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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2024 4 which is also used by White Bear Township. The Township is happy with the service they receive, and the City Clerk thinks it would be a good idea to keep contractors the same as much as possible since Heritage Hall is also used and owned by the Township. The quote for service is similar to what the city currently pays Corporate Mechanical. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to accept the quote from Kraft Mechanical to take over as the new HVAC Maintenance company for Heritage Hall, seconded by Councilmember Amlee. Motion carried 4-0. 2025 Fee Schedule Updates Approval A few changes to the fee schedule to take place in 2025 include utility (water, sewer, septic) fees and adding a section for stormwater permits. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve the fee schedule changes for 2025, seconded by Councilmember Johnson. Motion carried 4-0. 2025 Meeting Schedule City Clerk Meliss Lawrence shared the 2025 meeting schedule with the Council. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve the 2025 meeting schedule, seconded by Councilmember Johnson. Motion carried 4-0. 2025 COLA Discussion City Treasurer Tom Kelly presented the Council with the numbers for the federal COLA for 2025. An increase of 2.5% is being suggested. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve the 2.5% COLA increase effective January 1, 2025, seconded by Councilmember Johnson. Motion carried 4-0. Clerk Training University of Minnesota Annual Institute of Building Officials – Permit Technicians – 1/13/2025 ICC Region III Upper Great Plains – 2/12/2025 Training is available for the City Clerk to attend in January and February 2025. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve the training for the City Clerk, seconded by Councilmember Amlee. Motion carried 4-0. Future Charitable Gambling Donations White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf Mayor Artig-Swomley suggested that the Council donate in January $1,500.00 to the White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to request a donation in the amount of $1,500.00 for the White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf, seconded by Councilmember Johnson. Motion carried 4-0. Community Outreach to Other Cities and Government Bodies Councilmember Johnson shared that the Corridor committee did not meet, but plan to meet in January 2025 with an open house. Councilmember Johnson will share that information of the open house when it is scheduled. Mayor Artig-Swomley asked that members of the Council go and tour the new Community Food Shelf location. City Attorney Kevin Beck shared that Vadnais Heights is in the process of briefing their appeal for the DNR lawsuit and will address Gem Lakes request after that. Presentation from the Public, 2 Minutes Maximum None Open Items for Council Members to Bring Up None Future Council Meetings City Council, Tuesday, January 21, 2025. City Council Workshop, Monday, January 13, 2025, is CANCELED.