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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2025 3 The applicants anticipate an additional 30% increase in golf “rounds” played on the property (putting course and golf rounds). They anticipate an increase in visitors for the putting course, however, putting course visitors tend to arrive together in one vehicle compared to golfers arriving alone in individual vehicles, due to the nature of the games and the audiences. The proposed speaker system will be used to provide background music and announcements. The applicant states that it will maintain appropriate volume levels and will abide by all noise ordinances. There will be between 12 and 18 speakers installed on the putting course. The speakers will be placed in a way that allows contained volume for patrons to hear music, while maintaining a quiet environment for the nearby neighborhoods. While the applicant is uncertain of the exact decibel levels at this time, they anticipate that it could reach 60-70 decibels. The system will allow the operators to set a maximum volume that cannot be exceeded. Ordinance No. 131 regulates conditional use permits in section 17.5. The criteria that need to be reviewed and measured are: 1) Adjacent Uses, 2) Air and Water Quality, 3) Traffic Generations, 4) Public Safety and Health, 5) Area Aesthetics, 6) Economic Impact on the Entire Area, 7) Consistency with the Comprehensive Municipal Plan, and 8) Anticipated Duration of the Conditional or Interim Use. These criteria were discussed and the notes on the topics can be found on the City Planner memo available. One of the concerns of the Commission Members was the noise. They were reassured that it would not be a problem. Resolution #2025-008 Approving CUP for Gem Lake Hills Golf Course Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve the CUP amendment request with the conditions listed, seconded by Council member Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0. Resolution #2025-009 Adoption of the 2025 Ramsey County Hazard Mitigation Plan The 2025 Ramsey County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) update provides a framework to enhance the general well-being, safety and resilience of residents and communities across Ramsey County. This plan considers the impact of natural hazards across the planning area, reviews current levels of capability relevant to hazard mitigation, and identifies a comprehensive hazard mitigation strategy to buy down levels of risk. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to adopt the 2025 Ramsey County Hazard Mitigation Plan, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0. Resolution #2025-010 2026-2030 Joint Powers Agreement with the RCGISUG The Ramsey County GIS Users Group (RCGISUG) is an alliance and partnership of municipal governments and watershed management units who make use of Geographic Information Systems operating within Ramsey County, Minnesota. Gem Lake signed a JPA in 2018 but missed renewing the JPA in 2021. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the RCGISUG, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0. Prairie Restoration Quote Pete Tholen of White Bear Township Public Works submitted a quote to the Gem Lake Clerk regarding summer 2025 services from Prairie Restoration. This service would include an overspray to manage invasive or aggressive species in the public land along the Gem Lake Trail. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve the quote, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0. Updated Generator Quotes for Heritage Hall The city received updated comparable quotes for generators at Heritage Hall. NEI quoted a 45-KVA 3- phase natural gas generator for $77,900.00 which includes the cost of the generator, materials, gas hook up, labor, rental equipment, concrete pad and site restoration. Lucas Electric quoted a 48KW commercial grade