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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes July 18, 2023 3 | Page New Business Resolution #2023-0013 Order to Abate a Public Nuisance for 1621 Goose Lake Road The City of Gem Lake City Council has been asked by the City Attorney to adopt a resolution deeming 1621 Goose Lake Road a nuisance for having a storage container on their property. The resolution is giving the Code Enforcement Officer the authority to do what he sees necessary to enforce the City’s ordinance and resolve the issue. Councilmember Linder introduced Resolution #2023-0013 and move for its adoption, seconded by Councilmember Amlee. Voice vote taken, all in favor, motion carried. Rental License Term Discussion The Gem Lake City Council wants to change the language in Section 10 of Ordinance No. 83 regarding the licensing of rental units. It was suggested at the June Council meeting that the language for the terms be changed from a two (2) year license to a one (1) year license. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve the revised language, seconded by Councilmember Amlee. Voice vote taken, all in favor, motion carried. The Council also discussed the possibility of charging a penalty for each inspection needed to enforce that a violation complaint has been resolved. City Attorney Kevin Beck shared some language from the City of St. Paul for the Council to review. The Council will continue to look into this solution more into the future. Deer Survey Results Ramsey County conducted a fly over of all Ramsey County cities in early 2023. Based on the report, conditions were poor during the mid-February survey, which prompted the re-survey of certain areas in early March. The early March conditions were fair to poor in certain areas. Survey conditions should be taken into consideration when making management decisions. The survey showed that 23 deer were counted in Gem Lake. Future Charitable Gambling Donations Willow Lane Elementary Mayor Artig-Swomley suggested that the Council make a donation in August in the amount of $500.00 to Willow Lane Elementary to use at their discretion and then another $500.00 for the Acting City Clerk and Mayor to go out and get school supplies. White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf Mayor Artig-Swomley suggested that the Council make a donation in August in the amount of $1000.00 to the White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to request the donations in the amount of $2000.00 for the White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf and Willow Lane Elementary, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all in favor, motion carried. Acting City Clerk will request the donations to be approved at the August City Council meeting. Community Outreach to Other Cities and Government Bodies The Mayor has been working with White Bear Township to clarify the JPA between the City and Town. Currently under review is what falls into the shared 50/50 expense category and what falls under the 80/20 expense category. City Attorney Kevin Beck has been assigned to reach out to Vadnais Heights regarding the ongoing water request. VLAWMO will be at the August meeting to go over their annual report. Councilmember Johnson attended the RCLLG meeting. At this time the corridor project team is working on trying to find a consulting company to help with municipal branding between the three (3) cities. Councilmember Johnson then shared with those in attendance that it is an open request to those in attendance and to reach out to him if they should have any suggestions.