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City of Gem Lake City Council meeting minutes – Tuesday, June 16, 2015 Page 2 New Business MS4 Report Ron Leaf, from S.E.H. presented the results of the City of Gem Lake NPDES Phase II Storm water Permit MS4 Program. The public comment period is open from now till June 29, 2015. Councilmember Lindner reminded residents of Gem Lake and other communities that are within the watershed district that WLAMO has a cost sharing program on rain gardens/landscape grants and will reimburse residents up to $1,000 on an approved project. Mayor Uzpen opened the public hearing on MS4 report at 7:22 p.m., no public comments were made. Upon motion by Councilmember Artig-Swomley, seconded by Councilmember Bosak, the public hearing was closed at 7:24 p.m. Public Hearing – Extension of Water from Along County Road E between Hoffman Road East in White Bear Lake and Scheuneman Road in Gem Lake by the City of Gem Lake in 2015 pursuit to Minn Stat § 429.011 to 429.11. Justin Gese of S.E.H. presented a brief summary of the water extension project. City Attorney Patrick Kelly provided an overview of the public hearing process. At 7:33 p.m. Mayor Uzpen opened up the public hearing for comments. Sally Ackerman, SGS Holdings, stated she was here to learn more about the project. In terms of whether or not water is necessary she doesn’t believe it is and feels it is fine the way it is. She didn’t know about the cost effectiveness of the project. Asked how the cost will be allocated, how many parcels will be assessed? When would be assessment hearing take place? In her opinion it seems like the small business owners don’t want to do this. Giogi Gochitashvili, SGS Holdings, asked about possible grant monies from the State. Sheila Waldoch, Doors, Moldings & More, 3588 Highway 61 North, Gem Lake, asked if S.E.H. looked at getting water from Vadnais Heights. Why a hydrant at Café Cravings? Feels it’s a good idea but wants to be mindful that we are struggling businesses and have to consider the expense of adding water. Ron Bartosch, Second Hand Tools, 1601 County Road E E, Gem Lake, stated he thought there was a lot of time and resources spent on a small area of the city. Asked about whether there was a plan for the area. Was there future plans for water in any other area of the city?