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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes January 21, 2025 4 Representatives from the MPCA will be present at the March City Council meeting to go over recent test results and findings. Vadnais Heights Public Hearing for PUD at 0 Labore Road (PID #283022430031) The City of Vadnais Heights received an application for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) at the property located north of City Center Drive and west of Labore Road (PID #283022430031). As required by City Code, the applicant must hold an informational open house. The open house will be held on Wednesday, January 22 at the Vadnais Heights City Hall from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Vadnais Heights Planning Commission will review the Concept PUD on January 28, followed by the Vadnais Heights City Council on February 4. Both meetings will take place at 7:00 p.m. at Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 East County Road E. Mayor Artig-Swomley and Councilmember Cacioppo both plan to attend the open house. Cintas AED Program The AED machine that currently sits at Heritage Hall is outdated. In December White Bear Township reached out about joining the Cintas AED Program. This program would include a new machine and a monthly service agreement with Cintas. The machines being offered are the Zoll 3 and Zoll Plus. The Zoll 3 defibrillator was developed based on extensive usability testing with hundreds of trained and untrained users. It was clear from the studies that users wanted three basic things: an AED that gives better support for rescuers by being easy to use, easy to own and easy to maintain. The Zoll Plus is equipped with one-of- a-kind Real CPR Help technology. Easy-to-follow instructions inform the user on how to attach pads to the patient. A sensor in the pads “sees” each chest compression and communicates it to the AED. The unique CPR feedback tool provides real-time feedback for depth and rate of chest compressions. Audio and visual prompts help you to respond with confidence. The Zoll 3 will cost $130.50 and the Zoll plus will cost $112.50 monthly. Both come with a trade-in rebate for the old unit. Overall, the Zoll 3 is the better option. Councilmember Cacioppo introduced a motion to approve the Cintas AED Program and Zoll 3 unit, seconded by Councilmember Lindner. Motion carried 5- 0. 2025 Elected Leaders Institute The League of Minnesota Cities is hosting the 2025 Elected Leaders Institute. With the newly appointed councilmember, Mayor Artig-Swomley felt it would be a good idea to send Councilmember Patrick to some training. The training will take place in Plymouth, February 21-22. Councilmember Patrick is available to attend the training. The fee to attend the training is $350.00. There is also training available for elected leaders with more than two (2) years of experience. None of the Councilmembers were interested in the training at this time. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to sign Councilmember Patrick up for training, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0. MCFOA Conference Clerk Training Acting City Clerk Melissa Lawrence was presented with an opportunity to attend training through the Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers Association of Minnesota (MCFOA). The 2025 annual conference will be held March 19-21 in Brooklyn Center. This training will take place of the training the clerk was supposed to attend in February. The fee to attend the training is $325.00. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion for Acting City Clerk Melissa Lawrence to attend training in March, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0. Spring Window Cleaning Quote Acting City Clerk Melissa Lawrence received a quote from Squeegee Magic for spring window cleaning. By scheduling now, the rates the city was given in 2024 are locked in for spring 2025. The quote is for single pane in/out for $322.20 and then some interior glass for $56.03 totaling $378.23. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve the spring window cleaning quote, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0.