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Minutes of Gem Lake City Council meeting, May 20, 2014 Mayor Uzpen called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM Present: Mayor Uzpen, Council members Lindner, Artig-Swomley, Kuny, and Bosak. Through an administrative error, no sign in sheet was available but some people in attendance were Angie Gonzalez, Fred Macalus, Larry Waldoch, Patrick Kelly, Chris Knopik, Ron Bartosh, and Charles Granlund. May agenda Mayor Uzpen asked for additions to the April agenda. Motion by Artig-Swomley and seconded by Bosak the agenda was approved 5-0. April City Council minutes Upon motion by Artig-Swomley and seconded by Bosak the April minutes were approved, with no corrections, 5-0. Committee reports – none. Old business City newsletter for May, 2014. Potential topics were discussed by the council including Marc Putman’s final report, the Phase I environmental review of Hoffman’s Corner area, specific Putman survey topics such as city water, and a general discussion. New business 2013 city audit. Chris Knopik of Clifton Larson Allen presented the 2013 City of Gem Lake financial audit report. Mr. Knopik reviewed several required communications, explained the instance where collateral coverage was needed at the end of 2013, reviewed revenue and expenditures, explained the status of the sewer fund, city debt, and other highlights. The city is in a strong financial position, exceeding the state’s recommended amount of reserves. Mr. Knopik then reviewed the additional audit of Gem Lake’s charitable gambling records. The auditors reviewed records dating back to 2007. The recommendation was that Gem Lake’s financial director create a separate fund for charitable gambling to show how much money is available at any given time. May claims. Upon motion by Lindner and seconded by Artig-Swomley the council voted to approve the claims for May 5-0. Mayor Uzpen presented the May financial report and general discussion followed.