unless designed in a manner to minimize the visibility from the street of the second door, subject to city approval. ADU Memo July 24, 2025 Page 2 D. Maximum size of 50% of the finished square footage of the primary residence or 1,200 square feet, whichever is less. E. The home and ADU are considered a two -family home for the purpose of application of the Minnesota Residential Code unless the home and the ADU are connected by a passageway at least forty inches (40”) in width without a door. By amending the ordinance to permit this type of ADU, the allowable uses within the R-1 district could be revised to permit only single-family homes, thereby removing two-family dwellings from the permitted use list. The use of two -family homes would continue to be allowed in the R-2 district. It should be noted that there is no specific size requirement for ADU’s in the current ordinance. If the attached second unit can meet setback requirements it is allowed. If you wish to allow attached AND detached ADU’s, you could explore that option. Here is an example of a detached ADU ordinance: Accessory Dwelling Units. Subd. 1. Accessory dwelling units may be allowed on residential lots with a detached, single-family home within the R-1 zoning district. Accessory dwelling units are not allowed on properties with apartment buildings or attached townhomes. Subd. 2. An accessory dwelling unit may be allowed provided all of the following conditions are met: (a) An accessory dwelling unit may be located above a detached garage that is accessory to a single-family detached home; internal to a single- family home; attached to a single-family home; above a detached garage; or detached as a standalone structure. (b) An administrative permit for the accessory dwelling unit shall be applied for concurrently with the application for a building permit. (c) Not more than one accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed per single - family detached lot. (d) Any accessory dwelling unit shall comply with the same minimum building setback requirements as required for the living portion of the principal dwelling unit. (e) Except as noted in (c) above or as otherwise specified in this subdivision, a detached accessory dwelling unit shall be subject to the same regulations as provided for under REFERENCE R-1 Chapter. ADU Memo July 24, 2025 Page 3 (f) An accessory dwelling unit shall be a clearly incidental and subordinate use. The allowed area for a detached dwelling unit shall be 30 percent of the area of the rear yard, to a maximum size of 700 square feet. If attached, the allowed size of an accessory dwelling unit shall be 30 percent the gross floor area of the home, to a maximum size of 1000 square feet. Any accessory dwelling unit shall be a minimum of 200 square feet. (g) The exterior design of an accessory dwelling unit shall incorporate a similar architectural style, roof pitch, colors, and materials as the principal building on the lot, and shall be compatible with the character of the surrounding residential buildings, subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator. (h) The owner of the property shall reside in the principal dwelling unit or in the accessory dwelling unit. (i) Detached accessory dwelling units shall not be rented. (j) There shall be no separate ownership of the accessory dwelling unit. (k) One off-street parking space shall be provided for an accessory dwelling unit. Adequate parking shall be shown on the permit application and shall comply with the requirements of this Chapter. (l) The accessory dwelling unit shall be addressed as a separate unit with the same numerical address as the principal structure pursuant to Chapter IV (Building Code) of the City Code. (m) The principal dwelling unit and accessory dwelling unit shall be connected to municipal sewer and water and shall not have separate utilities from the principal structure. (n) The accessory dwelling unit shall have a foundation and shall be a permanent structure. (o) Any exterior entrance for the accessory dwelling unit shall be on the side or rear of the home. (p) The applicant must demonstrate that the proposed new construction or modifications to existing construction comply with the building code. (q) Accessory dwelling units must meet any applicable shoreland or structural coverage regulations. (r) The maximum height for accessory dwelling units shall be as prescribed in the applicable district, provided that in no case shall the height of a detached accessory dwelling unit exceed the height of the principal building. In the case of an accessory dwelling unit above a detached garage, the maximum height shall be 21 feet, or the height of the principal building, whichever is less. ADU Memo July 24, 2025 Page 4 Type of Accessory Dwelling Unit Maximum Height Internal to a single-family home 35 feet, or the height of the principal building, whichever is less Attached to a single-family home Detached as a standalone structure 15 feet Above a detached garage 21 feet, or the height of the principal building, whichever is less In summary, the City could amend its current ordinance to provide additional architectural and size requirements in the R-1 district, or it could adopt a new ordinance allowing either attached, detached, or both types of accessory dwelling units. 7 0 1 X E N I A A V E N U E S | S U I T E 3 0 0 | M I N N E A P O L I S , M N | 55 4 1 6 | 7 6 3 . 5 4 1 . 4 8 0 0 | W S B E N G . C O M City of Spring Park Memorandum To: Mike Anderson, City Administrator From: Lori Johnson, City Planner Date: October 2, 2025 Regarding: Proposed ADU Ordinance Discussion At the Planning Commission meeting in August, the Planning Commission requested that staff provide an ADU ordinance that required the following elements: • Allowance of detached units. • ADU must be occupied by a family member. • The property must be homesteaded. • Impervious surface requirements must be met. • ADU’s can be over detached garages. Staff has proposed the following ADU ordinance for discussion, which would allow detached ADU’s in the R-1 zoning district with an administrative permit (highlighted sections reflect bullet points in the above paragraph): Accessory Dwelling Units. Subd. 1. Accessory dwelling units may be allowed on residential lots with a detached, single-family home within the R-1 zoning district. Accessory dwelling units are not allowed on properties with apartment buildings or attached townhomes. Subd. 2. An accessory dwelling unit may be allowed provided if all of the following conditions are met: (a) An accessory dwelling unit may be located above a detached garage that is accessory to a single-family detached home; internal to a single- family home; or detached as a standalone structure. (b) An administrative permit for the accessory dwelling unit shall be applied for concurrently with the application for a building permit. (c) Not more than one accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed per single - family detached lot. ADU Memo October 2, 2025 Page 2 (d) Any accessory dwelling unit shall comply with the same minimum building setback requirements as required for the living portion of the principal dwelling unit. (e) Except as noted in (c) above or as otherwise specified in this subdivision, a detached accessory dwelling unit shall be subject to the same regulations as provided for in the R-1 Zoning District Chapter. (f) An accessory dwelling unit shall be a clearly incidental and subordinate use. The allowed area for a detached dwelling unit shall be 30 percent of the area of the rear yard, to a maximum size of 700 square feet. If attached, the allowed size of an accessory dwelling unit shall be 30 percent the gross floor area of the home, to a maximum size of 1000 square feet. Any accessory dwelling unit shall be a minimum of 200 square feet. (g) The exterior design of an accessory dwelling unit shall incorporate a similar architectural style, roof pitch, colors, and materials as the principal building on the lot, and shall be compatible with the character of the surrounding residential buildings, subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator. (h) The owner of the property shall reside in the principal dwelling unit or in the accessory dwelling unit. The property must be have a homestead status with Hennepin County. (i) There shall be no separate ownership of the accessory dwelling unit. (j) One off-street parking space shall be provided for an accessory dwelling unit. Adequate parking shall be shown on the permit application and shall comply with the requirements of this Chapter. (k) The accessory dwelling unit shall be addressed as a separate unit with the same numerical address as the principal structure pursuant to Chapter 10 (Buildings and Building Regulations and Signs) of the City Code. (l) The principal dwelling unit and accessory dwelling unit shall be connected to municipal sewer and water and shall not have separate utilities from the principal structure. (m) The accessory dwelling unit shall have a foundation and shall be a permanent structure. (n) Any exterior entrance for the accessory dwelling unit shall be on the side or rear of the home. (o) The applicant must demonstrate that the proposed new construction or modifications to existing construction comply with the building code. ADU Memo October 2, 2025 Page 3 (p) Accessory dwelling units must meet any applicable shoreland or structural coverage regulations. (q) The maximum height for accessory dwelling units shall be as prescribed in the applicable district, provided that in no case shall the height of a detached accessory dwelling unit exceed the height of the principal building. In the case of an accessory dwelling unit above a detached garage, the maximum height shall be 21 feet, or the height of the principal building, whichever is less. (r) The accessory dwelling unit shall not be used by anyone that is not considered family to the owners of the principal structure. Type of Accessory Dwelling Unit Maximum Height Internal to a single-family home 35 feet, or the height of the principal building, whichever is less Attached to a single-family home Detached as a standalone structure 15 feet Above a detached garage 21 feet, or the height of the principal building, whichever is less Some things to consider: • Do you want to regulate the size of the structures (see pink highlighted area above)? • Are you ok with an administrative permit process for issuing a permit or would you prefer that ADU’s be a conditional use? • The ordinance above has architectural standards (see green highlighted area) and is this necessary? • Do you want the unit to have its own sewer and water or use the principal structure’s service lines? (See blue highlighted area above) • Do you want to limit the height of a detached garage with a dwelling unit as stated in the table above? After the discussion by the Planning Commission, staff will bring forward a formal ordinance amendment and will notice the required public hearing. Other changes in the code will likely be necessary as well, to reflect the changes listed in this ordinance. Those will be described at the time of the amendment. 7 0 1 X E N I A A V E N U E S | S U I T E 3 0 0 | M I N N E A P O L I S , M N | 55 4 1 6 | 7 6 3 . 5 4 1 . 4 8 0 0 | W S B E N G . C O M City of Spring Park Memorandum To: Mike Anderson, City Administrator From: Lori Johnson, City Planner Date: October 29, 2025 Regarding: Proposed ADU Ordinance Discussion At the Planning Commission meeting in October, the Planning Commission requested that staff provide an ADU ordinance that required the following elements: • Allowance of detached units. • ADU must be occupied by a family member. • The property must be homesteaded. • Impervious surface requirements must be met. • ADU’s can be over detached garages. Staff has prepared the following ordinance amendments for review at the November Planning Commission meeting: • Amendment to Article II, General Provisions by establishing Section 42-78. (ADU standards) • Amendment to Article II, General Provisions, Section 42-64, referencing Section 42-78. • Amendment to Article III, Establishment of Zoning Provisions, Division 2. R-1, Single and Two-Family Residential District, allowing ADU’s as accessory uses with an administrative permit. Staff have published the required public hearing notice and the Planning Commission shall hold the public hearing. It is recommended that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the proposed ordinance changes to the City Council for their consideration. Page 1 of 4 CITY OF SPRING PARK COUNTY OF HENNEPIN STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 26-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 42: ZONING AND SHORELAND ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 11: GENERAL PROVISIONS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Chapter 42 of the Spring Park City Code is hereby amended by removing the stricken and inserting the underlined language as follows: ARTICLE II Section 42.277. Permitted accessory uses. The following are permitted accessory uses in an R-1 district: (1) Accessory Dwelling Units with an administrative permit and subject to standards in Sec. 42-78. (1)(2)Private garages, parking spaces and carports for licensed and operable passenger cars and trucks not to exceed a gross weight of 12,000 pounds, as regulated by section 42-67 (Off- street parking). Private garages may be used to store the private passenger vehicles of the family or families resident upon the premises only, and no business, service or industry may be carried on therein. Such garage may also be used for the storage of one commercial vehicle per dwelling unit, provided that such vehicle is owned or operated by a resident of the dwelling unit to which the garage is accessory; (2)(3)Recreational vehicles and equipment. (3)(4)Noncommercial greenhouses and conservatories. (4)(5)Swimming pool, tennis courts and other recreational facilities which are operated for the enjoyment and convenience of the residents of the principal use and their guests. (5)(6)Tool houses, sheds, and similar buildings for storage of domestic supplies and noncommercial recreational equipment. (6)(7)Animal shelters for no more than two domestic animals belonging to the property owner or the property tenant. (7)(8)Residential docks. Private docks and boat lifts are permitted accessory uses or permitted accessory equipment in the R-1 district subject to the following rules, regulations and conditions: Page 2 of 4 a. Docks and lifts must comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District ("LMCD"), including, but not limited to, rules and regulations regarding the number of restricted watercraft permitted at a dock; b. Docks may be used for the mooring or storing of boats for the personal recreational use of the boat owners and their guests only; the mooring or storing of a boat or boats used in a commercial or business enterprise of any kind (including, but not limited to, guide services, fishing charters or other charter services, boat clubs, water taxis, docking services for boats stored off-site, or boat repair services) is not permitted at any dock accessory to a property located in a residential district; and c. If a dock is used to moor or store a boat owned by persons other than the owner(s) or occupant(s) of the property, there must be sufficient off-street parking located on the property available for parking the cars of the owners and users of each such boat. d. Violation of the rules, regulations and conditions contained in subsections a. through c. above may result in the imposition of administrative fines as set forth in chapter 11 of the Spring Park City Code. (8)(9)Ground source heat pump systems as regulated by section 42-76 of this article. (9)(10)Wind energy systems as regulated by section 42-76 of this article. (10)(11)Solar energy systems as regulated by section 42-76 of this article. AND Section 42-64 Accessory buildings, uses and equipment. (a) [Construction time frame.] No accessory building or use shall be constructed or developed on a lot prior to the time of construction of the principal building to which it is accessory. (b) Within the R-1 and R-2 zoning districts, accessory buildings(except for those allowed in Sec. 42.78) shall meet the following standards: (1) Accessory building size. a. Detached accessory buildings. The total area as measured by foundation size of all detached accessory buildings shall not exceed 1,200 square feet. b. Attached garage. The foundation size of an attached garage shall not be larger than 80 percent of the foundation size of the principal building or 1,200 square feet, whichever is larger. The floor area of the attached garage is not counted against the 1,200 square feet of eligible detached accessory building allowance. (2) Building heights. Within the R-1, R-2, R-3, and C-3 districts, detached accessory buildings and garages shall not exceed 16 feet in height, except for those buildings allowed in Sec. 42-78. (3) Number of accessory buildings. The number of accessory buildings in the R-1 and R-2 districts shall be limited to one of the following: a. One attached garage, one detached accessory building, plus one detached accessory building not to exceed 100 square feet or eight feet in height; or Page 3 of 4 b. Two detached accessory buildings plus one detached accessory building not to exceed 100 square feet or eight feet in height. (4) Exterior materials. Residential accessory buildings shall utilize complimentary exterior materials and colors to that of the principal structure on the lot. Non-decorative concrete block, corrugated or flat metal panels, or unfinished metal may comprise no more than thirty percent of each wall area. Buildings allowed in Sec. 42-78 are exempt from this criteria. (5) Plumbing. Shower and bath facilities are prohibited in accessory buildings, except for those allowed in Sec. 42.78. A toilet, wash sink, or water connection are allowed in an accessory building provided: a. Water connection must meet all city standards and be metered. b. Connection can be made to the municipal sanitary sewer. c. Payment of any applicable utility fees and sewer availability charge. (6) Prohibited uses. Accessory buildings may not be used for the following: a. Home occupation. b. Dwelling unit. cb. Commercial business. AND Section 42-78 Secs. 42-78—42-99. Reserved. Secs. 42-78. Accessory Dwelling Units. (a) Accessory dwelling units may be allowed on residential lots with a detached, single- family home within the R-1 zoning district. Accessory dwelling units are not allowed on properties with apartment buildings or attached townhomes. (b) An accessory dwelling unit may be allowed provided if all of the following conditions are met: (1) An accessory dwelling unit may be located above a detached garage that is accessory to a single-family detached home; internal to a single-family home; or detached as a standalone structure. (2) An administrative permit for the accessory dwelling unit shall be applied for concurrently with the application for a building permit. (3) Not more than one accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed per single-family detached lot. (4) Any accessory dwelling unit shall comply with the same minimum building setback requirements as required for the living portion of the principal dwelling unit. (5) Except as noted in (c) above or as otherwise specified in this subdivision, a detached accessory dwelling unit shall be subject to the same regulations as provided for in the R-1 Zoning District Chapter. Page 4 of 4 (6) An accessory dwelling unit shall be a clearly incidental and subordinate use. Any accessory dwelling unit shall be a minimum of 400 square feet with a maximum of no more than 50% of the principal structure on the lot. (7) The owner of the property shall reside in the principal dwelling unit or in the accessory dwelling unit. The property must be have a homestead status with Hennepin County. (8) There shall be no separate ownership of the accessory dwelling unit. (9) One off-street parking space shall be provided for an accessory dwelling unit. Adequate parking shall be shown on the permit application and shall comply with the requirements of this Chapter. (10) The accessory dwelling unit shall be addressed as a separate unit with the same numerical address as the principal structure pursuant to Chapter 10 (Buildings and Building Regulations and Signs) of the City Code. (11) The principal dwelling unit and accessory dwelling unit shall be connected to municipal sewer and water. (12) The accessory dwelling unit shall have a foundation and shall be a permanent structure. (13) Any exterior entrance for the accessory dwelling unit shall be on the side or rear of the home. (14) The applicant must demonstrate that the proposed new construction or modifications to existing construction comply with the building code. (15) Accessory dwelling units must meet any applicable shoreland or structural coverage regulations. (16) The maximum height for accessory dwelling units shall be 35 feet. (17) The accessory dwelling unit shall not be used by anyone that is not considered family to the owners of the principal structure. Secs. 42-79—42-99. Reserved. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effective immediately upon its passage and publication. ADOPTED by the City Council of the city of Spring Park this 5th of January, 2026. CITY OF SPRING PARK By: _______________________________ Mark Chase, Mayor ATTEST: By: _______________________________ Jamie Hoffman, City Clerk CITY OF SPRING PARK SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS FOR YEAR 202 6 DRAFT 1. ACTING MAYOR Sippel 2. ACCOUNTANT Abdo 3. AUDITOR Abdo 4. CITY ATTORNEY Carson, Clelland, and Schreder 5. CITY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Carson, Clelland, and Schreder 6. CITY PLANNER WSB 7. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR Chief of Police LOCAL COORDINATOR Orono Public Works 8. CITY ENGINEER Moore Engineering 9. CITY ASSESSOR Hennepin County 10. OFFICIAL SIGNATURES Mayor, City Clerk ALTERNATE SIGNATURES Acting Mayor, City Administrator 11. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER The Laker Pioneer 12. WEED INSPECTOR Chase ALTERNATE Turner 13. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE Chase, Suttle 14. GILLESPIE CENTER REPRESENTATIVES Horton, Mason (resident) (City may appoint up to 2, 1 shall be a council member) 15. POLICE COMMISSION Chase, Suttle ALTERNATE Administrator 16. PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR Hoffman ALTERNATE Horton 17. BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION Planning Commission 18. LMCC Sippel 19. SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY (SRA) City Administrator 20. DATA PRACTICES COMPLIANCE OFFICIAL City Clerk RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY City Clerk 21. INVESTMENT, FINANCE & PERSONNEL Sippel, Chase, City Administrator 22. FIRE COMMISSION Hoffman, Turner (subcommittee’s same) ALTERNATE (City may appoint up to 2) City Administrator 23. LMCD BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jim Paul 24. PLANNING COMMISSION Hoffman (Chair) Avalos Homan Terryll Open 25. PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION Sippel, Chase, City Administrator 26. WESTONKA CHAMBER REP Suttle ENGAGEMENT LETTER The Law Firm of Carson, Clelland & Schreder (“CC&S”) agrees to represent the City of Spring Park for civil legal services and for municipal prosecution services in 2026. Civil services include as-needed meeting attendance, staff consultation and the production of work relating to ordinances, zoning, special assessments, land use issues, and other contractual matters. In addition to the before mentioned subjects, any other services as needed and directed by the City Council will be gladly performed. All costs of trial litigation and potential litigation would be the responsibility of the City. This would include, without limitation, witness reimbursement fees, document/report fees, specific Westlaw fees, echarging fees, extraordinary copying costs, subpoena costs, etc. Charges for civil work will be as follows: Civil Attorney Rate: $150/hour Civil Law Clerk Rate: $75.00/hour Civil Paralegal Rate: $75.00/hour Civil Attorney Development Project Rate: $180/hour Civil Paralegal Development Project Rate: $75.00/hour Other Costs of Litigation: At actual cost The criminal prosecution services include the prosecution of petty misdemeanors, misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors as they occur; review and preparation of criminal complaints and consultation and advice with officers and police administration. The prosecution services include vehicle forfeitures. The prosecution services are billed on a flat fee basis, at a monthly retainer rate of $1,200 per month. The criminal flat fee would not cover appellate work nor excessive litigation work, defined as any jury trial litigation beyond two jury trials per calendar year. All attorney costs related to court trial litigation shall be covered under the criminal flat fee. All costs of trial litigation and potential litigation (independent of the attorney time associated with litigating all court trials and up to two jury trials per calendar year) would be the responsibility of the City. This would include, without limitation, witness reimbursement fees, document/report fees, specific Westlaw fees, echarging fees, extraordinary copying costs, subpoena costs, etc. Charges for criminal work outside of the criminal flat fee shall be billed as follows: Criminal Attorney Rate: $105/hour Criminal Law Clerk Rate: $75/hour Criminal Paralegal Rate: $45/hour Other Costs of Litigation: At actual cost The firm will also provide human resources and labor consultation and representation if desired by the City. These services will be billed at the civil rate. Joseph J. Murphy John J. Thames on behalf of Carson, Clelland & Schreder on behalf of Carson, Clelland & Schreder APPROVED BY CITY OF SPRING PARK By: ____________________________ Its Mayor By: ____________________________ Its Clerk