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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes July 18, 2023 2 | Page Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to replace the current Ordinance No. 139 with an updated version of the Moratorium, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all in favor, motion carried. Consent Agenda Resolution #2023-0012 July 2023 Donation to White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf Corporate Mechanical Proposal Monthly Financial Report(s) 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 in favor, motion carried. Committee Reports Commission Chair Joshua Patrick shared with the Council that the Commission will be ready to recommend approval and adoption of the revised Nuisance Ordinance and two (2) other Ordinances created by the revision of the Nuisance Ordinance by the August 2023 meeting. The City Planner and City Attorney have been very helpful during this process and the Commission is grateful for all the help and hard work. Old Business Newsletter The Next Copy of the Newsletter is almost ready to be sent to the printers, it just need to go through one more round of reviews from the Council and Acting City Clerk. The next addition will aim to go out after the August meeting and will cover topics such as the moratorium, nuisance ordinance, VLAWMO and an article on water. Tessier Road Condition Update Tessier Road did not fall under the sealcoating project happening this year, due to its poor condition. At this time Public Works and the Council are waiting on a 2nd quote to come in for the project. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to table this discussion until the August meeting when another quote has been received, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all in favor, motion carried. Trail Sign Update At this time the trail sings are about 95% ready to head to the printers. Vacker Signs is waiting on a few slight revisions to the signs from resident Kim Anderson-Uzpen, once those have been made they will be printed. These signs are made possible by the Luther Cadillac Dealership grant to our park and trail fund. Irrigation Request Update The City of Gem Lake has now received two (2) quotes for an irrigation system at Heritage Hall. The expense would be split with White Bear Township. The Acting City Clerk will send both quotes to the Township for review and recommendation. Councilmember Amlee suggested that the discussion be tabled until the September meeting to give the Township time to review and because she would not be at the August meeting. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to table the discussion on an irrigation system for Heritage Hall until the September 19 City Council meeting, seconded by Councilmember Amlee. Voice voter taken, all in favor, motion carried. Nuisance Ordinance Update At this time the City is trying to tackle a couple junk yard properties and others with code violations. The revised Nuisance Ordinance will help the City to tackle the complaints the Acting City Clerk and Building Official receive.