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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes May 16, 2023 2 | Page White Bear Area Food Shelf – Perry Petersen (Executive Director) Executive Director Perry Petersen shared with the council how much the need for the food shelf has grown since COVID began. The White Bear Area Food Shelf has served as a critical resource for families experiencing food insecurity since 1977. Providing food and support to over 1,800 families each month, they work toward eliminating barriers that have traditionally limited access to healthy food for families living on a low or fixed income. Consent Agenda Resolution #2023-010 June 2023 Donation to White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf Resolution #2023-011 June 2023 Capital Budget Request for 2024 Monthly Financial Report(s) 1st Quarter Financial Report Claims All items on the consent agenda were reviewed by the Council. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve all the items listed on the consent agenda as is, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, consent agenda is approved. Committee Reports No one from the Commission was able to attend the City Council meeting to give a report. The Mayor shared that the Commission has been continuing to work on the Nuisance Ordinance and are hoping to have a draft to submit to the Council at the July meeting. Old Business Newsletter The next copy of the Newsletter will include topics such as the audit, scholarship winner, VLAWMO information on Gem Lake, Gem Lake trail signs and cleanup day results. Joint City Clean-Up Day Results The joint event was successful. Twelve (12) Gem Lake residents took advantage of the event, one of which who made three (3) trips. The City plans to partner with White Bear Township again next year and will try to promote the event even more to get more participation. Tessier Road Condition Strategy At this time no quotes have been received for the job on Tessier Road. White Bear Township Public Works is in the process of getting these. Once the quotes have been received the City will be informed and the Council will have the opportunity to vote on which contractor the City would like to use. Quotes are being received for reconstruction with concrete curbs and with asphalt curbs. Irrigation Request Update White Bear Township’s Executive Committee is on board with putting in an irrigation system at Heritage Hall. Acting City Clerk Melissa Lawrence is in the process of requesting a second quote for the project. Councilmember Lindner doesn’t feel that an irrigation system is necessary and that it is ok for the yard to be a little crunchy. Councilmember Cacioppo introduced a motion to present the irrigation requests to White Bear Township, seconded by Mayor Artig-Swomley. Voice vote taken 4 voted yes and 1 voted no. Councilmember Lindner is opposed to putting in an irrigation system. Based on majority the motion is approved and irrigation quotes will be presented to White Bear Township. Website Updates Acting City Clerk Melissa Lawrence has made some updates to the City website. Under the “Contact” tab a “Report a Concern” tab has been added and forms for residents to fill out for any concerns they may have. The website is always being updated to make it easier for those that visit it.