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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2021 4 | Page <br />Purchasing Policy <br />Council discussed a drafted purchasing policy for the City of Gem Lake for items less than $500.00, such <br />as office supplies and equipment. A motion to approve the policy was made by Councilmember Lindner, <br />seconded by Councilmember Johnson. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, City Council <br />approves the purchasing policy. <br /> <br />Rush Line Committee Representative <br />Councilmember Amlee volunteered to be our representative. <br /> <br />CUP Escrow Fee Discussion – Tom Riedesel <br />Council discussed the escrow fees associated with the CUP Permit and Variance permit. It was decided <br />that the City of Gem Lake will drop the escrow fees associated with those permits. A motion to approve <br />the removal of the escrow fees was made by Councilmember Cacioppo, seconded by Councilmember <br />Amlee. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, the City of Gem Lake will remove the escrow fees <br />associated with the CUP and Variance permits. <br /> <br />Claims <br />A motion to approve the claims for the month was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by <br />Councilmember Johnson. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, monthly claims approved. <br /> <br />Monthly Financial Reports <br />Approved <br /> <br />Presentations from the Public <br />Resident Paul Emeott stated that he was eager to see what SHE Engineering will propose to do about <br />excess water running down Scheuneman Road. <br /> <br />Councilmembers <br />Councilmember Amlee brought up a concern form Resident Lorraine Birkeland that they Hy-Vee lot is <br />creating a lot of dust and creating the need for her windows to be washed weekly. She is wanting us to see <br />if there is anything that we can do to fix the issue. Councilmember Lindner will reach out to the MPCA to <br />see if Hy-Vee is in violation. City Attorney Mr. Kelly asked Me. Gese to send a letter to Mayor Artig- <br />Swomley to get to Councilmember Lindner. <br /> <br />Next Meetings/Workshop <br />City Council, Tuesday May 18, 2021 live meeting, Workshop, Monday May 10, 2021 virtual meeting. <br /> <br />Adjournment <br />Being there no further business, following a motion from Councilmember Lindner, seconded by <br />Councilmember Johnson, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, Melissa Lawrence