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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes January 17, 2023 3 | Page ban on street parking along Scheuneman Road and add language stating that your yard cannot look like a junk yard. The Planning Commission will be discussing this ordinance at their February 14, 2023 meeting. Charitable Gambling Donations White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf Mayor Artig-Swomley suggested that the Council make a donation in February in the amount of $1500.00 to the White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to request a donation in the amount of $1500.00 for the White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, Acting City Clerk will request a donation to be approved at the February Council meeting. Community Outreach to Other Cities and Government Bodies Vadnais Heights Proposal The proposal sent to Vadnais Heights regarding restructuring of the Villas bills might be making some progress to help reduce bills. Vadnais is possibly agreeing to allow Gem Lake to put in a new meter than can be read by Vadnais for irrigation. This would make it possible for Vadnais to read the meter and then divide it amongst the 30 houses to help put it into the first tier for billing instead of the third. Purple Line Response Letter Mayor Artig-Swomley attended a virtual meeting where discussion was had on redesigning bridges and that there is currently no end point determined for the line. The next meeting will be held on March 15, 2023. Mayor Artig-Swomley will respond with a letter regarding the 30% plan. Presentations from the public, 2 minutes maximum Commission Member Don Cummings commented on how great the plowing has been since changing over to White Bear Township Public Works, the only concern he voiced was that the public path is being plowed too wide. Acting City Clerk Melissa Lawrence has already reached out to the Township regarding this and will reach out again to come to a conclusion. Resident Gayle McMahon of 1101 Goose Lake Road shared that so far only one (1) vehicle has gone into the ditch at her house this year. Before the guardrails were added there were quite a few more that would go into the ditch. Ms. McMahon had another comment regarding Goose Lake road and its condition. Currently it feels as though you are driving along a railroad track, and it needs repairing. Councilmember Lindner will reach out to Ramsey County Public Works again and see about getting them in to a meeting in the near future to discuss the County roads. Open Items for Council Members to Bring Up Councilmember Lindner had a question regarding the MS4 report and if it would need to be completed for 2023. He shared that their website states you do not have to, but would like to get some clarification on that. Monthly Financial Reports None to report, City Treasurer was on vacation and nothing was submitted. Claims Councilmember Lindner made a motion to pay the bills, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, and bills will be paid. Future Council Meetings City Council, Tuesday, February 21, 2023, Workshop, Monday, February 13, 2023 is CANCELED. Attendance Inquiry Councilmember Cacioppo is unsure if he will be able to attend in person, possibly remotely.