2019 05-21 CC Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

City of Gem Lake City Council meeting minutes May 21, 2019 Page 2 Dan Marier, 40XX Scheuneman Road In 2001, City Staff approved a 1,350 square foot pole barn for the Marier property. Observations were made recently that Mr. Marier has added to this pole barn without a permit. Since 2001 another garage has been added to the property. Noted: Mr. Marier stated that demolition of a previous garage took place and he had a permit for the new garage. In addition, a complaint was received that Mr. Marier has been driving a golf cart/ATV on city streets. Noted: Mr. Marier states he does not own an ATV, but does have a golf cart he uses for transportation to his rental property to do maintenance at the home. City Attorney Kelly suggested that the council recommend having the building inspector check the property records and assimilate a report on the property to present to the council. A motion was made by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, seconded by Councilmember Linder to direct the building inspector to prepare a report for the council on the property. Motion passed. Golf cart discussion took place about motorized golf carts, state statutes, and whether they allowed on city streets, they are not. City Attorney will research and look into an ordinance for the city for golf carts. Council agreed a permit would be needed for such. Water Gremlin Settlement Discussion Tabled for June, 2019, City Council meeting. Hazard Mitigation Plan Tabled for June, 2019, City Council meeting. Grass Cutting and Snow Plowing and Heritage Hall – Change of Vendor Request Currently White Bear Township mows the lawn and plows the snow at Heritage Hall. A vendor, Greenline Services submitted a bid for grass cutting for $85.00 per week, currently this is billed at $134.62 per week, with a charge for fertilizer and trimming. Snow plowing from the township averages to $120.00 per week, depending on equipment, personnel, salt etc. Greenline Services would charge a rate depending on the depth of the snow. A motion was made by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, second by Councilmember Lindner to obtain a contract with Greenline Services for grass cutting, snow plowing and clarification on fertilizer application. Services with White Bear Township will end on June 28, 2019, and Greenline Services will begin on July 1, 2019. Motion passes. Appointment for New Planning Commissioners – Resolution 2019-005. A motion was made by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, seconded by Councilmember Linder to approve Laurel Amlee and Don Cummings to the Planning Commission. Motion passed, resolution approved. JPA discussion with Vadnais Heights on the Luther Project Council discussed a JPA with Vadnais Heights. Agreed to not have a JPA, enter into a developer’s agreement instead. Claims A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley to approve the claims for May, 2019. Motion passes, claims approved.