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MINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF GEM LAKE February,1996 The February meeting of the City Council of the City of Gem Lake was called to order on Monday, 26 February 1996,.at 7:07 p.m. in the first floor meeting room of Tousley Ford. Mayor Erneott, Council Members Nielsen and Birkebak, Treasurer Nordstrom, and Clerk Magnuson were present. Following Mayor Emeott's request for additions, deletions, or corrections of minutes distributed to. the Council and questions thereto, the minutes of the 15 January 1996 City Council. Meeting were, upon motion duly made (Birkebak) and seconded (Nielsen), unanimously approved as presented. Following Mayor Emeott's request for additions, deletions, or corrections to the Agenda as distributed to the Council, the Agenda for 26 February 1996 was, upon motion duly made (Nielsen) and seconded (Birkebak), unanimously approved as presented. Discussion regarding the Comprehensive Municipal Plan followed with no action taken. Mayor Ezneott stated that the residential portion of the plan appears to be in good shape, but that additional attention needs to be paid to the business portion. The Clerk also reviewed the costs to date and indicated that 90% to 95% of costs have now been paid and that the costs are approximately 20% to 25% in excess of those budgeted. Mayor Erneott then reported on the need for an administrative procedure chain for applications and approvals to insure compliance with the 60 day rules. He has developed some initial procedural guidelines and will continue to pursue same. The Clerk reported that both Tousley Ford and White Bear Floral have issued written open ended extensions of their requests for. signage to allow the Planning. Commission adequate time to regroup and respond following Mr. Gardner's absence. Copies of the extensions will be sent to both Mr. Gardner and Mr. Arend. The. Clerk reported that progress has been made regarding current prosecution matters which hopefully will be brought to fruition by the end of April. Council member Birkebak reported that Law Enforcement is discussing the problem with deer over population and some resolve may be forthcoming. He additionally reported on the efforts of the group. The Clerk reported that he has received a proposal from Animal Control Services that is acceptable and will accept same prior to the March meeting: The Clerk also reported that he has received payment from the Lions Club for the purchase of a defibrillator in the amount of $3,000 and that funds would be transferred and a letter of thanks to the Lions Club will be issued. The Clerk reported on Kirkwold's negative response to McMVlahon's request for a guard rail. It appears that only a political solution is possible, Mayor Ellicott asked that a copy of Kirkwold's letter be sent and that he will attempt to seek a political solution with the Ramsey County Board. The Clerk then reported that a Public Service Announcement will be distributed regarding tree. trimming to protect snow plow mirrors. Discussion of dates of possible Joint Meeting with Vadnais Heights were discussed. The Clerk will 1