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Gem Lake Minutes April 21, 2009 Page Two OLD BUSINESS May City Newslotter: Mayor Uzpen requested the newsletter be printed earlier in order to publicize the May 5 public hearing. Artig-Swomley stated that this would be difficult but that the May newsletter could publicize the May 19 meeting regarding the state of Scheuneman Road South. Ideas for May included a profile on a resident or Bill Short of White Bear Township, articles on storm water, tornado safety, rain gardens and the city's proposed clean up day. Other ideas could be emailed to Artig-Swomley separately. A printing estimate from Minute Press was $70.00 lower per month than Kinko's. Artig-Swomley will give it a try at Minute Press for the next month's issue.. Surface Water Project Plan Time Line: Watson talked about putting together an action plan to implement the city's storm water plan. It is required by. government to have this report done and to develop a plan for its implementation. Watson suggested putting something in the newsletter every quarter on storm water management issues. Other implementation and education suggestions by Watson included putting the information on the web site, mailing out material to. residents or having printed material available at the City Hall. Watson also suggested that the city sponsor community events, such as the planned "clean up" day in June. The city must hold an annual public meeting, which can be added to a regular City Council meeting. A more detailed budget must be established to implement these projects. Watson will update the Council periodically. NEW BUSINESS Scheuneman Road: Mayor Uzpen received complaints from the businesses and residents about the road. Mayor Uzpen drafted a letter inviting businesses and residents to the May 19, 2009 Council meeting so the subject could be discussed in detail. Several businesses expressed some willingness to pay for repairs if it can be spread over a long period of time. Mayor Uzpen also mentioned that the city needs to deal with the water issue before fixing the road. Trevor Oliver suggested doing estimates with and without curbs. Barnett Car Company called Mayor Uzpen upset that the road is ruining the new cars when they drive them off the lot. Lookfor us on the World Wide Web at gemlakemn.org: