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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes October 19, 2021 2 | Page Resolution 2021-010 Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion for approval of Resolution #2021-010, which covers Certification to the Tax Rolls of Overdue Septic Inspection Fees. Councilmember Cacioppo seconded the motion, all in favor, motion approved. It was noted that after these two certifications at the meeting, residents would still have 30 days to pay their bills before the information was conveyed to the county for the tax bills. Gem Lake Infrastructure Issues Scheuneman Road Stormwater Workshop-Recap and Next Steps The October 12 Workshop on Stormwater was well attended and there were significant discussion of the Scheuneman Road Stormwater Report, which was prepared by SEH to address flooding problems that happened in 2019. Two problem areas were addressed in the area. On the northern portion of the road, flooding issues affected three homes, due to very unusual weather conditions. Solutions would range in cost from around $100,000 to around $700,000, and would not be guaranteed to significantly change the outcome of a 100 year flooding event. The solutions would primarily benefit these three houses. Based on the data and after many questions, there was consensus in the audience that the solutions not be implemented. Residents in the area felt they were too costly for a once in a lifetime event. On the southern portion of the road, costs were approximately the same, two or three homes were primarily affected by the waterflow, although there was some discussion as to the fact that the topography of these particular lots could be the primary cause of issues. It was decided that issues on the south end of the road needed some further study before decisions were made. Justin Gese of SEH suggested a future workshop to focus on this end of the road. Gem Lake Trail/Tree Trust Report Councilmember Cacioppo reported that the Tree Trust had begun planting the 72 trees that were part of the settlement with Water Gremlin over pollution issues. These trees were being planted on city property surrounding the Gem Lake Villas project and were being planted according to an agreed upon plan. Issues regarding clean-up of dog waste were briefly discussed. Owner responsibility for dog clean-up was re-emphasized. Hoffman Road Slope Failure Update Mayor Artig-Swomley presented a brief report from City Engineer Justin Gese, who could not be present at the meeting. Two bids were received for the slope failure project. The work was awarded to the lowest bidder, Dresel Company. Work has not officially started due to difficulties with obtaining necessary supplies and the need to finalize the easement necessary to do the work. Patrick Kelly is set to begin working on the easement. Gese is working with Ramsey County on cost sharing for the project. Proposal to Update Gem Lake Water Plan Recent events regarding Gem Lake wells have caused the city council to request an update to the 2006 Municipal Water Plan for the City of Gem Lake. This plan was written to explore options for bringing municipal water to some or all of the city in coming years. With this in mind, the city’s engineering firm, SEH, submitted a proposal to bring the 15-year-old plan update and take a fresh look at options. This proposal lays out steps for re-examining issues surrounding potential water sources and presenting a water feasibility report to the council on or around January 18, 2022. The total cost of the report would be $21,590. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve the proposal and go ahead with the study. Councilmember Cacioppo seconded the motion, all in favor, motion approved.