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CITY OF GEM LAKE MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL, 2004 The April, 2004 meeting of the City Council of the City of Gem Lake was called to order by Mayor Emeott:on Monday, 19 April 2004,. at 7:20 PM. in the first floor meeting room of Tousley Ford. Council Members Watson, Birkebak, Igo and Bosak, and Clerk Magnuson were present. Also presentwere Mr..Hoeschler, Mr. Lindner, Mrs. Robins and Mr. Becicka of the. Planning Commission, the McNulty development and legal team and several members of the community. Following Mayor :Emeott's request for additions, deletions, or corrections, the following actions were taken: I) unanimous approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes for 15 March 2004 as presented.. on motion by Bosak, second by Watson; and, 2) unanimous approval of the City Council Meeting Agenda as amended for 19 April 2004 on motion by Birkebak, second by Bosak. Magnuson then presented General Announcements. Mr. Hoeschler then reported on the activities of the Planning Commission, focusing on the efforts directed to the Hillary Calm development.. He recapped plans considered to date and noticedthat an additional plan "B-2" has been. identified and appears to be very close to a plan workablefor the project and the community. Mr I-loeschierthanked Mrs Swomleyand Mrs Tessier for mobilizing the community to state it's opinions. He also thanked Mr. .McNulty for listening to the community and responding in general to the concerns with alternate. plans. Mr. Hoeschler identified a list of 12 points that are incorporated herewith as part of.his report to the Mayor attached. Mr. Hoeschleralso stated his concern over who and how the sewer to the development would be constructed and financed. Finally, Mr. Hoeschler identified Mr. McNulty's willingness to work toward a solution by setting his .plans .`"13", "D" and "G" aside with no Council action. at this time while plan "B-2" is considered.. Further, Mr. McNulty also consented to a: sixty (60) day extension of tlie. "sixty (GO) day rule setting decision deadlines on plans "B",."D" and"G" from 04 May 2004 to 03 July :2004..In doing so; Mr. McNulty presumed that. the Councilwould be willing to reconvene on 05 May 2004 to hear finding and recommendations of the Planning Commission. Mr, McNulty was then recognized and recapped each of Plans "B", "D" and."G" and then presented a plan and review of Plan. "B-2" and: it's nuances. Mr. Watson asked why continue Plans "B "D" and "G". Mr. Rosow, attorney for McNulty, explained that once a plan is withdrawn, it can not be represented in substantially the same form for at least twelve months. Mr. Watson then asked about house placements andtheability to control same to create visual open space. Mr. McNulty advised that to the extent possible thatwill be the goal although certain placement limitations can have the added effect of reduction of a given lot's value which might concern him. Mr. McNulty indicated red marked areas are suggested House settings and Mr. Watson asked ifthey can be mandated. Mr. Watson also asked about fencing restrictions to give the entire project the feeling of open space and it was indicated the topic can be discussed as part of the restrictive: covenants. Mr. Igo asked how the driveway to Lot 2 would be created, easement or deed? Mr. McNulty indicated easement but also indicated .:lot lines can be amended to include it as part of Lot 2 deeded space. Additional general discussion followed. Magnuson reported Crime. Statistics from the Ramsey County Sheriff and indicated the report would be held in file l'or review. Magnuson also reported on the 800 mhz radio system development, noting future. meetings. Magnuson confirmed receipt by the Council of the minutes of the Contract Cities meeting. Magnuson presented his letter sent to perpetual violators of junk vehicle restrictions indicating citations will be issued on Saturday,.24 April .2004.:Similarly, .a. citation to Leuthard will be issued on the same date.