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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes January 18, 2022 5 | Page The estimated cost of a connection to WBL (including contingency and engineering) would be $10,455,660.25. An estimated cost of connection to WBT (including contingency and engineering) would be $10,965,834.00. The key benefits of a single source for a city-wide water supply system is that a looped watermain system could be provided, minimizing distribution system piping dead ends and associated potential for water quality issues, as well as increased flow capabilities during fire emergencies. This would maintain similar water quality to all customers. The next step in the process is for SEH to prepare the final report, incorporating any City comments. Also recommendations for additional analysis/discussions for next stage planning. Councilmember Lindner made a motion for SEH to take a deeper dive into the next phase, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motions passes, SEH will begin the next phase or research. The current draft will be tabled and be discussed at next month’s City Council meeting. Mayor Artig-Swomley asked SEH to explore the concept of phased connections to municipal water systems, in order to deal with the neighborhood in the greatest need. She also asked them to explore options regarding working with the City of Vadnais Heights. Villas of Gem Lake Update Mr Gese and City Attorney Patrick Kelly are in communication with Hanson Builders and have had discussion regarding the punch list items that still need to be completed. There are areas in the Villas that the Ramsey Washington Watershed is unhappy with and trees need to be replanted, until that happens the Watershed will not release their escrowed funds. Mr. Gese and City Attorney Patrick Kelly are working on getting payment for the water used during construction from Hanson Builders. Heritage Hall – Jim Lindner Councilmember Linder is putting together a hazard communication plan by putting together an inventory sheet of all the chemicals currently at Heritage Hall. Councilmember Lindner will have a draft ready for the February City Council meeting. Internal Management Update City Council/Planning Commission Training Manual Mayor Artig-Swomley presented a draft to the Council of what the completed manual will look like. The City Clerk will have a completed copy of the manual for each member of the Council and Commission at the February meetings. City Clerk Annual Review Preparation Acting City Clerk Melissa Lawrence is coming up on her one (1) year anniversary with the City of Gem Lake. Mayor Artig-Swomley is asking that any Councilmember that would like to complete the employee evaluation sheet and return it to her is more than welcome. The Acting City Clerks annual review will be conducted at the end of March or beginning of April 2022. Employee Manual Updates Mayor Artig-Swomley presented to the Council a few a suggestions for sections to be added to the current employee manual. These items reflect what was discussed and approved at the December City Council meeting. Below is the new language: