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City of Gem Lake City Council meeting minutes February 16, 2021 Page 2 <br /> <br />MS4 Reporting Proposal- Justin Gese, S.E.H. <br />The MS4 permit was issued in November. Mr. Gese provided an overview of the reporting proposal and <br />the new requirements that have been added. Councilmember Lindner made a motion to accept the <br />proposal, seconded, by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all voted yes. Motion passes, MS4 <br />proposal accepted. <br /> <br />2021 Appointment List <br />Councilmember Lindner will serve as Gem Lake’s representative for VLAWMO board member; Assistant <br />Weed Inspector; and Emergency Services Director. Councilmember Johnson will serve as a <br />representative from Gem Lake for the Ramsey County League of Local Governments, Councilmember <br />Amlee will serve as backup. Gloria Tessier, as a citizen of Gem Lake, will serve on the VLAWMO <br />technical committee. A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember <br />Johnson to add these changes to the 2021 Appointment List. Voice vote taken, all voted yes. Motion <br />passes. <br /> <br />Zoning Compliance Permit Fee Discussion – Tom Riedesel <br />Council discussed the escrow fee as part of the Zoning compliance permit, Mr. Riedesel felt that there is <br />no need for the escrow. Councilmember Lindner made a motion to remove the escrow fee from the <br />Zoning Compliance Permit, Councilmember Cacioppo seconded. Motion passed. Voice vote taken, all <br />vote yes. Motion passes. <br /> <br />City Council/Planning Commission Procedures and On-Going Education <br />Mayor Artig-Swomley gave an overview of the available education thru League of Minnesota Cities web <br />site. Discussed conflict of interest and data privacy. <br /> <br />Approval of Resolution 2021-003 Annual Rate Structure for Services Provided by White Bear Township <br />Councilmember Lindner made a motion to untable the discussion on the annual rate structure for <br />services provided by White Bear Township, Councilmember Cacioppo seconded. Discussion ensued. <br />Council decided to pay White Bear Township one rate for all services, $95.00 per hour, Councilmember <br />Lindner made a motion to approve the rate structure, Councilmember Cacioppo seconded. Voice vote <br />taken, all yes. City of Gem Lake will pay White Bear Township $95.00 per hour for all services provided. <br /> <br />Archery Deer Hunting Ordinance <br />Council discussed a possible workshop in April or May to discuss the Archery Hunt Ordinance. <br /> <br />Conditional Use Process <br />Council discussed the differences between the CUP and the Interim Use Permits, decided to review the <br />process every two years. <br /> <br />City Clerk Opening <br />Council discussed the City Clerk’s resignation letter, asked the city clerk to withdraw her resignation and <br />make it effective on or before June 30, 2021, depending on replacement hire date. Discussed the <br />compensation rate for the city clerk, currently at $17.00 per hour, discussed increase to $22.50 retro to <br />January 1, 2021. Proposed new city clerk position is to be compensated between $20.00 - $25.00 per <br />hour. A motion was made by Councilmember Cacioppo, seconded by Councilmember Amlee to accept <br />the resignation of the city clerk on or before June 30, 2021, depending on replacement hire date and to