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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes October 19, 2021 4 | Page Councilmember Linder introduced a motion to adopt the suggested changes as presented for Gem Lake Ordinance #77, also known as the Fire Ordinance. Councilmember Cacioppo seconded, all in favor, motion approved. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to adopt Minnesota Ordinance #1306 into Gem Lake’s building ordinance, which covers the need for fire sprinklers in commercial buildings. Councilmember Cacioppo seconded the motion, all in favor, motion approved. Public Works and White Bear Township Mayor Artig-Swomley presented a spreadsheet prepared by Tom Kelly, that detailed public works type costs over the past ten years spent by Gem Lake to various contractors to cover things like snowplowing, sanding, street sweeping, lawn mowing, tree trimming, etc. Mayor Artig-Swomley asked for the council’s approval to meet with the Township on this matter. The goal of the meeting would be to begin discussing the idea of getting all public works services from White Bear Township if they were agreeable and if mutually satisfactory terms could be arrived at. The council was in favor of the idea. Mayor Artig-Swomley said she would pursue the matter as soon as possible. Snowplowing Contract for 2021-2022 Season Mayor Artig-Swomley presented a proposal from T.A. Schifsky and Sons, Inc. to perform snowplowing and sanding services for the upcoming winter season on City of Gem Lake roads. The estimated average cost for the season would be $14,000, based on hourly rates listed in the proposal for various snow related services and materials. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to accept the proposal with the insertion of Summit Farm Lane and the Gem Lake trail on the list of streets and areas that would be covered. Councilmember Cacioppo seconded the motion, all in favor, motion approved. Mayor Artig-Swomley would ask Lawrence to make the necessary changes to the proposal before signing and sending it back. City Planner Proposal Mayor Artig-Swomley presented a proposal from TKDA to provide the services of city planner Evan Monson to Gem Lake at a rate of $86 per hour on an as needed basis. She noted that Monson’s schedule and projects with other cities would rarely make it possible for him to be able to attend City Council and Planning Commission meetings. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to accept the proposal. Councilmember Cacioppo seconded the motion, all in favor, motion approved. Estimate for Laptops Mayor Artig-Swomley introduced a proposal to purchase two laptops that could be used by Lawrence or city council members on an as-needed basis for remote work. The cost of the two laptops would be $2,378 and would be covered by the city’s COVID relief funds. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve the purchase. Councilmember Cacioppo seconded the motion, all in favor, motion approved. Gem Lake Emergency Planning Mayor Artig-Swomley suggested asking a representative from the Ramsey County Emergency Services Department to attend a future council meeting or workshop to explain how their services are provided in the event of a major emergency. Council members felt this topic would be best served through the workshop format. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion that Ramsey County Emergency Services be contacted and invited to a future meeting. Councilmember Cacioppo seconded the motion, all in favor, motion approved. Mayor Artig-Swomley said she would get in touch with the department.