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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes July 18, 2023 3 | Page Councilmember Cacioppo has some concerns about the payment to White Bear Lake for the new building. White Bear Township and Gem Lake are writing a letter to White Bear Lake to see if what they are asking for payment is legal by putting it on a debt levy. Mayor Artig-Swomley informed those in attendance that the Council would begin with the preliminary levy public hearing, and that the public would have a chance to provide input on the topic. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to open the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. on the 2024 preliminary budget, seconded by Councilmember Amlee. Voice vote taken, all in favor, motion carried, the public hearing is opened at 7:50 p.m. Roys Andrews had a questions regarding the cracks along Goose Lake Road and if the City can reach out to Ramsey County to come out and fix them. Mayor Artig-Swomley shared that the project is on their list in the future around 2026, and there is nothing planned for the near future. The issue with the road is due to a pavement experiment aimed at creating longer road life. The public had no other comments. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to close the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. on the 2024 preliminary budget, seconded by Councilmember Amlee. Voice vote taken, all in favor, motion carried, the public hearing is closed at 7:54 p.m. Consent Agenda Resolution #2023-0016 Gem Lake 2024 Preliminary Budget Resolution #2023-0017 September 2023 Donation to White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf 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 There was no Planning Commission meeting held in September, so there is nothing to report. Old Business Newsletter The next issue of the Newsletter will include pieces on the MPCA presentation to the City Council, 2024 preliminary budget, Tessier Road, County Commissioners Report, dog license renewal reminder, VLAWMO, White Bear Lake police chief old and new. Tessier Road Report The project went a little over budget for sod repair that was not calculated into the total cost. Irrigation System White Bear Township agreed to go in at 50/50 for the system. The City would like to take advantage of VLAWMO’s Smart Sprinkling Program. The two bids received are not comparable and the Mayor would like the Acting City Clerk to work on requesting new bids. Mayor Artig-Swomley suggest that the Council table this discussion until spring 2024 while new bids are requested and winter passes. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to table the discussion on an irrigation system until spring 2024, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all in favor, motion carried.