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Natural Resources (DNR) classifies ponds vs wetlands, with ponds serving in the role of storm water treatment devices and wetlands being naturally occurring. Upon a motion by Artig-Swomley seconded by Bosak and a unanimous council vote of 5-0, Mayor Uzpen opened the MS4 public hearing at 7:42. Mr. Leaf went on to explain the ordinance and procedure review will have a timetable running throughout the remainder of 2014 with a goal of full completion by April 3, 2015, the one year date from when Gem Lake’s permit was reissued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Council member Lindner stated that since the ordinances are land use-based, that all such work related to updating ordinances should be conducted with the Planning Commission. Upon a motion by Artig- Swomley which was seconded by Bosak, the council voted 5-0 to close the public hearing at 7:45. Draft 2015 budget. Upon a motion by Bosak seconded by Artig-Swomley the council voted 5-0 to open the draft 2015 budget public hearing at 7:46. Tom Kelly provided an overview of the 2015 draft budget. The budget is balanced, will not utilize reserve money to buy down debt, provides for a full-time employee, and funds the water extension project into Hoffman’s Corner. At 7:55 Bosak moved and Artig-Swomley seconded and the council voted 5-0 to close the public hearing. Resolution 2014-15. Upon a motion by Lindner seconded by Artig-Swomley, the council voted by voice vote (Uzpen-yes, Bosak-yes, Lindner-yes, Kuny-yes, Artig-Swomley-yes) 5-0 to approved the 2015 draft budget. New Business Resolution 2014-11. Upon a motion by Artig-Swomley and seconded by Bosak, the council voted 5-0 to approved resolution 2014-11 authorizing SEH to proceed with the Phase II environmental investigation to review certain properties that may contain contaminated soil identified in the Phase I study by utilizing soil borings and analysis methods. Justin Gese next reviewed a flow chart SEH created to illustrate the several processes and scenarios for Gem Lake to provide city water to the potential Hoffman’s Corner redevelopment area. The flow chart outlines the components of the city water project, including deadlines for submittals, the timing that reflects different scenarios based on the city’s priorities, and helps illustrate the many possible outcomes of all that is necessary for this project to reach completion. Next was a general discussion on obtaining an agreement with White Bear Lake to provide Gem Lake with city water given all the variables presently at play inside White Bear Lake. September claims. Upon motion by Artig-Swomley and seconded by Bosak the council voted to approve the claims for September 5-0. Mayor Uzpen presented the September financial report and general discussion followed. Presentations from the public Angie Calderon asked where the process was concerning High Tech Auto’s application for a conditional use permit. She was instructed to file all applications and pay all fees and that the application would be