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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting minutes, July 18, 2017 Page 3 11 Daniels Farm Road is purchasing .18 acres from 19 Daniels Farm Road. A motion was made by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, seconded by Councilmember Lindner to approve Resolution 2017-08, replot of 19 Daniels Farm Road, motion passed. Resolution approved. Resolution 2017-09 – Leonard Cacioppo application to serve as a member of City of Gem Lake Planning Commission Councilmember Artig-Swomley made a motion to approve Resolution 2017-09, Leonard Cacioppo application to serve as a member of City of Gem Lake Planning Commission for a five year term, 2017- 2022, seconded by Councilmember Lindner. Motion passed. Leonard Cacioppo approved as member of the City of Gem Planning Commission for a five year term, 2017 – 2022. Shawn Pehrson’s request to hook up his rental property to the sewer manhole instead of replacing the septic system 4140 Otter Lake was issued a citation for a failed septic system in November, 2016. The property owners have appeared in court and requested that the city allow them to hook up to the sewer manhole that feeds to homeowners on Scheuneman Road, Hillary Farms and Kahl Circle. The City of Gem Lake doesn’t have a reserve to fix the manhole if there are problems with this direct hook up, if there is an issue the City of Gem Lake will be financially responsible for repair. This property has been failing for over two plus years, other residents have had failing systems and have found financial means to pay for their repairs, the Department of Agriculture has funds that homeowners can apply for to repair their systems. A motion was made to approve the hook up of 4140 Otter Lake Road to the city manhole by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, seconded by Councilmember Lindner, all councilmember were opposed, and motion didn’t pass. City Attorney will send a letter to the prosecuting attorney with the council’s decision. Claims for the month of July, 2017 A motion was made by Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Artig-Swomley to approve the claims for July, 2017. Motion passed. Claims approved. Monthly Financial Reports Approved. Mayor Uzpen reminded the council that it is the time of year for the 2018 budget. Noted that the City has received their funds and six months of reserves are on hand. Discussion took place about charitable gambling funds and possible charities. Mayor Uzpen will check with the high school about athletic donations, a suggestion for AED and Sharing and Caring hands. Will revisit at a future meeting. Presentations from the Public Mark Pyror, attorney for 4140 Otter Lake Road asked about the process for the failing septic. Council assured Mr. Pryror that the councilmembers have adequate information about the property to make their decision. Councilmember Artig-Swomley reminded residents to be viligiant about potential burglaries staking out properties. She had an encounter at her residence with a driver and passenger in a white van and felt they were “casing” her property. Next Meetings City of Gem Lake Workshop for Monday, August 14, 7:00 p.m. Next City Council meeting, Tuesday, August 15, 7:00 p.m. Adjournment