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B) Heritage Hall Joint Powers Agreement (Bill Short): City Treasurer Jessie Hart and City Clerk Bill Short introduced a Joint. Powers Agreementbetween the City of Gem Lake. and White Bear Township for the continued operation of Heritage Hall as a. government building. In summary, the City will be responsible for the costs of day to day operations and revenues of the building, The 'Township will pay twenty percent of the routine Heritage Mall expenses as defined inthe contact. The Township will pay 30% of the cost of Non -routine Expenses as defined in the contract. White.. Bear Township approvedthis agreement at their December Council Meeting. The terms of this agreement areeffective until parties agree toterminate it. Upon motion by Artig-Swomley, seconded by Watson, the Gem Lake City Council approved the Joint Powers Agreement.. Ayes. — 4 Nays 0 C) Approval of payment of claims. for December 2008: Payment of claims for time period above was unanimously approved as indicated. by Council member's signatures on this document. I)) Financial Report — November -December 2008 (Jessie Hart): Jessie Hart presented the Financial Report from November to December 2008. Council member Schilling stated that the City should continue to work to build reserves and minimize spending in 2009. as the economy tightens and possible tax revenues could decrease to due foreclosures. E) 2008.Operating Transfers (Resolution 112008-I2): Upon motion by Watson, seconded by Artig-Swoniley, it is RESOLVED that $25,000 be transferred from 100-General Fund to 600-Sewer Fund and that $20,000 be transferred from 100-General Fund to 402-City Hall Construction Fund. Ayes — 4 Nays — 0. F) Waste. ManagementRecycliing cost increasesand contract for 2009: Waste Management is proposing a one year extension of the City of Gem Lake Recycling contract with a cost increase of $.06 per month to $2.23 per household per month. G) HVAC maintenance: contract for. Heritage Hall for 2009: Topic tabled until next meeting. H) Final City Budget and tax levy —2009 (Resolution. #2008.13.): Jessie Hart presented the final City of Gem Lake Budget and tax levy to the City Council. Upon motion by Watson; seconded by Artig-Swomley, it is RESOLVED to adopt a Final General Fund Budget of $481,470 and Final Amount to be raised by Property Taxation of $443,28.9 which is a 1.238% decrease from 2008,. for the Year 2009. Ayes — 4 Nays -- 0. I) Metro Council comments on 2008 Comp plan — preliminary review: Comments from the Met Council for the 2008. Comprehensive Plan have beenreceived and are being reviewed. J) Business Licensing 2009: Documents regarding business licensing that were used in 2008 have been included in the packet of information. Similar documents to be drafted for 2009. K) Outgoing Mayor/Zoning:Administrator Services — Authorize rate of $55/hour: Acting Mayor Schilling presented a proposal. from Paul Emeott for additional services after his term of mayor is over .ofa price of$55 per hour with a one hour minimum on. an as -needed basis. Upon motion by Watson, seconded by Artig-Swomley, the council. approved the proposal of additional services from Paul Etneott as stated above on an as -needed basis. Ayes •- 4 Nays-0 PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR Acting. Mayor Hutch Schilling opened the floor to the public. Discussion regardinghonoring outgoing Mayor Paul Emmeott.occurred, Various options presented including a plaque; honorarium and farewell party. Council member Artig-Swomley will coordinate a private gathering to honor Mayor Emeott and will send .out invitations. Attorney Oliver informed the council of the needto post a notice of assembly at which no city business will. beconducted on the City Hall door the day of the gathering. Upon motion by Artig- Swomley, seconded by Watson, the councilapproved an honorarium giftfor outgoing Mayor Paul Emeott not to