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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes August 15, 2023 2 | Page Quarterly 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 in favor, motion carried. Committee Reports Commission Chair Joshua Patrick shared with the Council that the Commission is finally 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. The Commission also discussed short term rentals and wants to keep the discussion on the back burner for future meetings. Commissioner Chair Patrick also shared that there will be no Planning Commission Meeting due to scheduling conflicts and vacations. Old Business Newsletter The Mayor shared the draft September Newsletter with the Council that will be sent to the printers soon. The Mayor asked that the Council review it and send over any editorial changes to Acting City Clerk Melissa Lawrence. The next Newsletter that the Mayor will begin working will include topics such as the Ramsey County Commissioners presentation, Tessier Road Project, Hutch Schilling, MPCA findings and the 2024 preliminary budget. Tessier Road Condition Update The City has received two (2) proposals for the Tessier Road project, one from Metro Paving and the other from Allied Inc. White Bear Townships Public Works recommends that the Council approve the proposal from Metro Paving as it is the lowest bid and includes reclaiming the asphalt and the base to a depth of 9” vs Allied that would only mill 4” of asphalt. Councilmember Linder introduced a motion to approve the $77,310.00 proposal from Metro Paving, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all in favor, motion carried. Gem Lake Trail Signs The trail signs have been ordered from Vacker sign. Final versions of the signs were presented to the Council. The signs will not be in the manufacturing stage. Code Violation – 1621 Goose Lake Road At July’s City Council meeting the Council deemed 1621 Goose Lake Road a public nuisance. An abatement order was sent to the resident and a contractor was scheduled to come out and remove the trailer from the property. The contracted tow company was unwilling to move the vehicle blocking the trailer and did not remove the trailer from the property. Due to the trailer still being on the property the City Attorney would like to pursue a court order to have it removed. The homeowner was invited to be present at this meeting but did not attend. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to authorize City Attorney Kevin Beck to pursue a court order to have the trailer removed from 1621 Goose Lake Road, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion carried. New Business White Bear Township JPA Slight changes were made to the existing JPA between White Bear Township and Gem Lake. The changes made were to help clarify the shared expenses between the Township and City.