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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes August 16, 2022 4 | Page Interim Ordinance No. 139 for Sale and Distribution of CBD and Cannabis in Gem Lake Many cities have adopted Interim Ordinances or regulations on aspects of planning and zoning regulation to study their impacts and determine whether the regulations are appropriate in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare of their citizens; and the City is undertaking a study to effectuate changes to the Zoning Ordinance and City Code that would regulate the sales, testing, manufacturing and distribution of cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) for medical, recreational and other purposes and may implement many of the suggestions from the study. The Planning Commission will be asked to look into this more in depth. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve the moratorium Ordinance No. 139, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, Ordinance No. 139 has been approved. The moratorium would be in effect for up to 12 months. Summary of Proposed Amendments to Animal Ordinance Mayor Artig-Swomley stated that the City has been having issues with owners picking up their dog’s poop again. The Mayor asked the City Attorney if a fee can be added to the Ordinance for not picking up after your pet. City Attorney stated that the City could and that he would help find some language to put in the Ordinance. Another comment was about charging a fee for not getting a dog license. City Attorney said that the City could also put language in the Ordinance regarding not getting a license when one is required. The City Clerk is in the process of going over the animal Ordinance and will get it to the City Attorney for review once completed. Charitable Gambling Donations Resolution #2022-0017 August 2022 Donation 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 4 in favor and 0 against. Resolution #2022-0018 August 2022 Donation to Willow Lane Elementary 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 4 in favor and 0 against. Willow Lane Elementary School Supplies Status Report The Mayor and City Clerk went to Walmart and purchased school supplies for Willow Lane Elementary. The City was authorized to spend up to $1,000.00 and spent $596.61. All of the items on the schools wish list were able to be purchased. The City Clerk will deliver the items to the school in the next couple days. Community Outreach to Other Cities and Government Bodies Letter to City of Vadnais Heights City Attorney Patrick Kelly sent a letter to the City of Vadnais Heights regarding the meter readings and utility bills. At this time there has still been no response from the City regarding the letter. Met Council – Purple Line Three (3) meetings have been canceled, and federal requirements still have not been met to authorize the plan. The project is not dead yet and is in the process of route planning. Ramsey County Emergency Management Conference The conference is free to attend for two (2) members, but the City is having trouble finding someone to attend. Mayor Artig-Swomley may or may not attend.