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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 2025 3 <br />New Business <br /> <br /> Archery Turkey Hunting Applications <br /> <br /> 5 Daniels Farm Road <br />A permit request for an archery turkey hunt on private property located at 5 Daniels Farm Road <br />was received. The requested dates of the hunt will be April 16, 18, 19, 25, 26, 27 and May 2, 3, 4, <br />9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25. The hunting party consists of seven (7) hunters, all of which have <br />obtained their Bow Hunters Certification and a MN DNR Hunting License. Turkey stand locations <br />were given and consent of neighbor’s was obtained. <br /> <br />Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve the Archery Turkey Hunting application <br />at 7 Daniels Farm Road, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> <br />7 Daniels Farm Road <br />A permit request for an archery turkey hunt on private property located at 7 Daniels Farm Road <br />was received. The requested dates of the hunt will be April 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 and May 2, 3, 4, <br />9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18. The hunting party consists of three (3) hunters, all of which have obtained <br />their Bow Hunters Certification and a MN DNR Hunting License. Turkey stand locations were <br />given and consent of neighbor’s was obtained. <br /> <br />Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve the Archery Turkey Hunting application <br />at 5 Daniels Farm Road, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Councilmember Patrick <br />abstained due to being part of the hunting party. Motion carried 4-0. <br /> <br /> Resolution #2025-012 2025 Joint Recycling Day Event with White Bear Township <br />A resolution authorizing the City of Gem Lake to enter into a joint recycling event agreement with White <br />Bear Township for the event beginning for fiscal year 2025 is being presented to the Council for adoption. <br />Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to approve Resolution #2025-012, seconded by <br />Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> <br />Future Charitable Gambling Donations <br /> <br />White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf <br />Mayor Artig-Swomley suggested that the Council make a donation in May in the amount of <br />$1,500.00 to the White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf. Councilmember Lindner introduced a <br />motion to request a donation in the amount of $1500.00 for the White Bear Lake Emergency Food <br />Shelf, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> <br />Community Outreach to Other Cities and Government Bodies <br />Mayor Artig-Swomley shared that the city is in very initial discussions with Vadnais Heights about possible joint <br />water infrastructure projects, due to the five-story apartment building being constructed next year on LaBore Road <br />in Vadnais Heights. The two cities are still seeking resolution of water billing concerns regarding Gem Lake Villas. <br /> <br /> <br />Presentations from the Public, 2 Minutes Maximum <br />Planning Commission Chair Don Cummings shared that he loves the communication efforts but would like to see <br />more communication on the website itself as not everyone has Facebook. City Engineer Justin Gese shared that the <br />city could look into a service called govdelivery to help get communications out to residents. <br /> <br />Open Items for Council Members to Bring Up <br />None <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />