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Gem Lake City Council Meeting Page 2 of 5 newsletter electronically versus the mail. A few more articles will be on the water testing and the 2010 Budget for Gem Lake. Januarys newsletter will have all the accomplishments in 2009 and reflect on the year with Mayor Uzpen. Surface Water Project Plan: Mayor Uzpen stated that the permit for 2008 was approved and all penalties were forgiven. Justin Gese from SEH will be making a current map for the City of Gem Lake as to where the in-falls/out-falls are located in the City. Water Testing: Councilmember Lindner updated the City Council that he called Ramsey County and requested 30 test kits for the residents to test their water. When testing does occur the residents need to produce their water sample in the morning and drop it off at the city hall for delivery. The cost of the testing is $20.00 per kit, which the City of Gem Lake will cover. The City Council will pick a date for residents to pick up the kits and deliver the samples to City Hall. The date when agreed upon will be in the newsletter. Councilmember Lindner will try to get the kits within the week. Flag Pole: Councilmember Lindner updated the City Council that Washington County has not taken the flagpoles down yet, so project will move forth in the spring of 2010. NEW BUSINESS Assessment for Scheuneman Road: Mayor Uzpen addressed the City Council about the. Public Hearing for this meeting and had sent to each City Council member that all businesses were sent a letter discussing their portion of the levy. It was decided to open the Public Hearing first as advised by Gem Lake's Attorney Trevor Oliver. PUBLIC HEARING. The public hearing on the assessment for Scheuneman Road — Resolution 2009- 20 was opened at 7:22 p.m. to the affected property owners for discussion. No comments were made from the public. Mayor Uzpen closed the public hearing at 8:23 p.m. Attorney Trevor Oliver noted for the record that the City Council called the item and no one has delivered any written objections prior to or at the public hearing. Mayor Uzpen asked the City Council if they had any questions. The levy is set up that they will be billed and they have 30 days to pay the levy in full or 2% interest per year over five years. Upon motion by Councilmember Artig- Swomley and seconded by Councilmember Lindner, Resolution 2009-20 passes. Ayes 4, Nays — 0. Look for us on the World Wide Web at gemlakemn.org.