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Gene Lake. City Council Meeting Page 3 of 5 Heating and Air Conditioning Issue: Mayor Uzpen stated over the past two years the City has spent over $30,000 to fix the heating system. Each time it is fixed, there is no guarantee. Mayor Uzpen is waiting for a bid on a force-feed furnace. Councilmember Lindner will call Northern Air Corporation to have them also give a quote. Sign Proposal and Design: Mayor Uzpen had a sample of what the materials of the sign would look like. Mayor Uzpen recommended fabrication to go into the ground to hold the sign. Questions asked from the council on how easy it is to have the sign cleaned in case of vandalism. The sign needs to be put in the ground before the ground freezes. Claims for October: The claims for October were discussed and authorized to pay. Upon motion by Councilmember Lindner and seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, motion passes. Ayes — 4, Nays W 0. Monthly Financial Reports: The City Council received and reviewed the report. Councilmember Rasmussen stated the City is doing a great job on keeping under budget with doing repairs and maintenance for the City. Mayor Uzpen stated that the ash trees on the boulevard will become diseased. Mayor Uzpen would like to put $5,000 away each year in reserve to take care of the problem when it happens. No objections were stated. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Tom Bolfing talked about an issue regarding deer hunting. He feels the City is excluding hini and is wondering why he cannot hunt when there are so many deer around Gem Lake. Mayor Uzpen stated that the council is looking into changing the wordage of the Ordinance. Councilmember Rasmussen stated that Gem Lake will not let hunters hunt on less than five acres and Tom should. be aware of it. Attorney Oliver should be at the November City Council meeting to discuss this issue. OPEN ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL Mayor Uzpen received two calls from used car auto sales people interested in opening up used car sales lots next to 10 Below in the little strip mall. Mayor Uzpen told them that it is permitted. No action has been taken by either of them yet. Mayor Uzpen received an email from Tom Hansen regarding the Ordinance that was passed. Mr. Hansen feels it is for 2012, not 2011. The City Council approved this Ordinance effective in 2011 as the land was already being used for gardening. This was upon the recommendation of Attorney Oliver and he will address this issue. Planning Commissioner Dan Marier asked about the temporary sign by the old KIA dealership regarding the White Bear Lake Movie Theater. The council discussed it and it needs to be removed by January 3, 2012, or they will have to apply for a sign permit. Mayor Uzpen will investigate. Look for us on the World Wide Web at gernlakemn.org