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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes February 20, 2024 3 | Page monitor in the office and upgrade it to the same 27” monitor that was purchased a year or two ago so that both monitors are the same size. The replacement computer would cost $808.85 and a replacement monitor would cost $185.59 for a total of $994.44. Councilmember Cacioppo suggested adding another $100.00 to the total in the case that a larger monitor could be purchased. Councilmember Cacioppo introduced a motion to approve the purchase of a new computer and monitor not to exceed $1,100.00, seconded by Mayor Artig-Swomley. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion carried. Future Charitable Gambling Donations White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf Mayor Artig-Swomley suggested that the Council make a donation in March in the amount of $500.00 to the White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf. Councilmember Lindner introduced a motion to request a donation in the amount of $500.00 for the White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf, seconded by Councilmember Amlee. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion carried. Community Outreach to Other Cities and Government Bodies City Attorney Kevin Beck sent a letter to the City of White Bear Lake regarding the additional charges for the building upgrades and at this time he has not received a response. White Bear Township has also taken this action. Mr. Beck has also not heard anything from the City of Vadnais Heights at this time regarding the water rates for Summit Farm Lane. Vadnais is still waiting for the DNR to settle on the lawsuit before moving forward. Presentations from the Public, 2 Minutes Maximum Resident Nick Cress had a question regarding the water rate progress. Mayor Artig-Swomley reiterated what City Attorney Kevin Beck had just explained regarding the situation. Gem Lake will continue to work on this in hopes that a resolution will be coming in the next couple of months. Open Items for Council Members to Bring Up Mayor Artig-Swomley shared with the Council that the Acting City Clerks annual performance review will be due at the end of March and that a form will be sent to all Councilmembers for everyone to supply feedback if they would like to. Future Council Meetings City Council, Tuesday, March 19, 2024. City Council Workshop, Monday, March 11, 2024 is CANCELED. Attendance Inquiry At this time all Councilmembers in attendance will be at the March meeting. Adjournment Being there no further business, following a motion from Councilmember Lindner, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo, the meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Melissa Lawrence