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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2021 3 | Page Mayor Artig-Swomley stated that we have an action plan and we are going to go back to the City of Vadnais Heights and talk about the tiered billing system. It was suggested that the City Clerk hold off on sending all bills out until we receive the bill from Vadnais Heights. The City Clerk will also ensure readings are taken from the main meter first, then the houses and then irrigation. Councilmember Lindner has been appointed to be the one to continue to help “build bridges” with Vadnais Heights. Approval of Resolution 2021-005 – Acceptance of 2021 Sewer and Water Rates for the Villas of Gem Lake A motion to approve the acceptance of the 2021 sewer and water rates for the Villas of Gem Lake was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes. Approval of Resolution 2021-005 Acceptance of 2021 sewer and water rates for the Villas of Gem Lake approved effective April 1, 2021. Hoffman Road Update – Justin Gese, City Engineer Mr. Gese reported that SEH has received the signed contracts back and as of right now there is no scheduled start date for the project. Once they start they will have 30 days to complete the project. Gem Lake Villas Update – Justin Gese, City Engineer Mr. Gese said that they are still waiting on a couple more things to be taken care of such as trees and the water shed district, all of which should be handled in the next couple of weeks. City Clerk is also in the process of ordering a “No Outlet” Sign for the Villas to be put up. Scheuneman Road Update – Justin Gese, City Engineer Mr. Gese said that they are still waiting on some things but that they have been doing some computer modeling. Once that is completed they will be ready to present to the council. Tree Trust Report – Councilmember Cacioppo Councilmember Cacioppo gave an overview of why we are being given the trees for our public land. We have gotten a proposal for where the trees should go on the South side, still waiting on the North side. The City of Gem Lake has roughly 72 trees for the South side and roughly 72 trees for the North side. Plans are to plant in June. The tree trust will assume all costs. Heritage Hall Electrical Repair Part One/Proposed Part Two Electrical repair phase one was getting the lights working in the office, which was completed. Phase two is to get the other lights throughout the building up to code. Councilmember Lindner received a bid letter from NEI Electric for a total base bid of $3,854.00 which will cover (1) front entry light, (6) lobby lights, (6) Council Chamber lights, (8) women’s restroom lights and (5) men’s restroom lights. Councilmember Lindner made a motion to approve the bid from NEI Electric, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, total base bid for NEI Electric of $3,854.00 approved. Purchased Items/Interior Changes Mayor Artig-Swomley noted all of the items that have been bought for Heritage Hall such as a new microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker. Mayor Artig-Swomley also asked for donations to the building such as pictures and tables. Mayor Artig-Swomley presented a bid for getting the carpets and tile cleaned at Heritage Hall from Stanley Steemer. Councilmember Lindner made a motion to approve the cleaning of both the carpet and tile, seconded by Councilmember