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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes July 18, 2023 4 | Page Gem Lake Street Assessment Policy Gem Lake has borrowed White Bear Townships street assessment policy and edited it to include some City specific language regarding the appraisal method. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to adopt the policy, seconded by Councilmember Amlee. Voice vote taken, all in favor, motion carried. Code Violation – 1621 Goose Lake Road Update The property owner at 1621 Goose Lake Road has been served a court order. The homeowner has until September 26th to respond to the court order before follow up action will be taken. New Business Scheduling of Date and Time of Truth in Taxation Hearing Cities with a population of 500 or more must hold a “Truth in Taxation” public meeting where the final 2024 budget and property tax levy will be discussed and public input is allowed. The meeting must occur after November 25th and before December 28th and must start after 6:00 p.m. The budget and levy cannot be approved by City Council until this meeting is held, but can be the same meeting. Mayor Artig-Swomley stated that the December 19, 2023 City Council meeting is when the Truth in Taxation hearing will take place. Resolution #2023-0018 Recognition of Service to Retired Police Chief Julie Swanson The Gem Lake City Council would like to recognize retired Police Chief Julie Swanson for her service to the White Bear Lake Police Department and the City of Gem Lake. Councilmember Linder introduced a motion to adopt the resolution recognizing retired Police Chief Julie Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all in favor, motion carried. Summit Farm Lane Miscellaneous Work The area surrounding the Villas of Gem Lake is the City of Gem Lake property. Some of the drainage areas need attention. Rip rap will be removed from certain locations, grading will be done and sod restoration will be completed. City Engineer Justin Gese obtained quotes from Goettl Excavating LLC and Dresel Contracting Inc. Goettl quoted at $37,535.35 and Dresel quoted at $40,382.91. City Engineer Justin Gese recommends that Council accept the quote from Goettl. Work would be able to finish this fall. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to accept the quote from Goettl in the amount of $37,535.35, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all in favor, motion carried. BS&A Add Ons and Implementation Schedule After the initial meeting with BS&A City Treasurer Tom Kelly suggests that the City add on two additional modules to the City’s software purchase. BSAO - Public Records Search which will give residents the ability to pay their utility bill online and search their account online and Cloud Business Licensing which will give the clerk the ability to put in business licenses, tobacco licenses and liquor licenses in the software. City Treasurer Tom Kelly said the payment would be split between 2023 and 2024. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to accept the additional modules for the software package purchased, seconded by Councilmember Amlee. Voice vote taken, all in favor, motion carried. Future Charitable Gambling Donations White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf Mayor Artig-Swomley suggested that the Council make a donation in October in the amount of $1500.00 to the White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to request a donation in the amount of $1500.00 for the White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion carried.