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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2021 2 | Page Approval of Resolution 2021-004 Acceptance of Hoffman Road Construction Bids A motion to approve the acceptance of the Hoffman Road construction bids was made by Councilmember Cacioppo, seconded by Councilmember Lindner. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes. Approval of Resolution 2021-004 Acceptance of Hoffman Road construction bids approved. Gem Lake Villas Update – Justin Gese, City Engineer Mr. Gese reports that is has been wet in the area so they are holding off for now on remaining items on final checklist, such as planting of several trees. Emergency Public Works Services Agreement Council discussed the agreement that was reached with the White Bear Township that they will address emergency requests by the City that will assist the City in providing a response in areas that involve public health, safety, and welfare of the City’s infrastructure. A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner to accept the agreement, seconded by Councilmember Johnson. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, Emergency Public Works Services Agreement approved. Tree Trust Report Councilmember Cacioppo gave an overview of the Tree Trust stating that Water Gremlin is required to spend money to plant trees in public space in Gem Lake and surrounding cities. Gem Lake does not have a lot of public land and the plan that was sent over had trees being planted where trees already are and on utility easements. The plan is being sent back to be revised. Councilmember Cacioppo will keep us updated. Heritage Hall Electrical issue Councilmember Linder received a bid letter from NEI Electric containing two options. Option 1 included LED retrofit lighting base bid for $2,095.00 and Option 2 included LED retrofit lighting and switching repair base bid for $2,864.00. Councilmember Lindner recommended option 2 and fixing everything at once and reminded the council that this would be a shared expense with White Bear Township. A motion to accept the option 2 bid price was made by Councilmember Linder, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, contract for Option 2 will be sent to NEI Electric with the required deposit Parking Lot Issue Council discussed the proposal for the removal of the speed bumps at Heritage Hall. The cost for removal will be $443.72 which includes the milling of the speed bumps only or $812.58 which includes asphalt patching if needed. Mayor Artig-Swomley asked if there were any objections to this proposal. A motion to approve the removal of the speed bumps at Heritage Hall was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, White Bear Township Public Works will be informed of the approval. Items Needed for City Hall Mayor Artig-Swomley presented the council with a shopping list of items that are needed to improve the appearance and create a more welcoming environment for the employee and community. The items were not to exceed $500.00 and included things such as a new mini fridge, a coffee maker, etc. Mayor Artig- Swomley asked for donations of suitable wall art. A motion to approve the additional items needed at Heritage Hall was made by Councilmember Cacioppo, seconded by Councilmember Lindner. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, additional items needed for Heritage Hall approved.