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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes November 15, 2022 3 | Page printer that can function the same as the current one. A new printer was found and ordered per the Mayor’s approval for $525.49. Variance Request for a 100ft pool setback at 10 Hillary Farm Lane The property owner is proposing to build an in-ground pool in the backyard of their property. Their lot is a lakeshore lot, located on the east side of Gem Lake. The owner’s residence is located near the middle of the property, and at a distance of approximately 154 feet from the ordinary high water level (OHWL) of the lake. The pool would be placed just west of the house, and at a setback of 128.4 feet from the lake at the nearest point. Due to the lot’s proximity to the lake, it is within the Shoreland Overlay, which is further detailed in Section 21 of the city’s Consolidated Land Use Ordinance. The setback from the lake (as measured from the OHWL) shall be at a minimum of 150 feet. The proposed pool would encroach within this setback by 21.6 feet, hence the variance request. City Planner Evan Monson recommends approval based on the recommendations prepared by himself which include: 1. The applicant is permitted to build the proposed pool and impervious surfaces at a setback of 128.4 feet from the OHWL of the lake, as shown in the plans submitted to the city and reviewed with the request. 2. The applicant is required to acquire all necessary permits and approvals from the city for the proposed project. 3. The applicant is required to adhere to all applicable local, State, or Federal regulations. 4. The applicant is required to acquire any other applicable local, State, or Federal permits for this request. 5. The applicant shall pay all fees and escrows associated with the variance request. Councilmember Lindner would like to make sure that although recommendation number 3 includes any conditions from the DNR he would like it called out specifically that DNR approval is required. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to recommend approval of the Variance Request pending the DNR’s opinion and City Planners conditions and recommendations, seconded by Councilmember Johnson. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, Variance Request is approved. Annual Septic Maintenance Inspection Discussion The City’s annual septic inspection took place in October, unfortunately a tighter time frame was not given to inform residents that may have had to locate their access point. The Council discussed the possibility of adding language to the Septic Ordinance that would require pumping every three (3) years and the possibility of changing the company the City uses for the inspections. Resolution #2022-0024 Designated Polling Places City of Gem Lake 2023 Minnesota Statute 204B.16 requires the City Council to designate polling places for the upcoming year by resolution. The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was offered by Councilmember Lindner and was supported by Councilmember Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon, the Resolution passed with a vote of 3 in favor and 0 against. Resolution #2022-0025 SCORE Grant Funding 2023 The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced by Councilmember Lindner and supported by Councilmember Johnson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the resolution passed with a vote of 3 in favor and 0 against. Corridor Project Update Councilmember Johnson shared that the project is in the final review phase and the near, mid and long-term plans are being reviewed with the community. Councilmember Johnson thinks the project looks very good and the Mayor says it was money well spent. Gem Lakes next step is going to be to hold a workshop to go