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B) Utility billing — Purchase. Software: Mayor Emeott stated that City Treasurer issuggesting that thecity of Gem Lake purchase. Utility Billing software instead of keeping this on an excel spreadsheet. This .software allows for better record keeping of sewer costs and delinquent billings. The programwill be accessible: by staff at either Heritage Hall or the White Bear Township office. Gem Lake is not able to use While Bear Township's license, The cost will he $1.890 and $4701year:annual .cost . Motion by Watson. Seconded by Arlig-Swomley for purchase of this software was unanimously approved by voice vote. C) Horne Owner Association -Hillary. I+ arms: Mayor Emeott reportedhe receiveda request from the builder of Hillary Farms for a live year extension on a builder run homeowners. associate. Currently only 4 homes in the association. Attorney Kelly willhavehis office draft up a new contract. Motion by Watson, Seconded by Rasmussen for a five extension on the Horne Owners association wasunanimously approved by voice vote. D) Permits for Parking Lots: Mayor Emeott reported a developer has inquired about placing a parking lot on Gem Lake property in the Gateway area in conjunction witha. building that will be going up in an adjacent:Vadnais Heights property. This is not in alignment with the long range vision for this area and would create no new tax revenue: for the city. There is also. currently: a moratorium on building in this area. Attorney Kelly stated that an ordinance for Parking Lot permits would be dratted and submitted for the council's review. PRESENTATIONS FROM TUE FLOOR Mayor Emeott called for presentations from the floor. Discussion occurred.. regarding an extension of the :9 month moratorium: on the Gateway area. Atlorney Kelly reminded the council that a public hearing would need to be held and. a 30 day notice published. Mayor Etneotl will publish this noticeso that a May public hearing at lhe May City Council meeting could be held, Resident Bob Uzpen asked it the plowing performed by Schifsky's.included sand cleanup in the spring. A lot of sand was used this year and needs sweeping. Mayor Emeott stated that. they would probably need to wait until road restrictions are lifted but that. Schifsky will be cleaning it up some in May. Attorney Kelly discussed ordinance enforcement. . The city could prevent goingthrough the courts by select a Hearing officer that would review any ordinance violations. The•parly would have 20 days to contest a violation and the fine would be levied through property taxes. Attorney Kelly wilt present suchan ordinance 10 the council at a future date, FUTURE CITY COUNCIL. MEETINGS: Next City Council Workshop — Monday, May 12, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall meeting room: Next City Council Meeting— Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 7:00 p:m.'in the City Hall meeting room. ADJOURN: The April•2008 regular meeting of the: City Council was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. AUTHORIZED: April, 2008 APPROVED: May 20, 2008 ATTEST: Teresa Tice, Recording Secretary Certified Copy. ATTEST: �J Paul R. Emeott, Mayor Look for us on the World Wide Webat. gemlakemn.org