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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting – February 15, 2022 Meeting Minutes Mayor Gretchen Artig-Swomley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers Len Cacioppo, Laurel Amlee, Ben Johnson and Jim Lindner were present. Councilmember Jim Lindner was present at Heritage Hall. Also present: City Attorney Patrick Kelly, Acting City Clerk Melissa Lawrence, City Engineer Justin Gese, VLAWMO Education & Outreach Coordinator Nick Voss, SEH Water Resources Engineer Emily Jennings, Planning Commission Chair Don Cummnigs, and residents Ray Tessier, Rick Bosak, and Val Cremin. Remote Meeting Declaration A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner to approve the remote meeting declaration, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, remote meeting declaration approved. February 15, 2022 Agenda A motion was made by Councilmember Linder to accept the agenda, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, agenda accepted. Minutes A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo to approve the January 18, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, minutes approved. Committee Reports – Planning Commission There was no Planning Commission meeting held in February. Planning Commission is looking forward to finalizing the comprehensive plan. Old Business Mayor Artig-Swomley presented ideas for the next edition of the City Newsletter to include pieces such as a summary of the report given by the MPCA at the January council meeting, a story on the City clean-up day, illicit discharge based on the presentation by Nick Voss, and a story on the meeting John Choi held regarding public safety in Ramsey County. New Business Resolution #2022-0004 – 2022 City of Gem Lake Fee Schedule/Ordinance No. 135 For consistency purposes the City has determined that it is in its best interest to make the fee schedule into an official Ordinance that would be the subject of an annual public hearing. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced by Councilmember Lindner and seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo, and upon vote being taken thereon, the Resolution passed with a vote of 5 in favor and 0 against. VLAWMO Presentation – Nick Voss Nick Voss, VLAWMO Education and Outreach gave a presentation on how the MS4 program connects to everyday life in Gem Lake. Approximately 94% of Gem Lake’s land area is within VLAWMO boundaries. The slides covered education and outreach information on pet waste, smart salting, and yard care and irrigation. Also covered was information on public participation opportunities, such as adopt-a-drain, service project /clean ups, and macroinvertebrates. Voss also talked about illicit discharge and what should be kept out of drains.