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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes July 19, 2022 3 | Page Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve the amendments to the Intoxicating Liquor Ordinance No. 9, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, Ordinance No. 9 has been amended. Corridor Project Update – Ben Johnson Councilmember Johnson discussed the Memorandum of Understanding. This Memorandum of Understanding (this “MOU”) is entered into by and between the City of White Bear Lake, a Minnesota municipal corporation, herein after referred to as “WBL”, and The City of Gem Lake, a Minnesota municipal corporation, herein referred to as “GL”. This MOU shall remain in effect until January 1, 2023 or terminated before January 1,2023 if the reimbursement amount is paid and the Project is complete. This Memorandum of Understanding may be amended at any time upon written agreement executed by the signatories below or their successors in office. Councilmember Johnson would like to use Heritage Hall on Wednesday October 5th to hold a block exercise hosted by the Corridor Management team. Mayor Artig-Swomley asked Councilmember Johnson to email the City Clerk to verify that the date would be available. Mayor Artig-Swomley signed the Memorandum and Councilmember Johnson will get the signed copy to the correct person and send a copy to the Gem Lake City Clerk. Sale of THC within the City Mayor Artig-Swomley would like to request a moratorium on the sale of edible THC within the City while the City works on putting together an Ordinance. Mayor Artig-Swomley has requested the help of the City Attorney to locate a moratorium on this issue in other cities to present at next month’s meeting. This issue will be discussed at more length at the August City Council meeting. Charitable Gambling Donations Resolution #2022-0016 July 2022 Donations to White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was 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. Suggested August 2022 Donation to Willow Lane Elementary Last year the City went to Walmart and picked up $500.00 worth of school supplies for the school based on a list sent to the City Clerk. This was a donation that the City enjoyed and wanted to repeat for the 2022 – 2023 school year. The City Clerk requested a new list for this year and Mayor Artig-Swomley suggested that due to inflation, the Council should allow up to $1000.00 to be spent on school supplies this year. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve a total of up to $1000.00 in school supplies for Willow Lane Elementary, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, the City Clerk and Mayor are allowed to spend up to $1000.00 on school supplies for Willow Lane. Community Outreach to Other Cities and Government Bodies Gem Lake City Clerk has been in contact with the Ramsey County Election because of the upcoming election on August 9, 2022. Mayor Artig-Swomley shared an article on the Purple Line that discusses the drop of downtown White Bear Lake and the consideration of a stop at Century College. Claims Councilmember Lindner made a motion to pay the bills, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, and bills will be paid.