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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 2021 5 | Page Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchant License, Form and Fees Mayor Artig-Swomley suggested that the Council add the daily fee to the application as the Ordinance states that the City offers such a fee. Councilmember Linder made a motion to approve the form, seconded by Councilmember Amlee. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, application approved. Dog License and Dog Ordinance Issues Mayor Artig-Swomley discussed that our Ordinance was apparently amended to state that dog licenses are valid for two (2) years and the change shows that it took place in 2014. However, the City Clerk looked back at the minutes for that time frame and there was no mention of why they were being changed or that they had been changed at all. Mayor Artig-Swomley suggested that the City change the Ordinance back to yearly registration as the application has stated. It was also discussed that there was a need to revise the ordinance regarding the service animal language, which will be discussed during the July City Council Meeting. Mayor Artig-Swomley discussed that the Ordinance does not have any language regarding the cleaning up of dog feces. The City Clerk took language from White Bear Townships ordinance to incorporate into Gem Lakes Ordinance. Councilmember Linder made a motion to approve the changes to the application and to incorporate the cleaning of dog feces into the Ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, changes to application have been approved and language added to the City Ordinance. Resolution No. 2021-006 Regarding Overnight Camping on Public Land An Ordinance prohibiting unlawful camping and providing for abetment and penalties for violation thereof was produced for the City of Gem Lake from the City Attorney’s office. The Ordinance is to protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the people of the City. Resolution No. 2021-006 was drafted to adopt the new Ordinance. Councilmember Lindner made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2021-006, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes. Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-006 authorizing the City of Gem Lake to approve the suggested Ordinance on Overnight Camping on Public Land. Discussion Regarding Zoning Administrator Retirement Mayor Artig-Swomley shared that Planning & Zoning Tom Riedesel is going to be retiring next month, July 2021. Mayor Artig-Swomley suggested that Tom contract himself out to help the City of Gem Lake when needed. City Attorney Patrick Kelly stated that there is a waiting period of 30-days that Mr. Riedesel would need to go through before being employed through the City again. Business Cards and Email Address for Council Members Mayor Artig-Swomley felt the Council should get Gem Lake emails for all City Council members as well as business cards. The City Clerk got the prices and to get email for all five (5) members, the estimate was $1,460.00 per year. Business cards were priced out depending on the quantity and it was suggested that the City Council go with the 250 card quantity. Discussion was had concerning the use of personal cell phone numbers listed on the card and how they would prefer to just have the office number on the card and forward calls to them. Councilmember Cacioppo stated that he can look at getting voicemail numbers for all members through his business. City Attorney Patrick Kelly said that could be a conflict of interest in that and Councilmember Cacioppo is in that business. Councilmember Cacioppo made a motion to approve the purchase of Gem Lake emails and business cards, seconded by Councilmember Amlee. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes. City Clerk will request emails to be created and then request business cards. Community Outreach to Other Cities and Government Bodies Mayor Artig-Swomley stated that the City is still in the process of building bridges with our surrounding cities and government agencies. City Clerk has been assigned to work with the Ramsey County Election