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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes October 18, 2022 3 | Page Tax Roll Certification and Late Fee Language in Municipal Water and Sewer Ordinance Acting City Clerk Melissa Lawrence suggested some changes to Ordinance No. 129 to clean up the language on late fees and when delinquent reports are pulled to be certified to the County. Councilmember Linder introduced a motion to approve the new language, seconded by Councilmember Amlee. Voice vote taken all voted yes, motion passes, late fee and delinquency language will be updated. Corridor Project Update The County Road E Corridor has enormous potential for revitalization, placemaking and serves as a catalyst for future development in the area. The cities of White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, and Gem Lake have held several meetings on the project. The process will produce an action plan to include near, medium, and long-term goals and action steps, and serve as a tool to attract private investment through development and infrastructure improvements. The first Workshop took place on September 14 at Century College. The second workshop was broken down into three (3) separate ones with the first in Vadnais Heights on September 28, the second at White Bear Lake on September 29 and the third in Gem Lake on October 5. The third workshop took place at Vadnais Heights Fire Station on October 12 and the final workshop is set to take place at the Vadnais Heights Fire Station on October 26. Mayor Artig-Swomley asked if anyone could volunteer to attend the final meeting on October 26 to represent Gem Lake. Planning Commission Chair Patrick volunteered along with Councilmember Amlee. The Mayor would also like to set up a joint meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council to discuss some more ideas on what can be done to Hoffman Corner. Overall the meetings have been very informative and fun. I-35E Corridor Management Committee Mayor Artig-Swomley asked for volunteers to be a part of the I-35E Corridor Management Committee that meets three (3) to four (4) times a year. Meeting dates scheduled for 2023 are Tuesday, February 7, Tuesday, June 6, and Tuesday, October 3. Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Amlee have volunteered to be a part of this committee. THC Ordinance Discussion The City is considering using the City of Willmar’s Ordinance as a template for Gem Lake, but also doesn’t want to move to quickly, as the state legislature may decide to take a second look at the law due to issues that have been raised about the lack of sale and enforcement details. Councilmember Lindner thinks that the City should adopt an Ordinance rather than wait, because it could take the state legislature a while to get things figured out. Charitable Gambling Donations Resolution #2022-0023 October 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 Amlee, and upon vote being taken thereon, the Resolution passed with a vote of 3 in favor and 0 against. A donation in the amount of $1000.00 will be sent to the White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf. Discussion of Proposed Newtrax Donation Councilmember Amlee talked with the White Bear Lake Food Shelf about the amount of work Newtrax does for them, and while they would prefer the donation be given to the Food Shelf, Newtrax does help them with delivery when necessary. The Council agreed that the City would make a small donation Newtrax in November in the amount of $500.00 Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve a donation in November to Newtrax in the amount of $500 and a donation to the White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf in the amount of $2,500.00, seconded by Councilmember Amlee. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, donations will be requested for November.