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Gem Lake City Council Meeting Page.2 of 6 gambling license changes. In addition, a feature on the storm water public hearing. Another article on the citywide effort on getting the original number of the Gem Lake residents. Mayor Uzpen attended the 2010 White Bear Lake graduation and presented the scholarship to the Gem Lake resident Senior for secondary schooling. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance 118 Renewal of the Xcel Gas Franchise: Gem Lake has the option to charge a' franchise fee under a separate ordinance. The City Council was not in favor of that decision. Upon motion by Councilmember Artig-Swomley and seconded by Councilmember Bosak, Ordinance 118 was accepted. Ayes — 5, Nays — 0. Upon motion by Councilmember Bosak and seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, motion was made to accept the summary of Ordinance 118 to be published in the White Bear Press. Ayes — 5, Nays — 0. Ordinance 119 Renewal of the Xcel Electric Franchise: The. Council member looked over the information and upon motion by Councilmember Lindner and seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, Ordinance 119 was accepted. Ayes 5, Nays — 0. Upon motion by Councilmember Rasmussen and seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, motion was made to accept the summary of Ordinance 119 to be published in the White Bear Press. Ayes - 5, Nays — 0. Wind Energy Towers Discussion: Tom Riedesel sent a memo to Gem Lake discussing the steps that need to be made. Mayor Uzpen suggested sending this to the Planning Commission to write up an ordinance and then send it back to the City Council so a vote can be taken on it. The wind tower needs to do a test first that can take six months to a year to test and report the data. The tower needs to be 80 feet high. When it is referred to the Planning Commission to change the ordinance, then a public hearing can take place and notify the surrounding neighbors. With the testing phase, Councilmember Artig-Swomley apply for a conditional use permit. There will be provisions and will need to work with Attorney Trevor Oliver to discuss the legal issues. The. Planning Commission already has been in discussion of having a green ordinance. Councilmember Rasmussen feels that the Council needs more education on the subject and needs to be explored. Planning Commission Request for Additional Alternate: Mayor Uzpen explained to the City Council that there are two candidates for the position. The City Council had some questions about the process of adding an alternate and do we need another alternate. Mayor Uzpen stated that the Planning Commission requires three people to make up the committee. The city ordinance states there can be three or more Planning Commission members. Councilmember Rasmussen has heard from the residents that they want fresh new ideas for the Planning Commission. The first. Resolution 2010-08 is Paul Emeott. Upon motion by Councilmember Bosak and seconded by Look for us on the World Wide Web at gemlakerrin.org