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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes February 21, 2023 4 | Page White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf Mayor Artig-Swomley suggested that the Council make a donation in March in the amount of $1500.00 to the White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf. Councilmember Amlee suggested that because the City is donating $250.00 to another program that for the month of March a donation in the amount of $1250.00 is given to the White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf. Mayor Artig- Swomley agreed. Councilmember Amlee introduced a motion to request a donation in the amount of $1250.00 for the White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf, seconded by Councilmember Johnson. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, Acting City Clerk will request a donation to be approved at the March City Council meeting. Community Outreach to Other Cities and Government Bodies Former City Attorney Patrick Kelly sent Vadnais Heights a letter regarding the Villas water billing based on Vadnais Heights recommendation. At this time Gem Lake is still waiting for a reply. This is one of the last items that Patrick Kelly needs to fulfil before he retires for the City. Councilmember Lindner shared that he still plans and expects to be the chair for VLAWMO. The meeting scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 will most likely be rescheduled. Presentation from the Public, 2 minutes maximum Resident Tom Bolfing had a question regarding the corridor and if there is a ratio of commercial to residential property for the area. Mayor Artig-Swomley stated that there is no on standard ratio and that it is all based on the parcel. Open Items for Council Members to Bring Up Mayor Artig-Swomley stated that the Acting City Clerk shared with her that schools have closed both Wednesday and Thursday this week due to the forecasted weather. With that information the Mayor suggested that the office be closed on Wednesday and Thursday and the Acting City Clerk work from home both days. The Council agreed that would be the best plan. Mayor Artig-Swomley shared that Karen from White Bear Township is doing a “Bridging for Blankets” event and is requesting donations. Blankets can be brought to White Bear Township until the event ends on March 18th. Future Council Meetings City Council, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, Workshop, Monday, March 13, 2023 is CANCELED. Attendance Inquiry Councilmember Cacioppo is unsure if he will be able to attend in person, most likely will remotely. Adjournment Being there no further business, following a motion from Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Melissa Lawrence