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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 2021 3 | Page Signage/Other Ramsey County had “garden teaching signs” available at no cost, Dr. Anderson-Uzpen is going to check with the county to see if they still have any available. If they do not, the City can decide if it would like to purchase any signs for the public land. The U of M extension has knowledge on prairie planting, and the City can consider reaching out to VLAWMO to inquire about a rain garden. SEH will need to be contacted to check on watering and what to do if things die. Heritage Hall Electrical Repair Part Two/Proposed Part Three-Emergency Lights Electrical Repair Part two (2) consisted of getting the rest of the lights in the building up to code and retrofitted. This work was completed May 27, 2021. The City is now moving on to part three (3) of the electrical work for the building for a total base bid of $1,750.00 which includes the furnishing and installing of (11) new Emergency Lights in the already existing locations and (6) new Red Exit Signs in the already existing locations. This will be a shared expense with White Bear Township. Councilmember Cacioppo made a motion to approve the bid from NEI Electric, seconded by Councilmember Lindner. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, total base bid for NEI Electric for $1,750.00 approved. Additional Items Requested by White Bear Township – Audio Visual The work has been completed. Proposed Plumbing Change This is being tabled until the July City Council Meeting because the quote has not been received yet. Once the quote is received we would like to use the COVID-19 funds that may be available for this project. Possibility of Security Cameras Heritage Hall currently has an ancient system and the City is looking to update it to something more modern. Councilmember Cacioppo has reached out to Roseville IT and is awaiting a response from them, and is also looking at the option of DVR. City Attorney Mr. Kelly suggested that the City reach out to the White Bear Lake Police Department to see if they have any funding available for this and we may get a better deal. Pest Control A proposal from Plunkett’s Pest Control was sent over for the General Pest Control Program for June 2021 - May 2022 in the total of $601.33. If the City pays the whole year before the end of June 2021 it will receive a 5% discount which would bring the total to $571.26. With the total cost more than the $500.00 limit for Mayor Artig- Swomley to authorize it will be sent to the City Treasurer to approve. Councilmember Cacioppo made a motion to approve the bid from Plunkett’s Pest Control, seconded by Councilmember Lindner. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, total bid of $571.26 will be sent to the City Treasurer to approve payment.