Spring Park public meetings in 2025

December 1 Regular City Council

The council approved the 2026 final budget with an amended amount of $1,999,674.00 and the 2026 levy, both unanimously. It kept the existing music‑event ordinance language and approved Lord Fletcher’s 2026 concert series. The December 15, 2025 council meeting and work session were cancelled unanimously. All consent‑agenda items were also approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (including termination agreement) – unanimous
• Kept current music‑event ordinance language and approved Lord Fletcher’s 2026 concert series – decision recorded
• Approved Resolution #25-14: 2026 Levy – unanimous
• Approved Resolution #25-15: 2026 Final Budget, $1,999,674.00 – unanimous
• Cancelled Dec. 15, 2025 council meeting and work session – unanimous

November 17 Regular Council

The Spring Park City Council will consider merit and cost‑of‑living adjustments for city employees for 2026, vote on terminating the PHS Lake Minnetonka pilot agreement for payments in lieu of taxes, and set the fee for a month‑long holiday event at Back Channel. Additional routine items include approving payroll and a special event permit.

• Approve 2026 merit increases: 2% for office staff and City Administrator, plus 3% COLA for all employees (Administrative Committee item)
• Resolution #25-13: Approve termination of the PHS Lake Minnetonka pilot agreement (Payments in Lieu of Taxes)
• Determine and approve fee for Special Event Permit #25-21 (Back Channel Jingle Bar, Dec 2 2025‑Jan 5 2026)
• Approve payroll, expenditures, and claims for payment (Consent Agenda)
• Approve Special Event Permit #25-21 for Back Channel Jingle Bar (Consent Agenda)

November 17 Council Work Session

The council voted to remove escrow requirements for private special events, create an annual permit system, and keep the $1,600 fee, with the administrative process to be placed on the regular agenda for formal approval. It approved the Jingle Bar event and waived its fee. A 2‑2 vote on limiting the number of music events left the ordinance unchanged and the matter was sent to the next meeting agenda. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Agreed to remove escrow requirements for private special events and establish annual permits at $1,600 (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to add the special‑events administrative process to the regular agenda for official approval
• Approved Jingle Bar event and waived its fee
• 2‑2 vote on limiting annual music events; ordinance unchanged and issue referred to next agenda

November 17 Regular City Council

The council unanimously approved an agenda amendment that removed two PHS Lake Minnetonka items. It also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included payroll items and a special event permit for the Back Channel Jingle Bar. The council unanimously approved a 2026 merit and COLA increase for city staff. Council decided to postpone replacing the Shoreline Drive wreaths until next year and will begin discussions in early January.

• Approved agenda amendment removing two PHS Lake Minnetonka items (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll and Special Event Permit #25-21 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 merit and COLA increase for staff (unanimous)
• Postponed wreath replacement on Shoreline Drive to next year; discussions to start in January

Meeting

The Spring Park City Council will discuss a recommendation to adopt a 6.93% levy increase, amounting to $137,284, for the 2026 budget. Council members will also review proposed fee changes for special events, including a new multi‑day event fee structure. Additional items include merit and cost‑of‑living increase recommendations for city employees.

• Approve a 6.93% levy increase ($137,284) for the 2026 General Fund
• Consider fee recommendations for special events: $45 for a single music event, $1,600 for seasonal or multiple music events, $100 for a single special event (with $250 escrow), $250 for a single special event with music (with $500 escrow), and $250 plus $100 per additional day for multi‑day events
• Determine fees and approve Special Event Application No. #25-21 (Jingle Bar) scheduled Dec 2 2025–Jan 5 2026
• Review merit increase recommendations: 2% for office staff and 2% for the City Administrator
• Review a 3% cost‑of‑living increase for all city employees to be included in the 2026 levy

November 12 Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amending ordinances for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and parking requirements. The commission will also discuss tree preservation regulations.

• Public hearing on amending Parking Requirements and ADU Ordinances
• Proposed ADU standards: minimum 600 sq ft, maximum 50% of principal structure size, and 35 ft height limit
• Proposed ADU requirements: must be occupied by a family member and have homestead status
• Discussion on tree preservation ordinances
• Review of parking stall requirements and 'services' category definitions

November 3 Regular City Council

The Spring Park City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, including minutes and payroll expenditures. No other substantive actions were taken. The council then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

November 3 Regular Council

The City Council will hear presentations from the Met Council and Three Rivers Park District. The body will also review routine payroll, expenditures, and claims for payment.

• Presentation from Mr. Tyronne Carter regarding Met Council update
• Presentation from Marge Beard regarding Three Rivers Park District update
• Approval of payroll, expenditures, and claims for payment

October 20 Regular City Council

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the consent agenda, and several actions on utilities and zoning. It adopted a resolution to certify delinquent utility accounts to property taxes, approved a study of utility rates for 2026‑2030, set those rates, and amended Chapter 42 of the zoning code.

• Approved agenda with added snow removal contract special conditions (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including payroll and snow removal conditions (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #25-11 to certify delinquent utility accounts to property taxes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026‑2030 Utility Rate Study (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #25-12 setting utility rates for 2026‑2030 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-06 amending Chapter 42 of the Zoning Code (unanimous)

October 20 Council Work Session

The council reviewed Lord Fletcher’s 2026 music schedule and noted that decibel readings were below ordinance limits. Council members discussed limiting the number of music days but no policy was adopted. The council examined the special event permit process, agreeing that staff may approve standard requests while the council will be notified of all events for visibility. No other decisions were made.

• Council agreed to be notified of all special events (no vote tally recorded)

October 20 Regular Council

The City Council will discuss and vote on a utility rate study and the setting of utility rates for 2026-2030. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding delinquent utility accounts and a proposed amendment to the zoning code.

• Public Hearing: Delinquent Utility Accounts
• Resolution #25-11: Certifying Delinquent Utility Accounts to Property Taxes
• Adopting 2026-2030 Utility Rate Study and Resolution #25-12 to set rates
• Ordinance #25-06: Amending Chapter 42 of the Zoning Code
• Approval of payroll, expenditures, and claims for payment

Meeting

The City Council will discuss a staff recommendation to allow administrative approval of special event permits that are within city code, while still requiring police and fire safety review. The council will also review the current fee schedule for musical concert permits and other special events. No decision has been made yet; staff will draft a detailed process for a future meeting if the council approves the recommendation.

• Review of Lord Fletcher’s 2026 Music Review (agenda item 1)
• Discussion of Special Event Permit Process and staff recommendation for administrative approvals (agenda item 2)
• Current musical concert permit fees: $45 for a single event; $1,600 for a seasonal series
• Current special event fees: $100/$250 escrow for a single event; $250/$500 escrow with music; multi‑day event $250 + $100 per additional day plus $1,000 escrow
• Council to decide on adopting staff‑approved process and possible fee adjustments

October 08 Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal to remove Article III (Subdivision/Platting) from the Zoning Ordinance and replace it with a new subdivision ordinance and Chapter 43. The body will also discuss accessory dwelling units, parking requirements, and tree preservation.

• Public hearing on removing Article III of the Zoning Ordinance and creating Chapter 43
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 42, Section 42-63 to include as-built requirement language
• Discussion on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
• Discussion on parking requirements
• Discussion on tree preservation

October 8 Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the agenda and the August 13, 2025 minutes. A public hearing on a subdivision ordinance amendment was opened and closed without comment, and the motion to close the hearing was approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m. with a unanimous vote. No substantive policy decisions were made; staff will revise ADU, parking, and tree‑preservation proposals for future review.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on subdivision amendment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:43 p.m. (unanimous)

October 6 Regular City Council

The council unanimously approved an amendment to the agenda that removed item 7a, the ABDO Utility Rate Study. The consent agenda items—including September 15 meeting minutes, payroll and expenditures, City Clerk Hoffman’s reduced‑hour request, Special Event Permit #25‑20 for Pink Wave, and final payment to Bituminous Roadways—were all approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m. with a unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda amendment removing ABDO Utility Rate Study (unanimous)
• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payroll, expenditures, and claims for payment (unanimous)
• Approved City Clerk Hoffman’s reduced hours to 32 hrs/week (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Permit #25‑20 for Pink Wave, Back Channel Brewing (unanimous)
• Approved final payment to Bituminous Roadways (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:17 p.m. (unanimous)

October 6 Regular Council

The City Council will review and potentially approve a utility rate study for water and sewer funds. The proposal aims to ensure targeted cash reserves and positive cashflow through 2030.

• Proposed 20% increase to water usage rates and 5% increase to fixed rates (2026-2030)
• Proposed 20% increase to sewer base fee and 5% increase to usage and Met Council fees (2026-2030)
• Special Event Permit #25-20: Pink Wave, Back Channel Brewing
• Request for City Clerk Hoffman to reduce hours to 32 hours per week
• Final payment for Bituminous Roadways

September 15 Regular City Council

The council unanimously approved an agenda amendment that removed a wreath quote and added Ordinance #25-04. It also unanimously rescinded Ordinance #25-03 and adopted Ordinance #25-04, establishing Chapter 43 for subdivisions and platting. The snow removal contract with Larson Lawnscape was tabled until the October meeting.

• Approved agenda amendment removing wreath quote and adding Ordinance #25-04 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: September 2 minutes, payroll, event permit #25-19, gambling permit #25-10 (unanimous)
• Tabled snow removal contract with Larson Lawnscape until October meeting (unanimous)
• Rescinded Ordinance #25-03 and adopted Ordinance #25-04 creating Chapter 43 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

September 15 Council Work Session

The Spring Park City Council will hear a presentation from the Gillespie Center regarding its 2025 goals, including membership and programming targets, and will discuss a 25th anniversary celebration planned for October 25.

• Gillespie Center 2025 goals: Increase membership by 25% and programming usage by 20%
• Gillespie Center 25th Anniversary Celebration: October 25, 2025
• Gillespie Center fundraising events: Fashion Show, Family Bingo, and Scotty B Luncheon
• Gillespie Center membership levels: $40 to $2000
• City Council discussion: Sunset Drive Update from Moore Engineering

The council unanimously approved a $5,000 donation to the Gillespie Center for 2026. They also approved a part‑time trial period for City Clerk Hoffman, with final approval to be considered at the October 6 meeting.

• Approved $5,000 donation to Gillespie Center (unanimous)
• Approved part‑time trial for City Clerk Hoffman (final approval Oct 6)

September 15 Regular Council

The Spring Park City Council meeting will consider routine consent items and public comment, then move to the action agenda. Council members will decide whether to accept a snow removal contract with Larson Lawnscape and approve a quote for new wreaths. A noise ordinance recommendation (18-125) will be presented by Mike Mason. The meeting also includes standard approvals for special event permits and a gambling premises permit.

• Accepting Snow Removal Contract – Larson Lawnscape
• Approving Quote for New Wreaths
• Noise Ordinance Recommendation (18-125) presented by Mike Mason
• Special Event Permit #25-19: Back Channel – Ultimate Vikings Game Day Experience
• Resolution #25-10: Premises Permit for Lawful Gambling – NW Tonka Lions‑Back Channel Brewing

September 2 Regular City Council

The council unanimously approved the agenda and the consent agenda items, including payroll, expenditures, claims, and the LMCC 2026 budget. It also unanimously adopted Resolution #25-09, establishing the 2026 Preliminary Levy. The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimously)
• Approved consent agenda items – payroll, expenditures, claims, LMCC 2026 budget (unanimously)
• Adopted 2026 Preliminary Levy via Resolution #25-09 (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

September 2 Regular Council

The Spring Park City Council will meet to discuss and vote on the 2026 preliminary levy, approve routine expenditures, and hear zoning concerns. The agenda includes a consent agenda for standard approvals and a public comment period for residents to address the council.

• Resolution #25-09: Adopting 2026 Preliminary Levy
• Approve Payroll, Expenditures, and Claims for Payment (totaling $79,504.26)
• LMCC 2026 Budget approval
• Robert Thompson – Planning/Zoning Concerns at 3845 Park Lane

August 18 Regular City Council

The council approved an amended agenda, removing items 5b, 7a, 7c, and 7d. They approved the consent agenda covering the August 4, 2025 minutes, payroll, expenditures, and claims. Mayor Chase led a unanimous amendment to Ordinance XX to allow more time to certify delinquent utility accounts on the tax rolls. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:14 p.m.

• Approved agenda amendment removing items 5b, 7a, 7c, 7d (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda for August 4 2025 minutes, payroll, expenditures, claims (unanimous)
• Amended Ordinance XX to extend certification time for delinquent utility accounts (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:14 p.m. (unanimous)

August 18 Council Work Session

The council reviewed a Sunset Drive reconstruction update, discussed draft language for certifying unpaid utility bills, received a 2026 budget update, and considered a proposal to reduce the city clerk's hours. No formal motions were adopted, denied, or voted on during the session.

August 13 Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss potential updates to the city's Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and off-street parking ordinances. The body will also discuss a commissioner vacancy.

• Discussion on Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance options for R-1 and R-2 districts
• Review of current off-street parking requirements and potential revisions
• Discussion regarding a Planning Commissioner vacancy

August 4 Regular City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included routine minutes, payroll items, and Special Event Permit #25-15. It then unanimously approved three additional special event permits for Back Channel Brewing: Westonka Sound Wave (Permit #25-14), Kegs for Klondike (Permit #25-16), and a 24‑Hour DJ Event (Permit #25-17) that allows overnight operation without alcohol service. The council noted it will discuss a request to waive special‑event fees for charitable events at a later time.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimously)
• Approved consent agenda, including minutes, payroll, and Permit #25-15 (unanimously)
• Approved Special Event Permit #25-14: Westonka Sound Wave (unanimously)
• Approved Special Event Permit #25-16: Kegs for Klondike (unanimously)
• Approved Special Event Permit #25-17: 24‑Hour DJ Event, allowing overnight operation without alcohol service (unanimously)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (unanimously)

August 4 Regular Council

The City Council will consider four special event permits for Back Channel Brewing. The meeting also includes a presentation from Josh Leddy of Back Channel Brewing and the approval of routine expenditures.

• Special Event Permit #25-14: Westonka Sound Wave – Back Channel Brewing
• Special Event Permit #25-15: Spring Park Awakening – Back Channel Brewing
• Special Event Permit #25-16: Kegs for Klondike – Back Channel Brewing
• Special Event Permit #25-17: 24 Hour DJ Event – Back Channel Brewing
• Approval of payroll, expenditures, and claims for payment totaling $105,045.73

July 21 Regular City Council

The council removed the SafeBuilt permit‑fee increase item from the agenda and approved the amendment unanimously. It also approved the consent agenda, the road‑maintenance quotes for Reclamite, crack seal and striping, and adopted Ordinance #25-03 (Subdivision Ordinance) with unanimous votes. The SafeBuilt permit‑fee increase was tabled for a future meeting, and the Planning Commission was directed to review commercial parking requirements and auxiliary‑dwelling‑unit policies.

• Agenda amendment removing SafeBuilt permit‑fee item approved (unanimous)
• Consent agenda (minutes, payroll, expenditures, claims) approved (unanimous)
• Road maintenance quotes – Reclamite, crack seal, striping approved (unanimous)
• Ordinance #25-03 Subdivision Ordinance approved (unanimous)
• SafeBuilt permit‑fee increase tabled for future consideration
• Planning Commission directed to review commercial parking requirements and ADU policies

July 21 Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to review recommendations for permit fees and road maintenance. The body is discussing proposals from Safebuilt and Moore Engineering.

• Permit fee recommendations from Safebuilt
• Reclamite/Crack Seal recommendations from Moore Engineering

The council received a presentation from Safebuilt on increasing permit fees, noting the last increase was in 2019. Council members asked questions and the mayor requested additional data, which Safebuilt will provide at a future meeting. Moore Engineering gave an update on Reclamite and crack seal work for Black Lake Road, Warren Ave., and West Arm West, describing the application process and timeline. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

July 21 Regular Council

The City Council will meet to discuss road maintenance quotes and a proposed increase in permit fees via SafeBuilt. The body is also considering the approval of Ordinance #25-03, which establishes a Subdivision Ordinance.

• Approval of Ordinance #25-03 (Subdivision Ordinance)
• Permit fee increase approval for SafeBuilt
• Road maintenance quotes for Reclamite, Crack Seal, and Striping
• Approval of payroll, expenditures, and claims for payment

June 23 Regular City Council

The council unanimously approved the agenda amendment removing item 7a. The consent agenda, including routine minutes and special event permits, was approved without discussion. Council members approved posting the snow removal request for proposals and asked for more detail on salting and trail snow removal. The council directed the city engineer to revise the Reclamite road‑preservation bid and to obtain a cost estimate for pothole repair on Interlachen Road, and agreed to research auxiliary dwelling units further.

• Approved agenda amendment removing item 7a (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved posting snow removal RFP with added salting and trail requirements (unanimous)
• Directed City Engineer Morast to revise Reclamite bid to include West Arm West and Black Lake Road (unanimous)
• Directed City Engineer Morast to obtain Bituminous Roadways cost for Interlachen Road pothole repair (unanimous)
• Removed Proposed Permit Fee Changes – Safebuilt from agenda
• Council agreed to research auxiliary dwelling units (ADUs) further
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

June 23 Regular Council

The City Council will consider proposed permit fee changes from Safebuilt and review quotes for crack sealing and Reclamite road preservation. The body will also act on a snow removal RFP and routine special event permits.

• Proposed permit fee changes from Safebuilt
• Road preservation quotes for Reclamite and crack sealing
• Approval of Snow Removal RFP
• Special Event Permit #25-12: Back Channel – Fast and the Beerious Car Show
• Special Event Permit #25-13: Back Channel – Yacht Rock

June 16 Council Work Session

The City Council will receive an update on Sunset Drive from a Hennepin County Project Manager. Members will also discuss proposed updates to the building permit fee schedule, which has not been updated since 2019.

• Sunset Drive update by Hennepin County Project Manager Amber Klein
• Proposed increase of maintenance permit fees (roofing, siding, windows/doors) from $50 to $75
• Proposed increase of zoning fees for SAFEbuilt inspectors from $50 to $75
• Proposed increase of residential site inspection fees from $50 to $65
• Proposed increase of commercial permit minimums from $75 to $100

June 16 Regular Council

The City Council will discuss proposed updates to permit fees provided by Safebuilt and review quotes for road preservation. The body is also considering the approval of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for snow removal.

• Proposed permit fee changes including raising maintenance permits from $50 to $75
• Road preservation quotes for Reclamite and crack sealing
• Approval of Snow Removal RFP
• Proposed increase of Moved-In House fee to $275
• Proposed increase of commercial permit minimums from $75 to $100

May 19 Council Work Session

The council heard a presentation on the rental licensing program and agreed to gather a checklist and a list of rentals for future discussion. Council Member Suttle requested clarification of public‑comment and presentation procedures, and the council reviewed the first‑look numbers for the 2026 budget. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

May 19 Regular Council

The City Council will meet to review routine consent items and hear a presentation from Marge Beard of the Three Rivers Park District. The agenda contains no items for official action.

• Presentation by Marge Beard, Three Rivers Park District
• Approval of payroll, expenditures, and claims for payment totaling $107,048.03
• Payment of $30,456.50 to Moore Engineering, Inc. for Sunset Drive Utility Design
• Payment of $62,660.96 to the City of Orono for contracted services

May 19 Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss rental licensing, public comment protocols, and the initial 2026 budget. The session includes a proposal from SAFEbuilt to manage a rental housing inspection program.

• Rental licensing and a proposal from SAFEbuilt for inspection services
• Council meeting protocol regarding public comment and presentations
• First look at the 2026 Budget

The council heard a presentation on rental housing inspection services and agreed to obtain a sample checklist and compile a rental list for future discussion. Council Member Suttle requested clarification of public‑comment and presentation procedures, and the topic was discussed. A preliminary review of the 2026 budget was presented. No formal actions or votes were taken.

May 19 Regular City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda without dissent. No action items were presented on the action agenda. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

May 14 Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss the city's subdivision ordinance. This follows a previous meeting where the discussion was tabled to allow for further review of ordinance revisions.

• Discussion of the City of Spring Park Subdivision Ordinance

May 5 Regular City Council

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included April minutes and payroll expenditures. They also approved spending $14,000–$15,000 for a utility rate study, directing staff to select a vendor. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda – April minutes, payroll, expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved $14,000–$15,000 utility rate study cost, staff to choose vendor (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

May 5 Regular Council

The City Council will discuss a three-year utility rate adjustment starting in 2026, with staff recommending a rate study contract from Abdo costing $14,000–$15,000. The consent agenda includes approval of April 21 minutes and payroll/expenditures totaling $90,012.54. No other action items are on the agenda.

• Utility Rate Study Discussion – staff recommends Abdo for a $14,000–$15,000 study to fund upcoming projects and set 2026 rates
• Consent Agenda: Approve April 21, 2025 City Council minutes
• Consent Agenda: Approve payroll, expenditures, and claims for payment totaling $90,012.54
• Previous meeting approved a variance request at 3916 Mapleton Ave (22-foot garage extension into 30-foot setback) and a response letter to 4177 Shoreline Dr

April 21 Council Work Session CANCELLED

The Spring Park City Council work session scheduled for April 21, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed, and no decisions were made.

April 21 Regular City Council

The council unanimously approved the agenda and the consent agenda, which included updates to several special event permits. It also unanimously approved a variance request for 3916 Mapleton Ave to allow a larger truck and extend a garage beyond the required setback. Additionally, the council unanimously approved a response letter to 4177 Shoreline Dr.

• Approved agenda – unanimous
• Approved consent agenda, including special event permit date changes – unanimous
• Approved variance request for 3916 Mapleton Ave – unanimous
• Approved response letter to 4177 Shoreline Dr – unanimous

April 21 Regular Council

The City Council will consider a variance request for 3916 Mapleton Ave and a response regarding 4177 Shoreline Dr. The body will also review several special event permits and annual dock permits.

• Variance request for 3916 Mapleton Ave
• Council response to 4177 Shoreline Dr
• Special Event Permits #25-06 through #25-09 for Back Channel events
• 2025 Annual R-3 Dock Permits
• Payment of expenditures totaling $32,043.62

April 9 Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Brent Reid to extend the garage at 3916 Mapleton Avenue, reducing the front yard setback from 30 feet to 22 feet to accommodate a full-size truck. The Commission will also continue its prior discussion on updating the subdivision ordinance, covering topics such as minimum lot size, parking, tree removal/replacement, retaining walls, and undergrounding power. Staff recommends approval of the variance.

• Public hearing on 8-foot front yard setback variance for garage extension at 3916 Mapleton Avenue
• Continued discussion on updates to the Subdivision Ordinance (minimum lot size, parking, tree removal/replacement, retaining walls, undergrounding power)
• Approval of minutes from March 12, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

April 7 Regular City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included payroll expenditures, a non‑support letter for Bills HF1987 and HF2013, a spa/massage therapist license for Massages by CJ LLC, and a liquor license for Cabana Anna’s Restaurant at The Shoreline Hotel. The council also unanimously adopted Ordinance #25-01 (Salt Storage) and Ordinance #25-02 (Off‑Site Stormwater Treatment). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda items including payroll, claims, non‑support letter, spa license, and liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #25-01 – Salt Storage (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #25-02 – Off‑Site Stormwater Treatment (unanimous)

April 7 Regular Council

The Spring Park City Council will receive the 2024 financial audit report and consider two ordinances: one regulating salt storage and one governing off-site stormwater treatment. The council will also hear a presentation from Edgewater Apartments owner Mark Kozikowski regarding sewer line and air scrubber concerns related to the Shoreline Hotel development. The consent agenda includes approval of new liquor and spa licenses and a letter opposing state bills HF1987 and HF2013.

• First reading of Ordinance #25-01 regulating salt storage
• First reading of Ordinance #25-02 governing off-site stormwater treatment
• Presentation from Mark Kozikowski on sewer line and air scrubber issues at Shoreline Hotel
• Consent agenda: new liquor license for Cabana Anna's at The Shoreline Hotel
• Consent agenda: letter opposing Minnesota bills HF1987 and HF2013

March 17 Regular City Council

The Spring Park City Council unanimously approved Special Event Permit #25-05 for Lord Fletcher's Concert Series, with conditions to track additional data and address issues in the fall before booking concerts. The consent agenda, including meeting minutes and payroll, was also approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; public comment raised concerns about concert volume and frequency.

• Approved Special Event Permit #25-05 for Lord Fletcher's Concert Series with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including March 3, 2025 minutes and payroll/expenditures (unanimous)

March 17 Council Work Session

The Spring Park City Council will hold a work session to discuss three items. Topics include a permit application for Lord Fletcher's, potential implementation of a 3% hotel lodging tax to fund a local tourism bureau, and rental licensing. No formal decisions are expected at this work session.

• Lord Fletcher's 2025 permit application discussion
• Hotel lodging tax: up to 3% per night, with 95% required to fund a local convention or travel bureau
• Rental licensing discussion
• Previous discussion noted on lodging tax with past council and mayor

March 17 Regular Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a special event permit for the Lord Fletcher’s Concert Series. The body will also hear a presentation from the Shadywood Road Neighborhood Representative and review routine expenditures.

• Special Event Permit #25-05: Lord Fletcher’s Concert Series
• Presentation by John Motzko, Shadywood Road Neighborhood Representative
• Approval of payroll, expenditures, and claims for payment

March 3 Regular Council

The City Council will receive a progress report from Moore Engineering regarding the reconstruction of Sunset Drive from Shoreline Drive to Shadywood Road. The body will also decide on dock permit requirements for public restrooms and approve routine licenses and permits.

• Sunset Drive reconstruction update: $12.3M total project cost ($3.6M city share, $8.7M county share)
• Action item: Public Restrooms – Dock Permit Requirements
• 2025 Garbage Hauler License Renewals and approval of new garbage hauler
• Special Event Permit#25-05: Lord Fletcher’s Concert Series
• LRIP grant of $1.5M secured for roadway costs

March 3 Regular City Council

The Spring Park City Council tabled the special event permit for Lord Fletcher's Concert Series until the applicant can attend a future work session. The Council also decided to continue allowing portable restrooms (Biffy's) but will add screening and distance regulations for 2026. A resident's request to release an $81,000 escrow was directed back to staff for continued work on permits and inspections.

• Tabled Special Event Permit #25-05 for Lord Fletcher's Concert Series (unanimous)
• Decided to allow Biffy's porta potties with new screening and distance rules for 2026
• Directed staff to send Sunset Drive project update mailer to residents
• Appointed Council Member Suttle as Westonka Chamber of Commerce representative (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, payroll, garbage hauler licenses, and new hauler
• Removed Lord Fletcher's permit from consent agenda for further discussion (unanimous)

February 12 Planning Commission CANCELLED

The February 12, 2025, meeting of the Spring Park Planning Commission was cancelled. No discussions or decisions took place. The agenda had included a subdivision ordinance discussion, but it was not addressed.

• Meeting cancelled; no public business conducted

February 3 Regular Council

The City Council will receive a presentation from Hennepin County Commissioner Edelson. The body will also consider several routine consent items, including business license renewals and special event permits.

• Special Event Permit #25-01: Tour de Tonka Bike Ride, August 2, 2025
• Special Event Permit #25-03: Lake Minnetonka Crappie Contest, May 3, 2025
• Back Channel: THC License Renewal 2025
• Skingevity Med-Spa: Business License Renewal 2025
• Approval of payroll, expenditures, and claims for payment

February 3 Regular City Council

The Spring Park City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included meeting minutes, payroll and expenditures, special event permits for the Tour de Tonka bike ride and Lake Minnetonka Crappie Contest, and business license renewals for Back Channel THC and Skingevity Med-Spa. No action items were discussed. The council also heard a presentation from Hennepin County Commissioner Heather Edelson and noted the cancellation of the February 18 council meeting and work session.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payroll, and claims (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Permit #25-01 for Tour de Tonka Bike Ride on August 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Permit #25-03 for Lake Minnetonka Crappie Contest on May 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Back Channel THC License Renewal 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Skingevity Med-Spa Business License Renewal 2025 (unanimous)

January 21 Regular Council

The Spring Park City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 21, 2025, acting on a consent agenda that includes approval of meeting minutes, payroll and claims, a special event permit for Back Channel Brewing, and several resolutions for official designations. The only action item is confirming official city appointments for 2025. Reports from the Mayor and Council and staff are also scheduled.

• Consent agenda item: Special Event Permit #25-01 for Back Channel Brewing's Electric Snow Globe/Dance Agenda
• Resolution #25-02: Naming Official Depository
• Resolution #25-03: Establishing Order of Business
• Resolution #25-04: Pre-Authorization of Certain Claim Payments
• Action item: Confirm Official City Appointments 2025

January 21 Council Work Session

The Spring Park City Council will hold a work session to discuss the council's 2025 goals and consider appointments for various city positions. The agenda lists proposed appointments for acting mayor, city attorney, city planner, and multiple commissions. No votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Discussion of 2025 Council Goals
• Proposed appointment of Council Member Chase as Acting Mayor
• Proposed appointment of Carson, Clelland, and Schreder as City Attorney
• Proposed appointment of WSB as City Planner
• Proposed appointments for Planning Commission and Police Commission

The Spring Park City Council held a work session on January 21, 2025, to discuss and set goals for the year, including water quality improvements, water tower maintenance, pedestrian safety on county roads, email domain changes, and holiday decoration refresh. They also discussed and appointed officials for various committees and commissions, including a new Public Utilities Commission. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. with no formal votes taken on these items.

• Set 2025 council goals including water quality, water tower maintenance, pedestrian safety, email domain, and holiday decorations
• Appointed Acting Mayor Sippel
• Appointed Weed Inspector Turner
• Appointed Admin Committee members Chase and Suttle
• Appointed Police Commission members Chase and Suttle
• Appointed Investment/Finance Committee members Sippel and Chase
• Appointed Fire Commission members Hoffman and Turner
• Created new Public Utilities Commission with Sippel, Chase, and Administrator

January 21 2205 Regular City Council

The Spring Park City Council held a routine meeting on January 21, 2025, with Mayor Chase and Council Members Suttle, Sippel, and Turner present. They unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, payroll, a special event permit, and several resolutions, as well as the 2025 official city appointments. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

• Approved consent agenda including payroll, special event permit, and resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 official city appointments (unanimous)