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Mr. Rafferty was then introduced. He indicated Mr..Hoeschler. had requested he join the Planning.Coinmission and he had consented. He gave a brief biographical sketch and responded to questions from Council.. Motion by Bosak, Second by Watson to confirm Mr. Rafftery's appointment and to thank him For his willingness to commit to the community was unanimously approved. Motion by Watson, Second by Rasmussen to adopt Resolution No. 2005.1.2 granting a variance from: Ordinance No. 43, Section 19.5(1) of five (5') feet to a. set -back of five (5') feet along the entire south side yard. of Summit Mini Storage based upon an application received from Mr. Osterkamp was unanimously approved. Motion by Schilling, Second by Bosak. to adopt Resolution No, 2005-09 approving amendment of the contract with Belair .Excavating for Public Improvement. Project No. 2004-01 to provide .a 17 day extension for completion and additionalcosts of $77,449.50 was unanimously approved. Motion by Watson, Second by Schilling to: adopt Resolution No. 2005-10 providing for alteration ofthe completion schedule for the walking path at Hillary Farm was unanimously approved. Mr, Magnuson reported Vadnais Heights recently passed an Emergency Management Ordinance defining the Emergency Director'sposition and compensation and asked for input; on similar action in Gem Lake. Mr. l meott indicated that the Mayor is the default director for now and that should be adequate. When.appointrnents are made next January,the position can be included in appointments. Mr. Emeotl then indicated he has been approached by Patrick Bulen who is interested in purchasing the Scheuneman Road lot From McNulty. If he purchases same and builds a home, he will have no place to live until construction is complete and would like to place a mobile home on the property pending construction completion. Acting as Zoning Administrator, Mr. Magnuson noted. that Ordinance No. 43 states: that the definition of permitted uses as single family dwelling does not include "...trailers, tents, cabins or trailer coaches" and therefore Mr,. Bulen's request can not be considered. The fullexcerpt from Ordinance No,43, Section :3.2 is as follows: DWEELLING A building or one (1) or more portions thereofoccupied or intended to be occupied exclusively for residence purpose, but .not including roorns in motels, hotels, nursing homes, boarding houses, 1101 trailers, tents, cabins or trailer coaches. Magnuson then presented the Membcrship;for the. MN Association of Small Cities indicating 2005-6 Membership: Dries of 5274.70 for consideration. Thematter failed on lack of a. motion. Motion by Watson and second by Schilling. to accept the April Treasurer's Reports as prepared by Cobian which indicate balances in the General Fund of in the Sewer Fund of$33,392.81, in the Capital Projects Fund of $145.3.33,64, and in the Gem Lake Bond Debt Service Fund of $26,868..85 wereunanimously approved. Accounts Payable for May/June totaling $33,588.94 was unanimously approved. The next meeting ofthe Gem Lake City Council is scheduled for 18 July2005. There being nofurther business, motion by Watson and second by Schilling toadjourn at 8:50 PM was unanimously approved. AUTHORED: 21. June 2005 APPROVED: 18.1uly 2005: ATTEST: ATTEST: Frederic '{ Fuson Richard Bosak City Cicrk Acting Mayor ;i IiIc: rriiriiitcsl2005/181juiii112005.■mpd.