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Magnuson thenpresented the law .enforcement report and indicated he will continue to attend the meetings of the Law Enforcement Group until two critical issues, 800 mhz and call center management, have been resolved. There is concernin the case ofeach over funding and politics of control that take precedence over other matters. Magnusonalso presented Deputy Entner's traffic report wrap up for the year. Mr. Johnson was then recognized and: addressed the Council on the continuing efforts of the. Northcuuntry Cooperative Development Fund to acquire the Boulders Project from Wedum. Following discussion that included Mr. Kramer regarding state of the art for determining "senior housing", it was determined that. Magnuson shouldcontact. the Met Council with both proposed statements of senior housing contained in the documents and determine their acceptance to. the Met Council related to Gem Lake's Comprehensive Municipal Plan. With the understanding that maintaining the integrity of the Municipal Comprehensive Plan is paramount in the matter and notcreating any "white elephants" on our borders,. Motion by Watson, Second by Bosak to adopt Resolution No. 2005-04 empowering the Mayor. and Clerk to execute documents on behalf of the City was approved on a vote of4 Aye, 1 Nay and 0 Abstaining. Motion by Emeott, Second by Watson to approve Resolution No. 2005-05 approving expenditures for concurrent detachmentproceedings wasunanimoitsly approved. Motion by Watson, Second by Bosak to accept the January Treasurer's Report as prepared by Cobian and indicating a balance in the General Fund o f $81,37b.3.1 and in the Sewer Fund of $134,315.04 was unanimously approved. Motion by Watson, Second by Bosak to approve Accounts Payable for January totaling S44,827.98 was unanimously approved. Following December Council's request that. the. Clerk prepare a Net Comparison to the budget without the Capital 1 xpenses included for January, Magnuson presented his evaluation indicating General Fund Receipts .at'$340,974 or 1490/ of the 2004 budget and General Fund Expenditures at $.339,45.0 or 148% of the 2004budget with a positive :cash flow of$1,524.:Magnuson alsoreported the figures do not include as much as S 15,000 in accounts receivable, Similarly, the evaluation indicates Sewer Fund Receipts of $229, 198 or 458% of budget and Sewer Fund Disbursements of $157.302.or 314%.ofbudget witha positive cash flow of $71,986 andforthcoming accounts receivable for 4`l' quarter sewer billing,. Motion by Watson, Second by Bosak to approve a Sewer Fund budget of $57,300 which includes monies for both substantial iriaintenanceand ieinvestrnent was unanimously approved. Mrs_ Kuchenmeister was then recognized and indicated her desire to proceed with the acquisition of the parcel of properly between her and theproperty formerly owned by Wanner. Magnuson indicated he would approve same and contact. the. City Attorney to determine procedure for transfer of title. Mrs. Kuchenmeister- also indicated problems with access from her property to the roadway during peak traffichours and asked if an alternate railroad crossing was available to which Emeott responded "no", unless the .existing crossing is abandoned. Finally, Mrs, Kuchenlneister reported a large. settling area at her driveway neara manhole and askedfor inspection and opinions of' how to solve the issue. Magnuson indicated he would examine and advise. The next meeting of the Gem Lake City Council is scheduled for 21 February 2005, a Federal Holiday on which no business may be conducted. By action of the City Council. in December, 2004 the Council was reminded that the meeting has been rescheduled to 28 February 2005. There being no further business, Motion by Watson, Second by Bosak to adjourn at 9:15 PM was unanimously approved. AUTHORED:- 29 January 2005 APPIi ()VEft -" 28-February 2005 ATTEST: ES;I : j ATTEST: Frederic C. bn Paul R, Eineott 'City Clerk k Mayor i 111;; lrilllatc5?[i(6117Sj N11r12005.mpd